Taylor July 4 Tickets on Sale Jan. 29

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James Taylor at Tanglewood on July 3, 2024.
LENOX, Mass. — James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. 
 
Taylor will be joined by the Boston-bred acoustic harmony trio Tiny Habits. To celebrate Independence Day, the July 4 concert will be followed by a fireworks display over the Stockbridge Bowl. Proceeds from the July 4 concert will be donated by Kim and James Taylor to support Tanglewood.  
 
Tickets for the two Taylor concerts go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at www.tanglewood.org.  
 
The 2025 concerts mark 51 years since Taylor first performed at Tanglewood, beginning what has become a favorite Tanglewood tradition that consistently draws capacity crowds to celebrate the holiday weekend. As part of last summer's 50th anniversary celebration, Taylor was awarded the Tanglewood Medal in recognition of his extraordinary career as a singer-songwriter, the indelible mark he has made on the summer festival, and his longstanding support of the BSO and Tanglewood. 
 
Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. 
 
Taylor lives primarily in the Berkshires with his wife, Kim and their sons Henry and Rufus.
 
Taylor's annual concerts are part of the Popular Artist Series at Tanglewood, Additional popular artists performing in 2025 will be announced with the rest of the Tanglewood schedule on Jan. 30.   

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Weekend Outlook: Make Sure to Wear Green

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including St. Paddy's events, crafts, movies, and more.

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The St. Patrick's Day parade features marching bands and floats. 

Hoosick Falls St. Patrick's Parade & Festival
Hoosick Armory, N.Y.
Time: noon

The 35th annual Irish Festival starts off with a parade from Wood Memorial Park and around the downtown with more than 40 units, including the Taconic Pipe Band and the Fifes and Drums of Olde Saratoga, and concludes with food and brew at the armory with the Burns Moore Bridge band and Hubbard Hall's Irish Dance Class.
 
Other businesses, taverns and restaurants will also be celebrating with a pub crawl, corned beef and cabbage at the Hoosick Falls Country Club, Reubens at the Society of St. Stanislaw, and outdoor grilling at the Sand Bar. 
 
Parade line-up and participating businesses can be found here

Glow for a Cause
North Adams Elks Hall
Time: Saturday, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Glow at a blacklight party with DJ Kane and DJ R.P. Express. Includes 50/50 raffle, charcuterie buffet, a glowing chocolate fountain, cotton candy, and pizza. Highlighters, glow sticks and other glow items available. 
 
This is fundraiser for PopCares and is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Cashapp or Venmo djkane01220 or contact Kane Robert at 413-347-3976.

More information here

Multiple Days

Berkshire Botanical Bulb Show
Feb. 20 to March 20

The Fitzpatrick Greenhouse at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to welcome the new season amongst hundreds of flowering bulbs.

The greenhouse is free and open to the public. More information here.

'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka'
Hoosac Valley High School
Friday through Saturday

This is a musical adaptation of Dahl's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" staged by the high school's theater group. Bring the family or friends to enjoy the childhood story come to life.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

More information and tickets here.

Friday

Family Movie: 'Zootopia 2'
Milne Public Library, Williamstown
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Bring the family to see Disney's "Zootopia 2." There will be popcorn but attendees are encouraged to bring their own bowls. 

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 E Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

The Seven Wonders
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
 
Tribute band the Seven Wonders pay homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Charlotte Morris opens. 
 
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