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
There are many ways to be an activist—supporting this theater group is one.
Great Barrington’s Sprout Brothers Nurture a Family Legacy
The busiest Berkshirites need a break! We asked local leaders what they’re excited to do during their downtime—and their lists are packed with music, art, hikes, and good eats. Here’s how they plan to soak up the season. Consider it your guide to summer fun.
Welcome to our new series celebrating people making a mark in the Berkshires. In this first installment, we talk to a new generation of residents fusing tradition with transformation—and breathing new life into our region.
In the hills of the Berkshires, Rufus and Henry Taylor were raised with music and meaning. Now they’re finding their own rhythm.
Nearly five years after a devastating fire claimed the Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, the Berkshires dance institution unveils its forward-looking replacement, at once technologically cutting-edge and rooted into the earth.
At a cabin on Lee’s Upper Goose Pond, lives intertwine for a few hours as Appalachian Trail hikers take in Berkshires’ beauty.
The Williamstown Theatre Festival revives Tennessee Williams’ classic Camino Real this summer (July 17–August 3), directed by Dustin Wills and starring Pamela Anderson. Part of WTF’s bold new season of world-class theater in the Berkshires.
From BIFF’s Berkshire Bank Announcement Party in Lenox to Images Cinema’s Red Carpet fundraiser in Williamstown, Berkshire events celebrated arts, film, and community with style this spring.
Meet Michelle Kaplan, Curator of Novelty and Local Experiences
The Literary Legend Brings Authors, Thought Leaders, and Lively Discussions to Edith Wharton’s Storied Estate
Berkshires’ town trees provide shade and beauty—meet a few of the dedicated crew that keeps them growing strong.
It’s an exciting moment for a sculptor who will turn 96 in July—and who only began his art career in his 80s.
When you want all the flavor, but none of the buzz. With zero-proof drinks catching on, we asked three local experts—wine and spirits purveyors
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
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.
A century later, a dining car in Chatham still shines—and so do these four other retro gems.
Pride is a big deal in the Berkshires, in more way than one.
Move over, Art Basel—there’s a new art experience in town, and it’s just up the road.
You can’t make yarn without shearing a few sheep—or in the case of Lila’s Mountain Farm, a few hundred. If you want to keep your crafts truly local, this is one good starting point.
Everyone can sip in style with the rise of delicious craft mocktails.
How the Berkshire brothers engineered a legacy of quality and giving
Recreation, jobs, housing— it takes a creative, multi-faceted approach to revitalize a community. And that’s what Dave Mixer and Mill Town Capital are bringing to Pittsfield.
With the abundance of resources and expertise right here in the Berkshires, nurturing your well-being is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Berkshires has long been a destination for summer society.
