MCLA’s Gallery 51 Opens New Exhibition

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Howard Cruse - Stuck Rubber Baby
North Adams - MCLA’s Gallery 51 will host the Opening Reception for its latest exhibition, North Adams Illustrators on Thursday, March 2, 2006 from 5-7 p.m. This exhibition will showcase the work of three professional illustrators who reside in North Adams. Howard Cruse, Emily Daunis and John Shamburger are all trained illustrators who have had their work featured in national publications. The exhibition will feature original illustrations, both drawn and painted. Cruse has had a long career in illustration, publishing his work in many magazines and comic books. His award winning graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby has been translated into several languages throughout the world. Artforum International says of Cruse’s novel; “[Stuck Rubber Baby] is bravura storytelling...made specific, pungent, and singular by its setting in the Movement-era South” and it was named one of “The Best 100 Comics of the Century” by the Comics Journal. Cruse’s work can be characterized by its wit, social commentary, and attention to detail. Daunis graduated with a major in illustration from the Art Institute of Boston. Since then she has lived in Boston and New York City focusing on her freelance illustration career until recently moving to North Adams to manage Papyri Books on Main St. Her most recent illustration assignment was for author, Peter Post's book "Essential Manners for Couples" with Harper Collins publisher. For this exhibition Daunis has created a series of illustrations based on her impressions of North Adams. Shamburger holds two degrees in Scenography, the study of painting theatrical scenery. He has also produced illustrations for a number of magazines, book covers and posters. Shamburger uses paint to create his colorful illustrations that depict a surreal and fantastical view of the human condition. His painting can be described as both whimsical and haunting. The community is invited to attend the opening reception at MCLA’s Gallery 51 on 51 Main St in North Adams. Refreshments will be served and the artists will be available to discuss their work. The exhibition will run from March 2 to April 23 and the Gallery is open from Thursday through Sunday, 11am – 6pm. For more information, call 413-662-5543.
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Senior Golf Series Returns in September

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf series returns in September with events on five consecutive Wednesdays starting Sept. 18.
 
It is the 22nd year of the series, which is a fund-raiser for junior golf in the county, and it is open to players aged 50 and up.
 
The series will feature two divisions for each event based on the combined ages of the playing partners.
 
Golfers play from the white tees (or equivalent) with participants 70 and over or who have a handicap of more than 9 able to play from the forward tees.
 
Gross and net prices will be available in each division.
 
The cost is $55 per event and includes a round of golf, food and prizes. Carts are available for an additional fee.
 
Golfers should call the pro shop at the course for that week's event no sooner than two weeks before the event to register.
 
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