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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \nFriday\, July 26\, 5 to 8 pm: Moe Greene in Persip Park \nMoe Greene is a singer songwriter from the Upper Hudson Valley who performs original material along with tasteful interpretation of blues\, Americana\, and rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm: First Fridays at Five in Persip Park with the Wandering Dance Society: Swing Dance with Rushelle Bowie and Step & Dance with Youth Alive \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 9\, 5 to 8 pm: Dave Brown in Persip Park \nPittsfield native Dave Brown has been performing for decades\, both backing up and leading bands of all different types in the Berkshires and beyond. He’ll be performing his solo set at Persip Park consisting of primarily classic rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 16\, 5 to 8 pm: The Whinin’ Boys in Persip Park \nThe Whinin’ Boys\, featuring Jeff Gonzales and Mike Mercier\, are a finger picking blues based acoustic duo who perform The Music of Hot Tuna along with blues\, folk and rock covers from the 60’s and 70’s. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 23\, 5 to 8 pm: DJ Young Champ in Persip Park \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  \n  \nFriday\, August 30\, 5 to 8 pm: Christine Bilé with full band in Persip Park \nChristine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield\, MA\, known for her acoustic pop-folk original music and covers. Influenced by artists like John Mayer\, Tracy Chapman\, and Beyoncé\, Christine’s performances are captivating and emotionally engaging\, featuring her wide vocal range and skills on guitar and ukulele. Her music is designed to empower\, make you smile\, laugh\, groove\, and maybe even cry. Christine will be playing at the Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on August 30th with a full band including Tony Berkley (Guitar)\, Zen Reinhardt (Bass)\, and John Harris (Drums). \n  \n  \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm: Housie Shakers in Persip Park (First Fridays at Five) \n\nWhile the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene\, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires\, and after various adventures living around the country and the world\, returned here to raise their families. Having played together informally for various short-term projects in recent years\, they decided the time was ripe to solidify the lineup and start playing out more. \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \n\n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free/2024-08-23/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a teen run Farmers Market held on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October outdoors on The Common. \nStock up on beautiful local summer produce\, fresh meats and cheeses\, and handcrafted artisan wares! On the second Saturday of the month\, enjoy a Supersized Saturday Market with additional vendors and fun!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-farmers-market-40/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \n  \nCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Saturday\, August 3\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern Trio: Peggy Stern\, Maryann McSweeney\, and Conor Meehan \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 10\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Charlie Tokarz and Paul Arslanian \nCharlie Tokarz plays saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet. He has worked as an accompanist for modern dance at the Institute For Contemporary in Boston\, Contact Improvisation in New England\, and for The American Tap Dance Foundation in New York directly as a result of being introduced to the group by Paul Arslanian. He has played in the pit band for musicals for local theatre groups\, high schools\, the Colonial Theatre\, and Arena Stage in Washington\, DC. He continues to freelance with various jazz groups and teaches primarily at Hotchkiss School. \nPaul Arslanian has been playing professionally since 1970\, first in the San Francisco Bay Area as a freelance jazz pianist\, bandleader\, composer and dance accompanist and then\, since 1984\, in New England where he now resides. \nPaul was a Senior Lecturer in Dance at UMass\, Amherst from 1999-2018 until retiring\, teaching “Music for Dancers” and accompanying classes in ballet\, modern and tap dance. From 2010 to the present\, Paul has been pianist with the Green Street Trio and coordinator of the Northampton Jazz Workshop\, a weekly concert and jam session series. He has been a producer for the Northampton Jazz Festival\, in Northampton\, MA\, since 2015. \nThroughout his long career\, Paul has had the opportunity to play with\, and learn from\, many great jazz artists such as Pharoah Sanders\, Houston Person\, Freddie Hubbard and Gary Smulyan and with many vocalists including Karrin Allyson\, Rebecca Parris\, and Giacomo Gates. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 17\, 2 to 5 pm: Katherine Winston in Persip Park \nFrom the rolling hills of New England\, Katherine Winston is a Singer/Songwriter whose music is a blend of country\, folk/rock\, and pop. Inspired by musical icons like Stevie Nicks\, Brandi Carlile\, and Dolly Parton\, Katherine’s powerhouse vocals and raw emotional power have captivated audiences all over the country and beyond. \nKatherine’s deeply relatable songwriting explores the intricate layers of human emotion and experience. Her live shows are a testament to her ability to connect with audiences on a profound level\, leaving fans spellbound with each heartfelt lyric and impassioned melody. https://katherinewinston.com \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 24\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with The Lucky 3 \nThe Lucky 3 is a slimmed down version of the quintet ’The Lucky 5’.  While a smaller outfit than their mainstay band\, the trio has more room to explore the music all the while maintaining their signature swing. Consisting of Jonathan Talbott on violin\, Matt Downing on bass\, and Kip Beacco on guitar\, The Lucky 3 plays everything from old hot jazz and swing to Parisian gypsy jazz and eastern European styles. The trio runs the gamut of the sounds their quintet is known for in the region and beyond. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 31\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Luke Franco \nGuitarist Luke Franco purveys the rich tradition of jazz guitar by gleaning from the masters\, both past and present. Formative years spent with John Abercrombie—his main influence and one of the great guitar innovators—led Franco to develop his own style and compositional voice. While pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Miami\, he was Teachers Assistant in John Hart’s talented and ambitious guitar studio\, and performed as a featured soloist with the award winning Concert Jazz Band led by Grammy winner Jon Daversa alongside guest artists including Gonzalo Rubalacaba and Alan Ferber. He was featured as lead guitarist at the world premiere of Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind” along with the New World Symphony in 2016. Presently\, Franco has been performing in the Berkshires\, Hudson Valley\, and NY Capital Region presenting his own music both as a leader and as an in-demand sideman\, notably in trio with Tarik Shah and Jimmy Madison. As a counterpoint to his musical career\, he and his wife founded Tiny Hearts Farm in Copake\, NY in 2011 and manage the 35-acre farm with their two young boys\, growing cut flowers and playing music at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, September 7\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern – piano\nPaul Ostermayer – sax\nDave Christopolis – bass \nPeggy Stern has composed\, played\, recorded\, and toured in a wide variety of situations: from solos to octets to jazz choruses. Her compositions range from highly original pieces to reharmonized jazz standards. “Everything she writes wants to dance\,” says Ken Dais of Jazziz. \nPeggy’s background would account for her varied musical tastes. She began playing classical piano at an early age\, continuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music\, and finishing a master’s degree\, still in Classical music\, at the New England Conservatory. And then she began to improvise. While living in San Francisco\, she played in salsa bands\, notably Azteca and Supercombo with Benny Vallarde. She did a stint in an R&B band (called Cat’s Cradle) with singer Linda Tillery and was “instructed” by Paul Jackson (bass) and Mike Clark (drums) of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunter band. \nSubsequently\, Peggy moved to New York\, absorbing the piano stylings of the greats\, such as Jimmy Rowles and Tommy Flanagan. Peggy has worked and toured with many wonderful musicians: Lee Konitz\, Diane Schuur\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Jay Clayton\, Gary Peacock\, Gene Bertoncini\, Bud Shank\, Red Holloway\, Thomas Chapin\, Machito\, Puck Fair\, Bobby Shew\, Stanley Turrentine\, Gerry Mulligan\, Eddie Henderson\, and Emily Remler\, to name a few. \nPeggy has toured throughout Europe\, the US\, Canada\, Australia\, and Japan. In addition\, Peggy has worked as an educator for the past 20 years\, at colleges in the US. She has given workshops throughout Europe (Switzerland\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Italy)\, and the US. peggystern.com \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-2/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Jazz Duo in Persip Park: JoAnne Redding with Benny Kohn on keys
DESCRIPTION:JoAnne Redding is an emotive singer who has performed on stages from New Orleans to New England\, sharing the bill with major acts including The Mavericks\, Asleep at the Wheel\, and many others along the way. She’s written songs that have aired on TV\, in film\, and on the radio\, and stream worldwide. \nBenny “Fingers” Kohn is undeniably the most sought-after piano player in the Berkshires and beyond. His impressive skills on the black and whites\, his keen musical sensibilities\, and his occasional comic shenanigans make for non-stop entertainment. \nJoining forces\, JoAnne Redding and Benny Kohn will present a diverse and plentiful mix of swingin’ jazz with a touch of smokey blues and soul-infused retro-pop! \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jazz-duo-in-persip-park-joanne-redding-with-benny-kohn-on-keys/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \nFriday\, July 26\, 5 to 8 pm: Moe Greene in Persip Park \nMoe Greene is a singer songwriter from the Upper Hudson Valley who performs original material along with tasteful interpretation of blues\, Americana\, and rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm: First Fridays at Five in Persip Park with the Wandering Dance Society: Swing Dance with Rushelle Bowie and Step & Dance with Youth Alive \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 9\, 5 to 8 pm: Dave Brown in Persip Park \nPittsfield native Dave Brown has been performing for decades\, both backing up and leading bands of all different types in the Berkshires and beyond. He’ll be performing his solo set at Persip Park consisting of primarily classic rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 16\, 5 to 8 pm: The Whinin’ Boys in Persip Park \nThe Whinin’ Boys\, featuring Jeff Gonzales and Mike Mercier\, are a finger picking blues based acoustic duo who perform The Music of Hot Tuna along with blues\, folk and rock covers from the 60’s and 70’s. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 23\, 5 to 8 pm: DJ Young Champ in Persip Park \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  \n  \nFriday\, August 30\, 5 to 8 pm: Christine Bilé with full band in Persip Park \nChristine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield\, MA\, known for her acoustic pop-folk original music and covers. Influenced by artists like John Mayer\, Tracy Chapman\, and Beyoncé\, Christine’s performances are captivating and emotionally engaging\, featuring her wide vocal range and skills on guitar and ukulele. Her music is designed to empower\, make you smile\, laugh\, groove\, and maybe even cry. Christine will be playing at the Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on August 30th with a full band including Tony Berkley (Guitar)\, Zen Reinhardt (Bass)\, and John Harris (Drums). \n  \n  \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm: Housie Shakers in Persip Park (First Fridays at Five) \n\nWhile the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene\, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires\, and after various adventures living around the country and the world\, returned here to raise their families. Having played together informally for various short-term projects in recent years\, they decided the time was ripe to solidify the lineup and start playing out more. \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \n\n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free/2024-08-30/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a teen run Farmers Market held on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October outdoors on The Common. \nStock up on beautiful local summer produce\, fresh meats and cheeses\, and handcrafted artisan wares! On the second Saturday of the month\, enjoy a Supersized Saturday Market with additional vendors and fun!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-farmers-market-40/2024-08-31/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \n  \nCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Saturday\, August 3\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern Trio: Peggy Stern\, Maryann McSweeney\, and Conor Meehan \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 10\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Charlie Tokarz and Paul Arslanian \nCharlie Tokarz plays saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet. He has worked as an accompanist for modern dance at the Institute For Contemporary in Boston\, Contact Improvisation in New England\, and for The American Tap Dance Foundation in New York directly as a result of being introduced to the group by Paul Arslanian. He has played in the pit band for musicals for local theatre groups\, high schools\, the Colonial Theatre\, and Arena Stage in Washington\, DC. He continues to freelance with various jazz groups and teaches primarily at Hotchkiss School. \nPaul Arslanian has been playing professionally since 1970\, first in the San Francisco Bay Area as a freelance jazz pianist\, bandleader\, composer and dance accompanist and then\, since 1984\, in New England where he now resides. \nPaul was a Senior Lecturer in Dance at UMass\, Amherst from 1999-2018 until retiring\, teaching “Music for Dancers” and accompanying classes in ballet\, modern and tap dance. From 2010 to the present\, Paul has been pianist with the Green Street Trio and coordinator of the Northampton Jazz Workshop\, a weekly concert and jam session series. He has been a producer for the Northampton Jazz Festival\, in Northampton\, MA\, since 2015. \nThroughout his long career\, Paul has had the opportunity to play with\, and learn from\, many great jazz artists such as Pharoah Sanders\, Houston Person\, Freddie Hubbard and Gary Smulyan and with many vocalists including Karrin Allyson\, Rebecca Parris\, and Giacomo Gates. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 17\, 2 to 5 pm: Katherine Winston in Persip Park \nFrom the rolling hills of New England\, Katherine Winston is a Singer/Songwriter whose music is a blend of country\, folk/rock\, and pop. Inspired by musical icons like Stevie Nicks\, Brandi Carlile\, and Dolly Parton\, Katherine’s powerhouse vocals and raw emotional power have captivated audiences all over the country and beyond. \nKatherine’s deeply relatable songwriting explores the intricate layers of human emotion and experience. Her live shows are a testament to her ability to connect with audiences on a profound level\, leaving fans spellbound with each heartfelt lyric and impassioned melody. https://katherinewinston.com \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 24\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with The Lucky 3 \nThe Lucky 3 is a slimmed down version of the quintet ’The Lucky 5’.  While a smaller outfit than their mainstay band\, the trio has more room to explore the music all the while maintaining their signature swing. Consisting of Jonathan Talbott on violin\, Matt Downing on bass\, and Kip Beacco on guitar\, The Lucky 3 plays everything from old hot jazz and swing to Parisian gypsy jazz and eastern European styles. The trio runs the gamut of the sounds their quintet is known for in the region and beyond. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 31\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Luke Franco \nGuitarist Luke Franco purveys the rich tradition of jazz guitar by gleaning from the masters\, both past and present. Formative years spent with John Abercrombie—his main influence and one of the great guitar innovators—led Franco to develop his own style and compositional voice. While pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Miami\, he was Teachers Assistant in John Hart’s talented and ambitious guitar studio\, and performed as a featured soloist with the award winning Concert Jazz Band led by Grammy winner Jon Daversa alongside guest artists including Gonzalo Rubalacaba and Alan Ferber. He was featured as lead guitarist at the world premiere of Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind” along with the New World Symphony in 2016. Presently\, Franco has been performing in the Berkshires\, Hudson Valley\, and NY Capital Region presenting his own music both as a leader and as an in-demand sideman\, notably in trio with Tarik Shah and Jimmy Madison. As a counterpoint to his musical career\, he and his wife founded Tiny Hearts Farm in Copake\, NY in 2011 and manage the 35-acre farm with their two young boys\, growing cut flowers and playing music at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, September 7\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern – piano\nPaul Ostermayer – sax\nDave Christopolis – bass \nPeggy Stern has composed\, played\, recorded\, and toured in a wide variety of situations: from solos to octets to jazz choruses. Her compositions range from highly original pieces to reharmonized jazz standards. “Everything she writes wants to dance\,” says Ken Dais of Jazziz. \nPeggy’s background would account for her varied musical tastes. She began playing classical piano at an early age\, continuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music\, and finishing a master’s degree\, still in Classical music\, at the New England Conservatory. And then she began to improvise. While living in San Francisco\, she played in salsa bands\, notably Azteca and Supercombo with Benny Vallarde. She did a stint in an R&B band (called Cat’s Cradle) with singer Linda Tillery and was “instructed” by Paul Jackson (bass) and Mike Clark (drums) of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunter band. \nSubsequently\, Peggy moved to New York\, absorbing the piano stylings of the greats\, such as Jimmy Rowles and Tommy Flanagan. Peggy has worked and toured with many wonderful musicians: Lee Konitz\, Diane Schuur\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Jay Clayton\, Gary Peacock\, Gene Bertoncini\, Bud Shank\, Red Holloway\, Thomas Chapin\, Machito\, Puck Fair\, Bobby Shew\, Stanley Turrentine\, Gerry Mulligan\, Eddie Henderson\, and Emily Remler\, to name a few. \nPeggy has toured throughout Europe\, the US\, Canada\, Australia\, and Japan. In addition\, Peggy has worked as an educator for the past 20 years\, at colleges in the US. She has given workshops throughout Europe (Switzerland\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Italy)\, and the US. peggystern.com \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-2/2024-08-31/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-09-01/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Jazz in Persip Park with the Matt Steckler Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Steckler\, aka Matty Stecks\, performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist/woodwind specialist\, he also performs on vocals\, keyboards\, percussion and electronic media\, bringing a dynamic\, holistic approach to the live musical experience. As an artist\, Matthew has appeared at prominent festivals and concert series\, including: The Blue Note and Lincoln Center (NYC)\, the Kennedy Center (DC)\, Winnipeg Art Gallery\, Operetta Teatrul (Bucharest)\, House of Blues & Jazz (Shanghai)\, and the Tri-C\, Key Maine\, New Haven\, Discover and Flint Jazz Festivals. He has received commissions from Chamber Music America\, Meet the Composer\, American Music Center and American Composers Forum; has recordings on Ropeadope\, Cuneiform and Innova labels; and has made Best CD lists in Downbeat and Jazz Times. Over the course of his career\, Matthew has also performed alongside Lonnie Plaxico\, Gary Smulyan\, Lee Konitz\, Anthony Braxton\, Roswell Rudd\, George Russell\, Joe Lovano\, Wynton Marsalis\, Bobby Sanabria\, Gunther Schuller\, Tony Lewis\, Alex Blake\, Jon Hendricks\, and many others. Matthew has written for concert music\, theatre\, film and game audio settings\, and continues his own foundational work in electroacoustics and multimedia that began with his 2013 research-based\, extended work Eco Beat Heresy. Matthew holds a Ph.D. in Composition (NYU) and M.M. in Jazz Performance (New England Conservatory)\, and a B.A. in Music (Wesleyan University). \nMatt Steckler Quartet: \nMatt Steckler – saxophone \nLuke Franco – guitar \nTarik Shah – bass \nGeorge Schuller – drums \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jazz-in-persip-park-with-the-matt-steckler-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Mural Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:A new mural will be unveiled this Friday\, September 6 at 5 pm and the public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently selected local artist Shelsy Rodriguez to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue\, Pittsfield. Shelsy Rodriguez worked alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, to develop and execute a transit-themed mural that will debut at 5 pm on Friday\, September 6 during First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \nShelsy Rodriguez (Stephx)\, a visual artist focused on painting and photography\, is a student of environmental sciences. She is from Colombia\, a place full of color\, tradition\, diversity\, and life. Her artistic work is based on the expression of the beauty she observes around her\, the beauty found in everyday life in those small details that make us feel that nature is part of us. \nShelsy uses painting to bring awareness\, so that when people see what she does\, they take away the idea of the importance of connecting with nature and being grateful to the past\, to their roots\, to unite with the present and to be aware of how we can improve the future of the environment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-mural-unveiling/
LOCATION:Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center\, 1 Columbus Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \nFriday\, July 26\, 5 to 8 pm: Moe Greene in Persip Park \nMoe Greene is a singer songwriter from the Upper Hudson Valley who performs original material along with tasteful interpretation of blues\, Americana\, and rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm: First Fridays at Five in Persip Park with the Wandering Dance Society: Swing Dance with Rushelle Bowie and Step & Dance with Youth Alive \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature interactive performances presented by the Wandering Dance Society as part of the August 2 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. Dancers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate throughout the evening. \nEast Coast Swing Lesson with Rushelle Bowie: 5 to 6:15 pm\nStep\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive: 6:30 to 8 pm\nFeaturing guests: R.O.P.E. member Abby Percy and James Ryan \nRushelle Bowie will be teaching a basic lesson in East Coast Swing from 5 to 6:15 pm. East Coast Swing is a fun\, upbeat dance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The lesson will be followed by a short demo and open dancing. \nRushelle has been sharing her passion for dancing for over 15 years\, offering group and private lessons in East Coast Swing\, Rumba\, Cha-Cha\, Foxtrot\, and Waltz. She also provides personalized dance instruction for weddings\, parties\, and other special events. Her dance studio is located in Dalton\, MA\, where it is always ‘Time to Dance’. \nThere will be a performance of Step\, Dance\, and Drumline with Youth Alive from 6:30 to 8 pm. Youth Alive\, Inc. (YA) is a multi-cultural\, community-based organization founded in 1995 by two teenagers\, Akilah Edgerton and Erica Young\, in Pittsfield\, MA. The purpose of YA is to teach life skills to youth aged six to eighteen using performance arts as the teaching vehicle. YA performs at major cultural institutions such as Jacob’s Pillow\, MASS MoCA\, and Williams College\, and YA has performed and been recognized at the Massachusetts State House for their impact. YA has impacted hundreds of young people’s lives in the Berkshires\, who are now contributing adult citizens – some in key leadership positions locally and beyond. The New Era of YA steppers\, dancers\, and drummers are being coached by YA phenomenal alumnus: Step Coach Chyenne VanBramer\, Dance Coach Serina Saunders\, and Musical Director\, Percussionist and Spoken Word Artist Jerome Edgerton Jr. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Wandering Dance Society performances will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 9\, 5 to 8 pm: Dave Brown in Persip Park \nPittsfield native Dave Brown has been performing for decades\, both backing up and leading bands of all different types in the Berkshires and beyond. He’ll be performing his solo set at Persip Park consisting of primarily classic rock covers. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 16\, 5 to 8 pm: The Whinin’ Boys in Persip Park \nThe Whinin’ Boys\, featuring Jeff Gonzales and Mike Mercier\, are a finger picking blues based acoustic duo who perform The Music of Hot Tuna along with blues\, folk and rock covers from the 60’s and 70’s. \n  \n  \nFriday\, August 23\, 5 to 8 pm: DJ Young Champ in Persip Park \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  \n  \nFriday\, August 30\, 5 to 8 pm: Christine Bilé with full band in Persip Park \nChristine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield\, MA\, known for her acoustic pop-folk original music and covers. Influenced by artists like John Mayer\, Tracy Chapman\, and Beyoncé\, Christine’s performances are captivating and emotionally engaging\, featuring her wide vocal range and skills on guitar and ukulele. Her music is designed to empower\, make you smile\, laugh\, groove\, and maybe even cry. Christine will be playing at the Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on August 30th with a full band including Tony Berkley (Guitar)\, Zen Reinhardt (Bass)\, and John Harris (Drums). \n  \n  \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm: Housie Shakers in Persip Park (First Fridays at Five) \n\nWhile the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene\, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires\, and after various adventures living around the country and the world\, returned here to raise their families. Having played together informally for various short-term projects in recent years\, they decided the time was ripe to solidify the lineup and start playing out more. \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \n\n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:September 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday\, September 6 include AdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, THECOLLAB\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield. \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  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. Clock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering more than a dozen working creatives\, the Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will feature original paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures. Enjoy an insider’s look into the world of working artists. Newly installed gallery areas surrounding the studios also feature new work in the latest CTA group exhibition. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on September 6\, a free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on September 6 include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present “OUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein” September 6-27. There will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“Out of the Studios” showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. These artists – Mario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy – will each contribute original artwork to the show. The artwork will span multiple genres – from painting to pottery to photography to bookmaking. \n  \nYou can catch a few of the artists really getting “Out of the Studios” as they do live demos right in Palace Park (directly in front of The Lichtenstein) from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, September 6! \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature “The Art and Soul of Autumn” by Autumn Phoenix Photography for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nStep into the artistic vision of Autumn Phoenix as she showcases some of her most cherished art photography. Autumn pours her heart and soul into every piece\, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Prints and postcards are available for purchase. \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street\, will feature “Stepping Out” by Sadiya\, September 1 -30. The art for ‘Stepping Out’ is original work by Howard University Rising Senior Sadiya Q-G. This marks her first solo show in the Berkshires. By the time the opening arrives\, Sadiya will be back at HU\, continuing her African American Studies major\, concentrating on the African Diaspora. \n  \nSadiya’s original work reflects bold images with bright\, captivating color combinations in an ancient\, thick-lined style\, reminiscent of ancestral and world art. Her work is largely inspired by the Black Arts Movement and centered around portraiture as a way to celebrate individuals in the collective. Her serene and expressive photos show some of her travels to the Dominican Republic and Ghana. They focus on the everyday (that is often overlooked) rituals/routines of people\, depicting a depth and poignancy felt as well as seen. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours. \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 September\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Mixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell” (north window) and “Superheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q” (south window). \n  \n“Superheroes of Creativity” is a retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts. For over twenty years\, Community Access to the Arts has been conducting weekly classes with the team of individuals Blue Q employes through its collaboration with Berkshire County ARC. Blue Q’s Arts and Assembly Team does just that: they assemble some of the company’s coolest products in a large\, mural-filled room\, and they also create huge amounts of art\, in a dazzling range of mediums\, under the tutelage of CATA’s amazing art educators. This show features some favorite pieces\, plus portraits of the artists by Blue Q’s own Bill Wright. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will feature the mixed media works of Gail Gelburd in “Meditations” for the month of September. “Meditations” explores the universality of the human spirit and the environment in which we exist. There will be a reception with the artist during the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nGail Gelburd has a PhD in Art and Eastern Philosophy. She has been a professor\, curator\, author\, and artist who has exhibited extensively. Most recently she has been shown at the Berkshire Museum\, Cape Cod Museum of Art\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Photoplace Gallery of Middlebury College\, Sandisfield Art Center\, Becket Art Center\, TSL Gallery in Hudson NY\, and had a solo exhibition at Art on Main Gallery in West Stockbridge. She was also included in the Designer Showcase at Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough. Her work has been shown and collected in California\, Colorado\, New York\, Connecticut\, Vermont\, Los Angeles\, Goa India\, Skopelos Greece\, and Melbourne Australia\, as well as throughout Massachusetts. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini. \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street\, will feature local artist Matthew Brinton during the First Fridays Artswalk on September 6 for one-night only\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nMatthew Brinton’s artwork is strongly influenced by nineteenth-century Russian literature. His drawings are done in a realistic style but often incorporate a painterly and classical linear style. His drawings of landscape and still life are inspired by the sheer beauty of the subjects\, and his portraiture mainly consists of historical figures who have impacted his life. Matthew will be signing his book “Tales From A Bygone Era” during the Artswalk event. \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street\, will feature artworks by Anika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nAs a digital artist based in Pittsfield\, Anika Grey finds inspiration in the modern world\, combining elements of electro-music and psychedelic landscapes to create vibrant and colorful designs. The dichotomy between technology and nature is a recurring theme in his work\, as he explores the fusion of these two seemingly opposing forces. \n  \nUtilizing various mediums\, Anika often experiments with bold and bright colors to create a sense of energy and movement within his pieces. From digital canvases to mounted wood blocks\, he continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional graphic design to create unique and dynamic pieces that captivate the viewer’s imagination. \n  \nStephanie “Sesame” Campbell went to Bard College on an art scholarship in the nineties based on the strength of her work as a homeless NYC street and graffiti artist. When shamed by a professor’s disdain for her lack of classical training\, she put down her brush and pivoted to more academic pursuits. Stephanie eventually earned multiple graduate degrees in philosophy\, education\, and public health policy. She now works as a national drug policy advisor and consultant for government\, health care providers\, and nonprofit organizations\, informed by her lived experience as a person in sustained recovery. Several years ago\, she began her artistic recovery\, committing to an art practice after 25 years away from the canvas. \n  \nAfter a series of master studies that built confidence and skill\, she embarked on a journey exploring light and color with her application of thousands of tiny dots. Through her evocative works\, she has found her voice in creating captivating landscapes and symbolic representations\, impressively demonstrating the power of self-taught art. \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host “Polly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan” at the Dot Gallery through September featuring artists Polly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nPolly Kurasch says of her works “These began as sketches done at live jazz sessions in Pittsfield\, Lenox\, and Newport\, and later enlarged with the addition of collage and paint elements.” \n  \nElano Dallmeyer says of his photographs “This series explores an intimate tour of the now defunct Berkshire Mall. A former place of anxious congregation for the youth of the Berkshires.” \n  \nRichard Britell says of his paintings “I paint images that seek to document the realities of the hundred-year-old architectural surfaces in New York City\, especially downtown Manhattan.” \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG on Friday\, September 6\, from 7 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. \n  \nDJ BFG\, aka Gabby Squailia\, has been spinning for dance floors in the Berkshires for twenty years. She is known for seamless mixes\, musical versatility\, and crowd-reading acumen. She is also the author of the novels Dead Boys and Viscera. \n  \nThere will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase at both events. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature landscape paintings by Marita Glodt through September 30. The show will be on view to the public on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“When I paint the Berkshire landscape\, I am often overcome by its beauty\, power and majesty\,” says Marita. “Every time I venture into the field to draw or paint\, I am hopeful that the Berkshires are seen with new eyes – mine and yours…. I create art to spark joy\, conversation and community and to inspire our shared responsibility to preserve our cherished landscape.” \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, will feature “Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey”. The show will be on view on Friday\, September 6\, and when Methuselah is open. \n  \nThe Berkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101\, will feature “The Creative Journey” by DeSean Scales for the September First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDeSean Scales is a self-taught photographer based in Pittsfield. In every frame\, DeSean aims to capture not just an image\, but a connection—a shared moment of joy\, reflection\, or understanding. Whether photographing people\, landscapes\, or objects\, photography is DeSean’s way of bringing light into the world\, one frame at a time. \n  \nFor the month of September\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\, will feature a multi-media piece entitled TEMPEST containing the exhibit “Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales”. Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales attempts to provide moments to explore the subtlety of the human emotional landscape through illustrations by Antoine Adams. The exhibit will be on view on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7:45 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \n  \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, 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  \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. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. Season partners and sponsors include: the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nCheck out all of the September 6 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nKaren Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \n“The Art and Soul of Autumn” Autumn Phoenix Photography \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nCity Stage Entertainment (south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square) \nClara Guatta: 5:30 pm \nLuana Dias David: 6:30 pm \nCancioneros: 7:15 pm \nFriday\, September 6 \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nMeditations: Art of Gail Gelburd \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nAnika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101 \n“The Creative Journey” \nDeSean Scales \nReception with the Artist: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nMatthew Brinton \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm ONLY \n   \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nOUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein \nMario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford \nLive Demos with Artists from the Studios of the Lichtenstein \nLive Demos: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \n“Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nMixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell (north window) \nSuperheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q (south window) \nA retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, September 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \n“Stepping Out” \nSadiya \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street \nDowntown Pittsfield Summer Music Series presents \nHousie Shakers \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nAdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, 215 North Street \nUnity: The Harmony of Differences \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nMarita Glodt \nLandscape Painter \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nView the Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists. \nMa’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \n“Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nLet It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase \nShelsy Rodriguez\, Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street \nPolly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan \nPolly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \nFirst Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG \nFriday\, September 6\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise left to right): Sean McCusker\, Autumn Phoenix\, Ilene Richard\, Bruce Laird\, Shany Porras\, Jesse Tobin McCauley
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:“Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-emerging-artist-showcase/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:September 6 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The September 6 First Fridays at Five will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. \n  \nThe theme of the September 6th First Fridays at Five will be a Taste of Pittsfield and the event will also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (which officially kicks off on September 15). \n  \nGet a Taste of Pittsfield with a section of the event dedicated to local food trucks\, and there will also be many downtown restaurants serving food outside during the event. BB’s Hot Spot\, D’s Island Food Truck\, La Chalupa & La Enchilada\, and Two Sisters’ Spirits will be among the featured food trucks. \n  \nYo Soy Arte and Latinas413 will headline the September 6th event on the mobile City Stage with a curated line-up of artists with ties to Argentina\, Mexico\, and Brazil. \n  \nSinger and musician\, Clara Guatta will kick off the event on the City Stage at 5:30 pm. Clara was born in Pittsfield\, but her entire family is originally from Argentina\, and she grew up in the city of Buenos Aires. \n  \nAt 6:30 pm\, Luana Dias David will perform. Luana is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. Hailing from Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, she brings a rich cultural background steeped in Samba\, Capoeira\, Break Dancing\, Latin Dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet\, which profoundly influence her dance philosophy and style. With over 20 years of experience as a performing artist and instructor\, Luana has traveled globally\, sharing her art and passion for dance. Her work authentically represents cultural dance pieces\, evident in collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Jacob’s Pillow\, Berkshire Pulse\, and the Mill Town Foundation. \n  \nCancioneros will close out the evening on the City Stage starting at 7:15 pm. Cancioneros features Mariano Cabrera (vocals/rhythm guitar)\, Erick Delmoral (Mexican guitarrón/guitar)\, and Juan Delmoral (lead guitar). \n  \nMariano and Erick are originally from Atlixco\, a city in the Mexican state of Puebla. The group was formed after Mariano was invited to work in restaurants\, playing from table to table. He invited Erick to join\, and years later\, Juan\, Erick’s son\, joined the group\, contributing a great natural talent for the guitar. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performances will be at the First United Methodist Church\, 55 Fenn Street. \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by the Housie Shakers as part of the September 6 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. \n  \nWhile the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene\, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires\, and after various adventures living around the country and the world\, returned here to raise their families. Having played together informally for various short-term projects in recent years\, they decided the time was ripe to solidify the lineup and start playing out more. \n  \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \n  \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Housie Shakers will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \nSottile Park\, at the corner of North and Eagle Street\, will feature the Pittsfield Disability Commission which is the Community Partner for the September First Fridays at Five. They will be joined by AdLib\, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)\, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)\, and UCP of Western Massachusetts. UCP will be demonstrating assistive tech\, DCR/Universal Access will be bringing equipment\, and the Commission will have a table supporting the Get Out and Vote effort for people with disabilities with voter registration cards. There will be giveaways of disability flags\, bracelets\, popcorn\, and water. Across the street\, there will be an art show at AdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living (215 North Street). \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present “OUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein”. “Out of the Studios” showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. These artists – Mario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy – will each contribute original artwork to the show. The artwork will span multiple genres – from painting to pottery to photography to bookmaking. There will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and you can catch a few of the artists really getting “Out of the Studios” as they do live demos right in Palace Park (directly in front of The Lichtenstein) from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, September 6. \n  \nAmong these artists is Jim Horsford who will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the demo with Jim Horsford will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host a Beer Garden on School Street from 5 to 8 pm. School Street will be closed to traffic so you can take your beers outside\, grab some delicious bites from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, and play some family-friendly games. \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and extending onto North Street\, and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. The Berkshire Museum will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Dunham Mall. The Balloonitik will be offering free balloon creations at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \n  \nParticipating organizations include Barrington Stage Company\, BART\, Berkshire Bank\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire County Head Start/Pittsfield CFCE\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Child Care of the Berkshires ParentChild+ program\, CleanSlate Centers\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, NAMI Berkshire County\, One Water Project\, Pittsfield Public Schools\, and the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. Stop by the train platform at the Intermodal Center to see the unveiling at 5 pm! \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase dozens of artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, THECOLLAB\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. \n  \nVisit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nClock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering more than a dozen working creatives\, the Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will feature original paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures. Enjoy an insider’s look into the world of working artists. Newly installed gallery areas surrounding the studios also feature new work in the latest CTA group exhibition. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop in to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nThere will be a First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, from 7 to 10 pm. DJ BFG\, aka Gabby Squailia\, has been spinning for dance floors in the Berkshires for twenty years. She is known for seamless mixes\, musical versatility\, and crowd-reading acumen. There will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase. Doors open at 6 pm. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nNorth Street will be closed from Park Square to Columbus Avenue on Friday\, September 6 from 3 to 8:30 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition\, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Columbus Avenue starting at 2 pm on Friday. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-6-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) and extending onto North Street\, and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. The Berkshire Museum will be bringing their Mobile Museum Unit. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Dunham Mall. The Balloonitik will be offering free balloon creations at Hot Harry’s\, 37 North Street. \nParticipating organizations include Barrington Stage Company\, BART\, Berkshire Bank\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention\, Berkshire Athenaeum\, Berkshire County Head Start/Pittsfield CFCE\, Berkshire County Kids Place\, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Child Care of the Berkshires ParentChild+ program\, CleanSlate Centers\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, Foster MA/Adopt MA\, NAMI Berkshire County\, One Water Project\, Pittsfield Public Schools\, and the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone-at-first-fridays-at-five-5/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Housie Shakers at First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by the Housie Shakers as part of the September 6 First Fridays at Five and the free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series. \nWhile the Housie Shakers are a new band on the Berkshire music scene\, its members have deep local roots and have been playing music in the area for decades. All four members grew up in the Berkshires\, and after various adventures living around the country and the world\, returned here to raise their families. Having played together informally for various short-term projects in recent years\, they decided the time was ripe to solidify the lineup and start playing out more. \nThe Housie Shakers bring a variety of styles to the mix\, with wide-ranging covers and original music spanning rock\, blues\, pop\, bluegrass\, reggae\, Americana\, and improvisational groove. They don’t take themselves too seriously and have no ambitions to go on the road (as if the 12 kids they have collectively would make that possible anyway)… they’re just out to play local gigs and give people a chance to hang out\, let loose\, dance\, and have a good time! The band’s name is a nod to their home community and the people and places that have shaped their musical journeys. \nThe Housie Shakers are Simeon Bittman (drums & vocals)\, Noah Cook-Dubin (guitar\, cavaquinho & vocals)\, Jonathan Denmark (guitar & vocals)\, and Colin Ovitsky (bass). \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Housie Shakers will be at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/housie-shakers-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Clock Tower Art Shuttle
DESCRIPTION:Visit the free Open Studios event at the Clock Tower from 5 to 8 pm. A free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \nClock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering more than a dozen working creatives\, the Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will feature original paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures. Enjoy an insider’s look into the world of working artists. Newly installed gallery areas surrounding the studios also feature new work in the latest CTA group exhibition.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/clock-tower-art-shuttle-3/
LOCATION:MA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190712
CREATED:20240827T235318Z
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SUMMARY:Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street between School Street and Fenn Street and will feature over two dozen local artisanal vendors who make their own\, handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nSeptember 6th Vendors: \nAJ Boutique – Beauty accessories\, jewelry\, clothes\, and more \nYarnAblaze – Crochet goods \nKoi Cat Studio – Prepackaged chocolate and desserts \nShire Family Roots – Glasses\, candles\, candle molds\, jewelry \nSacred Funk – Tie-dye art and apparel \nATK Customs – Coffee tumblers and other drinkware \nEdgar Bonilla – Handmade art in leather and crochet toys \nMindset Personalized – Canvases\, coffee mugs\, T-shirts\, and wine glasses \nA La Mode – Adjustable waist beads \nYoungLiving Essential Oil – Essential oils and products \nJack Liebenow – Health and Wellness products \nTea Times – Loose leaf tea\, Short Bread\, Tea Towels\, and Botanical Drawings \nKelsey Larina Art \nXtwii – Handmade jewelry\, crystals\, home décor\, and original artwork \nLa Maria Arts – Handmade jewelry \nJust a Knit of Love – Crochet items \nTreacle & Wolf \nBlossomBun – Shadow boxes\, tumblers\, and coasters \nMade by Sarah Rose – Sewn accessories – bags\, totes\, pouches\, bookmarks\, key chains \nFandom Forge – Stickers\, pins\, and magnets \nPatchrabbit – Handmade sculptures and pendants \nWestern Mass Rabbit Rescue- Bunnies \nTruffles by Tarah LLC – Uniquely flavored chocolate truffles \nDurso Poké Adoption Agency – Custom Pokémon Card Packs \nVendors are subject to change.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/makers-market-at-first-fridays-at-five-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
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SUMMARY:Live Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \nRain location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-pottery-demo-with-jim-horsford-2/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7:45 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-kids-paint-sip-5/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
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SUMMARY:Yo Soy Arte and Latinas413 headline the City Stage!
DESCRIPTION:Yo Soy Arte and Latinas413 will headline the September 6 First Fridays at Five on the mobile City Stage with a curated line-up of artists with ties to Argentina\, Mexico\, and Brazil. \n(Vea el texto a continuación para una traducción al español.) \nSinger and musician\, Clara Guatta will kick off the event on the City Stage at 5:30 pm. Clara was born in Pittsfield\, but her entire family is originally from Argentina\, and she grew up in the city of Buenos Aires. \nAt 6:30 pm\, Luana Dias David will perform. Luana is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. Hailing from Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, she brings a rich cultural background steeped in Samba\, Capoeira\, Break Dancing\, Latin Dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet\, which profoundly influence her dance philosophy and style. With over 20 years of experience as a performing artist and instructor\, Luana has traveled globally\, sharing her art and passion for dance. Her work authentically represents cultural dance pieces\, evident in collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Jacob’s Pillow\, Berkshire Pulse\, and the Mill Town Foundation. \nCancioneros will close out the evening on the City Stage starting at 7:15 pm. Cancioneros features Mariano Cabrera (vocals/rhythm guitar)\, Erick Delmoral (Mexican guitarrón/guitar)\, and Juan Delmoral (lead guitar). \nMariano and Erick are originally from Atlixco\, a city in the Mexican state of Puebla. The group was formed after Mariano was invited to work in restaurants\, playing from table to table. He invited Erick to join\, and years later\, Juan\, Erick’s son\, joined the group\, contributing a great natural talent for the guitar. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performances will be at the First United Methodist Church\, 55 Fenn Street. \n—– \nYo Soy Arte y Latinas413 han curado una selección de artistas con vínculos con Argentina\, México y Brasil para los First Fridays at Five del 6 de septiembre en el City Stage móvil. \nClara Guatta: Cantante y músico nació en Pittsfield MA\, Estados Unidos\, pero toda su familia es originaria de Argentina\, creció y vivió toda su vida en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Cuando se mudó por primera vez a Argentina\, su primer recuerdo de amar la música fue cuando un día su padre puso un CD del último álbum de U2 y ella le pidió que lo tocara una y otra vez. “Aún no encuentro lo que busco* fue una de esas canciones que la acompañaron durante toda su vida y la acompañan hasta el día de hoy. \nElla siempre fue muy expresiva\, le encantaba bailar\, cantar\, realizaba actos frente a su familia en los almuerzos familiares\, aunque socialmente era una chica sumamente tímida\, cuando estaba en una plataforma y tenía gente frente a ella\, la vergüenza. se fue. \nCuando tenía 10 años su padre le regaló su primer instrumento\, un teclado Casio\, al que debió sus primeros pasos en el amor por la música. Siempre tuvo el defecto o virtud de la sensibilidad\, para su arte siempre fue parte importante de ella\, no sólo para poder canalizar sus emociones\, sino también para comprenderse a sí misma y al mundo que la rodea. \nLuana Dias David es una artista escénica y coreógrafa que vive en Berkshire. Originaria de Sao Paulo\, Brasil\, aporta una rica formación cultural impregnada de samba\, capoeira\, break dance\, danza latina\, jazz y ballet clásico\, que influye profundamente en su filosofía y estilo de danza. \nCon más de 20 años de experiencia como artista escénica e instructora\, Luana ha viajado por todo el mundo compartiendo su arte y pasión por la danza. Su trabajo representa auténticamente piezas de danza cultural\, evidente en colaboraciones con organizaciones estimadas como Jacob ‘s Pillow\, Berkshire Pulse y Mill Town Foundation. \nCancioneros: \nConformada por 3 integrantes.\nMariano Cabrera\, Voz / guitarra rítmica.\nErick Delmoral\, Guitarrón / guitarra.\nJuan Delmoral\, Guitarra líder\, “Requinto”. \nSe inició en 2011. \nMariano y Erick se conocieron por el Rock en español\, ambos formaban parte de diferentes agrupaciones de Rock. Ambos originarios de Atlixco Puebla Mexico. Erick con una larga trayectoria musical en México\, perteneciendo a múltiples agrupaciones musicales importantes en su región\, Mariano lo hacía más por gusto\, serenatas con amigos y rondallas. \nLa agrupación se formó después que Mariano fuese invitado a trabajar en restaurantes\, tocando de mesa en mesa\, invitando a Erick a unirse\, y años después\, Juan\, hijo de Erick\, se unió a la agrupación aportando un gran talento nato para la guitarra\, talento muy poco común. \nA pesar de sus Inicios en el Rock\, el gusto por la música vernácula Mexicana\, se trae en la sangre\, incluso no siendo un Mariachi convencional\, el traje de charro se porta con mucho Orgullo\, y muy a nuestro estilo\, colocamos el nombre de México muy en alto\, en este país que con mucho cariño no ha acogido por 20 años. \nCancioneros\, era el nombre que se le daba a unas revistas semanales que traían letras de canciones y acordes de guitarra para interpretar las canciones de nuestro agrado\, el inicio de muchos guitarristas\, nuestro inicio\, en homenaje utilizamos el nombre para la agrupación.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/yo-soy-arte-and-latinas413-headline-the-city-stage/
LOCATION:City Stage at First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG
DESCRIPTION:Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG on Friday\, September 6\, from 7 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. \nDJ BFG\, aka Gabby Squailia\, has been spinning for dance floors in the Berkshires for twenty years. She is known for seamless mixes\, musical versatility\, and crowd-reading acumen. She is also the author of the novels Dead Boys and Viscera. \nThere will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase at both events.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-after-party-featuring-dj-bfg/
LOCATION:Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a teen run Farmers Market held on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October outdoors on The Common. \nStock up on beautiful local summer produce\, fresh meats and cheeses\, and handcrafted artisan wares! On the second Saturday of the month\, enjoy a Supersized Saturday Market with additional vendors and fun!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-farmers-market-40/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series - Free!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \n  \n  \nCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Saturday\, August 3\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern Trio: Peggy Stern\, Maryann McSweeney\, and Conor Meehan \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 10\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Charlie Tokarz and Paul Arslanian \nCharlie Tokarz plays saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet. He has worked as an accompanist for modern dance at the Institute For Contemporary in Boston\, Contact Improvisation in New England\, and for The American Tap Dance Foundation in New York directly as a result of being introduced to the group by Paul Arslanian. He has played in the pit band for musicals for local theatre groups\, high schools\, the Colonial Theatre\, and Arena Stage in Washington\, DC. He continues to freelance with various jazz groups and teaches primarily at Hotchkiss School. \nPaul Arslanian has been playing professionally since 1970\, first in the San Francisco Bay Area as a freelance jazz pianist\, bandleader\, composer and dance accompanist and then\, since 1984\, in New England where he now resides. \nPaul was a Senior Lecturer in Dance at UMass\, Amherst from 1999-2018 until retiring\, teaching “Music for Dancers” and accompanying classes in ballet\, modern and tap dance. From 2010 to the present\, Paul has been pianist with the Green Street Trio and coordinator of the Northampton Jazz Workshop\, a weekly concert and jam session series. He has been a producer for the Northampton Jazz Festival\, in Northampton\, MA\, since 2015. \nThroughout his long career\, Paul has had the opportunity to play with\, and learn from\, many great jazz artists such as Pharoah Sanders\, Houston Person\, Freddie Hubbard and Gary Smulyan and with many vocalists including Karrin Allyson\, Rebecca Parris\, and Giacomo Gates. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 17\, 2 to 5 pm: Katherine Winston in Persip Park \nFrom the rolling hills of New England\, Katherine Winston is a Singer/Songwriter whose music is a blend of country\, folk/rock\, and pop. Inspired by musical icons like Stevie Nicks\, Brandi Carlile\, and Dolly Parton\, Katherine’s powerhouse vocals and raw emotional power have captivated audiences all over the country and beyond. \nKatherine’s deeply relatable songwriting explores the intricate layers of human emotion and experience. Her live shows are a testament to her ability to connect with audiences on a profound level\, leaving fans spellbound with each heartfelt lyric and impassioned melody. https://katherinewinston.com \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 24\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with The Lucky 3 \nThe Lucky 3 is a slimmed down version of the quintet ’The Lucky 5’.  While a smaller outfit than their mainstay band\, the trio has more room to explore the music all the while maintaining their signature swing. Consisting of Jonathan Talbott on violin\, Matt Downing on bass\, and Kip Beacco on guitar\, The Lucky 3 plays everything from old hot jazz and swing to Parisian gypsy jazz and eastern European styles. The trio runs the gamut of the sounds their quintet is known for in the region and beyond. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, August 31\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with Luke Franco \nGuitarist Luke Franco purveys the rich tradition of jazz guitar by gleaning from the masters\, both past and present. Formative years spent with John Abercrombie—his main influence and one of the great guitar innovators—led Franco to develop his own style and compositional voice. While pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Miami\, he was Teachers Assistant in John Hart’s talented and ambitious guitar studio\, and performed as a featured soloist with the award winning Concert Jazz Band led by Grammy winner Jon Daversa alongside guest artists including Gonzalo Rubalacaba and Alan Ferber. He was featured as lead guitarist at the world premiere of Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind” along with the New World Symphony in 2016. Presently\, Franco has been performing in the Berkshires\, Hudson Valley\, and NY Capital Region presenting his own music both as a leader and as an in-demand sideman\, notably in trio with Tarik Shah and Jimmy Madison. As a counterpoint to his musical career\, he and his wife founded Tiny Hearts Farm in Copake\, NY in 2011 and manage the 35-acre farm with their two young boys\, growing cut flowers and playing music at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, September 7\, 2 to 5 pm: Jazz in Persip Park with the Peggy Stern Trio \nPeggy Stern – piano\nPaul Ostermayer – sax\nDave Christopolis – bass \nPeggy Stern has composed\, played\, recorded\, and toured in a wide variety of situations: from solos to octets to jazz choruses. Her compositions range from highly original pieces to reharmonized jazz standards. “Everything she writes wants to dance\,” says Ken Dais of Jazziz. \nPeggy’s background would account for her varied musical tastes. She began playing classical piano at an early age\, continuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music\, and finishing a master’s degree\, still in Classical music\, at the New England Conservatory. And then she began to improvise. While living in San Francisco\, she played in salsa bands\, notably Azteca and Supercombo with Benny Vallarde. She did a stint in an R&B band (called Cat’s Cradle) with singer Linda Tillery and was “instructed” by Paul Jackson (bass) and Mike Clark (drums) of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunter band. \nSubsequently\, Peggy moved to New York\, absorbing the piano stylings of the greats\, such as Jimmy Rowles and Tommy Flanagan. Peggy has worked and toured with many wonderful musicians: Lee Konitz\, Diane Schuur\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Jay Clayton\, Gary Peacock\, Gene Bertoncini\, Bud Shank\, Red Holloway\, Thomas Chapin\, Machito\, Puck Fair\, Bobby Shew\, Stanley Turrentine\, Gerry Mulligan\, Eddie Henderson\, and Emily Remler\, to name a few. \nPeggy has toured throughout Europe\, the US\, Canada\, Australia\, and Japan. In addition\, Peggy has worked as an educator for the past 20 years\, at colleges in the US. She has given workshops throughout Europe (Switzerland\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Italy)\, and the US. peggystern.com \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-2/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Brazilian Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Brazzucas Brazilian Market\, Espetinho Carioca\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are thrilled to announce the first-ever Brazilian Day Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This vibrant event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday\, September 7. \nThe celebration\, inspired by the grand Brazilian Day festivities in New York City\, brings a piece of this cultural experience to Pittsfield. The event kicks off at 2 pm at Brazzucas Brazilian Market (75 North Street) with a performance by Marcelo Santos. The main event begins at 5 pm at the intersection of Market Street and North Street\, featuring The Berkshire Bateria and Berkshire Brazil. The evening will conclude with a set by Quarteto de Samba from 7 to 9 pm at Espetinho Carioca (48 B North Street). Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also be serving beverages outside from 5 to 7 pm. \nBerkshire Bateria is a dynamic troupe of musicians performing samba rhythms on traditional Brazilian percussion instruments. \nBerkshire Brazil: A São Paulo native\, Luana Dias David has performed worldwide and brings a blend of Salsa\, Samba\, Capoeira\, and Classic Ballet to the stage. \nQuarteto de Samba: Founded by Brazilian musician Tarcisio Ramos (Taz)\, this group features Bossa Nova\, Jazz\, Choro\, and Samba\, with performances by talented artists including Sam Stouffer\, Jean-Gathright\, and Henry Davidson. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI initiative to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth in Gateway Cities. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/brazilian-day-celebration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield!
DESCRIPTION:Partners including The Funk Box Dance Studio\, Dance with Luana\, THECOLLAB\, Katunemo Art Collective\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Panchos Mexican Restaurant\, Latinas413\, Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This celebration will honor the stories\, cultures\, and contributions of community members of the Berkshires who have heritage from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Central and South America. \nEvents include: \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Dance class and performance in Dunham Mall lead by Andres Ramirez\, owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio \nSunday\, September 15\, 5 to 7 pm: Cumbia music at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, with “Media Noche\,” a Berkshire-based Cumbia band \nSunday\, September 22\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Bachata classes with Luana Dias in Dunham Mall \nFriday\, September 27\, 5 to 7 pm: An art workshop in Spanish led by Katunemo Art Collective and information about Latinas413 programming at THECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \nWednesday\, October 2\, 7 to 9 pm: Storytelling and open mic in Spanish hosted by Melchor Cine at Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nFriday\, October 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Reception for Open Exhibition with Katunemo Art Collective at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nSaturday\, October 12\, 7 to 9 pm: Tornado Musical Music Performance at Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nBerkshire County’s Latin American and Hispanic immigrant population is growing. This celebration aims to honor\, recognize\, and support the contributions of the Hispanic population in the district and county by sharing music\, dance\, and food with the community. It also seeks to foster a sense of belonging and create opportunities for new immigrant business owners and artists. \nThis celebration is part of MassDevelopment’s TDI for Gateway Cities which is working to revitalize North Street by promoting cultural and economic growth. Special thanks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the City of Pittsfield for their support in organizing this event.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-in-downtown-pittsfield/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series – Free Latin Dance Instruction!
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, with partners the City of Pittsfield\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, are presenting a free Downtown Pittsfield Summer Music Series on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays (and select Thursdays) through early September. \n  \nFridays will feature a variety of local musicians and performers live at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm. Saturdays will feature live Jazz in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz from 2 to 5 pm at Persip Park; and Sundays will feature Latin Dance Instruction in Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, July 21\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n  \n  \nSunday\, July 28\, 5 to 7 pm: Salsa and Brazilian Samba Classes with Luana Dias David in Dunham Mall \nLuana Dias David is a performing artist and choreographer based in the Berkshires. With over two decades of experience\, Luana embodies a profound passion for dance and a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement. Hailing from São Paulo\, Brazil\, Luana excels in various dance forms including Samba\, Capoeira\, Break dancing\, Latin dance\, Jazz\, and Classic Ballet. Her rich cultural heritage is evident in her teaching and choreography\, ensuring that every performance is an authentic blend of tradition and innovation. \n5 pm: Salsa Class\n60 minutes \nDancers will focus on basic footwork\, body lagging\, spinning techniques\, and partner work. Additionally\, this class will explore salsa choreography\, timing & musicality\, and performance skills. Be ready to learn fun routines that you can take on the dance floor! \n6 pm: Samba for Beginners \n60 minutes \nThis class will teach you Brazilian Samba from the ground up. You will learn the technique for the basic Samba step including the foundation footwork and hip movement. You will also learn arm placement\, basic body movement\, and simple transitions. Luana will teach and break down the timing and movements in fine detail to ensure that everyone in class learns at a comfortable pace. \nThis class is ideal for absolute beginners (no dance experience required) or beginner level Samba students who want to refresh their basic skills. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 11\, 5 to 7 pm: Latin Dance Lessons by BSKE Dance Community Group in Dunham Mall \nNeil Von Flatern will lead a quick lesson in salsa and bachata which will be followed by open dancing! Enjoy a live DJ and have fun! No experience is necessary! \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 18\, 5 to 7 pm: Capoeira Lesson with Tarcísio “Taz” Ramos in Dunham Mall \nSuitable for all levels\, ages 12+ \nDiscover the essence of Afro-Brazilian martial art with a captivating Capoeira class. Experience acrobatic movements\, dance\, powerful kicks\, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Capoeira music. This dynamic practice cultivates strength\, flexibility\, rhythm\, and coordination. Come and embrace the spirit of Capoeira with us! \nTarcísio (Taz) is a Brazilian artist living in the Berkshires. His interdisciplinary approach to the arts gives him the ability to navigate through different art forms. He is a member of the Brazilian percussion group Berkshire Bateria and the founder of Quarteto de Samba. He performs often with both groups. He has published two books: a poetry book called “Point of Departure” and a children’s book titled “Quinho\, a Kid Out The World”. Tarcisio has worked in Upstate New York at Art Omi\, teaching theater and percussion. Presently he works for a not-for-profit organization\, also in Upstate NY\, providing individuals with autism with artistic and practical avenues to live an expansive life and to self-express. Out of all art forms that he practices\, he has practiced Capoeira the longest. Capoeira was part of his upbringing in Brazil and he started it at the age of 10. He is excited to share it with the Berkshires. \n  \n  \nSunday\, August 25\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nSunday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm: Zumba® with Sandra Zarate in Dunham Mall \nSandra has been a Zumba® instructor since 2016. She is from Colombia and has her own Zumba® studio in South County. Follow her on Instagram @sandrapatriciazumbazin \n\n  \n  \nSunday\, September 8\, 5 to 7 pm: Andres Ramirez from the Funk Box Dance Studio teaches hip-hop in Dunham Mall \nAndres Ramirez is a professional Breakdancer\, instructor\, and owner of The Funk Box Dance Studio in Pittsfield. He travels and competes frequently as well as hosts his own Hip Hop festival in his hometown. Andres trains and coaches young athletes and dancers who compete at both national and world-level events. His biggest passion\, besides being a dad to 2 boys\, is passing down knowledge to his students and promoting the positive influence that Hip Hop culture can bring to communities. Andres also performs and choreographs many pieces for his studio which have been displayed in theaters and stages across the region including Jacob’s Pillow. \n  \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-music-series-free-latin-dance-instruction/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) has officially relocated its office location to the heart of Downtown Pittsfield at 431 North Street\, former home of Jan Perry Realty. DPI invites their members and the public to a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday\, September 12 at 10 am. Enjoy light refreshments and an opportunity to meet DPI staff and Board Members. The Ribbon Cutting will be immediately followed by an Open House until 5 pm. \nDPI is managing the Framework co-working space at 437 North Street\, offering rentals of semi-private offices\, a classroom\, and a board room to DPI members and the public. Those attending the Open House are invited to tour these spaces. \nQuestions? Contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at rbrien@downtownpittsfield.com or call 413-443-6501 \nClick here to RSVP! \nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, September 10 at 5 pm.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Grand Opening
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a teen run Farmers Market held on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October outdoors on The Common. \nStock up on beautiful local summer produce\, fresh meats and cheeses\, and handcrafted artisan wares! On the second Saturday of the month\, enjoy a Supersized Saturday Market with additional vendors and fun!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-farmers-market-40/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Shopping
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