North Adams Transforms Downtown Electrical Boxes into Public ArtStaff Reports ,
12:41PM / Monday, January 27, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ten electrical boxes throughout downtown North Adams have been transformed into vibrant works of public art as part of a new citywide beautification project. The initiative, led by the city's Cultural District Committee, Public Arts Commission, City Councilor Andrew Fitch, and Mayor Jennifer Macksey, was completed in October 2024 after months of planning. Local artists with strong ties to North Adams were invited to apply, and ten were selected through a competitive process. The artists were chosen and approved by the Cultural District Committee in August of this year. Although the artists were able to propose unique designs, they were >> Read More |
Weekend OutlookBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Thursday, January 23, 2025 | |
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities. Editor's Pick Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is opening its doors for free on Saturday for its annual community celebration. Attendees can visit the museum's galleries and experience its "thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, workshops, and performances." More information here. Dorothy's Estaminet, Pittsfield Time: 5 to 10 p.m. The restaurant is collaborating with >> Read More |
Taylor July 4 Tickets on Sale Jan. 29| 03:28PM / Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Taylor will be joined by the Boston-bred acoustic harmony trio Tiny Habits. To celebrate Independence Day, the July 4 concert will be followed by a fireworks display over the Stockbridge Bowl. Proceeds from the July 4 concert will be donated by Kim and James Taylor to support Tanglewood. Tickets for the two Taylor concerts go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at www.tanglewood.org. The 2025 concerts mark 51 years since Taylor first performed at Tanglewood, >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Sherlock Holmes Takes a Case, Music & MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:28PM / Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
 There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a school play, live music, and more. Pittsfield High School Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 2:30 PHS Proteus Theatre Group will perform Katie Forgette's tribute play to Arthur Conan Doyle's characters Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. John Watson. In the play, Oscar Wilde brings his friend, actor Lillie Langtry, to Baker Street to seek help from the detective after Langtry becomes blackmailed following the theft of her intimate letters with the Prince of Wales. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. More information >> Read More |
New Year's Eve Celebrations By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Sunday, December 29, 2024 | |
 Enter into the new year by participating in several events marking the beginning of 2025, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties. Jiminy Peak, Hancock Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight Spend the day skiing or snowboarding and enter the new year with a bang. At 10:15 p.m., when the lifts close for the evening, the resort will have a light-up parade during which tunes will be pumpin' in the base area while patrol sweeps the mountain. Then, the slope lights will be turned off, the skiers will wind their way down the darkened mountain with only their torches lighting the way. As soon as they extinguish their >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Last Weekend of 2024By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Friday, December 27, 2024 | |
 Although Christmas has passed, there are still several opportunities to celebrate the last weekend of the new year, including a Hanukkah celebration, live music, winter activities, and more. We're extending the outlook a few days since New Year's Eve isn't until Tuesday. Jiminy Peak, Hancock Time: 10:15-10:45 p.m. Jiminy Peak features the annual torchlight parade and fireworks on the mountain when the lifts close for the night; once the base patrol comes back and douses their torches at the base of the Berkshire Express, the sky will light up again with a fireworks display. The Hot Shot Hillbillies will be playing in Christiansen's >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Holiday Outings and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:54PM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 There will be plenty of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a holiday lights parade, live music, train rides, and more. 3 Columbia St, Adams Time: 6 p.m. The Adams Alert Hose Company/ Fire Department, Adams Forest Wardens Northern Berkshire EMS and the Adams Police Department will escort Santa around town for one last tour before the big night. Santa has challenged each department to see who has the best decorated vehicle. Route information here. Knox Trail Inn, Otis Time: 7 p.m. Otan will share a message about overcoming darkness through his music, which reflects themes of struggle, sorrow, and >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Immersive Installations, First Friday, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:17PM / Thursday, December 05, 2024 | |
 There are several events this weekend, including immersive installations, live music, and more. See a list of upcoming bazaars, craft fairs and markets here. Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield December 7 - 31 The village's multisensory holiday experience is back. Artist Joe Wheaton's video projections and audio experiences illuminate the museum's historic buildings. After taking in the approximate one-mile route of light installations, sound, exhibits, and images, guests are invited to visit the farm animals, relax by the fire pit, and enjoy a drink and specialty fare from a pop-up bar and the café operated by Woodlife Farm >> Read More |
North Adams Holiday Music Tour | 04:07PM / Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — LumiNAMA presents a holiday music tour on Sunday, Dec. 8. The schedule is as follows: Noon Floating Tower on Chase Hill. 1:30 BAAMS at Heritage State Park 3 pm North County Christmas Concert at the First Congregational Church. 4:30 pm MCLA Choir at the Church Street Center. 6 pm Caroling Karaoke at the State Street Tavern. For more information visit LumiNAMA.com/events >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Storytimes, Tribute Bands and NightwoodBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Thursday, November 21, 2024 | |
 There are several events this weekend, including an immersive installation, live music, and book activities. See a list of upcoming bazaars, craft fairs and markets here. The Mount, Lenox Nov. 22 to Jan. 4: Weekends and Select Weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m. The grounds of Edith Wharton's home is once again decked out with lights and music to provide an immersive experience to its visitors. This year, discover a new trail that takes you deeper into the woods, plus several new encounters that explore the lifecycle of trees. Tickets are free for community partners and EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare Card holders as part of the museum's NightWood Card to >> Read More |
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