Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including school musicals, a carnival, a benefit race, and more. Don't forget it's Mother's Day — here's some ideas for spending time with mom this weekend. (Note, reservations required for many events.)
Multiple Days
'Hadestown: Teen Edition Performance'
Taconic High School, Pittsfield
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
The high school's theater department will be performing the musical "Hadestown: Teen Edition," which is a family-friendly adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown."
The jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the love of his true love, Eurydice.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. More information here.
'Working' Musical Performance
Pittsfield High School
Performances are: Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
PHS Proteus Theatre Group concludes its spring musical 'Working' this weekend. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students.
Gillette Carnival
(Former) Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough
Through Sunday
The Gillette Shows Carnival is concluding this Sunday.
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.
Naumkeag's 6th annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival concludes this weekend.
The event showcases more than 130,000 daffodils, tulips, and minor bulbs across their 8 acres of land.
The 48-acre estate is decorated with "a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations against the backdrop of stunning views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills," according to the Trustees of Reservations.
Mixed bouquets, container plants, and a pre-sale of spring bulbs will be sold at a pop-up shop outside the greenhouse. Food and refreshments will be for sale at the outdoor snack shack.
Admittance to the inside of the house will be permitted for self-guided tours of the first floor and to provide access to the museum's gift shop.
For more information on the festival or to purchase tickets here.
Friday
Performances by Marc Douglas Berardo and Matt Borrello
Studio 9, North Adams
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Marc Douglas Berardo will perform alongside guest Matt Borrello at Studio 9 at Porches Inn on River Street. Doors open at 7.
Berardo, based in Rhode Island, is celebrated for his storytelling and humor in music. Borrello is a New England singer-songwriter with a diverse musical repertoire.
There will be a soul line dancing class during which visitors can learn three to four line dances. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 per person. More information here.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Pittsfield post office
Shifts are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Berkshire United Way is partnering with the letter carriers union for its annual food drive.
Volunteers can unload mail trucks as they come to the post office with food donations, weigh everything, and then load it into vehicles for distribution to 12 area food pantries.
All food collected in Dalton and Pittsfield is brought to the Pittsfield post office and distributed to pantries throughout Pittsfield and Dalton.
Hilltop Orchards and M-Power Adventures is hosting a guided night hike led by Holly Brouker.
At this adults-only, 21-plus event, enjoy the Native American-centered hike, bonfire ceremony, wine and hard cider tasting, and live music by the fire pit.
Tickets are $50 per person. Wear appropriate footwear for the weather and bring a flashlight.
High Horse, a Boston-based progressive-acoustic string band, performs at Studio 9 at Porches Inn on River Street. Kicking off the show will be a performance by Kat Wallace.
Tickets range from $20 to $50. More information here.
2025 Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7: 30 p.m.
The Wailers, Bob Marley's legendary band, are set to perform, continuing to celebrate Marley's legacy with classics like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry."
Led by Aston Barrett Jr., they deliver reggae rhythms. Joining them is Woody & The Rebel Alliance, known for their unique blend of reggae-inspired jam rock since 2009.
This indoor and outdoor craft fair and tag sale will feature antiques and collectibles, second-hand items, honey, soaps, crafts, woodwork, baked goods, and more. A gift basket raffle will benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry.
Berkshire Lodge of Masons food truck will be in the courtyard from 9 to 2.
Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up: Watershed Moments
Meet up: Farnam's Causeway, off Route 8 in Cheshire
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a short, easy walk alongside the Cheshire Reservoir on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels are welcome to capture photographs of the mountain landscapes.
Prizes will be awarded for the 5K top overall women finishers, and for the top finishers in each age category (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus and overall top woman and man finishers for 1 mile run/walk.
Image: Berthe Morisot, The Drawing Lesson: Berthe Morisot and Her Daughter (detail), c. 1889, drypoint on paper. The Clark, 1977.53
Print Room Pop-Up: Mother's Day
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The exhibition showcases the strength, resilience, tenderness, and joy associated with being a mother, making it a great event for families and art enthusiasts.
Celebrate the start of the 2025 grazing season by watching the cows graze on fresh Spring grass. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy on the lawn.
The farm store offers local food, picnic supplies, and groceries. Park near the farm store or Stone Barn. There are no public restrooms on the farm.
Celebrate Mother's Day by appreciating both moms and Mother Nature with a mindful walk at Mount Greylock.
This event focuses on rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. All moms and their families, including pet moms, are welcome. No experience is necessary, and it's free and open to the public.
Space is limited, so registration is required by calling (413) 499-4262. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The program lasts 2 hours.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
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