North Adams Happenings: April 18-24

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North Adams Happenings

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Wednesday, April 18 - Tuesday, April 24

SAVE THE DATE	Sunday, May 6th
	MCLA Presents! Rock the Block Main Street North Adams 2pm-9pm FREE Click here for more info. The Performing Arts Management class (PAM) at MCLA presents “Rock the Block”. The event which is set to take place downtown North Adams marks the first PAM showcase to move off of the MCLA campus. Performances by MCLA Jazz Band, Allegrettos A cappella Group, Drury Jazz, Spooky & the Nomads, Quiet Friday, Yorick Shakespeare Club, Nexxus Step Team, Harlequin Musical Theatre Club and DJ Leila will take place throughout the day beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. “Debo Band” an 11-member group led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and fronted by charismatic vocalist Bruck Tesfaye will headline the final event of the day. Don’t miss the party!
THURSDAY, APR 19
CLASS	Line Dancing Berkshire County Line Dancers Eagles Hall Curran Highway 7pm-9pm For more information contact Mary Ellen Dean: (413)663-9718 Berkshire County line dancers offers intermediate and advanced lessons. Join the fun, meet new people and try something new!
FILM	Koran By Heart MASS MoCA, Club B-10 1040 MASS MoCA Way (413)662-2111 7:30pm $9 adult, $5 student Click here for more info. Both a thrilling competition film and an engaging survey of the unique experiences of Muslim children throughout the world, Koran By Heart (Greg Barker, 2011) uses the cultural crossroads of the international competition of Koran recitation in Cairo to examine the issues facing the next generation of Muslims. The screening is part of MASS MoCA’s documentary film series titled Strategic Thinking, celebrating people whose unconventional and irrepressible approach in the face of various injustices have led to extraordinary achievements.
PERFORMANCE	Hedda Gabler MCLA Venable Theatre 375 Church Street (413)662-5123 8pm $8 general admission, $3 MCLA faculty and staff, FREE for MCLA students Click her for more info. The second night of Henrik Ibsen's most compelling play; Hedda Gabler. Trapped in a loveless marriage and desperate for escape, Hedda is a brilliant woman battling for power in a man's world. Christopher Shinn's new clear-headed, economical, and modern-sounding adaptation proves this classic tale of intrigue and manipulation remains enigmatic, funny and shatteringly beautiful. By Henrik Ibsen; Adapted by Christopher Shinn; Directed by Laura Standley.
PERFORMANCE	Live Music: Miss Guided Desperado's 24 Eagle Street (413)346-4664 8pm No Cover Click here for more info. Grab a margarita and enjoy entertainment provided by Miss Guided, a musical duo specializing in music of the 60's, 70's and 80's.
EVENT	Key West Open Mic with Rebel Alliance Key West 159 State Street (413)663-5055 10:30pm No Cover Click here for more info. Rebel Alliance is a working class band assembled from various corners of the county. They combine elements of Jazz, Rock, Ska, and Reggae to make a sound they all dig. Catch them every Thursday Night for free at Key West at their open mic! It's a great way to meet fellow musicians in the area! If you like to dance on your Thirsty Thursday, stop on by. You'll be glad you did.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
PERFORMANCE	Live Music: Jack Waldheim Freight Yard Pub 3 Furnace Street (Heritage State Park) (413)663-6547 7pm No Cover Click here for more info. Coming up Poetic and original, it is as much the moist and red curtained window to the mind as it is an indepentant film of a life Exploding with edge and heart. It's hard to describe what sets his music apart from the sea of music on the market these days, it seems everyone has something to say. But what Jack offers is unique, honest and clear.
PERFORMANCE	Hedda Gabler MCLA Venable Theatre 375 Church Street (413)662-5123 8pm $8 general admission, $3 MCLA faculty and staff, FREE for MCLA students Click here for more info. A third evening of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece of modernity written far ahead of its time, Hedda Gabler is a tour de force role and Ibsen's most compelling play. Trapped in a loveless marriage and desperate for escape, Hedda is a brilliant woman battling for power in a man's world. Christopher Shinn's new clear-headed, economical, and modern-sounding adaptation proves this classic tale of intrigue and manipulation remains enigmatic, funny and shatteringly beautiful. By Henrik Ibsen; Adapted by Christopher Shinn; Directed by Laura Standley.
SATURDAY, APR 21
EVENT	Spring Cleaning Electronic Recycling Steeple City Plaza Parking Lot (by all Saints Church) (413)664-9656 9am-1pm $5-$20 Click here for more info. The “Spring Cleaning” Electronic Recycling Event will be open to residents, schools and businesses in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and surrounding communities. For a more detailed list of items accepted for recycling, go online to www.allsaintsberkshires.com or email allsaintsberkshires@verizon.net . Electronic recycling of all types of electronics and appliances will be accepted. Charges will be $5 for most electronics, $8 for computer monitors, $10 for larger appliances and $20 for TV’s. Items accepted for recycling include computers, monitors, laptops, camcorders, phones, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines & dryers, and televisions.
EXHIBIT	Annual High School Art Show Eclips Mill Gallery 243 Union Street (413)664-9101 12pm-5pm FREE Click here for more info. The Annual High School Art Show after opening at MASS MoCA over the weekend is moving to the Eclipse Mill Gallery for a 3 weekend run. The show features work from the area’s finest art students. Participating are Buxton, Drury, BART, Mount Greylock, Pine Cobble and Hoosac Valley schools. Please join us on April 27th 6pm-9pm for a reception to celebrate the creative talents of our local students. The Eclipse Mill Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-5pm. The exhibit will run through May 6th.
PERFORMANCE	Hedda Gabler MCLA Venable Theatre 375 Church Street (413)662-5123 2pm & 8pm $8 general admission, $3 MCLA faculty and staff, FREE for MCLA students Click here for more info. The final performances of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece of modernity written far ahead of its time, Hedda Gabler is a tour de force role and Henrik Ibsen's most compelling play. Trapped in a loveless marriage and desperate for escape, Hedda is a brilliant woman battling for power in a man's world. Christopher Shinn's new clear-headed, economical, and modern-sounding adaptation proves this classic tale of intrigue and manipulation remains enigmatic, funny and shatteringly beautiful. By Henrik Ibsen; Adapted by Christopher Shinn; Directed by Laura Standley.
PERFORMANCE	Live Music: Patrick Grey Freight Yard Pub 3 Furnace Street (Heritage State Park) (413)663-6547 7pm No Cover Click here for more info. Grab a pint and listen to the musical stylings of local favorite – Patrick Grey.
PERFORMANCE	Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) Heritage State Park, Building 4 (413)446-8127 8pm $10 at the door Click here for more info. RBIT is a comedy improv group that has been delighting audiences with its own brand of non-scripted comedic mayhem since June of 2001. Performing a mix of theater games reminiscent of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" the group models its work on the teachings of renowned theater games/improvisation instructor Keith Johnstone. Through audience participation, RBIT's mission is to create entertaining scenes which explore the boundaries of theater improvisation.
PERFOMANCE	Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MoCA Way (413)662-2111 8pm $12 advance, $16 day of, $10 student Click here for more info. The long-time vocalist with the SNL Band, Christine Ohlman has a voice that, said one critic, “is out to rearrange your furniture.” Here she’ll perform her incendiary blues-and-soul-tinged music with her band Rebel Montez. Known as the "Beehive Queen" she’s been on stage with the likes of Neil Young, George Harrison, and Al Green to name a few.
MONDAY, APR 23
CLASS	Line Dancing Berkshire County Line Dancers Eagles Hall Curran Highway For more info contact: Mary Ellen Dean: (413)663-9718 7pm-9pm Time for a new hobby? Berkshire County Line Dancers offers beginning classes. All are welcome to come and join the fun!
EVENT	Trivia Night Public Eat and Drink 34 Holden Street (413)664-4444 8pm No Cover Click here for more info. Test your skills and knowledge against others while enjoying a pint from Public's fine beer selection. Winning team takes home a $25 Gift Certificate.
TUESDAY, APR 24
STORYTIME	Toddler Storytime North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street (413)662-3133 10:30am FREE Click here for more info. Join the North Adams Public Library team for exciting children activities. Bring your little one, it's story time! Story Time is suitable for ages 1-3!
DSA ON THE ROAD
EXHIBIT	Henry Klein: Fervent Greylock Arts 93 Summer Street, Adams MA (413)241-8692 On display through May 26, 2012 5:30pm-8:30pm FREE Click here for more info. Founded in 2007, Greylock Arts is an arts organization located in the Berkshires at the foot of Mount Greylock in the town of Adams, Massachusetts. With an emphasis on underrepresented forms of interactive and new media arts, Greylock Arts presents exhibitions and talks, develops educational programs, and fosters community involvement to facilitate a deeper public appreciation for emerging arts practice.
OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR ARTIST	Face the World - Global Portrait Party: Eclipse Mill Edition Downtown North Adams May 6, 2012 2pm-5pm FREE, pre-registration is required to participate. Click here for more info. The ‘Global Portrait Party’ promises to be a dynamic and fun event. We are inviting: Community members, teachers, students. artists, their friends and family members to participate and register. Bring a photo of a Facebook friend or a non facebook friend. Organizers will supply tools and materials to paint an 8.5 x 11” portrait in acrylic paints. Assistance will be available and we believe that prior experience is not necessary. We count on interesting, charming, also well executed renditions and a joyful occasion! And, participants will have a painting to take home. We will have the small paintings photographed at the party and will eventually upload the results to the ‘Friend Me Projects’ website. We encourage you to sign up today by email and copy the following address: Astrid.EclipseMillGallery@yahoo.com. Please leave your full name, contact information and let us know that you will be painting, or bring your own medium and materials.
COMMENTS	Vision 2030 Project City of North Adams (413)662-3025 Click here for more info. Comments are sought on a far-reaching Vision for North Adams’ future. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee invites residents, business and property owners to comment on a Vision Statement developed for North Adams: Vision 2030. The Vision forms the backbone of the Comprehensive Plan. Comments can be left via the city website or people can review posters at City Hall, the library or the Spitzer Center. Contact the Office of Community Development for more information. Please submit your comments no later than April 30th.
CALL FOR ENTRIES	Want to Post an Event? MCLA's BCRC and North Adams Office of Tourism If you wish to post on this newsletter, please use the following criteria and start promoting your event! Send name of event/location/exact address/telephone number and price of event to vbosley@northadams-ma.gov. Add a picture 200x200pixels/72dpi. Pictures that don't meet the requirements will be cropped and adapted to that format. Add a description of the event between 50 and 70 words long. Add a link to a website, a facebook invite, a blog or any site where more information can be easily found by the viewer. Last, please send your info in the body of the email. No pdf. All the info must be sent at least a week before the event date. Newsletter goes out on Wednesdays. Please mind we reserve the right to curate this listing.

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Companion Corner Grey Boy at No Paws Left Behind

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
04:12PM / Wednesday, June 10, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a cat No Paws Left Behind still waiting for his forever home.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. He was previously highlighted but he now has new information.

Grey Boy is 10 years old and is a gray and white domestic shorthair and was previously highlighted on Companion Corner.

The shelter's Executive Director Noelle Howland introduced us to him and his long journey to be ready for adoption.

"He's been here a couple months. He was a transfer from a rescue in Bennington. They were out of space, so we had taken him in with a few other cats. So he's been here a couple months. He came in with what we believed was a respiratory infection," she said. "So it took us a little bit to get him ready, and then he also needed a dental. So he has nice, clean teeth. He had some teeth removed, and then he has to go back in and have one more dental. So he'll be all ready to go."

It was previously thought that he has feline herpes but he was recently diagnosed with a palette fracture because of how bad his dental disease was, which is what is causing his sneezing. He can now go home with cats, a cat-savvy dog and children.

"He has had two dentals since being with us. Due to the palate fracture he will be sneezy for the rest of his life, not contagious sneezing, but that doesn’t stop him from living a perfectly happy life. He should be on wet food with chunks due to this and since he has had many teeth removed," Howland said.

Grey Boy loves to play with toys and enjoy treats. He would also love to have a window to lounge or bird-watch in.

"He is not afraid of anything. He's very curious, so I'm sure he'd love if you have windows for him to look out of. He still plays, even though he's 10 it does not stop him. So any home would be a good fit for him."

Now that he is ready to be adopted, he is excited. When you walk into the room with him he will rub up against your leg introducing himself and asking to be pet.

"Usually, I would say, when you're walking, he'll bonk into you so he might catch you off guard a little bit. He constantly is rubbing against you," Howland said. "He really, I would say he's lazy when you want him to be, and he's active when you want him to be. He'll play with toys. He's usually lounging away. And then when he comes out he'll play. He loves it. So, very friendly, easy going cat."

He is now perfectly healthy with his dentals all done and veterinary care up to date and is ready to find his forever family.

"I would say the friendliest, easiest cat you could have. He's just, he's just gonna be a little sneezy sometimes, but that doesn't stop him from doing anything," she said.

Grey Boy's adoption fee is sponsored by Rooted in Balance Counseling LLC.

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