Central Berkshire County

Family and Kid Friendly Activities and Events in Central Berkshire County, Things to Do in the Berkshires, Western Massachusetts

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Annie Jr.’ set to play in Dalton this weekend May 24-25

May 24, 2013
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maid and butler in St. Agnes Academy's 'Annie Jr.' in Dalton

DALTON — St. Agnes Academy’s “Annie Jr.” opens today, May 24, on the Nessacus Middle School stage in Dalton, and believe us when we say this is a play you won’t want to miss. The costume and set design are fantastic, the kids cute as can be and Natalie Pollard knocks her role of Miss…

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The Wahconah band and chorus conquer Ohio — and have the awards to prove it.

May 23, 2013
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Christian Pickwell plays a solo on trumpet while other members of the Wahconah band sit near him

DALTON — Have you ever been surprised with a full police escort upon your arrival home from an exciting weekend in a state 10 hours away? Well I can assure you, it feels pretty amazing, especially when you’re still recovering from seeing the real-life “Sgt. Pepper” jacket with your very own eyes the day before. From…

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St. Agnes Academy presents ‘Annie Jr.’

May 22, 2013
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DALTON — Step back in time to 1930s New York City with everybody’s favorite orphan, little orphan Annie, when St. Agnes Academy Drama Club presents “Annie Jr.” on the Nessacus Middle School in Dalton, May 24 and May 25. Described as an orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie will charm her way…

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Mary Verdi and the Neighborhood Gang perform this weekend for Here at Home in the Berkshires

May 21, 2013
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The Neighborhood Boys mug for photos on a porch swing in Dalton MA

PITTSFIELD — They’ve been rehearsing for weeks and it looks like Mary Verdi and her entourage of performers are definitely ready for this weekend’s Here at Home Benefit Concert in the Berkshires set for Saturday, May 25, at 7 p.m. in Pittsfield. The show features Mary and her amazingly talented band, a guest appearance by…

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Learning through the arts exhibits and celebrations for Pittsfield youth artists to take place May 22 and 30

May 20, 2013
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PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County kids are putting their art on display in the upcoming weeks, and Is183′s Learning Through the Arts after-school programs are responsible.  Two special exhibits will be on display Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 30 to celebrate the achievements of the young artists from Morningside Community School and Pittsfield High School…

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PHOTO GALLERY: 3rd Thursday season kicks off in Pittsfield

May 18, 2013
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young girl feeding her little sister a snack at Pittsfield May 3rd Thursday 2013

PITTSFIELD — Thursday, May 16, kicked off Pittsfield’s 3rd Thursday season and we were there with our trusty iPhone weilding intern Tori Trybus to catch it all in digital form. If you missed it, don’t worry. Third Thursdays runs every third Thursday of the month (makes sense, right?) through October. (All Photos by Tori Trybus…

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Miss Hall’s School Theater Ensemble to bring ”The Diviners’ to the Berkshires

May 15, 2013
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students rehearsing for Miss Hall's production of 'The Diviners'

PITTSFIELD —’Tis the season for high school productions in the Berkshires — a wonderful, inexpensive, family-friendly thing to do together — and this time we recommend the following theater production for Berkshire County parents and teens.  This weekend, May 17-19, the Miss Hall’s School Theater Ensemble will present “The Diviners: A Play in Two Acts…

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COLUMN: ‘Grease’ will be electrifyin’ on the Pittsfield High School stage this weekend and next

May 14, 2013
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Eugene in Grease at PHS

After a successful run of “Legally Blonde” at Wahconah this spring, I recently visited Pittsfield High School to see how their production of “Grease” was coming along. While there, I saw part of a run-through of the show and interviewed a few of the cast members. Being my first interview EVER I was a little…

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PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Grease’ to play on the stage at Pittsfield High School next week

May 11, 2013
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teens rehearse for Grease at Pittsfield High School

PITTSFIELD —   Students at PHS have been rehearsing for their upcoming production of the musical classic “Grease,” being brought to life on the auditorium stage at Pittsfield High School for two weekends — Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, May…

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Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball makes a stop in Dalton next week

May 10, 2013
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DALTON — Basketballs will be bounced, twirled and dunked Friday, May 17, when the Harlem Rockets stop by the Wahconah Regional High School gym to take on the Dalton Dream Team. The Harlem Rockets, made up of former college and professional basketball players, have been thrilling fans with their unique combination of basketball skills, zany…

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