Third Thursday FeastNichole Dupont,
02:14PM / Friday, August 20, 2010 | |
Kirsten Thorn, the "Crepe Girl" of North Street.
I went to Pittsfield last night to cover a story (see iBerks’ homepage). It was hot, the weather I mean, and while I was snapping photos of John Olver and Mayor Ruberto I couldn’t help but be distracted by the powerful strains of music calling from North Street. I asked questions, I took notes, I snapped more pictures, and by the end of the fourth speech I was ready to go check out the buzz of people and the smell of delicious foods; it was Third Thursday.
As I strolled up North Street, it occurred to me that I didn’t even recognize the city of my birth. This was not the Pittsfield that I’ve known 0 Comments
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Inside/Out not upside downNichole Dupont,
11:59AM / Thursday, August 19, 2010 | |
I am sad to say that summer is almost over. I’m even sadder to say that last night was my first visit to Jacob’s Pillow’s Inside/Out program and that next week is the last week to see some amazing artists perform some very innovative dances, all of which take place under the canopy of woods and sky.
And did I mention that the shows are free and that you can bring your dinner, your kids and even your dog (if it is well-behaved and relatively small and enjoys contemporary dance)?
Jennifer Nugent, a dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is the mastermind behind last night’s performance of “I’d Go out with You,” which was 0 Comments
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A bean for all seasonsNichole Dupont,
04:38PM / Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | |
Cafes are cliché, without a doubt. In the movies, the glamorous, beret-clad, cigarette-smoking romantics sip their latte and have nothing better to talk about than love and communism.
But that’s just the cliché. I am a café haunter, and proud to say that in this little corner of the earth, there are many moods and good cups of coffee to be had at local cafes. I can’t say that I have a favorite place…yet. But there is truly a café for all seasons and all desires here in SoCo. If I’m feeling like I need a little social isolation but not so much that I am staring at my own wall trying to write a blog (ahem) I head to Rubi’s in 0 Comments
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An Afternoon in the Afternoon GardenNichole Dupont,
02:51PM / Friday, August 13, 2010 | |
To tell you the truth, I was VERY hesitant about taking three children to Naumkeag in Stockbridge. In fact, I’m very hesitant about taking children anywhere because my 6-year-old son is a maniac, especially after he ingests carbs of any kind.
He had a peanut butter and fluff sandwich before we left. The odds were already stacked against me.
But I did it. Or we did it. And it was amazing.
I’ve been to Naumkeag several times, but never with children. It always seemed too, you know, fancy, for little kids. But yesterday, I discovered the key. First, admission to Naumkeag is free if you have valid driver’s license from the Berks. So that 0 Comments
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Gone...casting?Nichole Dupont,
09:28AM / Thursday, August 05, 2010 | |
Fishing in South County requires three things; a decent pool, a good friend, and an amazing sense of humor. None of them are negotiable, trust me. I’ve had several fishing adventures (or mishaps depending on perspective) this summer.
I’m not sure if my luck will change, but I can say that each outing has been memorable, whether it’s been a full gear, strap-the-canoe-to-the-jeep-and-grab-some-subs-afternoon or a quick run down to the old (new) covered bridge to throw a few lines in before the sun goes down.
I’ve been taking stock of the conditions in my fish haunts. The Stockbridge Bowl is, by far, my favorite. The best time to go is 1 CommentRead More >> |
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