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May 6
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Kickoff
Register today or get more information
This 10-week challenge will encourage and motivate the community to move more, be mindful of what you eat and work to improve overall health! Each participant will receive a calendar providing a variety of options to be physically active and nutritional opportunities to help build points. These calendars will also be available on the North Adams Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Facebook page and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition web site, and the Be Well Berkshires web site.
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The Art of Conversation:
The Great Partisan Divide
Common Folk Gallery | 18 Holden St
(413) 749-2119
7 PM
Free
for more information
The Art of Conversation is series of facilitated discussions based around a contentious topic in an attempt to encourage people to examine their points of view more thoroughly, and as civilly as possible.
The Guidelines: In an attempt to maintain this open, unemotional discourse, a set of the following guidelines will be explained. No interruptions, except by the host for time keeping purposes.
Views can conflict, but we don't need to. No conjecture. Stick to what you know, don't make stuff up. We'll continue until there are no more participants willing to speak.
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Opening Reception: Conviction
MCLA Gallery 51 | 51 Main St
(413) 662-5320
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
This exhibition will introduce the work of six MCLA senior art majors and the artistic achievements of their 'Senior Art Project' course, the cornerstone of the MCLA art major. Taught by visiting assistant Professor of Art Josh Ostraff, this year's students focused on the idea of “conviction” – defined as a firmly held belief or opinion. Featuring work by: Amber Coldwell, Angela Digennaro, Patrick Engle, Nathan W. Massari, Elaine Myers, and Sarah Tefft
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Opening Reception: Bullet Points
MCLA Gallery 51 | 51 Main St
(413) 662-5320
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Curated by MCLA's Advanced Museum Studies Class and Taught by Professor Laura Thompson, MASS MoCA’s Director of Education and Curator of Kidspace, MCLA's Advanced Museum Studies spent the semester exploring the many ways in which objects are arranged and interpreted in museums to influence viewers' understandings of art, history, and social concerns. Featuring the installation of a golden, elaborately woven carpet made of bullets by artist, Raúl Martínez, and interactive opportunities developed by students, Bullet Points is a means to open discussions about the complex nature of guns
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Knitting Night at Makers’ Mill
Makers’ Mill
73 Main St
(413) 749 - 2073
7 PM - 9 PM
Free, Donations Welcome
for more information
A weekly evening of knitting at Makers Mill! This program is open to all community members so bring a friend or make a new one. Need supplies or tools? We'll have discounted yarn for sale, needles and hooks for check out, and loads of great reference books. So bring an in-progress project or start up something new and make a new routine for yourself before winter sets in!
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Amadeus
DPAC Auditorium (Drury HS) | 1130 South Church St
7 PM
$5 Students | $7 Adults
for more information
In 18th century Vienna, music is the currency of power. And Court Composer Antonio Salieri is the toast of the town. That is, until a young prodigy by the name of Mozart comes on the scene. Reeling from the realization of his own mediocrity in the face of true genius, Salieri swears vengeance on the God that gifted Mozart’s breathtaking talent. Swells of music and madness stir through Drury Stage Company’s epic new revival of the Tony and Academy Award-winning drama that raises the question: how far would you go to secure your legacy? Tickets available online or at the door.
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Evening LEGO Group
3rd Floor, NA Public Library | 74 Church St
(413) 662 - 3133
6 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
The Family Center and the North Adams Library are joining forces to bring a Lego group to families with children ages 4 to 12 years old. We will provide Legos for you and your child to build and create. The group is FREE and drop in! Call the Family Center at 413-664-4821 for any questions.
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Teen Writing Workshop
Final Performance and Book Release
Common Folk Gallery | 18 Holden St
(413) 663-7588
5 PM
Free
for more information
The Teen Writing Workshop will be hosting their final public performance at The Common Folk Gallery, on Friday, April 29th starting at 5pm. The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition’s Teen Writing Workshop will be reading from their publication, “Somewhere Between,” a compilation of some of their best-written material from the year. At the performance you can expect awe-inspiring poetry, and suspenseful and witty short-story fiction.
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6th Annual Teen Invitational
MASS MoCA | 1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
7 PM
Free
for more information
The Invitational opens with a public reception on Friday, April 29. Doors open at 7pm, with the awards ceremony at 7:30pm, and a reception featuring a local high school band at 8pm. The work will remain on view at MASS MoCA through the weekend.
Organized in collaboration with high school art teachers, principals, and artists in the northern Berkshires, the annual Teen Invitational brings local students’ artwork to the public in a fun, friendly, “sporting” environment. Students from seven high schools submit artwork for a pop-up exhibition at the museum; schools include Drury High School and McCann Technical School in North Adams; BART Charter Public School and Hoosac Valley High School in Adams; and Buxton School, Pine Cobble School, and Mt. Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown.
A panel of MASS MoCA staff, area artists, and art teachers jury the work. Cash prizes are awarded to the schools’ art departments, and tuition credits at MCLA are awarded to the Grand Prize student artist. |
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Amadeus
DPAC Auditorium (Drury HS) | 1130 South Church St
7 PM
$5 Students | $7 Adults
for more information
In 18th century Vienna, music is the currency of power. And Court Composer Antonio Salieri is the toast of the town. That is, until a young prodigy by the name of Mozart comes on the scene. Reeling from the realization of his own mediocrity in the face of true genius, Salieri swears vengeance on the God that gifted Mozart’s breathtaking talent. Swells of music and madness stir through Drury Stage Company’s epic new revival of the Tony and Academy Award-winning drama that raises the question: how far would you go to secure your legacy? Tickets available online or at the door.
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MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center : MASS MoCA | 1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8 PM
$5 GA + Non-MCLA Students | Free MCLA Students
for more information
Students from the neighboring Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they’ve choreographed themselves.
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Spring Craft Fair
All Saints Episcopal Church of the Berkshires | 59 Summer St
(413) 664-9656
9 AM – 3 PM
for more information
Join us in the Parish Hall for crafts, delicious snacks, and great fun!
Some of our confirmed crafters are: Sure Thing Stained Glass Creations, Caroline's Scottish Shortbread, Oh My Stars and Garters, Artisan Designs by Audet, Jackie's Hand Painted Glassworks, McKay's Family Farm & Fibers, Leann's Craft Closet
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24th Annual Community Day of Service
Church St Center (MCLA) | 375 Church St
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
for more information
Register: christopher.hantman@mcla.edu
Join us for the 24th Annual Community Day of Service. MCLA Church St. Center Social Hall: Downstairs
9:30 AM Sign-In/Registration Begins with breakfast snacks and refreshments
10:00 AM The speaking segment begins.
10:30 AM Dismissal to Service Sites begins
1:00 PM Lunch and Reflection Ending Ceremony at Church St. Center
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Screen Printing Intro
Makers’ Mill | 73 Main St
(413) 749 - 2073
1 - 5 PM
$52.24
for more information
Learn the basics of screen printing in this 4 hour orientation workshop. We’ll start with how to put your image on a screen and then how to print the image on paper. An orientation workshop is required to use the studio on your own. All materials all included in the workshop cost.
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MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center : MASS MoCA | 1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
2 PM
$5 GA + Non-MCLA Students | Free MCLA Students
for more information
Students from the neighboring Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they’ve choreographed themselves.
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FIGMENT North Adams
Windsor Lake | 200 Windsor Lake Rd
Free
3 – 9:30 PM
for more information
FIGMENT North Adams is a community forum for the creation and display of free, public, accessible, participatory and interactive art by emerging artists across all disciplines and creative experimenters alike.
FIGMENT's vision for art is not just something that you stand still and quietly look at – it is something you participate in. You touch it, smell it, write on it, talk to it, dance with it, play with it, learn from it. Interactive art creates a dynamic collaboration between the artist, the audience and their environment.
For one day only, FIGMENT transforms Windsor Lake into a wondrous playground of interactive artworks and performances for curious people of all ages to explore!
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Amadeus
DPAC Auditorium (Drury HS) | 1130 South Church St
7 PM
$5 Students | $7 Adults
for more information
In 18th century Vienna, music is the currency of power. And Court Composer Antonio Salieri is the toast of the town. That is, until a young prodigy by the name of Mozart comes on the scene. Reeling from the realization of his own mediocrity in the face of true genius, Salieri swears vengeance on the God that gifted Mozart’s breathtaking talent. Swells of music and madness stir through Drury Stage Company’s epic new revival of the Tony and Academy Award-winning drama that raises the question: how far would you go to secure your legacy? Tickets available online or at the door.
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Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill
73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7-9PM
$5/members, $10/drop-in
for more information
Be part of the figure drawing collective at Makers’ Mill. Sessions run every Monday and will focus on long poses, and include a warm up consisting of several short poses.
We’ll be bringing in local models and a local, figure drawing instructor who will drop-in as available. Get in as at the ground level to shape the direction this collective takes. Bring your own lap board, paper, pencils, and creative energy! |
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The Next Step – Documentary KICKSTARTER
Contact - www.JoeAidonidis.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thenextstep/the-next-step-documentary
On August 2nd, 2008, a drunk driver slammed into Clara Gardner and pinned her against another car. The accident would take both of her legs above the knee and change her life forever. Joe Aidonidis and Augusta Rose, locally settled artists and arts advocates, as well as affiliates with Common Folk artist collective, have been documenting the process of rehabilitation and daily life for Ms. Gardner over the past few years, and have been focusing on her new potential surgery to make her prosthetics more comfortable and livable. Since it is not available in the United States, Clara will be traveling to Sydney, Australia to have this revolutionary surgery. The team will travel with her to document her surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation, as well as speak to doctors, professionals, and fellow amputees. This campaign will support our efforts by raising funds for travel, living accommodations, and other production expenses related to the trip.
CSA Share Raffle Fundraiser for the North Adams Farmers Market
Now through June 11 – Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a full season share of fresh local veggies from either Square Roots Farm or Many Forks Farm, valued at $500-550!! Tickets $20 each and are available for purchase by calling 413-664-6180 or email: tourism@northadams-ma.gov or messaging the North Adams Farmers Market facebook page.
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Tuesdays through April
D.O.P.E. Weekly Meeting Concerning Opioid Addiction
Jaffe Auditorium Center
15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington
7 - 8 PM
email for more information
Berkshire South Community Center is hosting a weekly group meeting, D.O.P.E. (Discussing Our Personal Experiences) for those dealing with or concerned about the epidemic of opioid abuse in the Southern Berkshires. The group is a result of the work of Jennifer Wheeler, who started the Facebook group, D.O.P.E. in December of 2015, as a way of calling attention to the plague of heroin use and to provide a support community for those struggling with addiction. Wheeler herself is recovering from a heroin addiction and believes that inclusivity of these meetings will promote positive solutions for people on the path to recovery. The group welcomes all to come and be a part of the discussions that we hope will be a catalyst for positive change for our community.
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Friday April 29
BFAIR annual meeting
The Williams Inn
1090 Main Street, Williamstown
(413) 664-9382
7:30 AM
Suggested donation of $10
for more information
Berkshire Family & Individual Resources, Inc. (BFAIR) will host their Annual Meeting on Friday, April 29 at the Williams Inn. The breakfast, set to begin at 7:30am, will include the presentation of several awards for employee recognition, as well as the recognition of the community employer of the year. Additionally, the Chairman of the Board will offer remarks on the organization’s continued success and growth through 2015.
This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Stacia Bissell. A lifelong Berkshire, Ms. Bissell is a former educator and lives with an acquired brain injury. Her story surrounding her brain injury is a powerful one of perseverance. Stacia is the mother of three adult children. She currently volunteers her time with the Brain Injury Association of MA where she co-facilitates a monthly support group and assists with the monthly publication of their newsletter, and completes other special projects as needed. She is also a website designer/developer.
This event is generously sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
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Friday April 29 &
Saturday April 30
Dance Dhamaka Show
Williams College 62’ Center Main Stage
1000 Main Street | Williamstown
(413) 597-3131
8 – 9 PM
free
for more information
Dance Dhamaka is Williams College's only Bollywood dance group, cordially invites you to its upcoming spring show “A New Beginning”! This year we are excited to present a selection of popular Bollywood songs and dances around the theme of a new beginning of seasons and love in a fun, family-friendly ambiance. The audience will get to enjoy the spectacle of colorful sarees, rhythmic dandiyas (sticks), and diyas (candles).
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Wednesday April 27
Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox
(413) 637-0320
6:30 - 8 PM
Members $3 Children | $6 Adults / Non Members $4 Children | $8 Adults
for more information
Enjoy an evening in the valley visiting the beaver ponds. Search for beavers and other kinds of wildlife that are attracted by the series of ponds that the beavers have created. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change our landscape more than 80 years after their reintroduction.
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Friday April 29
Big BOOM Bash
Whitney Center for the Arts
42 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield
4 PM
Free
for more information
It's the big kickoff event for BOOM (Berkshire Organization for Original Music). Come out and meet your creative and talented neighbors, and show your support for the arts! It's FREE! The party's on us, cause we want to get to know you and win your support! Area media, press, dignitaries, members of the business community, everyone... we would love to meet you. Come and learn all about us!
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Saturday April 30
Temptations: Artist Talk
Whitney Center for the Arts
42 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA
(413) 443-0289
1 PM
Free
for more information
After a vigorous and provocative run, the “Temptations” exhibit will come to a close on Saturday, April 30. Please join us on this day at the Whitney Center for the Arts for a very special interactive event. At 2PM, a panel of artists participating in the exhibit will be on hand to discuss their work and answer questions from those in the audience. Doors will open at 1PM for offerings of bagels and accouterments from local favorite Bagels Too.
Artists scheduled to take part in the discussion include Paul Graubard, Julian Grey, Tom McGill, Sara Farrell Okamura, and Joan Rooks. Linda Morris Kelley will moderate.
We anticipate a lively discussion indeed!
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Sunday May 1
May Day Celebration
The Clark
225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458-2303
10 AM - 5 PM
Free
for more information
Join the Clark in celebrating springtime in the Berkshires for the final First Sunday Free of the season. 10 am: Enjoy an outdoor performance by the Williams Percussion Ensemble, 11 am and 2 pm: “Flowers, Fresh Starts, and Frivolity” gallery talks, 12-3 pm: Listen to Irish Folk Band Dublin Porter, 1–4 pm: See how a professional florist from Mount Williams Greenhouses puts together an arrangement, or purchase a few blooms to make your own, 1-4pm: Stop by our artmaking space to create a flower crown, bouquet, or May Cart
All Day: Grab a trail guide and put the spring back in your step with a hike up to Stone Hill!
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