North Adams Happenings: April 1-7

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North Adams Happenings
Brought to you by the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
Wednesday April 1st - Tuesday April 7th
 
Opportunities
Applications Deadline April 5th
Open Call - 8th Annual DownStreet Art 

Apply online at callforentry.org

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To date over 125,000 visitors have experienced DownStreet Art’s galleries and performances.

For 2015, DownStreet Art is especially interested in proposals from artists and curators that will activate DownStreet Art beyond “DownStreet Art Thursday’s”. Examples would include proposals that have an ongoing interactive element, temporary outdoor installations, exhibitions that encourage participation or proposals for works-in-progress that will culminate in a performance or exhibition opening.
 

 
Wednesday, May 13 - The Neighborlies. Nominate someone now!

Congregation Beth Israel
53 Lois Street, North Adams
5:00 to 6:30 PM
Visit NBCCoalition.org to nominate someone online.

The Spring Neighborlies will soon be here!! Celebrate individuals and groups who have made a positive impact in our community. Nominate someone now! Categories include: Neighborly Acts, Groups Pulling Together, Youth Taking the Lead, Business/Agency Support and Community Health and Wellness.

 

Save the Date
Friday, April 10th

Grammy Winner, Duncan Sheik
Drury High School Auditorium
1130 Church Street
(413) 662-3240
7:00 PM
$20-25 (discounted tickets available to Drury students)
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Grammy and Tony Award winner, singer- songwriter Duncan Sheik comes to DPAC (Drury Performing Arts Center) on April 10, 2015 as part of the 2014-15 DPAC Concert Series. The concert also features regional opener, Adam Michael Rothberg. Rothberg is a singer- songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, side musician, producer, and recording engineer. 

Save the Date
Wednesday, April 8th
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

85 Main Street
(413) 662-6180
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Free
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Join us for an evening connecting friends and neighbors to the farmers who grow our food. We invite the community to join us for an evening with your local farmers and food producers. You'll be amazed by your many local options! Learn about Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA). CSA sign-ups available.Raffle and light refreshments. Brought to you by Hoosac Harvest and the North Adams Farmers Market.

Wednesday, April 1st
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
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Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 
Toddler Playgroup

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
10:00 - 11:00 AM
FREE
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Toddler Play and Learn at Haskins Center Lower level Playroom, 210 State St., is for ages 1 to 2.5 years.

 

North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time & Crafts

Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
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Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.

 

Talk on PARCC Testing System
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Fitzpatrick Room, 2nd FL Murdock Hall
375 Church Street
(413) 662-5000
3:00 PM
Free
 
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host a panel discussion on issues and questions related to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, the new testing system commonly known as PARCC, in the Fitzpatrick Room on the second floor of Murdock Hall, on the MCLA campus. This event is free and open to the public.  PARCC, a Kindergarten through grade 12 assessment, may replace the Commonwealth’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). In addition to being a graduation requirement, PARCC also would serve to indicate if high school students are ready for college and careers.

 

Home Ownership Info Session
Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity office
Suite 244, 61 Main Street
(413) 664-4440 
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Free
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Open to the general public. Children are welcome to attend. The informational session will discuss Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership process, including detailed information on submitting an application, the selection procedures and the requirements of a Habitat homeowner. Interested families, or those who know of possible candidates, are strongly encouraged to attend. For more info. Contact the Northern Berkshire Habitat office, 413-664-4440 or email nbhabitat@msn.com.

 

Let’s Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6:00 - 7:00 PM
$8-10 donation suggested

After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone.  Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary.  Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated! soma.eclipse407@gmail.com

 

Way Back Wednesday Showing: The Breakfast Club
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
$5
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The North Adams Movieplex presents The Breakfast Club. Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of this John Hughes classic!  TICKETS $5.00 ONLY

Thursday, April 2nd

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
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Parent, Erin Lenski will lead families in simple yoga at this week’s gym group! Gym Group at Haskins Center is for ages walking to 5 years old.

 

Northern Berkshire Retirees Club
Greylock Community Club
548 State Rd
413-743-9476 
10:00 AM

The Northern Berkshire Retirees Club will meet at the Greylock Community Club. Gailanne Cariddi, 1st Berkshire District Representative, will speak about what is happening at the State House and then take questions. This meeting is open to the public. Tickets will be available before and after the meeting for the Spring luncheon at the Boston Seafood restaurant to be held on April 8th. Ticket prices are $15 for members and $18 for non-members Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Any questions call 413-743-9476 or 413-663-9263.

 

First Thursday Poetry: Ramblin’ Poets featuring Curtis Asch
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Suggested donation $2-20
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Hosted by Seth Brown. All poets have approximately 5-8 minutes(or 2 pieces) depending on demand. You are encouraged to bring poems, prose, lyrics, essays, etc, be it yours or written by someone else. This is a safe space; come use your beautiful voices!! Audience and poets are encouraged to show up at 7:30pm, sign up for open mic, order food or drink, and find yourself a seat. WE START PROMPTLY AT 8PM!!

 

MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center, MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
FREE for MCLA Students / $5 all others
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Students from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they've choreographed themselves.  MCLA students can sign up with Dance Company in the Campus Center. One (1) ticket per MCLA student - you must have your Student ID.

Friday, April 3rd

Bingo
The Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413) 664-9039
6:30 PM
18+
$ varies
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30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities.

 
Community Yoga Classes

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM & 6-7:15 PM
$5 suggested donation
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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!

 
Friday Night Fun Club

Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
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Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!

 

Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
7:30 - 11:00 PM
FREE
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Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Performances start at 7:30, sign up at the bar.

 

MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center, MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
FREE for MCLA Students / $5 all others
click here for more information

Students from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they've choreographed themselves. MCLA students can sign up with Dance Company in the Campus Center. One (1) ticket per MCLA student - you must have your Student ID.

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Jack Waldheim

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Jack Waldheim.

 
Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern

167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
FREE
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Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!

Saturday, April 4th
Freedom Community Yoga

Freedom Dace Studio, backside of Holiday Inn
40 Main Street
(413) 281-0831
7:00 AM
Donations Suggested
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A donation based yoga class that will awaken, strengthen, and invigorate the mind and body. This class is open to all. Contact Amanda Chilson: achilson@nbccoalition.org for more information or with questions. For any cancellations or changes visit Amanda Chilson on Facebook.

 
FLY Open House

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
12:30-3:00 PM
FREE
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Curious about yoga? What makes Frog Lotus different? Or want to know what yoga can do for your business or school? Consider joining us for an Open House! Come learn more, see the most beautiful studio in the Berkshires, and have your questions answered! Connect with our teachers to talk about classes or try a yoga pose, learn about the various prices (starting at $5/class) and even enter to win raffle prizes while you are here. See you Saturday!

 
Opening Reception: Independent Art Projects
Dawn Black: Incitements of Folly

1315 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 346-4004
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FREE
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Cynthia Reeves to present Incitement of Folly, a new show of works on paper and paintings by Baton Rouge artist, Dawn Black. Black's work examines the practice of masquerade and its role in relation to conceptions of identity and power. Her compositions are influenced by eastern perspective, theater, and myth making in general. Show runs from April 4th- May 3rd! 

 
Maciste in Hell: with Live Score by Sex Mob

MASS MoCA, Club B-10
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
$8 -  $24
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The propulsive quartet Sex Mob, which combines mind-blowing jazz chops with a highly developed sense of wit and mischief, performs its brand new original score to this seminal work of the Italian silent era. The great Bartolomeo Pagano stars as Maciste, a Herculean strongman whose physical prowess and matching virtue are tested when the Devil and his minions capture him and drag him to hell. The film was cited by Fellini as one that inspired him to lead a life in cinema.

 
Chad Tarvis & Sebastian Cornrad

The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
7:00 - 9:00 PM
FREE
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Open mic winners Chad Tarvis & Sebastian Cornrad perform.

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Ronnie Morris

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Ronnie Morris.

Sunday, April 5th
Happy Easter
Monday, April 6th
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
click here for more information

Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30AM - 12:30PM
FREE
click here for more information
 
Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.
 

 
Chris And Kathy Sullivan

North Adams Public Library meeting room
74 Church Street
6 PM
Free
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Drury High School and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will present a public forum featuring substance abuse prevention advocate Kathy Sullivan and former NFL player Chris Sullivan at North Adams Public Library meeting room. The event, which will include a presentation, meet and greet, and question and answer session, is open to the public and free of charge. 

Tuesday, April 7th

Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup
210 State Road
(413) 664-4821
10:00 - 11:00 AM
FREE
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The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.

 
Berkshire Nursing Families Baby Group

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 743-5338
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
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An informal playgroup for families with breastfeeding children to socialize, get parenting support, breastfeeding advice from other families.  Baby scale is available for weight checks.   No registration is required and they are free to attend.

 
Toddler Time: Stories & Songs

Youth Services Dept., 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
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Parents and children enjoy story time, followed by interactive music at the North Adams Public Library. Appropriate for ages 1-3 years.

 

Greylock Apartments Playgroup
Greylock Apartments’ Community Room
Angeli Street
(413) 743-5338
5:30 - 6:30 PM
FREE
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The Play and Learn Group at Greylock Apartments' Community Room on Angeli Street is for ages walking to 8 years old. 

 
Living Well: Spring Detox / Weight Loss

535 Curran Hwy (Rte 8)
(413) 663-5500
6:30 PM
FREE
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Spring is a great time to cleanse the body.Cleansing and detoxification can help you remove natural and man-made toxins from your body and help you maintain a healthy weight. This program will improve mental clarity, digestion, sleep, and vitality! This workshop is free and open to the public. We recommend you preregister by calling 413-663-5500. 

 

$5 Tuesdays!

North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 non-3D movies/$6.50 3D movies
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Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with your family and friends for cheap movies!

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Macksey Updates on Eagle Street Demo and Myriad City Projects

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

The back of Moderne Studio in late January. The mayor said the city had begun planning for its removal if the owner could not address the problems. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Moderne Studio building is coming down brick by brick on Eagle Street on the city's dime. 
 
Concerns over the failing structure's proximity to its neighbor — just a few feet — means the demolition underway is taking far longer than usual. It's also been delayed somewhat because of recent high winds and weather. 
 
The city had been making plans for the demolition a month ago because of the deterioration of the building, Mayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday. The project was accelerated after the back of the 150-year-old structure collapsed on March 5
 
Initial estimates for demolition had been $190,000 to $210,000 and included asbestos removal. Those concerns have since been set aside after testing and the mayor believes that the demolition will be lower because it is not a hazardous site.
 
"We also had a lot of contractors who came to look at it for us to not want to touch it because of the proximity to the next building," she said. "Unfortunately time ran out on that property and we did have the building failure. 
 
"And it's an unfortunate situation. I think most of us who have lived here our whole lives and had our pictures taken there and remember being in the window so, you know, we were really hoping the building could be safe."
 
Macksey said the city had tried working with the owner, who could not find a contractor to demolish the building, "so we found one for him."
 
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