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I
am definitely NOT in Florida anymore, Toto! We woke up to snow AGAIN this
morning! Okay, so it might not officially be winter, but it certainly feels
like it here in Williamstown, MA. We won’t be seeing anything over 50 degrees
all week! There was probably a little humor in last week’s blog about snow
gear, but this weekend, I’m not kidding, there will be a chance of snow every
day. So the joke might just be on you if you forget to pack warm clothes for
your visit to Williamstown this week! J
Never
the less, there’s always plenty of things going on in the area for you to stay
both toasty and entertained during your visit. Many musical events will be
taking place in the Berkshires this week that will be appropriate for all
visitors including performances at the ’62 Center in Williamstown and various
places in Pittsfield and Great Barrington, MA. There are also numerous art
events happening and various family activities to enjoy in the surrounding
areas as well. So plan and book with me at the 1896 House this week!
Arts and Activities
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA will be presenting, “Festival of Trees: Today,
Yesterday and Tomorrow” on Saturday the 23rd. Travel through time at
the Berkshire Museum during Festival of Trees 2013: Yesterday, Today, and
Tomorrow and celebrate the Museum’s 110th anniversary! Dazzling decorated trees
will take visitors to the nostalgia of years past, the excitement of today’s
fast-paced lifestyle, and the endless possibilities for the future.
Create your
very own fused glass at 413 Glassworks in Cheshire, MA! Choose from a variety
of projects: ornament, pendant, sun catcher, coaster, and more. Sessions are 1
hour long. Ages 4+, all skill levels and groups are welcome.
The Norman Rockwell Museum will be hosting, “Family Day: Trains!” in Stockbridge, MA on
Saturday, the 23rd! Celebrate trains and the wonders of rail travel during this
afternoon inspired by the Museum’s current exhibition, Wendell Minor’s America.
Artist Wendell Minor will join to sign copies of such train-inspired books and the
day will also include readings from Larry Lowenthal, author of “Titanic
Railroad,” as well as stories about our national rail system from historians Jack
Trowill, Curator of the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, and Alden Dreyer of
the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. Also coming along for the ride
is author/musician Gordon Titcomb, who will sing songs about the railway.
Music
Three
Dog Night will be performing in Pittsfield, MA at the Berkshire Theatre Group
at 8pm on Thursday evening. This iconic band’s hits wind through the fabric of
pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day
out, in TV commercials or in major motion picture. songs like “Mama Told Me
(Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” and “One”
serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing
popularity.
Live
Music at the Thornewood Inn will be starting on Thursday and continuing weekly,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until January 1st. Come enjoy great food in a beautiful
atmosphere with Richard Dagenais on piano and David Thorne on vocals every
Friday and Saturday evening in Great Barrington, MA at the Thornewood Inn &
Restaurant.
And some fun
for the kids, “Milkshake” will be performing at MASS MoCA on Saturday the 23rd.
Grammy-nominated Milkshake is on a mission to create great rock music for kids.
Led by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl, they’ve popped up
everywhere from PBS KIDS to Nick Jr. to the Emmy Award-winning cartoon
ToddWorld, winning fans with their catchy, kid-friendly songs and electrifying
live show.
Williams College Music for November
Williams CollegeDepartment of Music will be beginning the conclusion to their “Music for
November” event this week, with a week’s worth of fantastic performances of
great music. All performances will be held on campus at Williams College in
Williamstown, MA. Which by the way, is
just a 4 minute trip from The 1896 House!
November 22nd-
Berkshire Symphony at Chapin Hall, 8pm. 7:15pm Pre-Concert Talk with conductor
Ronald Feldman at Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall
November 22nd- Zambezi and Kusika in Dance Department All Company Concerts at ’62 Center, 8pm
November 23rd- Williams Gospel Choir at Chapin Hall, 7pm
November 23rd- Zambezi and Kusika in Dance Department All Company Concerts at ’62 Center, 8pm
November 24th- Williams Jazz Sextet at Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, 2pm
November 22nd- Zambezi and Kusika in Dance Department All Company Concerts at ’62 Center, 8pm
November 23rd- Williams Gospel Choir at Chapin Hall, 7pm
November 23rd- Zambezi and Kusika in Dance Department All Company Concerts at ’62 Center, 8pm
November 24th- Williams Jazz Sextet at Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, 2pm
We look forward
to seeing you all this week and perhaps enjoying a frosty week in the
Berkshires with you!
