North Adams Happenings: Feb. 5-11
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
| SAVE THE DATE | Saturday, February 15th |
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WinterFest Click here for the Facebook Event Page Shake off those winter blues! Come warm up with a cozy camp fire, s'mores, clam chowder competition, ice-sculpting and much more! This downtown wintery celebration is one for the entire family. |
| WEDNESDAY, February 5 | |
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North Adams Public Library: Preschool Story Time Click here for more information Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com. |
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Public Ice Skating Click here for more information Trying to find a way to enjoy a winter time activity? Head on over to the Veteran's Memorial Skating rink, strap on some skates and make your way around the rink! This family friendly activity is a great way to get active during these cold months, and a fun adventure for the kids. And if you don't have your own skates it's not a problem! You can rent a pair for only $4. |
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Let's Dance!
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Are We Missing the News? Click here for more information Are you disturbed that our North Berkshire region has abruptly lost its two print news media in mid-January, The Transcript and The Advocate? If so, please come to a public forum to discuss what our Berkshire communities might do about it. Please RSVP to wpdensmore@gmail.com. Visit the link above for more information and weather-related updates. |
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Drury vs. Lee Girls Basketball
Cheer on the Lady Blue Devils as they face off against the Lee. |
| THURSDAY, February 6 | |
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MCLA Green Living Seminar: New England's Food System Click here for more information Margaret Sova McCabe, University of New Hampshire, Professor of Law will be presenting on the policies for the future of New England's food system. |
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McCann vs. Holyoke Catholic Boys Basketball Click here for more information Watch the Hornets go head-to-head against Holyoke Catholic High School. |
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Trivia Night at The Pitcher's Mound Click here for the Facebook Page Do you enjoy a good game of trivia? How about a competitive crowd? If so be Mound bound on Thursday night as trivia returns! Eat great food and enjoy an ice cold beer as you test your knowledge of worldly facts. |
| FRIDAY, February 7 | |
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Community Yoga Classes Click here for more information Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! |
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McCann vs. Cathedral Girls Basketball Click here for more information Cheer on McCann as they compete against Cathedral High School from Springfield, MA. |
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Drury vs. Monument Mountain Girls Basketball Click here for more information Root for the home team as they face off against the Monument Mountain Spartans. |
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MCLA Presents! 9th Annual Blues and Funk Festival-Day One
Click here for more information Head to MCLA and check out Jesse Dee! With his warm and honest sound, his instantly memorable melodies and positive, slice-of-life lyrics (evoking the heyday of the Brill Building songwriters), Jesse expertly updates soul music for contemporary audiences. |
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Open Mic Night at The Parlor Café (413) 346-4279 8 PM FREE/Donations accepted Click here for more information Interested in listening to some fantastic local talent? Head on over to The Parlor Café, have a coffee, tea, or beer while you enjoy poetry, music, and so much more in the relaxing company of friends. |
| SATURDAY, February 8 | |
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MCLA Presents! 9th Annual Blues and Funk Festival-Day Two Walter "Wolfman” Washington
Click here for more information Walter "Wolfman" Washington has been an icon on the New Orleans music scene for decades. His searing guitar work and soulful vocals have defined the Crescent City's unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk, and the blues since he formed his first band in the 1970's. Don't miss night two as the Wolfman takes us on a blues filled journey of his hits from the 1950's to today. |
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MASS MoCA Live Event: Mortified Click here for more information Hailed as a "cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek and celebrated by This American Life, Mortified is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts. Journals, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, stories, and more are shared by their original authors before total strangers. |
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Freight Yard Pub Musician: JP Murphy Band Click here for more information Come enjoy the JP Murphy Band, while you keep warm by the fire! |
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DJ Rebel Beat Sound System: Reggae Soul Dance Party Click here for the Facebook Event Page Come celebrate Bob Marley's birthday with a great group of folks at the Parlor Café! Rebel Beat Sound System is back again with the best reggae, soul and mod rock and roll to get your feet a moving and put a smile on your face. Grab a friend and come spend a great night together! |
| SUNDAY, February 9 | |
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Community Yoga Classes Click here for more information Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! |
| MONDAY, February 10 | |
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Drury Boys Varsity Basketball Click here for more information Come out and root for the hometown team! Cheer on Drury as they battle Pittsfield High School for the win. |
| TUESDAY, February 11 | |
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North Adams Public Library: Toddler Time Click here for more information Bring your toddler (ages 1-3) to the second floor of the library for playtime! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com. |
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Common Folk: Ted Talk Tuesdays Click here for the Facebook Event Page Ted Talks, a series of informational lectures will be screened at the Parlor Café. This month's theme is education! Stop in, and have your mind blown with all sorts of facts and information that you may never have known otherwise. These talks will culminate with guest lecturer, education professor Dana Rapp of MCLA discussing the state of education in the United States. |
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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! |
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Tricks of the Trade:The Art Gallery of Tomorrow
Click here for more information We are living in a digital world. How are Art Galleries adjusting to less people visiting their galleries and how have they come to incorporate the digital into their plans for the future. Come here local Gallery owners talk about these new trends and challenges.
Panelists are: Moderated by Leslie Ferrin, Ferrin Gallery The program is part of the Tricks of the Trade professional seminar series by the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center. The program is free but pre-registration is required. Please contact Jen Crowell, BCRC Program Coordinator at jennifer.crowell@mcla.edu or 413-663-5253. |
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WinterFest Volunteers Needed |
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Berkshire Hill Internship Program Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is an intensive twelve-week arts management internship course structured to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. B-HIP runs in the Summer and it combines an internship component with a seminar in arts management, talk-backs with the area's leading arts professionals, and full participation in cultural events throughout Berkshire County (Western Massachusetts). Each internship is hand-tailored to suit each interns' needs, interests and talents. Former interns have worked at institutions such as The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Shakespeare and Company, and more! $100 weekly stipend and housing provided. Undergrad and grad credits available. Scholarship opportunities are also available. More info and application form at http://www.mcla.edu/b-hip. Application Deadline March 1, 2014. |
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Kidspace Volunteers Needed Click here for more information Staff needed for public hours in the Kidspace gallery, encouraging and assisting children in art-making. They can be responsible for clean-up and locking the facilities at the end of their shift. Kidspace volunteers must be able to work unsupervised and have a demonstrated interest in working with children. Kidspace volunteers must be willing to work alone, learn about the works on view, and offer a welcoming presence to visitors. |
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MASS MoCA Internship Opportunities Click here for more information Marketing & Public Relations: You will work directly with the Director of Communications. You will touch upon all aspects of publicizing the organization including representing MASS MoCA at regional events and festivals, writing press releases, giving press tours, preparing press packets, postering, researching new forums for publicity, and assisting with public outreach and special events. |
