The Local Life

Sunny Delights

From Walton Goggins’ favorite pizza to the salsa that keeps a Hillsdale farm humming along when it’s hot outside, friends of The B shared their favorite bites of the Berkshires.

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Maum’s the Word

Litchfield County author Courtney Maum conjures midlife meltdowns and Real Housewives of Litchfield County in her witty new novel

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Skin Deep

The art of tattooing has become a house specialty of the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. It’s probably going to stay that way. Permanently.

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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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The Thrill of the Hunt

With field after field of antiques, mid-century treasures, and curiosities galore, Brimfield is always worth the trip. Our writer shares her tips for making the most of it.

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Firm Foundations

Mother and daughter Linda and Carly Shafiroff have built more than complementary businesses in the Berkshires—they’re creating a family legacy and a vision for the region’s future.

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A Harmonious Addition

The FreshGrass Annex at Porches Inn expands the creative campus, offering musicians and travelers alike a new way to experience North Adams.

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Secret Sources

Shh…local designers reveal some of their favorite craftspeople and home specialists—so you can use these pros, too.

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Scene Change

Film and fashion power couple Christo Morse and Lauren Gabrielson have created a Stockbridge getaway where family life takes the spotlight.

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Greenagers Summer Gala

Greenagers’ 2nd Annual Summer Gala celebrated the commitment and creativity of Greenagers youth while raising vital funds to continue creating opportunities for young people. Thanks to our youth crew members and students for sharing their experiences, and to the community that showed up to support them.

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Hancock Shaker Village Summer Gala

The annual Summer Gala in the Village was a spectacular evening with horse-and-carriage rides, cocktails and music in the garden, a stunning sunset off the Round Stone Barn, a delicious dinner, and a night full of stars.

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PS21 Annual Gala

PS21’s annual gala welcomed more than 200 guests to its Pavilion Theater, raising $330,000 in support of programming. The evening honored Francis J. Greenburger with the inaugural PS21 Polestar Award, presented by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblymember Didi Barrett. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an auction, and performances, with Parker Posey and Marina Abramović among those in attendance.

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WAM Theatre – Shamelessly Gorgeous Summer Soirée

WAM’s elegant brunch featured a performance of songs from Silhouettes, a brand-new musical by Jordan Ealey with music by Ari Afsar. The benefit celebrated the nonprofit’s work at the intersection of art and activism, where women and girls have equal opportunities and equal access to learning, earning, expression, and aspiration.

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Barrington Stage Company – “A Night on the Red Carpet”

This year’s celebration honored patrons of the arts Carrie and David Schulman, and featured a special performance by Broadway’s Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer. The evening’s record-breaking proceeds will support BSC’s area of greatest need and its Education Fund, which includes the Playwright Mentoring Project, now in its 25th year.

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Berkshire Botanical Garden Fête des Fleurs

This year’s theme, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, transported attendees into Shakespeare’s play with theatrical performances, interactive activities, and an atmosphere that immersed guests in the magic of the Garden’s high season. Proceeds directly support BBG’s efforts to expand access to nature-based education for local children.

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