“What To Do If Your Balloon Pops,” a narrative work of circus-dance-theater touring across New England, stops in Pittsfield for a performance at The Colonial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 3.
Min Khant and Mahnin King spent most of their careers making sushi, but dreamed of opening their own restaurant. Two years ago, they opened Burmese Bowl, in Lee, where they serve up dishes from their native Myanmar.
Pam Ellis, who calls herself "The Berkshire Medium," has done thousands of readings. But how did she find her way toward mediumship? What does her work look like?
Have you ever wanted to shop Vicki Bonnington's closet? You can do just that and more at BerkChique!
BerkChique is back. Here's a sneak peak at what will be up for grabs during the three-day fashionable fundraiser....
At Race Brook Lodge, starting at 6:30 p.m., April 23, Rabbi Zach Fredman will offer a progressive take on the ancient Seder traditions, including music from diverse cultures as he explores the meaning behind the timeless tale of freedom from oppression.
When Rebecca Guanzon and Justin Adkins opened Wild Soul River, they didn't expect to host quite so many community events, which range from a monthly moon circle to a weekly tarot card group to a summer foraging walk, where Adkins identifies edible and medicinal plants.
“The Met Opera: Live in HD” streams Lincoln Center performances to thousands of theaters — including at the Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington and Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, where you can watch "La Rondine."
In softer moments of Berkshire Opera Festival’s workshop performance of Act 1 of “The Reef,” its music curled fragrantly like flowers in the tropical breeze of its reimagined Caribbean setting. In harsher moments, sharp interjections crashed upon us like waves on the shore.
The 18th Annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, April 18-28 follows a widely-accessible format spread over 11 days from April 18-28 during nationally-recognized Jazz Appreciation Month.
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After years of saving, Min Khant and Mahnin King opened their dream restaurant Burmese Bowl in Lee
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The purple finch's song is just as beautiful to hear as the tiny warbler is visually
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Pam Ellis, who calls herself "The Berkshire Medium," has done thousands of readings. But how did she find her way toward mediumship? What does her work look like?
Have you ever wanted to shop Vicki Bonnington's closet? You can do just that and more at BerkChique!
BerkChique is back. Here's a sneak peak at what will be up for grabs during the three-day fashionable fundraiser....
At Race Brook Lodge, starting at 6:30 p.m., April 23, Rabbi Zach Fredman will offer a progressive take on the ancient Seder traditions, including music from diverse cultures as he explores the meaning behind the timeless tale of freedom from oppression.
When Rebecca Guanzon and Justin Adkins opened Wild Soul River, they didn't expect to host quite so many community events, which range from a monthly moon circle to a weekly tarot card group to a summer foraging walk, where Adkins identifies edible and medicinal plants.
Ellen Driscoll presents 17 new drawings she has created for her solo show, "Re-Rooted,"on view at the Berkshire Botanical Garden April 20 through May 27.
The bluet is a magical little plant with absolutely gorgeous flowers. The only thing that might interfere with your enjoyment of these beautiful blossoms is the fact that they are so small.
In addition to a world premiere and an American premiere, Great Barrington Public Theater will be ending its three-production season at Bard College at Simon's Rock’s Daniel Arts Center with something entirely new for GBPT — a cabaret.
“The Met Opera: Live in HD” streams Lincoln Center performances to thousands of theaters — including at the Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington and Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, where you can watch "La Rondine."
The purple finch's bird song is so lovely, it features prominently in 19th-century literature. Their color is not purple, but rather described as rosy-crimson, purply-pink, magenta, wine red or raspberry.
The convection setting basically turns your oven into a large air fryer, although the difference in size means the results can be quite different.
Restaurant Review: Pittsfield's Placita Latina Restaurant and Market is an underappreciated treasure
Placita Latina Restaurant and Market, on North Street, is one that deserves some special culinary limelight.
Food columnist Maggy Button writes, "It was time to recreate a favorite from several years ago — Egg Roll in a Bowl."
To avoid any grain products, I decided to try making a quiche with a crust of sliced potatoes. Everyone adored the flavor of the potatoes and the crunchy edges so much that I sometimes have made it even when the season doesn’t require it.
Unlike the comparison of matzo to a good piece of fresh rye bread, this cheesecake does not taste of deprivation.
A reader suggests swapping in yogurt for the sour cream in this recipe for a sour cream pound cake.
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I learned that by applying a “balanced” synthetic fertilizer for the past many springs, one that supplied all three of the major plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), I had poisoned my soil.
The bluet is a magical little plant with absolutely gorgeous flowers. The only thing that might interfere with your enjoyment of these beautiful blossoms is the fact that they are so small.
The purple finch's bird song is so lovely, it features prominently in 19th-century literature. Their color is not purple, but rather described as rosy-crimson, purply-pink, magenta, wine red or raspberry.
The adult male American goldfinch is one of the most dapper birds to happily visit a feeder for free food.
Thomas Christopher writes: "There are exceptions, such as Japanese beetles and spongy moth caterpillars. These both originated outside of North America and when they were imported onto this continent, they left their predators behind and so proliferate here without the natural controls that operate in their native countries."
I wouldn’t have noticed any of it if the power hadn’t been out!
In Massachusetts, mute swans are well established along the coast. With climate change, our lakes and ponds are frozen over for weeks rather than months during the winter, so a larger population of these stately birds might settle here.
Is the grackle really common? Seen in direct sunlight, the male common grackle is simply iridescent.
Horticulturist Joseph Lofthouse says a one-size-fits-all approach to seeds doesn't work. He speaks with Thomas Christopher about the need for seeds that grow well where you are planting.
Bill Danielson writes: "The males of this species can be identified from a mile away and I am quite certain that any of my readers who live next to a river or a lake have probably seen these birds many times. They are simply impossible to miss, but on this particular morning, I was not going to have to watch them from a distance."
Moths … it is so warm in the evening these nocturnal insects are about. The moths flutter and land on the shingles by the light, all pointing towards the glowing bulb.
Columnist Bill Danielson was seeking a way to spruce up his bird photos during the winter. By adding a few natural perches to his deck, his photographs are more natural and dynamic.