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The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

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Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
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Pick of the Week: La Fleur Fatale

By Kevin Kozel
Muzikreviews.com
01:25PM / Sunday, September 13, 2009

Silent Revolution

It's fitting that this review goes up during the big Beatles week with the release of their re-mastered catalog and Beatles Rock Band. Of course, what band hasn't been influenced by the Fab Four in some way, really? Even if they deny it, not one of us hasn't been affected by their sound in some way. But Swedish rockers La Fleur Fatale are not just the Swedish Oasis (though they do sound like the brothers Gallagher at times). 

Tracks
01. Mellow My Mind
02. Dare to Lick (Hunter's Red Sleeve)
03. Release the Colors in Me
04. The Winding Stairs to Dawn
05. Hung Up On a Dream
06. Astral Girl
07. Hotel of Your Mind
08. The Love of Illusion
09. Unreal City
10. Pretty Vacancy
11. Sting Me
12. La Fleur Fatale
Genre: Pop/Rock Label: Killer Cobra Web site Source Link
On their second release, "Silent Revolution" (out Oct. 1), you'll hear many familiar sounds and styles: the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Stone Roses, Super Furry Animals, or fellow countrymen Soundtrack of Our Lives, just to name a few. Still, you hear influence, and not imitation on this psychedelic, Brit-pop album. It's smooth sounding, with a spacey feel, yet is still relatable and well understood. It doesn't go into those weird and confusing areas that often coincide with trippy recordings.

All of the songs on "Silent Revolution" are good, and they vary enough that I find it hard to believe that there isn't something here for everyone. Be you a Beatles fan or a Stones fan, you'll still find something to your liking (which has always seemed improbable). My favorites are "Hung Up On a Dream" and "Unreal City," but it really depends on your mood with each listen. La Fleur Fatale keep the songs fresh with the varied rhythms, production, and instruments from song to song. 

I have to admit, I am not a fan of the album title. It seems if I was a band, my revolution would be LOUD, not silent. I can't help but penalize the review a little for it. I mean if you were making music, the last thing you would want your revolution to be is silent, right? Still, do check out "Silent Revolution." It is remarkable how La Fleur Fatale can be rock and mellow, familiar and not, and new and old all at once. 

Kevin Kozel is staff writer with MuzikReviews.com, which provides iBerkshires with a weekly music review. For questions or comments about this review, contact Kevin at koz@muzikreviews.com.
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