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 |
Weekend Outlook: Enjoy Art & Music This WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, March 27, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including fundraisers, live music, and more.
Becket Arts Center is auctioning works by local artists to fund children's programming. Becket Arts Center Time: 7 p.m. Raise funds for the center's children's programming by viewing and bidding on the many unique art pieces made by our amazingly talented community. Tickets are $25 or $20 for members. More information here. Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield Time: 7 p.m. The band All of Us will present a collection of music and artists dedicated to caring for the >> Read More |
North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project| 10:56AM / Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— The City of North Adams announced a public art project for downtown North Adams. The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks. Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 honorarium for design and implementation. The project aims to enhance the visual appeal of the city for residents and visitors. The initiative follows a previous project that placed artwork on ten downtown electrical boxes. The project is a collaboration between the Cultural District Committee, Public Arts Commission, Assets for Artists, City Councilor Andrew Fitch and Mayor Jennifer Macksey. Project Details: Four artists will each paint >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest ReturnsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:30PM / Thursday, March 20, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including fundraisers, live music, and more. Adams Visitor Center Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and Race returns bringing live music, food from local vendors, local craft, retail, and recreational vendors, a campfire and marshmallows, local craft beer and wine, and more. Admission is free. More information here. Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge Ends Sunday The garden's celebration of beauty, renewal, and the magic of nature's rhythm concludes this weekend. The >> Read More |
Steeple City Social Slowly Opening in North AdamsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
07:13AM / Saturday, March 08, 2025 | |
Andrew Fitch and Meghan Daly wanted a place where residents can gather for a coffee or a drink. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new cafe, bakery, and bar is open on Eagle Street. The long-awaited Steeple City Social is in "soft open" mode at the moment. Last weekend, friends and bakery partners Meghan Daly and Andrew Fitch opened the doors for people to see the new spot and try some of their items. "It's right in the name with 'social' that we want it to be a space where people could hang out, spend time together, get a nice, you know, something nice to eat, and just really be in communication with each other," Daly said. Fitch, >> Read More |
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