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.
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
A meditation on cooking—quite literally. Our writer contemplates the process of making, and the joys of sharing, a pot of stew.
Your getting-started guide to vegetable gardening. See how simple it can be to “sow flavor and gather meals.”
Cello’s co-chefs create a new menu each day, drawing on ingredients from local farms and seasonal foraging. They also offer two savory twists using maple syrup—one a bright vinaigrette, the other a bold glaze or marinade for vegetables and meats.
Bon Dimanche may mean “Good Sunday” in French, but any day’s a good one to stop by this eclectic new gem on Railroad Street in Great Barrington. Calling it a store doesn’t begin to capture the je ne sais quoi of the place, which is equal parts retail establishment, art installation, and studio.
And the winner is…anyone who has Jane Buck design and print stationery for them.
After 13 years, our columnist shares the secret of what went wrong with his nuptials—and in the end, what really matters.
Use local flowers at your big event and you’ll not only have gorgeous displays, you’ll support our local farmers.
Before you hire a photographer, ask yourself these three questions, says Tricia McCormack (and she’s one of the Berkshires’ top pros, so she should know!).
In the Gilded Age, a wedding was a clear indication of social position and pecuniary strength—as we see in this pair of nuptial events.
Like her sister Eileen, Annie Herrick has warm memories of cold Berkshire winters and growing up with siblings that loved to ski.
Eileen Shiffrin—herself a masters ski racer, not to mention the celebrated longtime coach of her daughter, Mikaela Shiffrin—developed her passion for the sport and outdoor adventure right here in the Berkshires.