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SUMMARY:Ty Allan Jackson's "When I Close My Eyes" Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum will continue the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® of Ty Allan Jackson’s book “When I Close My Eyes” through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \n“When I Close My Eyes” is illustrated by Jonathan Shears\, and the StoryWalk® features a new Spanish translation by Rosalia Padilla. \n16 local businesses and organizations in Downtown Pittsfield are participating in the StoryWalk®\, and you can access a map and virtual tour at https://tinyurl.com/PittsfieldStoryWalk. Download the PocketSights app to follow the virtual walking tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device. (A list of locations is also included below.) \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum are excited to partner with CozQuest for a family-friendly Treasure Hunt along the StoryWalk® route from Saturday\, August 28 through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \nTo find some treasure with CozQuest while out on your StoryWalk®\, it’s simple: scan the CozQuest QR code at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, solve a puzzle\, and the location for your first treasure will open on a map. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. The QR codes unlock treasure at local businesses. Find all of the QR codes anytime between 8/28 and 9/6 and you’ll be entered to win one of five limited edition “When I Close My Eyes” posters signed by the author\, and one Grand Prize Winner will also receive a tote bag full of library swag. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com/storywalk.html. \n  \nWhile on the StoryWalk® (which can be completed at any time) enter a free raffle to win one of five limited edition “When I Close My Eyes” posters signed by the author! The Grand Prize Winner will also receive a tote bag full of library swag! Simply scan the QR code at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (the start of the StoryWalk®) and the QR code at the Children’s Library (the end of the StoryWalk®) and you will automatically be entered to win one of the five prizes! \nYou can also stop by the Children’s Library at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Avenue) Monday-Thursday\, 10 am to 9 pm\, or on Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm\, to enter the raffle in person. While inside the library\, StoryWalk® participants are encouraged to check out the amazing mural inspired by the book. Masks are required inside the Children’s Library. \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum. A special thank you to CozQuest for use of their QR codes!  \n  \nStoryWalk® Locations: \nSTART: Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (444 North St.) \nCirca (436 North St.) \nRadiance Yoga (401 North St.) \nHotel on North (297 North St.) \nPaul Rich & Sons (242 North St.) \nAdLib\, Inc. (215 North St.) \nSteven Valenti’s Clothing (157 North St.) \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center (122 North St.) \nBerkshire Bank (99 North St.) \nLee Bank (75 North St.) \nPhoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema (57 North St.) \nMarketplace Cafe (53 North St.) \nDeidre’s Special Day (2 South St. #100) \nColonial Theatre (111 South St.) \nPatrick’s Pub (26 Bank Row) \nFINISH: Berkshire Athenaeum Children’s Library (Bartlett Ave.)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ty-allan-jacksons-when-i-close-my-eyes-downtown-pittsfield-storywalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk® at The Boulders!
DESCRIPTION:Now through Sunday\, August 1st (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders Reserve in Pittsfield. \nIn “Animal Tracks and Traces” children will become animal detectives after learning how to read the animal signs left all around. \nFor more info\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-at-the-boulders/
LOCATION:The Boulders Reserve\, 1051 Dalton Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T030415Z
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SUMMARY:Moby-Dick Fifth Annual Read-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead for the fifth annual Moby-Dick Read-A-Thon! \n“Call me Ishmael” and sign up to read part of Melville’s masterpiece on the site where it was written. Come on your own or bring a group to read with us until we finish the book. 10am-5pm on Thursday 7/29\, Friday 7/30\, Saturday 7/31\, and Monday 8/2\, and from 1pm-5pm on Sunday 8/1. \nWe are thrilled to announce that Shakespearean actor and Moby-Dick audiobook narrator Johnny Epstein will be opening the Read-A-Thon! \nReading will be a mix of live readers and remote participants on Zoom. Please sign up through this link and claim your spot today! While you’re welcome to sign up for as many ten minute slots as you would like\, we encourage you not to read for more than one consecutive slot. \nWhen you sign up\, please specify whether you will be at Arrowhead in person or through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the event. \nThis year\, we are suggesting a $5 donation so we can continue to offer this event. Donations can be made by clicking here.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/moby-dick-fifth-annual-read-a-thon/
LOCATION:Melville’s Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210801T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T160000
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SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-11/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210801T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T170000
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SUMMARY:Eleanor at Barrington Stage Company
DESCRIPTION:NEW PLAY \nEleanor\nBy MARK ST. GERMAIN\nStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRIS\nDirected by HENRY STRAM\nJULY 16–AUGUST 7\nIndoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage\,\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/eleanor-at-barrington-stage-company-14/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210801T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210711T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T202120Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Suns Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Norwich Sea Unicorns at Pittsfield Suns\nDH: August 01\, 2021 – 4:05 PM\nWahconah Park – Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-suns-home-game-8/
LOCATION:Wahconah Park\, 105 Wahconah Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baseball,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210801T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210801T190000
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY: Boca
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY \nBoca\nCommissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program\nBy JESSICA PROVENZ\nDirected by JULIANNE BOYD\nJULY 30–AUGUST 29\nOutdoors at the BSC Production Center\,\n34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for some laughs? Come\, soak up the good life in Boca Raton\, a city that offers the fountain of youth. The sun always shines\, the lawns are always manicured\, and the weather holds steady at a perfect 75\, just like Boca’s well-maintained seniors. In the world premiere of Jessica Provenz’s Boca\, we’ll travel to the Sunshine State for a night of short comedies that follow a group of retirees who\, between rounds of golf\, bridge and Botox\, can be found bickering\, gossiping\, and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/world-premiere-play-boca-3/
LOCATION:BSC Production Center\, 34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210803T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210803T210000
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SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-12/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210803T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210803T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T032755Z
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SUMMARY:Eleanor at Barrington Stage Company
DESCRIPTION:NEW PLAY \nEleanor\nBy MARK ST. GERMAIN\nStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRIS\nDirected by HENRY STRAM\nJULY 16–AUGUST 7\nIndoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage\,\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/eleanor-at-barrington-stage-company-15/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210803T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210803T220000
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY: Boca
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY \nBoca\nCommissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program\nBy JESSICA PROVENZ\nDirected by JULIANNE BOYD\nJULY 30–AUGUST 29\nOutdoors at the BSC Production Center\,\n34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for some laughs? Come\, soak up the good life in Boca Raton\, a city that offers the fountain of youth. The sun always shines\, the lawns are always manicured\, and the weather holds steady at a perfect 75\, just like Boca’s well-maintained seniors. In the world premiere of Jessica Provenz’s Boca\, we’ll travel to the Sunshine State for a night of short comedies that follow a group of retirees who\, between rounds of golf\, bridge and Botox\, can be found bickering\, gossiping\, and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/world-premiere-play-boca-4/
LOCATION:BSC Production Center\, 34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210809
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Black Voices
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Black Voices\nAUGUST 4–8\nThe Tartell Family Outdoor Stage\nOutdoors at the Polish Community Club\,\nAt Linden and Center Streets\, Pittsfield\, MA\nA week-long celebration of local Black artists!\n\nSCHEDULE:\nWednesday\, August 4\, 6 PM: Kick Off — Opening the Festival will be the Brownskin Band performing their own high energy version of their favorite soul\, funk and R&B songs. \nThursday\, August 5\, 2 PM: Interactive SupaDupa Storytelling Power Hour with Ty Allan Jackson — An event for the entire family \n6 PM: Poetry Slam — An evening of poetry featuring local poets \nFriday\, August 6\, 6 PM: West Side Takes the Stage: Take 2 — with a local Talent Show for Adults* \nSaturday\, August 7\, 6 PM: West Side Takes the Stage: Take 2 — with a local Talent Show for Students ages 16–21* \nSunday\, August 8\, 11 AM: Joyful Noise — Gospel Concert featuring local choirs and gospel singers. Hosted by Price Memorial AME Zion Church \n6 PM: Ain’t I A Woman — Written by Shirley Edgerton and Felicia Robertson and directed by Shirley Edgerton\, tells the stories of unsung African American heroines. Members of the Women of Color Giving Circle\, Rites of Passage and Empowerment program\, Youth Alive and other community members will perform. Wanda Houston will be the guest artist\, telling the story and singing the songs of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. \n  \n\n*Cash prizes will be given to the winners of the talent show\, including scholarships for the winning students. \n  \nAdmission is free\, reservations strongly recommended. \n\nCLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS\n\nSponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Richard and Carol Seltzer\, Berkshire Bank Foundation\, Inc.\, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation & Pittsfield Cultural Council
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/a-celebration-of-black-voices/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Polish Community Club\, 55 Linden Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T160000
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SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-13/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T190000
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SUMMARY:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Amherst College Professor Franklin Odo on Japanese Americans in World War II
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents \nAmherst College Professor \nFranklin Odo on \nJapanese Americans in World War II \nWednesday\, August 4\, 5:30 pm \nOnline via Zoom \n\nClick here to register safely and securely online\,\nor call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \n\nThree months after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the U.S. entered WWII\, the nation began incarcerating 120\,000 Americans of Japanese descent\, some of whom were not released until early 1946. This was justified on the basis of national security\, but in 1988 President Ronald Reagan apologized on behalf of the nation and George H.W. Bush issued reparations checks of $20\,000 to all survivors. \nDuring World War Two Japanese Americans seeking to demonstrate patriotism served in the military\, earning numerous combat honors; others went to prison protesting the draft when their families were still behind barbed wire. The Supreme Court upheld these convictions but the cases were vacated in 1983. This episode in American history is one example of our nation’s ongoing and complex history of reconciling national security needs with commitment to the rights of individuals and groups.  \n\nProfessor Franklin Odo is a Japanese American historian\, activist\, and teacher. He received his B.A. in History from Princeton University\, his M.A. in East Asia Regional Studies from Harvard\, and his Ph.D. with a dissertation on Japanese feudalism from Princeton. He was an early leader of Asian American Studies and other Ethnic Studies in the late 1960s. He has taught at numerous institutions including Occidental College\, UCLA\, Cal State Long Beach\, University of Pennsylvania\, University of Maryland College Park\, Hunter College\, Princeton University\, and Columbia University. Odo was director of Ethnic Studies at the University of Hawaii\, and from 1989-1991\, he served as President of the Association for Asian American Studies. He has published extensively. In 1997\, Odo became the founding Director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program\, where he brought and created numerous exhibits featuring Asian Americans. He is currently the Simpson Lecturer at Amherst College. \n\n\n Admission is $10 for OLLI at BCC\, Massachusetts Village and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public. Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards.\n \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9am-4pm) to register by phone with a credit card. \nPresented in Partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-olli-distinguished-speakers-series-presents-amherst-college-professor-franklin-odo-on-japanese-americans-in-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T190000
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SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-14/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T032906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T032906Z
UID:10000355-1628105400-1628112600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Eleanor at Barrington Stage Company
DESCRIPTION:NEW PLAY \nEleanor\nBy MARK ST. GERMAIN\nStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRIS\nDirected by HENRY STRAM\nJULY 16–AUGUST 7\nIndoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage\,\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/eleanor-at-barrington-stage-company-16/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T040053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T040053Z
UID:10000371-1628107200-1628114400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY: Boca
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY \nBoca\nCommissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program\nBy JESSICA PROVENZ\nDirected by JULIANNE BOYD\nJULY 30–AUGUST 29\nOutdoors at the BSC Production Center\,\n34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for some laughs? Come\, soak up the good life in Boca Raton\, a city that offers the fountain of youth. The sun always shines\, the lawns are always manicured\, and the weather holds steady at a perfect 75\, just like Boca’s well-maintained seniors. In the world premiere of Jessica Provenz’s Boca\, we’ll travel to the Sunshine State for a night of short comedies that follow a group of retirees who\, between rounds of golf\, bridge and Botox\, can be found bickering\, gossiping\, and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/world-premiere-play-boca-5/
LOCATION:BSC Production Center\, 34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210708T024354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T024600Z
UID:10000388-1628179200-1628197200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Berkshire County Historical Society - Summer Party (Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire County Historical Society for a Summer Party. \nSpend an evening by Morewood Lake at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Enjoy a short play reading remembering Sarah Morewood\, the lady of Broad Hall. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-county-historical-society-summer-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Country Club of Pittsfield\, 639 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herman Melville%E2%80%99s Arrowhead":MAILTO:melville@berkshirehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210712T024306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T024306Z
UID:10000464-1628188200-1628199000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Pittsfield Suns Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Lake Monsters at Pittsfield Suns\nAugust 05\, 2021 – 6:35 PM\nWahconah Park – Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-suns-home-game-9/
LOCATION:Wahconah Park\, 105 Wahconah Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baseball,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210708T193448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T193448Z
UID:10000413-1628190000-1628197200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-15/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T033019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T033019Z
UID:10000357-1628191800-1628199000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Eleanor at Barrington Stage Company
DESCRIPTION:NEW PLAY \nEleanor\nBy MARK ST. GERMAIN\nStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRIS\nDirected by HENRY STRAM\nJULY 16–AUGUST 7\nIndoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage\,\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/eleanor-at-barrington-stage-company-17/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T040218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T040218Z
UID:10000373-1628193600-1628200800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY: Boca
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY \nBoca\nCommissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program\nBy JESSICA PROVENZ\nDirected by JULIANNE BOYD\nJULY 30–AUGUST 29\nOutdoors at the BSC Production Center\,\n34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for some laughs? Come\, soak up the good life in Boca Raton\, a city that offers the fountain of youth. The sun always shines\, the lawns are always manicured\, and the weather holds steady at a perfect 75\, just like Boca’s well-maintained seniors. In the world premiere of Jessica Provenz’s Boca\, we’ll travel to the Sunshine State for a night of short comedies that follow a group of retirees who\, between rounds of golf\, bridge and Botox\, can be found bickering\, gossiping\, and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/world-premiere-play-boca-6/
LOCATION:BSC Production Center\, 34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210730T013855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T223501Z
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SUMMARY:August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: Live Parklet Painting\, CozQuest Treasure Hunt ($250 gift card up for grabs)\, & Virtual Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, as part of a new program called Indoors Out!\, will be sponsoring two special events during the August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: a CozQuest Treasure Hunt (with a chance to win a $250 gift card) and live painting of the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe. Funding for Indoors Out! has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \n  \nCozQuest Treasure Hunts have become a new fixture of downtown Pittsfield\, connecting consumers and small businesses through their love of treasure\, competition\, and community. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are excited to partner with CozQuest for a Treasure Hunt along the Artswalk route during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nTo hunt while on the Artswalk is simple: visit www.cozquest.com/artswalk to find the location of the first treasure. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. Each found treasure will lead to the next QR code AND unlock more treasure at more local businesses – gift cards\, discounts\, freebies – bringing you to the hidden gems in Pittsfield. Find all of the QR codes and you’ll be entered to win a $250 Heart of the Berkshires gift card from Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and a $50 gift card from Soma’s Aromas. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com. \n  \nFor the August Artswalk\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also present live painting of the concrete barriers that make up the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe at 53 North Street. The public is invited to join local artist Stephanie (Stef) Quetti from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 6 during First Fridays Artswalk as she begins to paint the parklet barriers with a design inspired by the flowers around us. There will be opportunities for everyone in our community to assist Stephanie with her design during Artswalk\, no painting experience required. Masks are optional\, and hats and water are recommended to protect from the sun. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nJoin artists and musicians\, Dave Brown\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Martha Peskin\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice\, for the summer reopening of Open Studios at NUarts\, 311 North Street\, during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Art will also be on view in their window display at 305 North Street. Enjoy music with Dave Brown – learn about his lessons or even bring an instrument to play a tune or two! Bring the family to make drip pour paintings in the new Art Therapy Studio. View new works by 20+ artists in the long halls of NUarts’ gallery space and get a behind-the-scenes look at works in progress inside the artists’ studios. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, check out the Studio of Dr. Mark Mellinger in the Agricultural Bank Building\, 100 North Street. In the ’60s\, Mark studied at Cooper Union Art School\, and later studied biology and psychology. While continuing his psychoanalytic practice\, Mark paints\, does collage\, and makes constructions of found objects in his Pittsfield studio. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues 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  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-6-first-fridays-artswalk-live-parklet-painting-cozquest-treasure-hunt-250-gift-card-up-for-grabs-virtual-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210712T024751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T024751Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Suns Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Brockton Rox at Pittsfield Suns\nAugust 06\, 2021 – 6:35 PM\nWahconah Park – Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-suns-home-game-10/
LOCATION:Wahconah Park\, 105 Wahconah Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baseball,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210708T193619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T193619Z
UID:10000414-1628276400-1628283600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:BTG’s extensive education program is now serving 13\,000 school children and this year our well-loved community production is back! Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Join America’s original heroine Dorothy as she leads her friends the Cowardly Lion\, Tin Man\, and Scarecrow on a journey down the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Set in Kansas during the 20th century\, this brand new\, reimagined musical adventure is full of world travelers\, festive carnivals and spectacular sideshows for families outside under the Big Tent on the grounds of Berkshire Theatre’s Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Featuring the classic songs\, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road\,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead\,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow\,” The Wizard of Oz reminds us all\, there really is no place like home. \nProduction\nby Frank L. Baum\nwith music and lyrics of the\nMGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg\nbackground music by Herbert Stothart\nbook adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay \ndirected by E. Gray Simons III\nmusic direction by Jacob Kerzner\nchoreography by Isadora Wolfe \nPreview: Friday\, July 23 at 7pm\nOpening Night: Saturday\, July 24 at 7pm\nClosing: Sunday\, August 15 at 2pm\nTickets: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz-16/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T033128Z
UID:10000359-1628278200-1628285400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Eleanor at Barrington Stage Company
DESCRIPTION:NEW PLAY \nEleanor\nBy MARK ST. GERMAIN\nStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRIS\nDirected by HENRY STRAM\nJULY 16–AUGUST 7\nIndoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage\,\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eleanor\, BSC Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt\, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. From her “Ugly Duckling” upbringing to her unorthodox marriage to Franklin\, Eleanor puts her controversial life\, loves and passions on the stage. Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris returns to the role after her stellar virtual reading with BSC last fall.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/eleanor-at-barrington-stage-company-18/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Eleanor.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210701T040324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T040324Z
UID:10000375-1628280000-1628287200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY: Boca
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE PLAY \nBoca\nCommissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program\nBy JESSICA PROVENZ\nDirected by JULIANNE BOYD\nJULY 30–AUGUST 29\nOutdoors at the BSC Production Center\,\n34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for some laughs? Come\, soak up the good life in Boca Raton\, a city that offers the fountain of youth. The sun always shines\, the lawns are always manicured\, and the weather holds steady at a perfect 75\, just like Boca’s well-maintained seniors. In the world premiere of Jessica Provenz’s Boca\, we’ll travel to the Sunshine State for a night of short comedies that follow a group of retirees who\, between rounds of golf\, bridge and Botox\, can be found bickering\, gossiping\, and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/world-premiere-play-boca-7/
LOCATION:BSC Production Center\, 34 Laurel Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210807T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210619T042513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T042513Z
UID:10000297-1628326800-1628341200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The first teen-run farmers market in the region! \nSaturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October 9.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-farmers-market-8/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210807T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T173355
CREATED:20210710T230652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T014118Z
UID:10000213-1628330400-1630429200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:August First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues 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  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFeatured image: Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley on view at Hotel on North
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes at Dottie's Coffee Lounge!
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Saturday\, August 7\, Dottie’s welcomes back the Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes for a limited engagement! \nThe magic continues every Saturday morning in August\, 11 to 11:30 am\, with a different tale every week. \nJoin us on the side patio (on Maplewood Street) for these charming and enchanting performances (moving indoors if weather is uncooperative). \nPerformances are FREE! \n8/7\, 11 am: The Three Little Pigs\n8/14\, 11 am: Jack and the Beanstalk\n8/21\, 11 am: Firebird\n8/28\, 11 am: Rumpelstiltskin
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/robbins-zust-family-marionettes-at-dotties-coffee-lounge/
LOCATION:Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Performance
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SUMMARY:JACOB’S PILLOW ON THE ROAD
DESCRIPTION:JACOB’S PILLOW ON THE ROAD \nAcross Berkshire County | July 31 – August 1; August 7-8 \n  \nFree Pillow Pop-Ups around Berkshire County over two weekends. Pack a blanket or your favorite outdoor chair\, invite your family and friends\, and bring a snack to enjoy this 45 minute pop-up performance in a park near you! \n  \nThis event is sponsored by Mill Town Capital. Jacob’s Pillow On The Road is made possible in part with generous support from the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFeaturing Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective (July 31 – August 1) and Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble (August 7-8) \n  \nNo RSVP required. To share your interest and receive updates about “On the Road” and other Jacob’s Pillow Pop-Up events around Berkshire county\, fill out this form → https://bit.ly/3ABSP7J \n  \nLearn more → https://bit.ly/JPOnTheRoad \n  \nBECKET \nNorth Becket Park – Maple Street \nSaturday July 31 at 1pm \nSunday August 8 at 5pm \n  \nGREAT BARRINGTON \nTown Hall Park \nSunday August 1 at 5pm \nSunday August 8 at 1pm \n  \nNORTH ADAMS \nRiver Grove Park – Corner of River & Houghton St. \nSunday August 1 at 1pm \nSaturday August 7 at 5pm \nMade possible in part with generous support from Joan B. Hunter \n  \nPITTSFIELD \nThe Common\, 100 First St \nSaturday July 31 at 5pm \n  \nRosemary and Reverend Willard Durant Park\, 30 John St \nSaturday August 7 at 1pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jacobs-pillow-on-the-road-2/
LOCATION:Rosemary and Reverend Willard Durant Park\, 30 John Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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