International Family Film Coming to Images Cinema

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema is presenting a nine-month International Family Film series, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 18 with an Aardman Animations Retrospective, featuring the new Wallace & Gromit episode "A Matter Of Loaf And Death."

The series will continue every third Saturday through May 2011. Tickets are $5. Family Subscriptions, which are available for $100, gains a family free admittance for all screenings in the series. Subscriptions can be purchased here or at the box office. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring St.

This project has been supported by a grant from the Fund for Williamstown, a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.

The schedule is as follows:

Series Kick-off!: Aardman Animations Retrospective
Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m.

(For ages 6 to adult;, 1 hour 14 minutes; UK) This collection includes the Academy Award-winning "Creature Comforts," "Wallace and Gromit in A Matter of Loaf and Death" (nominated for an Academy Award!), plus other masterpieces encompassing 25 years of creative output from the claymation geniuses at Aardman Animations.

A Town Called Panic
Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.

(For ages 7 to adult; 72 minutes; Belgium) Cowboy, Indian and Horse share a rambling house that never fails to attract the weirdest events. Cowboy and Indian’s plan to gift Horse with a homemade barbecue backfires when they accidentally buy 50 million bricks. This sets off a perilously wacky chain of events.

2010 Nycff Kids Flix Mix
Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.

(For ages 3 to 6) A collection of international shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Azur And Asmar
Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.

(Ages 6 to adult; 1 hour 39 minutes; France) "Azur & Asmar" is the story of two boys raised as brothers. Blonde, blue-eyed, white-skinned Azur and black-haired, brown-eyed, dark-skinned Asmar are lovingly cared for by Asmar's gentle mother, who tells them magical stories of her faraway homeland and of the beautiful, imprisoned Djinn Fairy waiting to be set free. Time passes, and circumstances make the boys adversaries on a quest to find and free the Djinn Fairy.

N
yicff Party Mix
Saturday, Jan. 15

(For ages 5 to 12) A collection of international shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival!

Mia And The Migoo
Saturday, Feb. 19

(For ages 7 to adult; 1 hour 32 minutes; France/Italy) One night, Mia has a premonition. With lucky trinkets in her hand, she sets out on a cross-continent journey through cities, mountains and jungles to find her father, and encounters shape-shifting forest spirits called Migoo. With Mia, they fight to save Mia's father and the Tree of Life from destruction.

Nyicff Girls' Pov
Saturday, March 19

(For ages 9 and up) In celebration of Women's History Month: A collection of shorts focusing on tween issues such as body image and friendships, from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

April & May: TBD

The only one of its kind in Berkshire County, Images Cinema is a year-round non-profit, member-supported community film house that presents a wide range of films that impact filmmaking and our culture. Images continuously seeks to entertain, educate and engage the community with quality programming, while maintaining its dedication to independent film and media. Images Cinema serves organic popcorn, real butter, locally-made baked goods, and naturally sweetened sodas, as well as traditional concessions fare. Images Cinema is supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Check for up-to-date happenings at www.imagescinema.org.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Place to Be

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a move-in ready home close to the downtown area? Then this just might be the house you're looking for.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 193 Cold Spring Road.

This 1950 single-family has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is 2,184 square feet on a little less than an acre of land. The price is $469,900.

The house not only comes with a 3.5-car basement garage but also a detached two-car garage with additional storage space above. The house includes the kitchen appliances like the dishwasher, range, and refrigerator, and has a fireplace, screened porch, and back deck. The home is also generator-ready.

We spoke to Suzette Lyons with Burnham and Gold Real Estate, which has the listing.

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

Lyons: Location, location, location!! This property is a short distance from downtown Spring Street. It's nestled conveniently away from the road and provides substantial privacy. Plus, the home has a well-maintained exterior and interior.

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

What a gem! The workmanship is lovely and shows the home has been loved. There is an abundance of space with four bedrooms for family or work/home office space.

The opportunities are endless.

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

The home was built in the mid-1950s by the owner of Yeadon Farm Dairy on the edge of the farm, now the Thornliebank/Buxton Hill neighborhood, with lumber cut from the property.

Along with thick plaster walls and ceilings on the first floor, quality craftsmanship is abundant throughout.

The house has been owned by the same family who built it and the grandson has made every effort to match the original design and style with all of the renovations, including custom-milled natural woodwork for the private second-floor primary bedroom suite. Family pride in ownership is evident in every space of this well-constructed and maintained house now waiting for a new family to call it "home."

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for? 

This home appeals to many buyers. There are four bedrooms sufficient for a full-time family, singles or second homeowners. Opportunity for in-law suite. Also, ample room for a home/office business. Lots of storage space with 3 1/2 garages and additional storage space above the oversized two-car garage.

Are there any standout design features? 

Lots of personal touches with natural woodwork throughout, freshly painted light colors to maximize natural light, new flooring in several rooms. Spacious four-season room for relaxing or home/office use. Also, offers a beautiful primary suite on the second floor.

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

A peaceful retreat in the woods. Cozy up to the fireplace on winter nights, enjoy the morning coffee on the back porch or the four-season sunroom. Spend the afternoon gardening in your beautiful yard and connecting with nature. A pet-friendly home offering a fenced yard and durable flooring. A family friendly home directly on the school bus routes.

How would you describe the atmosphere or feel of this home? 

The home has a welcoming feel with natural elements offering a place of comfort and belonging.

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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