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19th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas02:29PM / Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Stockbridge, Mass - The town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 19th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, December 6th and 7th.
Sponsored by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the holiday celebration offers a full range of activities, with highlights including holiday house tours, caroling, and a holiday concert.
Capping off the weekend is a recreation on Sunday of the scene depicted in Main Street at Christmas, complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. The day's activities include horse drawn rides, a visit from Santa Claus, music, photos with Rockwell, Roger the Jester, and much more.
The festivities celebrate Rockwell’s popular depiction of what for many is the quintessential small New England Town, with all the longing for a simpler time that it represents. Rockwell began painting the popular image in 1956, but did not complete it until December 1967.
The image and character of Stockbridge has changed little over the years, thanks to the great care and affection of its residents, and it is that special ambience which draws so many visitors to this gala celebration.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008
Holiday House Tour, 11:00am-4:00pm
Visit some of the area’s finest Historic Homes, B&B’s, and Inns. This self-guided tour is one of the area’s most popular events.
Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Children’s Holiday Card Making at the Stockbridge Library, 11:00-11:30am
Featuring illustrator Anna Myers using Jan Brett’s “The Mitten”
Free Admission.
Caroling & Luminaria Walk, 6:00-7:00pm
Meet in front of The Red Lion Inn, Main Street with your candle or flashlight and join the festive caroling followed by a Luminaria walk to the First Congregational Church.
Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church, 7:30pm
Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful holiday musical program. Featuring
the Berkshire Lyric Theatre Chorus, the Blafield Children's Chorus and Gisella Montanez.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation, 12Noon-2:00pm
See Main Street as Norman Rockwell did when he painted the famous Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas. Main Street becomes a magical New England village with over 50 antique cars parked along the street(weather permitting) and a full range of festive activities to delight the child in everyone. Enjoy Holiday Music by Monument Mountain Regional High School & the Londontown Carolers, Roger the Jester and lunch at the Christmas Food Booth. Children may create ornaments at Santa’s workshop sponsored by IS183. Enjoy horse drawn ride wagon rides (nominal fee). Complete the day with a visit from Santa. Commemorative Buttons which offer admittance to Sunday's Main St. activities are $5.00 per person. Children under 12 free. |
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