North Adams Happenings: March 20-26

SAVE THE DATE	MARCH 28
EXHIBIT	Other Hudson, Chapter 1 Opening Reception March 28 MCLA Gallery 51 51 Main Street 5-7pm FREE 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 20
EVENT	Pre-School Story Time (Ages 3-6) North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, 2nd Floor (413)662-3133 ext. 14 10:30am FREE 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.
EVENT	Public Skate Peter Foote Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Rink 1267 Church Street (413)664-8185 3-5pm Price: Adults $4/ Children $3/ Seniors $1 Skate Rental $3 Click here for more information. Come enjoy public lunchtime skating!
LECTURE	Hardman Lecture: Mark Kinver MCLA Church Street Center 375 Church Street (413)662-5000 11am FREE Click here for more information. Mark Kinver is an environment reporter for BBC News, based in northern England. He originally worked for the BBC in south-west England as a reporter, presenter and studio manager. Since 2001, he has worked for network and international news. During this time, he has been involved in the coverage of a number of high-profile stories, including the 9/11 attacks, the London 7/7 attacks, the Olympics as well as the tsunamis that hit the Indian Ocean region in 2004 and Japan in 2011.
EVENT	12- Week Parenting Group The Family Resource Center 210 State Street (413)664-4821 5:30-7:30pm FREE 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.
EVENT	North Berkshire Chess Club Lickety Split @ MASS MoCA 87 Marshall Street (413)458-8271 6-9:30pm FREE 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 21
SEMINAR	MCLA's Green Living Seminars: Shared Secrets MCLA Murdock Hall Room #218 375 Church Street (413)662-5000 5:30pm FREE Click here for more information. The spring 2013 "Green Living" seminars at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will continue on Thursday, in Murdock 218 with a lecture titled "Shared Streets." This lecture will be presented by Dr. Norman Garrick, professor of civil engineering at the University of Connecticut. Departing from the traditional philosophy of design of how transportation systems are designed, Garrick will discuss the idea of how "shared streets" can safely incorporate navigation by pedestrians, bikes, and cars in the same space. The series will continue on Thursdays through April 25.
TRIVIA	Trivia Pitchers Mound Pub 218 Ashland Street (413)663-8390 8pm FREE 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.
EVENT	Karaoke Crystal Hard Hat Saloon 55 Union Street 9pm FREE Click here for the Facebook page. 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 22
EVENT	Open Mic Parlor Cafe 303 Ashland Street (413)346-4279 8pm FREE 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.
PERFORMANCE	Live Music: Tom Corrigan Freight Yard Pub 1 Furnace Street #3 (Heritage State Park) (413)663-6547 8pm FREE Click here for more information. Grab a pint, find a seat by the fire, and enjoy music from local favorite, Tom Corrigan.
EVENT	Karaoke State Street Tavern 167 State Street (413)664-9151 9pm-1am FREE Click here for more Facebook page. Grab some friends and hit the State Street Tavern for Friday Night Karaoke hosted by Bill Horsfall All singers welcome! Bill offers an online catalog of 13,000 songs so you're sure to find a favorite. Karaoke happens every other Friday.
EVENT	CJ Feild & Jme Christian American Legion 91 American Legion Drive (413)664-9004 Doors open at 9pm, show at 10pm $7 Click here for more Facebook page. Hometown favorite CJ Field presents a Nashville, Rock n' Roll show. Get ready for some big, loud, high-energy fun! You'll hear all your favorite country, rock, and blues songs in addition to some originals. Get ready for the best show this spring has to offer!
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
EVENT	Charade North Adams Movieplex 80 Main Street (413)663-6300 11am $2 Click here for more information. Enjoy a Saturday classic at North Adams Movieplex. Charade is a tale of murder, mystery and more, featuring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, two gems of the silver screen!
PERFORMANCE	Live Music: Patrick Grey Freight Yard Pub 1 Furnace Street #3 (Heritage State Park) (413)663-6547 8pm FREE Click here for more information. Grab dinner and drinks with friends while listening to the musical stylings of Patrick Grey.
EVENT	Live Music: Ryan Foss PUBLIC: Eat+Drink 34 Holden Street (413)664-4444 9pm FREE Click here for more information. Musician Ryan Foss performs songs filled with layers of cords combined with hooks, rhythms, and tinges of afro-beats and surf riffs. His musical influences range from old school funk like Woody Guthrie, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan to more contemporary artists like Jack Johnson, Wilco, and David Gray.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
EVENT	FREE Pool Pitchers Mound Pub 218 Ashland Street (413)663-8390 8pm FREE Click here for the Facebook page. Head down for some drinks with friends and enjoy free pool all day!
EVENT	The Phantom of the Opera North Adams Movieplex 80 Main Street (413)663-6300 1pm $5 Click here for more information. Enjoy a classic musical on a Sunday afternoon, as the North Adams Movieplex presents The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall. A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protegee whom he trains and loves.
MONDAY, MARCH 25
EVENT	FREE Pool Artery Lounge 68 Union Street (413)664-6087 FREE Click here for more Facebook page. Come down and shoot your best at a night of free pool at the Artery Lounge.
TRIVIA	Eat + Think Trivia PUBLIC: Eat+Drink 34 Holden Street (413)664-4444 9pm FREE 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 26
EVENT	Toddler Time Stories & Songs North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, 2nd Floor (413)662-3133 ext. 14 10:30am FREE 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.
DSA ON THE ROAD
EVENT	Molly Hatch: New Blue and White Museum of Fine Arts Boston Artist Demonstrations Wednesday, March 20 5:30-8pm Click here for more information. DownStreet Artist Molly Hatch is one of the artists featured in the New Blue and White at MFA Boston. Using her grouping of plates inspired by the Baroque painting, The Swing, she will demonstrate how she translates two-dimensional drawings and paintings into three-dimensional ceramic forms. The artist will share her techniques for drawing in clay, including slip inlay and carving.
OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPPORTUNITY	Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator Click here for more information. MCLA is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center located at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Gallery 51 on Main Street, North Adams, MA. The Coordinator will work with the Director of the BCRC providing administration and organizational support and leadership on several BCRC programs. As an example, the Coordinator will recruit, and manage MCLA's Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP), G-51 events, Downstreet Art, BerkshireArtStart, non-profit arts management series as well as other programs serving the college and the community.For a full description and to apply click the link above.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS	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 atGail@riverhillpottery.com if you are interested in helping to plan this special weekend.
CALL FOR HOUSING	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.
VENDERS WANTED	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
OPEN CALL	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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