Adams Theater Presents Hudson Jazz Fest

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ADAMS, Mass. — This October, The Adams Theater is collaborating with the Hudson Jazz Fest to present two events.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m., Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet will take the stage. Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern jazz harmonies get together with the quartet led by Cuban-born composer, MacArthur Fellow, and Grammy-winning drummer Dafnis Prieto.

Joining Prieto will be Peter Apfelbaum on soprano sax, tenor sax, and flute; Martin Bejerano on piano; and Ricky Rodríguez on electric bass.

Saturday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m., São Paulo-born guitarist and composer Vinícius Gomes comes to Adams for an early evening solo performance at The Revival House. The performance is 75 minutes long and free.

According to a press release:

Vinicius Gomes explores the dialogue between modern jazz and Brazilian music, with albums critically acclaimed by publications such as Downbeat magazine. Home was chosen as “Jazz album of the year” by Star Revue magazine.

Gomes performs extensively worldwide, in venues including Carnegie Hall (NY), Lincoln Center (NY), Kennedy Center (Washington), and festivals such as Newport Jazz, Winter Jazz Fest (NY), Jarasum Fest (Korea), Vienna Jazz (Austria), Offbeat (Switzerland), Sunfest (Canada), Riviera Maya Jazz (Mexico), Merida Jazz (Mexico), Savassi Jazz (Brazil), Ilhabela in Jazz (Brazil), Festival de Jazz de Buenos Aires (Argentina).

"When I met Hudson Hall's new Executive Director Adam Weinert last fall, we bonded over a shared vision for what creative collaboration across state lines could look like," Yina Moore, founder and artistic director of the Adams Theater, said. "By aligning our programming and booking world-class artists together, we not only strengthen our regional cultural ecosystem, but also create a much richer journey for the performers. Bringing international talent like Vinícius Gomes and Dafnis Prieto directly into our historic mill towns allows these artists to connect deeply with rural audiences who are genuinely hungry for extraordinary live music."

Tickets are available here for Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet at Adams Theater.

The Vinícius Gomes collaboration at the Revival House is free, but reserve a seat because space is limited.

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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.

The Adams community is known for rallying behind local people and organizations in times of need, and now Adams Turners is asking for that same support said Gail Burda, the group's financial secretary.

The boiler, referred to as "the Beast" by board members, is as old as the building itself, which was constructed in 1902. It started out burning coal, was later switched to oil and then to gas President Virginia Fuller said.

For several years, the nonprofit social club, a 501(c)7, has struggled with the aging system, with members periodically checking on it throughout the day during the winter to ensure it was still operating, she said.

Now, "the Beast" has reached the end of its life but the Adams Turners don't have the funding to replace it, prompting them to establish a GoFundMe.

At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,750 and members have donated more than $2,500 toward the $30,000 needed to secure an additional $25,000 grant and $25,000 loan from American Turners, the national organization under which the club operates.

The nonprofit hopes to hire a contractor to install a multi-zone hydronic system, a project estimated to cost $81,443. The work would include new heating systems for the apartment, bar area, gym and bowling alley, along with new baseboards, gas lines, permits and other necessary fittings.

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