July 16th, 2010 by philhalpern
Last night at Ozawa Hall, at Tanglewood, we heard an outstanding performance by the Kalichstein, Laredo, Robinson Trio. They performed Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelsohnn with such perfection, that they received a standing ovation. But if you missed it, you still have a chance to hear them perform here in the Berkshires, on Sunday Sept. 5th [...]
Tags: Kalichstein, Laredo, Robinson Trio, South Mountain Concerts, Tanglewood
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July 1st, 2010 by philhalpern
See incredible Shakespeare for just $15 Did you know that everyone can see the great shows in Founders’ Theatre for just $15, every day? Shakekspeare & Co. has priced the front row of seats to every performance of Richard III, The Winter’s Tale and the world premiere of Joan Ackermann’s The Taster this summer at [...]
Tags: Founders Theatre, Groundlings, Shakespeare & Co.
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June 30th, 2010 by philhalpern
JEREMY YUDKIN’S TANGLEWOOD PRE-CONCERT LECTURE SERIES A short walk from Brook Farm Inn! “The best teacher on any subject I’ve ever had!” “Jeremy turns the BSO’s concerts into almost spiritual experiences” “Informative and entertaining” “He makes the Tanglewood concerts come alive!” 2010 LECTURE SEASON THE LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALL LECTURES TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY AND [...]
Tags: Concert Lecure Series, Tanglewood
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June 29th, 2010 by philhalpern
We had the distinct pleasure recently of driving the newly paved road to Bascom Lodge, at the top of Mt. Greylock. It’s only 1/2 hour from our Lenox B&B, and we recommend this jaunt to anyone who wants to hike part of the Appalachian Trail, or just to see the spectacular views. At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the [...]
Tags: Appalachian Trail, Bascom Lodge, Mt. Greylock
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June 24th, 2010 by philhalpern
Get half-off on same day tickets to selected Berkshire Performances! New Location (One block from Brook Farm Inn) Lenox Chamber Visitors Center Town Hall, 6 Walker St. Lenox, MA Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday 12 Noon – 4:30 PM CASH ONLY $3.00 handling charge per ticket. Limit 4 tickets per person, All sales final. Barrington Stage [...]
Tags: Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Fringe, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Colonial Theatre, Jacobs Pillow, Shakespeare & Co., Tanglewood, Williamstown Theatre Festival
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June 17th, 2010 by philhalpern
We went for the first time last night to Cork ‘n Hearth, located in Lee just a short distance from our Lenox B&B. The restaurant has been chef owned and operated for many years by Chris and Jasmine Ryan. Chris brought us his new menu, with a special offer for our guests, so we thought [...]
Tags: Cork 'n Hearth, restaurant
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June 14th, 2010 by philhalpern
Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, MA has learned of changes to the Tanglewood schedule. The following announcement appears on the BSO website: BSO Managing Director Mark Volpe today announced that BSO Music Director James Levine will withdraw from his Tanglewood concert appearances due to further recuperation time needed after major back surgery in April. Several [...]
Tags: BSO, Christoph von Dohnányi, Hans Graf, Johannes Debus, Lenox, Michael Tilson Thomas, Tanglewood
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June 9th, 2010 by philhalpern
Here we are, Linda and Phil, your Lenox B&B innkeepers, visiting Steepletop. It was Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Berkshires home from 1925 until her death in 1950. Originally an 1892 farmhouse, with 700 acres, it’s open to the public for the first time. The gardens are in the process of restoration, but are lovely to [...]
Tags: Edna St. Vincent Millay, Steepletop
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June 2nd, 2010 by philhalpern
“The Whipping Man” is being performed at Barrington Stage Co., Pittsfield, MA, now through June 13th. We took a night off from innkeeping at Brook Farm Inn and attended last night’s performance, and found it to be gripping and provocative. At the end of the Civil War, a Jewish soldier returns to his family home [...]
Tags: Barrington Stage Co., Pittsfield, The Whipping Man
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May 28th, 2010 by philhalpern
Brook Farm Inn in Lenox MA has received the following news… JUST ADDED- SIMON AND GARFUNKEL AT TANGLEWOOD Legendary duo Simon and Garfunkel are being added to the 2010 Tanglewood season lineup, performing in the Shed on Tuesday, July 27, at 8pm. The pair have played only a handful of tours together since 1970, and [...]
Tags: SIMON AND GARFUNKEL, Tanglewood
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