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SUMMARY:Misty Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by Misty Blues from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. \n2019 International Blues Challenge finalist\, Misty Blues\, is fronted by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz\, soul\, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. The band has recorded with Eric Gales\, Charles Neville and Joe Louis Walker\, and opened for contemporary blues artists like Mike Zito\, Albert Castiglia\, Tab Benoit\, James Montgomery\, John Primer\, Roomful Of Blues\, Albert Cummings and Shemekia Copeland. Misty Blues performs extensively throughout New England and has toured the continental U.S.\, Canada\, and the UK. The band has been nominated for a few Independent Blues Music Awards\, and their original recordings have broad international airplay. In 2024\, the band had a song they released selected for use in a U.S. Presidential campaign ad. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, Misty Blues will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/misty-blues-band/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:festivals,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:The Mobile Museum of Tolerance
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will offer an open-house experience featuring “What We Carry Forward: An Exploration of Art” from 5 to 7:30 pm at the South end of the road closure. \nThe gallery-style exhibition\, featuring works from two different artists\, examines art as an expression of resilience and a powerful means of preserving the memories\, traditions\, and cultures of communities that have endured atrocities for future generations\, connecting past\, present\, and future into one. \nThe MMOT\, an innovative educational initiative of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles\, is a classroom on wheels offering interactive\, facilitator-led workshops designed to combat hate and promote greater understanding. Through the lessons of history\, the MMOT helps foster dialogue\, understanding and tolerance.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/the-mobile-museum-of-tolerance/
LOCATION:North Street near Park Square
CATEGORIES:ff-artswalk,ff-Makers-Market,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Make Paper Blooms with Paper Artist Elizabeth Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renne Avenue\, enjoy a free interactive art activity: “Paper Blooms with Paper Petals Artist Elizabeth Nelson.” \nUsing fine Italian crepe paper\, wire\, and glue\, make your own whimsical bloom during a step-by-step demo with paper petals artist Elizabeth Nelson. Supplies are limited so come early! Best for ages 12+ or children accompanied by a helpful adult.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/elizabeth-nelson-make-paper-blooms-with-paper-petals-artist/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center For the Arts\, 28 Renne Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Art Association's Biennial: TUNE IN Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to challenge visual conventions? The Berkshire Art Association’s 2026 Biennial is.Our juried exhibition TUNE IN invites you to witness powerful and innovative original work in all media from emerging and established artists across the New England and New York region.TUNE IN is a playful\, creative dialogue designed to push boundaries\, embrace the psyche and connect us through curiosity and empathy.RECEPTION at the Lichtenstein: September 4 from 5 – 7pmON VIEW: September 4 – 25Please STOP IN and TUNE IN to adjust your frequency to an open mind – no batteries required!
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/berkshire-art-associations-biennial-tune-in-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center For the Arts\, 28 Renne Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Zone
DESCRIPTION:The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including arts & crafts\, games\, and more.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/family-fun-zone/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/makers-market/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:ff-artswalk,ff-festival,ff-Makers-Market,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Free Cardio Drumming Class
DESCRIPTION:Aimee Marshall\, will host a Free Cardio Drumming Class in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street from 5 to 6:30 pm. Community members are invited to drop-in at any time throughout the class or stay for the entire duration. Participants are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and to bring a water bottle. \nCardio drumming is a high-energy\, music driven\, full body workout that combines rhythmic drumming on balls and drumsticks with aerobic exercise.  This low impact class is suitable for all fitness levels and is brought to you by Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/free-cardio-drumming-class/
LOCATION:Crawford Square\, 137 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Jill McLean "Art in the Park" Artist
DESCRIPTION:Join Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk as they feature Jill McLean as the September “Art in the Park” artist. Jill will be drawing a large ink sketch of First Friday. \nAs an unofficial finale to the 2026 season of the Urban Sketching Meetup\, Jill will be drawing a large ink sketch of First Friday and invites viewers to come add color to the scene and enjoy how the vibrancy\, liveliness\, and unpredictability of watercolor paint can capture life in interesting ways. \nUrban Sketching Meetup is a free gathering that Jill hosts once a month from June to September. Running every year since 2020\, the meetup is an opportunity for people who want to come out and try urban sketching (sketching in public places from life) but may not want to try it alone\, or simply want a casual excuse to do art together. \nEach event\, a downtown Pittsfield location is designated as the meet up spot and participants explore the area with their chosen art supplies. You can practice urban sketching outdoors or indoors and draw anything you see in front of you. It’s a great way to get to know your local community. \nJill McLean is an artist and Pittsfield native inspired by a wide range of local subjects\, from still lifes and florals to landscapes and animals. Working in watercolor and oil\, Jill’s portfolio includes everything from urban sketches and plein air paintings to planned series and formal studio pieces. Often taking her art outside of the studio\, you may find her painting on local hiking trails and at community events.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/jill-mclean-art-in-the-park-artist/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:ff-artswalk,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Andrew the Balloonatic
DESCRIPTION:Andrew the Balloonatic will be balloon twisting\, crafting free balloon creations in front of Crawford Square at 137 North Street.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/andrew-the-balloonatic/
LOCATION:North Street
CATEGORIES:festivals,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Jim Horsford Live Pottery Demos
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will also be popped up in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Jill McLean and pottery demos with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renne Avenue.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/jim-horsford-live-pottery-demos-3/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:festivals,ff-festival,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:September 4 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield concludes its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, September 4 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \nParticipating venues on Friday\, September 4 include Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Indie Readery and Records\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, O.U.R Resurge (at Makers Market)\, Sanctum Gallery\, Solarium Plant Shop\, and the Soda Chef. \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \nDirect link:  https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/63424 \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nKaren Carmean\, Deborah H. Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n   \nSolarium Plant Shop\, 46 West Street  \nTBD \nOn View: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNorth Street in the Makers Market (O.U.R Resurge) \n“Awamu Artist Co-op” \nAshley Sposato\, Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, and Rochely DeJesus Melendez \nVisit their tent: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nBerkshire Art Association biennial juried exhibit \nTUNE IN \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \n“Art in the Park” with Jill McLean \nDrawing a large ink sketch of First Friday \nFriday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street  \n“Irresistible Future” \nAmy Dawn Kotel \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nDrift & Bloom: The art of Nicole March \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nTBD \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street \nAlcohol Ink Paintings on Yupo Paper \nMarney Schorr \nOn View: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nKid Artwork from Berkshire Art Center’s Summer in the Studios Program \nOn View: Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nCheck out all of the September 4 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/september-4-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Arts,ff-artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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