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A lively little roundup of what’s happening around town, updated with local blog posts from a wide variety of websites.

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: May 17-23, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Emily Danger The Marketplace Cafe Cultural Pittsfield This Week Pittsfield MA

Budding thespians are on center stage this week, with youth performances of acclaimed plays you are sure to know and love. The new farmers market continues, along with a woodworkers show and repair cafe; but get there early, because the goods will certainly sell out. Additionally, live music performances, talks, fundraisers, theatrical performances and fundraisers press on. Holy smokes, there is a lot happening in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading →

Here At Home Concert to Feature Mary Verdi

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

May 16th 3rd.Thursdays Celebrates Youth on the Move

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Upstreet Pittsfield’s free, family-friendly street festival, 3rd.Thursdays, returns for its seventh year on Thursday, May 16th. This month, the theme is Youth on the Move, celebrating youth performers and living an active and healthy lifestyle, generously sponsored by Berkshire Health Systems, in partnership with the Healthy Pittsfield Committee and the Pittsfield Public Schools’ Balancing the Equation initiative. Continue reading →

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: May 10-16, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

A sure sign of spring is seen in a plant sale at Springside Greenhouse and the first ever Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market! New events and venues are popping up throughout Pittsfield, including a new theater production at a new arts venue a new burlesque performance, a new jazz collective performing and a new season of 3rd.Thursdays all happening in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading →

Join us at the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market this Saturday!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

The Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market provides a venue for local farmers, food producers, and artisans to come together to bring fresh, locally-grown and produced food and related products to the community. The market encourages direct communication between consumers and producers, fosters community building, and promotes healthy living. Continue reading →

Guitar Jam V Coming to the Colonial

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

The Berkshire Eagle presents Guitar Jam V, a concert featuring four top local artists or bands from previous Guitar Jam shows. This year’s lineup will feature Steve Ide, voted the best guitarist in the Berkshires in an Eagle readers’ poll … Continue reading →

Rites of Passage Fundraiser to be held at the Whitney Center for the Arts

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

This is a fundraiser for Pooja Prema’s new theatre production Rites of Passage featuring performances, DJ’d Balkan Brass Music, a silent & live auction, hors d’oeuvres, wine & chocolate. The gala is Saturday, May 10th at 8pm. Ticket prices range … Continue reading →

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: May 3-9, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Can you believe that Artswalk has been taking place for an entire year?! On top of a birthday bash for the monthly Upstreet event, you are encouraged to enjoy the musical talents of the Williams College Jazz Group Friday evening. It’s your last weekend to see the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village. Meanwhile, there is plenty more live music, dance, insightful talks, provocative films, fundraisers, poetry and more in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading →

May First Fridays Artswalk Preview!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Farmers Marge and Ed Marge Bride NUarts Studios & Gallery First Fridays Artswalk Upstreet Cultural District Pittsfield MA

Come celebrate the one year anniversary of First Fridays Artswalk in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District this Friday, featuring dozens of artists on display in over 20 locations, including restaurants, shops and galleries. The popular art stroll kicks off at 5pm on Friday, May 3rd, rain or shine, with a party afterwards! Click here for your free map & guide to this month’s Artswalk! Continue reading →

Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival Returns to the Berkshires to Celebrate African-American Culture & Heritage

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

The Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival is back for its second year celebrating African-American heritage and culture in the Berkshires through a varied lineup of events and performances countywide from June 15th through August 4th. Continue reading →

First Fridays Artswalk Celebrate First Year with Artsbuck 2.0 & More

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Artsbuck 2.0 Berkshire Money Management First Fridays Artswalk Upstreet Cultural District Pittsfield MA

Everyone’s invited to celebrate the one year anniversary of First Fridays Artswalk in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District this Friday, featuring dozens of artists on display in over 20 locations, including restaurants, shops and galleries. The popular art stroll kicks off at 5pm on Friday, May 3rd, rain or shine. Afterwards from 8pm to 10pm there is a free anniversary party at Spice Dragon at with live music, refreshments and more. Continue reading →

Flavours Will Host Berkshire Immigrant Center Fundraiser

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Enjoy a fabulous buffet at Flavours and help the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Continue reading →

Gypsy Lane Cabaret Returns to Pittsfield

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

After sold-out stints in Vermont and Williamstown, the Gypsy Layne caravan is making its way back down to Spice Dragon in Pittsfield this May to culminate yet another stellar season. New members, new numbers, and new surprises make the current … Continue reading →

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: April 26-May 2, 2013

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

As April ends, sunny weather finally sets in and with it a special season of fun events in Pittsfield. After all, could we host a craft beer and wine festival outdoors in the cold? Of course, celebrating Arbor Day amid wilted trees? Life is being breathed back into our city and with it spring programming is warming up in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading →

Blue Jazz to Play Live at Mad Jacks

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Blue Jazz is a jazz quartet leaning heavily toward the blues. The members are Aaron Dean (sax), Dave Christopolis (bass, vocals), Rowen Caplan (drums), and David Bartley (piano, vocals). All four are veteran western Mass players with a broad collective … Continue reading →

Pittsfield’s First Fridays Artswalk Celebrates One Year With New Artsbucks Promotion and More

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

The one year anniversary of First Fridays Artswalk in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District will be celebrated in some very creative ways, it was announced today, including an exciting new Artsbuck promotion from Berkshire Money Management, a festive post-Artswalk celebration on … Continue reading →

Berkshire Athenaeum to Host Free Genealogy Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is hosting a free, full day Genealogy Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, May 4, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Intended for beginners or those without any experience with family history research, the workshop will … Continue reading →

Wee Read Presents Early Literacy Workshops for Parents and Children

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

Why is early literacy so important? Because it helps children develop the skills they need for success later in school and beyond. These sessions will help parents help their children develop early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. … Continue reading →

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: April 19-25, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

If kids still have energy remaining from the loads of fun activities happening during April vacation, well, vacation is not over yet and in the hub of the Berkshires it seems far from it! Enjoy a classic story interpreted by young actors at The Colonial, visit with adorable baby animals taking over Hancock Shaker Village, celebrate Earth Day with the legacy of Dr. Seuss at the Berkshire Museum and try to get some sleep amidst all the activities popping up in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading →

Berkshire Craft Beer and Wine Festival Announced at McKay Street Shops

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Cultural Pittsfield

On Saturday April 27th from Noon-6PM Mckay Street Shops will be kicking off its Berkshire Made events series with the Berkshire Craft Beer and Wine Festival. Continue reading →