Happening this Week

PINE LEAF BOYS: SPIRIT OF THE BAYOU
IN PERSON
November 8th, Friday, 7PM
An electrifying evening of foot-stomping, high-energy music with the Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys, the most celebrated Cajun and Creole band of their generation! With their blend of traditional Louisiana tunes, fiery fiddles, accordion riffs and vibrant vocals, the Pine Leaf Boys bring the spirit of the bayou to life. Known for their dynamic stage presence and unmatched musicianship, this band has toured the world, spreading the joy of Cajun music while staying true to their deep Louisiana roots. Whether you're a longtime fan of Cajun music or new to its irresistible rhythms, this is a concert experience you don’t want to miss! $25.
The Stissing Center for Arts & Culture. 2950 Church Street. Pine Plains NY. 518.771.3340.
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CHELL’S CHARCUTERIE: HOLIDAY WREATH CHARCUTERIE CLASS
IN PERSON
November 9th, Saturday, 1PM - 2:30PM
Chell's Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Class with a Wine Tasting! This hands-on, interactive charcuterie class is more than just a workshop; it’s an experience that brings people together through the love of food. Create and design a holiday wreath shape bamboo board with a sugar cranberries, salami rose, kiwi star, provolone flower; learn tips and tricks for a gorgeous presentation. All necessary tools (including a glass of wine) will be provided to create your masterpiece! $85.
Connecticut Valley Winery. 1480 Litchfield Turnpike. New Hartford CT. 860.489.9463.
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DINING IN THE GILDED AGE: A DEMONSTRATION & TEA
IN PERSON
November 8th, Saturday, 2PM - 4PM
Join Becky Libourel Diamond, historian, and author of Gilded Age Cookbook for a festive cooking demonstration & tea at Ventfort Hall! Step back in time and discover the lavish traditions, tantalizing stories and indulgent foods that graced the tables of the Gilded Age elite. From delicate tea sandwiches to sugar plums and jumbles, Becky will showcase how these treats were crafted to dazzle the most discerning of palates. Afterward enjoy a tasting of these recreated delicacies along with an elegant tea, making this a truly immersive experience of Gilded Age gastronomy. $45.
Ventfort Hall. 104 Walker Street. Lenox MA. 413.637.3206.
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CHACONNE: AN EXPLORATION OF MOVEMENT
IN PERSON
November 9th, Saturday, 7PM
Berkshire Bach Society presents distinguished choreographer Peter Sparling in Chaconne: An Exploration of Movement. The program includes a look at 100 years of choreography to Bach’s works, and features Chaconne, a film inspired by Bach's monumental Chaconne from the Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004. The performance used in the film is by Eugene Drucker who introduces the screening by playing the first four movements of the Partita live. He hosts a discussion with the choreographer after the showing. $40 - $45.
Lenox Town Hall. 6 Walker Street. Lenox MA. 413.528.9277
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EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING: FALL TABLESCAPES & SEASONAL RECIPES
IN PERSON
November 10th, Sunday, 4PM
Come meet food and lifestyle blogger Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes, for a fall-focused talk, demonstrating how easy it is to bring the season to the table’s design and menu. Ross will present 16 stress-free menus (with recipes) and beautiful tablescapes, all with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flowers, for effortless entertaining. She will teach the three rules of tablescapes and share ideas for entertaining-made-easy throughout the season. Take home ideas to elevate your Thanksgiving table to new heights. Free.
Hotckhiss Library. 10 Upper Main Street. Sharon CT. 860.364.5041.
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