"American Edge: Photographs by Steve Schapiro" is a collection of 60 photographs from the New York City-bred photographer who attended the College. The collection highlights his work of the '60s, when he produced candid portraits of such celebrated personalities as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Richard Nixon, Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali, and Jackie Kennedy. Schapiro not only worked for Life, Look, Time and Newsweek, but he also produced publicity stills for "The Godfather." (Sat. through Mar. 23, Mead Art Museum.)

The Mount Holyoke College Film Society will present Richard Linklater's 2001 film "Waking Life." The story follows an unnamed protagonist (Wiley Wiggins) through a lucid dream as he encounters a multitude of acquaintances, all spouting various theories, riddles and aphorisms. Visually, the film is extraordinary: Linklater superimposes animation over live-action footage to create a fluid, expressionistic look, which serves as a representation of the characters' state of consciousness, somewhere between sleeping and waking. (Fri., 7 & 9:30 p.m., Gamble Auditorium at Mount Holyoke.)

It's been alleged that Kate Hudson, striding forth in the footsteps of Yoko Ono, was central in the Black Crowes' decision to go on "hiatus." Apparently, co-frontman Chris Robinson wanted to spend more time with his new bride (can you blame him?), which led to differences with his brother Rich. So in grand tradition, Richie put together his own band, Hookah Brown, whose music is simpler and less bluesy than the Crowes', and who you can witness in all their glory as the four play Northampton. (Thurs., 8:30 p.m., Iron Horse Music Hall.)

The Northampton Arts Council will present its 19th Annual Silver Chord Bowl, a smorgasbord of a cappella performances by groups from seven east coast colleges. Another reason to attend: the Zumbyes are among the performers. (Sun., 2 p.m., John M. Greene Hall at Smith College.)

"Adaptation," the second symphonie fantastique of "Being John Malkovich" director Spike Jonze, is a film that's undeniably Kaufman. Twin brothers Charlie and Donald are as unforgettable as characters as they are writers. Neither gangster, superhero nor stud this time around, Nicholas Cage surprises with an impressive double performance as both Kaufmans who together adapt Susan Orlean's novel "The Orchid Thief" to screen. (Pleasant St. Theater.)