McCann Cross Country Hosts Cookie Contest Fundraiser| 03:44PM / Thursday, October 03, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann's Cross Country team will host a Cookie Contest Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the North Adams American Legion. The event will feature cookies, milk, and music, along with raffle prizes. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12, while children under 3 can attend for free. Local baker Erika Bailey of Bailey's Bakery will serve as a judge for the cookie contest, which encourages participants to showcase their best homemade cookies. Proceeds from the event will support the McCann High School Cross Country team's activities and expenses. Community members are invited to join >> Read More |
Berkshires Gets Spooky With Adult Halloween ActivitiesBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:06PM / Monday, September 30, 2024 | |
 All year long Halloween enthusiasts hide away their pointed hats and pause their D Minor music awaiting their beloved holiday's return. What better way to celebrate its return than by visiting a few of Berkshire County's Halloween activities; here are our must-do Halloween activities in Berkshire County. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock Terror begins Friday, Sept. 27, and runs through Oct. 31 The mountain resort known for its snowy hills and winter recreation is transformed into a fright destination. Many locals fly to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort for its "13 Nights Haunted House" to be scared out of their wits. The >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Country Fairs, Pumpkin Fests, Latino CelebrationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:01PM / Friday, September 27, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a country fair, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Hancock Shaker Village Sept. 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The village is hosting its annual county fair, which will feature live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, workshops, demonstrations, an antique quilt show, a farmer's market, an antique car show, a timber framing workshop, face painting, and craft vendors. There will also be freshly made cider donuts and other treats from Great Cape Bakery, grilled food from Woodlife Kitchen, and craft beer, bourbon, and cider tastings from Bright Ideas Brewing, >> Read More |
MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'Dizzy Spellz' | 08:48AM / Sunday, September 22, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced "Dizzy Spellz," a captivating performance blending jazz, tap, and hip-hop, presented by MOSAIC, MCLA's public program dedicated to open arts and intersectional culture. Featuring the celebrated trumpeter Sean Jones and the dynamic tap dancer Brinae Ali, "Dizzy Spellz" will take place at the MCLA's Venable Theatre on Sept. 27 and 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. According to a press release: "Dizzy Spellz" explores the themes of Afro-Futurism, a genre that envisions a future through the prism of Black culture and identity, while paying homage to >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Fresh Grass, Autumn Equinox, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:47PM / Thursday, September 19, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including festivals, autumn equinox celebrations, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Mass MoCA, North Adams Time: Friday-Sunday The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual Fresh Grass Festival this Friday through Sunday. Thousands are expected to be in the city during the three-day event. There will be live music throughout the grounds and at Joe's Field, including performances by Molly Tuttle And Golden Highway, Shakey Graves, The Devil Makes Three, and many more. There will also be plenty of vendors on site selling merchandise, >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:39PM / Thursday, September 12, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Eastern States Exposition, Springfield Time: Sept. 13 to 29 New England's biggest fair runs through the end of the month. The fair features goods from all six New England states, specialty days, crafts, demonstrations, activities, agriculture, horse shows, and more. Tickets range from $12 to $20 for day passes. Special performances are priced separately. More information here. Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield Time: 9 to midnight On >> Read More |
MCLA's Gallery 51 to Debut 'Materialscape' Exhibition | 08:29AM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Gallery 51 will host an opening reception for a new exhibition titled "Materialscape" featuring the work of three visual artists who explore the intersection of materiality and land. The exhibition opens on Friday, Sept. 6, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. including light refreshments and a performance by Marissa Baez. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 3. According to a press release: "Materialscape" introduces the work of three visual artists—Marissa Baez (Mexican American), Delaney Keshena (Menominee), and Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), each distinctively exploring the >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:33PM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
There are a variety of events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, art, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Editor’s Pick Polka Picnic 22 Mill Street, Adams Time: noon to 5. The Parish Family of Saint John Paul II is holding it Polka Picnic tradition at the Polanka Grounds. The event features performances by the Eddie Foreman Orchestra, traditional Polish foods, and adult beverages. The Adams Lions Club will sell cookout fare, and Crumb Bakery will sell homemade treats. There will also be free games for children. Admission is $5 for adults and is free for children 12 >> Read More |
Common Folk Awarded Grant to Implement Strategic Plan| 01:18PM / Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Common Folk Artist Collective announced that it has been awarded $7,500 by a fund established by The Barr Foundation and managed by National Arts Strategies (NAS). This grant is designated for Creative Community Fellows New England alumni to implement strategic plans that foster creative growth and community change in New England. With this funding, Common Folk will embark on a strategic planning process aimed at expanding its mission and addressing its recent growth beyond its previously occupied 1,000 square foot brick-and-mortar space. The collective's goal is to develop a dynamic Community Arts Center to better serve North Adams and the >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Garlic Festival, Fair, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:44PM / Thursday, August 29, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a garlic festival, fairs, opera, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Bennington, Vt. Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Bennington is hosting its annual garlic festival this Saturday in celebration of all things garlic and agriculture. Just 20 minutes from North County, the event will feature bands, beer, food trucks, and a curated group of more than 120 vendors. The festival will run in two areas, or "cloves," on Main Street at the old Greenberg's and on Depot Street near Bennington Station. Participants can walk or take a shuttle between >> Read More |
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