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Berkshire Historical Society to Present 'Rewritten'| 10:01AM / Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In partnership with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville's Arrowhead and the Berkshire Pulse Center for Creative Arts, dance artists Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie will present "ReWritten," a performance that explores the relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. "The Berkshire County Historical Society is pleased to be welcoming back Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie this summer," said Lesley Herzberg, executive director of the Berkshire County Historical Society. "Last year's performances were truly inspiring. And because the events were sold out last
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The Mount Announces 2022 Concerts in the Dell Lineup| 12:03PM / Monday, July 11, 2022 | |
LENOX, Mass. —The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, is pleased to announce its line-up for the 2022 Concerts in the Dell. The reimagined concert series expands upon the former “Jazz on the Terrace” model to include a diverse range of musical styles and influences, ranging from indie blues to globally inspired jazz. Concerts will take place in the Dell below The Mount’s Stable, or in an open-sided tent, rain or shine. Performances are scheduled for six consecutive Thursdays, July 14 to Aug. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for youth 18 and under. 100% of ticket proceeds will be directed to Cash for Refugees in support of Ukrainian relief
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Arrowhead to Host Lecture on History of Lace on July 26 | 10:15AM / Monday, July 11, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Beverly Wolov, a lace specialist will explore the history of Lace in the lecture at Arrowhead, beginning at 5 p.m. on July 26. Wolov has an M.A. in the History of Decorative Arts from the Smithsonian/Corcoran College of Art and Design. Her background is in fashion history, specializing in lace and material culture. Wolov photographs and identifies lace for museums, and has worked extensively with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and Mount Vernon, among others. The free lecture is presented by the Berkshire County Historical Society. For information on the lecture, those interested can
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CATA to Host Annual Art Show on July 13| 09:03AM / Monday, July 11, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, MA—Community Access to the Arts (CATA) will host a free celebration for I Am a Part of Art, CATA’s Annual Art Show, on Wednesday, July 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Attendees will see paintings, drawings, and sculptures created by local artists with disabilities and have an opportunity to meet the artists in person. Refreshments will be provided and masks are highly recommended. “Our Annual Art Show celebration is a fun and inclusive event for art lovers of all ages,” says Margaret Keller, CATA Executive Director. “Teens and adults with disabilities from across our community have created stunning artwork for
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Weekend Outlook: Movie Nights, Concerts, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:45PM / Friday, July 08, 2022 | |
 Berkshire County is having an array of events this warm cloudy weekend including movie nights, baseball games, concerts, and more. The annual Williamstown Theatre Festival kicks off this weekend and will run until Aug. 14 featuring musical events, plays, and readings by award-winning directors and performers. The festival commenced July 5 with the comedy thriller "Man Of God" on the Nikos Stage that runs through July 22. Every Friday at 3 p.m., the festival will host a new reading series program in an effort to highlight the development and discovery of new work. More 0 Comments
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Bidwell House Summer History Talk with Pulitzer Prize Winner Nicole Eustace| 12:00PM / Friday, July 08, 2022 | |
The Bidwell House Museum is hosting its second summer history talk of the summer, "Murder and Mercy on the Susquehanna: Captain Civility of Conestoga Teaches Pennsylvania Colonists New Principles of Justice" with Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award Finalist Nicole Eustace at 11 a.m. on July 9. The lecture will be streamed via Zoom and participants will receive a link to the lecture in advance. Eustace is a professor of history at New York University. She is the author of and . Her most recent book, , won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in History. This program is sponsored in part by grants from the Monterey, Tyringham and Sandisfield Cultural
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Westside Legends Hosts Annual All Roads Lead Home Event| 04:00PM / Monday, July 04, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The non-profit Westside Legends are hosting its annual All Roads Lead Home event to celebrate and thank Pittsfield’s Westside neighborhoods. The party starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd, at Bousquet, located at 101 Dan Fox Drive, featuring entertainment for all ages. The party includes food by Bousquet, musical performances by Sample the Cat ad DJ Young Champ, raffles, cash bar and more. This event is open to the public and costs $15. For more information, contact Tony Jackson at horacetee@aol.com or Marvin Purry at purrdawg32@aol.com. 0 Comments
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Hosts Lecture | 04:00PM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires welcomes Ruth Bass on Thursday, July 7, at 10:45 a.m. She will draw on her perspective as a longtime journalist, editor, and novelist to examine the timely issues linking the rise of hate crimes with the burning of books, and explore the role of social media in stoking dissent within our own culture. This free program will be presented in person as part of the Federation’s Connecting with Community Series presented at Knesset Israel, located at 16 Colt Road in Pittsfield. Following the event there will be a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for 0 Comments
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Berkshire Historical Society Seeking Public Input | 12:00PM / Friday, July 01, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) is asking the community to participate in an online survey to help shape its strategic plan. "The world has changed a lot over the past few years, and now is a good time to look at what BCHS is doing, what our community's needs are, and how we can move forward to best meet those needs," said Executive Director Lesley Herzberg. The brief, anonymous survey is available on the BCHS website at https://berkshirehistory.org/2022-community-survey/; a link to the survey can also be requested by writing melville@berkshirehistory.org. Those participating in the survey will be entered into a 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: 4th of July EventsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:48PM / Thursday, June 30, 2022 | |
 Festivities marking the nation's 245th birthday will be held around the Berkshires. Planning a trip to Boston? See MassDOT's traffic information. Friday, July 1, 5-8 p.m., Persip Park Pittsfield kicks off its 4th of July festivities on Friday at 5 p.m. with a dance in Persip Park, located at 175 North St. Pittsfield-based drag queen and costume creator Boxxa Vine will be DJing the event which will include giveaways, performances, music, and more. More information here. Sunday, July 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. McKay Street Parking Lot Antique cars, hot rods, and some newer vehicles, some of which will also be 0 Comments
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