October 07 Cultural Happenings in Pittsfield
October 6, 2007
HayMan!, Pittsfield MA Now-October: 90+ Scarecrows downtown!
Don’t mis HayMan! in downtown Pittsfield, featuring over 90 one-of-a-kind scarecrows created by the community! Look for a headless horseman, Elvis Presley, Batman, a jazz musician, a leprechaun, the pair from American Gothic by Grant Wood, a hippie, Dorothy & Toto, and many other fun characters! A map and treasure hunt are coming soon.
Now-October | throughout downtown Pittsfield from the Colonial Theatre to Maplewood Condominiums | FREE
Click here to learn more about Mike Melle and his straw projects.
Saturday night: Bach Society at the Colonial
The inimitable Berkshire Bach Society, in collaboration with the Colonial Theatre, presents a night of classical music featuring the prolific violinist Ani Kavafian playing Vivaldi’s “Seasons”. Other virtuoso soloists include Marsha Heller and Gerald Reuter, oboes and Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord. Pieces featured in the concert include JS Bach’s “Cantata 53” and Handel’s “Concerto No. 15 in D minor for Harpsichord & Strings”.
Saturday October 7th | 8 pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 997-4444
Click here for a chance to get the full scoop on Anu Kavafian:
Sat & Sun: 25th Annual Berkshire Quilt Festival
Berkshire Quilt Festival
Quilts, wall quilts, and other quilted items are featured at this year’s Berkshire Quilt Festival this weekend at the Berkshire Community College. Whether you are a beginner to lifelong quilter, come enjoy quilt block contests, gallery talks, storytelling and much more. You can even learn how to make your own quilt and get the supplies to create your first colorful masterpiece!
Saturday October 6th & Sunday October 7th | 10 am- 5 pm | Susan B. Anthony Center @ Berkshire Community College | 443-4397 | $6 per adult and $2 per child (11 and under)
Click here to enter the wonderful world of quilts and get you started on your first quilt!
Saturday October 6th & Sunday October 7th Enjoy a Shaker Supper
For a different kind of flavor, head out to the Hancock Shaker Village and enjoy a real Shaker Supper served by hosts in traditional Shaker dress. The menu varies, making use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and recipes from The Best of Shaker Cooking by Amy Bess Miller. A program of Shaker music completes the evening. And don’t forget to check out the Spinning and Weaving Week at the Shaker Village!
Saturday October 6th & Sunday October 7th | Hancock Shaker Village | Route 20 | 413-443-0188 | pre-registration required ; $50 for members; $60 for non-members
Click here for a full menu and more info about the Shaker Supper!
Sunday October 7, 3 pm South Mountain chamber concert
The last South Mountain Concerts of this year brings together two accomplished names in music: the St. Lawrence String Quartet and pianist Menahem Pressler. With a reputation for imaginative, spontaneous music making, the St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself as one of today’s leading chamber ensembles. Guest artist Menahem Pressler is a founding member and award-winning pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio.
Sunday October 7th | 3 pm | South Mountain Concerts | Route 7 & 20 (South Street) | 442-2106 | $33 ; $15 for students with a valid ID
Click here and enjoy the musical world of the St. Lawrence String Quartet:
Sunday October 7th The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron
Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect is a hilarious examination of male-female relationships in which the playwright attempts to answer the impossible question: “What do women want?” taking audiences on a provocative and funny journey through the gender gap.
Sunday October 7th | 4 pm & 8 pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 997-4444 | $22-$40
Click here for an interactive journey through Dubac fs play:
Monday October 8 Happy Birthday Wally!
This Monday, the Berkshire Museum in downtown Pittsfield celebrates the 10th “birthday” of Wally, the stegosaurus on the front lawn, with a free family day! Festivities include roaming magician and balloon artist Mr. Twisty, face painting, and hands-on art-making which include making a headdress inspired by Wally. At 2 p.m. guests will gather to sing “Happy Birthday,” followed by cake.
Monday October 8 th | 1-3 pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 443-7171, ext. 10 | FREE
Click here for more information about this birthday celebration!
Tuesday October 9th & Wednesday October 10th Free Berkshire Days at Arrowhead
The Berkshire Historical Society welcomes Berkshire residents with free admission to the historic home of Herman Melville at Arrowhead. Highlights include tours of the Melville house museum and visits of the special exhibition, Fertile Ground: Berkshire Artists and Writers: 1846-1861, which exhibits personal items of Melville, Hawthorne, William Cullen Bryant, and many other!
Tuesday October 9th & Wednesday October 10th | beginning at 10:30 am | Melville’s Arrowhead | 780 Homes Road | 358-3201 | FREE for Berkshire residents with a VALID ID
Click here to learn more about Melville’s Arrowhead and the Berkshire History Society:
October 9th, 16th and 23rd Digital Photography class at the Lichtenstein
Designed for those somewhat familiar with their cameras who want to move beyond the ‘auto’ setting, this three-day intensive hands-on workshop will focus on learning the essential technology to take control of the digital photography process. Topics include in-depth discussions on basic and advanced settings, digital technology and image capture, and workflow and creativity. Taught by photographer Jason Houston, a contributing photography editor at Berkshire Living.
October 9th, 16th and 23rd | 6-9pm | Lichtenstein Center | 28 Renne Ave | 298-5252 x100 to register | $90 | Offered by IS 183 Art School
Click here to learn more about Jason Houston’s work
Thursday October 11th Drum expo at BCC
For percussionists, drummers & those who love rhythm, the Berkshire Drum Expo features drummers Randy Kaye, Connor Meehan, Kalibaba McConnell, Peter Putnam, Bill Chapman, Fran Curley, Derek Rodgers, Brendan Ryan and G. Winnard, plus the Afro-Cuban ensemble, KDZ. The Drum Expo is a non-profit event and all proceeds will be donated to the Pittsfield High School Music Department.
Thursday October 11th | 7 pm | Robert Boland Theatre @ Berkshire Community College | 413-395-0822 or mack7982@hotmail.com | $10
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One Response to “October 07 Cultural Happenings in Pittsfield”
Quick question. I am the president of the Town Players of Pittsfield, America’s 2nd oldest community theatre. I think your site offers great info on cultural “goings on” in the Berkshires. Is there any chance of posting production releases, information and possibly a link to the T.P.O.P. website on the J.V.I. site? Any publicity we could get as a non-profit organization would be great. If this is possible, please provide me with a contact…if not, thank you for at least considering. Regards, Jon Slocum