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A celebration of clay: Studios open doors for 18th annual Hilltown Pottery Tour
Pottery studios across the Hilltowns will be opening their doors and firing up their kilns this weekend for the annual Hilltown Pottery Tour. The self-guided tour is two days long — July 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days — and offers the opportunity to buy pottery, watch educational demonstrations and see potters at work in their studios.
Full menu returns to Tavern on the Hill after scaling back due to staff shortage
A Massachusetts restaurant that had to scale back its menu due to staffing shortages has brought back its full menu. “We are still working with a short staff, but we have been able to make a few shifts and we are now able to offer our entire menu,” Tavern on the Hill said on its Instagram story Tuesday.
Exhibit 'A' Brewing announces it's closing in Framingham, will reopen in western Mass.
FRAMINGHAM — Exhibit 'A' Brewing, known for such beers as The Cats' Meow, Hair Raiser, Goody Two Shoes and Briefcase Porter, has announced that it has closed its Morton Street taproom and will move its operations to western Massachusetts. "As we think about our core values, long-term goals and strategize for the future, Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing has made the difficult decision to move both our brewing operations and taproom to a new location in Williamsburg, Massachusetts," the...
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Hardline Studio opened its books on Friday, offering a variety of original tattoos created by owner Thomas Buckley. For him, this has been a longtime dream. He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
Berkshire Humane Society Pets of the Week: Meet Binx, Luna & Willow
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week are a lovely trio of guinea pigs! The group consists...
This Berkshire Hike In Massachusetts Leads To A Hidden Gem
I normally workout at the gym when I get off the air in the morning but since I had a little time to kill during my travels last Spring, I figured why not go for a walk on the newly paved bike path that runs from Crane Avenue all the way to the Berkshire House of Corrections entrance. Along the way, I spotted this interesting gem that I never thought I'd see on a bike path.
Gilded Echoes: The Tiffany Influence in Josh Simpson’s Glasswork
Josh Simpson, one of the most innovative figures to emerge from the studio glass movement, found early inspiration in the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). Simpson, a Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts artist (born 1949), was captivated by the iridescent qualities of Tiffany & Company’s renowned Favrile glass. As a young glassmaker, he sought to replicate these exquisite glowing qualities, achieving luminous results. Over time, Simpson expanded on Tiffany’s work, developing new methods and formulas that pushed the boundaries of glassmaking. Despite being separated by a century, both artists are united by their unrelenting curiosity, high artistic standards, and fascination with the natural world. While Tiffany’s vases, lamps, and windows bring the beauty of gardens and landscapes into the homes of art lovers, Simpson’s glasswork invites viewers to consider the ocean’s depths, the night sky, and the frontiers of human exploration.
Live Wire: Bousquet Mountain adds musical flavor to Berkshires
If people are talking about summer music in the Berkshires, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Tanglewood in Lenox or maybe Wilco’s annual Solid Sound Festival at MassMoCA in North Adams. But there’s another player in the game in the western part of the state: Bousquet...
Time to Hit the Eagle Street Beach
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Historic Eagle Street will be covered with sand on Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual Eagle Street Beach Party. Founded by artist Eric Rudd in 1999 as an annual community sculpture, the beach party is sponsored by Rudd's Berkshire Art Museum and the city of North Adams.
The Circus Arts Conservatory makes first trip to Berkshire County
LENOX, Mass. – Juggling, balancing and other fun acts are being performed at Duffin Theater. The Circus Arts Conservatory is bringing the circus to Berkshire County. This will be the first time they will be in Bekrshire County. The Circus Arts Conservatory aims to continue the legacy of the...
Beer Nut: New City Brewery’s ginger beer sets it apart
Sam Dibble of New City Brewery in Easthampton is a true renaissance man. I first met him as a brewer, of course, but as it turns out, making great beer is just one of his many talents. Dibble comes from a family of craftspeople and entrepreneurs. He attended the University...
BFAIR to Celebrate 30 Years with ’90s Throwback Event on Oct. 25
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR will celebrate 30 years of success with a celebration at the Williams Inn on Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Sourcepass. The fundraiser will include a VIP hour, live auction, ’90s music, and food. “Celebrating 30 years of service is a testament...
Jungle Jim Free Library Event in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's free event hosting "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by "Jungle Jim" Manning on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and best for ages four to eleven. Jim Manning,...
The Classical 'High Season' Approaches its Zenith
Classical and Contemporary Festivals at Tanglewood and Bach at Sevenars showcase musical excellence. During late-July, the classical music festival "high season," anchored by concerts at Tanglewood in Lenox and at the Sevenars Festival in South Worthington approaches its zenith, with both sure-fire and innovative programming. Offerings this week include revelatory chamber and orchestral works in Ozawa Hall and in the Shed. Boston Symphony performances include both classic and rarely heard works by Sibelius and Copland as well as masterpieces by Russian masters Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, Khachaturian, and Stravinsky. Celebrating the great and historic BSO Russian/American maestro Serge Koussevitsky's 150th birthday, double bass virtuoso Edwin Barker, Principal double bass with the Boston Symphony, will perform the great conductor/composer's landmark Concerto for Double Bass, Op. 3, composed in 1904.
Adams Theater Presents ARKAI Music
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater will present the award-winning electroacoustic duo ARKAI, who will preview their new album "Crossroads" on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. According to a press release:. ARKAI has inspired audiences around the world through their genre-defying string music. Graduates of The Juilliard...
New Play Fest at The LAVA Center Concludes with Staged Reading of “Inheritance” by Nina Gross
WHAT: On the Boards ’24: a festival of new play readings by (mostly) local playwrights: Inheritance by Nina Gross. WHEN: Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, 7 p.m.; also available online on demand for one month. WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield MA. TICKETS: https://www.tixtree.com/o/lava. CONTACT:...
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