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SUMMARY:June 7 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (DPCA) have announced details for the June 7 First Fridays at Five. The event will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \nHeadlining the June 7th event is the Happy Together Band on the mobile City Stage from 6 to 8 pm. This 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. The City Stage will be located at the south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square. City Stage entertainment will move inside in the case of inclement weather. \nFrom 5 to 6 pm\, Jacob’s Pillow takes over the City Stage. There will be an all-ages street dance performance by New York City’s KR3T’s Dance Company\, and at the end of the hour\, they will be joined by the Wandering Dance Society who will lead a dance circle for all who wish to participate. \nKR3Ts Dance Company strives to broaden the notion of what a dancer is\, and to promote the preservation of ethnic and cultural dances based in Spanish Harlem. The dance company provides a positive alternative to social and street pressures among children and young adults in lower and middle-income families in Latino communities of New York City\, mainly by providing dance classes and support programs in a non-discriminating atmosphere. \nPersip 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; and Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. 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 at 5:30\, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. \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. \nThe 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. Participating organizations include the Berkshire Athenaeum\, BeatNest\, CleanSlate Centers\, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center\, Pittsfield Public Schools\, the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum\, and many others. 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. \nHot Plate Brewing Co. is teaming up with Berkshire Pride and Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort for 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\, and play some family-friendly games. Inside 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! \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Hotel on North\, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, and others. 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 7 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \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. \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 local cover band\, Mr. Doubtfire\, at Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm\, and the North Adams SteepleCats will be playing a home game on the road at Wahconah Park at 6:30 pm! \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. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \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\, June 7 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/june-7-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Dance,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Fire Dancing with Opal Raven Cirque!
DESCRIPTION:Opal Raven Cirque will be doing fire dancing at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, to kick-off the First Fridays at Five 2024 season! \nOpal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in the mountains of Western MA. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the “Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne”\, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning\, daring prop tricks\, and some say she can even speak to snakes. Opal Raven’s one-woman circus is a unique performance that won’t soon be forgotten. \n  \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \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. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/fire-dancing-with-opal-raven-cirque/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:May 3 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The May 3 First Fridays at Five will feature the 9-piece brass band\, Soul Magnets\, on the City Stage; fire dancing with Opal Raven Cirque at Persip Park; a live art demonstration by artist Mike Carty at Sotille Park; a live pottery demonstration by Jim Horsford at Palace Park; and the First Fridays Artswalk. \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations such as a Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Balloon Ben\, Face-painting\, Arts & Crafts\, Games\, and the Berkshire Museum’s Mobile Museum Unit and Zipline Challenge! \nShop local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products at the Makers Market at First Fridays at Five. \nCheck out the First Fridays at Five Beer Garden on School Street outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co. on May 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy lawn games in the closed street! \n  \nCheck out all of the May 3rd First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays \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. \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-3-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:Festive Frolic Holiday Market at Hot Plate!
DESCRIPTION:Our Holiday Market has moved INDOORS on Sunday\, December 3 from 1 TO 4 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co. at 1 School Street. (Please note the time change to 1 to 4.) \n-Visit with Santa\n-Shop Local Vendors\n-Enjoy Holiday Music with DJ Pup Daddy\n-Entertainment & Photo Ops with Ms. Krampus as played by Opal Raven Cirque
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/festive-frolic-holiday-market-featuring-a-krampus-beer-garden/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Holiday,Outdoors,Performance,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield... It's Alive! Block Party & Kids' Zone!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party & Kids’ Zone!\n\n\nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! to celebrate the Halloween season. This year’s event will feature 2 parts: a Block Party and Kids’ Zone inside the McKay Street Parking Garage. The Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party will be on Saturday\, October 21 from 1 to 5 pm and The Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! JR. Kids’ Zone will be on Saturday\, October 21 from 1 to 4 pm. Both events have been moved to the McKay Street Parking Garage due to Saturday’s rainy forecast. \n\nDowntown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party: Saturday\, October 21\, 1 to 5 pm\, inside the McKay Street Parking Garage \n\nTo park for the day\, enter the Parking Garage via the Depot Street entrance for access to the upper parking levels. The event will be on the McKay Street level. \n\nThe It’s Alive! Block Party will feature a Marketplace with 20+ Vendors (see vendor list below)\, a Beer Garden with Wandering Star Craft Brewery\, and food from BB’s Hot Spot. Musician Evan Lanoue will play from 1 to 2:30 pm\, and the band Vaguely Pagan will play from 3:30 to 5 pm. There will be a performance by Opal Raven Cirque at 1:30\, 2:30\, and 3:30 pm featuring swords\, scarves\, and fans. \n\nEvan Lanoue\, a local singer-songwriter\, found his passion for music at a young age by learning his favorite Beatles songs on piano. Combining his love for guitar and classic rock with major influences such as John Mayer and the Weeknd\, Lanoue’s songwriting delivers a soulful and introspective take on heartbreak and the pursuit of happiness. \n\nThe Berkshire guitar quartet of Wes Buckley\, Brian Kantor\, Miles Lally\, and Sam McGarrity\, known as Vaguely Pagan\, keep an audience moving with their roadhouse-rhythmdelics and underbilly sound. Their original songs lean into psych\, folk\, and rock territory and their covers are the ones you love to move to\, no matter your age or sense of humor. \n\nOpal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in Western Massachusetts. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne\, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning\, daring prop tricks\, and some say she can even speak to snakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDowntown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! JR. Kids’ Zone: Saturday\, October 21\, 1 to 4 pm\, inside the McKay Street Parking Garage \n\nAll Kids’ Zone activities are free and costumes are encouraged! \n\nArts & Crafts – Games – Face Painting – Giveaways – and More! \n\nFree Activities Provided By: \n\nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\nAdams Community Bank\nBerkshire Athenaeum\nBerkshire Museum\nFlying Cloud Institute\nKatunemo Art & Healing\nOperation Copsicle\nPittsfield Parks and Recreation\nWitch Slapped \n\nSlater and Marjo from Live 95.9 will broadcast live from 1-3 pm! \n\n\n\nVendors at Block Party: \nShop baked goods\, chocolate\, candles\, handmade jewelry\, home accents\, apparel\, original art\, slime and gifts for kids\, and so much more! \nAuntie Janet’s Gifts\nAutumn Phoenix Photography\nBaked! Pastries & More\nBerkshire Botanicals\nBerkshire Creative\nBerkshire Yarn Works\nCardboard Colosseum\nElevenPMCreations\nFunny Farm Slimes\nHill Top Home Accents\nLYCO designs\nMiscellaneous Whimsy\nPeace Train Tees\nQueen Flower Therapy\nSandra Bonilla\nShire Family Roots\nSoma’s Aromas\nTHANKYOUSEAN\nThe Shop by Only In My Dreams Events\nTruffles by Tarah\nWE DIG HERKS \nVendors subject to change. \n\n\n\nDowntown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. with support from Mill Town Foundation\, The Berkshire Eagle\, and Townsquare Media Berkshire.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-its-alive-block-party-kids-zone/
LOCATION:McKay Street Parking Garage\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Art,ARTWEEK 2023,Family Fun,Free,Holiday,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! A Celebration of Public Art: Sat. Sept. 9 in Downtown Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership will celebrate eight new murals in Pittsfield on Saturday\, September 9 – the day of the partnership’s community celebration: “Let It Shine! A Celebration of Public Art”. The celebration will feature self-guided tours of the mural sites and the Let It Shine! Block Party on Saturday\, September 9\, from 12 to 6 pm at Palace Park at the Cooper Center\, 116 North Street. This event is appropriate for all ages. \n  \nDirect link to virtual walking tour of over 2 dozen murals in Pittsfield: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-1-Mural-Tour-of-Pittsfield-MA-8699 \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Block Party will feature live music and entertainment\, community art making\, games\, and food vendors from 12 to 6 pm. Grab a bite from Upstreet Smoke\, the destination for smoked meats and Southern style sides\, or Grampie’s Dog House\, home of Ernie’s famous hot dogs. Have a seat in the Beer Garden provided by Wandering Star Craft Brewery and settle in for live music from the Benny Kohn Trio and Sample The Cat and an engaging performance from “Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan”. \n  \nSchedule of events at the Block Party location: \n  \n\n12:00-12:30pm – Welcome and Introductions/House Music\n12:30-2:30pm – Benny Kohn Trio\n2:30-3:00pm – Youth Alive\n3:00-4:00pm – “Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan”\n4:00-6:00pm – Sample The Cat\n\n  \nThe Benny Kohn Trio features Benny Kohn (piano\, vocals)\, Ed Moran (lead vocals and harmonica)\, and Dan Broad (bass\, vocals). The trio plays a mix of classic blues\, soul\, jazz\, and popular songs. Ed provides the hard driving\, deeply blues-infused\, powerful lead vocals\, while Dan and Benny lay down a solid foundation ranging from hard swinging to straight solid grooves. \n  \n“Dance and Drum with Aimee\, Kim and Dan” features Aimee Gelinas and Dan Cohen on drums and dancer Kim Waterman. For 25 years\, Aimee\, Kim and Dan have been sharing traditional West African and Caribbean song\, drum\, and dance in the Berkshires and beyond. They have all studied with master teachers from West Africa\, Haiti\, Cuba\, Puerto Rico\, and Brazil\, and it is with these teachers’ blessings and an abundance of spirit and respect that they bring these traditions to you. \n  \nSample The Cat is a 4-piece soulful rock group storming the region’s rock scene. The band fuses elements of rock\, soul\, blues\, and funk into an energetic yet smooth original sound that grooves with a serious head bop factor. Years in the making\, the group includes singer Kendrah Bellevue with her soulfully enriching vocals\, Steve Dalton with his masterful melodic arrangements on guitar\, Bryan “Dizzy Fingers” Brophy with his colorful layers on keys\, and Olivia Davis with her punchy groove on drums. \n  \nLet It Shine! Celebration attendees will be able to pick up a map at the Block Party to follow a self-guided tour of the mural sites\, or they can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of all murals downtown and in the West Side neighborhood of Pittsfield. \n  \nThere will also be an opportunity to meet mural artists Cara Petricca\, Trinity Rivard\, Pops Peterson\, and Jasmine Sade. \n  \nBelow are the eight new murals being celebrated as part of the Let It Shine! event: \n  \n“Sisterhood” by Silvia Lopez Chavez on the Shipton Building at 146 North Street \n  \nMaking Wishes by Cara Petricca on the north-facing side of 348 North Street (the alleyway facing St. Joseph’s Church) \n  \n“Young Legends” by Trinity Rivard on The Howard Building at 41 Federal Street \n  \nAn original mural by qwynto on Carr Hardware at 547 North Street \n  \n“Wings” & “Two Colors of Water” by Pops Peterson at the Riverside Sitting Park at the corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues (in partnership with the Westside Legends) \n  \nMemory Lane by Jasmine Sade at the Riverside Sitting Park at the corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues (in partnership with the Westside Legends) \n  \nSeven Stars for Renne Ave. by Huckleberry (Huck) Elling on the east side (facing Renne Avenue) of The Cooper Center at 1 Fenn Street \n  \nOther murals will also be included as part of the self-guided tour. \n  \nThe Westside Legends will host a special unveiling of “Wings” & “Two Colors of Water” by Pops Peterson and Memory Lane by Jasmine Sade at the Riverside Sitting Park\, corner of Columbus and Dewey Avenues\, at 2 pm on Saturday\, September 9. There will be an opportunity to meet with Pops and Jasmine during this event. \n  \nPaintings by Karen Chase and Paul Graubard will also be on view at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, from 12 to 4 pm. Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will be open with an afternoon of spooky\, free family fun. There will be a Spooky Storytime at noon with Poppy DaBubbly and spooky ornament making from 12 to 4 pm. \n  \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is a group of Pittsfield-based community members who have formed to organize public art and revitalization on North Street\, empowered by organizing efforts through MassDevelopment’s TDI. MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is a program for Gateway Cities designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts. \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Project is sponsored by MassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program\, Teton Management\, Mill Town Foundation\, and Carr Hardware. It is presented in partnership with MassDevelopment’s TDI\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, Artscape\, City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development\, Huck Elling\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Common Wealth Murals\, Westside Legends\, Allegrone Companies\, The Cooper Center\, and Paul Aronofsky. \n  \nMassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program is made possible by the Barr Foundation\, which since 2019 has awarded $4.4 million to MassDevelopment to create and administer arts-based programming that directly supports the expansion of cultural and creative industries in Gateway Cities. Gateway Cities have historically been home to many vibrant cultural and creative assets\, and MassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Catalyst Grant program seeks to amplify the vibrancy of these communities by providing grant funding for locally initiated arts and culture-based projects. \n  \nMassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) works with cross-sector partnerships in targeted commercial districts in Gateway Cities in order to engage community members\, implement local economic development initiatives\, and spur further public and private investment. Since 2015\, MassDevelopment has invested $20 million in TDI districts through tools such as technical assistance\, real estate investments\, grant programs\, and fellows who work in the districts. That investment has directly influenced over $100.2 million in public and private investments in the districts and assisted an additional $219.9 million.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-a-celebration-of-public-art-sat-sept-9-in-downtown-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Celebration,Dance,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:School Street Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield partners will host the first of three planned Block Parties on Saturday\, June 24\, featuring a mix of live music from dynamic Berkshire-based bands\, performances from Pittsfield’s two premiere theatre companies\, beer gardens\, food vendors\, and more! \nThe first Block Party will be on School Street\, right outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co. School Street will be closed from noon through 8 pm\, and visitors will be able to attend free performances by Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, and musicians Glori Wilder and Chantell McFarland. Local food vendors will include Cravin’s Ice Cream and Espetinho Carioca\, and Hot Plate will be overseeing the beer garden. Balloon Ben will be offering free balloon twisters for children from 2 to 4 pm. \n  \nPerformance Schedule: \n\n3:00-3:45pm – Celebration of Black Voices presented by Barrington Stage Company (Spoken word\, poetry\, and musical performances from local artists)\n4:00-4:30pm – The cast from Berkshire Theatre Group’s upcoming production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Colonial Theatre perform select songs from the show\n4:45-6:15pm – Chantell & Friends (Chantell McFarland is well known around the Berkshires for her soulful voice\, wide range\, and sultry tones. From scatting to arias\, Chantell’s voice is a sensational treat.)\n6:30-8:00pm – Glori Wilder (R&B\, Soul\, and Pop singer-songwriter)\n\n  \nWe have decided to adjust a few things for the Block Party as the forecast is for thunderstorms.  We will still have the beer garden and games (under tents) outside\, but music and ice cream will be inside Hot Plate.  \n  \nThe School Street Block Party is produced by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.; Hot Plate Brewing Co.; and the Mill Town Foundation\, with additional support from Mass Development’s TDI\, Allegrone Companies\, and Zion Lutheran Church. \n  \nPlease note for traffic purposes that School Street will be closed from 9 am to 9 pm. \n  \n  \nPhoto credit for Chantell McFarland is Lee Everett.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/school-street-block-party/
LOCATION:School Street\, Pittsfield MA
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:Every Day is Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Street LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade kicks off at 11 am.\nMainstage Entertainment begins at 12 pm. \nThe LGBTQIA+ community and their allies can show off their imagination and support by joining the Pride Parade\, kicking off on Eagle Street and heading directly into The Common Park! \nAfter the Parade\, invite your family and friends to spend the afternoon in front of the most diverse entertainment The Berkshires has to offer\, or to shop their hearts out with the best local makers and small businesses. Get ready for a day of fun\, inspiration\, and strength as we come out loud and proud in The Berkshires!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/every-day-is-pride-festival/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Free,Performance
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SUMMARY:Opal Raven at Sotille Park
DESCRIPTION:Opal Raven Cirque will perform on Friday\, June 2 at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. Showtimes: 5:40\, 6:40\, and 7:40 pm. \nOpal is an award-winning performer with over a decade of experience based out of Western Massachusetts. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne\, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning\, daring prop tricks\, and some say she can even speak to snakes. Opal Raven’s one-woman circus is a unique performance that is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opal-raven-at-sotille-park/
LOCATION:Sottile Park\, 200 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Free,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:June 2 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, June 2 from 5 to 8 pm to celebrate Pride. Thanks to grant support from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, the Mass Cultural Council\, and The Feigenbaum Foundation\, First Fridays Artswalk will expand in 2023 with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, and live art demonstrations. The popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in June and will move outdoors later in the season. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm through October 2023. The June 2 Art Market will feature the following artists and artisans\, plus D’S Island Food Truck\, serving authentic Caribbean flavors: \nBerkshire Candle: Candles crafted with care and poured in small batches in the heart of the Berkshires \nBerkshire Pride: Fundraising branded merch and informational materials \nCrystal Nest: Handmade jewelry \nCrystal Toro: Artworks in watercolor\, graphite\, and ink \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.: Fundraising branded merch featuring the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Heart of the Berkshires\, or First Fridays Artswalk logos\, or a custom design for First Fridays Artswalk created by The Blog Bus. Choose from t-shirts\, sweatshirts\, hats\, bags\, and even aprons! \nElano Dallmeyer/First Frame Photography \nLee Wendling: Dot art\, mandalas on canvas\, earrings \nPippa Lea by the Sea: Handmade bucket and sun hats and handmade jewelry \nShaun Harmon Photography \nTerrapin Naturals Apothecary: Handcrafted\, all-natural bath and body products and herbal supplements \nThe Unabinner: Nostalgic finds by Jake Seeley \nVendors are subject to change. \n  \nTricia from Make Me Happy Radio will be at Dunham Mall from 5 to 8 pm for a joyful live DJ mix of good vibe music celebrating PRIDE in the Berkshires and beyond. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will also be curating musical performers for Persip Park during the First Fridays Artswalk through October 2023. Soulful rock band\, Sample the Cat\, will perform June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, at the park located at 175 North Street. \n  \nSample the Cat is a rising soulful rock band from Berkshire County\, MA. Their original music captures audiences with a fusion of familiar sounds from blues\, funk\, and soul while producing a fresh rock vibe that grooves. If you were to “put the cat in the box\,” their sound could be described as if Alicia Keys sang for Foo Fighters. \n  \nOpal Raven Cirque will perform on Friday\, June 2 at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. Showtimes: 5:40\, 6:40\, and 7:40 pm. Opal is an award-winning performer with over a decade of experience based out of Western Massachusetts. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne\, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning\, daring prop tricks\, and some say she can even speak to snakes. Opal Raven’s one-woman circus is a unique performance that is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. \n  \nThis free Spring and Rainbow-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, 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. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature an opening reception with the artist for SILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi\, on Friday\, June 2 from 5 to 8 pm. This collection of work showcases Joanie’s paintings that capture moments of stunning color and light. \n  \nOn Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. Teens and young adults from Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) will be offering interactive artmaking for Pride month and sharing their Pride art in Studio 13. Activities may include painting\, collage\, and clay. \n  \nOn Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house maker\, Caitlyn Tucker. Caitlyn is an artist\, Reiki master healer and teacher\, and owner of Queen Flower Therapy. Caitlyn makes Reiki-infused organic beeswax candles and hair accessories\, as well as pressed flower and butterfly framed art. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present photography by Autumn Phoenix\, June 2 through June 25\, in a show entitled The Berkshire Sessions. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, June 2\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of June\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature a window display\, All Fired Up\, which features ceramic works created by Julie Buyon\, Anne Ferril\, and Donna Bernstein\, members of the Berkshire Potters Collective. \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 as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. Download 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  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nThe Berkshire Sessions \nAutumn Phoenix Photography \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, June 3\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nCaitlyn Tucker/Queen Flower Therapy \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church \n67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nPittsfield High School Senior AP Art & Design students \npresent their senior portfolio sustained investigations \nOn View: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n3rd Annual Collage Marathon Exhibition Opening: Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm \nAll Fired Up \nCeramic works created by Julie Buyon\, Anne Ferril\, and Donna Bernstein\, members of the Berkshire Potters Collective \nWindow Display \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, June 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef \n161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nPersip Park \n175 North Street \nLive music from Sample the Cat \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nLive performances by Opal Raven \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nSILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists: Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson \nArts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) will offer interactive artmaking for Pride month and will share their Pride art in Studio 13 \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-2-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Performance
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield’s Halloween Festival! One Night Only! Friday\, October 21\, 4 to 8 pm! With an after-hours Zombie Pub Crawl! \n  \nNeed help navigating the event?\nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to get directions on your cell phone. Or download a map here! \nAlso look for It’s Alive volunteers who will be handing out maps! Or grab one from the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. table at Persip Park! \n  \n4 to 6 pm: Kids’ Fun Zone on the St. Joe Lawn (414 North Street) – All activities are FREE! \nGames and Face Painting! \nBouncy House (Thank you Carr Hardware!) \nBuild your own test dummy to ride the Berkshire Museum Zipline! \nVisit the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Book Bike to check out Halloween books and visit their table for fun giveaways and a craft opportunity! \nTake part in an Ozobot activity with the Flying Cloud Institute to learn about robotics and coding! \nPaint a Halloween canvas with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.! \nStop by the Pittsfield Police Department’s Operation Copsicle for a sweet treat! \nAnd visit Slater from Live 95.9 who will be broadcasting live! \nThe Kids’ Fun Zone is sponsored and led by volunteers from the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. \nThank you to the Center\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Berkshire Running Center\, and St. Joseph’s Church! \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Kids’ Monster Hunt: Downtown Pittsfield Treasure and Candy Hunt!  – FREE! \nA few friendly monsters have decided to haunt downtown during the Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! event on October 21st! Try to track them down and their treasures could be yours! All you need to do is follow a map on a smartphone to see where each monster was last spotted. Once you’ve found the monster\, use your phone to scan the QR code hidden along with them\, and follow the instructions to “check-in” and collect your prize! Find all of the hidden monsters and you have a chance to win Beacon Cinema movie tickets and a glow in the dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! T-shirt! \nThe Monster Hunt is open to ages 1-15. Treasures include candy and Halloween toys. Dressing in costume is encouraged but not required! To play\, visit CozQuest.com. Grab a Halloween Bag at Stop #1\, the Kids’ Fun Zone\, to begin your quest! \nSponsored by CozQuest  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Night Market and Jack Waldheim on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) \nShop 20+ local vendors offering jewelry\, clothing\, candles\, art\, Halloween gifts\, and more! Enjoy live music by Jack Waldheim on the steps of 100 North Street as you shop! \n  \nVendors: \n413Shirts – Pre-order your Glow in the Dark It’s Alive t-shirt now by clicking here! \nAuntie Janet’s Gifts (Crochet Wearables & Collectables) \nBear Butter \nBerkshireSci Biscuit Co. \nBerkshire Candle \nBerkshire Pride \nDuncan St Design Co \nFandom Forge by Sean Spring \nKenzie’s Essentials \nLet Your Soul Shine \nMade by Sarah Rose \nPLUSH Pals \nRighteous Rags \nShire Fire Candles \nTHANKYOUSEAN \nThe Abundant Witch \nThe Berkshire Pine \nThe Blog Bus \nUnabinner \n  \nAdditional Vendors at Witch Slapped (78 North Street): \nElevate & Infuse \nFrost Road Organics (Brooms) \nKim Auge from Moonwater & Myrrh will be offering Reiki in the healing room from 6 to 8 pm. \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Soma’s Aromas (81 East Street) will be passing out candy with a 15% off spooky sale!  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Performances at Persip Park (175 North Street) – FREE! \n4 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio4:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque5 pm: Sample the Cat6 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque7 pm: Sample The CatOpal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in Pittsfield. She’s known across New England and the Tri-state area for her ‘Danger Dame of the Flame’ one-woman variety show. Also known as the ‘Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne’\, Opal will be bringing her weapon and light variety show to Pittsfield showcasing daring sword tricks and mesmerizing LED props. Welcome to the one-woman circus! \nSample The Cat is a rising local original group that blends the genres of Soul\, Rock\, and Jazz. This performance will be one of their last in Pittsfield for the year so don’t miss it! \nStop by Berkshire Theatre Group’s table for sweet treats and a chance to WIN two free tickets to see a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 29 hosted by Drag Queen Nancy Nogood. \nStop by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.‘s table for maps of the entire event! \nThe Persip Park performances are sponsored by Berkshire Bank. \n  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Witch Slapped Craft Pop-Up at Framework (437 North Street)  – Reservations strongly recommended! $10-$20 \nThe Potions Lab will be creating liquid based magic potions that shimmer\, change color\, or cause gazing inside mini corked jars. \nCreate Witch Balls – decorative hanging ornaments or terrariums filled with crystals\, herbs\, flowers\, moss\, glitter\, and other ingredients to create a magic spell. \nThe Mystical Bubble Bath workshop will have you choosing colors\, scents\, and special ingredients to create your mystical designs in a plastic capped bottle. \nCreate Spell Jars by adding dry ingredients like dried herbs\, flowers\, salts\, sand\, crystals\, paper\, glitter\, confetti and more to create your own magic spell in a mini corked jar. \nMake a reservation to participate in any of the workshops here: witch-slapped.com/reservations \nSponsored by Framework and Witch Slapped \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Music with LI\, Performances by The Funk Box Dance Studio\, and Mask Making at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (444 North Street) – FREE! \nMake your own mask at Dottie’s with artist Diane Firtell (free\, donations are accepted). Dottie’s coffee bar will be open and sweet treats will be available for purchase. Musician LI will perform live on the outdoor patio. LI is a New York-based artist and performer whose original music combines storytelling elements of Americana and rhythmic stylings of Funk to create a gritty-sweet sensation that can only be described as Urban Folk. There will also be pop-up performances from The Funk Box Dance Studio. \nPerformance Schedule4 pm: LI5 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6 pm: LI7 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Hot Plate Brewing Co. Pop-Up Tasting at the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) \nHot Plate will be pouring free samples of two beers for those 21+! \n\nIt’s Alive Pale Ale: 5.3% ABV; An autumn-inspired pale ale brewed with rye and red wheat.\nSpooky SZN Saison: 6% ABV; Celebrating the fall harvest with a classic beer developed by farmers in Belgium and Northern France.\n\nMerch will be available to purchase. Cash + Venmo accepted. \nSponsored by Barrington Stage Company \n  \n4 to 8 pm: “Tattoo”\, Face Paint\, and Tarot Parlor at the Hot Harry’s Outdoor Patio (37 North Street) – FREE! – Recommended for teens and adults. Children welcome. \nWhat tricks or treats does your future hold?  Will this season ahead be full of treats? Tricks? Or a little bit of both? Jennifer Belanger and Melissa Gigliotti will be combining their tarot and oracle card reading skills to give you the answers you seek! Stop by for some ghoulish fun and wicked insights with a double dose of Tarotrific. Two readers\, one question\, one spooktacular night of fun! (Tarot will be from 4 to 7 pm; and is free. Donations are accepted.) \nSponsored by Jennifer Belanger 3 Charms Intuitive Practices and The Shipton Building at 150 North Street \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Pumpkin Splash at the Berkshire Family YMCA (292 North Street) – $0-$5 \nRegister at the Welcome Center. BFYMCA Members are FREE; Non-Members are $5. \nDid you know pumpkins float?! Join the Berkshire Family YMCA for a unique and fun way to pick a pumpkin … in their pool! Pumpkins will be floating in the pool for youth to jump in and swim to pick their favorite pumpkin to take home. Swim time is 20 minutes per group. A lifeguard will be on duty\, but an adult must be in the water for non-swimmer children. Registration is required for each child participating. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins first come first served based on available time slots. Click here to register! \n  \n4:30 to 7:30 pm: Mana Crypt Gaming at 33 Dunham Mall – FREE! \nStop by every half hour for a quick lesson on how to play and then jump right in! \n4:30 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n5:00 pm              Witch Slapped! \n5:30 pm              Zombie Dice \n6:00 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n6:30 pm              Witch Slapped! \n7:00 pm              Zombie Dice \nPlay a game and be entered to win a copy! \nSponsored by Mana Crypt Gaming Center \n  \n5 to 7 pm: Photo Ops for the Public and Costume Contest Entry (All Ages!) at the Wright Building (247 North Street) – FREE! \nHave a professional photographer take your picture in front of one of our spooky backdrops – no costume required! If you are in costume and would like to be entered into our online costume contest\, you must have your picture taken here! Online Voting for best costumes will begin October 25 and will run through October 31. A best costume winner will be chosen in 3 age categories: Child (age 1-12 years)\, teen (age 13-19 years)\, and adult (20 years and older). All winners will receive a Glow in the Dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! t-shirt\, 4 movie passes for The Beacon Cinema\, and a $25 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card. \nThe Costume Contest is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell \n  \n6:15 pm: Outdoor Movie – Watch Beetlejuice under the stars at Palace Park (122 North Street) – FREE! \nBring your own chairs! Free popcorn for all thanks to our sponsor Guardian Life! Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase from Crosswalk Coffee\, Shire Donuts\, Bliss Cookie Shop\, and the Egremont PTO! \nBeetlejuice is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America \n  \n5:15 to 6:15 pm: Visit the Hissing Booth by Opal Raven Cirque at the Intermodal Center/BRTA (1 Columbus Avenue) FREE! \nSee a 30-pound boa constrictor in person! The Hissing Booth is a unique educational experience where the veil of old myths are lifted\, replaced by fun (real) facts and mutual respect between human and serpent. For those looking for more adventure\, the Hissing Booth offers a photo op station for you to hold one of their ambassador animals and take a photo with them! \n  \n5:30 to 7:30 pm: Halloween-themed Drop-In Art Making at Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street – FREE! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be free art making opportunities for all ages at the BAC! \n  \n7 pm to midnight: Zombie Pub Crawl – FREE! \nPARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:\n7 to 8 pm: Flat Burger Society • Cim’s Tavern • Zen’s Pub\n8 to 9 pm: Methuselah Bar and Lounge • Thistle & Mirth\n9 to 10 pm: Berkshire Palate / Hotel on North • Patrick’s Pub\n10 to 11 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar\n10 pm to 12 am: Madison Cafe (CASH ONLY\, ATM ON SITE • COSTUME PRIZES!!) \nPlease Bring Cash!\nDIY Make Up Kits will be available for purchase for $5 each starting at 5:30 pm at the Hot Plate Brewing Co. Tasting at Barrington Stage Company (30 Union Street)\, or grab one at Flat Burger Society at 7 pm!\nThere will also be merch for sale with proceeds to go to the Berkshire Dream Center. (www.berkshiredreamcenter.org) \n*21+ FREE event. BE SAFE! Plan to have a DD\, Taxi\, Uber/Lyft Driver\, or walk. Bird Scooters will be accessible\, however we ask that you DO NOT ride these intoxicated. Bring CASH for the Makeup Kits and Fundraiser. \n  \nOctober 21-31: Check out the Pittsfield High School Art Department’s Halloween Art in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court (190 North Street) \n  \nOct. 21-31: We need your votes! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be online voting for best decorated windows in downtown from October 21 to October 31. Vote for Best Overall Decorations\, Scariest Decorations\, and Most Creative Decorations in downtown Pittsfield at tinyurl.com/itsalivepittsfield. \n  \n\n  \nIt’s Alive brought to you by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative and Downtown Pittsfield TDI Partners: Allegrone Companies\, Berkshire Bank\, Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, MassDevelopment\, and Thistle & Mirth \n  \nThank you to the Downtown Pittsfield It’s Alive planning group: Berkshire Black Economic Council\, CozQuest\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, and Witch Slapped \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-its-alive/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Berkshires 2022
DESCRIPTION:1Berkshire and the five Cultural Districts of Berkshire County are collaborating on a 10-day festival\, September 15-25\, featuring all things creative. The festival includes over 100 distinct events\, from open studios and live performances\, to poetry readings and online crafting classes\, and so much more! \nClick here to view all ArtWeek Berkshires Events! \nClick here to view ALL PITTSFIELD events!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-berkshires-2022/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,ARTWEEK 2022,Celebration,Family Fun,Performance
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SUMMARY:ReWritten Returns to Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Friday through Sunday\, July 22\, 23\, 24 and July 29\, 30\, 31\n7:30 pm \nReWritten is an immersive performance that explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Moving between their lives\, work\, and remaining letters\, ReWritten reimagines an intergenerational queer love story that helped shape American literature. Through dance\, live music\, visual art\, projection\, and text this performance questions what happens when we say no to dreams when we want to say yes. Co-created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie. \nTickets are $10 for BCHS members\, $15 for non-members. Use your EBT card and get 50% off. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Click here to purchase tickets. This event will sell out in advance! \nThis event is sponsored in part by Lee Bank Foundation and is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts\, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. \nBerkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\n780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\n413.442.1793\nwww.mobydick.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rewritten-returns-to-arrowhead-2/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Jazz Showcase\nSaturday\, July 23\, 1 to 5 pm\nThe First Street Common \nThis free concert will feature four of the most popular and versatile regional bands in the performance pavilion on Pittsfield’s First Street Common. \nThe wide-ranging lineup for the jazz extravaganza will include: \nThe Michael Fahn Quartet and the Giuffre/Brookmeyer Project paying homage to two of jazz’ most innovative composers \nThe Suzi Stern Quartet headed by the renowned Boston vocalist who now calls the Berkshires home \nRob Putnam\, the veteran\, multi-talented musician featured with his organ trio \nThe Dave Bartley Quartet with its instrumental and vocal Mississippi blues and jazz repertoire \nAudiences are advised to bring blankets or chairs. Feel free to bring your own picnic and/or non-alcoholic beverages. \nLead sponsor for The Berkshire Jazz Showcase is The Berkshire Eagle\, with additional support from The Pittsfield Cultural Council\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne\, and the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-jazz-showcase-2/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshires Jazz":MAILTO:web@berkshiresjazz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTSTAMP:20220621T043743Z
CREATED:20220621T043743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T043743Z
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SUMMARY:ReWritten Returns to Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Friday through Sunday\, July 22\, 23\, 24 and July 29\, 30\, 31\n7:30 pm \nReWritten is an immersive performance that explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Moving between their lives\, work\, and remaining letters\, ReWritten reimagines an intergenerational queer love story that helped shape American literature. Through dance\, live music\, visual art\, projection\, and text this performance questions what happens when we say no to dreams when we want to say yes. Co-created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie. \nTickets are $10 for BCHS members\, $15 for non-members. Use your EBT card and get 50% off. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Click here to purchase tickets. This event will sell out in advance! \nThis event is sponsored in part by Lee Bank Foundation and is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts\, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. \nBerkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead\n780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\n413.442.1793\nwww.mobydick.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rewritten-returns-to-arrowhead/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T180000
DTSTAMP:20220609T015821Z
CREATED:20220609T015739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T015821Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob’s Pillow On the Road
DESCRIPTION:Travel across the Berkshires with Jacob’s Pillow artists and witness dance in the parks of our community.\nFeaturing Versa-Style Dance Company’s Origins of Hip Hop (July 15-17) and Mambo Royalty (July 21)\, with Berkshire dance artists . \nJacob’s Pillow and On the Road program partners encourage the public to pack a blanket or outdoor chair and invite family and friends to enjoy these pop-up performances in Becket\, Great Barrington\, North Adams\, and Pittsfield. On the Road is sponsored by Mill Town Capital. \nVersa-Style Dance Company\nGREAT BARRINGTON\nLocation: Town Hall Park\, 334 Main St.\nDate and Time: Saturday\, July 16 at 1pm \nBECKET\nLocation: North Becket Park\, Maple St.\nDate and Time: Sunday\, July 17 at 1pm \n  \nMambo Royalty\nPITTSFIELD\nLocation: The First Street Common\, 100 First St.\nDate and Time: Thursday\, July 21 at 5:30pm \n\n\nAll Jacob’s Pillow On the Road performances are free and open to the public. \n  \n\n\nAbout the Artists\nVersa-Style Dance Company: ORIGINS of Hip Hop consists of high-energy\, unadulterated hip-hop movement that explores and pushes the boundaries of the origins and roots of street vernacular dances such as Locking\, Popping\, Hip Hop\, and Krump. Audiences will walk away with a different view on Hip Hop dance culture and will be vividly immersed into the depth and beauty that unites us all. Berkshire artists will also perform\, to be announced at a later date. \nMambo Royalty will perform with a group of six salsa dancers\, in collaboration with Pittsfield’s Third Thursday Celebration. Mambo Royalty is led by Eddie Torres Jr.\, son of legendary Latin dancer Eddie Torres and flamenco dancer Nélida Tirado\, whose career highlights include performances at Madison Square Garden\, Harvard University\, and featured appearances with the Recording Academy/Grammys\, MTV\, Access Hollywood\, and Lincoln Center; and Princess Serrano\, who spent countless hours training and studying in various Latin companies including Fuego Dance Company\, Art in Motion\, and Iroko\, and whose recent projects include the Warner Brothers movie In The Heights as a dancer and Latin choreographer. \n  \nBerkshire artists will also perform\, to be announced at a later date.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jacobs-pillow-on-the-road-3/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20220621T042203Z
CREATED:20220608T030222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T042203Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Indoors Out! present Indepen-DANCE by Boxxa Vine!
DESCRIPTION:Join Boxxa Vine for a pop-up dance party at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, as she DJs and performs hourly\, moving and grooving to start the Fourth of July weekend! \nThere will be giveaways\, performances\, music\, and more! \n  \nHourly schedule: \n00:00-00:30 Dance party and meet and greet with Boxxa Vine \n00:30-00:45 Mini show with games and giveaways \n00:45-00:00 Boxxa is on break\, BRB! \n  \nBio: Boxxa Vine is a Pittsfield-based drag queen and costume creator with a flair for the dramatic and theatrical. A self-taught seamstress who has worked on pieces that have appeared locally\, across the country\, and on shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race\, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars\, and The View\, she is also a six-time pageant title holder (Miss Gay: Western MA\, Boston\, Central NY\, Camp Capital NY\, Werrrk.com\, and Berkshire). She spends most of her free time trying to get new and exciting drag events going around the Berkshires through her business Out of the Boxxa Productions. \nBoxxa Vine devotes her time to giving back to the community by serving as a board member for Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition and as the director of entertainment for Berkshire Pride\, as well as trying to support and foster safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to explore drag as a way of self-expression. You can see what she’s up to next on BoxxaVine.com or follow her on her social media through Facebook or Instagram (@BoxxaVine). \n  \n  \nAll Indoors Out! Programming is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. These events are presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-and-indoors-out-presents-boxxa-vine/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220604T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T160000
DTSTAMP:20220406T233654Z
CREATED:20220406T233358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T233654Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade!
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Berkshire Pride Festival is Saturday June 4\, 11 am to 4 pm \nThis event is rain or shine!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-pride-festival-and-parade/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pride":MAILTO:berkshirepride413@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220529T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220529T163000
DTSTAMP:20220420T195601Z
CREATED:20220420T195601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T195601Z
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SUMMARY:Chita: The Rhythm of My Life
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the one and only Chita Rivera in a unique concert event! The incomparable two-time Tony Award winner will recreate signature moments from her legendary career from West Side Story\, Sweet Charity and Bye Bye Birdie to Chicago\, Kiss of the Spider Woman\, The Visit and more. Her special guest for the evening will be George Dvorsky. In addition to a tribute to her dear friends John Kander and Fred Ebb\, the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein\, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams\, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim will also be featured\, accompanied by her long-time trio. \nA theatrical icon and one of Broadway’s greatest triple-threat talents\, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned ten nominations\, won twice and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.  A versatile actress/singer/dancer\, she recently starred in The Visit\, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele on Broadway; the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood; the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer’s Life\, a dazzling new musical celebrating her spectacular career\, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Graciela Daniele\, and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. \nHer electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom\, which she repeated in London. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie\, The Rink (Tony Award)\, Chicago\, Jerry’s Girls\, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award)\, and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls\, Can-Can\, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009 and received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in 2002. In 2019\, Chita performed her solo concert at London’s Cadogan Hall; in 2018 she was honored as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy; in 2016 she headlined at Carnegie Hall and in 2015\, Great Performances aired their special Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ To Do\, a retrospective of her extraordinary life and career nationally on PBS.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/chita-the-rhythm-of-my-life/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20220409T061136Z
CREATED:20220409T061136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T061136Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development announces the return of Third Thursdays in 2022. The festival will return on May 19 for the first of four season events at The Common with a more artisan and creative format.\n\n\n \n\n\nThird Thursday at the Common will each have a theme:\n\n\n \n\n\nMay – Youth sponsored by General Dynamics Missions Systems\n\n\nJune – Celebrating Summer with the Whiskey Treaty Road Show sponsored by MountainOne\n\n\nJuly – Touch a Truck sponsored by Lenco Armored Vehicles with a special interactive performance hosted by Jacob’s Pillow\n\n\nAugust – Love Pittsfield Showcasing Cultural Organizations sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\n\n\n\nCultural Pittsfield is collaborating with CozQuest and Roots Rising to have a wide array of vendors and activities with an artisan focus. For vendor information\, contact Shiobbean Lemme at slemme@cityofpittsfield.org.\n\n\n \n\n\n“We are excited to once again collaborate with businesses and cultural organizations to highlight all of the wonderful things that Pittsfield has to offer\,” says Jen Glockner\, director of cultural development for the City of Pittsfield. “This event will also include Third Thursday After Dark\, focusing on the restaurants\, theatre and nightly entertainment that is always present in Downtown Pittsfield.”\n\n  \nOrganizer:\nPittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development \n\nPhone: 413-499-9348\nEmail: sslemme@cityofpittsfield.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/third-thursday/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T213000
DTSTAMP:20220410T062509Z
CREATED:20220410T062509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T062509Z
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SUMMARY:Bennie & The Jets: A Tribute to Elton John
DESCRIPTION:Bennie & The Jets is the premier Elton John tribute band. With more than 70 songs in their repertoire\, Bennie & The Jets is sure to perform many Elton John favorites\, including “Rocket Man\,” “Daniel\,” “Tiny Dancer\,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and\, of course\, “Bennie and The Jets.” It is just like being at an Elton John concert of yesteryear with the spectacular plumage and costumes along with superb vocals and musicianship. Don’t miss this amazing theatrical experience and relive the hits!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bennie-the-jets-a-tribute-to-elton-john/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20220420T194452Z
CREATED:20220409T054031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T194452Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield CityJazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield CityJazz Festival\nApril 23 – May 1 \n“Jazz About Town” takes on two forms: the first Berkshires Jazz Jam (Saturday\, April 23 at Mission Gastropub\, 7-10 pm) with rotating local artists; and the annual Jazz Crawl (Saturday\, April 30\, in various venues throughout Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District). \nJazz prodigy Ruby Farmer\, a 16-year-old bassist\, will be appearing during the 100th birthday observation of Charles Mingus. She will be accompanied by Benny Kohn (piano) and Conor Meehan (drums) on Wednesday\, April 27 at 7 pm at the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nThe George Russell\, Jr. Trio with vocalist Lydia Harrell will perform at the Berkshire Museum on Friday\, April 29 at 7:30 pm. The Boston stalwarts make their Berkshires debut with a program of jazz and blues. Click here for more information and tickets. \nBe in the audience for the first stop on a CD release tour by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (“DIVA Swings Broadway”). The latest iteration of the Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble will open for this DIVA’s concert\, a matinee on Sunday\, May 1 at The Colonial Theatre. Click here for more information and tickets. \nEnjoy a Jazz Brunch at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge on Sunday\, May 1\, with live music from 10 am to noon featuring Dave Bartley and Pete Toigo. \nAnnual Jazz Crawl\nSaturday\, April 30\nSponsored by Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\n\n4-6 pm: Benny Kohn | Jeff Stevens Duo\n• Hotel on North\, 297 North Street \n5-7 pm: Dave Bartley Trio\n• Flat Burger Society\, McKay Street \n6-8 pm: Don Mikkelsen Quartet\n• Berkshire Palate\, 297 North Street \n7-10 pm: Andy Kelly’s Gypsy Jazz Ambassadors\n• 101 Restaurant & Bar\, 1 West Street \n7-10 pm: Kris Allen Trio\n• Methuselah Bar & Lounge\, 391 North Street \n7-10 pm: Ennis/McEachern Quartet\n• Mission Gastropub\, 438 North Street \n8-10 pm: Michael Junkins Trio\n• RJ’s Restaurant\, 109 First Street \nThe festival is made possible by a $10\,000 grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation\, and sponsorships from Berkshire Bank\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\, and WETF\, the jazz station (www.jazzradioWETF.org). \nFor more information\, visit berkshiresjazz.org.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-cityjazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshires Jazz":MAILTO:web@berkshiresjazz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTSTAMP:20211107T015008Z
CREATED:20211107T015008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T015008Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 21-22 at 7pm \nThursday\, December 23 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-4/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20211107T014729Z
CREATED:20211107T014639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T014729Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 15-17 at 7pm \nSaturday\, December 18 at 2pm and 7pm \nSunday\, December 19 at 2pm and 7pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-3/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20211121T013052Z
CREATED:20211121T013001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T013052Z
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SUMMARY:BSC's Holiday Streaming
DESCRIPTION:BSC’s Holiday Streaming: December 9-12 \n\nCatch the encore streaming of our smash-hit productions this holiday season!\n\nAaron Tveit Live!Encore streaming performance of Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit‘s concert due to popular demand! Singing beloved theatre\, rock and pop favorites\, Aaron’s performance — available for one weekend only — is sure to delight.\n\nEleanorBy MARK ST. GERMAINStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRISDirected by HENRY STRAMIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall. Catch the performance that brought audiences to their feet every night.\n\nBSC’s Holiday GetawayA Holiday Cabaret to shake your blues away and experience the warmth\, humor and joy of three of our favorite Broadway performers: Alan H. Green (BSC’s Who Could Ask for Anything More? The Songs of George Gershwin; Broadway’s School of Rock)\, Alysha Umphress (BSC’s Who Could Ask for Anything More? The Songs of George Gershwin; Broadway/BSC’s On the Town) and Joel Waggoner (Composer: BSC’s Presto Change-O; Performer: Broadway’s School of Rock). They will sing some hilarious new holiday songs\, some feel-good traditional songs and provide lots of holiday cheer — filmed in the theatre for your viewing pleasure at home.\n\nClick here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bscs-holiday-streaming/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20211107T014736Z
CREATED:20211107T014419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T014736Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 7-10 at 7pm \nSaturday\, December 11 at 2pm and 7pm \nSunday\, December 12 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTSTAMP:20211107T014812Z
CREATED:20211107T013718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T014812Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nPreviews: Thursday\, December 2 at 7pm & Friday\, December 3 at 7pm\nOpening/Press Night: Saturday\, December 4 at 7pm \nSunday\, December 5 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Music on North
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Music on North on Friday\, October 1\, 5-7 pm\, at Sotille Park\, Persip Park\, and the parklet at the Marketplace Cafe. The three downtown locations will feature free outdoor performances by local performers who have also played with Berkshire Busk. The performances will be presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk which will occur from 5-8 pm on October 1. \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, enjoy singer/songwriter Jaane Doe’s blend of country-tinged Americana\, folk\, and pop music\, the product of many magical encounters along her musical journey. \nAt Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, you can enjoy Garrin Benfield’s freestyle acoustic rock. His music is a blend of moody\, guitar driven rock and polyrhythmic groove\, all run through the filter of a very serious singer/songwriter. Playing eclectic sets at hundreds of shows every year\, Benfield has become an underground favorite at festivals\, rock clubs\, coffeehouses\, and house concerts. \nThe Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street will feature The Midnight Anthem: a musical trio made up of Catherine\, Sophia and Grace\, cousins by birth\, but sisters at heart. The group has an uncanny knack for creating music that is both fun to listen to and touches the soul\, and their music is an entertaining blend of original songs and popular tunes with a country flair. \nIndoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \nThe event is presented in partnership with Berkshire Busk and First Fridays Artswalk. Masks are recommended.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T170000
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DTSTAMP:20210923T065158Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Dance on North
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Dance on North on Saturday\, September 25\, 5 to 7 pm\, at Persip Park\, 175 North Street. \nIndoors Out! Dance on North features work by RawDance\, Fiona Scruggs\, Fern Katz\, Danielle Galietti\, and Molly Hess. \nRAWDance co-artistic directors Wendy Rein and Ryan Smith will perform A Dance on North\, a duet that explores the dynamics of sharing personal space in public. RAWDance is based out of Hudson\, NY and San Francisco\, CA. \nDancers of The Berkshires\, a local dance collective made up of emerging choreographers and dancers\, will be performing two works. The first\, Qualia\, is choreographed by Fiona Scruggs and performed by Veronica Bone and Gillian Ebersole. Qualia is inspired by one’s individual experience of consciousness. \nThe second\, Remnants\, is choreographed by Anna Gishan and performed by Fran Katz\, and explores the questions: What remains? How do we remember? \nMolly Hess\, a Berkshires based choreographer and dancer\, creates playful and tender work meant to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. For this event\, she will be joined by Mary Teusche in a work entitled “Out-of-House” Plants. \nDanielle Galienti\, a North Adams based dancer and choreographer\, will present Material Imagination: the birth of a black hole. In this piece\, Danielle uses a mylar box dress to explore expansion and collapse. \nPerformances will loop over the course of the two-hour event\, with each performer dancing twice\, so there is plenty of time to catch the action. \nIndoors Out! Dance on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with ArtWeek Berkshires. For more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com. Masks are recommended. \nThe rain date for Indoors Out! Dance on North is Sunday\, September 26 at 5 pm. Notice will be made on downtownpittsfield.com and on Facebook (@DowntownPittsfield) by noon on Saturday\, September 25 if the event is moved to the rain date.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-dance-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210910T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210910T210000
DTSTAMP:20210813T192307Z
CREATED:20210813T192208Z
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SUMMARY:J.P. Prescott’s Traveling Medicine Show
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to J.P. Prescott’s Traveling Medicine Show—a modern take on the old-time traveling tent shows of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Your Master of Ceremonies\, Professor J.P. Prescott III\, has traveled the globe in search of just the right ingredients to fuse with his patented\, pure graded\, 100% American rattlesnake oil. Along the way\, he has encountered some of the most amazing performers the world has ever known and has assembled them all in one show\, for just one night\, under one big tent. So find yourself a seat\, you are in for a treat. You have made it to the Medicine Show. \nJ.P. Prescott‘s Traveling Medicine Show stars Mike Wartella as J.P. Prescott with performances by Gina Coleman\, The Picky Bastards\, Rosebud Red and Opal Raven Cirque of Gypsy Layne\, Comedian Juggler Dan Foley\, The Magical Comedy of Peter Gross\, and Serotonin Flow Performance Art. All with the backing of our house band for the evening\, the Rev Tor Band. \nClick here to purchase tickets for BTG events or call the box office at 413-997-4444.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/j-p-prescotts-traveling-medicine-show/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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