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Market 32, Price Chopper, Freihofer's Raise Funds for the Alzheimer's Association
07:28AM / Saturday, August 23, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper and Freihofer's Baking Company announced a $20,210 donation to the Alzheimer's Association as the result of a recent in-store fundraising campaign.    The fundraising total—which was made possible by the generosity of customers—was announced during a check presentation at the Clifton Shoppers World Market 32 in Clifton Park, NY.   During May and June, Market 32 and Price Chopper and Freihofer's each donated $.05 to the Alzheimer's Association for every purchase of select Freihofer's products, which were marked with specially designed shelf tags.   "Our customers have once again

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BCC Announces the Return of the Chorale
09:17AM / Thursday, August 21, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the return of the BCC Chorale, led by Professor of Music Ellen Shanahan.    The Chorale had been discontinued a few years ago when the College consolidated its for-credit jazz and choral ensembles into a single group.    Now, thanks to renewed interest from students and community members, Professor Shanahan is bringing the Chorale back in a new form — as a non-credit, volunteer group open to BCC students, alumni, staff, and members of the broader community.    "I am resurrecting the BCC Chorale, which was a staple on campus for decades," said Shanahan. "I have since heard

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Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists
12:59PM / Monday, August 18, 2025

BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists.   Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It includes works in photography, paintings and digital prints.   The artists are Adam Brown of Lenox, Sarah Sutro of North Adams and Shelsy Rodriguez of Pittsfield. Their works will be displayed in the reception area of the governor's office through Sept. 12.   "Western Mass has an incredible legacy of arts and culture, and these artists remind us of the creativity that comes from all across the state," said Healey. "We're

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Berkshire Museum Announces New Chief Development Officer
08:22AM / Friday, August 15, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum is set to welcome Lori Eastman as its new Chief Development Officer.   Eastman has spent her career at private liberal arts colleges, including the last 25 years at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, which she also attended as an undergraduate. At Skidmore, she served as the Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff in the college's Office of Advancement, where she acted as a frontline fundraiser, building relationships with donors and prospects, overseeing staff and teams engaged in fundraising, and managing larger fundraising projects. Before that, she spent ten years working at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, as a Director of

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Greek Fest Returns in August
12:31PM / Tuesday, August 12, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greek Fest returns August Saturday, Aug. 16, noon to 7 pm and Sunday, Aug., 17 Noon to 6 pm.   Greek Fest is back in last year's location, Hillcrest Academy, 400 Columbus Ave. Ext in Pittsfield.   There will be food, pastries, music, dancing and free parking.

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BCC to Hold Auditions for 'A Winter's Tale'
10:52AM / Sunday, August 10, 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community College Players will hold auditions for its fall show, Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale," on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 from 6:30-9 p.m.    Auditions will be held in the Boland Theatre on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.    According to a press release:   "A Winter's Tale," written in the early 1600s, is the classic story of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time. Set in Sicilia, the play begins with King Leontes wrongly accusing his wife Hermione of infidelity with his childhood friend and Bohemian king, Polixenes. Possessed with

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Ways to Cool Off this Summer
By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Saturday, August 09, 2025

It's going to be hot this week, and if you'd like to beat that summer heat, here are some places to enjoy. Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.

Clapp Park

Pittsfield

Clapp Park is a great area for little ones and even adults to cool off. The splash pads located behind the field are turned on daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spend some time in the water as well as the small playground located next to it. Make sure to bring some sunscreen!

Noel Field Athletic Complex Splash Pad

North Adams

The splash pad is another great splash pad in the city where you can enjoy the water as well as the playground. Located at 298

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Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:13AM / Saturday, August 09, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street. 

Their creations will become part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef Project, which has attracted thousands of participants from around the world. 

Williams College in Williamstown has been collaborating with community members and local organizations on artists Christine and Margaret Wertheims' international project that will become part of a life-size installation.

"What we're going to be doing is working with the campus and the community together to create a living and

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Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More
By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Thursday, August 07, 2025

Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.


2 Plunkett St, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy a day of music and art with the family. There will be performances, baby goats, face painting, and more. You will also be able to step inside Edith Wharton's estate for free from 2 to 5 p.m.

More information here.

Downtown West Stockbridge Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Depot and Center streets will be filled with vendors and zucchini-flavored activities, including a costume contest and weigh-off. There will also be children's games and activities and a pet parade, plus live music, a rock-climbing wall, and a food

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Two Downtown Murals Unveiled in Pittsfield
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:27PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025

The murals are part of Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown is a little more colorful with the unveiling of two new murals.   The pieces entitled "Burbank Place" and "Downtown Bound" were presented during the First Friday at Five Festivities.    The works are through the Let It Shine public art partnership, a group that aims to make art accessible to everyone, build city pride, and strengthen connections between residents and downtown, said Rebecca Brien, managing director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc.    Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship program was established in 2024 to

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