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It’s Friday, Berkshire County! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Daisy Davis breaks out in The Pitt, a stained glass workshop, and an American woodcock sky dance + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Homegrown star on the rise: Pittsfield native Daisy Davis stars in The Pitt, a hit drama now streaming on Max, which has earned five Emmys and a Golden Globe, and she is also a filmmaker — read the full story.

Community partnership elevates resort: Jane’s Quad recently opened at Ski Butternut, honoring founder Jane Murdock. With backing from Lee Bank and state support, the lift improves experience for Berkshire County skiers and families — get all the details.

Charter amendment under scrutiny: Dalton’s plan to expand the Board of Water Commissioners to five was under review March 3 and aims to curb Open Meeting Law risks, with nomination papers due March 22 — get details and key deadlines.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Join Friends of Moe benefit pitch tournament
• Watch Hitchcock’s North by Northwest
• Join a community mystery book group
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Time to restock? Whether you’re framing a Berkshire masterpiece or finally trying oils, Miller Art & Frame Supply stocks serious materials and staff who actually know their stuff. Browse pigments, papers, and tools, then leave with confidence, not just intentions… and enough inspiration to finally start that project.

Backyard upgrade time: Splintery deck or an empty sunny corner? Sondrini Enterprises builds sturdy, good-looking composite or wood decks for Berkshire weather. Turn weeknights into a mini getaway at home with low-drama craftsmanship and easy upkeep that lasts, so dinners linger longer.

Fresh catch, no coastline: Boston Sea Foods serves chowder, broiled or fried platters, and straightforward comfort that hits after a long day. Expect an old-school vibe, generous portions, and consistently fresh fish…making it an easy weeknight pick with friends or family.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🍿 Family Movie: Zootopia 2 @ Milne Public Library (Williamstown) | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Zootopia 2 at Milne means Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde back on the case, PG, 108 minutes, and fun for adults. Popcorn is served, you bring the bowl, we bring the smug eco glow, and Friends of the Milne Library pick up the tab.

🧺 Pittsfield Winter Farmers’ Market @ Zion Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – At the Pittsfield Winter Farmers’ Market, your grocery run doubles as a field trip, minus the bus. Chat up the folks who grow your dinner, sample the good stuff, and see how our farms keep Pittsfield fed, grounded, and surprisingly neighborly.

🎨 “Springtime Awakening” Stained Glass Workshop @ North Adams Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Welcome spring the crafty way at NAPL’s free stained glass workshop with artist Lisa Mendel, featuring color, dragonflies, and dried flowers. They provide resin, frames, lights, and glass, you leave with your gleaming piece. Space is limited, so email Lisa Harding at [email protected] to register.

🍵 Tea & Talk: Behind Closed Doors of the Berkshire Cottages @ Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum (Lenox) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:30 PM – Peeking behind the doors of Lenox’s Gilded Age, historian Cornelia Brooke Gilder is serving the juicy bits at the mansion, then tea. Expect a bereft heiress, a disappearing diplomat, and a murderous butler. Tickets are $45, members save $5.

🍰 Dessert Tasting & Auction @ First Baptist Church North Adams | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Five bucks gets you in to sample desserts, then stick around for a gloriously dramatic dessert auction where pride, frosting, and friendly rivalries rise. Sold by the youth, enjoyed by you, and absolutely worth loosening the belt one notch.

🐙 The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of The Beatles for Kids @ Barrington Hall (Great Barrington) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – If your mini-me thinks Yellow Submarine is a bath toy, take them to a kid-friendly Beatles jam where volume is low, wiggles are welcome, and you can sing along. Expect games, stories, an Octopus’s Garden moment, and Twist and Shout cardio. Earmuffs optional, nostalgia guaranteed.

🐦 American Woodcock @ Greylock Glen (Adams) | Sunday (3/15) at 6:30 PM – Greylock Glen is serving up nature’s weirdest happy hour, with timberdoodles peenting at dusk, then launching into their legendary sky dances. It’s quiet, quirky, and oddly thrilling. Bring warm layers, a sense of wonder, and the patience of a Berkshire local in mud season.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/13 Christian Sands Trio @ Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (Great Barrington) – 5:30 PM
• 3/13 All Over the Map @ Tavern at the A (Pittsfield) – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 Karaoke @ Tilly’s Tap & Tavern (North Adams) – 6:00 PM
• 3/14 10×10 New Play Festival @ Boyd-Quinson Theater: Barrington Stage Company (Pittsfield)
• 3/14 Devised Theatre Ensemble Auditions @ Wolfson Theatre Center (Pittsfield) – 11:00 AM
• 3/15 St. Paddy’s Day Party @ Bousquet Mountain (Pittsfield) – 12:00 PM
• 3/15 The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of The Beatles for Kids @ Barrington Hall (Great Barrington) – 12:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Berkshire County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 38°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 53%

A chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 37°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 20%

A slight chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

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