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. "When I Close My Eyes" is illustrated by Jonathan Shears, and the StoryWalk® features a new Spanish translation by Rosalia Padilla. 16 local businesses and organizations in Downtown…
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. The Berkshire…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum are excited to partner with CozQuest for a family-friendly Treasure Hunt along the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® route from Saturday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021. To find some treasure with CozQuest while out on your StoryWalk®, it's simple: scan the CozQuest QR code at Dottie’s…
WORLD PREMIERE PLAY Sister Sorry By ALEC WILKINSON Directed by RICHARD HAMBURGER AUGUST 13–AUGUST 29 Indoors at the Boyd-Quinson Stage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield, MA In the early 1990s in New York…
Music @ The Taft presents Global Voices Festival August 27-29 & September 3-5 Showcasing the myriad of musical voices that make-up the Berkshires’ cultural scene! Friday, August 27 at 7…
WORLD PREMIERE PLAY Boca Commissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program By JESSICA PROVENZ Directed by JULIANNE BOYD JULY 30–AUGUST 29 Outdoors at the BSC Production Center, 34 Laurel Street, Pittsfield,…
Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 8 pm from August 19 through September 5 (total of 12 performances). First Street Common 100 First Street Pittsfield, MA FREE! (Suggested Donation $5) Enjoy Shakespeare’s magic-filled comic romance in the perfect setting—under the summer evening sky. Bring your loved ones (and blankets and lawn chairs)…
You're invited to OLLI's FREE Fall Semester Open House showcasing Fall 2021 classes and instructors! Thursday, September 2, 3:30 pm. Online via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants). Click…
Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 8 pm from August 19 through September 5 (total of 12 performances). First Street Common 100 First Street Pittsfield, MA FREE! (Suggested Donation $5) Enjoy Shakespeare’s magic-filled comic romance in the perfect setting—under the summer evening sky. Bring your loved ones (and blankets and lawn chairs)…
Enjoy brand new indoor art shows, murals, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, September 3, 5 to 8 pm, and all month long. You can view all locations by clicking here, and new this year, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. The…
Music @ The Taft presents Global Voices Festival August 27-29 & September 3-5 Showcasing the myriad of musical voices that make-up the Berkshires’ cultural scene! Friday, August 27 at 7…
Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 8 pm from August 19 through September 5 (total of 12 performances). First Street Common 100 First Street Pittsfield, MA FREE! (Suggested Donation $5) Enjoy Shakespeare’s magic-filled comic romance in the perfect setting—under the summer evening sky. Bring your loved ones (and blankets and lawn chairs)…
Music @ The Taft presents Global Voices Festival August 27-29 & September 3-5 Showcasing the myriad of musical voices that make-up the Berkshires’ cultural scene! Friday, August 27 at 7…
Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 8 pm from August 19 through September 5 (total of 12 performances). First Street Common 100 First Street Pittsfield, MA FREE! (Suggested Donation $5) Enjoy Shakespeare’s magic-filled comic romance in the perfect setting—under the summer evening sky. Bring your loved ones (and blankets and lawn chairs)…
Sunday, September 5, 3 to 6 pm Michael Hoberman, an American literature professor at Fitchburg State University, will make his case that Melville is an ideal writer for people who describe themselves as skeptical romantics. His talk highlights his own path to Melville’s writing, and it will also offer a brief discussion of how he teaches…
Music @ The Taft presents Global Voices Festival August 27-29 & September 3-5 Showcasing the myriad of musical voices that make-up the Berkshires’ cultural scene! Friday, August 27 at 7 pm Mukana Saturday, August 28 at 11 am Mukana Jr. Sunday, August 29 at 3 pm Drum Circle Friday, September 3 at 7 pm Berkshire…
Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 8 pm from August 19 through September 5 (total of 12 performances). First Street Common 100 First Street Pittsfield, MA FREE! (Suggested Donation $5) Enjoy Shakespeare’s magic-filled comic romance in the perfect setting—under the summer evening sky. Bring your loved ones (and blankets and lawn chairs)…
Welcome to J.P. Prescott’s Traveling Medicine Show—a modern take on the old-time traveling tent shows of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Your Master of Ceremonies, Professor J.P. Prescott III,…
This fall, many cultural organizations and local artists will participate in ArtWeek Berkshires, an event spanning September 16-26, 2021, all across Berkshire County. Street festivals, live outdoor performances, open studios, and more, presenting in tandem to spotlight the rich creativity and artistic expression in our region. ArtWeek Berkshires is a collaboration of the five Cultural Districts…
The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents MCLA Professor Rita Nnodim on Humor, Laughter, and Well-Being Friday, September 17, 3 pm. Online via Zoom. Humor in the time…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Dance on North on Saturday, September 25, 5 to 7 pm, at Persip Park, 175 North Street. Indoors Out! Dance on North features work by RawDance, Fiona Scruggs, Fern Katz, Danielle Galietti, and Molly Hess. RAWDance co-artistic directors Wendy Rein and Ryan Smith will perform A Dance on…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Music on North on Friday, October 1, 5-7 pm, at Sotille Park, Persip Park, and the parklet at the Marketplace Cafe. The three downtown locations will feature free outdoor performances by local performers who have also played with Berkshire Busk. The performances will be presented in partnership with…
Enjoy brand new indoor art shows, Indoors Out! Music on North, and an original video art show during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, October 1, 5 to 8 pm. Brand new for October, you can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store and on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art and…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…
“On The Wall Video Art Show” Friday, October, 7:30 to 9 pm, FREE All are welcome to experience this unique outdoor show of video art created by 9 local artists projected on the south wall of the Colonial Theatre. This large-scale projection show of short videos was produced by local artist and sculptor Joe Wheaton. The…
Featuring Roomful of Blues with Misty Blues, Waterloo Clyde and Robin O’Herin 21 and up event only. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this performance. Masks are mandatory for…
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL A Crossing Created in association with CALPULLI MEXICAN DANCE COMPANY Co-conceived by JOSHUA BERGASSE and MARK ST. GERMAIN Music & Lyrics by ZOE SARNAK Music Supervisor: RICK HIP-FLORES Book by MARK ST.…