North Adams Happenings: Feb. 20-26
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
Wednesday, February 20 - Tuesday, February 26
| SAVE THE DATES | MARCH 2 |
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Margaret A. Hart '35 Scholarship Concert- Featuring TheCambell Brothers Click here for more information. The Campbell Brothers triumphantly headline this year's Margaret Hart Fundraiser. The band, which has been playing together for nearly two decades, is known for their steel lap guitars played in a way you've never heard before! This talented family is rounded out by the gutsy, gospel vocalist, Katie Jackson. Combining traditional African-American gospel music with the electric steel guitars and vocal, The Campbell Brothers are sure to please and provide an entertaining and enlightening evening for all to enjoy. |
| WEDNESDAY, FEB 20 | |
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Tag Sale Click here for more information. Find school supplies for up to 90% at the Cascade Tag sale! School supplies are available for PreK-12. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted for the sale. |
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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, FEB 21 | |
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Tag Sale Click here for more information. Find school supplies for up to 90% at the Cascade Tag sale! School supplies are available for PreK-12. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted for the sale. |
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The Original Green Click here for more information. This spring's "Green Living” seminars at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will continue with a lecture titled, "The Original Green." This seminar, which is free and open to the public, will be presented by Steve Mouzon, a principal of the New Urban Guild in Miami Beach, Fla. |
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Brooklyn Castle
Click here for more information. This riveting film centers on the most cerebral of games: chess. Brooklyn Castle (by Katie Dellamaggiore, 2012) tells the stories of five members of the chess team at I.S. 318, a below-the-poverty-line inner city junior high school that has won more national chess championships than any other in the country. Battling their opponents as well as recessionary budget cuts that threaten all extracurricular activities at their school, the students' dedication to their game magnifies their belief in the possible. Q&A with filmmaker Katie Dellamaggiore to follow. |
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Trivia 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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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, FEB 22 | |
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Tag Sale Click here for more information. Find school supplies for up to 90% at the Cascade Tag sale! School supplies are available for PreK-12. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted for the sale. |
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Hoosac Night Hike Click here for more information. Come view the night sky without light pollution! Round up your friends and family for a winter nighttime adventure on the Hoosac Range above North Adams. We will hike to 'Sunset Rock' and back! Bring an extra layer, water, and appropriate footwear. Snowshoes or crampons welcome as you see fit. This hike is a mile and a half long. |
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Open Mic Click here for more information. Grab a coffee or tea and try your hand at performing at a new weekly open mic in North Adams. All types of performers welcome. Come to perform or just listen. |
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Live Music: Tom Corrigan Click here for more information.
Grab dinner or drinks with friends while listening to local favorite, Tom Corrigan. |
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Public Skate
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| SATURDAY, FEB 23 | |
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Winterfest Click here for more information. Shake off the winter blues at North Adams' WinterFest! The North side of Main Street will be closed to make way for a full day of family-friendly activities, which will include ice sculpting, horse drawn wagon rides, a winter play area, a community camp fire, winter-themed art projects, and much more! As always, between 12 and 2 the public is invited to taste chowders offered up by area eateries and vote for their favorite. The day will end with a skate party at the North Adams Skating Rink. Performances, vendors, and events are added daily, so email tourism@northadams-ma.gov for a full schedule. |
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Tag Sale Click here for more information. Find school supplies for up to 90% at the Cascade Tag sale! School supplies are available for PreK-12. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted for the sale. |
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Live Music: Patrick Grey Click here for more information. Grab a pint and sit by the fire while listening to Patrick Grey. |
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My Robot Friend Click here for more information. My Robot Friend is a musical and performance art project born from the ashes of the late '90s NYC band Princess (made up of Howard Robot, Miguel Gutierrez, and Autojulie3000), which broke up just before signing on to the legendary label Too Pure (PJ Harvey, Stereolab). Led by Howard Robot, My Robot Friend performs in an elaborate light-up suit while interacting with illuminated objects, wireless video cameras, and pyrotechnics. My Robot Friend's set will be preceded by a program of robot-themed mischief... you won't want to miss!
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Live Music: Danny Whitecotton Click here for more information. Born and raised in Texas, Danny Whitecotton plays a mix of indie rock and alternative country; writing songs about life, second-chances, ghosts and murder-mysteries. Whitecotton has shown himself as a sorrowful and talented songwriter who doesn't shy away from the darkness of the human struggle or the potential light in everyone. |
| SUNDAY, FEB 24 | |
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Public Skate
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Snowshoe Event Click here for more information. Bring your own snowshoes for an easy casual snowshoe hike of the Windsor Lake property. Meet at the Public Beach parking lot. The guided tour departs at 1:30 pm or feel free to explore on your own. The tour will end at the Historic Valley Campground Pavilion for campfire and hot cocoa. Rain cancels the hike. Sponsored by Friends of Windsor Lake. |
| MONDAY, FEB 25 | |
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FREE Pool Click here for more Facebook page. Come down and shoot your best at a night of free pool at the Artery Lounge. |
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Eat + Think Trivia Click here for more information. Test your skills and knowledge against others while enjoying a pint from PUBLIC'S fine beer selection. Winning team take home a $25 Gift Certificate! |
| TUESDAY, FEB 26 | |
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Toddler Time Stories & Songs Click here for more information. Bring your kids for exciting children's activities and stories at the North Adams Public Library. Suitable for kids ages 1-3. |
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WCMA at Night: Lit Cafe Click here for more information. Performances by Speak Free and Dodd Coffeehouse. Make your own spine poetry, altered books, and other literary projects with artist Melanie Mowinski. Enjoy coffeehouse fare and dream up your own hot chocolate creation at our make-your-own station. |
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Parks, Open Space and Recreation Public Meeting Come to a public meeting about Parks, Open Space and Recreation in North Adams! Meet with your neighbors, colleagues and community members to learn about existing sites and programs in the City, and identify opportunities for new ones. For more information contact Mike Nuvallie, Director of Community Development at the number listed above. |
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DOWNSTREET ART OPEN CALL Click here for more information. DownStreet Art, a program of MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, is pleased to announce an OPEN CALL for artists, curators, performers, and muralists for its sixth edition! For all the details on how to apply and to download the application form please click on the link above. Opportunities are many to show your work, present a new challenging curatorial project, perform in conjunction with one of the DownStreet Art Thursday and/or to paint a mural downtown North Adams. DSA 2013 will run from June 20 through October 31. There is no application fee and your work will be reviewed and chosen by a curatorial committee which includes representatives and curators from all the major museums in the Berkshire. APPLY NOW! |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
Winterfest Volunteers Needed! The Office of Tourism & Community Events is in need of volunteers to lend a hand during our annual WinterFest, happening February 23rd in downtown North Adams. Volunteers are primarily needed for set up and staffing of the ChowderFest Competition. We will have shifts from 11-1, and 1-3. We will also need a few volunteers throughout the day, anytime between 8am and 4pm. If interested contact Veronica Bosley at (413)664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov. |
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