and Becket is no exception. Art exhibits, dance, and performances abound, and our local music venues are picking up the tempo with no shortage of talent. Let’s travel up Route 8 to visit a few! Most everyone knows Papa Bob’s is “where friends
July 2025
Letter From the Editors
The Becket Beat has been a charmed publication. We often shake our heads in wonder at how everything has fallen into place – and how we’ve managed to sustain it for over three years. One of the key reasons for that success has been our beloved and admired writer, Marilyn Fish. Many of you have
Memorial Day Parade Photos
Thank you to Todd Maisel and Art Alpert for these photos from the 2025 Becket Memorial Day parade.
Berkshire County Turtle Rescue
and many perhaps have even gotten out of their car to accompany the critter on its crossing to make sure other vehicles do not hit it. But what happens when
Parks and Recreation Summer Activities All Around Town
publicized things to do during the summer – from overnight camps to the wealth of music, art and other cultural opportunities at local venues. Here at the Beat we also want to make sure that residents know about, and have
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—July 2025
Becket Arts Center – Singing, Dancing, Music & More This Summer Things are heating up at the Becket Arts Center this July and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! The talented Paula Langton hosts “The Art of Voice” a weekly community summer sing-along on Wednesdays from 4-6, Creative Modern Dance returns on Fridays from 10-11