Philip Kampe
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Two Gentlemen Of Verona at S&Co. Front Page
A Complicated Tale Of First love
By: - Aug 23rd, 2016In this early play by Shakespeare, rarely produced, we find four main characters, two love triangles, two fathers hoping to help their children, two of Shakespeare's clowns and a dog (!) providing laughs for the whole family. The absurdist atmosphere created by the director, Jonathan Croy, allows the audience to see the wonders and obsessions of first love.
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Barry Humphries' Weimar Cabaret Front Page
With Meow Meow and Australian Chamber Orchestra
By: - Aug 15th, 2016Barry Humphries' Weimar Cabaret focuses on the degenerate (according to the Nazis) music of Berlin's Weimar Republic of the 1920s-30s. Humphries presents and performs this music with the talented international cabaret performer, Meow Meow, and with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, led by its artistic director and violinist, Richard Tognetti. Together, these talents delivered a wonderfully done, touching and mesmerizing performance at Tanglewood's Seiji Ozawa Hall in Lenox, MA last night.
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Film Night With John Williams Front Page
Star Wars Revisited
By: - Aug 15th, 2016John Williams returned to the stage at Tanglewood for 'Film Night', an evening where his scores, especially, 'Star Wars' gets flight from this renowned 84 year old iconic composer/conductor.
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A Restaurant Find: Pleasant & Main Front Page
Housatonic's Gem.
By: - Aug 13th, 2016Located in the hamlet of Housatonic, is Pleasant & Main, a restaurant with charm, character and wonderful food at reasonable prices.
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Constellations At Berkshire Theater Group Front Page
Links Quantum Physics with Human Relationships
By: - Aug 12th, 2016A love story set against the backdrop of quantum physics. Brilliantly written and superbly acted, Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat succeed in hitting the high and low notes of their characters' lives, moving seamlessly from one universe to another, and bringing the audience along with them.
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Tanglewood On Parade Front Page
Four Conductors, One Big Night.
By: - Aug 04th, 2016Tanglewood On Parade is the yearly event that brings families and friends together for the day. Traveling musicians, clowns and musical activities lead up to the finale, the '1812 Overture', fireworks and canons being fired.
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Fresh Grass Festival at Mass MoCa Front Page
Three Days of Bluegrass Music
By: - Aug 03rd, 2016Mass MoCA is home to the renowned Fresh Grass music festival. Over 50 bands will play on the grounds of the museum, during this three day event. It takes place from September 16th to 18th. Rosanne Cash and Ricky Scaggs are a few of the headliners.
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The Stone Witch Front Page
A Play That Deals With Fame, Ambition and Aging
By: - Jul 29th, 2016An ambitious unpublished author is guided to meet his writing idol through an editor. What unravels reveals how fame can isolate, and how ambition can move one to do unexpected things. Judd Hirsch is a marvel, Kristin Griiffith shines and Rupak Ginn turns in a nuanced performance.
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Naumkeag Chinese Temple Gardens Opens Front Page
Three Years and a Vision
By: - Jul 27th, 2016After a public 'Appeal' for the renovation of elements of Naumkeag, the first phase of the project has finished. Newly restored Chinese Temple Gardens and an updated landscape project have been completed. The new project opened its doors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. Yo-Yo Ma and wife Jill Hornor chaired the event.
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The Knights Serenade Tanglewood Front Page
The Times They Are A-Changin
By: - Jul 16th, 2016The Knights, a Brooklyn based chamber music band, play music from numerous genres and somehow unite the opposing styles into a wonderful evening of entertainment. From Hadyn to Dylan, with a little Schubert thrown in for good measure, The Knights journey begins.
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Seth MacFarlane Man Of All Seasons Front Page
Enjoying the Humor
By: - Jul 13th, 2016Seth MacFarlane is known for his several tv projects, including the 14th year of the syndicated program, Funny Guy, as well as his skill in writing the movie, 'Ted.' What we didn't know was that he is a professionally trained singer, who could have had a second career if the first didn't work out.
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Prosecco Made For Your Mood Front Page
Are You Black, Grey or White?
By: - Jul 10th, 2016Whatever mood you are in, Zonin research has designed a Prosecco that fits your 'state of mind'
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The Olana Summer Party Front Page
Olana '66: Fifty Years of Art & Style
By: - Jul 07th, 2016Fifty years ago, Olana was saved from the brink of destruction. The Olana Partnership is celebrating the past fifty years of art and style with a lawn party
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James Taylor at Tanglewood Front Page
His 25th Appearance.
By: - Jul 06th, 2016Since 1974, James Taylor, known as 'JT' performed some 25 times at Tanglewood. He is obviously the most revered popular artist performer to grace the grounds of this historic music center.
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Mavis Staples Rocked While Dylan Rolled Front Page
Unique Tanglewood Appearance
By: - Jul 05th, 2016Bob Dylan brought his current act, the 'Never Ending Tour' to Tanglewood. His opening act was Mavis Staples, formally one of the Staples Singers.
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Garrison Keillor's Big Night Front Page
Final Tanglewood Event and Broadcast
By: - Jun 30th, 2016After 17 seasons at Tanglewood, Garrison Keillor retires from 'Prairie Home Companion.'
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Ugly Lies the Bone in Lenox Front Page
A Searing Play of Renewal at S&Co;.
By: - Jun 28th, 2016Lindsey Ferrentino has written a play weaving the end of the NASA shuttle program with the return of a severely wounded war veteran. As directed by Daniela Varon, the ensemble group of actors, turns in a bravura performance, with Christianna Nelson at its center, as Jess returning from a third tour of Afghanistan.
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Brian Wilson Plays 'Pet Sounds' Front Page
50 Years After Its Release
By: - Jun 20th, 2016Fifty years after the release of 'Pet Sounds', Brian Wilson and his band played the album in its entirety. The music sizzled during a scorching afternoon at Tanglewood.
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Dollywood Comes to Tanglewood Front Page
Dolly Parton Debuts at Tanglewood
By: - Jun 19th, 2016Dolly Parton brought her act to Koussevitzky Hall on June 17th. And what an act it was.
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Dublin'sTeeling Irish Whiskey Front Page
Only Irish Whiskey Producer in Dublin
By: - Jun 16th, 201660,000 visitors to Dublin visited Teeling Irish Whiskey's plant. Since opening the facility to tourists, business has grown immensely.
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Brian Wilson plays Pet Sounds at Tanglewood on Sunday, June 19th Front Page
The 50th Anniversary
By: - Jun 15th, 2016Brian Wilson will perform for the first time at Koussevitzky Hall on the grounds of Tanglewood on Sunday, June 19th at 2:30pm
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Boutique Winemakers of Catalonia Front Page
Numerous, Small Wineries in Catalan Region
By: - Jun 15th, 2016Catalonia is known for Barcelona, the Pyrenees mountains and now, wine that is world-class and made by boutique wineries.
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How to Make Cava Front Page
Giro del Gorner in Penedes, Catalonia, Spain Can Teach You
By: - Jun 12th, 2016Great wines and cava have been made at Giro del Gorner in Penedes Spain for the last 300 years. This article is about a family who has occupied the same land since 1595.
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Winning the Battle at Trias Batlle Winery Front Page
Third Generation Winemakers
By: - Jun 11th, 2016The winery, Trias Batlle was once a bulk wine producer. Now, the 3rd generation has brought the winery into the modern day era wine production and has taken in many followers.
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Tanglewood Opens With Dolly Parton Front Page
Jolene in the Berkshires on June 17
By: - Jun 11th, 2016Legendary country star, Dolly Parton, makes her Tanglewood debut on June 17th at 7pm in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.
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