North Adams Begins Decorative Crosswalk PaintingBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
04:05PM / Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Watch out for road closures in the downtown as the city's crosswalks are embellished with original art over the next week. The painting began Tuesday, with some crosswalks completed and others getting some outlines down for later details. The work is expected to be finished in time for First Friday on June 6. On Wednesday, artist Nicole Senecal was painting the crosswalk at Main and Eagle, which will match the artwork at Main and Ashland. "For me, its spreading happiness, spread a little paint and get to make people feel happy," she said. "I'm grateful that North Adams is doing it so >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Memorial Day WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:32PM / Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
 Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including a school musical, Memorial Day events, live music, a car show, and more. Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found here. 70 Kemble St, Lenox Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theater company is hosting a free community day. The event features live demonstrations and performances, scavenger hunts, film screenings, food trucks, and dozens of other local nonprofits sharing the ways they serve the Berkshires — and beyond. More information here. Several towns and organizations are holding events throughout the weekend and Monday in >> Read More |
Family Movement Workshop Scheduled at Mass MoCA| 08:00AM / Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A family movement workshop led by professional dancer and teaching artist Helen Styring Tocci will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. The workshop is being held in conjunction with the Trisha Brown Dance Company’s performance at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Inspired by "Trisha Brown: Roof Piece" and the surroundings of Mass MoCA, including its natural and architectural elements, the workshop will involve participants in movement explorations specific to the museum's grounds and outdoor artworks, as well as group creation activities. The workshop is open to individuals with no prior dance experience and is recommended for
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'Poetry in Motion' Event to Celebrate Hoosic River Watershed| 03:49PM / Friday, May 16, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A poetry event titled "Poetry in Motion," celebrating the Hoosic River Watershed, will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Natural Bridge State Park parking area, outside the gate. The event will involve a walk from the Hudson Brook - North Branch confluence, where attendees can find inspiration for poetry. Writing prompts will be provided. There will be an opportunity for participants to share their poems, phrases, or other creative expressions inspired by the rivers. The program is scheduled to last for 1.5 hours. This workshop is free and open to the public, supported by a grant from the Cultural Council of
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Cosplay Workshop Offered at North Adams Public Library| 08:07AM / Thursday, May 15, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host a cosplay workshop with Eldritch Arts, costume and prop makers, on Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. The free workshop will teach participants beginner-friendly and inexpensive methods for creating cosplay items using foam-based materials. These techniques are suitable for making elf ears, wing-shaped ears, masquerade masks, goblin masks, and horns. Participants will be able to take their creations home. The workshop will be held in the 3rd-floor community room and is open to individuals aged 13 and up. All materials will be provided. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. To register, Adult >> Read More |
Mass MoCA Announces Summer 2025 Programming| 08:20AM / Saturday, May 10, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) announced its full lineup of summer programming. Following the celebratory opening weekend of "Vincent Valdez: Just A Dream...," this summer's concerts, workshops, and events include SNACKTIME (July 12), Guster & The Mountain Goats (July 26), and many others live in concert; the final Like Magic: Screening Series (June 7) prior to the exhibition's September closure; the return of MASS MoCA's Chalet; and a late summer outdoor show with Lake Street Dive (September 6); among other offerings. Summer 2025's lineup encourages exploration of Mass MoCA's >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Plays, Music and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:28PM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
 Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including school musicals, a carnival, a benefit race, and more. Don't forget it's Mother's Day — here's some ideas for spending time with mom this weekend. (Note, reservations required for many events.) Taconic High School, Pittsfield Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The high school's theater department will be performing the musical "Hadestown: Teen Edition," which is a family-friendly adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown." The jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus' mythical quest >> Read More |
Historian to Discuss Dr. Samuel Jones and Arnold Print Works at North Adams Library| 01:22PM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host historian and graphic designer Samuel M. Trudel on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. Trudel will discuss his recently published two-book series on the history of the Arnold Print Works from 1868 to 1942, focusing on Dr. Samuel M. Jones' ownership (1915-1942). The presentation will cover Jones' acquisition of the North Adams-based textile manufacturer, the company's survival through the Great Depression, its return to profitability, and its eventual sale to Sprague Electric in 1942 due to World War II. At the time of the sale, Arnold Print Works employed 2,500 people. Trudel's presentation will include
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NEA Pulls Grant to Mass MoCA Due to Trump's 'Agenda'By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:20PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that two of its previously awarded federal grants have been clawed back by the Trump administration. In a statement posted on Mass MoCA's website and reprinted on Facebook, the museum said it learned Friday night that a National Endowment for Arts grant in support of Jeffrey Gibson's "Power Full Because We're Different," was being terminated. The grant, approved in November of last year, supports the exhibition by Gibson, who is "known for creating installations, performances, paintings, and sculpture that elevate and provide visibility to queer and >> Read More |
Author to Discuss George Harrison at North Adams Public Library| 01:15PM / Friday, May 02, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library and MASS MoCA's R&D Store will host author Seth Rogovoy for a free reading, presentation, and book signing of his book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison", on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the 3rd-floor community room of the library. The book explores George Harrison's contributions to The Beatles' music and his solo career, as well as his role in introducing Indian music and beliefs to the West. Copies of "Within You Without You" will be available for purchase after the event and can be preordered at
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