The Berkshire Edge

The Berkshire Edge LLC is a locally owned publication dedicated to serving the regional community. Our mission is to consistently deliver content that genuinely captures the life, interests, and aspirations of this uniquely dynamic area. Rooted in strong journalistic ethics, we uphold principles of fairness, the pursuit of truth, and a dedication to social, economic, and environmental justice. We also celebrate the independent spirit that characterizes the Berkshires. The Berkshire Edge provides thorough local news articles, features on the arts, diverse commentary, and a detailed events calendar—all crafted with wit, intelligence, insight, and a touch of humor.

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BITS & BYTES: ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at he Mahaiwe and The Clark; ‘Days of Heaven’ at The Clark; Baroque music at Southfield Church; Schuyler Bailar at Simon’s Rock; Laura Lin Healing Arts mood workshop; MCLA Research Conference - The Berkshire Edge

6 days ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

Met Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ broadcasts at The Mahaiwe and The ClarkGreat Barrington/Williamstown— On Saturday, April 26th at 1 p.m., Met Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ broadcasts at The Mahaiwe and The Clark. Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera.
A recipe for Easter Bread from the kitchen of Monica Bliss - The Berkshire Edge

1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

New Lebanon— When my husband and I got together, just over twenty years ago, I learned about a delicious treat: Easter Bread. His mother made it in giant batches every Easter and sent him home each year with one or two loaves. My husband loves it, and it is a highlight of the holiday for him every year. His mother passed away just over ten years ago, and I took over the task of making this very special bread for him, which now carries memories of his mother.
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1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | David Noel Edwards

Hudson, New York — Following the auspicious success of 2023’s “Rodelinda,” R.B. Schlather’s ambitious all-Handel project continues apace. This month, he presents G.F. Handel’s most popular opera, “Giulio Cesare,” at New York State’s oldest surviving theater, Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, April 19, 23 (matinee), 26, 27 (matinee), and 30 (matinee) and May 2. In October 2023, Schlather’s production of Handel’s “Rodelinda” drew this report from Berkshire Edge theater critic J.
BITS & BYTES: School vacation at MASS MoCA; School vacation at The Carle; School vacation at Norman Rockwell Museum; School vacation at The Clark; Downtown Pittsfield ‘Spring Week’ - The Berkshire Edge

1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

April school vacation Kidspace Workshops at MASS MoCANorth Adams— From April 21st through the 25th, MASS MoCA presents Kidspace Workshops. On Tuesday, April 22nd at 11 a.m., there is a “Embroidered Memories” workshop with Rebecca Cuscaden Marvin and Erick Ramos-Jacobo. Learn embroidery techniques as we breathe new life into photographic memories.
BITS & BYTES: Old Crow Medicine Show at The Mahaiwe; David Rousséve at MASS MoCA; Berkshire Museum Holocaust exhibit; Bidwell House Museum panel discussion; Chocolate tasting at Scoville Memorial Library; Gallery talk at the Clark - The Berkshire Edge

1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show with Trey HensleyGreat Barrington— On Friday, April 25th at 8 p.m., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show with Trey Hensley opening. Old Crow Medicine Show is known for their blend of traditional country, old-time string music, bluegrass, and folk.
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1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Sarah Wright

Dearest readers, it is Holy Week, and all I want to do is move into an art house cinema and stay there for the rest of my life. Think “Secret Mall Apartment” for a movie house. Anyway, last month when I was checking out all my local listings, I got this:And this:Back in February, this nearly killed me:If you want to push Woman on the Verge right over the ledge, closing all the theaters will finish the job, no doubt.
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1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | J. Peter Bergman

WorkingGhent Playhouse in Ghent, N.Y.Book by Studs TerkelAdapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso with additional contributions from Gordon GreenbergDirected by Michael McDermott and Michael MenschingMusical direction by Joanne MenschingSix performers play 32 characters in this musical revue about people who work for a living, and don’t we all do just that.
BITS & BYTES: Kateri Kosek at the Bushnell-Sage; Cuarteto Rotterdam at The Foundry; WAM Fireside Chat; Foraging at The Clark; BEAT Earth Day Clean-Up; Nutshell Playhouse at Lenox Library - The Berkshire Edge

1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library presents a reading by prize-winning poet Kateri KosekSheffield— On Sunday, April 27th at 2:30 p.m., The Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, as part of its Friends’ Artists Talk Series, presents a reading by prize-winning poet Kateri Kosek.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire Botanical Garden completes solar project; Hancock Shaker Village announces plans; Berkshire LGBTQ Networking Event; MountainOne welcomes Brenda Petell; LitNet welcomes Susan Harding; Orion announces new Publisher - The Berkshire

1 week ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

Berkshire Botanical Garden announces completion of new solar project Stockbridge— Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the installation of a state-of-the-art solar panel array. The new system, which includes 102 solar panels on the roof of BBG’s Education Building, will go online in the coming weeks. The $121,000 project was paid for through a generous $45,132 matching grant from Tern Foundation’s TernSOLAR Challenge Grant Program.
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2 weeks ago | theberkshireedge.com | Monica Bliss

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art presents ‘Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers,’ featuring art from more than 50 booksAmherst— From April 19th to November 9th, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art presents “Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers,” guest curated by Bruce Handy.