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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Thankful Food Drive (11/1-11/30)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) is hosting its 3rd Annual Thankful Food Drive November 1 through November 30\, 2024. Donations of non-perishable food items will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry. \n  \nThe drive is accepting non-perishable items such as canned vegetables\, canned or dry beans\, canned fruit in juice\, low-sodium soups\, canned tuna in water\, canned chicken\, canned stews\, brown rice\, unsalted nuts\, shelf stable milk and milk substitutes\, whole grain pasta\, pasta sauce\, canned tomatoes\, unsweetened apple sauce\, peanut butter\, and whole grain cold cereals. Please do NOT donate open packages or expired or perishable foods. \n  \nDrop off by members of the public is welcomed at the following Pittsfield locations: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street\nAll-Ways Moving & Storage Co.\, 241 West Housatonic Street\nBarrington Stage Company (Wolfson Center)\, 122 North Street\nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\nBerkshire County ARC Main Office\, 395 South Street\nBerkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North Street\nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\nBerkshire Regional Transit Authority\, 1 Columbus Ave\nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street\nBerkshire United Way\, 200 South Street\nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201\nBerkshire Regional Planning Commission\, 1 Fenn Street\nCarr Hardware\, 547 North Street\nCity Hall\, City of Pittsfield\, 70 Allen Street\nCT Management at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street\, Suite 100\nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\nHill-Engineers\, Architects\, Planners\, Inc.\, 50 Depot Street in Dalton\nHillcrest Educational Centers\, 788 South Street\nHoliday Inn\, 1 West Street\nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street\nLee Bank\, 180 South Street\nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 139 West Housatonic Street\nNene’s Deco\, 144 South Street\nOn Pointe Barre & Fitness\, 740 Williams Street\nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street\, Suite 150\nServiceNet\, 141 North Street\nThe Plant Connector\, 46 West Street\nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \n  \nIn tandem with the Food Drive\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the “Art of Food”\, November 1 -27\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \n  \n“Art of Food” will exhibit paintings\, mixed media\, photography\, and even a LEGO® sculpture that fit the broad theme of “food”. The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Thankful Food Drive. Artists have agreed to donate 10% percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive. \n  \nArtists include Christian Barry\, Diane Firtell\, Erin Laundry\, Jenifer Fuore\, Keith Emerling\, Kristen Tool\, Lisa Ostellino\, Michael Coyne\, Peter Vacchina\, Ronan Chris Murphy\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Sharon Wallerius\, Susan Geller\, Tatyana Lisser\, and Xyl Lasersohn. \n  \nThere will be an Opening Reception with the artists on Friday\, November 1\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm (closed 11/11) by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \n  \nThose attending the Opening Reception are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or cash donation to kick off the Thankful Food Drive. Those that bring a donation to the reception will receive a free gift. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-thankful-food-drive-11-1-11-30/
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SUMMARY:"Art of Food" Opening Reception (11/1)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the “Art of Food”\, November 1 -27\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \n“Art of Food” will exhibit paintings\, mixed media\, photography\, and even a LEGO® sculpture that fit the broad theme of “food”. The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations (click here to learn more). Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10% percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive. \nArtists include Christian Barry\, Diane Firtell\, Erin Laundry\, Jenifer Fuore\, Keith Emerling\, Kristen Tool\, Lisa Ostellino\, Michael Coyne\, Peter Vacchina\, Ronan Chris Murphy\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Sharon Wallerius\, Susan Geller\, Tatyana Lisser\, and Xyl Lasersohn. \nThere will be an Opening Reception with the artists on Friday\, November 1\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm (closed 11/11) by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThose attending the Opening Reception are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or cash donation to kick off the Thankful Food Drive. Those that bring a donation to the reception will receive a free gift. \nFor more information\, call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-of-food-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Passport: Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
DESCRIPTION:Your Downtown Pittsfield Passport\nShop Small Friday\, November 29 through Tuesday\, December 24 for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages valued at $500\, $300 and $200! \n  \nHow It Works: \nA person can collect one sticker from every business/location where they make a purchase\, and the more stickers they collect\, the greater their chance of winning one of the 3 Downtown Pittsfield Prize Packages. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Passport will be available at participating businesses and locations starting Friday\, November 29. (Bonus locations will only have them available during their event.) \nPassports must be turned in to the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. mailbox at 431 North Street by Sunday\, January 5\, 2025 to be eligible to win a prize. You may mail your passport or drop it in the mailbox. If mailing\, please have it postmarked by January 2\, 2025. \nValid passports must have at least one sticker under the “made a purchase” section in the center of the passport. \nBonus Entries Available! \nShop on Small Business Saturday on November 30 and get a bonus sticker at each place you make a purchase! \n  \nParticipating Locations: \nRetailers: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street \nBomb Shack Vintage\, 307 North Street \nBottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street \nBudhaus\, 239 West Street \nCarr Hardware\, 547 North Street \nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street \nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street \nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 139 West Housatonic Street \nMuseum Outlets\, 31 South Street \nNene’s Deco\, 144 South Street \nPaul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + Design\, 242 North Street \nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street \nSally Tiska Rice Art Studio\, Clock Tower\, 75 S Church Street \nThe Plant Connector\, 46 West Street \nThistle & Thorn Floral\, 393 North Street \nTruffles by Tarah\, 48 North Street \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \n  \nWellness: \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street \nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201 \nOn Pointe Barre & Fitness\, 740 Williams Street \n  \nExperience: \nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street \nPhoenix Theatres / Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street \n  \nRestaurant/Bar: \n101 Restaurant & Bar\, 1 West Street \nEspetinho Carioca\, 48 B North Street \nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street \nHot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street \nLuLu’s Tiny Grocery\, 137 North Street \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \nMarketplace Café\, 53 North Street \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street \nPatrick’s Pub\, 26 Bank Row \nThistle & Mirth\, 44 West Street \nTito’s Mexican Bar & Grill\, 34 Depot Street \nWander\, 34 Depot Street \n  \nBonus Passport Stickers can be obtained at the following locations: \n  \nWreath Art Auction \nFriday\, December 6\, 5 to 7 pm \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \n  \nPhotos Ops with Santa \nSaturday\, December 7\, 12 to 3 pm \nDunham Mall\, 100 North Street \n  \nMarguerite Bride Watercolors Art Show \nSunday\, December 8\, 10 am to 12 pm \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \n  \nPittsfield Farmers Market \nSaturday\, December 14\, 9 am to 1 pm \nZion Lutheran Church \n  \nLEGO® Masters Build & Watch at Wander \nSunday\, December 15\, 10 am to 12 pm \nWander\, 34 Depot Street
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-passport-nov-29-dec-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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