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NEWBURYPORT - They are reminded every hour, on the hour, of what lies ahead. When the weather is at its worst, Coast Station Merrimack in Newburyport has to be at its best.
The meadows, forests, and wetlands of Canoe Meadows provide a variety of habitats that attract many birds. We will walk through these habitats in order to observe the changing birdlife. Because Canoe Meadows lies along a migration corridor adjacent to the Housatonic River and has a variety of habitat types, its one of the areas most productive birding locations year-round. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=9-PV10SU1 for more information or call 413-637-0320.
When: Sep 3, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0.00m/ $3.00nm (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08 )
Location: 55 Lee Rd Lenox, MA 01240 Times: 8 p.m. nightly, except Tues.
A hilarious evening of political satire and song parodies with the nationally-acclaimed Capitol Steps. "They're the best" - Larry King, CNN. Pre- and post-show dining. Shows nightly at 8 p.m. (excl. Tues.) 7/2-9/5.
When: Sep 3, 2010 8 PM Where: Postal code 01240, United States in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20 )
Tanglewood is the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during the summer monthsâ?"June through September. The BSOâ??s home is in Boston, MA at Symphony Hall, while at Tanglewood the Seiji Ozawa Hall in Lenox, MA hosts the BSO as a summer residence. The extensive program at Tanglewood includesâ?"Pop, gospel, jazz, classical, chamber music, country western, contemporary music. Within the program of events Tanglewood hosts Contemporary Music Festival and the Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Visit their festival pages, respectively at http://kadmusarts.com/festivals/3346.html http://kadmusarts.com/festivals/3235.html
When: Jun 26, 2010 12 AM to Sep 5, 2010 12 AM Where: Lenox, Massachusetts, United States in Lenox, Massachusetts (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00 )
Labor Day weekend and experience some of todayâ??s hottest Jazz artists in a most incredible setting. The Tanglewood Jazz Festival presents three days of phenomenal music performed in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. With stunning views, rolling hills and a vast lush lawn, Tanglewood is a unique venue for the electric sounds of Jazz.
Tanglewood is the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the summmer season, and the Contemporary Music Festival. Visit the festival page at http://kadmusarts.com/festivals/3346.html
When: Sep 4, 2010 12 AM to Sep 5, 2010 12 AM Where: Lenox, Massachusetts, United States in Lenox, Massachusetts (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00 )
The annual Labor Day Weekend Tanglewood Jazz Festival will take place September 4-5 at the summer home of the Boston symphony Orchestra in Lenox, Massachusetts. Jazz greats highlighting this year’s festival include Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Eddie Daniels, Bob James, Donal Fox, Julian Lage, Jessica Molaskey, Laurence Hobgood and more to be announced.
When: Sep 4, 2010 12 AM to Sep 4, 2010 12 AM Where: Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: $18-77 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00 )
Talented, well-known jazz artists perform on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
When: Sep 4, 2010 12 AM to Sep 5, 2010 12 AM Where: Postal code 01240, United States in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00 )
Watch for frogs, fish, herons, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the meandering Housatonic River. This leisurely paddle will take us through the George Darey Wildlife Management Area. Join us to learn about the natural history of the waterway that is the heart of the Berkshires. Registration is required. Call 413-637-0320 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=36-PV10SU2 for more information.
When: Sep 4, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $20.00m/ $25.00nm (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08 )
Explore the coves and marshes of one of the Berkshires most beautiful lakes. Paddle across Lower Goose Pond to pristine Upper Goose Pond in search of ravens, hawks, herons, and a variety of songbirds. Eat a snack onshore and search for interesting plant and animal life along the Appalachian Trail. Registration is required. Call 413-637-0320 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=38-PV10SU2 for more information.
When: Sep 5, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $20.00m/ $25.00nm (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08 )
The meadows, forests, and wetlands of Canoe Meadows provide a variety of habitats that attract many birds. We will walk through these habitats in order to observe the changing birdlife. Because Canoe Meadows lies along a migration corridor adjacent to the Housatonic River and has a variety of habitat types, its one of the areas most productive birding locations year-round. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=9-PV10SU2 for more information or call 413-637-0320.
When: Sep 10, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0.00m/ $3.00nm (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08 )
Berkshire County residents and people who work in Berkshire County are invited to visit Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox free of charge on Saturday, September 12. The sanctuary grounds are open dawn to dusk, and the office and gift shop will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The sanctuary offers a well-maintained and clearly marked seven-mile trail system that takes visitors around beaver ponds, through hardwood forest, and to the summit of Lenox Mountain. Pleasant Valley also offers an All Persons Trail that makes the sanctuary accessible to everyone. Special introductory half-price memberships will be available, and our gift shop (where members receive a 10 percent discount) will be open as well. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=845-PV10SU1 for more information or call 413-637-0320.
When: Sep 11, 2010 10 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10 )
We have moved this volunteer appreciation event from June to September in hopes that more volunteers will be able to attend. This dinner is a thank you to all volunteers who have spent endless hours helping at the Berkshire Sanctuaries. Please let Pleasant Valley know in advance if you and your family/guests will be attending since we will be providing the meal; call us to RSVP (413-637-0320). Thank you Registration is required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=28-PV10SU1 for more information.
When: Sep 16, 2010 6 PM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18 )
Fall is the time to look for migrants of all kinds, especially the beautiful wood-warblers. Walk past wetlands and meadows and through woodlands observing changes in bird species each week. Preregistration is not required. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=21-PV10SU1 for more information or call 413-637-0320.
When: Sep 17, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0.00m/ $3.00nm (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08 )
Fall is the time to look for migrants of all kinds, especially the beautiful wood-warblers. Walk past wetlands and meadows and through woodlands observing changes in bird species each week. Preregistration is not required. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=21-PV10SU2 for more information or call 413-637-0320.
When: Sep 24, 2010 8 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0.00m/ $3.00nm (Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08 )
Plan ahead now for a very special day in September. The hectic weeks of back-to-school will be over,and thiswill be a perfect time to relax and unwind before the holiday rush begins.
Thisincredible day includes a spa treatment of your choice -- massage, facial, relexology, sea salt body scrub or manicure/pedicure. Take a variety of fitness classes, participate in an invigorating hike andchill with friends. You will also be treated to a delicious spa lunch. Enjoy all-spa access including pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and relaxtion room. All this, while benefitting Charley's Fund.
Come for the day with a friend (or 2 or 3 or 4!). If you would like to stay overnight, Cranwell has generously offered a reduced room rate of $129 for Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24. Reserve your spot now, space limited to 100 women.
To avoid the ticket processing fee, please order by phone at 413.528.5744.
When: Sep 24, 2010 9 AM to Sep 24, 2010 6 PM Where: Postal code 01240, United States in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Spa Day Supporter 153.75
Plan ahead now for a very special day in September. The hectic weeks of back-to-school will be over,and thiswill be a perfect time to relax and unwind before the holiday rush begins.
Thisincredible day includes a spa treatment of your choice -- massage, facial, relexology, sea salt body scrub or manicure/pedicure. Take a variety of fitness classes, participate in an invigorating hike andchill with friends. You will also be treated to a delicious spa lunch. Enjoy all-spa access including pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and relaxtion room. All this, while benefitting Charley's Fund.
Come for the day with a friend (or 2 or 3 or 4!). If you would like to stay overnight, Cranwell has generously offered a reduced room rate of $129 for Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24. Reserve your spot now, space limited to 100 women.
To avoid the ticket processing fee, please order by phone at 413.528.5744.
When: Sep 24, 2010 9 AM to Sep 24, 2010 6 PM Where: Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Spa Day Supporter 153.75
Join renowned old-growth aficionado and researcher Bob Leverett in one of the most spectacular old-growth forests of Massachusetts. Stockbridges geological wonder, Ice Glen, hosts a number of champion trees and boasts the second greatest height index of all of the states forests. Some trees tower more than 150 feet in height and are over 300 years old. Bob will discuss old-growth forest characteristics, research methods, and old-field succession. Hell then compare the old-growth with the very different forest just north of the Glen. Registration is required. Call 413-637-0320 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=223-PV10SU1 for more information.
When: Sep 25, 2010 10 AM Where: Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $12.00m/ $15.00nm (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10 )
