Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Nov. 27-Dec. 3| 11:22AM / Monday, November 30, 2015 | |
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Office of Cultural Development | City of Pittsfield
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Before you press Buy Now, consider shopping local during Small Business Saturday and all season long.
Local isn't just a place on a map. It's people - your neighbors and their families, their businesses, farms, nonprofits, events, and recreational venues. Local is a community and all of the opportunities we create together and challenges we work to overcome.
See below for some sales this weekend to get you started.
Click here for a list of shops in Pittsfield.
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For this special event, take an additional 25% off exceptional discontinued and second products for the home including bedding, sleepwear, decorative pillows and area rugs!
Friday-Monday, November 27 - 30 | Fri, Sat, Mon 10am-5pm Sun 12pm-4pm | Outlet at Pine Cone Hill | 125 Pecks Road | 413-629-2314 | NO COVER
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Special end-of-season sale in the Village Store, with deep discounts on most merchandise, and even deeper discounts for members of Hancock Shaker Village.
Friday - Sunday, November 27 - 29 |10am-5pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic St. | 413-443-0188| NO COVER
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Tour the dual American West exhibitions, National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West and Go West, with a trained Museum docent. Learn about the cowboy life, from the origins of the rodeo to the inventor of the Stetson cowboy hat.
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28 | Fri. & Sat. 2pm, Sat. 11am | Berkshire Museum |
39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | FREE
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This laugh-out-loud, real-life romantic comedy is about Ravi Patel, an almost-30-year-old Indian-American who enters into a love triangle between the woman of his dreams... and his parents. Filmed by Ravi's sister, this hilarious and heartbreaking film reveals how love is a family affair. Fresh out of a breakup with his secret white girlfriend, Ravi goes on a family vacation to India. Willing to do whatever it takes to find love, he enters the family matchmaking system and embarks on a worldwide search for his soulmate.
Friday-Monday, November 27-30 | Fri 4pm & 7pm, Sun-Mon 7pm, Mon 1:30pm | Berkshire Museum's Little Cinema | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Non Members
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Enjoy snacks and drinks as you preview the latest running fashions. Models (people dressed in clothes, not real models) will show different layering options available to make you look and feel great when running outside in the winter. Giveaways, raffles, and special discounts will also be part of the show.
Friday, November 27 | 5pm | Berkshire Running Center | 42 Summer St. | 413-
344-4472
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Dance away those extra Thanksgiving calories with The Rev Tor Band, who will be joined by members of Whiskey City, Misty Blues, Domino Theory and T-Bone Daddy sitting in throughout the night.
Friday, November 27 | 9pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-442-3585 | $5
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What is COMBAT THE COLD?
Many of the underprivileged youth in our community will go cold this winter. And we all know the kind of cold that comes with a Berkshire Winter. COMBAT THE COLD seeks to raise awareness and funds to COMBAT THE COLD for those members of our community. Sponsored by Berkshire Money Management, we are looking for volunteers to come help us spread that awareness and stand out this Saturday, during Small Business Saturday.
Click here for more information.
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This is science fun with wacky and wild experiments that are kid safe and can be recreated using items found in almost any kitchen. Each session will feature different experiments. Seating is limited, so reservations are requested: call 413.443.7171, ext. 360.
Saturday, November 28 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | FREE with museum admission
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The Mary Verdi Christmas Show is a high-energy, fun-filled performance that will have the entire family singing along to their favorite carols. Singer/songwriter Mary Verdi has created an evening of celebration featuring her band, special guest Billy Keane, The Dalton Ballet Troupe, a children's choir, Berkshire Music School violinists, The Berkshire Concert Choir and, of course, Santa.
Saturday, November 28 | 2pm & 7pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $10 children, $27 adults
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Dolly Dagger presents a Jimi Hendrix Experience, with special guests Raw Energy. Your ticket enters you to win a Fender guitar!
Saturday, November 28 | 9pm| Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-442-3585 | $10
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Celebrate the store's grand opening with snacks, drinks, live models, music and shopping. Open to the public. BYOB.
Saturday, November 28 | 6-10pm | M Style Intimates | 419 North St. | 413-443-0020
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The closing ceremony of the Kiwanis Park of Honor, dedicated to Berkshire County veterans, will feature $20,000 in scholarships awarded to children and grandchildren of veterans. Sponsors can pick up their flags after the ceremony.
Sunday, November 29 | 9am |
Park Square | 413-242-6363 | FREE
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The Berkshire Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines draws its members from all over Berkshire County and the singers range in age from 18 to 70. Barbershop has been a part of the cultural fabric of our country since the late 1800s and the Berkshire Hills Chorus has kept this musical tradition alive locally for 45 years.
Sunday, November 29 | 2pm| Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | FREE
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Berkshire Holiday Auction
The Berkshire Holiday Auction begins today! So many great holiday gifts to bid on, from dinners and spa services to theater tickets and behind the scenes tours! See the items up for bid here! The auction ends December 10. Businesses are also invited to be featured in the auction by contributing - click here.
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Connecting with Community series presents a demonstration with Robin Brickman. Ms. Brickman, a picture book artist specializing in natural science, will show how she creates three-dimensional paintings for her books. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own cut and shaped paper leaf or flower, using materials provided at no extra cost.
Monday, November 30 | 10:45am | Congregation Knesset Israel | 16 Colt Rd. | 413-445-4872 | FREE
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Find out how to make jewelry in this fun workshop. Please call for reservations.
Monday, November 30 | 6pm | The Berkshire Carousel Studio | 1440 East St., Suite #2 | 413-499-0457 | $25
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Gregory Maichack, an award-winning pastelist and talented instructor, presents a workshop based on O'Keeffe's famous poppy paintings. Maichack will provide an easy entry into the world of pastels, with all necessary strokes demonstrated and all required materials provided.
Tuesday, December 1 | 6pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | FREE
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An evening of great food and local craft beer featuring Berkshire Brewing Company, an appetizer plate, main course, and dessert. Advance reservation suggested; please call 413-443-0002.
Tuesday, December 1 | 6:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 1st St. | 413-443-0002 | $30
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Kevin McCaffrey is a NYC-based comedian and writer who made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman and did so well that Letterman hired him to work on his monologue team. McCaffrey has appeared on VH1's I Love the 2000s series and truTV's World's Dumbest, and has written for National Lampoon, Fuse TV, and for many awards shows.
Wednesday, December 2 | 8pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $10 advance, $12 door
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Offered as a two part series; you are committing to two classes, with the second class being held on Thursday, December 10. Google's free answer to Microsoft Excel, this spreadsheet software is convenient for working collaboratively. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Thursday, December 3 | 9:30am | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | FREE
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Come hear stories, sing songs and play games. For ages 1 1/2 - 5. No registration required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Thursday, December 3 | 10am | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | FREE
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Thursday: Bursting the Bubble of the Bubbe Meises of Chanukah at Congregation Knesset
The Jewish Federation's Connecting with Community series presents Exploring (and Exploding) the Myths of Chanukah with Rabbi Jan Caryl Kaufman. This will be a thought-provoking class about the much-loved but incompletely understood Festival of Lights.
Thursday, December 3 | 10:45am | Congregation Knesset Israel | 16 Colt Rd. | 413-445-4872 | FREE
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Thursday: Sip & Knit at Dotties
Meet with like-minded knitters at this open circle. All levels are welcome. This group meets every Thursday, from 3pm-5pm.
Thursday, December 3 | 3pm-5pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North Street | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER
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A casual meal will precede the service, starting at 5:30 and featuring entrees from a variety of local restaurants. "Vespers" is the name of an evening service which includes prayers for the close of the day that has been observed in the Christian tradition for at least the last 15 centuries. Jazz Vespers incorporates modern elements of jazz and blues into this historic tradition.
Thursday, December 3 | 6pm | Zion Lutheran Church | 74 1st St. | 413-442-3525 | FREE
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Paint "Snow Pals" - two designs, one fun night. Pick your favorite and enjoy. Includes three hours of individualized instruction, premium acrylic paints and supplies, and snacks. BYOB. Call the studio to reserve your canvas.
Thursday, December 3 | 6pm | Dirty Brush Studios | 141 North St. | 413-442-9300 | $30
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Former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group will perform some of their radio hits, including "The Weight," "Up On Cripple Creek," "Makes No Difference," and "The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down." The Band's music continues to remain a vibrant force in the concert world, while honoring the legacy of Levon Helm.
Thursday, December 3 | 8pm | Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $25-$45
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