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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:August 2 First Fridays at Five: Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:The August 2nd First Fridays at Five will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way (BUW) (August’s Community Partner) and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (August’s Presenting Sponsor) will be celebrating the BUW’s 100th Birthday with a Birthday Bash! DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the August 2nd event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate 100 years. DJ Pup Daddy is an avid music fan and has been a vinyl hound since he was a pup – he loves spinning the 45s! \n  \nThe Berkshire United Way team and partner organizations will be offering family friendly crafts\, games\, and giveaways. A Berkshire United Way Book House will be on site providing free children’s books. The community is invited to give back during the First Fridays at Five through Berkshire United Way’s annual August School Supply Drive. Help BUW Fill a Ford with supplies to support the Pittsfield Public Schools (Ford is generously donated by Johnson Dealership Inc.). Items and cash donations will be collected on August 2nd\, or you can visit BerkshireUnitedWay.org for additional drop off locations and an Amazon wish list. \n  \nThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America will also have fun giveaways including snow cones and school supplies. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \n  \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \n  \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \n  \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \n  \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5 to 8 pm. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100 Birthday! \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Photo Booth will be in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \n  \nJim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. There will be live music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm. This high-energy\, five-piece group delivers electrifying performances spanning hits from the ’60s to today. Band members include Alden Grover – guitar and vocals\, Brandon Grover – guitar and vocals\, Sam Utz – bass and vocals\, Justin Rivelli – drums\, and Cassandra Redd – lead vocals. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be offering a special “Beer for Good” to celebrate the Berkshire United Way’s 100th Birthday. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Museum\, who will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, who will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. “Andrew The Balloonatic” will be offering free balloon creations. Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank will also be providing free kids’ activities along North Street. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and THECOLLAB. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event or stick around for a bite after 8. There will be live music with The Tap at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm. The Tap is a 3-piece band featuring Trey Carter\, Al Lucas and Pete Prieto\, playing classic and original rock\, and some 90’s alternative music. There will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street on Friday\, August 2 from 3 to 8 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Depot Street starting at 2 pm on Friday.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-2-first-fridays-at-five-friday-august-2-5-to-8-pm/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Dance,First Fridays at Five,Music
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SUMMARY:“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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240630T002319Z
CREATED:20240630T002319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T002319Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240630T000608Z
CREATED:20240630T000608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T000608Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T183113Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T182935Z
CREATED:20240624T182935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182935Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T182759Z
CREATED:20240624T182714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182759Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
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CREATED:20240624T182528Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240705T191256Z
CREATED:20240624T181828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T191256Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240626T180837Z
CREATED:20240623T183827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T180837Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240623T183424Z
CREATED:20240623T183424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T183424Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240623T182458Z
CREATED:20240623T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T182458Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240623T181955Z
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SUMMARY:The Amy Ryan Band and Misty Blues on the City Stage
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Blues Legends will headline the July 5th First Fridays at Five 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. \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. \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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-amy-ryan-band-and-misty-blues-on-the-city-stage/
LOCATION:City Stage at First Fridays at Five
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20240621T180057Z
CREATED:20240621T175948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T180057Z
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SUMMARY:July 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk joins The City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five in 2024! Enjoy a Makers Market\, Family Fun Zone\, live entertainment\, and so much more at this new downtown Festival! \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month\, May through September from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Open studios\, art making\, and live art demonstrations on the first Friday. \n  \nParticipating venues on Friday\, July 5 include Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 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. 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  \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\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nCity Stage Entertainment (south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square) \nAmy Ryan Band: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 6 pm \nMisty Blues: Friday\, July 5\, 6 to 8 pm \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \n“Biosphere” by Lori Bradley \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nArtworks by Shane Ott and Jeff Malderez \n“The art of poetry” – poems written by Living in Recovery members \nOn View: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101 \n“The Creative Journey” \nDeSean Scales \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nRochely Dejesus and Hernan and Jackeline Bonilla \nOn View: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm ONLY \n   \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \n“I AM A PART OF ART” \nCommunity Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show \nCelebrating the work of artists with disabilities \nOn View: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford \nFriday\, July 5\, 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\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n“All Fired Up Again: Open Call” by the Berkshire Potters Collective (north window) \n“Sue Browdy\, Potter: The First 65 Years” (south window) \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, July 5\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nNoah Beauregard and Mike Carty \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Live Performance by SACR3D from 7 to 8 pm \n  \nSottile Park\, corner of North and Eagle Street \nLive Art Demo with Mollie Kellogg \nFriday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \n“Beyond the Surface: The Depth of Identity” \nJody King Camarra \nOn View: Friday\, July 5\, 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\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 431 North Street \n“Pittsfield Parade Posters Through The Years” \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street \n“FOR THE LOVE OF: Culture\, The Figure\, and the Landscape” \nOn View: Friday\, July 5 until 10 pm \nLive music with local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, from 7 to 10 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240530T211424Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Together Band
DESCRIPTION:The June 7 First Fridays at Five will feature the Happy Together Band on the City Stage from 6 to 8 pm! \nThis group is comprised of 7 members and features keyboard\, two guitars\, bass\, drums\, and vocals galore including two female leads with pitch perfect harmonies that will transport you back to the 1960s. Members are Tony Gubelman\, Phil Grover\, Matt McKeever\, Tom Kitterman\, Bob Jones\, Michele Marano\, and Melissa Campbell. \nThe City Stage will be located at the south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/happy-together-band/
LOCATION:City Stage at First Fridays at Five
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240530T211859Z
CREATED:20240530T211859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T211859Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Sotille Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature Poppy DaBubbly (she/her) & JV (she/they) – two storytellers who will be providing a Pride-themed Drag Story Hour during the June 7 First Fridays at Five at 5:30\, 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drag-story-hour/
LOCATION:Sottile Park\, 200 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240602T160546Z
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SUMMARY:June 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month\, May through September from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Open studios\, art making\, and live art demonstrations on the first Friday. \nParticipating venues on Friday\, June 7 include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, and the Soda Chef. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall. \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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240531T212310Z
CREATED:20240531T212310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T212310Z
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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 and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip at the top of Dunham Mall at 100 North Street\, and there will be Balloon Art on Dunham Mall. \nParticipating organizations include Barrington Stage Company\, BART Charter Public School\, BeatNest\, Berkshire County Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire County Head Start/Pittsfield CFCE\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, CleanSlate Centers\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, Girls Inc./ Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center\, NBT Bank\, Pittsfield VFW Post 448\, Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum\, and the United States Postal Service.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-at-first-fridays-at-five-2/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240531T212137Z
CREATED:20240531T212137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T212137Z
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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. \nVendors are subject to change. June 7th Vendors to date: \nAlways Love\nAlyssa Lee Jewelry\nATK Customs\nBerkshire Henna\nBlossomBun\nBohemian Roots\nCuppa Love\nDragWoodDesigns\nFandom Forge\nFreddy’s Rockin Lemonade\nHair wraps\nImperfectly Purple\nJust a Knit of Love\nJust Kickin It Bar B Que\nKelsey Larina Art\nLa Maria Arts\nMade by Sarah Rose\nMindset Personalized\nMom of my heart AJ Boutique\nMr. Ding-A-Ling\nPatchrabbit\nPlushy Pals\nPour Jordan\nRemedy and Culture\nSacred Funk\nShire Family Roots\nTeaTimes (Tx)\nTruffles by Tarah LLC\nWestern Mass Rabbit Rescue\nWhat You See\nXtwii\nYarnAblaze\nYoungLiving Essential Oils
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/makers-market-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240602T160636Z
CREATED:20240531T211958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T160636Z
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SUMMARY:The Pug and John Show at Persip Park
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature The Pug and John Show from 5 to 8 pm as part of the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series! \nPug Demary and John Temple Zarvis have been a part of the Berkshire County music scene since their bands the Quarrymen\, the Zarvis Allen band and Blind Date. The universe brought them together out of their love for great guitar and vocals. Covering classics from every genre\, they live up to the their catch phrase: Music from everywhere.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-pug-and-john-show-at-persip-park/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240530T212044Z
CREATED:20240530T212044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T212044Z
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SUMMARY:Live Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, June 7 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-demo-with-jim-horsford/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240530T211550Z
CREATED:20240530T211550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T211550Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Hot Plate Brewing Co. is teaming up with friends at Berkshire Pride and Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort for the second installment of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five event. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s\, and play some family-friendly games! \nInside the taproom\, Berkshire Pride and Temescal Wellness will be hosting their second annual Pay to Sing Karaoke Fundraiser supporting Berkshire Pride. With a small donation for each song\, you’ll be able to belt out your favorites!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-beer-garden/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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