Ventfort Hall Puppeteer To Present 'Princess and the Pea'

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LENOX, Mass. — Puppeteer Carl Sprague will return to Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum in Lenox with the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" for two marionette performances.  
 
The dates and times are Monday, Feb. 20 and Thursday, Feb. 23, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague.
 
"The Princess and the Pea" is based on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale. 
 
Sprague has inherited a collection of 60 antique Czech marionettes each about eight inches tall that were assembled by his great-grandfather, Julius Hybler, with purchased heads and hand-made costumes.  Hybler's legacy also includes two marionette theaters. 
 
Sprague has been a set designer for such motion pictures as "The Royal Tenenbaums" and Martin Scorcese's "The Age of Innocence," as well as for theater productions including those of Shakespeare & Company. 
 
Admission to the show is $15 per person; $7 for children 4-17 and free for age 3 and under. Children must be accompanied by adults. Reservations are strongly recommend as seating is limited and can be made by calling (413) 637-3206. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. 
 
All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event. Masks are required. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

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Sculpture at The Mount

LENOX, Mass. — The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home,  announced that the annual outdoor sculpture exhibition produced in the Berkshires for the past twenty-five years officially opens on Sunday, June 2. 
 
Visitors can experience the exhibition for free every day of the week, from dawn until dusk, until October 20. Audio tours in Spanish and English are available, in addition to a printed map.
 
Showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists, Sculpture at The Mount is a platform for contemporary sculpture in Western MA and beyond, featuring a diverse range of sculptures in many sizes and media thoughtfully sited throughout The Mount's lush gardens and grounds. Preview the works here. 
 
"There is great synergy between Wharton's literary legacy and the compelling narratives expressed through contemporary sculpture," Susan Wissler, executive director of The Mount said. "The exhibition encourages visitors to explore the intersection of literature, sculpture, and nature."
 
The public is invited to a special Meet the Artists event on Sunday June 23, at 3PM, where the 24 artists will share their stories and visions next to their pieces. Artist-led tours will also be available monthly. 
 
Tour registration and more information about this year's installation is available at https://www.edithwharton.org/calendar/sculpture/.  
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