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Archive for April, 2008

Close Encounters With Music Presents

April 30th, 2008 by philhalpern

The Close Encounters With Music Company will be presenting “GYPSY!” on Saturday, May 24 at 6PM. The performance will be at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA. The works of Bizet, Haydn, Monti, Ravel and Brahms will be featured. Yehuda Hanani is artistic director. The theater is only a 20 minute drive [...]

Saving The Mount…One Brook Farm Inn Guest at a Time

April 29th, 2008 by philhalpern

You may have been reading or hearing lately about the financial difficulties of The Mount, famed estate of the author, Edith Wharton. Brook Farm Inn is within walking distance of this treasure in Lenox, Massachusetts. A tour of the mansion and gardens are a must for every visitor to the Berkshires, and many wonderful events [...]

Return to the Gilded Age in Lenox

April 27th, 2008 by philhalpern

Here in Lenox, Massachusetts, one of the local treasures is Ventfort Hall, an 1893 Gilded Age “cottage,” built by the sister of J.P. Morgan. You can take tours, and also enjoy historic exhibits and events there. During the month of May, there are a number of events, and it’s within walking distance of the Brook [...]

There is poetry here…especially for National Poetry Month

April 25th, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Massachusetts: To follow up on yesterday’s blog comments about National Poetry Month, we’d like to quote a poem that was written about Brook Farm Inn by an appreciative guest of our bed and breakfast. It says more about the inn, and our Berkshires ambiance, than we could ever say. BROOK FARM There is poetry [...]

Poetry Week in the Berkshires

April 24th, 2008 by philhalpern

There is poetry here…that’s our theme at Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts. We’ve been doing readings and showcasing poems for years, so it’s a special pleasure to announce nearby Pittsfield’s Poetry Week. Events include Poetry As Art at the Ferrin Gallery and readings at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge among others. It’s all part of National [...]

We're the Blog of the Week!

April 23rd, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Massachusetts: Brook Farm Inn’s blog has been named Blog of the Week on www.iloveinns.com. This is a great website directory of bed and breakfasts, and it makes us pretty proud. We enjoy sharing information about what’s happening here in the Berkshires, and it’s nice to know that our blog is considered “creative and informative.” [...]

Great Concert Coming In May

April 21st, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Ma: You don’t have to wait for the summer for great concerts in the Berkshires. On Saturday, May 10th, the Aston Magna Foundation http://www.astonmagna.org/astonwinter.html will have a concert featuring music of Purcell and Handel. It will be held at the St. James Church in Great Barrington. This is a really talented group of musicians, [...]

Berkshire International Film Festival

April 20th, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Massachusetts: The Berkshire International Film Festival begins May 15 and runs thru May 18 in nearby Great Barrington. Films will be shown at the Triplex Cinema and the BIFF annual Achievment in Film Award will be given to actor Kevin Bacon at the Mahaiwe Theatre on Friday May 16. The Biff will showcase the [...]

Mother's Day at Brook Farm Inn

April 18th, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Massachusetts: The daffodils are blooming in the Berkshires, so we know it’s time to think about Mother’s Day. At Brook Farm Inn, we can help you pamper your mom (or someone else’s mom who just happens to be special to you, too). The Berkshire Museum is planning a weekend-long Celebration of Art and Flowers, [...]

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare

April 16th, 2008 by philhalpern

Lenox Massachusetts: The Shakespeare and Company Theater group will presenting WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 444th BIRTHDAY PARTY on WEDNESDAY APRIL 23rd. Food, Entertainment, Cake, Live music, and a chance to WIN A FREE TRIP TO LONDON ! The Gala Finale performance of A MIDUMMER NIGHTS DREAM. Only $10 Call 413.637..1199 x132for more information The theater is conveniently [...]