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The Berkshire Creative Community Sparkles On

Rachel Louchen reports from Pittsfield. It's well known that our region has a plethora of creative locals and they all seemed to be at Bousquet Mountain on Thursday evening for Berkshire Creative's annual SPARKLE! Guests packed the room in their formal wear to enjoy the ski

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Paintings and Jewelry: Double Art Opening at Neumann Fine Art

Jamie Larson reports from Hillsdale. Paintings so realistic they play tricks on the eye and jewelry that is intricate yet inspired by nature and movement were highlighted at a double reception Saturday, November 30 at Neumann Fine Art in Hillsdale. The inconspicuous gallery was packed with locals and guests from

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A Colonial Celebration At The Bidwell House

Rachel Louchen reports from Monterey. Every year, for one special night after closing for the season, the Bidwell House Museum opens for Our Colonial Holiday Thanksgiving Fundraising Party. This year's event, on Saturday, November 30, was Bidwell's seventh annual. The heritage landmark in Monterey, built in

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The Beauty of Hudson Valley Home Design in Three Parts

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson.The Hudson Opera House hosted an elegantly synergistic and stylish book event on Saturday, November 23. The talk and signing featured the authors of three books that showcase the beauty of design in Hudson Valley gardens, architecture, and interior design. The historic Opera House’s

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Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees Opening Night

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. Approximately 400 people attended this year's Berkshire MuseumFestival of Trees opening night on Friday, November 22 in order to get a first glimpse of the more than 100 business-sponsored, community-decorated trees. Variations on the theme of “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" filled the

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Star Studded: Williamstown Theatre Festival's Gala in NYC

Amy Krzanik reports from New York City. The Edison Ballroom played host to a packed crowd of performers and supporters, as Williamstown Theatre Festival held its 2013 benefit on Monday, November 18, this year honoring award-winning director and nine-time WTF collaborator Scott Ellis. Most recently the director of this past

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The 'Lopud Series' Opening at HuMP

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson. The Hudson Museum of Photography (HuMP) at 552 Warren Street is the city's newest gallery and had no trouble attracting a large crowd for Sunday's opening. The night was the first American exhibition of paintings by interior designerLucien Rees Roberts, featuring

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Wining and Dining at The Warner Theatre

Rachel Louchen reports from Torrington. Over 600 people attended the 12th Annual Holiday Wine and Food Tasting at The Warner Theatre on Friday, Novembers 15. Originally opened as a movie theater in 1931, The Warner is now a cultural touchstone of the community, a mixed-use performing arts center that mounts

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Sinterklaas Fundraiser Promises Another Unique Rhinebeck Winter Fest

Jamie Larson reports from Rhinebeck. The unique traditional Dutch holiday-time celebration of Sinterklaas is, understandably, foreign to most, but not to those in Rhinebeck. The festival and parade, which takes place on December 7, transforms the town into a dreamscape wonderland. The extravaganza started over 20 years ago but restarted

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Let's Dance: Berkshire Theatre Group Honors Ralph Petillo

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. A warm and inspiring tribute was paid to actor and mentor Ralph Petillo on Saturday, November 9 as the Berkshire Theatre Group held its Let's Dance! Gala in his honor at the Colonial Theatre. In the lobby and Garage, guests mingled and dined

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Breaking Down the "Rules" at the Williamstown Film Festival's Opening Night

Amy Krzanik reports from Williamstown. The worlds of fiction and film came together at Williams College's '62 Center on Wednesday, October 30, as the Williamstown Film Festival opened its 15th year with a special appearance by best-selling author John Irving. Irving and Williams professor and WFF board

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MASS MoCA NYC Gala

Amy Krzanik reports from New York City. This year's MASS MoCA fall benefit, held in the breathtaking 583 Park Avenue on October 23, focused on raising funds for the museum's music and performing arts programs. (Not only is MASS MoCA an important venue for the visual

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