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SUMMARY:June 6 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The June 6 First Fridays at Five sponsored by MountainOne will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, two beer gardens\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food\, beverages\, and entertainment! \n6/6 UPDATE: RAIN LOCATIONS ARE IN EFFECT \n  \nHousie Shakers at Persip Park (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by the Housie Shakers from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing\, Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Housie Shakers will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nDance on Dunham (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nDunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, will feature Dance on Dunham with Aimee Gelinas\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers\, and Noel Staples-Freeman from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, Dance on Dunham will be at WANDER Berkshires\, 34 Depot Street\, Suite 101. \n  \n“Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nOn June 6 from 5 to 8 pm\, Isabel Rosenthal will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint and alter recycled clothing. She will be discussing her process with all who are interested. \n  \nLive Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nJim Horsford will also be 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. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal and Pottery with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nDJ BFG (5 to 8 pm) Cancelled \n  \n  \nAlbany Berkshire Ballet Performance (5:30 pm) \n  \nThe Albany Berkshire Ballet will perform at 5:30 pm on North Street close to Park Square. The ABB Junior Company and Academy dancers of the Cantarella School of Dance\, along with the senior dance team of the Cantarella School of Dance\, will perform excerpts from the ballet Cinderella and a contemporary piece by ABB dancer Ruslan Sprague. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performance will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nSnippet from BTG’s Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon (6:30 pm) \n  \nBerkshire Theatre Group will perform a snippet from the Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon at 6:30 pm on North Street close to Park Square. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performance will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nMakers’ Market (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nFamily Fun Zone (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. \n  \nThere will be an ADA and Disability Awareness Celebration presented by the Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities\, offering a fun and interactive educational experience. There will be a braille activity\, ASL information\, and more. \n  \nReading with Rebel (5 to 7 pm) \n  \nCome join your favorite Drag queen Miz Rebel Progress as she teams up with Witch Slapped at 78 North Street to promote literacy at this free event. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Ralph Froio Senior Center\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and TKG Real Estate. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. \n  \nArt Shuttle (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nA free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on June 6. The Art Shuttle will make stops at City Hall\, Berkshire Carousel\, Clock Tower Artists\, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets\, and Hotel on North. The Art Shuttle will depart City Hall every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing City Hall at 7:30 pm. (This is the updated route as of JUNE 6) \n  \nFree Drop-in Art Making (5:30 to 7:30 pm) \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 by to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nSing Out Loud: A Berkshire Pride Karaoke Fundraiser (5 pm) \nHot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, will feature Sing Out Loud: A Berkshire Pride Karaoke Fundraiser starting at 5 pm. Every song submission requires a small donation to Berkshire Pride\, and you can raise your voice and your donation by competing to climb higher on the song list. The more you donate\, the higher you’ll be on the list to showcase your favorite tunes\, and thanks to Temescal Wellness\, $1 will be donated to Berkshire Pride for every beer poured at the event. \n  \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and will take place in downtown Pittsfield on May 2\, June 6\, August 1\, and September 5. A portion of North Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include AccessPlus\, MountainOne\, and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nThank you to Brick by Brick Markets for day-of vendor coordination.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-6-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Dance,DJ,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Food,Free,Music,Performance,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Craft Beer & BBQ Dinner at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:The brewers from Bright Ideas Brewing will bring their locally crafted beers to pair with a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by Woodlife Kitchen Chef Peter Belmonte. Discover the deep-rooted flavors of each beverage while savoring dinner overlooking the gardens. It’s a great way to kick-off Father’s Day weekend! \nClick here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/craft-beer-bbq-dinner-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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