STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center's annual benefit and dance party is back and happening on Saturday, April 6, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. 

 

This year's theme is Rococo Raku Revelry.

 

The event will include 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. 

 

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. 

 

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.

 

*To book these special tickets, call Berkshire Theatre Group directly:

 

Meghan Cavenaugh

 

Manager of Ticketing and Audience Services

 

(413) 448-8084 x21

 

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.