PHS Proteus Theatre, Shakespeare & Company Present 'As You Like it'| 08:16AM / Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre and Shakespeare and Company presents "As You Like It" as part of the 35th Annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare. Performances will be held on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 both at 7:30 pm. There will be another showing on Nov. 11 at 2:30 pm. The performance will be at the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre at 300 East St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Tickets may be purchased here or at the door. Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door. >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Halloween By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:41AM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in and slightly outside the Berkshires this weekend including pumpkin walks, a parade, Halloween dance parties, and more. Adams Visitors Center Time: Saturday and Sunday evenings Community members are invited to carve pumpkins or donate jack-o'-lanterns for display on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a bring-your-own pumpkin event, but the center will provide tools, templates and clean up. Walk through pumpkins carved by members of the community while enjoying complimentary hot cider and snacks this Saturday and Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. More >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Explores History of Broadhall | 08:00AM / Thursday, October 26, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On November 2, Berkshire County Historical Society Executive Director Lesley Herzberg and Board President Cynthia Farr Brown will discuss the history of Broadhall, the home of Sarah Morewood, currently known as the Country Club of Pittsfield. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Country Club of Pittsfield. The talk will include a tour of the building followed by refreshments and drinks. Use the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org to purchase tickets; $30 BCHS and Country Club of Pittsfield members, $35 non-members. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Society Forest Bathing| 08:00AM / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join certified guide Kathleen Schoenberg for forest bathing. Start your Sunday with a one-hour guided, stroll on the nature trail at Arrowhead on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 am. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for meditation and mindful activities. Tickets are available at berkshirehistory.org: $25 for Berkshire County Historical Society members, and $30 for non-members. This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. According to a press release, A forest bathing session is a two-hour, guided program designed to encourage >> Read More |
Berkshire Museum Displays 'One-of-a-Kind Wonders' | 04:02PM / Friday, October 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum announces its upcoming exhibition, "One-of-a-Kind Wonders," featuring a captivating collection of extraordinary artifacts that have remained hidden within the museum's archives. On display from Oct. 28, 2023, through Jan 7, 2024. An opening preview event will be held on Friday, Oct. 27 — offering the first look at the "One-of-a-Kind Wonders" exhibition, followed by a screening of Brian De Palma's 1974 cult film, Phantom of the Paradise, starring (Berkshire Museum's "Festival of Trees" opening celebration guest), Paul Williams. Doors open at 6 PM, the film begins >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: 'It's Alive' Event, Dinosaurs, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, October 20, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in and slightly outside the Berkshires this weekend including a spooky season celebration, live music, haunted houses, a realistic traveling dinosaur experience, and more. Various Venues, Pittsfield Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown Pittsfield is hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spooky season this Friday, Oct. 21. Various venues will be hosting events for people of all ages throughout the night including a monster hunt, a Kids' Fun Zone, a night market, live performances, and more. More information here. Check out photos from last year's event >> Read More |
Berkshire Athenaeum Announces HalloTEEN Event| 08:14AM / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Teens 12 – 18 can join the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, for a spooktacular party with food, music, and fun activities. HalloTEEN will occur Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, from 3 – 5 pm in the Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium. Participants will enjoy bag decorating, slime making, pumpkin painting, creating a scary story, cornhole, cookie decorating, and a photo booth station. Costumes are encouraged and the winner of our costume contest will win a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble. This event is planned by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. >> Read More |
Autumn Art & Music Festival at Pittsfield's Clock Tower | 04:09PM / Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Oct. 20 from 6-9 p.m., the Autumn Art & Music Festival at the Clock Tower is offering the public the opportunity to experience music and fine arts complete with beverages and nosh. The event kicks off at 6 PM with an arts stroll through ten custom-built artists' studios. Following the open studios, Will Carroll's Soultet performs from 7-9 p.m. The event takes place on the third floor at 75 South Church Street, Pittsfield, MA. According to a press release: Members of Soultet include percussionist, Will Carroll, vocalist Chantell McFarland, keyboardist, Benny Kohn, and guitarist, Josh Hirst. Soultet takes a >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Haunted Houses, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:42PM / Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, haunted houses, and a picnic. Community Recreation Association, Dalton Time: Friday and Saturday, 7 until 10 p.m. Take a haunted hike behind the Dalton CRA this weekend to raise money for suicide prevention. Actors will be waiting to scare your socks off during this 20-minute hike. There will be uneven terrain, strobe lights, and fog machines. Security personnel will be available for anyone in need of assistance. Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up. It is recommended that >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Society Presents 'Bartleby Prefers Not To' | 08:00AM / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Amateur Comedy Club will perform one of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" in the Arrowhead barn. Performances are Oct. 13 and 14 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. "Bartleby Prefers Not To" is an adaptation of the Melville story written by Jim Aucoin and directed by Steve Butler. Originally produced in New York, "Bartleby Prefers Not To" is the tale of a young man who gains employment as a scrivener in the well-respected Wall Street law office of >> Read More |
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