Cultural Pittsfield This Week: April 6-1209:20AM / Friday, April 06, 2018 | |
Enjoy more than a dozen different art shows featuring work by more than a 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. Mary McGinnis, co-founder of First Fridays Artswalk, will bring you through the various exhibits!
The AdLib Center for Independent Living, at 215 North St., will hold a kick-off event for Autism Awareness Month (April) from 5-8 p.m. The event will feature artists of all ages who have a disability or are on the Autism Spectrum. There will be a performance by students from the College Internship Program (CIP) during the event, and selected pieces will be displayed in the window throughout the month.
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Enjoy an evening of comedy while supporting Pittsfield Firefighters Local #2657! Pittsfield Firefighters' Night of Comedy will feature comedians Kristine Blinn, Bucky Lewis, and Mark Scalia. $10. 8 p.m.
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Join David Grover at The Colonial Theatre to hear folk-rock for every generation! David has been compared to Mr. Rogers, James Taylor and Paul Simon, but his style is all his own. He's won countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year, and has performed at The White House, the U.N. and on The Today Show. His greatest gift, though, is his ability to connect with people of all ages and create a powerful sense of unity, acceptance and joy. FREE. 11 a.m.
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Janet Schwartz presents a hands-on workshop for aspiring artists who want to learn a technique that'll "jump-start" their creativity. Using pastels, she'll guide participants to simplify what they see and capture the essence of their subject by focusing on darks, lights and mid-tones. Although geared toward beginners, experienced artists also will benefit from this program. Berkshire Athenaeum, 6:30 p.m.
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Kiwii and Fiona of Heart-Shaped Box will teach a class focusing on executing movements with precision and strength, while practicing healthy posture. Students will learn strengthening exercises as well as warm-up and cool-down movements to increase flexibility and circulation. The $30 fee includes a drink while you learn! Methuselah Bar & Lounge, 6 p.m.
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The 8th annual Slice of Life Pizza Competition is your chance to vote for your favorite Berkshire County pizza in the categories ofBest Sauce, Best Crust, Most Unique and Best Overall. This year, four restaurants are offering gluten-free options. Enjoy lots of raffles, a photo booth and entertainment by Dennis Wixson of Bob Heck Entertainment. All proceeds benefit Moments House's free programs and services! 6 p.m.
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Learn how to make kraut at home! Join Mark Phillips of Hosta Hill for a hands-on workshop in the cafe at Guido's Fresh Marketplace in Pittsfield. Attendance is free, but you must pre-register. All participants must bring their own knife, cutting board, and medium-sized mixing bowl. 7-9 p.m.
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This film is vibrant journey through the diverse layers of Andy Goldsworthy's world. From urban Edinburgh and London to the South of France and New England, each environment he encounters becomes a fresh kaleidoscopic canvas for his art. A lushly visualized travelogue, Goldsworthy's work and Thomas Riedelsheimer's cinematography redefine landscape and inextricably tie human life to the natural world.
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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 and more!
28 Renne Ave. Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will present the Berkshire Art Association (BAA) College Fellowship Show for the month of April. The exhibit features the work of Berkshire County residents enrolled as art majors at any college in the country, as well as non-residents currently majoring in art at a Berkshire County college. Prizes will be awarded to students whose work is selected.
There will be a reception during Artswalk on Friday, April 6 from 5-8 p.m.
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BERKSHIRE LIGHTSCAPES PROJECT
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How cool is this? When events are scheduled in Pittsfield's Park Square, City Hall or Dunham Mall, the City will close off these areas to traffic. Colorful, energy-efficient LED lighting will illuminate these areas. Examples of events include dance and music performances, yoga, craft shows, public school events, food tastings and more. The Lightscapes project has secured a dollar-for-dollar funding match of up to $50,000 from MassDevelopment if its crowdfunding goal is reached by Wednesday, May 16. Please consider funding these beautiful and exciting permanent lighting projects.
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