Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Feb. 19-25| 10:36AM / Friday, February 19, 2016 | |
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Office of Cultural Development | City of Pittsfield
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It's the perfect place for kids to play, create, improvise, learn, and flex their creative muscles! Kids can innovate with the Imagination Playground and explore a Lego station courtesy of Pley, an architectural building set from Bilderhoos, and a Tegu magnetic block station.
Now-Sunday, February 21 | 11am-3pm, 12-3pm on Sunday | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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Play Ball! Reflections on the Origins of Baseball blends history, poetry, and a sense of humor to create an exciting and hilarious play. Audiences will learn the rules and terms of baseball while celebrating the cultural significance of the game in Massachusetts. The play will enlighten audiences about the importance of the mascot, not just as comic relief but as a symbol of luck and hope that can bring cities together. Through fictional interactions with historical figures (from Queen Hatshepsut to Reverend Allen and Charles Bulfinch), the audience is shown the spirit behind baseball and how it has evolved to become America's pastime.
Now-Saturday, February 20 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $15 adult, $8 child; Museum members $5 adult, $3 child; children 3 and under free
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Vacanti Ballet and the Dance Department of UMass Amherst present an interactive dance program for children. The audience will be invited to join the performers in a playful exploration of improvisational movement.
Friday, February 19 | 12pm & 2pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with museum admission
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Barrington Stage Company hosts the 5th annual 10×10 New Play Festival, featuring 10 ten-minute plays by 10 playwrights. All of the plays are performed by a diverse ensemble of six actors.
Through Sunday, February 28 | Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 3pm, Sun. Feb. 21 7:30pm | Barrington Stage Company | St. Germain Stage | 36 Linden St. | 413-236-8888 | $15-$30
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IS183 Art School's "Learning Through Arts" (LTA) program is an approach to arts integration that makes connections across multiple, rigorous disciplines while providing students with the freedom to experiment with advanced art techniques and mediums, create unique work, and find their voice.
Now-Saturday, February 27 | Gallery Hours Feb. 11-20 Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, Feb. 20-27 Wed-Sat 11am-4pm | Lichtenstein Center for the Arts | 28 Renne Ave. | 413-499-9348 | NO COVER
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Friday-Thursday, February 19-25 | Times vary | Dirty Brush Painting Studio | 141 North St. | 413-442-9300 | Prices vary
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At each showing, the Museum will screen the three documentary short films nominated for this year's Oscars: Body Team 12; A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness; and Last Day of Freedom.
Friday-Monday, February 19-22 | Fri.-Mon. 7pm, also Fri. 4pm & Mon. 1:30pm | Berkshire Museum | Little Cinema | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Non Members
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Friday, February 19 | 7pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North Street | 413-443-1792 | FREE
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Town Players of Pittsfield and the Whitney Center for the Arts are co-producing a fully staged production of "10 Short Stories @ the Whit" by Jerry Leventhal. The stories cover a wide range of emotions. The challenges of faith and devotion are dealt with in "A Defense of Marriage" and "Millie and Ben." In "I Love You, Jimmy Choo" we meet a woman whose shoes tell her life story, while in "I've Got You Covered" a robbery has gone wrong... or has it?
Friday-Sunday, February 19-21 | Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 2pm | Whitney Center for the Arts | 42 Wendell Ave. | 413-212-4459 | $15 ($12 for seniors/students)
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The Miss Hall's School Theater Ensemble will showcase the songs of George and Ira Gershwin, performing the musical comedy Nice Work if You Can Get It. Set on Long Island in the "Roaring Twenties," the play finds recently married playboy Jimmy Winter tangled up with a trio of bootleggers, including one who steals his heart.
Friday-Sunday, February 19-21 | Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 2pm | Miss Hall's School | 492 Holmes Rd. | 413-443-6401 | $6
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As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx's nearly 30-year career has had innumerable highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which spawned the chart-topping singles "Hold on to the Nights" and "Don't Mean Nothing." The follow-up, Repeat Offender, was even more successful, with #1 singles "Satisfied" and "Right Here Waiting."
Friday, February 19 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre |
111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $40/$55
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Gyspy Layne returns to The 10 X 10 Upstreet Arts Festival with a rollicking romp that is a spicy blend of song, dance, comedy and, of course, sex appeal, that is guaranteed to leave you breathless. Enjoy dinner at Eat on North before the show.
Friday & Saturday, February 19 & 20 | Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm | Hotel on North | 297 North St. | 413-358-4741 | $22 in advance, $25 at the door
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Jack Hydon will perform live at the restaurant.
Friday, February 19 | 7pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0004 | NO COVER
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Corey Zink and County Line will perform classic country music live at the tavern.
Friday, February 19 | 9pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-448-9009
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The three floors of the library will become an 18-hole mini-golf course, complete with hazards, for the annual Mini Golf Classic. This event is sponsored by Berkshire Gas and is a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County. The cost to play is $5 for adults and, thanks to Greylock Federal Credit Union, kids under 12 play free!
Saturday, February 20 | 10am-4pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | $5 adults, children 12 and under free
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Gather in the sun-splashed sewing lab at Shire City Sanctuary for a two-hour sewing session. Learn several basic hand sewing stitches and make a needle book for your sewing kit. The use of all tools and materials are included in tuition. Great for very beginners and more experienced sewers alike. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, February 20 | 12:30pm | Shire City Sanctuary | 40 Melville St. | 413-236-9600
| $20-$37
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No reservation needed, walk-ins welcome. A professional art instructor will guide children ages 6-12 through any painting they'd like, even one of our Paint & Sip paintings they've been dying to do. $15 per session. Bring your own materials, or we will supply for you for an additional $10.
Saturday, February 20 | 1-3pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346
| $15 per session, an extra $10 if you need supplies
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The Berkshire Music School presents The Wintergreen Trio, who will perform a mixture of traditional and contemporary music from the British Isles and America, along with their own compositions.
Saturday, February 20 | 1:30pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $15 adult, $8 child; Museum members $5 adult, $3 child; children 3 and under free
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The City of Pittsfield Recreation Program has teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club to offer a free public skating opportunity. The first 100 people through the door will receive free admission, as well as free skate rental if needed.
Saturday, February 20 | 2-3:45pm | Boys & Girls Club | 16 Melville St. | 413-448-8258 | FREE
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Back by popular demand, this 10 minute fireworks display will blow your mind. Zion Lutheran Church will be providing hot chocolate, coffee and popcorn.
The fireworks will begin around 5:45pm. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Saturday, February 20 | 5-6pm bonfire & refreshments, 5:45pm fireworks | The Common | First Street | FREE
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Following the 10x10 fireworks at the Common, Todd McLeod will be playing live at the restaurant.
All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 20 | 6:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0004 | NO COVER
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Join Vibe Master DJ Roth Fitz for an evening of dance and good times at the first annual Step Out the Matrix Dance Party. The evening will open with a live performance by special guest artists including Heather Fisch and Boy + Rocket, followed by a dance party to remember. Come warm your bones and move your body.
Saturday, February 20 | 8pm | The Garage at The Colonial Theatre |
111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $10
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The band will be joined by very special guests Domino Theory, and will feature many former members and friends, including Mark Mercier of Max Creek, Brett Connors of Flipper Dave, Gary Backstrom of Jiggle The Handle, Steve Ide, Pete Adams, Gina Coleman, Tyler Fairbank and many, many others. All proceeds will benefit Moments House, a non-profit cancer support community serving Berkshire County.
Saturday, February 20 | 8pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-448-9009 | $10
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Snakehouse will be playing all of your favorite Southern Rock songs, including classics from CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and many more. Pool is free all night long.
Saturday, February 20 | 8pm | Casey's | 501 Dalton Ave. | 413-997-2255 | $5
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A return of the successful showcase featuring these exciting Berkshire County dance groups: Terpsichore School of Dance; All Berkshire Dance Team; DysFUNKCrew; Academies of Cantarella School of Dance (official school of the Albany Berkshire Ballet); Cantarella Dance Competition Team; Youth Alive; Olga Dunn Dance Company; Albany Berkshire Ballet and The Funk Box Studio. Click here to purchase tickets.
Sunday, February 21 | 3pm | Barrington Stage Company | Main Stage | 30 Union St. | 413-236-8888 | $10 adults, $5 children under 12
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The BCC Players will hold auditions for the Tony-Award winning Avenue Q. The 2003 production was a hit on Broadway, garnering Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book.
Described as "part flesh, part felt and packed with heart," the puppet-filled comedy, which resembles a certain beloved children's TV show but with humorous adult issues, follows a gang of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.
Auditions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Room K-111 of the Koussevitzky Arts Center. Those trying out need only attend one evening. Callbacks, if needed, will be held at 7 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 24.
Those auditioning should bring a 32-bar song (backing tracks are acceptable, although an accompanist will be provided) and a one-minute monologue.
Monday & Tuesday, February 22 & 23 | 7pm | Berkshire Community College | 1350 West St. | 413-236-4703 | FREE
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No reservation needed, walk-ins welcome. A professional art instructor will guide adults ages 13 and older through any painting they'd like, even one of our Paint & Sip paintings they've been dying to do. $15 per session. Bring your own materials, or we will supply for you for an additional $10.
Tuesday, February 23 | 1-3pm or 6-8pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $15 per session, an extra $10 if you need supplies
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All are invited to a screening of the PBS documentary Latino Americans segment "Peril and Promise," followed by a scholar-led panel discussion titled "How can Public Higher Education Address the Needs of Berkshire County's Growing Latino Community?" The panel will include Dr. Mariana Bolivar from MCLA, State Senator Ben Downing, elected officials, local educators, cultural leaders and students.
Tuesday, February 23 | 1:15pm | Berkshire Community College | 1350 West St. | 413-236-2185 | FREE
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Calling all beer lovers and Rainbow Beer Club members: enjoy artisan pizza and three selections from Lefty's Brewing Company, based in Deerfield, MA. Reservations required.
Tuesday, February 23 | 6:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0004 | $12 per person, $10 for RBC members
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Since his breakout performance at HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival in 2007, Ben Kronberg has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Oliver's New York Stand-up Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, and taped his own Half Hour Special on Comedy Central. Ben's unique style blends clever one-liners, witty observations and catchy songs.
Wednesday, February 24 | 8pm | The Garage at The Colonial Theatre |
111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $12 in advance, $15 at the door
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Guido's is pleased to announce the second installment of its annual winter/spring customer appreciation series, Thank You Thursday, held at both the Pittsfield and Great Barrington locations. This month is "Staff Favorites," involving lots of tasty samples and demos, deep discounts on favorite products, 10% off purchases, and a come-again coupon for 10% off a future purchase. Plus enter a
raffle to win a $200 Guido's gift card.
Thursday, February 25 | 9am-7pm | Guido's Fresh Marketplace |
1020 South St. | 413-442-9912
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The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents a collaboration with Berkshire Health Systems. This five-session program, led by Katie Mead, BSN, RN, begins this week with glucose and cholesterol screening for those who have not had bloodwork done in the last six months. The remaining Thursdays will assist participants with making healthy changes in their lives. Topics include how to eat better, move more, cultivate a sense of purpose, set reachable goals, and reduce stress. Please register.
Thursday, February 25 | 10:45am | Congregation Knesset Israel | 16 Colt Road | 413-442-4360, Ext. 15 | FREE
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Paint "Beach Lighthouse" on a large 16x20 canvas to benefit Lenox Preschool Little Explorers. All painting materials and a light snack included. Cash bar. Reserve your seats now.
Thursday, February 25 | 6-8pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346
| $35
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Singer-songwriter and pianist Marc Cohn burst onto the scene in 1991 with "Walking In Memphis," one of the most resonant songs to make the Top 40 in the last 20 years. The Best New Artist Grammy for 1991 soon followed. Cohn's short-story songwriting style makes him among the most personal and introspective lyricists of his generation. Cohn will perform songs from his new album, Join The Parade, as well as his classics hits.
Thursday, February 25 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre |
111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $40
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