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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Downtown Pittsfield Announces Free Summer Dance Series| 12:00PM / Saturday, May 31, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has announced "Rhythmscape," a free outdoor summer dance series. The events will take place on Dunham Mal on select Sunday afternoons from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, beginning June 1 and concluding Aug. 31. Each "Rhythmscape" session will feature a different rhythm and instructor from the local community, reflecting the diverse identities within Pittsfield. The series aims to activate public spaces in Downtown Pittsfield through inclusive dance and music events that celebrate community, movement, and cultural diversity. No prior dance experience is required to participate. The schedule of instructors includes: Sunday, >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Society Announces Summer Event Schedule| 12:31PM / Saturday, May 24, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has announced its schedule of summer events, which will include new programs, collaborations, and returning annual favorites. The events are scheduled to take place at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's historic Pittsfield home, located at 780 Holmes Road in Pittsfield, unless otherwise specified. The summer programming aims to explore various aspects of Berkshire history, the natural world, and the works of Herman Melville, while also commemorating the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Pittsfield. "Berkshire County Historical Society is offering a robust series of >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Warblers, Farmers Markets & Hot RodsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:49PM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including a school musical, a car show, plant and nature events, and more. 104 Walker Street, Lenox Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission into Ventfort Hall is free, giving community members the chance to see inside the mansion and walk its grounds. At noon, visitors will see the newly unveiled green and white striped awnings. There will also be hourly presentations on the history of Ventfort Hall in the mansion's library from 10 to 3. More information here. Taconic High School, Pittsfield Friday and Saturday at 7 >> Read More |
Local Women Writers to Present 'Defy: Words in Bloom' at WANDER| 07:34AM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — WANDER Berkshires will host "Defy: Words in Bloom," an evening of new work by five local women writers, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event is part of ArtWeek Berkshires and will feature poetry and creative nonfiction performances by Deirdre McKenna, maayan nuri héd, Nichole Dupont, Alÿcia Bacon, and Elizabeth Nelson. Paper flower sculptures by Elizabeth Nelson, who also curated the event, will be on display at WANDER from May 16–26. Deirdre McKenna is a writer and visual artist based in the Berkshires. maayan nuri héd is an antidisciplinarian artist and community organizer. Nichole Dupont is a writer, columnist,
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Taconic High School Stages 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After six transformative months of preparation and an exciting opening weekend, the Taconic High School theater department will conclude its spring musical, "Hadestown: Teen Edition." This Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., the students will be hitting the stage to perform the family-friendly adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown." Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. The jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the love of his true love, Eurydice. "'Hadestown' is the first show that >> Read More |
Author David Guenette to Discuss Climate Change in Berkshire County| 11:28AM / Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — Author David Guenette, writer of "The Steep Climes Quartet," a literary climate fiction series, will discuss the impact of climate change on daily life in Berkshire County at three upcoming events. The presentations will explore the costs of climate change at the household level and the challenges of transitioning to clean energy. Guenette will use excerpts from his novels, "Kill Well" (2026 setting) and "Dear Josephine" (2029 setting), to illustrate key points. He will also reference his forthcoming Book Three, "Over Brooklyn Hills" (2035 setting, expected December 2025 publication), and the final book in >> Read More |
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