Bidwell House Museum to Host Online Lecture on the History of Money| 08:00AM / Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum will present an online lecture titled "From Bubbles to Revolutions: Changing Conceptions of Money in England, France, and America, 1690-1781". The lecture will be given by Simon Middleton on March 26 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Middleton teaches at the College of William & Mary and writes on topics including work and politics, law and debt, and the history of money. He has also written lectures for The Great Courses, an online content producer. The lecture will discuss changing attitudes toward money and the social and political consequences of those attitudes from the time of the South Sea and >> Read More |
Triplex Cinema Receives Grant from Feigenbaum Foundation| 03:44PM / Monday, March 17, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Triplex Cinema has received a grant from the Pittsfield-based Feigenbaum Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase newly enhanced Theatre Management Software. The new system will allow the Triplex to upgrade its software program, which is used for digital theatrical projection. The Feigenbaum Foundation provides financial assistance for education in technology, engineering, and management; academic institutions and disciplines; medical initiatives and disciplines; cultural programs and projects; community-based tax-exempt organizations in Berkshire County; and established religious institutions programs and projects. Nicki Wilson, President of the
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Berkshire Art Center Artist Residency 2025 Applications Open| 03:08PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center will be accepting applications for its 2025 Berkshire Artist Residency Program starting March 10. This year, Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at four local institutions - The Red Lion Inn, Chesterwood, and now, Arrowhead and Hancock Shaker Village. A total of four selected artists will spend three months creating work inspired by the history, landscape, culture, and architecture of those institutions. Since 2012, Berkshire Art Center has coordinated Artist Residencies that pair local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires. The heart of the Berkshire Artist
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Great Barrington Arts Market Returns | 02:34PM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) Winter Market will take place at Saint James Place, located at 352 Main Street. The market will feature products from 16 local and regional artisans. The GBAM Winter Market provides an opportunity to purchase handmade items and support the local artist community. Ayakito Japanese Kitchen will be present at the market, offering Japanese rice balls, side dishes, and beverages. The event is free to attend. Additional information can be found on Instagram and Facebook. >> Read More |
Mahaiwe Awarded Barr Foundation Cultural Evolution Grant| 10:32AM / Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is among eight recipients statewide of the Barr Foundation's $3.3 million Cultural Evolution initiative, the Boston-based foundation recently announced in a statement. The Cultural Evolution initiative, part of the Barr Foundation's Arts + Creativity program, seeks to support local arts anchors as they evolve by providing change capital grants and coaching support; fostering community among recipients; and supporting boards to lead through this change. The program will provide multi-year operating grants, as well as technical assistance and peer learning opportunities that support business modifications, >> Read More |
Incognito Witch The Musical| 08:10AM / Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | |
 BECKET, Mass. — "Incognito Witch The Musical," a new play by Mollie Kellogg, will be performed at the Becket Arts Center on March 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. The "magical-realism dramedy" explores themes of friendship, love, and self-acceptance through the character of G, an artist and "Incognito Witch" navigating life after divorce. Directed and produced by Mollie Kellogg. Book by Mollie Kellogg. Music and lyrics by Mollie Kellogg and Todd Logan. Orchestrated by Matt Deres. The cast is composed of Berkshire artists, performers, and musicians include: Kristina Clemens Cardot (Cousin Chris), Matt Deres (Guitar), Ava >> Read More |
Almost Spring Weekender Brings Global Dance and Music to Sheffield| 08:17AM / Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Northampton-based music promoter Secret Planet is hosting the Almost Spring Weekender, a two-day mini-festival of dance and live music at Race Brook Lodge on March 7-8. The event features a lineup of international artists and DJs aimed at breaking cabin fever before spring arrives. The festival kicks off Friday with Congolese electronic dance band KOKOKO! headlining, supported by Deejay Theory and MODRUMS. Saturday offers a mix of contemplative and high-energy performances, including a mountain hike with double bassist Garth Stevenson, a set by pianist BIGYUKI, and evening performances from LA LULU, Underground System, and DJ Busquelo. Tickets are available for the
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CATA Announces New Staff| 03:50PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announces the hiring of Nina Boutsikaris as Grants & Communications Coordinator and Jeremy Lovelett as Communications Associate. These new positions will support CATA's Communications department to help grow public awareness and expand financial support for CATA's work. CATA has expanded programs serving people with disabilities in recent years, with an innovative, community-based model rooted in partnerships with disability agencies, day-habilitation programs, residences, and schools. CATA currently provides more than 2,500 arts workshops annually for 1,250 children, teens, and adults with >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Film Screenings, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including film screenings, museum activities, live music, and more. The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is opening its doors for free to provide people the chance to see its permanent and temporary collections. This month, it will celebrate the final days of its exhibit "Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier National, Paris," which closes on March 9. At 11:15 am, a Clark educator will lead a guided tour of the exhibition, pick up a ticket at the admissions desk on a first-come, first-served >> Read More |
Warm Up the Winter Musical Supports South Berkshire Residents| 07:06AM / Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Guthrie Center will host the Warm Up the Winter Musical Celebration on Thursday, March 6, to benefit Construct’s annual winter assistance campaign. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with performances starting at 7:15 p.m. This year's event, a tribute to working families, features a lineup of local musicians, including Wanda Houston and Jeff Gonzales, youth Elvis tribute band Made in Memphis, and special guest Doug Mishkin. Tickets are $100 and include live music, dinner catered by Juju’s of Great Barrington, and beverages. Proceeds will support South Berkshire residents with emergency needs such as heating fuel, utilities, and rent assistance.
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