Category: Happenings

Kef Wireless Speakers

I’m constantly rearranging the rooms of my home. Usually that just means moving furniture and the stuff hanging on my walls, which is fun. Unfortunately, whenever I move the TV, I also have to rewire the surround sound speaker system, which is tedious, frustrating and usually limiting as I have to find a layout that cleverly conceals the wires.

With one of these new Kef Wireless Speaker Kits (KIT 120 and KIT 140), I could move my TV and speakers without ever having to worry about whether or not the new layout will leave wires running all over the room.


Offered in a matt silver or high gloss black paint the entire package includes two main loudspeakers, a subwoofer with an incorporated high performance amplifier and an identical DVD/CD player. Unfortunately with a starting price of $2480, I won’t be adding these to my home theater set-up any time soon. But don’t let that stop you – click here for more info.

Happenings: Colonial Theatre


There is a great variety of events taking place at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, this month.

Friday, Dec 7th 2007
Warren Miller’s PLAYGROUND
6:30pm & 9:30pm $18.50

“Warren Miller’s PLAYGROUND, the largest action sports film on the planet, will kickoff the winter sports season. Presented in stunning high definition, PLAYGROUND chronicles extraordinary action and breathtaking cinematography from Sweden, Japan, Dubai, Alaska and more. Warren Miller premiers are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.”

Saturday, Dec 8th 2007
Oldies but Goodies: Are We There Yet?
7:30PM A: $22 B:$15

“Guest Presentation to benefit United Cerebral Palsy.”

Sunday, Dec 9th 2007
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm $8-$12

Children are encouraged to bring their own Flat Stanley figures to the performance. Several will be chosen to have adventures with Colonial Theatre performers before being mailed home to their original artists. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Thursday, Dec 13th 2007
Celtic Yuletide
8:00 pm $22-$45

Michael Londra, the Irish Tenor best known as the vocalist of Riverdance, presents an evening of “Christmas from Ireland,” told in song, dance and the classic stories of his youth.

Saturday, Dec 15th 2007
Albany Symphony Orchestra: Memories of the Old Country
7:30pm $27, 3 Concert Series $77

The centerpiece of the December concert is a Klezmer Fantasy for Cello and Orchestra, written by Williamstown composer Stephen Dankner for the brilliant Israeli-American virtuoso, Matt Haimovitz. Matt gained particular attention for his multi-year solo recital tour in unconventional venues, bringing concert music to new listeners (in roadhouses, bars, pizza parlors, etc…). For this work, Dankner imagines the orchestra as a giant Klezmer Band, and pays homage to his own and Haimovitz’s Jewish ancestry. Also on the program, Haimovitz performs Shostakovich’s achingly beautiful Cello Concerto No. 1, and the orchestra performs Bartok’s Rumanian Folk Dances and the Schubert “Unfinished” Symphony.

Friday, Dec 21st 2007
Albany Berkshire Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
12/21 at 4:30PM & 7:30PM
12/22 at 1:00PM & 4:30PM
$19-$32

The Colonial Theatre is located at 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
For more information, call 413-448-8084 or click on thecolonialtheatre.org

Happenings: Stockbridge Mainstreet At Christmas

Kick off the 25 days of Christmas tomorrow (Saturday, December 1) with a visit to Stockbridge, MA, for one of the town’s many holiday themed happenings.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Holiday House Tour
Visit some of the area’s finest Historic Homes, B&B’s, and Inns on a self-guided tour.
11:00am-4:00pm
Tickets are $15.00 per person.

Caroling Luminaria Walk
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.
6:00-7:00pm

Holiday Concert
Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful holiday musical program held at the First Congregational Church. Featuring the Berkshire Lyric Theatre Chorus, the Blafield Children’s Chorus and Gisella Montanez.
7:30pm
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation
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, Roger the Jester and lunch at the Christmas Food Booth. Children may create ornaments at Santa’s workshop. Complete the day with a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
12Noon-2:00pm

For more information, visit the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce web site.

Tanglewood Releases 2008 Schedule

Next summer is already heating up at Tanglewood with some heavy hitters on the roster for the 2008 season.

The renowned outdoor music venue in the Berkshires released it’s 2008 schedule today and it includes an appearance by opera star Renee Fleming on August 2nd. Fleming will join the Boston Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.

The 2008 season opens on June 26 with the Mark Morris Dance Group followed by a week of great performances including A Prairie Home Companion, with Garrison Keillor, and a pair of James Taylor concerts. The week is capped by Maestro James Levine on July 5, as he leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berlioz opera Les Troyens. Opening night will also feature Tanglewood’s annual Berkshire Night, with free tickets for 1,000 year-round residents of the Berkshires.

Tickets for the 2008 Tanglewood season go on sale on February 17 through SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200 or online at www.tanglewood.org.