See You at the Movies: Maestro and the Mahaiwe

Hanging at the Mahaiwe with 600 of my closest friends, family, and neighbors A notable opportunity came my way in late November; an invitation to see an advance screening of Maestro at the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Mass. Seeing the much-buzzed-about, Bradley Cooper-helmed film in a venue that couldn’t be better … Continue reading See You at the Movies: Maestro and the Mahaiwe

Shakespeare & Company Presents March Mash-up: Contemporary Readings

LENOX, Mass. — Shakespeare & Company will present March Mash-up: Contemporary Readings on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, featuring three …Shakespeare & Company Presents March Mash-up: Contemporary Readings

Crystal Visions ~ The Art of Mindy Lam at Berkshire Botanical Garden

As galleries slowly reopen, my list of hopeful weekend engagements continues to grow. It’s one I was worried would start late due to my ongoing injury recovery, but I was able to begin the return to culture this weekend with a show after my own heart: Flights of Fancy: The Botanical and Bejeweled Universe of … Continue reading Crystal Visions ~ The Art of Mindy Lam at Berkshire Botanical Garden

11 of the Best Foodstagrammers in the Berkshires

I think most people are past the 'Why would I want to see what you had for dinner?' criticism of social media by now ... right? Even if that phrase is still relevant in some circles, it never made much sense to me. I, personally, would love to see what you had for dinner -- … Continue reading 11 of the Best Foodstagrammers in the Berkshires

NAOS, The EMP, Drum Fest

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #5, by Leo Mazzeo It’s been a fair amount of time since I last visited North Adams for the annual Open Studios Event there.  My last foray was as a guest exhibiting artist.  This time out was as an interested spectator and arts indie blogger. The decumbent autumnal greyness overhead saw the … Continue reading NAOS, The EMP, Drum Fest