Film screenings at Williams highlight nuclear tragedies
WILLIAMSTOWN – The Williams College Japanese Program will screen two documentary films by director Hidetaka Inazuka on the tragedies of nuclear radiation. The first film, Twice Bombed, will be presented…
Christmas plans underway
With nearly three months until Christmas many communities are already starting their planning for holiday events. The Pittsfield Department of Community Development Recreation Program is asking anyone who is willing…
Customer appreciation open house at Berkshire Gold and Silver
PITTSFIELD – An open house to show customer appreciation will be held on Monday, Oct. 8, at Berkshire Gold and Silver, located at 54 Elm St. The unique shop, which…
Cranwell hosts acclaimed wedding photographer’s workshop
LENOX – Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club will be the location for wedding photographer Susan Stripling’s fall 2012 workshop, typically held in Miami, Fla. The two-day seminar, Nov. 7-8,…
Free museum weekend in The Berkshires
This Saturday (Sept. 29), museums nationwide will open their doors for free admission, and local museums in The Berkshires are participating. Smithsonian magazine hosts this event each year to encourage people…
Two Berkshire County artists discuss their craft
PITTSFIELD – The magic of watercolor painting came to life recently as a Lenox artist touched her paint-filled brush to paper inside the auditorium of St. Mark School. Rosemary Trzepacz…
Mediterranean herb demonstration at Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD – More than 50 men and women, eager to learn about how to use Mediterranean herbs in cooking, attended an educational – as well as tasty – program in…
Race looks to raise funds for cancer program
LENOX – Ready, set, go is the phrase hundreds of runners will be waiting for this weekend. The Annual Brock Trot is a community and family-friendly running race with 5k,…
Fall fashion at Third Thursday
PITTSFIELD – Tonight, North Street will be turned into one big catwalk. Aside from fashion statements by attendees, the theme of tonight’s Third Thursday street festival, which runs from 5-8…
Berkshire WordFest coming to The Mount
LENOX – This weekend, writers and poets will use The Mount as a sounding board. The second Berkshire WordFest kicks off on Friday at 5 p.m. with “Literary Laughs,” a…