North Adams Happenings: Sept. 19-25
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
Wednesday, September 19 - Tuesday, September 25
| SAVE THE DATES | SEPTEMBER 27, 29 & 30 |
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DownStreet Art Click here for more information. Benefit for the Mohawk Theater: Spirit of Johnny Cash Click here for more information. Fall Foliage Festival Parade Click here for more information.
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| WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19 | |
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Pre-School Story Time (Ages 3-6) Bring your children for some storytelling and singing! Event is suitable for children ages 3-6. For more information, contact Kim Di Lego atnaplib@yahoo.com |
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North Berkshire Chess Club Click here for more information. Come to play or come to watch! The North Berkshire Chess Club is open to all interested chess players from novice to expert. Instructions are available with sets and boards. The only thing you need to bring is a chess clock if you wish to use one. |
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Vincent J. Hebert Arboretum Click here for more information. Leon Phelps presents the history and programs of The Herbert Arboretum, a living tree library located within one of Pittsfield's premier city resources, Springside Park. |
| THURSDAY, SEPT 20 | |
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"American Autumn" Screening and Discussion Click here for more Facbook Event page. This one hour "occudoc" is a great overview of the Occupy Movement and explains a lot of major topics and grievances. After, a round table discussion will be held for any questions and comments about the movie, occupy or the gallery and art. The director of the film is a husband and father from central MA and he focuses on occupy efforts made around the north east. |
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Trivia Click here for more information. Let Andy "The Machine" Rachine twists your brain and call you names! Prizes awarded! Stick around for the trivia night after party featuring DJ Jon. |
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Karaoke Come on down and see what's going on! Good times and a great crowd! Sing with all your friends who are 21+. Great singers and even not-so-great ones will take the mic and sign their hears out on the Crystal Hard Hat Stage!
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Key West Open Mic with Rebel Alliance Click here for more information. 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, SEPT 21 | |
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FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival Click here for more information. |
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Live Music: Jack Waldheim Click here for more information. Grab a pint and enjoy music from local favorite, Jack Waldheim |
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Live Music: The Zack Cross Trio Click here for more information. |
| SATURDAY, SEPT 22 | |
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North Adams Farmers Market The North Adams Farmers Market provides its customers with fresh, quality, locally grown produce and other food products in a safe and fun environment. Patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and meat. The market also includes music and workshops on composting, seed-saving, and more. For more information or a schedule of events, call or e-mail tourism@northadams-ma.gov. |
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Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival Click here for more information. The City of North Adams in conjunction with the 57th Annual Fall Foliage Festival is once again sponsoring an Arts and Crafts Fair. The event will take place in the downtown area of North Adams along Main Street. This is a rain or shine event (in case of heavy rain, the event will be held at The Elks Lodge). The fair will feature area crafters and artists displaying and selling their creations. Any question regarding this event, please call the Office of Tourism & Community Events at 413-664-6180. |
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Fall Foliage Festival Annual Leaf Hunt Click here for more information. This event dates back to 1965. Brightly colored paper leaves will be hidden around the area in scenic locales. Contestants who find these leaves will be awarded prizes donated by Northern Berkshire merchants. Clues will be listed in the North Adams Transcript and posted on iberkshires.com. |
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Screen Printing Click here for more Facebook Event page. Bring a plain cotton tshirt, sweatshirt, totebag etc and get it inked up with a nifty design by a Transcend Artist! |
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Live Music: Patrick Grey Click here for more information. Enjoy the pub atmosphere and the musical stylings of local songwriter/guitarist Patrick Grey. |
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Long Distance Salvation Release Party Click here for more information. On September 22 Visible Voice and Billsville House Concert celebrate the release of Long Dstance Salvation, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" with a release party featuring live sets from Kingsley Flood, Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons and Brown Bird. Don't miss this amazing evening of music with some of the best bands in all of New England. |
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Live Music: The Greg Caproni Duo Click here for more information. |
| SUNDAY, SEPT 23 | |
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Children's Road Race and Fair Click here for more information. Fun, give-a-ways, and games for children of all ages. Registration for the road race begins at 11am, with races beginning promptly at 12pm. Five division for boys and girls: Senior (10-11 year olds); Junior (8-9 year olds); Peewee (6-7 year olds); Pre-school (4-5 year olds); Tots (3 and under).
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Community Yoga Click here for more information. Frog Lotus Yoga is a beautiful studio, located in the Beaver Mill overlooking Natural Bridge State Park. The studio provides a warm and friendly environment where people interested in yoga can meet, network, and enjoy spending time together. Sunday night is a community class for people of all levels. It is free but donations are much appreciated! |
| MONDAY, SEPT 24 | |
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Public Skate Click here for more information. |
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Trivia Night Click here for more information. |
| TUESDAY, SEPT 18 | |
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Toddler Time Stories & Songs Bring your children for some storytelling and singing! Event is suitable for children ages 1-3. For more information, contact Kim Di Lego atnaplib@yahoo.com |
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"Fixing the Future" Screening and Panel Discussion Click here for more information. In "Fixing the Future", host David Brancaccio visits locations across America that are using sustainable an innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity, inspiring hope and renewal amidst economic collapse. The film highlights effective, local practices such as: local business alliances, community banking, time banking/hour exchange, worker cooperatives and local currencies. A panel discussion including Alicia Maggio of Berkshares, Jonathan Secor from MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, Julie Lineberger from LineSync, and Pastor David Mangun will follow the screening. |
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