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Happy New Year!
When was the last time you did something for the first time? ― John C. Maxwell
January brings new beginnings, new doors to open and new opportunities to try something for the first time. Massachusetts is heralded for its many firsts like the Pilgrims landing, the first public park, the Boston Common, the first University, Harvard, the first lighthouse on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor, and the first transformer was demonstrated in Great Barrington. Did you know that Massachusetts invented the first, First Night Celebration in 1975? Come experience one or some of our many firsts for yourself. Warmest wishes for a very Happy New Year! Cheers!
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Photo: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA
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Featured Region: The Berkshires | |
Come enjoy ten days of fun and creativity in the Berkshires during Pittsfield’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, now in its 13th year. Discover 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage Company that are sure to delight, but if theater is not what you are looking for, you can experience art and comedy shows along with spoken word and dance events. Want to keep it outdoors? Experience the magic of ice sculptures and enjoy a mid-winter fireworks display.
This festival, which runs from February 15-25, is fun for the whole family! So why not let the 10×10 warm up your visit to the Berkshires this winter? Don’t forget while you are here to enjoy everything that Pittsfield and the Berkshires have to offer, from shopping and dining, to skiing, tubing, and more. More information about the festival can be found here.
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Get ready to groove and move at the upcoming “2 Car Garage – Dance Party” show on January 27 at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield! Join us for a night of electrifying beats and funky rhythms, brought to you by a dynamic six-piece band hailing from Western Massachusetts. With a repertoire that blends funk, soul, and groove, the group will be delivering a high-energy performance featuring a mix of original compositions and unique covers. The 2 Car Garage band is set to deliver two sets of non-stop entertainment, promising a dance party like no other. Doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm. Buy tickets here!
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Boston Harbor Hotel is thrilled to present the 35th Annual Boston Wine & Food Festival, showcasing renowned winemakers from around the world. This extraordinary celebration, led by Executive Chef David Daniels and Festival Director Nick Daddona, promises a unique blend of expertly paired wine dinners, seminars, thematic receptions, celebratory brunches, and much more. Events will take place at the waterfront destination from January through March, kicking off with the opening weekend on January 12.
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Looking to get your cultural fix on Cape Cod? Look no further than Arts Cape Cod, which has an exciting list of itineraries that highlight the best of arts and culture in our region. From Sandwich's deep-rooted ties to glassmaking to the nation's largest continuous art colony in Provincetown, there is plenty to fill your cultural plate this winter, and all year long. These arts-themed itineraries are just one way that the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Barnstable are shining a spotlight on our region's creative economy, as part of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism's My Local MA initiative.
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Mark your calendars now to check out a brand new exhibit "Animationland" at the Springfield Science Museum, opening on January 13. This fantastically immersive journey breaks down the art and science of animation. Perfect for visitors of all ages, it empowers you to experiment, learn, and even tell your own story through animation. There’s plenty of other ideas for winter fun in Western Mass here!
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Let the cold winds blow outside — while you take a world tour at local museums this month." Dialogues, Diasporas, and Detours Through Africa" provides viewers with an expansive look into the artistic processes of seven Black artists in residence at the Fitchburg Art Museum, and Alain de Lotbinière’s photographs, "Spirituality in Eastern Christianity: Images of a Living Tradition" at the Icon Museum and Student Center in Clinton, lead you on a trip through Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Russia, Turkey and Egypt.
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There is no better way to enjoy the winter and the Mohawk Trail Region than heading outside to play in the freshly fallen snow, with hundreds of acres of wide-open spaces and plenty of room to cross-country and downhill ski, snowboard, snowshoe, tubing, fat tire biking, ice skating, hike one of the many tree cover trail or the outdoor art trails. Great outdoors promotes a socially distancing experience: Project Snowshoe, Berkshire East Mountain Resort , Mohawk Trail State Forest-DCR, Mount Greylock
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New Year’s parties abound in MetroWest! Kids ring in the New Year early on 12/29 at Hudson, Franklin, and Bellingham Libraries; 12/30 at Milford Library; and 12/31 at Bellingham’s Urban Air Adventure Park. Walk on the wild side with jugglers, musicians, and festivities on Holliston’s First Night Rail Trail, 12/31, 5-8 pm., then head to the New Year’s Eve Bonfire, Holliston Community Farm for free chili, cider, and blazing fun! See website for details.
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January Nantucket getaways wash away post-holiday blues! Explore the island's Cultural District, architectural gems and historic icons everywhere. Enjoy an island-made beer, wine, or spirit at Cisco Brewers (open Thurs-Sun), rent a Jeep, drive to remote Great Point, buttoned-up Siasconset, visit lighthouses, hike or bike endlessly-captivating 200+ conservation land or 12 cycling trails, shop post-holiday bargains downtown, enjoy lavish lunches or sumptuous dinners, take in the Winter House DJ Series (1/13). Book a glorious hotel, inn or B&B, watch dreamy sunrises and sunsets. It’s (still) all here!
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When the desire to ESCAPE hits, we have just the place for you. Scenic views and winter adventure are here for you. It’s chilly outdoors, but we have warm hearts to welcome you. Your winter escape is waiting in Southeastern Massachusetts. Take a lot of photos to remember your Great Escape. “All Here, and All Near” means more than ever.
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