ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'Legend of Georgia McBride': Lots of Sass, Sequins and Hardly a Drag
This jukebox musical, now playing at the Colonial Theatre through Aug. 16, is more than a drag show.
Lenox Historian To Speak At Ventfort Hall
A tea will follow her presentation.
CATA's 'I Am a Part of Art' Exhibit Celebrates Creativity and Inclusion
The annual "I Am a Part of Art" exhibit is the organization’s biggest exhibit of the year, this year featuring over 300 works of art by 250 artists with disabilities, spanning the Lichtenstein Center and Clark Art Institute.
Karen Allen on Harrison Ford, John Belushi, Steven Spielberg and Williamstown
This season, Allen returned to the Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre in Abi Morgan's "LoveSong," a play about how love changes people over time.
Weekend Outlook: Last Bit of Summer Fun
Check out the events that are happening this weekend including First Fridays, theater productions, live music, and more.
Sandisfield Arts Center Announce 2026 Daniel Manacher Prize Winners
The work of the 2026 winners, alongside the 2025 prize recipients, will be featured in a biennial exhibition at the arts center from August 16 -30, 2026.
WBCR-lp to Host Third Annual "Sound/Art" Music Festival
Artists will be performing a variety of experimental and eclectic music genres including electronica, noise, ambient, drone, live coding, and more.
The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Thrilling Music and Performers
With the second week of August, Tanglewood continues its high energy and innovative classical programming with three powerhouse concerts in the Shed – with highlights being especially illuminating, spiritual programs curated by Yo-Yo Ma in the Shed and in Ozawa Hall.
Local Chef Reaches Finals of Nationwide Culinary Competition
The Favorite Chef competition serves as a fundraiser for the James Beard Foundation, a national nonprofit.
Ventfort Hall Tea and Talk On JP Morgan's Astrologer
The lecture will be followed by the traditional Ventfort Hall Afternoon Tea Service.
Berkshire County Historical Society Hosts author Phil Adamo
Berkshire County Historical Society Hosts author Phil Adamo
Music Summer Fundraiser for the Bidwell House Museum
This year, the theme is The Berkshire Hills Are Alive With Music. The Museum's honoree in 2026 is long-time Board member and friend to the Museum, Kathryn Roberts.
Hancock Shaker Village Celebrations Round Stone Barn's 200th
For two centuries, Hancock Shaker Village has been home to the only circular barn ever built by the Shakers, and on Sunday, the museum will be celebrating the landmark's bicentennial.
The Classical Beat: Spectacular Music and Celebrations at Tanglewood, Sevenars
With the arrival of August, we are at the midpoint – the emerging height of the classical music festival season.
Weekend Outlook: Barn Birthday, Musical Nights
Check out the events happening this week including musical nights, turtles, and more.
Berkshire Museum Holds Grand Reopening
The pouring rain pattered against the Berkshire Museum's tall lecture hall windows as officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the museum's grand reopening following its historic renovation.
Film Director To Speak At Ventfort Hall
Jay Craven to present "New England Movies: How & Why"
Lenox Library Hosts John Williams' Biographer
Biographer and arts journalist Tim Greiving, author of "John Williams: A Composer's Life," will speak at Lenox Library on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m.
Jacob's Pillow Welcomes San Fran Ballet
The San Francisco Ballet will return to Jacob's Pillow this summer for the first time in seven decades.
Annual CATA Art Show Opens July 30
Community Access to the Arts' annual art show "I Am a Part of Art" opens Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
Clark Art Unveils Design for New Aso O. Tavitian Wing
The elevated bridge between the Clark Art Institute's main museum and the Manton Research Center is being transformed into new gallery space and storage, and the permanent home of the Aso O. Tavitian collection.
Barrington Stage's 'A Chorus Line' Demands to Be Seen
There are a plethora of adjectives that describe the original production of "A Chorus Line" when it opened off-Broadway in April 1975: "groundbreaking," "original," "powerful," "outstanding" and "brilliant."
Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & Dancing
Check out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more.
Berkshire Museum Unveils Historic Transformation After Yearlong Renovation
For generations, the Berkshire Museum has helped visitors create lasting memories through its permanent collections and exhibits. Those traditions continue as the museum reopens on July 29 following its historic renovation.
Classical 'High Season' Approaches Its Artistic Apogee
During late July, the classical music festival "high season," anchored by concerts at Tanglewood and Sevenars, and also including Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, approaches its zenith.
Local Musicians Debut 'Southwest Passage' at Stationery Factory
Otis resident and musician Pete Adams and singer-songwriter/guitarist Bobby Sweet of Becket, will be celebrating the release of their new album "Southwest Passage" at the Stationery Factory on Aug. 9.
Federal Funding Cuts Put Stress on Local Nonprofits
On Wednesday, the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires hosted a regional meeting on the impacts of federal funding cuts with the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits and sector employees at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Adams Theater Bringing Local Stories to Life
Theater owner Yina Moore is collaborating for the second year with Life Jacket Theatre Company, which empowers underserved individuals in telling their stories through live theatrical performance.
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