Photo courtesy of jzlomek
So that groundhog saw his shadow and to no surprise,
Williamstown is about to see more snow. A LOT more snow! To all of our guests
who are traveling from near and far, be sure to drive safely and plan
accordingly. We are expecting to accumulate anywhere from 6 to 14 inches today!
That’s a lot of snow folks, so don’t forget about some of our special ski
packages, sleigh ride packages and of course, our discounted Jiminy Peak lift
tickets while you are planning your stay with us! Also, we will probably not get
any warmer, (Warm? What’s that?), than 30 degrees throughout the week. Despite
the cold, we still have things to do and people to see and adventures to keep
you busy during your stay at The 1896 House! But I can’t exactly promise that
you’ll be able to get out of your rooms to do such things with all of this snow
J For those of you who
are traveling by sleighs, here are some of the events you can attend ;)
February 7
Model Citizens
The
Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge, MA is hosting their “Model Citizens
event Tuesday afternoon. Find out what it was like to pose for America’s
favorite illustrator from Norman Rockwell’s own models, who share their
personal experiences. Free with museum admission. 2:30pm.
Williams
College Music
The
Williams College Music Department of Williamstown, MA is exceptional among its
peer institutions and offers students a wide variety of opportunities to study
music both inside and outside the classroom through performance, composition,
ethnomusicology, music theory and history. The department presents
approximately 125 concerts a year ranging from student recitals and ensembles
to visiting artists of national and international stature.
On Tuesday
evening, Williams presents the Williams Chamber players at 8:00pm.
February 8
Spank Harder, The Sequel
Berkshire
Theatre Group of Pittsfield, MA presents, the original SPANK! The Fifty Shades
Parody was last year’s #1 show across the country, delivering naughty and
hilarious fun to women in over 150 cities. Now, the ALL NEW, SPANK! Harder
picks up where the original left off, parodying not only Fifty Shades but
taking aim at a variety of issues facing women in today’s pop culture. Gather
your girlfriends and buy your tickets now for the funniest show this year! At
The Colonial Theatre at 8pm.
Snow Golfing at Cranwell
Resort
Berkshire
County Hiking Group is hosting a Winter Snow Golfing Event at Cranwell Resort,
Spa and Golf Club in Lenox, MA . This event is the first time they have ever
had a snow golfing in the Berkshires. There will be 9-holes. Players can bring
a club or get one at the Pro Shop. They can bring 2 tennis balls or use the
ones supplied. Food served by local restaurants will keep players warm around
the course and at the Mansion at 3:30pm they will announce winners while serving
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Captain & Crew. Click
here
for more information and tickets. This is a fundraiser for the Lenox
Library. 11:30 – 5pm.
February 9
Valentine’s Day Baking Class
Wild
Oats Market in Williamstown, MA, which is well-known for its natural remedies,
offers a natural anecdote to mid-winter cabin fever – chocolate treats for you
and your Valentine. Not just any chocolate either! These treats will be
prepared under the direction of their baker, Kristin Kennedy, who is a master
at making intricate, delicious baked goods. 2:30-4 pm. Register by calling
413.458.8060.
Eagles
at Quabbin Reservoir
Pleasant
Valley Wildlife Sanctuary of Lenox, MA is hosting their Eagles at Quabbin
Reservoir event! Each year up to 30 bald eagles find enough food to winter at
Quabbin Reservoir in central Massachusetts. For this trip, they will first stop
at the Quabbin Visitor Center to learn a bit about the reservoir’s history and
receive an update on the most recent eagle locations. Afterward, they will
drive to various lookout points to search for eagles. In addition, they may take short walks in search of signs of
wildlife such as ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, porcupines, and coyotes. If the
reservoir is not frozen, they may be able to see waterfowl as well. For those
leaving from Berkshire County, space for the first five registrants will be
available in the sanctuary van. Register online or call 413-637-0320 to
register by phone. 8:30am – 4pm.
