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SUMMARY:Opal Raven’s Night Circus at Hot Plate Brewing Co. (Restaurant Week Event)
DESCRIPTION:Opal Raven’s Night Circus at Hot Plate Brewing Co. \nFriday\, February 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets required. \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host Opal Raven’s Night Circus\, an evening of the strange and unusual\, on Friday\, February 16 at 7:30 pm. From entrancing belly dancers and entertaining drag to sensual burlesque and even a little bit of the impossible come to life\, there will be something for everyone. Opal Raven’s Night Circus will be hosted by Bella Santarella and will feature Opal Raven Cirque with special guests Rosebud Red and Jonathan Vale. \nHot Plate will also be debuting a brand-new beer available for purchase. A seated ticket for this event is $20 and a standing ticket is $10. Tables are available as an add-on. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Visit www.opalravencirque.com to purchase tickets. \nDoors open at 7 pm. This event is for ages 18+. \nEvent is co-presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Mill Town Foundation\, and Hot Plate Brewing Co. in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week and the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opal-ravens-night-circus-at-hot-plate-brewing-co-restaurant-week-event/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week during and in conjunction with the City of Pittsfield’s 13th Annual 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival from February 16-25\, 2024. Seventeen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating. \n\nDowntown Pittsfield Restaurant Week will feature a Dining Passport to encourage people to dine in as many restaurants as possible over the 10 days. Patrons will receive a sticker on their passport for each unique place they dine\, with each sticker being an entry into a prize drawing for restaurant gift cards from all 17 participating restaurants! \n\nThe passport will be available at participating locations the week of February 16. \n\nThere will also be Restaurant Week special events at participating restaurants presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Mill Town Foundation. \n\nEvents include the one-night only return of Trivia with Double Entendre\, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers\, on Tuesday\, February 20 at 7 pm at Thistle and Mirth. This event is free to attend. Pizza and beer will be available for purchase. \n\n101 Restaurant & Bar will host Live Blues with The Zarvis Brothers on Wednesday\, February 21\, 6 to 9 pm. There is no cover charge to attend. \n\nHot Plate Brewing Co. will host Opal Raven’s Night Circus\, an evening of the strange and unusual\, on Friday\, February 16 at 7:30 pm. From entrancing belly dancers and entertaining drag to sensual burlesque and even a little bit of the impossible come to life\, there will be something for everyone. Opal Raven’s Night Circus will be hosted by Bella Santarella and will feature Opal Raven Cirque with special guests Rosebud Red and Jonathan Vale. \nHot Plate will also be debuting a brand-new beer available for purchase. A seated ticket for this event is $20 and a standing ticket is $10. Tables are available as an add-on. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Visit www.opalravencirque.com to purchase tickets. Doors open at 7 pm. This event is for ages 18+. \n\nParticipating restaurants include: \n101 Restaurant & Bar \nBB’s Hot Spot at The Lantern \nBrazzucas Market \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge \nEspetinho Carioca \nHot Harry’s \nHot Plate Brewing Co. \nJae’s 7 Winter \nLuLu’s Tiny Grocery \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort \nPatrick’s Pub \nSouth Street Pizza House \nThe Marketplace Cafe \nThistle and Mirth \nTito’s Mexican Bar & Grill \n\nDowntown Pittsfield Restaurant Week is sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and is presented in partnership with the Mill Town Foundation. \n\nThis event is part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival\, a city-wide event featuring dozens of events\, in partnership with Mill Town Foundation. Go to LovePittsfield.com for more information.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-restaurant-week/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:December 1 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:December 1 First Fridays Artswalk features New Art Exhibits\, Open Studios\, Wreath Art Auction\, and Free Admission to the Festival of Trees!\n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Museum\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marketplace Cafe\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, TKG Real Estate\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host its annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry on Friday\, December 1. Dozens of local artists have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Community Food Pantry. Grab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting at Park Square. There will also be a raffle to win some amazing gifts from local businesses\, and all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves over 1000 families a week in Pittsfield. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will offer free admission to the Festival of Trees: Nostalgia on Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm. This free event is sponsored by the Museum’s Board of Trustees. See trees decorated by community members\, businesses\, and institutions with ties to the community. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. Stop by on Friday\, December 1\, for a Holiday Art Activity. For the month of December\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Shop Local Highlights (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window). \n  \nThe exhibit in the north window is “Shop Local Highlights”. View highlights from Berkshire Art Center’s Gallery Shop including artworks by Kara Anton\, Karen Arp-Sandel\, Lorimer Burns\, Ben Evans\, Diane Firtell\, Jesse Tobin-McCauley\, and Lee Wendling. All work in the window is for sale just in time for the holidays! “Shop Local Highlights” will be on view December 1-29. \n  \nOn Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host a Holiday Open Studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, December 1 from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, December 2 from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in December include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Go Big Where Expanding by Kara Anton for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nFor her show\, Go Big Where Expanding\, Kara delves into a question that she has been exploring for some time. The inspiration stems from the colloquial idiom\, “Go big or go home!” While the saying may inspire or trigger a number of reactions\, it is a trite phrase that led to a profoundly deep question… Where in life do we want to give our all? Ultimately\, “going big” transcends mere scale; it embodies a personal choice for wholehearted dedication. From her own quest\, Kara determined\, “Hope is a state of mind. Love is a state of being. Passion is a state of action. And for me\, going all in on all three of these can create a beautiful life.” \n  \nKara has expanded her contemplation into a community-driven exploration\, encouraging viewers to reflect on where they want to focus their energy or make meaningful impact in their lives. Some paintings in this show were inspired by anonymous submissions collected from the people of Berkshire County\, MA during her previous “Go Big Where” show in 2022. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will present Nature Photography by Susan Lynch Smith for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist during the December 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nPhotographer Susan Lynch Smith captures dramatic\, fleeting moments in nature – always searching for a point in time that catches the breath and steals the heart. Susan’s work will remain on display through the end of December. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present an experiment with canine artists: Can Dogs Paint? December 1- 24. There will be an opening reception and silent auction on Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nInspired by a notable rescue dog in Connecticut\, “Rembrandt” who has become known for his ability to create abstract art\, the Unitarian Universalist Church has gathered a group of local pooches to see if they\, too\, could create unique and interesting paintings. This experiment is intended as a fun way to bring dogs and their owners together\, and to play with a new way of looking at color and form. The pups’ paintings will be offered for sale via a Silent Auction to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Church. \n  \nTKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, will present “Landscape: Real and Imagined” by David Dew Bruner for the month of December. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, December 1\, 4 to 6 pm. \n  \n“As an artist and landscape architect I look at the world around me and synthesize it\,” says Bruner. “My goal is to interpret\, define and reimagine the environment. In this selection of art\, I have chosen from several series to emphasize the range of imagery. They all attempt to give the viewer a new perspective on the subject.” \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema Lobby\, at 57 North Street\, will present a show by the Clock Tower Artists curated by the visionary artist Dr. Mark Mellinger. This exhibition promises to be an extraordinary journey through diverse artistic expressions\, inviting you to explore the intricate tapestry of the human spirit. Mark Mellinger seamlessly weaves a lifetime of experience\, practicing art for six decades and psychoanalysis for four\, into a compelling exploration of the unspoken\, the ineffable\, and the sensual world of materials through his paintings\, collages\, and intricate wood and iron constructions. \n  \nFeatured artists in this exhibition are Deborah H. Carter\, Marion H. Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, and Audrey Shachnow. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nAn experiment with canine artists: Can Dogs Paint? \nOpening Reception: Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, Dec. 1\, 5 to 8 pm; Sat\, Dec. 2\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nBerkshire Museum\, 39 South Street \nFree Admission to the Festival of Trees \nSponsored by the Museum’s Board of Trustees \nFree Admission on Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nNature Photography by Susan Lynch Smith \nOpening Reception: Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema/Phoenix Theatres\, 57 North Street \nArt by the Clock Tower Artists curated by Dr. Mark Mellinger \nOn View: Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nWreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry \nFriday\, December 1 \nGrab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm. \nThe top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm. \n  \nTKG Real Estate \, 137 North Street \nLandscape: Real and Imagined by David Dew Bruner \nOpening Reception: Friday\, December 1\, 4 to 6 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n“Shop Local Highlights” (north window) \nView highlights from Berkshire Art Center’s Gallery Shop! \nIncluding artworks by Kara Anton\, Karen Arp-Sandel\, Lorimer Burns\, Ben Evans\, Diane Firtell\, Jesse Tobin-McCauley\, and Lee Wendling. \n“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window) \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: \nFriday\, December 1\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nGo Big Where Expanding by Kara Anton \nOpening Reception: Friday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, December 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/december-1-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 3 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, November 3 from 5 to 8 pm. Participating venues include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Marketplace Cafe\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, the Beacon Cinema\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. Link to November 3 Artswalk Tour: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-2-November-3-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8933 \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden owl ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s. \n  \nThis free autumn-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, November 4\, 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will feature “CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda” through November 17. CHAOS features 54 paintings by Julio Granda. \n  \nThe show will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm. CHAOS can also be viewed Wednesdays through Fridays\, 11 am to 3 pm or by appointment. \n  \n“Always the explorer\, Julio Granda has once again set his impassioned sights on new territory\,” says Barry Sternlieb. “Coming to grips with a profound life-altering loss at 88\, he digs into the sudden new reality with a vengeance\, making each of these 54 paintings a defiantly unique symbiotic union of language and image\, a single furious word empowered by abstraction to grasp the matter of meaning so deeply rooted in his own personal chaos it moves us beyond ourselves with a universal touch that eternal loss alone embodies.” \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of November\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Landscapes\, Seascapes\, Skyscapes – curated by Matt Brinton (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window). \n  \nOn Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. \n  \nMatthew Brinton will present “Illustrations from a Bygone Era” at Krol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, for the month of November. These are illustrations from a book Matthew wrote which is coming out in November called “Tales From a Bygone Era.” There will be an opening reception on Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and there will be flyers at the venue explaining more about Matthew’s book. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will host artwork by Emily Bunnell for the month of November. There will be a reception with the artist during the November 3 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nEmily Bunnell is a painter and designer living in Windsor\, MA. She is interested in creating work that honors the beauty\, complexity\, inherent value\, and interconnected nature of all of our wild community members. Bunnell paints elements and scenes found in nature with a designer’s eye. Her mediums are acrylic\, gouache\, pencil\, and digital. \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, at 314 North Street\, will feature Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches on November 3. Experience hidden magick revealed in Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch paintings and drawings during the First Fridays Artswalk and meet Mollie at a reception on Friday\, November 3 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. Additional paintings have been added for the November 3rd Artswalk event! \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present “Darling\, Darling” by Falcon Laina and Cassidy Clark\, November 3-20. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \n“Darling\, Darling” is a collaborative exhibition between local youth artists Cassidy Clark and Falcon Laina. Working in opposing disciplines of analog photography\, sculpture\, and illustration\, the pair is now merging their solo artistic practices and speaking with one voice of creative experimentation. Inspired by each other\, “Darling\, Darling” takes a bold new step in the expression of queer love. \n  \nBerkshire Medical Center will present “JOY” – a collaborative exhibit featuring the joyful works of staff and friends of BMC’s Clinical Ancillary Services Division. Participating artists will share examples of what brings them JOY through a variety of mediums. \n  \n“JOY” will be on view in BMC’s Main Lobby at 725 North Street November 1 through November 30; and there will be two receptions on Friday\, November 3: 12 to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne through November 29. \n  \n“This exhibit is about the mixture of organic matter\, minerals\, gases\, and liquids—the alchemy that makes soil\,” says Sarah. “Soil is elemental to the environment that keeps me alive: soil and its nutrients are fundamental to growing and literally the earth beneath my feet. I feel that our souls\, our beginnings and our endings\, lie low in our bodies as the soil that helps sustain us lies low on the earth. \n  \nThese paintings are a representation of what I see when I look directly down at soil. The paintings are multi-layered\, complex and earthy in tones. I want to capture the movement\, depth and complexity of soil in these paintings. I am lucky enough to know two extraordinarily beautiful farms that serve as the inspiration for these Soil Paintings: Spring Hills Farm in Dalton\, PA and Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA. Both are working organic farms that place high importance on the health and beauty of soil. “ \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \n“Darling\, Darling” by Falcon Laina and Cassidy Clark \nReception: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm; Saturday\, November 4\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nBonus painting craft on wooden owl ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \nFriday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nEmily Bunnell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street \nA show by the Clock Tower Artists curated by Dr. Mark Mellinger \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nCHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda \nOn View: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street \n“Illustrations from a Bygone Era” \nMatthew Brinton \nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nLandscapes\, Seascapes\, Skyscapes – curated by Matt Brinton (north window) \n“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window) \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, November 3\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nSoil Paintings by Sarah Horne \nOn View: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, November 3\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street \nMollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches \nReception: Friday\, November 3\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBerkshire Medical Center (BMC)\, 725 North Street \nJOY \nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 3\, 12 to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-3-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:October 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:October 6 First Fridays Artswalk features Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice”\, Katunemo: Art & Healing’s “The Journey III”\, Live Music\, Live Painting\, Opening Receptions\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip!\n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park with Fannie Pack\, a live art demonstration with Nicole Herasme\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. \n  \nHighlights include Living in Recovery’s “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center and “The Journey III” an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe\, presented by Katunemo: Art & Healing at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \n  \nOther participating venues include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nLink to digital tour for October: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-October-6-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8787 \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nLiving in Recovery will present “PhotoVoice” at Barrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street\, on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nLiving in Recovery participants joined in a series of structured conversations about their own experience with addiction\, the barriers they encounter\, and their personal stories of recovery. These individuals took photos around the city of what recovery\, addiction\, and hope mean to them. The outcome of this work is impressive – over 40 images and quotes from individuals in our community\, expressing themselves in a way not often heard or seen. \n  \nThe reception with the artists on October 6th is part of Living in Recovery’s continued celebration of National Recovery Month. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. has partnered with Katunemo: Art & Healing to bring “The Journey III”\, an exhibition featuring the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe\, to their conference room at 33 Dunham Mall for one-night only\, Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe featured artists are Sheila Franco\, David Melchor\, Derly Toloza\, Diana Rodriguez\, Juanita Latorre Silva\, Nicole Herasme\, Shelsy Rodriguez\, Thayna Dias\, Estiven Sosa\, Micaela Soasti\, Valentina Morales\, Marina Dominguez\, Angie Soasti\, Clara Guatta\, and Claire Saussol. \n  \nThe artists will share about their culture\, language\, traditions\, roots and different perspectives about life. These artists wish to honor their heritage\, where they come from\, and what they offer to the Berkshire community. \n  \nKatunemo: Art & Healing is a space where artists empower and support one another to take their art to the next level. They also seek to transmute energy to encourage and motivate healing through different artistic tools\, not only for the artist but also for the rest of the community. \n  \n“The Journey III” is brought to you in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n  \nAlso in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, 23 year-old artist Nicole Herasme will demonstrate her painting process inside Crawford Square at 137 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 7 pm during the October 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nNicole Herasme was born in a small town in Santiago de los caballeros Dominican Republic\, and moved to the United States when she was 19 looking for better opportunities. She has recently found a great passion for photography and modeling\, dedicated to learning and improving in these branches. She enjoys expressing her emotions through art such as painting\, singing\, dancing and poetry. Since she was little\, she has felt called to help the people around her\, that is why one of her goals is to help spread freedom of expression through art and healing in the Berkshires. \n  \nFannie Pack will take the stage at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, on Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nFannie Pack is a band that will make you smile and compel you to dance. Melissa Brinton sings lead and plays guitar\, Elaine Morel holds the foundation on bass and sings backup\, Eileen Markland adds a touch of class with her blue violin and penny whistle\, and Paul Armstrong keeps the rhythm going on the drums.  \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \n  \nThis free Halloween-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 8 pm. The October 6th Art Market will feature local artists\, artisans\, makers\, and Lucia’s Latin Kitchen. \n  \nStar nii\, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra\, Ghanna\, will play live at Hot Plate Brewing\, Co. on Friday\, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \n  \nVictor Nii Amoo\, known as Star nii\, is a multi-instrumentalist who was drawn to the alluring power of sound and rhythm at the age of 9. Star nii has a great vocabulary of rhythms and performs and hosts workshops locally and internationally. \n  \nThe Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is thrilled to unveil an original mural on the back of 26 Dunham Mall by Argentine/American artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas during the October 6 Artswalk. The mural is funded by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, October 6\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, October 7\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will feature “CHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda”\, on view October 6 through November 17. The show will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“Always the explorer\, Julio Granda has once again set his impassioned sights on new territory\,” says Barry Sternlieb. “Coming to grips with a profound life-altering loss at 88\, he digs into the sudden new reality with a vengeance\, making each of these 54 paintings a defiantly unique symbiotic union of language and image\, a single furious word empowered by abstraction to grasp the matter of meaning so deeply rooted in his own personal chaos it moves us beyond ourselves with a universal touch that eternal loss alone embodies.” \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Soil Paintings by Sarah Horne\, October 3 through November 29. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“This exhibit is about the mixture of organic matter\, minerals\, gases\, and liquids—the alchemy that makes soil\,” says Sarah. “Soil is elemental to the environment that keeps me alive: soil and its nutrients are fundamental to growing and literally the earth beneath my feet. I feel that our souls\, our beginnings and our endings\, lie low in our bodies as the soil that helps sustain us lies low on the earth. \n  \nThese paintings are a representation of what I see when I look directly down at soil. The paintings are multi-layered\, complex and earthy in tones. I want to capture the movement\, depth and complexity of soil in these paintings. I am lucky enough to know two extraordinarily beautiful farms that serve as the inspiration for these Soil Paintings: Spring Hills Farm in Dalton\, PA and Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham\, MA. Both are working organic farms that place high importance on the health and beauty of soil. “ \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of October\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: Feathered Friends by Paula Churt (north window) and Turn the Tables by Deborah Carter (south window). \n  \nThe exhibit in the north window\, “Feathered Friends”\, represents a collective array of paper owls and backyard birds familiar to the Berkshires. Paula’s creative vision is inspired by nature and natural found objects. Each bird is uniquely designed and precisely cut using scissors and an exacto knife. “Feathered Friends” will be on view October 6 through October 31. \n  \nDeborah Carter is back in the south window of Berkshire Art Center with an installation created with upcycled vintage napkins and tablecloths. “Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter will be on view October 6 through November 26. \n  \nOn Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. \n  \nSally Tiska Rice will present “Autumn Reverie” at Krol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, on October 6. Sally invites you to indulge your senses in the vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes of abstract canvases and framed translucent watercolor works. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nAs a versatile multi-media artist\, Sally Tiska Rice seamlessly employs a tapestry of techniques\, working in acrylic\, watercolors\, oil paints\, pastels\, and collages containing botanicals and mixed media elements. Her creative spirit draws inspiration from the idyllic surroundings of her rural hometown\, where she resides with her husband Mark and cherished pets. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will host watercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis for the month of October. There will be a reception with the artist during the October 6th First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nJill Gustavis is a painter living in Hancock\, MA. A Berkshire native\, Jill is inspired by a wide range of local subjects\, from still lifes and florals to landscapes and animals. Working primarily in watercolor\, Jill uses layers of color and value to sculpt a sense of presence between the subject and viewer. \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, at 314 North Street\, will feature Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches for the month of October. “Tis the season for witches!” Experience hidden magick revealed in Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch paintings and drawings during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long. Visitors can meet Mollie at a reception on Friday\, October 6 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. \n  \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, through October 23. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe P.E.B.E. Project is a Biodata sonification demonstration. Exhibits are plants connected to instrumentation that registers stomatal conductance and translates the signal into sound. The Project is presented by Linda Merry who has a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University and who currently works at Berkshire Community College in the Life Sciences. Pencil illustrations by artist Natalie Zoe White will also be part of this exhibit. \n  \nFor the month of October\, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC)\, 725 North Street\, will feature Tiffany Delmolino\, a local artist from Cheshire\, MA\, in their Main Lobby. Tiffany utilizes abstract pieces with bright colors. She is a lover of all things nature and is captivated by the sky and sunsets. She uses acrylic on canvas to make her art. \n  \nBMC will host a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 6 from 3 to 5 pm with snacks and soft drinks. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will feature The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \n  \nFeatured images in header: (Left to right) Jill Gustavis and Marina Dominguez \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm; Saturday\, October 7\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street \nReception with in-house artist \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nBonus painting craft on wooden pumpkin ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s! \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nHot Plate Brewing\, Co.\, 1 School Street \nStar nii\, professional percussionist and composer \nFriday\, October 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nWatercolor paintings by Jill Gustavis \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street \nTBD \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLet It Shine! Mural \nBy Ramiro Davaro-Comas \nBack of 26 Dunham Mall\, facing City Hall \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall with Lucia’s Latin Kitchen \n100 North Street \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Katunemo: Art & Healing present “The Journey III” \nConference room at 33 Dunham Mall \nFeaturing the work of fifteen artists from different countries in Latin America and Europe \nOne-night only\, Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery presents “PhotoVoice” \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nCHAOS: Paintings and Drawings by Julio Granda \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street \nAutumn Reverie \nSally Tiska Rice \nReception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLive Painting Demo at Crawford Square\, 137 North Street \nFree Live Painting Demo with Nicole Herasme \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n“Feathered Friends” by Paula Churt (north window) \n“Turn the Tables” by Deborah Carter (south window) \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, October 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nLIVE MUSIC with Fannie Pack at Persip Park\, 175 North Street \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nSoil Paintings by Sarah Horne \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street \nMollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witches \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, October 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Medical Center (BMC)\, 725 North Street \nTiffany Delmolino \nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6\, 3 to 5 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:September 1 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:September 1 First Fridays Artswalk: New Art Shows\, Live Music\, Art Market\, DJ Champ\, Live Painting\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt!\n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall with DJ Champ\, live music in Persip Park with sets by Niki Kaos and duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore\, a live art demonstration with Creative Sorceress Mollie Kellogg\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt. Other participating venues include the Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, ReDefine Community Center\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 1\, solo musician Niki Kaos and duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore will share the stage at Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nFrom 5 to 6:30 pm\, duo Bree Nicola and Crys Moore will kick-off the evening\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Niki Kaos will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nNiki Kaos is an indie-alt-rock-Americana influenced songwriter who has been creating music for over 30 years. Born and raised in Troy\, NY – she lived in San Francisco and New York City in her 20’s\, then returned to The Capital Region to be closer to family. She currently works for www.radioradiox.com as a DJ and music journalist\, in addition to running her arts and entertainment business\, Kaos Industries. \n  \nNiki’s love of music is boundless! She is well known for her support of the Capital Region music scene. Her 518 Homegrown original music open mic at 344 2nd Street in Troy\, NY is a popular destination for songwriters on the first Sundays of each month. Her passion for promoting up and coming musicians in the 518 community is contagious. Niki is excited to see how our collective efforts are sparking a revival across our local music scenes! \n  \nBree Nicola is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Pittsfield. She just graduated with a BFA from Rider University as a Musical Theatre major and is currently working on her first EP. \n  \nCrys Moore is a 20-year-old indie/RNB artist from Pittsfield. Crys attended The College of Saint Rose briefly\, majoring in music industry. They will be continuing their studies in music production at BCC in the spring of 2024. \n  \nThe duo is very excited to get to perform on the streets they both grew up in and can’t wait to have a blast with the community. \n  \nCreative Sorceress Mollie Kellogg will demonstrate her messy and glitter/star-embedded mixed media underpainting pouring process during the September 1st First Fridays Artswalk at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. This free live painting demonstration will be from 5 to 8 pm\, rain or shine. Kellogg’s Incognito Witch Project celebrates hidden magick and encompasses fine art\, film\, music\, and dance. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt on Friday\, September 1in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry’s and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street). The Paint & Sip is from 5 to 7 pm\, and the Scavenger Hunt is from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThis free Back-to-School-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nThe Free Kids’ Scavenger Hunt for art will be held from 5 to 8 pm on September 1 during the First Fridays Artswalk. Children who complete the hunt will receive a coupon for a free ice cream. A copy of the hunt can be picked up on September 1 at the Kids’ Paint & Sip beginning at 4:45 pm. Kids should return to the site of the Kids’ Paint & Sip no later than 8 pm with a completed Scavenger Hunt to claim their prize. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm through October 2023. The September 1st Art Market will feature local artists\, artisans\, makers\, and food vendors\, and DJ Champ will be playing Top 40 Hits\, Hip Hop\, and Funk on the steps of City Hall! \n  \nNew Jersey born and raised in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts\, DJ Champ has been lighting up the dance floor since 2008 – doing everything from celebrity events to the smallest of venues. He is the founder of Young Champ Foundation which helps the community with back-to-school supplies and Christmas gifts as well as providing mentoring for our youth. There’s nothing DJ Champ hasn’t touched in Berkshire County. One thing you can be sure of is that when he is around the vibe with be great! \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, September 1\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, September 2\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios in September include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will feature paintings by Karen Chase and Paul Graubard\, September 1-29. There will be an opening reception with the artists during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, September 1-30. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe P.E.B.E. Project is a Biodata sonification demonstration. Exhibits are plants connected to instrumentation that registers stomatal conductance and translates the signal into sound. The Project is presented by Linda Merry who has a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University and who currently works at Berkshire Community College in the Life Sciences. Pencil illustrations by artist Natalie Zoe White will also be part of this exhibit. \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street\, will feature local artists\, Matthew Brinton and Nicole Fecteau\, for one night only during the September 1st First Fridays Artswalk. Stop by from 5 to 8 pm on September 1 to view their art and chat with them about their artistic process. Matthew Brinton will present works in charcoal\, pen\, marker\, and pastels\, and Nicole Fecteau will present works in fabric. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of September\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Ping. Pong.” by multimedia artist Deborah H. Carter and a window display by their 2023 Berkshire Artist Residents: Noah Beauregard and Kelly Potter. \n  \nThe smaller window display will Introduce the work of two local artists participating in Berkshire Art Center’s Artist Residency Program which has paired local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires since 2012. The 2023 Artists have been creating work inspired by their site locations since the end of May. Kelly Potter\, Chesterwood Artist-in-Residence\, is a painter and a ceramic sculptor based in the Berkshires. Her visual art is based on preliminary studies of plant and animal activity within semi-natural locations in the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley. Using oil painting and wall mounted ceramic relief sculpture\, she investigates a dynamic between the tamed and the untamed. \n  \nNoah Beauregard\, Red Lion Inn Artist-in-Residence\, is a painter working out of Berkshire County. Drawn to painting and design as a child\, Beauregard’s art focuses on abstracting common images through form and color. Beauregard pushes recognizable scenes into a bright bizarre world of saturated color and mythic design. The human form and unworldly plants are common motifs in his work. \n  \nSally Tiska Rice will present “Autumn Reverie” at Krol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, August 31 through October 2. Sally invites you to indulge your senses in the vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes of abstract canvases and framed translucent watercolor works. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nAs a versatile multi-media artist\, Sally Tiska Rice seamlessly employs a tapestry of techniques\, working in acrylic\, watercolors\, oil paints\, pastels\, and collages containing botanicals and mixed media elements. Her creative spirit draws inspiration from the idyllic surroundings of her rural hometown\, where she resides with her husband Mark and cherished pets. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house artist\, Nicole March\, on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nNicole is an emerging artist born and raised in the Berkshires. Intrinsically inspired by Mother Nature’s glory and equally as moved by the magic of capturing moments photographically\, it was only in a matter of time that her creative\, unrefined edge would merge with alluring images. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will host paintings by Mary Davidson for the month of September. There will be a reception with the artist during the September 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nMary is a painter living in South Egremont\, MA. Her New Hat Series presents large-scale\, feminine forms that are mysterious\, bold\, dramatic\, captivating\, and complex. The many elegant\, amorphic\, and intricate shapes which flow throughout keep the eyes moving. \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, at 314 North Street\, will feature Strike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s for the month of September. \n  \nThe exhibit is curated by local artist Sara Paul of Shire Prints and features vintage matchbooks with famous landmarks in Lenox\, Pittsfield\, Great Barrington\, and other Berkshire towns. The matchbooks have been scanned at a high resolution and printed many times greater than their size so that viewers can get an up-close look at matchbook art in its full color\, detail\, and splendor. \n  \nVisitors can meet Sara at a reception on Friday\, September 1 from 5 to 7 pm at Marchetti Headquarters. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will feature The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature When Soft Particles Soften: Abstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey through September 30. Soft Particles was first presented at His Daughter Paloma Gallery in August of 2022 curated by Justin Carafotes. This is the gallery’s first traveling exhibition. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nAerofauna Studio presents The P.E.B.E. Project with the artistic stylings of Natalie Zoe White \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, Sept. 1\, 5 to 8 pm; Sat\, Sept. 2\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street \nReception with in-house artist Nicole March \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor seating area at Hot Harry’s and in front of \nthe Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street) \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nFree Kids’ Scavenger Hunt \nBegins at outdoor seating area at Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nMary Davidson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street \nTBD \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street \nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall with DJ Champ \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nDJ Champ will be on the steps of City Hall playing Top 40 hits\, Hip Hop and Funk! \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nKaren Chase / Paul Graubard \nPaintings \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street \nAutumn Reverie \nSally Tiska Rice \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \n2023 Berkshire Artist Residency: Noah Beauregard and Kelly Potter – Window Display (Small Window) \n“Ping. Pong.” by Deborah Carter – Window Display (Large Window) \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, Sept. 1\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nLIVE MUSIC at Persip Park\, 175 North Street \n5 to 6:30 pm: Bree Nicola and Crys Moore \n6:30 to 8 pm: Niki Kaos \nFriday\, September 1 \n  \nSotille Park\, 200 North Street \nFree Live Painting Demo with Mollie Kellogg \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street \nMatt Brinton and Nicole Fecteau – On view one night only! \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \nView art and chat with the artists about their artistic process \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nWhen Soft Particles Soften: \nAbstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street \nStrike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s \nSara Paul of Shire Prints \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, September 1\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-1-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,DJ,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:August 4 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy live music at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts with sets by Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis\, a live art demonstration with Diane Firtell at Framework\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip. Other participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hotel on North\, Krol Headquarters\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, the Unitarian Universalist Church\, and Witch Slapped. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Click here to view the digital tour of all stops! \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis will share the stage at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. From 5 to 6:30 pm\, Robin O’Herin will kick-off the evening with her original blues music\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Bernice Lewis will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nRobin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician\, specializing in historically rich\, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music. Her concerts are warm\, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. Let her take you on a journey of musical exploration through the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson\, Blind Willie Johnson\, and Robin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads. \n  \nSinger-Songwriter Bernice Lewis has been a touring artist for almost four decades\, performing at innumerable festivals\, concert halls\, coffeehouses\, colleges\, and house concerts. She is The Artist Associate in Songwriting at Williams College (Williamstown\, MA) and founding faculty at Schreiner University’s Songkeeper Program (Kerrville\, TX). She has released seven CDs of her original music and is currently signed to Houston’s Berkalin Records. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4 at FRAMEWORK\, 437 North Street\, Diane Firtell will be hosting a free live painting demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where she will illustrate how she transfers one of her photographs onto a canvas and transforms it into a realistic oil painting. \n  \nPittsfield artist Diane Firtell uses her camera\, now mostly her iPhone\, to capture the ever-changing beauty of the Berkshires. During this event\, she will be working on Ranunculus Bouquet\, a work in progress. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis free animal-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, August 4\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and on Saturday\, August 5\, and every first Saturday of the month through December\, from 11 am to 4 pm. Witness the artists’ artistic processes firsthand and be captivated by an eclectic blend of masterpieces that will enchant and inspire you. \n  \nArtists with open studios in August include: Deborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature a reception with the artists for When Soft Particles Soften: Abstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm. Soft Particles was first presented at His Daughter Paloma Gallery in August of 2022 curated by Justin Carafotes. This is the gallery’s first traveling exhibition. The exhibition will be on view August 4 through September 30. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of August\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “HOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II” and “Ping. Pong.” by multimedia artist Deborah H. Carter. \n  \n“HOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II” will be on view August 4 through August 30 in the smaller window at 141 North Street. This is a juried exhibition of student art responding to the climate crisis\, presented by Living the Change Berkshires. There will be a reception with the artists from 6 to 7 pm on Friday\, August 4 as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present works by artists Kas Maroney\, Fern Leslie\, Kamille Hylton-Alvarado\, and the late Paul Glavin\, August 4 through August 25\, in a show entitled UU Artists Past and Present Views. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm\, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe UU Church of Pittsfield is known for its diversity and inclusion of people including artists\, authors\, revolutionaries\, and activists. Included in this exhibit are voices from the LGBTQ+ community\, established artists\, new voices and more. \n  \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will host a reception showcasing The Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nKit Curry’s serenely apocalyptic artwork draws upon those primordial beliefs — animism\, witchcraft\, the occult —that modernity and so-called enlightenment have failed to entirely exorcise. Combining graphite\, charcoal\, and pastel for a wide tonal range\, Kit creates figurative and illustrative black and white chiaroscuro drawings in which witches and goblins dance amidst a crumbling world. Kit Curry’s artwork serves as a reminder of the mystery\, terror\, and delight of the strange world we inhabit. A glow in the dark shirt with one of Kit’s pieces will debut at the reception and will be available for sale. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 7 pm\, Marchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\, will present Past and Present: Acrylic paintings by J J Tobin at an opening reception with the artist. J J Tobin has been making art for over 50 years\, including paintings\, sculpture\, and murals. This show\, on view August 4-30\, will feature acrylic paintings on canvas and older assemblages. \n  \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\, will present “Flowers\, Fruit and Veggies” by Ilene Richard on Friday\, August 4 from 5 to 8 pm at an opening reception with the artist. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house artist Irene Collias from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 4. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will present CATA’s I Am a Part of Art through August 23\, 2023. Community Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities – the culmination of hundreds of CATA visual arts workshops serving teens\, adults\, and elders with disabilities. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nImages in header (clockwise top left to bottom left): The Blog Bus\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Kids’ Paint & Sip\, Bernice Lewis\, Ilene Richard\, and Robin O’Herin \n  \n\nEvent Highlights (South to North): \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\nUU Artists Past and Present Views\nKas Maroney\, Fern Leslie\, Kamille Hylton-Alvarado\, and Paul Glavin\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor\nDeborah H. Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber\nOpen Studios: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm; Sat\, August 5\, 11 am to 4 pm \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\nReception with in-house artist Irene Collias\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip\nSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street – Paintings by Mollie Kellogg \nBeacon Cinema Lobby\, 57 North Street\nPatrick Swan\nMeet the artist on Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street\nThe Fantastical Artwork of Kit Curry\nReception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nWheat Paste Mural\, 26 Dunham Mall\nTeens from Boys & Girls Club and Huck Elling \nBrick Quilt Mural on Renne Avenue\nBack of 122 North Street\nHuck Elling \nLIVE MUSIC at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\n5 to 6:30 pm: Robin O’Herin\n6:30 to 8 pm: Bernice Lewis\nFriday\, August 4 \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue – CATA’s Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art\nOn View: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nKrol Headquarters\, 139 North Street\nIlene Richard: Flowers\, Fruit and Veggies\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street\nHOW SHALL WE LIVE? Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists II – Window Display (Small Window)\n“Ping. Pong.” by Deborah Carter – Window Display (Large Window)\nReception with youth artists: Friday\, August 4\, 6 to 7 pm\nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, August 4\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street\nNicole March Art – Window Display \nBerkshire Palate\, 297 North Street\nLive music with Dave Brown\nFriday\, August 4\, 7 pm \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\nWhen Soft Particles Soften:\nAbstract work by Justin Carafotes & Ryan Garvey\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nMarchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\nPast and Present: Acrylic paintings by J J Tobin\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 7 pm \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication by Edward Pelkey\nOn View: Friday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm \nFRAMEWORK\, 437 North Street\nFree Live Painting Demo with Diane Firtell\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-4-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,DJ,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Outdoors,Shopping
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SUMMARY:July 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, live art demonstrations\, opening receptions\, open studios\, and a Swing Dance lesson in Palace Park with a live band! Also on July 7\, the popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Café (53 North Street). Other participating venues include the Beacon Cinema\, Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Marchetti Headquarters\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, ReDefine Community Center\, Soda Chef\, Soma’s Aromas\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will be curating musical performers for Persip Park at 175 North Street during the First Fridays Artswalk through October 2023. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, from 5 to 6 pm at Persip Park\, ambassadors from the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E) and individuals from Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) will share the stage with each performing a 30 minute set. R.O.P.E. will provide musical performances in the form of song\, dance\, and other music-related art forms\, and the Choices Mentoring Initiative will provide a musical performance featuring drumming. \n  \nR.O.P.E. is a mentoring program for young women of color identifying as female or non-binary. The mission of R.O.P.E. is to celebrate and honor their entry into adulthood and provide them with skills and knowledge that they need to be successful\, independent\, and responsible young adults. R.O.P.E. is designed to help participants discover their inner voice and support all components of personal development. Choices Mentoring Initiative (CMI) seeks to build a relationship that connects the youth to themselves\, their families\, schools\, and the community with skills learned to increase the feeling of inclusion\, value\, mutual respect\, and self-identity. \n  \nStar nii\, a professional percussionist and composer from Accra\, Ghanna\, will close out the night with two 1-hour Afrobeats sets from 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm at Persip Park. \n  \nVictor Nii Amoo\, known as Star nii\, is a multi-instrumentalist who was drawn to the alluring power of sound and rhythm at the age of 9. Star nii has a great vocabulary of rhythms and performs and hosts workshops locally and internationally. \n  \nAt Palace Park\, next to 122 North Street\, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is presented by the Wandering Dance Society and the Mill Town Foundation. \n  \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the outdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street). \n  \nThis free summer-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm through October 2023. The July 7 Art Market will feature the following local artists\, artisans\, and makers\, plus Momma Lo’s BBQ food truck. Vendors are subject to change. \nALWAYS L0VE\nBarkshire Dog Trading Co.\nBerkshire Candle\nBerkshire Henna\nCrystal Nest\nElano Dallmeyer/First Frame Photography\nErin Potter\nLuna Faun Botanicals\nMajikmutt\nPenny Bae Art\nPippa Lea by the Sea\nShaun Harmon Photography\nRobert Bertolino\nRites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E)\nThe Blog Bus/Good Bites & Glass Pints\nThe Unabinner \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, July 7\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm. The artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower on July 7 are Deborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of July\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Inside And Out” by artist Diane Firtell and “Hot of the Mess” by Deborah H. Carter. There will be an opening reception with Diane and Deborah on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nIn “Inside And Out”\, Diane Firtell will exhibit a wide assortment of her work\, representing many of the many mediums she works in. All the work originating from her photography. \n  \nDeborah H. Carter is a multimedia artist from Lenox\, MA who creates upcycled\, sustainable wearable art. Her couture pieces are constructed from post-consumer waste such as food packaging\, wine corks\, cardboard\, books\, wire\, plastic\, and other discarded items and thrifted wares. She manipulates the color\, shape\, and texture of her materials in a way that compels us to question our assumptions of beauty and worth\, and ultimately reconsider our habits and attitudes about waste and consumerism. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will present CATA’s I Am a Part of Art through August 23\, 2023. Community Access to the Arts’ Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities – the culmination of hundreds of CATA visual arts workshops serving teens\, adults\, and elders with disabilities. \n  \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists is partnering with Hot Plate Brewing Co. to showcase small to medium-sized works from member artists during the 2023 First Fridays Artswalks. In July\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, will present works by artist Emily Bunnell. Emily paints elements and scenes found in nature with a designer’s eye. Her mediums are acrylic\, gouache\, pencil\, and digital. There will be an opening reception with Emily during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. Emily’s work will remain on display through the end of July. Musician Dave Brown will perform a solo set from 7 to 10 pm on Friday\, July 7 in celebration of this new collaboration. \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema Lobby\, at 57 North Street\, will feature Strike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s from July 1 through July 31. The exhibit is curated by local artist Sara Paul of Shire Prints and features vintage matchbooks with famous landmarks in Lenox\, Pittsfield\, Great Barrington\, and other Berkshire towns. The matchbooks have been scanned at a high resolution and printed many times greater than their size so that viewers can get an up-close look at matchbook art in its full color\, detail\, and splendor. Visitors may stop by and meet Sara during the First Friday Artswalk on July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nReDefine Community Center\, 5 Melville Street\, will feature 4 local artists for one night only during the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk. Artists are Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell. Stop by from 5 to 8 pm on July 7 to view their art and chat with them about their artistic process. Artworks include graphite and pastel drawings\, mixed media\, oil and acrylic paintings\, and photography. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house author/maker\, Tondalea Brady. Tondalea is a local mom\, wife\, and author. She will be signing copies of her first book “Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out”. Soma also consigns with over 50 local makers and artists. Stop in to view local art\, purchase a signed book\, and meet Tondalea! \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 7 pm\, Marchetti Headquarters\, 314 North Street\, will present EYE CANDY by Jesse Tobin McCauley at an opening reception with the artist. Jesse is known for her vibrant abstractions and large-scale murals that combine geometric shapes\, mark making\, and a playful use of a modern palette. She hopes everyone smiles and feels a sense of happiness that is evoked by the flood of fresh color interacting on the canvas. \n  \nOn Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson.  \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present photography by Rick Popham\, July 7 through July 23\, in a show entitled Photographs of Berkshire County. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, presents Boss Themes/ Alien Communication – a selection of paintings by Edward Pelkey done between July 2022 and July 2023. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature a reception with the artist for SILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi\, on Friday\, July 7 from 5 to 8 pm. This collection of work showcases Joanie’s paintings that capture moments of stunning color and light. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Link to the digital tour for July: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Pittsfield-July-7-First-Fridays-Artswalk-in-Pittsfield-MA-8493 \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPhotographs of Berkshire County \nRick Popham \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nAuthor Tondalea Brady \n“Max and Gus Send Mom to Time-out” \nReception and Book Signing: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor seating area in front of Hot Harry’s and the Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street) \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nBeacon Cinema Lobby \n57 North Street \nStrike a Memory: Imagery & Illustration in Berkshire Matchbooks\, an art exhibit of vintage Berkshire matchbooks dating from the 1950s-1980s \nSara Paul of Shire Prints \nMeet the artist on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. \n1 School Street \nThe Guild of Berkshire Artists presents paintings by Emily Bunnell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nLive Music with Dave Brown: Friday\, July 7\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNEW Wheat Paste Mural\, 26 Dunham Mall \nTeens from Boys & Girls Club and Huck Elling \n  \nNEW Brick Quilt Mural on Renne Avenue \nBack of 122 North Street \nHuck Elling \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCATA’s Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nWandering Dance Society at Palace Park\, 122 North Street \nPresented by the Mill Town Foundation \nFriday\, July 7 \n5:00-5:30 pm Opening Jazz Set by the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n5:30-6:30 pm Swing Dance Lesson (no band) \n5:30-6:00 pm Beginner Swing Lesson \n6:00-6:30 pm Intermediate Swing Lesson (beginners welcome to stay) \n6:30-7:30 pm Open Dance with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n“Inside And Out” by Diane Firtell \nWindow Display (Small Window) \n“Hot of the Mess” by Deborah Carter \nWindow Display (Large Window) \nReception with Deborah Carter and Diane Firtell: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, July 7\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef \n161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nPersip Park \n175 North Street \nLive music on Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n5-6 pm: R.O.P.E and Choices Mentoring Initiative \n6-8 pm: Star nii – Afrobeats \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nFree\, live and interactive Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine Community Center \n5 Melville Street \nMatt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, Cody Mitchell\, and Hannah Mitchell \nOn view one night only! \nFriday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm: View art and chat with the artists about their artistic process. Enjoy a live performance by Switchback! \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nSILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi \nReception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Palate \n297 North Street \nThe Beaks\, a husband and wife acoustic duo from New York\, will be performing a variety of music from the ’50s through the ’90s at a FREE\, LIVE show! \nFriday\, July 7\, 7 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists: Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarchetti Headquarters \n314 North Street \nEYE CANDY \nJesse Tobin McCauley \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nBoss Themes/ Alien Communication \nEdward Pelkey \nOn View: Friday\, July 7\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Parade: Stars\, Stripes and Smiles - In the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp\, rain or shine\, beginning at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets. \nThe Parade will be broadcast on PTCV channel 1301\, PCTV select\, and Facebook live starting at 9:30 am. \nParking is available at:\nFenn Street/First Street lot\nEagle Street lot\nMcKay Street lot/garage\nSummer Street lot\nNo parking is allowed at Wahconah Park\, along the parade route\, or in the staging area. \nClick here to learn more!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/fourth-of-july-parade-stars-stripes-and-smiles-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:June 2 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, June 2 from 5 to 8 pm to celebrate Pride. Thanks to grant support from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, the Mass Cultural Council\, and The Feigenbaum Foundation\, First Fridays Artswalk will expand in 2023 with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, and live art demonstrations. The popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in June and will move outdoors later in the season. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm through October 2023. The June 2 Art Market will feature the following artists and artisans\, plus D’S Island Food Truck\, serving authentic Caribbean flavors: \nBerkshire Candle: Candles crafted with care and poured in small batches in the heart of the Berkshires \nBerkshire Pride: Fundraising branded merch and informational materials \nCrystal Nest: Handmade jewelry \nCrystal Toro: Artworks in watercolor\, graphite\, and ink \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.: Fundraising branded merch featuring the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Heart of the Berkshires\, or First Fridays Artswalk logos\, or a custom design for First Fridays Artswalk created by The Blog Bus. Choose from t-shirts\, sweatshirts\, hats\, bags\, and even aprons! \nElano Dallmeyer/First Frame Photography \nLee Wendling: Dot art\, mandalas on canvas\, earrings \nPippa Lea by the Sea: Handmade bucket and sun hats and handmade jewelry \nShaun Harmon Photography \nTerrapin Naturals Apothecary: Handcrafted\, all-natural bath and body products and herbal supplements \nThe Unabinner: Nostalgic finds by Jake Seeley \nVendors are subject to change. \n  \nTricia from Make Me Happy Radio will be at Dunham Mall from 5 to 8 pm for a joyful live DJ mix of good vibe music celebrating PRIDE in the Berkshires and beyond. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will also be curating musical performers for Persip Park during the First Fridays Artswalk through October 2023. Soulful rock band\, Sample the Cat\, will perform June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, at the park located at 175 North Street. \n  \nSample the Cat is a rising soulful rock band from Berkshire County\, MA. Their original music captures audiences with a fusion of familiar sounds from blues\, funk\, and soul while producing a fresh rock vibe that grooves. If you were to “put the cat in the box\,” their sound could be described as if Alicia Keys sang for Foo Fighters. \n  \nOpal Raven Cirque will perform on Friday\, June 2 at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. Showtimes: 5:40\, 6:40\, and 7:40 pm. Opal is an award-winning performer with over a decade of experience based out of Western Massachusetts. She’s known across New England and the Tri-State area for her “Danger Dame of the Flame” variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne\, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning\, daring prop tricks\, and some say she can even speak to snakes. Opal Raven’s one-woman circus is a unique performance that is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. \n  \nThis free Spring and Rainbow-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature an opening reception with the artist for SILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi\, on Friday\, June 2 from 5 to 8 pm. This collection of work showcases Joanie’s paintings that capture moments of stunning color and light. \n  \nOn Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists including Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson. Teens and young adults from Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) will be offering interactive artmaking for Pride month and sharing their Pride art in Studio 13. Activities may include painting\, collage\, and clay. \n  \nOn Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with in-house maker\, Caitlyn Tucker. Caitlyn is an artist\, Reiki master healer and teacher\, and owner of Queen Flower Therapy. Caitlyn makes Reiki-infused organic beeswax candles and hair accessories\, as well as pressed flower and butterfly framed art. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present photography by Autumn Phoenix\, June 2 through June 25\, in a show entitled The Berkshire Sessions. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space on Friday\, June 2\, and every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of June\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature a window display\, All Fired Up\, which features ceramic works created by Julie Buyon\, Anne Ferril\, and Donna Bernstein\, members of the Berkshire Potters Collective. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.  \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nThe Berkshire Sessions \nAutumn Phoenix Photography \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, June 3\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nCaitlyn Tucker/Queen Flower Therapy \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church \n67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nPittsfield High School Senior AP Art & Design students \npresent their senior portfolio sustained investigations \nOn View: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n3rd Annual Collage Marathon Exhibition Opening: Friday\, June 2\, 5 to 7 pm \nAll Fired Up \nCeramic works created by Julie Buyon\, Anne Ferril\, and Donna Bernstein\, members of the Berkshire Potters Collective \nWindow Display \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, June 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef \n161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nPersip Park \n175 North Street \nLive music from Sample the Cat \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nLive performances by Opal Raven \nFriday\, June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nSILVER LIGHT: Contemporary Paintings by Joanie Ciolfi \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists: Richard Britell\, Kathy Gideon\, Brent Ridge\, Joan Rooks\, Marney Schorr\, and Laura Thompson \nArts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) will offer interactive artmaking for Pride month and will share their Pride art in Studio 13 \nReception: June 2\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-2-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Music,Open Studios,Performance
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup and Pittsfield Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host a Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup on Friday\, May 19 from 12 to 3 pm. DPI’s Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies and individuals supporting an important part of DPI’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. This year over 200 volunteers representing 2 dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this annual event. \n  \nParticipating teams include Berkshire Bank\, Berkshire County Arc\, Berkshire Innovation Center\, Berkshire Medical Center\, Berkshire Museum\, Berkshire Pride\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, BFAIR\, Big Y\, Carr Hardware\, Committee of Public Counsel Services\, Committee to Elect John Krol\, Crane Currency\, CT Management Group\, Dulye Leadership Experience/CompuWorks\, Guardian\, Guidewire\, Hillcrest Educational Centers Highpoint Campus\, Mill Town\, MOLARI\, Pittsfield Beautiful\, Pittsfield High School\, Pittsfield Police Department\, Raytheon\, RE-FORMation Academy\, Richmond Appraisal Company\, Sirenssa\, Soldier On\, The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\, and Witch Slapped. \n  \nThe Downtown Cleanup area includes North and South Street between East and West Housatonic Streets and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. The following awards will be presented by a panel of judges to 4 deserving Cleanup teams at an Awards Ceremony at Hot Plate Brewing Co after the Cleanup: Little Litter Busters\, Crushed Soda Can\, Golden Trash Bag\, and the Dream Team Cleaners. \n  \nTo companion the Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. has proclaimed Friday\, May 19th as “Pittsfield Clean Up Day”. On May 19\, all Pittsfield residents are encouraged to get outside and clean up in their own neighborhoods. Suggested tasks include sweeping sidewalks\, picking up trash and debris\, and anything else that makes the neighborhood a more welcoming place. Residents are encouraged to celebrate spring and their community spirit by participating in Pittsfield Clean Up Day and posting pictures of their efforts with the hashtag #PittsfieldCleanUpDay. \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-spring-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Artswalk Expands on May 5!
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, May 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Thanks to grant support from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, the Mass Cultural Council\, and The Feigenbaum Foundation\, First Fridays Artswalk will expand in 2023 with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall\, live music in Persip Park\, and live art demonstrations. The popular Free Kids’ Paint & Sip will return to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in May and will move outdoors later in the season. Click here to view our digital guided tour of all events! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI)\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and CozQuest Creative\, will be curating an Art Market on Dunham Mall on the first Friday from 5 to 8 pm May through October 2023. The first Art Market on May 5 will feature the following artists and artisans\, plus two food vendors (Shire Donuts and La Chalupa Y La Enchilada): \n  \nCrystal Nest: Handmade jewelry \nErin C Potter Fine Art \nLee Wendling: Dot art\, mandalas on canvas\, earrings \nRobert Bertolino: Acrylic on canvas\, India Ink drawings\, watercolors \nTerrapin Naturals Apothecary: Handcrafted\, all-natural bath and body products and herbal supplements \nTHANKYOUSEAN: Art prints\, apparel\, and more \nThe Berkshire Pine: Art\, woodwork\, stickers\, handbags\, decorated décor\, and functional items \nThe Painted Owl Studio (J Megan Smithers): Eclectic mix of art\, sculptures\, jewelry\, altar items\, mini altars\, and ceramics \nBerkshire Pride: Fundraising branded merch and informational materials \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk and Christine Bilé\, will also be curating musical performers for Persip Park during the First Fridays Artswalk\, May through October 2023. Singer/Songwriter\, Katherine Winston\, will perform May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, at the park located at 175 North Street. \n  \nKatherine is an American Idol alum whose music is a stunning blend of country\, folk\, and pop. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Nicks\, Kacey Musgraves\, and Brandi Carlile\, she will pull you right in with her honest\, relatable lyrics and her emotional\, powerful voice. \n  \nErin Laundry\, owner of Pittsfield’s Bottomless Bricks\, will be hosting a free\, drop-in LEGO® Community Quilt Art Project on May 5 from 5 to 8 pm at Framework\, Pittsfield Coworking\, 437 North Street. The community is invited to make art using LEGO® elements by visiting the Creation Station at Framework to decorate a LEGO® square to be added to a Community Quilt. This event is open to all ages\, and it is free to participate. \n  \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, First Fridays Artswalk\, and the Mass Cultural Council on Friday\, May 5\, 5 to 7 pm\, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street. \n  \nThis free Spring-themed Paint & Sip (perfect for making Mother’s Day gifts) is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature an opening reception for “PASSAGES”\, abstract paintings by Mary Davidson\, on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists and will highlight their featured artist\, Laura Dickstein Thompson\, on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a reception with Perry Nash of Hancock Woodturning on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature Art Quilts by Kathryn Wedderburn\, and host a reception on May 5\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event in their beautiful and ever-expanding space every First Friday of the month through December\, from 5 to 8 pm\, starting on May 5th\, and the Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.  \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation as well as a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nArt Quilts by Kathryn Wedderburn \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nDeborah H. Carter\, Joanie Colfi\, Marion H. Grant\, Stacey Healy\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, and Stefanie Weber \nOpen Studios: Friday\, May 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday\, May 6\, 11 am to 4 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nPerry Nash of Hancock Woodturning \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFree Drop-in Kids’ Paint & Sip \nAuditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church \n67 East Street\, enter on Allen Street \nFriday\, May 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nPhotography by Edward Acker \nOn View: May 5\, 5 to 6 pm \n  \nArt Market on Dunham Mall \nArtists\, Artisans\, Local-makers\, and Food Vendors \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nPittsfield High School Senior AP Art & Design students \npresent their senior portfolio sustained investigations \nOn View: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building \n141 North Street \n“Rags to Riches Textile Upcycling” by Crispina ffrench \nWindow Display \n“New Nostalgia” by Jody King Camarra \nWindow Display \nReception with Jody King Camarra: May 5\, 5 to 7 pm \nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: May 5\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef \n161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nPersip Park \n175 North Street \nLive music from Singer/Songwriter Katherine Winston \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSotille Park \n200 North Street \nFree\, live and interactive Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“PASSAGES” \nAbstract Paintings by Mary Davidson \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios \n311 North Street \nTour NUarts’ Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFeatured artist: Laura Dickstein Thompson \nReception: May 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework\, Pittsfield Coworking \n437 North Street \nFree\, drop-in LEGO® Community Quilt Art Project \nwith Bottomless Bricks \nMay 5\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-artswalk-expands-on-may-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Downtown StoryWalk® “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees”
DESCRIPTION:The StoryWalk® of Cara Peckham-Krol’s “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees” will be posted in a dozen downtown locations for all to enjoy\, April 19 through May 31. The original version in English will be accompanied by a Spanish translation by Fernando León. “Fairy Slippers: Molly Saves the Bees” features illustrations by Robert Meulemans. Ver esta información en español. \n\n\n\n\nView a list of locations here: downtownpittsfield.com/2023/03/storywalk-molly-saves-the-bees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is held as part of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Downtown Celebrates Spring\, sponsored in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n\nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-storywalk-fairy-slippers-molly-saves-the-bees/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,StoryWalk®
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20230308T170052Z
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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is excited to partner with Berkshire Mountain Distillers for our first annual Cabin Fever Pub Crawl in downtown Pittsfield on Thursday\, March 9\, starting at 5 pm! \n  \nCabin Fever Pub Crawl Schedule: \n5 pm: Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort (Photo Booth) \n6 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar \n7 pm: Patrick’s Pub 8 pm: Thistle & Mirth \n9 pm: Berkshire Palate \n10 pm: Methuselah Bar & Lounge (Cabin Fever Dance Party with DJ Pup Daddy) \n  \nPurchase a $25 “Hunting License” ticket to get a “tasting” of a specific Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ product at each Pub Crawl stop over the course of the evening. Tickets via Venmo\, PayPal\, or cash night of! \n  \nJoin in the Crawl anytime! Open to all 21+! Special appetizers and cocktails available for purchase! Don’t forget your best “Cabin Fever” attire (plaid and/or flannel)! \n  \nAt 5 pm\, meet at Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort to pick up your “Hunting License” and get your picture taken in our Cabin Fever Photo Booth! \n  \nEnd the evening at 10 pm at Methuselah Bar & Lounge and enjoy a Cabin Fever Dance Party with DJ Pup Daddy! \n  \nClick here to purchase advance tickets: https://business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/cabin-fever-pub-crawl-23 \n  \n  \n“Nestled in the Spruce” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrink and Food Specials for Purchase:\n\n  \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort \n“Vodka Strawberry Lemonade” \nAppetizers: \nFried Saltines with Pimento Cheese \nChips and Caramelized Onion Dip \nSoul Food Egg Roll \n  \nThistle & Mirth \n“Cranberry Greylock & Tonic” \n(Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Greylock Gin\, Cranberry Juice\, and Tonic) \n  \n101 Restaurant & Bar \n“Blackberry Patch” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Ice Glenn Vodka\, Chambord\, blackberry ronin\, and lime juice). \nPair with cheddar jalapeño hushpuppies or the pork belly and hoe cakes! \n  \nPatrick’s Pub \n“Kentucky Mule” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Bourbon\, lime juice\, and ginger beer). Pair with Patrick’s famous wings! \n  \nBerkshire Palate \n“Maple Old Fashioned” (Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Berkshire Bourbon\, Ioka Valley Maple Syrup\, and Apple Bitters)\nPair your Old Fashioned with special appetizers: Calamari\, hummus board\, or Pioneer Valley seasoned popcorn! \n\n  \n\n\nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n“Nestled in the Spruce” \n(Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ Rosemary infused ethereal gin\, Bigallet burnt orange liqueur\, Grahams’s Tawny Port\, honey simple\, and lime\, served over ice and topped with sparkling wine and a sprig of rosemary) \n\n\n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cabin-fever-pub-crawl/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20230210T024100Z
CREATED:20230120T011325Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week: February 16-26
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week during and in conjunction with the City of Pittsfield’s 12th Annual 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival from February 16-26\, 2023. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield Restaurant Week is sponsored by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Mill Town Foundation. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield Restaurant Week will feature a passport to encourage people to dine in as many restaurants as possible over the 10 days. Patrons will receive a stamp on their passport for each unique place they dine\, with each stamp being an entry into a prize package drawing for restaurant gift cards. If a person visits 10 different places in the 10 days\, they will get 10 bonus entries\, and if they donate a non-perishable food item to benefit the South Community Food Pantry at South Congregational Church\, they will also receive a bonus stamp. Donations may be dropped off at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 33 Dunham Mall\, from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. \n  \nThe passport will be available at participating locations the week of February 16. Participating locations include 101 Restaurant & Bar\, Berkshire Palate\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Espetinho Carioca\, Hot Harry’s\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, LuLu’s Tiny Grocery\, Methuselah Bar & Lounge\, Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, Patrick’s Pub\, Thistle and Mirth\, and Thrive Diner. \n  \nCompleted passports may be dropped off at any location above. Passports will be collected from those locations on Monday\, February 27\, and a winner will be chosen the week of March 6\, 2023. The more stamps\, the greater your chances to win! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield Restaurant Week will feature “Perfect 10 Cocktails” by Berkshire Mountain Distillers at select locations\, as well as 10-themed menus and specials highlighting some of the best our restaurants have to offer. \n  \nHot Plate Brewing Co. will be holding a 10-day event\, each event celebrating one of their first ten beers and featuring local musicians\, writers\, and business owners\, as well as some incredible women working in the Craft Beer industry in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Hot Plate will be kicking off “The First Ten” event with a special performance by local musicians Chris Merenda\, Dave Brown\, and Daniel Broad on February 16 at 7 pm. There will be Bricks & Brews with Erin Laundry from Bottomless Bricks on 2/21 and Trivia Night with Double Entendre on 2/22. The full list of events\, descriptions\, and collaborators can be found at hotplatebeer.com/thefirstten. \n  \nFollow @downtownpittsfield on Facebook and Instagram for updates! \n  \nThe mission of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s membership through advocacy\, collaboration\, and celebration.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-restaurant-week-february-16-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival,Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T160000
DTSTAMP:20221221T020937Z
CREATED:20221212T003629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T020937Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Pittsfield - a shop and sip event
DESCRIPTION:CozQuest’s Pop-Up Pittsfield is THIS FRIDAY from 11-4! Stroll around Downtown Pittsfield and get your last minute shopping done with dozens of local makers set up Thistle and Mirth\, Flat Burger Society\, Soma’s Aromas\, Witch Slapped\, and Berkshire Art Center. Sip on something special from Berkshire Mountain Distillers or something hot from The Marketplace Cafe. We may have lost a few friends with the snowstorm switch\, but we gained a few too\, including tarot card readings from a taste of pomegranate tarot. It’s going to be a big day to shop small! See you there!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pop-up-pittsfield-a-shop-and-sip-event/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTSTAMP:20221221T020834Z
CREATED:20221124T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T020834Z
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SUMMARY:Mingle & Jingle in Downtown Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield is THE destination for last-minute holiday shopping on Friday\, December 23! (RESCHEDULED FROM DEC 17) Shop local businesses downtown for great holiday gifts; and visit an indoor Holiday Shop & Sip Pop-Up Market featuring holiday gifts from local makers\, crafters\, and artisans organized by CozQuest\, and featuring specialty drinks from Berkshire Mountain Distillers! \nStop by the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) booth at CozQuest’s Pop-Up Pittsfield Shop & Sip and grab a jingle bell bracelet which will entitle you to 10% off at participating downtown retailers and restaurants that day. The bracelet is free to all who visit the DPI table\, but\, in exchange\, you are encouraged to donate of a new pair of socks or non-perishable food item for those in need. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. booth will be located on the lower level of the Beacon Cinema building on 12/23\, 11-4. The jingle bell bracelet discount is valid from 11 am until close of participating businesses that evening. \nShow your jingle bell bracelet for 10% off at the following businesses (some exclusions may apply): \n\nRestaurants: \n101 Restaurant & Bar* \nHot Harry’s on North Street \nPatrick’s Pub* \n*Excludes purchases of alcohol \n\nRetailers: \nBerkshire Roots* Some restrictions apply. See store associate for full details. Cannot be combined with other discounts (excluding financial hardship for medical patients). 21+ only with a valid ID. 1 per day per customer. \nCarr Hardware* Valid on regular priced items only. Excludes sales items\, gift cards\, power tools\, and outdoor power equipment.  \nDory & Ginger \nMana Crypt Gaming Center* Valid on regular priced items only and not to be combined with other promotions \nMuseum Outlets \nSoma’s Aromas \nSteven Valenti’s Clothing* Valid on regular priced items only and not to be combined with other promotions \nThis & That Sports \nWitch Slapped \nClock Tower Studio of Sally Tiska Rice* Valid on framed original works from 1 to 4 pm or by appointment \n\n\n  \nPop-Up Pittsfield – a shop and sip event \nFriday\, December 23\, 11 am to 4 pm \nCozQuest’s Pop-Up Pittsfield is THIS FRIDAY from 11-4! Stroll around Downtown Pittsfield and get your last minute shopping done with dozens of local makers set up Thistle and Mirth\, Flat Burger Society\, Soma’s Aromas\, Witch Slapped\, and Berkshire Art Center. Sip on something special from Berkshire Mountain Distillers or something hot from The Marketplace Cafe. We may have lost a few friends with the snowstorm switch\, but we gained a few too\, including tarot card readings from a taste of pomegranate tarot. It’s going to be a big day to shop small! See you there! \n  \nFree Classes at Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center – Friday\, December 23 \nAll classes are free! Buy a 3 month membership and receive 1 month free! OR purchase a 1 year membership for $300 (a $60 savings)! Can’t stop by? Call us at 413-885-1633 to purchase! Check the schedule at http://bfwstudio.com. \n  \nBerkshire Roots Pre-roll Deal! – Friday\, December 23\nSpecific .75g Pre-rolls are on sale for only $6.95! *While supplies last. Please consume responsibly. Some restrictions apply. See store associate for full details. Cannot be combined with other discounts (excluding financial hardship for medical patients). 21+ only with a valid ID. \n  \nShire Sisters Twisted Garden Pop-Up at Witch Slapped – Friday\, December 23\, 11 am to 7 pm \nPlus a Mystery Gift Bag with a $100 purchase! \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/mingle-jingle-in-downtown-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T233000
DTSTAMP:20221201T165351Z
CREATED:20221118T215051Z
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SUMMARY:Elf Invasion Pub Crawl with Berkshire Mountain Distillers
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is partnering with Berkshire Mountain Distillers for an Elf Invasion Pub Crawl starting at 7 pm on Friday\, December 2 in downtown Pittsfield. \nPurchase an Elf ID in advance online or in person at 101 Restaurant & Bar on December 2 starting at 6:45 pm to secure an elf accessory and a Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ sample at each location! \nElf attire is encouraged!! Specialty drinks available for purchase at each location are listed below! \nPub Crawl Schedule: \n7 to 8 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar (Ethereal Blossom: BMD Ethereal Gin\, Elderflower Liqueur\, Citrus Spiced Syrup\, Guava Nectar\, Lemon Juice)\n8 to 9 pm: Flat Burger Society (Mule-Tide Cheer: BMD Ice Glen Vodka\, Pomegranate Juice\, Ginger Beer\, Lime Juice)\n9 to 10 pm: Patrick’s Pub (Berkshire Tap Old Fashioned: BMD Berkshire Bourbon\, Maple Syrup\, Agnostura Bitters)\n10 to 11 pm: Thistle & Mirth (Cranberry Greylock & Tonic: BMD Greylock Gin\, Cranberry Juice\, Tonic)\n11 pm to 12 am: Methuselah Bar and Lounge (Berkshire Egg Nog: BMD Bourbon\, Housemade Egg Nog) \n  \nCrawlers will be able to purchase a $20 “Elf ID” ticket in advance which will give them a “tasting” of a specific Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ product at each location\, plus a fun elf accessory. “Elf ID” tickets are limited. Specialty beverages using the highlighted Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ product and small plate offerings will be available for purchase at each location. Valid identification with proof of age will be required. Click here to purchase your “Elf ID” ticket: https://business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/festive-frolic-elf-invasion-pub-crawl-22
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/elf-invasion-pub-crawl-with-berkshire-mountain-distillers/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T200000
DTSTAMP:20221128T150911Z
CREATED:20221112T015030Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy art shows\, open studios\, and community art making during the Holiday First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. The Holiday First Fridays Artswalk is being held in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s Festive Frolic. \n  \nThe Wreath Art Auction makes its return to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, on Friday\, December 2. Dozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Congregational Church’s food pantry. The preview party begins at 5 pm and the live auction will take place at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. Light food and beverages will be available. \n  \nJoin Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, for a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday\, December 2\, and on Saturday\, December 3\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Families are welcome to participate at their own pace with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center\, will feature “Artful Pots!”\, ceramics by Ingrid Raab\, for the month of December. As a ceramicist\, Ingrid explores balance\, containment\, and new perspectives. Her shapes are reminiscent of familiar\, often ancient functional forms. She interprets these shapes by interchanging contemporary textures\, shapes\, and materials with traditional ones\, hoping to connect feelings and thoughts in new ways. \n  \nLee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will offer free hot chocolate and drop-in ornament making from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nThe Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host a Holiday Open Studios event on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. The Clock Tower Artists have created new original small paintings and have printed items perfect for gift giving. Visit for a festive holiday experience! \n  \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower are Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com. \n  \nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm on December 2. Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature artworks by Ellie Kreischer through January 31\, 2023. There will be an opening reception with the artist during the First Fridays Artswalk on December 2 from 5 to 8 pm\, and her works can be viewed when the lobby of Hotel on North is open. \n  \nEllie currently teaches studio art at Miss Hall’s School. She studies the life and work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint\, traveling to see her shows\, reading her writings\, and staying in touch with her family. Beyond her connection to Hilma\, Ellie draws inspiration for her art from her daily life which includes caring for her six-year-old daughter\, supporting her students’ artistic pursuits\, walking in the Berkshire woods\, and practicing meditation. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present “Artswalk at the UU. A year in review.” for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis show will feature a varied group of artists that have participated in the Artswalk over the last year at the Unitarian Universalist Church. If you enjoyed visiting the many gifted artists over the last year\, or missed a show\, now is your chance to see the artist’s most favorite piece and connect with them about their work. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will present artworks by Kit Curry for the month of December. In Kit’s work\, ruins\, ancient and modern\, frequently serve as background for folkloric characters\, who seem to have returned to the world after some calamity. The images are sometimes macabre\, but also serene. This is Kit’s vision of the future; it affirms something that we’ve all had to learn in recent years: the end of the world can\, to a certain extent\, be lived with. \n  \nOn Friday\, December 2\, Witch Slapped will stay open until 8 pm with The Emerald Phoenix popped up and a free Kids’ event from 5 to 8 pm where they can make their own ornament. At 6:30 pm\, there will be a Drag Storytime as Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story! \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will feature artist Anita Plouffe who will be painting live on Friday\, December 2\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, will feature “The Instagram Image Out Of Context” curated by Richard Britell through December 20. For this exhibit\, 20 images were selected from Instagram feeds\, framed\, and hung on the wall as an artistic statement. The exhibit can be viewed when The Beacon Cinema is open. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk\, visit firstfridaysartswalk.com or call 413-443-6501. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\n175 Wendell Avenue\n“Artswalk at the UU. A year in review.”\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nArtists at the Clock Tower\n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor\nDeborah Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Stacey Healey\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice\nHoliday Open Studios: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm AND Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, 10 am to 4 pm\n\nSoma’s Aromas\n81 East Street\nArtist Anita Plouffe will be painting live on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nWitch Slapped\n78 North Street\nArtworks by Kit Curry\nDecember 2\, 5 to 8 pm: Free Kids’ Ornament Making!\n6:30 pm: Drag Storytime – Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story! \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\n53 North Street\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 7 pm\n\nThe Beacon Cinema\n57 North Street\n“The Instagram Image Out Of Context”\nCurated by Richard Britell\nOn View: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nLee Bank\n75 North Street\nDecember 2\, 5 to 7 pm: Free hot chocolate and Drop-in ornament making\n\nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\n28 Renne Avenue\nWreath Art Auction\nONE NIGHT ONLY: December 2. Preview party at 5 pm. Live auction at 6:30 pm. Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10.\n\nTKG Real Estate\n137 North Street\nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to you! Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more!\nDecember 2\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window\n141 North Street\nWindow Display: “Artful Pots!”\, ceramics by Ingrid Raab\nFree Family Holiday Art Making Drop-In: December 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm\n\nHotel on North\n297 North Street\nEllie Kreischer\nOpening Reception: December 2\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20221201T171658Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Festive Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host the Downtown Festive Frolic on Friday and Saturday\, December 2 and 3. Activities will include the Park Square Tree Lighting\, Holiday First Fridays Artswalk\, Elf Invasion Pub Crawl\, Pictures with Santa\, Free Kids’ Paint & Sip\, “Splashmas with Santa”\, free arts & craft opportunities\, and much more! \n  \nPark Square Tree Lighting Ceremony – Friday\, December 2\, 6 pm \n  \nThe City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony will return in-person on Friday\, December 2 starting at 6 pm. The Taconic High School Chorus will perform a variety of carols around 5:45 pm before the ceremony begins\, the Berkshire Hills Chorus will perform more carols once the tree has been lit\, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive following the tree lighting. Those planning to attend the ceremony are asked to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Christian Center’s food pantry. \n  \nWreath Art Auction – Friday\, December 2\, 5 pm Preview; 6:30 pm Auction \n  \nThe Wreath Art Auction also makes its return to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, on Friday\, December 2. Dozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Congregational Church’s food pantry. The preview party begins at 5 pm and the live auction will take place after the Park Square Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. Light food and beverages will be available. \n  \nHot Chocolate Bar & Photo Booth at Otto’s – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, 95 East Street\, will host a free Hot Chocolate Bar with all the fixins and a Photo Booth from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nDiscounted Berkshire Museum Admission on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm; Performance by Women of Song from 6:30 to 7:15 pm; $0-$5 \n  \nEnjoy the acapella melodies of Berkshires-based group Women of Song performing festive music around the Berkshire Museum’s 15-foot Christmas tree in the Santa Classics exhibition. \n  \nThe performance is included with Festive Frolic extended hours admission! All ages are welcome! The Winter Fest exhibitions\, Santa Classics and Hoots Holiday\, and select first floor galleries will be open 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, December 2 for a reduced admission price. Adults $5\, Children (under 18 years of age) $3\, and Children under 3 and Museum members are free! Visit before of after the City of Pittsfield’s Park Square Tree Lighting Ceremony! \n  \nFree Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity at Berkshire Art Center – Friday\, December 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nJoin Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, for a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday\, December 2\, and on Saturday\, December 3\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate at their own pace with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nFree Hot Chocolate and Drop-in Ornament Making at Lee Bank – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will offer free hot chocolate and drop-in ornament making from 5 to 7 pm on December 2. \n  \nHoliday Open Studios at the Clock Tower – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm \n  \nThe Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host a Holiday Open Studios event on Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Saturday & Sunday\, December 3 & 4\, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Clock Tower Studios are located on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. The Clock Tower Artists have created new original small paintings and have printed items perfect for gift giving. Visit for a festive holiday experience! \n  \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower during the Festive Frolic are Deborah Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Stacey Healey\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com. \n  \nGifts from the Guild Berkshire Artists at TKG Real Estate – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists of the Guild Berkshire Artists will bring reasonably priced treasures from their studios to TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm on December 2. Find unique\, original gifts at amazing prices: earrings\, cards\, small paintings\, prints\, and more. \n  \nHoliday First Fridays Artswalk – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThere will be additional art openings and exhibits as part of the December 2 Holiday First Fridays Artswalk at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue; Hotel on North\, 297 North Street; and Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, among others. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nFree Kids’ Ornament Making at Witch Slapped – Friday\, December 2\, 5 to 8 pm; Drag Storytime at 6:30 pm \n  \nOn Friday\, December 2\, Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will stay open until 8 pm with a free kids’ event from 5 to 8 pm where they can make their own ornament. At 6:30 pm\, there will be a Drag Storytime as Island Fawn reads a children’s holiday story. Free Blue Q gift with every in-store purchase! \nTina from The Emerald Phoenix will be popped up with her 100% Purely Natural Organic Vegan and eco-friendly products to show your body and soul the luxury it deserves! \n  \nHealing Sound Bath at BYDF – Friday\, December 2\, 7:30 to 8:30 pm \n  \nBerkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201\, will host a special healing Sound Bath with Antoinette Simms on Friday\, December 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Listen and receive resonant sounds from crystal and Tibetan bowls\, a crystal harp\, chimes\, and your own sound to tune up the chakra system. Participants will be guided into a natural state of relaxation\, harmony\, and bliss where deep self-healing and transformation can occur. The Sound Bath is $22 and pre-registration is required as space is limited. \n  \nElf Invasion Pub Crawl with Berkshire Mountain Distillers – Friday\, December 2\, 7 pm to 12 am \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. is partnering with Berkshire Mountain Distillers for an Elf Invasion Pub Crawl starting at 7 pm on Friday\, December 2 in downtown Pittsfield. \nPurchase an Elf ID in advance online or in person at 101 Restaurant & Bar on December 2 starting at 6:45 pm to secure an elf accessory and a Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ sample at each location! \nElf attire is encouraged!! Specialty drinks available for purchase at each location are listed below! \nPub Crawl Schedule: \n7 to 8 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar (Ethereal Blossom: BMD Ethereal Gin\, Elderflower Liqueur\, Citrus Spiced Syrup\, Guava Nectar\, Lemon Juice)\n8 to 9 pm: Flat Burger Society (Mule-Tide Cheer: BMD Ice Glen Vodka\, Pomegranate Juice\, Ginger Beer\, Lime Juice)\n9 to 10 pm: Patrick’s Pub (Berkshire Tap Old Fashioned: BMD Berkshire Bourbon\, Maple Syrup\, Agnostura Bitters)\n10 to 11 pm: Thistle & Mirth (Cranberry Greylock & Tonic: BMD Greylock Gin\, Cranberry Juice\, Tonic)\n11 pm to 12 am: Methuselah Bar and Lounge (Berkshire Egg Nog: BMD Bourbon\, Housemade Egg Nog) \nValid identification with proof of age will be required. Click here to purchase your “Elf ID” ticket: https://business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/festive-frolic-elf-invasion-pub-crawl-22 \n  \nSanta at The Beacon Cinema sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Phoenix Theatres – Saturday\, December 3\, 10 am to 3 pm \n  \nSaturday’s Downtown Festive Frolic events will be headlined by Santa at The Beacon Cinema sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Phoenix Theatres from 10 am to 3 pm. All children are welcome to take a free photo with Santa which will be made available for download after the event. If you are able\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. asks that you bring a new pair of socks to donate in exchange for the photo. Thank you to the RSVP volunteers who will be on hand to help with this wonderful event. \n  \nFree Holiday Kids’ Paint & Sip Party sponsored by Adams Community Bank – Saturday\, December 3\, 11 am to 3 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present a Free Holiday Kids’ Paint & Sip Party sponsored by Adams Community Bank and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Saturday\, December 3\, from 11 am to 3 pm at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church auditorium\, 67 East Street. This free event is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, snacks\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house\, and the entrance is on Allen Street. \n  \n“Splashmas with Santa” at the YMCA – Saturday\, December 3\, 12 to 2 pm \n  \nThe Berkshire Family YMCA and Action Sports and Travel will host their annual “Splashmas with Santa” on Saturday\, December 3\, from 12 to 2 pm\, at the Pittsfield Branch of the YMCA at 292 North Street. Visit with an underwater scuba diving Santa Claus\, and participate in kayaking\, canoeing\, and underwater Christmas Tree decorating. Out of the pool\, there will also be cookie and wreath decorating and refreshments. Registration for this event is required and is free to YMCA members and $5 for non-members. \n  \nFree Kids’ Winter-themed Drop-in Craft at the Berkshire Athenaeum – Saturday\, December 3\, 10 am to 5 pm \n  \nThe Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, will host a free winter-themed drop-in craft for children ages 4-10 in the Children’s Library on Saturday\, December 3 from 10 am to 5 pm while supplies last. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will host a Free Family Drop-In Holiday Art Activity on Saturday\, December 3 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Drop-in to make your own snowflake ornaments using beads and pipe cleaners with faculty artist\, Amanda Johnston! All ages are welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center will also offer an Image Transfer Totes Workshop with artist Diane Firtell on Saturday\, December 3 from 1 to 3 pm. This workshop is $44 and you may register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes. Using the image transfer technique\, students will learn to transform a canvas tote bag into a work of art. Students will be provided with images of florals\, animals\, geometric designs\, etc. to use or are welcome to bring their own laser printed image for a more personalized design. \n  \nFree Classes at Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center – Saturday\, December 3 \n  \nOn Saturday\, December 3\, all classes at Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\, will be free\, and anyone who stops by in a festive outfit will receive a free 1-month membership! See class schedule at http://bfwstudio.com. \n  \nBerkshire Box Co. Pop-up at Soma’s Aromas – Saturday\, December 3\, 11 am to 4 pm \nPenny Sale at Witch Slapped – Saturday\, December 3 \n  \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will host a Berkshire Box Co. pop-up on Saturday\, December 3 from 11 am to 4 pm; and Witch Slapped\, 78 North Street\, will open early at 10 am with Love\, Auntie Liz popped up\, a Witch Slapped Penny Sale\, and a free Blue Q gift with every in-store purchase. Drop-in to create your own Witch Ball or Yule Ornament for $20 (a $5 savings). \n  \n“Wingmasters’ World of Owls” at the Berkshire Museum – Saturday\, December 3\, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present “Wingmasters’ World of Owls” on Saturday\, December 3\, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Featuring a variety of live owls\, this captivating and informative program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight\, hearing\, and flight to survive and thrive. \n  \nThis educational program is presented by Wingmasters\, a partnership of two licensed raptor rehabilitators dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. \n  \nA ticket for this program also includes admission to two new exhibitions Hoot’s Holiday: A Solstice Tale and Santa Classics by Philadelphia-based artist Ed Wheeler. In Hoot’s Holiday\, follow Hoot\, an owl living on the roof of the Museum\, and prepare for a Winter Solstice party by traveling through time and visiting historic locations around the Berkshires. Santa Classics features a selection of 31 works from Ed Wheeler’s catalog along with the Museum’s 15-foot tall\, decorated tree in the center of the Ellen Crane Memorial Room. \n  \n“Wingmasters’ World of Owls” is recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for children and include Museum admission. Tickets for Museum members are $7 for adults and $5 for children. \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-festive-frolic-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will be celebrating Small Business Saturday this year by hosting a Passport to Downtown Pittsfield. To highlight our local businesses\, shoppers are invited to shop our bustling district on Saturday\, November 26\, and by doing so\, have the chance to win a Downtown Pittsfield Prize Package! \nPick up your Passport to Downtown Pittsfield at participating businesses on Saturday\, November 26. Collect one stamp from every business where you make a purchase\, and the more stamps you collect\, the greater your chance to win the Downtown Pittsfield Prize Package. Each stamp equals one entry. Extra stamps will be available for those who participate in the Berkshire Running Center/MountainOne Thankful 5K happening on Thanksgiving Day\, for shoppers who wear their Thankful Run Beanies while shopping downtown on Saturday and check in at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, and for those who bring a non-perishable food item or a pair of socks to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 33 Dunham Mall that day from 8 am to 5 pm in support of our community donation efforts this holiday season. \nParticipating businesses are \n\n\n\nAnna Maria Gifts\n(144 South Street)\n\n\nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\n(137 North Street)\n\n\nBerkshire Museum and Museum Shop\n(39 South Street)\n\n\nBerkshire Roots\n(501A Dalton Avenue)\n\n\nBerkshire Theatre Group\n(111 South Street)\n\n\nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\n(55 North Street)\n\n\nCarr Hardware\n(547 North Street)\n\n\nDeidre’s\n(2 South Street)\n\n\nDory & Ginger\n(299 North Street)\n\n\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\n(444 North Street)\n\n\nFlat Burger Society\n(75 North Street)\n\n\nKidding Around Consignment\n(700 North Street)\n\n\nLuLu’s Tiny Grocery\n(137 North Street)\n\n\nMana Crypt Gaming Center\n(139 West Housatonic Street)\n\n\nMiller Supply Co.\, Inc.\n(205 West Street)\n\n\nMuseum Outlets\n(31 South Street)\n\n\nOtto’s Kitchen & Comfort\n(95 East Street)\n\n\nRadiance Yoga\n(410 North Street)\n\n\nSally Tiska Rice\, Artist\n(Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street)\n\n\nSoma’s Aromas\n(81 East Street)\n\n\nSteven Valenti’s Clothing\n(157 North Street)\n\n\nThis & That Sports\n(128 Fenn Street)\n\n\nThistle & Mirth\n(44 West Street)\n\n\nWitch Slapped\n(78 North Street)\n\n\n\n  \nSmall Business Saturday is a national effort lead by American Express to highlight small\, locally owned businesses each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is a local Neighborhood Champion of this effort. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield Prize Package will include gift certificates and prizes from Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, Berkshire Roots\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, Dory & Ginger\, Museum Outlets\, Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort\, Phoenix Theatres/Beacon Cinema\, Radiance Yoga\, Soma’s Aromas\, This & That Sports\, and Witch Slapped\, as well as a 11”x14” framed print from Sally Tiska Rice. \nFor more information on the Passport to Downtown Pittsfield\, call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \n  \nSmall Business Saturday Sales and Events: \nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday Open House\, 55 North Street: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm: Try a FREE Sample Class\, enter a Raffle to win great prizes\, enjoy FREE Mini Reiki Sessions\, and more! \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street: All classes are free on Small Business Saturday. All memberships will be discounted 15%. \nSoma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street: 15% off entire in-store purchase. \nSally Tiska Rice\, Clock Tower Artist\, 75 South Church Street: $15 off original studio paintings from 12 to 3 pm. \nWitch Slapped\, 78 North Street: Auntie Janet’s Gifts Pop-Up all day. Free Chair Massages by Courteney Porter from 11 am to 3 pm. $5 create your own Spell Necklace craft all day. Free Blue Q gift with every purchase and 10% off all purchases of $100 or more! \n  \nThe mission of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s membership through advocacy\, collaboration\, and celebration.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/small-business-saturday-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:November 4 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 4\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \nJoin Berkshire Art Center (BAC) at their new Pittsfield location at 141 North Street for creative family fun! Each month\, BAC will offer Free Family Drop-Ins on the First Friday (5:30 to 7:30 pm) and Third Saturday (10 am to 12 pm) of every month. There will be a rotating set of projects for families to participate in at their own pace with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. Free Family Drop-Ins are open to the public and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. \nFor the month of November\, TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, will present Summer Turns to Fall. Presenting artists are Emily Bunnell\, Jon Caplan\, Michele Caplan\, Karen Carmean\, Carol Daynard\, Kinney Freylinghuysen\, Joan Gluck\, Bruce Kaminstein\, Sally Lebwohl\, Walt Pasko\, Doane Perry\, Sharon Stanfield\, and Joan Stark. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of November and can be viewed when TKG Real Estate is open. \nThe Artists at the historic Clock Tower will host an open studios event on Friday\, November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, on the third floor of the Clock Tower at 75 South Church Street. Eight established\, visual artists are settling into their new studio spaces and are joyfully working on new projects. Stop in to share their art and gain insight into their creative processes. \nThe artists hosting open studios at the Clock Tower during the First Fridays Artswalk are Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. For more information\, visit https://clocktowerartists.com. \nThe Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, will feature “The Instagram Image Out Of Context” curated by Richard Britell for the November Artswalk. For this exhibit\, 20 images were selected from Instagram feeds\, framed\, and hung on the wall as an artistic statement. The exhibit will be up during the month of November and can be viewed when The Beacon Cinema is open. \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, and the Berkshire Art Association will present RE*Fresh\, a Juried Biennial Show\, for the month of November. The exhibit will be on view through November 26\, and the show will be open for public viewing during the First Fridays Artswalk on November 4 from 5 to 8 pm. \nRE*Fresh speaks of the challenges\, inspirations\, and new possibilities presented to all of us over the past two years. These dynamic issues are expressed and explored by 33 artists from the Northeast United States. In this juried show\, 44 works\, including paintings\, drawings\, sculpture\, photography\, and graphic design are represented\, offering wide ranging interpretations of the theme. \nBerkshire County artists included in RE*Fresh are Carolyn Abrams\, Karen Bognar-Khan\, Marguerite Bride\, Joan Burkhard\, Kasha Cooper\, Kit Curry\, Margaret Dotchin\, Patricia Frik\, Adrian Holmes\, Marion Grant\, Sarah Horne\, Karen Kane\, Ronald Maitland\, John Mancia\, Mark Mellinger\, Alan Papscun\, Ivor Parry\, Barbara Patton\, Janet Pumphrey\, Ilene Richards\, William Riley\, Stacey Silkey Schultze\, Ilene Spiewak\, Kyle Strack\, Scott Taylor\, Jay Tobin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Diane Wespiser\, and Terri Wise. \nArtists from the greater Northeast region include Evelyn Addante\, Carrie Crane\, Lydia Kinney\, Julie Eisen-Lester\, Joan Lengel\, Kristina McComb\, Janell O’Rourke\, and Meg Rogers Eldredge. \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Puzzle Pieces by J J Tobin through November 30. The show will be open for public viewing during the First Fridays Artswalk on November 4 from 5 to 8 pm\, and can be viewed throughout November when the lobby of Hotel on North is open. \nTobin’s paintings have been influenced by Asian art\, in particular calligraphy and folding screen painting. Puzzle pieces are used as an abstract design element or a kind of calligraphy. The work on display dates from 2018 to 2022\, and features acrylic\, collage\, and polyurethane on canvas or wood. \nLee Bank\, 75 North Street\, will present paintings by Sally Tiska Rice for the month of November. This will be a window display on view throughout the month. Select paintings will also be on view inside the bank during normal bank hours. \nSally uses spontaneity to compose artwork. She focuses on blending and layering to achieve depth and dimension. She also experiments with light and color to create a piece that will be enjoyed. Sally employs many different techniques into her paintings\, using acrylic\, watercolor\, pastels\, and oils. She also creates many beautiful commission pieces for customers internationally. \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS by W Katherine Hoak for the month of November. The show will be on view to the public on Friday\, November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n“The photographs being presented in this show indicate what I have always been drawn to\, a love of animals\, wildlife\, and the beauty of nature\,” says Katherine. “My longing to see wild-life spurred my husband and I to go where we could see it. Wanting to hold on to those experiences led me to a deep involvement with photography.” \nOther participating venues are Soma’s Aromas (81 East Street) and The Marketplace Cafe (53 North Street). \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\n175 Wendell Avenue\nPHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS by W Katherine Hoak\nOn View: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nArtists at the Clock Tower\n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor\nJoan Palano Ciolfi\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard and Sally Tiska Rice\nOpen Studios: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nSoma’s Aromas\n81 East Street\nArt and Photography\nStore Hours: November 4\, 12 to 8 pm\n\nThe Marketplace Cafe\n53 North Street\nOpening Reception: November 4\, 5 to 7 pm\n\nThe Beacon Cinema\n57 North Street\n“The Instagram Image Out Of Context”\nCurated by Richard Britell\nOn View: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nLee Bank\n75 North Street\nPaintings by Sally Tiska Rice\nWindow Display\n\nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\n28 Renne Avenue\nRE*Fresh\, a Juried Biennial Show presented by the Berkshire Art Association\nOn View: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nTKG Real Estate\n137 North Street\nSummer Turns to Fall\nEmily Bunnell\, Jon Caplan\, Michele Caplan\, Karen Carmean\, Carol Daynard\, Kinney Freylinghuysen\, Joan Gluck\, Bruce Kaminstein\, Sally Lebwohl\, Walt Pasko\, Doane Perry\, Sharon Stanfield and Joan Stark\nOpening Reception: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm\n\nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window\n141 North Street\nWindow Display\nFree Family Art Making Drop-In: November 4\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm\n(see below for more info!)\n\nHotel on North\n297 North Street\nPuzzle Pieces by J J Tobin\nOn View: November 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner\n145 Wahconah Street\nMural “Thrive Blooms”\nDiane Firtell \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-4-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield’s Halloween Festival! One Night Only! Friday\, October 21\, 4 to 8 pm! With an after-hours Zombie Pub Crawl! \n  \nNeed help navigating the event?\nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to get directions on your cell phone. Or download a map here! \nAlso look for It’s Alive volunteers who will be handing out maps! Or grab one from the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. table at Persip Park! \n  \n4 to 6 pm: Kids’ Fun Zone on the St. Joe Lawn (414 North Street) – All activities are FREE! \nGames and Face Painting! \nBouncy House (Thank you Carr Hardware!) \nBuild your own test dummy to ride the Berkshire Museum Zipline! \nVisit the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Book Bike to check out Halloween books and visit their table for fun giveaways and a craft opportunity! \nTake part in an Ozobot activity with the Flying Cloud Institute to learn about robotics and coding! \nPaint a Halloween canvas with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.! \nStop by the Pittsfield Police Department’s Operation Copsicle for a sweet treat! \nAnd visit Slater from Live 95.9 who will be broadcasting live! \nThe Kids’ Fun Zone is sponsored and led by volunteers from the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. \nThank you to the Center\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Berkshire Running Center\, and St. Joseph’s Church! \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Kids’ Monster Hunt: Downtown Pittsfield Treasure and Candy Hunt!  – FREE! \nA few friendly monsters have decided to haunt downtown during the Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! event on October 21st! Try to track them down and their treasures could be yours! All you need to do is follow a map on a smartphone to see where each monster was last spotted. Once you’ve found the monster\, use your phone to scan the QR code hidden along with them\, and follow the instructions to “check-in” and collect your prize! Find all of the hidden monsters and you have a chance to win Beacon Cinema movie tickets and a glow in the dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! T-shirt! \nThe Monster Hunt is open to ages 1-15. Treasures include candy and Halloween toys. Dressing in costume is encouraged but not required! To play\, visit CozQuest.com. Grab a Halloween Bag at Stop #1\, the Kids’ Fun Zone\, to begin your quest! \nSponsored by CozQuest  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Night Market and Jack Waldheim on Dunham Mall (100 North Street) \nShop 20+ local vendors offering jewelry\, clothing\, candles\, art\, Halloween gifts\, and more! Enjoy live music by Jack Waldheim on the steps of 100 North Street as you shop! \n  \nVendors: \n413Shirts – Pre-order your Glow in the Dark It’s Alive t-shirt now by clicking here! \nAuntie Janet’s Gifts (Crochet Wearables & Collectables) \nBear Butter \nBerkshireSci Biscuit Co. \nBerkshire Candle \nBerkshire Pride \nDuncan St Design Co \nFandom Forge by Sean Spring \nKenzie’s Essentials \nLet Your Soul Shine \nMade by Sarah Rose \nPLUSH Pals \nRighteous Rags \nShire Fire Candles \nTHANKYOUSEAN \nThe Abundant Witch \nThe Berkshire Pine \nThe Blog Bus \nUnabinner \n  \nAdditional Vendors at Witch Slapped (78 North Street): \nElevate & Infuse \nFrost Road Organics (Brooms) \nKim Auge from Moonwater & Myrrh will be offering Reiki in the healing room from 6 to 8 pm. \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Soma’s Aromas (81 East Street) will be passing out candy with a 15% off spooky sale!  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Performances at Persip Park (175 North Street) – FREE! \n4 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio4:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque5 pm: Sample the Cat6 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6:45 pm: Opal Raven Cirque7 pm: Sample The CatOpal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in Pittsfield. She’s known across New England and the Tri-state area for her ‘Danger Dame of the Flame’ one-woman variety show. Also known as the ‘Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne’\, Opal will be bringing her weapon and light variety show to Pittsfield showcasing daring sword tricks and mesmerizing LED props. Welcome to the one-woman circus! \nSample The Cat is a rising local original group that blends the genres of Soul\, Rock\, and Jazz. This performance will be one of their last in Pittsfield for the year so don’t miss it! \nStop by Berkshire Theatre Group’s table for sweet treats and a chance to WIN two free tickets to see a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 29 hosted by Drag Queen Nancy Nogood. \nStop by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.‘s table for maps of the entire event! \nThe Persip Park performances are sponsored by Berkshire Bank. \n  \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Witch Slapped Craft Pop-Up at Framework (437 North Street)  – Reservations strongly recommended! $10-$20 \nThe Potions Lab will be creating liquid based magic potions that shimmer\, change color\, or cause gazing inside mini corked jars. \nCreate Witch Balls – decorative hanging ornaments or terrariums filled with crystals\, herbs\, flowers\, moss\, glitter\, and other ingredients to create a magic spell. \nThe Mystical Bubble Bath workshop will have you choosing colors\, scents\, and special ingredients to create your mystical designs in a plastic capped bottle. \nCreate Spell Jars by adding dry ingredients like dried herbs\, flowers\, salts\, sand\, crystals\, paper\, glitter\, confetti and more to create your own magic spell in a mini corked jar. \nMake a reservation to participate in any of the workshops here: witch-slapped.com/reservations \nSponsored by Framework and Witch Slapped \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Live Music with LI\, Performances by The Funk Box Dance Studio\, and Mask Making at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (444 North Street) – FREE! \nMake your own mask at Dottie’s with artist Diane Firtell (free\, donations are accepted). Dottie’s coffee bar will be open and sweet treats will be available for purchase. Musician LI will perform live on the outdoor patio. LI is a New York-based artist and performer whose original music combines storytelling elements of Americana and rhythmic stylings of Funk to create a gritty-sweet sensation that can only be described as Urban Folk. There will also be pop-up performances from The Funk Box Dance Studio. \nPerformance Schedule4 pm: LI5 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio6 pm: LI7 pm: The Funk Box Dance Studio \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Hot Plate Brewing Co. Pop-Up Tasting at the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) \nHot Plate will be pouring free samples of two beers for those 21+! \n\nIt’s Alive Pale Ale: 5.3% ABV; An autumn-inspired pale ale brewed with rye and red wheat.\nSpooky SZN Saison: 6% ABV; Celebrating the fall harvest with a classic beer developed by farmers in Belgium and Northern France.\n\nMerch will be available to purchase. Cash + Venmo accepted. \nSponsored by Barrington Stage Company \n  \n4 to 8 pm: “Tattoo”\, Face Paint\, and Tarot Parlor at the Hot Harry’s Outdoor Patio (37 North Street) – FREE! – Recommended for teens and adults. Children welcome. \nWhat tricks or treats does your future hold?  Will this season ahead be full of treats? Tricks? Or a little bit of both? Jennifer Belanger and Melissa Gigliotti will be combining their tarot and oracle card reading skills to give you the answers you seek! Stop by for some ghoulish fun and wicked insights with a double dose of Tarotrific. Two readers\, one question\, one spooktacular night of fun! (Tarot will be from 4 to 7 pm; and is free. Donations are accepted.) \nSponsored by Jennifer Belanger 3 Charms Intuitive Practices and The Shipton Building at 150 North Street \n  \n4 to 8 pm: Pumpkin Splash at the Berkshire Family YMCA (292 North Street) – $0-$5 \nRegister at the Welcome Center. BFYMCA Members are FREE; Non-Members are $5. \nDid you know pumpkins float?! Join the Berkshire Family YMCA for a unique and fun way to pick a pumpkin … in their pool! Pumpkins will be floating in the pool for youth to jump in and swim to pick their favorite pumpkin to take home. Swim time is 20 minutes per group. A lifeguard will be on duty\, but an adult must be in the water for non-swimmer children. Registration is required for each child participating. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins first come first served based on available time slots. Click here to register! \n  \n4:30 to 7:30 pm: Mana Crypt Gaming at 33 Dunham Mall – FREE! \nStop by every half hour for a quick lesson on how to play and then jump right in! \n4:30 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n5:00 pm              Witch Slapped! \n5:30 pm              Zombie Dice \n6:00 pm              MonsDRAWsity \n6:30 pm              Witch Slapped! \n7:00 pm              Zombie Dice \nPlay a game and be entered to win a copy! \nSponsored by Mana Crypt Gaming Center \n  \n5 to 7 pm: Photo Ops for the Public and Costume Contest Entry (All Ages!) at the Wright Building (247 North Street) – FREE! \nHave a professional photographer take your picture in front of one of our spooky backdrops – no costume required! If you are in costume and would like to be entered into our online costume contest\, you must have your picture taken here! Online Voting for best costumes will begin October 25 and will run through October 31. A best costume winner will be chosen in 3 age categories: Child (age 1-12 years)\, teen (age 13-19 years)\, and adult (20 years and older). All winners will receive a Glow in the Dark Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! t-shirt\, 4 movie passes for The Beacon Cinema\, and a $25 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card. \nThe Costume Contest is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell \n  \n6:15 pm: Outdoor Movie – Watch Beetlejuice under the stars at Palace Park (122 North Street) – FREE! \nBring your own chairs! Free popcorn for all thanks to our sponsor Guardian Life! Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase from Crosswalk Coffee\, Shire Donuts\, Bliss Cookie Shop\, and the Egremont PTO! \nBeetlejuice is sponsored by Jodi and Paul Tartell and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America \n  \n5:15 to 6:15 pm: Visit the Hissing Booth by Opal Raven Cirque at the Intermodal Center/BRTA (1 Columbus Avenue) FREE! \nSee a 30-pound boa constrictor in person! The Hissing Booth is a unique educational experience where the veil of old myths are lifted\, replaced by fun (real) facts and mutual respect between human and serpent. For those looking for more adventure\, the Hissing Booth offers a photo op station for you to hold one of their ambassador animals and take a photo with them! \n  \n5:30 to 7:30 pm: Halloween-themed Drop-In Art Making at Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street – FREE! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be free art making opportunities for all ages at the BAC! \n  \n7 pm to midnight: Zombie Pub Crawl – FREE! \nPARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:\n7 to 8 pm: Flat Burger Society • Cim’s Tavern • Zen’s Pub\n8 to 9 pm: Methuselah Bar and Lounge • Thistle & Mirth\n9 to 10 pm: Berkshire Palate / Hotel on North • Patrick’s Pub\n10 to 11 pm: 101 Restaurant & Bar\n10 pm to 12 am: Madison Cafe (CASH ONLY\, ATM ON SITE • COSTUME PRIZES!!) \nPlease Bring Cash!\nDIY Make Up Kits will be available for purchase for $5 each starting at 5:30 pm at the Hot Plate Brewing Co. Tasting at Barrington Stage Company (30 Union Street)\, or grab one at Flat Burger Society at 7 pm!\nThere will also be merch for sale with proceeds to go to the Berkshire Dream Center. (www.berkshiredreamcenter.org) \n*21+ FREE event. BE SAFE! Plan to have a DD\, Taxi\, Uber/Lyft Driver\, or walk. Bird Scooters will be accessible\, however we ask that you DO NOT ride these intoxicated. Bring CASH for the Makeup Kits and Fundraiser. \n  \nOctober 21-31: Check out the Pittsfield High School Art Department’s Halloween Art in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court (190 North Street) \n  \nOct. 21-31: We need your votes! \nAs part of It’s Alive!\, there will also be online voting for best decorated windows in downtown from October 21 to October 31. Vote for Best Overall Decorations\, Scariest Decorations\, and Most Creative Decorations in downtown Pittsfield at tinyurl.com/itsalivepittsfield. \n  \n\n  \nIt’s Alive brought to you by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative and Downtown Pittsfield TDI Partners: Allegrone Companies\, Berkshire Bank\, Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, City of Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, MassDevelopment\, and Thistle & Mirth \n  \nThank you to the Downtown Pittsfield It’s Alive planning group: Berkshire Black Economic Council\, CozQuest\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Lee Bank\, and Witch Slapped \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-its-alive/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T120000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Fall Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Fall Cleanup!\n\n\nFriday\, October 14\, 12 pm to 4 pm\nHelp us get downtown ready for the It’s Alive event on the 21st!\nParticipants are welcome to drop in to the Cleanup at any time between 12 pm and 4 pm. There will be complementary cider and donuts at the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. office at 33 Dunham Mall.Registration closes on Tuesday\, October 4\, 2022 at 11:59 pm.If you have any trouble meeting the registration deadline\, you can email kgritman@downtownpittsfield.com.Individuals\, small groups\, and corporate teams are welcomed!Please note\, tools are not provided. Each individual/team should make sure they bring gloves\, water\, rakes\, and brooms.Trash bags will be provided.The downtown cleanup area includes North and South Streets between East/West Housatonic and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. If you have a preferred location\, you can let us know in the registration form.\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/hkzV6uibb6WbmkTS8
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-fall-cleanup-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221007T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221007T200000
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SUMMARY:October 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 7\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS by W Katherine Hoak \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: October 7\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nNicole March \nFine Art Photography and Digital Art \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Sally Tiska Rice \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nRE*Fresh\, a Juried Biennial Show presented by the Berkshire Art Association \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nLooking at Favorite Places Through Different Eyes \nEmily Bunnell\, Kinney Freylinghuysen\, Joan Gluck\, Jenny Hensell\, Caroline Medina\, Walt Pasko\, Susan Sabino\, Sharon Stanfield\, and Joan Stark \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window \n141 North Street \nFree Family Drop-in: October 7\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nPuzzle Pieces by J J Tobin \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \nDrop-in community art activities and pop-up vendors/artists \nOctober 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \nLive Music \nOctober 7\, 6 to 8 pm \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20220905T210548Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to take a virtual tour of art anytime on your cell phone. \nClick here to view the September Artswalk Tour! \nClick here to view the Artscape Tour (public outdoor art\, Paintboxes and murals)!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,ARTWEEK 2022,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T200000
DTSTAMP:20220811T053654Z
CREATED:20220803T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T053654Z
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SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 2\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason\, Back Again” by Amarie \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: September 2\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nFramed art from the children’s book\, The Universe Is Rooting for You!  \nStory by Dan Sadlowski. Illustrated by Allison Pierce. Graphic Designer Emily Sadlowski. Watercolor Artist Samantha Sadlowski. \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nCustom House Portraits by Marguerite Bride \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents \nMissing and Murdered Indigenous People \nPainting exhibition by Nayana LaFond \nOpening Reception and Artist Talk: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nFinding Gold in West Stockbridge \nDoane Perry\, Adrian Holmes\, Susan Sabino\, Walt Pasko\, \nSharon Stanfield\, Jamie Levine and Sally Lebwohl \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nArte / Art \nLocal artists from Manos Unidas \nand Roots and Dreams & Mustard Seeds \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220815
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SUMMARY:Tax Free Weekend!!
DESCRIPTION:The sales tax holiday for 2022 will be held on Saturday\, August 13 and Sunday\, August 14. Retail items of up to $2\,500\, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days\, will be exempt from sales tax. For more information\, visit mass.gov/info-details/sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/tax-free-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220805T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220805T200000
DTSTAMP:20220727T201929Z
CREATED:20220710T220940Z
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SUMMARY:August 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 5\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason” by Amarie \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: August 5\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nJD Logan Fine Art \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, August 5\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Anita Plouffe \nWindow Display \n  \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Theatre Center \n122 North Street\, Rhoda and Morris Levitt Lobby \nThe Art of Humberto Fernandez: A recollection of Cuba inspired by Anna in the Tropics \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm (*masks must be worn at all times on BSC property) \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nHerman Melville’s Arrowhead and the Berkshire County Historical Society present \nMoby-Dick exhibition \nJim Jasper and Christopher Volpe \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nMOSAIC \nLeslie Alfin and Karen Dolmanisth \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nPaintings by Wednesday Nelena Sorokin \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220704T120000
DTSTAMP:20220608T030847Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T030847Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield's Fourth of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4th rain or shine. \nThe parade begins at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts. It heads north up South Street on the southbound lane\, straight through Park Square\, and continues up the southbound lane of North Street to Wahconah Street before ending at Wahconah Park. \nParking is available at Fenn Street/First Street lot\, Eagle Street lot\, McKay Street lot/garage\, and the Summer Street lot. \nNO parking is allowed at Wahconah Park\, along the parade route or the staging area.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfields-fourth-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family Fun,Free,Holiday
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