What's Happening in the Berkshires: Theater, Treats & Local News

Arts, music & culture

Looking for a cultural outing this week? Mixed Company Theatre’s current production, “Milk Punch: a Play about Benjamin Franklin,” offers a place to start. Playwright and theatre co-founder Joan Ackermann draws on her study of Franklin and a renewed appreciation for his steady bearing. Check the theatre’s current schedule before heading out.

Also in the local arts coverage: a review of Boston Symphony chamber music at the Tanglewood Learning Institute highlights the Linde Center’s intimate setting and the interplay among the musicians.

• THEATER REVIEW: ‘Milk Punch: a Play about Benjamin Franklin,’ now at Mixed Company Theatre · The Berkshire Edge
• Music with words unsung and unspoken: Boston Symphony chamber music at the Tanglewood Learning Institute · The Berkshire Edge

Food, drink & new businesses

Make room for a sweet stop in downtown Pittsfield: Truffles by Tarah is in the spotlight for its small-batch chocolates made with locally sourced products. The woman-owned and operated storefront is a local option to explore.

In Egremont, The Shop is BerkShares’ Business of the Month. Owners Oskar Hallig and Mike Zippel welcome local makers with a straightforward offer: if there’s room for a product on their shelves, they’ll sell it. Keep it in mind when browsing for something locally made.

• BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Truffles by Tarah in downtown Pittsfield · The Berkshire Edge
• BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is The Shop in Egremont · The Berkshire Edge

Community news to know

West Stockbridge has received a Seasonal Communities grant as it continues its affordable housing work. The town’s Affordable Housing Trust emphasizes an inclusive approach that serves seniors, younger residents, families, renters, homeowners and those hoping to buy.

The Berkshire Edge also reports another emergency involving Housatonic Water Works, with details still developing. If you’re a customer, check directly for current service information rather than assuming what the headline means for your household.

• West Stockbridge receives Seasonal Communities grant, continues work on affordable housing · The Berkshire Edge
• Another emergency for Housatonic Water Works · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Moving to or from the Berkshires? Before moving day, confirm utility providers, transfer requirements and service availability at your next address. Keep account details and provider contacts handy so you can manage the handoff without digging through packed boxes. It’s a simple step we recommend at Real Harmony & Associates whether your move is local or farther along the East Coast.