blog @ Applegate Inn B&B » Art Galleries http://www.applegateinn.com/blog A Berkshires, MA Bed and Breakfast Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Add Great Theater to a Weekend Getaway in the Berkshires http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/ http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:21:32 +0000 Applegate Inn http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/?p=214 Few things are quite as restorative as throwing an overnight bag in the car and heading off for a romantic getaway in the country. Surrounded by charming New England towns and the beautiful Berkshires, our western Massachusetts bed and breakfast is the ideal location for such a trip. In addition to a lovely, tranquil setting on six acres, elegant lodging and delicious food, you will find our Berkshires inn to be conveniently located to an extraordinary number of cultural attractions.

The Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield is one such place, not far north of our Lee MA lodging. Freud’s Last Session is running through October 4, 2009. Don’t miss this fascinating, imagined conversation between atheist Dr. Freud and devout Christian C.S. Lewis, as they discuss God, sex, and the meaning of life. Their exchange is thought provoking as well as deeply humorous. This play is followed by a favorite musical; The Fantasticks is “a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall.”

If you happen to be staying with us on the third Thursday of a month, you may enjoy a trip up to Pittsfield for 3rd Thursdays. From 5 – 8pm, the downtown area of Pittsfield is full of music, art and great food. Art Galleries and museums stay open late, and art and music take over the town. The next two 3rd Thursdays are September 17 and October 15. Why not check out our specials – you may find temptation to cancel everything and head to the Southern Berkshires in time for 3rd Thursday on September 17.

]]> http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/feed/ 0 Berkshires Art Galleries http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2008/06/09/berkshires-art-galleries/ http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2008/06/09/berkshires-art-galleries/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:15:56 +0000 Applegate Inn http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/?p=11 Len and I have recently been visiting some of the art galleries in the Berkshires.
The Berkshires has a dynamic mix year round of contemporary art through its world-class collection
of galleries.
It is the home to an exciting array of living artists working in both abstract and representational styles to create sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, new media, fine crafts ,and design.
Whether you are interested in being the first to discover emerging artists or being inspired by the many renowned artists and artisans who make their home here, we encourage you to enjoy the visual feasts found in our galleries and take home an artwork that speaks eloquently to you and your time spent in the Berkshires.

Yesterday, we visited the Ferrin Gallery in Pittsfield.
It is a beautiful space.
It had a wonderful ceramics collection on display.
We than made our way to the Hoadley Gallery in Lenox.
It too had some exciting ceramics among other things on display.
We didn’t make any purchases this day.
On the street, we ran into Linda Novik.
She is a painter who we purchased several paintings from through the years.
She has a multi-media approach to her work.
We chatted for a while to find out that she is moving here full time and more excitement she is now making jewelry.
I love hand crafted items and she may twist my arm into buying one of her new creations.

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