LENOX, Mass. — Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum will host its annual Valentine Tea on Friday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The event will feature a traditional English tea with a Valentine's theme, complete with elegant décor and baked goods, in the historic surroundings of the 1893 Jacobean-Revival mansion.
Tickets are $40 and limited to 30 attendees. Reservations are required and can be made online at gildedage.org/pages/calendar or by calling (413) 637-3206.
Located at 104 Walker Street, Ventfort Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers self-guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, and other programs year-round. Proceeds from events support ongoing restoration efforts.
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Lenox Library to Host Performance of 'Saving Jazzy' by Nutshell Playhouse
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will present "Saving Jazzy," a musical and visual eco-fantasy performance by Nutshell Playhouse, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM.
The performance follows the characters Mambo and Nemonee as they search for ingredients to save the endangered Floratius Serendipitus. The production incorporates masks, movement, live music, and puppetry to explore themes related to Earth's environment and the balance of nature.
"Saving Jazzy" is performed by actors Alexia Trainer and Stefanie Weber, with live musical accompaniment by Don Jordan. The performance is described as suitable for children of all ages and their adult companions, with a particular appeal to children aged 2-10.
Nutshell Playhouse, led by Don Jordan, is identified as a company of artists focused on creating engaging live performances for family audiences. Their productions aim to be accessible to children of various ages and abilities, while also appealing to adults. The company seeks to bring theater to communities in Western Massachusetts by performing at local venues.
As a non-profit organization, Nutshell Playhouse aims to keep performances affordable while supporting local performers. The program at Lenox Library is free and open to the public, with support provided in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Further information can be found at https://lenoxlib.org or by calling the Library at 413-637-0197.
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