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SUMMARY:Performance: ReWritten
DESCRIPTION:ReWritten 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. \nAugust 13\, 14\, and 15 at 7 pm \n$10 for BCHS members; $15 for not-yet-members \nUse your EBT card and get 50% off \nKids 12 and under free \nTo purchase tickets\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/performance-rewritten-2/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210813T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210813T210000
DTSTAMP:20210710T235812Z
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SUMMARY:Performance: ReWritten
DESCRIPTION:ReWritten 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. \nAugust 13\, 14\, and 15 at 7 pm \n$10 for BCHS members; $15 for not-yet-members \nUse your EBT card and get 50% off \nKids 12 and under free \nTo purchase tickets\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/performance-rewritten/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210813T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210817T180000
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SUMMARY:Rites of Passage: 20/20 Vision
DESCRIPTION:1 House. 21 Rooms. 5 Days. 10 Live Performances.\nA House of Healing\, Resilience & Belonging\, Celebrating the Lives of Women of Color.\n\nAugust 13-17\, 2021\nWhitney Center for the Arts\, 42 Wendell Avenue. Pittsfield\n2 performance blocks daily:\n2 to 3:20 pm / 6 to 7:20 pm\nTickets by donation on a sliding scale of $1-50\n\nPurchase tickets here: www.ritesofpassageproject.org\n\nRites of Passage: “20/20 Vision” is an immersive multi media event created through the lens of Black\, Indigenous\, Immigrant (cis & trans) Women of Color (BIWOC) in America\, created in collaboration with dozens of women artists of Color from around the US. The audience will travel through the house experiencing each of its 21 rooms as a “rite of passage” in the lives of Women of Color from birth to death. There will be 10 live performances\, with afternoon and evening performance blocks.\n\n20/20 Vision will feature rooms titled “Migration/Diaspora”\, “No Longer Silent”\, “Sustenance” and “Legacy” – exploring issues relevant today such as #BlackLivesMatter\, #MeToo\, immigration justice\, LGBTQ rights\, and reproductive justice. Local Berkshire organizations partnering with the project include Multicultural BRIDGE\, R.O.P.E.\, the Elizabeth Freeman Center\, and Bard College at Simon’s Rock.\n\nThe live performances will occur in accordance with state guidelines for Covid-19 safety for distancing\, gathering\, mask requirements\, and venue limits at the time. Audiences are limited\, so reserving tickets is highly recommended.\n\nPerformances run 100 mins long. Each evening features a facilitated talk-back at 9 pm.\nFor issues with ticketing\, please email tickets@ritesofpassageproject.org\n\nNOTES ON TICKETING:\n*All tickets are by donation on a sliding scale of $1-50.\n*Infants in-arms and children over 10 are welcome; note they do need to have a ticket.\n*25% of ticket donations go to support other organizations working for: Trans Liberation\, Black Birthcare\, Seed Sovereignty\, Indigenous Water\nRights and Immigration Justice\n*Friday the 13th’s opening afternoon performance is for BIPOC only
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rites-of-passage-20-20-vision/
LOCATION:Whitney Center for the Arts\, 42 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210812T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210812T120000
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Berkshire County Fall 2021 Business Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:The Business Accelerator is a free\, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training\, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. \nClasses are held on Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Thursdays\, 11 am – 1 pm. \n\nTO APPLY\, CLICK HERE! \n\nKey Accelerator Dates \n\n\nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, August 12\, 2021 @ 12 pm\nSemi-Finalist Announced: Tuesday\, August 17\, 2021 (by end of day)\nSemi-Finalist Interviews (must attend 30 minute in-person interview): Week of August 23rd\, Online\nFinalists Announced: Monday\, August 30\, 2021\nEntrepreneur Orientation: Saturday\, August 21\, 2021\nMentor Matching: Week of September 6th\, Online\nIntensive Business Training and Weekly Mentor Meetings: Tuesday\, September 14 – Thursday\, December 16\, 2021\nFinal Presentations: December 14\, 15\, 16\, 2021\nQuarterly Check-ins and Monthly Mentor Meetings:  January 2022 – May 2022\nShowcase and Celebration: Tuesday\, December 21\, 2021
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/application-deadline-berkshire-county-fall-2021-accelerator/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T190000
DTSTAMP:20210716T225119Z
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SUMMARY:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Amherst College Professor Franklin Odo on Japanese Americans in World War II
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents \nAmherst College Professor \nFranklin Odo on \nJapanese Americans in World War II \nWednesday\, August 4\, 5:30 pm \nOnline via Zoom \n\nClick here to register safely and securely online\,\nor call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \n\nThree months after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the U.S. entered WWII\, the nation began incarcerating 120\,000 Americans of Japanese descent\, some of whom were not released until early 1946. This was justified on the basis of national security\, but in 1988 President Ronald Reagan apologized on behalf of the nation and George H.W. Bush issued reparations checks of $20\,000 to all survivors. \nDuring World War Two Japanese Americans seeking to demonstrate patriotism served in the military\, earning numerous combat honors; others went to prison protesting the draft when their families were still behind barbed wire. The Supreme Court upheld these convictions but the cases were vacated in 1983. This episode in American history is one example of our nation’s ongoing and complex history of reconciling national security needs with commitment to the rights of individuals and groups.  \n\nProfessor Franklin Odo is a Japanese American historian\, activist\, and teacher. He received his B.A. in History from Princeton University\, his M.A. in East Asia Regional Studies from Harvard\, and his Ph.D. with a dissertation on Japanese feudalism from Princeton. He was an early leader of Asian American Studies and other Ethnic Studies in the late 1960s. He has taught at numerous institutions including Occidental College\, UCLA\, Cal State Long Beach\, University of Pennsylvania\, University of Maryland College Park\, Hunter College\, Princeton University\, and Columbia University. Odo was director of Ethnic Studies at the University of Hawaii\, and from 1989-1991\, he served as President of the Association for Asian American Studies. He has published extensively. In 1997\, Odo became the founding Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program\, where he brought and created numerous exhibits featuring Asian Americans. He is currently the Simpson Lecturer at Amherst College. \n\n\n Admission is $10 for OLLI at BCC\, Massachusetts Village and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public. Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards.\n \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \nPresented in Partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-olli-distinguished-speakers-series-presents-amherst-college-professor-franklin-odo-on-japanese-americans-in-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210802T170000
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SUMMARY:Moby-Dick Fifth Annual Read-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead for the fifth annual Moby-Dick Read-A-Thon! \n“Call me Ishmael” and sign up to read part of Melville’s masterpiece on the site where it was written. Come on your own or bring a group to read with us until we finish the book. 10am-5pm on Thursday 7/29\, Friday 7/30\, Saturday 7/31\, and Monday 8/2\, and from 1pm-5pm on Sunday 8/1. \nWe are thrilled to announce that Shakespearean actor and Moby-Dick audiobook narrator Johnny Epstein will be opening the Read-A-Thon! \nReading will be a mix of live readers and remote participants on Zoom. Please sign up through this link and claim your spot today! While you’re welcome to sign up for as many ten minute slots as you would like\, we encourage you not to read for more than one consecutive slot. \nWhen you sign up\, please specify whether you will be at Arrowhead in person or through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the event. \nThis year\, we are suggesting a $5 donation so we can continue to offer this event. Donations can be made by clicking here.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/moby-dick-fifth-annual-read-a-thon/
LOCATION: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=UTC:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210726T133000
DTSTAMP:20210518T033402Z
CREATED:20210518T033402Z
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SUMMARY:Business Boost Series: Local Supply Chain Development
DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Teicher and Adam Rodrigues of FORGE as they share insight on development of local supply chains\, what that can mean for your bottom line\, and how you can begin to map out your own path to local sourcing. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/business-boost-series-local-supply-chain-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210724T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210724T123000
DTSTAMP:20210708T022352Z
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SUMMARY:Farm/Art Recycling Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your Creativity! \nUsing mostly recycled materials and materials that would go in the trash\, we’ll make 2 and 3D collages! No experience necessary. All materials supplied. \nPittsfield Farmers Market\non the Common (First Street) \nSaturday\, July 24 \nSaturday\, August 21 \n9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nDROP IN anytime. \nThis event is funded through the Mass Cultural Council\, the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, and made possible with the support of the Pittsfield Farmers Market.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/farm-art-recycling-collage-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class/Workshop,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210718T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T200000
DTSTAMP:20210719T025919Z
CREATED:20210719T025919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T025919Z
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SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk® at The Boulders!
DESCRIPTION:Now through Sunday\, August 1st (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders Reserve in Pittsfield. \nIn “Animal Tracks and Traces” children will become animal detectives after learning how to read the animal signs left all around. \nFor more info\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-at-the-boulders/
LOCATION:The Boulders Reserve\, 1051 Dalton Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:landkeepers@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210717T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210717T170000
DTSTAMP:20210710T040227Z
CREATED:20210710T040027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T040227Z
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SUMMARY:South Family Trail Opening - Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:The new South Family Trail\, a spur of the Farm & Forest Trail\, leads to the archaeological remains of four Shaker building foundations of the South Family. Interpretive signage will tell the history of the site\, where from 1818-1849 “new believers” lived when they became Shakers. Visitors will be able to walk this southern trail for a historically immersed exploration of Pittsfield Shaker traditions\, history\, and natural beauty. \nJuly 17 South Family Trail Opening At A Glance  \n10 am     Members’ reception and hike to the trail (Members\, click here to register. Not yet a member? Click here to join.) \n11 am     South Family Trail opens to the public (Village hours are 11 am to 5 pm) \n1 pm      The South Family of Shakers and Their Significance by Stephen Paterwic in Leander Hall (free with museum admission) Click here to register for the free talk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/south-family-trail-opening/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210712T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210712T120000
DTSTAMP:20210712T182431Z
CREATED:20210630T031542Z
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SUMMARY:"When I Close My Eyes” Storytime and Craft with the Author!
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, July 12 at 11 am\, join author Ty Allan Jackson in the Berkshire Athenaeum’s auditorium for Storytime and Craft! \n  \nTy will read his book “When I Close My Eyes” to be followed by an opportunity to meet the author and participate in a collage craft activity inspired by the book. 100 signed copies of “When I Close My Eyes”\, along with handy tote and pencil case\, have been donated by Blue Q for children who attend this event. The event is free\, and no registration is required. Masks are required for all indoor children’s programs at the library. \n  \nThis event is part of the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® which runs July 7-31 and is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum. Enjoy Ty Allan Jackson’s book “When I Close My Eyes” while on a .9 mile walk through downtown. A new Spanish translation of the book is included. \n  \n16 local businesses and organizations in Downtown Pittsfield will be participating in the StoryWalk®\, and you can access a map and virtual tour at https://tinyurl.com/PittsfieldStoryWalk. Download the PocketSights app to follow the virtual walking tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device.  https://pocketsights.com/ \n  \nFor more information on the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk®\, visit downtownpittsfield.com/2021/06/ty-allan-jacksons-when-i-close-my-eyes-downtown-pittsfield-storywalk/ \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/when-i-close-my-eyes-storytime-and-craft-with-the-author/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210711T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210711T123000
DTSTAMP:20210708T022143Z
CREATED:20210708T022143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T022143Z
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SUMMARY:Farm/Art Recycling Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your Creativity! \nUsing mostly recycled materials and materials that would go in the trash\, we’ll make 2 and 3D collages! No experience necessary. All materials supplied. \nPittsfield Farmers Market\non the Common (First Street) \nSaturday\, July 10 \nSaturday\, July 24 \nSaturday\, August 21 \n9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nDROP IN anytime. \nThis event is funded through the Mass Cultural Council\, the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, and made possible with the support of the Pittsfield Farmers Market.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/farm-art-recycling-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class/Workshop,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210709T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210709T170000
DTSTAMP:20210630T014316Z
CREATED:20210630T014244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T014316Z
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SUMMARY:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Jeremy Yudkin on Tanglewood 2021
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents \nBoston University Professor \nJeremy Yudkin on \nThey’re Back!\nTanglewood 2021\nFriday\, July 9\, 4 pm. Online via Zoom \nClick here to register safely and securely online. \nor call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \nThis year\, Tanglewood is back with a modified season\, but it is back! Jeremy Yudkin\, Professor of Music and Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University\, will guide us through the highlights of this coming Tanglewood season’s music. Sprinkled among some of the enduring favorites of the classical canon (Beethoven\, Brahms\, Mendelssohn\, Schumann\, Tchaikovsky) will be a light seasoning of short\, exciting new works by young composers\, creating a menu of irresistible attraction.  Join us as Jeremy anticipates a special Tanglewood season\, a little shorter\, but oh so sweet! \n  \n Admission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public.  Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards.\n \nPre-registration is required.  \nPresented in Partnership with the Berkshire Museum
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/7620/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210708T160000
DTSTAMP:20210626T220609Z
CREATED:20210626T220609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T220609Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI at BCC and Villages of the Berkshires present "The Villages Movement"
DESCRIPTION:OLLI at BCC and Villages of the Berkshires are proud to announce this partner event: \nThe Villages Movement \nThe First\, The Local and the National \nThursday\, July 8\, 3 pm. Online via Zoom. \nFree & open to all! Click here to register and receive the Zoom link. \n‘Villages’ are grassroots\, community-based organizations formed through a cadre of caring neighbors who want to change the paradigm of aging. Local Villages connect members to a full range of practical support services to help with non-medical household tasks\, services\, programs and transportation. Villages also promote staying active by coordinating recreational\, social\, educational and cultural programs. These social activities minimize isolation and promote interaction amongst their peers.  Villages provide a strong\, inclusive community that offers members new opportunities to age successfully. \nHear from Gina Morrison\, Executive Director of the Village that began the Movement – Beacon Hill Village in Boston – along with President Howard Shapiro and Vice President Carl Shuster of our local Villages of the Berkshires\, and Barbara Sullivan\, Executive Director of the National Village to Village Network. \nOpening remarks by Megan Whilden\, Executive Director of OLLI at BCC. \nClick Here to Register \nQuestions? Contact olli@berkshirecc.edu or call 413.236.2190 (Monday through Friday\, 9 am – 4 pm EDT). 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-at-bcc-and-villages-of-the-berkshires-present-the-villages-movement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210707T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210707T160000
DTSTAMP:20210630T013722Z
CREATED:20210630T013639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T013722Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI's FREE Summer Two Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to OLLI’s FREE \nSummer Two Open House \nShowcasing Summer Two 2021 classes and instructors \nWednesday\, July 7\, 3 pm\nOnline via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants) \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link. \nWhether you are brand new to OLLI at BCC or a seasoned member of our learning community\, you’ll enjoy hearing from our terrific instructors and getting a sneak peek of our Summer Two Semester of non-credit classes at our online open house. No tests\, no grades\, just learning for the love of learning! \nSummer Two OLLI at BCC courses run from July 19 through August 27\, and will be held online via Zoom\, unless noted otherwise. Registration opens soon! \nCourse fees are $50 for one\, $95 for two or three\, and $125 for four or more within a semester. If you are not yet a member\, you will need to join OLLI at BCC in order to register for classes. All classes are recorded and recordings are available if you miss a class or would like to watch one again.  \nQuestions? Contact olli@berkshirecc.edu or call 413.236.2190\n(Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ollis-free-summer-two-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20210729T015947Z
CREATED:20210626T055711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T015947Z
UID:10000316-1625616000-1630972799@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Ty Allan Jackson's "When I Close My Eyes" Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum will continue the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® of Ty Allan Jackson’s book “When I Close My Eyes” through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \n“When I Close My Eyes” is illustrated by Jonathan Shears\, and the StoryWalk® features a new Spanish translation by Rosalia Padilla. \n16 local businesses and organizations in Downtown Pittsfield are participating in the StoryWalk®\, and you can access a map and virtual tour at https://tinyurl.com/PittsfieldStoryWalk. Download the PocketSights app to follow the virtual walking tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device. (A list of locations is also included below.) \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum are excited to partner with CozQuest for a family-friendly Treasure Hunt along the StoryWalk® route from Saturday\, August 28 through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \nTo find some treasure with CozQuest while out on your StoryWalk®\, it’s simple: scan the CozQuest QR code at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, solve a puzzle\, and the location for your first treasure will open on a map. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. The QR codes unlock treasure at local businesses. Find all of the QR codes anytime between 8/28 and 9/6 and you’ll be entered to win one of five limited edition “When I Close My Eyes” posters signed by the author\, and one Grand Prize Winner will also receive a tote bag full of library swag. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com/storywalk.html. \n  \nWhile on the StoryWalk® (which can be completed at any time) enter a free raffle to win one of five limited edition “When I Close My Eyes” posters signed by the author! The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a tote bag full of library swag! Simply scan the QR code at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (the start of the StoryWalk®) and the QR code at the Children’s Library (the end of the StoryWalk®) and you will automatically be entered to win one of the five prizes! \nYou can also stop by the Children’s Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Avenue) Monday-Thursday\, 10 am to 9 pm\, or on Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm\, to enter the raffle in person. While inside the library\, StoryWalk® participants are encouraged to check out the amazing mural inspired by the book. Masks are required inside the Children’s Library. \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum. A special thank you to CozQuest for use of their QR codes!  \n  \nStoryWalk® Locations: \nSTART: Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (444 North St.) \nCirca (436 North St.) \nRadiance Yoga (401 North St.) \nHotel on North (297 North St.) \nPaul Rich & Sons (242 North St.) \nAdLib\, Inc. (215 North St.) \nSteven Valenti’s Clothing (157 North St.) \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center (122 North St.) \nBerkshire Bank (99 North St.) \nLee Bank (75 North St.) \nPhoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema (57 North St.) \nMarketplace Cafe (53 North St.) \nDeidre’s Special Day (2 South St. #100) \nColonial Theatre (111 South St.) \nPatrick’s Pub (26 Bank Row) \nFINISH: Berkshire Athenaeum Children’s Library (Bartlett Ave.)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ty-allan-jacksons-when-i-close-my-eyes-downtown-pittsfield-storywalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20210630T013440Z
CREATED:20210618T015521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T013440Z
UID:10000139-1625184000-1627775999@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of July\, First Fridays Artswalk will present the first Artswalk of 2021 which will encompass a variety of indoor and outdoor locations in and around the downtown Pittsfield area. \n  \nEnjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA) will present its annual art show\, I Am a Part of Art\, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, July 1-July 31. I Am a Part of Art features a vibrant collection of paintings\, drawings\, and sculptures by more than 100 artists with disabilities. A total of over 150 works of art will be on display and available for sale at the Lichtenstein and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown\, with proceeds benefiting CATA programs as well as individual artists. The show can be viewed at the Lichtenstein during the First Fridays Artswalk on July 2 from 5 to 8 pm\, Wednesday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm\, and by appointment. Admission is free. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the July Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature The Grass Is Always Greener by Jackie Fischer for the month of July. The Grass Is Always Greener invites the viewer into a cheerful and upbeat atmosphere. As you walk around\, however\, you start to notice dark truths. \n  \nFor the month of July\, The Dot Gallery at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\, will feature Thompson\, Galli and Barker “Obsessions”. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 4 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. Works by Kris Galli\, Robert Barker\, Ashley Yang-Thompson\, and Diane Firtell will be exhibited. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature photographs by Linda Merry for the month of July. The show will feature photographic images of the moments that were shared between different bird species and the woman behind the lens. There will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of July at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of July and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Karen Carmean\, Keith Emerling\, Jon Caplan\, Walt Pasko\, and Pat Hogan. \n  \nArchive/Project Space at 141 North Street\, Suite #1\, will feature works by James Casebere for the July First Fridays Artswalk. Viewing hours are Thursday and Friday\, 2 to 5 pm\, and Saturday\, 11 am to 5 pm. The exhibition will be open throughout the month\, and the gallery will be open during the First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm on July 2. \n  \nFor the month of July\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature paintings by Shany Porras. Porras’ paintings offer a way to visually communicate what is being experienced with music. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe July Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \n  \nFeatured image: InTheClouds1 by Jesse Tobin McCauley
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210628T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210628T133000
DTSTAMP:20210518T033539Z
CREATED:20210518T033134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T033539Z
UID:10000294-1624881600-1624887000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Business Boost Series: Family Business Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join the team of the MassCEO as we learn about some of the important steps to take and strategies to have in place when thinking of the next era of your businesses ownership and operations. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/business-boost-series-family-business-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T203000
DTSTAMP:20210609T223131Z
CREATED:20210609T223131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T223131Z
UID:10000127-1623956400-1623961800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Mercury Rising: John Glenn\, John Kennedy\, and the New Battleground of the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Join OLLI for an online discussion with presidential historian and speechwriter Jeff Shesol on his new book\, one of the Washington Post‘s “20 books to read this summer:” \nMercury Rising:\nJohn Glenn\, John Kennedy\, and the New Battleground of the Cold War \nThursday\, June 17 at 7 pm \nFree & Online via Zoom; Click Here to Register \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College hosts author Jeff Shesol for an online\, interactive discussion of his book Mercury Rising: John Glenn\, John Kennedy\, and the New Battleground of the Cold War.  If the United States couldn’t catch up to the Soviets in space\, how could it compete with them on Earth? That was the question facing John F. Kennedy at the height of the Cold War— a moment when the Soviet Union built the wall in Berlin\, tested nuclear bombs more destructive than any in history\, and beat the US to every major milestone in space. The race to the heavens seemed a race for survival— and America was losing. When John Glenn blasted into orbit on February 20\, 1962\, his mission was greater than circling Earth; it was to calm the fears of the free world and renew America’s sense of self- belief. Mercury Rising re- creates the sense of tension to a flight that riveted the world. Drawing on new sources\, interviews\, and Glenn’s personal notes\, Mercury Rising shows how the astronaut’s heroics lifted the nation’s hopes in what Kennedy called the “hour of maximum danger.” \nJeff Sheshol is is the author of Supreme Power and Mutual Contempt\, both selected as New York Times Notable Books of the Year. He is a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and is a founding partner of West Wing Writers.  For more information and to register for this free discussion\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-mercury-rising-john-glenn-john-kennedy-and-the-new-battleground-of-the-cold-war/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210614T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20210518T032934Z
CREATED:20210518T032847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T032934Z
UID:10000293-1623672000-1623677400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Business Boost Series: Managing Your Business Finances
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeffrey Belair of Smith & Watson and learn some simple and strategic ways to get your finances in order to help you become stronger and more resilient as a business going forward.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/business-boost-series-managing-your-business-finances/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210610T200000
DTSTAMP:20210404T045946Z
CREATED:20210404T045636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T045946Z
UID:10000271-1623351600-1623355200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Professor David Baum on "What is Living and What is Dead in Fascism?"
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents\nProfessor David Baum on \nWhat is Living and What is Dead in Fascism?\nThe 20th Century’s Most Troubling and Enduring Idea at 100  \nThursday\, June 10\, 2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern \nOnline via Zoom \nClick here to register safely and securely online\nor call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \nWhen Bard College at Simon’s Rock Professor David Baum first began to be interested in the Fascist period in Italy a little over 20 years ago\, Fascism seemed a dead letter\, the very stuff of disinterested scholarship. Since then\, of course\, it’s experienced quite the revival. The 2016 election triggered the publication of at least four noteworthy books on fascism intended for broad audiences and at the same time conjured a movement – Antifa\, short for anti-fascism – that very much held that its nemesis was back. The term “fascist\,” for the longest time merely a generic term of opprobrium\, elbowed its way back into the political lexicon. \nIn retrospect\, the assumption that Fascism was an extinct political species now appears wildly naïve. Current attempts to understand the populist right and hyper nationalists\, here and around the globe\, tend to focus on two causes: one sees rightwing populism as a kind of false consciousness\, a misguided reaction to the economic upheaval of the 21st century; the other\, the playing out of an imbedded racism in American life responding to the perceived threat of demographic change to white privilege. Both explanations have merit\, but ultimately\, we need to return to the origins of Fascism in the post-Great War period to better understand both the forces that initially called forth the movement and the prejudices of the dominant ideological discourses – liberal and socialist/communist – that weakened the West’s response to Fascism’s rise. \nDavid Baum received his PhD in European History from Yale University and has taught at New York University\, Skidmore College\, Union College\, the American University in Iraq-Sulaimani\, West Texas A&M University and is currently at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. He is also the head of school at the John Dewey Academy\, also in Great Barrington. His research and teaching have focused on the Italian Renaissance\, Italian Fascism\, and the Modern Middle East. His current research project is on views of the Renaissance during the inter-war period in Italy\, entitled\, Fascism and the Italian Renaissance. \nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public. Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards. \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-olli-distinguished-speakers-series-presents-professor-david-baum-on-what-is-living-and-what-is-dead-in-fascism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210604T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210604T200000
DTSTAMP:20210421T222632Z
CREATED:20210419T232600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T222632Z
UID:10000279-1622829600-1622836800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Paint and Sip: Virtual Fundraiser for First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Paint and Sip will host a Virtual Fundraiser for First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, June 4 at 6 pm. Attendees will learn how to paint a landscape image of “Mountain Love Tree” in real time with feedback from the instructor. Visit berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com for more details and to register. (Note there is an option to purchase a ticket with or without materials.)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/paint-and-sip-virtual-fundraiser-for-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Class/Workshop,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Paint and Sip":MAILTO:mliglesias@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210604T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210604T110000
DTSTAMP:20210416T050425Z
CREATED:20210416T050425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T050425Z
UID:10000276-1622800800-1622804400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: The 2021 Weddings and Events Experience in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire while they discuss rescheduling your events after COVID-19\, new ideas and interesting locations\, and the pivots to events. \nModerator: \n\nJonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire.\n\nPanelists: \n\nTBA\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-the-2021-weddings-and-events-experience-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210601T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210601T133000
DTSTAMP:20210330T201121Z
CREATED:20210330T201121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T201121Z
UID:10000111-1622548800-1622554200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:How New Regional Trends Can Impact Your Business
DESCRIPTION:How New Regional Trends Can Impact Your Business\nTuesday\, June 1\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: Ben Lamb\, 1Berkshire Director of Economic Development\nGet an inside look at some of the obvious and emergent themes that are impacting the Berkshire economy\, and gain perspective on how that could play into your own business opportunities going forward. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/how-new-regional-trends-can-impact-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210521T110000
DTSTAMP:20210518T031348Z
CREATED:20210416T045921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T031348Z
UID:10000274-1621591200-1621594800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: Outdoor Recreation in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire as they discuss the uptick in outdoor recreation and the opportunities that it has created. \nModerator: \n\nJonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire\n\nPanelists: \n\nSenator Adam Hinds\nBrian Cruey\, Director of Southern Berkshires for the Trustees of Reservations\nMindy Miraglia\, Founder\, Berkshire Camino LLC\nJenny Hansell\, President of Berkshire Natural Resources Council\n\n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-outdoor-recreation-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210518T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20210507T045040Z
CREATED:20210507T044957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T045040Z
UID:10000292-1621364400-1621368000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Ethics & Capitalism\, An Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents\nProfessor Kurt Stuke on Ethics & Capitalism\nTuesday\, May 18\, 7 pm Eastern Online via Zoom  \n\nClick here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nCapitalism has been a powerful force in shaping the world as we know it. But how do we weigh the opportunity afforded through the free market with the marginalization\, oppression\, and pervasive inequality within the distribution of primary social goods? Two competing theories of justice will be introduced to help attendees engage the topic. \nProfessor Kurt Stuke is an adjunct professor at New England College in New Hampshire. His teachings focus on philosophy\, politics\, and economics as well as political theory.  Professor Stuke and family reside in Contoocook\, New Hampshire and have a small flock of chickens\, one dog\, and several cats. \n\n\n\nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public.  Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards.\n \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nPresented in Partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-ethics-capitalism-an-online-talk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210517T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210517T133000
DTSTAMP:20210330T200857Z
CREATED:20210330T200857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T200857Z
UID:10000109-1621252800-1621258200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Branding for The Millennial Market
DESCRIPTION:Branding for The Millennial Market\nMonday\, May 17\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: BRIGADE\nJoin us for a discussion and presentation on ways to reach the rapidly-growing and increasingly-wealthy market of Millennials\, both locally and through a visitor market lens. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/branding-for-the-millennial-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210514T110000
DTSTAMP:20210504T060411Z
CREATED:20210504T060237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T060411Z
UID:10000290-1620986400-1620990000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: The 2021 Museum Experience in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire to discuss the reopening plans and what is different for the Berkshire Museums for the 2021 season. \n  \nModerator: Jonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire. \nPanelists: Olivier Meslay\, The Clark; Susan Wissler\, The Mount; Laurie Norton-Moffatt\, Norman Rockwell Museum \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-the-2021-museum-experience-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T170000
DTSTAMP:20210507T044410Z
CREATED:20210507T044051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T044410Z
UID:10000291-1620835200-1620838800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: CELLBLOCK VISIONS: PRISON ART IN AMERICA (An Online Illustrated Talk with Phyllis Kornfeld)
DESCRIPTION:CELLBLOCK VISIONS: PRISON ART IN AMERICA\nAn Online Illustrated Talk with Phyllis Kornfeld \nWednesday\, May 12\, 4 pm Eastern via Zoom\nClick here to register or call 413.236.2190 \nPhyllis Kornfeld is an internationally known expert on prison art. She has taught art to incarcerated men and women for over 30 years\, and is the author of Cellblock Visions: Prison Art In America (Princeton University Press). In this illustrated online program\, she presents powerful artworks and eloquent quotes that reveal this unseen culture among incarcerated people. She demonstrates the impact of creating art as a preventive against violence and a catalyst for transformation.  You’ll see images from a vibrant collection of artwork\, created behind bars\, from county jail to death row. Incarcerated men and women\, having no previous training\, turn to art for a sense of self-respect\, respect for and from others\, and a way to find peace. \nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public.  Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards. \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cellblock-visions-prison-art-in-america-an-online-illustrated-talk-with-phyllis-kornfeld/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T160000
DTSTAMP:20210430T215849Z
CREATED:20210430T215849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T215849Z
UID:10000289-1620313200-1620316800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Summer One Open House
DESCRIPTION:Summer One Open House \nshowcasing OLLI’s Summer One 2021 classes & instructors \nThursday\, May 6\, 2021 at 3:00 pm \nOnline via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants) \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link. \nWhether you are brand new to OLLI at BCC or a seasoned member of our learning community\, you’ll enjoy hearing from our terrific instructors and getting a sneak peek of our Summer I Semester of non-credit classes at our online open house. No tests\, no grades\, just learning for the love of learning! \nJoin us Thursday\, May 6th at 3:00 pm EDT to hear more about our summer classes from their instructors. Our Summer One Semester runs from May 24 through July 2\, 2021. \nAll Summer One OLLI at BCC courses will held online via Zoom.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-summer-one-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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