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As the year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate new beginnings this weekend with hiking, music, dancing and more Berkshire County events.
magician george satellite
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
Award-winning Boston-based magician George Saterial will perform at the Berkshire Museum on Saturday, December 31st at 11am.
Watch as he unleashes magic and illusions for viewers of all ages. Tickets range from $5 to $17 and include admission to the museum. Free for children under 3 years old. Click here for details.
early new year’s eve party
Italian American Club, Pittsfield
It’s okay if you can’t stay up until midnight. The Italian American Club will host an early party on Saturday, December 31st.
Doors open at 4:30 and dinner starts at 5:30. Then dance to the music played by the Happy Together Band from 7pm to 10pm.
Tickets are $45 per person. Call 212-1338 or 441-9236 to purchase tickets.
jazz every friday night
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Rejuvenate with jazz and drinks at Methuselah every Friday night from 7pm to 10pm.
Click here for details.
Sheffield Contra New Year’s Eve Dance
Dewey Hall, Sheffield
Dewey Hall at 91 Main Street hosts a New Year’s dance on Saturday, December 31 from 6-9pm.
Join Jim Prentice, Jane Prentice, Mike Prentice and Len Nixon as they dance to music played by local band Relatively Sound.
Tickets range from $12 to $35. For more information, please email Sheffieldcontra@gmail.com or call 1 (860) 671-0494. Click here for details.
New Year’s Soiree at the Lion’s Den
Red Lion Inn, in Lenox
The historic Red Lion Inn will host a New Year’s party on Saturday, December 31st at 8:00 PM.
The festival will include music by the Greg Humphries Electric Trio Band.
Extend your experience with a two-night stay that includes exclusive access to our cozy den, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, and Revival with an open bar from 8am to 1am.
Also included is a bottle of prosecco and truffles on arrival, party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
Call (413) 282-5545 to make an appointment.
NYE dance party with DJ David Dias
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
The Methuselah Bar and Lounge will host a New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31st at 9:00 PM.
Dance to DJ David Dias until the ball drops at 12am. Learn more about.
New Year’s Eve Whiskey City
Colonial Theater, Pittsfield
The Colonial Theater will host a dance party on Saturday, December 31, featuring Whiskey City performances.
Rows of seats are removed so that participants can dance. Performers Lindsay Anne Acoustic Music and Hotshot Hillbillies will also take the stage.
The party starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $50. The owner’s lodge and his 101 restaurant offer her 10% discount on dinner (food only).
Click here for details on regular tickets and VIP tickets.
first day hiking
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Join us on Sunday, January 1 to explore the local wildlife that inhabits the diverse ecosystems of the Greylock Mountain Preserve.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation offers a 2-mile hike starting at 9:30am and a 2-mile afternoon hike starting at 12:30pm.
Enjoy hot chocolate by the fireplace after a 90-minute hike.
multiple days
Hancock Holiday Nights
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
The historic village decorated its farm with light projections, music and live animals for 20 days through December.
The event will run from Monday to Saturday from December 26th to 31st.
Tickets range from $10 to $22, with discounts for members and free for children 5 and under. For additional information and ticket purchases, please click here.
winter lights
Naumkiag, Stockbridge
Celebrate this year with The Trustees of Reservations’ award-winning, immersive holiday light display.
Berkshire County residents and visitors can explore the gardens and grounds of Naumkeag illuminated by hundreds of thousands of lights.
The 48-acre property houses visitor favorite installations such as Rainbow Road, Laser Light Forest, and Blue Steps, as well as new elements that will surprise those who have made this piece part of their holiday tradition.
As part of a garden restoration project, the site debuted a new path through an orchard designed to improve the terrain.
The road has improved the terrain, but this installation is not for those who are worried about mobility.
There is no on-site parking at WinterLights this year, but parking is available on either side of City Hall at 50 Main St. and a short shuttle takes you to the facility.
The display will run Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 pm through January 7th.
See here for details.
night wood
The Mount, Lenox
This weekend is your last chance to see the grounds of the Edith Wharton home, decked out in lights and music to give visitors an immersive experience.
The exhibition runs until January 1st. Tickets are provided free of charge to community partners and her EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders as part of the museum’s NightWood Card to Culture program. Children under the age of 5 are also free.
Tickets are $10 for ages 6-18 and $22 for ages 19 and up. See here for details.
See our previous article here.
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