Often thought of as a summer playground for the rich during the gilded age, the Berkshires in western Massachusetts evolved over the years into a year-round destination for all. Offering arts and culture, historic landmarks, outdoor recreation, and more, the … Continue reading
With a gorgeous hilltop setting and a track record of incredible performances, the summer season of Jacob’s Pillow is definitely a highlight in the Berkshires. This year’s performances will run from June 19-August 25, 2019. Jacob’s Pillow hosts the oldest, … Continue reading
While Tanglewood is best known as the Berkshire’s summer performance venue for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, it is also home to the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC). A summer academy for advanced musical study, TMV is also a wonderful place to … Continue reading
Though performances are months away, now is the time to plan for the 2019 Tanglewood season. The summer concerts have been announced and tickets will go on sale February 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tanglewood is one of the premier music festivals … Continue reading
The cold days of winter are a perfect excuse to head to the Berkshires for an evening of entertainment at the Infinity Theater in Norfolk, Connecticut, located just 20 minutes southeast of the Sheffield House Bed and Breakfast. Originally built … Continue reading
Set amidst the history and lore of the Berkshires is one of the best modern art museums in the country, MASS MoCa. The museum is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, and would be a perfect stop to make on your … Continue reading
The hills are alive with the music of Verdi during the Berkshire Opera Festival, August 25-31, 2018, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Now in its third year, the 2018 fest brings one of opera’s favorite stories to the stage—Verdi’s Rigoletto. A timeless … Continue reading
Throughout the years, the Berkshires have been home to a long list of dignitaries and cultural icons. Near the top of this illustrious list is Daniel Chester French, one of the United States’ foremost sculptors of public monuments. His country … Continue reading
It’s hard to define just what The Guthrie Center is and does—it encompasses so much. The Great Barrington venue is a mix of community gathering place, meditative center, performing arts space, and restive retreat. The Guthrie Center, which is located … Continue reading
In February, we did a blog on the Schantz Galleries in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, but it is just one of many located in that area. This week, we thought we’d share some information on a few more galleries that are well … Continue reading