Cultural Pittsfield This Week: October 3-9
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Friday: First Fridays Artswalk Enjoy more than a dozen different art shows featuring work by over 20 accomplished regional artists in Cultural Pittsfield's bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long. Fitting for the month of October, The Art Gallery at Bagels Too will feature a show of apple art (Susan Geller photo pictured left.) The fun doesn't stop at 8! The Artswalk After Party continues from 8-10 pm at the Whitney Center for the Arts 42 Wendell Avenue. Click here for a full Artswalk guide. Friday, October 3 | 5pm-8pm (and beyond!) | Upstreet Cultural District |413-499-9348 | FREE |
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Friday: Work + House Opening Reception At The Lichtenstein Work + House is a part of the First Fridays Artswalk. It is an exhibition that traces the evolution of worker housing in Pittsfield as a way to uncover untold stories of the social, economic, and political forces that have shaped the city throughout its two hundred year relationship with industry. Frank Lloyd Wright's 1941 commission for Defense Worker Housing in Pittsfield, never built, will be exhibited in the city for the first time. Curated by architects Tessa Kelly and Chris Parkinson, this exhibition runs through November 1. Friday, October 4 | 5pm-8pm | Lichtenstein Center for the Arts | 28 Renne Avenue | 413-443-9279 | FREE |
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Friday: Skechers Demo Night At Berkshire Running Center Join Berkshire Running Center and Skechers Performance Division on Friday for the Skechers Fall Fun Run. The current Skechers Performance shoes will be available to demo during your run-- footwear models include the Go Run 3, Go Run Ultra and the Go Speed 2. All runners who try on shoes will be entered to win their very own pair! Pizza and beverages to follow. Friday, October 3 | 5pm-7pm | Berkshire Running Center | 42 Summer Street | 413-344-4472| FREE |
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Friday-Monday: The Trip To Italy At The Little Cinema Michael Winterbottom's largely improvised 2010 film, The Trip, took comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon—or semifictionalized versions thereof—on a restaurant tour around northern England. In this witty and incisive follow-up, Winterbottom reunites the pair for a new culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets' grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. Rewhetting our palates from the earlier film, the characters enjoy mouthwatering meals in gorgeous settings from Liguria to Capri while riffing on subjects as varied as Batman's vocal register, the artistic merits of "Jagged Little Pill,” and, of course, the virtue of sequels. Friday-Monday, October 3-6 | Fri-Mon 7pm Mon 3pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street |413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members $7.50 Museum Non Members |
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Friday-Sunday+: An Enemy Of The People At Barrington Stage By Arthur Miller, an adaptation of the play by Henrik Ibsen. This powerful drama explores the impact of polluted waters in a small town and the consequences of uncovering the truth. Follow the story of one man's brave struggle to do the right thing in the face of extreme social intolerance. Arthur Miller adapted Ibsen's classic play in response to the political climate fostered by McCarthyism in 1950, but the play is still shockingly relevant today. Through October 19 | Weds/Thurs-Sat 7pm Fri/Sat 8pm Sat/Sun 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $20+ |
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Friday: Cover Me Rocks Against Domestic Violence At Casey's Cover Me will be performing at Casey's for domestic violence. $3 of the cover will be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Center for Domestic Violence. Please help support the problem while dancing the night away. Pool tables free all night. Friday, October 3 | 8pm | Casey's | 501 Dalton Ave | 413-997-2255 | $8 21+ |
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Saturday+: Pittsfield Farmers Market Farmers, food producers and artisans bring locally grown and raised food and products into the heart of the community. The weekly market features fresh, locally grown food, local artisans, food trucks and much more. This week, the community booth highlights the Berkshire Orchid and Tropical Show and music is by the Ladies Auxiliary Ukelele Orchestra.
Saturdays Through October 25 | 9am-1pm | First Street (across from the Common) | info@ |
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Saturday & Sunday: Historic Colonial Theatre Tour Journey through the history of the gilded age Colonial Theatre as historians, Bob Boland and Bill Munn, share the story of the 1903 world-class theatre, movie house, National Historic Treasure appointment by Hillary Clinton, restoration, and 2006 grand re-opening. The tour is one hour. Wear sensible shoes for standing and stair climbing through three levels and backstage areas, elevator access available. This is part of the Housatonic Heritage Walks Weekend. Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5 | 10am-11am | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-448-8084 ext. 31 |
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Saturday: Digital Photographic Artistry: Creative Composition At Hancock Shaker Village This workshop introduces beginners to the exciting world of photographic artistry, and broadens the knowledge and skills of more experienced photographers. The instructor is Fred LeBlanc of South Hadley, MA. Topics will include traditional information such as photographic values, composition, working camera settings, working the scene, telling the whole story, and how they all apply in the new era of digital photography. Saturday, October 4 | 10am-4pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-443-0188 | $100, $90 for members |
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Saturday: Sweater/Sweatshirt Chop Shop At Shire City Sanctuary Turn run of the mill recycled cotton sweatshirts into something special using Crispina's techniques originally developed to turn wool sweaters into new wearable art. During this day long workshop you will make a 100% cotton pullover garment to wear home. Students will learn simple hand sewing stitches and cutting techniques. You will be able to choose between recycled wool sweaters OR 100% recycled cotton sweatshirts . We supply a hearty collection of recycled materials and hand tools. No experience necessary. Bring an open mind, a yummy bag lunch, your favorite pair of cutting scissors ( if you have them) and a capful of creativity. Saturday, October 4 | 10am-4:30pm | Shire City Sanctuary | 40 Melville Street | 413-320-4175 | $195 |
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Saturday: Art Lab At Berkshire Museum Put your observational, and artistic, skills to the test! Every gallery you explore has something to be remembered. We'll help you document all of those memories in your very own book. Using craft materials, you can design your field journal however you would like and once the program is over, it's your to keep as you continue to make your way through the Museum. Saturday, October 4 | 10:30am-11:30am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 x 10 | FREE with admission |
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Saturday: Butterflies Film Series: Butterflies and Bulldozers at The Little Cinema For fifty years, people have fought to protect San Bruno Mountain and its rare butterflies. Told with humor and insight by participants and observers alike, Butterflies & Bulldozers is a story about the rights of nature and the rights of people, about compromise and commitment, and the tough choices we all have to make. Saturday, October 4 | 11:30am | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE with admission |
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Come enjoy a community beerfest! Enjoy local brews from Berkshire Brewing Company, Wandering Star Brewery and Barrington Brewery along with many more. There will be food featxured from the fabulous restaurants of downtown Pittsfield. Free games and prizes for the kids, young and old plus live music all day. All proceeds support Moments House and The Elizabeth Freeman Center. Saturday, October 4 | 12pm-6pm | McKay Street Parking Lot | General Admission $26, VIP $36 |
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Saturday: Chow Time At Berkshire Museum Join the staff in the aquarium for an interactive look at what it takes to feed some of Berkshire Museum's most interesting residents. Prepare some heaping salads for some of our largest reptiles as we discuss what the aquarium animals eat here in the museum and what they would find in the wild. Saturday, October 4 | 12:30pm-1pm |Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-236-8888 | FREE with Museum admission |
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Saturday: Caterpillar Chat At Berkshire Museum Take a close look at the caterpillars in the Butterflies exhibition and learn just how important this stage of life is for each species. False eyes, beautiful camouflage patterns, and mouths specially developed to be eating machines are just a few of their fascinating adaptations! Saturday, October 4 | 2pm-3pm |Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE with admission |
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Saturday: Metaphor At The Whitney Sam and Ron are back with their brand new show for the Fall 2014 season! A unique mix of classic standards, popular music and some of your Broadway favorites...you'll be moved from laughter to tears and back again. Joining Ron and Sam is the amazingly talented Michael Gillespie on saxophone and flute who brings a renewed energy to the room. Tickets include a delicious dessert at the end of the evening! And of course a lovely tapas menu along with beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase. Saturday, October 4 | 7:30pm-9pm | Whitney Center For The Arts | 42 Wendell Ave| 413-212-4459 | $20 |
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Saturday: Live Wire At Flavours Of Malaysia Live Wire is a high energy party band specializing in rock, alternatives, classics and covers. For adults 21+. Saturday, October 4 | 9pm | Flavours Of Malaysia | 75 North Street | 413-443-3188 | $5 |
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Saturday: Black Water At Fairways One of the hottest nights of music features new songs and new members. Featuring in-your-face energy all night. Saturday, October 4 | 10pm-1am | Fairways at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585| $5 |
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Sunday: Family Farm Tour At Brattle Farm Join Donna Chandler for a tour of the farm and visit the farm animals--turkeys, ducks, chickens, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats and pigs. Offered in collaboration with the Pittsfield Agricultural Commission. This is part of the Housatonic Heritage Walks Weekend. Sunday, October 5 | 10am | Brattle Farm | 600 Williams Street | 413-822-1516 | FREE |
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Sunday: Potholder Rug Weaving Workshop At Shire City Sanctuary Learn the ins and outs of Potholder Rug Weaving. It is a simple and creative use of completely recycled materials. Students will finish a rug to take home and be shown how to weave sections together to create larger sizes. We supply the use of a simple frame loom, and a nice big pile of used clothing to 'Rumplestilskin' into a beautiful, lusciously thick Potholder Rug. If you have a specific color palette in mind please compile suitable clothing to bring along with you. Email me for further details of what to bring. We supply a hearty collection of recycled materials and hand tools. No experience necessary. Sunday, October 5 | 10am-4:30pm | Shire City Sanctuary | 40 Melville Street | 413-320-4175 | $195 |
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Sunday: Working Towards A Clean Future At Barrington Stage A conversation with Dr. Henry Art, Professor of Biology & Environmental Studies at Williams College, Judy Grinnell, Director of the Hoosic River Revival, and Dennis Regan, the Berkshire Director the Housatonic River Association. Moderated by An Enemy of the People director Julianne Boyd. Sunday, October 5 | 1pm | Barrington Stage Company |Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street |413-236-8888 | FREE |
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Sunday: Intro to P90X Live And Mini Workout At Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness Galvagnized Fitness and Jennifer Galvagni are super excited to announce this informal session to discuss P90X, the philosophy and how it will taught in the life setting. Bring your workout gear and positive attitude because the session will be followed by a FREE mini-workout! Sunday, October 5 | 2pm-3pm | Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness | 55 North Street | 413-358-1267 | FREE |
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Sunday: Wu Han And David Finckel At South Mountain Concerts South Mountain Concerts presents Wu Han on piano and David Finckel cello. Also performing is Benjamin Beilman, violin; Paul Neubauer, viola; Timothy Cobb, double-bass. Located in Pittsfield in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, South Mountain Concerts is a presenter of chamber music concerts each year during early fall. Sunday, October 5 | 3pm | South Mountain Concerts | 870 South Street | 413-442-2106 | $40 |
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Tuesday: Chamber Orchestra At Berkshire Music School Chamber Orchestra for young string players, ages 7 - teens, with Eileen Markland and Bing Liu. Runs every week for 10 weeks, with public performance to follow. Please call to register. Tuesday, October 7 | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave| 413-442-1411 | $100, $60 for BMS students |
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Tuesday+: Basic Sewing Classes At Shire City Sanctuary Tuesday nights in October will offer basic sewing machine classes. Bring your own machine or use one in the sewing room. Great time to get started on something awesome for Halloween! Email ShireCitySanctuary@gmail.com to register. No experience necessary. Tuesday, October 7 | 7pm-10pm | Shire City Sanctuary | 40 Melville Street | 413-320-4175 | $75/month or $25/week |
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Wednesday: Excel 101 At Berkshire Athenaeum This computer class will review the interface, create a basic spreadsheet, and insert formulas. Taught by Alex, an optional guided half hour of practice will be available at the end of the session. Wednesday, October 8 | 9:30am-11am | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | |
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