MASS MoCA Winter Calendar

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MASS MoCA Winter Calendar In the Galleries Training Ground for Democracy Opens December 16, 2006 For his first major U.S. museum exhibition, Christoph Büchel will transform MASS MoCA’s football field-size gallery into an imagined temporary community housed in sea containers and trailers and including a playing field, a cinema, and more. This vast architectural installation will be a maze of democratic civic life drawn from politically charged magazine, newspaper, and on-line images. Training Ground for Democracy will take an unblinking look at the political landscape of our time. This Swiss artist’s labor-intensive installations work from familiar architectural environments to create vernacular space where underlying psychological tensions (both personal and political) emerge. The richly detailed tableaux often remove the museum context and transport the viewer to a hybrid space of paranoia/pleasure, fantasy/reality. Adam Cvijanovic & Peter Garfield: Unhinged Opens January 26, 2007 From the Wizard of Oz to X-Men 3, the image of the suburban American home-in-flight has long figured in the vocabulary of collective fantasy. The "high anxiety" of losing one's foundation has not been lost in contemporary art, as artists continue to rethink our psychic ties to the American home and landscape. Unhinged brings together for the first time New York artists Peter Garfield and Adam Cvijanovic, who have each turned the flying home into a metaphor for personal, psychological turbulence. While rooting his practice in the tradition of 18th-century Venetian painting, particularly Tiepolo's famed ceiling frescos, Adam Cvijanovic's mobile murals on Tyvek® align themselves as much with the artifice of film sets as with the theatrical illusions of the Baroque. Peter Garfield's series Mobile Homes (1994-99), works to blur the lines between documentary evidence and the artifice of photographic production. The exhibition is part of the continuing series of MASS MoCA exhibitions presented in collaboration with the Clark Art Institute in support of MASS MoCA and the Williams/Clark Graduate program in the History of Art. Ahistoric Occasion: Artists Making History Through April 22, 2007 Just at a time when the very idea of history itself seems under siege – by governments grown conveniently forgetful, by media which assaults us with ever tighter news cycles, and by historians themselves, who are provocatively re-interpreting what we have long held as truth – artists from around the world are exploiting history to shape and give new meaning to the world. Ahistoric Occasion surveys the ways in which history is being modeled by some of the most inventive artists working today: Paul Chan, Jeremy Deller, Felix Gmelin, Trevor Paglen, Greta Pratt, Dario Robleto, Nebojsa Seric-Shoba, Yinka Shonibare and Allison Smith, plus new commissions by Peggy Diggs and Kerry James Marshall. Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the LEF Foundation. The House of Oracles: A Huang Yong Ping Retrospective Through February 25, 2007 The first retrospective of the work of this contemporary Chinese artist. Working with diverse traditions and media, Huang Yong Ping has created an artistic universe comprised of provocative installations that challenge the viewer to reconsider everything from the idea of art, to national identity, to recent history. Huang's sculptures and installations routinely juxtapose traditional objects or iconic images with modern references. The exhibition is organized by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, and made possible by generous support from Altria Group, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, étant donnés: The French-American Fund for Contemporary Art, and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Major support for MASS MoCA's series on contemporary Chinese artists has been provided by the W.L.S. Spencer Foundation. Gunnar A. Kaldewey: Artist Books for a Global World Four Collaborations in Depth Through January 7, 2007 Features editions produced by Gunner Kaldewey and his press in Poestenkill, New York. Kaldewey collaborates with international artists and printmakers. Performing Arts Events and Talks Theater Saturday, December 2 8 PM Absence & Presence Winner of the Total Theatre Award and the Herald Angel Award at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival, this powerful autobiographical work of new theater by acclaimed English director, dancer, and mime artist Andrew Dawson is a tender elegy o his father, whose body went undiscovered for ten days after he died in 1985. This eloquent and sometimes funny meditation on grief, regret, and the unexpected emotions brought on by the death of a parent incorporates a TV, a wire figure of his father, correspondence, his father's glasses and pipe, and an striking lighting and aural atmosphere which combine with an intimate theatricality. Hunter Center. $15 adults/$10 students. Cinema Lounge Thursday December 7 8 PM The Rape of Europa A cinematic excavation of one of the major stories in the cultural life of the 20th century — how the Nazis looted and destroyed the art of Europe on a scale unprecedented in history and how heroic young museum officials and art historians mounted a miraculous campaign to rescue and return the millions of works of art that were damaged and displaced by the war. Today the legacy of this history this history’s tragic legacy continues to play out as families of looted victimized collectors recover works of art, conservators repair battle damage, and nations fight over the fate of war spoils. Club B-10 $7 Concert Friday December 8 8 PM TV on the Radio With singer Tunde Adebimpe at the helm and a dizzying arsenal of influences that ranges from post-punk to classic soul in their back pocket, TV On the Radio “elegantly pursues their quest to sound like nothing they recognize” (Mojo) and comes across “like Kanye West producing a punkabilly space-rock troupe” (Spin). They On the heels of the release of their new album Return to Cookie Mountain, TV On the Radio comes to North Adams for a night of rock & roll pyrotechnics. A dizzying arsenal of influences that ranges from post-punk to classic soul make them one of America's most original bands. The Village Voice says, “Their songs are tremendous epics, a collection of precision parts – sterling vocals, aggressive rhythmic patterns, layers of noise skirting each other – working together, even though those parts come from several different machines.” Hunter Center. $16 adv/$20 day of show Cinema Lounge Thursday January 11 8 PM The Ground Truth This timely portrait of patriotic young Americans who's served in Iraq includes stunning footage of recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. The film somehow renders the ferocious military conflict and the challenges faced by those returning home as equally terrible dramas. An important and deeply affecting piece of cinema. Club B-10 $7 Dance Work-in-progress Showing Saturday January 13 8 PM The Title Comes Last Choreographed by Jody OberfelderIn artistChoreographer-in-residence Jody Oberfelder’s presents her playful new work, for three dancers. The performers navigate a journey travel from a a bland work-a-day world into a land of vibrancy, making sensuous connections with each other and with the audience. In which they ultimately savor lifeThrough this quirky quest, obliquely referencing the five senses, the dancers transform from the inside out. And come to realize the necessity of connection through perception. From a conundrum of staccato work-a-day treadmill ambitions, their movements evolve to a more effervescent vocabulary full of sensuous connections with each other and with the audience. Visual artist Sharon Loudon will collaborate with her wildly imaginative set design. Hunter Center. $10 Saturday January 27 11 AM – 7:00 PM FREE Day MASS MoCA throws the doors wide open admitting all comers to the galleries free of charge. From the curious first-timer, to the passionate repeat visitor, kids to seniors, locals to tourists, everyone will find something new at MASS MoCA on free day. Guided tours leave from the information desk every half hour starting at 11:30. Kidspace open noon – 5 PM. Visitors can tour the galleries, grab some dinner from Lickety Split, then dance to the music of the Cuban Cowboys at the dance party that night. (Tickets required for the dance party.) Dance pParty Saturday January 27 7 PM Rock en Español dance with The Cuban Cowboys The Try to iCuban Cowboys mash up the Pixies, Los Lobos, and the Buena Vista Social Club into a high-energy brand of alternative Latin surf rock. Possibly the funniest group of amigos to ever strap on instruments and sing in Spanglish -- they’ll keep the dance floor full all night. The New York Post says “This foursome pounds out some of the best, if not the only, ‘Cuban surf-rock’ you've ever heard. So hip-rocking, it makes you want to buy a cowboy hat and howl at the moon." Special discounted price in honor of Free Day, sure to sell out. Hunter Center $12adults/$6 kids “If the Mambo Kings had bigger culos, they still wouldn't come close to the Latin rock phenomenon that is the Cuban Cowboys.” –NY Metro "Latin lover/Miami native Jorge Navarro growls, spits, sways, and swoons, melding traditional and mod to concoct an indie-flavored hybrid of surf and Son." –Austin Chronicle Cinema Lounge "Their tasty combination of son, surf, and shtick has more sabor than a plate of roast pork and plantains." – NY Daily News Thursday February 1 8 PM One Day in September An unnerving recreation of the killing murder of eleven Israeli athletes by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics. This 1999 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature makes use of footage from the international news media — on hand to cover the Games — to reconstruct the tragedy, rendering with bitter clarity the mistakes made by Olympic officials and German police along the way to the horrifying climax at the Fürstenfeldbruck air base. The film includes an interview with the sole surviving terrorist, who came out of hiding to appear in the film. Narrated by Michael Douglas. Club B-10. $7 February 10 — February 25 Of All the People in the Americas NOTE: WE WON’T KNOW WHICH VERSION OF THE PIECE WILL BE HERE UNTIL SUE MEETS WITH THE PEOPLE ON THE WEST COAST. I’VE WRITTEN IT AS THE AMERICAS AS THAT SEEMS THE MOST LIKELY POSSIBILITY, BUT THE COPY CAN BE EASILY CHANGED WITH A FEW SUBSTITUTIONS. An art installation/performance piece/statistical study unlike anything ever mounted. Many Many, many tons of rice, -- one grain for every person in the Americas, -- sits in a gallery the Hunter Center, inviting visitors to compare the single grain that represents them to the millions in the room. A team of performers from the UK artists’ collective Stan’s Cafe carefully measures out quantities of rice to represent a range of human statistics: the population of South America; the number of employees of Coke; the number of service jobs in the US; the number of illegal aliens; ; all the Sikhs in ; all the people who watched the last American Idol finale; the children who died from AIDS last year; the number of doctors; the number of soldiers; the number of people born each day; the number who die — in all thousands of different statistics. As they arrange and rearrange the grains, they create an ever-changing landscape of rice. The statistics and their The juxtapositions can be moving, shocking, celebratory, witty and thought- provoking. The work constantly evolves, repeat visits are encouraged. and encourages multiple visits. Hunter Center. $10 ($15 includes gallery admission) Multi day pass $25. Alt Cabaret Saturday February 17 Catherine Russell This arresting singer embodies the inclusive heart of American music in a single voice, taking in jazz balladry, bordello blues, dance hall swing, jump blues, country, pop, and soul and making them all her own. Russell’s versatility has made her one of the most sought after vocalists in the world—she has performed with Paul Simon, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Rosanne Cash, Madonna, Al Green, Dolly Parton, and Isaac Hayes, among many others. Her debut album Cat, released in 2006, marks the emergence of a major solo artist. Club B-10. $14 advance/$18 day of show. Cinema Lounge "Traversing the rich, alluvial terrain between the poles of blues and country swing, Catherine Russell charges and shimmys through barrelhouse and society cabaret alike, taking us to the rooms where jazz was born." –Jackson Browne Thursday February 22 Black and Blue Thursday February 22 Cinema Lounge: Black and Blue Robert Altman’s enchanting film of the Broadway show of the same name features a company of outstanding black singers and dancers: Ruth Brown, Linda Hopkins and Carrie Smith singing, and Bunny Briggs and Jimmy Slyde dancing; performing music ranging from Fats Waller to Duke Ellington. Altman captures the action both in front of the curtain and behind with a grace and insight unique to this director. Presented in collaboration with the Williams College Stalwart Originality: New Traditions in Black Performance Conference. Club B-10. $7.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The home prior to renovations.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.

The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.

The house is listed for $359,500.

We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieri and Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.

 

Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.)  The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.  

 

 

What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?

 

Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few.  All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.

 

Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house.  New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house.  New paver patio in the back yard.

 

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

 

Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.

 

Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.

 

 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

 

Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.

 

Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.

 

Andrews: Built in about 1965.

 

What do the current owners love about this home?

 

Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.

 

Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.

 

 

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

 

Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.  

 

You can find out more about this house on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

 

 

 

 

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