Arts Weekend

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat. The couple hugged in court, and Brooke Mueller Sheen’s attorney, Yale Galanter, said they   Full Story

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson’s doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama. Dr. Conrad Murray, accused of giving Jackson a fatal dose of an anesthetic to help him sleep, appeared in court in a gray suit and burgundy tie as Jackson’s   Full Story

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- The Hubbard Hall Dance and Movement Program invites one and all to participate in a one-day-workshop aimed at leaving participants feeling comfortable in their bodies, undistracted, creative and inspired. "Introduction to Continuum Movement," taught by authorized instructor Mary Abrams, is being offered on Sunday, Feb.   Full Story

ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire 24 Hour Theatre project may not be happening until April 23 and 24, but the time to start thinking about it is now. Interested in working with people from across the county on a project that will only take 12 hours of your time? Interested in giving acting, writing or directing a try?   Full Story

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 24th year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of the talented young artists from Berkshire County high schools.   Full Story

MANCHESTER CENTER -- Michael D. Ellenbogen created "Citizen Producer," a 60-second promotional film, in Manchester, in a competition sponsored by Entertainment Partners. And he rode that film all the way to Park City, Utah, when it won the grand prize -- an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sundance Film Festival.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Victor Hill on harpsichord will be joined by Janet Van Blerkom on violin and Janet Puchalski on flute in a program of Baroque ensemble music on Sunday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m., at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Admission is free. The program will feature three of the trios from the "Pièces de Clavecin en Concerts" of 1741 by Jean-Philippe Rameau.   Full Story

NORTH BENNINGTON -- The dynamic New York City-based group Brazz Tree joins Vermont Arts Exchange in celebrating the opening of VAE’s 2010 Basement Music Series on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. "The Basement Music Series is back with a bit of a shorter season than in past years but with the same high standards of presenting quality music not often seen in these neck of the woods," says   Full Story

MUSIC Kevin’s Sports Pub and Restaurant North Bennington Kelly and Cindy -- Feb. 5 Bud Mattison hosts Open Mic -- Feb. 6 Fire Wall -- Feb. 12 Karaoke with Tracy -- Feb. 13 Bud Mattison with Friends -- Feb. 19 DJ Woodie -- Feb. 20 Fun Addicts (Tim and Linda) -- Feb. 26 Ron Olsen -- Feb.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Over five consecutive Mondays at 7 p.m., from Feb. 8 to March 8, the Williams College Department of Romance Languages will screen five recent films from France at Images Cinema on Spring Street in Williamstown: * Feb. 8: Laurent Cantet’s "The Class" (Entre les murs) * Feb.   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- Club Muse is set to open the 2010 season with the Latin Beat on Friday, Feb. 5, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come to the Bennington Museum to enjoy great music, drinks, dancing, and friends, all in an upscale sophisticated atmosphere. Bring a date, a group of friends and join the party for just $5 cover at the door.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute and the Williamstown Theatre Festival present a staged reading of Yasmina Reza’s international hit "Art" on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Clark. Hailed as "a remarkably wise, witty, and intelligent comedy" by The London Times, Art is sure to tickle your funny bone and brain.   Full Story

WHITE CREEK, N.Y. -- Pompanuck Farm will offer "An Introduction to Large Brush Chinese Calligraphy" with Scott Carrino. Calligraphy is considered one of the highest forms of fine arts of China and Japan. The characters are symbolic of the human experience as it relates to our environment, spirituality and every day living.   Full Story

Thursday, February 4 Concert benefits Haiti BRATTLEBORO -- Have to Help Haiti, a collaboration between Brattleboro Arts Initiative and the Vermont Jazz Center, is a benefit to raise desperately needed funds to support Haiti in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The Brass Ensemble presents Brass Basg ‘10, a concert to showcase the ever evolving possibilities of brass chamber music, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Presented in that most sonorous of chambers, Chapin Hall, The Brass Ensemble offers an exciting program. Early brass works by Purcell, Palestrina and Melchoir Franck share the program with Hovhaness and world premiere works by   Full Story