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Check out the O+ Festival coming this May 10th and 11th.
Sign up following the link
O+ supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: The art of medicine for the medicine of art!
We are looking for some folks to help us ensure this festival runs smoothly and we need your help. As a festival volunteer, you receive a free tee-shirt and wristband that gains you access to the entire festival.
If you want to give us a few more hours and become a "super volunteer", you can also gain access to some of the clinical services as well.
If you have questions, please email Bri Rousseau at brousseau@opositivefestival.org.
All volunteers will receive a tee-shirt and wrist band that gives them free access to the festival, as well as basic clinic access (primary care, nursing, mental health, and Reiki).
Folks interested in becoming "super volunteers" or team leaders and who volunteer for a few more hours earn access to the wider range of clinic services as they are available.
We are looking for help with:
Customer Service; Wristband and Merch Sales; Cleaning and Set Up; Driving and Errands; Sound and Technical; Media (Photo, Video, Social, etc); Speak a Foreign Language; Other Skills
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5/10 + 5/11 O+ North Adams Festival
Downtown
May 10 + 11
Pay What You Can (Suggested Wristband donation of $50)
for more info
All-access wristbands are on sale now for the inaugural O+ North Adams festival of art, music and wellness (May 10-11). A limited amount of advance tickets sold will get access to a secret show on May 10th and a $5off coupon for our NO+RTH ADAMS TShirts!
Your wristband gives you access to over 20 musical performances, health and wellness workshops, and art workshops during the festival!
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https://o-positive-festival-north-adams.weebly.com
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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.
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Sit & Knit
The Spin-Off Yarn Shop, Norad Mill, Ste. 302
413-344-6257
2-4 PM & 5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Join us for fellowship and help with your project. All knitters and crocheters are welcome!
The Spin-Off Yarn Shop has an extensive and beautiful selection of yarn for every budget. The shop carries Malabrigo, Juniper Moon Farm, Ella Rae, Rowan, DanDoh, Urth, Freia, Toft, Frabjous, and many others, along with locally produced and hand-dyed yarns.
We have patterns and books to provide inspiration for your next project. Knitting needles, crochet hooks, gifts, and must-have haberdashery are available. For those finishing touches, we have thousands of beautiful buttons, making our button selection the best in the area.
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Let's Write...
UNO Community Center,157 River Street in North Adams
(413) 664-4612
6 - 7:30 PM
Free
for more info
We meet every first and last Wednesday of the month (weather permitting!); 6-730 PM, at UNO Center.
We cover all genre of writing. A space to create and possibly share positive, group critique to facilitate creative process. Series of writing workshops and guest authors. Always free! Open to all ages and all writing styles
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
The Family Center, 210 State St.
413-664-4821
5 - 6 PM
Free
for more info.
A Free 4-Week Parent Class Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at The Family Center, 210 State St., North Adams. This class for parents of 1-8 year olds offers practical, easy to implement strategies that have been proven to work in every day parenting. Based on the book of the same title. Learn simple effective communication techniques that really work! Learn how to use positive discipline, cope with your child’s negative feelings, express anger without being hurtful and resolve family conflicts peacefully. A light meal will be served and free on-site child care and transportation are available. Call to register at 664-4821.
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Drugs 101 Workshop: What Parents Need to Know
nbCC, 61 Main Street, Suite 218
(413) 663-7588
11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Free
for more info
This workshop will teach parents basic understanding of the effects from drugs and alcohol. The workshop will also teach warning signs when your child is under the influence. For more information, call (413) 663-7588.
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Communications Strategy 201
Lever, Inc., 85 Main St., Suite 218
12 -1 PM
Free
for more info
John Wall, host of the Marketing over Coffee podcast, will discuss how to choose digital strategies specifically for your business — email, social media, content marketing, search marketing and more — and how to measure the impact of your programs through Google Analytics and other systems.
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CATA Exhibit “What I See” By Artists With Disabilities Reception
Tunnel City Coffee @ MASS MoCA
1 - 2 PM
Free
for more info
CATA Exhibit “What I See” By Artists With Disabilities Reception TO TUNNEL CITY COFFEE AT MASS MOCA
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “What I See,” an exhibit of artwork by CATA artists with disabilities at Tunnel City Coffee at MASS MoCA in North Adams. The exhibit includes work by CATA artists with disabilities from across Berkshire County, with a focus on work by artists from Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). The exhibit opens April 5, and a free, public reception will be held on April 25 from 1-2pm with many of the artists in attendance.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Tunnel City Coffee at MASS MoCA to share this eclectic exhibit of work by CATA artists from across the Berkshires,” says CATA Executive Director Margaret Keller. “‘What I See’ captures the broad talents of our artists and draws us into their unique perspectives. Public exhibits like this make it possible for CATA artists to share their talents with the wider community.”
The exhibit is funded by October Mountain Financial Advisors, Frames on Wheels, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and other generous supporters.
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MCLA Senior Art Show, "An Inquiry into _____"
MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main St.
bernadette.alden@mcla.edu
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more info
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Gallery 51 is proud to introduce this year’s senior art show, An Inquiry into _____, a culmination of senior art and arts management majors’ art works. The opening reception will take place on from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 25, 2019 at MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, and the exhibition will remain open through May 19. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
The show will feature work from Bailey Brissett ’19, Amanda Romanelli ’19, Louis Torres ’19, and Cheyenne VanBramer ’19. The title of the exhibit reflects their individual inquiry or act of asking for information about mental illness, the subconscious realms, storytelling, and self-decomposition.
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MCLA Green Living Series:““Innovating Open-Source Technology for Small-Scale Sustainable Agriculture,” presented by Dorn Cox, farmer at Tuckaway Farm, Farm Hack and FarmOS co-founder
Room 121, Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation on the MCLA campus.
(413) 662-5303 or Elena.Traister@mcla.edu
5:30PM
for more info
All “Green Living” seminars will take at 5:30 p.m. in room 121 of the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation on the MCLA campus. Presented on Thursdays throughout the spring semester, this series is free and open to the public.
“Sustainable Food and Farming” will focus on the past, present, and future of how food is produced and distributed in our region and strategies for improving the sustainability of our food system.
“This series offers students and community members an opportunity to learn more about how food makes its way to our plate, and choices we have as individuals and as a society about how to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy fresh, healthy food now and in the future,” said Dr. Elena Traister, MCLA professor of environmental science.
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After-School Program
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
(413) 663-7588
6:30-7:30pm
Free
call for more information
Serving students in 4th Grade - 8th Grade. Healthy snack, homework assistance, tutoring, computer access, and creative activities. Call or email Glenda at (413) 663-7588 ext. 20 or gmcarter@nbccoalition.org for more information.
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Spring Dance Festival
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
8 PM
Free for MCLA students, $15 general admission
for more info
FreeMCLA Theatre proudly presents:Spring Dance Festival
April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm/April 27 and 28 at 2pm /Venable Theatre
The fourth show of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre season will be its inaugural Spring Dance Festival! The show will feature a wide variety of student and faculty choreographed dances ranging from hip-hop to contemporary ballet.
Buy your tickets at https://mcla.ticketleap.com/spring-dance-festival/ Tickets are free for MCLA students, general admission tickets are $15.00
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NAMAzing Initiative Coffee Date
The Green, 85 Main St., Suite 105
7:30 AM
Free
for more info.
Be sure to join us in April for the last indoor The NAMAzing Initiative Coffee Date before it returns to the Eagle Street Parklet in May.
This is a great way to bring in Spring by enjoying free coffee and good conversation with others in the community. Thank you to Terra Nova Church - North Adams, MA for sponsoring our April Coffee Date!
Interested in sponsoring coffee and pastries for the first coffee date back on Eagle St beginning in May? Feel free to email thenamazinginitiative@gmail.com to help coordinate.
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Reading Celebration Friday
The Family Center, 210 State St.
413-664-4821
11 AM - 12 PM
Free
for more info.
Reading Celebration Friday, April 26 11:00-12:00 at The Family Center. A special celebration for all families who submit reading lists. Join us for an activity, story and snack. Every child who has submitted a reading list will receive a pair of “Reading into Summer” Sunglasses and a new book. Enter for a chance to win a “Reading Basket”. (Reading Lists available online and at playgroups)
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Sit & Knit
The Spin-Off Yarn Shop, Norad Mill, Ste. 302
413-344-6257
2-4 PM & 5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Join us for fellowship and help with your project. All knitters and crocheters are welcome!
The Spin-Off Yarn Shop has an extensive and beautiful selection of yarn for every budget. The shop carries Malabrigo, Juniper Moon Farm, Ella Rae, Rowan, DanDoh, Urth, Freia, Toft, Frabjous, and many others, along with locally produced and hand-dyed yarns.
We have patterns and books to provide inspiration for your next project. Knitting needles, crochet hooks, gifts, and must-have haberdashery are available. For those finishing touches, we have thousands of beautiful buttons, making our button selection the best in the area.
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4-H Babysitter’s Course
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St.
413-662-3133, ext. 14
3:30 - 6:30 PM & Sat 4/27 10AM - 1PM
Free
for more information
4-H Babysitter’s Course – North Adams Public Library (NAPL) and the Berkshire County 4-H Program are offering a FREE Babysitter’s Course for youth ages 12 and up. Hosted at the NAPL in the 3rd Floor Community Room Friday, April 26th from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Participants will learn lessons on child safety, first aid, , CPR, emergency response, childcare, discipline strategies, entertaining, stages of child development and the business of babysitting. Participants must be able to commit to both days of the course and complete a Registration Form. Pizza will be provided on Friday and a snack on Saturday. *Space is limited so registration is required.* Please call the library or stop by the Youth Services Department with any questions, to register for the course and pick up the necessary forms, 413-662-3133, ext. 14.
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MCLA “Kids Night"
MCA Venable Hall, 375 Church St.
hw3311@mcla.edu
5 - 8 PM
Free
for more information
Students at MCLA are hosting “Kids Night" on April 26th from 5-8pm in Venable Gym. Drop off your children and enjoy some adult time. You deserve it!
MCLA students will be supervising and facilitating a variety of fun activities and games...and will make sure your kids are tired by the time you pick them up!
This is completely free of charge.
The event is to help promote the Volunteer Center and encourage MCLA students to consider mentoring youth.
If you would like to have your children/grandchildren/dependents participate, or have any questions, please email Hunter Woodbury at hw3311@mcla.edu
by Wednesday April 24th.
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9th Annual Teen Invitational
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413.662.2111
7 PM
Free
for more information
A collaboration with high school art teachers, principals, and artists in the northern Berkshires, MASS MoCA’s 9th annual Teen Invitational brings local students’ and instructors’ work to the public for one long weekend — and one fun party. Catch the best of our young local talent, on view in the main galleries from April 26 through April 28 (and celebrate it Friday night with a rollicking awards ceremony and student-curated live music). Cheering allowed.
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Knitting Nights
Common Folk, 73 Main St.
wearecommonfolk@gmail.com
7 - 9 PM
By donation
for more information
Come to the Common Folk space and knit with folks alike! There's plenty of space and materials for use. Participation by donation. Yarn/fabric is "fill a bag" for $3 and attendees can get 20% off that.
Facilitator: Casey Nivens
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Spring Dance Festival
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
8 PM
Free for MCLA students, $15 general admission
for more info
FreeMCLA Theatre proudly presents:Spring Dance Festival
April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm/April 27 and 28 at 2pm /Venable Theatre
The fourth show of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre season will be its inaugural Spring Dance Festival! The show will feature a wide variety of student and faculty choreographed dances ranging from hip-hop to contemporary ballet.
Buy your tickets at https://mcla.ticketleap.com/spring-dance-festival/ Tickets are free for MCLA students, general admission tickets are $15.00
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4/27 Humane Race
Colegrove Park Elementary, 24 Church St.
9 AM
$20-30
for more info
Our 17th annual Humane Race benefiting the homeless animals of Berkshire Humane Society will be on April 27 in North Adams. Registration is now open! Visit http://humanerace.org for all the details.
Berkshire Humane Society’s Humane Race is a timed 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk. Participants are welcome to run/walk with or without a dog. This event is the shelter’s largest fundraiser held in northern Berkshire County, and our community partners, sponsors, and participants make this special event possible. Our goal for 2019 is $20,000.
This year's Title Sponsor is Greylock Animal Hospital. The race is timed by Berkshire Running Center.
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Spring Dance Festival
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
2 PM & 8 PM
Free for MCLA students, $15 general admission
for more info
FreeMCLA Theatre proudly presents:Spring Dance Festival
April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm/April 27 and 28 at 2pm /Venable Theatre
The fourth show of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre season will be its inaugural Spring Dance Festival! The show will feature a wide variety of student and faculty choreographed dances ranging from hip-hop to contemporary ballet.
Buy your tickets at https://mcla.ticketleap.com/spring-dance-festival/ Tickets are free for MCLA students, general admission tickets are $15.00
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Big Mug of Laughs
The Parlor Cafe, 303 Ashland St.
7 PM
Free
for more info
Hosted by Geek Comedy Hour. The return of the comedy open mic at Parlor Cafe! Join that night's host Seth Brown and feature performer Ed Smyth. Sign ups start 6:30 pm. Slots will be 5 to 8 minutes, depending on final count. Enjoy lattes and the laughs - !
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Family Comedy Night at FBC
First Baptist Church, 131 Main St.
7 PM
Free
for more info
Christian comedian Bob Smiley comes to New England for a night of family-friendly comedian to support the ministry of Fuse Concerts, a 501c3 non-profit organization sharing the love of Christ using music and Christian events. Joining Bob will be comedian Mike Hickman.
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Expo '74 Performances
Various Locations Downtown
8 - 10 PM
Free
for more info
Cycling '74, developers of the music and video software Max/MSP, bring their conference event, Expo '74, to MASS MoCA, welcoming 250 attendees from all over the world to North Adams for the first time. In partnership with the City of North Adams, Common Folk, Gallery 51/Design Lab, Anna Farrington's Installation Space, and Outside Gallery, all of whom have generously opened their spaces for the evening, Expo '74 guests present a moveable feast of audio and visual performances and installations, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. From 8-10pm, Saturday, April 27th, guests can meander from one space to the next, and back again, including the Historic Mohawk theater. Please note that this is a standing only event, with no chairs nor amenities provided. Restrooms are provided in some locations, but not all. In every venue, capacity is limited and will be closely monitored for safety. For more details, including performers, locations, and times, please visit cycling74.com/expo/events
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Lucky Cat Tattoo Anniversary Party
Bright Ideas Brewing, 111 MASS MoCA Way
8 PM
Free
for more info
Come celebrate our year anniversary!!
April 27th at 8pm @bright ideas brewery. Music. Brews. Raffles!
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Fear And Loathing In Key West
Key West Lounge, 159 State St.
(413) 663-5055
9 PM
Free
for more info
Our first ever gig at the famous Key West! Just watch out for the bats....
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Pitcher's Mound, Jason & Trev Acoustic LIVE!
Pitcher's Mound Pub, 218 Ashland St.
(413) 663-8390
9 PM
Free
for more info
Acoustic Rock & Roll, Pitchers of great draft beer, & room to dance. The Pitcher's Mound in North Adams is the place to be on saturday the 27th. We start strumming at 9:00 pm
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Spring Dance Festival
MCLA Venable Theater, 375 Church St.
2 PM & 8 PM
Free for MCLA students, $15 general admission
for more info
FreeMCLA Theatre proudly presents:Spring Dance Festival
April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm/April 27 and 28 at 2pm /Venable Theatre
The fourth show of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre season will be its inaugural Spring Dance Festival! The show will feature a wide variety of student and faculty choreographed dances ranging from hip-hop to contemporary ballet.
Buy your tickets at https://mcla.ticketleap.com/spring-dance-festival/ Tickets are free for MCLA students, general admission tickets are $15.00
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The AYJ Fund Wine, Chocolate and Craft Beer Tasting
Freight Yard Pub, 1 Furnace St, Heritage State Park Building 3
www.AYJfund.org
3 - 6 PM
$25
for more info
AYJ Fund Wine, Chocolate and Craft Beer Tasting, Sun April 28th from 3-6pm at the Freight Yard Pub. All proceeds will support children with cancer. For a $ 25 donation you can enjoy a great selection of wines, craft beers, chocolates and desserts, and music too. There will also be a popular wine pull, Silent Auction, and more all to support the AYJ Fund and these kids.
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Ranked Choice Voting Presentation
UNO Community Center, 157 River ST.
(413) 664-4612
3 - 4:30 PM
Free
for more info
Please join us for a follow-up to last year's terrific RANKED CHOICE VOTING presentation with the folks at Voter Choice Massachusetts. Andrew Bloom will coordinate with us to help on local/state initiatives toward achieving this legislative priority together as we actually get down to do the WORK set out to bring change from our list of GT priorities. We need NUMBERS and people, folks. Can't do this work alone! Bring a friend and spread the word. This is what democracy looks like!
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Teen Knitting Class
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St.
413-662-3133, ext. 14
6 - 7:30 PM
Free
for more info.
The beginner Teen Knitting Class runs weekly from April 1st and ends on June 3rd from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the North Adams Public Library. The class covers basic stitches and patterns. All supplies are provided. Please call 413-662-3133, ext. 14 to register for the class as space is limited.
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Wind Ensemble Concert
MCLA Church St. Center, 375 Church St.
7 - 8:30 PM
Free
for more info.
Come see the MCLA Wind Ensemble's spring concert!
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Toddler Story Time
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free
for more info
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.
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Preschool STEM Group
The Family Center, 210 State St.
413-664-4821
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Free
for more info
Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in The Family Center Playroom. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children ages 2.5-5 years old. A variety of FUN hands-on STEM activities for preschoolers.
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I am a Brain Builder- A Workshop for Parents
The Family Center, 210 State St.
413-664-4821
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Free
for more info
I am a Brain Builder- A Workshop for Parents. Tuesday April 30, 3:30-4:30 pm at The Family Center. We will examine the importance of early brain development and what ways we can promote it in our children. Parents will learn hands-on Brain Building activities that they can use every day in their own home. Every family will receive “Brain Building” activities and materials to take home. For families with children ages birth-5 years. Refreshments served and on-site child care provided. Transportation available if needed. In collaboration with The Family Place. Register at 413-664-4821.
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Afterschool Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St.
413-662-3133, ext. 14
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Free
for more info
Beginning April 23rd, the North Adams Public Library is hosting an Afterschool Storytime and Craft every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This drop-in program is best suited for children ages 3-6, siblings welcome. Call the Youth Services Department at 413-662-3133, ext. 14 for more information.
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Common Folk Presents: Not My Sister
Bright Ideas Brewing, 111 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 346-4460
6 – 7 PM
Free ($5-10 Donations to musician strongly encouraged)
for more information
Not My Sister is a side project made of the vocalists from the seven-piece group, Upstate. Melanie Glenn, Mary Kenney, and Allison Olender, created Not My Sister to sing a goosebump-inducing collection of original tunes, standards, and traditionals filled with harmonies and soul. Harking back to groups like The Andrews Sisters, The Boswell Sisters, and the Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris Trio, Not My Sister is an all-female, all-sass, no-nonsense, vocal-driven outfit intent on making you feel high with song.
Come down to your local brewery for some #TuesdayTunes!
$5-$10 Strongly Suggested Donation! While we don't have a cover charge, we hope that you can throw a few (or more) dollars in the chalice to help support these AMAZING musicians!
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After-School Program
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
(413) 663-7588
6:30-7:30pm
Free
for more information
Serving students in 4th Grade - 8th Grade. Healthy snack, homework assistance, tutoring, computer access and creative activities. Call or email Glenda at (413) 663-7588 ext. 20 or gmcarter@nbccoalition.org for more information.
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