Meeting Recap and Video: Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting 2021 The Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting occurred virtually via Zoom on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 12:00 pm. At this meeting, Pittsfield’s downtown association elected its corporators and directors, and representatives from downtown Pittsfield businesses and organizations spoke about successes and challenges…
Pittsfield’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program Explained Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has partnered with the Berkshire Environmental Action Team to promote the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) as it enters its final year of tree planting in Pittsfield. The two organizations will work together to evaluate tree health, build awareness of what is needed to…
An Interview with Jay Girard, Certified Arborist for the Pittsfield GGCP The Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) could not exist without the dedication and knowledge of the foresters from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry Program. Jay Girard is the Certified Arborist and MA DCR urban forester…
Events and Things to Do in Pittsfield, MA. Spring/Summer 2021 Our cultural institutions, like our restaurants and retailers, have hung on through the pandemic, offering virtual programming and limited in-person opportunities. The spring and summer of 2021 will see an expansion and return of cultural and community programming with strict attention paid to safety measures.…
Hiking BNRC Properties in Pittsfield! Get outside, get active, and recharge! By Kimberly Gritman, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Many of us have hit the trails since the pandemic started… to escape, stay fit, and feel connected to our planet during these trying times. Pittsfield has many beautiful spots to unplug and appreciate nature’s wonders. The…
Shop Local… Online! Shop BSC Online! Shop BBE Online! Shop Arrowhead Online! Shop BYDF Online! Shop Carr Hardware Online! Shop Clark Vintage Lighting Online! Shop Dory & Ginger Online! Shop Dottie’s Online! Shop Shaker Mercantile Online! Shop Hot Harry’s Online! Shop Museum Outlets Online! Shop Peace Train Tees Online! Shop Phoenix Theatres Online! Shop Radiance…
Shop Small all year long! Our local retailers have the things you need everyday! Featured in this video are a selection of downtown Pittsfield and Pittsfield area retailers who are members of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. For more information on the featured retailers, visit downtownpittsfield.com/shop.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. with support from Berkshire Bank and Jodi Tartell has launched the Heart of the Berkshires e-gift card which can be used at many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment venues in downtown Pittsfield. The Heart of the Berkshires e-gift card can be used at all participating locations downtown and custom…
In this short video, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. presents a reflection on the Pittsfield community’s response to the Coronavirus and our resilience and accomplishments. Take a look, maybe you or a friend are featured! If you like the video, please share it and tag your friends!
Downtown Pittsfield Stories: Berkshire Museum The Berkshire Museum reopened to the public on August 1 as part of Phase 3 in Massachusetts’ Reopening. The Museum is carefully rolling out their own phased reopening, allowing only Museum members to visit the aquarium in the Museum’s phase 1 from August 1-15. During the Museum’s phase 2 (August…
Take a look at all that Downtown Pittsfield, MA has to offer! Shopping, dining, theatre, visual art, recreation, and more! Whether you are looking to plan your next vacation or are a local looking to plan your next “staycation”, downtownpittsfield.com is your one-stop shop for all information downtown Pittsfield! Shop. Dine. Play. Live. Featured images…
On a Friday afternoon in July, 10 teams from downtown Pittsfield businesses joined forces to clean up downtown Pittsfield, sweeping sidewalks, picking up trash, and re-painting the bike racks a new green color. Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI)’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of…
In this short video, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. shares favorite photo memories new and old of downtown Pittsfield. Take a look, maybe you or a friend are featured! If you like the video, please share it and tag your friends!
Downtown Pittsfield Ambassadors are officially on the streets of Downtown Pittsfield Since July 1st pairs of friendly faces have been taking to the streets of downtown Pittsfield to be an approachable source of directions, information, and assistance for residents, visitors, business owners, and the general public during the summer. This year, thanks to the…
Steven Valenti and his store, Steven Valenti’s Clothing, have been downtown Pittsfield institutions for 37 years. Steve hasn’t slowed down in that time, working 6 days a week in his beloved store at 157 North Street, until the Coronavirus forced him to temporarily close his storefront. Steve misses his customers terribly, but he has found…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) Virtual Annual Meeting via Zoom. Meeting commenced at 8:04 am on Friday, May 1, 2020 To view the entire Annual Meeting on video courtesy of PCTV, click here! Meeting Recap: Remarks by Jesse Cook-Dubin, Outgoing President J. Cook-Dubin called the Annual Meeting to order and made opening…
First Fridays Artswalk is a free, public, monthly program of the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts. First Fridays Artswalk connects businesses, galleries, artists, and the community to create an “Artswalk” on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 pm February – December. First Fridays Artswalk was created in May…
Hancock Shaker Village is the only cultural institution in the Berkshires that can say it is both a museum and a working farm, and Jennifer Trainer Thompson, President and CEO, is probably the only museum director who can say “I have a lamb eating my coat” in the middle of an interview. The Village is…
“The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network’s Berkshire Regional Office provides free and confidential one-to-one business assistance to prospective and existing small businesses. Services are available to Massachusetts start-ups and existing businesses located in Berkshire County. Areas of assistance include business plan development, pre-venture feasibility, conventional and non-conventional financing, cash flow analysis, organizational and personnel issues and marketing.”…
Tell us about The Marketplace Cafe: “The Marketplace is a community builder,” says Robbie Robles, General Manager of the Marketplace Café. “We have this amazing food that speaks for itself. David Renner and Kevin Schmitz who started the Marketplace (with their specialty prepared foods at first) are both chefs with amazing skills. We have an…
Introducing the “Show Us Your Joy Pittsfield: Photo Challenge”! No prizes. No winners. Share your joyful Pittsfield moments and memories with us and we all win! Email photos to kgritman@downtownpittsfield.com and we will share them on our social media to spread the joy to all of our followers! Please include the photo credit.
On March 24, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) launched an online store where the public can purchase gift cards in the amount of $25, $50 or $100 to local restaurants, retailers, and cultural organizations. So far, there are more than 50 businesses selling gift cards through the new online store, which you can find at business.downtownpittsfield.com/store.…
This past fall, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. held a photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants were encouraged to capture photos that showcased the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme “Heart of the Berkshires”. The first-place winner, as…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is pleased to announce that Santa will be popping in and out of downtown businesses from 10 am to 2 pm on Small Business Saturday! Support local small businesses in Pittsfield on Saturday, November 30, and be part of a national effort to highlight small, locally owned businesses each year on the…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host its 1st Annual Downtown Pittsfield Fall Cleanup on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm. 18 teams made up of over 100 volunteers from local businesses will sport trash bags, rakes, and brooms and take to the streets of Pittsfield for the three hour cleanup next Friday…
Berkshires Jazz will be bringing two terrific events to downtown Pittsfield this fall beginning with the Berkshire Jazz Showcase on September 28 and culminating with the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, October 11-20. Established in 2009, Berkshires Jazz, a 501c3 organization, has made it its mission to preserve Jazz, America’s indigenous art form, and nurture its growth…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is holding its 2nd annual photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants are encouraged to capture photos that showcase the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme “Heart of the Berkshires”. Creativity is encouraged! The…
For 10 weeks this summer, pairs of “walking concierges” took to the streets of downtown Pittsfield to serve as Downtown Pittsfield Ambassadors. Seven Berkshire residents answered the call to be an approachable source of directions, information, and assistance for visitors and residents alike who visited our bustling downtown for theatre performances, dining, shopping, First Fridays…
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and to celebrate, local businesses will be offering special discounts and giveaways exclusive to library card holders. The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, has joined forces with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. to coordinate these deals in downtown businesses for the month of September 2019. We have listed participating venues and…
Starting June 26, pairs of friendly faces will be taking to the streets of downtown Pittsfield to be an approachable source of directions, information, and assistance for residents, visitors, business owners, and the general public during the busiest time in the Berkshires. This year, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the program by the City…
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and yes, there will be a Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade. After an announcement by the Pittsfield Parade Committee earlier this year stating the annual Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade was in jeopardy, a rallying of efforts by the community have secured the parade for 2019…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Annual Meeting Thursday, May 16, 7:30 am – 9:30 am The Beacon Cinema RSVP to info@downtownpittsfield.com by May 10. Join us for a fun morning networking opportunity and hear from dynamic speakers about what’s happening in downtown Pittsfield! (while sitting in cozy, heated seats) Each year, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. presents three…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host its 21st Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm. 29 teams made up of over 150 volunteers from local businesses will sport trash bags, rakes, and brooms and take to the streets of Pittsfield for the three hour clean up this…
This May, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., 33 Dunham Mall, will host an original exhibition, on view for the first time, of all 38 photos that were submitted as part of their first ever Pittsfield Photo Challenge. This past fall, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. held a photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is proud to host an exhibition of blue or mostly blue artworks in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Blue Art Show will be held at the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 33 Dunham Mall in April. There will be an opening reception for Blue Art Show on Friday, April 5, 2019 from…
This past fall, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. held a photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants were encouraged to capture photos that showcased the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme “Heart of the Berkshires”. The first-place winner, as…
Our Downtown restaurants serve food late into the evening, and feature bar specials and live music! Meet up with friends or stop by after a movie or a show in Downtown Pittsfield! Patrick’s Pub 26 Bank Row. Downtown Pittsfield. Phone: 413-499-1994 Since 1985, Patrick’s Pub has been a staple of Downtown Pittsfield’s dining scene serving fantastic…
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH @ FRAMEWORK, PITTSFIELD COWORKING. Immediate Idea Jam Takeaway: Pittsfield business owners and community members are not short on ideas to Grow the DPI membership base and advance the ongoing growth of downtown. In partnership with R3SET Enterprises, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) facilitated a membership centric Idea Jam to understand…
Berkshire Environmental Action Team, also known as BEAT, is the Berkshire’s very own environmental activism, stewardship and education organization. Since 2003, BEAT has made it their mission to inform residents about environmental issues affecting western Massachusetts. BEAT also hosts a wide array of programming such as Green Drinks, wildlife tracking, and invasive kiwi pulls (more…
It’s hard to miss the dozens of road side signs with red high heels that have popped up in the last couple of weeks. So, it’s likely that you are aware that “Walk a Mile” is happening during the September Third Thursday in downtown Pittsfield. But how much do you really know about the event?…
Kate Lauzon, the current, passionate chair of the Morningside Initiative in Pittsfield, is volunteering her time to help bring community programming and a light to the Tyler Street area, an area she calls home. With the help of other dedicated volunteers, the Morningside Initiative has been able to host family-friendly events such as a Game…
Artscape is an energetic, volunteer-led committee responsible for the fun, accessible, and professional public art in various outdoor locations throughout the City of Pittsfield. One of their most visible contributions are the beautifully painted electrical load boxes in downtown Pittsfield. This summer, in partnership with Berkshire Music School, Artscape has helped bring a unique type…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s newest Board Member is Nicholas Russo, but you may have heard of him by another name, or alias really, “The Pittsfielder”. Russo has been provoking thought and inspiring conversation about our hometown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, through his “The Pittsfielder” website and Facebook page. “The Pittsfielder is about seeing the city from a new…
Starting today, June 19th, pairs of friendly faces will be taking to the streets of downtown Pittsfield to be an approachable source of directions, information, and assistance for residents, visitors, business owners, and the general public during the busiest time in the Berkshires – the summer season. This year, thanks to the generous sponsorship of…
Roots Rising is not just a summer job for Pittsfield teens; it is a farm-based youth development program, which focuses on a real need in our community. The need for meaningful work for teens – work that serves some sort of larger social purpose. Roots Rising, a program of Alchemy Initiative, will hire three seasonal…
Downtown Pittsfield Inc.’s 20th Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup, held May 18th, 2018, was a huge success! 22 teams made up of 150 volunteers from local businesses sported trash bags, rakes, and brooms and took to the streets of Pittsfield for the 2 and a half hour clean up last Friday afternoon. For twenty…
Garden Blossoms Florist is a hidden gem in downtown Pittsfield. Located across from the Common Park at 97 First Street, Garden Blossoms Florist is a full-service florist featuring unique floral designs for all occasions. Owner, Brenda Gold, recently celebrated her eleventh year in business in March, and is proud of the ties she has built…
The Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Annual Meeting was a celebration of the great efforts being made by our community to make downtown Pittsfield the best that it can be. Highlights of the event held May 3rd, 2018 in the beautiful new theatres at The Beacon Cinema included the presentation of the 2018 Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown…
1 in 68. 1 in 68 children in the United States have Autism. 1 in 68 children in the United States grow up to be adults with Autism. Autism, or Autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions, some of which, to the untrained eye, do not appear to be the result of…
Berkshire Lightscapes, a steering committee exploring light applications for the arts and public safety in Pittsfield, has taken another huge step towards creating permanent, dynamic and artistic LED lightscapes on buildings and public spaces in downtown Pittsfield. After a successful and beautiful proof of concept on the First Agricultural Bank building this winter, Berkshire Lightscapes has…
Jennifer Glockner, director of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development, is a part of our extended family in downtown Pittsfield. This awesome mom of twin 9-year-old boys has served as director of Cultural Development since the summer of 2014 and, as such, serves as an Ex-Officio board member of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Jen…
The Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market, a program of Alchemy Initiative, is asking for the help of the community to raise funds for their Double Value Program. In 2015, the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market launched this money-matching program for low-income residents using SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, allowing them to spend twice as much…
The John Krol Show is breaking new ground in Berkshire County. The program, streaming live four times a week, is the brainchild of a two-man team, John Krol and Ryan Cowdrey, and is the first and only daily Facebook live show in our area. Ryan, behind the camera, and John, in front of it, celebrate Pittsfield,…
The Whitney Center for the Arts, located in the historic 1865 Thomas Colt House on Wendell Avenue, is adding a new element to its already highly-successful arts programming. “The Whit”, as it is lovingly referred to by those who visit its high caliber art shows during Pittsfield’s First Fridays Artswalk, is adding performing arts producer to its…
A bustling North Street in downtown Pittsfield was the backdrop for today’s 2018 Season Announcement for Barrington Stage Company. Interested parties gathered round the table at BSC’s beautiful, newly renovated Wolfson Center as Artistic Director Julianne Boyd divulged one by one the exciting plays, musicals, and performances to compose this year’s line-up. The 2018 line-up will include three…
For Pittsfield resident Ty Allan Jackson, no passion burns brighter than to instill the value of reading in children. Jackson, the author of four children’s books, is also an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and leader of a social media movement, #ReadOrElse. Since writing his first book, “Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire-The Lemonade Escapade”, in 2009, Jackson has tirelessly…
Berkshire Lightscapes, in conjunction with Philips Lighting and Performance ECM, will showcase a dynamic display of colorful lighting on the facade of 100 North Street, also known as the First Agricultural Bank building, for ten nights beginning on December 21st, 2017. The public is invited to attend a demonstration on Thursday, December 21st at 6 pm which will…
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, has declared Carr Hardware the winner of the 2017 Independent Small Business of the Year Award (also known as the Indie Award). Carr Hardware was selected by a panel of contest judges after a public vote narrowed the field down to 10 finalists. Carr Hardware was deemed the…
Our Downtown restaurants serve food late into the evening, and feature bar specials and live music! Meet up with friends or stop by after a movie or a show in Downtown Pittsfield! Patrick’s Pub 26 Bank Row. Downtown Pittsfield. Phone: 413-499-1994 Since 1985, Patrick’s Pub has been a staple of Downtown Pittsfield’s dining scene serving fantastic…
Revisiting Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” has been a family holiday tradition for decades. Berkshire Theatre Group has created a Berkshire Holiday Tradition over the past twelve years with its annual community production of this holiday tale adapted by Eric Hill. The first production of Hill’s “A Christmas Carol” took place at Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Unicorn Theatre…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has officially named their new Executive Director. Cheryl Mirer has taken over the role vacated by Kristine Hurley in June of 2017. After a thorough hiring process, Cheryl is now the new driving force behind the implementation of the 2016-2020 Downtown Pittsfield Strategic Plan and will work with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s Board of Directors to tackle…
The Berkshires are best known for their beautiful views and their vibrant visual and performing arts scene, but they are also home to some of the most dedicated and caring professionals and volunteers who are making a tremendous impact in their communities. One such person is Officer Darren Derby of the Pittsfield Police Department. Officer…
Downtown Pittsfield boasts an exciting dining scene with cuisine representing 4 different continents. Enjoy authentic fare from countries such as Mexico, India, Poland, Ecuador, Malaysia, and Ireland, no passport required! We caught up with some of our local owner/operators to hear more about their stories and how their food is inspired. Part 2 of 2.…
Downtown Pittsfield boasts an exciting dining scene with cuisine representing 4 different continents. Enjoy authentic fare from countries such as Mexico, India, Poland, Ecuador, Malaysia, and Ireland, no passport required! We caught up with some of our local owner/operators to hear more about their stories and how their food is inspired. Lucia’s Latin Kitchen.…
It’s likely that you are aware that “Walk a Mile” is happening during the September Third Thursday in Downtown Pittsfield, but do you know how to get involved? Do you know the vital services that you support with your donation? Do you know the power of walking together for one mile, one evening in September?…
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, has a huge hit on its hands this season with Stephen Sondheim’s Company. The cast of Company features Aaron Tveit (Broadway’s Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal), as well as a cast of incredible actors that form, for lack of a better word… a “company”…
What is the meaning behind the posters? The posters in Downtown Pittsfield are artwork commissioned by The Mastheads, a new writers’ residency program in Pittsfield, MA. To celebrate the launch of their inaugural season, The Mastheads commissioned artist Michael McKay of Empty Set Projects (150 South St. Pittsfield, MA) to create ten posters adorned with quotations from five mid-19th century…