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 [...]
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Berkshire International Film Festival May 30-June 2
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.
April 20th Berkshires Concert
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 [...]
Weekend Special $99 for Second Night
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 [...]
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers — the Entire Month of March!
February 23rd, 2013 by philhalpern
Women writers of all ages and from many different walks of life will be featured in the Third Annual Berkshire Festival of Women Writers, which will take place throughout the month of March, Women’s History Month, at venues all over Berkshire County. One special event will be a screening of the new documentary film SWEET DREAMS, about [...]
Shakespeare & Company Announces 2013 Summer Season
February 12th, 2013 by philhalpern
June 22 though September 1 Shakespeare’s hilarious battle of wits, Love’s Labour’s Lost,directed by Lisa Wolpe, featuring Mark Bedard and Jonathan Croy July 5 through July 21 The History Cycle begins with a limited run of Richard II, directed by Timothy Douglas,featuring three-time OBIE Award winner Rocco Sisto and Tom O’Keefe July 26 through August [...]
Two new popular artist performances just announced at Tanglewood!
February 8th, 2013 by philhalpern
An Evening with Steve Miller Band Monday, July 29, 7pm, Shed One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years. In the mid-1970s the Steve Miller Band broke through to worldwide success as an arena rock attraction with a [...]
Tanglewood Ticket Sales Start Sunday
January 26th, 2013 by philhalpern
Starting at 10:00AM tomorrow tickets for the summer program at the Tanglewood Music Center will be open to the general public. The season stats on June 21st and runs through Labor Day. Some of the highlights of the schedule this year are: June 1st Melissa Etheridge in concert June 22nd Keith Lockhart and the Boston [...]
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS ANDRIS NELSONS
“On The Town” Comes to the Berkshires in June
Berkshire International Film Festival May 30-June 2