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Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactments
By 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

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Recurring Events in the Berkshires
By 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

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Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and More
By 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

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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

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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

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Weekend Outlook: Blueberries, Festivals, and More
By 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

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Artists Needed To Beautify North Adams Electrical Boxes
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04:05AM / Monday, July 15, 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— This Summer, North Adams' Cultural District Committee, Public Arts Commission, City Councilor Andrew Fitch, and Mayor Jennifer Macksey have approved, funded, and produced a new public art project for downtown North Adams.    In an effort to continue the beautification of the city, ten electrical boxes at downtown intersections have been chosen to showcase a new collection of artwork from local artists. Artists with a strong connection to North Adams are encouraged to apply and will receive a stipend to cover the costs of paint supplies and their time if their work is selected.    After the last two years' campaigns filling empty

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BAAMS Kicks Off Season With Concerts, Summer Camp
By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
07:45AM / Saturday, July 13, 2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshires' Academy of Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) is in the thick of its summer season with a summer concert series at Studio 9 and the upcoming Berkshires' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp.   "Having both Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti working with BAAMS is yet another milestone for us, and we are thrilled to be able to work with more master musicians," said BAAMS founder and director Richard Boulger.   On Saturday, July 6, acclaimed trumpet player Randy Brecker performed a benefit concert for BAAMS with saxophone player Ada Rovatti at the Porches' Studio 9.   "BAAMS is a wonderful thing. I can't say enough good things

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Weekend Outlook: Adams Street Fair, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride, and More
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:11PM / Friday, July 12, 2024
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a street fair, an art festival, a memorial rides, a community day, and more.    See a list of Farmer's Markets here.      Adams Visitor Center, Adams Sunday, Noon to 6 p.m.   The annual fair celebrates local first responders and helps raise money for them. The event will kick off with a first responder parade at 11:30 a.m., which will end on Depot Street.   The event also features live music, a car and bike show, and more. More information here.      Lilac Park, Lenox Time: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Explore pieces by local artists. Information

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Community Contra Dance
03:26PM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024
NORTH ADAMS — On Saturday, July 13 there will be a community contra dance.   North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling by Fern Bradley, and live music provided by local musicians.   All are welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in the basics.   Fern Bradley will call all dances, starting the evening with easy dances friendly to newcomers and families with children. The caller teaches new moves and skills as needed, so that beginners can dance with everyone right from the start.  Music will be live, by local musicians in varied small ensembles, organized by Eric

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