Mountain Road School Players Present “The Fisherman And His Wife”

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NEW LEBANON, NY – Mountain Road School, a leader in progressive education, will present a fun, family-friendly performance of “The Fisherman and His Wife” on Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th at the Darrow School Theatre, located at 110 Darrow Road in New Lebanon. Curtain is at 7pm.

The play, a tale of poverty, wealth and happiness, is based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by Howard Martin Katzoff and Sara Katzoff. It will be performed by the Mountain Road School Players, and directed by Ms. Katzoff. The play is funded in part by grants from the Brabson Foundation and from the Sidney and Beatrice Albert Foundation.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children, and may be purchased by calling Mountain Road School at 518-794-8520. Tickets also may be purchased at the door. 

Mountain Road School is located on Darrow/Shaker Road between Pittsfield, New Lebanon and West Stockbridge, on the NY/MA border off of Route 20. The campus includes 400 acres of beautifully terraced organic gardens, fields, woods and streams in a former Shaker Village. Mountain Road School teaches and nurtures children through a heartfelt approach to education, providing individualized attention, academic excellence, small multi-age classes, an innovative curriculum and an emphasis on nature education. For more information, please call 518-794-8520 or visit their website at www.mountainroadschool.org
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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

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10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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