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...]
At the Berkshire Museum
Feb 15th-19th Natural-Born Predators: Wednesday, at 1 p.m. Wolves are natural-born predators who rule their particular ecosystem. In this hour-long program, the Wolf Conservation Center will explain the history of wolves in North America, their biology, their role in the ecosystem, and the mythology that surrounds them, before introducing Atka, a male Arctic Wolf, who will stroll through the audience under the supervision of one of WCC’s expert... [Read More...]
At the Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre presents The Irish Rovers Pittsfield, MA – The Irish Rovers will return to the Colonial on March 11th for one performance at 7:30PM. Tickets for the performance are $65 (VIP preferred seating with post-show Artist meet & greet), $45 and $35 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org These... [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...]
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...]
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...]
Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village Junction, Rts 20 and 41 P.O. Box 927 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Voice: (413) 443-0188 Fax: (413) 447-9357 (800) 817-1137 http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/accounts/28/homepage/ The Shakers started in England during the mid 1700’s, and became known as “shakers” because of the trembling and movements they would make during prayer. Their leader was a woman named Ann Lee. In 1774, in the face of religious persecution, Ann Lee... [Read More...]
