Misty Blues Live at The Common Room

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday Feb 10 Misty Blues, a Berkshires based blues band, will perfrom a free concert at the Common Room
 
According to a press release, this concert is a response to the reality of isolation, loneliness, and mental health challenges that many face each day. 
 
"We're still feeling the chasm that 6 feet of distance created during the pandemic," Rev. Jenny Gregg said. "We all long for connection and belonging. This concert brings us together to give voice to these realities." 
 
2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is led by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County, playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. 
 
The Common Room is an affordable, accessible community space located in Zion Lutheran Church in Downtown Pittsfield. 
 
"The Common Room exists for the common good, and with loneliness now classified by the surgeon general as an epidemic in America, we are delighted to offer our neighbors an opportunity for connection and inspiration," said Joel Bergeland from the Common Room and Zion Lutheran Church. 
 
 
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Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment. 
 
Ixander Pereira, 22, was arrested after police say they discovered bags of material "consistent" with heroin on his person. 
 
Pereira was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm) and possession of a class A substance (heroin) and is expected to be arraigned in Pittsfield District Court today. No firearm was recovered.
 
Police responded a call about an "unwanted subject" in the 500 block of North Street at approximately 6:34 p.m.
 
The responding officers were told that someone had been threatened by a man with a firearm, and that there were multiple people, including the potential suspect, within a particular apartment.
 
Because of the information regarding the presence of a firearm and the number of people inside the residence, additional officers, including members of the anti-crime unit, also responded.
 
Officers were allowed into the apartment, and Pereira was taken into custody without incident.
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