Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

08/31/2026

Thanks for the coverage, WTEN, on our Library Card Sign-Up Month!

The Pittsfield Public Library is working with the Berkshire Athenaeum and Downtown Pittsfield Inc. to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. https://www.news10.com/news/berkshire-county/pittsfield-shops-offering-deals-for-library-card-holders-in-september/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTEN

08/30/2026

The September 4 First Fridays at Five, presented by Mill Town Foundation, will feature live music and dance, art, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield.

08/30/2026

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, September 1 - 30!

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, has partnered with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., to help you save big!

During the month of September, show your Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating local businesses for discounts!

New this year, join our scavenger hunt by visiting each participating business. Find the secret word on each store’s Library Card Sign-Up Month poster to fill out the phrase at the bottom of the official event brochure, then return the brochure to the Library for a free book AND a chance to win a $50 Downtown Pittsfield Gift Card!

This promotion is made possible by Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and our generous local businesses.

A brochure listing the discounts offered is available at Athenaeum service desks, in participating locations, and online by clicking here: https://downtownpittsfield.com/2026/08/save-big-during-library-card-sign-up-month-this-september ❤

08/28/2026

This Week's "News from the Heart of the Berkshires" https://mailchi.mp/downtownpittsfield.com/news-from-the-heart-of-the-berkshires-august-31-2026 ❤

Image top left: David Hinchen "Electric City"

Image bottom right: BSC's "Noises Off," photography by Marc J Wrzesinski

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month September 1 - 30 September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, has partnered with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., to help you save big! During the month of September, show your Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating...

08/28/2026

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.

Participating 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.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

Tour Link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/63424

Event Highlights (South to North):

Artists at the Clock Tower, 75 South Church Street, Third Floor

Karen 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

Open Studios: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Solarium Plant Shop, 46 West Street

“Layered”- Visionary Alchemy of Paper,

Scissors & Glue

Margo Serina of Sacred Bridge Studio

On View: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



North Street in the Makers Market (O.U.R Resurge)

“Awamu Artist Co-op”

Ashley Sposato, Matt Brinton, Nicole Fecteau, and Rochely DeJesus Melendez

Visit their tent: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue

Berkshire Art Association biennial juried exhibit

TUNE IN

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5 to 7 pm



Palace Park, 122 North Street

“Art in the Park” with Jill McLean

Drawing a large ink sketch of First Friday

Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Sanctum Gallery, 148 North Street

“Irresistible Future”

Amy Dawn Kotel

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Soda Chef, 161 North Street

Drift & Bloom: The art of Nicole March

Window Display



Hotel on North, 297 North Street

Autumn Phoenix Photography

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Indie Readery and Records, 314 North Street

Alcohol Ink Paintings on Yupo Paper

Marney Schorr

On View: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm



Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., 437 North Street

Kid Artwork from Berkshire Art Center’s Summer in the Studios Program

On View: Friday, September 4, 5 to 8 pm

08/28/2026

3rd Annual Cereal Drive in honor of Mary Wheat’s 93rd Birthday!

Mary Wheat’s 93rd birthday wish… Contribute to our 3rd Annual Cereal Drive

Last year’s cereal drive brought in 4,000 boxes of cereal for Mary Wheat’s birthday. ✨Let's work together to beat that amount in 2026! ✨

Cereal can be used in many ways — as a meal, snack, dessert — by families of all sizes.

We are inviting you to take part in our cereal drive again this year! You can bring boxes of cereal to our food pantry from September 1 through October 14.

Our pantry volunteers are available to receive your donations Monday through Thursday from 8am to noon, and on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

Please share the word with your neighbors and friends. Thank you!

08/28/2026

The First Fridays at Five on Friday, September 4th presented by Mill Town Foundation, will feature live music, art, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield!

North Street will be closed from Park Square to Columbus Avenue on Friday, September 4 from 3 to 8:30 pm. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square and Columbus Avenue starting at 2 pm on Friday.

Learn more: https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays ❤

08/27/2026

DJ Champ is outside at Depot After Dark this Saturday!

Summers winding down, the kids are going back to school, and the night are getting colder. But let’s heat up Depot Street one more time! DJ Champ is outside this Saturday bringing you the vibe for the night! See you there!

📍34 Depot St

08/27/2026

See you next Friday!

https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays ❤

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the Literacy Network who is opening a Learning Center on North Street!

The Literacy Network, also referred to as LitNet, trains volunteer tutors to help English language learners improve their speaking and writing skills.