Berkshire Art Center’s Annual Dance Party Returns with Rococo Raku Revelry on April 6
Berkshire Art Center’s annual benefit and dance party is back and happening on Saturday, April 6th, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Discover the unexpected with this year’s theme, Rococo Raku Revelry.
The grand setting of the Colonial Theatre will be host to an evening filled with one-of-a-kind sights and sounds, including special performances with local drag queen, Bella Santarella, and DJ BFG spinning vinyl on the big stage.
“Local artists have been busy at work crafting the elaborate decoration pieces for this immersive event,” said Executive Director, Lucie Castaldo. “And our silent auction of ceramic works from artists across the region is one not to miss!”
This spectacular event - sponsored by Berkshire Bank - will begin at 5:30pm for guests attending “L’Apéro - Ooh La La!”, a cocktail party with first access to the Silent Auction, featuring ceramics from artists across the county (and more!). These guests can enjoy drinks at an open bar and snack on delicious bites while bumping elbows with talented artists from the Berkshire region before making their way inside the theater to dance the night away.
Tickets can also be purchased by guests to reserve a “Bento Box", or a private opera box in the theater, complete with a bottle of bubbly from Spirited Wines and sweet treats from The Cake Lady. This ticket level includes “L’Apéro - Ooh La La!” & the dance party.
The dance party kicks off in the theater at 7pm for all guests, including General Admission ticket-holders, with music by DJ BFG and projections by local artist, Joe Wheaton, lighting up the stage. Partygoers are already devising their costumes as they creatively combine ornate French Baroque with Japanese minimalism. Just like in Berkshire Art Center’s art programs - there is no right or wrong way to express your creative self here! Come in your finest wigs & lapels, your Louis-heels and Pagoda sleeves, or wear it all. More more more meets less less less. Who will you be?
Tickets are now available for purchase through the Berkshire Theatre Group. Benefits for each ticket level are listed below.
$32 GENERAL ADMISSION
7-11pm: Dance Party
$125 L’APÉRO - OOH LA LA!
5:30-7pm: Enjoy drinks and bites while bumping elbows with our region’s talented artists! Guests will have first access to the Silent Auction - featuring ceramics from artists across the county (and more!). Includes General Admission.
$500 BENTO BOX
Your own private opera box in the theater, complete with a bottle of bubbly & sweet treats. Includes L’Apéro - Ooh La La! & Dance Party.
For more information, costume inspiration, and to purchase tickets, visit www.berkshireartcenter.org/benefit and follow @berkshireartcenter on Instagram and Facebook for updates, sneak peeks, and more.