Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more. Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article. Mass MoCA, North Adams Saturday, June 21 The museum is opening up its doors with free admission, allowing visitors to participate in tours, art-making in Kidspace, author talks, and conversations with artists about exhibitions. More information here. Berkshire HorseWorks, Richmond Time: 6 p.m. There will be a meet and greet with the herd of horses from 6:30 until 7 followed by a sound bath led by Nora >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Society Present Revolutionary Music| 08:13AM / Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a program of historic songs of the American Revolution on June 25, beginning at 5:30 pm. The program by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Tickets are $15 BCHS member and $20 non-members and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. The history of the American Revolution is detailed with many battles, conferences, and personalities. It was also a time of patriotism, inspiration, and song.The duo will discuss the history of the songs and their relation to the American Revolution. Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle have been performing >> Read More |
Berkshire Music School Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions | 03:34PM / Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Music School announced their upcoming Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions for aspiring musicians. These auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Berkshire Music School, located at 30 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Students are also welcome to participate virtually, by recording a video containing the audition requirements, filling out the registration form linked below, and sending their video to Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshiremusicschool.org before June 25. Open to talented instrumentalists and vocalists, the scholarship auditions provide an excellent
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Music Bingo Event to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society| 11:13AM / Monday, June 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bishop West Real Estate is organizing a "Music Bingo" event on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield to benefit the Berkshire Humane Society. Doors for the event open at 5:00 PM. The event aims to raise funds for the Berkshire Humane Society. Tickets are $30 and include one raffle entry and three bingo cards. Attendees bringing a cat or dog food donation will receive an additional entry into a surprise drawing. The event will feature a 50/50 raffle, a chance auction, prizes, and music. Shuttle parking will be available from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Lake House Parking >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Faerie Festival, Celebrations, and MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
11:31AM / Friday, June 13, 2025 | |
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including festivals, theatre, and more. Farmers markets are open for the season. Bowe Field, Adams Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Celebrate creativity, learning, and stewardship of the Earth by putting on your fairy wings, and enjoying a magical day. The event features activities, music, vendors, and food. Admission cost $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free. More information here. Jake's Java, Lanesborough Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate with a caramel macchiato which is usually not on the menu! There will be live >> Read More |
'Closet Cases' Comedy Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Pittsfield| 11:35AM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "Closet Cases," an LGBTQIA+ comedy and storytelling show, will mark its 20th anniversary with a performance at Wander in Pittsfield on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 PM. The event is part of Pride Month celebrations. The show features queer performers sharing personal narratives related to coming out and transitioning. The Pittsfield lineup includes Vicki Ferentinos, David Hodorowski, Brandy Rowell, and Jay Santangelo, with Shawn Hollenbach as host. "Each time we mount Closet Cases, we build a space for queer folks to laugh, cry, and celebrate their journeys together," said show creator and host Shawn >> Read More |
Pittsfield Church to Host Family Movie Event for Pride Festivities| 07:36AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield will host "Chill & Cheer: Family Movie Time" on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is part of Pittsfield’s Pride festivities. The "Rainbow Movie Room" is described as a free, family-friendly drop-in space offering a cool environment, a kid-friendly movie, and simple crafts. The Common Room, located at 74 First Street, is a community space provided by Zion Lutheran Church. It aims to host events that "connect, nourish, and inspire" neighbors. >> Read More |
Pittsfield Unapologetically Kicks Off Pride MonthBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:36PM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
Berkshire Pride President Michael Taylor says the City Council's declaration of Pittsfield as sanctuary for gender diverse people was a 'statement of values.' PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the rain outside, council chambers were filled with unapologetic joy on Saturday as the city kicked off Pride Month.
"It's such an honor to stand with you all as we begin a month dedicated to celebration, reflection, and unapologetic joy in who we are and how we show up in this world," said Michael Taylor, president of Berkshire Pride.
Taylor said, "we know visibility alone is not safety" and that one of the most powerful affirmations of inclusion to date was
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Berkshire County Historical Society Bird Banding Demonstrations | 10:37AM / Monday, June 02, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society in partnership with Ben Nickley and Berkshire Bird Observatory will offer a series of bird banding demonstrations at Arrowhead beginning June 5. This recurring, free drop-in event takes place June 5, 12, 26; July 3, 10, 24, 31 from 8 -10 am, and is weather dependent. The program allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead's woods, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird >> Read More |
Berkshire Art Association Celebrates 75 YearsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:27PM / Sunday, June 01, 2025 | |
Association Vice President Michael Bushy says the BAA brings joy and enrichment to people who need it. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association is celebrating three-quarters of a century supporting creatives while fostering a sense of community.
Artists, supporters, and board members raised a glass for the nonprofit's 75th anniversary at Hotel on North last week. Artist Jill McLean, who has been involved with the BAA for several years, pointed out that it can also stand for "Be an artist."
"It's woven into every program they do. Inclusion, encouragement, and tangible support that's always needed now more than ever," she
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