Historian to Discuss Dr. Samuel Jones and Arnold Print Works at North Adams Library| 01:22PM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library will host historian and graphic designer Samuel M. Trudel on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. Trudel will discuss his recently published two-book series on the history of the Arnold Print Works from 1868 to 1942, focusing on Dr. Samuel M. Jones' ownership (1915-1942). The presentation will cover Jones' acquisition of the North Adams-based textile manufacturer, the company's survival through the Great Depression, its return to profitability, and its eventual sale to Sprague Electric in 1942 due to World War II. At the time of the sale, Arnold Print Works employed 2,500 people. Trudel's presentation will include
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NEA Pulls Grant to Mass MoCA Due to Trump's 'Agenda'By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:20PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that two of its previously awarded federal grants have been clawed back by the Trump administration. In a statement posted on Mass MoCA's website and reprinted on Facebook, the museum said it learned Friday night that a National Endowment for Arts grant in support of Jeffrey Gibson's "Power Full Because We're Different," was being terminated. The grant, approved in November of last year, supports the exhibition by Gibson, who is "known for creating installations, performances, paintings, and sculpture that elevate and provide visibility to queer and >> Read More |
Author to Discuss George Harrison at North Adams Public Library| 01:15PM / Friday, May 02, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library and MASS MoCA's R&D Store will host author Seth Rogovoy for a free reading, presentation, and book signing of his book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison", on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the 3rd-floor community room of the library. The book explores George Harrison's contributions to The Beatles' music and his solo career, as well as his role in introducing Indian music and beliefs to the West. Copies of "Within You Without You" will be available for purchase after the event and can be preordered at
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'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 |
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