Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
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Little ones can explore the aquarium and three galleries. Each week features songs, stories, scavenger hunts, play time, and more. This program is geared towards children 18 months to 3 years. Older and younger siblings are always welcome.
Friday, January 29 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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Friday: Robbie Burns Day event at BCC
The Jonathan Edwards Library at Berkshire Community College will host a Robert Burns Celebration. The first half of the program will feature an open poetry reading for anyone interested in reading or listening followed by a formal presentation of the Haggis and "reel and jigs" with one of Berklee's best Celtic bands - Rolled Oats. Kilts welcome!
Friday, January 29 | 1pm-3pm | Berkshire Community College | 1350 West St. | 413-236-2116 | FREE
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When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, taking a photo was a crime. After the regime fell from power in 2001, a fledgling free press emerged and a photography revolution was born. Now, as foreign troops and media withdraw, the country is left to stand on its own, and so are its journalists. Set in a modern Afghanistan, the film follows four Afghan photojournalists as they navigate an emerging and dangerous media landscape.
Friday-Monday, January 29-February 1 | Fri.-Mon. 7pm, also Fri. 4pm & Mon. 1:30pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Non Members
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This will be a fabulous tribute to a legendary creative provocateur and spacely protagonist of the avant garde. Guests are invited to dress accordingly, and a professional make-up artist will be on site for part of the evening. A DVD of the final Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars performance at the Hammersmith Odeon will be shown, followed by further musical homage and dancing. Beer, wine and tapas will be available for purchase.
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Enjoy live jazz from the Blue Light Trio.
Friday, January 29 | 7:30 pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0004 | NO COVER
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The popular local band Misty Blues, featuring Gina Coleman, Jadon Webster, Jeff Dudziak, Benny Kohn, Bill Patriquin and Rob Tatten, will perform live.
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Children's entertainer David Grover and his band, Grover's Gang, will sing songs for kids every Saturday morning. Doors open at 10:45am.
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Science fun with wacky and wild experiments that are kid safe and can be recreated using items found in almost any kitchen. Each session will feature different experiments. Seating is limited, so please call 413-443-7171, Ext. 360 to make reservations.
Saturday, January 30 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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Help prepare enticing feasts for the turtles, fish, chameleon, and even the blue-tongue skink in the Aquarium!
Saturday, January 30 | 12:30pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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This event, sponsored by the Junior League of Berkshire County and the Boys and Girls Club is open to all Berkshire County elementary school age children and their families. There will be a dance party with music provided by David "YoungChamp" Dias of the YoungChamp Foundation, face painting, refreshments, and each child who attends will receive a free book.
Saturday, January 30 | 1-3pm | Boys & Girls Club | 16 Melville St. | 413-442-6106 | FREE
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The City of Pittsfield Recreation Program has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club to offer a free public skating opportunity. The first 100 people through the door will receive free admission, as well as free skate rental if needed.
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Alana Chernila, blogger and author of "The Homemade Kitchen" and "The Homemade Pantry," will demonstrate how to prepare lemon curd.
Saturday, January 30 | 2pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | FREE
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The Pittsfield Rotary Club's biggest annual fundraiser will include a preview and silent auction at 5pm and a live auction at 6:30pm. The live auction will feature goods and gift certificates generously donated by local merchants, along with travel and advertising opportunities. Funds raised allow the Club to continue its scholarship, grant and AP testing assistance programs along with continued maintenance of equipment at Rotary Park at Springside. Admission includes light fare and cash bar.
Saturday, January 30 | 5pm | Crowne Plaza Hotel | 1 West St. | 413-499-2000 | $10
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Berkshire County's newest duo, Garson & Sullivan, will perform your favorites live in the restaurant.
Saturday, January 30 | 7:30 pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0004 | NO COVER
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The Berkshires' own Wanda Houston Band performs '40s, '50s, and '60s R&B and jazz. Band members are: Jay Bradley (drums), Wanda L. Houston (vocals), Robert Kelly (keyboard & vocals) and Jeff Stevens (trumpet & vocals).
Saturday, January 30 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $25
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T-Bone Daddy with Tyler Fairbank will perform live in the Tavern.
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Bandit, Berkshire County's hottest new country/rock/a bit of everything band, returns to rock Casey's. Pool is free all night long.
Saturday, January 30 | 9:30pm | Casey's | 501 Dalton Ave. | 413-997-2255 | $5
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Paint "Snowman" on a large 16x20 canvas to benefit Wahconah High School cheerleaders. All painting materials and a light snack included. BYOB. Reserve your seats now.
Sunday, January 31 | 2pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $35
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Town Players of Pittsfield present an afternoon of readings. Richard Matturro will read "Iphigenia" from his new collection of short stories, followed by staged readings of "Hearing Aid" by Pete Barry and "Senior Moments" by Frederick Stroppel.
Sunday, January 31 | 2pm | Whitney
Center for the Arts | 42 Wendell Ave. |
413-442-0289 | $5
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The Berkshire Community College basketball team will play Goodwin College (East Hartford). The event will also feature a concession, giveaways, a 50/50 raffle and a free-throw contest for children.
Sunday, January 31 | 2pm | Berkshire Community College's Paterson Field House | 1350 West St. | 413-236-1661 | FREE
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The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Connecting with Community series presents "Chair Yoga" with certified Kripalu yoga teacher, Robin Seeley. This gentle, unique yoga style is practiced sitting in a chair, so students are able to warm up the body safely and perform poses with support and stability. Students will learn a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques that will help increase flexibility, strength, and health. Suitable for all ages, fitness levels, and physical conditions.
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Positive verbal and physical interactions are key elements in healthy growth and development. In this program for children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers, read stories, sing songs, learn sign language, and stretch your bodies and minds. There will also be time for caregivers to get to know each other, share stories, and share information and knowledge from collective parenting experiences.
Tuesday, February 2 | 10:30am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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No reservation needed, walk-ins welcome. A professional art instructor will guide adults ages 13 and older through any painting they'd like, even one of our Paint & Sip paintings they've been dying to do. $15 per session. Bring your own materials, or we will supply for you for an additional $10.
Tuesday, February 2 | 1-3pm or 6-8pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $35
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Enjoy the Rainbow's wood-fired pizza, voted "Best in the Berkshires," and the arrival of Sam Adams' brand-new Nitro White Ale, which is the first release from their Nitro Project Series. For just $7 you'll get a slice of pizza and a flight of three unique Sam Adams beers: Nitro White Ale, Crystal Pale Ale, and New World Tripel.
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Eat on North, the restaurant at Hotel on North, introduces Taco Tuesday, each week from 5-10pm. Enjoy a specialty cocktail (blood orange margarita, pink sangria, or nip and a Modello) and two tacos for $15.
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The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Connecting with Community series presents "Plucked From the Headlines" with Edward Insley. This monthly program is a group discussion covering world events.
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Meet with like-minded knitters at this open circle. All levels are welcome. This group meets every Thursday.
Thursday, February 4 | 3-5pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North St. | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER
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