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 Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Close to 600 attendees gathered for a reception, held at the Castle Street freight yard, and a performance by Broadway star Aaron Tveit inside the historic theater. Gala donations and ticket sales raised $400,000 to support the nonprofit’s general operations. An additional $160,000 from the event’s paddle raise will support the Mahaiwe’s intimate new Indigo Room venue.

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Summer Celebration at Tanglewood

The 2025 Summer Celebration was a record-breaking success, coinciding with a memorable Shed performance of Romeo and Juliet, with music by Prokofiev and stage direction by Bill Barclay. Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons conducted. Cocktails, dinner, and after-party were held in tents behind Highwood Manor.

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Gather Round

Though he may be best known for his comfort food recipes and exuberant personality, Dan “Grossy” Pelosi’s creativity extends to his living space. His Hillsdale home is a joyful gathering place, filled with bright colors, patterned wallpaper, artwork, and an abundance of light, from dawn until dusk.

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The B’s List: Design

In the third installment of our series with top local talents and tastemakers, we gathered a group of interiors experts—designers, retailers, product developers, and an architect among them—for a conversation about Berkshires style that was both inspired and inspiring.

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The Scene – High Summer 2025

Catch a glimpse of the season’s most dazzling gatherings—from elegant galas to community fundraisers—that brought people together across the Berkshires in support of art, culture, and connection.

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Digging Deep

How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.

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Cooking from All Four Corners

Celebrated chef David Israelow brings a reverence for food and finely tuned technique to his highly anticipated new restaurant in Chatham, New York. Here’s a sneak preview.

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Where to Eat Now

We asked three of our favorite foodies for their go-to restaurants. The result: this highly opinionated guide to the latest and greatest in the Berkshires and beyond.

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