Join us for a magical evening under the stars at our warm and inviting winery! Our winemaker, Kevin Collins, is not only a master of wine but also an avid astronomer and telescope enthusiast. With the help of a planetarium projector, Kevin will guide us on a fascinating journey through the night sky, star-hopping across constellations and uncovering the wonders of our universe.

 To make the evening even more delightful, we’re offering an optional meal to pair with your wine to enjoy during the hour before the presentation. Robert Niemann of Fatti in Casa has curated a selection of mouthwatering dishes, along with an optional dessert for those with a sweet tooth. 

 Menu:

BBQ Smoky Braised Brisket with homemade orecchiette Mac & Cheese served with Tuscan bread - $22

Lasagna - Ratatouille (Vegetarian) Green/yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, peppers & tomatoes layered with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan & homemade pasta sheets served with Tuscan bread - $18

Chicken Cacciatore (GF upon request) - Boneless chicken thighs sauteed with onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic finished in a red wine reduction with olives and fresh herbs garnished with parmesan, fresh sage polenta and served with Tuscan bread. - $20

This year, we’re excited to also include YOU, our BBV family, as part of the program! 2024 brought us breathtaking celestial events like the Total Solar Eclipse, dazzling Aurora Borealis, and a stunning comet. We invite you to share one or two of your favorite photos of these incredible sights. Kevin will compile them into a musical slideshow to kick off each evening, featuring YOUR captivating images!

Please send your submissions to Kevin by the following deadlines at: trussdob@gmail.com

If you are attending the January 18th or 25th programs:  Please email your picture(s) by January 11th and note which evening you are attending.

If you are attending the March 8th program:  Please email your picture(s) by Saturday March 1st

RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to some live jazz.

Half Shaved Jazz - Adam Scotera on sax and trumpet, Jeff Nissenbaum on bass, and Larry Klein on keyboard. A Western Mass ensemble entertaining local jazz audiences for many years.

No cover

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at our warm and inviting winery! Our winemaker, Kevin Collins, is not only a master of wine but also an avid astronomer and telescope enthusiast. With the help of a planetarium projector, Kevin will guide us on a fascinating journey through the night sky, star-hopping across constellations and uncovering the wonders of our universe.

 To make the evening even more delightful, we’re offering an optional meal to pair with your wine to enjoy during the hour before the presentation. Robert Niemann of Fatti in Casa has curated a selection of mouthwatering dishes, along with an optional dessert for those with a sweet tooth. 

 Menu:

BBQ Smoky Braised Brisket with homemade orecchiette Mac & Cheese served with Tuscan bread - $22

Lasagna - Ratatouille (Vegetarian) Green/yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, peppers & tomatoes layered with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan & homemade pasta sheets served with Tuscan bread - $18

Chicken Cacciatore (GF upon request) - Boneless chicken thighs sauteed with onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic finished in a red wine reduction with olives and fresh herbs garnished with parmesan, fresh sage polenta and served with Tuscan bread. - $20

This year, we’re excited to also include YOU, our BBV family, as part of the program! 2024 brought us breathtaking celestial events like the Total Solar Eclipse, dazzling Aurora Borealis, and a stunning comet. We invite you to share one or two of your favorite photos of these incredible sights. Kevin will compile them into a musical slideshow to kick off each evening, featuring YOUR captivating images!

Please send your submissions to Kevin by the following deadlines at: trussdob@gmail.com

If you are attending the January 18th or 25th programs:  Please email your picture(s) by January 11th and note which evening you are attending.

If you are attending the March 8th program:  Please email your picture(s) by Saturday March 1st

RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to some live jazz.

A delightfully eclectic jazz trio, the StarCats plays Swing, Latin Jazz, Blues and Retro-Pop. Sarah Clay (vocals/flute) sings in three languages and solos on silver flute. Draa Hobbs (guitar) spins a web of shimmering chords, and Steve Bulmer (upright bass) lays down a sweet, rhythmic groove that soothes the soul.

No cover

Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be joining us for the afternoon. Start the new year off with some wine and a delicious lobster roll!

Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to some live jazz.

Jason Moczulewski (drums), Mitch Pine (keyboards) and Jason O’Connor (electric bass) form B-Town. The trio plays jazz standards along with smooth/latin originals while creating a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere. 

No cover

The Valley Players present A. R. Gurney's classic, award-winning play of romance-by-post, Love Letters, for four nights only: on February 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30 for drinks and light bites by E Silver Charcuterie

Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can scale starting at $15. Half of net ticket proceeds from Love Letters will be donated to River Valley Counseling Center, a nonprofit community-based mental health agency that has been serving the Valley for over 70 years

Simple by design but moving in effect, Love Letters takes the form of two characters sharing the letters they have written each other from kindergarten through their golden years, relating their struggles and triumphs, dreams and fears, and setbacks and second chances. Over the course of the evening, the often complicated, deeply touching, always messy story of their evolving love unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the mid- to late-twentieth century.

The Valley Players is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit group with a mission to enrich the quality of life in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts by producing nimble, meaningful, and accessible community theater. All donations and business sponsorships are tax-deductible and go fully to support the organization’s mission and programming. Join the Valley Players contact list to stay in-the-know about all of the group's upcoming shows, events, auditions, and volunteer opportunities.

Reserve Your Seat!

The Valley Players present A. R. Gurney's classic, award-winning play of romance-by-post, Love Letters, for four nights only: on February 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30 for drinks and light bites by E Silver Charcuterie

Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can scale starting at $15. Half of net ticket proceeds from Love Letters will be donated to River Valley Counseling Center, a nonprofit community-based mental health agency that has been serving the Valley for over 70 years

Simple by design but moving in effect, Love Letters takes the form of two characters sharing the letters they have written each other from kindergarten through their golden years, relating their struggles and triumphs, dreams and fears, and setbacks and second chances. Over the course of the evening, the often complicated, deeply touching, always messy story of their evolving love unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the mid- to late-twentieth century.

The Valley Players is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit group with a mission to enrich the quality of life in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts by producing nimble, meaningful, and accessible community theater. All donations and business sponsorships are tax-deductible and go fully to support the organization’s mission and programming. Join the Valley Players contact list to stay in-the-know about all of the group's upcoming shows, events, auditions, and volunteer opportunities.

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Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to Jazz Sketches Trio playing jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Tim Atherton - Trombone

Doug MacMillan - Guitar

Chris Brashear - Fiddle, Mandolin and Guitar

No cover

The Valley Players present A. R. Gurney's classic, award-winning play of romance-by-post, Love Letters, for four nights only: on February 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30 for drinks and light bites by E Silver Charcuterie

Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can scale starting at $15. Half of net ticket proceeds from Love Letters will be donated to River Valley Counseling Center, a nonprofit community-based mental health agency that has been serving the Valley for over 70 years

Simple by design but moving in effect, Love Letters takes the form of two characters sharing the letters they have written each other from kindergarten through their golden years, relating their struggles and triumphs, dreams and fears, and setbacks and second chances. Over the course of the evening, the often complicated, deeply touching, always messy story of their evolving love unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the mid- to late-twentieth century.

The Valley Players is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit group with a mission to enrich the quality of life in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts by producing nimble, meaningful, and accessible community theater. All donations and business sponsorships are tax-deductible and go fully to support the organization’s mission and programming. Join the Valley Players contact list to stay in-the-know about all of the group's upcoming shows, events, auditions, and volunteer opportunities.

Reserve Your Seat!

The Valley Players present A. R. Gurney's classic, award-winning play of romance-by-post, Love Letters, for four nights only: on February 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30 for drinks and light bites by E Silver Charcuterie

Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can scale starting at $15. Half of net ticket proceeds from Love Letters will be donated to River Valley Counseling Center, a nonprofit community-based mental health agency that has been serving the Valley for over 70 years

Simple by design but moving in effect, Love Letters takes the form of two characters sharing the letters they have written each other from kindergarten through their golden years, relating their struggles and triumphs, dreams and fears, and setbacks and second chances. Over the course of the evening, the often complicated, deeply touching, always messy story of their evolving love unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the mid- to late-twentieth century.

The Valley Players is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit group with a mission to enrich the quality of life in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts by producing nimble, meaningful, and accessible community theater. All donations and business sponsorships are tax-deductible and go fully to support the organization’s mission and programming. Join the Valley Players contact list to stay in-the-know about all of the group's upcoming shows, events, auditions, and volunteer opportunities.

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Join us for a fun evening of charcuterie-making at Black Birch Vineyard. Learn how to create your own charcuterie board during a hands-on workshop with Cariel from E. Silver Charcuterie. Cariel will be providing all the tools and ingredients needed to create your charcuterie masterpiece.  Techniques taught will include the salami rose, salami river, zipper pattern and more!  Best thing is, you get to enjoy it at the end of the evening with a glass of wine! (

Bio: Cariel has always had a passion for food and growing up in Jamaica gave her an appreciation for all the flavors, colors and textures present in every meal. With her love for food, especially snacking, she has found herself with a deeper passion, making savory, sweet and delightful charcuterie boxes and boards! She absolutely enjoys making aesthetically pleasing and tasty boxes and platters and wants to share that passion with you.

Ticket price: $80 per person (includes all supplies and food items and a glass of wine)

Reserve your spot here!

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at our warm and inviting winery! Our winemaker, Kevin Collins, is not only a master of wine but also an avid astronomer and telescope enthusiast. With the help of a planetarium projector, Kevin will guide us on a fascinating journey through the night sky, star-hopping across constellations and uncovering the wonders of our universe.

 To make the evening even more delightful, we’re offering an optional meal to pair with your wine to enjoy during the hour before the presentation. Robert Niemann of Fatti in Casa has curated a selection of mouthwatering dishes, along with an optional dessert for those with a sweet tooth. 

 Menu:

BBQ Smoky Braised Brisket with homemade orecchiette Mac & Cheese served with Tuscan bread - $22

Lasagna - Ratatouille (Vegetarian) Green/yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, peppers & tomatoes layered with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan & homemade pasta sheets served with Tuscan bread - $18

Chicken Cacciatore (GF upon request) - Boneless chicken thighs sauteed with onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic finished in a red wine reduction with olives and fresh herbs garnished with parmesan, fresh sage polenta and served with Tuscan bread. - $20

This year, we’re excited to also include YOU, our BBV family, as part of the program! 2024 brought us breathtaking celestial events like the Total Solar Eclipse, dazzling Aurora Borealis, and a stunning comet. We invite you to share one or two of your favorite photos of these incredible sights. Kevin will compile them into a musical slideshow to kick off each evening, featuring YOUR captivating images!

Please send your submissions to Kevin by the following deadlines at: trussdob@gmail.com

If you are attending the January 18th or 25th programs:  Please email your picture(s) by January 11th and note which evening you are attending.

If you are attending the March 8th program:  Please email your picture(s) by Saturday March 1st

RESERVE YOUR SEAT!