Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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Monica Bliss

Monica Bliss grew up in the Berkshires and now lives in New Lebanon, N.Y. with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. She spends her time singing, acting, directing, writing, cooking, baking, and working towards social change.

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BITS & BYTES: The Bang Group at Kaatsbaan; Mollie Kellogg at Marketplace Cafe; Bo Petran and Marjorie Kaye at Hotel Downstreet; Sam & Ron at Meeting...

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents “Nut/Cracked” by The Bang Group’s beloved, witty response to “The Nutcracker.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS: CRA welcomes Ariana Massery; MountainOne Bank promotes Peter Duckett and appoints Kevin Carpenter; BCC staffing updates; Berkshire Humane Society welcomes board members;...

The CRA welcomes Ariana Massery as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director, succeeding Alison Peters, who is retiring after 16 years of dedicated leadership and service.

Kay’s Gingersnaps from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Christmas (cookie) time is here. Happiness and cheer, and joy for all who make and eat Kay’s Gingersnaps, a recipe from my mother-in-law.

BITS & BYTES: Kongero at The Foundry; Hanukkah at Becket Arts Center; ‘Yule for Fuel’ at Zion Lutheran Church; ‘Community Caroling’ at Church on...

Kongero tells tales of life with moving love songs, dramatic medieval ballads, witty ditties, and spirited dances.

BITS & BYTES: Amanda Seyfried at Crandell Theatre; Manos Unidas at the Sanctum Gallery; Jewish Federation at The Mount; OLLI at BCC announces winter courses;...

The Crandell Theatre and Shaker Museum present an exclusive, advance screening screening of “The Testament of Ann Lee” followed by a live in-person discussion with Emmy and Golden Globe winner Amanda Seyfried.

BITS & BYTES: WAM Theatre at Ventfort Hall; ‘Mutts Gone Nuts’ at The Colonial; Aston Magna Music Festival at Saint James Place; Spanish language tour...

With humor, artistic-homage, and grace, “Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous” packs a punch as it explores artistic ownership, generational identity, and jungle-red nail polish.

BITS & BYTES: Stella Cole at The Linde; Laura Anglade and Ben Rosemblum at Spencertown Academy; Tim Jones at The Colonial; The Met at...

With timeless classics and fresh gems reimagined in her unique dazzling style, Stella Cole is one of the most exciting artists of her generation.

BITS & BYTES: Everett Bradley at Kaatsbaan; Jackie Beat at The Foundry; ‘Sense & Sensibility’ at Shakespeare & Company; Indigo Comedy Night with Ariel Elias; Ventfort Hall has...

In “HOLIDELIC,” Everett Bradley assumes the role of Papadelic, funk’s Father Christmas and larger-than-life fusion of George Clinton and Santa Claus.

BITS & BYTES: Berkshire Children’s Chorus holiday concert; Jacob’s Pillow at MASS MoCA; George H. Tucker at Lenox Library; WordXWord presents Poets Creating Conversation; Sheffield...

Berkshire Children’s Chorus will perform a holiday concert at Chatham Public Library, as part of the library’s “Music in the Library” concert series.

BITS & BYTES: Bard Graduate Vocal Arts Program recitals at PS21; Kate McLeod at Spencertown Academy; Jim Petosa at Becket Arts Center; X SXR GRIPP...

The Bard Graduate Vocal Arts Program presents “The Heart of a Woman” and “American Tapestry,” two recitals at PS21 exploring the American experience through art song and American music.

BITS & BYTES: ARKAI at the Indigo Room; Berkshire Playwrights Lab at Symphony Space; BIFF presents ‘The Nutcracker at Wethersfield’; BCC Players presents ‘The...

ARKAI has captivated audiences around the world with their creative imagination and cutting-edge string music, transforming the beautiful tones of the violin and cello into epic soundscapes that resemble a rock band backed by a cinematic orchestra.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: BHS’s Charles Redd named ‘Community Star’; Construct awarded $750,000; Berkshire County Kids’ Place awarded $20,000; MountainOne appoints Brett Brbovic; Central Berkshire Habitat for...

Berkshire Health Systems proudly announces that Charles Redd, MS, RN, BHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer has been named the Massachusetts 2025 “Community Star.”

BITS & BYTES: Cassie and Maggie Christmas at The Foundry; Berkshire Botanical Garden Holiday Marketplace and Gallery of Wreaths; Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas; Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic; Berkshire Art Center...

Named Live Ireland Radio’s “Vocalists of the Year,” the Nova Scotian sisters have enchanted audiences far and wide with lively fiddle, piano and guitar arrangements, stunning sibling vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic, all complemented by their intricate and percussive step-dancing style.
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