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18 A Passion Project Actress Amanda Seyfried and director Mona Fastvold on the epic film The Testament of Ann Lee, in theaters on December 25. By Anastasia Stanmeyer
34 Paul Winter ' s Earth Music The seven-time Grammy ® winner performs in Great Barrington. By Anastasia Stanmeyer
45 The Wedding Guide Something old, new, borrowed, and blue; weddings through time; signature drinks; florals for every season; and how to not ruin a wedding. By Elise Linscott Gladstone & Jessy Turner
STOCKBRIDGE MAIN STREET( COURTESY OF STOCKBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) stories
66 Long Live the King Jackson DuCharme carries the songs & spirit of Elvis Presley to the next generation. By Benjamin Lerner
72 Bringing it Home at ButtonBall Heather Thomson Schindler ' s ButtonBall Inn and Barn in South Egremont. By Laura Mars
86 The Barn Raising of Burke Jon Schaefer and the Bear Den Partners bring the ski resort back to life. By Taylor Staubach
4 Scribbled Note
6 Shout Out
This, that, and the other things
8 10 Minutes With
Viral jazz sensation Stella Cole
10 A Holly Jolly Season
Holiday traditions to make spirits bright
15 For Your Enjoyment
Explore the Berkshires this winter
64 The Late-Night Scene
An insider ' s guide to where to go after hours
4 // BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE Holiday 2025
78 What To Do in Lenox
A new local’ s guide to Lenox
82 Take Home or Dine In
Thanksgiving dinner made easy
94 Paying It Forward
Matt Whitcomb and the Winter Olympics
96 Ice Dreams
An outdoor ice rink to debut in Pittsfield
100 Giving Back Locally
Supporting organizations that strengthen our community
102 Winning Images
Berkshire Magazine ' s photo contest winner
104 Biz413 / Driving Community
Berkshire auto dealerships are expanding, thriving, and staying true to their roots
110 On the Town
Berkshire 25, WIT Festival, and Benjamin Lerner: PERFORMER at Barrington Stage
112 The Art of It
Alice Brock ' s Moral Dilemma II
ON THE COVER Berkshire bride Chelsea Brown at Catamount, photo by Dear Edith and Lily, styled by Magdalene Events, floral arrangements by Dark and Diamond Floral Design.