Monterey Marks 250th Celebration of the Knox Trail| 07:42AM / Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — Join the Monterey Historical Society, Monterey Library and the Bidwell House Museum for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox's Noble Trail of Artillery through the Southern Berkshires. Beginning in December of 1775 from Fort Ticonderoga in New York, 25-year-old Henry Knox led an expedition to move 60 tons of captured British artillery to the Continental army in Boston in order to force the British to evacuate the city. Knox's journey took three months and came through the Berkshires in January 1776, during the depths of winter, using little more than ox and horse-drawn sledges and manpower. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of
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Comedian David Drake to Perform at the Mahaiwe| 08:28AM / Friday, January 09, 2026 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Comedian David Drake will perform at the Mahaiwe's Indigo Room on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m., as part of the ongoing Indigo Comedy Night series. David Drake has been featured on Comedy Central, HBO, Sirius XM, Cracked, Don't Tell, and Fox. He was named one of Complex Magazine's "Comics to Watch Under 30," although is now 38, and one of New York Comedy Festival's "Comics to Watch," but they did not specify any age boundaries. He is a producer of the long-standing New York showcase Comedians You Should Know NYC and a regular at the Comedy Cellar. With six stand-up albums and three >> Read More |
Great Barrington Public Theater Appoints Artistic Director | 09:57AM / Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater announced that Associate Artistic Director Judy Braha will now join Jim Frangione at the helm as Artistic Director of Great Barrington Public Theater. "We at Great Barrington Public Theater are thrilled that Judy Braha will assume the role of Artistic Director alongside myself. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to help advance the interests of the theater as we move into the next phase of growth as the region's premiere developmental theater," Founder & Artistic Director Jim Frangione said. "Judy brings a tremendous amount of experience and value to our company and has, in just a few >> Read More |
Berkshire Bach Announces Annual Messiah Sing-Along| 03:41PM / Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) hosts its annual Messiah Sing-Along at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington on Nov. 29, 4pm. Choral conductor James Bagwell returns to lead the audience in favorite choruses from Handel's oratorio—including Hallelujah!--accompanied by the Berkshire Bach Players. The event is free. "Berkshire Bach is pleased to host our annual Messiah Sing-Along on the Saturday after Thanksgiving," said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. "This is a FREE event, our gift to the community, and a wonderful opportunity for people to come together, >> Read More |
Norman Rockwell Museum Opens Two New ExhibitsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:00PM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Norman Rockwell Museum will showcase two new collections on Saturday: one highlighting a local artist and the other exploring publications from the Jazz Age. The exhibit "Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman" shows a collection of work by the local artist and author Deb Koffman Through June 6, 2026 visitors will be able to view Koffman’s work donated by the Koffman family. "She was not only a graphic artist...but she also was a mindfulness advocate, and worked a lot with some of the local institutions like Kripalu and others that focused on self care," said Russell Lord, chief of curatorial >> Read More |
Bidwell House Concert: What a Glorious Crash They Made| 08:09AM / Monday, November 03, 2025 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — Join the Bidwell House Museum for a candlelight program with musician and historian R. Franklin Donohue. The concert will be held on Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. While playing the harpsichord and dressed for the 18th century, Donohue will play a selection of songs that were published and performed in New England between 1765 and 1783. From the time of the Stamp Act through the British surrender at Yorktown, New England's seditious colonists used these works to foment rebellion, commemorate victory, and give thanks for preservation. This concert will take place by candlelight in the Dining Room of the Bidwell House Museum. Richard Franklin Donohue is a >> Read More |
Berkshire South Hosts Craft Market Supporting Local Artisans| 07:17AM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center will host its 10th Annual Community Craft Market on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly craft market showcases local vendors selling handmade goods—from jewelry, fine art, and photography to fiber arts, greeting cards, and locally made products. The market offers a way for attendees to discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while directly supporting the makers who help define the creative identity of the region. "This event is about more than shopping," said Susie Kandt, Berkshire South Rentals and Events Manager. "It's about celebrating the >> Read More |
West Stockbridge Chamber Players Harvest Concert| 08:22AM / Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | |
 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Featuring the West Stockbridge Chamber Players' artistic director and clarinetist Catherine Hudgins, violinist Sheila Fiekowsky, violinist Akiko Tarumoto, violist Daniel Getz, and cellist Christine Lee, the program will include Hugo Wolf's Italian Serenade (1887), Samuel Barber's String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11 (1935-36), and Paul Ben-Haim's Clarinet Quintet, Op.31a (1941 rev. 1965). The concert will be held on Oct. 26 at Old Town Hall at 3 pm. These concerts, which benefit the West Stockbridge Historical Society, routinely sell out. Tickets ($35 for members, $40 for non-members) can be reserved
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Berkshire Bach Society Harpsichord Festival Concludes | 07:59AM / Monday, October 20, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) concludes its 2025-2026 Harpsichord Festival with a solo recital by harpsichordist Peter Sykes on Oct. 25, 3pm, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Stockbridge. "Berkshire Bach is delighted to present Peter Sykes in a program of French Baroque music for keyboard," said Terrill McDade, executive Director of BBS. "The Baroque repertoire by French composers is extensive and dominated by the Couperin dynasty, just as the German tradition was dominated by the Bach family. But there are numerous others, from Marin Marais to Elisabeth Jacquet to Jean-Henri d'Anglebert to Jean-Philippe >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:54PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals. The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and The Picky Bastards who will provide different types of music perfect for the fall season. Tickets are $30 each. Whitney's Farm & Market, Cheshire Every Friday through Sunday until Halloween Join the festivities at Whitney's Farm on Route 8 with hay rides, games, glitter tattoos, and more. Kids can venture off into the corn maze or make a new
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