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August 27th, 2012 by philhalpern
Shakespeare & Co is where you can see the New England premiere of Terry Teachout’s debut play, Satchmo at the Waldorf starring John Douglas Thompson. Already the response has been overwhelming. Guests of Brook Farm Inn in Lenox MA have raved about it, and it will be playing through September 16 The time is March of [...]
August 20th, 2012 by philhalpern
Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood in the Berkshires was the scene last week of an incredible chamber concert, performed by Ebene String Quartet. These four young French musicians have been described as “a string quartet that can easily morph into a jazz band.” That’s exactly what they did, with Mozart and Tchaikovsky on the first half of the program, [...]
August 2nd, 2012 by philhalpern
The Tempest reviews are in! “jolly, quirky and unusually cozy” —New York Times “a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere…broad physical comedy” —Boston Globe Another great reason to be in the Berkshires this summer is Shakespeare & Co.’s production of “The Tempest.” The classic role of Prospero has become Prospera, played by Olympia Dukakis. “We are such [...]
July 25th, 2012 by philhalpern
Brook Farm Inn was recently honored by a visit from Seth Gopin, a descendant of Lena and Max Rosenberg. The Rosenbergs are important in the history of our inn for having the vision to buy it as a private home in 1949, and turn it into an inn. (The full history can be viewed at [...]
July 11th, 2012 by philhalpern
This summer Shakespeare & Company, located in Lenox MA, is rotating three plays at the Bernstein Theater. They are Parasite Drag, Cassandra Speaks, and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. Guests who have seen Cassandra Speaks have been giving it rave reviews. We plan on seeing it next week [...]
June 28th, 2012 by philhalpern
“It’s Time to Talk: the National Conversation” This Monday, we welcome Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss as he presents his provocative discussion It’s Time for a Talk – The National Conversation in Founders’ Theatre. Dreyfuss was an actor at Shakespeare & Company in the early 80′s, and we proudly welcome him back. A lively and [...]
June 21st, 2012 by philhalpern
The Berkshire Jewish Film Festival offers unique cinematic experiences. Starting July 9th and going through the summer, there will be showings at 4:00 and 8:00 every Monday, and each performance is different. The venue is our own Lenox High School auditorium, with air conditioning and comfy seats. Click here to see the full schedule.
June 15th, 2012 by philhalpern
The newest restaurant in Lenox, MA is Jae’s Asian Bistro. It’s in the Lenox Commons, about a 3-minute drive from our B&B, Brook Farm Inn. We enjoyed dinner there last night for the first time. The new stylish, minimalist decor is attractive, and although the restaurant is very large, it has several rooms so that [...]
June 4th, 2012 by philhalpern
The highest peak in Massachusetts is Mt. Greylock. The spectacular drive to the top is now open for the season, and Brook Farm Inn recommends it. Go for a great view, or enjoy some of the best hiking in the Berkshires. You can eat a light lunch there at Bascom lodge, or make reservations for dinner. It’s [...]
May 19th, 2012 by philhalpern
Wynton Marsalis Quartet with Christian McBride Trio Monday, August 20 8pm, Seiji Ozawa Hall Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and his quartet join the Christian McBride Trio for a spectacular evening of Jazz in the intimate setting of Ozawa Hall. Evanescence with Chevelle Saturday, September 1 7pm, Koussevitzky Music Shed [...]
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