Wednesday, March 30, 2011

FOUR-HOUR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTATION WITH CHRISTOPHER RIDDLE

You'll win four hours of consultation with one of the Valley's most prominent architects. Chris will arrive at your home or business, listen to your hopes and needs, and sketch up a preliminary design.  Assuming the assignment is relatively simple - a house or small business - he's been able to produce a useful product in that space of time. This is an incredible offer! Value: $600

Monday, March 28, 2011

BEAUTIFUL SET OF HANDMADE CERAMIC BOWLS

Courtesy of Common School parent and expert potter Michelle Santangelo, this beautiful set of four handmade bowls (similar to what's in the photo) are for display or everyday use. Think of what a success your next party will be when you serve your pork rinds in a one of these magnificent pieces! Value: $60

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

HAND MADE KIDS SWEATER WITH COMMON SCHOOL LOGO

This beautiful hand knit, roll neck pullover sweater with the Common School "paper dolls" logo is hand knit of 100% Merino wool. We'd show a photo but it's currently under construction! Machine or hand washable cold; air dry flat. Lovingly created by Mo Turner. Value: $75

FAMILY PASS TO ERIC CARLE MUSEUM

Take the family (2 adults and up to 4 kids) for an afternoon at the Eric Carle Museum just south of the Hampshire College campus.  See the shows, and create your own art in the art lab. Value: $40

Monday, March 14, 2011

TWO PASSES TO THE CLARK ART INSTITUTE IN WILLIAMSTOWN

Williamstown's Clark Art Institute features one of the county's best collections of French Impressionism--and that's just a small part of the collection. Combine your visit to the Clark with a short hike to adjacent Stone Hill for one of the most beautiful views in New England (bring a picnic!), or combine your trip with a visit to North Adams' Mass MoCA or the Williams College Museum of Art. Value: $30

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

ONE-NIGHT STAY AT THE COOLEST HOTEL IN WESTERN MASS.

"The Porches" in North Adams, adjacent to MASS MoCa, is one of the funkiest, most luxurious hotels in the area. A series of restored industrial row houses, The Porches is a Berkshires landmark. The winner receives a mid-week, one-night stay. You'll receive a continental breakfast and access to the hotel's hot tub and indoor pool, and native plant garden. Value: $265

Thursday, March 3, 2011

2 FREE PASSES FOR MASS MoCA

North Adams' MASS MoCA is one of the largest and most well-regarded contemporary art museums in the U.S.  Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Clark Art Institute, the Williams College Museum of Art, or a hike/drive to the top of Mt. Greylock. Value: $30