Tuesday, March 10, 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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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Construct appoints Joey Lindstrom; Clark Art Institute appoints Alexis Goodin; Community Health Programs welcomes John-Paul Bettencourt; Berkshire United Way welcomes Jennifer Baril; Berkshire HorseWorks...

"Housing affordability in small towns and rural areas is often overlooked, but Construct has approached this challenge with creativity and determination," said Joey Lindstrom.

BITS & BYTES: ‘The Abyss’ at Norman Rockwell Museum; Nicole Zuraitis at American Mural Project; Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi at MASS...

From the 19th century to the present, illustrators have returned repeatedly to the sea as a site of beauty, mystery, danger, humor, and political meaning.

BITS & BYTES: Cynthia Erivo at Tanglewood; Jumpfest 2026; ‘The Librarians’ at The Crandell; ‘Fanology’ at Ventfort Hall; Southern Berkshire Chamber Women Leadership Awards

Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba in Universal’s record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked" from director Jon M. Chu.

BITS & BYTES: MASS MoCA Community Day; Lich Gate Concerts presents Helen Karloski; NAACP Berkshire County Freedom Fund Awards; Jewish Federation presents Jonathan Harounoff;...

MASS MoCA presents its annual Community Free Day, offering free admission, exhibit activations, tours, art-making, silkscreen printing demos, story time, puppetry, music, Drag Story Hour, a meet-and-greet with community organizations, and more.

BITS & BYTES: Jewish Federation presents Samantha Geracht; Chat GBPT Series returns; Tarot at Ventfort Hall; Women artist submissions sought; Learn improv at Becket Arts Center

Anna Sokolow was a Jewish cultural icon, daughter of immigrants and social activist whose powerful theatrical choreography shaped American modern dance over the course of a 70-year choreographic career.

BITS & BYTES: BCC MLK Day of Service; BRIDGE ‘MLK Weekend 2026’; Cantilena Chamber Choir MLK concert; MLK Day at Norman Rockwell Museum; MLK...

Alÿcia Bacon is a published writer, poet, and artist whose poems, stories, and essays explore the sacred dance between memory, love, and liberation.

BITS & BYTES: Seán Dagher at The Foundry; Tatiana Kalinichenko and Dmytro Tkachenko at Fisher Center; ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ returns to the Crandell; BIFF...

Sea shanties have been garnering a resurgence in popularity in the last few years with Seán Dagher being one of the most popular artists worldwide in the genre.

BITS & BYTES: Cate Le Bon at Basilica Hudson; Peggy Reeves at New Marlborough Public Library; Louise Wannier at Lenox Library; Cynthia Zarin and Michael Gottlieb...

Known for her eclectic sound and intricate songwriting, Cate Le Bon blends elements of pop, folk, and experimental music to create a captivating live performance that showcases her unique artistic vision and style.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: American Mural Project hires Jennifer Chrein; Springfield Museums appoints Nina Antonetti; Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP, names Jennifer M. Breen; BCC student...

"The first time I saw the mural, I was awed by its scale, Ellen's artistry, and what it says about the central role of work in our lives. I immediately was captivated and felt the need to share the space, the mission, and the live performances and educational programs with as many people as possible,” said Jennifer Chrein.

BITS & BYTES: Sita Gómez at Hudson Hall; Junli Song at MCLA Gallery 51; Berkshire Bach Society Portals; Paulette at The Foundry; ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Klay’ at The...

In this sweeping retrospective of her 75-year career, Hudson Hall and Rose Gallery shine a long-overdue light on a remarkable artistic luminary in our own backyard.

BITS & BYTES: ARMO at Barrington Hall; Luke Fischbeck at The Clark; Multicultural BRIDGE dinners; OLLI presents James Brooke; Berkshire Lyric welcomes singers

This weekend long celebration of rhythm and joy will embody the ideals of embracing our shared humanity to the fullest.

BITS & BYTES: Sarah Katan at Spark of Hudson; Anaїs Duplan at MASS MoCA; ‘Lunch & Learn’ with Thaddeus B. Kubis; North Berkshire Community...

Based on Ancram Center’s celebrated “Real People Real Stories,” you'll develop your story idea and learn to share it authentically with a live audience.

BITS & BYTES: Community Three Kings Day celebration; Slumber Party at The Carle; Temple Anshe film series; Berkshire Art Association call for art; Cold...

Three Kings Day, also known as the Feast of the Epiphany or Theophany, is a beloved holiday in Puerto Rican culture.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire Community Diaper Project receives grant; BCC receives grant; Considine Arnold & Schopp LLP welcomes partners; Lenox Public Schools re-aligns Pre-K schedule;...

Since its inception in 2014 and with the help of 27 partnering agencies, the Diaper Project has provided more than 2.7 million free diapers to Berkshire County families.
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