Dottie’s Coffee Lounge presents Traveling Musical Storyteller Eli Elkus
Pittsfield— On Sunday, March 16th from 10 a.m. to noon, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge presents Traveling Musical Storyteller Eli Elkus.
Eli is a traveling musical storyteller, song-maker, and folk activist. He began sculpting his craft as a young troubadour fishin’ for songs by the riversides and busking in the streets of New England. It was here that the love of folk music and storytelling found him, connecting with perfect strangers through story and song, weaving meter, merit, and melody-making stories that play to each moment, bringing us back to the roots of true folk music: music for the people, by the people.
The performance is on Sunday, March 16th from 10 a.m. to noon during Domingo Brunch at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, located at 444 North Street in Pittsfield. Brunch is served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information can be found online.
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BIFF Young Professionals Social Club presents a screening of ‘The Departed’ and an ‘Irish Ruckus’
Lenox— On Saturday, March 15th, Berkshire International Film Festival’s BIFF Young Professionals Social Club presents a screening of “The Departed” and a post-screening Irish ruckus for young professionals.
The screening is at 6 p.m. at Lenox Town Hall, located at 6 Walker Street in Lenox. At 8:30 p.m., following the screening, sham-rock and roll at an Irish ruckus at Dr. Sax House, located at 35 Walker Street in Lenox. There will be live music by The Wild Weeds, beer pong, corn hole, cocktails, green Jello-shots, Irish pub bites, and a dance party with DJ Soren.
The event is on Saturday, March 15th in Lenox. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Wander presents ‘Queer Skies: St. Patrick’s Day Edition,’ a drag show with oh-so-green Sativo Green
Pittsfield— On Monday, March 17th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wander presents “Queer Skies: St. Patrick’s Day Edition,” a drag show, pot-luck, and dance party with the fabulously not-so-mean but oh-so-green Sativo Green.
Enjoy dazzling performances under vibrant green lights, sip a special green mocktail, and bring a green-themed dish to share. Feeling bold? Step up to the open stage and shine!
The event is on Monday, March 17th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Wander, located at 34 Depot Street in Pittsfield. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Dream Away Lodge opens for the season on Saint Patrick’s Day
Becket— On Monday, March 17th at 5 p.m., the legendary Dream Away Lodge opens for the season on Saint Patrick’s Day.
As was tradition for the lodge in pre-pandemic years, the Dream Away will open for the season on Saint Paddy’s Day. Chef Amy Loveless, in keeping with her love of exploring ethnic foods, pays homage to the Irish with a menu of corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, Colcannon soup, and Guinness Chocolate Cake.
Misty Blues will start in the Music Room at 7 p.m. 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues performs original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk, and tent revival gospel.
The event is on Monday, March 17th at 5 p.m. at Dream Away Lodge, located at 1342 County Road in Becket. Reservations can be made online.
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Callicoon Hills St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Callicoon Center, N.Y.— On Saturday, March 15th at 11:30 a.m., the historic Catskills resort Callicoon Hills is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, inviting guests to a shamrockin’ adventure of bar-hopping, cheering at the local parade, and festive feast.
At 11:30 a.m., guests will meet at Callicoon Hills’ own Conover Club and head to the Jeffersonville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The crawl will stop at The Old Foundation, Callicoon Brewing Company, and Pelkey’s Tavern. At 5 p.m, the crawl circles back to the Conover Club, where a delicious buffet dinner will be waiting.
The 21+ event is on Saturday, March 15th at 11:30 a.m. at Callicoon Hills, located at 1 Hills Resort Road in Callicoon Center, N.Y. Tickets include transportation along the crawl route, a welcome beverage, a buffet dinner, and a “Hangover Kit” to-go. Conover Club is also offering St Patrick’s Day-themed whiskey tastings every Sunday, featuring four unique tastings paired with small bites. More information can be found online.
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St. Paddy’s Day party at Bousquet Mountain
Pittsfield— On Sunday, March 16th from noon to 4 p.m., Bousquet Mountain is capping off the party weekend in Irish style with a St. Paddy’s Day party.
Enjoy live music from the talented Jack Waldheim, fun Irish-themed food, and drink specials at Drifters. There will be festive touches like green snow on the mountain. Add in some classic spring skiing vibes and you’ve got the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the slopes.
The event is on Sunday, March 16th from noon to 4 p.m. at Bousquet Mountain, located at 101 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield. More information can be found online.
