Berkshire Organizations Awarded Tourism Grants| 08:16AM / Thursday, August 29, 2024 | |
BOSTON—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $5.9 million in grants to 61 cultural and tourism projects through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's Destination Development Capital (DDC) grant program, which supports projects that expand, construct, restore, or renovate Massachusetts tourism destinations and attractions. "Massachusetts is a world-class destination thanks to our rich culture and iconic landmarks," said Governor Maura Healey. "With these grants, we are supporting small businesses, driving job creation, and investing in local and regional economies across the state. Many of the destinations we are supporting with these grants >> Read More |
BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp In Full SwingBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Friday, August 16, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More students are getting into the swing with BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp, which returned this week for its sixth session.
Berkshires Academy of Advanced Musical Studies founder and Director Richard Boulger said this year 35 students attended the camp, and although the majority are from Berkshire County, students from the Boston area and New York State were participating.
"I think the word is getting out about BAAMS in Berkshire County and beyond," he said. "... I would say that what makes us very special is that we really are student-specific. We focus on each of our kids, and we do not use the cookie-cutter approach to >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Hot Glass Shop, Zucchini Festival By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:12PM / Friday, August 09, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a Zucchini Festival, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Saturday, Aug. 10 This year's festival will have a day filled with local vendors, artists, food, handcrafted zucchini games, contests, live music, and fireworks. Admission is free. More information here. The following streets will be closed for the festival: Depot Street will be closed from Friday at 6 p.m. through Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Center Street will be closed on Saturday from 4:30 until 11 p.m. The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Aug. 5 to 11; 10 a.m. to 5 >> Read More |
Community Contra Dance in North Adams| 04:00PM / Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS — Saturday, August 10th: a community contra dance! North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Aug. 10 with calling by Andy Davis, and live music provided by local musicians. All are welcome. Come alone, or with friends - most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in the basics. The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams. Use the door closest to the post office. Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 - $15, or barter equivalent, >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactmentsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, August 02, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including the inaugural Lanesborough Day, festivals, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Bill Laston Memorial Park Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get together under the new pavilion. There will be a variety of local food vendors as well as a free bounce house, popcorn, water, and the Pittsfield Police's Copsicle truck giving out frozen treats. First responders will also offer a Touch a Truck event. More information here. Mass MoCA, North >> Read More |
Recurring Events in the BerkshiresBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Sunday, July 28, 2024 | |
 The Berkshires come alive in the summer time. The area is known for its cultural venues like the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Jacob's Pillow, but that is just a taste of what the area has to offer. Onota Lake, Pittsfield Every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Growing up in the Berkshires, going to the city's Live on the Lake series has become a core memory for many. The free event paints a picture-perfect summer day: live music from local bands, swimming in the lake, lawn games, and food and ice cream from local businesses. What better way to end the day? July 31: Generation X Rock Aug. 7: Legal Tender Aug. 14: Shyne Aug. 21: The Liquid >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:10PM / Thursday, July 25, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Cheshire Community House Grounds Time: Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. The town's free second annual Summer Festival returns this Saturday. The event will feature live music, kids' entertainment, including magic shows, face painting, and balloon art, as well as the popular Cheshire Cornhole Cup. There will also be raffle prizes from local businesses and a 50/50 raffle. Ozzie's Food Truck will be serving food. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and >> Read More |
Time to Hit the Eagle Street Beach | 02:05PM / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Historic Eagle Street will be covered with sand on Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual Eagle Street Beach Party. Founded by artist Eric Rudd in 1999 as an annual community sculpture, the beach party is sponsored by Rudd's Berkshire Art Museum and the city of North Adams. Some 500,000 pounds of sand donated by Specialty Minerals will be spread curb to curb the entire length of the downtown street. Hundreds of children and families each year are able to enjoy the unique urban beach and create sand sculptures at the community art event. Sand pails and shovels will be handed out as will certificates to Jack's Hot Dog to 250 >> Read More |
MCLA's Gallery 51: 'Mothering in Migration' | 03:45PM / Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— MCLA's MOSAIC announces the upcoming exhibition "Mothering in Migration" and opening reception at Gallery 51. "Mothering in Migration" will be on view from July 26 to August 25 at Gallery 51 with an opening reception on July 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring light snacks and refreshments. A reception will also be held during North Adams' First Friday event on August 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring catering, refreshments, and live music from Yo Soy Arte. "Mothering in Migration" is part of an ongoing collaboration between artist Luiza Folegatti and Latinas413 that aims to strengthen local support for immigrant mothers >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Blueberries, Festivals, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:43PM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festivals, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield Time: 1 to 10:30 p.m. Dance to the rhythm of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow and other performers as mountains surround you. The ski resort's Mountain Day festival returns, featuring performances by Bella's Bartok, Vaguely Pagan, Love Crumbs, Jackson Whalan, and, of course, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. Information here. Art on Main Gallery, 38 Main St., West Stockbridge July 18 through July 29, Thursday to Monday, 11-6 >> Read More |
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