Berkshires After Dark

Berkshires After Dark: Homages to Berkshire home brews
With a wave of warm, sunny spring weather, Berkshire County nightlife is in full swing and the beer is in full flow. More about that in a minute, but first a sidenote. Full Story

Region After Dark: At a beer-can museum
Our recent spell of gorgeous weather has lured me out of hibernation, floating on the floral breeze like a Loony Tunes hobo pulled through the air by the scent of a cooling pie on a windowsill. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Haflinger Haus an Austrian treat in Adams
With more than 100 years of history behind the building it inhabits, the Haflinger Haus in Adams has much to offer in an often-overlooked town in Northern Berkshire. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Where to catch readings live
What a whirlwind of words this month has brought us, from the bounty of spring blossoms contrasted by the tragedy of the bombings and violence in Boston. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Return to Dream Away
When heading to the Dream Away Lodge with out-of-town friends, the fun begins on the drive. The 10 minutes before arrival are spent on darkly wooded sharp turns, steep climbs, and largely vacant country roads sprinkled with just a few darkened houses shrouded by evergreens.  Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Movie night in 3D
Movies in 3D: You either think they're fantastic, or you absolutely disregard them. Full Story

Region After Dark: Music in an old mill
Well, dear readers, I'm officially in my 30s. Last month, I turned 31 to seal the deal. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Trivia at Rumpy's
I once asked Troy MeCheck, manager and friendly face of Rumpy's Tavern, how long the playful, campy bar had been open. "Just about 200 years," he said.  Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: Going Mexican modern
No matter what town I land in, for however long, I feel it's necessary to have a go-to Mexican restaurant somewhere nearby, if not right next door.  Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: A fittingly Irish pub
I think my friend Adam put it best: "St. Patrick's Day is coming. The Catholic Church is voting for a new pope. Here we are at The Shamrock. That's, ah... " Full Story

Region After Dark: Wings at The Hangar
I had to make my way over to the Pioneer Valley on Tuesday night for a meeting in Northampton and a trip to Hunt's Photo & Video in Hadley to pick up some black-and-white photo supplies (a new interest of mine). Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: A family-friendly pizza stop
If you are particularly picky about pizza, as I can be, I'd make a suggestion and tell you to try out Teddy's Pizza and Restaurant on East Street. A quaint pizza shop near a tricky intersection, Teddy's offers a family-friendly atmosphere with enough good eats and decent prices to keep the whole crew happy.  Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: MoCA as concert venue
NORTH ADAMS -- I was thrilled to learn recently that one of my all-time favorite musicians, an odd and brilliant man named Jeff Mangum, would be playing in North Adams. And at Mass MoCA of all places. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: College pub for the public
I went to the Pitcher's Mound Pub on a Tuesday night, not expecting much except a quiet crowd and small talk with four or five other patrons. I found the latter, but as the night wore on, more people -- mostly seemingly college-aged kids -- trickled in. I'm told the Pitcher's Mound is packed to the max on the weekends. Full Story

Berkshires After Dark: In search of trivia nights
For those readers who know of a guy who moves faster than some speeding bullets, the height of the Green Monster at Fenway Park or David Bowie's real name, this Berkshires After Dark column is dedicated to you. Full Story

 
 
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