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.
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.
An insider’s guide to the Berkshires’ most exciting cultural events of the season.
For school-age sweethearts Molly Coleman and Jack Vickery, their June 28, 2025, wedding was a full-circle moment.
Did you attend sleepaway camp in the Berkshires? Submit your camp memories—Color War victories, first kisses, and lifelong friendships—to The B.
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.
Style and romance took the lead at the October 12, 2025, wedding of Claudia Laslie and Adam Mucci.
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.
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.
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 Lenox wedding rooted in family tradition, Allie and Dan’s Berkshires celebration blends Gilded Age elegance, local heritage, and timeless romance.
With a vision that helped define modern wedding photography, John Dolan brought emotion and authenticity to the genre—and finds home and harmony right here in the Berkshire community.
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.
One newbie embraces the sport—“dead bugs” and all—and winter magic in the Berkshires.
Belvedere brings chic style and seamless function to the Berkshires’ event offerings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stock and style a cart with local finds—from spirits to shakers—and you’ll always be ready for a Berkshires-worthy gathering.
Chef Erica Allen explores what it means to be true to your heritage, one dessert at a time.
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.