North Adams EZine

The annual North Adams tree lighting is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 at Monument Square.

Tree Lighting

The approximately half-hour ceremony beginning at Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 will feature the lighting of the Christmas trees at Monument Square and next to City Hall, followed by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Drury High School band, directed by Christopher Caproni, will perform; vocalist  Diane Maynard will sing seasonal carols. Goody bags will be given to the first 500 children accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the North Adams Office of Tourism at 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.

Going Hungry

Students and faculty from three sociology classes at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts host a Hunger Banquet fundraiser and food drive Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 in Room 218 of Murdock Hall on campus. Contact professor Sumi Colligan at 413-662-5472 or

s.colligan@mcla.edu for more information.

Animalia

MCLA Presents! features performance artist C. Ryder Cooley's "Animalia" at the Church Street Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 413-662-5204.

Kick the Habit

Reach for Community Health will promote the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19, to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Information: 413-664-5567.

Stop for a Bite  

The Drury Drama Team, under the direction of Dr. Len Radin, will present "Dracula" at 7 p.m on Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at Drury High School. Admission $5 for students, $9 for adults.

Little Work 

The Eclipse Mill Gallery at 243 Union St. will present "Holiday Small Works" from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Curated by glass artist Isabella Raven, the exhibition opens with a reception on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.

Choir Concert 

First Congregational Church will host a concert featuring the Bay Path College Choirs on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The concert, directed by Scott Bailey, will feature Advent and Christmas music that will be presented by the choirs at a choral festival in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic during the week of Thanksgiving. Information: 413-663-9940 or fstcngna@verizon.net.

MoCA Market

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art presents the Mass MoCA Marketplace of locally produced goods in the Hardware gift shop on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22. Information: 413-662-2111.

Get Rhythm

The North Adams Public Library hosts "Rhythm, Roots, Blues and Poetry" with singer Robin O'Herin on Monday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call Kim DiLego or Kirsten Rose at 413-662-3133.

Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by Monday afternoon at 4 to be considered for inclusion in that week’s issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the Mayor's Office of Tourism. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. Mayor’s Office of Tourism, 6 West Main St., North Adams; 413-664-6180, fax 413-664.2727 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.