North Adams Happenings: Nov. 14-20
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
Wednesday, November 14 - Tuesday, November 20
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 |
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Tree Lighting Click here for more information. Join hundreds of festive faces as North Adams gears up for the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Hometown Holidays kick-off event! A crowd will gather downtown to count down the seconds until the downtown streets come to life with thousands of glimmering holiday lights. There will be holiday music, shopping, hot chocolate, and more! After the tree is lit, stick around for a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you've been nice they might even have a treat for you. |
WEDNESDAY, NOV 14 |
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Pre-School Story Time (Ages 3-6) Click here for more information. 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. |
THURSDAY, NOV 15 |
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Trivia Click here for the Facebook page. Let Andy "The Machine" Racine twist your brain and call you names! Prizes awarded! Stick around for the trivia night after party featuring DJ Jon. |
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Open Mic Night with Brian Flagg Click here for more information. Every Third Thursday, Karaoke/Open Mic with Brian Flagg. If you have instruments bring them down. All levels of talent are welcome for this fun, free night. |
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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 sing their hearts out on the Crystal Hard Hat Stage! |
FRIDAY, NOV 16 | |
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Emily Johnson: Niicugni (Listen) Click here for more information. Centered on movement, story, and sound, and housed within a light/sound installation of handmade, functional fish-skin lanterns, Niicugni equates the land we live on with the cells that comprise our bodies. During her residency Johnson will work on this piece with fellow performer Aretha Aoki, then present this work-in-progress showing. The sound is composed and performed by multi-instrumentalist James Everest and violinist/electronic musician Bethany Lacktorin. Lighting design by Heidi Eckwall. |
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Live Music: Jack Waldheim Click here for more information. |
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Live Music: Jimmy Witherell & Wendy Waltz Click here for more information. |
SATURDAY, NOV 17 | |
BAZAAR |
St. Stan's School Annual Bazaar Saint Stan's School is preparing for its annual Bazaar! This bazaar has been an annual tradition for nearly fifty years. Many local and out of state residents line up to purchase the handmade polish foods and crafts that are available. In addition to the handmade items there will be Chinese Auctions, games, and fun for all. |
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Press Holiday Card Workshop! An intro to letterpress, this class will take you through the basics of setting up and running our magical Vandercook Universal III letterpress. You will carve your own 4x6 relief print from your own design or drawing. A relief print is created by inking the raised surface of the linoleum after other areas of the block have been carved away. Then you'll get to print 20 cards from your block! Envelopes and all necessary supplies will be included. So is lunch! And cookies! No printing experience required. Enrollment is limited so register today! For more information please send an email to letterpress105@gmail.com |
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CD Release Party for The Wandering Rocks! Come join local band The Wandering Rocks and special guest Dennies Crommett (guitarist of Winterpills) for a show at the Elks Lodge in North Adams to celebrate the release of their debut album. Visit them on Facebook to learn more about the band and the music. |
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Live Music: Patrick Grey Click here for more information. |
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Live Music: Misty Blues Trio Click here for more information. |
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70's & 80's Night with DJ Brian Flagg Click here for more information. Enjoy a free and fun night dancing to your favorite 70's and 80's music. Bring your friends! |
SUNDAY, NOV 18 | |
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Hats: Their Creators and Sellers Click here for more information. |
MONDAY, NOV 19 |
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Public Skate Click here for more information. |
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Trivia Night Click here for more information. |
TUESDAY, NOV 20 |
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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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Health Workshop: Understanding Cholesterol Come and learn how to understand cholesterol and how very simple daily choices can help you reduce/prevent Heart Disease and Lower Blood Pressure. This workshop is free and open to the public. Due to limited space please preregister by calling the number above or by emailing livingwell@verizon. |
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25th Annual Washington Craft Show Click here for more information. Josh will take the audience on a journey from the beginning of the studio art glass movement to the present. He will also share details of his own work and artistic process on Sunday November 18th at 1pm as a part of a lecture series. His work will be displayed at Exhibit Space #202 from November 16-18. |
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Volunteer at North Adams' Tree Lighting Ceremony The City of North Adams is looking for about 10 volunteers to help light the trees downtown during the annual Tree Lighting on the evening of November 21. Volunteers will be needed from about 4:45pm-5:30pm. 2-4 volunteers are also needed to be "Santa's Helpers', assisting Santa and Mrs. Claus hand out gifts. Please contact Veronica Bosley, Director of Tourism & Community Events at: 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov |
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Berkshire Festival of Women Writers: Masculinity We invite women and girls of all ages and experiences to take on the subject of masculinity in a personal essay. 750-1000 words; pages numbered; include cover page with name, email, phone, mailing address, and the title of the essay. Please submit the essay by January 4. For more info click the link above. |
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Gallery 51 is looking for a new Gallery Manager! Seeking a part-time Gallery Manager for MCLA Gallery 51. MCLA Gallery 51, run by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts since 2005, presents work from a wide range of emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. The Gallery Manager will be responsible for most aspects of running a professional art gallery, including reviewing prospective works of art, contacting and scheduling artists, and preparing artists contracts. He/She will help to identify guess curators as well as personally curate and plan shows. Installing and taking down exhibits, as well as the packing, and shipping/returning art-work are required and much, much more! This job provides an opportunity to be part of a growing vibrant arts scene and further ones arts administration and art gallery retail experience! |
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Director of Marketing & PR Your dream job is now available: MASS MoCA seeks smart, articulate, passionate multi-tasker who gets a thrill out of squeezing a dime out of every penny, and exploiting every marketing and PR opportunity that crosses his or her path. For a full detailed description of the position and list of requirements please click the link above. For consideration, send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names of three professional references tomarketing@massmoca.org. MASS MoCA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. |
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