North Adams Happenings: Oct. 17-23
MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and The North Adams Office of Tourism
Wednesday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 23
| SAVE THE DATE | OCTOBER 25 |
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DownStreet Art Thursday Join us on Thursday, October 25, when we celebrate what has been an incredible DownStreet Art season! Along with exhibition openings and performances, the DownStreet Art staff will put together a special celebration to thank all of those who participated in DSA 2012 and contributed in making it so special and unforgettable. See you there! All events are FREE and open to the public! |
| SAVE THE DATE | OCTOBER 30 |
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BelO Join us on Thursday, October 30 in celebrating BelO who has been hailed as Haiti's musical ambassador to the world. A young, socially conscious singer-songwriter with a sophisticated sound, BelO and his band deliver a high-energy mix of jazz, worldbeat, rock, raggae, and Afro-Haitian traditional rhythm. A great time you won't want to miss! |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT 17 |
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Pre-School Story Time (Ages 3-6) |
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Artist talk with the Masters of the Form Click here for more information. Come meet the artists at Gallery 51 and learn more about their work, their art-making process and how they find inspiration! In conjunction with the exhibition DIE FORMMEISTER: The Masters of the Form, on view at MCLA Gallery 51 through October 21, we are pleased to host an artist talk with Yura Adams (multi-media), Karen Arp-Sandel (collage, mail art), Michael Vincent Bushy (printmaking), Helen Febbo (sculptor, multi-media), Lina Kaye-Moses (jewelry). Open to all! |
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North Berkshire Chess Club Click here for more information. Come to play or come to watch! The North Berkshire Chess Club is open to all interested chess players from novice to expert. Instructions are available with sets and boards. The only thing you need to bring is a chess clock if you wish to use one. |
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MCLA's Hardman Lecture Click here for more information. Johnny Howard Kurtz, the Washington bureau chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast, will speak at this fall's Hardman Lecture event at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in the MCLA Church Street Center's Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium. |
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An Evening of African Drumming and Dance Click here for more information. Johnny Kwabena Boateng from Ghana joins Royal Hartigan and his troupe for an evening of African Drumming and Dancing in this, our final event of the season. This high powered performance is not to be missed! |
| THURSDAY, OCT 18 |
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Trivia Click here for more information. Let Andy "The Machine" Racine twist your brain and call you names! Prizes awarded! Stick around for the trivia night after party featuring DJ Jon. |
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Society of Music Presents Blazin' Hot Comedy This Thursday, the Society of Music Presents Blazin' Hot Comedy to Sullivan Lounge in the MCLA campus center. Three comics will blaze the stage including Colby Durand, a student at MCLA and local comic who will host the show and introduce new comics to the MCLA campus in a series of comedy shows. |
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Karaoke Come on down and see what's going on! Good times and a great crowd! Sing with all your friends who are 21+. Great singers and even not-so-great ones will take the mic and sing their hearts out on the Crystal Hard Hat Stage! |
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Karaoke/Open Mic with Brian Flagg
Every third Thursday a free and fun night of singing to your favorite music with your 21+ friends. If you have an instrument, bring it down. All talent levels welcome. |
| FRIDAY, OCT 19 | |
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Williamstown Film Festival screening: PAINTER: CAIO FONSECA Click here for more information. Charming Portrait of the contemporary artist shuttling between America and his work retreat in Italy. The Williamstown Film Festivals 14th season runs October 17 through 21. |
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Free Ceramics Class at MCLA Gallery 51 Click here for more information. Come and try out how to work with ceramics with Paula Shalan, whose work is currently on view at MCLA Gallery 51 as a part of the exhibition DIE FORMMEISTER: The Masters of Form. Materials will be provided. Pre-registration required, please email valeria.federici@mcla.edu |
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Live Music: Tom Corrigan Click here for more information. |
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Williamstown Film Festival screening: KNUCKLEBALL! Click here for more information. KNUCKLEBALL!, tracing the history of the unique pitch and the 2011 seasons of the Red Sox's Tim Wakefield and the Mets' sizzling R.A. Dickey. The film's writer and director and pitcher Jim Bouton (Ball Four) will all attend and there's a party in the MASS MoCA lobby following the film. The Williamstown Film Festival's 14th season runs October 17 through 21. |
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MCLA's Fine and Performing Arts, abridged Cabaret Click here for more information. |
| SATURDAY, OCT 20 | |
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North Adams Farmers Market Celebrate the autumn harvest at the North Adams Farmers Market! As always, patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and meat. For more information or a schedule of events, call or e-mail tourism@northadams-ma.gov. |
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10th Annual Home Movie Day Click here for more information. In The enduring success of Home Movie Day lies in the thrill of uncovering original film footage of places, people and events - both familiar and strange - that may have rested unseen in household closets for decades. Home Movie Day events provide the opportunity for individuals and families to see and share their own home movies with an audience of their community, and to see their neighbors' in turn. It's a chance to discover why to care about these films and to learn how best to care for them. |
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Guided Historical Walk along the Hoosic River Click here for more information. Join the Hoosic River Revival for a guided historical walk along the Hoosic River. Meet at the City Hall parking lot at 11am for a 45 minute to 1 hour walk, sitting historical sections of North Adams. |
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Halloween 2012 Gallery Quest Click here for more information. Show off your Halloween costume while you explore art with our energetic education staff. You'll visit the galleries and Kidspace, and make several projects related to what you see. A snack will be provided. |
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The Loser's Lounge: Muppet Music Extravaganza Click here for more information. Why are there so many songs about rainbows? Ask the Loser's Lounge, NYC's favorite all-star tribute ensemble! You'll remember them at MASS MoCA when they performed the music of Jesus Christ Superstar and acted as house band for the musical theatre revelation People Are Wrong! They're back to get their collective Kermit on with a salute to the Muppet musical oeuvre- which between the show, the many films, and the albums is even bigger than you think. Bring your kids or just your own sense of childlike wonder and delight, you'll love this show even without kids in tow - it's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights.... |
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Turkey Dinner to Benefit the Society of St Vincent de Paul Click here for more information. Grab a home-style turkey dinner and support those in need. Attendees can enjoy music and a 50/50 raffle. Take outs are available by contacting the rectory at the number listed above. Tickets available after at the door or at Mount Williams Greenhouse, and from any Saint Vincent de Paul member. |
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Live Music: Dan Hamilton Click here for more information. |
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MCLA's Fine and Performing Arts, abridged Cabaret Click here for more information. |
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Jungle Work Click here for more information. Jungle Work is a power rock n' roll 5'some. See what the buzz is about by checking out their show at the PMP. |
| SUNDAY, OCT 21 | |
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Community Yoga Click here for more information. Frog Lotus Yoga is a beautiful studio, located in the Beaver Mill overlooking Natural Bridge State Park. The studio provides a warm and friendly environment where people interested in yoga can meet, network, and enjoy spending time together. Sunday night is a community class for people of all levels. It is free but donations are much appreciated! |
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MCLA's Fine and Performing Arts, abridged Cabaret Click here for more information. |
| MONDAY, OCT 22 |
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Public Skate Click here for more information. |
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Trivia Night Click here for more information. |
| TUESDAY, OCT 23 |
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Toddler Time Stories & Songs Bring your children for some storytelling and singing! Event is suitable for children ages 1-3. For more information, contact Kim Di Lego at naplib@yahoo.com. |
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Citizens' Hall Residency "Dream Home" Click here for more information. North Adams-based artists Andrew Davis and Claire Fox have been hard at work since September 4th on the Fall 2012 Citizens' Hall Residency exhibit "Dream Home". Opening reception with artists talk on Wednesday, October 3rd from 6-8pm at the Stairwell Gallery at IS183. |
| OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Berkshire Festival of Women Writers: Masculinity We invite women and girls of all ages and experiences to take on the subject of masculinity in a personal essay. 750-1000 words; pages numbered; include cover page with name, email, phone, mailing address, and the title of the essay. Please submit the essay by January 4. For more info click the link above. |
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Northern Berkshire Community Coalition to Host Fall "Neighborlies" celebration Click here for more information. Northern Berkshire Neighbors welcomes residents to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness of made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community. Anyone may nominate individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: neighborly acts, young people taking the lead, business/agency support, or groups pulling together on a project. Each nominee will receive a cirtifficate of appreciate presented by Mayor Alcombright and Coalition staff. Nominations will be accepted through October 17. |
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