The State Retirement Board has voted to repay suspended pension
money a court says is owed to former Massachusetts House Speaker
Salvatore DiMasi, but it's also appealing to clarify the law.
 
Boston police are investigating a deadly shooting. Officials say
a 30-year-old man was shot and killed shortly before midnight
outside an apartment on Dayton Street.
CHATHAM - State marine fishery officials say five to six great
white sharks have been sighted off the shore in Chatham and they
are warning beach goers to use "extreme caution."
NORWOOD - Matt Brown made an appearance at the state Little
League championships in Norwood tonight. The game was on the same
field where the Norwood High hockey player played just a few years
ago before a neck injury left him paralyzed.
BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick offered lawmakers an ultimatum on
Thursday: Pass a series of stalled bills and he would consider
signing a casino bill that includes a single slots parlor.
Another award winning season from The Barrington Stage Company. Check out the season at barringtonstageco.org
Location: 30 Union St. Pittsfield, MA 01201
When: Jun 17, 2010 12 AM to Sep 5, 2010 12 AM Where: Postal code 01201, United States in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00 )
Every Friday children ages 2-4 can enjoy meeting a different animal and watch them eat. Story time is included. Free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171. Repeats at 11 am.
When: Jul 30, 2010 10 AM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10 )
It's a punk rock comedy invasion! More info on the way, featuring Boston-based stand-up Matt Kona (punk rock label mailorder guy), Sharkee Katz, Drew Bligh, Shawn Donovan, Ted Pettingell, Mick Greenwood, Jay Petrone and from The Damaged Mark Jagiello!
When: Jul 30, 2010 7 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19 )
A super store event! Bring your dog in for supervised socialization, learn tips from our dog trainer, nutrition expert, and groomers, and just get great experience!
Gather in the Museum aquarium, every Saturday, to watch as staff feed their aquarium friends. This program is free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171.
When: Jul 31, 2010 12 PM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12 )
Scent of the month-Tropical!!! Upgrade your dogs grooming or bath by adding a spa package. These packages include a scented shampoo and spritzer. Refreshing smell lasts for weeks.
When: Aug 1, 2010 9 AM Where: Petco - PITTSFIELD in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09 )
The Taxpayers from Oregon, Ghost I'm Gone, He's the Hero, Seven Second Delay, Me the Target, The Glass Menagerie and Wake Up Apollo are coming together for this awesome matinee show!
When: Aug 1, 2010 4 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16 )
Every Friday children ages 2-4 can enjoy meeting a different animal and watch them eat. Story time is included. Free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171. Repeats at 11 am.
When: Aug 6, 2010 10 AM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10 )
It's not all that hard to find a musician willing and able to offer a guided tour of life's dark clouds-but making the acquaintance of someone able to hone in on the silver lining, well, that's an altogether rarer occurrence. It's an experience to savor.
Catie Curtis' ability to lift up the listener radiates from virtually every groove of her appropriately-titled ninth studio album, Sweet Life.
Jonatha Brooke merges elements of folk, rock and pop with poignant lyrics and complex harmonies. Her seventh solo album, The Works, features the previously unpublished lyrics of Woody Guthrie. http://www.catiecurtis.com/ http://www.jonathabrooke.com/
When: Aug 7, 2010 12 AM to Aug 7, 2010 12 AM Where: Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: $25-$35 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00 )
Gather in the Museum aquarium, every Saturday, to watch as staff feed their aquarium friends. This program is free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171.
When: Aug 7, 2010 12 PM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12 )
It's not all that hard to find a musician willing and able to offer a guided tour of life's dark clouds-but making the acquaintance of someone able to hone in on the silver lining, well, that's an altogether rarer occurrence. It's an experience to savor. Catie Curtis' ability to lift up the listener radiates from virtually every groove of her appropriately-titled ninth studio album, Sweet Life. Jonatha Brooke merges elements of folk, rock and pop with poignant lyrics and complex harmonies. Her seventh solo album, The Works, features the previously unpublished lyrics of Woody Guthrie. http://www.catiecurtis.com/ http://www.jonathabrooke.com/
Location: 111 South Street Pittsfield , MA 01201
When: Aug 7, 2010 8 PM Where: Postal code 01201, United States in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: More Than $10 (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20 )
Grizzly J Berry were the sole band on a Slang Corp hip-hop night and they were awesome! Joining them will be The Casting Out (ex-Boy Sets Fire) and more TBA!
When: Aug 8, 2010 4 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16 )
Learn positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog how to walk politely on a leash. Dogs pull on leashes because of excitement, lack of exercise or simply just because we follow. Sign up now as a first step towards your dog?s freedom.
When: Aug 9, 2010 4 PM Where: Petco - PITTSFIELD in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16 )
DeeCRACKS returns to Pittsfield ready to rip it up 1-2-3-4 style! This show will be heavy on Ramones worship so if you don't get it, then gabba gabba go away! Also appearing are The New 45, Johnie 3 from OH and The Poncherellos! One more will be added soon!
When: Aug 10, 2010 7 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19 )
Betty Buckley weaves amusing stories and anecdotes with songs from her Broadway songbook in Broadway by Request. Winner of the coveted Tony Award for her portrayal of Grizabella in the original Broadway cast of CATS, Buckley is one of only a handful of women who can be referred to as a real Broadway star and a true legend. Buckley is best known on television for her role as Abby Bradford in the hit series Eight is Enough. http://bettybuckley.com/
When: Aug 11, 2010 12 AM to Aug 11, 2010 12 AM Where: Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: $25-$45 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00 )
The Dopamines and Grabass Charlestons are making their first far western Mass appearance tonight along with Troops of Tomorrow from DC, Midi & the Modern Dance, Soul Train, Curious Volume and Sink You Fool
When: Aug 12, 2010 6 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18 )
Every Friday children ages 2-4 can enjoy meeting a different animal and watch them eat. Story time is included. Free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171. Repeats at 11 am.
When: Aug 13, 2010 10 AM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10 )
TrailRex Trail Riders Expo, 3 Days of camping and fun for family and friends. This is a great opportunity for people that enjoy the outdoors and don't mind getting a little dirty. There will be mud bogs, rock crawling, show trucks, ATV's UTV's and much more. come joing us! August 13-15 2010
When: Aug 13, 2010 4 PM Where: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16 )
John Oliver is a writer and correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His own stand-up special, Terrifying Times, premiered in April 2008 and was subsequently released on DVD. Oliver is currently appearing in a recurring role in the NBC series, Community and is hosting his own six-episode series for Comedy Central, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show. http://www.myspace.com/johnolivercomedian
When: Aug 14, 2010 12 AM to Aug 14, 2010 12 AM Where: Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: $45 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00 )
Gather in the Museum aquarium, every Saturday, to watch as staff feed their aquarium friends. This program is free with Museum admission. For more information call the Berkshire Museum at 413-443-7171.
When: Aug 14, 2010 12 PM Where: Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Included in admission (Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12 )
Take One Car are back in Pittsfield once again! Don't miss one of The Dance Cancer's favorite bands from out of town along with CT powerhouse Surviving Kenney, Sleep Bellum Sonno, I Am Alaska and Good Citizens!
When: Aug 15, 2010 2 PM Where: The Room at Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14 )
Who:Principals, math coaches and teachers at Title I schools
What: The ILT / Data teams will analyze the preliminary data
When: August 1620
Where:Reid Middle School
Stipend:Hourly workshop rate for 25 hours
When: Aug 16, 2010 9 AM to Aug 20, 2010 3 PM Where: Herberg Middle School & Reid Middle School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Cost: Data Team Institute 0.00
