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North Adams Happenings: April 26-May 2

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North Adams Happenings:
April 26 - May 2 Brought to you by: MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events

 
 

Save the Date

5/12
Mayor's Fitness Challenge Kick Off Event 
Main Street
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free!
for more information

North Adams Mayor's Fitness Challenge is back but with a twist! Join us on Main Street in downtown North Adams as we come together to set our new goals for this challenge season! Changing habits around our health can be hard! But when we have a supportive community who are trying to do it with us it can make it all a little easier, rewarding, and fun! This year, we will having opportunities for all ages, sizes and abilities to learn about healthy habits, partake in a fun group physical activity, get a chair massage, and meet other folks who are joining the challenge too. There will be healthy samples and information from many health and wellness practitioners in our community lining Main Street.
Our Partners: Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, North Adams Chamber of Commerce, ROOTS Teen Center, Common Folk, MCLA, Berkshire Family And Individual Resources ( BFAIR )
 

Wednesday April 26

Preschool Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free!
for more information

Preschool storytime and craft at the North Adams Public Library in the Youth Services Department is held for ages 3 to 6 years old, siblings welcome. Several stories will be read and there is time to share ideas and thoughts as well as complete a craft.
The Family Connection
UNO Community Center, 157 River St
(413) 663-7588
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Free!
call for more information

This is a group for parents who are actively parenting or are working towards reunification. This group gives parents a open and safe place to connect with other parents and talk about the joys and struggles of parenting. Call The Family Place at (413) 663-7588 for more info.
Our Country's Good
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
8PM
$5 - $15
for more information

The FPA Theatre Program presents Timberlake Wertenbaker's award-winning play based on Thomas Keneally's best-selling book, 'The Playmaker.' Inspired by the letters and journal’s of Australia’s founders, OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD tells the story of a group of transported convicts and the British Lieutenant charged with directing them in a play. Under the specter of hanged felons, the prisoners rehearse for their lives. The play is a moving portrait of hardship, survival, and the regenerative power of drama.

Contains mature content including strong language, violence, and sexual situations.
 

Thursday April 27

After-School Program
UNO Community Center, 157 River St.
(413) 663-7588 Ext. 22
4 - 5 pm
Free!
for more information

After-School Program Now Through the End of the School Year! Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm & Thursdays 4-5pm at the UNO Community Center at 157 River St. North Adams. Serving students in 4th Grade - 8th Grade. Healthy Snack, Homework Assistance, Tutoring, Computer Access and Creative Activities. FREE. For more information contact Geoffrey Pawlowski at (413) 663-7588 Ext. 22.
Spaghetti Supper
Eagles Hall, 515 Curran Highway
4 pm - 7 pm
$6, $5 for seniors and children 12 and under
for more information

North Adams Little League will hold a spaghetti support fundraiser at the Eagles Hall, 515 Curran Highway. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 12 and under. Dinner includes salad, bread, spaghetti and meatballs, and coffee/tea station. There will be a bake sale and 50/50 raffle.
Opening Reception
Critical Mass Reception
MCLA Design Lab, 49 Main St.
5 - 7pm
for more information

MCLA's Advanced Museum Studies presents--Critical Mass--features everyday objects from the collection of Harley Spiller. Spiller is a renowned collector with thousands of diverse everyday objects from spoons to Metrocards, from gum to money. His prized collection previously included more than 40,000 Chinese food menus that earned him a Guinness World Record.

With the goal to rethink the significance of the mundane, the class designed opportunities to build awareness of the objects we take for granted.
Opening Reception
Insight - Senior Art Show
MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main St
(413) 662-5324, or www.mcla.edu/gallery51
5 pm - 7 pm
Free!
for more information

INSIGHT celebrates the work of emerging graduating artists, Elizabeth Erdeski, Samwise Fox, Kaitlyn Russell and Isaac Wood. MCLA partners with its Gallery 51 to showcase art by seniors each year. During this process, students learn how to display and install their art, advertise for the show and more. The Senior Art Show serves as the annual culminating event that provides graduating artists with the tools they will need to further their careers. 
Lego Group
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
Family Center: 413-664-4821, or library: 413-662-3133
6 pm - 7 pm
Free!
for more information

April Lego Group at the North Adams Public Library. The Family Center and the North Adams Library invites families with children ages 4 to 12 years old, to join us for an evening of fun! Thursdays, April 13 and 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of the North Adams Library. We provide Legos for the group so your child can build and create!
Knitting Night
Makers’ Mill, 73 Main St.
413-749-2073, or info@northadamsmakersmill.org
7 pm - 9 pm
for more information
 
Join us for our every-other-weekly evening of knitting, 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 ($5 yarn, $3 crochet) and a grab box of free stuff, needles and hooks for check out, and loads of great reference books. This evening event will be led by local knitter, Michelle Marrocco, who will be available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems. So bring an in-progress project or start up something new!
 
Handstands
North Adams Yoga, 26 Holden Street
(413) 662-9073, or contact@northadamsyoga.com
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
$20
for more information

It's all the rage to be on your hands right now. Instagram is full of yogis floating, pressing, and even walking around on their hands. This workshop is a straightforward practice of how to hand-stand. We will discuss and experience:
Mobility practices that are necessary to invert
Strength tips for hands, shoulders, and core
Variations of how to get upside down
What props to use when
We will have time to answer your questions, too!
You do not have to have handstand practice but we suggest this practice is appropriate for those with yoga and/or fitness experience. We suggest you practice your own warm up or attend the fitness class at North Adams Yoga prior to the workshop.
Our Country's Good
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
8PM
$5 - $15
for more information

The FPA Theatre Program presents Timberlake Wertenbaker's award-winning play based on Thomas Keneally's best-selling book, 'The Playmaker.' Inspired by the letters and journal’s of Australia’s founders, OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD tells the story of a group of transported convicts and the British Lieutenant charged with directing them in a play. Under the specter of hanged felons, the prisoners rehearse for their lives. The play is a moving portrait of hardship, survival, and the regenerative power of drama.

Contains mature content including strong language, violence, and sexual situations.

 

 

Friday April 28

Nick Cave "Until" Book Talk
MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way
(413) 662-2111, or info@massmoca.org
6 pm - 8 pm
$5, students free
for more information

Curator Denise Markonish facilitates a discussion with artist Nick Cave and others confronting some of America's most confounding dilemmas: gun control, gun violence, and race relations. A reception and after-hours tour of the exhibition follows. "Nick Cave: Until" was organized by MASS MoCA and co-produced by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Carriageworks of Sydney, Australia. Principal exhibition support was provided by an anonymous gift. Major exhibition support was provided by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, the Barr Foundation, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Jack Shainman Gallery, Marilyn and Larry Fields, BeadKraft, the Robert Lehman Foundation, and Furthermore, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund."
Fundraiser for Paul Starbird "Movie Night"
Clarksburg Elementary School, 777 WEST CROSS Rd
(413) 663-8735
6 pm - 10 pm
$3
for more information

The 8th grade girls advisory group is hosting a movie night for a former classmate, Paul Starbird. Paul is a former student of Clarksburg Elementary School who was daignosed with a brain tumor. The 8th grade advisory group would like to raise money for Paul's family to help offset medical and travel costs. There will be two movies offered for a bargain price of $3.00, add popcorn and a drink for an extra $1.00.
Movie I : Moana from 6:00-7:45
Movie II : Suicide Squad from 8:00-10:00
 
ROOTS Youth Board Meeting
Roots Teen Center, 43 Eagle Street
6 - 8 PM
Free
for more information

We are going to have Kathleen Toomey joining us to talk about Humans of the Berkshires. She would like to interview folks who are interested in being featured and we are going to give her time before 6 pm to interview anyone who is interested. We will also revisit safe space norms, talk about best forms of communication, helping YLP with the summer event they have planned for us, and our October anniversary/fundraising event.
DPAC Presents: Ryanhood!
Drury Performing Arts Center, 1130 Church St
http://dpacryanhood2017.brownpapertickets.com/
7 pm - 10 pm
$10, $5 for students
for more information

After popular demand, Ryanhood is back for their 3rd show at DPAC! Come see them live on April 28th at 7pm in the Drury Gymnasium! Tickets for adults are $10 while student tickets are $5. Follow the link above for tickets.
Our Country's Good
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
8PM
$5 - $15
for more information

The FPA Theatre Program presents Timberlake Wertenbaker's award-winning play based on Thomas Keneally's best-selling book, 'The Playmaker.' Inspired by the letters and journal’s of Australia’s founders, OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD tells the story of a group of transported convicts and the British Lieutenant charged with directing them in a play. Under the specter of hanged felons, the prisoners rehearse for their lives. The play is a moving portrait of hardship, survival, and the regenerative power of drama.

Contains mature content including strong language, violence, and sexual situations.

 

 

Saturday April 29

2017 Annual Spring Craft Fair
Greylock School, 100 Phelps Ave
(413) 662-3255
9 am - 2 pm
Free!
for more information

Including Bake Sale, Chinese Auction and lots of great vendors. 

VENDORS WANTED: Contact Shelley Stone at (413)663-0450 or shelley.stone22@live.com
25th Annual Community Day of Service
Venable Gym, 375 Church St
(413) 662-5384
9 am - 1 pm
Free!
for more information

On Saturday, April 29th join us for the 25th Annual Community Day of Service! There will be service sites throughout North Adams and MCLA to help our community thrive! Check-In begins at 9:00 A.M. in the Venable Gym. Light refreshments will be provided for our wonderful volunteers! To register for this event or for questions email Christopher.Hantman@mcla.edu #MCLAserves
Hour Making Series:
Make 2 Handmade Books/Journals
North Adams Makers' Mill, 73 Main Street
413-749-2073, or info@northadamsmakersmill.org
10 am - 11 am
$10
for more information

Instructor: Arthur De Bow
A beginner's introduction to bookbinding structures! Learn to make a single signature book and a Japanese stitch book. All you need is some paper, scissors, a needle and thread and you have the tools to create a book/journal. Use your book to tell a family story, rubber stamp a poem, use as a photo album, the usages are limitless! Leave the class with at least 2 finished books/journals. All materials are supplied. No prior experience needed. $10. Please register here:
Drury 2017 Tabletop Gameday at Uno
UNO Community Center, 157 River St.
(801) 663-7123
11 am - 4 pm
Free!
for more information

Join Drury High School students and staff for board games, role-playing games, and more!
Healthy Kids Day!
Berkshire Family YMCA/Northern Berkshire Branch, 22 Brickyard Ct
(413) 663-6529, or mgreen@bfymca.org
12 pm - 3 pm
Free!
for more information

A free day of fun for families! 12-2 p.m. with swimming from 2-3 p.m. Schedule to be posted soon! Free and open to the public.
Our Country's Good
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
2PM and 8PM
$5 - $15
for more information

The FPA Theatre Program presents Timberlake Wertenbaker's award-winning play based on Thomas Keneally's best-selling book, 'The Playmaker.' Inspired by the letters and journal’s of Australia’s founders, OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD tells the story of a group of transported convicts and the British Lieutenant charged with directing them in a play. Under the specter of hanged felons, the prisoners rehearse for their lives. The play is a moving portrait of hardship, survival, and the regenerative power of drama.

Contains mature content including strong language, violence, and sexual situations.

 

FIGMENT North Adams
Windsor Lake
3 PM - 9:30 PM
for more information

FIGMENT returns to Windsor Lake in North Adams, Mass for its second year of FREE participatory arts and creative, community collaboration! FIGMENT North Adams catalyzes and celebrates an abundance of creativity and passion, challenging artists and our communities to find new ways to create, share, think, and dream. Do you have an art project that requires creative collaboration to be successful? FIGMENT showcases art that encourages participants to play, dance, sing, create, engage, experiment, and explore their environment. The event accepts submissions from artists of all ages and experience.
 

Sunday April 30

Veteran and Community Breakfast
VFW Post 996 North Adams, 573 Mohawk Trl
(413) 664-9042
7:30 am - 11 am
Free!
for more information

This monthly event Hosted at the VFW Post 996 is a free event for the local Veterans and community. Donations are accepted and will go to the VFW Relief fund. This fund is used to aid Local Veterans and their family in times of need. The secondary purpose is to fund our local community family needs programs.
 

Monday May 1

Daycare Provider Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133, ext 14
10 am
Free!

Daycare providers looking for an educational outing for their kiddos are welcome to this 1-2 times a month storytime. Ages birth to 5 years old, siblings welcome. 1-2 stories read with lots of songs and gross motor skill activities as well.
Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7 pm – 9 pm
$5/members, $10/drop-in
for more information
 
Be part of a new figure drawing collective starting up at Makers’ Mill. Sessions will 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 at the ground level to shape the direction this collective takes. Bring your own lap board, paper, pencils, and creative energy!
 
 

Tuesday May 2

Toddler Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free!
for more information

Toddler storytime and songs at the North Adams Public Library in Youth Services Department is held for ages birth to 3 years old, siblings welcome.  One to two stories are read with lots of songs and gross motor skill activities as well.
 
After-School Program
UNO Community Center, 157 River St.
(413) 663-7588 Ext. 22
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free!
call for more information
 
After-School Program Now Through the End of the School Year! Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm & Thursdays 4-5pm at the UNO Community Center at 157 River St. North Adams. Serving students in 4th Grade - 8th Grade. Healthy Snack, Homework Assistance, Tutoring, Computer Access and Creative Activities. FREE. For more information contact Geoffrey Pawlowski at (413) 663-7588 Ext. 22.
 

From Our Neighbors

Wednesday 4/26

Not In Our Town
Images Cinema, 50 Spring St, Williamstown
7 pm - 8:30 pm
$5 minimum
for more information

To make the Berkshires more welcoming to people under increased threat, Greylock Together is partnering with Gwendolyn Hampton VanSant from Multicultural BRIDGE to host a viewing of the short documentary Not In Our Town, followed by discussion on inclusiveness and what we can do to make others more at home in our region. We'll ask for a minimum donation of $5 per person to defray costs.
 

Friday 4/28

Prince Tribute Dance Party Fundraiser
Hops and Vines Beer Garden & Brasserie, 16 Water St, Williamstown
(413) 884-1372
9 pm - 12 am
$20
for more information

Join us for a night of awesome music, dancing, and (hopefully) a whole lot of joy. Proceeds will benefit the Berkshire Immigrant Center and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project! $20 Per Person, Cash Bar. We will be grooving to the likes of Prince, Michael Jackson, George Michael, and David Bowie. Dress as you wish, and above all, be yourselves! :-)
 

Sunday 4/30
 
Exhibition onScreen: The Artist's Garden
The Clark, 225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458-2303, or pr@clarkart.edu
3 pm - 4:30 pm
$12, $10 for members
for more information

Following the smash hit Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse from Season 3 of EXHIBITION ON SCREEN comes a new film based on the hugely popular exhibition The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement from the Florence Griswold Museum in Connecticut, widely considered a home of American Impressionism. American Impressionism took its lead from French artists like Renoir and Monet, but followed its own path that over a thirty-year period reveals as much about America as a nation as it does about a much-loved artistic movement. The story of American Impressionism is closely tied to a love of gardens and a desire to preserve nature in a rapidly urbanizing nation. Traveling to studios, gardens, and treasured locations throughout the Eastern United States, UK, and France, this mesmerizing film is a feast for the eyes.
 

Thursday 4/27

Trivia Thursdays
The Log, 78 Spring St, Williamstown
(413) 655-1300
8 pm - 11 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.
 

 

Saturday 4/29
 
Field Farm Stewardship Workday & Volunteer Open House
554 Sloan Rd, Williamstown
413-532-1631, or tbeasley@thetrustees.org
9 am - 12 pm
Free!
for more information

Join us on 4/29 from 9 am to noon, and help us L.O.V.E our trails! Regional ecologist Julie Richburg will share some basics on invasive plant management as we do some light trail spring cleanup and garlic mustard removal. Family-friendly. Invasive rose removal who those who are not faint at heart.
Basic tools provided. Bring gloves and hand tools in you have them. Bring water, snacks, and layers. Be prepared to go off trail. Noon to 1 pm meet our West Region Volunteer Coordinator and learn the variety if ways you can make a difference at Field Farm. 
 
Monday 5/1
 
Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm
Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield
(413) 443-0188
10 am - 4 pm
for more information

Celebrate spring and meet the newest arrivals! Cuddle a lamb and kiss a calf. The barn is bursting at the seams with piglets, chicks, ducklings, and kids (young goats that is)!
 

 

 

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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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