Lift Ev'ry Voice Festival is Underway!

This year the Lift Ev'ry Voice Festival celebrates 150 years of America truly being free. 150 years ago the 13th Amendment ended slavery in the United States. Please join the 2015 Lift Ev'ryVoice Festival in celebrating this milestone anniversary and African Americans in the Berkshires, their heritage and cultures. The Festival officially opened on Juneteenth, June 19th, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, with events all over Berkshire County.

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Friday: Seymour: An Introduction at The Little Cinema

 

Meet Seymour Bernstein: a virtuoso pianist, veteran New Yorker, and true original who gave up a successful concert career to teach music. In this wonderfully warm, witty, and intimate tribute from his friend, Ethan Hawke, Seymour shares unforgettable stories from his remarkable life and eye-opening words of wisdom, as well as insightful reflections on art, creativity, and the search for fulfillment. A "poignant guide to life" (Indiewire) and an engaging exploration on the dedication, perseverance, and fortitude essential to creating both art and a rewarding life,Seymour: An Introduction will leave audiences uplifted and inspired.
  

Friday, June 26 | 4pm & 7pm| Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street |413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Museum Non Members

Friday: Berkshire Music School Chamber Orchestra in Concert

 

Pavane by Gabriel Faure and Air from Orchestra Suite No. 3 by J.S. Bach. Admission is a donation at the door. This performance is the culmination of our 10-week season studying chamber music under the guidance of Paul Green, BMS Faculty Member and Chamber Music Coach.
 

Friday, June 26 | 5pm| Berkshire Music School | Taft Recital Hall | 30 Wendell Avenue | 413-442-1411 | Donation accepted at door

Friday+ Rogue Angel Theatre Presents The Lift

 

A tender and subversive dark comedy about love, desire, and escalation with six actors, a tiny piano, a saw and an upright base.  Rogue Angel pulls out all the stops in this ritual dance theatre piece featuring a collaboratively devised script,  music by Brooklyn-based band 'Half-Waif', an original film, and a bit of Burlesque  thrown in for good measure. The show continues next weekend June 25-28.  

 

Friday-Sunday, June 26-28 | 6pm & 9pm | 703 West Housatonic Street | $25

Friday+: Shining City at Barrington Stage

 

A Dubliner seeks help from a counselor after claiming to have seen the ghost of his recently deceased wife. As their sessions unfold, secrets are exposed in this thriller where a simple tale turns out to be anything but. The New York Times described it as a "quiet, haunting and absolutely glorious new play... as close to perfection as contemporary playwriting gets.

 

Through July 11| Tues- Sat 7:30pm, Thurs/Sat 4pm, Sun 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $40+

Friday+: Man of La Mancha at Barrington Stage 

 

"McCarthy's performance is one of the most exciting musical theatre performances I've seen in a long time."~The Westfield News. 

 

One of the world's most popular musicals, Man of La Mancha, the "Impossible Dream" musical, is based on Cervantes' masterpiece Don Quixote, and tells of the adventures of a delusional Spanish knight who sallies forth on a quest to restore chivalry to the world, and to claim his lady love.  Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

 

Through July 11| Thurs-Sat 8pm, Wed/Fri 2pm, Sun 5pm, Tues/Weds 7pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage

 

Friday: Bigger Boat at Tavern at the A

 

Join the Bigger Boat at Tavern at the A for a night of music, dancing and good cheer!  

 

Friday, June 26 | 9:30pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585 | $5

Saturday+: The Downtown Pittsfield Farmers

 

 

 

Saturdays through October 31 | 9am-1pm | The Common | 1st Street and Eagle Street | info@farmersmarketpittsfield.org | NO COVER

Saturday: Full STEAM Ahead at the Berkshire Athenaeum

 

Saturday morning Play & Learn with Jenn will include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) presentations for families, caregivers and teachers.For infants to early elementary-aged students. No registration required.

 

Saturday, June 27 | 10:30am-12pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | FREE

Saturday, Monday & Tuesday: Kitchen Ka-Boom at Berkshire Museum

 

Join us for a special edition of our popular Kitchen Ka-Boom program. Pretend to be a scientist and perform crazy, fun experiments using common household ingredients. Seating is limited, so reservations are requested; call 413.443.7171 ext. 360 to register. Unclaimed reservations will be released 5 minutes before the start of the session and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Saturday, June 27 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | FREE with Museum admission

Saturday: Wine Gala And Auction at Berkshire Museum

 

The Gala will begin in the second floor galleries at the Museum where a delicious wine and hors d'oeuvres reception will serve as the backdrop for the Silent Auction. Guests will then be escorted to the Theater for the Live Auction. The auction is followed by the Celebratory Wine Dinner in the Ellen Crane Memorial Room, catered by Chef Peter Platt of Old Inn on the Green. Guest of honor John Kolasa has provided wines from Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux and Château Canon Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé.

 

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Saturday, June 27 | 5pm-10pm |Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $100+

Saturday: Mother/Daughter Spa Night at Crate & Party Studio

 

Join the Crate & Party Storefront Studio for light refreshments and a spa experience to share with your child. $30 for mother and child, plus $10 for each additional child. The evening will feature exclusive spa treatments!

 

Saturday, July 27 | 6pm-8pm | Crate & Party Storefront Studio | 128 Fenn Street | 413-441-6284 | $30 for mother and child, $10 for each additional child

Saturday: Berkshire Nerd Night: A Benefit for Berkshire Habitat for Humanity at Dotties

 

Enjoy goofy music? Love geeky comedy? Feeling a little... under-represented by the current state of Pittsfield nightlife? Come join us for the Inaugural

Berkshire Nerd Night! This first show is a cabaret of Mad Science. There will be Music, Comedy, Trivia, and a full performance of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. Drinks and food will be available. There is no cover at the door, but we will strongly encourage you to buy raffle ticket (that's right, we're raffling off some dope Nerd shwag). So come on down to Dottie's Coffee Lounge on North Street and become a part of this exciting new chapter in the Pittsfield nightlife!

 

Saturday, June 27 | 7pm-10pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North Street | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER 

Saturday: Fiesta De Baile Latino At The Whitney

 

This is a benefit for the Berkshire Immigrant Center! From 8-8:30pm, there will be salsa & merengue lessons with Williams College's Ritmo Latino, no partner needed. There will be cash bar and snacks for purchase. Casual or festive attire welcome. Berkshire Immigrant Center offers comprehensive services for individuals from more than 80 countries to promote civic engagement, facilitate cultural integration,and assist in navigating the complex U.S. immigration system.

 

Saturday, July 27 | 8pm | Whitney Center For The Arts | 42 Wendell Ave| $15-$30 donation

Saturday: Bandit at Tavern at the A

 

At the Tavern, this Saturday is Bandit! Show starts at 9:30am, with a $5 cover. Come dance your boots off to Berkshire County's newest and hottest band!

 

Saturday, June 27 | 9:30pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave | 413-442-3585 | $5

Sunday: Berkshire Humane Society's WOOFSTOCK

 

Berkshire Humane Society's 20th Annual Dog Walk will be held at The Common in Pittsfield, this year.  NEWS10's Chief Meteorologist, Steve Caporizzo  is the Honorary Chairman of this year's Woofstock. He will be making a special guest appearance at this year's walk. Anyone that raises $500 will be invited to a private luncheon with Steve at the shelter! Woofstock is one of the major fundraisers that helps BHS meet the growing needs of our community, all of income is derived either from the donations, bequests, memberships of friends, or fundraising events held throughout the year. Please visit the link for additional information about this year's Woofstock.

 

Sunday, July 28 | 8am-3pm | The Common | First Street

Sunday- Monday: Black Souls at The Little Cinema 

 

Black Souls is a gripping morality tale of violence begetting violence in rural Calabria, that takes us on a journey into the dark and sinister world of the real-life mafia ('Ndrangheta) in Southern Italy. Based upon the actual events described in Gioacchino Criaco's novel of the same name, Black Souls vividly brings to life the inevitable tragic consequences when never-ending revenge and vendetta is passed down from generation to generation.

 

 

Sunday-Monday, June 28- 29 | Sun 3:30pm & 7pm, Mon 1:30pm & 7pm| Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South Street |413-443-717| $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Museum Non Members

Sunday: Wine and Support Fundraiser at Methuselah Bar and Lounge

 

 

 

 

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Sunday, June 28 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Methuselah Bar and Lounge | 391 North Street | 413-344-4991

Monday: Craft Activity: Design Your Own Superhero Cape at the Berkshire Athenaeum

 

Craft Activities last for 30 - 40 minutes and are intended for children 5 - 12 years old. Registration is required (in person or by phone). Signups start one week prior to activity and is limited to the first 18 children. If you can't make it to the activity, you must call to cancel so the space can be offered to another child. Two "no-shows" mean your child cannot sign up for further craft activities. Children under 10 years old may not be left unattended in the Library.

 

Monday, June 29 | 1pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | FREE

Monday: Broadway And Beyond at Barrington Stage

 

"Broadway's Golden Couple" Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley share their favorite songs from the Broadway musicals they've starred in and other selections from the Great American Songbook. Come hear these master storytellers interpret beloved songs in a fresh and unforgettable way.

 

Monday, June 29 | 8pm | Barrington Stage Company | Boyd-Quinson Mainstage | 30 Union Street | 413-236-8888 | $35/$45

Tuesday: Special Program - Kids Dig It! Jazz For Little Jumpers at the Berkshire Athenaeum

 

This will feature the 5 piece Jazz for Bebes band who recorded the award winning Jazz Pour Les Bebes CD.  Interactive jam along songs with history and nostalgic touch for all who appreciate the 1920's-40s traditional New Orleans dixieland.  Our personal heroes, including Louie Armstrong, Gene Krupa, Peggy Lee, Artie Shaw and many more are featured in this delightful program. Grown-ups love it. Kids Dig It!  

 

Tuesday, June 30 | 1pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | FREE

Tuesday: Berkshire Carousel Official Groundbreaking

 

Witness history in the marking with the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Berkshire Carousel. The event will be held at the Berkshire Carousel property at noon, with an open house at the workshop on East Street from 1pm-6pm. Ice cream will be served and there will be carousel horse balloons by Balloon Ben!

 

Tuesday, June 30 | 12pm | Berkshire Carousel | 1440 East Street | FREE

Wednesday: Free Blood Pressure Screenings at the Berkshire Athenaeum

 

Get cuffed, Berkshires! Stop in to learn your numbers! The Berkshire Health Systems Community Outreach Van visits at the library's Wendell Avenue entrance and professional staff on the van offer free Blood Pressure Screenings. No appointment necessary.
 

Wednesday, July 1 | 10am | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Ave | 413-499-9480 | FREE

Thursday: Knitting Circle at Dotties 

 

Meet with like-minded knitters at this open circle. All levels are welcome. This group meets every Thursday, from 2pm-4pm.

 

Thursday, July 2 | 2pm-4pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North Street | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER