Spencertown Academy

Spencertown Academy Roots & Shoots Concerts Series, in association with the Capital Region Blues Network (CRBN), is pleased to present Misty Blues. Gina Coleman is the leader, singer, and founder of Misty Blues—a Berkshire County, Massachusetts-based band that plays original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk, and tent revival gospel. In addition ... Read more

Derin Oge, pianist, and Anneke Schaul-Yoder, cellist, will present an unusual and virtuosic program that includes the spiritual and intricate music of JS Bach’s D Major Gamba Sonata, Lena Auerbach’s charming and surprising Preludes, and the heroic yet contemplative A Major Sonata of Beethoven.

This acclaimed quartet features vibraphonist Benedict with Joe Finn on guitar, Pete Toigo on bass, and Pete Sweeney on drums. Their repertoire includes straight ahead jazz, standards, Latin jazz and original material.

Spencertown Academy will host an array of FREE creative environmental activities for children. An instructor from Roz's Dance Works will get kids moving and grooving to eco-focussed music and there will be a continuous screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” film. Children will also make their own bird feeders using recycled materials, craft caterpillars, Earth Day ... Read more

Good friends Spottiswoode and Kenny White share the stage and trade songs for two sets. A virtuoso pianist, Kenny draws from a deep lyrical well—tender, hilarious, explosive. Award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, and scriptwriter, Spottiswoode will play tunes from his brand new album, “It Wasn’t In The Script,” which is a meditation on the joys and humiliations ... Read more

Cellist Francisco Vila is known for his fervor, vitality, sensitivity, phrasing elegance, and technical mastery. Through his expansive career and commitment to musical excellence, Vila has solidified his position as one of the preeminent performers of his generation, captivating audiences across the world’s most illustrious stages.The program will include “Suite for Solo Cello” by Cassadó, ... Read more

Hidden Gardens Tour: Ticketed Event Saturday, July 18: 10:00am-4:00pm This very popular annual Academy fundraising event celebrates its 21st year bringing an opportunity for the community to visit five artful private landscapes in Columbia County villages: Spencertown, Chatham and East Chatham. Hidden Gardens ticket holders will have access to the restored grounds and gardens at ... Read more

Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents Vicki Kristina Barcelona Band playing the songs of Tom Waits. VKB Band is a New York City-based trio comprised of Rachelle Garniez, Amanda Homi, and Kirsten Thien—three deeply distinctive musicians, all acclaimed performing singer-songwriters with a wealth of collective experience. Together, their voices blend of soaring three-part harmony and ... Read more

Get ready to move, groove, and make some noise! In this action-packed music adventure led by Miss Julia from the Berkshire Music School, kids get to sing, dance, and play their way through an amazing world of sounds. For ages 2-4 accompanied by a grown-up. FREE: registration required