Play Review of The Mikado
REVIEW ON IN THE SPOTLIGHT WEBSITE http://WWW.INTHESPOTLIGHTINC.ORG The Mikado Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield http://www.thecolonialtheatre.org March 6, 2010 By Karolina Sadowicz One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best loved operettas, “The Mikado,” is a comic romp set in feudal Japan. It’s the tale of Nanki-Poo (John Farchione), a prince disguised as a minstrel, who hopes to marry Yum-Yum (Lauren-Rose King), the beautiful ward and sometime betrothed... [Read More...]
Mountain Greylock State Reservation
Mountain Greylock State Reservation Jennifer Mayne You might think, like many other people, that the Berkshires are only a vacation spot for the elite. Unless you’re going to Canyon Ranch Resort to rub elbows with the likes of Paul Newman, or to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, why make the drive out to western Massachusetts? Well, I’ll tell you why; there are some hidden treasures in the Berkshires, and all you have to do to... [Read More...]
The Lizzy Borden House
Lizzy Borden–we al know the words to that infamous rhyme! Let’s skip the graphic testimony and get right to the chase: Lizzy Borden lived in a small house but a mile or so from Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts (See related articles on Battleship Cove). Battleship Cove was one of the most memorable experiences I ever had, when we stayed over night on real battleships as a scouting adventure. The Lizzy Borden House, now a bed... [Read More...]
Elizabeth’s
ELIZABETH’S P.O. Box 122 Pittsfield, MA 01202 (413) 448-8244 (Reservations Required) What a Great Place! Every time we go to the Berkshire Children Museum, there is one little restaurant about a mile or so away from the museum that we absolutely MUST visit: Elizabeth’s. This little restaurant rocks! First, I confess I am a fan of small, family-owned, and authentic. But this restaurant is in an old remodeled home, offering instant coziness... [Read More...]
Hudson Chatham Winery
The Hudson Chatham Winery Ghent, NY www.Hudson-Chathamwinery.com (see related video under videos) There we were, traveling Route 66 outside picturesque Chatham, NY, about an hour south of Albany, meandering along, when the sign jumped out at me: Now Open: Hudson-Chatham Winery. A winery in Chatham? Chatham, already home to world-famous cheese, Mac-Haydn Theatre, and so much more, it was actually missing the pairing of a fine wine. And the Hudson-Chatham... [Read More...]
Coastal Wine Trail
The Coastal Wine Trail Off Southeastern New England www.coastalwinetrail.com Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 www.greenvale.com 401-847-3777 Located along the Sakonnet River, featuring 100% estate grown fruit and award winning wines. Owned by the same family since 1863. Sakonnet Vineyards 162 West Main Road Little Compton, RI 02837 401-635-8486 www.sakonnetwine.com Estate grown grapes featuring Chardonnay, Pinot... [Read More...]
Zoar Outdoor
Zoar Outdoor Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 to offer outdoor adventures in the Deerfield River Valley and beyond. Their staff of over 100 consists of friendly professionals from all walks of life ranging in age from 18 – 65 years. Many Zoar Outdoor staff are cross-trained in several areas, enabling them to work as raft guides, kayak instructors or climbing teachers. It is not uncommon to find a high school math teacher, a nurse or a lawyer... [Read More...]
Berkshire Theatre Festival
Berkshire Theatre Festival www.berkshiretheatre.org/ “Founded in 1928, Berkshire Theatre Festival is one of the oldest professional regional theatres in the United States and the longest-running cultural organization in the Berkshires.” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Berkshire Theatre Festival", url: "http://didyouweekend.com/northeast-usa/massachusetts-northeast-usa/berkshire-theatre-festival/" }); Read More →
Les Trois Emme
Les Trois Emme 8 Knight Road New Marlborough, MA (413) 528-1015 http://www.ltewinery.com/ Located just east of here in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, lies Les Trois Emme Winery and Vineyard, in the Berkshires. As we all know, I just love the Berkshires and go back all the time (I went to law school at Western New England, class of 1990). My next stop will be at Les Trois Emme. Les Trois features a variety of whites and reds, including Seyval Blanc... [Read More...]
Shakespeare & Co.
Shakespeare & Co. http://www.shakespeare.org/ Lenox, MA Where else do we get to watch Hamlet under the stars, and some of the most incredible acting anywhere? In Lenox, of course–right at Shakespeare & Co., a wonderfully quaint theatre in the beautiful Berkshires. Lenox is home to so much (see related articles), theBerkshire Children’s Museum in Pittsfield…Elizabeth’s Restaurant…Shopping. But if you’re into... [Read More...]
