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June 2009 - Happy Summer!
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BREAKING NEWS! Steve Martin & Martin Sheen to join Garrison Keillor for A Prairie Home Companion on Saturday, June 27th!
 Hollywood icon Martin Sheen and legendary entertainer Steve Martin have joined the lineup for Garrison Keillor's live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion on June 27, 2009, at Tanglewood. Mr. Sheen, who is known for his starring roles in Wall Street, Apocalypse Now as well as TV's The West Wing, will perform with Garrison Keillor and the rest of the A Prairie Home Companion cast. As part of the broadcast, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform bluegrass and banjo songs from Martin's recently released all-music album The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo. The live broadcast of the season finale of A Prairie Home Companion has become a Tanglewood tradition since it was first broadcast live from the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home in 1998.
Tickets for A Prairie Home Companion range from $19-$70 and are available through Tanglewood's website and through SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200.
We still have a few rooms left at the Inn for this weekend, but we will sell out, so call today!
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Enjoy Savings and Convenience with our Summer Packages & Specials!
 Enjoy the convenience and value of The Red Lion's no-hassle Food and Lodging Packages, where the rates include all taxes and dining gratuities.
Try the American Icons Package and experience a mix of history and culture while supporting American treasures. Our Tanglewood package pairs lawn tickets to most performances along with a thrifty overnight stay with breakfast and a coupon toward picnic food from the neighboring Elm Street Market. Other packages include massage therapy, admission and lunch at the Norman Rockwell Museum, theater tickets, and even a half-day motorcycle ride with our chef through Berkshire farmlands... there is no shortage of ideas for ways to make the most of your visit! Or, simply treat yourself to a quiet afternoon sunning by our heated outdoor pool accompanied by an frosty beverage.
You may upgrade any packages to a suite for an additional $80 per night. Additional consecutive midweek nights are available at a discounted rate of $150 plus taxes. Packages are offered June 1st- Sept 17th and are available Monday - Thursday, based on availability.
In addition to our packages, we're offering some incredible deals this time of year... click here for details on last-minute specials. |
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 Backstage Passes & Grammy Winning Performers...
The " Tanglewood Backstage Pass Weekend," July 31-August 2, offer music lovers an unprecedented look at life behind-the-scenes at Tanglewood. This first-time-ever immersive program offers patrons a look at Tanglewood from an insider's experience, with private picnics and receptions with BSO musicians, classes, discusions, and workshops relating to the weekend's programming, and food, parking, and hotel accommodations. The package includes one concert per day, four meals, two nights at The Red Lion Inn, and a Tanglewood parking pass. The cost for this package ranges from $500 to $882 per person, based on double occupancy. Tickets for the Backstage Pass Weekends can be purchased online through the BSO's website at www.tanglewood.org or by calling SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200.
Diana Krall Headlines July Fourth Program at Tanglewood
Tanglewood's Fourth of July concert will feature singer and pianist Diana Krall, who is well known for her sophisticated and swinging interpretations of jazz and American Songbook standards since her 1993 debut album Stepping Out. The two-time Grammy winner transcends genre barriers, winning raves and ovations in both the popular and jazz worlds. Needless to say, it isn't every day that an acoustic-oriented jazz improviser finds herself competing with major rock, country, urban, and teen-pop stars for a GRAMMY award. Nor is it every day that a jazz improviser becomes a major attraction at the Lilith Fair festival, founded by singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan to spotlight female pop-rock and pop artists. Besides Ms. Krall's performance, enjoy the riotous annual July Fourth fireworks display at Tanglewood!
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Upcoming Shows Just Down the Road at the Berkshire Theatre Festival
Broadway by the Year
Created/Written/Hosted by Scott Siegel
Director TBD
Featuring an All-Star Cast
Jun 18 - Jun 27
Presented by special arrangement with The Town Hall in New York City.
Since 2002, this critically acclaimed cabaret series has become what Show Business Weekly deems, "...an invaluable and entertaining jewel in the cabaret crown of New York." For the first time ever, this amazing evening of show tunes from Broadway's glorious past is presented in the Berkshires. This strictly limited engagement has been called by The New York Times, "Witty, breezily paced. . .informative. . .valuable. . .the right perspective of lighthearted nostalgia."
The Einstein Project
Written by Paul D'Andrea and Jon Klein Directed by Eric Hill Cast TBA Jun 30 - Jul 18 The Einstein Project humanizes an immortal figure. Through conversations with his son, his wife, and his colleagues, Paul D'Andrea and Jon Klein present a vulnerable, fiendishly intelligent Albert Einstein trapped between his beliefs and his duty. A fascinating portrait of the man who, however reluctantly, ushered in the atomic age. Originally presented in the Unicorn Theatre, BTF Director Eric Hill turns to the Main Stage to re-invigorate this extraordinary production. For more information, please visit the BTF's website...
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Steak Night Tuesdays Are Back on June 30th!
 We're firing up the grill for a favorite summer tradition... Tuesday, June 30th, marks the first Steak Night
of the summer. Relax in our flower-filled Courtyard and let us do the
grilling! Steak Night continues every Tuesday through August 25th.
Reservations are suggested; in case of rain, Steak Night is cancelled. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 413.298.5545.
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A Peak Experience and Ghoulish Evening...
Mt. Greylock is full of wonderful outdoor experiences. For the past two years, Rockwell Road, the way to the summit, has been closed for reconstruction. The ribbon has been cut and it has re-opened! Mt. Greylock State Reservation has something for everyone. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, Sunday driver, bird watcher, or just want to see a pretty view- this place is your mountain. Pack a picnic and be on your way!
Try the Mount, Edith Wharton's summer home in Lenox, for an indoor/outdoor excursion... In addition to the acclaimed Lecture Series, the Mount is offering a thrilling outing: Friday Night Fright! Friday Night Fright, The Mount's special ghost tour, will be
offered on Friday nights throughout the season. Visiting places that
are not usually open to the public, it gives visitors a chance to
experience The Mount's spookiest corners. The tour begins at 7:30 pm and will last for approximately 90 minutes, with the house closing at 9:30 pm. The cost
is $20 for adults, $10 for 16 years and under, but is not recommended
for children under 8. It is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes
about a half mile walk with some steep areas. Please arrive about 15
minutes early. Reservations are required: please call (413) 551-5111 for reservations.
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Concierge Package - Customize Your "Staycation"
Enjoy substantial savings with this Berkshire "Staycation!" Our three- to five-night all-inclusive Concierge packages for two include both a full breakfast and dinner(s), overnight accommodations, tickets to three local museums and more! We are offering a multitude of activities that you can add on to your personalized Concierge package - from hiking, biking and paddling to spa services, horseback riding, theater or Tanglewood tickets, golf and more! Priced from $1125, inclusive. Please call Innkeeper Michele Kotek at 413.298.1656 or send an email to create your very own Concierge package!
For additional information, pricing and availability on all our summer packages, contact our Reservations Department at (413) 298-1690, e-mail reservations@redlioninn.com, or click here for our website...
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 A Selection of Family Events at the Rockwell Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum
Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
Please call the museum for more information: 413.298.4100
Art in Action
Sundays; 1 to 4 p.m.
These Sunday afternoon drop-in art workshops focus on family fun and
hands-on adventure! Each month will feature new projects, inspired by
the art of Norman Rockwell and other illustrators. All ages welcome.
Free for children. Adults free with Museum admission.
Summer Art Club
Tuesdays
July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18; 10 a.m. to noon; for ages 7 and up
Enjoy this lively on-location drawing and painting class that encourages self-expression and art exploration. Bring along a sketchbook or drawing pad; other art supplies are provided. The class will be held outdoors, weather permitting, so please have bottled water, insect repellent, hats, and sunscreen on hand. Take one class or take them all! Program fee $4 for Museum members; $6 for non-members. No advanced registration required.
Create Together: A Parent-Child Experience
Wednesdays
July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For parents and children ages 4 and up Children and their adult friend take an age-appropriate interactive gallery tour together, then return to the classroom to make a Rockwell-inspired art project. Take one class or take them all! For Museum members, program fee is $4 per child/adult pair; $6 for non-members. Each additional child $3. No advanced registration required.
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There is no shortage of things to do, no matter what time of year you visit the Berkshires. We've assembled a list of links to follow to just 