THIS WEEKEND: Great music, art & craft throughout historic Boyertown during Pickfest 2017

DATE: Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15
TIME: See schedule of events
LOCATION: 10+ venues!

Celebrate Americana in Boyertown!

3 Days filled with 12+ bands on 7+ stages throughout the town of Boyertown alongside artisan galleries, shoppes, local craft beers and ciders, and area wineries and distilleries. Experience agriculture, music, food, arts and history that are alive and well in Boyertown today.

The musical lineup kicks off Friday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Backes' Loading Dock Stage with Wil Yerger followed by Jack Murray & the Blue Tarp Wranglers.

Visit the Pickfest website for the full lineup and venue locations!

DATE: Friday, October 13
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The WCR Center for the Arts | 140 N. Fifth St. | Reading, PA 19601

The season opens with the Aletheia Piano Trio, which is quickly rising to acclaim for its impassioned energy and musical integrity. The program will be Mozart's Trio in G Major, Schubert's Trio in C Minor, Shostakovich's Trio No. 1 in C Minor, and Brahms' Trio No.1 in B Major. For more information about the trio and other programs, visit Friends of Chamber Music website.

DATE: Friday, October 13
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: St. John's UCC | 257 W Walnut St | Kutztown, PA 19530

The Kutztown Folk Music Society opens its 2017/18 season with the Travis Wetzel Trio. They provide an acoustic variety of music including bluegrass, country, gospel, celtic, klezmer, jazz, swing, blues, and Native American. Travis has performed many times on the Grand Ol' Opry. Visit Kutztown Folk Music Society for more information.

SATURDAY: Fiber Arts Day at Hopewell

DATE: Sat., Oct. 14
TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site | 2 Mark Bird Lane | Elverson, PA 19520 Event held at Boarding House and Tenant House 3

At the Boarding House, the Nice Knitters Of Muhlenburg (NKoM) and Hopewell Furnace volunteers will demonstrate the following fiber arts: Spinning, Knitting, and Crocheting. All volunteers will talk about the historic and modern fiber arts. The Nice Knitters of Muhlenburg will also talk about their volunteer work for the community. Free event!

For more information about Fiber Arts Day, call 610-582-8773. Additional park information available at the Hopewell Furnace website.

DATE: Saturday, October 14
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Santander Performing Arts Center | 136 N. Sixth St. | Reading, PA 19601

The Reading Symphony Orchestra opens its 2017-18 season with three classical masterworks, including Beethoven’s powerful and intensely dramatic Leonore Overture No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s striking Symphony No. 5. Soloist Julie Albers joins the orchestra for Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Praised by the Providence Journal for her “sweet tone and tender phrasing,” Ms. Albers takes on this richly introspective and elegiac work that was composed in reaction to World War I. Tickets $20 - $80.

Visit the RSO website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Remember, Berks Arts Council members receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases! (Discount does not apply to season tickets.)

DATE: Wednesday, October 18
TIME: 5:45 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. film
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601

This is the true story of two boys coming of age as they each confront one of the world's worst toxic disasters. Hugo and David were born on opposite ends of the oil pipeline. Their journeys lead them to explore what could be a more just future. There will be a post-film panel discussion with the filmmakers, RACC Faculty, and community leaders. Visit the Miller Center website for more information.

WEDNESDAY: Albright College presents Aquí y allá/Here and There

DATE: Wednesday, October 18
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Klein Lecture Hall, Albright College | 1621 North 13th St | Reading, PA 19604

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Albright College has been presenting the World Languages Film Festival throughout October. This week's film will be Aquí y allá/Here and There. After many years working in the United States, Pedro returns home to rural Mexico to be with his wife and daughters. Will he realize his dream of becoming a musician, or will harsh economic realities demand sacrifices he won't - or can't - make? There will be a brief Q&A after the film. For more information about the Film Festival, visit Albright College's website.

Don't miss the final film in the series!
October 23: Le bonheur d'Elza/Elza's Happiness

OCTOBER 20: Jeremiah James & the Revival LIVE in concert

DATE: Saturday, October 21
TIME: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
LOCATION: Walk In Art Center, Main Gallery | 220 Parkway Ave. | Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

Father O' Sullivan is desperate to save his church from going under. He must test his faith and solve this tale of crime before it's too late. Join an entertaining cast of characters during the spookiest season of the year for dinner and a show! Tickets $40 per person (Includes dinner, show & wine.)

Register online to save your seat at Walk In Art Center.

DATE: Saturday, October 21
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601

Founded in 2011, Jessica Lang Dance (JLD) is a Long Island City-based dance company dedicated to creating and performing the work of Jessica Lang. JLD enriches and inspires global audiences by immersing them in the beauty of movement and music. Since the company's inception, JLD has made rapid success performing at world renowned venues and festivals including Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival, and New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival, among others. Tickets $35 Adult / $15 Student / $30 Member.

Special dance education event! There will be a Jessica Lange Dance Master Class, Saturday, October 21, at 10 a.m. The essence of the workshop will be to learn techniques specific to the Jessica Lang Dance repertoire. Requirements: age 13+ with 5 or more years of dance experience (ballet, modern, jazz, etc. – non-specific). Tickets $15/Dancer.

For more information and to order your tickets, visit the Miller Center for the Arts website.

OCTOBER 21: dinOsaurs iN new dreSses

DATE: Saturday, October 21
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Immanuel UCC | 99 S. Waverly St. | Shillington, PA 19607

Featuring works of Handel, Sting, and famed Reading composer Chris Heslop, this eclectic program features a collection of historically great pieces adapted for the modern audience by Tamara Black-soprano and Lars Potteiger-piano. Lars' and Tammy’s vastly different musical backgrounds have effected novel and innovative reinterpretations of both standard repertoire and new works with old texts. $10 Adults / $5 Students.

For reservations call 610-777-7107.

OCTOBER 22: Teen organist Aaron Patterson to perform on largest musical instrument in Berks

DATE: Sunday, October 22
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: First City Parish of Reading City Church | 611 Washington St. | Reading, PA 19601

Aaron Patterson, 17, Philadelphia, an accomplished organist, child prodigy and frequent performer on the John Wanamaker Building (Macy’s) organ, will present a free concert of organ music on the largest musical instrument in Berks County, an electro-mechanical organ totaling more than 4,200 pipes.

Patterson just won first prize in the prestigious High School Division at North America’s Albert Schweitzer 2017 Organ Festival held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in Hartford, CT. He was one of only three finalists chosen from about 30 young U.S. organists who entered. Patterson has performed at various venues throughout the United States including Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, Rochester’s Christ Episcopal Church, and Atlanta’s Peachtree United Methodist Church.

For more information, call Reading City Church at 610-372-2034 .

DATE: Wednesday, October 25
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium | 15200 Kutztown Rd. | Kutztown, PA 19530

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro is redefining the traditional Hawaiian instrument. He makes a significant statement: the ukulele, with its humble four strings and modest two-octave range, is an instrument limited only by the imagination and creativity of the person playing it. Widespread acclaim brought him high-visibility collaborations with a wide variety of artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffet, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley, and Dave Koz among many others. Shimabukuro has a rich and varied catalog of albums showcasing the many moods of the uke and has sold-out prestigious venues such as Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Tickets $32.

Interested in learning the Ukulele? Stop by the the Schaeffer Little Theatre at 6 p.m. Free to ticket holders! Ukeleles provided. Space is limited! Contact kupas@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4092 to register.

For more information and to order tickets, visit the Kutztown Presents! website.

DATE: Friday, October 27
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Reading Public Museum Senior Series

DATES/TIMES:
Friday, October 27 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 28 @ 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Yocum Institute for Arts Education

Chippy Chipmunk Feels Empathy book signing

DATE: Saturday, October 28
TIME: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Hamburg Area Art Alliance

DATE: Sunday, October 29
TIME: 3 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Reading Symphony Orchestra and Vox Philia

Spotlight Night @ GoggleWorks

DATE: Friday, November 3
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Ada/Ava - Manual Cinema

DATE: Saturday, November 4
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Miller Center for the Arts

On Screen/In Person: Mind/Game

DATE: Tuesday, November 7
TIME: 6:30 P.M. (Pre-show Reception 5:45 p.m.)
PRESENTED BY: Miller Center for the Arts

Charming studio w/great natural light available at Clay on Main

This charming 13' x 16' room has windows on the southeast and southwest-facing walls, allowing plenty of natural light. The studio is private and can be locked. Use of Clay on Main's bathrooms and kitchen is included, and you can take advantage of our busy art community when you need some feedback or just want to take a break. You can also view contemporary art in the gallery and explore the possibility of exhibiting work. Rent is $300/month. Clay on Main is located at 313 Main St, Oley, PA 19547.

For more information, contact Clay on Main at 610-987-0273 or visit the Clay on Main website.

Love Beer? Make Art? Two Roads Brewing Company wants you!

Our “Road Less Traveled” philosophy led us to create craft beers that are unique versions of some of the world’s most classic beer styles. Two Roads is asking artists to show us what taking the “Road Less Traveled” looks like to them -- for a chance to win $1,000 and have their art immortalized on a 30 ft. high fermenter in our brewery’s Tasting Room. We’d like you to show us how you take the “Road Less Traveled” with your art and we’ll help share it with others who appreciate your creativity and our beer! Our contest is open to artists in all states where Two Roads is sold. There will be prizes awarded to the top six artists. First place will receive $1000. Five runners up will receive $250 each. All entries must be submitted by November 10th. For more information visit Two Roads Brewing Company website.