Berkshire Landscapes

12/22/2025

Eagle Theater Critic Jeffrey Borak reflects on a transformative 2025 theater season, highlighting standout productions, new work, leadership changes and memorable performances across the Berkshires and the region.

12/21/2025

“Jazz Age Illustration” at the Norman Rockwell Museum through April 6, 2026, explores the era’s vibrant social change and artistic diversity, but its sprawling scope stops short of drawing clear parallels to today.

“Jazz Age Illustration” at the Norman Rockwell Museum through April 6, 2026, explores the era’s vibrant social change and artistic diversity, but its sprawling scope stops short of drawing clear

12/21/2025

Christmas, for the Shakers, was a day of forgiveness and of giving. Music became part of the festivities, with songs being written for the holiday and caroling taking place on Christmas morning. Among the traditions of the North Union Shaker Village

Christmas, for the Shakers, was a day of forgiveness and of giving. Music became part of the festivities, with songs being written for the holiday and caroling taking place on

12/20/2025

Wilco has given Solid Sound festivalgoers an early present with the release of the 2026 festival lineup.

Wilco has unveiled the 2026 Solid Sound Festival lineup, featuring a solo set by Billy Bragg, multiple Wilco performances, top indie acts and comedy, returning to Mass MoCA June 26–28.

12/20/2025

If you're looking for a showstopper cookie to bring to the party, try these delicious seasonal cookies that come out beautifully laminated, almost like a pastry.

12/19/2025

Shakespeare & Company announced its 2026 season featuring “Hamlet,” “Twelfth Night” and reimagined productions, including returning circus and rock-inspired shows.

12/19/2025

From flaming plum pudding to the first artificial Christmas tree, Bonnie Eastwood plans to detail all the curiosities of the holiday in the Victorian and Gilded Age at Ventfort Hall Dec. 20.

From flaming plum pudding to the first artificial Christmas tree, Bonnie Eastwood plans to detail all the curiosities of the holiday in the Victorian and Gilded Age at Ventfort Hall

12/19/2025

"Shine A Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman" fills the Norman Rockwell Museum's lower level with illustrations and objects from the late Housatonic artist's career, with a prevalent theme of positive reframing and mindfulness.

"Shine A Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman" fills the Norman Rockwell Museum's lower level with illustrations and objects from the late Housatonic artist's career, with a prevalent

12/19/2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2026 season, featuring classic and contemporary musicals, several company debuts and the return of its in-the-round seating, with performances running June through September.

12/18/2025

Berkshire viewers of the 2025 film "The Testament of Ann Lee" might spy some familiar interiors in its set design: It was shot, in part, at Hancock Shaker Village last November, giving staff a new opportunity to bring the history to life.

Berkshire viewers of the 2025 film "The Testament of Ann Lee" might spy some familiar interiors in its set design: It was shot, in part, at Hancock Shaker Village last

12/18/2025

Discover simple holiday gratitude practices that boost happiness, health and well-being through journaling, prayer, yoga and daily reflection.

12/18/2025

Discover this season’s nonfiction gift guide, featuring smart, surprising reads on luck, culture, health, history, nature and self-help for curious minds.