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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is excited to partner with Berkshire Mountain Distillers for our first annual Cabin Fever Pub Crawl in downtown Pittsfield on Thursday\, March 9\, starting at 5 pm! \n  \nCabin Fever Pub Crawl Schedule: \n5 pm: Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort (Photo Booth) \n6 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar \n7 pm: Patrick’s Pub 8 pm: Thistle & Mirth \n9 pm: Berkshire Palate \n10 pm: Methuselah Bar & Lounge (Cabin Fever Dance Party with DJ Pup Daddy) \n  \nPurchase a $25 “Hunting License” ticket to get a “tasting” of a specific Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ product at each Pub Crawl stop over the course of the evening. Tickets via Venmo\, PayPal\, or cash night of! \n  \nJoin in the Crawl anytime! Open to all 21+! Special appetizers and cocktails available for purchase! Don’t forget your best “Cabin Fever” attire (plaid and/or flannel)! \n  \nAt 5 pm\, meet at Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort to pick up your “Hunting License” and get your picture taken in our Cabin Fever Photo Booth! \n  \nEnd the evening at 10 pm at Methuselah Bar & Lounge and enjoy a Cabin Fever Dance Party with DJ Pup Daddy! \n  \nClick here to purchase advance tickets: https://business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/cabin-fever-pub-crawl-23 \n  \n  \n“Nestled in the Spruce” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrink and Food Specials for Purchase:\n\n  \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort \n“Vodka Strawberry Lemonade” \nAppetizers: \nFried Saltines with Pimento Cheese \nChips and Caramelized Onion Dip \nSoul Food Egg Roll \n  \nThistle & Mirth \n“Cranberry Greylock & Tonic” \n(Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Greylock Gin\, Cranberry Juice\, and Tonic) \n  \n101 Restaurant & Bar \n“Blackberry Patch” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Ice Glenn Vodka\, Chambord\, blackberry ronin\, and lime juice). \nPair with cheddar jalapeño hushpuppies or the pork belly and hoe cakes! \n  \nPatrick’s Pub \n“Kentucky Mule” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Bourbon\, lime juice\, and ginger beer). Pair with Patrick’s famous wings! \n  \nBerkshire Palate \n“Maple Old Fashioned” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Berkshire Bourbon\, Ioka Valley Maple Syrup\, and Apple Bitters)\nPair your Old Fashioned with special appetizers: Calamari\, hummus board\, or Pioneer Valley seasoned popcorn! \n\n  \n\n\nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n“Nestled in the Spruce” \n(Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Rosemary infused ethereal gin\, Bigallet burnt orange liqueur\, Grahams’s Tawny Port\, honey simple\, and lime\, served over ice and topped with sparkling wine and a sprig of rosemary) \n\n\n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cabin-fever-pub-crawl/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indoor Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Roots Rising\, the Pittsfield Farmers Market is the first teen-run market in the region. A year-round market with live music\, chef demos\, workshops\, and children’s activities\, the Pittsfield Farmers Market believes everyone should have access to fresh\, healthy food. Find the market in the First Street Common each Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm\, May through October\, and in the Zion Lutheran Church each second Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm\, November through April.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoor-pittsfield-farmers-market-11/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20221230T193403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T193403Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Roots Rising\, the Pittsfield Farmers Market is the first teen-run market in the region. A year-round market with live music\, chef demos\, workshops\, and children’s activities\, the Pittsfield Farmers Market believes everyone should have access to fresh\, healthy food. Find the market in the First Street Common each Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm\, May through October\, and in the Zion Lutheran Church each second Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm\, November through April.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoor-pittsfield-farmers-market-12/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tea Party and StoryWalk® “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees”
DESCRIPTION:Join Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. on Saturday\, April 15 as we read Cara Peckham-Krol’s book\, “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees\,” aloud in English and Spanish for a downtown StoryWalk® starting outside of Dottie’s Coffee Lounge at 444 North Street at 10 am. We will stop at about a dozen downtown locations to follow the story\, and we will end at the South Congregational Church\, 110 South Street\, for a Fairy Tea Party (starting around 11 am – when the StoryWalk® concludes). Cara will read her first book\, “Fairy Slippers\,” as children enjoy a free Fairy Tea Party. Refreshments and snacks provided. There will be an opportunity to meet Cara as well! \n\nThe StoryWalk® of Cara Peckham-Krol’s “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees” will then be posted in a dozen downtown locations for all to enjoy\, April 19 through May 31! \n\nThis event is held as part of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Downtown Celebrates Spring\, sponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n\nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/fairy-tea-party-and-storywalk-fairy-slippers-molly-saves-the-bees/
LOCATION:Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,StoryWalk®
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SUMMARY:Downtown StoryWalk® “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees”
DESCRIPTION:The StoryWalk® of Cara Peckham-Krol’s “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees” will be posted in a dozen downtown locations for all to enjoy\, April 19 through May 31. The original version in English will be accompanied by a Spanish translation by Fernando León. “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees” features illustrations by Robert Meulemans. Ver esta información en español. \n\n\n\n\nView a list of locations here: downtownpittsfield.com/2023/03/storywalk-molly-saves-the-bees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is held as part of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Downtown Celebrates Spring\, sponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n\nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-storywalk-fairy-slippers-molly-saves-the-bees/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,StoryWalk®
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip as part of Downtown Celebrates Spring
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, First Fridays Artswalk\, and the Mass Cultural Council on Saturday\, April 22\, from 11 am to 2 pm in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. This free Spring-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\nThis event is held as part of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Downtown Celebrates Spring\, sponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n\nFor more events\, visit downtownpittsfield.com/2023/03/downtown-celebrates-spring \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-as-part-of-downtown-celebrates-spring/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T190000
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SUMMARY:Free Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, First Fridays Artswalk\, and the Mass Cultural Council on Friday\, May 5\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. \n  \nThis free Spring-themed Paint & Sip (perfect for making Mother’s Day gifts) 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-drop-in-kids-paint-sip/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T170000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Artswalk Expands on May 5!
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, May 5 from 5 to 8 pm. 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 May 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 on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm May through October 2023. The first Art Market on May 5 will feature the following artists and artisans\, plus two food vendors (Shire Donuts and La Chalupa Y La Enchilada): \n  \nCrystal Nest: Handmade jewelry \nErin C Potter Fine Art \nLee Wendling: Dot art\, mandalas on canvas\, earrings \nRobert Bertolino: Acrylic on canvas\, India Ink drawings\, watercolors \nTerrapin Naturals Apothecary: Handcrafted\, all-natural bath and body products and herbal supplements \nTHANKYOUSEAN: Art prints\, apparel\, and more \nThe Berkshire Pine: Art\, woodwork\, stickers\, handbags\, decorated décor\, and functional items \nThe Painted Owl Studio (J Megan Smithers): Eclectic mix of art\, sculptures\, jewelry\, altar items\, mini altars\, and ceramics \nBerkshire Pride: Fundraising branded merch and informational materials \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\, May through October 2023. Singer/Songwriter\, Katherine Winston\, will perform May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, at the park located at 175 North Street. \n  \nKatherine is an American Idol alum whose music is a stunning blend of country\, folk\, and pop. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Nicks\, Kacey Musgraves\, and Brandi Carlile\, she will pull you right in with her honest\, relatable lyrics and her emotional\, powerful voice. \n  \nErin Laundry\, owner of Pittsfield’s Bottomless Bricks\, will be hosting a free\, drop-in LEGO® Community Quilt Art Project on May 5 from 5 to 8 pm at Framework\, Pittsfield Coworking\, 437 North Street. The community is invited to make art using LEGO® elements by visiting the Creation Station at Framework to decorate a LEGO® square to be added to a Community Quilt. This event is open to all ages\, and it is free to participate. \n  \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration 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. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, First Fridays Artswalk\, and the Mass Cultural Council on Friday\, May 5\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. \n  \nThis free Spring-themed Paint & Sip (perfect for making Mother’s Day gifts) 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 for “PASSAGES”\, abstract paintings by Mary Davidson\, on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists and will highlight their featured artist\, Laura Dickstein Thompson\, on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with Perry Nash of Hancock Woodturning on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature Art Quilts by Kathryn Wedderburn\, and host a reception on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, starting on May 5th\, 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. \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  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nArt Quilts by Kathryn Wedderburn \nReception: May 5\, 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\, May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, May 6\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nPerry Nash of Hancock Woodturning \nReception: May 5\, 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\, May 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nPhotography by Edward Acker \nOn View: May 5\, 5 to 6 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nMay 5\, 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: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n“Rags to Riches Textile Upcycling” by Crispina ffrench \nWindow Display \n“New Nostalgia” by Jody King Camarra \nWindow Display \nReception with Jody King Camarra: May 5\, 5 to 7 pm \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: May 5\, 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 Singer/Songwriter Katherine Winston \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nFree\, live and interactive Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“PASSAGES” \nAbstract Paintings by Mary Davidson \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFeatured artist: Laura Dickstein Thompson \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework\, Pittsfield Coworking \n437 North Street \nFree\, drop-in LEGO® Community Quilt Art Project \nwith Bottomless Bricks \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-artswalk-expands-on-may-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T180000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting\nThursday\, May 11\, 2023\nat The Colonial Theatre \n  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting will be held Thursday\, May 11 at The Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street. Networking in The Garage\, with light hors d’oeuvres\, nonalcoholic beverages\, and a cash bar\, will be from 3:30 to 5 pm and the Annual Meeting program will be from 5 to 6 pm in the Theatre. This event is free and open to DPI members and the public. \n  \nThe Annual Meeting will feature remarks from Mayor Linda Tyer\, DPI Board President Branden Huldeen\, and DPI Managing Director Rebecca Brien. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also present three awards. The 2023 recipients are Pittsfield Beautiful (winner of The Downtown Pittsfield Community Award); the Berkshire Family YMCA and Allegrone Companies (winners of The President’s Award); and Liam Gorman of CozQuest Creative (winner of The Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown Person of the Year Award). \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also elect its corporators and directors. \n  \nMeet up with friends and colleagues for informal networking and fun at Hot Plate Brewing Co. after the Annual Meeting at 6 pm. Cash bar. \n  \nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, May 4\, 2023.  \nClick here to register for the 2023 Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting! \nDirect registration link: https://forms.gle/Ura3ZJh7KyHVDmzF9 \n  \nQuestions? Can’t access the Google Form to register? Contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at rbrien@downtownpittsfield.com or call 413-443-6501 \n  \nThe 2023 Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting is sponsored by Berkshire Theatre Group.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-annual-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T150000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup and Pittsfield Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host a Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup on Friday\, May 19 from 12 to 3 pm. DPI’s Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies and individuals supporting an important part of DPI’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. This year over 200 volunteers representing 2 dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this annual event. \n  \nParticipating teams include Berkshire Bank\, Berkshire County Arc\, Berkshire Innovation Center\, Berkshire Medical Center\, Berkshire Museum\, Berkshire Pride\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, BFAIR\, Big Y\, Carr Hardware\, Committee of Public Counsel Services\, Committee to Elect John Krol\, Crane Currency\, CT Management Group\, Dulye Leadership Experience/CompuWorks\, Guardian\, Guidewire\, Hillcrest Educational Centers Highpoint Campus\, Mill Town\, MOLARI\, Pittsfield Beautiful\, Pittsfield High School\, Pittsfield Police Department\, Raytheon\, RE-FORMation Academy\, Richmond Appraisal Company\, Sirenssa\, Soldier On\, The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\, and Witch Slapped. \n  \nThe Downtown Cleanup area includes North and South Street between East and West Housatonic Streets and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. The following awards will be presented by a panel of judges to 4 deserving Cleanup teams at an Awards Ceremony at Hot Plate Brewing Co after the Cleanup: Little Litter Busters\, Crushed Soda Can\, Golden Trash Bag\, and the Dream Team Cleaners. \n  \nTo companion the Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. has proclaimed Friday\, May 19th as “Pittsfield Clean Up Day”. On May 19\, all Pittsfield residents are encouraged to get outside and clean up in their own neighborhoods. Suggested tasks include sweeping sidewalks\, picking up trash and debris\, and anything else that makes the neighborhood a more welcoming place. Residents are encouraged to celebrate spring and their community spirit by participating in Pittsfield Clean Up Day and posting pictures of their efforts with the hashtag #PittsfieldCleanUpDay. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-spring-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T190000
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UID:10001077-1685725200-1685732400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Downtown 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. \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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T000430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203341Z
UID:10001076-1685725200-1685736000@downtownpittsfield.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T000843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203321Z
UID:10001078-1685725200-1685736000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Art Market on Dunham Mall
DESCRIPTION:Downtown 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-market-on-dunham-mall/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T001158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T001158Z
UID:10001079-1685725200-1685736000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Sample the Cat at Persip Park
DESCRIPTION:Soulful rock band\, Sample the Cat\, will perform on June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, at Persip Park located at 175 North Street. \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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/sample-the-cat-at-persip-park/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Free,Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T001503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203201Z
UID:10001080-1685725200-1685736000@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230515T195441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T195441Z
UID:10001074-1685790000-1685808000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc Hydration Station at the Every Day is Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-hydration-station-at-the-every-day-is-pride-festival/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230515T195729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203121Z
UID:10001075-1685790000-1685808000@downtownpittsfield.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pride":MAILTO:berkshirepride413@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T230641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T230641Z
UID:10001082-1686409200-1686430800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Discover Your Drag Queen: A Masterclass with Poppy DaBubbly
DESCRIPTION:3 to 5 pm for all ages\n7 to 9 pm for ages 21 and up \nPoppy DaBubbly will be bringing her professional theatre experience to Witch Slapped! Enjoy a drag masterclass with Poppy to explore the art of drag and discover your inner queen! \n-Create a bedazzled mirror to take home for practicing affirmations\n-Discover your queen\n-Get into drag\n-Explore the runway\n-Drag Show \nDRAG MASTER CLASS – ALL AGES\nCost: $15 \nAFTER HOURS: 21+ DRAG MASTERCLASS\nCost: $20\nRefreshments provided. \nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR BOTH SESSIONS.\nwitch-slapped.com/reservations
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/discover-your-drag-queen-a-masterclass-with-poppy-dabubbly/
LOCATION:Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230619
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T230911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T230911Z
UID:10001083-1687046400-1687132799@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The NAACP Berkshire County Branch invites you to join them for this free\, family-friendly event and celebrate Juneteenth with a Freedom Walk and fun community gathering at Durant Park in Pittsfield! \nThe day will be full of live entertainment and music with DJ Young Champ\, and will feature a photo booth\, local Black businesses and food\, art projects\, family-friendly activities\, and community partners tabling. \nClick here to learn more! \nAbout Juneteenth: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston\, Texas origin in 1865\, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Durant Park\, 30 John Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,DJ,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230518T212129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T104912Z
UID:10001081-1687453200-1687460400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Celebrates Witch Slapped!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for great conversation\, refreshments\, giveaways\, and a sprinkle of magick! This networking event welcomes you to meet Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s diverse and vibrant members\, celebrating the businesses in the downtown. It is a great way to connect with our members and create new business connections. Together\, we can strengthen and promote all that the downtown has to offer!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-celebrates-witch-slapped/
LOCATION:Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230616T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T223804Z
UID:10000495-1687600800-1687629600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Grand Opening of Bottomless Bricks!
DESCRIPTION:Ribbon Cutting at 10 amFree commemorative Minifigure® to the first 50 people in the store!Door prizes and giveaways!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/celebrate-the-grand-opening-of-bottomless-bricks/
LOCATION:Bottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street\, Suite 4.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Shopping
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230613T012317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T203005Z
UID:10001086-1687608000-1687636800@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230616T031357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T031357Z
UID:10000487-1688209200-1688227200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Open Studios at the Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:The Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host Open Studios on Saturday\, July 1\, from 11 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower are Deborah 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. \nFor more information\, visit clocktowerartists.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/open-studios-at-the-clock-tower/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
CREATED:20230616T031657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T031657Z
UID:10000490-1688292000-1688306400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Second Annual Pittsfield Parade Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Parade Committee is hosting its second annual Car Show to benefit the Pittsfield Parade! \nAll cars are welcome! Entry fees are on a donation basis and all proceeds support the parade. Awards will be given at the end of the event. Food trucks and tented area.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/second-annual-pittsfield-parade-car-show/
LOCATION:McKay Street Parking Lot\, McKay Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsfield Parade":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldparade.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T191513
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Parade Concert featuring the Greater Kensington String Band - also known as "The Mummers" - and special guest the WhoaPhat Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:Admission is a $20 per person donation to the Pittsfield Parade at the door \nSince 1946\, the Greater Kensington String Band has been a totally volunteer organization that participates in the world famous Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia\, PA. At this concert on July 3\, they will be playing highlights from their foot-tapping music and will showcase their good-humored fun. (Join us at the Pittsfield 4th of July Parade to see them in their famous\, colorfully costumed attire.) \nWhoaPhat Brass Band specializes in a unique instrumentation – which can range from seven to twenty musicians\, quality of musicianship\, and dynamic music arrangements. Their brass band repertoire spans across decades of musical genres including second line\, jazz\, funk\, disco\, and rock. WhoaPhat Brass Band has won top honors for musical performances in the Philadelphia Mummers and Saint Patrick’s Day Parades.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-parade-concert-featuring-the-greater-kensington-string-band-also-known-as-the-mummers-and-special-guest-the-whoaphat-brass-band/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Pittsfield\, 55 Fenn Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Parade: Stars\, Stripes and Smiles - In the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp\, rain or shine\, beginning at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets. \nThe Parade will be broadcast on PTCV channel 1301\, PCTV select\, and Facebook live starting at 9:30 am. \nParking is available at:\nFenn Street/First Street lot\nEagle Street lot\nMcKay Street lot/garage\nSummer Street lot\nNo parking is allowed at Wahconah Park\, along the parade route\, or in the staging area. \nClick here to learn more!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/fourth-of-july-parade-stars-stripes-and-smiles-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip - July 7
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry’s and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street). \nThis free summer-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. \nThis event is part of the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk. For more info\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-2/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz and Swing Dance Lessons at Palace Park
DESCRIPTION:At Palace Park\, next to 122 North Street\, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is part of the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk and is presented by the Wandering Dance Society\, Mill Town Foundation\, Jacob’s Pillow\, and Berkshires Jazz. \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet\n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band)\n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson\n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay)\n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-jazz-and-swing-dance-lessons-at-palace-park/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Class/Workshop,Dance,Free
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SUMMARY:July 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, live art demonstrations\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Swing Dance lesson in Palace Park with a live band! Also on July 7\, the popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Café (53 North Street). Other participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, ReDefine Community Center\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will be curating musical performers for Persip Park at 175 North Street during the First Fridays Artswalk through October 2023. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, from 5 to 6 pm at Persip Park\, ambassadors from the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E) and individuals from Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) will share the stage with each performing a 30 minute set. R.O.P.E. will provide musical performances in the form of song\, dance\, and other music-related art forms\, and the Choices Mentoring Initiative will provide a musical performance featuring drumming. \n  \nR.O.P.E. is a mentoring program for young women of color identifying as female or non-binary. The mission of R.O.P.E. is to celebrate and honor their entry into adulthood and provide them with skills and knowledge that they need to be successful\, independent\, and responsible young adults. R.O.P.E. is designed to help participants discover their inner voice and support all components of personal development. Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) seeks to build a relationship that connects the youth to themselves\, their families\, schools\, and the community with skills learned to increase the feeling of inclusion\, value\, mutual respect\, and self-identity. \n  \nStar nii\, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra\, Ghanna\, will close out the night with two 1-hour Afrobeats sets from 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm at Persip Park. \n  \nVictor Nii Amoo\, known as Star nii\, is a multi-instrumentalist who was drawn to the alluring power of sound and rhythm at the age of 9. Star nii has a great vocabulary of rhythms and performs and hosts workshops locally and internationally. \n  \nAt Palace Park\, next to 122 North Street\, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is presented by the Wandering Dance Society and the Mill Town Foundation. \n  \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, Jim Horsford will be 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. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street). \n  \nThis free summer-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. \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 July 7 Art Market will feature the following local artists\, artisans\, and makers\, plus Momma Lo’s BBQ food truck. Vendors are subject to change. \nALWAYS L0VE\nBarkshire Dog Trading Co.\nBerkshire Candle\nBerkshire Henna\nCrystal Nest\nElano Dallmeyer/First Frame Photography\nErin Potter\nLuna Faun Botanicals\nMajikmutt\nPenny Bae Art\nPippa Lea by the Sea\nShaun Harmon Photography\nRobert Bertolino\nRites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E)\nThe Blog Bus/Good Bites & Glass Pints\nThe Unabinner \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\, July 7\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm. The artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower on July 7 are Deborah 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. \n  \nThe 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 July\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Inside And Out” by artist Diane Firtell and “Hot of the Mess” by Deborah H. Carter. There will be an opening reception with Diane and Deborah on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nIn “Inside And Out”\, Diane Firtell will exhibit a wide assortment of her work\, representing many of the many mediums she works in. All the work originating from her photography. \n  \nDeborah H. Carter is a multimedia artist from Lenox\, MA who creates upcycled\, sustainable wearable art. Her couture pieces are constructed from post-consumer waste such as food packaging\, wine corks\, cardboard\, books\, wire\, plastic\, and other discarded items and thrifted wares. She manipulates the color\, shape\, and texture of her materials in a way that compels us to question our assumptions of beauty and worth\, and ultimately reconsider our habits and attitudes about waste and consumerism. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will present CATA’s I Am a Part of Art through August 23\, 2023. Community Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities – the culmination of hundreds of CATA visual arts workshops serving teens\, adults\, and elders with disabilities. \n  \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists is partnering with Hot Plate Brewing Co. to showcase small to medium-sized works from member artists during the 2023 First Fridays Artswalks. In July\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, will present works by artist Emily Bunnell. Emily paints elements and scenes found in nature with a designer’s eye. Her mediums are acrylic\, gouache\, pencil\, and digital. There will be an opening reception with Emily during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Emily’s work will remain on display through the end of July. Musician Dave Brown will perform a solo set from 7 to 10 pm on Friday\, July 7 in celebration of this new collaboration. \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema Lobby\, at 57 North Street\, will feature Strike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s from July 1 through July 31. The exhibit is curated by local artist Sara Paul of Shire Prints and features vintage matchbooks with famous landmarks in Lenox\, Pittsfield\, Great Barrington\, and other Berkshire towns. The matchbooks have been scanned at a high resolution and printed many times greater than their size so that viewers can get an up-close look at matchbook art in its full color\, detail\, and splendor. Visitors may stop by and meet Sara during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street\, will feature 4 local artists for one night only during the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk. Artists are Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell. Stop by from 5 to 8 pm on July 7 to view their art and chat with them about their artistic process. Artworks include graphite and pastel drawings\, mixed media\, oil and acrylic paintings\, and photography. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house author/maker\, Tondalea Brady. Tondalea is a local mom\, wife\, and author. She will be signing copies of her first book “Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out”. Soma also consigns with over 50 local makers and artists. Stop in to view local art\, purchase a signed book\, and meet Tondalea! \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 7 pm\, Marchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\, will present EYE CANDY by Jesse Tobin McCauley at an opening reception with the artist. Jesse is known for her vibrant abstractions and large-scale murals that combine geometric shapes\, mark making\, and a playful use of a modern palette. She hopes everyone smiles and feels a sense of happiness that is evoked by the flood of fresh color interacting on the canvas. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 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.  \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present photography by Rick Popham\, July 7 through July 23\, in a show entitled Photographs of Berkshire County. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, presents Boss Themes/ Alien Communication – a selection of paintings by Edward Pelkey done between July 2022 and July 2023. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature a reception with the artist for SILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi\, on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. This collection of work showcases Joanie’s paintings that capture moments of stunning color and light. \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. Link to the digital tour for July: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-July-7-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8493 \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  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPhotographs of Berkshire County \nRick Popham \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 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\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nAuthor Tondalea Brady \n“Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out” \nReception and Book Signing: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street) \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby \n57 North Street \nStrike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s \nSara Paul of Shire Prints \nMeet the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. \n1 School Street \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists presents paintings by Emily Bunnell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nLive Music with Dave Brown: Friday\, July 7\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNEW Wheat Paste Mural\, 26 Dunham Mall \nTeens from Boys & Girls Club and Huck Elling \n  \nNEW Brick Quilt Mural on Renne Avenue \nBack of 122 North Street \nHuck Elling \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCATA’s Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nWandering Dance Society at Palace Park\, 122 North Street \nPresented by the Mill Town Foundation \nFriday\, July 7 \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n“Inside And Out” by Diane Firtell \nWindow Display (Small Window) \n“Hot of the Mess” by Deborah Carter \nWindow Display (Large Window) \nReception with Deborah Carter and Diane Firtell: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, July 7\, 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 on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n5-6 pm: R.O.P.E and Choices Mentoring Initiative \n6-8 pm: Star nii – Afrobeats \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nFree\, live and interactive Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine Community Center \n5 Melville Street \nMatt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell \nOn view one night only! \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm: View art and chat with the artists about their artistic process. Enjoy a live performance by Switchback! \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nSILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi \nReception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Palate \n297 North Street \nThe Beaks\, a husband and wife acoustic duo from New York\, will be performing a variety of music from the ’50s through the ’90s at a FREE\, LIVE show! \nFriday\, July 7\, 7 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 \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters \n314 North Street \nEYE CANDY \nJesse Tobin McCauley \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication \nEdward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Berkshire Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A free all-afternoon concert on Pittsfield’s First Street Common\, adjacent to the playground and splash park. The showcase features four of the finest jazz groups in the region: The Wanda Houston Band\, Paul Ostermayer Quartet\, Luke Franco Quartet\, and Andy Kelly’s Jazz Ambassadors (7-piece New Orleans ensemble). Food trucks will be on site or bring your own picnic and non-alcoholic beverages\, along with a blanket or chairs. \nSponsored by The Berkshire Eagle\, The Massachusetts Cultural Council\, HiBrid\, MountainOne\, the Mill Town Foundation\, and the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/fifth-annual-berkshire-jazz-showcase/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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