Tanglewood’s Best Kept Secret Revealed
July 12, 2026
Outrageously talented high school classical musicians take center stage this summer
Outrageously talented high school classical musicians take center stage this summer
Growing up with an aunt named Wendy Wasserstein and a more-than-passing familiarity with the Berkshires theater scene, it was only natural that the author would carry the theatrical torch.
Celebrating the Fourth at Chapin takes you back to where democracy began
Local artist residencies are making their programs accessible to moms and dads—and their crafty kids.
For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.
No more schlepping around for Haema’s Hannah Wong and Sarah McLaughlin
First she helped Martha Stewart build her brand. Then she focused on her own rebrand, and morphed from hotshot marketing executive to Great Barrington candy slinger.
Summer is the loveliest—and also hands-down busiest—season, especially for those whose jobs are in the culture sector.
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.
Every piece in an expansive exhibition of American artists and illustrators has one thing in common: an unmistakable connection to Norman Rockwell’s America
Litchfield County author Courtney Maum conjures midlife meltdowns and Real Housewives of Litchfield County in her witty new novel
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.
What looked like broken pieces of glass revealed a Berkshire summertime, one and a quarter centuries ago
Discover the performances, exhibitions, theater productions, dance, music, and cultural experiences featured at Passport to Summer. Click each organization’s logo below to explore their summer programming and purchase tickets for events across the Berkshires and beyond.
It’s embarrassing, really: The sheer amount of world-class culture spread across the hills, lawns, barns, and mansions of the Berkshires.
An oral history of the Berkshires’ beloved film festival, told by the people who wrote, directed, and produced it into existence
Turning a favorite hike into a daily routine, our writer discovers how repetition sharpens attention and deepens connection with nature—and herself
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
Come browse with us on a marathon book crawl across the Berkshires
A solo walk in the woods can be invigorating, but rambling with a pack can provide an even greater rush
A burgeoning birdwatcher offers a crash course for the Berkshires’ bird-curious
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.
Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.
This local designer is dreaming up snazzy alternatives to the mass-produced fast furniture that you always end up regretting
At The Ranch Hudson Valley, rigorous hikes, plant-forward meals, and otherworldly service add up to something more powerful than pampering
A fashionable francophile’s new spot is the latest in a boom of elevated vintage offerings
A mysterious 1958 photo from Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield has resurfaced—and The B is asking the Berkshires community to help identify the boys behind this nostalgic local moment.
A Pittsfield mother-daughter duo stirs up motion and self-confidence
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.
