With James Taylor and the Boston Pops as the draw, Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox set a single day attendance record on Wednesday evening, as 24,470 music lovers made the show.
Although Taylor's concerts at Tanglewood are traditionally large draws, the size of the crowd surprised Tanglewood staffers - and even Boston Pops laureate conductor John Williams. Because of traffic delays, audience members were still arriving well into the first set. (Williams joked that some orchestra members were caught in traffic.)
The Pops held court for the first set, with Taylor taking the stage to narrate one piece, excerpts from Copland's, "A Lincoln Portrait." For the second set, Taylor performed new songs as well as some of his classics, such as "Fire & Rain," backed by the Pops orchestra. The audience stood and joined Taylor in singing "America the Beautiful."
After finishing to extended cheers and a standing ovation from the audience, Williams noted that, because of the large crowd, some people may have missed much of the concert. He then reintroduced Taylor, who took the stage for an additional set, with his own band.
Many in the audience sang along to songs such as "You've got a Friend" and "Carolina in My Mind." Taylor finished with his classic (and Berkshire favorite) "Sweet Baby James."
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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Berkshires
Another snowstorm is expected to move through the region overnight on Friday, bringing 5 to 8 inches of snow. This is updated from Thursday's winter weather advisory.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has posted a winter storm warning for all of Berkshire County and parts of eastern New York State beginning Friday at 4 p.m. through Saturday at 1 p.m.
The region could see heavy to moderate snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour overnight, tapering off Saturday morning to flurries.
Drivers should exercise caution on Friday night and Saturday morning, as travel conditions may be hazardous.
Saturday night should be clear and calm, but warming temperatures means freezing rain Sunday night and rain through Monday with highs in the 40s. The forecast isn't much better through the week as temperatures dip back into the teens with New Year's Eve looking cloudy and frigid.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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