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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Event: May 3rd First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd First Fridays Artswalk\, 5 to 8 pm in Downtown Pittsfield \nFREE and for all ages. \n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk on May 3rd will feature 18 art exhibitions throughout downtown Pittsfield\, opening receptions\, and special ArtWeek activities\, including individual and community-wide interactive art-making. NUarts Studios and Gallery will feature community drawing\, collage\, painting\, 3-D construction\, and printmaking\, as well as individual artist demonstrations. Local artist Michelle Iglesias will feature a live demonstration with commentary of a large-scale painting of a local landscape or streetscape at her studios at Berkshire Paint and Sip. Dottie’s Coffee Lounge will present “Food as Art: Make your baking a creative expression” with hands on demos\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host an original show\, on view for the first time\, of 38 photos that were submitted as part of their 1st ever Pittsfield Photo Challenge. There will also be an Artswalk Scavenger Hunt for specific artworks throughout the downtown\, and prizes will be awarded. Bring the family for a fun evening! \n  \nThere will also be a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on May 3rd at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. Most art will be on display throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFeatured image: Zach Morris photo ‘Tropical Pittsfield’\, winner of the Pittsfield Photo Challenge
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-event-may-3rd-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. to exhibit Pittsfield Photo Challenge Submissions during May 3rd First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:This May\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 33 Dunham Mall\, will host an original exhibition\, on view for the first time\, of all 39 photos that were submitted as part of their first ever Pittsfield Photo Challenge. This past fall\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. held a photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants were encouraged to capture photos that showcased the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield\, keeping in mind the theme “Heart of the Berkshires”. There will be an opening reception for the show on Friday\, May 3rd from 5 to 8 pm during First Fridays Artswalk\, and the show will remain on view through the month of May. \n  \nPhotographs will be exhibited by: \nAdam Orazio\, Alan W. Metzger\, Amy Chin\, Bea DaSilva\, Becky Manship\, Ben Keaton\, Brianne Capeless\, Caitlin Reese\, Christopher Carrigan\, Christy Butler\, Elizabeth Land\, Emily Griffin\, Holly Brouker\, J. Pierre Gontier\, Janet Pumphrey\, Joan Rooks\, Joanna Arkema\, Kate Lauzon\, Katie Giroux\, Kirsten Huff\, Kris Keane\, Lauren Pettijohn\, Lew Reed Jr\, Lynn Racicot\, Maria Brodeur\, Marlee Tyska\, Meredyth Banahan\, Monica Hilton\, Renee Lutz\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Shaun Muldowney\, Susan Geller\, Tammy Kupernik\, Vicki Windman\, William Leasure\, xingning Zhao\, and Zach Morris. \n  \nTo view the original post announcing the winners\, visit downtownpittsfield.com/2019/01/winners-of-the-pittsfield-photo-challenge-announced/ \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. This exhibit is also part of MASS ArtWeek. \n  \nAbout ArtWeek – Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center\, ArtWeek is a 10-day innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on\, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. This annual award-winning festival was born in Boston in 2013 and has since expanded to serve communities all across Massachusetts. \n  \nFeatured images in header (left to right): Janet Pumphrey “Giant Panda Attacks 57 Chevy at Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade”\, photo by Lewis Reed
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-to-exhibit-pittsfield-photo-challenge-submissions-during-may-3rd-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002232
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting\nThursday\, May 16\, 7:30 am – 9:30 am\nThe Beacon Cinema \nRSVP to info@downtownpittsfield.com by May 10 \n\nJoin us for a fun morning networking opportunity and hear from dynamic speakers about what’s happening in downtown Pittsfield!\n(while sitting in cozy\, heated seats) \nEach year\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. presents three awards and the 2019 recipients are…\n\n*The Downtown Pittsfield Community Award:\n Berkshire Pride Festival \n*The President’s Award: \nMary McGinnis\, First Fridays Artswalk Founder\n\n*The Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown Person of the Year Award:\nMarshall Raser\, Carr Hardware Owner \nCome celebrate with us! \nSpeakers:\nMayor Linda Tyer\nSenator Adam Hinds\nDPI Board President\, Jesse Cook-Dubin\nDPI Foot Traffic Committee Chair\, Noel Henebury\nDPI Executive Director\, Cheryl Mirer \nThis event is free and open to all!\nPlease bring your friends and colleagues.\n\nLight refreshments from\nMarketplace Cafe & That’s A Wrap will be served.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield's 21st Annual Spring Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 17\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n+ after party at J. Allen’s \n  \nEach year\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. organizes a spring cleanup of downtown. Teams and individuals from a variety of businesses take to the streets with rakes\, brooms\, and garbage bags and clean! \n  \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nFor more info\, please contact info@downtownpittsfield.com \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-21st-annual-spring-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190525T130000
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CREATED:20190524T203004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T204251Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market\nEvery Saturday 9 am to 1 pm\nThrough October. Rain or shine.\nThe Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\nfarmersmarketpittsfield.org \nShop for fresh\, local and seasonal fruits\, vegetables\, meat\, eggs\, cheese\, baked goods\, coffee\, flowers\, art\, and more!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-farmers-market/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Fun,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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