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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:FREE Salsa and Bachata Classes with Luana Dias David 
DESCRIPTION:Salsa and Bachata Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall: Sunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm\, Free!(Vea el texto a continuación para una traducción al español.)Luana is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. Hailing from Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, she brings a rich cultural background steeped in Samba\, Capoeira\, Break Dancing\, Latin Dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet\, which profoundly influence her dance philosophy and style. With over 20 years of experience as a performing artist and instructor\, Luana has traveled globally\, sharing her art and passion for dance. Her work authentically represents cultural dance pieces\, evident in collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Jacob’s Pillow\, Berkshire Pulse\, and the Mill Town Foundation.Luana Dias David es una artista escénica y coreógrafa que vive en Berkshire. Originaria de Sao Paulo\, Brasil\, aporta una rica formación cultural impregnada de samba\, capoeira\, break dance\, danza latina\, jazz y ballet clásico\, que influye profundamente en su filosofía y estilo de danza.Con más de 20 años de experiencia como artista escénica e instructora\, Luana ha viajado por todo el mundo compartiendo su arte y pasión por la danza. Su trabajo representa auténticamente piezas de danza cultural\, evidente en colaboraciones con organizaciones estimadas como Jacob ‘s Pillow\, Berkshire Pulse y Mill Town Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-salsa-and-bachata-classes-with-luana-dias-david/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-09-01/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-08-18/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-08-11/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-08-04/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park
DESCRIPTION:Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park: Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wandering-dance-society-at-persip-park/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:August 2 First Fridays at Five: Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:The August 2nd First Fridays at Five will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way (BUW) (August’s Community Partner) and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (August’s Presenting Sponsor) will be celebrating the BUW’s 100th Birthday with a Birthday Bash! DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate 100 years. DJ Pup Daddy is an avid music fan and has been a vinyl hound since he was a pup – he loves spinning the 45s! \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way team and partner organizations will be offering family friendly crafts\, games\, and giveaways. A Berkshire United Way Book House will be on site providing free children’s books. The community is invited to give back during the First Fridays at Five through Berkshire United Way’s annual August School Supply Drive. Help BUW Fill a Ford with supplies to support the Pittsfield Public Schools (Ford is generously donated by Johnson Dealership Inc.). Items and cash donations will be collected on August 2nd\, or you can visit BerkshireUnitedWay.org for additional drop off locations and an Amazon wish list. \n  \nThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America will also have fun giveaways including snow cones and school supplies. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \n  \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \n  \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \n  \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \n  \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100 Birthday! \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Photo Booth will be in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \n  \nJim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm. This high-energy\, five-piece group delivers electrifying performances spanning hits from the ’60s to today. Band members include Alden Grover – guitar and vocals\, Brandon Grover – guitar and vocals\, Sam Utz – bass and vocals\, Justin Rivelli – drums\, and Cassandra Redd – lead vocals. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Museum\, who will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, who will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. “Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations. Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank will also be providing free kids’ activities along North Street. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. There will be live music with The Tap at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm. The Tap is a 3-piece band featuring Trey Carter\, Al Lucas and Pete Prieto\, playing classic and original rock\, and some 90’s alternative music. There will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, August 2 from 3 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-2-first-fridays-at-five-friday-august-2-5-to-8-pm/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Dance,First Fridays at Five,Music
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-07-21/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Festival
DESCRIPTION:This interdisciplinary festival will feature live music\, dance\, art-making\, and family-friendly activities with performances and participation from organizations such as Tanglewood\, Barrington Stage Company\, Kripalu\, Jacob’s Pillow\, along with many others. \nCommon Ground Festival is a free\, family-friendly event produced by Mill Town Foundation. \nRain date: July 7\, 2024 \n  \nSchedule:\n\n3pm – Yoga presented by Kripalu\n4pm – Barrington Stage Company presents KidsAct!\, Celebration of Black Voices\, and Musical Theatre Conservatory\n4:45pm – Clara Guatta\, live concert\n5:15pm – Quarteto de Samba\, live concert\n6pm – Tanglewood in the City\, screened Boston Symphony Orchestra concert\n7pm – Community Dance Circle with the Funk Box Dance Studio\n7:45pm – Headline concert by The Funky Dawgz Brass Band\n\nFeatured Free Activities:\n\nArtmaking\nFace Painting\nBalloon Twisters\nBicycle Village with mini-bike races and demos\nPhoto Booth\nBounce Houses\nMini Soccer Games\nAnd More!\n\nVendors:\n\n413 Cycling\nAndrew the Balloonatic\nAsia Luna\nBB’s Hot Spot\nBeatNest\nBerkshire Art Center\nBerkshire Bike & Board\nBerkshire Bike Path\nBerkshire Community Diaper Project\nBerkshire County Youth Soccer League\nBerkshire Humane Society\nBerkshire Mountain Bike Training Series\nBerkshire Museum\nBerkshire Pulse\nBerkshire Theatre Group\nBomb Shack Vintage\nCharlie’s Bistro Bus\nChoices Mentoring Initiative\nClementine’s Vintage\nCravin’s Ice Cream\nDowntown Pittsfield Inc.\nEforAll Berkshires\nElizabeth Freeman Center\nFacepainting with Barbara Arpante\nHappy Trails Guiding\nHeart & Soil Collective\nJacob’s Pillow\nKatunemo Art & Healing\nKripalu\nLatinas413\nMASS MoCA\nMill Town Foundation\nNorman Rockwell Museum\nPittsfield Community Design Center\nRoots Rising\nShaker Ridge Trails\nShire Shredders\nUnited Soccer Group\nValerie Fanarjian\, Handmade Jewelry\nVolunteers in Medicine\nWander Berkshires
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/common-ground-festival/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:July 5 First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the July 5th First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nBerkshire Blues Legends will headline the July 5th event on the mobile City Stage. The Amy Ryan Band will play from 5 to 6 pm\, followed by Misty Blues from 6 to 8 pm. \n  \nMisty Blues pays homage to the older blues made popular by the bold and brassy women of its time\, while still paying respect to classic male artists of the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s. The band also performs classic rock and folk tunes infused with a healthy dose of the blues. Over the years\, Misty Blues has produced ten albums\, and today\, the core members include Gina Coleman (band founder and lead singer)\, Seth Fleischmann\, Bill Patriquin\, Ben Kohn\, Rob Tatten and Aaron Dean. \n  \nThe Amy Ryan Band has been twice nominated for “Blues Artist of the Year” at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards (“the Eddies”). With a repertoire that includes band adaptations of Amy’s self-penned solo tunes\, newly minted originals and select covers\, the Amy Ryan Band rocks the blues. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society from 5 to 8 pm as part of the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm\, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45 pm\, Olawale “Wale” Oladehin will lead a Salsa lesson. From 6:30 to 7:15 pm\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers will perform led by Aimee Gelinas; and the night will conclude with more Salsa dancing from 7:15 to 8 pm. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \n  \nNoel Staples-Freeman is a resident of Pittsfield and a graduate of Emerson College\, holding a B.S. in Children’s Theatre/Performing Arts and Dance. Noel has dedicated over five decades to teaching and the performing arts\, both locally and internationally. Her formal training started at age 11 at The Billie Pope School of Dance in Roxbury followed by The Boston Conservatory of Music\, The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts\, The Art of Black Dance and Music\, and Koumpo West African Dance Company. Noel’s illustrious career includes notable performances such as Nelson Mandela’s visit to Boston in 1990\, participation in Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, and appearances at Jacob’s Pillow. As the Founder and Director of Uprising Dance Theatre since 1983\, Noel leads an intergenerational group celebrating the African Diaspora’s traditional and contemporary dance\, music\, and theater. \n  \nOlawale “Wale” Oladehin trained in Salsa and Afro Cuban dance with several Boston companies\, including Salsa Y Control\, MetaMovements\, and Masacote. After several years of training\, Wale joined Masacote as an instructor and performer in their professional Salsa company. Masacote’s emphasis on musicality and culture helped Wale better appreciate the interconnectedness of music and dance. With Masacote\, Wale has had the opportunity to perform in Canada\, London\, Istanbul\, and across the US. \n  \nThe Berkshire Rhythm Keepers are an intergenerational\, multi-level community drum and song group founded and led by Aimee Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center and co-founder of Gaia Roots and Trio Candela. BRK participants attend Aimee’s weekly Monday evening drum and song classes at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield\, which is open to beginners and advanced drummers. The group performs traditional music on folkloric instruments from West Africa and the Caribbean\, as well as on original creations. Members of BRK have been studying and performing together for 15+ years. \n  \nThe BRK performance on July 5th will feature stories and the cultural context of the rhythms\, audience participation\, and may include guest dancers! \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature a live painting demo by local artist and Creative Sorceress\, Mollie Kellogg\, from 5 to 8 pm. Mollie will demonstrate her mixed-media pencil and watercolor technique. Kellogg’s Incognito Witch subjects are magickal beings adorned with jewels/nature elements\, messy lipstick\, and a signature flash of color under the eyes. Universal connection is symbolized in stars and dream-like metallics. Figures evoke a Mother Nature archetype of power\, strength\, attraction\, empathy\, vulnerability. \n  \nJim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. \n  \nOpal Raven will host The Hissing Booth on North Street from 5 to 8 pm. The Hissing Booth is your one stop education station to learn about different reptiles and how to care for them\, and you can even meet some members of Opal’s scale family. Want to get a closer look? Ask for the VIP experience and get a photo op for you or a loved one holding one of Opal’s friendly ambassadors. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Shakespeare & Company\, Barrington Stage Company\, and many others. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Balloon Ben will be giving away free balloon creations. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside and play some family-friendly games. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, July 5 from 3:30 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-5-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Music,Outdoors,Performance,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Wandering Dance Society Presents! 
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the July 5 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm\, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45 pm\, Olawale “Wale” Oladehin will lead a Salsa lesson. From 6:30 to 7:15 pm\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers will perform led by Aimee Gelinas; and the night will conclude with more Salsa dancing from 7:15 to 8 pm. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening.Noel Staples-Freeman is a resident of Pittsfield and a graduate of Emerson College\, holding a B.S. in Children’s Theatre/Performing Arts and Dance. Noel has dedicated over five decades to teaching and the performing arts\, both locally and internationally. Her formal training started at age 11 at The Billie Pope School of Dance in Roxbury followed by The Boston Conservatory of Music\, The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts\, The Art of Black Dance and Music\, and Koumpo West African Dance Company. Noel’s illustrious career includes notable performances such as Nelson Mandela’s visit to Boston in 1990\, participation in Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, and appearances at Jacob’s Pillow. As the Founder and Director of Uprising Dance Theatre since 1983\, Noel leads an intergenerational group celebrating the African Diaspora’s traditional and contemporary dance\, music\, and theater.Olawale “Wale” Oladehin trained in Salsa and Afro Cuban dance with several Boston companies\, including Salsa Y Control\, MetaMovements\, and Masacote. After several years of training\, Wale joined Masacote as an instructor and performer in their professional Salsa company. Masacote’s emphasis on musicality and culture helped Wale better appreciate the interconnectedness of music and dance. With Masacote\, Wale has had the opportunity to perform in Canada\, London\, Istanbul\, and across the US.The Berkshire Rhythm Keepers are an intergenerational\, multi-level community drum and song group founded and led by Aimee Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center and co-founder of Gaia Roots and Trio Candela. BRK participants attend Aimee’s weekly Monday evening drum and song classes at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield\, which is open to beginners and advanced drummers. The group performs traditional music on folkloric instruments from West Africa and the Caribbean\, as well as on original creations. Members of BRK have been studying and performing together for 15+ years.The BRK performance on July 5th will feature stories and the cultural context of the rhythms\, audience participation\, and may include guest dancers!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wandering-dance-society-presents/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:June 7 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the June 7 First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \nHeadlining the June 7th event is the Happy Together Band on the mobile City Stage from 6 to 8 pm. This group is comprised of 7 members and features keyboard\, two guitars\, bass\, drums\, and vocals galore including two female leads with pitch perfect harmonies that will transport you back to the 1960s. Members are Tony Gubelman\, Phil Grover\, Matt McKeever\, Tom Kitterman\, Bob Jones\, Michele Marano\, and Melissa Campbell. The City Stage will be located at the south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square. City Stage entertainment will move inside in the case of inclement weather. \nFrom 5 to 6 pm\, Jacob’s Pillow takes over the City Stage. There will be an all-ages street dance performance by New York City’s KR3T’s Dance Company\, and at the end of the hour\, they will be joined by the Wandering Dance Society who will lead a dance circle for all who wish to participate. \nKR3Ts Dance Company strives to broaden the notion of what a dancer is\, and to promote the preservation of ethnic and cultural dances based in Spanish Harlem. The dance company provides a positive alternative to social and street pressures among children and young adults in lower and middle-income families in Latino communities of New York City\, mainly by providing dance classes and support programs in a non-discriminating atmosphere. \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature The Pug and John Show from 5 to 8 pm as part of the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series; and Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Sotille Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature Poppy DaBubbly (she/her) & JV (she/they) – two storytellers who will be providing a Pride-themed Drag Story Hour at 5:30\, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum\, BeatNest\, CleanSlate Centers\, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center\, Pittsfield Public Schools\, the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum\, and many others. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip at the top of Dunham Mall at 100 North Street\, and there will be Balloon Art on Dunham Mall. \nHot Plate Brewing Co. is teaming up with Berkshire Pride and Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort for a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s\, and play some family-friendly games. Inside the taproom\, Berkshire Pride and Temescal Wellness will be hosting their second annual Pay to Sing Karaoke Fundraiser supporting Berkshire Pride. With a small donation for each song\, you’ll be able to belt out your favorites! \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Hotel on North\, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, and others. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 7 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, at Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm\, and the North Adams SteepleCats will be playing a home game on the road at Wahconah Park at 6:30 pm! \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, June 7 from 3:30 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-7-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Dance,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Performance by KR3T’s Dance Company and Dance Circle with Wandering Dance Society
DESCRIPTION:The June 7 First Fridays at Five will feature a performance by KR3T’s Dance Company from 5 to 6 pm at the City Stage. This will be an all-ages street dance performance by New York City’s KR3T’s Dance Company\, and at the end of the hour\, they will be joined by the Wandering Dance Society who will lead a dance circle for all who wish to participate. \nKR3Ts Dance Company strives to broaden the notion of what a dancer is\, and to promote the preservation of ethnic and cultural dances based in Spanish Harlem. The dance company provides a positive alternative to social and street pressures among children and young adults in lower and middle-income families in Latino communities of New York City\, mainly by providing dance classes and support programs in a non-discriminating atmosphere.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/performance-by-kr3ts-dance-company-and-dance-circle-with-wandering-dance-society/
LOCATION:City Stage at First Fridays at Five
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! A Celebration of Public Art: Sat. Sept. 9 in Downtown Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership will celebrate eight new murals in Pittsfield on Saturday\, September 9 – the day of the partnership’s community celebration: “Let It Shine! A Celebration of Public Art”. The celebration will feature self-guided tours of the mural sites and the Let It Shine! Block Party on Saturday\, September 9\, from 12 to 6 pm at Palace Park at the Cooper Center\, 116 North Street. This event is appropriate for all ages. \n  \nDirect link to virtual walking tour of over 2 dozen murals in Pittsfield: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-1-Mural-Tour-of-Pittsfield-MA-8699 \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Block Party will feature live music and entertainment\, community art making\, games\, and food vendors from 12 to 6 pm. Grab a bite from Upstreet Smoke\, the destination for smoked meats and Southern style sides\, or Grampie’s Dog House\, home of Ernie’s famous hot dogs. Have a seat in the Beer Garden provided by Wandering Star Craft Brewery and settle in for live music from the Benny Kohn Trio and Sample The Cat and an engaging performance from “Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan”. \n  \nSchedule of events at the Block Party location: \n  \n\n12:00-12:30pm – Welcome and Introductions/House Music\n12:30-2:30pm – Benny Kohn Trio\n2:30-3:00pm – Youth Alive\n3:00-4:00pm – “Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan”\n4:00-6:00pm – Sample The Cat\n\n  \nThe Benny Kohn Trio features Benny Kohn (piano\, vocals)\, Ed Moran (lead vocals and harmonica)\, and Dan Broad (bass\, vocals). The trio plays a mix of classic blues\, soul\, jazz\, and popular songs. Ed provides the hard driving\, deeply blues-infused\, powerful lead vocals\, while Dan and Benny lay down a solid foundation ranging from hard swinging to straight solid grooves. \n  \n“Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan” features Aimee Gelinas and Dan Cohen on drums and dancer Kim Waterman. For 25 years\, Aimee\, Kim and Dan have been sharing traditional West African and Caribbean song\, drum\, and dance in the Berkshires and beyond. They have all studied with master teachers from West Africa\, Haiti\, Cuba\, Puerto Rico\, and Brazil\, and it is with these teachers’ blessings and an abundance of spirit and respect that they bring these traditions to you. \n  \nSample The Cat is a 4-piece soulful rock group storming the region’s rock scene. The band fuses elements of rock\, soul\, blues\, and funk into an energetic yet smooth original sound that grooves with a serious head bop factor. Years in the making\, the group includes singer Kendrah Bellevue with her soulfully enriching vocals\, Steve Dalton with his masterful melodic arrangements on guitar\, Bryan “Dizzy Fingers” Brophy with his colorful layers on keys\, and Olivia Davis with her punchy groove on drums. \n  \nLet It Shine! Celebration attendees will be able to pick up a map at the Block Party to follow a self-guided tour of the mural sites\, or they can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of all murals downtown and in the West Side neighborhood of Pittsfield. \n  \nThere will also be an opportunity to meet mural artists Cara Petricca\, Trinity Rivard\, Pops Peterson\, and Jasmine Sade. \n  \nBelow are the eight new murals being celebrated as part of the Let It Shine! event: \n  \n“Sisterhood” by Silvia Lopez Chavez on the Shipton Building at 146 North Street \n  \nMaking Wishes by Cara Petricca on the north-facing side of 348 North Street (the alleyway facing St. Joseph’s Church) \n  \n“Young Legends” by Trinity Rivard on The Howard Building at 41 Federal Street \n  \nAn original mural by qwynto on Carr Hardware at 547 North Street \n  \n“Wings” & “Two Colors of Water” by Pops Peterson at the Riverside Sitting Park at the corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues (in partnership with the Westside Legends) \n  \nMemory Lane by Jasmine Sade at the Riverside Sitting Park at the corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues (in partnership with the Westside Legends) \n  \nSeven Stars for Renne Ave. by Huckleberry (Huck) Elling on the east side (facing Renne Avenue) of The Cooper Center at 1 Fenn Street \n  \nOther murals will also be included as part of the self-guided tour. \n  \nThe Westside Legends will host a special unveiling of “Wings” & “Two Colors of Water” by Pops Peterson and Memory Lane by Jasmine Sade at the Riverside Sitting Park\, corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues\, at 2 pm on Saturday\, September 9. There will be an opportunity to meet with Pops and Jasmine during this event. \n  \nPaintings by Karen Chase and Paul Graubard will also be on view at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, from 12 to 4 pm. Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will be open with an afternoon of spooky\, free family fun. There will be a Spooky Storytime at noon with Poppy DaBubbly and spooky ornament making from 12 to 4 pm. \n  \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is a group of Pittsfield-based community members who have formed to organize public art and revitalization on North Street\, empowered by organizing efforts through MassDevelopment’s TDI. MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is a program for Gateway Cities designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts. \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Project is sponsored by MassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program\, Teton Management\, Mill Town Foundation\, and Carr Hardware. It is presented in partnership with MassDevelopment’s TDI\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, Artscape\, City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development\, Huck Elling\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Common Wealth Murals\, Westside Legends\, Allegrone Companies\, The Cooper Center\, and Paul Aronofsky. \n  \nMassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program is made possible by the Barr Foundation\, which since 2019 has awarded $4.4 million to MassDevelopment to create and administer arts-based programming that directly supports the expansion of cultural and creative industries in Gateway Cities. Gateway Cities have historically been home to many vibrant cultural and creative assets\, and MassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program seeks to amplify the vibrancy of these communities by providing grant funding for locally initiated arts and culture-based projects. \n  \nMassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) works with cross-sector partnerships in targeted commercial districts in Gateway Cities in order to engage community members\, implement local economic development initiatives\, and spur further public and private investment. Since 2015\, MassDevelopment has invested $20 million in TDI districts through tools such as technical assistance\, real estate investments\, grant programs\, and fellows who work in the districts. That investment has directly influenced over $100.2 million in public and private investments in the districts and assisted an additional $219.9 million.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-a-celebration-of-public-art-sat-sept-9-in-downtown-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Celebration,Dance,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:July 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, live art demonstrations\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Swing Dance lesson in Palace Park with a live band! Also on July 7\, the popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Café (53 North Street). Other participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, ReDefine Community Center\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will be curating musical performers for Persip Park at 175 North Street during the First Fridays Artswalk through October 2023. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, from 5 to 6 pm at Persip Park\, ambassadors from the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E) and individuals from Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) will share the stage with each performing a 30 minute set. R.O.P.E. will provide musical performances in the form of song\, dance\, and other music-related art forms\, and the Choices Mentoring Initiative will provide a musical performance featuring drumming. \n  \nR.O.P.E. is a mentoring program for young women of color identifying as female or non-binary. The mission of R.O.P.E. is to celebrate and honor their entry into adulthood and provide them with skills and knowledge that they need to be successful\, independent\, and responsible young adults. R.O.P.E. is designed to help participants discover their inner voice and support all components of personal development. Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) seeks to build a relationship that connects the youth to themselves\, their families\, schools\, and the community with skills learned to increase the feeling of inclusion\, value\, mutual respect\, and self-identity. \n  \nStar nii\, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra\, Ghanna\, will close out the night with two 1-hour Afrobeats sets from 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm at Persip Park. \n  \nVictor Nii Amoo\, known as Star nii\, is a multi-instrumentalist who was drawn to the alluring power of sound and rhythm at the age of 9. Star nii has a great vocabulary of rhythms and performs and hosts workshops locally and internationally. \n  \nAt Palace Park\, next to 122 North Street\, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is presented by the Wandering Dance Society and the Mill Town Foundation. \n  \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street). \n  \nThis free summer-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and 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\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm through October 2023. The July 7 Art Market will feature the following local artists\, artisans\, and makers\, plus Momma Lo’s BBQ food truck. Vendors are subject to change. \nALWAYS L0VE\nBarkshire Dog Trading Co.\nBerkshire Candle\nBerkshire Henna\nCrystal Nest\nElano Dallmeyer/First Frame Photography\nErin Potter\nLuna Faun Botanicals\nMajikmutt\nPenny Bae Art\nPippa Lea by the Sea\nShaun Harmon Photography\nRobert Bertolino\nRites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E)\nThe Blog Bus/Good Bites & Glass Pints\nThe Unabinner \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, July 7\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm. The artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower on July 7 are Deborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of July\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Inside And Out” by artist Diane Firtell and “Hot of the Mess” by Deborah H. Carter. There will be an opening reception with Diane and Deborah on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nIn “Inside And Out”\, Diane Firtell will exhibit a wide assortment of her work\, representing many of the many mediums she works in. All the work originating from her photography. \n  \nDeborah H. Carter is a multimedia artist from Lenox\, MA who creates upcycled\, sustainable wearable art. Her couture pieces are constructed from post-consumer waste such as food packaging\, wine corks\, cardboard\, books\, wire\, plastic\, and other discarded items and thrifted wares. She manipulates the color\, shape\, and texture of her materials in a way that compels us to question our assumptions of beauty and worth\, and ultimately reconsider our habits and attitudes about waste and consumerism. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will present CATA’s I Am a Part of Art through August 23\, 2023. Community Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities – the culmination of hundreds of CATA visual arts workshops serving teens\, adults\, and elders with disabilities. \n  \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists is partnering with Hot Plate Brewing Co. to showcase small to medium-sized works from member artists during the 2023 First Fridays Artswalks. In July\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, will present works by artist Emily Bunnell. Emily paints elements and scenes found in nature with a designer’s eye. Her mediums are acrylic\, gouache\, pencil\, and digital. There will be an opening reception with Emily during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Emily’s work will remain on display through the end of July. Musician Dave Brown will perform a solo set from 7 to 10 pm on Friday\, July 7 in celebration of this new collaboration. \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema Lobby\, at 57 North Street\, will feature Strike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s from July 1 through July 31. The exhibit is curated by local artist Sara Paul of Shire Prints and features vintage matchbooks with famous landmarks in Lenox\, Pittsfield\, Great Barrington\, and other Berkshire towns. The matchbooks have been scanned at a high resolution and printed many times greater than their size so that viewers can get an up-close look at matchbook art in its full color\, detail\, and splendor. Visitors may stop by and meet Sara during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street\, will feature 4 local artists for one night only during the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk. Artists are Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell. Stop by from 5 to 8 pm on July 7 to view their art and chat with them about their artistic process. Artworks include graphite and pastel drawings\, mixed media\, oil and acrylic paintings\, and photography. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house author/maker\, Tondalea Brady. Tondalea is a local mom\, wife\, and author. She will be signing copies of her first book “Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out”. Soma also consigns with over 50 local makers and artists. Stop in to view local art\, purchase a signed book\, and meet Tondalea! \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 7 pm\, Marchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\, will present EYE CANDY by Jesse Tobin McCauley at an opening reception with the artist. Jesse is known for her vibrant abstractions and large-scale murals that combine geometric shapes\, mark making\, and a playful use of a modern palette. She hopes everyone smiles and feels a sense of happiness that is evoked by the flood of fresh color interacting on the canvas. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson.  \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present photography by Rick Popham\, July 7 through July 23\, in a show entitled Photographs of Berkshire County. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, presents Boss Themes/ Alien Communication – a selection of paintings by Edward Pelkey done between July 2022 and July 2023. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature a reception with the artist for SILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi\, on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. This collection of work showcases Joanie’s paintings that capture moments of stunning color and light. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Link to the digital tour for July: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-July-7-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8493 \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPhotographs of Berkshire County \nRick Popham \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nAuthor Tondalea Brady \n“Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out” \nReception and Book Signing: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street) \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby \n57 North Street \nStrike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s \nSara Paul of Shire Prints \nMeet the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. \n1 School Street \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists presents paintings by Emily Bunnell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nLive Music with Dave Brown: Friday\, July 7\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNEW Wheat Paste Mural\, 26 Dunham Mall \nTeens from Boys & Girls Club and Huck Elling \n  \nNEW Brick Quilt Mural on Renne Avenue \nBack of 122 North Street \nHuck Elling \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCATA’s Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nWandering Dance Society at Palace Park\, 122 North Street \nPresented by the Mill Town Foundation \nFriday\, July 7 \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n“Inside And Out” by Diane Firtell \nWindow Display (Small Window) \n“Hot of the Mess” by Deborah Carter \nWindow Display (Large Window) \nReception with Deborah Carter and Diane Firtell: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, July 7\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef \n161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nPersip Park \n175 North Street \nLive music on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n5-6 pm: R.O.P.E and Choices Mentoring Initiative \n6-8 pm: Star nii – Afrobeats \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nFree\, live and interactive Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine Community Center \n5 Melville Street \nMatt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell \nOn view one night only! \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm: View art and chat with the artists about their artistic process. Enjoy a live performance by Switchback! \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nSILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi \nReception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Palate \n297 North Street \nThe Beaks\, a husband and wife acoustic duo from New York\, will be performing a variety of music from the ’50s through the ’90s at a FREE\, LIVE show! \nFriday\, July 7\, 7 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists: Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters \n314 North Street \nEYE CANDY \nJesse Tobin McCauley \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication \nEdward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz and Swing Dance Lessons at Palace Park
DESCRIPTION:At Palace Park\, next to 122 North Street\, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is part of the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk and is presented by the Wandering Dance Society\, Mill Town Foundation\, Jacob’s Pillow\, and Berkshires Jazz. \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet\n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band)\n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson\n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay)\n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-jazz-and-swing-dance-lessons-at-palace-park/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Class/Workshop,Dance,Free
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield’s Halloween Festival! One Night Only! Friday\, October 21\, 4 to 8 pm! With an after-hours Zombie Pub Crawl! \n  \nNeed help navigating the event?\nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to get directions on your cell phone. Or download a map here! \nAlso look for It’s Alive volunteers who will be handing out maps! Or grab one from the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. table at Persip Park! \n  \n4 to 6 pm: Kids’ Fun Zone on the St. Joe Lawn (414 North Street) – All activities are FREE! \nGames and Face Painting! \nBouncy House (Thank you Carr Hardware!) \nBuild your own test dummy to ride the Berkshire Museum Zipline! \nVisit the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Book Bike to check out Halloween books and visit their table for fun giveaways and a craft opportunity! \nTake part in an Ozobot activity with the Flying Cloud Institute to learn about robotics and coding! \nPaint a Halloween canvas with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.! \nStop by the Pittsfield Police Department’s Operation Copsicle for a sweet treat! \nAnd visit Slater from Live 95.9 who will be broadcasting live! \nThe Kids’ Fun Zone is sponsored and led by volunteers from the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. \nThank you to the Center\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Berkshire Running Center\, and St. Joseph’s Church! \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Kids’ Monster Hunt: Downtown Pittsfield Treasure and Candy Hunt!  – FREE! \nA few friendly monsters have decided to haunt downtown during the Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! event on October 21st! Try to track them down and their treasures could be yours! All you need to do is follow a map on a smartphone to see where each monster was last spotted. Once you’ve found the monster\, use your phone to scan the QR code hidden along with them\, and follow the instructions to “check-in” and collect your prize! Find all of the hidden monsters and you have a chance to win Beacon Cinema movie tickets and a glow in the dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! T-shirt! \nThe Monster Hunt is open to ages 1-15. Treasures include candy and Halloween toys. Dressing in costume is encouraged but not required! To play\, visit CozQuest.com. Grab a Halloween Bag at Stop #1\, the Kids’ Fun Zone\, to begin your quest! \nSponsored by CozQuest  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Night Market and Jack Waldheim on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) \nShop 20+ local vendors offering jewelry\, clothing\, candles\, art\, Halloween gifts\, and more! Enjoy live music by Jack Waldheim on the steps of 100 North Street as you shop! \n  \nVendors: \n413Shirts – Pre-order your Glow in the Dark It’s Alive t-shirt now by clicking here! \nAuntie Janet’s Gifts (Crochet Wearables & Collectables) \nBear Butter \nBerkshireSci Biscuit Co. \nBerkshire Candle \nBerkshire Pride \nDuncan St Design Co \nFandom Forge by Sean Spring \nKenzie’s Essentials \nLet Your Soul Shine \nMade by Sarah Rose \nPLUSH Pals \nRighteous Rags \nShire Fire Candles \nTHANKYOUSEAN \nThe Abundant Witch \nThe Berkshire Pine \nThe Blog Bus \nUnabinner \n  \nAdditional Vendors at Witch Slapped (78 North Street): \nElevate & Infuse \nFrost Road Organics (Brooms) \nKim Auge from Moonwater & Myrrh will be offering Reiki in the healing room from 6 to 8 pm. \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Soma’s Aromas (81 East Street) will be passing out candy with a 15% off spooky sale!  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Performances at Persip Park (175 North Street) – FREE! \n4 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio4:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque5 pm: Sample the Cat6 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque7 pm: Sample The CatOpal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in Pittsfield. She’s known across New England and the Tri-state area for her ‘Danger Dame of the Flame’ one-woman variety show. Also known as the ‘Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne’\, Opal will be bringing her weapon and light variety show to Pittsfield showcasing daring sword tricks and mesmerizing LED props. Welcome to the one-woman circus! \nSample The Cat is a rising local original group that blends the genres of Soul\, Rock\, and Jazz. This performance will be one of their last in Pittsfield for the year so don’t miss it! \nStop by Berkshire Theatre Group’s table for sweet treats and a chance to WIN two free tickets to see a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 29 hosted by Drag Queen Nancy Nogood. \nStop by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.‘s table for maps of the entire event! \nThe Persip Park performances are sponsored by Berkshire Bank. \n  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Witch Slapped Craft Pop-Up at Framework (437 North Street)  – Reservations strongly recommended! $10-$20 \nThe Potions Lab will be creating liquid based magic potions that shimmer\, change color\, or cause gazing inside mini corked jars. \nCreate Witch Balls – decorative hanging ornaments or terrariums filled with crystals\, herbs\, flowers\, moss\, glitter\, and other ingredients to create a magic spell. \nThe Mystical Bubble Bath workshop will have you choosing colors\, scents\, and special ingredients to create your mystical designs in a plastic capped bottle. \nCreate Spell Jars by adding dry ingredients like dried herbs\, flowers\, salts\, sand\, crystals\, paper\, glitter\, confetti and more to create your own magic spell in a mini corked jar. \nMake a reservation to participate in any of the workshops here: witch-slapped.com/reservations \nSponsored by Framework and Witch Slapped \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Music with LI\, Performances by The Funk Box Dance Studio\, and Mask Making at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (444 North Street) – FREE! \nMake your own mask at Dottie’s with artist Diane Firtell (free\, donations are accepted). Dottie’s coffee bar will be open and sweet treats will be available for purchase. Musician LI will perform live on the outdoor patio. LI is a New York-based artist and performer whose original music combines storytelling elements of Americana and rhythmic stylings of Funk to create a gritty-sweet sensation that can only be described as Urban Folk. There will also be pop-up performances from The Funk Box Dance Studio. \nPerformance Schedule4 pm: LI5 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6 pm: LI7 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Hot Plate Brewing Co. Pop-Up Tasting at the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) \nHot Plate will be pouring free samples of two beers for those 21+! \n\nIt’s Alive Pale Ale: 5.3% ABV; An autumn-inspired pale ale brewed with rye and red wheat.\nSpooky SZN Saison: 6% ABV; Celebrating the fall harvest with a classic beer developed by farmers in Belgium and Northern France.\n\nMerch will be available to purchase. Cash + Venmo accepted. \nSponsored by Barrington Stage Company \n  \n4 to 8 pm: “Tattoo”\, Face Paint\, and Tarot Parlor at the Hot Harry’s Outdoor Patio (37 North Street) – FREE! – Recommended for teens and adults. Children welcome. \nWhat tricks or treats does your future hold?  Will this season ahead be full of treats? Tricks? Or a little bit of both? Jennifer Belanger and Melissa Gigliotti will be combining their tarot and oracle card reading skills to give you the answers you seek! Stop by for some ghoulish fun and wicked insights with a double dose of Tarotrific. Two readers\, one question\, one spooktacular night of fun! (Tarot will be from 4 to 7 pm; and is free. Donations are accepted.) \nSponsored by Jennifer Belanger 3 Charms Intuitive Practices and The Shipton Building at 150 North Street \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Pumpkin Splash at the Berkshire Family YMCA (292 North Street) – $0-$5 \nRegister at the Welcome Center. BFYMCA Members are FREE; Non-Members are $5. \nDid you know pumpkins float?! Join the Berkshire Family YMCA for a unique and fun way to pick a pumpkin … in their pool! Pumpkins will be floating in the pool for youth to jump in and swim to pick their favorite pumpkin to take home. Swim time is 20 minutes per group. A lifeguard will be on duty\, but an adult must be in the water for non-swimmer children. Registration is required for each child participating. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins first come first served based on available time slots. Click here to register! \n  \n4:30 to 7:30 pm: Mana Crypt Gaming at 33 Dunham Mall – FREE! \nStop by every half hour for a quick lesson on how to play and then jump right in! \n4:30 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n5:00 pm              Witch Slapped! \n5:30 pm              Zombie Dice \n6:00 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n6:30 pm              Witch Slapped! \n7:00 pm              Zombie Dice \nPlay a game and be entered to win a copy! \nSponsored by Mana Crypt Gaming Center \n  \n5 to 7 pm: Photo Ops for the Public and Costume Contest Entry (All Ages!) at the Wright Building (247 North Street) – FREE! \nHave a professional photographer take your picture in front of one of our spooky backdrops – no costume required! If you are in costume and would like to be entered into our online costume contest\, you must have your picture taken here! Online Voting for best costumes will begin October 25 and will run through October 31. A best costume winner will be chosen in 3 age categories: Child (age 1-12 years)\, teen (age 13-19 years)\, and adult (20 years and older). All winners will receive a Glow in the Dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! t-shirt\, 4 movie passes for The Beacon Cinema\, and a $25 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card. \nThe Costume Contest is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell \n  \n6:15 pm: Outdoor Movie – Watch Beetlejuice under the stars at Palace Park (122 North Street) – FREE! \nBring your own chairs! Free popcorn for all thanks to our sponsor Guardian Life! Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase from Crosswalk Coffee\, Shire Donuts\, Bliss Cookie Shop\, and the Egremont PTO! \nBeetlejuice is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America \n  \n5:15 to 6:15 pm: Visit the Hissing Booth by Opal Raven Cirque at the Intermodal Center/BRTA (1 Columbus Avenue) FREE! \nSee a 30-pound boa constrictor in person! The Hissing Booth is a unique educational experience where the veil of old myths are lifted\, replaced by fun (real) facts and mutual respect between human and serpent. For those looking for more adventure\, the Hissing Booth offers a photo op station for you to hold one of their ambassador animals and take a photo with them! \n  \n5:30 to 7:30 pm: Halloween-themed Drop-In Art Making at Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street – FREE! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be free art making opportunities for all ages at the BAC! \n  \n7 pm to midnight: Zombie Pub Crawl – FREE! \nPARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:\n7 to 8 pm: Flat Burger Society • Cim’s Tavern • Zen’s Pub\n8 to 9 pm: Methuselah Bar and Lounge • Thistle & Mirth\n9 to 10 pm: Berkshire Palate / Hotel on North • Patrick’s Pub\n10 to 11 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar\n10 pm to 12 am: Madison Cafe (CASH ONLY\, ATM ON SITE • COSTUME PRIZES!!) \nPlease Bring Cash!\nDIY Make Up Kits will be available for purchase for $5 each starting at 5:30 pm at the Hot Plate Brewing Co. Tasting at Barrington Stage Company (30 Union Street)\, or grab one at Flat Burger Society at 7 pm!\nThere will also be merch for sale with proceeds to go to the Berkshire Dream Center. (www.berkshiredreamcenter.org) \n*21+ FREE event. BE SAFE! Plan to have a DD\, Taxi\, Uber/Lyft Driver\, or walk. Bird Scooters will be accessible\, however we ask that you DO NOT ride these intoxicated. Bring CASH for the Makeup Kits and Fundraiser. \n  \nOctober 21-31: Check out the Pittsfield High School Art Department’s Halloween Art in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court (190 North Street) \n  \nOct. 21-31: We need your votes! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be online voting for best decorated windows in downtown from October 21 to October 31. Vote for Best Overall Decorations\, Scariest Decorations\, and Most Creative Decorations in downtown Pittsfield at tinyurl.com/itsalivepittsfield. \n  \n\n  \nIt’s Alive brought to you by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative and Downtown Pittsfield TDI Partners: Allegrone Companies\, Berkshire Bank\, Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, MassDevelopment\, and Thistle & Mirth \n  \nThank you to the Downtown Pittsfield It’s Alive planning group: Berkshire Black Economic Council\, CozQuest\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, and Witch Slapped \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-its-alive/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: Hustle Dance with Abdiel
DESCRIPTION:Common Room\, Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 First Street \nLearn Hustle with artist Abdiel. This partner dance with roots in Afro-Latin vernacular dance forms was popularized during the Disco era and continues to evolve today. Participants will explore lead and follow connection\, Hustle rhythm\, timing\, and footwork. This form takes a gender-neutral approach to partnered movement; each participant will learn elements of leading and following. This is an open-level class; all levels are welcome. No partner or movement experience is required. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes you can dance in. \nCommunity members of all ages are invited to explore the varied works of visiting artists through movement and conversation. Open to the public; all ages and experience levels welcome. Pre-registration encouraged. Click here to learn more and register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/community-workshop-hustle-dance-with-abdiel/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Dance,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260524T025241
CREATED:20220621T043914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T043914Z
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SUMMARY:ReWritten Returns to Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Friday through Sunday\, July 22\, 23\, 24 and July 29\, 30\, 31\n7:30 pm \nReWritten is an immersive performance that explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Moving between their lives\, work\, and remaining letters\, ReWritten reimagines an intergenerational queer love story that helped shape American literature. Through dance\, live music\, visual art\, projection\, and text this performance questions what happens when we say no to dreams when we want to say yes. Co-created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie. \nTickets are $10 for BCHS members\, $15 for non-members. Use your EBT card and get 50% off. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Click here to purchase tickets. This event will sell out in advance! \nThis event is sponsored in part by Lee Bank Foundation and is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts\, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. \nBerkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\n780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\n413.442.1793\nwww.mobydick.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rewritten-returns-to-arrowhead-2/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T025241
CREATED:20220621T051519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T051617Z
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: The New Orleans Original BuckShop Gathering with Michelle N. Gibson and NOJO 7
DESCRIPTION:Common Room\, Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 First Street \nJoin choreographer Michelle N. Gibson in an energetic\, immersive workshop exploring the Second Line Aesthetic and Diasporic movement traditions. Accompanied by live music\, experience what defines movement\, interpretation\, communal ritual\, and the traditions of New Orleans. All ages and experience levels welcome. Join in a community conversation following the workshop. \nCommunity members of all ages are invited to explore the varied works of visiting artists through movement and conversation. Open to the public; all ages and experience levels welcome. Pre-registration encouraged. Click here to learn more and register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/community-workshop-the-new-orleans-original-buckshop-gathering-with-michelle-n-gibson-and-nojo-7/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Dance,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTSTAMP:20260524T025241
CREATED:20220621T043743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T043743Z
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SUMMARY:ReWritten Returns to Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Friday through Sunday\, July 22\, 23\, 24 and July 29\, 30\, 31\n7:30 pm \nReWritten is an immersive performance that explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Moving between their lives\, work\, and remaining letters\, ReWritten reimagines an intergenerational queer love story that helped shape American literature. Through dance\, live music\, visual art\, projection\, and text this performance questions what happens when we say no to dreams when we want to say yes. Co-created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie. \nTickets are $10 for BCHS members\, $15 for non-members. Use your EBT card and get 50% off. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Click here to purchase tickets. This event will sell out in advance! \nThis event is sponsored in part by Lee Bank Foundation and is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts\, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. \nBerkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\n780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\n413.442.1793\nwww.mobydick.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rewritten-returns-to-arrowhead/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T025241
CREATED:20220713T002444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T002444Z
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SUMMARY:All That Jazz - Vinyl Night with DJ Pup Daddy at Methuselah!
DESCRIPTION:DJ Pup Daddy will be digging into the jazz 45s for an All That Jazz vinyl night. It will be the perfect soundtrack for a hot summer night at the coolest bar in town! There will be a mix of classic jazz artists from the 50s\, 60s and 70s plus a lot of cool “jazzed up” pop hits! Warning: DJ Pup Daddy is not responsible for jazz hands. No cover. Cash bar and restaurant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/all-that-jazz-vinyl-night-with-dj-pup-daddy-at-methuselah/
LOCATION:Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,DJ,Music
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