This has been a really hectic few weeks at The Colonial Theatre. Sometimes we just have to push on day and night to get everything done. It’s been some of those weeks but some amazing things have happened. The theatre was absolutely packed during the annual Warren Miller ski film adventure on the 2nd (“Children of Winter”). It seemed like everyone in town came to one of the two showings that night! Happiness is a theater filled with smiling folks. :-)
The next night, we hosted a completely different crowd for “A Christmas Story.” This early Baby Boomer classic brought out a large crowd, many of whom brought non-perishable food items that the Colonial is collecting for BCAC, the local food bank. We’ll be doing the same thing again on December 17 when The Colonial Theatre teams up with Greylock Federal Credit Union to present “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7:00pm. A non-perishable food item or a $5 donation will get you in for this classic that is best viewed on a big screen with a community of your neighbors around you. We hope that with Greylock’s help, we can collect a lot of food to donate to those in need here in the Berkshires.
On Friday night, we had a rare opportunity to say 'thank you' and honor five people who have each served the citizens of Pittsfield as our Mayor. The event was “The Greg Caputo Big Band presents: Classic Christmas,” and we began the night with a reception for our current and past Mayors, surrounded by family and friends. During the reception, we unveiled a plaque and individual seat name plates that had been donated by several very generous area businesses. Berkshire Bank, Berkshire Health Systems, General Systems, Inc., Greylock Federal Credit Union, and Legacy Banks were Gold Sponsors, and Pittsfield Co-op Bank and True North – A Mountain One Partner were each Silver Sponsors. We had the opportunity to sincerely thank Mayor James Ruberto, and former Mayors Gerald Doyle, Jr., Sara Hathaway, Edward Reilly, and Anne Everest Wojtkowski for their individual and collective work during the years when The Colonial Theatre project was moving forward. They were also thanked from the stage just prior to the concert. Unfortunately, former Mayor Reilly was unable to attend, but we were proud to honor him as well. Each of these mayors did their best to make Pittsfield a better place to live, and we wanted them to know that we appreciate them.
The next night, Saturday, was a fundraising concert to raise support for the future Berkshire Carousel. The concert was a family affair, with David Grover as the featured performer. Sunday was a rousing international concert built around Grammy Award-winning The Klezmatics. This band, the #1 Klezmer band in America, teamed up with a great Celtic fiddler and vocalist. Take a deep breath and catch one night of sleep, and we’re at it again Wednesday night with “A Tuna Christmas,” benefiting the Berkshire County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and a packed weekend of “The Nutcracker” performances. A Leahy Family Christmas will be a Celtic holiday treat the following weekend, and we close out with “Hansel und Gretel,” a big screen operatic broadcast direct from the Glyndebourne Festival.
Whew!
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s bringing us a night off very soon.
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