The Mastheads is Pittsfield's new writers' residency program, founded on the history of American Renaissance authors who produced work here in the mid-19th century. The program's inaugural season is July 2017, pairing five selected writers with a private studio for a month-long residency, complemented by city-wide public programming and events.
The Launch Party for The Mastheads will be held at Hotel on North on Monday, July 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet the project's architects and founders, Tessa Kelly and Chris Parkinson, and the five residents, who will read from their work. Additionally, you can pick up a Mastheads Reader, a short anthology of writing that was composed in or about Pittsfield by Hawthorne, Holmes, Longfellow, Melville, and Thoreau.
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Enjoy a magical evening on the lawn of the historic Elmhurst mansion at Springside Park. Set in tents amidst the softly lit trees and blooming Arboretum gardens, this elegant but affordable reception will feature cuisines from local restaurants, a cash bar of fine wines and craft beers, and music from the Rich Vinette Quartet. View the new mobile writer's studio installed in the park for the summer, and talk to the architects behind the Mastheads program. Among other festivities, the SPC will present a "Lifetime of Achievement Award," posthumously, to longtime supporter Williams Carrigan. 7-11 p.m. |
Mass Audubon invites families to Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary to learn fun facts about fireflies, play a game, and take a walk in the meadows in hopes of viewing fireflies as nightfall descends. 8-9:30 p.m. This program is free, but space is limited so please register.
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Join Gillian and Radiance Yoga for their annual 4th of July Freedom Yoga before the parade. Enjoy an invigorating, all-levels yoga celebration sprinkled with an upbeat Americana soundtrack. Please pre-register, as this class sells out every year! 8:30-9:45 a.m.
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Barrington Stage Company presents a musical that weaves together three distinctly American tales - a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring Harlem musician - united by their courage and their belief in obtaining the American Dream. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this dazzling musical is a timeless celebration of the American Spirit. Boyd-Quinson Mainstage.
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The Funky Phoenix, located at 441 North Street, invites you to take part in a workshop where you'll create your own funky, 4-hole outdoor beverage table. These personalized tables are great to take on a picnic, and they make perfect gifts. $25. 6-8 p.m.
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from the intersection of South and East/West Housantonic Streets. This year's theme is Celebrating Our Heroes. See the parade website for more information, including parade route and parking bans and suggestions.
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This Saturday, kids can enjoy story time with Dan Sadlowski, author of Finding Brooklyn, plus face painting and balloon creations with Pixie Peepers. There will be live music by Tom Gizzi from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and be sure to talk to BEAT to see if you are eligible for FREE trees! |
Berkshire Athenaeum and Jacob's Pillow present dancer/choreographer Eiko Otake and historian/photographer William Johnston's collaboration exploring environmental disaster, human failure, and loss through Johnston's photographs of Otake's presence in Fukushima, the site of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdowns. On view at the Athenaeum July 1 - July 31.
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I, Daniel Blake
at The Little Cinema
Daniel Blake is a 59-year-old widowed carpenter who must rely on welfare after a recent heart attack leaves him unable to work. Despite his doctor's diagnosis, British authorities deny Blake's benefits and tell him to return to his job. As he navigates his way through an agonizing appeal process, Daniel begins to develop a strong bond with a destitute, single mother who's struggling to take care of her two children.
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What's Showing at The Licht
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Pittsfield's city-owned community arts center, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, features nine working artist studios, a ceramics studio, a community room and an art gallery with changing exhibitions, classes, performances and more!
28 Renne Ave. | Open Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts presents I Am a Part of Art: CATA's Annual Art Exhibit, a showcase of 185 original works representing more than 125 local artists with disabilities. July 7 - July 31.
Artists' Reception: July 13 from 5-7 p.m.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARKING METER PLAN
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1. Always enter your license plate number - even for the FREE first 30 minutes.
2. On-street parking is $1 per hour; lot parking is 50 cents per hour. There are also nearly 400 free parking spaces on the city's side streets.
3. You can pay by coin, credit card, or by downloading the Passport parking app.
4. You do not need to display the parking receipt on your dashboard.
5. Parking is FREE on evenings and weekends!
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