Math professor Steven Miller will unlock the secret to the Rubik’s cube on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2:30-3:30pm. Cubes provided for the lesson or bring your own, or other interesting puzzles! Come back to the Milne Library in your pjs for Pajama Story Time at 6:00-7:00pm! Fun for all ages.
Both events are FREE!
The Williamstown Historical Museum invites the public to a free illustrated talk about “The 13 Galusha Farms, 1798-2020” by Dusty Griffin on Saturday, Feb. 22, 11:00am at the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., W’town.
“400: An African American Musical Portrait” performance of bassist Avery Sharpe’s recent album which draws on plantation music, blues, ragtime, gospel, classical, New Orleans second line, and other deeply rooted historical styles, all refracted through the prism of modern jazz. The album marks 400 years, starting in 1619 with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Point Comfort, or what is now Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, to the present. The music tells a harrowing yet inspiring tale, century by century
Avery Sharpe, longtime bassist with the McCoy Tyner Trio, Williams faculty member, distinguished leader and recording artist, released his latest work in 2019 titled “400: An African American Musical Portrait.”
Co-sponsored by the Africana Studies Department at Williams, Mr. Sharpe gathers together his collaborators for this live performance of a monumental and inspiring work.
Featured artists are faculty members Avery Sharpe – bass, Samirah Evans – vocals, Kris Allen – reeds, and Tendai Muparutsa – djembe. Honored musical guest artists are Haneef Nelson – trumpet, Matt DeChamplain – piano, and Royal Hartigan – drums. Talented Williams music students include Theophyl Kwapong ’20 – voice, Kevin Zhou ’20 – violin, Jeongyoon Han ’21 – violin, and Andrew Rim ’20 – cello
This free event is open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus.
Big songs from a small town — all original songs, round robin style. Listeners welcome at The Log’s fireplace side room, 7pm, free. Dinner & Beer/Wine for sale.
Williamstown Theatre Festival director staff & professional guest actor will lead all who come in a workshop on the fundamentals of acting. Simple, fun group exercises, no prior experience required! No RSVP needed. Just show up on Sat, Feb 15, 11:30-1pm at The Harper Center, 118 Center St., Wtown.
For more info, email: community@wtfestival.org.
WTF gives special thanks to the Williamstown Council on Aging for hosting workshop.
