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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Youth Alive Step\, Dance\, and Drumline
DESCRIPTION:During the August 7 First Fridays at Five\, on North Street near the Center Island\, across from the Beacon Cinema\, Youth Alive Step\, Dance\, and Drumline will perform at 6 pm and 7 pm. \nYouth Alive is a multicultural community-based arts program providing arts and educational opportunities to young people 8-18 years of age with a focus on dance forms including Step\, African\, and Hip-Hop. Youth Alive marked its 30th anniversary this year! \nThe Step portion of the performance will consist of junior and senior squads performing their individual routines\, followed by them joining together as the dance squad to perform with a dance mix.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-youth-alive-step-dance-and-drumline/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,First Fridays at Five,Performance
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Split Senses
DESCRIPTION:From 5 to 8 pm on North Street\, in front of Hot Harry’s at 37 North Street\, will be Split Senses\, an authentic\, young 3-piece alternative rock band that grew up in Pittsfield with a sound mixing 70s psychedelic rock roots and 90s grunge. The band’s goal is to spread their original tunes and good vibrations across the Berkshires and New England. Band members are Noah (bassist and backing vocals)\, Easton\, (guitarist and lead vocals)\, and Blake (drummer).
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-split-senses/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Music
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Pottery Demos with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be popped up in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park”and pottery demos with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-pottery-demos-with-jim-horsford/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Makers Market at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Customs\, Auntie Kat’s Gift Shop\, Baked! Pastries & More\, Berkshire Henna\, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC\, Black Bear 3D\, Braidy Bunch\, Cookie’s Cupcakes\, Glimmerhold Artistry & Tiffs Trinkets\, Hilltown Hemlock Studio\, Leann’s Lovies\, Leo’s Bargain Boutique\, little country gifts\, Lovies Bakery\, ManiSetGo\, Mindset Personalized\, Mountain Roots Artistry\, Paparazzi Accessories\, Pearls & Pillows\, Plushy Pals\, LLC\, Poison Apple Gifts\, Photography by Cam\, Sisterhood of the Traveling Crafts\, Sunshine Jewelry\, Troll Art\, and Truffles by Tarah. \n  \nCheck out a variety of food vendors including Alchemy Events Mobile Bar\, BB’s Hot Spot\, Berkshire Kettle Creations and Lemonade\, Best Damn Espresso\, Cocineras Latinas LLC Coop\, D’s Island Food Truck\, Full Belly FEWD TRUCK\, La Chalupa & La Enchilada\, and Williams Street Market and Deli.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/makers-market-at-first-fridays-at-five-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts\, games\, and more. \n  \nParticipating organizations include 18 Degrees Inc.\, 914 LOCK INC\, ALZ.0rg\, Barrington Stage Company\, BART Charter Public School\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire County Football Officials Association\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Environmental Action Team\, Berkshire Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit Council\, Berkshire Museum\, Berkshire Woodworkers Guild\, BRPC/ SPARK – BE3C Coalitions\, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity\, Child Care of the Berkshires\, Department of Children and Families\, Dream Center\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, Gandara Center\, Mass Audubon\, Mental Health Support for Families\, NBT Bank\, The Great Josh Billings RunAground\, VFW Post 448\, and Western Mass Labor Action.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-at-first-fridays-at-five-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Bowey the Clown
DESCRIPTION:Bowey the Clown will be balloon twisting\, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-bowey-the-clown-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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