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The Four Seasons5 Summer Introduction 6 Autumn Introduction 7 Winter Introduction 8 Spring Introduction9 Events Calendar

Culture13 Arts15 Dance16 Film17 Historical Sites19 Museums23 Music26 Theater

Out & About28 Dining31 Education & Learning32 Health & Fitness33 Lodging36 Real Estate37 Religion38 Shopping43 Sports & Recreation45 Galleries & Antiques46 Travel & Tourism47 Children & Family

Area Maps48 Manchester49 Bennington55 Williamstown59 North Adams62 Adams64 Pittsfield67 Lenox71 Stockbridge73 Lee76 Great Barrington

contents

Osmin F. Alvarez, PublisherCarol Corrigan, General ManagerLaura Borowski, Business ManagerLisa Peck, Production ManagerBernadette Lupo, Project CoordinatorCarissa Howland, Project DesignerGlenn Drohan, EditorKate Abbott, Tour WriterDanny O, Map DesignerJim Bua, Advertising DirectorCarolyn Barry, SalesLinda Collyer, SalesRay Duprea, SalesJessica Floyd, SalesRenee Tassone, Sales

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M agical. How else to

describe summer in

the Berkshires, a

time so enchanting that even year-

round residents spend their vacations

here? From enjoying picnics and con-

certs on the lawn of Tanglewood, to

swimming and fishing the region’s

myriad rivers and streams, summer

offers delights to suit any taste.

Theater aficionados revel in an embar-

rassment of riches, from Shakespearean

tragedies to musical comedies and

everything in between. Music lovers

discover paradise, whether they savor

the classics, rock, jazz or bluegrass.

Festivals abound. Golf courses beckon.

The great outdoors offers recreation of

every kind, from mountain biking,

hiking and canoeing to camping, bird

watching and white-water rafting —

all amid a lush, green panoply of

majestic scenic beauty.

Discover historic sites and natural

wonders; lose yourself in some of the

finest museums in the world. It’s sum-

mer in the Berkshires, a magical time

of golden sunlit days and endless

balmy nights.

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A utumn’s paintbrush

slowly dabs a dazzling

dress of color through-

out the mountains, inevitably creat-

ing a blazing panorama that lures

thousands every year. From the Green

Mountains of Vermont to the north-

ern hills of Connecticut, nature’s

vibrant display wends its way south-

ward, never ceasing to awe even those

who have seen it time and time again.

Foliage season always blends with har-

vest season, a time for apple-picking

or finding the perfect pumpkin,

selecting gourds, squashes and dried

flowers at farms and roadside stands.

Harvest festivals celebrate the land’s

bounty. Music, dance and theater

programs linger through the dimin-

ishing warmth, as sweater and jacket

weather arrives.

From the Apple Squeeze in Lenox and

Founder’s Day in Lee, to the annual

ramble up Mount Greylock in Adams

or the crowd-pleasing mammoth

parade in North Adams, fall has no

shortage of ways to please visitors to

this region or those lucky enough to

call it home.

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S ome dread it; others can’t

wait for it to arrive. Winter

turns the region into an

outdoor playground for those who

find its frosty air and abundance of

snow invigorating and inviting. Those

who don’t can find solace by fireplaces

and woodstoves, fine dining amid ele-

gant settings, rediscovering the treas-

ures of our museums and libraries or

working out or relaxing in gymnasi-

ums and spas.

The Berkshires and southern

Vermont offer a Mecca for skiers,

snow boarders and snowmobilers.

Winter carnivals pay tribute to Jack

Frost, featuring snow and ice sculp-

ture and soothing cups of chowder or

hot chocolate.

The holiday season brings out the

decorators, from the garish to sub-

lime, and virtually every community

celebrates with tree-lighting cere-

monies, carol sings, luminaria and

holiday walks. Highlights include the

Norman Rockwell appeal of

Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas

and the ever-entrancing Festival of

Trees at the Berkshire Museum.

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B erkshirites get a little

restless toward the end of

March, waiting for the

first crocuses to peek through the

leaves — or the lingering snow.

By mid March, they start cleaning off

their porches and patios, dusting off

their grills, buying their grass seed,

oiling up their fishing reels or tapping

their maple trees. By mid April, most

golf courses are open, some trout have

been stocked, and temperatures have

reached the tantalizing 60s or even

70s. By May, spring is in full bloom,

as first tulips and daffodils, then mag-

nolias, azaleas and crabapples burst

into flower.

The mud has dried, the snow is gone

from even the deepest, shadiest pock-

ets, and greenery creeps higher and

higher up the mountainsides. Hikers,

bikers and roller-skaters throng the

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Gardeners

till the soil. Berkshire Botanical

Gardens, the Mount and other attrac-

tions prepare for their busy season.

Tag sales and book sales appear.

It is, as always, a time of renewed

hope, rebirth and celebration.

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Saturday, May 29 Lenox Art Walk & Taste of Lenox 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,downtown Lenox. Dozens of artists on display, food from localrestaurants.Mayfest Arts Festival Main Street, Bennington, Vt., allday. The 19th annual craft fair will feature more than 150crafters and food vendors.Fifth Anniversary Gala and Ball 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.,Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams.The museum will celebrate with an evening of elegant food,music and dance.

Sunday, May 30 Salute to America Tanglewood, 297 West St., Route 183,Lenox, 5 p.m Patriotic songs and American folk classics

Saturday, June 5 - Saturday, Sept. 18 Sheeptacular downtown Pittsfield, daily. Artists’ visions ofMerino sheep will be displayed throughout the city, withnumerous special events. Visit www.sheeptacular.org.

Sunday, June 13 Fashion Show and Wine Tasting Ventfort Hall, Lenox,times to be announced.

Friday, June 11 - Friday, Oct. 8 Second Friday Open Gallery Night downtownBennington, Vt., 5 to 8 p.m., the second Friday of every month.

Saturday, June 26 Celebrate Pittsfield Street Festival McKay Streetdowntown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A free family event. David Groverwill do two shows and Raptor Project Birds of Prey three shows.Face painting, clowns, Ferris wheel, carousal, climbing wall,food, entertainment.

Sunday, June 27 Northern Berkshire Food Festival downtown NorthAdams, noon to 4. Restaurants from throughout the region willshow off their cuisine under tents on Main Street.Entertainment, children’s activities, car show by Mustang Clubof New England, wine-and microbrewery beer-tasting.

Friday, July 2 - Sunday, July 4 Berkshire Arts Festival, Main Street Stockbridge, timesto be announced. Rain or shine, under tents. More than 200artists, a juried event with demonstrations, gourmet food,music.

Sunday, July 4 Independence Day Fireworks Noel Field AthleticComplex, North Adams, dark. One of the biggest fireworks dis-plays in New England.

Monday, July 5 Fourth of July Parade downtown Pittsfield, 10 a.m. Thecity’s biggest event, floats, bands, military units, dozens ofmarching contingents

Saturday, July 10 & Sunday, July 11 Carnival and Fireworks VFW grounds, south of Guido’sMarket, Great Barrington, times to be announced. Car show,steak bake, battle of bands, entertainment, children’s activities,fireworks on Saturday night.

Wednesday, July 14 Eagle Street Beach Party afternoon, downtown NorthAdams. The entire street gets covered in sand for this popularevent, which features sandcastle and sculpting competitions andlive entertainment. Date may change subject to weather.

Thursday, July 15 Midnight Madness all night, Main Street, Bennington, Vt.Bennington’s biggest sale of the year.

Friday July 16 - Saturday, Aug. 21 Summer in the Park Music Series Merchants Park,Bennington, Vt., 7 to 9 p.m., exact dates to be announced.

Friday, Aug. 6 - Sunday, Aug. 8 Adams Agricultural Fair Bowe Field (off Route 8), Adams,times to be announced. Livestock exhibitions, truck pulls, car-nival rides, entertainment, food, crafts, children’s events

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Thursday, Aug. 5 - Monday, Sept. 6 Sheffield Art League Summer Member Art ShowDewey Hall, Main Street. Sheffield Art exhibition. Awards cer-emony on Aug. 6 at 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 6 & Saturday, Aug. 7 Antique Show Mount Everett Regional School, BerkshireSchool Road, Sheffield, 10 to 5 Friday and Saturday, 10 to 4Sunday. The 56th annual show will showcase dealers fromthroughout New England.

Saturday, Aug. 7 Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic Tanglewood, 297West St., Route 183, Lenox, noon to 5.The second annualevent will feature premium wines from over 100 vintners andgourmet food.

Friday, Aug. 13 - Sunday, Aug. 15 Berkshire Crafts Fair Monument Mountain RegionalHigh School, Route 7, Great Barrington, Friday, noon to 6,Saturday, 10 to 5, Sunday 11 to 5. The 31st annual show willhost 93 exhibitions indoors. A juried event.

Saturday, Aug. 21 & Sunday, Aug. 22 Grecian Festival St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 73Bradford St., Pittsfield, times to be announced. Rain or shine.Authentic Greek cuisine, live Greek band and folk dancingunder a tent. Shop, pastry sale.Summer Arts & Crafts Show Berkshire BotanicalGardens, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, Saturday, 10 to 5,Sunday, 10 to 4. Rain or shine, under tents. The 13th annualshow will showcase over 80 juried arts and crafts exhibitors:ceramics, wood, jewelry, fine art, leather, furniture, clothing,etc. refreshments.

Saturday, Aug. 21 - Tuesday, Aug. 24 Cummington Fair Route 9, Cummington, times to beannounced.“The Biggest and Best Little Fair in the Country.”

Wednesday, Aug. 25 Mayor’s Downtown Celebration downtown NorthAdams, afternoon and night. A huge block party with liveentertainment, food, sidewalk sales and art displays.

Friday, Aug 27 - Sunday, Aug. 29 Housatonic River Summer Flower Show Chesterwood,4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge Times and events to beannounced.

Saturday, Aug. 28 & Sunday, Aug. 29 Antiques Show Hancock Shaker Village, Routes 20 & 41,Pittsfield, times to be announced.

Friday, Sept. 10 - Sunday, Sept.12 Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions Noel Field AthleticComplex, times to be announced. The famous horse troupe willgive one performance each day and pitch camp in the city.

Saturday, Sept. 11 Lenox Tub Parade downtown Lenox, times to beannounced. The 13th annual event marking the 1890s traditionof pony carts (call tubs) decorated with flowers paradingthrough the village to celebrate the beginning of fall.

Saturday, Sept. 11 & Sunday, Sept. 12 Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show VFW Hall, Route 2,North Adams, 10 to 6 Saturday, 10 to 5 Sunday.

Friday, Sept. 17 - Sunday, Sept. 19 Hemmings Car Show Willow Park and Bijur Field,Bennington, Vt. The 38th annual event will feature antique andclassic autos, flea market, tractor events, craft festival, car corral,live entertainment, Pine Wood Derby, demonstrations byHemmings Motor News.

Saturday, Sept. 18 & Sunday, Sept. 19 Lenox Apple Squeeze downtown Lenox, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Rain or shine. Artists and crafters, antiques and collectables, liveentertainment, apple baking contest, hayrides, sidewalk sales,children’s activities, the annual 5K Apple Cider Road Race onSunday.

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Sunday, Sept. 26 Family Day Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Route 8,North Adams, times to be announced.Children’s road race andfair, live entertainment, food, activities, numerous booths fromlocal organizations.

Friday, Oct. 1 Children’s Parade and First Friday Shopping down-town North Adams, early evening. Children and floats marchdown Main Street. Prizes awarded for best costumes.

Friday, Oct. 1 - Sunday, Oct. 3 Founder’s Weekend Celebration downtown Lee, timesand events to be announced. A huge annual celebration.

Saturday, Oct. 2 North Adams Arts Festival details and times to beannounced for the first of what city officials plan to make anannual event featuring artists and crafters from throughout theregion.

Sunday, Oct. 3 Fall Foliage Parade downtown North Adams, 1 p.m. The mammoth parade has been the city’s signature event fordecades, attracting thousands. Floats, marching bands, profes-sional bands, veterans organizations, Shriners on mini-cars,clowns, police and fire departments.

Monday, Oct. 11 Mount Greylock Ramble Cheshire Harbor Trail, Adams.All day. More than 2,000 make the annual Columbus Day climbto the summit of the state’s highest peak during fall foliage sea-son.

Saturday, Oct. 16 Annual Gala Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, time to be announced.Broadway legend Barbara Cook will perform in the evening dur-ing Berkshire Theatre Festival’s annual event.

Friday, Nov. 5 Annual Wine Fest and Decadent Desserts downtownPittsfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 29 - Tuesday, Dec. 7 Nancy Hull Exhibit Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road,Stockbridge, times to be announced.A memorial exhibition of the artist (1954 - 2000), sponsored byBerkshire Artisans/Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.

Saturday, Nov. 20 - Friday, Dec. 31 Festival of Trees Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.,Pittsfield, daily during museum hours. Annual holiday event inwhich more than 200 creatively decorated trees are featuredthroughout the galleries.

Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Dec. 31 A Lenox Holiday downtown Lenox, various times. Activities all month long, including “Santa Comes to Town” onDec. 3, inn tours on Dec. 11. Visit www.lenox.org for a com-plete list.Holly Days downtown Adams, dates and times to beannounced. An annual event featuring shopping, celebrationsand events, free parkingHoliday Walk Spring and Water streets, Williamstown, datesand times to be announced. Shopping, luminaria, sleigh rides,events.

Friday, Dec. 3 Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll downtown Bennington,Vt., time to be announced. Tree-lighting at Merchants Park.Santa arrives by sleigh, stroll with him and carolers to theWelcome Center for refreshments.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 & Thursday, Dec. 5 Holiday Marketplace Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes102 and 183, Stockbridge, times to be announced.Exhibition and sale of wreaths, holiday decorations,herbs, greens, crafts and gifts. Part of the Stockbridge MainStreet at Christmas. Times to be announced.

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Friday, Dec. 5 — Sunday, Dec. 7 Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas A full weekendof activities, including a Holiday House Tour from 11 to 4,Caroling & Luminaria Walk from 6:30 to 7:30 and a HolidayConcert at the First Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m.Saturday. The church will hold a fair that day from 10 to 3.Events are also planned at the Norman Rockwell Museum andRed Lion Inn.

January Pittsfield Winter Carnival Controy Pavilion, Onota Lake,dates and times to be announced. Sled races, snow sculpting,golf on ice, wagon rides, ice fishing derby.Theater, film, dance, concerts at Mass MoCA, dates andtimes to be announced. The Massachusetts Museum ofContemporary Art in North Adams will offer a host of enter-tainment throughout the winter months in the Hunter Center,Club B-10, and in the gallieries.

January & February Berkshire County High School Art Show NormanRockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, dates andtimes to be announced. The 19th annual event will feature theartwork of students from throughout the county. Lectures, spe-cial exhibits, North Adams Museum of History and ScienceWestern Gateway Heritage State Park, off Route 8, dates andtimes to be announced. The museum is open weekends with anever-changing lineup.

February Winter Lecture and Tea Series Ventfort Hall, Museum ofthe Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, dates and times to beannounced.Valentine’s Book Party and Silent AuctionStockbridge Chamber of Commerce, 6 Elm St., Stockbridge,dates and times to be announced.Winter Weekend Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, datesand times to be announced. Sleigh rides, exhibits, demonstra-tions of 19th-century Shaker life.Maple Boiling Demonstrations dates and times to beannounced. Ioka Family Farm, Route 43, Hancock will offerdaily demonstrations and homemade pancakes, from the begin-ning of maple-sugaring season through mid April.

February & March Bay State Winter Games dates and times to be announced.Amateur athletes from across the state will compete in skiingevents at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort in Hancock and Lansing-Chapman Rink at Williams College (off Spring Street). A figure skating show featuring special stars will be held on aSaturday night to be announced.

March Gala Winterfest Auction dates and times to be announced.Egremont Country Club, Route 23, in Great Barrington willhost the 10th annual event.

April & early May Wellness Fair Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, ChurchStreet, North Adams, dates and times to be announced. A freeevent offered by the campus Wellness Committee.Williamstown Jazz Festival Williams College,Williamstown, and Mass MoCA, North Adams, dates and timesto be announced. An annual festival featuring major jazz stars invarious venues, student competions and lectures.

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