Music & Dance

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices — Caity Gyorgy, one of Canada’s brightest young jazz talents, brings her quartet to the Hudson Jazz Fest in October.

Arts

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices

Hudson Hall's premier festival brings the center of the jazz universe to the region.

By Jamie Larson

The Future of Dance: Look Inside the New Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow — Doris Duke Theatre on the Jacob's Pillow Campus. Courtesy of Jacob's Pillow.
- Iwan Baan

Arts

The Future of Dance: Look Inside the New Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow

The nations most advanced dance theater opens at Jacob's Pillow. Take the tour.

By Jamie Larson

Upstate Art Weekend Spotlight: GroundTone Festival Premieres at PS21 — Exo-Tech is booked to perform at this sonorous new festival.

Arts

Upstate Art Weekend Spotlight: GroundTone Festival Premieres at PS21

Part of Upstate Art Weekend, GroundTone will present a host of intriguing concerts.

By Peter Aaron

Rufus Wainwright Brings Baroque Pop to Pine Plains August 1 — Rufus Wainwrite

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Rufus Wainwright Brings Baroque Pop to Pine Plains August 1

Wainwright returns August 1 for a rare, intimate show at the Stissing Center to support Dutchess County democratic candidates.

By Jamie Larson

2025 RI Summer Arts Preview — James Taylor, with special guest Tiny Habits, Tanglewood, Lenox, MA, July 3-4.

Arts

2025 RI Summer Arts Preview

Your guide to the best of theater, dance, music, and visual art across the region this season.

By Jamie Larson

Natalie Merchant Announces Intimate Fall Tour with Dates in Hudson and Great Barrington

Arts

Natalie Merchant Announces Intimate Fall Tour with Dates in Hudson and Great Barrington

Merchant will grace the stages of the Mahaiwe and Hudson Hall.

By Brian K. Mahoney

Steve Earle Brings 50 Years of Rebel Songwriting to the Mahaiwe, June 14

Arts

Steve Earle Brings 50 Years of Rebel Songwriting to the Mahaiwe, June 14

Earle raises his voice in song, and indignation.

By Jamie Larson

PS21 Announces Summer Lineup Featuring Global Artists and Two Festivals — PS21

Arts

PS21 Announces Summer Lineup Featuring Global Artists and Two Festivals

Under new direction, the regional institution sets a busy and exciting calendar.

By Jamie Larson

Trump’s NEA Strips Funds From Pilobolus Dance Company Program Benefiting Young Dancers of Color — Jason Hudson

Arts

Trump’s NEA Strips Funds From Pilobolus Dance Company Program Benefiting Young Dancers of Color

Federal grants for inclusive arts programming are being grabbed back nation wide this week.

By Jamie Larson

The Spiegeltent Returns to Bard SummerScape with a Fresh Lineup of Provocateurs and Crowd-Pleasers

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The Spiegeltent Returns to Bard SummerScape with a Fresh Lineup of Provocateurs and Crowd-Pleasers

Bard’s Spiegeltent returns June 27–August 16 with cabaret, comedy, and genre-defying music.

By Brian K. Mahoney

Art, Music, and Magic: MASS MoCA Announces Sweeping Summer 2025 Lineup — Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Sarah Sherman.

Arts

Art, Music, and Magic: MASS MoCA Announces Sweeping Summer 2025 Lineup

Cultural Mecca MASS MoCA will draw many devotees this year with a huge slate of events and exhibitions.

By Jamie Larson

Leadership Changes at Two Major Columbia Arts Institutions

Arts

Leadership Changes at Two Major Columbia Arts Institutions

Hudson Hall's Tambra Dillon says goodby. Vallejo Gantner says hello to PS21.

By Jamie Larson