March at Norman Rockwell
The Artist & The Photograph: Contemporary Perspectives with Gregory Crewdson Saturday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. . Join acclaimed photographer Gregory Crewdson for this rare opportunity to explore contemporary photography, and his own inspired work. $10, $7 Museum members. Reservation required. SPECIAL EVENT Painting What Doesn’t Exist: An Afternoon with James Gurney Saturday, March 13, 1 to 4 p.m. . Join renowned Dinotopia artist/creator James... [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...]
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...]
Museums – Northeast USA
New York Museums Adirondack Museum Albany Institute of History and Art Amherst Museum (Amherst) Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) Bicycle Museum (12 miles south of Buffalo) Boswell Museum – For the Jazz enthusiasts! Bronck Museum (Coxsackie) – A complex of Dutch Colonial dwellings and 19th century barns, including the oldest surviving Dutch House in the Hudson Valley. The site was operated as a working farm by 8 generations of the Bronck... [Read More...]
Ultimate Train Ride Guide
Where to start on the fun train rides? So many trains, so little time. Looking for murder mysteries? Halloween rides? Bank robberies? Winery Trains? There is so much to offer. All these trains offer holiday and special event train rides: Polar Express, Day Out with Thomas, leaf peeping, pumpkin and Halloween Rides and more! The schedules are huge, so we highlighted just a few of them, but have links to all of them. See what’s near you, and away... [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...]
Small Theatre Guide – Northeast
There’s some great small theatre out there. Off the beaten path! You just have to know where to look. New York Theatres Bakerloo Theatre (Troy) Depot Theatre (near Champlain–and while there, DO visit the Normandy Beach Club) and walk the beautiful town of Essex. MacHaydn Theatre – In the heart of Chatham! Nearby: Hudson Chatham Winery Writer’s Voice of Silver Bay Otis Mountain Music Festival (Elizabethtown) Catskill Mountain... [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...]
