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SUMMARY:Lightning Bug Light Show
DESCRIPTION:A magical summer light show awaits! Join Mass Audubon for an evening walk at the Village to explore the fascinating lives of fireflies.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/lightning-bug-light-show/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Summer In The Berkshires = Goat Yoga In The Village! \nEvery Saturday at 10 am\, June 7 – September 6 \nThere’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes\, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it\, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels are welcome. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/goat-yoga-at-hancock-shaker-village/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Craft Beer & BBQ Dinner at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:The brewers from Bright Ideas Brewing will bring their locally crafted beers to pair with a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by Woodlife Kitchen Chef Peter Belmonte. Discover the deep-rooted flavors of each beverage while savoring dinner overlooking the gardens. It’s a great way to kick-off Father’s Day weekend! \nClick here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/craft-beer-bbq-dinner-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Summer In The Berkshires = Goat Yoga In The Village! \nEvery Saturday at 10 am\, June 7 – September 6 \nThere’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes\, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it\, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels are welcome. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/goat-yoga-at-hancock-shaker-village/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T213000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music - Jake Blount - Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist\, fiddler\, singer\, and ethnomusicologist based in Providence\, RI. Blount specializes in the music of Black communities in the southeastern United States\, and in the regional style of the Finger Lakes. His first full-length solo album\, Spider Tales\, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart\, and received positive coverage from NPR\, Rolling Stone and Billboard. Spider Tales later appeared on “Best of 2020” lists from NPR\, Bandcamp\, The New Yorker\, and the Guardian. \nTickets are $25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0.  Click here to purchase tickets! \nConcerts are on the back porch and guests sit on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. If rain is forecasted\, the concert will move indoors. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are non-refundable. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-jake-blount-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220812T213000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music - The Nields - Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:The Nields is a duo from Western Massachusetts\, comprised of sisters Nerissa and Ketryna Nields. The group has been putting out records since the early 90s\, and have released twenty albums. \n“On first listen\, some might glibly categorize this acoustic folk trio-turned-modern rock quintet as Alanis Fronts the Indigo Girls. But listen to [the Nields] twice and you’ll start to catch the twists in the tales\, the quirks and ironies that make every song a short story. And then you’ll be hooked.” -SPIN Magazine \nTickets are $25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0.  Click here to purchase tickets! \nConcerts are on the back porch and guests sit on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. If rain is forecasted\, the concert will move indoors. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are non-refundable. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-the-nields-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music - Hubby Jenkins - Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Hubby Jenkins is a guitar\, banjo and bones player\, whose sound is reminiscent of old-time American music. He was a member of the Grammy award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops from 2010 to 2014\, as well as a touring and recording member in the Rhiannon Giddens band. Since then\, he has pursued a solo career with performances around the world. \nTickets are $25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0.  Click here to purchase tickets! \nConcerts are on the back porch and guests sit on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. If rain is forecasted\, the concert will move indoors. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are non-refundable. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-hubby-jenkins-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T213000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music: Ali McGuirk at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Boston singer-songwriter Ali McGuirk has been described by The Boston Globe as\, “a soul singer who evokes comparisons to Amy Winehouse but rocks even harder.” Her sound combines the sounds of classic soul with folk songwriter lyricism. McGuirk’s debut album\, Slow Burn\, made rock critic Steve Morse’s “Top Ten albums of 2017” in The Boston Globe and earned her recognition as one of New England’s most compelling artists. \nTickets are $25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0.  Click here to purchase tickets! \nConcerts are on the back porch and guests sit on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. If rain is forecasted\, the concert will move indoors. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are non-refundable. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-ali-mcguirk-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the CUTEST season and welcome spring with the 20th Anniversary of the BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! \nMeet the newest farm babies – lambs\, piglets\, calves\, chicks\, and kids (goats\, that is) – and partake in daily events and village-wide activities\, from daily Livestock 101 talks with the farm team\, to blacksmithing\, woodworking\, dyeing\, spinning\, and weaving demos. On the weekends\, take a pony ride and have your face painted. Open 11-4 daily\, April 16-May 8. \nNew this year will be a fun scavenger hunt to find Mother Hen’s eggs!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/baby-animals/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220220T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220220T160000
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SUMMARY:The Big Chill at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a day of winter fun at Hancock Shaker Village on Sunday\, February 20 from 11-4.\n\n• Maple tapping demos\n• Live music by Wild Bill & the Flying Sparks in The Believer’s Room\n• Guided walking tours of the Village\n• Ice talks & Ice sculpting\n• Story Walk & Scavenger Hunt\n• Snowshoeing/hiking on the Farm and Forest Trail (bring yours)\n• Blacksmithing & Woodworking demos\n• Snow fun—build a snowperson\, make a snow angel\, do a snow craft\, play snow games (hula hoop snowman toss)\n• Farm Animals (can you guess which are the pregnant pigs?)\n\n\n\nPlus\, warm up by our bonfire and enjoy lunch or a beverage from Bimi’s Cafe. The bar is open for wine\, Big Elm Beer\, and mulled cider.\n\n\n\nAll activities are included in the special $15 admission and FREE to members and children under 12. The Big Chill is part of the Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival and it is made possible with support from the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-big-chill-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211230
DTSTAMP:20260506T182341
CREATED:20211107T011623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011636Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-4/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260506T182341
CREATED:20211107T011428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011508Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-3/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260506T182341
CREATED:20211107T011303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011303Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20260506T182341
CREATED:20211107T011124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T011124Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Holiday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hancock Holiday Nights \nThis December\, the oldest Shaker Village in New England will sparkle in a new multi-sensory month-long experience called Hancock Holiday Nights. Enjoy five stunning art light projections that immerse you in wonder. Stroll through the 19th-century village transformed with festive decorations. Say goodnight to donkeys\, sheep\, and other animals. Preview never-before-seen Shaker miniatures. Gather for holiday cocktails by the fire. Let time slow and your spirits rise in this new Berkshire tradition. \nHancock Holiday Nights is open 5-8 PM\nDecember 2-5\, December 9-12\, December 16-19\, and December 27-29. \nTickets $20 for adults\, $10 for kids 6-18\, and free for five and under. Advanced purchase timed tickets required.  (Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and younger.) \n\n\n\nHANCOCK HOLIDAY NIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS \nTimber Frame of Wishes – The Timber Frame entrance becomes a wonderland of lit trees capturing visitor wishes. \nLuminous Wonder – See Hancock Shaker Village as you’ve never seen it before with illuminated projections. \nLantern-light Strolls – Experience the charm of Hancock Shaker Village by lantern-light\, strolling past candlelit buildings. \nGoodnight Barn – Visit our farm animals tucked into their stalls for the night. \nThe Mercantile – Shop for Shaker-inspired artisanal gifts and decor. \nFestive Fire & Bar – Warm up around our fire pit while you enjoy adult and kid beverages. \n\nHancock Holiday Nights is sponsored by Mill Town. Light art projections created by Joe Wheaton.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/hancock-holiday-nights/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210821T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210821T210000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music: The Nields
DESCRIPTION:The Nields are one of the most exciting of the new breed of contemporary folk-rockers. A review of a Nields concert described their music as “equal parts Beatles\, Cranberries and Joni Mitchell.” Nerissa Nields’ songs\, sung by her sister\, Katryna\, successfully fuse intelligent lyrics with heartfelt sensitivity\, while arrangements are kept at a feverish pitch. \nSaturday\, August 21\, 7 pm (doors open 6 pm) \n$25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under free. Reserve online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0. \nTo purchase tickets\, CLICK HERE. \nConcerts are on the back porch – guests sit on the lawn\, bring a blanket or lawn chair.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-the-nields/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210731T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210731T210000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Music: Paul Beaubrun
DESCRIPTION:New York based Haitian singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Beaubrun weaves together Haitian roots music with rock and roll and reggae\, referring to it as “Roots/Blues” music. It’s a unique and transfixing sound\, blending guitar\, rich vocals\, and cultural history together; all while performing a smooth mix of English\, French and Creole. \nSaturday\, July 31\, 7 pm (doors open 6 pm) \n$25/day of ($20/advance); kids 12 and under free. Reserve online or call 413.443.0188\, ext 0. \nTo purchase tickets\, CLICK HERE. \nConcerts are on the back porch – guests sit on the lawn\, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain date July 30th or August 1st.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/back-porch-music-paul-beaubrun/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:South Family Trail Opening - Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:The new South Family Trail\, a spur of the Farm & Forest Trail\, leads to the archaeological remains of four Shaker building foundations of the South Family. Interpretive signage will tell the history of the site\, where from 1818-1849 “new believers” lived when they became Shakers. Visitors will be able to walk this southern trail for a historically immersed exploration of Pittsfield Shaker traditions\, history\, and natural beauty. \nJuly 17 South Family Trail Opening At A Glance  \n10 am     Members’ reception and hike to the trail (Members\, click here to register. Not yet a member? Click here to join.) \n11 am     South Family Trail opens to the public (Village hours are 11 am to 5 pm) \n1 pm      The South Family of Shakers and Their Significance by Stephen Paterwic in Leander Hall (free with museum admission) Click here to register for the free talk.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/south-family-trail-opening/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:A perennial three-week celebration of new life on the farm\, Baby Animals (April 17 – May 9) to many Berkshire residents signals the advent of spring. Visitors can meet and greet the new calves\, piglets\, chicks\, lambs and kids in and around the Round Stone Barn\, and tour the historic 20-building village dating back to 1780. The animals raised at the Village feature heritage breeds popular in the 1700s and 1800s. Visit hancockshakervillage.org for more information and to purchase tickets. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/baby-animals-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Shaker Barn Music: Johnny Irion
DESCRIPTION:Troubadour rocker Johnny Irion has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting artists across the folk-rock spectrum. He has performed and collaborated with icons Pete Seeger\, Arlo Guthrie\, The Jayhawks\, Wilco\, and his wife\, Sarah Lee Guthrie. In 2019 his song “Hard Working People” was featured on Amazon’s Fresh Folk & Americana Playlist. \n$25 ($20 members). Reserve online or call 413.443.0188
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/shaker-barn-music-johnny-irion/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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