The Clark and Williams Percussion Ensemble Director Matthew Gold present two contemporary percussion concerts. The first, held outdoors, features Michael Pisaro’s A wave and waves for one hundred percussion instruments. The second, held in the Michael Conforti Pavilion, features music for percussion by Sam Pluta, Caroline Shaw, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, and John Cage. The Talujon Percussion Ensemble, the Williams Percussion Ensemble, and guests perform.

Don’t just listen—take part! A few volunteers are needed to help create the extraordinary sonic landscape in A wave and waves. Click here for details.

Ecophilia brings together thirty artists from throughout the country whose work is inspired by nature, showcasing a variety of techniques and mediums including oil, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, gouache, and photography. Some artists are plein air painters, creating their work directly on site; others wander the woods or their neighborhoods studying and photographing nature, or bring bits of nature back into their studios for further contemplation. The exhibition, curated by Sue Muskat and Phil Knoll, includes some of the brightest talents working in the field of nature.

for more info: Ecophilia at BBG 

After the totally-weird Tilly dies, oh-so-average Agnes doesn’t know what to make of the geekery her sister left behind. In an effort to understand the gulf between them, she embarks on a quest of Tilly’s own design, rife with hostile faeries, randy ogres, awkward high schoolers, and broadswords. Will Agnes discover her inner badass, or will the bugbears get her first?

for more info: MCLA Performing Arts

Friday, October 19, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 8 p.m.
Friday, October 26, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 28, 2 p.m.

Dream Away Lodge invites all to their Halloween Party! Every year just like that pesky rash, Dan Blakeslee returns with his Halloween Spooktacular show, Dr. Gasp.  Be afraid, very afraid.

Student volunteers from Williams College, MCLA & Bennington College will weatherize home, free of charge to homeowners on Saturday, November 10! If you are interested in having volunteers, please contact the Winter Blitz Planning Committee by one of three ways by November 1:

1) sign up online at http://sustainability.williams.edu/winterblitz
2) call (413) 217-4717 and leave a voicemail
3) send an email to williamswinterblitz@gmail.com

The program is accepting homes in Williamstown, Pownal, North Adams, Adams, Bennington, & northern Lanesboro.

For more on sustainability initiatives, visit the Williams College sustainability website at http://sustainability.williams.edu