Weekend Outlook: The Circus is Back!By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
Check out the events happening this weekend including a circus, parade, fundraising events, pumpkin fun, and so much more. ] North Adams Sunday at 1 p.m. The parade will step off from Old State Street and march through downtown North Adams with the theme "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond!" More information here. Noel Field, North Adams From Oct. 3 through 13 Westchester Circus Arts offers a live and immersive show inspired by the industrial history of New England. Its all-new show is inspired by the Hoosac Tunnel and the town's first hot air balloon festival. More information here. Whitney's Farm >> Read More |
NAPL: A.F. Cook FORM and FIGURE| 08:13AM / Thursday, October 02, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— On Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 5 pm, celebrate the unveiling of "FORM and FIGURE," an exhibition of paintings & drawings by local artist A.F. Cook. The exhibition will be held in the North Adams Public Library front parlor. There will be light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. A.F. will be available for conversation and questions. >> Read More |
North Adams City Hall Hosts 'Daydream' SculptureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:30PM / Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Peter May had envisioned placing an artwork of his own creation in the Eagle Street pocket park where his building had once stood. Instead, "Daydream" has a more prominent place of honor on the front lawn at City Hall. "It's amazing, an incredible honor to have my piece as a permanent installation here at the corner at City Hall," May said Friday morning as his aluminum sculpture was officially recognized with a ribbon cutting. May had first approached the Public Arts Commission with his concept in 2023, receiving enthusiastic approval to place it in the Eagle Street park or elsewhere on public >> Read More |
HooWRA Workshop Focuses on Poetry| 03:31PM / Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — There will be a poetry workshop aimed at drawing inspiration from the Hoosic River on Saturday, Sept. 13. The workshop will be facilitated by Arianna Alexsandra Collins, executive director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association. Meet at Natural Bridge State Park parking area outside the gate at 9:30 a.m. Participants will walk up from the Hudson Brook to the Hoosic's North Branch confluence. Writing prompts will given, and there will be time to share poems, phrases, or whatever else. This program will last one hour. This workshop is free and open to the public and is made possible by a grant from the Cultural >> Read More |
North Adams Library to Unveil Work by Local Artist| 08:55AM / Friday, September 05, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library is celebrate the unveiling of an exhibition of artwork demonstrating glowing color, line, and arc in drawing and print by Richard M. Harrington, local artist. It will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. The collection is a compilation of work over time featuring mutual influence in different digital and traditional media. There will be light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Harrington will be available for conversation and questions in the front parlor. The library is located at 74 Church St. >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Farewell SummerBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:52PM / Thursday, August 28, 2025 | |
 Summer doesn't really end until Sept. 22, but Labor Day and the start of school mark the end of the summer season for venues around the county. Still, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues. Downtown Bennington, Vt. Time: Saturday, 10 to 5 The 30th annual garlic festival offers food, drinks, vendors, music, demonstrations and everything garlic. The one-day fest offers more than 130 vendors and attracts thousands of people every year. Take a stroll downtown afterward for sidewalk sales, activities and dining. Tickets are $12 and kids $5, plus processing fees if ordered online. Tickets and more >> Read More |
BAAMS Fall Classes Starting Sept. 13| 10:19AM / Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) is now offering registration for its Fall 2025 classes. Music students of all levels, ages 10 to 18, will have the chance to study Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophones and Woodwinds, Guitar, Bass, and Drums along with Improvisation and Music Composition with a faculty who are also members of the Juilliard School, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" Band, and are multi-Grammy award- winning recording artists. "BAAMS offers our students a unique music learning experience that teaches our kids not only how to improvise, and compose and record their own original music, but also gives our >> Read More |
Charlemont Reggae Fest| 03:32PM / Thursday, August 21, 2025 | |
 CHARLEMONT, Mass. — On Saturday Aug. 23 the Charlemont Reggae Festival will be held in Charlemont Mass. at the Fair Grounds from noon to 10pm. There will be food, drink, exotic craft market, and kids activities. Live reggae performances from Ras Iba of the V.I., Ras Moon from Cape Verde. Clatta Bumboo, Souls of Zion, and Roosta Acoustic out of Jamaica. International recording artist Shanti Starr with the Afro-Reggae All Stars, Nephertiti, Gaia Roots and local acts The Equalites, Root Fiyah, and Mystic I. DJ Cancer and DJ Trends with be selecting roots reggae, dance hall, and soca. For more info check www.charlemontreggaefestival.com >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Car Shows and FestivalsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, August 21, 2025 | |
 Check out the events happening in the Berkshire's this weekend including car shows, plays, and more.
Main Street, North Adams
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cool cars, hot rods and intriguing motor vehicles of all shapes and sizes will fill the downtown for this year's Motorama. Also enjoy food and shop vendors, with live music, giveaways and more. More information here.
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m. The Common Ground Festival is back for a second year with a free day of family-friendly activities. Live music, face painting, climbing wall and instrument playground, and food and beverage vendors. Local organizations and cultural venues and youth groups will offer
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