Each October for the past three years, the creative community has taken social media by storm to celebrate by sharing hundreds of pictures and videos - and of course, art - to show why the arts matter. Let's do it again! Learn how here.
The Airplane Family reunites Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Grateful Dead and New Riders of The Purple Sage alumni, legacy/family, and other musical luminaries, comprising a "who's who" of "The Summer of Love's" legendary musicians. The Colonial Theatre.8 p.m. $25/$50.
The Berkshire Athenaeum will celebrate the spookiest of seasons withpumpkin carving beginning at 11 a.m. (tools provided - first come, first served). Jack-o-lantern judging begins at 2 p.m., and prizes will be awarded for the best designs. Stop by the Local History Department to learn about eerie events that happened around Berkshire County!
Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness presents an 8-week beginner Vinyasa Flow class with Nicole Shepardson. This class, designed for all ages and abilities, will be held every Sunday from 4-5 p.m., beginning Oct. 29 and running through Dec. 17. Drop-ins welcome. $10.
The Town Players of Pittsfield present Richard O'Brien's deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi musical - just in time for Halloween! This audience favorite will feature a live cast and a live band, in an experience you won't want to miss. Friday through Sunday at BCC's Boland Theater. $13-$21.
Berkshire Paint & Sip invites you to paint "Pumpkin Bucket" on a 16x20 canvas to benefit Moments House. The $35 fee includes instruction, all materials, a donation, and a light snack. BYOB. Masonic Temple New Moon Lodge, 5-7 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help with the construction of the new playground at the Conte Community School. No special skills are required! Trained playground construction professionals will lead the volunteers every step of the way. Please consider coming out and lending a hand! 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day.
The community is invited to hear from Mass. Senator Edward J. Markey in downtown Pittsfield and share their thoughts and concerns with him. Doors open at 5 p.m., free and open to all. Barrington Stage Company's Mainstage, located at 58 Union St.
78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene is an in-depth look at the iconic scene in Psycho - composed of 78 setups and 52 cuts - and the screen murder that profoundly changed world cinema.
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.
The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts presentsThrough the Lens, a story-based portrait series featuring youth in the Pittsfield community from Herberg and Reid Middle Schools and based on the "Dear World Project."
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARKING METER PLAN
Five things to remember about the new downtown parking system:
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.
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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.
"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."
The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.
Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."
"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."
The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
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