BSO, Boston Dedicate 'Seiji Ozawa Square'Community submission,
10:10AM / Friday, November 07, 2025 | |
Seira Ozawa and her son, Masaki, stand under the Ozawa sign dedicated to her father, Seiki Ozawa, on Thursday. BOSTON — The city of Boston and the Boston Symphony Orchestra dedicated "Seiji Ozawa Square" on Thursday with signage on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and St. Stephen Street. Ozawa was the BSO's esteemed music director for 29 years, from 1973 to 2002. He died in February 2024 at the age of 88. Among the speakers at the unveiling were Kenny Mascary, Boston's interim director of the arts and culture; BSO President and CEO Chad Smith, and Ozawa's daughter, Seira Ozawa. "Seiji left a legacy of passionate >> Read More |
Eagles Band's Free Concert Has Military ThemeBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Concert Band is bringing a free concert at the Colonial Theatre on Friday, Nov. 7. This is the band's 18th year performing at the Colonial. New principal conductor David Diggs said he has decided to perform music from composer John Philip Sousa, but not his famous marches. "One of the ones that I think is very unique to the program is we're going to be playing Sousa, but we're not going to be playing a Sousa march. Sousa wrote a lot of other pieces for his band, but they're generally not played because they're very hard to get rehearsed and put together as a piece. They're not as easy as the marches," >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Society Offers: Talks, Teas and Toddles| 08:51AM / Saturday, November 01, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Beginning Nov. 9, the Berkshire County Historical Society will host a special series of fund-raising readings featuring four authors with strong ties to the Berkshires. The readings begin at 2 pm on Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. They take place in Herman Melville’s historic study where he wrote Moby-Dick inspired by his view of Mount Greylock. Following the readings, guests can interact with the authors while enjoying tea, hot toddies and a selection of sweets. In-person seating for this cozy afternoon is limited; all proceeds benefit BCHS restoration, education, and preservation programs. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by using the >> Read More |
Nominees for Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced| 04:27PM / Saturday, October 18, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies. The awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time the awards will be presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region. In addition, The Larry Murray Award for Community Outreach and Support through Theater will be presented. The Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Conn., won the award last year for their community and education efforts. "It’s an unusual
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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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The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre| 04:04PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Vagabond Ball rolls into The Colonial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. This evening brings together a lineup of genre-bending performers, headlined by Bella's Bartok, alongside The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and The Picky Bastards. Inspired by vaudeville, cabaret, and the carnival spirit of the underground, The Vagabond Ball promises an immersive experience where costumes meet chaos, and every moment feels like a celebration of life's beautiful absurdities, stated a press release. Fans can expect a night of high-energy performances, danceable anthems, and unforgettable visuals set within the ornate walls of one of Berkshire >> Read More |
The OLLI Players to Present Two One-Act Readings| 02:52PM / Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced a special theatrical event: a staged reading of two one-act plays, Mum Bett's Minute and The Loyalist, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at BCC. The event is free and open to the public. This presentation is part of OLLI's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, exploring stories of identity, freedom, and loyalty during that formative period. Following the performances, a panel of scholars and community voices will engage the audience in a discussion. About the Performances Mum Bett's >> Read More |
Berkshire Family-Friendly Outings for FallSabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
08:00AM / Monday, October 13, 2025 | |
Yesterday we gave the article "Frightastic Halloween Event for Adults," but don't worry, we haven't forgotten about the children and families. These events won't send chills down your spine, but are sure to put you in the fall spirit. 1775 South State Road, Cheshire
Let the kids venture off into the corn maze or make a new acquaintance at the petting zoo that includes a mini pony, baby goats, sheep, and a peacock. Children can scale different structures in the play yard and once they have worked up an appetite, pick up lunch in the farm market. Don't miss the center's annual Pumpkin Fest happening every weekend through >> Read More |
Apple Picking Destinations in Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:00AM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
It's apple season! Here are some great locations to spend your day picking your own apples to enjoy the crisp taste or bake into your favorite dishes. Most apple picking is through October, so get yours while you can. Bring your family and friends and spend a day enjoying the Berkshires and their local farms, while learning about where apples come from and be how they grow. 94 Old Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough : Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 4,500 fruit trees it's not hard to pick the apple or other fruit that is perfect for you. Guests also have the option to get already picked fruit. More information >> Read More |
BCHS Explores Melville's Travels in the 1840s| 03:52PM / Monday, October 06, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This talk, "A Whale Ship was My Yale College and My Harvard: Herman Melville's Whaling Years," by Arrowhead docent and researcher Peter Hacunda will explore Melville's life during the early 1840s. The talk considers how this time shaped Melville and why a whaleship was Melville's "Yale College and [his] Harvard." The lecture will be held on Oct 8 at 5:30 pm at Arrowhead. Tickets are available at berkshirehistory.org;$15 BCHS Members, $20 non-members. According to a press release: In late December 1840, adrift in his personal life, 21-year-old Herman Melville arrived in New Bedford, Massachusetts, >> Read More |
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