The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre

04:04PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Vagabond Ball rolls into The Colonial Theatre on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

This evening brings together a lineup of genre-bending performers, headlined by Bella's Bartok, alongside The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and The Picky Bastards.

Inspired by vaudeville, cabaret, and the carnival spirit of the underground, The Vagabond Ball promises an immersive experience where costumes meet chaos, and every moment feels like a celebration of life's beautiful absurdities, stated a press release. Fans can expect a night of high-energy performances, danceable anthems, and unforgettable visuals set within the ornate walls of one of Berkshire County's most iconic venues.

Bella's Bartok, often described as "circus glam rock," has earned a cult following for their high-octane shows that fuse Eastern European folk with rock theatrics.

Sharing the bill, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings a "uniquely whimsical Americana sound, blending folk, psychedelic rock, and storytelling mystique."

At the same time, The Picky Bastards infuse raw roots-rock energy to complete the night's carnival of sound.

Tickets: Available HERE

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Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Stop Signs, Parking Requests

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Traffic Commission granted stop signs and downtown parking requests during its recent regular meeting.

A petition from Ward 7 Councilor Kathy Moody to install stop signs at the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road was approved. One sign will be installed at Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road, and one at the corner of Thomas Island Road and Pecks Road.

Moody said for some reason, people don't understand they need to stop at the "very clear" intersection into the neighborhood alongside Onota Lake off Peck's Road.

"It's really difficult to see right there. Because of the corners, people are not stopping, and I have several phone calls from constituents that live on Thomas Island who have nearly been in very bad accidents there," she explained about the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road.

"If we could put a stop sign there, that would be terrific. It would help improve the safety of the neighborhood. It's a very small neighborhood. The roads are narrow. There are pedestrians everywhere. Having a stop sign to protect people at that almost blind corner would be very useful."

Police Sgt. David Hallas couldn't recall any significant vehicle accidents in that area, but said that speeding on that section of Peck's Road is "quite an issue."

Other commissioners commented that the roads on the island are very narrow, and it is one of the few places with mirrors so that drivers can see around corners.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request for a stop sign at the intersection of Partridge Road and Oak Hill Road was also approved. He said it is a similar situation to Thomas Island.

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