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SUMMARY:September 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday\, September 6 include AdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, THECOLLAB\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield. \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 on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. Clock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering more than a dozen working creatives\, the Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will feature original paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures. Enjoy an insider’s look into the world of working artists. Newly installed gallery areas surrounding the studios also feature new work in the latest CTA group exhibition. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on September 6\, a free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on September 6 include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present “OUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein” September 6-27. There will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“Out of the Studios” showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. These artists – Mario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy – will each contribute original artwork to the show. The artwork will span multiple genres – from painting to pottery to photography to bookmaking. \n  \nYou can catch a few of the artists really getting “Out of the Studios” as they do live demos right in Palace Park (directly in front of The Lichtenstein) from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, September 6! \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature “The Art and Soul of Autumn” by Autumn Phoenix Photography for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nStep into the artistic vision of Autumn Phoenix as she showcases some of her most cherished art photography. Autumn pours her heart and soul into every piece\, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Prints and postcards are available for purchase. \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street\, will feature “Stepping Out” by Sadiya\, September 1 -30. The art for ‘Stepping Out’ is original work by Howard University Rising Senior Sadiya Q-G. This marks her first solo show in the Berkshires. By the time the opening arrives\, Sadiya will be back at HU\, continuing her African American Studies major\, concentrating on the African Diaspora. \n  \nSadiya’s original work reflects bold images with bright\, captivating color combinations in an ancient\, thick-lined style\, reminiscent of ancestral and world art. Her work is largely inspired by the Black Arts Movement and centered around portraiture as a way to celebrate individuals in the collective. Her serene and expressive photos show some of her travels to the Dominican Republic and Ghana. They focus on the everyday (that is often overlooked) rituals/routines of people\, depicting a depth and poignancy felt as well as seen. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of September\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Mixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell” (north window) and “Superheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q” (south window). \n  \n“Superheroes of Creativity” is a retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts. For over twenty years\, Community Access to the Arts has been conducting weekly classes with the team of individuals Blue Q employes through its collaboration with Berkshire County ARC. Blue Q’s Arts and Assembly Team does just that: they assemble some of the company’s coolest products in a large\, mural-filled room\, and they also create huge amounts of art\, in a dazzling range of mediums\, under the tutelage of CATA’s amazing art educators. This show features some favorite pieces\, plus portraits of the artists by Blue Q’s own Bill Wright. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will feature the mixed media works of Gail Gelburd in “Meditations” for the month of September. “Meditations” explores the universality of the human spirit and the environment in which we exist. There will be a reception with the artist during the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nGail Gelburd has a PhD in Art and Eastern Philosophy. She has been a professor\, curator\, author\, and artist who has exhibited extensively. Most recently she has been shown at the Berkshire Museum\, Cape Cod Museum of Art\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Photoplace Gallery of Middlebury College\, Sandisfield Art Center\, Becket Art Center\, TSL Gallery in Hudson NY\, and had a solo exhibition at Art on Main Gallery in West Stockbridge. She was also included in the Designer Showcase at Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough. Her work has been shown and collected in California\, Colorado\, New York\, Connecticut\, Vermont\, Los Angeles\, Goa India\, Skopelos Greece\, and Melbourne Australia\, as well as throughout Massachusetts. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini. \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street\, will feature local artist Matthew Brinton during the First Fridays Artswalk on September 6 for one-night only\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nMatthew Brinton’s artwork is strongly influenced by nineteenth-century Russian literature. His drawings are done in a realistic style but often incorporate a painterly and classical linear style. His drawings of landscape and still life are inspired by the sheer beauty of the subjects\, and his portraiture mainly consists of historical figures who have impacted his life. Matthew will be signing his book “Tales From A Bygone Era” during the Artswalk event. \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street\, will feature artworks by Anika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nAs a digital artist based in Pittsfield\, Anika Grey finds inspiration in the modern world\, combining elements of electro-music and psychedelic landscapes to create vibrant and colorful designs. The dichotomy between technology and nature is a recurring theme in his work\, as he explores the fusion of these two seemingly opposing forces. \n  \nUtilizing various mediums\, Anika often experiments with bold and bright colors to create a sense of energy and movement within his pieces. From digital canvases to mounted wood blocks\, he continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional graphic design to create unique and dynamic pieces that captivate the viewer’s imagination. \n  \nStephanie “Sesame” Campbell went to Bard College on an art scholarship in the nineties based on the strength of her work as a homeless NYC street and graffiti artist. When shamed by a professor’s disdain for her lack of classical training\, she put down her brush and pivoted to more academic pursuits. Stephanie eventually earned multiple graduate degrees in philosophy\, education\, and public health policy. She now works as a national drug policy advisor and consultant for government\, health care providers\, and nonprofit organizations\, informed by her lived experience as a person in sustained recovery. Several years ago\, she began her artistic recovery\, committing to an art practice after 25 years away from the canvas. \n  \nAfter a series of master studies that built confidence and skill\, she embarked on a journey exploring light and color with her application of thousands of tiny dots. Through her evocative works\, she has found her voice in creating captivating landscapes and symbolic representations\, impressively demonstrating the power of self-taught art. \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host “Polly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan” at the Dot Gallery through September featuring artists Polly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nPolly Kurasch says of her works “These began as sketches done at live jazz sessions in Pittsfield\, Lenox\, and Newport\, and later enlarged with the addition of collage and paint elements.” \n  \nElano Dallmeyer says of his photographs “This series explores an intimate tour of the now defunct Berkshire Mall. A former place of anxious congregation for the youth of the Berkshires.” \n  \nRichard Britell says of his paintings “I paint images that seek to document the realities of the hundred-year-old architectural surfaces in New York City\, especially downtown Manhattan.” \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG on Friday\, September 6\, from 7 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. \n  \nDJ BFG\, aka Gabby Squailia\, has been spinning for dance floors in the Berkshires for twenty years. She is known for seamless mixes\, musical versatility\, and crowd-reading acumen. She is also the author of the novels Dead Boys and Viscera. \n  \nThere will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase at both events. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature landscape paintings by Marita Glodt through September 30. The show will be on view to the public on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“When I paint the Berkshire landscape\, I am often overcome by its beauty\, power and majesty\,” says Marita. “Every time I venture into the field to draw or paint\, I am hopeful that the Berkshires are seen with new eyes – mine and yours…. I create art to spark joy\, conversation and community and to inspire our shared responsibility to preserve our cherished landscape.” \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, will feature “Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey”. The show will be on view on Friday\, September 6\, and when Methuselah is open. \n  \nThe Berkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101\, will feature “The Creative Journey” by DeSean Scales for the September First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDeSean Scales is a self-taught photographer based in Pittsfield. In every frame\, DeSean aims to capture not just an image\, but a connection—a shared moment of joy\, reflection\, or understanding. Whether photographing people\, landscapes\, or objects\, photography is DeSean’s way of bringing light into the world\, one frame at a time. \n  \nFor the month of September\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\, will feature a multi-media piece entitled TEMPEST containing the exhibit “Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales”. Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales attempts to provide moments to explore the subtlety of the human emotional landscape through illustrations by Antoine Adams. The exhibit will be on view on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7:45 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \n  \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \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  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \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. Season partners and sponsors include: the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nCheck out all of the September 6 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nKaren Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \n“The Art and Soul of Autumn” Autumn Phoenix Photography \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nCity Stage Entertainment (south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square) \nClara Guatta: 5:30 pm \nLuana Dias David: 6:30 pm \nCancioneros: 7:15 pm \nFriday\, September 6 \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nMeditations: Art of Gail Gelburd \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nAnika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101 \n“The Creative Journey” \nDeSean Scales \nReception with the Artist: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nMatthew Brinton \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm ONLY \n   \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nOUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein \nMario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford \nLive Demos with Artists from the Studios of the Lichtenstein \nLive Demos: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \n“Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nMixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell (north window) \nSuperheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q (south window) \nA retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, September 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \n“Stepping Out” \nSadiya \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street \nDowntown Pittsfield Summer Music Series presents \nHousie Shakers \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nAdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, 215 North Street \nUnity: The Harmony of Differences \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nMarita Glodt \nLandscape Painter \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nView the Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists. \nMa’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \n“Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nLet It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase \nShelsy Rodriguez\, Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street \nPolly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan \nPolly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \nFirst Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG \nFriday\, September 6\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise left to right): Sean McCusker\, Autumn Phoenix\, Ilene Richard\, Bruce Laird\, Shany Porras\, Jesse Tobin McCauley
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Mural Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:A new mural will be unveiled this Friday\, September 6 at 5 pm and the public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently selected local artist Shelsy Rodriguez to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue\, Pittsfield. Shelsy Rodriguez worked alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, to develop and execute a transit-themed mural that will debut at 5 pm on Friday\, September 6 during First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \nShelsy Rodriguez (Stephx)\, a visual artist focused on painting and photography\, is a student of environmental sciences. She is from Colombia\, a place full of color\, tradition\, diversity\, and life. Her artistic work is based on the expression of the beauty she observes around her\, the beauty found in everyday life in those small details that make us feel that nature is part of us. \nShelsy uses painting to bring awareness\, so that when people see what she does\, they take away the idea of the importance of connecting with nature and being grateful to the past\, to their roots\, to unite with the present and to be aware of how we can improve the future of the environment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-mural-unveiling/
LOCATION:Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center\, 1 Columbus Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park
DESCRIPTION:Wandering Dance Society at Persip Park: Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wandering-dance-society-at-persip-park/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY: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 where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-pottery-demonstration-with-jim-horsford-3/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Visit NUarts gallery + studios
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists.The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/visit-nuarts-gallery-studios-2/
LOCATION:NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North St. 2nd Floor.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Art Shuttle to the Clock Tower Artist Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful\, light-filled space on Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm. Immerse yourself in a world of boundless creativity as you wander through the gallery and studios of our diverse Clock Tower Artists. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on August 2\, a free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on August 2 include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-shuttle-to-the-clock-tower-artist-studios/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240726T191605Z
CREATED:20240720T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T191605Z
UID:10001167-1722618000-1722628800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Makers Market at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \nAugust 2nd Vendors to Date: \nAJ Boutique – (beauty accessories\, jewelry\, clothes and more) – Aidaliz Colon \nAlyssa Lee Jewelry – (handmade jewelry) – Alyssa Jagiello \nArtwork by Janice – (handmade glass\, semi-precious stone earrings & planters) – Janice Rapisarda \nATK Customs – (coffee tumblers and other drinkware) – Colin DeZess \nBerkshire Henna – Vee Dang \nBlossomBun – (shadow boxes\, tumblers\, coasters) – Raluca Pascu \nCuppa Love – (non-alcoholic beverages) – Emily Silver \nDragWoodDesigns – (wooden products for adults) – Lawrence Dragon \nEdgar Bonilla – (handmade art in leather and crochet toys) \nFandom Forge – (stickers\, pins\, magnets) – Sean Spring \nFreddy’s Rockin Lemonade – Michael Copeland \nImperfectly Purple – (homemade licensed CBD topical body care products) – Rebekah Dawson \nJack Liebenow – (health & wellness products) \nJust a Knit of Love – (crochet items) – Melyssa Weiner \nJust Kickin It Bar B Que – Donsil Harris \nKelsey Larina Art – Kelsey Fitzgerald \nKoi Cat Studio – (pre-packaged chocolate and dessert) – Amanda Shea \nLa Maria Arts – (handmade jewelry) – Maria Ortiz \nMade by Sarah Rose – (sewn accessories made from new and up-cycled fabrics and materials) – Sarah Rose Miller \nMindset Personalized – (canvases\, coffee mugs and T-shirts\, wine glasses)- Godwin Adu \nPatchrabbit – (handmade sculptures and pendants) – Steven McQuade \nPour Jordan – (acrylic paintings) – Jordan Stone \nRasha’s Suncatchers – (suncatchers) – Rasha Benigno \nShire Family Roots – (glasses\, candles\, candle molds\, jewelry) – Chelsea Hernandez \nTeaTimes – (loose leaf tea\, shortbread\, tea towels\, botanical drawings) – Jennifer Waryas \nThe Purse Lady – Michelle Peoples \nTreacle & Wolf – Molly McFall \nTruffles by Tarah LLC – (uniquely flavored chocolate truffles) – Tarah Warner \nWestern Mass Rabbit Rescue – (bunnies) – Talya Feldman \nWhat you See – (handmade products and accessories for dogs/cats) – Stella Schwartz and Jill St. Coeur \nXtwii – (handmade jewelry\, crystals\, home décor\, and original artwork) – Lauren Flores-Avery \nYael Durso – (custom Pokémon card packs) \nYarnAblaze – (crochet goods) – Alicia Sanchez \nYoungLiving Essential Oil – (essential oils and products) – Heather Dascani \n  \nVendors are subject to change.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/makers-market-at-first-fridays-at-five-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T155854Z
CREATED:20240720T155854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T155854Z
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 7:45 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-4/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T155637Z
CREATED:20240720T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T155637Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Museum\, who will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, who will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. “Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations. Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank will also be providing free kids’ activities along North Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-at-first-fridays-at-five-4/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T015343Z
CREATED:20240720T015343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T015343Z
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on School Street!
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm during the August 2 First Fridays at Five. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm. This high-energy\, five-piece group delivers electrifying performances spanning hits from the ’60s to today. Band members include Alden Grover – guitar and vocals\, Brandon Grover – guitar and vocals\, Sam Utz – bass and vocals\, Justin Rivelli – drums\, and Cassandra Redd – lead vocals. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/beer-garden-on-school-street-2/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T015112Z
CREATED:20240720T015112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T015112Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Berkshire United Way!
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Sponsor of the August 2nd First Fridays at Five\, the Berkshire United Way (BUW)\, will be celebrating the BUW’s 100th Birthday with a Birthday Bash! DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate 100 years! \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way team and partner organizations will be offering family friendly crafts\, games\, and giveaways. A Berkshire United Way Book House will be on site providing free children’s books. The community is invited to give back during the First Fridays at Five through Berkshire United Way’s annual August School Supply Drive. Help BUW Fill a Ford with supplies to support the Pittsfield Public Schools (Ford is generously donated by Johnson Dealership Inc.). Items and cash donations will be collected on August 2nd\, or you can visit BerkshireUnitedWay.org for additional drop off locations and an Amazon wish list. \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100 Birthday! In the case of inclement weather\, the Photo Booth will be in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday. Stop by the Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm! \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/happy-birthday-berkshire-united-way/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T014914Z
CREATED:20240720T014914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T014914Z
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SUMMARY:Clock Tower Artists welcome the Berkshire Potters Collective!
DESCRIPTION:The Clock Tower Artists welcome guest artists from the Berkshire Potters Collective for the First Fridays Artswalk on August 2 from 5 to 8 pm. Several potters from around the Berkshires will show their wares throughout the third floor of the Clock Tower. Come and enjoy both the pottery and the artists’ studios!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/clock-tower-artists-welcome-the-berkshire-potters-collective/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T014655Z
CREATED:20240720T014655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T014655Z
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SUMMARY:360 Photo Booth at First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:Sottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday! \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Photo Booth will be in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/360-photo-booth-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Sottile Park\, 200 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T015509Z
CREATED:20240720T014445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T015509Z
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SUMMARY:DJ Pup Daddy on the City Stage!
DESCRIPTION:DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd First Fridays at Five on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Berkshire United Way (BUW). DJ Pup Daddy is an avid music fan and has been a vinyl hound since he was a pup – he loves spinning the 45s!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dj-pup-daddy-on-the-city-stage/
LOCATION:City Stage at First Fridays at Five
CATEGORIES:DJ,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T014242Z
CREATED:20240720T014242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T014242Z
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SUMMARY:“Andrew The Balloonatic” at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:“Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations in the Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \n“Andrew The Balloonatic” has been a featured entertainer from BTC entertainment for 15 years. Andrew can be seen performing throughout Berkshire County\, MA; New York; and surrounding states. He is known for his creative balloon creations and also for being an all-around funny guy. He really gets the kids laughing\, and the grown-ups will appreciate his dad jokes. He can also be seen as alter ego\, Kapt Kraw\, performing a hilarious pirate themed magic show.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/andrew-the-balloonatic-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240730T164637Z
CREATED:20240719T154906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T164637Z
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SUMMARY:August 2 First Fridays at Five: Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:The August 2nd First Fridays at Five will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way (BUW) (August’s Community Partner) and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (August’s Presenting Sponsor) will be celebrating the BUW’s 100th Birthday with a Birthday Bash! DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate 100 years. DJ Pup Daddy is an avid music fan and has been a vinyl hound since he was a pup – he loves spinning the 45s! \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way team and partner organizations will be offering family friendly crafts\, games\, and giveaways. A Berkshire United Way Book House will be on site providing free children’s books. The community is invited to give back during the First Fridays at Five through Berkshire United Way’s annual August School Supply Drive. Help BUW Fill a Ford with supplies to support the Pittsfield Public Schools (Ford is generously donated by Johnson Dealership Inc.). Items and cash donations will be collected on August 2nd\, or you can visit BerkshireUnitedWay.org for additional drop off locations and an Amazon wish list. \n  \nThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America will also have fun giveaways including snow cones and school supplies. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \n  \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \n  \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \n  \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \n  \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100 Birthday! \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Photo Booth will be in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \n  \nJim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm. This high-energy\, five-piece group delivers electrifying performances spanning hits from the ’60s to today. Band members include Alden Grover – guitar and vocals\, Brandon Grover – guitar and vocals\, Sam Utz – bass and vocals\, Justin Rivelli – drums\, and Cassandra Redd – lead vocals. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Museum\, who will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, who will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. “Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations. Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank will also be providing free kids’ activities along North Street. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. There will be live music with The Tap at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm. The Tap is a 3-piece band featuring Trey Carter\, Al Lucas and Pete Prieto\, playing classic and original rock\, and some 90’s alternative music. There will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, August 2 from 3 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-2-first-fridays-at-five-friday-august-2-5-to-8-pm/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Dance,First Fridays at Five,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T171343Z
CREATED:20240715T170502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T171343Z
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SUMMARY:“Looking Outside” by Len Gerwick
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature “Looking Outside” by Len Gerwick for the August 2 First Fridays Artswalk. \nIn “Looking Outside”\, Len presents his oil and acrylic paintings. Len paints plein air or inside\, often both on the same painting.  His work has been exhibited in Northampton\, Amherst\, Worcester\, Boston\, and Marlborough. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, August 2\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of August by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/looking-outside-by-len-gerwick/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20240720T171041Z
CREATED:20240715T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T171041Z
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SUMMARY:August 2 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday\, August 2 include Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall. \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\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm. Immerse yourself in a world of boundless creativity as you wander through the gallery and studios of our diverse Clock Tower Artists. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on August 2\, a free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on August 2 include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street\, will feature “From the walls of Union Street Tattoo” by Patrick Swan for the August Artswalk. Mediums include Mixed Media\, Cotton Rag\, Liquid Acrylic\, and Watercolor. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature landscape paintings by Marita Glodt\, August 1 through September 30. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, August 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“When I paint the Berkshire landscape\, I am often overcome by its beauty\, power and majesty\,” says Marita. “Every time I venture into the field to draw or paint\, I am hopeful that the Berkshires are seen with new eyes – mine and yours…. I create art to spark joy\, conversation and community and to inspire our shared responsibility to preserve our cherished landscape.” \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of August\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “ All Fired Up Again: Atmospheric by the Berkshire Potters Collective” (north window) and “Sue Browdy\, Potter: The First 65 Years” (south window). \n  \n“All Fired Up Again: Atmospheric” will be on view August 2-31. The theme of this show will be atmospheric firing with smoke\, pit\, soda\, salt\, and wood fired pieces. All members of the Berkshire Potters Collective have been invited to exhibit their atmospheric fired work. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 2\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature “Looking Outside” by Len Gerwick for the August 2 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nIn “Looking Outside”\, Len presents his oil and acrylic paintings. Len paints plein air or inside\, often both on the same painting.  His work has been exhibited in Northampton\, Amherst\, Worcester\, Boston\, and Marlborough. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, August 2\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of August by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will feature “Hat Series” by Mary Davidson for the month of August. There will be a reception with the artist during the August 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nMary Davison is a Pittsfield native\, currently living in South County. Her elegant\, amorphic\, intricate works are captivating and complex. Mary\, painting seriously for the last 25 years\, confesses\, “I love to paint. Many people tell me these paintings make them happy.” \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, will feature “Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey”. There will be an opening reception with the artist starting at 5 pm on Friday\, August 2. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini. \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street\, will feature local artist Nicole Fecteau during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 2 for one-night only\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street\, will feature artworks by Jeff Malderez and Stephanie Campbell on Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to participate in Coffee and Canvas led by Shane Ott at 7 pm. \n  \nJeff Malderez is a British/French visionary artist originally hailing from the charming seaside town of Torquay\, England\, now residing in Pittsfield\, MA. With his masterful skill and intricate techniques\, he creates stunning works that capture the essence of divinity. His pieces are an exploration of life and its intricate complexities\, revealing the true beauty found within its depths. Through the medium of both digital and traditional art\, Jeff aims to bridge the gap between the seen and the unseen\, uniting all beings into one universal consciousness. \n  \nStephanie Campbell is new to displaying her artwork. She is a woman in recovery with a broad vision for beauty. See her amazing work created from small dots\, showing us how all things are connected in life\, even when we do not notice it. \n  \nThe Berkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101\, will feature “The Creative Journey” by DeSean Scales for the August 2 First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDeSean Scales is a self-taught photographer based in Pittsfield. In every frame\, DeSean aims to capture not just an image\, but a connection—a shared moment of joy\, reflection\, or understanding. Whether photographing people\, landscapes\, or objects\, photography is DeSean’s way of bringing light into the world\, one frame at a time. \n  \nFor the month of August\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\, will feature a multi-media piece entitled TEMPEST containing the exhibit “Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales”. Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales attempts to provide moments to explore the subtlety of the human emotional landscape through illustrations by Antoine Adams. The exhibit will be on view on Friday\, August 2 during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present CATA’s “I AM A PART OF ART” through August 20. The exhibit will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 2 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nI AM A PART OF ART\, Community Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show\, features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities from across Berkshire County\, MA and Columbia County\, NY. This annual exhibition is the culmination of hundreds of visual arts workshops that CATA holds throughout the year for teens\, adults\, and elders with disabilities across Berkshire County\, Massachusetts\, and Columbia County\, New York. Through these workshops\, CATA artists grow creatively\, learn new techniques\, and build community. Works in the exhibit are professionally matted and framed\, and available for sale\, with proceeds providing commissions to the individual artists. The curated exhibit features a wide range of styles\, including abstract and representational paintings\, drawings\, photographs\, collage\, sculpture\, and printmaking\, as well as comics\, illustration\, and stop-motion animation. \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring the Tap on Friday\, August 2\, from 7 to 10 pm. The Tap is a 3-piece band featuring Trey Carter\, Al Lucas and Pete Prieto\, playing classic and original rock\, and some 90’s alternative music. There will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \n  \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \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  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \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. Season partners and sponsors include: the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nCheck out all of the August 2 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-2-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include Barrington Stage Company\, BART Charter Public School\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire County Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire County Head Start/Pittsfield CFCE\, Child Care of the Berkshires ParentChild+ Program\, CleanSlate Centers\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Mass Audubon\, Pittsfield VFW Post 448\, Shakespeare & Company\, and the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Balloon Ben will be giving away free balloon creations.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-at-first-fridays-at-five-3/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on School Street
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. will be turning School Street into a Beer Garden for the July 5 First Fridays at Five! They’ll be joined by Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort who’ll be slinging up some hot dogs with all sorts of fixings! Outdoor fun and games will go from 5 to 8 pm!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/beer-garden-on-school-street/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Makers Market at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \nJuly 5th Vendors (Vendors are subject to change): \nAJ Boutique – (Beauty accessories\, jewelry\, clothes and more) – Aidaliz Colon \nAlways Love – (Blacklight reactive sensory and color changing art) – April White \nAlyssa Lee Jewelry – (Handmade jewelry) – Alyssa Jagiello \nArtwork by Janice – (Handmade glass\, semi-precious stone earrings & planters) – Janice Rapisarda \nATK Customs – (Coffee tumblers and other drinkware) – Colin DeZess \nBerkshire Henna – Vee Dang \nBlossomBun – (Shadow boxes\, tumblers\, coasters) – Raluca Pascu \nBohemian Roots – (Handmade children’s sweaters\, hats\, hoodies\, dresses and jewelry) – Jorge Morales \nChill Zone Snow Cone factory – Jennifer Cunagin \nCuppa Love – (Non-alcoholic beverages) – Emily Silver \nDragWoodDesigns – (Wooden products for adults) – Lawrence Dragon \nEdgar Bonilla – (Handmade art in leather and crochet toys) \nGrampie’s Dog House – (Hot dogs) – Ernie Jordan \nFandom Forge – (Stickers\, pins\, magnets) – Sean Spring \nFreddy’s Rockin Lemonade – Michael Copeland \nImperfectly Purple – (Homemade licensed CBD topical body care products) – Rebekah Dawson \nJack Liebenow – (Health & Wellness products) \nJust a Knit of Love – (Crochet items) – Melyssa Weiner \nJust Kickin It Bar B Que – Donsil Harris \nKelsey Larina Art – Kelsey Fitzgerald \nLa Maria Arts – (Handmade jewelry) – Maria Ortiz \nMade by Sarah Rose – (Sewn accessories)- Sarah Rose Miller \nMindset Personalized – (Canvases\, Coffee Mugs\, T-shirts\, Wine Glasses) – Godwin Adu \nPatchrabbit – (Handmade sculptures and pendants) – Steven McQuade \nPour Jordan – (Acrylic paintings) – Jordan Stone \nShire Family Roots – (Glasses\, candles\, candle molds\, jewelry) – Chelsea Hernandez \nTeaTimes – (Loose leaf tea\, ShortBread\, Tea Towels\, Botanical Drawings) – Jennifer Waryas \nThe Purse Lady – Michelle Peoples \nTruffles by Tarah LLC – (Uniquely flavored chocolate truffles) – Tarah Warner \nXtwii – (Handmade jewelry\, crystals\, home décor\, and original artwork) – Lauren Flores-Avery \nYael Durso – (Custom Pokémon Card Packs) \nYarnAblaze – (Crochet goods) – Alicia Sanchez \nYoungLiving Essential Oil – (Essential oils and products) – Heather Dascani
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/makers-market-at-first-fridays-at-five-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Opal Raven’s The Hissing Booth
DESCRIPTION:Opal Raven will host The Hissing Booth on North Street from 5 to 8 pm during the July 5 First Fridays at Five. The Hissing Booth is your one stop education station to learn about different reptiles and how to care for them\, and you can even meet some members of Opal’s scale family. Want to get a closer look? Ask for the VIP experience and get a photo op for you or a loved one holding one of Opal’s friendly ambassadors.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opal-ravens-the-hissing-booth/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Visit NUarts gallery + studios!
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/visit-nuarts-gallery-studios/
LOCATION:NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North St. 2nd Floor.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip at First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Balloon Ben at First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Shakespeare & Company\, Barrington Stage Company\, and many others. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Balloon Ben will be giving away free balloon creations.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/balloon-ben-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:July 5 First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the July 5th First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nBerkshire Blues Legends will headline the July 5th event on the mobile City Stage. The Amy Ryan Band will play from 5 to 6 pm\, followed by Misty Blues from 6 to 8 pm. \n  \nMisty Blues pays homage to the older blues made popular by the bold and brassy women of its time\, while still paying respect to classic male artists of the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s. The band also performs classic rock and folk tunes infused with a healthy dose of the blues. Over the years\, Misty Blues has produced ten albums\, and today\, the core members include Gina Coleman (band founder and lead singer)\, Seth Fleischmann\, Bill Patriquin\, Ben Kohn\, Rob Tatten and Aaron Dean. \n  \nThe Amy Ryan Band has been twice nominated for “Blues Artist of the Year” at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards (“the Eddies”). With a repertoire that includes band adaptations of Amy’s self-penned solo tunes\, newly minted originals and select covers\, the Amy Ryan Band rocks the blues. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society from 5 to 8 pm as part of the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm\, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45 pm\, Olawale “Wale” Oladehin will lead a Salsa lesson. From 6:30 to 7:15 pm\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers will perform led by Aimee Gelinas; and the night will conclude with more Salsa dancing from 7:15 to 8 pm. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \n  \nNoel Staples-Freeman is a resident of Pittsfield and a graduate of Emerson College\, holding a B.S. in Children’s Theatre/Performing Arts and Dance. Noel has dedicated over five decades to teaching and the performing arts\, both locally and internationally. Her formal training started at age 11 at The Billie Pope School of Dance in Roxbury followed by The Boston Conservatory of Music\, The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts\, The Art of Black Dance and Music\, and Koumpo West African Dance Company. Noel’s illustrious career includes notable performances such as Nelson Mandela’s visit to Boston in 1990\, participation in Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, and appearances at Jacob’s Pillow. As the Founder and Director of Uprising Dance Theatre since 1983\, Noel leads an intergenerational group celebrating the African Diaspora’s traditional and contemporary dance\, music\, and theater. \n  \nOlawale “Wale” Oladehin trained in Salsa and Afro Cuban dance with several Boston companies\, including Salsa Y Control\, MetaMovements\, and Masacote. After several years of training\, Wale joined Masacote as an instructor and performer in their professional Salsa company. Masacote’s emphasis on musicality and culture helped Wale better appreciate the interconnectedness of music and dance. With Masacote\, Wale has had the opportunity to perform in Canada\, London\, Istanbul\, and across the US. \n  \nThe Berkshire Rhythm Keepers are an intergenerational\, multi-level community drum and song group founded and led by Aimee Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center and co-founder of Gaia Roots and Trio Candela. BRK participants attend Aimee’s weekly Monday evening drum and song classes at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield\, which is open to beginners and advanced drummers. The group performs traditional music on folkloric instruments from West Africa and the Caribbean\, as well as on original creations. Members of BRK have been studying and performing together for 15+ years. \n  \nThe BRK performance on July 5th will feature stories and the cultural context of the rhythms\, audience participation\, and may include guest dancers! \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature a live painting demo by local artist and Creative Sorceress\, Mollie Kellogg\, from 5 to 8 pm. Mollie will demonstrate her mixed-media pencil and watercolor technique. Kellogg’s Incognito Witch subjects are magickal beings adorned with jewels/nature elements\, messy lipstick\, and a signature flash of color under the eyes. Universal connection is symbolized in stars and dream-like metallics. Figures evoke a Mother Nature archetype of power\, strength\, attraction\, empathy\, vulnerability. \n  \nJim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. \n  \nOpal Raven will host The Hissing Booth on North Street from 5 to 8 pm. The Hissing Booth is your one stop education station to learn about different reptiles and how to care for them\, and you can even meet some members of Opal’s scale family. Want to get a closer look? Ask for the VIP experience and get a photo op for you or a loved one holding one of Opal’s friendly ambassadors. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall at 100 North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Shakespeare & Company\, Barrington Stage Company\, and many others. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Balloon Ben will be giving away free balloon creations. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside and play some family-friendly games. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, July 5 from 3:30 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-5-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Music,Outdoors,Performance,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Wandering Dance Society Presents! 
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a variety of interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the July 5 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Performances will be 30-45 minutes each. At 5 pm\, enjoy an African Dance Lesson with Noel Staples-Freeman. At 5:45 pm\, Olawale “Wale” Oladehin will lead a Salsa lesson. From 6:30 to 7:15 pm\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers will perform led by Aimee Gelinas; and the night will conclude with more Salsa dancing from 7:15 to 8 pm. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening.Noel Staples-Freeman is a resident of Pittsfield and a graduate of Emerson College\, holding a B.S. in Children’s Theatre/Performing Arts and Dance. Noel has dedicated over five decades to teaching and the performing arts\, both locally and internationally. Her formal training started at age 11 at The Billie Pope School of Dance in Roxbury followed by The Boston Conservatory of Music\, The Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts\, The Art of Black Dance and Music\, and Koumpo West African Dance Company. Noel’s illustrious career includes notable performances such as Nelson Mandela’s visit to Boston in 1990\, participation in Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, and appearances at Jacob’s Pillow. As the Founder and Director of Uprising Dance Theatre since 1983\, Noel leads an intergenerational group celebrating the African Diaspora’s traditional and contemporary dance\, music\, and theater.Olawale “Wale” Oladehin trained in Salsa and Afro Cuban dance with several Boston companies\, including Salsa Y Control\, MetaMovements\, and Masacote. After several years of training\, Wale joined Masacote as an instructor and performer in their professional Salsa company. Masacote’s emphasis on musicality and culture helped Wale better appreciate the interconnectedness of music and dance. With Masacote\, Wale has had the opportunity to perform in Canada\, London\, Istanbul\, and across the US.The Berkshire Rhythm Keepers are an intergenerational\, multi-level community drum and song group founded and led by Aimee Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center and co-founder of Gaia Roots and Trio Candela. BRK participants attend Aimee’s weekly Monday evening drum and song classes at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield\, which is open to beginners and advanced drummers. The group performs traditional music on folkloric instruments from West Africa and the Caribbean\, as well as on original creations. Members of BRK have been studying and performing together for 15+ years.The BRK performance on July 5th will feature stories and the cultural context of the rhythms\, audience participation\, and may include guest dancers!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wandering-dance-society-presents/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Clock Tower Art Shuttle
DESCRIPTION:Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower on Friday\, July 5 from 5 to 8 pm. A free Art Shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \nLearn more about the Clock Tower Artists at clocktowerartists.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/clock-tower-art-shuttle-2/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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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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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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