Family Drama

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.

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Story Time

For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.

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Candy Crush

First she helped Martha Stewart build her brand. Then she focused on her own rebrand, and morphed from hotshot marketing executive to Great Barrington candy slinger.

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Off Duty

Summer is the loveliest—and also hands-down busiest—season, especially for those whose jobs are in the culture sector.

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Sunny Delights

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.

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America Illustrated

Every piece in an expansive exhibition of American artists and illustrators has one thing in common: an unmistakable connection to Norman Rockwell’s America

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Maum’s the Word

Litchfield County author Courtney Maum conjures midlife meltdowns and Real Housewives of Litchfield County in her witty new novel

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Skin Deep

The art of tattooing has become a house specialty of the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. It’s probably going to stay that way. Permanently.

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The B’s List: The OG Table

These five Berkshire restaurateurs have stood the test of time. You’ve probably been to one (or more) of their places, and you’ll likely be going back again. Here, they tell us why.

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Off Duty

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.

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The B’s Next Gen List

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.

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Growing Up Taylor

In the hills of the Berkshires, Rufus and Henry Taylor were raised with music and meaning. Now they’re finding their own rhythm.

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The Future of Dance

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.

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Passing Thru

At a cabin on Lee’s Upper Goose Pond, lives intertwine for a few hours as Appalachian Trail hikers take in Berkshires’ beauty.

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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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