Photo courtesy of earl53
It is
currently 15 degrees here in Williamstown and the snow continues to fall! For
all of you skiers and snowboarders out there, this is THE PERFECT snow for
hitting the slopes. I visited Jiminy Peak in Hancock, MA yesterday and their
slopes are beautiful already and with lots of skiers enjoying the snow. For
more information regarding Jiminy Peak trails and the snow accumulation there,
you can visit their snow report site at http://www.jiminypeak.com/snow-report I also still have discounted
Jiminy tickets available at The 1896 House Inn so start planning your winter
vacations with me!
Aside
from the skiing, there are lots of other events taking place in the surrounding
areas for those of you staying with us for the Holidays. There are always
plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages and of all interests here in
the Berkshires and I know all about all of them! So feel free to ask me at
check-in! Here is a calendar of some of the events that caught my eye that I
thought many of our guests would enjoy during their visit.
Daily
until December 29, 2013
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Shakespeare and Company of Lenox, MA
presents: It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, inspired by Frank Capra’s
classic 1946 film starring Donna Reed and James Stewart, is filled with just
the right hint of nostalgia, charm and straight-from-the-heart moments. In true
old-fashioned radio style, Ware brings audiences this poignant, funny and
unique play-within-a-play that will leave you believing in angels!
Weekly on Sun,
Fri, Sat until December 29, 2013
A
Christmas Carol
Berkshire Theatre Group of
Pittsfield, MA presents, A Christmas Carol! Revel in the joy and redemptive
power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the
infamous miser who is reformed and shown the error of his ways by four spirits.
Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic story filled with
terrific turns and infused with holiday music.
December
21
Winter Solstice Celebration
Tamarack Hollow Nature &
Cultural Center of Windsor, MA presents their Winter Solstice Celebration with
Gaia Roots world music in Brattleboro Vermont Saturday December 21st at the
Stone Church 210 Main St – celebrate the winter solstice with ceremony and
song, Gaia Roots will perform traditional West African & Caribbean drumming
music and original pieces starting at 10pm.
Starts
December 23 daily until December 28, 2013
School Vacation Week Workshop:
Picture Books!
Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in
Stockbridge, MA with the kids for their winter vacation week workshop! Invent
your own storylines, characters, plots, and settings inspired by the picture
book art on display.
December
26 through the 31st
December Break for Art
MASS MoCA of North Adams, MA
presents, “One-Minute Art-Making Festival” (December 26th and 27th)
where the kiddos can make 15 art projects for 60 seconds each. Close out the
year with their “Rockin’ Art Countdown” (December 30th and 31st),
an art-making countdown of the top 10 hits from over 14 years of Kidspace art
projects.
Whether you will be here at The 1896
House with us for the holidays, or at home with family friends, we wish you all
a very happy, healthy and safe holiday! If you are traveling to Williamstown,
MA this week we encourage you to travel safely and plan ahead as our winter
weather tends to hinder travel plans! As always, we’re looking forward to
seeing our guests and sharing the holidays with you J
