The 22nd annual Berkshire Jewish Film Festival will be presented on consecutive Monday nights begining July 7.  The films will be shown at the Lenox Memorial High School’s Duffin Theater Lenox Massachusesetts.  The theater is a five minute drive from Brook Farm Inn at 197 East Street.  It has a large capacity, comfortable seating, air conditioning, and excellent visibility.  Matinees will start at 4:00 pm and evening presentations at 8:00 pm.

The first evening presentation will be the highlight of the festival.  Academy award winning actress Helen Hunt stars in and direct the 2008 film “Then She Found Me.”  Also starring are Bette Midler, Colin Firth and Matthew Broderick.  The film is based on a novel by Elinor Lipman who will be making a personal appearance that night.

For more information call Congregation Knesset Israel at (413) 445 4872 ext 11 or visit www.knessetisrael.org .

The public and is invited to a Library Restoration Sneak Preview and Ribbon-Cutting Saturday, May 24, 2008 – 4pm - 8pm .  A Wine Reception, Victorian Tea, Sweets and Savories will follow the ceremonies.  The cost of the event is $35 per person.   RSVP to Ventfort Hall at 413-637-3206
Ventfort Hall is located a short walk from Brook Farm Inn in Lenox Village. 

Here in the Berkshires, visitors have so many opportunities to enjoy musical performances. And one of the ways to enhance your enjoyment of the performances, is to attend Dr. Jeremy Yudkin’s Summer Music Seminars.
Jeremy is Professor of Music at Boston and Oxford Universities, and is a captivating lecturer. He’ll make the Tanglewood concerts come alive as never before for you. We’ve attended his lectures and can recommend them firsthand. The Tanglewood lecture series starts June 28th and goes through the summer at the Lenox Library, but you can sign up now. In addition, Jeremy will be doing a lecture on June 14th entitled “The Best Bits: Beethoven’s Genius in a Few Measures.” Phone us at 800-285-7638 for more information on that one.

Lenox Massachusetts: The Berkshire International Film Festival begins May 15 and runs thru May 18 in nearby Great Barrington. Films will be shown at the Triplex Cinema and the BIFF annual Achievment in Film Award will be given to actor Kevin Bacon at the Mahaiwe Theatre on Friday May 16. The Biff will showcase the latest in independent feature, documentary, short, and family films. There will also be panel discussions and special events focusing on filmmakers and artists from both sides of the camera. Contact Kelley Vickery at kelley@biffma.com or 413 528 8030 for more information.

Lenox Massachusetts: The Shakespeare and Company Theater group will presenting WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 444th BIRTHDAY PARTY on WEDNESDAY APRIL 23rd. Food, Entertainment, Cake, Live music, and a chance to WIN A FREE TRIP TO LONDON !

The Gala Finale performance of A MIDUMMER NIGHTS DREAM. Only $10

Call 413.637..1199 x132for more information

The theater is conveniently located around the block from Brook Farm Inn.