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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T201929Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220704T100000
DTSTAMP:20220608T025043Z
CREATED:20220608T024948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T025043Z
UID:10000978-1656925200-1656928800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Independence Day 5k Run
DESCRIPTION:A 5K road race on the course of\, and immediately preceding\, Pittsfield’s Annual 4th of July Parade. This race is sponsored by Berkshire Health Systems. \nClick here for more information! \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/independence-day-5k-run/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsfield Parade":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldparade.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20220621T025150Z
CREATED:20220606T171130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T025150Z
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SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \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. \n  \nEvent Highlights: \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street. \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant \nCaroline Kelley \nShany Porras \nIlene Richard \nSally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nCYCLE THERAPY – watercolor on the move \nMarguerite Bride \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nFine Art Photography & Digital Art \nNicole March \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA) presents \n“I AM A PART OF ART” \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \n“Photographer as Painter” \nJanet Pumphrey and Bruce Panock \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nPhotography by Shaun Harmon \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nOil paintings and watercolors \nDavid King \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nOther participating venues are ReDefine (5 Melville Street)\, The Funky Phoenix (441 North Street)\, and Thrive Diner (145 Wahconah Street).
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20220516T223251Z
CREATED:20220516T223038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T223251Z
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SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk 
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 9 brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, June 3\, 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20220409T055500Z
CREATED:20220409T055500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T055500Z
UID:10000362-1654275600-1654286400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220513T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220513T160000
DTSTAMP:20220503T173051Z
CREATED:20220322T040818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T173051Z
UID:10000863-1652446800-1652457600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Help us make downtown Pittsfield shine!DPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies and individuals supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly.Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup!Friday\, May 13\, 1 to 4 pmRain date: Friday\, May 20Individuals\, 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. \n  \nRegistration has closed. Call the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. office at 413-443-6501 for more information.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T200000
DTSTAMP:20220409T055619Z
CREATED:20220409T055130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T055619Z
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SUMMARY:May 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-2022-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20220420T194452Z
CREATED:20220409T054031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T194452Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield CityJazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield CityJazz Festival\nApril 23 – May 1 \n“Jazz About Town” takes on two forms: the first Berkshires Jazz Jam (Saturday\, April 23 at Mission Gastropub\, 7-10 pm) with rotating local artists; and the annual Jazz Crawl (Saturday\, April 30\, in various venues throughout Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District). \nJazz prodigy Ruby Farmer\, a 16-year-old bassist\, will be appearing during the 100th birthday observation of Charles Mingus. She will be accompanied by Benny Kohn (piano) and Conor Meehan (drums) on Wednesday\, April 27 at 7 pm at the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nThe George Russell\, Jr. Trio with vocalist Lydia Harrell will perform at the Berkshire Museum on Friday\, April 29 at 7:30 pm. The Boston stalwarts make their Berkshires debut with a program of jazz and blues. Click here for more information and tickets. \nBe in the audience for the first stop on a CD release tour by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (“DIVA Swings Broadway”). The latest iteration of the Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble will open for this DIVA’s concert\, a matinee on Sunday\, May 1 at The Colonial Theatre. Click here for more information and tickets. \nEnjoy a Jazz Brunch at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge on Sunday\, May 1\, with live music from 10 am to noon featuring Dave Bartley and Pete Toigo. \nAnnual Jazz Crawl\nSaturday\, April 30\nSponsored by Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\n\n4-6 pm: Benny Kohn | Jeff Stevens Duo\n• Hotel on North\, 297 North Street \n5-7 pm: Dave Bartley Trio\n• Flat Burger Society\, McKay Street \n6-8 pm: Don Mikkelsen Quartet\n• Berkshire Palate\, 297 North Street \n7-10 pm: Andy Kelly’s Gypsy Jazz Ambassadors\n• 101 Restaurant & Bar\, 1 West Street \n7-10 pm: Kris Allen Trio\n• Methuselah Bar & Lounge\, 391 North Street \n7-10 pm: Ennis/McEachern Quartet\n• Mission Gastropub\, 438 North Street \n8-10 pm: Michael Junkins Trio\n• RJ’s Restaurant\, 109 First Street \nThe festival is made possible by a $10\,000 grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation\, and sponsorships from Berkshire Bank\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank\, and WETF\, the jazz station (www.jazzradioWETF.org). \nFor more information\, visit berkshiresjazz.org.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-cityjazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshires Jazz":MAILTO:web@berkshiresjazz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20211118T083235Z
CREATED:20211118T083235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T083235Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. Enjoy live music from the Berkshire Hills Chorus beginning at 5:30 pm downtown! \n  \nNUarts Studios & Gallery\, the largest artist and artisan studio collective in downtown Pittsfield\, will host a holiday open studios event on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Among the artists opening their studios on December 3rd are Stefanie Bessman\, Myk Daigle\, Val Fox\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice. \n  \nThose participating in the open studios will offer artwork and wares for sale that would be perfect for holiday gifting. Join Marney Schorr for free\, handmade ornament making for all ages. Entrances to NUarts are at 311 North Street and 21 Union Street. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will present “Mandalas in Bloom” by Elizabeth Nelson for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artist on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Hot Plate Brewing will pour samples\, and Elizabeth will create a mandala in real time to show her process. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a group show entitled “When Heaven & Nature Sing”\, December 3 through January 17. Featuring photography\, paintings\, pastels\, and mixed-media art\, this group show includes pieces by Paula Dambrauskas\, Phyllis Prysby\, and Sal deBethune. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artists on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. At the craft table in the Social Hall\, visitors will be invited to create\, collage\, and exchange winter holiday cards to take home. \n  \nMembers of the Guild of Berkshire Artists will celebrate the holiday season during the month of December at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. Work exhibited will include paintings\, photographs\, and fiber arts. This exhibit is coordinated with an online show at BerkshireArtists.org which benefits Berkshire United Way. \nFeatured artists are Susan Sabino\, photographer; Katherine Ludington\, fiber artist; Lou Coco\, painter; and Jon Caplan\, photographer. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of December and can be viewed when TKG is open. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Proof that I am\, by lowercase d studios\, December 3-31. Sam de Soto (lowercase d studios\, they/he) is an artist\, musician\, and teacher from Long Island\, NY. Largely influenced by abstract expressionism\, street art\, and modern design\, Sam’s work ranges from large canvases to digital photo manipulations. This is their first gallery installation. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Molly Paluilis for the month of December. About her work\, Paluilis says\, “(it) is about feeling using color\, shape\, rhythm\, and movement. It shows healing\, chaos\, excitement\, pain\, and resilience in ways that words cannot. It is used as an outlet to express the inexpressible.” \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on December 3. After the opening\, Paluilis’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host a grab and go Wreath Sale to benefit the food pantry at the South Congregational Church\, UCC\, Pittsfield on Friday\, December 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Choose from holiday wreaths\, kissing balls\, and centerpieces all handmade by local artists. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the December Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artist on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present Museum of the Moon\, an awe-inspiring installation of lunar views and glowing moonlight through January 9\, 2022. A combination of art\, science\, and sound\, this radiant installation was created using NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, inspiring those who experience it to contemplate the many ways the Moon connects humankind across time and culture. There will be extended museum hours every Friday evening until 7:30 pm. Admission is required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 4-17. Children 3 and under and museum members are free. \n  \nThe December Artswalk will also highlight art celebrating Cultural Appreciation Week 2021 in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court\, 190 North Street. The virtual tour will guide you to murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFeatured image: Elizabeth Nelson “Apple and Sunflower Mandala”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20211108T090401Z
CREATED:20211108T090401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T090401Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk is the largest year-round monthly visual arts event in the Berkshires. Every first Friday of each month from 5 to 8pm\, downtown retailers\, restaurants and businesses along North and South Streets\, transform into art galleries. Stop into over a dozen locations to explore artwork and meet the artists during their opening receptions. New art is on display all month long.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211127T100000
DTSTAMP:20211122T054158Z
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SUMMARY:MountainOne Free Thankful 5K
DESCRIPTION:MountainOne Free Thankful 5K\nSaturday\, November 27\, 9 to 10 am in Downtown Pittsfield \n\nThis year in conjunction with the City of Pittsfield and the sponsorship of MountainOne\, the Thankful 5K will be held in downtown Pittsfield on Small Business Saturday! \nThe event is free; however\, participants (and spectators) are encouraged to purchase a $25 Thankful Hat with their registration. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to our local Pittsfield Food Pantries. \nThankful Hats are $25 and can be purchased from the Berkshire Running Center at 34 Depot Street or by clicking here.  (You do not have to enter or attend the race to purchase a hat.) MountainOne will donate an additional $5 for every hat sold! \nThankful Hats make great stocking stuffers! \nThanks to the City of Pittsfield the event has a new fast and fun course\, beginning and ending on Depot Street. A great fast run down North Street to Wahconah Street and back twice. \n\nDowntown Businesses will be offering special deals to those wearing their Thankful Hats on Small Business Saturday: \n101 Restaurant & Bar – Thankful 5k Bloody Mary for $5 (Opens at 6:30 am and will remain open through lunch that day.) \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge – Free drink of your choice with the purchase of a $25 gift certificate. (Opens at 8 am) \nHot Harry’s – Free coffee with purchase of a Breakfast Burrito (Opens at 8 am) \nThe Spot – 10% off the bill (Opens at 8 am) \nMarketplace Café – Half-priced hot drink off the drink menu (Opens at 10 am) \nThrive Diner – Free beverage with purchase of $15 or more (Opens at 11:30 am) \n\nRace Registration: berkshirerunningcenter.com/mountainone-thankful-5k\nRegistration online or at Berkshire Running Center is required through 6 pm on Friday\, November 26. No day of registration! \n\n\n\nGet your hat\, share your picture with the Berkshire Running Center Facebook page\, and join the community (either as a spectator or participant) on Saturday\, November 27 at 9 am for the MountainOne Thankful 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Pittsfield celebrating Small Business Saturday!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/mountainone-thankful-5k/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoors
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