MEMBER SIGN IN
Not a member? Become one today!
         iBerkshires     Berkshire Chamber     Berkshire Community College     City of Pittsfield    
Search
Cultural Pittsfield This Week: March 25-31
12:18PM / Friday, March 25, 2016
Print | Email  

Office of Cultural Development | City of Pittsfield
 
 

 
The final Burlesque Life Drawing for a Cause session will double as a closing party. Draw and post a piece or two on the wall from 5:30-7:30pm, while you enjoy live music from Robin O'Herin and light refreshments or BYOB. Silent auction bidding ends around 8:30pm. All bidding starts at $40 and all proceeds go to the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
 
Friday, March 25 | 5:30-8:30pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North St. | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER

Paint "Beach Hammock" on a large 16x20 canvas to support the Berkshire Family YMCA. All painting materials and a light snack included. Cash bar. Reserve your seats now.
 
Friday, March 25 | 6-8pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $35

 
On the 50th anniversary of Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," an inter-faith jazz ensemble and the First Church singers of "Between the Banks" join together to celebrate the power of love in caring for a broken culture. A free will offering will be taken for Church World Service, an ecumenical relief network providing aid for Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn nation.
 
Friday, March 25 | 7pm | First Church of Christ | 27 East St. | 413-447-7351 | Free will offering

When Apollo astronaut Eugene Cernan stepped off the moon in 1972, he left his footprints and his daughter's initials in the lunar dust. Only now, forty years later, is he ready to share his epic and deeply personal story. The film combines rare archival material, compelling visual effects, and unprecedented access to present an iconic historical character on the big screen.
 
Friday-Monday, March 25-28 | 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

Enjoy live jazz from the Blue Light Trio, a group inspired by the classic jazz of yesteryear, while also playing the modern original compositions of today. Dinner service begins at 4pm.
 
Friday, March 25 | 7:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0002 | NO COVER

 
The popular local band Misty Blues, featuring Gina Coleman, Jadon Webster, Jeff Dudziak, Benny Kohn, Bill Patriquin and Rob Tatten, will perform live.
 
Friday, March 25 | 9:30pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-448-9009

 
This sale of delicious Greek pastries will include spanakopita, ahlathakia (a pear-shaped, orange-flavored shortbread cookie dipped in syrup and dusted with cinnamon and sugar), saragli (a cross between a cinnamon bun and baklava), kourabiethes (shortbread cookies dusted with powdered sugar), soureki (a mildly sweet Easter bread), and many other goodies.
 
Saturday, March 26 | 9am-2pm | St. George Greek Orthodox Church | 73 Bradford St. | 413-442-8113 | NO COVER

 
The Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble is free and open to all Pittsfield children.

The schedule for the differing age groups is as follows:
10:30 a.m. for 9 year olds
10:40 a.m. for 7 & 8 year olds
10:55 a.m. for 5 & 6 year olds
11:10 a.m. for 4 year olds
11:25 a.m. for 2 & 3 year olds

Children are required to bring their own baskets, and bring a camera because there will be a special appearance by Mr. Bunny!

Saturday, March 26 | 10:30am | Morningside Community School | 100 Burbank St. | 413-499-9368 | FREE  

 
The Fair provides an opportunity for families to explore "learning through play" and preparing children and families for school success. The fair is geared towards families of infants, toddlers, and preschool children, but children in elementary school are also welcome to attend. The theme for this year's fair is STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) education. Organizations and agencies serving the "birth to five" population in Berkshire County will provide hands-on activities and offer information about related activities that can be done at home.
 
Saturday, March 26 | 11am-2pm | Boys' and Girls' Club | 16 Melville St. | 413-442-6948, ext. 22 | FREE

Join the Museum for wacky and fun science experiments. All experiments 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, March 26 | 11am | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | Included with Museum Admission   

 
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, March 26 | 1-3pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $15 per session, an extra $10 if you need supplies

You'll work together to paint "Two Boats" on a double canvas measuring 20x32. All painting materials and a light snack included. BYOB. Reserve your seats now.
 
Saturday, March 26 | 6-8pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $30 per person

 
The first annual United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County "Life without Limits" Benefit Concert welcomes the band Kansas. The band has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums, one platinum live album and two one million-selling gold singles: "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."
 
Saturday, March 26 | 7:30pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | Concert Only: $45/$80/$105, Cocktails & Concert: $175 

 
Enjoy a night of great acoustic music, featuring classic covers and more. Dinner service begins at 4pm.
 
Saturday, March 26 | 7:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0002 | NO COVER

 
Skeeter Creek, a modern country band from New York State, will make its Tavern debut. Ryan Blessing opens.
 
Saturday, March 26 | 9:30pm | Tavern at the A | 303 Crane Ave. | 413-448-9009

 
Enjoy all of your breakfast favorites, including eggs Benedict and eggs Florentine, a carving station featuring prime rib, baked ham, and turkey with all the fixings, plus pizza, a salad bar, dessert bar and much more. Please call for reservations.
 
Sunday, March 27 | 10am-3pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0002 | $23.95 adult, $13.95 children under 8, free for children under 3

Dave Bartley performs live while you enjoy zucchini pancakes, quiche, beef brisket, a carving station with spiral ham and herb-roasted turkey breast, lots of delicious baked goods, bagels with lox and cream cheese, fruit salad and much more. Start with a Bloody Mary, mimosa, coffee or punch. Two seatings: 11am and 1pm. Reservations required.
 
Sunday, March 27 | 11am & 1pm | Crawford Square | 137 North St. | 413-997-4500 | $29.99

No reservation needed, walk-ins welcome. A professional art instructor will guide adults ages 13 and up 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 them for you for an additional $10.
 
Tuesday, March 29 | 1-3pm | Berkshire Paint and Sip | 305 North St. | 413-205-8346 | $15 per session, an extra $10 if you need supplies

 
Come taste three of the Game of Thrones inspired brews from this award-winning brewery. There will be pint glass giveaways! Come dressed as your favorite GoT character and participate in the costume contest!
 
Tuesday, March 29 | 6-9pm | Methuselah Bar & Lounge | 391 North St. | 413-344-4991 | NO COVER

 
Cinema of Law presents To Kill A Mockingbird. Judge Fredric Rutberg introduces this triple Academy Award-winning film starring Gregory Peck, and based on the Harper Lee novel.
 
Tuesday, March 29 | 6pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | 1 Wendell Ave. | 413-499-9480 | FREE

 
Have you joined the newest club in the Berkshires yet? Are you a fan of craft beer? We have 20+ on draught along with a bottled assortment. Come see what we are about and join us for our monthly meeting. RBC Membership is free. Join today at www.rainbowbeerclub.com.
 
Tuesday, March 29 | 6:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0002 | NO COVER

The Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center has announced the student winners of its 30th annual Real Women Essay Contest, and will honor the winners at a celebration featuring guest speaker Ty Allan Jackson, a local author and entrepreneur, and emceed by Christa Collier, executive director of Berkshire County Kids' Place.
 
Wednesday, March 30 | 6:30pm | Berkshire Community College's Boland Theater | 1350 West St. | 413-442-5174, ext. 17 | FREE

 
To commemorate Women's History Month, join us for Creative Women!, a documentary film series celebrating diverse, artistic, pioneering women. This week, director Wayne Wang (The Joy Luck Club) takes us into the world of Cecilia Chiang, a woman who changed the course of cuisine in America. The film is equal parts a delectable showcase of gastronomy and a portrait of Chiang's journey from a childhood in Beijing to accidental restaurateur in San Francisco. The film features interviews with Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl, and Cecilia Chiang.
 
Wednesday, March 30 | 2pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $5 Museum Members, $7.50 Non Members

 
This is a family-oriented blend of comedy and juggling skills from Moscow Circus member Gregory Popovich and his performing pets. Rescued from shelters all over the country, Popovich's Pets, which include cats, dogs, geese, doves and parrots, are now Las Vegas stars. Audiences will be delighted to see this extravaganza of European-style clowning, juggling and balancing acts, and talented animals.
 
Wednesday, March 30 | 7pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 413-997-4444 | $20

Enjoy jazz fusion with special guest Jerry Marotta, drummer for Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, John Mayer and many other well-known artists. Dinner service starts at 4pm.
 
Wednesday, March 30 | 7:30pm | Rainbow Restaurant | 109 First St. | 413-443-0002 | NO COVER

 
Guido's last winter/spring customer appreciation event, held at both the Pittsfield and Great Barrington locations, will showcase the theme "Lots of Local." Local food producers Hosta Hill, No. Six Depot Coffee Roastery, Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, Klara's Gourmet Cookies, and many more guests will sample their products throughout the day. Join local cookbook author Alana Chernila at the Pittsfield store for a sampling and signing of her book, The Homemade Kitchen. Enjoy deep discounts and 10% off your purchase, and enter the raffle to win a $200 Guido's gift card!
 
Thursday, March 31 | 9am-7pm | Guido's Fresh Marketplace | 1020 South St. | 413-442-9912

 
The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires welcomes author Carol Ascher, who will speak about the difficulty and importance of forgiveness, and how she explored the subject in her recent novel, A Call from Spooner Street.
 
Thursday, March 31 | 10:45am | Congregation Knesset Israel | 16 Colt Rd. | 413-442-4360, Ext. 15 | FREE

 
Join Lawrence Carroll, a teen life coach and experienced teacher, for a 4-week series every Thursday from March 31 - April 28 (no class on April 21). This is designed especially for teenagers to help develop mental focus, stress management strategies, and body awareness.
 
Thursday, March 31 | 4-5pm | Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness | 55 North St., Suite 201 | 413-281-6734 | $10 per class

 
The United Way hosts a night of fun and food to celebrate your contributions to Berkshire County! Open to teens ages 13-19. Team up with some of our area's most well-respected philanthropists and cement your legacies as trivia champions. Enjoy a free cereal buffet and beverages, plus prizes!
 
Thursday, March 31 | 6-8:30pm | Dottie's Coffee Lounge | 444 North St. | 413-443-1792 | NO COVER

 
Paint "Shasta Daisies" on a 16x20 canvas to celebrate Spring. Includes three hours of individualized instruction, premium acrylic paints and supplies. Reservations required.
 
Thursday, March 31 | 6-9pm | Dirty Brush Studios | 141 North St. | 413-442-9300 | $35

 
Taconic Theatre presents Broadway's longest-running American musical. Set in 1920s Chicago, and based on real-life murders and trials, the show follows a wannabe vaudeville star who murders her lover. In jail, she meets her hero, a famed double-murderess and nightclub performer. When both acquire the same lawyer, they vie for the media spotlight. With catchy, sexy music and timeless lyrics, this musical spectacular is as addictive as gossip rags and as unforgettable as any trial of the century.
 
Thursday-Saturday, March 31-April 2 | 7pm | Taconic High School | 444 North St. | 413-448-9634 | $12

Fan Us On Facebook!        Follow Us On Twitter!

Comments
More Featured Stories
Pittsfield.com is owned and operated by: Boxcar Media 106 Main Sreet, P.O. Box 1787 North Adams, MA 01247 -- T. 413-663-3384
© 2008 Boxcar Media LLC - All rights reserved