Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including Artwalks, pumpkin smashing, musical performances, and community days.
November First Fridays Artswalk
Various Venues, Pittsfield
It's the first Friday of the month, which means a First Friday Artswalk. The walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout November.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Participants can download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour.
Participating venues include Artists at the Clock Tower, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Hotel on North, and more.
For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Art Walk website.
First Fridays
Various Venues, North Adams
North Adams is hosting a pumpkin smash in the Center Street parking lot as part of First Friday festivities.
Participants are encouraged to bring their unbleached and unpainted pumpkins to smash them into the Second Chance Composting truck.
Various venues will also be open and Savvy Hive will be having its last full store sale of the year.
Local farmer and author Ellyn Gaydos will read from and sign copies of her book "Pig Years," about her experiences raising pigs.
Co-hosted by Berkshire Grown and Scout House, the event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Scout House, 21 Elm St., Great Barrington.
The reading and the following Q&A are free and open to the public. More information here.
Animal Support Project Thanksgiving/Veterans Day Photos
Benson's Pet Center, Pittsfield
Benson's Pet Center on Dalton Avenue is hosting a photography session on Saturday, Nov. 5, so pet parents can purchase a 4-by-6-inch framed keepsake photo to raise funds for pets in need.
Have your pet photographed from noon until 3 p.m. More information here.
Eagles Band Community Concert
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
The Eagles Band's annual Community Concert returns to the Colonial Theatre this Friday, Nov. 4, featuring a range of musical works from the 1700s to the modern day.
The free event will include a more than 60-musician concert band and the stage band. It will be opened by the Eagles' trombone ensemble.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. and the trombone ensemble will begin shortly after doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Seats must be reserved for the event. To do so, call the box office at 413-997-4444 or go to www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. More information here.
Pajama Night
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
The Berkshire Museum is inviting the community to a pajama night this Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. to celebrate National Family Literacy Month.
This free event will feature storytelling from authors, artists, educators, and community members, a story walk, and get a free book to take home.
The Clark Art Institute is offering free admission to its permanent collection galleries covering harvest-related works this Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
The event will also include still life drawing, music, and dancing. After the tour, attendees are encouraged to take a walk of the Clark’s grounds.
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting a performance by "pop-inflected indie rock" performer Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, this Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $37 and $57 for preferred seating. More information here.
Farmers Markets
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough
This market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the former Berkshire Mall parking lot.
Every week there will be produce and products from Western Mass farms, including vegetables, fruit, plants, meat and more. Vendors accept Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
This market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Nov. 12.
It offers a dollar for dollar match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Market Match program and Healthy Incentives Program benefits can be redeemed at five Market vendors.
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Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
A tree limb smashed in the cab on Mark Moulton's truck.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power.
The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The storm came through shortly after 6 p.m. with thunder and lightning and torrential rain.
Alerts and calls began streaming into dispatch and fire and police departments began calling in extra help.
When the rain let, the full extent of the damage could be seen — from uprooted century-old trees to scatterings of debris across streets and lawns.
As of 8:30, Brooklyn, Hoosac, Meadow, North Eagle just above Hospital Avenue were closed and the lower section of North Eagle was limited to one-way traffic. Trees were also down on Holbrook, Chestnut and Hall.
Mayor Jennifer Macksey had been getting a close-up look at the damage and speaking with residents.
"I've been trying to hit as many streets as I can so I have couple more streets to hit before I call it a night," the mayor said just before 9 p.m.
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