Two Rockwell paintings formerly owned by the Berkshire Museum have resurfaced 2,800 miles away — and their new home may be particularly fitting because the museum was built around the
After retiring at 60, M. Betsy Smith began writing with encouragement from a circle of women she calls her “surrogate mothers.” Her journey culminated in “Sign of a Loon,” a
A new audiobook preserves Tina Packer’s final interview, recorded with friend Alison Larkin just weeks before Packer’s death, as they discuss Shakespeare, love, death and her life’s work.
Barrington Stage’s world premiere of “Dead Girl’s Quinceañera” begins a six-month journey of development as playwright Phanésia Pharel and director Melia Bensussen explore friendship, identity and coming of age through
Berkshire Museum's 'Voices of Rebellion' explores the Berkshires' role in the American Revolution through artifacts, documents and the stories of soldiers, activists and overlooked historical figures.
The Clark Art Institute debuts 'An Exquisite Eye,' showcasing 150 European masterpieces from the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, offering the public its first look at one of the century's most
From memoirs and poetry to novels and local history, discover 12 new books by Berkshire authors that explore memory, resilience, imagination and the places that shape our lives.
Eight newly released books feature contemporary LGBTQ+ voices across multiple genres, including YA, middle-grade fiction, romance and literary storytelling.
Two new visual histories explore America’s identity ahead of its 250th anniversary — one tracing Juneteenth and Black emancipation celebrations, the other examining the American flag as a national symbol
Pittsfield native Ali Louis Bourzgui and Lenox producer Taylor Tranfaglia celebrated Tony Awards wins Sunday night, highlighting the Berkshires' impact on Broadway through "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!"
