Free Family Snowshoe Event at Arrowhead| 03:25PM / Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council are teaming up for a free, family-friendly snowshoe event at Herman Melville's historic home and farm, Arrowhead on Feb. 22, 11 am. This easy walk includes an introduction to the site and brief history of Herman Melville's life there, as well as a scavenger hunt. Participants will learn about Melville's sleigh rides and decide for themselves if Mt. Greylock really looks like a white whale. Following the hike free hot chocolate will be available in the museum shop. Bring water, wear sturdy footwear, and wear layers. Consider bringing >> Read More |
BCC Announces Auditions for Spring Musical, 'The Prom'| 07:51AM / Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The BCC Players at Berkshire Community College (BCC) invite community members, students, faculty, staff, and local performers to audition for their Spring 2026 production of "The Prom." Auditions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert Boland Theatre (K-110) on BCC's main campus in the Koussevitzky Arts Center. Actors should prepare: A 1–2-minute monologue (or a brief story/fairy tale), and A short song (approximately 32 bars), preferably from a musical that best showcases vocal range. Auditioners are encouraged to bring >> Read More |
Berkshire Cultural Districts Awarded Grants | 11:01AM / Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
BOSTON — Mass Cultural Council announced that 58 state-designated cultural districts will each receive a $15,000 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) award through the Cultural District Investment Grant program. "Cultural districts not only draw people in, but they also create the conditions for communities to thrive," said David T. Slatery, Acting Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "Through the Massachusetts Cultural Districts Initiative, we recognize the essential role these districts play in strengthening local economies, animating public spaces, and creating places where people feel connected, welcome, and inspired. Cultural districts strengthen our >> Read More |
ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising| 03:54AM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ArtSwitch is a live, collaborative art fundraiser benefiting Roots Rising, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through food and farming. The event brings together 10 locally known artists who create artwork live, rotating through one another's pieces when the music stops. This shared process results in a series of one-of-a-kind works that reflect collaboration, adaptability, and community—values central to Roots Rising's mission. Community members are invited to observe the creative process, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in a silent auction featuring the
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Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival Celebrates 15 YearsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual 10x10 Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere with events that have become iconic for many. Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, Feb. 22, festivalgoers have the opportunity to choose from more than 50 events to celebrate the winter season. All events can be found here. Winter in the Berkshires is cold and this festival gives people an excuse to get out of the house in the dead of winter and experience the eclectic things the city has to offer from art, music, and an array of other adventures, said Jennifer Glockner, >> Read More |
Berkshire Museum: Ten Days of Play| 03:48PM / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ten Days of Play, Berkshire Museum's winter-break series, returns to Pittsfield in 2026 with a lineup of off-site activities hosted at community venues. This year's programs will take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Community College, and Hancock Shaker Village, offering families from the Berkshires and beyond programming during winter break. This year's series will run Feb. 14–21. Berkshire Museum Programs Manager Sophia Holmes shared the following:
"Providing fun, educational experiences for young learners in our community is incredibly important to us while we're under renovation, and we're thrilled to >> Read More |
Local Production Workers Sought for Crewdson PhotoshootBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:05PM / Monday, February 09, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local talent is being sought for a production by world-renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson this spring.
On Friday, the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative of Western Massachusetts announced that Crewdson's team is seeking production assistants and production coordinators for a project in Pittsfield and North Adams in March and April.
The photographer is well known for his cinematic, staged photographs in post-industrial settings such as Berkshire County. Crewdson last shot in Pittsfield and Adams in 2021.
A posting from the film and media collaborative describes the project as a "large-scale, professional photography
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Ice Skating Destinations in the BerkshiresBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
Every year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues. So, dust off your ice skates, lace up, and glide the winter away at these ice skating destinations. All outdoor rinks and natural skating destinations are weather dependent and do not have skate rentals unless noted otherwise. Have a skating destination you want included on our list–email info@iberskhires.com. Pittsfield The city will soon open a rink outside the historic baseball stadium. The 50-by-100-foot rink will be open to skaters of all ages. The rink is open from dawn to dusk. >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: After-Holiday FunBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:28PM / Friday, January 16, 2026 | |
 Check out all of the events happening this weekend including crafts, music, plays, wrestling, and more. 1000 Main St., Williamstown Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter 10th to 12th grade theatre ensemble is presenting a collection of six short, comedic one-act plays in the anthology “All in the Timing” by David Ives. Tickets bought in advance are $8 for students and seniors and $13 for adults. Tickets bought at the door will be $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. More information here. 165 E Main Street, North Adams Time: 6 to 8 >> Read More |
Pittsfield Issues Call for Art for Women In Art Exhibition| 11:49AM / Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development is seeking submissions from Berkshire County women artists for an upcoming group exhibition titled Women In Art. The exhibit, scheduled to run throughout March at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, aims to showcase the diverse perspectives and creative voices of women artists across all career stages and artistic mediums. The show will highlight a wide range of practices, from traditional painting and sculpture to digital media and installations. Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield. Exhibition Dates: March 4–27, 2026. Gallery Hours: Wednesday >> Read More |
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