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Montessori Turns Ten At The Mount

Rachel Louchen reports from Lenox. On Thursday, May 26, The Montessori School of the Berkshires commemorated its tenth anniversary with a gala at The Mount to raise proceeds for the school's financial aid fund. The beautiful grounds of Edith Wharton's former home created the perfect backdrop

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A Lot To Celebrate At The Volunteers In Medicine Chef's Dinner

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. This year’s popular Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Berkshires benefit Chef’s Dinner was again held at the gorgeous Wheatleigh estate, on Monday evening, May 23. Supporters enjoyed champagne and appetizers in the lobby and on the terrace, followed by dinner with a view in

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A Day Of Caring, A Night Of Dancing, For Berkshire United Way

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield.Berkshire United Way’s annual “Day of Caring" is something of a misnomer given that the time put in by volunteers throughout the community extends far beyond a day’s work. This year’s project, taken on with the help of donated materials, expertise

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Sharon Playhouse Spotlights Marvin Hamlisch And Glenn Close

Lisa Green reports from Sharon. “What I Did For Love" is one of the late composer Marvin Hamlisch’s best-known tunes, and at the Sharon Playhouse Spotlight Gala on Saturday, May 21, it was clear that it is love that keeps this vital institution alive. The evening was a

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Construct's Mayfest Ushers In Spring

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. Monday, May 16 started off with a rare, spring snowfall in the early morning but come evening, it was Mayfest for Construct. The annual fundraising event held at Crissy Farm featured 26 vendors, restaurants, caterers, bakers and liquor specialty shops uniting for a buffet

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CATA's 'Wallflowers' Stand Out From The Crowd

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. How do you make a friend? Well, you walk up to someone and tell them your name, and then you ask for theirs. You express yourself, and say how you feel, but also listen when they want to talk. It seems simple enough, but we

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Berkchique Dresses The Women Of The RI Region

Lisa Green reports from Dalton. For some, the now-annual Berkchique! charity clothing sale is the biggest shopping opportunity of the year, and this year’s, held at the former Crane Stationery factory, was no different. With perhaps one exception: the rack of Jean Paul Gaultier (new, with tags) that Berkshires

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Edna St. Vincent Millay In Words And Song

Amy Krzanik reports from Spencertown. Tomorrow, Friday, May 6, marks the 2016 opening day of Steepletop, the former home and gardens of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. But The Millay Society threw a pre-opening benefit celebration at Spencertown Academy Arts Center on Saturday, April 30. Held on the

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Kent Historical Society Goes Authentic At A Tea and Musicale

Jamie Larson reports from Kent. The Kent Historical Society’s 19th Century Musicale and Spirited Tea Party on Sunday, April 17 gave today’s high society a taste of the best their cultural predecessors enjoyed in the 1800s. Replicating the time's food, beverage and musical entertainment, the dandy

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Two Firsts For Two Artists At MASS MoCA

Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams. Another month, another chance to experience exceptional new art at MASS MoCA as the museum ramps up for its summer season. On Saturday, April 16, two exhibits shared an opening reception. Alex Da Corte’s Free Roses, comprised of sculptures, paintings and video installations,

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One More Round: BART Holds Its 9th Annual Fundraising Trivia Competition

Amy Krzanik reports from Adams. All of Northern Berkshire County’s biggest brains were at BART Charter Public School on Saturday, April 9 for the annual “Get BART Smart" trivia night. Now in its 9th year, the school’s largest annual fundraising event supports its college preparatory program. And

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The Hudson Area Library, Chapter 1: A New Beginning

Lisa Green reports from Hudson. It takes a village to support (and use) a public library, so it wasn’t surprising to see a sizable crowd turn out for the ribbon cutting of the new Hudson Area Library on Saturday, April 9. The move to the former Hudson Armory (built

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