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 |
Weekend Outlook: Pumpkins and Fall EventsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:27PM / Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
 Check out the events around the county this weekend including pumpkins, festivals, and more to enjoy.
Great Barrington Town Hall
Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a parade, crafts, food, and dance celebrating Hispanic heritage behind Town Hall at Green Park and Saint James Place. Free salsa lessons and a dance social will be held at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.. More information here.
Eastern States Exposition, Springfield
Time: Sept. 15 to Oct. 1 New England's biggest fair runs through the end of the month. The fair features goods from all six New England states, specialty days, crafts, demonstrations, activities, agriculture, horse shows, and more. Tickets range
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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Fundraisers, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
 There are lots of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including festivals, fundraisers, and more. Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21 Nearly 250 years ago, the town of Lee was founded and this weekend community members will celebrate the rich history and vibrant spirit of its founders. The three-day festival features a variety of activities including parades, live music, food vendors, fireworks, and more. It kicks off Friday with a Lee Historical Society Cemetery Talk at Fairmont Cemetery at 10 a.m. followed by the beloved Taste of Lee event. From 5 to 9 p.m. Main Street is closed to make room for live music, hay >> Read More |
Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts an Early Literacy Event | 12:49PM / Monday, September 15, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum and Pittsfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE), based out of Berkshire County Head Start, invite children ages 6 and under and their families to a free early literacy event celebrating the children's book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10:30 am to noon in the auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library located at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201. This event aims to engage young learners and their families through a variety of fun, STEAM- based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Last First Fridays of SummerBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Thursday, September 04, 2025 | |
 Check out the events happening this weekend, including the two cities' First Fridays, picnics, and more.
320 Main St., Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Celebrate the Williamstown Youth Center with live music from Vermont's TechnicalDUFFiculties and ice cream. Every scoop Saturday benefits the youth center's afterschool program for Grades 1 through 6. More information here. Wisdom Way, Greenfield Time: opens Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. The 176th Franklin County Fair features a midway, demonstrations, truck and horse pulls, demolition derby, animals, agricultural competitions and exhibits, vendors and performers. Admission >> Read More |
Paradise or Plight? Melville and Berkshire Industry| 10:23AM / Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Actor Marcus Kearns and historian John Dickson team up for a program discussing Herman Melville's influence on industry in Berkshire County during the nineteenth century. The program, presented by the Berkshire County Historical Society, begins with a dramatic reading of Melville's short story "The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids." The Lecture will take place at Arrowhead on Sept. 9, at 5:30 pm First published in 1855, the story combines two sketches, one set in the center of London's legal industry and the other in a New England paper factory (possibly based on The Old Red Mill in Dalton, >> Read More |
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