What's Happening in the Berkshires: Music & Community

Events this week

Looking for a musical night out? On October 23, accordionist Radu Ratoi performs at the Linde Center, making a case for the accordion’s place on the classical concert stage.

Also on October 23, A.J. Croce comes to the Mahaiwe with a concert honoring his father Jim’s songwriting while bringing his own musical identity to the stage.

• PREVIEW: Radu Ratoi makes the case for the classical accordion Oct. 23 at the Linde Center · The Berkshire Edge
• PREVIEW: A.J. Croce celebrates his father’s musical legacy at the Mahaiwe on Oct. 23 · The Berkshire Edge

Arts, music & culture

For a little local-history reading, revisit Monument Mills in Housatonic. The Berkshire Edge’s retrospective looks back at the factory’s abrupt closure in October 1956, following decades of gradual decline—a turning point that still surprised residents.

• THEN & NOW: Monument Mills in Housatonic · The Berkshire Edge

Food, drink & new businesses

This week’s business spotlight celebrates a longtime local operation: Henry’s Electric in Lee is marking its 80th anniversary. The family business offers appliance sales, service, and electrical contracting—a useful resource to keep in mind when caring for a home.

• BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Henry’s Electric in Lee · The Berkshire Edge

Community news to know

Great Barrington residents have a civic date to note: the special town meeting on Monday, October 19 includes Article 6, concerning the town’s share of funding for two new ambulances. An opinion piece in The Berkshire Edge urges residents to attend and support the measure.

In Richmond, the Board of Selectmen discussed forming a committee to tackle long-term town concerns at its October 15 meeting. The proposed committee would help develop a master plan to guide the town’s future.

• Vote to pay Great Barrington’s share of two new ambulances at the special town meeting Monday, October 19 · The Berkshire Edge
• ‘What do we want to be in the end?’ Richmond Board of Selectmen discusses the formation of a committee to address long-term town concerns at Oct. 15 meeting · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Moving to or from the Berkshires? Build a home-service handoff into your move: gather appliance manuals, maintenance records, and trusted service contacts before packing. Our Real Harmony & Associates team recommends keeping those essentials easy to reach so settling in—and passing a home along—feels a little smoother.