BAAMS Holding its 7th Summer Jazz Day Camp| 06:03AM / Saturday, July 12, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Each summer, a group of master musicians assembles in North Adams at The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) to offer the region's youth ages 12 to 18 a full week of learning. This year, Berkshire County musicians ages 12-18 will have the chance to study and play with some of the world’s finest musicians, including NBC's "Saturday Night Live" Band saxophonist and Juilliard faculty member, Ron Blake, guitar master Rodney Jones, along with two master drummer percussionists, Mino Cinelu and Kenwood Dennard. Both drummers are former members of the bands of Sting, Jaco Pastorious, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne
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Williamstown Theatre Festival Cuts Ribbon on North Adams VenueBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
06:24PM / Thursday, July 10, 2025 | |
David Moresi, left, and Adrian White inside the theater. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Workers were busy inside The Annex on Thursday morning, getting the black-box theater ready for the summer season seven days away. Outside, officials were ready to cut the ribbon to mark the first expansion of the venerated Williamstown Theatre Festival. "We purchased this center in 2020 as a strategic step in expanding our footprint and giving us more flexibility. We were intending to build a scene shop right there in the Price Chopper. But the pandemic kind of put that plan on pause," said Kit Ingui, managing director of operations and advancement. "This year, >> Read More |
Northern Berkshire Community Contra Dance| 01:33PM / Thursday, July 10, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday, July 12 there will be a community contra dance. North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling by Fern Bradley, and live music by local musicians. All are welcome. Most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in the basics. Liz Nelson will call all dances, starting the evening with easy dances friendly to newcomers and families with children. The caller teaches new moves and skills as needed, so that beginners can dance with everyone right from the start. Music will be live, by local >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Hoedown, Free Museum Admission and MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:39PM / Thursday, July 10, 2025 | |
 Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including dancing, celebrations, and volunteer work. Editor's Pick
Cheshire Community House, 191 Church St.
Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a day of activities like cow plop bingo, pony rides, face painting, and more. Listen to live music by Whiskey City and dance your heart out. More information here. Friday 90s/2000s DJ Dance Party
Shire Tavern, Dalton
Time: 9 to midnight Come dance your heart out at the newly rebranded Shire Tavern with DJ Justin. After dinner service ends at 8:30 p.m. the tables will be moved for people to dance. Reservations are recommended and there's a $5 cover. It will be 21-plus
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BAAMS Faculty Band to Perform Benefit Concert| 01:30PM / Wednesday, July 09, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) Faculty Band is scheduled to perform a benefit concert on Wednesday, July 16, at Studio 9, located at The Porches' Inn. The concert aims to help offset the costs associated with the week-long Summer Jazz Band Day Camp. The performance also marks the five-year anniversary of BAAMS, a nonprofit organization. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. The faculty band, led by trumpeter Richard Boulger, will feature saxophonist Ron Blake, guitarist Rodney Jones, bassist Alex Blake, pianist Dario Boente, percussionist Mino Cinelu, and drummer Kenwood Dennard. Additional information regarding the
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Weekend Outlook: Independence WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:55AM / Thursday, July 03, 2025 | |
 Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including Independence Day events, fireflies, and more. Closures and main events can be found here. Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here. Downtown Pittsfield Time: 10 a.m. The annual Pittsfield 4th of July parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of South and Housatonic Streets and will head north up South Street on the southbound lane and will end at Wahconah Park. This year's event is themed "Young at Heart," and it will have more than 100 units, including over a dozen floats, several musical and dance >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: See the FirefliesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
01:52PM / Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including firefly catching, musical performances, and more. Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here.
Steeple City Social, North Adams
Time: Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the last days of Pride Month with a tea dance at Steeple City Social on historic Eagle Street hosted by Berkshire drag queen Bella Santarella. Socialize, dance, drink, snack, flirt, and be entertained by some top talent. More information here.
1375 N. Main St., Sheffield
Time: Friday, 3 p.m. Actor and comedian Jim Belushi is stopping by marijuana dispensary The Pass before his sold-out blues concert at the Egremont Barn. He also owns
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Author To Discuss 'The Gritty Berkshires' at North Adams Public Library| 07:46AM / Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library, in collaboration with the North Adams Historical Society, will host author Maynard Seider for a discussion of his book, "The Gritty Berkshires: A People's History from the Hoosac Tunnel to MASS MoCA." The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. in the library's third-floor community room. Seider's book focuses on the immigrants and their descendants who dug the Hoosac Tunnel, worked in the textile mills and the shoe factories of North Berkshire, and produced capacitors at Sprague Electric Company. The presentation will trace this history from the early 19th century to the present, drawing
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Jazzmeia Horn to Perform at Mass MoCA| 08:17AM / Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Multi-award winning vocalist Jazzmeia Horn is scheduled to perform at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's Hunter Center on Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m. The performance will feature the group Black Nile. This event is part of Mass MoCA's ongoing series showcasing contemporary jazz artists. Tickets are available for $29 in advance, $39 during the week of the performance, and $59 for preferred seating. Members will receive a 10 percent discount on tickets. >> Read More |
Nicholas Carr Presentation at Mass MoCA| 07:46AM / Monday, June 23, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nicholas Carr, a commentator on the human impact of technology, is scheduled to deliver a presentation titled "Superbloom" at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday, June 26, at 5 p.m. According to a press release: Carr's presentation will address modern communication, examining how messaging applications affect nuance, how "digital crowding" may diminish empathy, and how online political discourse might influence perception. He will also discuss how AI advancements are impacting the distinction between reality and fantasy. The event will explore what Carr describes as the human psyche's challenges in >> Read More |
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