01:29PM / Tuesday, March 16, 2010
North Adams Ezine
March 16, 2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day. Happy Spring!
Step One, Two
SOMA will hold a dance/exercise class on Tuesday, March 16, in loft 407 of the Eclipse Mill from 5:30 to 6:40 p.m. Information: 413-626-2463.
Do You Have Talent?
Mill City Productions is holding an additional audition for its upcoming production of "Dolly West's Kitchen" on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m., at the theater in Building 4 of Western Gateway Heritage State Park. Mill City is specifically looking to cast an additional man and woman, both in their 30s. Auditioners will be asked to read scenes from the play; no prepared monologues are necessary. Information: info@millcityproductions.org.
Kidspace at 10
Kidspace at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will celebrate 10 years on Saturday, March 20, from 11 to 4 p.m. with a full slate of activities for the whole family, including a special exhibition, an "Iron Artist" competition, live art auction, and food-related art-making activities. Kidspace first opened its doors in the Mass MoCA complex in February 2000.
Spring Skies
Western Gateway Heritage State Park's Visitors Museum presents an illustrated lecture about the spring skies along with their folklore and legend on Saturday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Information: 413-663-6312.
Let's Talk Lent
"Lenten Conversations" will be held at First Congregational Church at 134 Main St. on Sunday, March 21, at noon following regular worship and on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Information: 413-663-9940.
First Monday
First Monday returns March 22 at 4 p.m. at St. John's Parish Center at 59 Summer St., bringing Northern Berkshire residents together to enjoy free food, music and fun for all ages. For further information, contact Lauren at 413-663-7588, Ext. 20.
A 'Precious' Policy
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will examine a critical set of policy issues from an artistic and an activist perspective through an examination of the Oscar-nominated film "Precious," with the film's executive producer Lisa Cortez, former ABC anchor Carole Simpson and children's advocate John Kozol at the Church Street Center on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m.
What You See Isn't You or Me
MCLA Gallery 51 takes a look at how media and pop culture contorts, misrepresents and informs perceptions of oneself and others. "Sexpectations" opens Thursday, March 25, with a selection of works addressing the media's influence on gender roles and American culture. Gallery is open daily from 10 to 6; information, 413-664-8718 or
www.mcla.edu/gallery51
Cinema Fraud
Mass MoCA presents "Lie, Cheat, Steal and Fake it – Fraude, Mexico, 2006" at the Cinema Lounge series to be held at Club B-10 on Thursday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. Information: 413-662-2111 or
www.massmoca.org.
Greylock Auction
The Greylock Elementary PTG will hold an auction on Friday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the school on Phelps Avenue. Proceeds will help fund events planned for pupils this spring. To donate, call 413-652-9715 or drop items at the school.
Watch Out for Logo
The city, Police Department and Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is seeking artists in Grades 6 through 12 to design a logo or drawing to represent the new North Adams Neighborhood Crime Watch program. Call 413-663-7588 to enter.
Relay for Life Needs Teams
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Northern Berkshire gives everyone in the community a chance to help the society save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team for the May 22 Relay at Noel Field Athletic Complex by calling 413-664-4202 or going to www.relayforlife.org/northernberkshirema.
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 North Adams Office of Tourism. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. Submissions are accpeted at the office at 10 Main St., by calling 413-664-6180, faxing 413-662-3149 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.
