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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Beer Garden and busker Micheal Aaron
DESCRIPTION:School Street will feature a Beer Garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, lawn games\, and busker\, Micheal Aaron from 5 to 8 pm. \nMichael Aaron is not just another singer-songwriter; he’s a musical craftsman whose eclectic blend of folk and indie rock reflects a lifetime of diverse experiences and influences. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists\, Michael infuses his music with raw emotion and introspective lyricism\, capturing the essence of life’s joys and struggles. His sound is a tapestry woven with the threads of his influences\, from the melodic sensibilities of The Beatles to the earnest storytelling of Wilco and the infectious energy of Guster. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, music with Micheal Aaron will be inside Hot Plate Brewing Co. at 1 School Street from 5 to 7 pm. \nFor a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-beer-garden-and-busker-micheal-aaron/
LOCATION:School Street\, Pittsfield MA
CATEGORIES:First Fridays at Five,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus: Saturday\, October 18\, 3 to 6 pm\, on Dunham Mall\, School Street\, and the portion of North Street that connects the two. \nThe Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus will feature live ska and punk rock bands presented by 413ska; a fire show with Last Ember; free Tarot Readings by Emily Dunsay Wild at 90 North Studio; a beer garden with Hot Plate Brewing Co.; specialty alcoholic beverages from HAND CRAFTED Catering; food from Flavourful Bites\, HAND CRAFTED Catering\, and Cookie’s Cupcakes; and vendors curated by Jake Seeley of Bomb Shack Vintage. \nLast Ember will bring two fire performances to School Street at 4 and 5 pm! \nJesse M. Thomas (Last Ember) has dedicated much of his life to the mastery of prop manipulation and fire-spinning. Jesse has a variety of 10+ acts (from flaming staves to fire eating to knife juggling) and over 15 years professional training. \n413ska will present 3 bands on Dunham Mall. \nCARSON DALY CITY TRAIN (3 to 4 pm): \nA supergroup featuring members of Futon Lasagna\, The Agonizers\, ghost tones\, So Many Dangers\, and Steppin Razor Blades – playing covers from the Carson Daly TRL era and your favorite punk songs from the 90’s! \nDatura (4:15 to 5 pm): \nDatura is a Punk Rock Band from Pittsfield with Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Paxton miller\, Lead guitarist Zach Farina\, Drummer Brody Barnes\, and semi temporary Bassist Jack Bradway. Datura’s style is inspired by Greenday\, blink-182\, The Ramones\, and other punk classics\, attempting to provide a comical\, fun experience and music an audience can relate to. \nHardCar (5:15 to 6 pm): \nHardCar is a four-piece alternative punk rock band from Western MA. They combine elements of The Ramones\, The Vandals\, and The Muppets to create a frenetic cartoon fight cloud of three chord mischief with more catchy hooks than a fishing derby. They released the EP\, “Cars of Hardness” in 2024. \nThe band schedule is subject to change. \nEnjoy free 3 Card Tarot Readings with master psychic\, alchemist\, life coach\, and poet Emily Dunsay Wild inside 90 North Studio (90 North Street). The readings are free\, but tips are appreciated. \n“My methods are vast\, I am a channel for nature magic\, spirit realms\, angelic messages\, beauty\, art\, inspiration\, sacred ceremony\, expert tarot oracle interpretation\,” says Emily. “My specialties\, seeing the past present & future. Releasing trauma & psychic wounds. Creating breathtaking original spells & manifesting what your heart truly yearns for. I use a plentitude of skills & tools woven in a master tapestry to give each client the most accurate & thorough transformation possible of body mind & soul. My clients include celebrities\, fellow master healers & everyone else in between.” Learn more about Emily at thejewelsofknowing.com. \nDowntown Pittsfield… It’s Alive! Night Circus is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. in partnership with Mill Town Foundation\, the City of Pittsfield\, Bomb Shack Vintage\, 413ska\, HAND CRAFTED Catering & Events\, Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, and 90 North Studio. \nFor more information on Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!\, call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-its-alive-night-circus/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:School Street Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield partners will host the first of three planned Block Parties on Saturday\, June 24\, featuring a mix of live music from dynamic Berkshire-based bands\, performances from Pittsfield’s two premiere theatre companies\, beer gardens\, food vendors\, and more! \nThe first Block Party will be on School Street\, right outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co. School Street will be closed from noon through 8 pm\, and visitors will be able to attend free performances by Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, and musicians Glori Wilder and Chantell McFarland. Local food vendors will include Cravin’s Ice Cream and Espetinho Carioca\, and Hot Plate will be overseeing the beer garden. Balloon Ben will be offering free balloon twisters for children from 2 to 4 pm. \n  \nPerformance Schedule: \n\n3:00-3:45pm – Celebration of Black Voices presented by Barrington Stage Company (Spoken word\, poetry\, and musical performances from local artists)\n4:00-4:30pm – The cast from Berkshire Theatre Group’s upcoming production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Colonial Theatre perform select songs from the show\n4:45-6:15pm – Chantell & Friends (Chantell McFarland is well known around the Berkshires for her soulful voice\, wide range\, and sultry tones. From scatting to arias\, Chantell’s voice is a sensational treat.)\n6:30-8:00pm – Glori Wilder (R&B\, Soul\, and Pop singer-songwriter)\n\n  \nWe have decided to adjust a few things for the Block Party as the forecast is for thunderstorms.  We will still have the beer garden and games (under tents) outside\, but music and ice cream will be inside Hot Plate.  \n  \nThe School Street Block Party is produced by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.; Hot Plate Brewing Co.; and the Mill Town Foundation\, with additional support from Mass Development’s TDI\, Allegrone Companies\, and Zion Lutheran Church. \n  \nPlease note for traffic purposes that School Street will be closed from 9 am to 9 pm. \n  \n  \nPhoto credit for Chantell McFarland is Lee Everett.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/school-street-block-party/
LOCATION:School Street\, Pittsfield MA
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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