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JULY 2006
Berkshire Summer Arts Festival
07/01/06 - 07/03/06
A special art show featuring 200 juried artists, live demonstrations, music, gourmet food and entertainment. The festival runs rain or shine, under tents and inside the air-conditioned lodges. There will be a wide range of fine art and
fine crafts, all juried, in media such as glass, wood, clay, leather, fiber, jewelry, metal, 3-D and 2-D mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The styles range from classic to contemporary; functional to fanciful; fine jewelry to found objects, all on display in the lush summer setting at Ski Butternut. Admission: $9 per adult, $8 for seniors, $5 for students & free for kids under 10. Presented by American Marketing & Ski Butternut, Route 23, State Road, Great Barrington MA 01230. For more information, email acm@warwick.net or visit www.bershireartfestival.com.
Canoe Trip on the Housatonic River
07/02/06
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Program will launch at the Housatonic River - Decker Boat Launch, Lenox. Watch for frogs, fish, heron, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the meandering Housatonic River. This leisurely paddle will take us through the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area. Join us to learn about the natural history of the waterway that is the heart of the Berkshires. Children must be at least 10 years of age, accompanied by an adult and know how to swim. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Presented by Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley, 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox MA 01240. For more information, call 413-637-0320, email berkshires@massaudubon.org or visit www.massaudubon.org.
The Children's Activity Garden
07/06/06 - 08/31/06
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Children’s Activity Garden at the Berkshire Botanical Garden will open July 1. This year’s theme, OH! AAH! PLANTS! focuses on the WOW factor of plants. This interactive garden will bring children closer to nature, plants and their own environment. Bathtub Botany, a Stumpery and a Sensory Walk are just a few of the many activities offered every day in the garden. Programs will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 6 and continuing through August 31, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at the intersection of Route 102 & 183 in Stockbridge, MA. Each week’s activities will focus on how amazing plants are; the importance of plants to our daily lives, including growing and harvesting garden goodies to eat, experimenting with plant structure, exploring the culture of plants, and making garden projects collected from the wild. Enjoy a fun and informative hour with your children in a safe, child friendly atmosphere within the beautiful surroundings of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Bring a picnic and stay the afternoon. Take home a hand-made garden craft to use in your own garden setting. Find out why the Children’s Garden is a destination for many Berkshire families. Admission: $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Presented by Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge MA 01262. For more information, call 413-298-3926, email info@berkshirebotanical.org or visit www.berkshirebotanical.org.
Sheffield Art League Juried Show
07/13/06 - 07/30/06
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Sheffield Art League hosts their Summer Juried Show. Presented by Sheffield Art League, Dewey Hall, Main Street, Sheffield MA 01257. For more information, call 413-528-1613, email info@sheffieldartleague.org or visit www.sheffieldartleague.org.
The 51st (Dream) State
07/15/06
8 p.m.
Master poet/artist/musician and spokesperson for our times, Sekou Sundiata and his ten piece ensemble candidly contemplate America's national identity and its guiding mythologies. Uniting art and civic dialogue through music, spoken word and stunning moving images that will fill the Mahaiwe state, the 51st (dream) state ponders America's definition of itself in an era of unprecedented global power. Featuring next-generation jazz artists - led by guitarist Marvin Sewell (Jason Moran) and new compositions by Ani DiFranco, Graham Haynes and Valerie Naranjo. Presented by Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington MA 01230. For more information, call 413-528-0100 or visit www.mahaiwe.org.
Tour de Lance Bike-a-thon & Texas BBQ
07/16/06
10 a.m.
A family cycling event to benefit cancer patients and their families and friends through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and locally, through the Jane Lloyd Fund. Event cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children. The event will be held at Lime Rock Park, Route 112, Lakeville CT 06039. For more information, call 860-824-5765 or email tourdelance06@aol.com.
Artwell's Annual Regatta & Duck Race
07/16/06
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Outdoor family event. Free and open to the public. Floating artwork regatta creatures fanciful vessels made by artists of all ages. All submissions are welcome. Stay for rubber duckey races, face painting, crafts, interactive kids games and live music. Bring a picnic lunch. Prizes awarded. Presented by Artwell Gallery, Route 8 & Winthrop Streets, Torrington CT 06790. For more information, call 860-482-5122 or visit www.artwellgallery.org.
Family Canoe Trips on the Housatonic River
07/16/06
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Program will launch at the Housatonic River - Decker Boat Launch, Lenox. Bring your family along to watch for frogs, fish, heron, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the meandering Housatonic River. This leisurely paddle will take us through the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area. Join us to learn about the natural history of the waterway that is the heart of the Berkshires. Children must be at least 5 years of age, accompanied by an adult. All participants must know how to swim. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members for both adults and children. Presented by Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley, 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox MA 01240. For more information, call 413-637-0320, email berkshires@massaudubon.org or visit www.massaudubon.org.
Housatonic River Greenway Hike
07/24/06
9:30 a.m.
Join the Housatonic Valley Association’s Land Protection Director and A.M.C Hike Leader Elaine LaBella for a 3.8-mile, leisurely paced 4-hour hike through woodlands and along Lake Zoar. The terrain is moderate. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and a snack. Rain or shine. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the turnaround on the north end of Fiddlehead Road in Oxford. For additional information and reservations for the walk call, 860-672-6678.
Housatonic River Bridge-to-Bridge Walk
07/29/06
9:30 a.m.
Join the Housatonic Valley Association for a three-to-four hour guided caravan and walk visiting various sites along the Housatonic River. Led by HVA Community Affairs Director and New Milford’s former Mayor, Liba Furhman. Meet at the New Milford Railroad Station parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Bring water and a snack. Insect repellant recommended. For additional information and reservations for the walk call, 860-672-6678.
Promisek/Beatrix Farrand Garden
07/30/06
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open Garden Days. Beatrix Farrand was a founding member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the designer of this garden. Suggested donation of $5. Presented by Promisek Incorporated, 694 Skyline Ridge Road, Bridgewater CT 06010. For more information, call 860-354-1788, email promisek@promisek.org or visit www.promisek.org.
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