Fantastick Patrick to Perform at BCC

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Patrick Connor, the face behind "Fantastick Patrick: The One-Man Variety Show," will perform at Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Robert Boland Theatre on Friday, March 8 at 2 pm and 5 pm. The performances are free and open to the public. 
 
According to a press release:
 
His unique blend of comedy, circus tricks and live music creates an explosive experience for all. Expect Fantastick Patrick to wow the crowd with everything from juggling swords and riding a giant unicycle to yo-yo tricks, plate-spinning and free-balancing massive objects on his face.  
 
Connor is an experienced entertainer known for his hilarity and crowd interaction. He keeps the audience fully engaged throughout the entire show, enrapturing even the smallest of children and providing laughs for the adults, too.  
 
He performs regularly for Carnival Cruises and also entertains at major corporate events, which he has done for companies and venues like Facebook, Old Navy, Walmart, Pasadena Rose Bowl and Dodger Stadium. He has also worked in television and film, appearing in an episode of the Netflix series "100 Humans," on the 2019 Emmy Awards for a spot introducing the variety category with actor Adam DeVine, and, currently, in a national Hilton commercial. 
 
Connor is a BCC alum and was first introduced to the College at a summer circus camp when he was 10 years old. A Pittsfield native, he recently moved back to the area with his wife and children after spending more than 20 years in Los Angeles.  

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. 
 
Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."
 
It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said. 
 
All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the 
 
"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."
 
The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.
 
Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half. 
 
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