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BArT Theatre Presents 'Tracks'

08:00AM / Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School Theatre announced its production of "Tracks." The show will run on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm, with additional performances on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. "Tracks" was written by Peter Tarsi. This production is directed by BArT Senior Jace Ziarnik and stage-managed by BART Senior M Schrade. According to a press release: A group of strangers meet in a dirty subway station. They have arrived with limited personal belongings. Their watches have stopped. They all claim to be in different cities. But they soon learn there is no way out of the station. And

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08:00AM / Saturday, October 21, 2023

ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM) has introduced a poster series promoting its Hoosac Valley Train Ride, the Town of Adams, and the Berkshires. Working with a New England artist, BSRM developed the poster series highlighting the sights and attractions along the historic Adams Branch Line between Adams and North Adams. BSRM operates scenic train rides along this line. The posters are designed in the style of the colorful artwork created under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, and hark back to the vintage railroad advertisements that promoted tourist attractions along their routes. The first three posters feature the

By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:20PM / Thursday, October 19, 2023

Peter May makes his pitch to the Public Arts Commission. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Peter May is hoping to add more art to the pocket park he made possible on historic Eagle Street. The Public Arts Commission is recommending that his metal work — "A Dream Come True" — be situated within the park or another suitable location. The commission's main concern was the placement of the piece, which would be about 8 feet long and nearly 5 feet high. May's presentation showed it in the middle of the pavers in the park and there was a suggestion it could be put farther to the side and into the grassy area. "My only

11:00AM / Thursday, October 19, 2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library on Wednesday, Oct.25, will present storyteller and researcher Jeff Belanger, who will explore the paranormal through a multimedia event followed by and question and answer session. The in-person event will be held at the North Adams Armory, located at 206 Ashland St., to ensure there is enough space. Register here or call Lisa at 413-662-3133, Ext. 13. According to a press release, Belanger has been exploring the weird and unexplained for more than 25 years. He's considered one of the world's foremost storytellers and researchers of lore and legends. Funded through the Friends of NAPL.

08:13AM / Monday, October 16, 2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire County Historical Society will host a cemetery tour of Hillside Cemetery. The walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 pm. Join historian Jason Vivori for a walk through one of the historic cemeteries of northern Berkshire County and learn about some of the fascinating people laid to rest there. Including a personal friend of two United States Presidents, the attorney who invented a railroad brake, the Father of Archaeological Photography, two physicians who started a school, and an eyewitness to President Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg Address. Meet at the top of the hill off Brown Street. Participants should wear

10:52AM / Friday, October 06, 2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Gallery 51 will host an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. for a new exhibition "Reflecting Ecologies: Artists in Nature." The reception will be accompanied by a panel discussion. The panel discussion on Oct. 21 will be moderated by Kate Abbott and exhibition artists will be on-site at Gallery 51 on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. "Reflecting Ecologies" is on view from Oct. 6 through Nov. 17. According to a press release: The new show explores the intersections of six contemporary artists, nature, and ecological thinking. Ecology is the study of the relationships among

By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Thursday, October 05, 2023

There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a festivals, live music, an Artwalk, and more. Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Berkshire Botanical Garden will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival this weekend continuing its beloved tradition that they started in 1934. The garden, located at t 5 West Stockbridge Road, will be hosting its festivities including family entertainment, a tag sale, a plant sale, a farmers market, and more. Children can enjoy hay and pony rides, be spooked in a haunted house, or participate in the various other

02:00PM / Wednesday, October 04, 2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre and Music departments announced the 2023-2024 season of performances with four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts. The fall season opens on Nov. 3 with a MainStage production titled "Antigone by Sophocles" translated by Anne Carson and guest director Rudy Ramirez. The show is scheduled to run on Nov. 3-4, 10-11 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in Venable Theatre. Rudy Ramirez, Benedetti Teaching Artist in Residence, is a director, writer, and teaching artist specializing in

By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:26PM / Friday, September 29, 2023

There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including fairs, festivals, live music, and more. Main Street, North Adams Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. The annual Fall Foliage Parade returns this Saturday with a "Once Upon a Time in North Berkshire" theme. Watch as your favorite characters from children's books and fairytales march through downtown North Adams. The parade will kick off at the the intersection of State Street and Old State Street and marches 1.2 miles through downtown North Adams. More information here. Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield Time: 7 to 10

11:04AM / Thursday, September 28, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute and Berkshire Medical Center are teaming to provide a new mental health service aimed at providing assistance to trauma victims. The Clark currently offers a county-wide program, Rx for Wellbeing at the Clark, through local mental health practitioners as a means of encouraging engagement with art as part of a therapeutic treatment plan for those dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation. The new initiative with Berkshire Medical Center, Access to Wellbeing at the Clark, extends the program to offer victims of trauma opportunities to engage with art as a part of their recovery efforts. To date, the Rx

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