Alchemy Initiative to Present 'Birth, Art and Alchemy'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In honor of National Midwifery week, Alchemy Initiative, Berkshire Birth Professionals, Pittsfield Birth Circle, and Storefront Artist Project will present "Birth, Art, and Alchemy," a film screening, art show and panel discussion.

Events kick off on Saturday, Oct. 9, when Storefront Artist Project holds its fall Open Studios from 1 to 4 p.m. Alchemy Initiative will open its studio doors, at 40 Melville St., presenting the work of local artists Crispina ffrench and Diane Firtell. Berkshire Birth Professionals and Pittsfield Birth Circle will present an art show of birth-inspired work (including photography, sculpture, belly casts and more).

“Birth, Art, and Alchemy” will continue at 4:30 pm with a screening of the film ‘The Timeless Way: A History of Birth from Ancient to Modern Times.' A panel discussion led by birth professionals will follow the film.

A suggested donation of $5 will support the presenting organizations. Refreshments will be served.

 
Alchemy Initiative is an urban model of sustainability and community. An intentional community, Alchemy Initiative uses food and farming, health and healing, art and music, and sustainability and community as catalysts for social change.

For more information, email Jessica Conzo at Alchemy.Initiative@Gmail.com , call 413-236-9600, or go to alchemyinitiative.org.
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Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield man is being charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 36-year-old city man on Friday night. 
 
Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.
 
Police did not release the name of the stabbing victim. 
 
According to a police report by Lt. John Soules, officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Hall Place at about 10 p.m. on Friday. 
 
The found the Pittsfield man "suffering from a life-threatening stab wound." First responders treated him and transported him to Berkshire Medical Center, where the victim died of his injuries.
 
As a result of the ensuing police investigation, which included cooperation from a number of witnesses, a suspect was identified and arrested the following morning.  
 
While a suspect has been arrested, police say the incident is still under investigation in conjunction with the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413-448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)
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