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10th Annual Party on the Patio
2023-09-10 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MA
10th Annual Party on the Patio
September 10, 5 to 7:30 pm
Rusty Anchor Marina & Pub
A celebration of the exceptional programs of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center and all are invited! This annual event will include a wine and beer tasting, live and silent auction, and raffle baskets.
All proceeds from this event will go directly into supporting the programs offered by the center. So your sponsorships, tickets purchased, and items donated are directly helping youth and their families.
Tickets are $50 for VIP, $35 for General Admission, and $30 for Young Professionals.
Click here to purchase tickets!

Free Kids’ Paint & Sip - October 6
2023-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s!
This free Halloween-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

October 6 First Fridays Artswalk
2023-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
October 6 First Fridays Artswalk features Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice”, Katunemo: Art & Healing’s “The Journey III”, Live Music, Live Painting, Opening Receptions, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip!

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park with Fannie Pack, a live art demonstration with Nicole Herasme, opening receptions, open studios, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip.

Highlights include Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center and “The Journey III” an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe, presented by Katunemo: Art & Healing at Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

Other participating venues include Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Hotel on North, Krol Headquarters, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Marchetti Headquarters, Marketplace Cafe, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, NUarts gallery + studios, Soda Chef, the Unitarian Universalist Church, and Witch Slapped. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events!

Link to digital tour for October: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-October-6-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8787

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

Living in Recovery will present “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center, 122 North Street, on Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm.

Living in Recovery participants joined in a series of structured conversations about their own experience with addiction, the barriers they encounter, and their personal stories of recovery. These individuals took photos around the city of what recovery, addiction, and hope mean to them. The outcome of this work is impressive – over 40 images and quotes from individuals in our community, expressing themselves in a way not often heard or seen.

The reception with the artists on October 6th is part of Living in Recovery’s continued celebration of National Recovery Month.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has partnered with Katunemo: Art & Healing to bring “The Journey III”, an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe, to their conference room at 33 Dunham Mall for one-night only, Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 pm.

The featured artists are Sheila Franco, David Melchor, Derly Toloza, Diana Rodriguez, Juanita Latorre Silva, Nicole Herasme, Shelsy Rodriguez, Thayna Dias, Estiven Sosa, Micaela Soasti, Valentina Morales, Marina Dominguez, Angie Soasti, Clara Guatta, and Claire Saussol.

The artists will share about their culture, language, traditions, roots and different perspectives about life. These artists wish to honor their heritage, where they come from, and what they offer to the Berkshire community.

Katunemo: Art & Healing is a space where artists empower and support one another to take their art to the next level. They also seek to transmute energy to encourage and motivate healing through different artistic tools, not only for the artist but also for the rest of the community.

“The Journey III” is brought to you in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Also in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, 23 year-old artist Nicole Herasme will demonstrate her painting process inside Crawford Square at 137 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 7 pm during the October 6 First Fridays Artswalk.

Nicole Herasme was born in a small town in Santiago de los caballeros Dominican Republic, and moved to the United States when she was 19 looking for better opportunities. She has recently found a great passion for photography and modeling, dedicated to learning and improving in these branches. She enjoys expressing her emotions through art such as painting, singing, dancing and poetry. Since she was little, she has felt called to help the people around her, that is why one of her goals is to help spread freedom of expression through art and healing in the Berkshires.

Fannie Pack will take the stage at Persip Park, 175 North Street, on Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 pm, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk.

Fannie Pack is a band that will make you smile and compel you to dance. Melissa Brinton sings lead and plays guitar, Elaine Morel holds the foundation on bass and sings backup, Eileen Markland adds a touch of class with her blue violin and penny whistle, and Paul Armstrong keeps the rhythm going on the drums.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s!

This free Halloween-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., in partnership with CozQuest Creative, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on Friday, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. The October 6th Art Market will feature local artists, artisans, makers, and Lucia’s Latin Kitchen.

Star nii, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra, Ghanna, will play live at Hot Plate Brewing, Co. on Friday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Victor Nii Amoo, known as Star nii, is a multi-instrumentalist who was drawn to the alluring power of sound and rhythm at the age of 9. Star nii has a great vocabulary of rhythms and performs and hosts workshops locally and internationally.

The Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is thrilled to unveil an original mural on the back of 26 Dunham Mall by Argentine/American artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas during the October 6 Artswalk. The mural is funded by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant.

The Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday, October 6, and every First Friday of the month through December, from 5 to 8 pm, and on Saturday, October 7, and every first Saturday of the month through December, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you.

Artists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber.

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renee Avenue, will feature “CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda”, on view October 6 through November 17. The show will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm.

“Always the explorer, Julio Granda has once again set his impassioned sights on new territory,” says Barry Sternlieb. “Coming to grips with a profound life-altering loss at 88, he digs into the sudden new reality with a vengeance, making each of these 54 paintings a defiantly unique symbiotic union of language and image, a single furious word empowered by abstraction to grasp the matter of meaning so deeply rooted in his own personal chaos it moves us beyond ourselves with a universal touch that eternal loss alone embodies.”

Hotel on North, 297 North Street, will feature Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne, October 3 through November 29. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 pm.

“This exhibit is about the mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, and liquids—the alchemy that makes soil,” says Sarah. “Soil is elemental to the environment that keeps me alive: soil and its nutrients are fundamental to growing and literally the earth beneath my feet. I feel that our souls, our beginnings and our endings, lie low in our bodies as the soil that helps sustain us lies low on the earth.

These paintings are a representation of what I see when I look directly down at soil. The paintings are multi-layered, complex and earthy in tones. I want to capture the movement, depth and complexity of soil in these paintings. I am lucky enough to know two extraordinarily beautiful farms that serve as the inspiration for these Soil Paintings: Spring Hills Farm in Dalton, PA and Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham, MA. Both are working organic farms that place high importance on the health and beauty of soil. “

The Berkshire Art Center (BAC), 141 North Street, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, year-round. For the month of October, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Feathered Friends by Paula Churt (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window).

The exhibit in the north window, “Feathered Friends”, represents a collective array of paper owls and backyard birds familiar to the Berkshires. Paula’s creative vision is inspired by nature and natural found objects. Each bird is uniquely designed and precisely cut using scissors and an exacto knife. “Feathered Friends” will be on view October 6 through October 31.

Deborah Carter is back in the south window of Berkshire Art Center with an installation created with upcycled vintage napkins and tablecloths. “Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter will be on view October 6 through November 26.

On Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm, NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell, Kathy Gideon, Brent Ridge, Joan Rooks, Marney Schorr, and Laura Thompson.

Sally Tiska Rice will present “Autumn Reverie” at Krol Headquarters, 139 North Street, on October 6. Sally invites you to indulge your senses in the vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes of abstract canvases and framed translucent watercolor works. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm, during the First Fridays Artswalk.

As a versatile multi-media artist, Sally Tiska Rice seamlessly employs a tapestry of techniques, working in acrylic, watercolors, oil paints, pastels, and collages containing botanicals and mixed media elements. Her creative spirit draws inspiration from the idyllic surroundings of her rural hometown, where she resides with her husband Mark and cherished pets.

The Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street, will host watercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis for the month of October. There will be a reception with the artist during the October 6th First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm.

Jill Gustavis is a painter living in Hancock, MA. A Berkshire native, Jill is inspired by a wide range of local subjects, from still lifes and florals to landscapes and animals. Working primarily in watercolor, Jill uses layers of color and value to sculpt a sense of presence between the subject and viewer.

Marchetti Headquarters, at 314 North Street, will feature Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches for the month of October. “Tis the season for witches!” Experience hidden magick revealed in Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch paintings and drawings during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long. Visitors can meet Mollie at a reception on Friday, October 6 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters.

Aerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue, through October 23. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm, as part of First Fridays Artswalk.

The P.E.B.E. Project is a Biodata sonification demonstration. Exhibits are plants connected to instrumentation that registers stomatal conductance and translates the signal into sound. The Project is presented by Linda Merry who has a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University and who currently works at Berkshire Community College in the Life Sciences. Pencil illustrations by artist Natalie Zoe White will also be part of this exhibit.

For the month of October, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), 725 North Street, will feature Tiffany Delmolino, a local artist from Cheshire, MA, in their Main Lobby. Tiffany utilizes abstract pieces with bright colors. She is a lover of all things nature and is captivated by the sky and sunsets. She uses acrylic on canvas to make her art.

BMC will host a reception with the artist on Friday, October 6 from 3 to 5 pm with snacks and soft drinks.

Witch Slapped, 78 North Street, will feature The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm.

Kit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism, witchcraft, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite, charcoal, and pastel for a wide tonal range, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery, terror, and delight of the strange world we inhabit.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

First 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.

This program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation.

Featured images in header: (Left to right) Jill Gustavis and Marina Dominguez

Event Highlights (South to North):

Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue
Aerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White
Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm

Artists at the Clock Tower, 75 South Church Street, Third Floor
Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber
Open Studios: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm; Saturday, October 7, 11 am to 4 pm

Soma’s Aromas, 81 East Street
Reception with in-house artist
Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Free Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip
Auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, enter on Allen Street
Bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s!
Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm

Hot Plate Brewing, Co., 1 School Street
Star nii, professional percussionist and composer
Friday, October 6, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street
Watercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm

Beacon Cinema Lobby, 57 North Street
TBD

Witch Slapped, 78 North Street
The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry
On View: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Let It Shine! Mural
By Ramiro Davaro-Comas
Back of 26 Dunham Mall, facing City Hall

Art Market on Dunham Mall with Lucia’s Latin Kitchen
100 North Street
Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Katunemo: Art & Healing present “The Journey III”
Conference room at 33 Dunham Mall
Featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe
One-night only, Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Living in Recovery presents “PhotoVoice”
Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center, 122 North Street
Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue
CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda
On View: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Krol Headquarters, 139 North Street
Autumn Reverie
Sally Tiska Rice
Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Live Painting Demo at Crawford Square, 137 North Street
Free Live Painting Demo with Nicole Herasme
Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm

Berkshire Art Center/Brothership Building, 141 North Street
“Feathered Friends” by Paula Churt (north window)
“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window)
Free All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday, October 6, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Soda Chef, 161 North Street
Nicole March Art – Window Display

LIVE MUSIC with Fannie Pack at Persip Park, 175 North Street
Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Hotel on North, 297 North Street
Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street
Tour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists
Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Marchetti Headquarters, 314 North Street
Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 5 to 7 pm

Methuselah Bar and Lounge, 391 North Street
Boss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey
On View: Friday, October 6, 5 to 8 pm

Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), 725 North Street
Tiffany Delmolino
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 3 to 5 pm

“The Journey III” Art Exhibition (“El viaje III”)
2023-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., 431 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has partnered with Katunemo: Art & Healing to bring “The Journey III”, an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe, to their conference room at 33 Dunham Mall for one-night only, Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 pm, during the First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield.
“The Journey” Art Exhibition is a way to celebrate the life, emotional process, and artistic journeys of different local and immigrant artists. The exhibition is a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration full of photography, visual art, and live music by artists of all ages who come from different countries in Latin America and Europe.
The featured artists are Sheila Franco, David Melchor, Derly Toloza, Diana Rodriguez, Juanita Latorre Silva, Nicole Herasme, Shelsy Rodriguez, Thayna Dias, Estiven Sosa, Micaela Soasti, Valentina Morales, Marina Dominguez, Angie Soasti, Clara Guatta, and Claire Saussol.
The artists will share about their culture, language, traditions, roots and different perspectives about life. These artists wish to honor their heritage, where they come from, and what they offer to the Berkshire community.
Katunemo: Art & Healing is a group of immigrant artists who want to share their art and experiences. They create spaces where artists empower and support one another to take their art to the next level. They also seek to transmute energy to encourage and motivate healing through different artistic tools, not only for the artist but also for the rest of the community. Katunemo is the union of two words: Katupyry and Ñemohasäi. These are two words of Guarani origin, a native language of South America. Katupyry means bold, intelligent and refers to art. Ñemohasäi means to heal. Learn more about Katunemo: Art & Healing at www.katunemo.com.
“The Journey III” is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Katunemo: Art & Healing in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is the third iteration of Katunemo’s “The Journey” Art Exhibition (“El viaje”). The first was at Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield, MA in July 2023 and the second (“The Journey II”) is at The Center for Peace through Culture in Housatonic, MA, which is on view now through October 15.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, will also feature an opportunity to purchase food from Lucia’s Latin Kitchen outside on Dunham Mall from 5 to 8 pm.
In addition, 23 year-old artist Nicole Herasme will demonstrate her painting process at Sotille Park, 200 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 7 pm during the October 6 First Fridays Artswalk, rain or shine.
Nicole Herasme was born in a small town in Santiago de los caballeros Dominican Republic, and moved to the United States when she was 19 looking for better opportunities. She has recently found a great passion for photography and modeling, dedicated to learning and improving in these branches. She enjoys expressing her emotions through art such as painting, singing, dancing and poetry. Since she was little, she has felt called to help the people around her, that is why one of her goals is to help spread freedom of expression through art and healing in the Berkshires.
For more information on “The Journey III” and First Fridays Artswalk, call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

El viaje III será una exposición sobre el trabajo de más de quince artistas de diferentes países de América Latina y Europa. Compartirán sobre su cultura, idioma, tradiciones, raíces y diferentes perspectivas sobre la vida. Como artistas quieren honrar su herencia, de dónde vienen y qué ofrecen a la comunidad de Berkshire como hispanos.

Fannie Pack plays Persip Park!
2023-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Persip Park, 175 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Fannie Pack will take the stage at Persip Park, 175 North Street, on Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 pm, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk.
Fannie Pack is a band that will make you smile and compel you to dance. Melissa Brinton sings lead and plays guitar, Elaine Morel holds the foundation on bass and sings backup, Eileen Markland adds a touch of class with her blue violin and penny whistle, and Paul Armstrong keeps the rhythm going on the drums.

R.O.P.E. Fall Fundraiser
2023-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
The R.O.P.E. Fall Fundraiser is an exciting event happening on Friday, October 6 at 7 pm at Berkshire Community College’s Boland Theatre. Join R.O.P.E. for a fun-filled evening supporting a great cause! This in-person gathering promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. Come and enjoy live music and engaging activities.The R.O.P.E. Fall Fundraiser is hosted by Berkshire County native and stand-up comedian Eryca Nolan. R.O.P.E. Scholar, Abby Percy, will lead the opening acts, followed by a step routine by Youth Alive. Then Gaye Todd Adegbalola and Gina Coleman (Misty Blues) will hit the stage, one after the other, to perform a selection of their music. Advance tickets are $30. Any tickets purchased at the door will be $35. Click here to purchase tickets!

Downtown Pittsfield... It's Alive! Block Party & Kids' Zone!
2023-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | McKay Street Parking Garage, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party & Kids’ Zone!

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! to celebrate the Halloween season. This year’s event will feature 2 parts: a Block Party and Kids’ Zone inside the McKay Street Parking Garage. The Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party will be on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 5 pm and The Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! JR. Kids’ Zone will be on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 4 pm. Both events have been moved to the McKay Street Parking Garage due to Saturday’s rainy forecast.

Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Block Party: Saturday, October 21, 1 to 5 pm, inside the McKay Street Parking Garage

To park for the day, enter the Parking Garage via the Depot Street entrance for access to the upper parking levels. The event will be on the McKay Street level.

The It’s Alive! Block Party will feature a Marketplace with 20+ Vendors (see vendor list below), a Beer Garden with Wandering Star Craft Brewery, and food from BB’s Hot Spot. Musician Evan Lanoue will play from 1 to 2:30 pm, and the band Vaguely Pagan will play from 3:30 to 5 pm. There will be a performance by Opal Raven Cirque at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm featuring swords, scarves, and fans.

Evan Lanoue, a local singer-songwriter, found his passion for music at a young age by learning his favorite Beatles songs on piano. Combining his love for guitar and classic rock with major influences such as John Mayer and the Weeknd, Lanoue’s songwriting delivers a soulful and introspective take on heartbreak and the pursuit of happiness.

The Berkshire guitar quartet of Wes Buckley, Brian Kantor, Miles Lally, and Sam McGarrity, known as Vaguely Pagan, keep an audience moving with their roadhouse-rhythmdelics and underbilly sound. Their original songs lean into psych, folk, and rock territory and their covers are the ones you love to move to, no matter your age or sense of humor.

Opal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in Western Massachusetts. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning, daring prop tricks, and some say she can even speak to snakes.

Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! JR. Kids’ Zone: Saturday, October 21, 1 to 4 pm, inside the McKay Street Parking Garage

All Kids’ Zone activities are free and costumes are encouraged!

Arts & Crafts – Games – Face Painting – Giveaways – and More!

Free Activities Provided By:

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.
Adams Community Bank
Berkshire Athenaeum
Berkshire Museum
Flying Cloud Institute
Katunemo Art & Healing
Operation Copsicle
Pittsfield Parks and Recreation
Witch Slapped

Slater and Marjo from Live 95.9 will broadcast live from 1-3 pm!

Vendors at Block Party:
Shop baked goods, chocolate, candles, handmade jewelry, home accents, apparel, original art, slime and gifts for kids, and so much more!
Auntie Janet’s Gifts
Autumn Phoenix Photography
Baked! Pastries & More
Berkshire Botanicals
Berkshire Creative
Berkshire Yarn Works
Cardboard Colosseum
ElevenPMCreations
Funny Farm Slimes
Hill Top Home Accents
LYCO designs
Miscellaneous Whimsy
Peace Train Tees
Queen Flower Therapy
Sandra Bonilla
Shire Family Roots
Soma’s Aromas
THANKYOUSEAN
The Shop by Only In My Dreams Events
Truffles by Tarah
WE DIG HERKS
Vendors subject to change.

Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! is presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. with support from Mill Town Foundation, The Berkshire Eagle, and Townsquare Media Berkshire.

14th Annual Zombie Pub Crawl
2023-10-21 17:00 - 23:30 | MA
Crawl Schedule:
Hot Plate Brewing Co: 5 to 6 pm
Thistle & Mirth: 6 to 7 om
Tito’s Mexican Grille: 7 to 8 pm
Methuselah Bar & Lounge: 8 to 9 pm
Cims Tavern: 8 to 9 pm
Zens Pub: 9 to 10 pm
The Madison 10 pm to 12 am (50/50 Winner and Costume Contest)
• DRINK SPECIALS
• COSTUME CONTEST WITH AMAZING PRIZES!
• 50/50 RAFFLE
• RAISING MONEY FOR BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
CRAWL TIPS:
Bring Cash For Zombie Merch and Donations
Bring your ID/License
BE AWARE: We love Special FX Makeup, however if you do not look like your ID/License bartenders have the right to deny serving you. Please don’t get angry with them. They are doing their job.
BE SAFE! Plan to have a DD, Taxi, Uber/Lyft Driver, or Walk. Bird Scooters will be accessible however we ask that you DO NOT ride these intoxicated.

Free Kids’ Paint & Sip – November 3
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden owl ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s!
This free autumn-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

November 3 First Fridays Artswalk
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, November 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Participating venues include Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Hotel on North, Krol Headquarters, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Marchetti Headquarters, Marketplace Cafe, NUarts gallery + studios, Soda Chef, the Beacon Cinema, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. Link to November 3 Artswalk Tour: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-2-November-3-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8933

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden owl ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s.

This free autumn-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

The Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday, November 4, 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you.

Artists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber.

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renee Avenue, will feature “CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda” through November 17. CHAOS features 54 paintings by Julio Granda.

The show will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm. CHAOS can also be viewed Wednesdays through Fridays, 11 am to 3 pm or by appointment.

“Always the explorer, Julio Granda has once again set his impassioned sights on new territory,” says Barry Sternlieb. “Coming to grips with a profound life-altering loss at 88, he digs into the sudden new reality with a vengeance, making each of these 54 paintings a defiantly unique symbiotic union of language and image, a single furious word empowered by abstraction to grasp the matter of meaning so deeply rooted in his own personal chaos it moves us beyond ourselves with a universal touch that eternal loss alone embodies.”

The 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 November, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Landscapes, Seascapes, Skyscapes – curated by Matt Brinton (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window).

On Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm, NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell, Kathy Gideon, Brent Ridge, Joan Rooks, Marney Schorr, and Laura Thompson.

Matthew Brinton will present “Illustrations from a Bygone Era” at Krol Headquarters, 139 North Street, for the month of November. These are illustrations from a book Matthew wrote which is coming out in November called “Tales From a Bygone Era.” There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm, during the First Fridays Artswalk, and there will be flyers at the venue explaining more about Matthew’s book.

The Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street, will host artwork by Emily Bunnell for the month of November. There will be a reception with the artist during the November 3 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm.

Emily Bunnell is a painter and designer living in Windsor, MA. She is interested in creating work that honors the beauty, complexity, inherent value, and interconnected nature of all of our wild community members. Bunnell paints elements and scenes found in nature with a designer’s eye. Her mediums are acrylic, gouache, pencil, and digital.

Marchetti Headquarters, at 314 North Street, will feature Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches on November 3. Experience hidden magick revealed in Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch paintings and drawings during the First Fridays Artswalk and meet Mollie at a reception on Friday, November 3 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. Additional paintings have been added for the November 3rd Artswalk event!

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue, will present “Darling, Darling” by Falcon Laina and Cassidy Clark, November 3-20. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk.

“Darling, Darling” is a collaborative exhibition between local youth artists Cassidy Clark and Falcon Laina. Working in opposing disciplines of analog photography, sculpture, and illustration, the pair is now merging their solo artistic practices and speaking with one voice of creative experimentation. Inspired by each other, “Darling, Darling” takes a bold new step in the expression of queer love.

Berkshire Medical Center will present “JOY” – a collaborative exhibit featuring the joyful works of staff and friends of BMC’s Clinical Ancillary Services Division. Participating artists will share examples of what brings them JOY through a variety of mediums.

“JOY” will be on view in BMC’s Main Lobby at 725 North Street November 1 through November 30; and there will be two receptions on Friday, November 3: 12 to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.

Hotel on North, 297 North Street, will feature Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne through November 29.

“This exhibit is about the mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, and liquids—the alchemy that makes soil,” says Sarah. “Soil is elemental to the environment that keeps me alive: soil and its nutrients are fundamental to growing and literally the earth beneath my feet. I feel that our souls, our beginnings and our endings, lie low in our bodies as the soil that helps sustain us lies low on the earth.

These paintings are a representation of what I see when I look directly down at soil. The paintings are multi-layered, complex and earthy in tones. I want to capture the movement, depth and complexity of soil in these paintings. I am lucky enough to know two extraordinarily beautiful farms that serve as the inspiration for these Soil Paintings: Spring Hills Farm in Dalton, PA and Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham, MA. Both are working organic farms that place high importance on the health and beauty of soil. “

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

First 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.

This program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation.

Event Highlights (South to North):

Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue
“Darling, Darling” by Falcon Laina and Cassidy Clark
Reception: Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm

Artists at the Clock Tower, 75 South Church Street, Third Floor
Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber
Open Studios: Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm; Saturday, November 4, 11 am to 4 pm

Free Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip
Auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, enter on Allen Street
Bonus painting craft on wooden owl ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s!
Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm

Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street
Emily Bunnell
Opening Reception: Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm

Beacon Cinema Lobby, 57 North Street
A show by the Clock Tower Artists curated by Dr. Mark Mellinger

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue
CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda
On View: Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm

Krol Headquarters, 139 North Street
“Illustrations from a Bygone Era”
Matthew Brinton
Opening Reception: Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm

Berkshire Art Center/Brothership Building, 141 North Street
Landscapes, Seascapes, Skyscapes – curated by Matt Brinton (north window)
“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window)
Free All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday, November 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Soda Chef, 161 North Street
Nicole March Art – Window Display

Hotel on North, 297 North Street
Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne
On View: Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm

NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street
Tour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists
Friday, November 3, 5 to 8 pm

Marchetti Headquarters, 314 North Street
Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches
Reception: Friday, November 3, 5 to 7 pm

Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), 725 North Street
JOY
Opening Reception: Friday, November 3, 12 to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm

Holiday Open Studios with the Clock Tower Artists
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02 | Clock Tower Artists, 75 South Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Looking for a unique gift this season, or just want to take a cozy Holiday Art stroll indoors? Join eleven Clock Tower Artists in their converted mill spaces on the First Friday and Saturday of December! (Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday, December 2 from 11 am to 4 pm)

Special guest artist Matthew Brinton will be signing his new book on Saturday afternoon, and the artists will be offering free coffee and sweets.

This free event is open to the public and will feature some new and unusual works including Bruce Laird’s ingenious toy installations; Sally Tiska Rice’s joyful seasonal merchandise; Debrah H. Carter’s inventive, upcycled wearable artwork; Shany Porras’s music-inspired abstracts; Caroline Kelley’s colorful collages and petit paintings; Mark Mellinger’s surprising oils on cardboard; and gorgeous cards featuring Joanie Ciolfi’s photography.

There will also be two special open rehearsals on Friday at 5:30 and 7:30 pm of performance artist, Stephanie Weber’s, “Motherlessship,” an interactive scene-character-movement exploration.

Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry
2023-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Join Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development and dozens of local artists for the 8th Annual Wreath Art Auction on Friday, December 1. Talented local artists have graciously donated their time and talent to create beautiful holiday wreaths, centerpieces, kissing balls, and more!
Grab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting at Park Square.
There will also be a raffle to win some amazing gifts from local businesses, and all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves over 1000 families a week in Pittsfield.

Free Hot Chocolate and Photo Ops with the Grinch
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort, 95 East Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort will be providing free hot chocolate and photo ops with the Grinch from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, December 1!
Stop by before or after the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Park Square at 6 pm presented by Pittsfield Parks & Recreation!

December 1 First Fridays Artswalk
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
December 1 First Fridays Artswalk features New Art Exhibits, Open Studios, Wreath Art Auction, and Free Admission to the Festival of Trees!

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Participating venues include the Beacon Cinema, Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Museum, Clock Tower Artists, Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Marketplace Cafe, NUarts gallery + studios, Soda Chef, TKG Real Estate, and the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, will host its annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry on Friday, December 1. Dozens of local artists have donated their talent, time, and materials to create one-of-a-kind, original holiday wreaths, centerpieces, kissing balls, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Community Food Pantry. Grab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting at Park Square. There will also be a raffle to win some amazing gifts from local businesses, and all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves over 1000 families a week in Pittsfield.

The Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, will offer free admission to the Festival of Trees: Nostalgia on Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm. This free event is sponsored by the Museum’s Board of Trustees. See trees decorated by community members, businesses, and institutions with ties to the community.

The 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. Stop by on Friday, December 1, for a Holiday Art Activity. For the month of December, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Shop Local Highlights (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window).

The exhibit in the north window is “Shop Local Highlights”. View highlights from Berkshire Art Center’s Gallery Shop including artworks by Kara Anton, Karen Arp-Sandel, Lorimer Burns, Ben Evans, Diane Firtell, Jesse Tobin-McCauley, and Lee Wendling. All work in the window is for sale just in time for the holidays! “Shop Local Highlights” will be on view December 1-29.

On Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm, NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell, Kathy Gideon, Brent Ridge, Joan Rooks, Marney Schorr, and Laura Thompson.

The Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host a Holiday Open Studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm, and on Saturday, December 2 from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you.

Artists with Open Studios in December include: Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber.

Hotel on North, 297 North Street, will feature Go Big Where Expanding by Kara Anton for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm, during the First Fridays Artswalk.

For her show, Go Big Where Expanding, Kara delves into a question that she has been exploring for some time. The inspiration stems from the colloquial idiom, “Go big or go home!” While the saying may inspire or trigger a number of reactions, it is a trite phrase that led to a profoundly deep question… Where in life do we want to give our all? Ultimately, “going big” transcends mere scale; it embodies a personal choice for wholehearted dedication. From her own quest, Kara determined, “Hope is a state of mind. Love is a state of being. Passion is a state of action. And for me, going all in on all three of these can create a beautiful life.”

Kara has expanded her contemplation into a community-driven exploration, encouraging viewers to reflect on where they want to focus their energy or make meaningful impact in their lives. Some paintings in this show were inspired by anonymous submissions collected from the people of Berkshire County, MA during her previous “Go Big Where” show in 2022.

The Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street, will present Nature Photography by Susan Lynch Smith for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist during the December 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm.

Photographer Susan Lynch Smith captures dramatic, fleeting moments in nature – always searching for a point in time that catches the breath and steals the heart. Susan’s work will remain on display through the end of December.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue, will present an experiment with canine artists: Can Dogs Paint? December 1- 24. There will be an opening reception and silent auction on Friday, December 1, 5 to 7 pm, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk.

Inspired by a notable rescue dog in Connecticut, “Rembrandt” who has become known for his ability to create abstract art, the Unitarian Universalist Church has gathered a group of local pooches to see if they, too, could create unique and interesting paintings. This experiment is intended as a fun way to bring dogs and their owners together, and to play with a new way of looking at color and form. The pups’ paintings will be offered for sale via a Silent Auction to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Church.

TKG Real Estate, 137 North Street, will present “Landscape: Real and Imagined” by David Dew Bruner for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday, December 1, 4 to 6 pm.

“As an artist and landscape architect I look at the world around me and synthesize it,” says Bruner. “My goal is to interpret, define and reimagine the environment. In this selection of art, I have chosen from several series to emphasize the range of imagery. They all attempt to give the viewer a new perspective on the subject.”

The Beacon Cinema Lobby, at 57 North Street, will present a show by the Clock Tower Artists curated by the visionary artist Dr. Mark Mellinger. This exhibition promises to be an extraordinary journey through diverse artistic expressions, inviting you to explore the intricate tapestry of the human spirit. Mark Mellinger seamlessly weaves a lifetime of experience, practicing art for six decades and psychoanalysis for four, into a compelling exploration of the unspoken, the ineffable, and the sensual world of materials through his paintings, collages, and intricate wood and iron constructions.

Featured artists in this exhibition are Deborah H. Carter, Marion H. Grant, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Sally Tiska Rice, and Audrey Shachnow.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

First 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.

This program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation.

For more information on First Fridays Artswalk, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.

Event Highlights (South to North):

Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, 175 Wendell Avenue
An experiment with canine artists: Can Dogs Paint?
Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 5 to 7 pm

Artists at the Clock Tower, 75 South Church Street, Third Floor
Deborah H. Carter, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Marion H. Grant, Stacey Healy, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, and Stefanie Weber
Open Studios: Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 pm; Sat, Dec. 2, 11 am to 4 pm

Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Free Admission to the Festival of Trees
Sponsored by the Museum’s Board of Trustees
Free Admission on Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm

Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street
Nature Photography by Susan Lynch Smith
Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 5 to 7 pm

Beacon Cinema/Phoenix Theatres, 57 North Street
Art by the Clock Tower Artists curated by Dr. Mark Mellinger
On View: Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue
Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry
Friday, December 1
Grab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm.
The top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm.

TKG Real Estate , 137 North Street
Landscape: Real and Imagined by David Dew Bruner
Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4 to 6 pm

Berkshire Art Center/Brothership Building, 141 North Street
“Shop Local Highlights” (north window)
View highlights from Berkshire Art Center’s Gallery Shop!
Including artworks by Kara Anton, Karen Arp-Sandel, Lorimer Burns, Ben Evans, Diane Firtell, Jesse Tobin-McCauley, and Lee Wendling.
“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window)
Free All Ages Art Making Drop-In:
Friday, December 1, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Soda Chef, 161 North Street
Nicole March Art – Window Display

Hotel on North, 297 North Street
Go Big Where Expanding by Kara Anton
Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm

NUarts gallery + studios, 311 North Street
Tour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists
Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm

Free Admission to the Festival of Trees!
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
The Berkshire Museum will offer free admission to the Festival of Trees: Nostalgia on Friday, December 1, 5 to 8 pm. This free event is sponsored by the Museum’s Board of Trustees. See trees decorated by community members, businesses, and institutions with ties to the community.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
2023-12-01 18:00 - 18:30 | Park Square
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the City of Pittsfield’s Recreation Department for this festive holiday tradition! Don’t forget to stop by Otto’s to grab your FREE hot chocolate anytime from 5 to 8 pm that evening, and stick around to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus after the tree is lit!
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Christian Center’s Food Pantry!

Holiday Card Making Drop-in at the Berkshire Athenaeum (Festive Frolic Junior)
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
Kids can make holiday cards for nursing home residents as well as holiday cards for them to take home, while supplies last.

Free Kids’ Paint & Sip (Festive Frolic Junior)
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Saturday, December 2, 12 to 3 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden snowflake ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s, and a fun science activity presented by the Flying Cloud Institute.

This free winter-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

This event is a part of the Festive Frolic Junior which is happening on Saturday, December 2 from 12 to 4 pm. Other events include Photos with Santa at The Beacon Cinema from 12 to 3 pm and free activities at Bottomless Bricks from 12 to 4 pm.

Santa at The Beacon Cinema (Festive Frolic Junior)
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | The Beacon Cinema, 57 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Saturday’s Festive Frolic Junior events will be headlined by Santa at The Beacon Cinema sponsored by Phoenix Theatres and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. from 12 to 3 pm. All children are welcome to take a free professional photo with Santa which will be made available for download after the event.
This event is a part of the Festive Frolic Junior which is happening on Saturday, December 2 from 12 to 4 pm. Other events include a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church from 12 to 3 pm and free activities at Bottomless Bricks from 12 to 4 pm.

Festive Frolic LEGO Drop-in at Bottomless Bricks
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Bottomless Bricks, 163 South Street, Suite 4., Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Explore building with LEGO® bricks and take home a festive coloring sheet!
Build a heart and share the joy with LEGO® #BuildToGive
For each heart you build and share on social media, LEGO® will donate a LEGO® set to a child in need of play this holiday season.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.

“Santa: My Life & Times” Reading and Giveaway at the Berkshire Athenaeum
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
The Berkshire United Way staff will be at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Saturday, December 2, 12 to 4 pm, to read and give away “Santa: My Life & Times”. There will also be buttons and bookmarks to take with you, and some nondenominational books to hand out too.

December Bebop with Poppy
2023-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Witch Slapped, 78 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
For Ages 2-6. Admission is $15 (grown ups are free with their child).
Let’s bebop and play together! Recently crowned Majesty of the Berkshires, Poppy DaBubbly will provide opportunities for grown ups and their toddler to explore movement and language skills through dance, creative movement, echo songs, and more.
Click here to register!

Festive Frolic Holiday Market at Hot Plate!
2023-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Dunham Mall, 100 North Street
Our Holiday Market has moved INDOORS on Sunday, December 3 from 1 TO 4 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co. at 1 School Street. (Please note the time change to 1 to 4.)
-Visit with Santa
-Shop Local Vendors
-Enjoy Holiday Music with DJ Pup Daddy
-Entertainment & Photo Ops with Ms. Krampus as played by Opal Raven Cirque

Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-25 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week during and in conjunction with the City of Pittsfield’s 13th Annual 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival from February 16-25, 2024. Seventeen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating.

Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week will feature a Dining Passport to encourage people to dine in as many restaurants as possible over the 10 days. Patrons will receive a sticker on their passport for each unique place they dine, with each sticker being an entry into a prize drawing for restaurant gift cards from all 17 participating restaurants!

The passport will be available at participating locations the week of February 16.

There will also be Restaurant Week special events at participating restaurants presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Mill Town Foundation.

Events include the one-night only return of Trivia with Double Entendre, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers, on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 pm at Thistle and Mirth. This event is free to attend. Pizza and beer will be available for purchase.

101 Restaurant & Bar will host Live Blues with The Zarvis Brothers on Wednesday, February 21, 6 to 9 pm. There is no cover charge to attend.

Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host Opal Raven’s Night Circus, an evening of the strange and unusual, on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm. From entrancing belly dancers and entertaining drag to sensual burlesque and even a little bit of the impossible come to life, there will be something for everyone. Opal Raven’s Night Circus will be hosted by Bella Santarella and will feature Opal Raven Cirque with special guests Rosebud Red and Jonathan Vale.
Hot Plate will also be debuting a brand-new beer available for purchase. A seated ticket for this event is $20 and a standing ticket is $10. Tables are available as an add-on. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Visit www.opalravencirque.com to purchase tickets. Doors open at 7 pm. This event is for ages 18+.

Participating restaurants include:
101 Restaurant & Bar
BB’s Hot Spot at The Lantern
Brazzucas Market
Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
Espetinho Carioca
Hot Harry’s
Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Jae’s 7 Winter
LuLu’s Tiny Grocery
Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery
Methuselah Bar and Lounge
Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort
Patrick’s Pub
South Street Pizza House
The Marketplace Cafe
Thistle and Mirth
Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week is sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and is presented in partnership with the Mill Town Foundation.

This event is part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival, a city-wide event featuring dozens of events, in partnership with Mill Town Foundation. Go to LovePittsfield.com for more information.

Opal Raven’s Night Circus at Hot Plate Brewing Co. (Restaurant Week Event)
2024-02-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Opal Raven’s Night Circus at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets required.
Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host Opal Raven’s Night Circus, an evening of the strange and unusual, on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm. From entrancing belly dancers and entertaining drag to sensual burlesque and even a little bit of the impossible come to life, there will be something for everyone. Opal Raven’s Night Circus will be hosted by Bella Santarella and will feature Opal Raven Cirque with special guests Rosebud Red and Jonathan Vale.
Hot Plate will also be debuting a brand-new beer available for purchase. A seated ticket for this event is $20 and a standing ticket is $10. Tables are available as an add-on. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Visit www.opalravencirque.com to purchase tickets.
Doors open at 7 pm. This event is for ages 18+.
Event is co-presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Mill Town Foundation, and Hot Plate Brewing Co. in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week and the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival.

The Return of Trivia with Double Entendre (Restaurant Week Event)
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Thistle and Mirth, 44 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
The Return of Trivia with Double Entendre
Tuesday, February 20 at 7 pm at Thistle and Mirth. This event is free to attend.
For one night only, the return of Trivia with Double Entendre, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers. They ask questions, you give answers. If you triumph, you’ll acquire some cool DPI stuff. If not, you’ll probably at least have a good laugh. Pizza and beer available for purchase during the event.
Trivia with Double Entendre is a Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week special event presented by Thistle and Mirth, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and the Mill Town Foundation.

This event is part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival, a city-wide event featuring dozens of events, in partnership with Mill Town Foundation. Go to LovePittsfield.com for more information.

Live Blues with The Zarvis Brothers at 101 Restaurant & Bar! (Restaurant Week Event)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | 101 Restaurant & Bar, 1 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
101 Restaurant & Bar will host Live Blues with The Zarvis Brothers on Wednesday, February 21, 6 to 9 pm. There is no cover charge to attend.
A Restaurant Week special event presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Mill Town Foundation.

Kids' Paint & Sip at 10x the Fun!
2024-02-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 74 1st Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Berkshire United Way invites you to have 10x the Fun at their FREE family friendly festival on Saturday, February 24 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 74 1st Street.
Come participate in crafts and activities, and visit with community organizations who will provide information on their services.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be there with our Kids’ Paint & Sip!
Other participants:
18 Degrees will host a photo booth
Berkshire Community Diaper Project will hand out diapers
Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office
Berkshire County Head Start
Berkshire North WIC Program with their spinning prize wheel
Berkshire United Way will hand out books
Child Care of the Berkshires will offer scratch art
Flying Cloud Institute will have a STEM activity
Massachusetts DCF | Foster Care in MA
R.O.P.E. | Rites of Passage + Empowerment and Youth Alive Steppers and Dancers
Rotary Club of Pittsfield will serve hot chocolate
Taconic High School students will face paint and offer a snowman craft
TG’s Clubhouse will honor Black History Month with a “hair love” project
Zion Lutheran Church will serve popcorn
Following this event at 6 pm will be a fireworks show, presented by the Office of Cultural Development. Viewing will be from the First Street Common parking lot.
This event is part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival, a city-wide event featuring dozens of events, in partnership with Mill Town Foundation.

“Where’s Winston?” Spring Scavenger Hunt: April 13-20
2024-04-13 - 2024-04-20 | Downtown Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
The featured event for Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s Downtown Celebrates Spring will be “Where’s Winston?”, a spring scavenger hunt for images of Officer Winston, the Pittsfield Police Department’s comfort dog, at a dozen downtown locations.
A spring image of Winston will be hidden in 12 locations in downtown Pittsfield. Every Winston will have a unique word with him. Find the hidden Winstons, write the words on the inside of the Where’s Winston? Game Card, and bring the card to the Berkshire Athenaeum to claim prizes. The first 5 children to find all 12 words and bring their completed Game Card to the Children’s Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum will win a Winston plushie. All children who find all 12 words will win a Winston Spring Pin. Children who find any 6 words will win a Winston Sticker. To redeem the Game Card for prizes, bring the completed card to the Children’s Library, April 13-20. The library is closed on Sunday.
Game Cards will be available at the following locations beginning April 13:
Children’s Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum
Bottomless Bricks
Dory & Ginger
Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
Hot Harry’s
Kidding Around Consignment
Mana Crypt Gaming Center
Marketplace Cafe
Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort
The Plant Connector
Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral
Witch Slapped
Click here for more Downtown Celebrates Spring events!
Downtown Celebrates Spring is sponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation.

Celebrate Spring Beach Party
2024-04-17 15:00 - 18:00 | MA
In collaboration with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Pittsfield Parks & Recreation will host a Celebrate Spring Beach Party on Wednesday, April 17 from 3 to 6 pm at Onota Lake Beach. There will be a scavenger hunt, relay races, games, and free food. The Onata Lake Beach Toy Library will also be unveiled during the event.
