The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial Theatre

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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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Neal's Office Among Those Targeted by Suspicious Mailings

Staff Reports12:28PM / Wednesday, October 21, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal was among congressmen apparently targeted by someone mailing suspicious envelopes.

According to a report in The Berkshire Eagle, an envelope containing a powdery substance was discovered by postal inspectors before reaching Neal's Pittsfield office in the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building.

Nearly 40 members of Congress have received envelopes containing white powder, according to The Guardian. More than 100 letters are thought to be in the U.S. mail system and the FBI, Capitol Police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were investigating the mailings that have also been sent to elections officials in various states.

The mailings have been sent to both Republican and Democrat officeholders and several congressional district offices had to be evacuated in the last week or so after envelopes were opened in them.

Earlier today, my Bronx district office received an envelope delivered by mail that contained a suspicious substance. Local law enforcement responded swiftly and, after investigating, determined the substance to be non-hazardous.
— Rep. Ritchie Torres (@repritchie.bsky.social) October 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM

The Guardian reported that the FBI is warning officials to look for envelopes processed through a north Texas center and that carry a postmark or stamp stating "Thinking of You."

The Eagle states that Neal's office was alerted on Saturday that it might be getting a suspicious package; inspectors seized the envelope at the Fenn Street post office on Monday.

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