A Whale of a Week in Pittsfield 9/28 to 10/7
All kinds of events all over the City of Pittsfield this week. The Berkshires offer lots to do! Continue reading
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Fall Brunch Menu
French Toast / Local Maple Syrup – 8 Truffled Egg Toast – 8 (Eggs In A Basket) Three Cheese Omelette – 7 Arugula Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Omelette – 8 Sausage Gravy and Biscuits – 8 Benedict of Burden – 10 (Housemade Squash Cake, Pulled Pork, Poached Egg, Hollandaise) Two Eggs – 3 (However [...] Continue reading
2012 Handmade Holiday Festival: Vendors Announced
We are thrilled to share with you our 2012 HANDMADE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL vendors! Save the date and stay tuned for more information to come… Row 1: Ali Herrmann Artwork & Jewelry | Beverly Bourassa | Burlington Community Glass Studio | Cedar Farm Row 2: Colin Toomey | Diane Firtell Designs | H.R. Zeppelin Fine Handmade Chocolates Row 3: Dottie’s Coffee [...] Continue reading
Fun Filled Evening of Rhythmic Circus Welcomes Extreme Dance Energy to Pittsfield
“Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” is more than the name of a show. This incredible band of musicians and dancers gives it their all, and it’s contagious. Is the Colonial ready for an epidemic of dancing in the aisles? May 12 is the date. Read More… Continue reading
Creative Economy Job Opportunities
Look below for creative economy career opportunities in the Berkshires. Have a job opportunity you want to share? Click here and send us the job title, organization name, and a link to your online posting. Berkshire Creative Economy Director, 1Berk… Continue reading
From the Berkshire Museum: PechaKucha Nights has found a home in Pittsfield!
March 8, 2012, at 7 p.m. 20 images x 20 seconds each = six (6) minutes and forty (40) seconds of awesomeness. What are PechaKucha Nights? Loosely translating to chit-chat or blah-blah in Japanese, a night consists of a series of PowerPoint presenta… Continue reading
February Tricks of the Trade: Integration of Art and Community
The FEBRUARY: Integration of Art and Community How can you effectively reach out and collaborate with the community through art? In these open-forum workshops, participants will discuss how to establish the connection between artist and community. Faci… Continue reading
Cultural Pittsfield This Week – January 13-19, 2012
Friday: Elvis Birthday Bash at The ColonialCelebrate the King’s birthday at The Colonial Theatrewith the ultimate Elvis tribute show, starring two of the world’s finest impressionists. Mike Albert is second to none in bringing to life … Continue reading
Groovy Recycled Tshirt Bags by Crispina: Make Your Own!
In this day of excessive consumption and unprecedented global waste, plastic is found in our soil, it pollutes our oceans, and rivers. Re-Usable bags are easy to make with very little skill and in virtually no time! From an environmental standpoint, ReUseable bags are really the only way to shop, travel, organize, and accessorize. (Just [...] Continue reading
New Study Says there’s Strong Support for Arts and Culture in Pittsfield, 10 more Gateway Cities
A survey of registered voters in Massachusetts Gateway Cities about their views on the arts produces some surprising – and encouraging results. So say John Schneider and Steve Koczela writing a report based on a recent poll for MASSINC. Link to f… Continue reading
Handmade Holiday Festival Preview PARTY!
The P R E V I E W P A R T Y to the Handmade Holiday Festival is not to be missed!!
More and more people are looking to make the holidays more meaningful. The Handmade Holiday Festival is a reprieve from the consumption craze put out by the big box stores… Our shoppers walk up a pathway lit by sparkling lights and Christmas trees, into the beautiful former Notre Dame church with the sounds of wandering minstrels echoing up to the high ceilings. Continue reading
Scott Taylor And Michael Cohen Open “Two Friends” At Shawn’s Barber Shop
On Friday, November 25, yes “Black Friday“, ironically enough, Art On No‘s Scott Taylor opened a colorful show with Michael Cohen at Shawn’s Barber Shop, another great example of the mixed-use venues proliferating in downtown Pittsfield. An enthusiastic crowd gathered … Continue reading →
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Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates the Holidays with Special Events December 2-4 Weekend
As a special favor to all Berkshire children, Santa will take some time off from his last minute rush of toy making to visit Pittsfield and let everyone know he is hard at work on their gifts. He will appear Friday, Dec. 2 at the Tree Lighting, Saturda… Continue reading
Meet Christina Koldys Designs… in just 16 days
In just 16 days start your holiday season at Alchemy Initiative with our annual Handmade Holiday Festival. We are excited to welcome back Christina Koldys of Christina Koldys Designs this year. Christina Koldys is inspired by the beauty of the Berkshire hills, where she lives and works. Many of her creations mimicking the hues of [...] Continue reading
Meet Crispina ffrench… in just 17 days
In just 17 days start your holiday season at Alchemy Initiative with our annual Handmade Holiday Festival. We are excited to welcome back Crispina ffrench this year. Crispina ffrench has been passionately committed to reworking used clothing into new and useful things since 1987. Each item she makes is one of a kind, and holds [...] Continue reading
Christmas at the Colonial with Mary Verdi
Bring the whole family and ring in the Yuletide season with this old-fashioned Christmas celebration. This joyous performance features local favorite, Mary Verdi, along with some of the best musicians in the Berkshires and the most beloved songs of the season. Continue reading
In Memoriam Exhibit on view
The Athenaeum’s Local History & Genealogy Department has mounted an exhibit, In Memoriam, in the Blake Reading Room, on the library’s main floor. The exhibit is presented in honor of Veterans Day (November 11) as well as Pearl Harbor Day (December 7), in conjunction with Pittsfield’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. The exhibit includes photos of and [...]
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12 x 12 Event on December 12, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
As part of our efforts to place an original work of art in each and every house in Berkshire county the Storefront Artist Project will be holding the annual 12×12 on Monday, December 12 @ 6:30. Each $25 ticket purchased … Continue reading → Continue reading
Lisa Merullo In Studio #19!
Lisa Merullo comes to us at Art On No after an extended stay in one of the Storefront Artist Project‘s temporary studios. 2011 has been a busy year for Merullo as she has exhibited her work widely in the region. … Continue reading →
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Autumn with Braidface
Autumn could not pass without an opportunity to capture the beauty we have here in Western Massachusetts. Thank you Eric Korenman for the amazing photos and the great fun getting them.
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