North Adams Happenings: March 27 - April 2
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
| APRIL 15 | DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS |
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DOWNSTREET ART 2013: Beyond Industry Click here for more information. DownStreet Art's call for artists and curators returns! Exhibition projects should reflect the theme of "BEYOND INDUSTRY". DownStreet Art 2013 invites all artists of all mediums and disciplines to submit work that explores the realms beyond industry; the art industry, the industry of the factory town in which DownStreet Art lives, as well as the industrial structures that have formed our time and place. All interpretations of this theme are welcomed and encouraged. Click here for guidelines and application. For more information please contact Valeria Federici atvaleria.federici@mcla.edu. |
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DOWNSTREET ART 2013: Mural Project Click here for more information. DownStreet Art is pleased to announce a call for artists for a mural project as part of the 2013 season. This is a great opportunity to make a mark in the history of North Adams. MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center will partner with the City of North Adams, MASS MoCA, local real estate and artists to realize a series of murals throughout the City. Please read details carefully and fill the application accordingly. DownStreet Art welcomes individuals or groups. If you are a duo/trio or a group of artists willing to realize a mural together please apply! Click here for guidelines and application. For more information please contact Valeria Federici atvaleria.federici@mcla.edu. |
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | |
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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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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 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. |
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MCLA's Green Living Seminars: Shared Secrets Click here for more information. This week, Caleb Racicot will be showing a presentation called "Legalizing Main Street." The focus will be on coding for more sustainable commercial areas. |
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Poetry Slam Would you like to read a poem in an open, encouraging environment for cash? Then come down to the Parlour Cafe for an Olympic-scoring-style poetry slam! Participants should bring at least three original poems and no props, costumes or musical instruments. Each poet has a three minute time limit for readings. Because this is a Cash Slam, a $2-$3 suggested donation will be accepted at the door; however if you do not have money bring something that will benefit the grab bag prizes that are given to poets. |
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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 29 | |
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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
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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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City Glo Click here for the Facebook page. Desperado's is hosting City Glo on their second floor. Open mic and live acoustics start at 8:00pm and end at 9:30pm. After that the party begins! Three Dj's will be playing music from 10:00pm to 2:00am. Glowsticks, highlighters, body paint, black lights and strobe lights will all be in abundance. This is an 18+ party, IDs must be shown at the door. |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 30 | |
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1st Annual Louison House Bunny Run-Walk-Hop Click here for more information. This is the 1st Annual Louison House Bunny Run-Walk-Hop to End Homelessness! All proceeds directly benefit the Louison House, which is the only homeless shelter in the Northern Berkshire County. This is a 5k Race and a 1 mile walk. Day of registration starts at 9:30am. The first 100 people who register will receive a T-shirt! Prizes are also available for whoever raises the most money. After the race there will be music and food for participants. Register online at www.accu-specracing.com. |
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March Madness Click here for the Facebook page. Two electro-jam bands will be playing, Digital Spectrum and Smash Frequency. There will be free giveaways of: a pair of tickets to Dan Deacon on April 20 at MASS MoCA, a pair of tickets to Bassnectar on April 25 at the House of Blues in Boston, and the Elixed Package: 1 Dj Elixer T-shirt, copies of volumes 1-7of Dj Elixer's Bass Sauce mixes and more TBA. Winners will be drawn at midnight. Donations to the Berkshire Food Project will be accepted, at the end of the night a check will be written with all of the donations made during the concert. |
| SUNDAY, MARCH 31 | |
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FREE Pool Head down for some drinks with friends and enjoy free pool all day! |
| MONDAY, APRIL 1 | |
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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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Public Skate
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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, APRIL 2 | |
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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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Laura Christensen Click here for more information. Described as delicate visual mash-ups, Laura Christensen's work is created with subtly detailed painting or carefully cut fragments mixed with old snapshots and photographic portraits. These new composites tell mysterious stories that express personal reflections and light-hearted fictions. On view From March 23 through June 16. |
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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. |
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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 atGail@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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Venders Wanted for Pittsfield Farmers Market! The City of Pittsfield, Downtown Pittsfield Inc., and Alchemy Initiative invite you to be a vendor at the NEW Pittsfield Farmers Market, kicking off on May 11th at 9am of this year in Pittsfield's Upstreet Cultural District (at the First Street parking lot overlooking the Common).If you have any questions, please contact Jess Conzo, Director of Alchemy Initiative and Market Manager, at Alchemy.Initiative@gmail.com. |
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Berkshire Salon Click here to download Prospectus & Application. Now in its sixth year the annual Berkshire Salon, organized by the Eclipse Mill Gallery in North Adams, is a much anticipated exhibition. The Berkshire Salon is open to participation by all Berkshires-based artists who are at least 21 years of age. Artists will be accepted into the exhibition in the order in which their applications are received, up to the limit of available space.Exhibit Dates: May 10 - June 2, 2013 |
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