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2017 Grammy-nominated Snarky Puppy to play Berks Jazz Fest
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The Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest always showcases a wide variety of musical genres, but this year's JazzFest takes that to an even greater level with the appearance of Snarky Puppy. The group is an improbably successful instrumental funk band that has won two Grammy Awards and has received a 2017 Grammy nomination for
Culcha Vulcha in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category.
Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not exactly a fusion band and it’s not exactly a jam band. Rather, it’s a unique, one-of-a-kind band. It’s a Snarky Puppy band. Snarky Puppy is the jumbo-sized brainchild of bassist/composer Michael League, who shepherds a shifting collection of three-dozen musicians. League describes Snarky Puppy as “a pop band that improvises a lot, without vocals.” Visit the Snarky Puppy website to hear their one-of-a-kind sound and see nearly 40 concert video clips.
Visit the Berks Jazz Fest website for the Fest full lineup and ticket information! |
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Berks County's European Roots: Presentation and Book Signing
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DATE: Saturday, January 14
TIME: 10 - 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Berks History Center | 940 Centre Avenue | Reading, PA 19601
Journey overseas to small Germanic towns to discover the lives and origins of Berks County’s founding immigrants. Evans Goodling, historiographer, will presentat and sign his book. Admission is free for Gold Card Members. $5 members, $8 non-members. Light Refreshments served at 9:30AM Off street parking available at the Henry Janssen Library, 160 Spring Street, Reading. Visit the Berks History Center for more information.
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Reading Symphony Orchestra's
Mozart Celebration |
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DATE: Saturday, January 14
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Santander Performing Arts Center | 136 N. 6th St. | Reading, PA 19601
Mozart's compositions are given the spotlight with his four movement "Haffner" Symphony and Tchaikovsky's tribute and arrangement of some of Mozart's short works. RSC's own principal flutist Yevgeny Faniuk is also featured in Mozart's Flute Concerto in G Major. Order tickets by phone: 610-373-7557 or visitng the RSO website. Current Berks Arts Council members receive a 10% discount on tickets ordered through the RSO office! |
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THIS WEEK (Friday 1/13/17 - Thursday 1/19/17)
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FRIDAY: NEW! Spotlight Night @ GoggleWorks
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DATE: Friday, January 13
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | 201 Washington St. | Reading, PA 19601
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts comes alive during their new, recurring monthly event, Spotlight Night. Sporlight Nights will feature:
- Exhibition openings
- Artist talks
- Live demonstrations
- Open studios
- Participatory art activities
In conjunction with the opening of
Building Berks: Art in Architecture, architect Bruce Wood, principal of KMW Architeture, will give a talk in the Boscov Film Theatre starting at 5:30 p.m.
Visit the GoggleWorks website for more information.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Reading Fire + Ice Fest |
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DATES/TIMES:
Friday, January 13 from 5:15 - 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
LOCATION: 500 Block of Penn Street, Reading, PA
The flagship winter festivel of Berks County returns to downtown Reading in 2017 for its third year. The festival features a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities, including a chili cook-off, Snowfall Ball, professional ice-carving competitions, fire performances, an ice wine bar, live music, and food trucks. For more information, visit the Fire & Ice Festival website. |
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SATURDAY:
Freedom Concert Winter Sing presented by RCS
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DATE: Saurday, January 14
TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Christ Episcopal Church | Fifth & Court Sts. | Reading, PA 19601
Join Malcolm Merriweather, Director of The Dessoff Choirs in NYC, and members of Reading Choral Society at their Winter Sing in sharing a day of music, singing, and narrative in honor Martin Luther King, Jr. A $5 lunch will be available. Register through Reading Choral Society website or call the RCS office @ 610-898-1939. |
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SUNDAY: History Talk by Bob Wood |
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DATE: Sunday, January 15
TIME: 1 - 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Studio B | 39 E. Philadelphia Ave. | Boyertown, PA 19512
Bob Wood’s popular Sunday afternoon history talks return to Studio B in January 2017 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The programs explore themes in local history and folk culture of the 18th and 19th centuries. Bob is a long-time researcher, writer, and speaker on Pennsylvania Dutch (German) folk culture. This week's presentation will be on Water Power.
Future talks:
January 22 - PA Dutch Fraktur
January 29 - PA Dutch Redware: Clay, Glazes and Firing the Kiln
Visit the Studio B website for more information.
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SUNDAY 15: David Kim and Friends |
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DATE: Sunday, January 15
TIME: 3 p.m.
LOCATION: The WCR Center for the Arts | 140 N. Fifth St | Reading, PA 19601
Concertmaster David Kim of the Philadelphia Orchestra returns for his third appearance on this series. The program includes the whimsical tale of Ferdinand the Bull (with cellist Priscilla Lee taking on the role of narrator!), the second Violin Sonata of Prokofiev, and Brahms’ sublime Clarinet Trio. This afternoon of music is guaranteed to ward off any winter doldrums!
Free and open to the public.
Visit the Friends of Chamber Music website for more information. |
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NEXT WEEK (Friday 1/20/17 - Thursday 1/26/17)
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DATE: Friday, January 20
TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Studio B | 39A E. Philadelphia Ave. | Boyertown, PA 19512
Studio B is pleased to announce the opening of Agri-CULTURE, the studio’s 9th annual show featuring art inspired by agriculture. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. Prizes will be awarded on Friday night, including the coveted “Best In Show,” which nets the winner a cash prize as well as a featured spot during the agriculturally-themed exhibit in 2018. The show continues through Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Please visit the Studio B website for more information. |
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JANUARY 21: Opportunity House presents
The Little Match Girl Passion |
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DATE: Saturday, January 21
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church | 37 S. Fifth Street | Reading, PA 19602
Professional vocal ensemble, Bricolage, in collaboration with Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, brings David Lang's Pulitzer-Prize winning work, based on the classic tale by Hans-Christian Andersen, to life. Featuring artwork by students from Lycoming College and Wyomissing High School inspired by the music and text. The concerts and artwork are given to raise awareness about homelessness in our communities.
$10.00 suggested donation.
Contact Opportunity House at 610-374-4696 for more information. |
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JANUARY 22: Reading Musical Foundation presents the Artists of Tomorrow |
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DATE: Sunday, January 22
TIME: 3 p.m.
LOCATION: WCR Center for the Arts | 140 N. 5th St. | Reading, PA 19601
Join RMF as they present new winners from the 2016 Scholarship Auditions at the annual Artists of Tomorrow Concert on Sunday, January 22. Reception to follow.
Free and open to the public.
Email Executive Director Keri Shultz for more information.
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COMING SOON (Friday 1/27/17 - Thursday 2/9/17) |
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Dead of Winter: Berks Haunting |
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DATES/TIMES:
Friday, January 27 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 28 @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 29 @ 2 p.m.
Friday, February 3 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 5 @ 2 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Reading Theatre Project |
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Ukulele Jam at the Half Moon Cafe |
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DATE: Sunday, January 29
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Clay on Main |
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District 10 Band Reading Session |
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First Thursday Poetry Reading
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DATE: Thursday, February 2
TIME: 6 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Berks Bards |
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| CALLS FOR ARTISTS & ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES |
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Annual Juried Exhibition at Gettysburg College |
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The Adams County Arts Council invites submissions to its 14th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, June 1 - 23, in Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. Awards total $2,750 with a $1000 Best of Show prize. There is a $30 entry fee for Adams County Arts Council members and a $45 fee for non-members. Any person over 18 years of age is eligible to submit work for consideration.
Deadline for submissions is March 10. Entry form and membership information are available at Adams County Arts Council. |
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: GoggleWorks 11th Annual Juried Exhibit
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GoggleWorks is pleased to announce an open call to all professional artists, age 18 and up, who design and produce their own work, to show in the 11th Annual Juried Exhibition. Open to all media, this exhibition aims to curate a selection of exemplary contemporary work from artists around the country. A catalog will be published by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts containing artists' bios and images of work(s), together with the juror's bio and statement.
Juror: Lisa Tremper Hanover, Director & CEO of the James A. Michener Art Museum
Key Dates:
February 28, 2017 - all entries due by midnight
April 28, 2017 - opening reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 29 - June 4, 2017 - exhibition on view
Complete prospectus available on Submittable.com.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Art of the State
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 Art of the State is the annual juried exhibition held at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. With an established tradition of exhibiting highly creative art chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors,
Art of the State is open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople. Cash prizes are awarded for selecteed entries in the categories of painting, craft, work on paper, photography and sculpture. Enter at the Art of the State website.
Final date to submit entries is February 28. |
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AUDITIONS for Prima Theatre's 2017 Season |
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This season PRiMA Theatre is presenting
Evita, with all roles available. The show will play September 7 - 16. Two theatrical lounge experiences,
Retro Remix (plays April 23 - May 7) and Sinatra Holiday Speakeasy (plays December 3, 10, & 17) will also be auditioned. Details on the final sign-up form at the PRiMA Theatre website. Audition dates: January 14, 15 & 21 |
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Reading Choral Society
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DATES/TIMES:
Tuesday, February 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 18 | 9 a.m. - 12 noon
LOCATION: Christ Episcopal Church | 5th and Court Streets | Reading, PA 19601
Reading Choral Society is holding scholarship auditions for vocal/choral students.
High School Scholarships: Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will major in or participate in vocal/choral music in college. Scholarship amounts may vary.
College Scholarships: Two scholarships will be awarded to college students who are continuing their study as vocal/choral majors. A $1,000 scholarship award will be given to a vocal/choral music major. A $500 scholarship award will be given to a student participant in a vocal/choral performance ensemble with a minimum of two music courses.
Registration is required. Deadline January 16, 2017. Contact the Reading Choral Society at 610- 898-1939 or Information@ReadingChoral.org for more information.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Ringgold Band |
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Ringgold Band Young Artist Award. Each year the Ringgold Band gives a $1000.00 cash award to a student who is planning on continuing their career in music or continue to perform in an instrumental ensemble either in college or the military. The winner will perform at the Ringgold Band 165th Anniversary Concert in April. The audition date is January 20 between 4 & 7 p.m. You will be notified in advance of your audition time. Visit the Ringgold Band website for more details. |
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CALL FOR ARTISTS:
agriCULTURE at Studio B |
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The 9th annual all things FARMING themed fine art exhibit entitled agriCULTURE will be held January 17, 2017, through February 12, 2017. Opening Reception: Friday, January 20, 2017, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. THEME: Studio B invites all artists to submit works on the theme of FARMING, agriculture, farmland and its buildings, crops and rearing animals, and growing culture.
Visit the Studio B website for more information. |
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The mission of Berks Arts Council is to cultivate, promote, and support the arts in our community through collaboration, education, and presentation.
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