North Adams Downtown Celebration Events

10:09AM / Wednesday, August 15, 2012Print Story | Email Story

17th Annual DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION

Brought to you by the Office of Tourism & Community Events
August 16, 5:30-9 p.m.
Downtown North Adams
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE

	SPECIAL ACTIVITY AREAS
	Record Your Mohawk Theater Memories 5:30-9pm Under the Miohawk Marquee Click here for more information. Join the crew from MASS MoCA as they invite the public to go 'on the record' by taking video recordings of people's memories of the Mohawk Theater. These recordings will be compiled and screened before the "Spirit of Johnny Cash" fundraising concert that will be held at the Mohawk Theater on September 29th.
	Northern Berkshire Christian Church Activity Area 5:30-9pm Berkshire Bank Plaza The Northern Berkshire Christian Church activity area, which will be located in front of Berkshire Bank Plaza, will offer a series of activities and services that will all be provided to the public at no cost. People can listen to music, eat hot dogs, play children's games, or even get a manicure or a hair cut for free! The church will also be offering giveaways of backpacks and 'New Mommy Gift Bags' while supplies last.
	Childcare of the Berkshires Children's Activity Area 5:30-9pm Steeple City Plaza Click here for more information. Childcare of the Berkshires will host a children's area at the mouth of the Steeple City Plaza parking lot with activities, games, and information to keep little ones and their parents entertained.
	FOOD VENDORS
	Over 25 vendors will serve food downtown Main, Eagle and Holden Streets It isn't a celebration without food! The following vendors will be selling food at the event: Aramark Boston Sea Food China Buffet / Sushi House Christo's Famous Pizza CIAO (Community Italian American Organization) Crazy Cakes Desperado's Mexican Restaurant Dominoes Pizza Forestopia Gramercy Bistro The Hub Restaurant I Got Goodies Jack's Hot Dogs Lucia's Latin Kitchen Marki's Fried Dough, Cotton Candy, French Fries and more! Mr Ding a Ling Ice Cream Truck Pedrin's Dairy Bar PUBLIC eat+drink Gunther's Sausage Wagon G&D's Vending (Italian Ice) Supreme Pizza & Wings Tastefully Simple Village Pizza . . . and more!
	SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES
	Line Dancing with Steve Lescarbeau 5:45-6:15pm In front of Eagle Street Music store on Main Street Dance along to top country hits as this contemporary line dance group struts their stuff on Main Street! Information about classes will be available.
	Champagne Jam Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union 6-7pm Near Sleepy's on Main Street Enjoy music by Champagne Jam, a versatile musical trio with a repertoire of song selections including big band and commercial numbers, classic and modern country, golden oldies from the '50s and'60s, ballroom dance numbers, and timeless rock and roll favorites.
	Miss Guided 6-9pm End of Eagle Street This duo plays rock hits from the 70's to today, featuring such bands as The Eagles, Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffet and more.
	Berkshire County Line Dancing 6:30-7:45pm Near the Corner of Main and Ashland Street Check out some traditional country line dancing as this long-time Downtown Celebration performance group shows off their skills. Information on classes will be available.
	Berkshire Dance Theater 6:30-7pm In front of Atef Jewelers Click here for more information. Established in 1982, Berkshire Dance Theatre, Inc. is a 501c-3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the joy of dance, music and art to our surrounding communities
	One Way Out Sponsored by Eagle Street Music 7-8pm In front of Eagle Street Music store on Main Street Click here for more information. One Way Out, a trio of experienced musicians, will entertain the crowd with blues and classic rock hits from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn and the Allman Brothers. Stop in at Eagle St Music on Main and shop for all of your musical needs.
	Champagne Jam 8-9pm Near Sleepy's on Main Street Enjoy music by Champagne Jam, a versatile musical trio with a repertoire of song selections including big band and commercial numbers, classic and modern country, golden oldies from the '50s and'60s, ballroom dance numbers, and timeless rock and roll favorites.
	Zumba of the Berkshires 8:30-8:40pm In front of Eagle Music on Main Street Click here for facebook page. Join the party with a Zumba performance by members of Zumba in the Berkshires. Information about classes and Zumba wil be available at the event.
	Johnny Mystic Magic Shows Performances all evening Near Persnickety Toys Click here for facebook page. Johnny Mystic is a consummate professional magician with over 20 years of performing experience. All of Johnny Mystic's magical programs feature incredible illusions large or small, amazing sleight of hand and hilarious audience participation.
	Circus Performer Linda Peck Performances all evening Near the bus shelter on Main Street Click here for more information. Linda's whimsical, physical theatre tells a silent story of human foibles, as she designs a world of wonder, interacting with audience members of all ages.
	Stilt Walker from the Grasshopper Collective Performances all evening Main and Eagle Streets Click here for facebook page. The Grasshopper Collective specializes in movement with toys and props of all shapes and sizes, including (but not limited to) poi, snakes, hoop, twins/minis (double hoop), dart, staff, fans, swords, contact balls, juggling clubs, stilts, even marionettes! Who knows what they will have in store for us!?
	J Star Gymnastics Demonstrations all evening Click here for more information. J Star Gymnastics offers high quality instruction in gymnastics and cheer tumbling. Programs are offered to boys and girls of all ages and levels. Demonstrations will be held all evening and information on classes will be available.
	GALLERY HAPPENINGS
	Face painting MCLA Gallery 51 51 Main Street 5:30-8:30pm Click here for more information. Bring the kids over to MCLA Gallery 51 on Main Street to get their face painted! Volunteers will instruct the kids to go into the gallery, look at the current exhibit (Sean Riley's "Meet Me in the Middle of the Air"), and pick out an image or colors they would like to have painted on their face.
	Make your own Postcard The Artery Gallery 26 Holden Street 5:30-8:30pm Click here for more information. Come to the Artery Gallery on Holden Street for a special "Make your own Postcard" activity. Children and adults are welcome to make your own postcard to take with you or be donated for a special cause. More information will be available at the gallery.
	DIY Printing PRESS Gallery 105 Main Street 5:30-8:30pm Click here for more information. People of all ages are welcome at PRESS Gallery to create a masterpiece while learning the magic and power of a letterpress!
	Make your own "Arctic Garden" Gallery 107 107 Main Street 5:30-8:30pm Click here for more information. By using the theme of the current exhibition at Gallery 107 (Lynn Richardson's "Arctic Garden"), children will be able to create artwork of their own that will be displayed in the gallery for the remainder of the exhibition.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19	NORTH ADAMS HAPPENINGS ADDENDUM
	Native Nature Slideshow and Summit Stroll Bascom Lodge Lobby Mount Greylock Summit 3 Summit Avenue, Adams 6pm $5 for children, $10 for adults Click here for more information. Experience West African, Cuban and Haitian drum rhythms and songs that honor the natural world led by naturalist and cultural educator Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Drums provided. Email aimee@gaiaroots.com to register.

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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.

Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.

We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.

In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.

Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.

The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.

"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."

Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.

In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.

The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.

"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.

They are hoping their display carries on the tradition of the Arnold Family Christmas Lights Display that retired in 2022.

The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.

In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.

"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.

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