North Adams Happenings: Dec. 11-17
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
| WEDNESDAY, December 11 | |
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Tricks of the Trade: Writing Your Song
Click here for more information 'Tis the season to make merry, but unfortunately, that also means the same-old holiday jingles are poised to take over the airwaves. Luckily for you, Tricks of the Trade aims to change that! Join this amazing team of musicians as they take you through the steps to writing your very own ditty! Wandering Star Brewery will be providing a cash bar during the event. RSVP by either calling (413) 663 5253, or by emailing us at: jennifer.crowell@mcla.edu. |
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Paved-in in North Adams: Parking Utilization and Development Solutions
Council Chamber, North Adams City Hall Click here for the Facebook Event Page The public is invited to attend a presentation by an Environmental Planning student group from Williams College. They have been studying vehicular parking conditions in North Adams and have come up with some interesting information and ideas to share with the community. |
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Green Drinks
Freight Yard Pub Click here for more information North Adams Green Drinks are informal, monthly gatherings the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30 pm with a 10-15 minute presentation by a special guest at 6:15pm. This month, Berkshire Organizs will make a presentation. Berkshire Organics is a local, family-owned business created to bring area residents and local farms together year-round. The full service market was just named the 1st Right to Know Non-GMO Grocer in North America. Berkshire Organics delivers fresh, local and organic produce and groceries to homes and businesses throughout Berkshire County. |
| THURSDAY, December 12 | |
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A Honky Tonk Holiday Sing Along
Click here for more information The Sweetback Sisters triumphantly return to MCLA for our annual Holiday Concert sing along. The rollicking country swing of the Sweetback Sisters is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Their charismatic charm harkens back to the golden era of both the silver screen cowgirl and the ersatz cowboy stars. The group will have everyone singing along to their upbeat Honky Tonk remakes of Christmas classics in no time. |
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Hometown Holidays Head downtown each Thursday in December for some holiday fun! Stores will remain open late, and run special holiday activities for all to enjoy. Support local businesses and get into the holiday spirit by joining the Thursday evening festivities! |
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Hot Cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Claus Click here for the Facebook Event Page Join friends and neighbors downtown for hot cocoa at Luma's Muffin & Mug anda visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Shima Boutique! Photos will be available from Spruce Hill Photography. Donations to the AYJ Fund will be collected during this event. |
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1st Thursday Poetry Open Mic Click here for the Facebook Event Page First Thursday Poetry at the Parlor Cafe features an open mic which starts at 8pm. All poets have approximately 5-10 minutes(or 2 poems) depending on demand. |
| FRIDAY, December 13 | |
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First Baptist Church Live Nativity
First Baptist Church |
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The Pink Party! Click here for the Facebook Event Page Join the community at the Eagles Hall to raise funds for Lisa Thibert and her family. Lisa is suffering from stage 3 breast cancer. There will be a spaghetti supper, raffles, and DJ and more! Wear pink to show your support. |
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Mill City Productions presents: Fireside Yuletide Click here for more information "Fireside Yuletide" includes dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served. |
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Danny Klein's Full House Click here for the Facebook Event Page Danny Klein, founding and current bass player for the J. Geils Band, brings his band, Full House to drummer Jim Taft's hometown - North Adams, for a concert event that is sure to shake Drury High off its foundation. A full night of J. Geils Band music will get you dancing, clapping, stomping, sweating and singing along! Local band One Way Out will open. Tickets are available at Berkshire Emporium & Antiques, Eagle St. Music, and at the door. |
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Ugly Sweater Party Click here for the Facebook Event Page 'Tis the season to rock your UGLY sweater! Dress to impress in your holiday worst! Eat, drink, dance, and be merry! Cash prizes for the ugliest sweater. |
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Live Music: Tom Corrigan (413)663-6547 8pm FREE Click here for more information Grab dinner with friends and listen to local favorite Tom Corrigan! |
| Saturday, December 14 | |
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Mill City Productions presents: Fireside Yuletide Click here for more information "Fireside Yuletide" includes dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served. |
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First Baptist Church Live Nativity
First Baptist Church |
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MaryLeigh Roohan & Nathan Rodgers Click here for more information MaryLeigh Roohan was named the Capital Region's ”Best Female Singer-Songwriter” by Metroland in 2012, Roohan's style shifts seamlessly from sunny indie pop to sultry jazz crooning to heartfelt Americana, Roohan has toured the country in support of her album, "Skin and Bone" which has been raved about in The Times Union, and the Saratogian, among others.Roohan is making a special stop in North Adams at the Parlor Cafe next Saturday. Nathan Rogers, no stranger to the Northern Berkshires will open with his blend of heart wrought songs. |
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Body/Head:Kim Gordon & Bill Nace Click here for more information Since cutting the first Sonic Youth demos three decades ago, Gordon has delivered a new boundary-breaking project every year, in every manner of art and music. She comes to MASS MoCA with her latest—a Syd Barrett era—Pink Floyd-inspired, deeply improvisational duo, Body/Head, that pairs her propelling guitar and vocals with free-noise guitarist Bill Nace. |
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Live Music: J.P. Murphy Band Click here for more information Grab a pint and sit by the fire while listening to an evening if Irish music courtesy of the J.P. Muprhy Band! |
| Sunday, December 15 | |
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All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa! Click here for the Facebook Event Page Head to the Houghton Mansion for a festive all-you-can-eat breakfast with a special guest – Santa Claus! |
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First Baptist Church Live Nativity |
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Mill City Productions presents: Fireside Yuletide Click here for more information "Fireside Yuletide" includes dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served. |
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Monday, December 16 |
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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, December 17 | |
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$5 Tuesdays! Click here for more information $5 Tuesdays are back! Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with the family for cheap movies! Shows- Friday, 12/13 @ 7pm, Saturday, 12/14 @ 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, 12/15 @ 2pm |
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December 15th
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Job Opportunities: MCLA Assistant Professor: Fine & Performing Arts -Arts Management Click here for more information The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2014. This unique program is one of the few in the nation and one of the only public programs in New England, and is jointly sponsored by the FPA, Business, and English/Communications departments. Students gain exposure to visual art, music, and theatre, and then consider these disciplines in relation to broader issues in arts management. The program is highly interactive, combining theory and practice; coursework is enriched and extended through opportunities for hands-on learning through campus cultural programs, including the MCLA Presents! performing arts series, MCLA Gallery 51 on Main Street in North Adams, and B-HIP, an imm, upper-level arts management internship program. Faculty and students also work in conjunction with the many outstanding cultural institutions of the Berkshire, including MASS MoCA, Shakespeare and Co., and the Normal Rockwell Museum, among others. |
