Parties: Trade Secrets Is A Good Thing
Connecticut potter and Trade Secrets vendor Guy Wolff with Martha Stewart
As usual, Martha Stewart was among the eager, early buyers at Trade Secrets, the massive rare plant and antique sale at Lion Rock Farm in Sharon, which benefited Women’s Support Services. With some 1,000 guests and a gorgeous setting, it was the ultimate garden party.
Excursion: Garden Tour Season Kicks Off
Stone steps with rustic railings at Broccoli Hall
The Garden Conservancy Open Days Tours fall throughout the growing season, but to see spring at its prime in some of the best private gardens around, the fun begins this Saturday, May 17. Seven gardens, spread over three counties, in just six hours, between 10 and 4? Painful choices must be made.
Music: The Sounds of SpringRed Carnations x 2 a unique opera production, Paul Sullivan‘s jazz-infused classical piano compositions, and the steamy cabaret act of Karen Kohler (above)--here’s what’s happening in live music this week. |
Parties: The Berkshire Film Festival OpensA cocktail party at Pearl’s followed by a screening of Man on Wire at the Mahaiwe kicked off the 3rd Berkshire International Film Festival, which continues through Sunday night. Tickets ($10) are still available for some individual films. |
Art: Studio Tours and BunnybrainsColumbia County is where it’s happening this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, artists such as Mona Mark (above) will be receiving in their studios. Meanwhile, in Hudson Plugged In premieres, with new media installations and a gala that promises to be far cry from the usual decorous hour of chit-chat and Chardonnay.
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