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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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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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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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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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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: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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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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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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SUMMARY:St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic\, the Polish Picnic is returning to the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church at 414 North Street on Sunday\, July 16 from 12 to 5 pm. This 60-plus year tradition is one of the last ethnic festivals in Berkshire County. \nA highlight of the Polish Picnic is the homemade Polish food for sale made by the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church\, including pierogies\, kapusta\, golumbki\, and kielbasa. The Eddie Forman Orchestra will entertain the crowd beginning at 1 pm. Bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music or get up and dance to the polka. There will be raffles\, games of chance\, and a KiddyLand. There will also be American food and adult beverages for sale. \nThere is a one-dollar entry fee to the Picnic which includes chances to win door prizes. The Polish Picnic is open to the public and all ages are welcome.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/st-josephs-polish-picnic/
LOCATION:St. Joseph Church Grounds\, 414 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Mountain Day with The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire-based Americana/folk rock supergroup The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow and the Berkshire County Outdoor Recreation Summit are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Mountain Day at Bousquet Mountain on Saturday\, July 22\, 2023. A celebration of music\, community\, art\, and outdoor activities\, the festival features performances from The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow and a slew of other folk/rock and Americana artists.Winners of the 2022 New England Music Awards Folk Rock Act of the Year\, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow puts on a performance that can’t be recreated anywhere else\, with five singer/songwriters all trading off on lead vocals and an eclectic array of instruments from strings to horns to keys; the band itself is something of a one act music festival – replete with boot-stomping jams\, sing-along anthems\, and a completely larger than life command of the stage.1 pm: Free Admission to the 2nd Annual Berkshire County Outdoor Recreation Summit: Learn about new Berkshires initiatives in hiking\, climbing\, backcountry skiing\, and more.3 pm: Ticketed entry to Mountain Day Begins: Vendor Village in the base area of the mountain will feature multiple local businesses and outdoor recreation stakeholders. Activities will include yoga\, biking\, and more\, and there will be smaller live music performances throughout the afternoon.8:30 pm: Headline performance from The Whiskey Treaty RoadshowEarly Bird Ticket Prices:Adult – $30Student (13 – 20 years old) – $15Youth (Under 12 years old) – $5 \n  \nClick here to purchase tickets!General Mountain Day Ticket Prices:Adult – $45Student (13 – 20 years old) – $20Youth (Under 12 years old) – $5 \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/mountain-day-with-the-whiskey-treaty-roadshow-2/
LOCATION:Bousquet Mountain\, 101 Dan Fox Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Music,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T210000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Celebrates The Pittsfield Suns
DESCRIPTION:Join us for great conversation\, giveaways\, and a fun night of baseball! \nThis 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! \nThis event is a DOUBLEHEADER! Join us for one or both games! 1st game start is at 5:30 pm and will be seven innings long. \nTickets will be available at the gates or online in advance for $5 general admission at pittsfieldsuns.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-celebrates-the-pittsfield-suns/
LOCATION:Wahconah Park\, 105 Wahconah Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baseball,Networking
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SUMMARY:Free Kids' Paint & Sip - August 4
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis free animal-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 part of the August 4 First Fridays Artswalk. For more info\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com. \n  \nThe Scavenger Hunt is postponed until September 1!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-3/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Robin O'Herin and Bernice Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, FREE\n \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis will share the stage at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. From 5 to 6:30 pm\, Robin O’Herin will kick-off the evening with her original blues music\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Bernice Lewis will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nRobin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician\, specializing in historically rich\, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music. Her concerts are warm\, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. Let her take you on a journey of musical exploration through the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson\, Blind Willie Johnson\, and Robin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads. \n  \nSinger-Songwriter Bernice Lewis has been a touring artist for almost four decades\, performing at innumerable festivals\, concert halls\, coffeehouses\, colleges\, and house concerts. She is The Artist Associate in Songwriting at Williams College (Williamstown\, MA) and founding faculty at Schreiner University’s Songkeeper Program (Kerrville\, TX). She has released seven CDs of her original music and is currently signed to Houston’s Berkalin Records.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-music-robin-oherin-and-bernice-lewis/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Live Painting Demo with Diane Firtell
DESCRIPTION:Live Painting Demo with Diane Firtell\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, FREE\nFRAMEWORK\, 437 North Street\n\nAs part of the First Fridays Artswalk\, Diane Firtell will be hosting a free live painting demonstration on August 4 from 5 to 8 pm where she will illustrate how she transfers one of her photographs onto a canvas and transforms it into a realistic oil painting. \nPittsfield MA artist Diane Firtell uses her camera\, now mostly her iPhone\, to capture the ever-changing beauty of the Berkshires. She will be working on Ranunculus Bouquet\, a work in progress.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-painting-demo-with-diane-firtell/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Open Studios at the Clock Tower Artists
DESCRIPTION:Open Studios at the Clock Tower Artists\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, August 5\, 11 am to 4 pm\nFREE and Open to all \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, August 4\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, August 5\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \nArtists with Open Studios in August include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/open-studios-at-the-clock-tower-artists/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free,Open Studios
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SUMMARY:August 4 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy live music at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts with sets by Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis\, a live art demonstration with Diane Firtell at Framework\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. Other participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. \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. Click here to view the digital tour of all stops! \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis will share the stage at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. From 5 to 6:30 pm\, Robin O’Herin will kick-off the evening with her original blues music\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Bernice Lewis will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nRobin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician\, specializing in historically rich\, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music. Her concerts are warm\, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. Let her take you on a journey of musical exploration through the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson\, Blind Willie Johnson\, and Robin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads. \n  \nSinger-Songwriter Bernice Lewis has been a touring artist for almost four decades\, performing at innumerable festivals\, concert halls\, coffeehouses\, colleges\, and house concerts. She is The Artist Associate in Songwriting at Williams College (Williamstown\, MA) and founding faculty at Schreiner University’s Songkeeper Program (Kerrville\, TX). She has released seven CDs of her original music and is currently signed to Houston’s Berkalin Records. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4 at FRAMEWORK\, 437 North Street\, Diane Firtell will be hosting a free live painting demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where she will illustrate how she transfers one of her photographs onto a canvas and transforms it into a realistic oil painting. \n  \nPittsfield artist Diane Firtell uses her camera\, now mostly her iPhone\, to capture the ever-changing beauty of the Berkshires. During this event\, she will be working on Ranunculus Bouquet\, a work in progress. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis free animal-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  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, August 4\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, August 5\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with open studios in August include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature a reception with the artists for When Soft Particles Soften: Abstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm. Soft Particles was first presented at His Daughter Paloma Gallery in August of 2022 curated by Justin Carafotes. This is the gallery’s first traveling exhibition. The exhibition will be on view August 4 through September 30. \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 August\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “HOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II” and “Ping. Pong.” by multimedia artist Deborah H. Carter. \n  \n“HOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II” will be on view August 4 through August 30 in the smaller window at 141 North Street. This is a juried exhibition of student art responding to the climate crisis\, presented by Living the Change Berkshires. There will be a reception with the artists from 6 to 7 pm on Friday\, August 4 as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present works by artists Kas Maroney\, Fern Leslie\, Kamille Hylton-Alvarado\, and the late Paul Glavin\, August 4 through August 25\, in a show entitled UU Artists Past and Present Views. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe UU Church of Pittsfield is known for its diversity and inclusion of people including artists\, authors\, revolutionaries\, and activists. Included in this exhibit are voices from the LGBTQ+ community\, established artists\, new voices and more. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will host a reception showcasing The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. A glow in the dark shirt with one of Kit’s pieces will debut at the reception and will be available for sale. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 7 pm\, Marchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\, will present Past and Present: Acrylic paintings by J J Tobin at an opening reception with the artist. J J Tobin has been making art for over 50 years\, including paintings\, sculpture\, and murals. This show\, on view August 4-30\, will feature acrylic paintings on canvas and older assemblages. \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, will present “Flowers\, Fruit and Veggies” by Ilene Richard on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm at an opening reception with the artist. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, 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  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house artist Irene Collias from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 4. \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  \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 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  \nImages in header (clockwise top left to bottom left): The Blog Bus\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Bernice Lewis\, Ilene Richard\, and Robin O’Herin \n  \n\nEvent Highlights (South to North): \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\nUU Artists Past and Present Views\nKas Maroney\, Fern Leslie\, Kamille Hylton-Alvarado\, and Paul Glavin\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor\nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber\nOpen Studios: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm; Sat\, August 5\, 11 am to 4 pm \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\nReception with in-house artist Irene Collias\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip\nSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street – Paintings by Mollie Kellogg \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street\nPatrick Swan\nMeet the artist on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry\nReception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nWheat Paste Mural\, 26 Dunham Mall\nTeens from Boys & Girls Club and Huck Elling \nBrick Quilt Mural on Renne Avenue\nBack of 122 North Street\nHuck Elling \nLIVE MUSIC at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\n5 to 6:30 pm: Robin O’Herin\n6:30 to 8 pm: Bernice Lewis\nFriday\, August 4 \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue – CATA’s Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art\nOn View: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\nIlene Richard: Flowers\, Fruit and Veggies\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street\nHOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II – Window Display (Small Window)\n“Ping. Pong.” by Deborah Carter – Window Display (Large Window)\nReception with youth artists: Friday\, August 4\, 6 to 7 pm\nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, August 4\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street\nNicole March Art – Window Display \nBerkshire Palate\, 297 North Street\nLive music with Dave Brown\nFriday\, August 4\, 7 pm \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\nWhen Soft Particles Soften:\nAbstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\nPast and Present: Acrylic paintings by J J Tobin\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey\nOn View: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nFRAMEWORK\, 437 North Street\nFree Live Painting Demo with Diane Firtell\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-4-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,DJ,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:dB & the Hertz at Berkshire Palate
DESCRIPTION:dB & the Hertz at Berkshire Palate\nFriday\, August 4\, 7 pm \nOver the years\, Dave Brown’s dedication to his craft has placed him in countless situations from cruise ships\, to theater productions\, to being a hired gun for numerous local bands. Now\, after finding his voice\, he’s venturing out on his own endeavor to play some of his favorite upbeat Classic Rock as well as some current gems and originals either as a solo act or with his band dB and the Hertz. Dave also teaches guitar\, bass\, mandolin\, ukulele\, and piano out of his office at NuArts in Pittsfield.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/db-the-hertz-at-berkshire-palate/
LOCATION:Berkshire Palate\, 297 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Open Studios at the Clock Tower Artists
DESCRIPTION:Open Studios at the Clock Tower Artists\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, August 5\, 11 am to 4 pm\nFREE and Open to all \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, August 4\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, August 5\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \nArtists with Open Studios in August include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/open-studios-at-the-clock-tower-artists-2/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Open Studios
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt - September 1
DESCRIPTION:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm\nScavenger Hunt: 5 to 8 pm\n\nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt* on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry’s and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street).\n\nThis free Back-to-School-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\n*The Free Kids’ Scavenger Hunt for art will be held from 5 to 8 pm on September 1 during the First Fridays Artswalk. Children who complete the hunt will receive a coupon for a free ice cream. A copy of the hunt can be picked up on September 1 at the Kids’ Paint & Sip beginning at 4:45 pm. Kids should return to the site of the Kids’ Paint & Sip no later than 8 pm with a completed Scavenger Hunt to claim their prize!\n\nThese events are part of the September 1 First Fridays Artswalk. For more info\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-september-1/
LOCATION:Parklet at 53 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:September 1 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:September 1 First Fridays Artswalk: New Art Shows\, Live Music\, Art Market\, DJ Champ\, Live Painting\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt!\n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall with DJ Champ\, live music in Persip Park with sets by Niki Kaos and duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore\, a live art demonstration with Creative Sorceress Mollie Kellogg\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt. Other participating venues include the Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, ReDefine Community Center\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \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  \nOn Friday\, September 1\, solo musician Niki Kaos and duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore will share the stage at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nFrom 5 to 6:30 pm\, duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore will kick-off the evening\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Niki Kaos will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nNiki Kaos is an indie-alt-rock-Americana influenced songwriter who has been creating music for over 30 years. Born and raised in Troy\, NY – she lived in San Francisco and New York City in her 20’s\, then returned to The Capital Region to be closer to family. She currently works for www.radioradiox.com as a DJ and music journalist\, in addition to running her arts and entertainment business\, Kaos Industries. \n  \nNiki’s love of music is boundless! She is well known for her support of the Capital Region music scene. Her 518 Homegrown original music open mic at 344 2nd Street in Troy\, NY is a popular destination for songwriters on the first Sundays of each month. Her passion for promoting up and coming musicians in the 518 community is contagious. Niki is excited to see how our collective efforts are sparking a revival across our local music scenes! \n  \nBree Nicola is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Pittsfield. She just graduated with a BFA from Rider University as a Musical Theatre major and is currently working on her first EP. \n  \nCrys Moore is a 20-year-old indie/RNB artist from Pittsfield. Crys attended The College of Saint Rose briefly\, majoring in music industry. They will be continuing their studies in music production at BCC in the spring of 2024. \n  \nThe duo is very excited to get to perform on the streets they both grew up in and can’t wait to have a blast with the community. \n  \nCreative Sorceress Mollie Kellogg will demonstrate her messy and glitter/star-embedded mixed media underpainting pouring process during the September 1st First Fridays Artswalk at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 8 pm\, rain or shine. Kellogg’s Incognito Witch Project celebrates hidden magick and encompasses fine art\, film\, music\, and dance. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt on Friday\, September 1in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry’s and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street). The Paint & Sip is from 5 to 7 pm\, and the Scavenger Hunt is from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThis free Back-to-School-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  \nThe Free Kids’ Scavenger Hunt for art will be held from 5 to 8 pm on September 1 during the First Fridays Artswalk. Children who complete the hunt will receive a coupon for a free ice cream. A copy of the hunt can be picked up on September 1 at the Kids’ Paint & Sip beginning at 4:45 pm. Kids should return to the site of the Kids’ Paint & Sip no later than 8 pm with a completed Scavenger Hunt to claim their prize. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with 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 September 1st Art Market will feature local artists\, artisans\, makers\, and food vendors\, and DJ Champ will be playing Top 40 Hits\, Hip Hop\, and Funk on the steps of City Hall! \n  \nNew Jersey born and raised in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts\, DJ Champ has been lighting up the dance floor since 2008 – doing everything from celebrity events to the smallest of venues. He is the founder of Young Champ Foundation which helps the community with back-to-school supplies and Christmas gifts as well as providing mentoring for our youth. There’s nothing DJ Champ hasn’t touched in Berkshire County. One thing you can be sure of is that when he is around the vibe with be great! \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\, September 1\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, September 2\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, 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 Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will feature paintings by Karen Chase and Paul Graubard\, September 1-29. There will be an opening reception with the artists during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, September 1-30. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe P.E.B.E. Project is a Biodata sonification demonstration. Exhibits are plants connected to instrumentation that registers stomatal conductance and translates the signal into sound. The Project is presented by Linda Merry who has a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University and who currently works at Berkshire Community College in the Life Sciences. Pencil illustrations by artist Natalie Zoe White will also be part of this exhibit. \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street\, will feature local artists\, Matthew Brinton and Nicole Fecteau\, for one night only during the September 1st First Fridays Artswalk. Stop by from 5 to 8 pm on September 1 to view their art and chat with them about their artistic process. Matthew Brinton will present works in charcoal\, pen\, marker\, and pastels\, and Nicole Fecteau will present works in fabric. \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 September\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Ping. Pong.” by multimedia artist Deborah H. Carter and a window display by their 2023 Berkshire Artist Residents: Noah Beauregard and Kelly Potter. \n  \nThe smaller window display will Introduce the work of two local artists participating in Berkshire Art Center’s Artist Residency Program which has paired local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires since 2012. The 2023 Artists have been creating work inspired by their site locations since the end of May. Kelly Potter\, Chesterwood Artist-in-Residence\, is a painter and a ceramic sculptor based in the Berkshires. Her visual art is based on preliminary studies of plant and animal activity within semi-natural locations in the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley. Using oil painting and wall mounted ceramic relief sculpture\, she investigates a dynamic between the tamed and the untamed. \n  \nNoah Beauregard\, Red Lion Inn Artist-in-Residence\, is a painter working out of Berkshire County. Drawn to painting and design as a child\, Beauregard’s art focuses on abstracting common images through form and color. Beauregard pushes recognizable scenes into a bright bizarre world of saturated color and mythic design. The human form and unworldly plants are common motifs in his work. \n  \nSally Tiska Rice will present “Autumn Reverie” at Krol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, August 31 through October 2. Sally invites you to indulge your senses in the vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes of abstract canvases and framed translucent watercolor works. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nAs a versatile multi-media artist\, Sally Tiska Rice seamlessly employs a tapestry of techniques\, working in acrylic\, watercolors\, oil paints\, pastels\, and collages containing botanicals and mixed media elements. Her creative spirit draws inspiration from the idyllic surroundings of her rural hometown\, where she resides with her husband Mark and cherished pets. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 1\, 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  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house artist\, Nicole March\, on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nNicole is an emerging artist born and raised in the Berkshires. Intrinsically inspired by Mother Nature’s glory and equally as moved by the magic of capturing moments photographically\, it was only in a matter of time that her creative\, unrefined edge would merge with alluring images. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will host paintings by Mary Davidson for the month of September. There will be a reception with the artist during the September 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nMary is a painter living in South Egremont\, MA. Her New Hat Series presents large-scale\, feminine forms that are mysterious\, bold\, dramatic\, captivating\, and complex. The many elegant\, amorphic\, and intricate shapes which flow throughout keep the eyes moving. \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, at 314 North Street\, will feature Strike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s for the month of September. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nVisitors can meet Sara at a reception on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will feature The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature When Soft Particles Soften: Abstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey through September 30. Soft Particles was first presented at His Daughter Paloma Gallery in August of 2022 curated by Justin Carafotes. This is the gallery’s first traveling exhibition. \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 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  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, 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\, Sept. 1\, 5 to 8 pm; Sat\, Sept. 2\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street \nReception with in-house artist Nicole March \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor seating area at Hot Harry’s and in front of \nthe Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street) \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nFree Kids’ Scavenger Hunt \nBegins at outdoor seating area at Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nMary Davidson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street \nTBD \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall with DJ Champ \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nDJ Champ will be on the steps of City Hall playing Top 40 hits\, Hip Hop and Funk! \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nKaren Chase / Paul Graubard \nPaintings \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street \nAutumn Reverie \nSally Tiska Rice \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n2023 Berkshire Artist Residency: Noah Beauregard and Kelly Potter – Window Display (Small Window) \n“Ping. Pong.” by Deborah Carter – Window Display (Large Window) \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, Sept. 1\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nLIVE MUSIC at Persip Park\, 175 North Street \n5 to 6:30 pm: Bree Nicola and Crys Moore \n6:30 to 8 pm: Niki Kaos \nFriday\, September 1 \n  \nSotille Park\, 200 North Street \nFree Live Painting Demo with Mollie Kellogg \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street \nMatt Brinton and Nicole Fecteau – On view one night only! \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \nView art and chat with the artists about their artistic process \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nWhen Soft Particles Soften: \nAbstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 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 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-1-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,DJ,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Shopping
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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:10th Annual Party on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Party on the Patio\nSeptember 10\, 5 to 7:30 pm\nRusty Anchor Marina & Pub \nA celebration of the exceptional programs of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center and all are invited! This annual event will include a wine and beer tasting\, live and silent auction\, and raffle baskets. \nAll proceeds from this event will go directly into supporting the programs offered by the center. So your sponsorships\, tickets purchased\, and items donated are directly helping youth and their families. \nTickets are $50 for VIP\, $35 for General Admission\, and $30 for Young Professionals. \nClick here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/10th-annual-party-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip - October 6
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \nThis free Halloween-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-october-6/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:October 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:October 6 First Fridays Artswalk features Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice”\, Katunemo: Art & Healing’s “The Journey III”\, Live Music\, Live Painting\, Opening Receptions\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip!\n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park with Fannie Pack\, a live art demonstration with Nicole Herasme\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. \n  \nHighlights include Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center and “The Journey III” an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe\, presented by Katunemo: Art & Healing at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \n  \nOther participating venues include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nLink to digital tour for October: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-October-6-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8787 \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  \nLiving in Recovery will present “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street\, on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nLiving in Recovery participants joined in a series of structured conversations about their own experience with addiction\, the barriers they encounter\, and their personal stories of recovery. These individuals took photos around the city of what recovery\, addiction\, and hope mean to them. The outcome of this work is impressive – over 40 images and quotes from individuals in our community\, expressing themselves in a way not often heard or seen. \n  \nThe reception with the artists on October 6th is part of Living in Recovery’s continued celebration of National Recovery Month. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. has partnered with Katunemo: Art & Healing to bring “The Journey III”\, an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe\, to their conference room at 33 Dunham Mall for one-night only\, Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe featured artists are Sheila Franco\, David Melchor\, Derly Toloza\, Diana Rodriguez\, Juanita Latorre Silva\, Nicole Herasme\, Shelsy Rodriguez\, Thayna Dias\, Estiven Sosa\, Micaela Soasti\, Valentina Morales\, Marina Dominguez\, Angie Soasti\, Clara Guatta\, and Claire Saussol. \n  \nThe artists will share about their culture\, language\, traditions\, roots and different perspectives about life. These artists wish to honor their heritage\, where they come from\, and what they offer to the Berkshire community. \n  \nKatunemo: Art & Healing is a space where artists empower and support one another to take their art to the next level. They also seek to transmute energy to encourage and motivate healing through different artistic tools\, not only for the artist but also for the rest of the community. \n  \n“The Journey III” is brought to you in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n  \nAlso in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, 23 year-old artist Nicole Herasme will demonstrate her painting process inside Crawford Square at 137 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 7 pm during the October 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nNicole Herasme was born in a small town in Santiago de los caballeros Dominican Republic\, and moved to the United States when she was 19 looking for better opportunities. She has recently found a great passion for photography and modeling\, dedicated to learning and improving in these branches. She enjoys expressing her emotions through art such as painting\, singing\, dancing and poetry. Since she was little\, she has felt called to help the people around her\, that is why one of her goals is to help spread freedom of expression through art and healing in the Berkshires. \n  \nFannie Pack will take the stage at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, on Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nFannie Pack is a band that will make you smile and compel you to dance. Melissa Brinton sings lead and plays guitar\, Elaine Morel holds the foundation on bass and sings backup\, Eileen Markland adds a touch of class with her blue violin and penny whistle\, and Paul Armstrong keeps the rhythm going on the drums.  \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \n  \nThis free Halloween-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  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. The October 6th Art Market will feature local artists\, artisans\, makers\, and Lucia’s Latin Kitchen. \n  \nStar nii\, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra\, Ghanna\, will play live at Hot Plate Brewing\, Co. on Friday\, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \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  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is thrilled to unveil an original mural on the back of 26 Dunham Mall by Argentine/American artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas during the October 6 Artswalk. The mural is funded by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant. \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\, October 6\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, October 7\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, 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 Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will feature “CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda”\, on view October 6 through November 17. The show will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“Always the explorer\, Julio Granda has once again set his impassioned sights on new territory\,” says Barry Sternlieb. “Coming to grips with a profound life-altering loss at 88\, he digs into the sudden new reality with a vengeance\, making each of these 54 paintings a defiantly unique symbiotic union of language and image\, a single furious word empowered by abstraction to grasp the matter of meaning so deeply rooted in his own personal chaos it moves us beyond ourselves with a universal touch that eternal loss alone embodies.” \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne\, October 3 through November 29. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“This exhibit is about the mixture of organic matter\, minerals\, gases\, and liquids—the alchemy that makes soil\,” says Sarah. “Soil is elemental to the environment that keeps me alive: soil and its nutrients are fundamental to growing and literally the earth beneath my feet. I feel that our souls\, our beginnings and our endings\, lie low in our bodies as the soil that helps sustain us lies low on the earth. \n  \nThese paintings are a representation of what I see when I look directly down at soil. The paintings are multi-layered\, complex and earthy in tones. I want to capture the movement\, depth and complexity of soil in these paintings. I am lucky enough to know two extraordinarily beautiful farms that serve as the inspiration for these Soil Paintings: Spring Hills Farm in Dalton\, PA and Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA. Both are working organic farms that place high importance on the health and beauty of soil. “ \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of October\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Feathered Friends by Paula Churt (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window). \n  \nThe exhibit in the north window\, “Feathered Friends”\, represents a collective array of paper owls and backyard birds familiar to the Berkshires. Paula’s creative vision is inspired by nature and natural found objects. Each bird is uniquely designed and precisely cut using scissors and an exacto knife. “Feathered Friends” will be on view October 6 through October 31. \n  \nDeborah Carter is back in the south window of Berkshire Art Center with an installation created with upcycled vintage napkins and tablecloths. “Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter will be on view October 6 through November 26. \n  \nOn Friday\, October 6\, 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  \nSally Tiska Rice will present “Autumn Reverie” at Krol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, on October 6. Sally invites you to indulge your senses in the vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes of abstract canvases and framed translucent watercolor works. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nAs a versatile multi-media artist\, Sally Tiska Rice seamlessly employs a tapestry of techniques\, working in acrylic\, watercolors\, oil paints\, pastels\, and collages containing botanicals and mixed media elements. Her creative spirit draws inspiration from the idyllic surroundings of her rural hometown\, where she resides with her husband Mark and cherished pets. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will host watercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis for the month of October. There will be a reception with the artist during the October 6th First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nJill Gustavis is a painter living in Hancock\, MA. A Berkshire native\, Jill is inspired by a wide range of local subjects\, from still lifes and florals to landscapes and animals. Working primarily in watercolor\, Jill uses layers of color and value to sculpt a sense of presence between the subject and viewer. \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, at 314 North Street\, will feature Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches for the month of October. “Tis the season for witches!” Experience hidden magick revealed in Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch paintings and drawings during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long. Visitors can meet Mollie at a reception on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. \n  \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, through October 23. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe P.E.B.E. Project is a Biodata sonification demonstration. Exhibits are plants connected to instrumentation that registers stomatal conductance and translates the signal into sound. The Project is presented by Linda Merry who has a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University and who currently works at Berkshire Community College in the Life Sciences. Pencil illustrations by artist Natalie Zoe White will also be part of this exhibit. \n  \nFor the month of October\, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC)\, 725 North Street\, will feature Tiffany Delmolino\, a local artist from Cheshire\, MA\, in their Main Lobby. Tiffany utilizes abstract pieces with bright colors. She is a lover of all things nature and is captivated by the sky and sunsets. She uses acrylic on canvas to make her art. \n  \nBMC will host a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6 from 3 to 5 pm with snacks and soft drinks. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will feature The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. \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  \nFeatured images in header: (Left to right) Jill Gustavis and Marina Dominguez \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, 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\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm; Saturday\, October 7\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street \nReception with in-house artist \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nBonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nHot Plate Brewing\, Co.\, 1 School Street \nStar nii\, professional percussionist and composer \nFriday\, October 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nWatercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street \nTBD \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLet It Shine! Mural \nBy Ramiro Davaro-Comas \nBack of 26 Dunham Mall\, facing City Hall \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall with Lucia’s Latin Kitchen \n100 North Street \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Katunemo: Art & Healing present “The Journey III” \nConference room at 33 Dunham Mall \nFeaturing the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe \nOne-night only\, Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery presents “PhotoVoice” \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nCHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street \nAutumn Reverie \nSally Tiska Rice \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLive Painting Demo at Crawford Square\, 137 North Street \nFree Live Painting Demo with Nicole Herasme \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n“Feathered Friends” by Paula Churt (north window) \n“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window) \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, October 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nLIVE MUSIC with Fannie Pack at Persip Park\, 175 North Street \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nSoil Paintings by Sarah Horne \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street \nMollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Medical Center (BMC)\, 725 North Street \nTiffany Delmolino \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 3 to 5 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:“The Journey III” Art Exhibition (“El viaje III”)
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. has partnered with Katunemo: Art & Healing to bring “The Journey III”\, an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe\, to their conference room at 33 Dunham Mall for one-night only\, Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield. \n“The Journey” Art Exhibition is a way to celebrate the life\, emotional process\, and artistic journeys of different local and immigrant artists. The exhibition is a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration full of photography\, visual art\, and live music by artists of all ages who come from different countries in Latin America and Europe. \nThe featured artists are Sheila Franco\, David Melchor\, Derly Toloza\, Diana Rodriguez\, Juanita Latorre Silva\, Nicole Herasme\, Shelsy Rodriguez\, Thayna Dias\, Estiven Sosa\, Micaela Soasti\, Valentina Morales\, Marina Dominguez\, Angie Soasti\, Clara Guatta\, and Claire Saussol. \nThe artists will share about their culture\, language\, traditions\, roots and different perspectives about life. These artists wish to honor their heritage\, where they come from\, and what they offer to the Berkshire community. \nKatunemo: Art & Healing is a group of immigrant artists who want to share their art and experiences. They create spaces where artists empower and support one another to take their art to the next level. They also seek to transmute energy to encourage and motivate healing through different artistic tools\, not only for the artist but also for the rest of the community. Katunemo is the union of two words: Katupyry and Ñemohasäi. These are two words of Guarani origin\, a native language of South America. Katupyry means bold\, intelligent and refers to art. Ñemohasäi means to heal. Learn more about Katunemo: Art & Healing at www.katunemo.com. \n“The Journey III” is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Katunemo: Art & Healing in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is the third iteration of Katunemo’s “The Journey” Art Exhibition (“El viaje”). The first was at Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield\, MA in July 2023 and the second (“The Journey II”) is at The Center for Peace through Culture in Housatonic\, MA\, which is on view now through October 15. \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, will also feature an opportunity to purchase food from Lucia’s Latin Kitchen outside on Dunham Mall from 5 to 8 pm. \nIn addition\, 23 year-old artist Nicole Herasme will demonstrate her painting process at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 7 pm during the October 6 First Fridays Artswalk\, rain or shine. \nNicole Herasme was born in a small town in Santiago de los caballeros Dominican Republic\, and moved to the United States when she was 19 looking for better opportunities. She has recently found a great passion for photography and modeling\, dedicated to learning and improving in these branches. She enjoys expressing her emotions through art such as painting\, singing\, dancing and poetry. Since she was little\, she has felt called to help the people around her\, that is why one of her goals is to help spread freedom of expression through art and healing in the Berkshires. \nFor more information on “The Journey III” and First Fridays Artswalk\, 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  \n  \nEl viaje III será una exposición sobre el trabajo de más de quince artistas de diferentes países de América Latina y Europa. Compartirán sobre su cultura\, idioma\, tradiciones\, raíces y diferentes perspectivas sobre la vida. Como artistas quieren honrar su herencia\, de dónde vienen y qué ofrecen a la comunidad de Berkshire como hispanos.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-journey-iii-art-exhibition-el-viaje-iii/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Free
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