#liveBRK Archives - Page 6 of 11

Residents from around the region share their notes on what makes living in the Berkshires great for them. From outdoor recreation to cultural amenities, what makes this a great place to visit often makes it a perfect place to call home…find out why from the diverse perspectives of our guest bloggers.

12 07, 2019

1Berkshire Announces 2019 Trendsetter Awards

Lindsey Schmid2019-07-16T09:02:27-04:00July 12th, 2019|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire, Berkshire Trendsetter, Berkshires|

1Berkshire recently announced the finalists for the 2019 Berkshire Trendsetter Awards. Take a moment to get to know each of our finalists prior to joining us at the 9th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event

13 04, 2018

Betting on the Berkshires

Lindsey Schmid2018-12-05T12:13:33-05:00April 13th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: National Press|

When the partners behind Tourists, a boutique hotel under construction in North Adams, Mass., invited the celebrated San Francisco-based chef Cortney Burns to open a restaurant at their establishment, her first impulse was to

12 03, 2018

’30under30′: Connecting Young Artists with Exhibit Space

Lindsey Schmid2018-11-20T09:12:32-05:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK|Tags: Local Press|

WEST STOCKBRIDGE — In any arts community, so much happens through personal connections and face-to-face interaction, perhaps more so in a smaller one like the Berkshires. Finding and nurturing the next generation of artists is

14 02, 2018

Kristen van Ginhoven: Artistic Director of WAM Theatre

Lindsey Schmid2018-02-15T15:11:35-05:00February 14th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, National Press|

Kristen van Ginhoven is the Artistic Director of WAM Theatre, which she co-founded in 2010. Based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, WAM Theatre is Where Arts and Activism Meet. WAM’s vision is to create opportunity

9 01, 2018

Ty Allan Jackson – Author, Publisher, and Founder of Big Head Books

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T13:22:02-05:00January 9th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, National Press|

Ty Allan Jackson is a children’s book author, publisher, literacy advocate, two-time TEDx presenter and motivational speaker. Ty travels across the country empowering children of all ages about the joy and power of reading.

5 01, 2018

Lanesborough Feature

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-08T16:29:56-05:00January 5th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Article|

Living in the Berkshires, we’re surrounded by scenic vistas and inviting trails at every turn. For many of us, it’s a key reason we choose to call this region home. Next time you have

2 01, 2018

The Berkshires’ LGBTQ Community Steps Out

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T13:20:19-05:00January 2nd, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: Local Press|

Generally, 4th Friday: Berkshire Queer Night Out events are scheduled hangs, according to one of the group's four founders, Oskar Hallig. "For us, I think it came out of the fact that there was

18 12, 2017

25 Most Expensive Schools Worth Every Penny

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T12:53:38-05:00December 18th, 2017|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: National Press|

17: Williams College Williamstown, MA $20,935: Average annual net price No. 43: Overall Best Value Rank No. 2: Top College Rank See the full list >>

1 12, 2017

The Sproutman’s Sprouts — The Sprout Brothers — Take Root

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T12:35:03-05:00December 1st, 2017|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: Local Press|

The Sprout Brothers are no doubt making the old Sproutman proud in Great Barrington. Steve “Sproutman” Meyerowitz started his healthful empire in New York City in the 1970s. Plagued by allergies and asthma, he

13 11, 2017

BMD 11.8.17

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T12:15:21-05:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: National Press|

How Berkshire Mountain Distillers, a 10 year old small batch distillery in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts came into being. And where it's going. Watch the video >>