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SUMMARY:Festive Frolic: 11th Annual Wreath Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host its 11th annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry on a SATURDAY. Join the Office of Cultural Development for this holiday tradition on Saturday\, December 6 from 4 to 6 pm. Grab and go wreaths will be available starting at 4 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 5:30 pm. \nDozens of local artists have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. There will also be a raffle to win some amazing gifts from local businesses\, and all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry which serves over 1200 families a week in Pittsfield. $10 suggested donation at the door.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/festive-frolic-11th-annual-wreath-art-auction/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Jim Horsford Pottery Demonstration at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be in his studio at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jim-horsford-pottery-demonstration-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:6/6 UPDATE: Isabel Rosenthal will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the June “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Isabel Rosenthal. \nIsabel will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint and alter recycled clothing. She will be discussing her process with all who are interested. \nIsabel Rosenthal is 14 years old and grew up in Williamstown and Adams\, Massachusetts. She gets her artistic talent from her grandfather and her personality from Gina Linetti in the show Brooklyn 99. Isabel has been drawing and painting since the first grade and credits her best friend\, Molly\, with encouraging and supporting her since elementary school. Isabel specializes in painting clothing and has a strong interest in fashion. She is inspired by women artists\, such as Jenny Saville and Barbara Kruger\, who incorporate feminism and female empowerment into their art. Isabel finds that painting\, especially on unconventional surfaces\, heightens her perspective and makes the world more interesting. Isabel paints clothing and murals to bring art to her surroundings and loves the idea of art existing everywhere she looks. She dreams of living and painting murals in New York City. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n“Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-isabel-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Jim Horsford Pottery Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:6/6 UPDATE: Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. He will be downstairs. \nJim Horsford will also be in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-jim-horsford-pottery-demonstration/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:The Three B’s Jazz Combo
DESCRIPTION:The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Avenue\, will present The Three B’s Jazz Combo from 5 to 6:30 pm. The Three B’s Jazz Combo is the top jazz ensemble at Pittsfield High School. They have won three awards at the Clark Terry Jazz Festival\, one being an Honorable Mention for overall group. They have performed live at Shire Tavern in Dalton and WANDER in Pittsfield. Members are Aiden Hyatt – keyboard\, Anna Newell – tenor sax\, Maverick Roberts – guitar\, James Smith – alto sax\, and Isabella Williams – drums. \nThe Lichtenstein will also host an opening reception for “Mixed Bag” by JJ Tobin\, an abstract art show featuring paintings and sculptures from the past and present\, on Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm. JJ Tobin will be present.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-three-bs-jazz-combo/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
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SUMMARY:Wreath Art Auction at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts (Festive Frolic)
DESCRIPTION:Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host their annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry on Friday\, December 6. Talented local artists have graciously donated their talent\, time\, and hearts to create beautiful holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, and much more that will be sold and auctioned off to benefit the South Community Food Pantry. This year\, there will also be a raffle to get a chance to win some amazing gifts. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves 1200 families a week in Pittsfield. \nGrab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square. $10 suggested donation at the door.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wreath-art-auction-at-lichtenstein-center-for-the-arts-festive-frolic/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Wreath Art Auction to benefit the South Community Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Join Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development and dozens of local artists for the 8th Annual Wreath Art Auction on Friday\, December 1. Talented local artists have graciously donated their time and talent to create beautiful holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more! \nGrab and go wreaths will be available starting at 5 pm\, and the top items will be auctioned off at 6:30 pm following the Tree Lighting at Park Square. \nThere will also be a raffle to win some amazing gifts from local businesses\, and all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the South Community Food Pantry which serves over 1000 families a week in Pittsfield.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wreath-art-auction-to-benefit-the-south-community-food-pantry/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Robin O'Herin and Bernice Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis\nFriday\, August 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, FREE\n \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. \n  \nOn Friday\, August 4\, Robin O’Herin and Bernice Lewis will share the stage at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renee Ave. From 5 to 6:30 pm\, Robin O’Herin will kick-off the evening with her original blues music\, and from 6:30 to 8 pm\, Bernice Lewis will treat audiences to her original songs. \n  \nRobin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician\, specializing in historically rich\, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music. Her concerts are warm\, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. Let her take you on a journey of musical exploration through the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson\, Blind Willie Johnson\, and Robin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads. \n  \nSinger-Songwriter Bernice Lewis has been a touring artist for almost four decades\, performing at innumerable festivals\, concert halls\, coffeehouses\, colleges\, and house concerts. She is The Artist Associate in Songwriting at Williams College (Williamstown\, MA) and founding faculty at Schreiner University’s Songkeeper Program (Kerrville\, TX). She has released seven CDs of her original music and is currently signed to Houston’s Berkalin Records.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/live-music-robin-oherin-and-bernice-lewis/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T200000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Pittsfield's Wreath Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:The Wreath Art Auction also makes its return to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, on Friday\, December 2. Dozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have donated their talent\, time\, and materials to create one-of-a-kind\, original holiday wreaths\, centerpieces\, kissing balls\, and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these original works of art will be donated to the South Congregational Church’s food pantry. The preview party begins at 5 pm and the live auction will take place after the Park Square Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. Light food and beverages will be available.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cultural-pittsfields-wreath-art-auction/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Fundraiser,Holiday
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SUMMARY:West African and Caribbean Drum & Song Class with Aimee Gelinas
DESCRIPTION:Join drummer and cultural educator Aimee Gelinas M.Ed\, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center\, in a hands-on\, participatory West African & Caribbean drum and song class at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Learn hand drum skills\, traditional rhythms\, cultural context\, and accompanying songs in various languages. Registration is required for all new students. Class is ongoing on Monday nights. For registration\, drum rental\, and class fee\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/west-african-and-caribbean-drum-song-class-with-aimee-gelinas/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARTWEEK 2022,Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210807T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210807T180000
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SUMMARY:"Everyone is a Hero: A Comic Cartoon Tribute to Our Local Heroes" Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:“Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” runs August 6 – 28 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield (28 Renne Ave)\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and Simpsons comic book artists Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison.\n\nThe show and its programs are dedicated to the memory of Pittsfield resident Paul Houston\, with gratitude for his years of commitment and service to the Berkshire Art Association.\n\nOpening party on Saturday\, August 7\, 3 to 6 pm.\n\nThis festive family friendly event (sponsored by Berkshire Gas) will feature music\, art\, and comic-making with special guest artists Joe Staton (Green Lantern\, Justice Society\, and Scooby-Doo) and Luke McDonnell (Iron Man\, Suicide Squad\, and Batman) drawing awesome characters and teaching you how to make your own comics. Come dressed in your best comic- and cartoon-inspired costumes!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/everyone-is-a-hero-a-comic-cartoon-tribute-to-our-local-heroes-opening-party/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T150000
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SUMMARY:Artist Panel and Artswalk Information Session!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th\, 1 pm at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA. \nFREE and open to the public! \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session – Bring your questions and be part of a discussion of what it means to be an artist in the Berkshires. \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk – Déjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. Traductor en español está disponible. Mas informacion abajo. \nOur panel of local artists will speak about their experiences as professional and aspiring artists in the Berkshires and beyond and will answer questions about navigating the arts scene\, networking in the artist community\, marketing\, and more. Our artists will give tips on how to prepare for an art exhibit as well as answer any questions from attendees. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will have representatives on hand to speak specifically about Artswalk and how to get involved\, but our artist panel will also address questions beyond Artswalk. \nWe invite new\, aspiring\, professional\, amateur\, student\, and veteran artists to come network with us and be part of our informational arts discussion! Teens are welcome! \nSpanish translation is available. \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session\, Saturday\, March 30th: \n1 to 1:30 pm: Networking and light refreshments \nNetwork with other artists and representatives from First Fridays Artswalk venues. \n1:30 pm: First Fridays Artswalk Coordinator\, Kimberly Gritman\, will speak about how to get involved in Artswalk. \nArtists will learn who to contact and anyone is welcome to come and learn how they can volunteer. \n1:45 pm: Artist Panel Begins \nOur panel of 6 Berkshire artists will introduce themselves and speak to questions about navigating the arts scene in our community – Pittsfield\, the Berkshires and beyond. \nMembers of our Artist Panel: \nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez\, and Marney Schorr \nArtist Bios at bottom of page. \n  \n—————————————– \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk \nDéjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. \nNuestro panel de artistas locales platicara sus experiencias como artistas en los Berkshires y también contestaran preguntas acerca de navegar la escena de las artes\, conocer gente en la comunidad de artistas\, marketing y más. Nuestros artistas darán tips de cómo prepararse para una exposición de arte. También se contestarán preguntas al publico. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk tendrá representantes para hablar específicamente sobre Artswalk y como involucrarse más como artista. \nQueremos invitar nuevos\, aspirantes\, profesionales\, amateur\, estudiantes y veteranos o a cualquier tipo de artista a venir al evento de redes y participar en la discusión. \nTraductor en español está disponible. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk es un programa mensual en el centro de Pittsfield que conecta negocios\, galerías\, artistas y la comunidad en un esfuerzo por poner un “Paseo de las Artes” (“Artswalk”) el primer viernes de cada mes de 5 a 8 pm. En el primer viernes del mes\, los lugares albergan a su artista visual destacado en una recepción pública. El Artswalk es autoguiado; sin embargo\, también hay una visita guiada a pie gratuita el primer viernes del mes a las 5 pm que lleva a los participantes a muchos de los lugares. El arte está en exhibición en la mayoría de los lugares durante el resto del mes. \n  \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk: \nSábado 30 de marzo a la 1 pm en el Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA \nGratis y abierto al públic. \nDe 1 a 1:30 habrá evento de redes y bebidas.\nConoce otros artistas y representantes de puntos de encuentro del Artswalk \nA la 1:30 la coordinadora del Artswalk\, Kimberly Gritman\, hablara de como involucrarse más en este proyecto que es Artswalk. \nA la 1:45 pm el panel de artistas comienza. \nNuestro panel de 6 artistas de los Berkshires se introducirá y hablaran acerca de cómo navegar la escena de las artes en nuestra comunidad\, Pittsfield\, los Berkshires y algo más. \nMiembros de nuestro panel de artistas:\nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez y Marney Schorr \n  \n—————————————– \nLucie Castaldo is an installation and cut paper artist living and working in the beautiful Berkshires. She has shown in solo and group shows in Massachusetts and New York. As the Executive Director of IS183 Art School of the Berkshires she works to ensure that the critical human need to make art can be experienced by everyone. She graduated with a BA in Art History and Education from Mount Holyoke College. Lucie primarily works in cut paper; exploring the connection between living things through anatomy and architecture. Her art is informed by her egalitarian and inclusive worldview: “Nobody is better than anyone else\, and beneath our exteriors\, we all have the same bones.” https://luciecastaldoart.weebly.com/ \nSean McCusker is a local artist who has shown in the Berkshire Museum\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, and The Artful Mind Gallery. His work is build up of thin translucent layers of oil paint; producing surreal landscapes full of light\, color\, and mystery. Active in the arts community\, he is currently a member of the Berkshire Art Association after spending years on the Artscape Committee and curating shows for the First Fridays Artswalk in Pittfield. https://www.sean-mccusker.com/ \nIlene Richard attended the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and majored in Illustration\, Graphic Design\, and Jewelry Design. During her four years studying illustration\, she was introduced to the business of children’s book illustration. Ilene worked in the jewelry design field for 15 years and was published multiple times in national trade magazines for her unusual sculptural pieces. She still had a yearning to break into the children’s book market\, so with a new goal in place\, she put a hold on her jewelry business\, and started to focus on her drawing and painting skills again. Ilene attended the DeCordova Museum School and the Museum School in Boston. Now she can say that she has had the honor to have worked with many large publishing houses and has had many books published. Her career is truly a joy\, and she intends on drawing and painting forever. http://www.ilenerichard.com/ \nMichael Rousseau was born in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Teaching (K-12) from the Rhode Island School of Design\, RISD. http://www.mrousseau.com/ \nClemente Sajquiy Ramirez is an immigrant from Guatemala\, and a person who is passionate about community and social justice. Clemente considers himself more of an dual artist and activist as each day passes\, being more inclined to use art as a medium in which to express his opinion. \nMarney Schorr is just one of 20 exhibiting artists at NUarts Gallery & Studios\, 311 North St\, a group that collaborates with area organizations and participates in First Fridays Artswalk May-Oct and Dec\, with interactive open studios and art shows. Marney is a teaching artist\, art therapist and founder/director of the award winning Arts in Recovery for Youth program (AIRY) which helps youth ages 13-26 recover from suicidal thoughts with the expressive arts. She is interested in placing emerging young artists with venues during First Fridays Artswalk and internships with local artists. See www.marneyschorr.webs.com and www.airyedu.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artist-panel-and-artswalk-information-session/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Networking
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