Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Dec. 2-8| 11:02AM / Friday, December 02, 2016 | |
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December 2 - December 8, 2016
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DEC. 2 is First Friday Artswalk & More!
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Enjoy 15 different art shows featuring work by over 2 dozen accomplished regional artists in Pittsfield's bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Friday Artswalk and all month long! In most venues, artists will be present from 5-8 p.m. A free guided tour begins at 5 p.m. at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA, 1 Columbus Ave.
New this month: be sure to check out the Pop-Up Art Galleries beginning Friday and running until Dec. 23. And don't miss the Holiday Wreath Art Auction at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts from 5-8 p.m. This fully catered, ticketed event benefits the Pittsfield Food Pantries.
Artswalk extras include: holiday caroling with the cast of The Town Players' "Christmastime in the City" from 5-7 p.m. at various venues. From 5-8 p.m., shop the Vendor Event at Crawford Square, 137 North St. and stop by The BOOM Room while you're in the building for live music from 2 Blue from 6-8 p.m. Plus, you'll already be in the perfect location to catch the Park Square Tree Lighting at 6 p.m.
The fun doesn't stop at 8! Join us for the free Afterwalk Party featuring a performance by Brian Mindlin & guests from 8-10 p.m. at the Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave.
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Join Alan Franco for a fun night of salsa, bachata, merengue, cha-cha, kizomba, cumbia and more! A Beginners Bachata Lesson will be held from 8:30-9:15 p.m. An Intermediate Bachata Lesson will follow from 9:15-10 p.m. DJ Geova, from Hudson, NY, will keep everyone dancing from 10 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Whitney Center for the Arts at 42 Wendell Ave. $10.
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The Albany Berkshire Ballet presents its annual tour of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Local dance students will be featured in special children's roles alongside the professional dancers of the ABB. This year's company includes dancers from the U.S, as well as Brazil and Japan. A holiday favorite, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl and the magical dream she has one Christmas Eve. The Colonial Theatre at 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Berkshire Yoga, Dance & Fitness presents a special 4-week Restorative Yoga & Meditation series, held every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. beginning Dec. 7. Amanda Marsh will help the class focus on a different aspect each week, from basic relaxation techniques to chakra healing.
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Home Instead Senior Care will help raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association with a fun night out. Enjoy refreshments, snacks and painting for a great cause with artists from The Progressive Palette. In just two hours, you'll transform a pair of wine glasses into a work of art. 5:30 p.m. registration, painting from 6-8 p.m. 66 Wendell Ave. $35 includes all supplies, refreshments, and a generous donation. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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The annual family and friends Craft Fair at The Outlet at Pine Cone Hill will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 125 Pecks Road. Handmade items will include home and holiday décor, stuffed creatures, cards, sewn and knitted accessories, and more. Purchase from a crafter and get 20% off Outlet purchases of area rugs, duvet covers, sheet sets, quilts, pillow covers, loungewear, decorative pillows and other items. |
On Saturdays, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Dec. 17, drop in to the Hancock Shaker Village Crafting Corner and create a Shaker-inspired gift for you or someone special. And warm your spirit with complimentary cocoa!
A new craft is offered each week: This week, make a swallowtail bookmark. On any Saturday, you can make a one-of-a-kind holiday card and use a quill pen to write your message.
FREE and appropriate for all ages. In lieu of a material fee and in Shaker tradition, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local pantry.
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An Italian filmmaker (Margherita Buy) tries to cope with her mother's terminal illness (Giulia Lazzarini) while working on a new movie with a bombastic American actor (John Turturro).
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Plus...
ONGOING
See What's New at The Beacon Cinema | SAT-SUN Elf at The Little Cinema at Berkshire Museum
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What's Showing at The Licht
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Pittsfield's city-owned community arts center, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, features nine working artist studios, a ceramics studio, a community room and an art gallery with changing exhibitions, classes, performances + more!
28 Renne Ave. | Holiday Hours Wed, Fri and Sat 11am-4pm
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The Holiday Wreath Art Auction takes place on Friday, Dec. 2 during the First Fridays Artswalk, with proceeds going to the Pittsfield Food Pantries.
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