Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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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: Marilyn Maye at Hudson Hall; A love story at the Springfield Museums; Valentine’s Day photos at Berkshire HorseWorks; ‘Valentine Wine &...

Hudson Hall presents legendary singer Marilyn Maye, who Ella Fitzgerald called “The greatest white female singer in the world.”

Lemon, Mushroom, and Leek Pasta from the kitchen of Monica Bliss

Coming home after a snowy day of work or play, this simple and quick meal is a deep comforting hug that warms the depths of your soul. 

BITS & BYTES: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ at The Ghent Playhouse; Talk on Alvin Baltrop by Darius Bost at The Clark; Lisken Van Pelt...

Director Ed Dignum called this hilarious salute to 1930’s comedies “one of the great modern American farces, recalling the physical comedy classics of Chaplin, Keaton, Lucille Ball and so many others.”

BITS & BYTES: Jaye Alison at Knox Gallery; New exhibits at MASS MoCA; Michel Goldberg at Hudson Hall; Berkshire Carousel to reopen; Winter market...

Due to the most recent fires, the art show will be a fundraiser for two organizations providing emergency funding for Los Angeles firefighters.

BITS & BYTES: ‘Uncharitable’ at The Mahaiwe; Flophouse Follies at Race Brook Lodge; OLLI Dr. Tom Gerety; Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Susan...

No topic is more crucial and timely as we confront an increasingly unstable world with the growing revelation that we are all interconnected and that our fate lies in how much we are willing to invest in positive change.

BITS & BYTES: American Mural Project joins Museums for All; Olana summer art and nature program; Kitchen residency at Heirloom Lodge; Berkshire Theatre Group...

“We want to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, feels that they belong here,” said Amy Wynn, Executive Director of American Mural Project.

BITS & BYTES: James Taylor Tanglewood concert tickets; Lucile Montagne at The Clark; Drag Bingo at Wander; Tom Bernard at Lenox Library; MASS MoCA...

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired.

A Midnight Masquerade at The Red Lion Inn, a local gem for celebrations

There was an entire room dedicated to the “Sweet Treats” dessert display.

BITS & BYTES: The Mahaiwe and The Clark present ‘Aida’; Berkshire Bach Society presents ‘Bach and God’; Lich Gate Concerts at Old Parish Church;...

American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations.

BITS & BYTES: Peppe Voltarelli at Studio 9; Multicultural BRIDGE MLK Day of Service; Corrie Locke-Hardi at Wander; Berkshire County Historical Society presents genealogy...

Italian songwriter Peppe Voltarelli, on tour in the United States, presents his brand new album ‘Lupionòpolis’ at Studio 9.
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