Enjoy 11 different art shows featuring work by more than a dozen accomplished regional artists in Pittsfield's bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Friday Artswalk, and all month long! In most venues, artists will be present from 5-8 p.m. A free guided tour begins at 5 p.m. at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA, 1 Columbus Ave.
As part of Pittsfield's 8th Annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will feature The Ten Spot Photography Show, an invitational exhibit featuring ten photographers from the Berkshires and beyond. The 2019 artists include Melissa Bissell, Lucie Castaldo, Denise B. Chandler, Susan Geller, Colleen Quinn, Emma Rothenberg-Ware, Susan Sabino, Carrie Wright and students from the Miss Hall's School photography class.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents comedian, actor and writer Michael Cruz Kayne at The Colonial. He's appeared in every incarnation of The Chris Gethard Show, stars in the digital series Short Term Rental, can be seen in the upcoming season of HBO's High Maintenanceand more.Phillip Anthony (Borras) opens. 7:30 p.m. $5.
Join instructor Kim Waterman from IS183 Art School of the Berkshires at this month's FREE Teen Art Space at the library. Learn how to build and personalize your own wooden memory box. Decoupage using decorative collage papers and embellish with 3D elements including metal, jewels, ribbon and more. Feel free to bring your own photos or decorative items to add to your box! 3-5 p.m.
Pilates is a full-body fitness method that engages the mind and body to promote vitality and enhance quality of life experience. Strengthen and lengthen all of your muscles. Develop the ability to extend, bend and twist the spine without pain. Liberate stiff hips and shoulders while improving stability and balance. Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness,$12 drop-in. 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Berkshire Paint & Sipinvites you to paint anything you'd like! Walk-ins are welcomed, but reservations are recommended to guarantee your spot. You'll be guided through any painting you wish for $25, all materials included. If you bring your own canvas and paint, the cost is only $15. BYOB drinks and snacks. 6-8 p.m.
Bakeries from throughout Berkshire County will compete for the best cupcake in the categories of People's Choice, Best Tasting, Best Presentation, and Most Creative. Sample some sweet treats, plus enjoy an Italian dinner provided by Pittsfield Unico. There are also some great raffle prizes from local businesses! All proceeds benefit NAMI Berkshire County. Berkshire Hills Country Club, 5:30-8 p.m.
In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge (Emma Thompson) must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.
Pittsfield's city-owned community arts center, 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!
As part of the 8th Annual 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival, the gallery will feature The Ten Spot Photography Show, an invitational exhibit featuring ten photographers from the Berkshires and beyond. The show opens on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5-8 p.m. during the First Fridays Artswalk.
A formal artists' reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5-7 p.m., which is the official kickoff of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival.
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Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring their third Housing Resource Fair.
The fair will take place at Zion Lutheran Church at 74 First Street, on Thursday, May 9 between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance.
Participating agencies include Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, Berkshire Housing, the Chistian Center, Elder Services, Pittsfield Housing Authority, Second Street Second Chances and ServiceNet.
Kim Borden, Chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee, says that the Committee is committed to holding these events regularly, based on the success of the previous Housing Resource Fairs.
"The purpose of the fair is to bring together community organizations and the residents they serve to create meaningful community connections and provide support for those in need," Kim Borden, chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee.
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