A midnight masquerade New Year’s celebration at The Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge— On Tuesday, December 31st from 7 p.m. to midnight, The Red Lion Inn hosts a Midnight Masquerade, a night of sophistication and mystery to celebrate the arrival of 2025.
Dress in your finest attire, don your most elegant mask, and dance the night away with the Chris Conte Trio. Indulge in a culinary journey featuring a signature cocktail, passed canapés, local cheese and charcuterie, and food stations including a raw bar, prime rib, a delightful garden dish, and elegant desserts. This cocktail-style affair invites you to mingle and savor each culinary station at your own pace. There will also be a casino and a vintage-style photo booth. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass with a complimentary Prosecco toast to bid farewell to the year gone by and welcome 2025 in style.
The celebration is on Tuesday, December 31st from 7 p.m. to midnight at The Red Lion Inn, located at 30 Main Street in Stockbridge. All-inclusive tickets and more information can be found online.
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New Year’s Eve dinner and after-party at Callicoon Hills
Callicoon Center, N.Y.— On Tuesday, December 31st, spend the evening in the hills to bid farewell to the year and welcome the new one.
From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., begin your evening with a family style menu and cheers to new beginnings with a New Year’s Eve Dinner at the resort’s own Conover Club including dishes like Chicken Marsala Gnocchi, rosemary seared filet, and baked pears with berries, honey, walnut, and bleu cheese.
The 21+ after-party begins at 10 p.m. Enjoy delectable light bites, like stuffed mushrooms and Prime Rib sliders, as you groove through the evening and share a Champagne toast at midnight.
The event is on Tuesday, December 31st at Callicoon Hills, located at 1 Hills Resort Road in Callicoon Center, N.Y. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks at Okemo Mountain Resort
Ludlow, Vt.— On Tuesday, December 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Okemo Mountain Resort hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration.
There will be live music on the Toyota Music Den followed by firework display at 8 p.m. in the Jackson Gore Courtyard, presented by Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates.
The celebration is on Tuesday, December 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Okemo Mountain Resort, located at 77 Okemo Ridge Road in Ludlow, Vt. More information can be found online.
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Eugene Drucker leads the full Berkshire Bach Ensemble in ‘Bach at New Year’s,’ a celebration of Baroque Music for the New Year
Great Barrington— On Tuesday, December 31st at 6 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Eugene Drucker leads the full Berkshire Bach Ensemble in ‘Bach at New Year’s,’ a celebration of Baroque Music for the New Year, recreating the ensemble’s first ‘Bach at New Year’s’ concert in 1993 that started a holiday tradition.
“Bach at New Year’s is a holiday tradition that began in 1993 as a marathon of Bach’s six ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos,” said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. “In our 35th anniversary season we return to these iconic works and delight in showing off their remarkable character to our audiences. Whenever we play the six concertos back-to-back, we marvel at Bach’s inventiveness, his command of form, and the ingenious way he creates six wonderful and totally distinct orchestral works that run the gamut of artistic expression. They are quintessential Bach: joyous, innovative, complex, satisfying—and a darn good musical work out for everyone!”
The ’Brandenburgs’ use a full orchestra of strings, winds, and harpsichord, with a touch of brass and were written over a period of years when Bach had highly skilled professional musicians at his disposal. In fact, although they share a famous dedication to the Margrave of Brandenburg, hence the moniker. Bach grouped and called the works a set only after the fact to satisfy a commission from the Margrave, probably choosing to recycle rather than create new works because the nobleman’s orchestra was more aspirational than real. In the event, the presentation manuscript was accepted, put in a drawer, and never used at the Margrave’s court. It was rediscovered, and celebrated, in the 20th century.
The concert is on Tuesday, December 31st at 6 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets for children under 18 and students with valid ID are always free. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Start your New Year with a sober sweaty dance party at Wander
Pittsfield— On Saturdays, January 4th and January 11th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., start 2024 with a groove and a sweat at Wander’s Sober Sweaty Dance Parties.
This January, Wander is bringing you two electrifying nights of sober celebration with two dynamic DJs who know how to get a crowd moving, DJ Bengey on January 4th and DJ BFG on January 11th.
Brooklyn-born and East Coast-based, DJ Bengey brings over two decades of experience creating unforgettable musical moments. A veteran of New York City’s vibrant music scene, Bengey is known for his genre-defying mixes that perfectly match any event’s energy. From private parties to corporate events, mitzvahs to weddings, his dynamic performances guarantee to captivate and energize any crowd. With personalized event planning expertise, Bengey ensures every beat and every moment are seamless.
Known as Gabby Squailia off the stage, DJ BFG has been spinning professionally for 20 years, starting her career in NYC at Scratch DJ Academy. Her sets blend eclectic, upbeat genres with smooth transitions and a deep connection to the crowd. From wedding receptions to pride events, DJ BFG’s music celebrates diversity and inclusivity, always keeping the groove in the pocket. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, she brings unmatched energy and joy to every celebration.
Wander is committed to fostering a space where everyone can connect, celebrate, and express themselves freely. Sober Sweaty Dance Parties are the perfect way to embrace the energy and focus of Sober January, with vibrant music and an uplifting atmosphere that’s substance-free and full of life. Start your new year with dance, community, and rhythm. These are nights where music transcends, connections are forged, and everyone can feel the beat. Come solo or bring a crew — just bring your best moves.
The parties are on Saturdays, January 4th and January 11th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Wander, located at 34 Depot Street in Pittsfield. Tickets and more information can be found online.
