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Berks Arts Council's
Arts Blast!
October 6, 2017
COUNCIL NEWS
Be part of the inaugural Reading Blues Fest!
Friday, October 6

7:00 p.m.
Opening Night Concert
KENNY NEAL and SAMANTHA FISH
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Grand Ballroom

11:30 p.m.
After-Party Blues Jam
Hosted by ALEXIS P SUTER BAND with the BERKS HORNS plus MIKEY JUNIOR, DEB CALLAHAN and more
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Grand Ballroom

Saturday, October 7

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts presents
ARTS FESTIVAL READING
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

12:00 Noon
TEENY TUCKER’S WOMEN IN THE BLUES PRESENTATION with ROBERT HUGHES hosted by MICHAEL CLOEREN
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Amphitheater

2:30 p.m. Afternoon Blues Party (FREE event!)
PHILADELPHIA BLUES ALL-STARS featuring MIKEY JUNIOR, DEB CALLAHAN, KEVIN McCANN, DAVE HOLTZMAN
Abe’s by Chef Alan/Abraham Lincoln Hotel

7:00 p.m.
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND plus opening act BLIND BOY PAXTON
Santander Performing Arts Center

11:30 p.m. After-Party Blues Jam
Hosted by ALEXIS P SUTER BAND with the BERKS HORNS plus DEB CALLAHAN, KEVIN McCANN, DAVE HOLTZMAN and more
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Grand Ballroom

Sunday, October 8

Blues Brunch 10:00 a.m. Buffet; 11:00 a.m. Show

SLAM ALLEN BLUES BAND
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Small Ballroom

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts presents
ARTS FESTIVAL READING
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

1:00 p.m. Arts Festival Reading presents
BLIND BOY PAXTON
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker / Sirius XM Bluesville Founder (FREE event!)
BILL WAX
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Amphitheater

4:00 p.m. Festival Finale
JONNY LANG and DANA FUCHS DUO featuring JON DIAMOND
DoubleTree By Hilton Reading Grand Ballroom

Visit the Reading Blues Fest website for artist profiles and information about great music events going on at Judy's on Cherry, Sofrito, and The Peanut Bar, too!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
RSO opens season with Gems, Jewels & Masterpieces
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.

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.)
THIS WEEK (FRIDAY 10/6/17 - Thursday 10/12/17)
FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Fight or Flight - New Plays on Fear
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, October 6 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 8 @ 2 p.m.
LOCATION: WCR Center for the Arts | 140 N. 5th St. | Reading, PA 19601

Fight or Flight: New Plays on Fear attempts to explore how fear creeps into our lives, sometimes without our even recognizing it. Directed by Vicki Haller Graff & George Hatza, with music composed by Chris Heslop, this presentation will showcase original plays by Charlie Adams, Elizabeth Clark, Matt Fotis, George Hatza, Joel Richard Gori, Sue Lange, Santo Marabella, and David Nice. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

For more information, contact Reading Theater Project at 484-706-9719 or at their website.
WEDNESDAY: Albright College presents Pelo Malo/Bad Hair
DATE: Wednesday, October 10
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 will present the World Languages Film Festival throughout October. This week's film will be Pelo Malo/Bad Hair. Nine-year-old Junior is desperate to straighten his long, curly hair for school picture day. This film explores racism, sexuality, and the sacrifices we make to conform. There will be a brief Q&A after the film. For more information about the Film Festival, visit Albright College's website.

Upcoming films:
October 19: Aqui y alla/Here and There
October 23: Le bonheur d'Elza/Elza's Happiness
FRIDAY: Unleashing Your Inner Opera Fan - The Magic Flute
DATE: Friday, October 6
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: TBA at registration

Does your inner opera fan long for a fun way to learn more? Berks Opera Company offers unique soirées in which to introduce the Met Live in HD Broadcasts. With entertaining and informative multimedia presentations by David Richie, you'll enjoy coffee, wine/champagne and dessert. You'll hear live Berks Opera Company artists, meet the Diva du Jour and learn the secrets of great singing. Admission $20/adults and $15 for students and anyone under 30. For tickets contact: Berks Opera Company, P. O. Box 251, Reading, PA 19603 | berksoperacompany@gmail.com | 484.752.2462. For more information visit the Berks Opera Company website.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: ARTS FESTIVAL READING
DATES:
Saturday, October 7
Sunday, October 8
TIME: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | 201 Washington St. | Reading, PA 19601

Shop handmade items and artwork from over 75 regional artists. See live demonstrations in ceramics and glassblowing, experience the interior design showcase, enjoy live music, taste locally-sourced food and beverages, and explore GoggleWorks’ historic city-block sized campus. GoggleWorks presents Blind Boy Paxton on October 8, as part of Reading Blues Fest. General Admission $8 advanced $10 at the door Free: ages 12 and under. Visit the The GoggleWorks website for more information.
SATURDAY: Songs of Freedom directed by David Himes
DATE: Saturday, October 7
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Trinity Lutheran Church | 527 Washington St. | Reading,PA 19601

America was born and grew up in protest. Now, in a time of renewed protest, we invite you to recall the struggles for suffrage, civil rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights, and peace. Join us for an evening of songs from “Yankee Doodle” to “Fortunate Son” and readings from Walt Whitman to Dorothy Sayers—as varied in style and presentation as the protests themselves. David Himes, well-known local composer and director will lead a chorus of local singers in this program. For more information, visit the Fall Festival of the Arts website.

SATURDAY: Choral Ensembles Concert at Albright College
DATE: Saturday, October 7
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Albright's Memorial Chapel | 1621 N. 13th St. | Reading, PA 19604

Albright’s four choral ensembles—Albright Angels, Mane Men, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale—deliver unforgettable interpretations of popular songs from across the ages. Adlai Binger, conductor. Repertoire includes "Jolene," "Leader of the Pack," "My Boyfriend's Back," and many more. Enjoy this evening of Choral Pops. Visit Albright's website for more information.
SATURDAY: Maz Jobrani - Author and Comedian
DATE: Saturday, October 7
TIME: 7 :30 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601

Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who has been entertaining audiences for nearly 20 years. A frequent guest on the NPR game show, "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me," Jobrani also performs stand-up live around the world. Opening for Jobrani will be Omid Singh - an American touring stand-up comedian. Tickets are $40/adults; $25/students. Visit the Miller Center for the Arts website for more information.
MONDAY: Funkfest with Uptown Band & Groovemasters
DATES: Monday, October 9
TIMES: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: First Energy Stadium | 900 Center Ave. | Reading, PA 19601

6th Annual Columbus Day “Funk Fest” featuring The Uptown Band & The Groovemasters to benefit Reading Musical Foundation. Come for fun and support an important institution of Reading. For more information, visit the Reading Musical Foundation website.

NEXT WEEK (Friday 10/13/17 - Thursday 10/19/17)
OCTOBER 13: Mel Brook's Musical Young Frankenstein
DATES: Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 28
TIMES/TICKETS: Visit Genesius' website for times and tickets.
LOCATION:
Genesius Theatre | 153 N 10th St | Reading, PA 19601

From the comedy genius, Mel Brooks, comes this monstrous new musical, Young Frankenstein the Musical. It tells the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor Von Frankenstein, Frederick, who inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. Frederick exclaims, “It’s alive!” as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s monster and finds himself in the mad-scientist shoes of his ancestors. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and the hilarity is non-stop!
OCTOBER 13: The Aletheia Trio in concert
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.
OCTOBER 13: Travis Wetzel Trio
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.
OCTOBER 15: Fall Festival of the Arts' Sustainable House Tour
DATE: Sunday, October 15 ($10 registration due by Monday, October 9)
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Directions will be forwarded upon receipt of your payment.

Energy efficiency and environmentally friendly construction are the hallmarks of this beautiful modern home. Click here for registration form and mail with fee to the Fall Festival of the Arts.

Visit the Fall Festival of the Arts website for more festival information.
OCTOBER 18: Pre-show reception and showing of Oil and Water
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.
COMING SOON (Friday 10/20/17 - Thursday 11/2/17)
Bingo Spells Murder: a dinner show
DATE: Saturday, October 21
TIME: 7 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Walk In Art Center
Jessica Lange Dance
DATE: Saturday, October 21
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Miller Center for the Arts
Jake Shimabukuro on the Ukulele
DATE: Wednesday, October 25
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Kutztown Presents!
Pop Culture: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Collection
DATE: Friday, October 27
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Reading Public Museum Senior Series
Art Dog: a Primary Stages Production
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, October 27 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 28 @ 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Yocum Institute for Arts Educations
Bach and the Reformation
DATE: Sunday, October 29
TIME: 3 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Reading Symphony Orchestra and Vox Philia
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR ENTRIES - Conn Artists
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.
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P.O. Box 854, Reading, PA, 19603


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