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.
An oral history of the Berkshires’ beloved film festival, told by the people who wrote, directed, and produced it into existence
Greenagers’ 2nd Annual Summer Gala celebrated the commitment and creativity of Greenagers youth while raising vital funds to continue creating opportunities for young people. Thanks to our youth crew members and students for sharing their experiences, and to the community that showed up to support them.
The annual Summer Gala in the Village was a spectacular evening with horse-and-carriage rides, cocktails and music in the garden, a stunning sunset off the Round Stone Barn, a delicious dinner, and a night full of stars.
PS21’s annual gala welcomed more than 200 guests to its Pavilion Theater, raising $330,000 in support of programming. The evening honored Francis J. Greenburger with the inaugural PS21 Polestar Award, presented by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblymember Didi Barrett. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an auction, and performances, with Parker Posey and Marina Abramović among those in attendance.
WAM’s elegant brunch featured a performance of songs from Silhouettes, a brand-new musical by Jordan Ealey with music by Ari Afsar. The benefit celebrated the nonprofit’s work at the intersection of art and activism, where women and girls have equal opportunities and equal access to learning, earning, expression, and aspiration.
This year’s celebration honored patrons of the arts Carrie and David Schulman, and featured a special performance by Broadway’s Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer. The evening’s record-breaking proceeds will support BSC’s area of greatest need and its Education Fund, which includes the Playwright Mentoring Project, now in its 25th year.
This year’s theme, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, transported attendees into Shakespeare’s play with theatrical performances, interactive activities, and an atmosphere that immersed guests in the magic of the Garden’s high season. Proceeds directly support BBG’s efforts to expand access to nature-based education for local children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Berkshires come alive with farm fun, fright nights, art, music, and much more. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
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.
Whether you’re in it for the views, the exercise, or the camaraderie, biking in the Berkshires offers something for every kind of rider.
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
Film and fashion power couple Christo Morse and Lauren Gabrielson have created a Stockbridge getaway where family life takes the spotlight.
How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.
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.
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.
Event curator Lauren Fritscher of Berkshire Muse shares picnic setups that turn any Berkshires outing into a moment of ease, beauty, and presence—ideal for long, languid summer days.
Kevin West’s new book is an artful and practical guide to growing what you wish and savoring what you grow—rooted in wisdom, soil, and the simple pleasures of a well-tended life. Get a first look here.
With the help of local artisans and a lifetime of design instinct, Annie Selke transformed her Lenox property into a sanctuary made for gathering.
Rafi Bildner creates an homage to southern Italy, the Berkshires, and the joyful chaos of family, all expressed through the art of pizza.
This edition of The B’s List explores the conversation among a selection of culinary professionals in the Berkshires. Read along as they discuss community, life in business, and the inherent agricultural ties in their own practices.
Eileen Fisher brings her brand to Great Barrington. It’s timeless and authentic—a natural match for the Berkshires.
At the Neon Newt, chef/owner Olivia Pattison is living her best locavore life—and has created a welcoming community hub.
