Grown-Up Fun

Grown-up Friendly Activities & Events, and Things to Do in the Berkshires, Berkshire County Massachusetts

PHOTO GALLERY: Karen Lee challenges area Berkshirites to get fit in the new year

January 5, 2013
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“10 lessons you FEEL the difference, 20 lessons you SEE the difference, 30 lessons you have a NEW BODY.” ~ Joe Pilates Having said that: “Let me take you there” ~ Karen Lee  LENOX —  Pilates instructor Karen Lee is challenging Berkshire-area parents to join her Resolution Revolution 2013, and encourages Berkshirites to begin the new…

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GROWN-UP NIGHT OUT: Berkshire Theatre Group celebrates the season with a Snow Ball

December 15, 2012
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cast of Berkshire Theatre groups "A Christmas Carol"

PITTSFIELD — On Dec. 28 at 9 p.m., following the conclusion of the 7:30 p.m. performance of “A Christmas Carol,” Berkshire County residents are invited to join Berkshire Theatre Group for its Snow Ball, a fun and informal dance party in The Garage. The Snow Ball will begin at 9 p.m. and feature DJ BFG,…

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Stockbridge library celebrates 100 years of Girls Scouts with exhibit and reception

November 15, 2012
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STOCKBRIDGE — Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 16, Stockbridge Library’s Museum & Archives will host a reception for all past and present adult members of the Girl Scouts from the Berkshires. The reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and will celebrate the library’s newest exhibit featuring Girl Scout memorabilia in honor of the 100th anniversary of…

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Powder Keg Session writing workshops for Berkshire County moms (and dads)

November 10, 2012
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GREAT BARRINGTON — Are you ready to blow the roof off of your silence? If you opened your mouth to speak your truth, would you know what to say? Are you a parent, or do you know a parent, who could use a few “voice” lessons? If so, step away from the kitchen sink or conference…

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Northshire Bookstore in Vermont to host memoir writing class

October 26, 2012
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MANCHESTER, Vt. — Have you ever considered writing about your life? Have your children been pressing you to record family history? Ever ponder writing your own personal memoir, but not quite sure how to begin the process? Northshire Bookstore will host an opportunity for visitors to the bookstore to begin doing just that on Monday,…

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Dalton CRA to host youth travel soccer benefit dance

October 25, 2012
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DALTON — This Saturday, Oct. 27, brings music, fun and dancing to the Wahconah Country Club in Dalton when the Dalton CRA hosts its annual travel soccer benefit dance. The evening runs from 8 to 11 p.m., with a ticket cost of $10. Party-goers are encouraged to bring a snack for their table of friends; cash…

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The Family Place to host suport group for Berkshire County dads

October 15, 2012
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NORTH ADAMS — Beginning Thursday, Oct. 18, The Family Place in North Adams will host a 24-7 Dad group for Berkshire County father’s to discuss and support members through the challenges and obstacles that come with being a father in today’s world The group is free and will run for approximately 12 weeks, every Thursday,…

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Berkshire County’s Ventfort Hall in Lenox host hauntingly fun events in the upcoming weeks

October 13, 2012
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On Saturday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., Rooney will be part of a Tea and Talk based on her book “Berkshire Ghosts, Legends & Lore,” followed by a question-and-answer session and book-signing. “Not only are the Berkshire Hills beautiful, they have also supposedly been haunted for centuries,” Rooney said in a press release. “That’s one…

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Stars in Shorts series comes the Berkshire Museum Oct. 13-15

October 12, 2012
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 PITTSFIELD — On the heels of the annual Oscar Nominated Short Films program, ShortsHD is bringing Stars in Shorts, an incredible collection of short films featuring some of the world’s biggest actors, to local theaters, and on Oct. 13 and 15, Stars in Shorts films will screen at the Berkshire Museum’s Little Cinema. Films are slated…

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Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield announces two exciting productions in 2013 Mainstage lineup

September 21, 2012
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Martin Rayner and Mark Dold in a scene from Barrington Stages 2011 hit Freud's Last Center

PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theater in downtown Pittsfield, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, recently announced the two of its 2013 productions to be presented on its Boyd-Quinson Mainstage at 30 Union St., in Pittsfield. Opening the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage season in June is the landmark…

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