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Movie theaters are closed across the country due to the pandemic and many have dubbed this as “The Summer Without Blockbusters.” You may wonder, if nothing changes this fall, will there be anything to nominate for the Oscars?
Robert Andrew Parker’s “Man and Horse,” on slate tile, is one of many works on slate in the D.M. Hunt Library’s new show in Falls Village, Conn.
Like many cultural organizations, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village, Conn., had arts events scheduled for the spring and summer — and had to cancel them because of the COVID-19 quarantine.
Photo by clay williams
A recipe for roasted zucchini and cherry tomato pizza is only one of dozens included in “The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook.” The authors will do a Zoom talk on Friday, Aug. 14, with the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, Conn.
The zucchini are everywhere, threatening to take over your kitchen and your garden. No one will accept them as “gifts” any longer. You need a cookbook with some really good summer squash recipes, and while we’re at it let’s talk about Swiss chard, corn and tomatoes.
Adam Eckstrom has curated a flag-themed show at Standard Space in Sharon, Conn., that includes the works behind him by, from left, Mel Chin, David Scher and DARNstudio. Photo by Theo Coulombe
Residents of the Tri-state region first met Lauren Was and Adam Eckstrom through their work as the art-creating duo Ghost of a Dream, when they exhibited their work at the Wassaic Project in the hamlet of Wassaic in the town of Amenia, N.Y.
Published in April 2020, Lawrence Wright’s novel “The End of October” seems prescient: A new disease advances across the globe, with nations being brought to a standstill.
Wright’s prophecies diverge from the coronavirus reality in important — and sometimes reassuring — ways.
Books about stolen fiancés and ruined weddings are always popular because, weirdly, these kinds of situations do come up in real life — even or especially when two sisters are involved.
Like so many arts organizations everywhere, Music Mountain in Falls Village, Conn., has had to pivot this year to a new way of delivering content virtually, after having to shut down its summer concert season to keep audience members and artists alike safe.
Norman Anderson’s documentary about the Donut Dollies during the Vietnam War is featured in this year’s Berkshire International Film Festival. Photo from “The Donut Dollies”
There is something about doughnuts that signals comfort, home and happiness.
This article tags along with another one in this week's Compass, about taking a day trip to Pittsfield, Mass., to visit Herman Melville’s farm, known as Arrowhead.
This photo from the late 1800s shows the grounds of Herman Melville’s home in Pittsfield, Mass., known as Arrowhead. The farm and home are open for tours. Photo courtesy of Berkshire Historical Society
As the Tri-state region experiences a few particularly hot days, it’s pleasant to think about ocean voyages; and to consider sitting indoors with a fan or the air conditioning on, while reading a very long book.
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