Art for the New Economy opens at Gallery 51

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Henry Klein 'Wave No. 53' Oil pastel on 100 percent rag matboard
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Gallery 51 is offering a selection of small, affordable works by local and national artists called "99¢ and up: Art for the New Economy."

In a sense these objects are "priceless," say organizers, but with a price tag somewhere between 99 cents and $ 99, this show asks, "What's it worth to you?"

A free opening reception will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of a downtown wide evening of gallery openings and activities — DownStreet Art Thursday on Ice.


Ven Voisey's 'one way in all directions' silk-screen print on paper (11 x 16 inches)
All items can be taken at the time of purchase, and gift wrapping will be available.

Featured artists include C. Ryder Cooley, Laura Christensen, Daniel Field, James Fissel, Forest Graham, Ellen Grenadier, Henry Klein, Jamie Mohr, Melanie Mowinski, Mark Mulherrin, Lisa Nilsson, Rich Remsburg, Sean Riley, Anna Katrina Sacramento, Gregory Scheckler, Jarvis Rockwell, and Ven Voisey.


The exhibit runs through Jan. 3.

MCLA Gallery 51 is a program of MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center.

MCLA Gallery 51, at 51 Main St., is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 413-664-8718, or go to www.mcla.edu/Gallery51.
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New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor License

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.
 
Siblings Colleen and Sean Taylor are expanding their cuisine empire yet again with the establishment of Main & Mill in the old TD Bank. They were before the commission to apply for an all-alcohol license. 
 
The building is owned by Ginko on Main Street LLC, which has granted 20 years exclusive possession of the property to Latent Builds as the developer. Jack and Suzy Wadsworth, behind Ginko, are development partners with Salvatore Perry and Karla Rothstein of Latent.
 
The bank closed in early 2021 and purchased by Ginko late that year. Plans for the property unveiled three years ago envisioned a restaurant, retail, a park and rooftop bar. 
 
The building's hosted some pop-up eateries and is currently under construction for the new restaurant. 
 
Colleen Taylor said the restaurant will be open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner, and be open early for coffee. 
 
"It's not going to be a very big restaurant. It's about the same size as Trail House, except for Trail House has a bigger patio, so about the same seating," she said.
 
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