July 6th First Fridays Artswalk to Feature New Shows in a Dozen Venues!
The July 6th First Fridays Artswalk will encompass a dozen art shows featuring over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District. Venues will reach as far south as the Berkshire Museum and as far North as Berkshire Medical Center. The July First Fridays Artswalk will kick –off with opening…
Community Spotlight: The Pittsfielder
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…
Downtown Pittsfield Ambassadors take to the Streets of Downtown Pittsfield!
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…
June 1st First Fridays Artswalk to Feature Works to Inspire Learning and the Imagination!
The June 1st First Fridays Artswalk will encompass seventeen art shows featuring over two dozen accomplished regional artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District. Venues will reach as far south as the Whitney Center for the Arts and as far North as Berkshire Medical Center. The June First Fridays Artswalk will kick –off with opening…
Roots Rising: Pittsfield’s farm-based youth development program!
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…
Flower Talk with Garden Blossoms Florist!
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…