A lively little roundup of what’s happening around town, updated with local blog posts from a wide variety of websites.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield opening on July 6 at 8pm. Previews begin July 1 at 8pm and closing is on July 20 at 8pm. Continue reading
In this workshop, you will learn traditional decoupage techniques as well as more sophisticated approaches to design, taught by full-time artist Jenn Sherr. Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by using special papers. Faux painting will also be included. A fresh take on decoupage, this workshop is for both advanced and beginning students. Continue reading
Christopher Culpo solo concert in Pittsfield June 25 Christopher Culpo will give a solo piano concert at First Church of Christ on Park Square, 27 East Street, Pittsfield, MA on Tuesday, June 25 at 7pm. Mr. Culpo, a Pittsfield native, … Continue reading
June 20th 3rd.Thursdays Celebrates Baseball with the Pittsfield Suns 4th Annual Green Mile Race Supports New Pittsfield Farmers Market Guardian Life and the Pittsfield Suns team up to help celebrate the City of Pittsfield’s love of baseball at the June … Continue reading
Theatre is abound with multiple performances at upstreet Pittsfield’s renowned performance venues. As the weather becomes more enjoyable, so does the city’s recreational activities, like zumba classes, farmers markets, gardening workshops and baseball games. Brighten up your time spent in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading
FAITH & FREEDOM WALK TO HONOR 150th ANNIVERSARY OF EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION, MASS 54TH REGIMENT Press contacts: Frances Jones-Sneed, PH.D., F.Jones-Sneed@mcla.edu; 413-662-5541 Don Quinn Kelley, Lift Ev’ry Voice Co-chair, donquinnkelley@verizon.net; (917) 576-3970 (Pittsfield, Mass.) A walk through history in central Pittsfield … Continue reading
PITTSFIELD, MA– Local craft brewery Wandering Star will celebrate its 2nd anniversary with a birthday-style celebratory block party on June 15, 2013, on Gifford St.(off Merrill Road) in Pittsfield. The celebration, dubbed “Cakes & Ale,’ will be held from 4 … Continue reading
Science in Pittsfield Parks Lead by science educator, Lisa Provencher, Science in the Parks is a FREE program where kids will learn about water and the environment and why keeping our parks clean is important. All ages are invited. Join … Continue reading
The City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development is calling for submissions for a juried art show called Islam Contemporary. The show, which opens Friday, August 2 and continues through August 29, will explore Islamic cultures, history, faith, and day-to-day life through contemporary art. A curated series of performances, film screenings, readings and artist talks is also being planned as a companion to the exhibit. Continue reading
New exhibits are blossoming in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District, as First Fridays Artswalk continues to grow. On Friday, June 7, from 5pm-8pm, stroll downtown Pittsfield and enjoy new artwork by some of the best artists from Berkshire County and beyond. Among them are over 20 brand-new exhibits, from photography and watercolor to mixed media and collage. Continue reading
Skate. BMX. Raffle. JAM! Come out to the Pittsfield Skate Park on Saturday, June 22 at 12pm and be a part of the shred. Continue reading
Baseball season is heating up at Wahconah Park, with another exciting season of fun and fireworks with the Pittsfield Suns. Brand-new theatrical premieres make you feel like you’re on Broadway. Live music performances are revved up and First Fridays Artswalk continues all in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading
Register at Berkshire Running Center; great technical running shirts to the first registered 150 runners! All proceeds to benefit the Downtown Pittsfields Farmers Market. 6pm sharp! Continue reading
You’re invited to come out and explore Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District’s shops, restaurants and galleries to check out artwork by dozens of talented local artists this Friday. Click here for a map and the full list of exhibitors. Continue reading
Acclaimed master poet Nikki Giovanni will be making appearances in the Berkshires June 26-27, part of the 2013 Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival. Continue reading
Film takes center stage, as the red carpet is rolled out at the Beacon Cinema for the kickoff of the annual Berkshire International Film Festival independent films, documentaries and flicks for kids. The Little Cinema continues its regular program of provocative film inside the Berkshire Museum, along with the final weekend of a masterful photography exhibit. Did we mention how many outdoor events are taking place, as well? The Suns are on the rise and springtime is just warming up in Cultural Pittsfield this week! Continue reading
Leo Mazzeo will be showing a selection of vibrant oversized still life oil paintings at circa, 436 North Street, Pittsfield, MA. The exhibit, “Still”, will be on display from June 1st through July 15th. A reception with the artist will … Continue reading
The first Saturday of every month is Chef Saturday, where we feature a local culinary expert. Food demonstrations, cook-offs and/or other fun activities will give you the info on what’s fresh and how to make it! Continue reading
Experience one, two, or three Pittsfield museums — Hancock Shaker Village, Berkshire Museum, and Herman Melville’s Arrowhead — at a discount this summer. The three well-known Berkshire destinations have once again joined forces to offer this discount admission program, now in its second year. Visit any of the three venues and purchase a full-price adult general admission ticket to be eligible for a discount good for $3 off an adult ticket at the other two museums. Continue reading
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