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Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm
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The Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s timeless tragedy La Traviata. — Box Office: 413-528-0100 https://www.mahaiwe.org/Upcoming%20Events
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Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
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Enjoy the setting sun and a quiet stroll of the flats. Wednesday, December 19, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Difficulty: Easy (easy pace, no elevation changes) Description: Join us for hot cider and a serene[...]
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Lanesborough, MA–Nice and Easy Trail Hike @ Mt. Greylock Visitor's Center
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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FREE Thursdays, December 6th through December 27th at 10 am. Guided by a Park Interpreter, these easy-paced, two to three mile hikes are geared especially for seniors, but open to all ages. Hikes may include[...]
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Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mondays and Fridays through December 21st, from  10:00am-4:00pm. Discover ways to navigate outdoors in winter while having fun exploring an interactive display station that features some useful tools of the trade. Investigate the wonders of[...]
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Dec 22 @ 11:00 am
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The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. A National Historic Landmark, today The Mount is a cultural center that celebrates the intellectual, artistic and humanitarian legacy of Edith[...]
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Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm
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Two hours of music and conversation between renowned jazz musicians John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey.
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Dec 23 @ 11:00 am
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The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. A National Historic Landmark, today The Mount is a cultural center that celebrates the intellectual, artistic and humanitarian legacy of Edith[...]
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Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm
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On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince and together their wonderful adventure begins. 413-528-0100 https://www.mahaiwe.org/Upcoming%20Events ===========
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Experience the Regions Rich and Varied Heritage.

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Historic Estate Gardens and Town Districts

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Bike Rides Along Scenic Country Roads

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