Comic book icon draws crowd at Norman Rockwell Museum
STOCKBRIDGE – The opening of the Norman Rockwell Museum’s new exhibit, “Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross,” drew the largest crowd the museum has seen in recent memory. “I’ve never…
Fall book sale kicks off in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD – The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum’s gigantic fall book sale kicks off tonight (Nov. 15) from 5-8 p.m. for Friends only. It will be held in the auditorium of…
Haunted Hallows’ Eve at The Mount
LENOX – The night began as darkness fell upon a hidden mansion aged yet enduring of a mystical beauty both outside and within its spirited walls. And Edith Wharton and…
Health and Wellness Expo to focus on diabetes awareness
PITTSFIELD – Anyone who has been given a diagnosis of diabetes or who is at risk will have the opportunity to attend a free Health and Wellness Expo Monday from…
‘Dwelling in Clothes’ on display at BCC
PITTSFIELD – “Dwelling in Clothes,” an exhibit by Kate S. Hamilton, will be on display in the Koussevitzky Art Gallery at Berkshire Community College (BCC) from Monday, Nov. 12 through…
Food drive at local dentist’s office
PITTSFIELD – Donations to the St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry (414 North St.) are being collected in one of the most unlikely of places, the dental offices of Dr. John C.…
Holiday Farmers’ Markets offer local gifts
If you are looking for some healthy and tasty locally-grown gifts this holiday season you are in luck. Berkshire Grown will host its popular Holiday Farmers’ Markets in Great Barrington and…
The Berkshire Beacon sponsors 4th Berkshire District debate
LENOX – While Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and Lee Scott Laugenour (of the Green-Rainbow Party) might agree on some things, their differences became apparent at a debate put on by…
Celebrate Halloween at The Mount
LENOX – It is said that with old houses come old spirits. This has certainly proved not to be a falsehood when one hears of numerous accounts from former inhabitants…
People of all ages have fun at pumpkin-carving party
By Susan M. Wicker Guerrero A pumpkin carving party is an event both friends and family members of all ages will enjoy. There are entire carving kits available for very…