The Colonial Theatre presents The Winter Dance Party

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Pittsfield, Mass. – The Colonial Theatre will present The Winter Dance Party on January 3rd at 8PM. Tickets for the performance range from $25-$40 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.

"Flawless….rings as clear and true as a chord from a Fender Stratocaster." –The Chicago Tribune

"One of the best concerts I've ever seen." –Larry Holly (Buddy's brother)

"Watching Jay Richardson is just like watching his Dad." –Dick Clark

"John Mueller (as Buddy Holly) gives a stunning portrayal. Highly recommended." –Chicago Sun Times

The Winter Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by both the Holly and Valens estate. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era: “That'll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace,” and many, many more.

John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the London/Broadway hit musical Buddy…the Buddy Holly Story, performs as Buddy Holly and Jay P. Richardson, Jr. fills his legendary father's footsteps as the Big Bopper. Jay brings with him the heritage and feeling that only a son could offer. Ray Anthony performs as Ritchie Valens and is a renowned star of the Legends of Rock and Roll show at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The very authentic and energetic four piece band (guitar, drums, stand up bass and sax) includes Grammy award winning Mike Acosta on saxophone.

http://www.winterdanceparty.com/

To Purchase Tickets for The Winter Dance Party on January 3rd at 8PM

Tickets for the performance range from $25-$40 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.

About The Colonial Theatre - Located in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts the Colonial is a Gilded Age architectural gem brought back to life as a performing arts center in the heart of the Berkshires. Following a $21 million restoration, the Colonial emerged in August of 2006 as a premier cultural center in the Berkshires, hosting more than 150 events annually, including Broadway shows, live music, comedy, film, international music and dance, family presentations and community events. The Colonial Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. For more information, call the Colonial at (413) 448-8084, The Colonial Ticket Office at (413) 997-4444 or visit our website at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.

Awards Received: Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award Recipient, 2008; Society of American Travel Writers Phoenix Award, 2008; 7 Wonders of the Berkshires, Berkshire Eagle 2007 Contest; Best Live Theater, Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice "2007 Best of the Berkshires"; Best Theater Restoration, Metroland "2007 Best of the Capital Region".
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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