Sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation and Mill Town Capital

Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Voices

Thursday, August 8–Sunday, August 11

Tartell Family Outdoor Stage
55 Linden Street, Pittsfield

Sponsored in Part by Reba and Bruce Evenchik, Claudia Perles and Gerry Fultz

Come and join the festivities in our celebration of local Black artists, featuring a kickoff concert with Brownskin Band, an adult talent show with cash prizes, a community gospel concert and a host of other events. All events are FREE and open to the public. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Thursday, August 8 6:00PM

Kickoff Concert with Brownskin Band 

Come get the party started with the Brownskin Band. No one knows how to celebrate like this dynamic combo from Syracuse, New York, two-time SAMMY award winners for Best R&B CD.

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Friday, August 9 2:00PM

Youth/Young Adult Performance 

A culminating performance from the participants of a weeklong performing arts camp for BIPOC youth ages 10–18. This camp is free of charge. Participants will have worked with a professional theatre director, music director and choreographer who will help assist the group in creating an original play/showcase.

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Saturday, August 10 6:00PM

WestSide Takes the Stage: Take 4 Adult Talent Show

Come out and support our local performers/artists as they compete for cash prizes in our Fourth Annual Adult Talent Show.

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Sunday, August 11 1:00PM

Joyful Noise 2 Gospel Concert

Enjoy an afternoon of gospel music with the Celebration of Black Voices Community Choir.
This choir is made up of community members from our local Black churches who all participated in a gospel music workshop and this culminating performance is one you definitely do not want to miss.

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6:00PM

Black Voices Matter

Join us for a celebratory community performance piece devised with local Black community members using the performing arts as a tool to share their joy, fears, triumphs, and what it means to be African American in the Berkshires.

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