'Reclaiming Revolution' Exhibition Opens at Gallery 51| 07:46AM / Friday, May 02, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and MOSAIC will present "Reclaiming Revolution: Intersections of Remembrance and Resistance," a group exhibition exploring the role of art in social change. The exhibition features senior capstone work by Max Fyfe, J.C. Innocent, Mannie McBride, Cleo Murphy, and Enaya A. Ogletree, addressing themes of heritage, grief, identity, sustainability, and transformation. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gallery 51 as part of North Adams First Friday’s. Opening remarks and artist reflections are scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the
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Weekend Outlook: Carnival, Spring Festival, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, May 01, 2025 | |
 Events in the Berkshires this weekend include a carnival, a spring festival, a comedy show, and more. (Former) Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough May 1 through 11 The Gillette Shows Carnival is back this Thursday and will run through May 11. Wristbands for unlimited access to rides are available daily for $30 with a card or $25 with cash. Tickets are also available for purchase. The carnival is open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. More information here. Downtown Pittsfield Time: 5 p.m. The >> Read More |
Mass MoCA Announces Memorial Day Weekend and Summer 2025 Programming| 08:31AM / Sunday, April 27, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art has announced its programming for Memorial Day Weekend and summer 2025. The events accompany the opening of the exhibition "Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream..." Memorial Day Weekend Events: Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream... The exhibition, the first museum survey of Vincent Valdez's work, will open on Saturday, May 24. It will feature drawings and monumental portraits from the past two decades. The exhibition is co-organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) and MASS MoCA and co-curated by Denise Markonish, Chief Curator at MASS MoCA, and Patricia Restrepo, Curator at CAMH. The exhibition >> Read More |
Palermo and Smith to Perform 'In the Night' Album at Studio 9| 11:08AM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Musicians Mary Ann Palermo and Dave Smith will present a live performance of their recently released album, "In the Night," on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at Studio 9, located on the Porches Inn campus at 18 Viazie Street in North Adams. "In the Night," released in late 2024 by Averosa Records, features Palermo's vocals and Smith's Steinway grand piano interpretations of jazz standards and lesser-known classics. The recording was engineered and produced by Smith. Palermo stated that they are pleased to debut the album at Studio 9, citing the venue's Meyers Constellation sound and recording system
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Weekend Outlook: Nature Activities, Cleanups, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:42PM / Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
 Events in the Berkshires this weekend include community clean-up initiatives, plays, nature activities, and more. Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Select Times Friday through Sunday There will be a performance of 'Matilda The Musical JR.,' which follows Matilda, a clever girl who stands up against her cruel parents and tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. With her intelligence and bravery, she inspires her classmates and her kindhearted teacher, Miss Honey, to advocate for what’s right. Tickets are $15 and up. More information here. Naumkeag, Stockbridge April 18 thru May 11 Naumkeag is kicking >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Easter and Spring Celebrations By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:38PM / Friday, April 18, 2025 | |
There are several events in the Berkshires this weekend to help you recharge from your week or celebrate Easter, Spring, and the Earth. People can look forward to a Daffodil and Tulip festival, egg hunts, baby animals, clean-up initiatives, and more. Naumkeag, Stockbridge April 18 thru May 11 Naumkeag is kicking off its 6th annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival this weekend. The event will showcase more than 130,000 daffodils, tulips, and minor bulbs across their 8 acres of land. The 48-acre estate will be decorated with "a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations against the backdrop of stunning >> Read More |
413 Day Brings Lt. Gov. Driscoll to North AdamsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
04:35PM / Sunday, April 13, 2025 | |
The lieutenant governor makes hearts with Director Kristy Edmunds. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll kicked off "413 Day" at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday before heading to three more locations. "This is what you see in the 413," she exclaimed as she opened her arms under Spencer Finch's "Cosmic Latte." New England Public Media's "The Fabulous 413" radio show is behind 413 Day (the 13th day of the fourth month) as a way to celebrate the western end of the state. NEPM holds a free festival at CitySpace in Easthampton, where Driscoll was headed later in the afternoon. She was also to >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Baby Animals, Fundraisers, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:11PM / Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including "Baby Animals," fundraisers, live music, and more. Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, May 4. The birds are chirping. The grass is getting greener, and signs of spring are showing — what better way to celebrate that than visiting the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village. The village's baby animal festival begins this weekend from 11 until 4. Meet the farm's newest editions including lambs, kids, piglets, calves, and chicks. Festivalgoers can partake in daily events and activities >> Read More |
Drury Students Bring Musical 'Zombie Prom' To Life| 10:57AM / Tuesday, April 08, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Drury Stage Company will present the musical "Zombie Prom" at the Drury Performing Arts Center (DPAC) with three performances. The production is led by students in various roles, including acting, technical work, costuming, set building, and stage management. Community members, school, and district personnel are providing mentorship and guidance. According to a press release, "Zombie Prom" is a zany and heartfelt musical set in a 1950s high school where teen love and radioactive mishaps collide. "This fast-paced show is musically challenging," said Leslie Appleget, District Arts and Communications Coordinator, also >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:34PM / Friday, April 04, 2025 | |
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including fundraisers, live music, and more. Downtown North Adams Friday 5 to 9 p.m. It's the first Friday of the month, and North Adams knows what that means — First Friday events. This month, the activities welcome spring with a downtown community clean-up and learning to do more green initiatives. Bring your household compost downtown to learn from Second Chance Composting about the benefits of composting. The youth from the First Baptist Church will lead a downtown clean up. Businesses will have extended hours, and many galleries >> Read More |
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