Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. to host Opening Reception for 'Art of Food'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the "Art of Food", November 1 -27, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street).

"Art of Food" will exhibit paintings, mixed media, photography, and even a LEGO sculpture that fit the broad theme of "food." The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations to be announced. Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10 percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive.

Artists include Christian Barry, Diane Firtell, Erin Laundry, Jenifer Fuore, Keith Emerling, Kristen Tool, Lisa Ostellino, Michael Coyne, Peter Vacchina, Ronan Chris Murphy, Sally Tiska Rice, Sharon Wallerius, Susan Geller, Tatyana Lisser, and Xyl Lasersohn.

The show will be on view Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm (closed 11/11) by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 431 North Street.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Closure Continues; Layoffs Reported

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:24AM / Thursday, October 29, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a month after the Holiday Inn & Suites abruptly closed its doors, reports have emerged of employee layoffs.

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, when the last of its three elevators broke down. The 101 Restaurant & Bar, located inside the hotel, has also been a casualty of the closure, temporarily shutting its doors while repairs are underway.

Now, The Berkshire Eagle reports that 20 hotel employees across all departments have been laid off and it remains unknown when the hotel will reopen amidst ongoing issues with the building. The Holiday Inn & Suites declined to comment to iBerkshires' inquiries.

According to The Eagle, hotel facilities manager Pete Leidt said approximately five employees remain on staff and expressed hope that those who were laid off could return when the hotel reopens.

When the elevator stopped working, emergency medical technicians and firefighters assisted more than half a dozen people with mobility disabilities down the stairs, Building Commissioner Rian Dowd previously told iBerkshires.

"So with the no working elevators, we shut the building down," she said.

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms. Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access.

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