03:44PM / Friday, September 25, 2009
North Adams EZine
Sept. 22, 2009
Hello Autumn!
The Fall Foliage Festival begins with a Leaf Hunt, Farmers Market, Bedrace, Children's Road Race and Fair.
Bascom Lodge
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Bascom Lodge atop Mount Greylock, the North Adams Garden Club presents a talk about the importance and use of native plant species in home gardens and in restoring damaged habitats. Free and open to the public; call 413-743-1591.
Co-Op Gallery
The final DownStreet Art Thursday of the season includes a full schedule of gallery openings and special events on September 24 from 6 - 9 pm on Main, Holden and Eagle Streets. "Out of the Box" will be held at the North Adams Artists Co-Operative Gallery at 33 Main with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m., held concurrently with all other DownStreet activities.
Kinescope Dance
The Refractive Kinescope by Boston-based Kinodance Company culminates with three multimedia dance performances at MCLA Gallery 51 Annex, also on Sept. 24 at 6,7 and 8 p.m. Call 413-664-8718 for information.
Drury 1952 Reunion
Drury High School class of 1952 is holding a luncheon reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26, at noon at Taylor's Restaurant, 34 Holden St. Letters have gone out to members. If you haven't received one, call Shirley Davis at 413-663-5516.
Benefit for Moon
A benefit roast beef dinner for Tammy Moon, who has been stricken with breast cancer, will be held Saturday, September 26, from 4-8 pm at the North Adams American Legion. It will be catered by Dave Lewis. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children under 12 years of age. Tickets are available at the door or call 413-664-6617.
History on Stage
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Redroom, Main Street Stage's popular cabaret series will take on American history. Doors open at 8 p.m. for life drawing and light refreshment. Contact Kelli at 413-664-7745 for more information.
Clydesdales Arriving
The Budweiser Clydesdales will appear in the Oct. 4 Fall Foliage Parade. They will arrive in North Adams on Monday, Sept. 28, and will be guests in the Mass MoCA parking lot for the week. The horses will be available for public viewing Tuesday through Thursday from 9 to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 to 3 and Saturday from 9 to 6 p.m.
Children's Parade
Calling all children, from infants through eighth graders — join the Children's Parade on Friday, Oct. 2, beginning with registration at 5 p.m., held at the corner of Main and Eagle Street. The theme is "Taste of the Berkshires." Information: 413-664-6180.
Festival Continues
Among the multitude of events scheduled for the Fall Foliage Festival, the annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Fair and ROPES Family Day promise to draw crowds to the city’s downtown on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 to 4 p.m.
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