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LENOX â Despite mounds of snow decorating the downtown historic village, and with an uncertain outlook for the summer arts and entertainment season because of COVID-19, the Lenox Cultural District is planning a series of outdoor activities for spring and beyond.
The districtâs mission is to promote cultural resources not only within its defined boundaries in the village center, but also for the small businesses and large venues âthat help make Lenox unique and vibrant throughout the year,â Land Use Director and Town Planner Gwen Miller said at the organizationâs recent virtual meeting.
As a hub, the district, established in 2019 by the Mass Cultural Council, works as a spoke leading to smaller and outlying attractions, she added, with pathways and signs, as well as creation of new offseason and summertime programming and events.
• a period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment
• gaiety; revelry; merrymaking
Oh, who doesn’t love a festival, a cultural celebration, a public party? In my little corner of the world, we have an annual Apple Squeeze at harvest time. Other places in the United States show their own civic pride in various activities throughout the year.
Most sound fun and entertaining, some may be a bit quirky, and (at least one) simply defies description. Allow me to be your tour guide.
Fun and Entertaining Food Festivals
Banana split
Banana Split Festival: Wilmington, Ohio
Rumor has it that in the winter of 1907, business was rather slow at Hazard’s Restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio. The owner, Ernest Hazard, proposed a contest to concoct a new dish, something so unique that the local college students would be enticed to visit and become new customers.