Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge Is there an American alive who does not know at least one of Rockwell's works? On the lower level are covers of every Post Magazine drawn by Rockwell. Last summer's focus was titled "In Full Bloom" 32 local artists created an installation whimsical, colorful, clever, free-standing sculptures of gates. Some depicted butterflies, others blew bubbles at passers-by. Touring exhibits of Rockwell contemporaries fill other rooms. On this trip, "Raw Nerve Political Art of Steve Brodner" was as satirical as Capitol Steps. Info: www.nrm.org Shakespeare & Company, Lenox It's no coincidence that I spend more time here than at any other art venue. I am an admitted S&Co. junkie. I attended 12 plays, talks, pre-shows, and lectures. I did all but sleep over. Of course, the works of The Bard are their mainstay, which included a riveting and exquisitely acted "Othello." While one might have thought that the musical "The Mad Pirate & the Mermaid" was a kiddie show, the adults appreciated it equally. The in-your-face, fast, furious French farce "The Ladies Man" was so much fun that I saw it twice. Several factors make S&Co. unique and successful: so much to choose from 10 a.m. 11p.m., indoor and outdoor stages, superbly skilled directors, a cadre of talented actors, and lots of free stuff. Info: www.shakespeare.org Tanglewood, Lenox What can I say about Tanglewood's music, conductors, orchestra, soloists, concert halls, landscape, and even the gift shops, that many others have not already written? All of the accolades and superlatives are accurate. On any given week, you can attend as many as a half-dozen concerts. Highlights were 10 weeks of Saturday morning rehearsals and Keith Lockhart leading the Boston Pops salute to Bernstein. Film Night brought composer/maestro John Williams, actors Kate Capshaw and Karen Allen, and surprise guest Steven Spielberg. No Harrison Ford? Isn't it wonderful that Williams (just a composer!) and Spielberg (just a director!) are names and faces as recognizable as Ford? What am I attending this year? Does it matter? Info: www.tanglewood.org Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown WTF always brings first quality productions to the Berkshires. While some might think of the Nikos Stage as second cousin to the Main Stage, with plays that are less important or skillfully produced not true. This is a wonderful venue, particularly for experimentation with new works such as "Broke-ology." It's risky to mount a world premiere by a first-time playwright. However, the play received an instant standing ovation. WTF also hosts some old chestnuts by Chekhov and new ones by Durang. Info: www.wtfestival.org There's no more room to include Third Thursdays in Pittsfield. I went to two Thirds in '08 and will attend two more Thirds in '09 in Downtown Pittsfield maybe I'll run into you. For more on the Berkshires, visit www.inthespotlightinc.org