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Weekend Outlook: The Eggs Have It!Staff reports - March 21, 2008
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Just Roll With It
On Monday morning, children will be lining up along Pennsylvania Avenue for a chance to participate in the annual White House Egg Roll.
The tradition dates back to at least the mid-19th century, possibly to first lady Dolley Madison's time. The first official White House event was held in 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes after the children were banned from the Capitol grounds — presumably for damaging the lawns the year before.
Over the past century and a half, the once informal gathering has grown to include entertainment, games and races on the South Lawn. The Easter Bunny, usually a White House staffer, always makes an appearance. Tickets are free but it's first-come, first-served.
The Easter celebrations also include an exhibit of decorated eggs, one from each state, on view in the visitors center. The American Egg Board selects an artist from each state to submit an egg. This year's Massachusetts egg features the Boston icon Cheers, the television sitcom bar "where everyone knows your name."
We know that's pretty far away for most folks around here. Don't worry, there are some egg hunts going on this weekend for local children. The weather looks to be cooperative at this point; it'll be cold but sunny so bundle up if you're planning to go egg hunting.
Pittsfield
Pittsfield kicks off its 64th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Reid Middle School. The event will be held rain or shine for city children ages 2 to 9.
Kids should bring their own baskets and prizes will be awarded for each age group for finding the special wooden spoons. The schedule for the differing age groups is: 10:30 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 10:40 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds; 10:50 a.m. for 6- and 7-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 8- and 9-year olds.
Cheshire
Sponsored by the Cheshire Police Association on Sunday at noon at the Cheshire Elementary School.
Clarksburg
Will be held at the Town Field at 10 a.m. on Saturday for local children up to age 12. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9144.
Lenox
Will be held on Saturday behind the Community Center on the tennis courts; if rain, upstairs in the ballroom. Hunt starts at 11 a.m.; bring a basket. Photos with the Easter Bunny.
Great Barrington
Scheduled Saturday for toddlers through age 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Berkshire South Regional Community Center.
Stockbridge
For children first grade or younger; bring your own basket, rain or shine, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Stockbridge Library.
For those more interested in high-tech egg decorating, the American Egg Board offers an easy decorating application — and you can even e-mail your creation to friends.
An American Girl's Story
The American Girl company has been introducing young girls to their historical peers for for nearly a quarter century. The popularity of the dolls — who range from the 1760s to the 1960s — has burgeoned into an empire encompassing magazines, clothing, accessories, videos and, now, a play.
Written by Cheryl West and adapted from the book "Addy," the musical follows the tribulations of 9-year-old Addy Walker, who is born into slavery in North Carolina. The young girl and her mother escape the plantation and flee to Philadelphia during the Civil War.
The play is being presented at the Colonial theater in Pittsfield at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 but dolls can share seats with patrons at no additional cost. Attendees receive an Addy shell necklace and American Girl, thanks to Greylock Federal Credit Union. Addy dolls will be raffled off before each performance.
For more information: 1-413-997-4444.
Life Is a Caberet!
The Harlequin Musical Theatre Club of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will present "Cabaret Music" by John Kander, on Wednesday through Saturday, March 26-29, at 8 p.m. in Venable Theatre. The production contains mature themes, so discretion is advised. Tickets are $2. For reservations, call 413-662-5123.
Mmmmm, Mmmmm Good
One of the most delectable events in Pittsfield happens this Saturday from 9 to 2 at the St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, 73 Bradford St., in downtown Pittsfield. Choose from literally dozens of delicious Greek pastries to take home, including many different kinds of homemade baklava, kourambiedes, and more. Get there early for the best selection!
Art Studio Closing
Pittsfield artist Stephen Lussier, who sometimes goes under the mysterious moniker Phlo Industries, hosts a closing reception at his studio, Gallery 646, just north of downtown, off Wahconah Street. What will you see? He says: "A hundred pieces. A hundred mediums. No boundaries. Limitless. enthusiastic endeavor. A retrospective. The last three years and beyond."
The studio is at 25 Peck's Road; the reception is Saturday evening from 6:06 to 10:10.
Walk for Peace
A walk and ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War will be held at South Congregational Church in Pittsfield beginning at 9 a.m.; the ceremony will take place at noon. All are invited to join; bring a sign.
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