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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.
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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
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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
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LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221007T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221007T200000
DTSTAMP:20220927T234939Z
CREATED:20220914T055052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T234939Z
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SUMMARY:October 7 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 7\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nPHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS by W Katherine Hoak \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: October 7\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nNicole March \nFine Art Photography and Digital Art \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Sally Tiska Rice \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nRE*Fresh\, a Juried Biennial Show presented by the Berkshire Art Association \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nLooking at Favorite Places Through Different Eyes \nEmily Bunnell\, Kinney Freylinghuysen\, Joan Gluck\, Jenny Hensell\, Caroline Medina\, Walt Pasko\, Susan Sabino\, Sharon Stanfield\, and Joan Stark \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building Window \n141 North Street \nFree Family Drop-in: October 7\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nPuzzle Pieces by J J Tobin \nOpening Reception: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \nDrop-in community art activities and pop-up vendors/artists \nOctober 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \nLive Music \nOctober 7\, 6 to 8 pm \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: October 7\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-7-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20220905T210548Z
CREATED:20220829T045453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T210548Z
UID:10001030-1663200000-1664150399@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T200000
DTSTAMP:20220811T053654Z
CREATED:20220803T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T053654Z
UID:10001020-1662138000-1662148800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 2\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason\, Back Again” by Amarie \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: September 2\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nFramed art from the children’s book\, The Universe Is Rooting for You!  \nStory by Dan Sadlowski. Illustrated by Allison Pierce. Graphic Designer Emily Sadlowski. Watercolor Artist Samantha Sadlowski. \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, September 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nThe Beacon Cinema \n57 North Street \nRichard Britell \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nCustom House Portraits by Marguerite Bride \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents \nMissing and Murdered Indigenous People \nPainting exhibition by Nayana LaFond \nOpening Reception and Artist Talk: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nFinding Gold in West Stockbridge \nDoane Perry\, Adrian Holmes\, Susan Sabino\, Walt Pasko\, \nSharon Stanfield\, Jamie Levine and Sally Lebwohl \nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nArte / Art \nLocal artists from Manos Unidas \nand Roots and Dreams & Mustard Seeds \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: September 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTSTAMP:20220718T224524Z
CREATED:20220718T224524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T224524Z
UID:10000425-1660348800-1660521599@downtownpittsfield.com
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
UID:10000994-1659718800-1659729600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:August 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 5\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \n“No Rhyme Or Reason” by Amarie \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mark Mellinger\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoma’s Aromas \n81 East Street \nArt and Photography \nStore Hours: August 5\, 12 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nJD Logan Fine Art \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nIndoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip \nOutdoor Seating at 53 North Street \nRain location: Hot Harry’s (37 North Street) \nFriday\, August 5\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nPaintings by Anita Plouffe \nWindow Display \n  \nBarrington Stage Company’s Wolfson Theatre Center \n122 North Street\, Rhoda and Morris Levitt Lobby \nThe Art of Humberto Fernandez: A recollection of Cuba inspired by Anna in the Tropics \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm (*masks must be worn at all times on BSC property) \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nHerman Melville’s Arrowhead and the Berkshire County Historical Society present \nMoby-Dick exhibition \nJim Jasper and Christopher Volpe \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \nMOSAIC \nLeslie Alfin and Karen Dolmanisth \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBrothership Building Window \n141 North Street\, curated by Berkshire Art Center \nPaintings by Wednesday Nelena Sorokin \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \n“What Keeps My Heart Awake” \nPaintings by Marita O’Dea Glodt \nReception: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nReDefine \n5 Melville Street \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Funky Phoenix \n441 North Street \n  \nMission Gastropub \n438 North Street \nDennis Fougere \nOn View: August 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThrive Diner \n145 Wahconah Street \nMural “Thrive Blooms” \nDiane Firtell \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220704T120000
DTSTAMP:20220608T030847Z
CREATED:20220409T051424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T030847Z
UID:10000352-1656928800-1656936000@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20220621T025150Z
CREATED:20220606T171130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T025150Z
UID:10000967-1656694800-1656705600@downtownpittsfield.com
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
UID:10000959-1654275600-1654286400@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T200000
DTSTAMP:20220409T055619Z
CREATED:20220409T055130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T055619Z
UID:10000360-1651856400-1651867200@downtownpittsfield.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20220420T194452Z
CREATED:20220409T054031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T194452Z
UID:10000356-1650672000-1651449599@downtownpittsfield.com
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
UID:10000633-1638550800-1638561600@downtownpittsfield.com
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
CREATED:20211021T212930Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTSTAMP:20211121T045238Z
CREATED:20211021T214603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T045238Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Support local small businesses on Saturday\, November 27\, 2021\, and be part of a national effort to highlight small\, locally owned businesses each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. \nThis Small Business Saturday explore a downtown retailer you’ve never visited. Order takeout or delivery. Shop local retailers online! Buy local gift cards. Support our small businesses on November 27 and all holiday season long. Our retailers and restaurants need your support! \n\nSmall Business Saturday events: \n9-10 am: MountainOne Free Thankful 5K \n9:30-11:30 am: Live Music with The Midnight Anthem \n10 am-3 pm: CozQuest Pop Up Makers Market at Hotel on North \n11 am-3 pm: NUarts Shop Local Event \n  \n8:30-9:30 am: Radiance Yoga presents Yoga Under the Moon! at the Berkshire Museum \n9 am-2 pm: BBE Craft Fair Saturday \n9 am-5 pm: Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness Open House \n10 am-2 pm: Thankful StoryWalk® and craft at the Berkshire Athenaeum \nStarting at 10 am: Small Business Saturday Brunch at Mission Gastropub \n  \nAll Day:\nCozQuest Holiday Treasure Hunt\nBe on the lookout for Santa downtown! \n  \nMore information\, PLUS Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sales at the link below! \nhttps://mailchi.mp/downtownpittsfield.com/news-from-the-heart-of-the-berkshires-november-23-2021 \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/small-business-saturday-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Free,Shopping
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20211029T205755Z
CREATED:20211014T212036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T205755Z
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SUMMARY:November First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 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. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the November 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 a reception with the artist on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Little Kids\, Big Issues” by Stephanie VanBramer\, November 5-28. \n  \nRegularly taking inspiration from personal experiences\, conversations\, thoughts about everyday life\, and the lessons she has learned along the way\, VanBramer creates artwork that sparks reality checks and speaks out\, making it known that it has something to say. She creates little characters with big personalities and even bigger ideas. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of November at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of November and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Sally Lebwohl\, pastels; Jorie Latham\, watercolors and mixed media; and Debbie Schneer\, photography. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show of faces by Dana Schildkraut from November 5-30. Schildkraut is an award-winning artist and educator who resides in Southern Vermont\, working in mixed media: paper mache\, watercolor paint\, and polymer clay. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on November 5. After the opening\, Schildkraut’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 Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. The gallery will be open on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Additional gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of November. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe November Artswalk will also highlight 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T200000
DTSTAMP:20210922T231032Z
CREATED:20210921T223941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T231032Z
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SUMMARY:October First Fridays Artswalk and Music on North!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, Indoors Out! Music on North\, and an original video art show during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. Brand new for October\, you can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store and on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art and music on your cell phone. \n  \nFrom 5 to 7 pm on October 1\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present free outdoor performances as part of Indoors Out! Music on North. \n  \nSinger/songwriter Jaane Doe will perform at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. Freestyle acoustic rocker\, Garrin Benfield\, will be at Persip Park\, 175 North Street; and musical trio\, The Midnight Anthem\, will perform at the Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street. \n  \nFrom 7:30 to 9 pm\, the Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, will host the “On The Wall Video Art Show”. All are welcome to experience this free\, unique outdoor show of video art created by 9 local artists projected on the south wall of the Colonial Theatre. This large-scale projection show of short videos was produced by local artist and sculptor Joe Wheaton. The show is family friendly\, and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and settle in. The “On The Wall Video Art Show” is a collaboration of between the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, Berkshire Lightscapes\, and the Berkshire Art Association (BAA). \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, from October 1 through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. There will be an opening reception for DISTILLATIONS on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Ian Mosher from October 1-October 31\, just in time for spooky season. The show will feature art centered on traditional and legendary monster themes as well as unique visions that run through the artist’s mind. The result is a collection that is an homage to Halloween. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on October 1. After the opening\, Ian’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  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening their studios to the public for the October 1st Artswalk are Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view and for sale by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the October Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Urgency & Potential by Lindsey Patrick\, October 1-29. Lindsey’s work is influenced by her studies in wildlife ecology and her fascination with humankind’s intricate and strained relationship with the environment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of October. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. The show will be on view through October 29. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of October at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of October and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Jean Rousseau\, Debbie D. Smith\, and David Edgecomb. \n  \nThe Koussevitzky Art Gallery at Berkshire Community College’s Main Campus\, 1350 West Street\, will host a Closing Reception for Nicole Irene Art’s Endanger Your Complacency by Tempting the Lumps in the Cosmic Gravy on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy complimentary refreshments\, meet the artist\, and purchase limited run prints. The show will remain on view through Friday\, October 8. \n  \nThis show is a “Behind the Scenes” into the artist’s process of creating with the humble yet profound circle shape which has always enchanted the human mind. There will be canvases on display in various stages of completion\, and some not at all finished but just started\, as well as new works on paper which have been an experiment during summer 2021. \n  \nThe October Artswalk will also highlight 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. Indoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-first-fridays-artswalk-and-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T190000
DTSTAMP:20210915T215216Z
CREATED:20210902T050150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T215216Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Music on North
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Music on North on Friday\, October 1\, 5-7 pm\, at Sotille Park\, Persip Park\, and the parklet at the Marketplace Cafe. The three downtown locations will feature free outdoor performances by local performers who have also played with Berkshire Busk. The performances will be presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk which will occur from 5-8 pm on October 1. \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, enjoy singer/songwriter Jaane Doe’s blend of country-tinged Americana\, folk\, and pop music\, the product of many magical encounters along her musical journey. \nAt Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, you can enjoy Garrin Benfield’s freestyle acoustic rock. His music is a blend of moody\, guitar driven rock and polyrhythmic groove\, all run through the filter of a very serious singer/songwriter. Playing eclectic sets at hundreds of shows every year\, Benfield has become an underground favorite at festivals\, rock clubs\, coffeehouses\, and house concerts. \nThe Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street will feature The Midnight Anthem: a musical trio made up of Catherine\, Sophia and Grace\, cousins by birth\, but sisters at heart. The group has an uncanny knack for creating music that is both fun to listen to and touches the soul\, and their music is an entertaining blend of original songs and popular tunes with a country flair. \nIndoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \nThe event is presented in partnership with Berkshire Busk and First Fridays Artswalk. Masks are recommended.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T190000
DTSTAMP:20210923T065158Z
CREATED:20210911T211844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T065158Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Dance on North
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Dance on North on Saturday\, September 25\, 5 to 7 pm\, at Persip Park\, 175 North Street. \nIndoors Out! Dance on North features work by RawDance\, Fiona Scruggs\, Fern Katz\, Danielle Galietti\, and Molly Hess. \nRAWDance co-artistic directors Wendy Rein and Ryan Smith will perform A Dance on North\, a duet that explores the dynamics of sharing personal space in public. RAWDance is based out of Hudson\, NY and San Francisco\, CA. \nDancers of The Berkshires\, a local dance collective made up of emerging choreographers and dancers\, will be performing two works. The first\, Qualia\, is choreographed by Fiona Scruggs and performed by Veronica Bone and Gillian Ebersole. Qualia is inspired by one’s individual experience of consciousness. \nThe second\, Remnants\, is choreographed by Anna Gishan and performed by Fran Katz\, and explores the questions: What remains? How do we remember? \nMolly Hess\, a Berkshires based choreographer and dancer\, creates playful and tender work meant to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. For this event\, she will be joined by Mary Teusche in a work entitled “Out-of-House” Plants. \nDanielle Galienti\, a North Adams based dancer and choreographer\, will present Material Imagination: the birth of a black hole. In this piece\, Danielle uses a mylar box dress to explore expansion and collapse. \nPerformances will loop over the course of the two-hour event\, with each performer dancing twice\, so there is plenty of time to catch the action. \nIndoors Out! Dance on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. The event is presented in partnership with ArtWeek Berkshires. For more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com. Masks are recommended. \nThe rain date for Indoors Out! Dance on North is Sunday\, September 26 at 5 pm. Notice will be made on downtownpittsfield.com and on Facebook (@DowntownPittsfield) by noon on Saturday\, September 25 if the event is moved to the rain date.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-dance-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20210712T211449Z
CREATED:20210712T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T211449Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Berkshires 2021
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, many cultural organizations and local artists will participate in ArtWeek Berkshires\, an event spanning September 16-26\, 2021\, all across Berkshire County. Street festivals\, live outdoor performances\, open studios\, and more\, presenting in tandem to spotlight the rich creativity and artistic expression in our region. \n\nArtWeek Berkshires is a collaboration of the five Cultural Districts in Berkshire County: Downtown Great Barrington\, Lenox\, North Adams\, Pittsfield\, and Williamstown. Promotional support is being provided by 1Berkshire. \n\nFor more information and a listing of events\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-berkshires-2021/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20210819T024408Z
CREATED:20210819T024408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T024408Z
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SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations by clicking here\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present THE CHASE / GRAUBARD SHOW\, September 3-25\, featuring works by married couple\, Karen Chase and Paul Graubard. \n  \nKaren Chase paints abstract paintings. Paul Graubard paints narrative\, visionary works. Their work could not be more different. This show highlights a few of their collaborations\, as well as their individual paintings. When they make collaborations\, each is free to obliterate or change what the other has done. Chase\, primarily a writer and poet\, has been painting since she was a little girl. Painting is a basic activity for her\, like cooking or washing. Graubard began to paint when he was in his sixties\, giving up his practice as a psychologist.  A number of museums collect his work. \n  \nOne of their collaborations\, Hongera Obama\, Tanzanian Congratulations\, will be silently auctioned off. The proceeds will be donated to the restoration of the Clinton AME Zion Church in Great Barrington. The silent auction is available in person at the Lichtenstein or you may contact slemme@cityofpittsfield.org for information on how to bid on the item. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 7 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk (gallery will stay open until 8 pm). Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm or by appointment. On Friday\, September 24 at 5:30 pm\, the public is invited to attend Collaboration: A Conversation with Karen and Paul moderated by Jayne Benjulian. This event is a part of the county-wide ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening for the evening are Myk Daigle\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nMyk Daigle will be showing and selling antique and restored fountain pens. Caroline Kelley will show new abstracts as well as her “transportation paintings” – works with small antique collage illustrations of people in transit. Shany Porras will show abstract paintings that visually translate what one experiences through music influenced by Bauhaus and the American abstract painters of the 20th century. Ilene Richard will show her original acrylic paintings including “Year of the Clown”. Sally Tiska Rice will show her most recent home portraits\, and Marney Schorr will show her new series of abstract jazz paintings done with gouache on black and white paper. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the September Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “More Than A Daydream” by Stacey Silkey\, September 3-25. \n  \nStacey Silkey is an abstract painter from the Berkshires who focuses on promoting empathy. Her paintings are based on hurried sketches of moving images or photographs that her consciousness has not fully processed. Recognizing the neurological aspect of storing memories and the influence images have on experience\, Stacey focuses on creating opportunities for shared meaning. Transforming incomplete memories\, her paintings bring new connections to the surface. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present Number One Job\, a show by Erica Manville and Melissa Quirk for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nBecoming a mother is a magical transition that transforms one in body\, mind\, and soul. In Number One Job\, artists Erica Manville (visual artist) and Melissa Quirk (poet) explore early days of motherhood through dimensions of poetry and visual art. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church will host a second artist reception for Number One Job with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 17 at 7 pm as part of ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of September at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of September and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Carolyn Abrams (mixed media and cold wax)\, Susan Sabino (photography)\, Arthur Djang (watercolor)\, and Ellen Jacobson (oil\, watercolor and acrylic). \n  \nThe September Artswalk will also highlight 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. \n  \nThis program 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:CozQuest Treasure Hunt: Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum are excited to partner with CozQuest for a family-friendly Treasure Hunt along the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® route from Saturday\, August 28 through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \nTo find some treasure with CozQuest while out on your StoryWalk®\, it’s simple: scan the CozQuest QR code at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge (the start of the StoryWalk®)\, solve a puzzle\, and the location for your first treasure will open on a map. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. The QR codes unlock treasure at local businesses. Find all of the QR codes anytime between 8/28 and 9/6 and you’ll be entered to win one of five limited edition “When I Close My Eyes” posters signed by the author\, and one Grand Prize Winner will also receive a tote bag full of library swag. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com/storywalk.html. \n  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® of Ty Allan Jackson’s book “When I Close My Eyes” runs through Labor Day\, Monday\, September 6\, 2021. \n“When I Close My Eyes” is illustrated by Jonathan Shears\, and the StoryWalk® features a new Spanish translation by Rosalia Padilla. \nFor more information on the Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk®\, visit https://tinyurl.com/StoryWalkPittsfield \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield StoryWalk® is brought to you by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cozquest-treasure-hunt-downtown-pittsfield-storywalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:August First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight 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  \nThis program 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. \n  \nFeatured image: Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley on view at Hotel on North
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: Live Parklet Painting\, CozQuest Treasure Hunt ($250 gift card up for grabs)\, & Virtual Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, as part of a new program called Indoors Out!\, will be sponsoring two special events during the August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: a CozQuest Treasure Hunt (with a chance to win a $250 gift card) and live painting of the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe. Funding for Indoors Out! has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \n  \nCozQuest Treasure Hunts have become a new fixture of downtown Pittsfield\, connecting consumers and small businesses through their love of treasure\, competition\, and community. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are excited to partner with CozQuest for a Treasure Hunt along the Artswalk route during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nTo hunt while on the Artswalk is simple: visit www.cozquest.com/artswalk to find the location of the first treasure. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. Each found treasure will lead to the next QR code AND unlock more treasure at more local businesses – gift cards\, discounts\, freebies – bringing you to the hidden gems in Pittsfield. Find all of the QR codes and you’ll be entered to win a $250 Heart of the Berkshires gift card from Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and a $50 gift card from Soma’s Aromas. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com. \n  \nFor the August Artswalk\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also present live painting of the concrete barriers that make up the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe at 53 North Street. The public is invited to join local artist Stephanie (Stef) Quetti from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 6 during First Fridays Artswalk as she begins to paint the parklet barriers with a design inspired by the flowers around us. There will be opportunities for everyone in our community to assist Stephanie with her design during Artswalk\, no painting experience required. Masks are optional\, and hats and water are recommended to protect from the sun. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nJoin artists and musicians\, Dave Brown\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Martha Peskin\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice\, for the summer reopening of Open Studios at NUarts\, 311 North Street\, during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Art will also be on view in their window display at 305 North Street. Enjoy music with Dave Brown – learn about his lessons or even bring an instrument to play a tune or two! Bring the family to make drip pour paintings in the new Art Therapy Studio. View new works by 20+ artists in the long halls of NUarts’ gallery space and get a behind-the-scenes look at works in progress inside the artists’ studios. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, check out the Studio of Dr. Mark Mellinger in the Agricultural Bank Building\, 100 North Street. In the ’60s\, Mark studied at Cooper Union Art School\, and later studied biology and psychology. While continuing his psychoanalytic practice\, Mark paints\, does collage\, and makes constructions of found objects in his Pittsfield studio. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight 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  \nThis program 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-6-first-fridays-artswalk-live-parklet-painting-cozquest-treasure-hunt-250-gift-card-up-for-grabs-virtual-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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