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Berkshire Magazine Editor-in-Chief Anastasia Stanmeyer recently interviewed some of the new directors of our Berkshire cultural institutions for OLLI at Berkshire Community College. Almost all of the discussions took place at the host institutions, and you can watch the talks for free. The directors include Kimberley Bush Tomio of Berkshire Museum; James Barry of Chester Theatre; Alan Paul of Barrington Stage; Nathaniel Silver of Hancock Shaker Village; Wendy Healey of Ventfort Hall; and Kristy Edmunds of MASS MoCA. More info
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Fri Sep 8, 5 p.m.
Join Kimball Farms Life Care for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour at our community, followed by an orchestra center performance of Hershey Felder’s Beethoven: A Play with Music at The Colonial Theatre. No cost. (sponsored) More info
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Fri–Sun, Sep 1–3
Enjoy live music all weekend long at Balderdash Cellars. Music includes Tom Corrigan on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.; Brian Benlien on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.; Tony Bernardo on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.; and Gina Coleman & guest on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Read "Balderdash Uncorked" in the August issue of Berkshire Magazine. Photo above of owners Christian and Donna Hansen by Jake Borden. More info
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Fri & Sat Sep 1 & 2, 6:30 p.m.
It's the final weekend of Berkshire Busk! on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 6:30. Singer-songwriter Katherine Winston will be one of the performers on the streets of downtown Great Barrington. She has been a favorite at the festival since its inception in 2021. There will be plenty of other live music, as well as magicians, artists, and much more! More info
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Fri–Sun, Sep 1–3
Murder both intentional and accidental as well as madness both piteous and pretended will haunt the Tina Packer Playhouse as Shakespeare & Company presents a three-performance reading of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This limited run will be directed by Shakespeare & Company Founding Member Kevin G. Coleman. The cast includes Finn Wittrock (above), Christopher Lloyd, Nigel Gore, Caroline Calkins, Ptah Garvin, David Gow, Dana Harrison, L. James, and Zoya Martin. The performances are at 2 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More info
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We're so excited for you to explore the August issue of Berkshire Magazine! That includes stories like "A Pollinator's Paradise," "A Hike & a Brew," "The Many Lives of Isaac Fitzgerald," and much more. The August issue is still available, and the Fall issue is right around the corner! More info
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Sun Sep 3, 7 p.m.
What a way to finish off the Tanglewood summer season! On Sunday evening, 12-time Grammy Award® winner John Legend will perform an intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” "Tonight"), unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND ("Nervous," "Wonder Woman"). Gates open at 4 p.m. More info
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Fri Sep 8, 5–7 p.m.
Bennington Museum invites you to celebrate NBOSS at the Museum with the artists’ cookout, enjoy the final Concert in the Courtyard of the season with SIRSY, and let the kiddos marvel at a stilt-walker at this free outdoor community event. Bring your own chair! (sponsored) More info
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