North Adams Events: Feb.10-14
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
Wednesday, February 8 - Tuesday, February 14
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Ten Spot TEN SPOT is a show of new work by ten contemporary artists from throughout the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The ten Berkshire artists featured in TEN SPOT are Ven Voisey, Melissa Lillie and Sean Riley of North Adams; Marianne Petit and Brent Whitney of Adams; Richard Britell, Joe Goodwin and Olive Thomas of Pittsfield; Bart Arnold of Lenox and Kiki Dufault of Great Barrington. These ten artists will also be highlighted in individual billboards around the Berkshires in addition to the show at the Lichtenstein. The show is curated by Lauren Clark owner of Lauren Clark Fine Arts in Housatonic, Jonathan Secor, Director of MCLA’s Gallery 51 in North Adams, and Megan Whilden, Director of Cultural Development in Pittsfield. |
| NOW ON VIEW | THROUGH FEBRUARY 19 |
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Visions From the Edge: The Artist of Pure Vision Visions from the Edge confronts a world of art that thrives beyond the confines of reality, comfort and expectation. Showcasing talent and vision, artists with developmental disabilities challenge the community to connect with a world of order and sense unique to them. This show is organized by students from MCLA's Advanced Museum Studies class in partnership with the artists of Pure Vision Arts, New York City. |
| FRIDAY, FEB 10 | |
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Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Forum Forums offer an opportunity for the Northern Berkshire Community to come together in a safe environment and discuss mportant issues facing residents. This forum will look at different areas of struggle for those living in poverty, such as the lack of affordable housing and the unavailability of jobs that provide a decent and living wage. |
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Live Music: Tom Corrigan Enjoy the musical stylings of local favorite singer/songwriter Tom Corrigan. |
| SATURDAY, FEB 11 | |
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FREE DAY! The only thing better than a day at MASS MoCA is a FREE day at MASS MoCA! There will be activities, tours and more for all to enjoy! Cap it all off with a Synth Funk Dance Party with Gordon Voidwell at 8:00 PM. |
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Mermaid Parade This year, at MASS MoCA’s annual Free Day, experience the ocean! Kidspace is hosting a Mermaid Parade. Come in costume: merpeople, fish, sharks, Spongebobs, sailors, and aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes (and ages!) welcome–or if you stop by Kidspace between 11am and 2pm, you have the chance to make your costume or prop here! Prizes will be awarded. |
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Synth Funk Dance Party featuring Gordon Voidwell Gordon Voidwell, the alter ego of ex-chorister turned rap geek and producer Will Johnson, cooks up a subversive mix of pop, new wave and funk that sounds like a futuristic three-way between Prince, Tom Tom Club, and George Clinton. |
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Live Music: Jungle Works Jungle Work is back in downtown North Adams, as the good old 5'some of blues and funk rocks Public Eat+ Drink! |
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I'm in the Mood: Reggae Soul Dance Party Get an early jump on Valentine’s Day with Rebel Beat Sound System. Grab that special someone and come dance the night away! |
| SUNDAY, FEB 12 | |
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Family Fun Day Come and skate the afternoon away at the newly renovated Peter Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Winter fun for all ages! |
| MONDAY, FEB 13 | |
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Hatha Yoga, Interdisciplinary, Levels 1-2 Hatha Yoga is an accessible and eclectic blend of different styles of yoga designed to tone & stretch the whole body, relieve stress and create a deep experience of well-being. Levels 1-2 is suitable for beginners & those wanting an easier practice. |
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Trivia Night |
| TUESDAY, FEB 14 | |
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Minerva Arts Center Fundraiser Valentine's Day (Dinner, Dessert, and Dance) featuring love songs by talented local singers and a DJ for after dinner and dessert. Tickets will be for sale at the PNA in Adams, at The Minerva Tag Sale in Williamstown, and online at MinervaArtsCenter. com. |
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CALL FOR CLOTHES |
Alchemy Initiative seeks donations of clothing Alchemy Initiative in Pittsfield, Mass is gearing up for their annual Earth Day fashion show and clothing swap. What we accept: clothes, shoes and accessories (jewelry, handbags, etc) in good, clean condition (no tears or stains). What we don’t accept: underwear, socks, tights, lingerie, dirty laundry. |
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Exhibit Space for Local Artists Central Radio is a locally owned locally operated company offering appliances, bedding, and furniture. They are trying to help out local artists by displaying their work throughout their store on Roberts drive. They have 3 floors that would be able to supply wall space for paintings and the top 2 floors would be able to put other art throughout. Contact them directly if interested. Their Dalton store can be used as well. |
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