North Adams Happenings: March 13-19
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
| SAVE THE DATE | MARCH 28 |
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Other Hudson, Chapter 1 Click here for more information. Through this exhibition MCLA Gallery 51 aims to explore the work of Hudson Valley contemporary artists and to know what is happening in the arts scene of our neighbor region. Other Hudson Chapter 1 will feature Jack Millard, Claudia McNulty, Jen P. Harris and J. Ryder Cooley. Together their works will form an eclectic view of artists from the Hudson Valley. The exhibition is the first of two shows. The second one will be held in occasion of DownStreet Art kick off on June 20. |
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 | |
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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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Public Skate
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Green Drinks Click here for more information. North Adams Green Drinks is a gathering of people interested in conservation and environmental issues. All are welcome. At 6:15 there will be a presentation by James Sklar, who will be discussing the danger of GMOs as well as empowering you to make good choices regarding your health and food. For more information about North Adams Green Drinks, contact Jane Winn at BEAT (jane@thebeatnews.org). |
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12- Week Parenting Group Click here for more information. The Family Resource Center and The Family Place are hosting Parenting Journey, a free 12 week parenting group. Parenting Journey is a journey of self discovery that provides a friendly, supportive place where parents can discuss the joys and challenged of parenting. The group will meet for 12 weeks and will include discussions and activities to help parents better understand childhood experiences and memories and how they affect parenting. Free dinner, transportation and childcare provided. |
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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, MARCH 14 | |
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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, MARCH 15 | |
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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: Jack Waldheim Click here for more information. If you're interested in Rock-Pop or Alternative-Country music, come down the Freight Yard Pub and listen to Jack Waldheim. |
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Live Music: DJ Fuzion Click here for more Facebook page. DJ Fuzion is coming to the Artery Lounge to play R&B, hip hop and dance music! Bring your friends and be ready to dance! |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 16 | |
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Luma's Birthday Celebration Click here for more information. Come celebrate the one year anniversary of Luma's Muffin and Mug opening! There will be music by Charlie Tokarz and everyone who goes will get a free cup of coffee. |
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Pedals, Pipes and Pizza Click here for more information. Want to know more about the organ? Kids ages 6 to 18 are invited to learn about and play the organ, listen to Moller's music and eat a pizza lunch. Hosted by Matt McConnell, you can contact him at drmattmcc@gmail.com. |
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Shima's Birthday Celebration and Sale Click here for more information. Shima is turning 5! Come down and celebrate with lots of deals! They're having a sale in the store up to 75% off. There will be raffles for prizes and gift certificates throughout the day. Cake and refreshments will be served from noon to 2:00pm and face painting by Debbie from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The store is also having an online sale from March 17 to March 22 on their website. |
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St. Patrick's Eve Dinner and Dance |
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Live Music: Tony Luchi Click here for more information. Grab dinner and drinks with friends while listening to the musical stylings of singer/guitarist Anthony Luchi. |
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Balkan Beat Box Click here for more information. Balkan Beat Box first burst out of New York City's underground music scene in 2005 with a self-titled debut album that introduced the world to its Mediterranean-inflected, globalized electronic sound. Founded by Israeli-born ex-pats Ori Kaplan (ex-Gogol Bordello) and Tamir Muskat (ex-Firewater), Balkan Beat Box built its reputation on explosive live shows, with frontman Tomer Yosef's wild onstage energy sending audiences into an ecstatic frenzy during each performance. This just might be the best party band in the world. |
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Celtic Pride Irish Dance Party Click here for more information. There's nothing that prepares you more for St. Patrick's day than a Pre-St. Patrick's Day party! Don't forget to wear your green or orange! The music will be a good sort of jigs reels and whatever else will get you moving. |
| SUNDAY, MARCH 17 | |
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FREE Pool Head down for some drinks with friends and enjoy free pool all day! |
| MONDAY, MARCH 18 | |
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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, MARCH 19 | |
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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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Lecture: Janell Hobson Click here for more information. In celebration of Women's History Month, Professor Janell Hobson of the University at Albany, SUNY, will present a talk, "Body as Evidence: Raced and Erased Subjects in Digital Media,". Hobson is the assistant professor of Women's Studies at the University at Albany, and has taught at the university since 2002. Hobson is the author of several articles; she also writes a blog for Ms. Magazine. |
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MoonRyder: an Evening of Songs and Enchantments Click here for more information.
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North Adams Open Studios Committee A committee is forming for North Adams Open Studios, happening in October, 2013. This event highlights local artists by having them open their doors for one weekend only to give visitors a look into the artistic process. Committee members are needed to help plan various components of the event including logistics, artist recruitment, special events, and marketing. The commitment level is entirely up to you! Please e-mail Gail Sellers at:Gail@riverhillpottery.com if you are interested in helping to plan this special weekend. |
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Solid Sound Festival: Call for Housing Listings A call for local accommodations and extra rooms has been raised by Mass MoCa for the Solid Sound Festival. For the weekend of June 21-23, organizers are urging people who wish to rent rooms to register at Airbnb.com. Patrons who are looking to rent a local room will be sent to this website for listings. Provide photos when possible. While there is no fee to list your room, Airbnb collects a small percentage of the rental fee for processing the transaction. |
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Attention Crafters, Artisans and Artists! The Farmers Market in North Adams, MA is looking for artisans and crafters to attend the 2013 summer Farmers Market. Any crafter with a food or kitchen-related focus (cutting boards, pottery, aprons, etc.) will be given preference, but others will be considered. Please keep in mind that this is a market for items that are crafted or created by individuals and artists. The market will take place every Saturday from June 29th to October 26th, between 8:00am-12:00pm. Vendors are required to set up by 7:45AM and stay for the entire market. To sign up as a vendor, please email preferred dates and any questions regarding this year's market to Shanali Weeresinghe, shanali.weeresinghe@gmail.com |
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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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