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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Sept. 21-27
12:45PM / Friday, September 21, 2018
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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

South Mountain Concerts presents the Juilliard String Quartet for an evening of classics and a world premiere by Lembit Beecher - "One Hundred Years Grows Shorter Over Time" - written for the Quartet in honor of the 100th anniversary of South Mountain Concerts. 3 p.m. $40.
Plus... 
FRI David Grover & Linda Worster at Bread & Roses Coffee House | FRI After Ours Duo at Hotel on North | FRI Blue Light Trio at Rainbow | FRI Dan Gingras at Rusty Anchor | SAT Latin Fiesta & Salsa Lesson at The A | SAT Too Human at Berkshire Athenaeum | SAT Brian Benlien at Rusty Anchor | SUN Eagles Band Small Ensembles Concert at First United Methodist | MON Jazz Night at Mission | MON WordXWord Poetry: Food in America at Berkshire Museum | TUE Pasta Night Fundraiser for Berkshire Humane at Zucco's | WED Gruppo Mondo at Rainbow | THU Comedian Derek Gaines at The Colonial
 
FAMILY FRIENDLY


This FREE family event at the Berkshire Athenaeum will feature a guest T-Rex and fun STEAM activities, including: designing a dinosaur, exploring an architectural dig, interacting with live reptiles, creating a shape Stegosaurus and more! Every child will receive a free book. No registration required. 10:30 a.m. - Noon.
Plus... 
FRI WeeMuse: Adventures at Berkshire Museum | FRI-THU Parenting Classes & Play Groups at Berkshire Children & Families SAT Kitchen Ka-Boom! at Berkshire Museum SAT Chow Time at Berkshire Museum | MON Tiny Tots Story Time at Berkshire Athenaeum | TUE WeeMuse: Littlest Learners at Berkshire Museum | WED WeeMuse: Parent/Child STEM at Berkshire Museum THU Farm Friends at Hancock Shaker Village TUE Preschool Play & Learn at Berkshire Athenaeum TUE Lego Club at Berkshire Athenaeum
 
WELLNESS
 
Join Roger Thompson at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness for a FREE Chi Running/Chi Walking Workshop from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn the correct form and technique to help you stay injury-free. This class is perfect for beginners. 
Plus...
FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Running Center | FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Family YMCA | FRI-THU Various Classes at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness FRI-THU Various Classes at Radiance Yoga FRI-THU Various Classes at Modig Internal Disciplines | SAT Changing Your Perspective at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness | THU Intro to Zumba at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness
 
GET CREATIVE
 
Berkshire Paint & Sip will host a fundraiser for Bear Care Preschool & Child Care Center, where you'll learn to paint "Autumn on Cheshire Lake." Two hours of instruction, all materials, a light snack and a donation are included in the $35 fee. Cash bar. 6:30 p.m.
Plus...
TUE Open Studio at Berkshire Paint & Sip
 
PERFORMANCE
Town Players of Pittsfield announces two encore performances of Just Say Cheese at the Pittsfield High School Theatre. Written and directed by Beverly Krol, it tells the story of a multi-generational family reminiscing over old photo albums. The show features the talents of many other show alums, coming together to help Town Players of Pittsfield and Proteus, the PHS Theatre Program. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. 7:30 p.m.
 
COMMUNITY
Spend an evening on the patio at Mazzeo's enjoying hors d'oeuvres, a selection of wine and beer presented by Kelly's Package Store, a silent auction, and interesting raffle baskets. Party on the Patio is a benefit for the programs of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. $50. 5-7 p.m.
Plus...
ONGOING Winter Clothing Drive at Berkshire County Arc ONGOING National Library Card Sign-up Month at Berkshire Athenaeum | FRI FREE Birding at Canoe Meadows | FRI Autism Collaborative Meeting at Berkshire County Arc | SAT Carr Hardware's 90th Anniversary | SAT Fall Cleanup at Springside Park | SAT Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market at The First Street Common | SAT Cosecha de Esperanza/Harvest of Hope at The Common Park | SAT Saturday Jam Session at Wood Bros. Music | SUN Domingo Brunch w/The StringSmith, Kevin Smith at Dottie's | TUE Pasta Night Fundraiser for Berkshire Humane at Zucco's | TUE Rainbow Seniors 3rd Anniversary at Pittsfield State Forest Ski Lodge | TUE Autism Collaborative Evening Meeting at Berkshire County Arc | WED Age 50+ Job Fair at Berkshire Athenaeum | THU Grief Support Group at Hospice of Western & Central MA
 
LEARN
The Berkshire Eagle's first Conversation Series will feature R. Gustav Niebuhr - director of programs in religion and media at Syracuse University; Rev. Jerome Day - assistant professor of English at St. Anselm College; and Alan Cooperman - director of religion research at the Pew Research Center. Proceeds benefit The Daniel Pearl Berkshire Scholarship. Barrington Stage Company, 7 p.m. Tickets: $18, $15 for subscribers, $10 with valid student ID.
Plus...
MON AAUW Salary Negotiation Workshop at BCC | MON Sustainable Living Meet-up at Park Square | MON Cabaret Workshop at Berkshire Music School | MON West African & Caribbean Drumming Class at The Licht | WED Ukulele Lesson at Berkshire Athenaeum | WED-SUN Timber Framing Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village | THU Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity at Knesset Israel | THU Reiki Level 1 at BCC
 
FILM
FRI-MON Love, Gilda at The Little Cinema 
 
In her own words, comedian Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern-day comedian (including Amy Poehler), the film offers a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of the beloved actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.
 
 
Plus...
ONGOING See What's New at The Beacon | THU Scre at Knesset Israel
What's Showing at The Licht
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.
 
The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will feature Art and Solean exhibit of IS183 Art School faculty and student designed, altered and artfully enhanced shoes held in conjunction with the Elizabeth Freeman Center's Walk a Mile event. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center and IS183 Art School's Learning Through Arts Program to help support women and families.
 

 

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