Venice was the site of the first public opera house, and the dramatic spirit permeated its chamber music as well. When the Mikado orders an immediate execution, Ko-Ko fakes Nanki-Poo’s death, unknowingly framing himself for murdering the Emperor’s own son. ***Bousquet Jazz and Blues FestivalPittsfield— On Saturday, August 8th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Berkshires Jazz, Inc. presents the Bousquet Jazz and Blues Festival. The show is on Saturday, August 8th at 7:30 p.m. at The Foundry, located at 2 Harris Street in West Stockbridge. Partnering organizations include Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Green Energy Consumer Alliance, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and the RISE Group.