BIFF at 20

An oral history of the Berkshires’ beloved film festival, told by the people who wrote, directed, and produced it into existence

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Join the Club

Blame it on the A-list appeal or a genuine desire for unlimited Finnish sauna sessions, members-only programs are taking off in these parts

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The Big Cleanup

From decluttering to getting fit to
pursuing happiness, here are seven
ways to organize your life and
experience a true spring awakening

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Finding My Flock

In the Berkshires, keeping chickens is practically a rite of passage. I never thought I’d join in—or have these hens matter so much to me.

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PICKLEMANIA!

Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.

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DAPS is Not an Acronym for…

Dope Ass Pickleball Shoes, but it could be. Thanks to a laser focus on performance and classic design, home-grown DAPS is well on its way to becoming the lifestyle shoe for the pickleball crowd.

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Local Roots, Limitless Talent

Berkshire native Ali Louis Bourzgui’s voice can electrify Broadway or soothe in folk harmony. His new album with Resident Lightweight reveals a softer, more personal side.

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A Beautiful Day: Sascha and Aaron

Sascha Malas and Aaron McIntyre met on a Birthright trip to Israel in 2019, when she was living in Chicago and he was based in New York City. But they have a soft spot for the Berkshires and upstate New York.

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The Art of Love

A joyful, art-forward celebration at MASS MoCA, where a Somerville couple brought their love of creativity, food, and hosting to the heart of the Berkshires.

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A Brilliant Return

Back in his jewel box of a building in Great Barrington, Tim McClelland handcrafts exquisite rings, bracelets, and more—the old-fashioned way.

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The B’s Grand Wedding Album

From garden ceremonies to grand weekends, The B’s Grand Wedding Album is a living collection of Berkshire love stories—past and present. We invite you to share yours and help us celebrate the many ways love has been honored here.

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Through His Lens

With a vision that helped define modern wedding photography, John Dolan brought emotion and authenticity to the genre—and finds home and harmony right here in the Berkshire community.

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