May 16th, 2013 by philhalpern
Andris Nelsons and his wife Kristine Opolais May 16, 2013 – Andris Nelsons has been appointed the 15th Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1881. The announcement was made today by Chairman of the BSO Board of Trustees Ted Kelly, BSO Board of Trustees Vice Chairs Stephen B. Kay and [...]
Tags: andris nelsons, Boston Symphony Orchestra, brook farm inn, kristine opolais, Tanglewood, Verdi Requiem
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May 9th, 2013 by philhalpern
Music by Leonard Bernstein Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins Directed by Tony-winner (Urinetown) John Rando (BSC’s Guys and Dolls) Choreography by Emmy-winner (TV’s “Smash”) Joshua Bergasse (BSC’s Guys and Dolls, West Side Story) Music Direction by Darren R. Cohen Set in 1944, On the Town [...]
Tags: Barrington Stage Co., Leonard Bernstein, On The Town
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May 8th, 2013 by philhalpern
A great event for guests of Brook Farm Inn! We’re located right in between the two venues, Pittsfield and Great Barrington. There will be documentaries, shorts, and feature films from all over the world.
Tags: Berkshire International Film Festival
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April 22nd, 2013 by philhalpern
Lenox offers special events this spring. In addition to the historic homes and Berkshires cultural attractions that start their seasons in May, guests of Brook Farm Inn can look forward to these: Sat.-May 25,-RHURBARB FESTIVAL-Roche Reading Park Sat.-May 25, “LENOX MARATHON”-Lenox & Tanglewood Sun.-May 26,-“LENOX MARATHON” Fri. ,-June 14,-“LENOX MOTORCAR CLASSIC” Hope to see you [...]
Tags: Lenox Marathon, Lenox Motorcar Classic, Rhubarb Festival
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April 18th, 2013 by philhalpern
Erin Keefe, violin Grand Piano Trios I: Schubert and Schoenfield Saturday April 20, 6 PM The MAHAIWE Erin Keefe, violin Jeffrey Swann, piano Yehuda Hanani, cello The engaging chamber music series Close Encounters With Music returns on April 20 to the Mahaiwe Per- forming Arts Center, presenting two magnificent piano trios–a 20th century [...]
Tags: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Schoenfeld, schubert
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March 29th, 2013 by philhalpern
Enjoy a romantic two-night Berkshires getaway in a lovely Lenox B&B. Book any room and the second night is only $99.00! This special is available Friday, Saturday or Saturday, Sunday. This special offer is good only for reservations made for arrival June 7th-9th or June 15th-16th (Cannot be combined with other specials or third party gift [...]
Tags: Berkshire Cycling Classic, Brook Farm Inn special, Lenox B&B, Lenox Motor Car Classic
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March 18th, 2013 by philhalpern
Sunday, June 23, 2:30pm, Shed Joan Baez With Special Guest The Indigo Girls Tuesday, July 23, 7pm, Shed The Last Summer on Earth Tour Featuring Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, and Guster Monday, August 19, 7pm, Shed Grace Potter and the Nocturnals With Special Guest Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band Tickets [...]
Tags: Barenaked Ladies, Berkshires, brook farm inn, Grace Potter, Indigo Girls, Joan Baez, Tanglewood
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March 16th, 2013 by philhalpern
MAIN STAGE June 26 – July 14, 2013 ANIMAL CRACKERS Book by George S. Kaufman & Morrie Ryskind Music and Lyrics by Bert Kalmar & Harry Ruby Adapted and Directed by Henry Wishcamper Hooray for Captain Spaulding! The intrepid African explorer, inveterate womanizer, and interminable jokester hobnobs with high society as the guest of [...]
Tags: theater in the Berkshires, Williamstown Theatre Festival
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March 13th, 2013 by philhalpern
We are sad to hear of the passing away of our friend Bob Jacob. Bob and his wife Betty are former owners of Brook Farm Inn. Bob and Betty came by the inn about a year after we bought the inn and introduced themselves. Pictured above Bob is reading some of his poetry at [...]
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March 7th, 2013 by philhalpern
Enlarge! Enliven! Enlighten! As docent at Fustian Hall, “the dullest house in England,” Lettice Duffet employs the “3 E’s” to give visitors the memorable tour they deserve. But when fiction and fact collide, heads will roll! This uproarious play was written by Peter Shaffer, with Dame Maggie Smith originally playing the title role. You [...]
Tags: Ghent Playhouse, Lettice and Lovage, Peter Shaffer, The Berkshires
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