Lenox Library Association to Host Poker and Pizza Night

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library Association will host a benefit poker tournament on Friday, March 21 from 6-9 p.m. in the Welles Gallery at the Lenox Library. 
 
This unique fundraising event, hosted by Lenox Library Association Trustee, Max Scherff, offers community members and card players an opportunity to enjoy a friendly game of poker while supporting the Lenox Library.
 
Poker and Pizza Night at the library will be played in Texas Hold 'Em style, a tournament format which forces raised antes throughout the night to reveal top finishers who will wi prizes donated by area businesses. 
 
The "buy in" to this event is a $125 donation which goes towards the cost of library programs and materials. This admission fee will include pizza, bartended mocktails and cocktails, and is a tax-deductible donation to the Lenox Library Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which raises funds for the Lenox Library.
 
Host Max Scherff encourages "poker players of all levels to chip in and test their skills. We are excited for some friendly competition at the poker table while supporting the Lenox Library." 
 
Scherff will lead free lessons for the first half hour for those who want to learn or brush up on their poker skills. Beginners welcome.
 
Prizes will include a day spa for two at Canyon Ranch, a wellness experience with an exclusive GOOP luxury product basket, a dining certificate to a local restaurant, and a gift certificate to the Lenox Library Association's Book Nook. Sponsors of Poker Night include Nejaimes Wine Celler in Lenox and Guido's Marketplace.
 
Limited to thirty-six people, all players must pay in advance to reserve a seat. To register, contact the Lenox Library Association Development Department at contact@lenoxlib.org or call 413.637.2630 x115.
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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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