Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including festivals, concerts, and more.
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Berkshire Pride Festival
The Common Park, Pittsfield
The annual Berkshire Pride Festival returns this weekend to provide the LGBTQIA-plus community a chance to be prideful of who they are and allies a chance to show their support.
Throughout the weekend there will be various events including a pride night, an art walk, a dance party, and more.
The pride parade will kick off at Saturday at 11 a.m. on Eagle Street and head directly into the Common, where there will be vendors and performance on the main stage.
Classic southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section will be performing on the main stage. Tickets cost $40 to $65. More information here.
First Fridays Artswalk
Various Venues, Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
It's the first Friday of the month, which means a First Friday Art Walk is back. The event features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout April.
The artwalk has expanded its programming to include a Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park, and live art demonstrations.
Harry A. Bateman Memorial Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby
Onota Lake Pavilion, Pittsfield
Time: 6 a.m. to noon.
There will be a fishing derby to raise money for the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute For Children in memory of former member of Central Berkshire Bowman & IUE Local 255 Harry A. Bateman.
No fishing license is required. Derby fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children 14 and younger. The fee includes food and beverages.
Tenor, David Guzman, and founder of Prima Music Foundation and pianist, Anastasia Dedik, will perform works by Hahn, Beach, McCrae, Turina, De Falla and De Fuentes.
The concert features a cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Beer, wine and Ventort's new signature cultural cocktail, the Ventfort Vesper in collaboration with Berkshire Mountain Distillers, will be served.
Berkshire Lyrics will perform Brahms German Requiem. Tickets cost $35. More information here.
Free Pride Concert on the Terrace
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 5:30
The Pamela Means Jazz Project performs originals, jazzed-up classic covers, and Great American Songbook jazz standards from the 1930s-1950s. Bring a blanket or seating; picnics welcome but no alcohol. Small bites and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Leashed pets are invited.
The Berkshire International Film Festival kicks off this Thursday and will run through June 4th.
The event features screenings and discussions from filmmakers and actors including award-winning actor, Stephen Lang, food writer Ruth Reichl, and more.
The North Adams market returns with its first market of the summer, rain or shine, offering produce, baked goods and more. The Hoosac Harvest annual Seedling Swap will also be there (if you miss it on Friday night on Eagle Street). You don't need to bring seedlings to swap to take some home; bring a tray in which to collect your new plant babies. Lighten Up Trio performs from 10 to noon.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities.
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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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