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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy art shows\, open studios\, and community art making during the Holiday First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. The Holiday First Fridays Artswalk is being held in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Festive Frolic. \n  \nThe Wreath Art Auction makes its return to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, on Friday\, December 2. Dozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Congregational Church’s food pantry. The preview party begins at 5 pm and the live auction will take place at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. Light food and beverages will be available. \n  \nJoin Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, for a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday\, December 2\, and on Saturday\, December 3\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Families are welcome to participate at their own pace with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center\, will feature “Artful Pots!”\, ceramics by Ingrid Raab\, for the month of December. As a ceramicist\, Ingrid explores balance\, containment\, and new perspectives. Her shapes are reminiscent of familiar\, often ancient functional forms. She interprets these shapes by interchanging contemporary textures\, shapes\, and materials with traditional ones\, hoping to connect feelings and thoughts in new ways. \n  \nLee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will offer free hot chocolate and drop-in ornament making from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nThe Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host a Holiday Open Studios event on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. The Clock Tower Artists have created new original small paintings and have printed items perfect for gift giving. Visit for a festive holiday experience! \n  \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower are Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com. \n  \nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm on December 2. Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature artworks by Ellie Kreischer through January 31\, 2023. There will be an opening reception with the artist during the First Fridays Artswalk on December 2 from 5 to 8 pm\, and her works can be viewed when the lobby of Hotel on North is open. \n  \nEllie currently teaches studio art at Miss Hall’s School. She studies the life and work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint\, traveling to see her shows\, reading her writings\, and staying in touch with her family. Beyond her connection to Hilma\, Ellie draws inspiration for her art from her daily life which includes caring for her six-year-old daughter\, supporting her students’ artistic pursuits\, walking in the Berkshire woods\, and practicing meditation. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present “Artswalk at the UU. A year in review.” for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis show will feature a varied group of artists that have participated in the Artswalk over the last year at the Unitarian Universalist Church. If you enjoyed visiting the many gifted artists over the last year\, or missed a show\, now is your chance to see the artist’s most favorite piece and connect with them about their work. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will present artworks by Kit Curry for the month of December. In Kit’s work\, ruins\, ancient and modern\, frequently serve as background for folkloric characters\, who seem to have returned to the world after some calamity. The images are sometimes macabre\, but also serene. This is Kit’s vision of the future; it affirms something that we’ve all had to learn in recent years: the end of the world can\, to a certain extent\, be lived with. \n  \nOn Friday\, December 2\, Witch Slapped will stay open until 8 pm with The Emerald Phoenix popped up and a free Kids’ event from 5 to 8 pm where they can make their own ornament. At 6:30 pm\, there will be a Drag Storytime as Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story! \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will feature artist Anita Plouffe who will be painting live on Friday\, December 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, will feature “The Instagram Image Out Of Context” curated by Richard Britell through December 20. For this exhibit\, 20 images were selected from Instagram feeds\, framed\, and hung on the wall as an artistic statement. The exhibit can be viewed when The Beacon Cinema is open. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit firstfridaysartswalk.com or call 413-443-6501. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\n175 Wendell Avenue\n“Artswalk at the UU. A year in review.”\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nArtists at the Clock Tower\n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor\nDeborah Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Stacey Healey\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice\nHoliday Open Studios: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm AND Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, 10 am to 4 pm\n\nSoma’s Aromas\n81 East Street\nArtist Anita Plouffe will be painting live on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nWitch Slapped\n78 North Street\nArtworks by Kit Curry\nDecember 2\, 5 to 8 pm: Free Kids’ Ornament Making!\n6:30 pm: Drag Storytime – Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story! \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\n53 North Street\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 7 pm\n\nThe Beacon Cinema\n57 North Street\n“The Instagram Image Out Of Context”\nCurated by Richard Britell\nOn View: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nLee Bank\n75 North Street\nDecember 2\, 5 to 7 pm: Free hot chocolate and Drop-in ornament making\n\nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\n28 Renne Avenue\nWreath Art Auction\nONE NIGHT ONLY: December 2. Preview party at 5 pm. Live auction at 6:30 pm. Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10.\n\nTKG Real Estate\n137 North Street\nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to you! Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more!\nDecember 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window\n141 North Street\nWindow Display: “Artful Pots!”\, ceramics by Ingrid Raab\nFree Family Holiday Art Making Drop-In: December 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm\n\nHotel on North\n297 North Street\nEllie Kreischer\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm
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LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Free Drop-in Ornament Making and Hot Chocolate at Lee Bank!
DESCRIPTION:Lee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will offer free hot chocolate and drop-in ornament making from 5 to 7 pm on December 2.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-drop-in-ornament-making-and-hot-chocolate-at-lee-bank/
LOCATION:Lee Bank\, 75 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open Studios at the Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:The Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host a Holiday Open Studios event on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. The Clock Tower Artists have created new original small paintings and have printed items perfect for gift giving. Visit for a festive holiday experience! \n  \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower during the Festive Frolic are Deborah Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Stacey Healey\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-open-studios-at-the-clock-tower/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Studios\, Third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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SUMMARY:Downtown Festive Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host the Downtown Festive Frolic on Friday and Saturday\, December 2 and 3. Activities will include the Park Square Tree Lighting\, Holiday First Fridays Artswalk\, Elf Invasion Pub Crawl\, Pictures with Santa\, Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, “Splashmas with Santa”\, free arts & craft opportunities\, and much more! \n  \nPark Square Tree Lighting Ceremony – Friday\, December 2\, 6 pm \n  \nThe City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony will return in-person on Friday\, December 2 starting at 6 pm. The Taconic High School Chorus will perform a variety of carols around 5:45 pm before the ceremony begins\, the Berkshire Hills Chorus will perform more carols once the tree has been lit\, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive following the tree lighting. Those planning to attend the ceremony are asked to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Christian Center’s food pantry. \n  \nWreath Art Auction – Friday\, December 2\, 5 pm Preview; 6:30 pm Auction \n  \nThe Wreath Art Auction also makes its return to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, on Friday\, December 2. Dozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Congregational Church’s food pantry. The preview party begins at 5 pm and the live auction will take place after the Park Square Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. Light food and beverages will be available. \n  \nHot Chocolate Bar & Photo Booth at Otto’s – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street\, will host a free Hot Chocolate Bar with all the fixins and a Photo Booth from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nDiscounted Berkshire Museum Admission on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm; Performance by Women of Song from 6:30 to 7:15 pm; $0-$5 \n  \nEnjoy the acapella melodies of Berkshires-based group Women of Song performing festive music around the Berkshire Museum’s 15-foot Christmas tree in the Santa Classics exhibition. \n  \nThe performance is included with Festive Frolic extended hours admission! All ages are welcome! The Winter Fest exhibitions\, Santa Classics and Hoots Holiday\, and select first floor galleries will be open 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, December 2 for a reduced admission price. Adults $5\, Children (under 18 years of age) $3\, and Children under 3 and Museum members are free! Visit before of after the City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony! \n  \nFree Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity at Berkshire Art Center – Friday\, December 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nJoin Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, for a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday\, December 2\, and on Saturday\, December 3\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate at their own pace with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nFree Hot Chocolate and Drop-in Ornament Making at Lee Bank – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will offer free hot chocolate and drop-in ornament making from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nHoliday Open Studios at the Clock Tower – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm \n  \nThe Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host a Holiday Open Studios event on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. The Clock Tower Artists have created new original small paintings and have printed items perfect for gift giving. Visit for a festive holiday experience! \n  \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower during the Festive Frolic are Deborah Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Stacey Healey\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com. \n  \nGifts from the Guild Berkshire Artists at TKG Real Estate – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm on December 2. Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more. \n  \nHoliday First Fridays Artswalk – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThere will be additional art openings and exhibits as part of the December 2 Holiday First Fridays Artswalk at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue; Hotel on North\, 297 North Street; and Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, among others. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFree Kids’ Ornament Making at Witch Slapped – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm; Drag Storytime at 6:30 pm \n  \nOn Friday\, December 2\, Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will stay open until 8 pm with a free kids’ event from 5 to 8 pm where they can make their own ornament. At 6:30 pm\, there will be a Drag Storytime as Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story. Free Blue Q gift with every in-store purchase! \nTina from The Emerald Phoenix will be popped up with her 100% Purely Natural Organic Vegan and eco-friendly products to show your body and soul the luxury it deserves! \n  \nHealing Sound Bath at BYDF – Friday\, December 2\, 7:30 to 8:30 pm \n  \nBerkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201\, will host a special healing Sound Bath with Antoinette Simms on Friday\, December 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Listen and receive resonant sounds from crystal and Tibetan bowls\, a crystal harp\, chimes\, and your own sound to tune up the chakra system. Participants will be guided into a natural state of relaxation\, harmony\, and bliss where deep self-healing and transformation can occur. The Sound Bath is $22 and pre-registration is required as space is limited. \n  \nElf Invasion Pub Crawl with Berkshire Mountain Distillers – Friday\, December 2\, 7 pm to 12 am \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. is partnering with Berkshire Mountain Distillers for an Elf Invasion Pub Crawl starting at 7 pm on Friday\, December 2 in downtown Pittsfield. \nPurchase an Elf ID in advance online or in person at 101 Restaurant & Bar on December 2 starting at 6:45 pm to secure an elf accessory and a Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ sample at each location! \nElf attire is encouraged!! Specialty drinks available for purchase at each location are listed below! \nPub Crawl Schedule: \n7 to 8 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar (Ethereal Blossom: BMD Ethereal Gin\, Elderflower Liqueur\, Citrus Spiced Syrup\, Guava Nectar\, Lemon Juice)\n8 to 9 pm: Flat Burger Society (Mule-Tide Cheer: BMD Ice Glen Vodka\, Pomegranate Juice\, Ginger Beer\, Lime Juice)\n9 to 10 pm: Patrick’s Pub (Berkshire Tap Old Fashioned: BMD Berkshire Bourbon\, Maple Syrup\, Agnostura Bitters)\n10 to 11 pm: Thistle & Mirth (Cranberry Greylock & Tonic: BMD Greylock Gin\, Cranberry Juice\, Tonic)\n11 pm to 12 am: Methuselah Bar and Lounge (Berkshire Egg Nog: BMD Bourbon\, Housemade Egg Nog) \nValid identification with proof of age will be required. Click here to purchase your “Elf ID” ticket: https://business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/festive-frolic-elf-invasion-pub-crawl-22 \n  \nSanta at The Beacon Cinema sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Phoenix Theatres – Saturday\, December 3\, 10 am to 3 pm \n  \nSaturday’s Downtown Festive Frolic events will be headlined by Santa at The Beacon Cinema sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Phoenix Theatres from 10 am to 3 pm. All children are welcome to take a free photo with Santa which will be made available for download after the event. If you are able\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. asks that you bring a new pair of socks to donate in exchange for the photo. Thank you to the RSVP volunteers who will be on hand to help with this wonderful event. \n  \nFree Holiday Kids’ Paint & Sip Party sponsored by Adams Community Bank – Saturday\, December 3\, 11 am to 3 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present a Free Holiday Kids’ Paint & Sip Party sponsored by Adams Community Bank and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Saturday\, December 3\, from 11 am to 3 pm at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church auditorium\, 67 East Street. This free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \n“Splashmas with Santa” at the YMCA – Saturday\, December 3\, 12 to 2 pm \n  \nThe Berkshire Family YMCA and Action Sports and Travel will host their annual “Splashmas with Santa” on Saturday\, December 3\, from 12 to 2 pm\, at the Pittsfield Branch of the YMCA at 292 North Street. Visit with an underwater scuba diving Santa Claus\, and participate in kayaking\, canoeing\, and underwater Christmas Tree decorating. Out of the pool\, there will also be cookie and wreath decorating and refreshments. Registration for this event is required and is free to YMCA members and $5 for non-members. \n  \nFree Kids’ Winter-themed Drop-in Craft at the Berkshire Athenaeum – Saturday\, December 3\, 10 am to 5 pm \n  \nThe Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, will host a free winter-themed drop-in craft for children ages 4-10 in the Children’s Library on Saturday\, December 3 from 10 am to 5 pm while supplies last. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will host a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity on Saturday\, December 3 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Drop-in to make your own snowflake ornaments using beads and pipe cleaners with faculty artist\, Amanda Johnston! All ages are welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center will also offer an Image Transfer Totes Workshop with artist Diane Firtell on Saturday\, December 3 from 1 to 3 pm. This workshop is $44 and you may register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes. Using the image transfer technique\, students will learn to transform a canvas tote bag into a work of art. Students will be provided with images of florals\, animals\, geometric designs\, etc. to use or are welcome to bring their own laser printed image for a more personalized design. \n  \nFree Classes at Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center – Saturday\, December 3 \n  \nOn Saturday\, December 3\, all classes at Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\, will be free\, and anyone who stops by in a festive outfit will receive a free 1-month membership! See class schedule at http://bfwstudio.com. \n  \nBerkshire Box Co. Pop-up at Soma’s Aromas – Saturday\, December 3\, 11 am to 4 pm \nPenny Sale at Witch Slapped – Saturday\, December 3 \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a Berkshire Box Co. pop-up on Saturday\, December 3 from 11 am to 4 pm; and Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will open early at 10 am with Love\, Auntie Liz popped up\, a Witch Slapped Penny Sale\, and a free Blue Q gift with every in-store purchase. Drop-in to create your own Witch Ball or Yule Ornament for $20 (a $5 savings). \n  \n“Wingmasters’ World of Owls” at the Berkshire Museum – Saturday\, December 3\, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present “Wingmasters’ World of Owls” on Saturday\, December 3\, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Featuring a variety of live owls\, this captivating and informative program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight\, hearing\, and flight to survive and thrive. \n  \nThis educational program is presented by Wingmasters\, a partnership of two licensed raptor rehabilitators dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. \n  \nA ticket for this program also includes admission to two new exhibitions Hoot’s Holiday: A Solstice Tale and Santa Classics by Philadelphia-based artist Ed Wheeler. In Hoot’s Holiday\, follow Hoot\, an owl living on the roof of the Museum\, and prepare for a Winter Solstice party by traveling through time and visiting historic locations around the Berkshires. Santa Classics features a selection of 31 works from Ed Wheeler’s catalog along with the Museum’s 15-foot tall\, decorated tree in the center of the Ellen Crane Memorial Room. \n  \n“Wingmasters’ World of Owls” is recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for children and include Museum admission. Tickets for Museum members are $7 for adults and $5 for children. \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-festive-frolic-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Art Center Free Family Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Join Berkshire Art Center (BAC) at their new Pittsfield location at 141 North Street for creative family fun! Each month\, BAC will offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday (5:30 to 7:30 pm) and Third Saturday (10 am to 12 pm) of every month. There will be a rotating set of projects for families to participate in at their own pace\, with the guidance and support of a Faculty Artist\, during this ART-tastic drop-in event. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-art-center-free-family-drop-in/
LOCATION:Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:October 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 7\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS by W Katherine Hoak \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: October 7\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nNicole March \nFine Art Photography and Digital Art \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Sally Tiska Rice \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nRE*Fresh\, a Juried Biennial Show presented by the Berkshire Art Association \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nLooking at Favorite Places Through Different Eyes \nEmily Bunnell\, Kinney Freylinghuysen\, Joan Gluck\, Jenny Hensell\, Caroline Medina\, Walt Pasko\, Susan Sabino\, Sharon Stanfield\, and Joan Stark \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window \n141 North Street \nFree Family Drop-in: October 7\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nPuzzle Pieces by J J Tobin \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \nDrop-in community art activities and pop-up vendors/artists \nOctober 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \nLive Music \nOctober 7\, 6 to 8 pm \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220829T034930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T041848Z
UID:10001028-1663869600-1663878600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Watercolor Foundations (Fall Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:A versatile approach to the art of watercolor painting\, this class led by local painter\, Jill Gustavis\, will familiarize students with supplies\, theory\, and techniques. Practicing washes and brushwork\, students will learn about water control and working with their paints. Skills covered will slowly expand to include more subtle and nuanced techniques each week. By the end of the class students should have a foundation to pursue watercolor techniques in a variety of methods. This class is taking place at Berkshire Art Center’s newest second location\, the Brothership Building at 141 North Street in Pittsfield. Register online at berkshireartcenter.org. This is an ongoing 6-week course on Thursdays\, September 15 – October 13. $243.75
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/watercolor-foundations-fall-session-1/
LOCATION:Brothership Building\, 141 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,ARTWEEK 2022,Class/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220829T045453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T210548Z
UID:10001030-1663200000-1664150399@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Pittsfield Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to take a virtual tour of art anytime on your cell phone. \nClick here to view the September Artswalk Tour! \nClick here to view the Artscape Tour (public outdoor art\, Paintboxes and murals)!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,ARTWEEK 2022,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220409T053123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T044259Z
UID:10000354-1663200000-1664150399@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:ArtWeek Berkshires 2022
DESCRIPTION:1Berkshire and the five Cultural Districts of Berkshire County are collaborating on a 10-day festival\, September 15-25\, featuring all things creative. The festival includes over 100 distinct events\, from open studios and live performances\, to poetry readings and online crafting classes\, and so much more! \nClick here to view all ArtWeek Berkshires Events! \nClick here to view ALL PITTSFIELD events!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-berkshires-2022/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,ARTWEEK 2022,Celebration,Family Fun,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220803T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T053654Z
UID:10001020-1662138000-1662148800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 2\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason\, Back Again” by Amarie \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: September 2\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nFramed art from the children’s book\, The Universe Is Rooting for You!  \nStory by Dan Sadlowski. Illustrated by Allison Pierce. Graphic Designer Emily Sadlowski. Watercolor Artist Samantha Sadlowski. \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nCustom House Portraits by Marguerite Bride \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents \nMissing and Murdered Indigenous People \nPainting exhibition by Nayana LaFond \nOpening Reception and Artist Talk: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nFinding Gold in West Stockbridge \nDoane Perry\, Adrian Holmes\, Susan Sabino\, Walt Pasko\, \nSharon Stanfield\, Jamie Levine and Sally Lebwohl \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nArte / Art \nLocal artists from Manos Unidas \nand Roots and Dreams & Mustard Seeds \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220727T195926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T195926Z
UID:10001018-1662138000-1662145200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Friday\, September 2\, 5-7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, September 2\, 5-7 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street. This event will be held in conjunction with the September 2nd First Fridays Artswalk which will take place in a dozen locations in downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm. \nThis free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. For the September Paint & Sip\, children can paint whatever they like! Children must be accompanied by an adult and masks are recommended. The alternate rain location will be at Hot Harry’s covered outdoor seating area at 37 North Street. \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-free-kids-paint-sip-friday-september-2-5-7-pm/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220805T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220727T200645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T201508Z
UID:10001019-1659718800-1659729600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Artswalk Children’s Scavenger Hunt - August 5!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present a Children’s Scavenger Hunt for art from 5 to 8 pm on August 5 during the First Fridays Artswalk. Children who complete the hunt will receive a coupon for a free ice cream or frozen yogurt. A printable pdf copy of the hunt can be found by clicking here\, or pick up a printed copy on August 5th at the Kids’ Paint & Sip at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street. *Rain location: Hot Harry’s covered outdoor seating area at 37 North Street. \n  \nArtswalk Children’s Scavenger Hunt
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artswalk-childrens-scavenger-hunt-august-5/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220805T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220710T220940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T201929Z
UID:10000994-1659718800-1659729600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:August 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 5\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason” by Amarie \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: August 5\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nJD Logan Fine Art \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, August 5\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Anita Plouffe \nWindow Display \n  \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Theatre Center \n122 North Street\, Rhoda and Morris Levitt Lobby \nThe Art of Humberto Fernandez: A recollection of Cuba inspired by Anna in the Tropics \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm (*masks must be worn at all times on BSC property) \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nHerman Melville’s Arrowhead and the Berkshire County Historical Society present \nMoby-Dick exhibition \nJim Jasper and Christopher Volpe \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nMOSAIC \nLeslie Alfin and Karen Dolmanisth \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nPaintings by Wednesday Nelena Sorokin \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220805T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220606T170720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T205833Z
UID:10000966-1659718800-1659727800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Friday\, August 5\, 5-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 5\, 5-7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street. This event will be held in conjunction with the August 5th First Fridays Artswalk which will take place in a dozen locations in downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm. \nThis free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. August’s painting theme will be watermelons\, baseballs\, and ice cream. Children must be accompanied by an adult and masks are recommended. The alternate rain location will be at Hot Harry’s covered outdoor seating area at 37 North Street. \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-free-kids-paint-sip-friday-august-5-5-730-pm/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Class/Workshop,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220608T030222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T042203Z
UID:10000979-1656694800-1656705600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Indoors Out! present Indepen-DANCE by Boxxa Vine!
DESCRIPTION:Join Boxxa Vine for a pop-up dance party at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, as she DJs and performs hourly\, moving and grooving to start the Fourth of July weekend! \nThere will be giveaways\, performances\, music\, and more! \n  \nHourly schedule: \n00:00-00:30 Dance party and meet and greet with Boxxa Vine \n00:30-00:45 Mini show with games and giveaways \n00:45-00:00 Boxxa is on break\, BRB! \n  \nBio: Boxxa Vine is a Pittsfield-based drag queen and costume creator with a flair for the dramatic and theatrical. A self-taught seamstress who has worked on pieces that have appeared locally\, across the country\, and on shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race\, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\, and The View\, she is also a six-time pageant title holder (Miss Gay: Western MA\, Boston\, Central NY\, Camp Capital NY\, Werrrk.com\, and Berkshire). She spends most of her free time trying to get new and exciting drag events going around the Berkshires through her business Out of the Boxxa Productions. \nBoxxa Vine devotes her time to giving back to the community by serving as a board member for Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition and as the director of entertainment for Berkshire Pride\, as well as trying to support and foster safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to explore drag as a way of self-expression. You can see what she’s up to next on BoxxaVine.com or follow her on her social media through Facebook or Instagram (@BoxxaVine). \n  \n  \nAll Indoors Out! Programming is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. These events are presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-and-indoors-out-presents-boxxa-vine/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220606T171130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T025150Z
UID:10000967-1656694800-1656705600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. \n  \nEvent Highlights: \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street. \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant \nCaroline Kelley \nShany Porras \nIlene Richard \nSally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nCYCLE THERAPY – watercolor on the move \nMarguerite Bride \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nFine Art Photography & Digital Art \nNicole March \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA) presents \n“I AM A PART OF ART” \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \n“Photographer as Painter” \nJanet Pumphrey and Bruce Panock \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nPhotography by Shaun Harmon \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nOil paintings and watercolors \nDavid King \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nOther participating venues are ReDefine (5 Melville Street)\, The Funky Phoenix (441 North Street)\, and Thrive Diner (145 Wahconah Street).
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220606T005033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T005112Z
UID:10000963-1656694800-1656703800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Friday\, July 1\, 5-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 1\, 5-7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street. This event will be held in conjunction with the July 1st First Fridays Artswalk which will take place in a dozen locations in downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThis free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. July’s painting theme will be fireworks. Children must be accompanied by an adult and masks are recommended. The alternate rain location will be at Hot Harry’s covered outdoor seating area at 37 North Street. \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-free-kids-paint-sip-friday-july-1-5-730-pm/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Class/Workshop,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220516T223038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T223251Z
UID:10000959-1654275600-1654286400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk 
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 9 brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, June 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220409T055500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T055500Z
UID:10000362-1654275600-1654286400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T170653Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate June\, we are painting rainbows!! Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, June 3\, 5 to 7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Cafe – Pittsfield\, 53 North Street. \nThis free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult and masks are recommended. The alternate rain location will be at Hot Harry’s covered outdoor seating area at 37 North Street. \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-free-kids-paint-sip/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220428T184045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T185446Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Kids Paint and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, May 6\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street. This event will be held in conjunction with the May 6th First Fridays Artswalk which will take place in 11 locations in downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm. \nThis free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials and instruction are provided. Kids will be able to choose to paint Spring Trees or Swirly Flowers. Snacks and juice will also be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult and masks are required. \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk. \nThe rain location for Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip is the Conference Room at 33 Dunham Mall (the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. office). Notice will be made on Facebook (@DowntownPittsfield) if the event is moved to the rain location.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-kids-paint-and-sip/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20220409T055130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T055619Z
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SUMMARY:May 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-2022-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20211118T083235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T083235Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. Enjoy live music from the Berkshire Hills Chorus beginning at 5:30 pm downtown! \n  \nNUarts Studios & Gallery\, the largest artist and artisan studio collective in downtown Pittsfield\, will host a holiday open studios event on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Among the artists opening their studios on December 3rd are Stefanie Bessman\, Myk Daigle\, Val Fox\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice. \n  \nThose participating in the open studios will offer artwork and wares for sale that would be perfect for holiday gifting. Join Marney Schorr for free\, handmade ornament making for all ages. Entrances to NUarts are at 311 North Street and 21 Union Street. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will present “Mandalas in Bloom” by Elizabeth Nelson for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artist on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Hot Plate Brewing will pour samples\, and Elizabeth will create a mandala in real time to show her process. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a group show entitled “When Heaven & Nature Sing”\, December 3 through January 17. Featuring photography\, paintings\, pastels\, and mixed-media art\, this group show includes pieces by Paula Dambrauskas\, Phyllis Prysby\, and Sal deBethune. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artists on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. At the craft table in the Social Hall\, visitors will be invited to create\, collage\, and exchange winter holiday cards to take home. \n  \nMembers of the Guild of Berkshire Artists will celebrate the holiday season during the month of December at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. Work exhibited will include paintings\, photographs\, and fiber arts. This exhibit is coordinated with an online show at BerkshireArtists.org which benefits Berkshire United Way. \nFeatured artists are Susan Sabino\, photographer; Katherine Ludington\, fiber artist; Lou Coco\, painter; and Jon Caplan\, photographer. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of December and can be viewed when TKG is open. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Proof that I am\, by lowercase d studios\, December 3-31. Sam de Soto (lowercase d studios\, they/he) is an artist\, musician\, and teacher from Long Island\, NY. Largely influenced by abstract expressionism\, street art\, and modern design\, Sam’s work ranges from large canvases to digital photo manipulations. This is their first gallery installation. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Molly Paluilis for the month of December. About her work\, Paluilis says\, “(it) is about feeling using color\, shape\, rhythm\, and movement. It shows healing\, chaos\, excitement\, pain\, and resilience in ways that words cannot. It is used as an outlet to express the inexpressible.” \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on December 3. After the opening\, Paluilis’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host a grab and go Wreath Sale to benefit the food pantry at the South Congregational Church\, UCC\, Pittsfield on Friday\, December 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Choose from holiday wreaths\, kissing balls\, and centerpieces all handmade by local artists. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the December Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artist on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present Museum of the Moon\, an awe-inspiring installation of lunar views and glowing moonlight through January 9\, 2022. A combination of art\, science\, and sound\, this radiant installation was created using NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, inspiring those who experience it to contemplate the many ways the Moon connects humankind across time and culture. There will be extended museum hours every Friday evening until 7:30 pm. Admission is required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 4-17. Children 3 and under and museum members are free. \n  \nThe December Artswalk will also highlight art celebrating Cultural Appreciation Week 2021 in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court\, 190 North Street. The virtual tour will guide you to murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFeatured image: Elizabeth Nelson “Apple and Sunflower Mandala”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20211108T085731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T020025Z
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SUMMARY:NUarts Studios & Gallery Open Studios!
DESCRIPTION:NUarts Studios & Gallery Open Studios! \nDuring the Holiday First Fridays Artswalk\, Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm! \nMeet the makers of one-of-a-kind original gifts in their own studios! This is a chance to shop local\, creative\, and handmade\, while also supporting the Berkshires community! \nArtists are excited to show and sell their latest artworks in all sizes and styles\, including paintings\, works on commission\, ceramics\, jewelry\, metalworks\, found object and nature based sculptures\, fountain pens\, music\, and other unique gifts. \nFor more information\, visit www.nuartsgallery.com and follow NUarts on Instagram @nuartspittsfield. \nNUarts Studios & Gallery is the largest artist and artisan studio collective in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. Artists occupy the entire second floor of the Greylock Building with entrances at both 311 North Street and 21 Union Street in downtown Pittsfield.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/nuarts-gallery-studios-open-studios-3/
LOCATION:NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North St. 2nd Floor.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free,Holiday,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20211014T212036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T205755Z
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SUMMARY:November First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the November Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Little Kids\, Big Issues” by Stephanie VanBramer\, November 5-28. \n  \nRegularly taking inspiration from personal experiences\, conversations\, thoughts about everyday life\, and the lessons she has learned along the way\, VanBramer creates artwork that sparks reality checks and speaks out\, making it known that it has something to say. She creates little characters with big personalities and even bigger ideas. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of November at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of November and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Sally Lebwohl\, pastels; Jorie Latham\, watercolors and mixed media; and Debbie Schneer\, photography. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show of faces by Dana Schildkraut from November 5-30. Schildkraut is an award-winning artist and educator who resides in Southern Vermont\, working in mixed media: paper mache\, watercolor paint\, and polymer clay. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on November 5. After the opening\, Schildkraut’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. The gallery will be open on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Additional gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of November. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe November Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20210921T223941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T231032Z
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SUMMARY:October First Fridays Artswalk and Music on North!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, Indoors Out! Music on North\, and an original video art show during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. Brand new for October\, you can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store and on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art and music on your cell phone. \n  \nFrom 5 to 7 pm on October 1\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present free outdoor performances as part of Indoors Out! Music on North. \n  \nSinger/songwriter Jaane Doe will perform at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. Freestyle acoustic rocker\, Garrin Benfield\, will be at Persip Park\, 175 North Street; and musical trio\, The Midnight Anthem\, will perform at the Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street. \n  \nFrom 7:30 to 9 pm\, the Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, will host the “On The Wall Video Art Show”. All are welcome to experience this free\, unique outdoor show of video art created by 9 local artists projected on the south wall of the Colonial Theatre. This large-scale projection show of short videos was produced by local artist and sculptor Joe Wheaton. The show is family friendly\, and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and settle in. The “On The Wall Video Art Show” is a collaboration of between the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, Berkshire Lightscapes\, and the Berkshire Art Association (BAA). \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, from October 1 through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. There will be an opening reception for DISTILLATIONS on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Ian Mosher from October 1-October 31\, just in time for spooky season. The show will feature art centered on traditional and legendary monster themes as well as unique visions that run through the artist’s mind. The result is a collection that is an homage to Halloween. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on October 1. After the opening\, Ian’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening their studios to the public for the October 1st Artswalk are Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view and for sale by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the October Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Urgency & Potential by Lindsey Patrick\, October 1-29. Lindsey’s work is influenced by her studies in wildlife ecology and her fascination with humankind’s intricate and strained relationship with the environment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of October. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. The show will be on view through October 29. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of October at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of October and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Jean Rousseau\, Debbie D. Smith\, and David Edgecomb. \n  \nThe Koussevitzky Art Gallery at Berkshire Community College’s Main Campus\, 1350 West Street\, will host a Closing Reception for Nicole Irene Art’s Endanger Your Complacency by Tempting the Lumps in the Cosmic Gravy on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy complimentary refreshments\, meet the artist\, and purchase limited run prints. The show will remain on view through Friday\, October 8. \n  \nThis show is a “Behind the Scenes” into the artist’s process of creating with the humble yet profound circle shape which has always enchanted the human mind. There will be canvases on display in various stages of completion\, and some not at all finished but just started\, as well as new works on paper which have been an experiment during summer 2021. \n  \nThe October Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. Indoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-first-fridays-artswalk-and-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20210712T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T211449Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Berkshires 2021
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, many cultural organizations and local artists will participate in ArtWeek Berkshires\, an event spanning September 16-26\, 2021\, all across Berkshire County. Street festivals\, live outdoor performances\, open studios\, and more\, presenting in tandem to spotlight the rich creativity and artistic expression in our region. \n\nArtWeek Berkshires is a collaboration of the five Cultural Districts in Berkshire County: Downtown Great Barrington\, Lenox\, North Adams\, Pittsfield\, and Williamstown. Promotional support is being provided by 1Berkshire. \n\nFor more information and a listing of events\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-berkshires-2021/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20260524T091558
CREATED:20210819T024408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T024408Z
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SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations by clicking here\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present THE CHASE / GRAUBARD SHOW\, September 3-25\, featuring works by married couple\, Karen Chase and Paul Graubard. \n  \nKaren Chase paints abstract paintings. Paul Graubard paints narrative\, visionary works. Their work could not be more different. This show highlights a few of their collaborations\, as well as their individual paintings. When they make collaborations\, each is free to obliterate or change what the other has done. Chase\, primarily a writer and poet\, has been painting since she was a little girl. Painting is a basic activity for her\, like cooking or washing. Graubard began to paint when he was in his sixties\, giving up his practice as a psychologist.  A number of museums collect his work. \n  \nOne of their collaborations\, Hongera Obama\, Tanzanian Congratulations\, will be silently auctioned off. The proceeds will be donated to the restoration of the Clinton AME Zion Church in Great Barrington. The silent auction is available in person at the Lichtenstein or you may contact slemme@cityofpittsfield.org for information on how to bid on the item. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 7 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk (gallery will stay open until 8 pm). Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm or by appointment. On Friday\, September 24 at 5:30 pm\, the public is invited to attend Collaboration: A Conversation with Karen and Paul moderated by Jayne Benjulian. This event is a part of the county-wide ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening for the evening are Myk Daigle\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nMyk Daigle will be showing and selling antique and restored fountain pens. Caroline Kelley will show new abstracts as well as her “transportation paintings” – works with small antique collage illustrations of people in transit. Shany Porras will show abstract paintings that visually translate what one experiences through music influenced by Bauhaus and the American abstract painters of the 20th century. Ilene Richard will show her original acrylic paintings including “Year of the Clown”. Sally Tiska Rice will show her most recent home portraits\, and Marney Schorr will show her new series of abstract jazz paintings done with gouache on black and white paper. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the September Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “More Than A Daydream” by Stacey Silkey\, September 3-25. \n  \nStacey Silkey is an abstract painter from the Berkshires who focuses on promoting empathy. Her paintings are based on hurried sketches of moving images or photographs that her consciousness has not fully processed. Recognizing the neurological aspect of storing memories and the influence images have on experience\, Stacey focuses on creating opportunities for shared meaning. Transforming incomplete memories\, her paintings bring new connections to the surface. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present Number One Job\, a show by Erica Manville and Melissa Quirk for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nBecoming a mother is a magical transition that transforms one in body\, mind\, and soul. In Number One Job\, artists Erica Manville (visual artist) and Melissa Quirk (poet) explore early days of motherhood through dimensions of poetry and visual art. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church will host a second artist reception for Number One Job with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 17 at 7 pm as part of ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of September at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of September and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Carolyn Abrams (mixed media and cold wax)\, Susan Sabino (photography)\, Arthur Djang (watercolor)\, and Ellen Jacobson (oil\, watercolor and acrylic). \n  \nThe September Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:"Everyone is a Hero: A Comic Cartoon Tribute to Our Local Heroes" Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:“Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” runs August 6 – 28 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave)\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and Simpsons comic book artists Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison.\n\nThe show and its programs are dedicated to the memory of Pittsfield resident Paul Houston\, with gratitude for his years of commitment and service to the Berkshire Art Association.\n\nOpening party on Saturday\, August 7\, 3 to 6 pm.\n\nThis festive family friendly event (sponsored by Berkshire Gas) will feature music\, art\, and comic-making with special guest artists Joe Staton (Green Lantern\, Justice Society\, and Scooby-Doo) and Luke McDonnell (Iron Man\, Suicide Squad\, and Batman) drawing awesome characters and teaching you how to make your own comics. Come dressed in your best comic- and cartoon-inspired costumes!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/everyone-is-a-hero-a-comic-cartoon-tribute-to-our-local-heroes-opening-party/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:August First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFeatured image: Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley on view at Hotel on North
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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