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An interracial couple enjoys a visit from their college-aged son when a young Muslim woman arrives at their back door looking for safe passage via a new Underground Railroad. On view October 2 through 20 at Barrington Stage Company.

In the spirit of the season, visit Naumkeag from October 3 through 31 to check out their garden decorated with over 1,000 pumpkins and gourds, 400+ jack-o-lanterns, botanical arrangements, lights and more that will be guaranteed to surprise and delight visitors of any age.

The keystone event of the 15th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival at Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre features a rare pairing of legendary vocalist Stephanie Nakasian, a Berkshire favorite, with her daughter, Veronica Swift, the fastest-rising vocalist on the jazz scene today. The October 19 show includes material from her newest release, Confessions.

Come out and #TasteBerkshires. Enjoy fresh, flavorful ingredients and dishes at farmers’ markets held throughout the region.

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Cannabis for both recreation and for medicinal purposes is now legal in the Berkshires and all of MA. Here is helpful info to help you navigate the cannabis landscape.

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Albany 42 mi
Boston 130 mi
Hartford 62 mi
NYC 142 mi

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Naumkeag Estate/Gardens

The Red Lion Inn

Maple Glen at Red Lion Inn

The Briarcliff Motel

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