What's Happening in the Berkshires: Music & Community Connections

Events this week

Looking for a live-music outing? On Oct. 16, drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens Jr. brings Generation Y to Tanglewood’s Linde Center, pairing rising jazz talent with a spirit of mentorship and musical exploration.

Also on Oct. 16, Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom team up at the Mahaiwe for fresh interpretations of familiar pop songs, blending strings and vocal harmonies.

• PREVIEW: Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y come to Tanglewood Oct. 16 · The Berkshire Edge
• PREVIEW: Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with Girl Named Tom at the Mahaiwe Oct. 16 · The Berkshire Edge

Arts, music & culture

For a little local arts reading, the latest South Mountain concert review looks back at two string quartets with contrasting artistic approaches and overlapping programs—a reminder of the variety within the Berkshires’ chamber-music scene.

• CONCERT REVIEW: A tale of two string quartets — two Sundays at South Mountain · The Berkshire Edge

Food, drink & new businesses

For your next downtown Pittsfield café stop, get to know Sanctum Gallery Café. This week’s business spotlight explores its mission to nourish not just customers, but community connections and creativity, too.

• BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Sanctum Gallery Café · The Berkshire Edge

Community news to know

A local opinion piece calls for participation in No Kings: Vote Early rallies on Oct. 17, identified in the headline as Massachusetts’ first day of early voting.

Looking ahead to Oct. 19, another opinion piece urges support for the Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad at Great Barrington’s Special Town Meeting. Residents interested in local emergency services may want to review the meeting agenda.

• We need Berkshire County to turn out for No Kings: Vote Early rallies on Oct. 17, Massachusetts’ first day of early voting · The Berkshire Edge
• Vote yes to support the Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad at the Oct. 19 Great Barrington Special Town Meeting · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Moving to or from the Berkshires? Build your checklist around everyday life, not just moving day. Confirm internet availability at your next address, plan for seasonal property care, and arrange utility and service transfers before the handoff. Our Real Harmony & Associates team can help you think through the local details.