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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Home Grown Wool

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.

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Mixing Things Up

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.

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Happy & Healthy

With the abundance of resources and expertise right here in the Berkshires, nurturing your well-being is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Vacay or Staycay?

Whether you’re traveling in from afar or want to stay close to home, the region’s resorts, hotels, inns, and B&Bs will provide a relaxing escape—and access to everything that the Berkshires has to offer. Here are some to consider for your next getaway.

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Less Is More

A beauty expert pares down—from a natural look to a true minimalist approach—as she discovers what really matters.

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In the Cards

When our writer was looking for guidance, he found intuitive Sheilaa L Hite. She won his trust—and that of other seekers from around the world.

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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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“Camino Real” Rises Again

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.

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The Scene – Early Summer 2025

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.

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Sober Sips

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

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