 | Triplex Cinema Hosts Screenings of 'Selma' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with special programming centered around Ava DuVernay's Academy Award-winning film "Selma."
On Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 AM, the cinema will host a free community screening of Selma, followed by a discussion with Shirley Edgerton, a |
 | Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Memorial Hall will host its 2025 Celestial Ball on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The event marks the conclusion of the hall’s annual fundraising campaign.
Guests are invited to dress in glitter and sequins and enjoy music by DJ BFG, tarot readings, face |
 | CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) Berkshires Size-Inclusive Care team will host a free Zoom book discussion on "Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating" by Christy Harrison.
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 |
 | Great Barrington Arts Market Showcases Local Artisans and Food
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) will host its winter event at Saint James Place, offering a curated selection of handmade products from local and regional artisans.
Each month, the market features a rotating lineup of 16 artists, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience that supports the |
 | Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter Hike
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum invites the community to a guided winter hike on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m.
Participants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings.
The hike will cover 1-2 miles and last |
| MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4.
The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect |
| Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse announced the recent purchase of an historic mill building in downtown Housatonic to serve as the organization's future, permanent home.
Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several |
 | Guest Column: A Thank You to Marcy's Searchers
Dear Berkshire Community,
It's now been four weeks since we were made to realize the palpable community spirit very much thriving throughout our larger community.
A picture of the recovered Marcy from her lost-and-found posting on Facebook.
In early December you might recall the powerful three-day snowstorm |
| Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses
A screenshot of the West Stockbridge tree from its lighting in December.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday.
Carolyn Valli, CEO of Central Berkshire Habitat for |
| Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation Grant
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is the recipient of a $50,000 grant (over two years) from the Boston-based Barr Foundation.
"This grant is the largest gift in our 9-year history," NPC founder Liana Toscanini said. "It's transformational in that it will allow us |
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