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SUMMARY:DPI Community Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:DPI Community Coffee Chat\nWednesday\, June 17\, DROP-IN from 8 to 9:30 am\nOutside on Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street \nTopic:\nBridging Support: Conversations on Substance Use\, Mental Health and Local Business \nHosts:\nBerkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative\nRebecca Brien\, DPI\nMaru Dominguez\, TDI \nJoin Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) and the Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) for a morning coffee and conversation on Wednesday\, June 17 from 8–9:30 am in Dunham Mall. This informal session brings together downtown businesses with local substance use and mental health providers for two-way dialogue on practical strategies\, available supports\, and how we can further strengthen our downtown as a welcoming and recovery-ready environment for all. Stop by anytime to ask questions\, exchange ideas\, connect with local providers\, and get familiar with tools and resources to better support your staff\, customers\, and workplace. \nOpen to representatives from small businesses and nonprofits in Pittsfield. Coffee and a light breakfast provided. \nQuestions? Contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at rbrien@downtownpittsfield.com or call 413-443-6501 \nRegistration deadline is Tuesday\, June 16 at 12 pm. Click here to register! \nRegistration is not required but is appreciated!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-community-coffee-chat-2/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Educational,Networking
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SUMMARY:DPI Community Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:DPI Community Coffee Chat\nWednesday\, May 20\, 8 to 9:30 am\n1Berkshire Boardroom at 137 North Street\, Suite 200 \nTopic:\nInsurance 101 for Small Businesses \nHosts:\nRebecca Brien\, DPI\nKevin Pink\, 1Berkshire\nMaru Dominguez\, TDI \nSpeaker:\nThomas Nowlan\nCommercial Lines Coverage Specialist\nMountainOne Insurance \nOpen to small businesses located in or looking for space in Pittsfield. Coffee and a light breakfast provided. \nQuestions? Contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at rbrien@downtownpittsfield.com or call 413-443-6501 \nRegistration deadline is Tuesday\, May 19 at 12 pm. Click here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-community-coffee-chat/
LOCATION:1Berkshire\, 137 North Street\, Suite 200\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the September “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Carly Holmes. \nCarly will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint live and discussing her process with all who are interested. \nCarly is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nCarly is the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence and is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Carly also recently unveiled her new mural “DOWNTOWN BOUND” on the train platform at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield. “DOWNTOWN BOUND” was created alongside mentor artist Jesse Tobin McCauley as part of the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n“Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-carly-holmes-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T160000
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T180000
DTSTAMP:20250530T003505Z
CREATED:20250530T003505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T003505Z
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000
DTSTAMP:20250530T003505Z
CREATED:20250530T003505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T003505Z
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000
DTSTAMP:20250530T003505Z
CREATED:20250530T003505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T003505Z
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SUMMARY:Playwriting Workshop with Melville descendant Elizabeth Doss
DESCRIPTION:Great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss will lead writers in a week-long intensive playwriting workshop that will culminate in a public reading of scenes at the end of the process. Doss will employ a variety of techniques to encourage participants to maximize the theatrical possibilities of each word they type. The workshop will incorporate devising\, site-specific\, and play-based strategies in addition to story craft\, and playwriting nuts and bolts. Writers will create\, play\, and support one another in a warm and generative process. \nRegister online at berkshirehistory.org. \nFees for full week workshop: $500 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Days: Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday \nHours: 4 to 9 pm (each day)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/playwriting-workshop-with-melville-descendant-elizabeth-doss/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTSTAMP:20250530T004504Z
CREATED:20250530T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTSTAMP:20250530T004504Z
CREATED:20250530T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20250530T003952Z
CREATED:20250530T003952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T003952Z
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SUMMARY:Family Bird Activities
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire County Historical Society is teaming up with Berkshire Bird Observatory\, Berkshire Museum\, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council at Arrowhead for avian-themed fun including hands-on activities including bird kites\, tactile experiences\, bird banding demonstrations\, walks and talks\, and the Berkshire Museum Mobile Museum. \nFree event. \nThe program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-bird-activities/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTSTAMP:20250530T004504Z
CREATED:20250530T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004504Z
UID:10001426-1750924800-1750932000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bird-Banding-Demonstrations-with-Berkshire-Bird-Observatory.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20250530T003104Z
CREATED:20250530T001152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T003104Z
UID:10001411-1750872600-1750878000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Historic Songs of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Live music and storytelling with award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudie. \nThe history of the American Revolution is detailed with many battles\, conferences\, and personalities. But it was also a time of patriotism\, inspiration\, and song. This program presented by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudie includes a variety of historic songs performed with a variety of instruments. The duo will provide a brief narrative and anecdotes of the history of the songs as well as of the war of American independence.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/historic-songs-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000
DTSTAMP:20250530T002216Z
CREATED:20250530T002056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002216Z
UID:10001414-1749830400-1749837600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Welcome the Marquis de Lafayette to Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:On June 13\, 1825\, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Pittsfield as the “Nation’s Guest.” The only living general of the Revolutionary War\, he arrived to great fanfare\, music\, and speeches\, and thanked Americans for their generous hospitality. \nJoin us on Park Square as we commemorate the bicentennial of his visit with a lively program of history and revelry. Events will include a reprise of Lafayette’s arrival by horse-drawn carriage and welcome to the city – complete with local dignitaries and officials\, music\, and a speech by a Lafayette historic re-enactor. Participants include Berkshire Concert Choir and Berkshire Fife and Drum Corps. Following the ceremony\, we will retire to Hot Plate Brewing Co. for a series of toasts reminiscent of those given 200 years ago. \nPrograms commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Pittsfield are sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Housatonic Heritage\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/welcome-the-marquis-de-lafayette-to-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Park Square
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTSTAMP:20250530T004504Z
CREATED:20250530T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004504Z
UID:10001425-1749715200-1749722400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTSTAMP:20250530T001653Z
CREATED:20250530T001653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T001653Z
UID:10001412-1749663000-1749666600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Lafayette: More Than A Rock Star Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette enthusiast Peter Reilly explores the nation’s obsession with the French General the Marquis de Lafayette – learn about his early life\, his role in the American Revolution at just 19\, and his famous tour from 1824 to 1825. Reilly will provide context and insight into the fascinating person who became George Washington’s confidante and later championed causes such as women’s education and abolition. \nPrograms commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Pittsfield are sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Housatonic Heritage\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/lafayette-more-than-a-rock-star-lecture/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T100000
DTSTAMP:20250530T004504Z
CREATED:20250530T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004504Z
UID:10001424-1749110400-1749117600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields\, and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species. \nJoin the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTSTAMP:20250413T153125Z
CREATED:20250413T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T153125Z
UID:10000675-1745915400-1745920800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Get on Board! Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires for an informal coffee networking event to connect nonprofits with community members exploring board service. Muffins! Fun! Connections! Free! \nGet on Board! Berkshires is a FREE Board Matching Service. \nClick here to celebrate National Volunteer Month and RSVP today! \nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/get-on-board-berkshires/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Co.’s Tina Packer Playhouse\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20250413T160353Z
CREATED:20250413T153439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160353Z
UID:10000676-1745494200-1745497800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Talon Media Digital Workshop: Customer Journey
DESCRIPTION:DPI Members! You’re invited to attend a special digital workshop\, designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to successfully navigate the digital landscape and reach your customers at every stage of their journey—at no cost to you! \nTOPICS COVERED:\nCurrent State of Digital\nModern Customer Journey\nDiversifying Your Marketing and Media Mix\nSolutions to Reach Big Success \nTo attend this workshop and future sessions\, please register at the following\nlink: talonmediaagency.com/downtown-pittsfield-digital-workshop \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this enriching and collaborative series of workshops —they’ll run from April through October 2025\, with our first session on April 24th. If you have any questions or need further information\, feel free to contact us at cmcclusky@talonmediaagency.com. \n*This workshop is available exclusively to members of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. If you are not a DPI member\, learn how to join by clicking here. \n  \nTalon Media agency combines over 200 years of storytelling\, media leadership and advanced technology platforms to achieve profitable growth and deliver results. The agency’s ambition is to become a leading media\, content and creative solutions provider in the region. Talon Media is part of the Berkshire Eagle Media family which operates The Berkshire Eagle\, Berkshire Business Journal\, Shoppers Guide and The B magazine.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/talon-media-digital-workshop-customer-journey/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20250114T174746Z
CREATED:20250114T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T174746Z
UID:10000668-1737624600-1737633600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Drop In Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Genealogist and Researcher Sandi Jarvis will be available in the Local History Department to assist with family history. Individuals who need guidance on how to get started as well as those whose have hit a dead end in tracing their family tree are invited to stop in. \nThe Athenaeum provides free in library access to Ancestry\, the premier online genealogy resource. Additional sources include files and indices provided by the Berkshire Family History Association and historic maps\, city directories\, and local high school yearbooks.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drop-in-genealogy/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20241120T013934Z
CREATED:20241120T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T013934Z
UID:10001226-1733565600-1733580000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Oral History Event at the Berkshire Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Athenaeum in partnership with the Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) will present a free Oral History Event on Saturday\, December 7 from 10 am to 2 pm. \nIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd\, the Berkshire Athenaeum and BCHS will collect and record stories of grandparents and grandchildren. Billy Budd was discovered and published by Herman Melville’s granddaughter\, Eleanor\, who shared a special relationship with her grandfather. Together with partners from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College\, the Athenaeum and BCHS will create a story scavenger hunt for children and their families\, which will include tasty treats and art projects. All participants will receive a copy of their recorded stories. \nPre-registration is not required. This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities\, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/oral-history-event-at-the-berkshire-athenaeum/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240623T183424Z
CREATED:20240623T183424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T183424Z
UID:10001148-1720198800-1720209600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Live Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, July 5 during the First Fridays at Five! \nJim will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel\, and his creations will be available for purchase. \nJim 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-pottery-demonstration-with-jim-horsford-2/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240623T182458Z
CREATED:20240623T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T182458Z
UID:10001147-1720198800-1720209600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Live Painting Demo with Creative Sorceress\, Mollie Kellogg
DESCRIPTION:Sottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature a live painting demo by local artist and Creative Sorceress\, Mollie Kellogg\, on Friday\, July 5 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-painting-demo-with-creative-sorceress-mollie-kellogg/
LOCATION:Sottile Park\, 200 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,First Fridays at Five,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20240426T004744Z
CREATED:20240426T004744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T004744Z
UID:10001130-1714755600-1714766400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Live pottery demonstration with Jim Horsford 
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, May 3rd during the First Fridays at Five! \nJim will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel\, and his creations will be available for purchase. \nJim 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  \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-pottery-demonstration-with-jim-horsford/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20240425T172220Z
CREATED:20240425T172220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T172220Z
UID:10001128-1714755600-1714766400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:May 3 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The May 3 First Fridays at Five will feature the 9-piece brass band\, Soul Magnets\, on the City Stage; fire dancing with Opal Raven Cirque at Persip Park; a live art demonstration by artist Mike Carty at Sotille Park; a live pottery demonstration by Jim Horsford at Palace Park; and the First Fridays Artswalk. \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations such as a Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Balloon Ben\, Face-painting\, Arts & Crafts\, Games\, and the Berkshire Museum’s Mobile Museum Unit and Zipline Challenge! \nShop local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products at the Makers Market at First Fridays at Five. \nCheck out the First Fridays at Five Beer Garden on School Street outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co. on May 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy lawn games in the closed street! \n  \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \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. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-3-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20240425T171010Z
CREATED:20240424T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T171010Z
UID:10001120-1714755600-1714766400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:May 3 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk joins The City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five in 2024! Enjoy a Makers Market\, Family Fun Zone\, live entertainment\, and so much more at this new downtown Festival! \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month\, May through September from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Open studios\, art making\, and live art demonstrations on the first Friday. \n  \nParticipating venues on Friday\, May 3 include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, TKG Real Estate\, and the Wolfson Center. There will be Art in the Park with Mike Carty at Sottile Park and Pottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford. \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. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful\, light-filled space on Friday\, May 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, and on the “First Saturday\,” May 4\, 1 to 5 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. Special for First Fridays at Five: Take the art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios from 5 to 7 pm. The art shuttle will run every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. \n  \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \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 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-3-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230619
DTSTAMP:20230518T230911Z
CREATED:20230518T230911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T230911Z
UID:10001083-1687046400-1687132799@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The NAACP Berkshire County Branch invites you to join them for this free\, family-friendly event and celebrate Juneteenth with a Freedom Walk and fun community gathering at Durant Park in Pittsfield! \nThe day will be full of live entertainment and music with DJ Young Champ\, and will feature a photo booth\, local Black businesses and food\, art projects\, family-friendly activities\, and community partners tabling. \nClick here to learn more! \nAbout Juneteenth: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston\, Texas origin in 1865\, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Durant Park\, 30 John Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,DJ,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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