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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A Real Reset

At The Ranch Hudson Valley, rigorous hikes, plant-forward meals, and otherworldly service add up to something more powerful than pampering

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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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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 Look of Love

Bridal stylist Caroline Thorpe Goldberg of Little White Looks helps brides, moms, and ’maids find their style—so they can skip the search and enjoy the fun.

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THE B’s LIST – Party Pros

In an engaging roundtable discussion at The Mount, local experts talk wedding trends and gala planning, revealing the secrets to staging stylish, seamless celebrations in the heart of the Berkshires.

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MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES

If you’re looking for some very special gifts—or just want to celebrate the creativity of your neighbors—these local makers likely have the perfect things. The only hard part will be giving them away.

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Mikaela Shiffrin, in Motion

As she trains for the upcoming Olympic season, the world’s best skier is adding new dimensions to her story. She has just launched a podcast, is engaged to fellow racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and has family roots growing even deeper in the Berkshires. She recently told The B about all three.

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THE B’s GIFT SHOP GIFT GUIDE

The shops at our local cultural organizations are full of great finds. We scouted them all and, from MASS MoCA to the Norman Rockwell Museum, we’ve got your gift list covered.

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Raise the Bar

Stock and style a cart with local finds—from spirits to shakers—and you’ll always be ready for a Berkshires-worthy gathering.

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Warm and Welcoming

For MacKimmie Co. in Lenox, Doris and Vytas Barsauskas travel the world to curate a selection of heirloom-quality textiles and goods that bring beauty and craftsmanship home.

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Home Grown Holidays

In the Berkshires, picking out your Christmas tree isn’t an errand—it’s an adventure, with fresh air, family, hot cocoa, and that satisfying moment when you find the tree.

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Calm, Cool, & Connected

Prospect, the new “landscape hotel” in Egremont, brings serene style and ecological purpose to the Berkshires—with community gathering spaces and lake views worth lingering over.

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