Pittsfield's Third Thursday to Celebrate Frontline Workers

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Third Thursday returns for its second event on Thursday, June 16 from 5-8pm at the Common on First Street.
 
This month will be celebrating all frontline workers including schools, healthcare, non-profits, emergency services, retailers, and city staff.
 
The evening will highlight entertainment on the mainstage while activities, food and vendors fill the park.
 
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow will be headlining the evening, playing music from 5:30-7:30pm.  
 
Wandering Star and Hot Plate Brewing will host a beer garden with food trucks and more.
 
General Dynamics will conduct an interactive slime experiment to explore the chemical reaction between different ingredients and how it changes their state of matter.  Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School will also be offering interactive STEAM experiments.  
 
Berkshire United Way and 18 Degrees are leading the frontline worker celebration, in conjunction with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. 
 
Click here for a full list of vendors. 
 
Stay downtown for Third Thursday After Hours and take advantage of the restaurants, theatre and nightly entertainment that are always present in Downtown Pittsfield.   
 
Third Thirsday is Sponsored by MountainOne.
 
"MountainOne is thrilled to once again partner with the City of Pittsfield for the upcoming Third Thursday celebration," said Jonathan Denmark, the presenting sponsor President & Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Division. "As we expand our own services in Pittsfield, we look forward to greeting all of our community members at the Common as we Celebrate Summer together."

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Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
 
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square to Depot Street starting at 2 p.m.
 
First Fridays at Five will include artist opening receptions; a community walk with NAMI; live music on the city stage; a family fun zone; artisan vendors; fire dancing at Persip Park; art demonstrations; a beer garden at Hot Plate Brewing and much more.
 
Go to LovePittsfield.com for a full list of activities.
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