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SUMMARY:Berkshire Countywide CozQuest Holiday Treasure Hunt
DESCRIPTION:CozQuest Holiday Hunt!\nSaturday\, November 27 – Friday\, December 31 \nIt’s going to be a BIG holiday season for treasure hunting in the Berks!\nFrom November 27 – December 31\, we’ll be doing a Countywide treasure hunt!\n100+ small businesses will be offering up treasure for hunters!\nDeals\, discounts\, and prizes will be hidden all across the county… \nAND for CozQuesters who can find the most treasures\, we’ll have some BIG prizes from locals we love!! \n$500 from Lee Bank\n$250 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card from Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\n$300 in BerkShares\n$250 Gift Card from Paul Rich & Sons\n$100 Gift Card to Where’d You Get That!?\n​6 month Membership to Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\na Wii from Tyler Street Lab\na membership to Norman Rockwell Museum \nand a grab bag of prizes\, tickets and gift cards from The Mount\, MASS MoCA\, Blue Q\, The Shop\, the Berkshire Museum\, Bright Ideas Brewing\, Mission\, Haven Cafe\, The Gateways Inn\, Berkshire Dogs Unleashed\, Flat Burger Society\, and more TBA! \nThe hunt begins on Small Business Saturday\, November 27 and runs until December 31! \nVisit CozQuest.com to play AND possibly win\, while you support the local economy\, build community\, and have fun!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-countywide-cozquest-holiday-treasure-hunt/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoors,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211203
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nPreviews: Thursday\, December 2 at 7pm & Friday\, December 3 at 7pm\nOpening/Press Night: Saturday\, December 4 at 7pm \nSunday\, December 5 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211202T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211202T190000
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal\, What's Not\, and What to do About it
DESCRIPTION:Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory:\nWhat’s Normal\, What’s Not\, and What to do About it \nAn Author Talk with Andrew Budson\, M.D.\nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Area Health Education Center \nThursday\, December 2\, 5 pm\nFREE and open to all on Zoom. Click here to register. \nAs you grow older\, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States\, the question becomes how much (or\, perhaps\, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Join Dr. Andrew Budson for this virtual Zoom talk where he will discuss his award-winning book\, Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal\, What’s Not\, and What to Do About It\, which explains how individuals can distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal aging\, what medications\, diets\, and exercise regimes can help\, and the best habits\, strategies\, and memory aids to use\, in seven simple steps. He will also discuss his newest book\, Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families\, including how families can manage issues with memory\, language\, vision\, behavior\, driving\, incontinence\, sleep\, and more. \nAndrew E. Budson\, MD\, majored in chemistry and philosophy at Haverford College before receiving his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Budson is Professor of Neurology at Boston University\, Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School\, and Chief of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System. His career combines education\, research\, and clinical care to help those with memory disorders.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-seven-steps-to-managing-your-memory-whats-normal-whats-not-and-what-to-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
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SUMMARY:NUarts Studios & Gallery Open Studios!
DESCRIPTION:NUarts Studios & Gallery Open Studios! \nDuring the Holiday First Fridays Artswalk\, Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm! \nMeet the makers of one-of-a-kind original gifts in their own studios! This is a chance to shop local\, creative\, and handmade\, while also supporting the Berkshires community! \nArtists are excited to show and sell their latest artworks in all sizes and styles\, including paintings\, works on commission\, ceramics\, jewelry\, metalworks\, found object and nature based sculptures\, fountain pens\, music\, and other unique gifts. \nFor more information\, visit www.nuartsgallery.com and follow NUarts on Instagram @nuartspittsfield. \nNUarts Studios & Gallery is the largest artist and artisan studio collective in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. Artists occupy the entire second floor of the Greylock Building with entrances at both 311 North Street and 21 Union Street in downtown Pittsfield.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/nuarts-gallery-studios-open-studios-3/
LOCATION:NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North St. 2nd Floor.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free,Holiday,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk is the largest year-round monthly visual arts event in the Berkshires. Every first Friday of each month from 5 to 8pm\, downtown retailers\, restaurants and businesses along North and South Streets\, transform into art galleries. Stop into over a dozen locations to explore artwork and meet the artists during their opening receptions. New art is on display all month long.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. Enjoy live music from the Berkshire Hills Chorus beginning at 5:30 pm downtown! \n  \nNUarts Studios & Gallery\, the largest artist and artisan studio collective in downtown Pittsfield\, will host a holiday open studios event on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Among the artists opening their studios on December 3rd are Stefanie Bessman\, Myk Daigle\, Val Fox\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice. \n  \nThose participating in the open studios will offer artwork and wares for sale that would be perfect for holiday gifting. Join Marney Schorr for free\, handmade ornament making for all ages. Entrances to NUarts are at 311 North Street and 21 Union Street. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will present “Mandalas in Bloom” by Elizabeth Nelson for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artist on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Hot Plate Brewing will pour samples\, and Elizabeth will create a mandala in real time to show her process. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a group show entitled “When Heaven & Nature Sing”\, December 3 through January 17. Featuring photography\, paintings\, pastels\, and mixed-media art\, this group show includes pieces by Paula Dambrauskas\, Phyllis Prysby\, and Sal deBethune. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artists on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. At the craft table in the Social Hall\, visitors will be invited to create\, collage\, and exchange winter holiday cards to take home. \n  \nMembers of the Guild of Berkshire Artists will celebrate the holiday season during the month of December at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. Work exhibited will include paintings\, photographs\, and fiber arts. This exhibit is coordinated with an online show at BerkshireArtists.org which benefits Berkshire United Way. \nFeatured artists are Susan Sabino\, photographer; Katherine Ludington\, fiber artist; Lou Coco\, painter; and Jon Caplan\, photographer. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of December and can be viewed when TKG is open. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Proof that I am\, by lowercase d studios\, December 3-31. Sam de Soto (lowercase d studios\, they/he) is an artist\, musician\, and teacher from Long Island\, NY. Largely influenced by abstract expressionism\, street art\, and modern design\, Sam’s work ranges from large canvases to digital photo manipulations. This is their first gallery installation. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Molly Paluilis for the month of December. About her work\, Paluilis says\, “(it) is about feeling using color\, shape\, rhythm\, and movement. It shows healing\, chaos\, excitement\, pain\, and resilience in ways that words cannot. It is used as an outlet to express the inexpressible.” \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on December 3. After the opening\, Paluilis’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host a grab and go Wreath Sale to benefit the food pantry at the South Congregational Church\, UCC\, Pittsfield on Friday\, December 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Choose from holiday wreaths\, kissing balls\, and centerpieces all handmade by local artists. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the December Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artist on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present Museum of the Moon\, an awe-inspiring installation of lunar views and glowing moonlight through January 9\, 2022. A combination of art\, science\, and sound\, this radiant installation was created using NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, inspiring those who experience it to contemplate the many ways the Moon connects humankind across time and culture. There will be extended museum hours every Friday evening until 7:30 pm. Admission is required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 4-17. Children 3 and under and museum members are free. \n  \nThe December Artswalk will also highlight art celebrating Cultural Appreciation Week 2021 in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court\, 190 North Street. The virtual tour will guide you to 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  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk 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. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFeatured image: Elizabeth Nelson “Apple and Sunflower Mandala”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T130000
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SUMMARY:Indoor Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Indoor Season of the Pittsfield Farmers Market \nSaturdays\, 9 am to 1 pm \nNovember 13\, and December 4\, 2021 \nJanuary 8\, February 12\, March 12\, and April 9\, 2022 \nZion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield MA
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoor-pittsfield-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roots Rising":MAILTO:info@rootsrising.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211106T213353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T213353Z
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SUMMARY:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays!
DESCRIPTION:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays! \nLooking to support local? Check out the weekly Vendor Market in the Big Blue Building that’s home to BBE Office Interiors and 413Shirts.com. We are hosting at least 12 vendors every Saturday through the holidays in 3 showrooms. There will be rotating vendors so there will always be something new! Small business helping small business. We love celebrating our wonderful community!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bbes-holiday-craft-fair-saturdays-4/
LOCATION:BBE Office Interiors\, 1595 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T014419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T014736Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 7-10 at 7pm \nSaturday\, December 11 at 2pm and 7pm \nSunday\, December 12 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T011303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011303Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211121T013001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T013052Z
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SUMMARY:BSC's Holiday Streaming
DESCRIPTION:BSC’s Holiday Streaming: December 9-12 \n\nCatch the encore streaming of our smash-hit productions this holiday season!\n\nAaron Tveit Live!Encore streaming performance of Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit‘s concert due to popular demand! Singing beloved theatre\, rock and pop favorites\, Aaron’s performance — available for one weekend only — is sure to delight.\n\nEleanorBy MARK ST. GERMAINStarring Tony Award-winner HARRIET HARRISDirected by HENRY STRAMIn 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. Catch the performance that brought audiences to their feet every night.\n\nBSC’s Holiday GetawayA Holiday Cabaret to shake your blues away and experience the warmth\, humor and joy of three of our favorite Broadway performers: Alan H. Green (BSC’s Who Could Ask for Anything More? The Songs of George Gershwin; Broadway’s School of Rock)\, Alysha Umphress (BSC’s Who Could Ask for Anything More? The Songs of George Gershwin; Broadway/BSC’s On the Town) and Joel Waggoner (Composer: BSC’s Presto Change-O; Performer: Broadway’s School of Rock). They will sing some hilarious new holiday songs\, some feel-good traditional songs and provide lots of holiday cheer — filmed in the theatre for your viewing pleasure at home.\n\nClick here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bscs-holiday-streaming/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211209T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211209T120000
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SUMMARY:1Berkshire Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:1Berkshire members are invited to the Annual Meeting of 1Berkshire. Learn about what has happened in Fiscal Year 21 and what is in store for Fiscal Year 22.  Be the first to hear about the new berkshires.org website launching January 2022. \n  \nThis year’s event is FREE to attend and will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required. Click here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/1berkshire-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211210T141500
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211121T012738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T012738Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents an Intergenerational Playwriting Workshop with Williamstown Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Playwriting Workshop with Williamstown Theatre Festival \nFriday\, December 10\, 1 to 2:15 pm \nIn-person onstage at the Boland Theatre at Berkshire Community College \n1350 West Street\, Pittsfield MA 01201 \nFree & open to the public.  RSVP required.\n \nWilliamstown Theatre Festival’s COMMUNITY WORKS co-founders director Laura Savia and playwright Lucy Thurber will lead an intergenerational playwriting workshop open to the public at Berkshire Community College on December 10. \nNo prior experience is necessary! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test result from a test administered 48-72 hours in advance is required and will be checked at the door.  Masks must be worn at all times. \nPlease email community@wtfestival.org with any questions.  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-an-intergenerational-playwriting-workshop-with-williamstown-theatre-festival/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211106T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T213444Z
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SUMMARY:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays!
DESCRIPTION:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays! \nLooking to support local? Check out the weekly Vendor Market in the Big Blue Building that’s home to BBE Office Interiors and 413Shirts.com. We are hosting at least 12 vendors every Saturday through the holidays in 3 showrooms. There will be rotating vendors so there will always be something new! Small business helping small business. We love celebrating our wonderful community!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bbes-holiday-craft-fair-saturdays-5/
LOCATION:BBE Office Interiors\, 1595 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211021T213612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T213612Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Shindy
DESCRIPTION:Known as one of the most spectacular handmade craft fairs in the region\, the Holiday Shindy has boasted all sorts of artisans in the past decade; including woodworkers\, toymakers\, printers\, jewelers\, ceramicists\, apothecaries\, clothing designers\, upcyclers\, farmers and more!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-shindy/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 74 1st Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211004T052358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T015328Z
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SUMMARY:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Architecture\, Environmentalism & Islam: The Djenne Mosque
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents\nWilliams College Professor Michelle Apotsos on \nArchitecture\, Environmentalism & Islam: The Djenne Mosque \nTuesday\, December 14\, 7 pm\nOnline via Zoom  \nAs one of the tallest freestanding earthen structures in the world\, the legendary Djenne Mosque\, located in Mali\, West Africa\, has long functioned as a symbol of cultural identity in the area of the Niger Bend\, as well as a touchstone of the primary regional religion\, Islam. \nYet the current climate crisis and resultant discussions about the importance of sustainable systems and green solutions – particularly with regards to architecture – compels a reconsideration of this mosque through a new lens: that of environmentalism and sustainability. Thus\, this talk explores how ancient architectures such as the Djenne mosque\, which has existed in one iteration or another for over 700 hundred years\, may have lessons to teach us about contemporary and even future-facing sustainable architectural solutions. \nIn rethinking the Djenne mosque through the lenses of both faith and environmentalism\, one sees how Islam and sustainable architecture exist within the mosque as a collaborative system\, providing potential lessons for humanity to consider as we plan for an increasingly uncertain future. \nMichelle Apotsos is an Associate Professor of Art History at Williams College\, where she teaches courses about Africa\, Islam\, and the built environment. She  is the author of Architecture\, Islam\, and Identity in West Africa: Lessons from Larabanga (Routledge\, 2016) and The Masjid in Contemporary Islamic Africa (Cambridge University Press\, 2021). She has published in journals including African Arts\, the International Journal of Islamic Architecture\, and Material Culture Review. \nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC 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. \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-architecture-environmentalism-islam-the-djenne-mosque/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T014639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T014729Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 15-17 at 7pm \nSaturday\, December 18 at 2pm and 7pm \nSunday\, December 19 at 2pm and 7pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-3/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211124T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T190729Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI's Winter Semester Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to OLLI’s FREE Winter Semester Open House showcasing our winter 2022 classes and instructors!\n \nWednesday\, December 15\, 2021\nat 3:00 pm Eastern\nOnline via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants)\n \nClick here to RSVP. \nWhether you are brand new to OLLI at BCC or a seasoned member of our learning community\, you’ll enjoy hearing from our terrific instructors and getting a sneak peek of our winter semester of non-credit classes at our free open house. No tests\, no grades\, just learning for the love of learning! \nJoin us Wednesday\, December 15 at 3:00 pm EST to hear more about our winter classes from their instructors. Click here to RSVP for our free Winter Online Open House. \nOur winter semester runs January 18 through March 7\, 2022\, and includes online courses and two in-person courses. Attendees at in-person courses will be required to wear masks and affirm that they are fully vaccinated. \nWinter registration opens Thursday\, December 2\, 2021. \nCourse fees are $50 for one\, $95 for two or three\, and $125 for four or more within a semester. If you are not yet a member\, you will need to join OLLI at BCC in order to register for classes. Finances a challenge? Scholarships are available. Contact us at 413.236.2190 for details. All online classes are recorded and recordings are available if you miss a class or would like to watch one again. \n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at olli@berkshirecc.edu or 413.236.2190 (Monday through Friday\, 9 am – 4 pm). 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ollis-winter-semester-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T011428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011508Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-3/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211218T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211106T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T213539Z
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SUMMARY:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays!
DESCRIPTION:BBE’s Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays! \nLooking to support local? Check out the weekly Vendor Market in the Big Blue Building that’s home to BBE Office Interiors and 413Shirts.com. We are hosting at least 12 vendors every Saturday through the holidays in 3 showrooms. There will be rotating vendors so there will always be something new! Small business helping small business. We love celebrating our wonderful community!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bbes-holiday-craft-fair-saturdays-6/
LOCATION:BBE Office Interiors\, 1595 East Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T015008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T015008Z
UID:10000616-1640044800-1640303999@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing\, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written\, the dazzling score features\, “Blue Skies\,” “Count Your Blessings\,” “I Love a Piano\,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song\, “White Christmas.” Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. \n\nProduction\nBased upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna\, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank\nMusic and lyrics by Irving Berlin\nBook by David Ives and Paul Blake \nDirected by Gregg Edelman\nMusic direction by Ross Patterson\nChoreography by Gerry McIntyre \nDecember 21-22 at 7pm \nThursday\, December 23 at 2pm \nClosing: Thursday\, December 23 at 7pm \n  \nTickets: Preview: Adult: $50\, Child (16 and Under): $25\nTickets: Adult: $59\, Child (16 and Under): $29
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/irving-berlins-white-christmas-the-musical-4/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Performance,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211230
DTSTAMP:20260509T121925
CREATED:20211107T011623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011636Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-4/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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