August 2, 2024 - if there is one event we want you to attend with us, this is it!

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Tanglewood is near and dear to our hearts. Jonathan's family has been going to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra at their Summer home in the Berkshires at Tanglewood (Lenox, MA) since 1974. Check out the Tanglewood.org web site. The shed holds 5,000 seats and the great lawn can hold 15,000 people. We plan to attend the Friday evening Film Night with John Williams, which will be very popular with big crowds. We will enjoy a picnic dinner on the great lawn. Purchasing lawn tickets is $39 per person. You can rent a lawn chair for $12 or sit on the grass on blankets. Remember to bring a blanket!

4pm - For our dinner picnic, we will meet at the Big Y World Class Market - 10 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01238. It's a gourmet supermarket with everything you can want for your dinner. Alcohol can be purchased and is allowed on the grounds. To Tanglewood, it's about 20 minutes.

5pm - Arrive at Tanglewood. They have accessibility/disability parking so bring your credentials to park close to the entrance. Purchase lawn tickets. Get settled. Explore the 500 acres, the shed, gift shop, scenery, etc. There is also a cafeteria if you prefer to just buy dinner but it can be pricey. The food is average.

6-7pm - Spread out your blankets, set up your chairs on the lawn and let's share a picnic dinner before the show!

8pm - Concert begins with the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by John Williams. It will wrap up by 10:30pm. Traffic is no fun so we plan on hanging out for 30 minutes after the concert to avoid the traffic jams. If you prefer to leave when the concert wraps up and brave the traffic, you are welcome to.

FYI - We are in the mountains so expect night time temps to be in the low 60's. Bring a jacket, sweatshirt and long pants. Bring blankets.

Boston Pops Orchestra

John Williams and Ken-David Masur, conductors

John Williams’ Film Night

A beloved highlight of the Tanglewood season, John Williams’ Film Night returns! From Hollywood’s golden age to contemporary favorites, conductors Williams and Masur lead the Boston Pops in two memorable evenings of music and film clips, including a special celebration of Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday!

We like to attend the Sunday rehearsal in the morning or the 2:30pm concert for those who are still with us in the Berkshires.

August 3 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Open Rehearsal: Alan Gilbert Conducts an All-Beethoven Program

Tanglewood 297 West Street, Lenox, MA

Alan Gilbert conducts an all-Beethoven program featuring Kirill Gerstein, Joshua Bell, and Steven Isserlis BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4

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