Join the towns of the Berkshires as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary feats of the American Revolution: Colonel Henry Knox’s daring winter journey to bring the captured cannon of Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army in Boston. In January 1776, Knox’s massive caravan of oxen, sleds, and artillery wound […]
Berkshire250, History and Heritage
Between January 10 and March 17 of 2026, communities across Massachusetts will celebrate this remarkable feat of logistics, courage, and determination that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War and secured America’s first major victory — the Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. Great Barrington: Saturday 1/10 - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - […]
Join us as Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, leads you through the rooms and halls of this historic estate sharing tales of its hauntings. Stand in the places where the eerie encounters occurred, listen to the first-hand accounts of those who experienced them, and maybe even experience something unusual yourself. This is not an […]
Hot Plate is kicking off the New Year by welcoming 5Pound Horse to their taproom for the first time. Known for their fierce folk sound, we're looking forward to sharing their original music with all of you.
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to present Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman, a featured installation celebrating the artistry, life, and mindful spirit of Berkshire-based artist and author Deb Koffman (1956–2021). Known for her bold, text-infused paintings, illustrations, and books, Koffman created vibrant works that blend humor, hope, and honesty—providing practical tools […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly
This heartwarming collection of holiday themed works by Norman Rockwell—from Thanksgiving and Christmas to New Year’s—are showcased in this lively installation of enduring seasonal favorites. Renowned for his ability to capture the spirit of American life, Rockwell’s paintings reflect the joy and nostalgia of the season as inspired by classic tales, holiday festivities and greetings, […]
Exhibits, Family Friendly, Holidays
The Clark Art Institute airs the 2025–26 season of the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed The Met: Live in HD series. This award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. Unless otherwise noted, the Clark broadcasts the operas on select Saturdays at 1 pm in its Manton Research Center […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. The first new Met production of Bellini's final masterpiece in nearly 50 years is a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Are you a Jewish family or raising Jewish children? Do you love giving back to your community? Do you also love flying down a hill on a snow tube at Bousquet Mountain? Then join Federation families and bring along tubes of personal hygiene products like toothpaste, soap, deodorant that will be donated to Berkshire families […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event
In this intimate documentary, a group of friends gathers to celebrate the 82nd birthday of satirist, artist, and cartoonist Harry Blacker and to recall the Jewish East End of the 1930s, a hub of anarchism, Yiddish theater, and vibrant immigrant life.
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Diversity and Inclusion