Downtown Pittsfield Stories: Berkshire Museum The Berkshire Museum reopened to the public on August 1 as part of Phase 3 in Massachusetts’ Reopening. The Museum is carefully rolling out their own phased reopening, allowing only Museum members to visit the aquarium in the Museum’s phase 1 from August 1-15. During the Museum’s phase 2 (August…
Upcoming events and things to do in Pittsfield, MA. Looking to plan your next “staycation”? Pittsfield, MA offers plenty to do from theatre to recreation to dining out, while keeping in mind important safety measures at this very critical time. Our downtown theatres have made history with the Actors Equity union approving IN…
In this short video, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. shares favorite photo memories new and old of downtown Pittsfield. Take a look, maybe you or a friend are featured! If you like the video, please share it and tag your friends!
Help us make downtown Pittsfield shine! DPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean, safe, and friendly. Downtown Pittsfield Summer Cleanup! Friday, July 24, 1 to 4 pm Rain date July 31, 2020 Participating teams will receive…
Steven Valenti and his store, Steven Valenti’s Clothing, have been downtown Pittsfield institutions for 37 years. Steve hasn’t slowed down in that time, working 6 days a week in his beloved store at 157 North Street, until the Coronavirus forced him to temporarily close his storefront. Steve misses his customers terribly, but he has found…
First Fridays Artswalk is a free, public, monthly program of the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts. First Fridays Artswalk connects businesses, galleries, artists, and the community to create an “Artswalk” on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 pm February – December. First Fridays Artswalk was created in May…
The November First Fridays Artswalk will encompass fifteen art shows featuring over two-dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District. Venues will reach as far south as the Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Avenue, and as far North as Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street. The November First Fridays Artswalk will kick…
Berkshires Jazz will be bringing two terrific events to downtown Pittsfield this fall beginning with the Berkshire Jazz Showcase on September 28 and culminating with the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, October 11-20. Established in 2009, Berkshires Jazz, a 501c3 organization, has made it its mission to preserve Jazz, America’s indigenous art form, and nurture its growth…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is holding its 2nd annual photo challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the “Heart of the Berkshires”. Entrants are encouraged to capture photos that showcase the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme “Heart of the Berkshires”. Creativity is encouraged! The…
The October 4 First Fridays Artswalk will encompass twenty art shows featuring over two-dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District. Venues will reach as far south as the Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Avenue, and as far North as Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street. The October First Fridays Artswalk will…