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Wednesday 2/8
Free Film: The Tale of Princess Kaguya
The Clark, 225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458-2303, pr@clarkart.edu
6 pm - 8:15 pm
Free!
for more information
While the exhibition Japanese Impressions looks at the centuries-old tradition of woodblock printing, our free Anime Wednesdays film series celebrates the more contemporary art form of Japanese animation. Films are from Studio Ghibli, a leading animation film studio. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya: Legendary Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata revisits Japan’s most famous folktale about a mysterious young princess who enthralls all who encounter her. Ultimately she must confront her fate—the punishment for her crime. (PG, 2013; 2 hrs 17 mins)
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Wednesday 2/8
Reviving Our Hearts for Justice
First Congregational Church, 906 Main Street, Williamstown
(413) 458-4273
7 pm - 9 pm
Free!
for more information
Now is the time to revive our hearts for resistance and action. Through song, poetry, dance, speakers, this special evening will inspire our hearts for the urgent work of justice and peace that is so threatened in our nation. Think of it as a community gathering to galvanize moral dissent to the injustice unleashed against so many people, particularly refugees, immigrants, and people of color. Community and student organizations are invited to table before and during the event: contact Mark at pastor@firstcongregationalchurch.org. Confirmed speakers as of 2/1 include Williams College Chaplain Rick Spalding, Williams College Muslim Chaplain Sharif Rosen, Eleanor Valez (Berkshire Community College), Peg Kern (Northern Berkshires for Racial Justice), Brian Morrison (Berkshire Central Labor Council), Sherwood Guernsey (Four Freedoms Coalition), Warren Dews and many more to be confirmed. Music curated by Brad Wells, Williams College Choral Director.
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Thursday 2/9
$10 Night Owl Lift Ticket
Bousquet, 101 Dan Fox Dr, Pittsfield
(413) 442-8316, or info@bousquets.com
3 pm - 9 pm
$10
for more information
The $10 Night Own Lift ticket is back! Ski or Snowboard all night from 3pm-9pm for only $10! Every Thursday Night! Live music from the Malibu Brothers will also be in the lodge from 6:30pm-9:30pm
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Friday 2/10
2017 Ice Show: Skating Through the Movies
Williams College Lansing Chapman Rink, 49 Latham St, Williamstown
(413) 597-3131
8 pm - 10:30 pm
for more information
Come one, come all! It's time for the annual Ice Show hosted by Williams' very own Figure Skating Club! We've got a whole team of beautiful and talented skaters performing to this year's theme: Skating Through the Movies! Come watch and show your support for your fellow Ephs on Ice this February at 8pm. Indulge in some pizza and hot chocolate while you enjoy the show~ There will also be open ice after the show! Skates will be provided.
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Friday 2/10
Live at The Log - Ria Hanson
The Log, 78 Spring St, Williamstown
(413) 655-1300
8 pm - 9:30 pm
Free!
for more information
Come on down to The Log and enjoy the talents of Williams Student Ria Hanson! Hailing all the way from Alaska, her smooth voice and skillful guitar will make you feel anything but cold.
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Saturday 2/11
Start with Art
The Clark, 225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458-2303, or pr@clarkart.edu
10 am - 12 pm
Free!
for more information
Get your preschoolers off to a good start with themed talks, gallery guides, and art-making activities specially designed for this age group. Best suited to three- to six-year-olds and their parents. No registration necessary. Art project appropriate clothing encouraged. Free.
This program is supported by funding from the officers and employees of Allen & Company, Inc. |
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Saturday 2/11
12th Annual Sankofa Step Competition
62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main St, Williamstown
(413) 597-2425, or rfippinger@williams.edu
8 pm - 9:30 pm
$5, $3 for students
for more information
The 12th Sankofa Step Competition is here! On February 11th at 8pm on Main Stage in the '62 center teams from all over the northeast will compete for the grand prize. It's the start of Sankofa's 20th anniversary season, come join us for a night of celebration of step in all its forms. NBC will be performing the intermission! Y'all not ready! Cornelius and Nick will be MC'ing. It's about to get wild. Tickets are $5 for guests and $3 for students. If you buy online, there is an additional surcharge.
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Monday 2/13
Snowy Day Storytime
Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
(413) 458-5369, or jhaubrich@williamstown.net
10:30 am
Free!
for more information
Come to a special story time in honor of our indoor Story Walk for Ezra Jack Keats' book The Snowy Day.
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Monday 2/13
School of Babel — French Film Festival
Images Cinema, 50 Spring St, Williamstown
comments@imagescinema.org
7 pm - 8:29 pm
Free!
for more information
SCHOOL OF BABEL follows a year in a Paris schoolroom for children who have recently immigrated to France. Using a surprisingly intimate fly-on-the-wall style, Julie Bertucelli’s documentary gives us unforgettable glimpses into the lives of tweens and teens from Mauritania, Serbia, Venezuela, Romania, Senegal, Libya, Ireland, Brazil, and China, children who have come to France for reasons ranging from studying violin at the Paris conservatory to escaping genital excision.
This festival is made possible with the generous support of the Williams College Department of Romance Languages, the Center for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and the Dively Committee for Human Sexuality and Diversity. The festival was co-organized by Jane Canova of the Center for Foreign Languages and French Professor Brian Martin who will introduce the films.
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Wednesday 2/8
All Genre writing workshop
The BOOM Room, 137 North St, Pittsfield
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1802441406639272/
We are located in the BOOM Room (the Berkshire Organization for Original Music) in the Crawford Square plaza, main floor, across from Regions Wine Bar, and Brenda's Restaurant. Bring a few typed copies of a work you would like to share to get feedback. (Keep the excerpt to about 1500 words or so, to allow everyone time to share.) All genres are welcome. You control how much, if any feedback you wish to obtain. Some authors only wish to present their work, some wish to have extensive feedback. Your choice. Everone is here to enjoy ourselves and further our skills. Please message with any questions you may have or PM for phone number for private discussion. We do not post phone numbers here to cut down on spam phone calls.
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Wednesday 2/8
Eli Catlin at Methuselah!
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, 391 North St, Pittsfield
(413) 344-4991, or yuki@methbar.com
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Free!
for more information
If you haven't heard of Eli, it's time that you do! https://vimeo.com/200952937. Melding Blues, Folk, Country and American Primitive styles, Eli plays and sings with an intensity and honesty that makes for a truly engaging performance.
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Thursday 2/9
Arts in Recovery for Women
George B. Crane Memorial Center, 81 Linden St, Pittsfield
www.thegbcmc.org/
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Free!
for more information
This week we are exercising our superhero powers with paper dolls. Fashion divas encouraged. Lets rock recovery together. This ongoing group meets every Thursday at 1:30 pm at the Crane Center at 81 Linden St. Always free, thanks to the Pittsfield Cultural Council for supporting our vision.
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Thursday 2/9
Trivia Thursdays
The Log, 78 Spring St, Williamstown
(413) 655-1300
8 pm - 10 pm
Free!
for more information
Come visit us at the Log at 78 Spring Street in Williamstown and join us for some mental escapades as we tickle your trivia knowledge with our set of quizzical questions! The event will occur weekly and is open to the entire community and will feature different guest host each week with five rounds of questions. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the Log.
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Friday 2/10
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
First Congregational Church, 906 Main Street, Williamstown
(413) 458-4273
7 pm - 9 pm
Adults: $7, Students and Seniors: $5, 6 and under: Free
for more information
Minerva Arts Center presents The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe an original adaptation based on the book by C.S. Lewis at the First Congregation Church of Williamstown. Come joins us in this magical ride through Narnia!
Three different show times! Friday February 10th at 7pm, and Saturday February 11th at 2pm and 7pm
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Saturday 2/11
Kid10: February Farmers Market
Boys & Girls Club Of The Berkshires, 16 Melville St, Pittsfield
(413) 448-8258
9 am - 1 pm
Free!
for more information
Come shop for fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, eggs, cheese, bread and baked goods, wine, coffee, artisan goods and more. SNAP proudly accepted. THIS MONTH WE FEATURE KID-PRENEURS! We are so excited to have 10 kid vendors join the market, selling handmade crafts and food. Support local kid-preneurs while shopping for locally made gifts just in time for Valentine's Day! Find us in The Lighthouse of Boys & Girls Club Of The Berkshires each second Saturday of the month, November through April, from 9am to 1pm. For direct entry, park in the lot in between The Boys and Girls Club {16 Melville Street, Pittsfield} and the former Notre Dame church and enter all the way in the back through the big blue doors. |
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Saturday 2/11
Live at The Log - Luke Tobin
The Log, 78 Spring St, Williamstown
(413) 655-1300
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Free!
for more information
Join us for a night of great music with local guitarist, Luke Tobin!
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Sunday 2/12
Day of Love at the Clark
The Clark, 225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458-2303, or pr@clarkart.edu
10 am - 5 pm
Cost of Admission
for more information
Enjoy a day of love at the Clark! Williams College a cappella groups delight visitors of all ages with two performances: The Ephlats (11:30 am), The Springstreeters (2 pm). Visit the marble information desk outside of the permanent collection galleries and enjoy activities all day long. Write a love letter to your favorite painting- Write a sonnet, limerick, haiku, or anything your heart desires for your favorite painting in the Clark’s permanent collection. Gush your deepest yearnings for a Renoir or profess your love for a Monet. A prize will be awarded to three randomly selected participants. Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt- Marvel all of the romantic scenes in the galleries and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize! Goddess of Love Polaroid Photo Booth- Strike a pose in front of the Clark's Venus Victorious by Pierre-Auguste Renoir next to the marble information desk! Participants get to take home a photo with the Goddess of Love.
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Tuesday 2/14
A Community Conversation on ESSA and School Accountability
Berkshire Museum, 39 South St, Pittsfield
(617) 742-6800
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Free!
for more information
Save the date today for a Breakfast Forum on Opportunities in the new Every Student Succeeds Act to Improve Education Accountability in Gateway Cities. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the most dramatic change to federal education funding and accountability since Congress enacted the No Child Left Behind law in 2002. To comply with ESSA, Massachusetts is developing a new system to evaluate schools and provide additional assistance to those that are struggling to help students succeed. The decisions state education officials make over the next few months will have long-term implications for inclusive urban districts like Pittsfield. MassINC will present research on the new opportunities ESSA affords urban districts, and findings from a recent public opinion poll of Gateway City residents on education accountability. This breakfast, which is free and open to all, will provide a forum for leaders, students, and parents to join us as we reflect on lessons-learned from the No Child Left behind era and consider how new approaches to accountability can better position students and families for success. Seating is limited, register today!
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