To date over 125,000 visitors have experienced DownStreet Art’s galleries and performances.
For 2015, DownStreet Art is especially interested in proposals from artists and curators that will activate DownStreet Art beyond “DownStreet Art Thursday’s”. Examples would include proposals that have an ongoing interactive element, temporary outdoor installations, exhibitions that encourage participation or proposals for works-in-progress that will culminate in a performance or exhibition opening.
Wednesday, May 13 - The Neighborlies. Nominate someone now!
Congregation Beth Israel
53 Lois Street, North Adams
5:00 to 6:30 PM
Visit NBCCoalition.org to nominate someone online.
The Spring Neighborlies will soon be here!! Celebrate individuals and groups who have made a positive impact in our community. Nominate someone now! Categories include: Neighborly Acts, Groups Pulling Together, Youth Taking the Lead, Business/Agency Support and Community Health and Wellness.
Save the Date Friday, April 10th
Grammy Winner, Duncan Sheik
Drury High School Auditorium
1130 Church Street
(413) 662-3240
7:00 PM
$20-25 (discounted tickets available to Drury students) click here for more information
Grammy and Tony Award winner, singer- songwriter Duncan Sheik comes to DPAC (Drury Performing Arts Center) on April 10, 2015 as part of the 2014-15 DPAC Concert Series. The concert also features regional opener, Adam Michael Rothberg. Rothberg is a singer- songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, side musician, producer, and recording engineer.
Join us for an evening connecting friends and neighbors to the farmers who grow our food. We invite the community to join us for an evening with your local farmers and food producers. You'll be amazed by your many local options! Learn about Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA). CSA sign-ups available.Raffle and light refreshments. Brought to you by Hoosac Harvest and the North Adams Farmers Market.
Toddler Play and Learn at Haskins Center Lower level Playroom, 210 State St., is for ages 1 to 2.5 years.
North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time & Crafts
Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE click here for more information
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.
Talk on PARCC Testing System
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Fitzpatrick Room, 2nd FL Murdock Hall
375 Church Street
(413) 662-5000
3:00 PM
Free
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host a panel discussion on issues and questions related to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, the new testing system commonly known as PARCC, in the Fitzpatrick Room on the second floor of Murdock Hall, on the MCLA campus. This event is free and open to the public. PARCC, a Kindergarten through grade 12 assessment, may replace the Commonwealth’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). In addition to being a graduation requirement, PARCC also would serve to indicate if high school students are ready for college and careers.
Home Ownership Info Session
Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity office
Suite 244, 61 Main Street
(413) 664-4440
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Free click here for more information
Open to the general public. Children are welcome to attend. The informational session will discuss Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership process, including detailed information on submitting an application, the selection procedures and the requirements of a Habitat homeowner. Interested families, or those who know of possible candidates, are strongly encouraged to attend. For more info. Contact the Northern Berkshire Habitat office, 413-664-4440 or email nbhabitat@msn.com.
Let’s Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6:00 - 7:00 PM
$8-10 donation suggested
After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone. Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary. Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated! soma.eclipse407@gmail.com
Way Back Wednesday Showing: The Breakfast Club
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
$5 click here for more information
The North Adams Movieplex presents The Breakfast Club. Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of this John Hughes classic! TICKETS $5.00 ONLY
Thursday, April 2nd
Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30AM - 12:30 PM
FREE click here for more information
Parent, Erin Lenski will lead families in simple yoga at this week’s gym group! Gym Group at Haskins Center is for ages walking to 5 years old.
Northern Berkshire Retirees Club
Greylock Community Club
548 State Rd
413-743-9476
10:00 AM
The Northern Berkshire Retirees Club will meet at the Greylock Community Club. Gailanne Cariddi, 1st Berkshire District Representative, will speak about what is happening at the State House and then take questions. This meeting is open to the public. Tickets will be available before and after the meeting for the Spring luncheon at the Boston Seafood restaurant to be held on April 8th. Ticket prices are $15 for members and $18 for non-members Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Any questions call 413-743-9476 or 413-663-9263.
First Thursday Poetry: Ramblin’ Poets featuring Curtis Asch
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Suggested donation $2-20 click here for more information
Hosted by Seth Brown. All poets have approximately 5-8 minutes(or 2 pieces) depending on demand. You are encouraged to bring poems, prose, lyrics, essays, etc, be it yours or written by someone else. This is a safe space; come use your beautiful voices!! Audience and poets are encouraged to show up at 7:30pm, sign up for open mic, order food or drink, and find yourself a seat. WE START PROMPTLY AT 8PM!!
MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center, MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
FREE for MCLA Students / $5 all others click here for more information
Students from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they've choreographed themselves. MCLA students can sign up with Dance Company in the Campus Center. One (1) ticket per MCLA student - you must have your Student ID.
30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities.
Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM & 6-7:15 PM
$5 suggested donation click here for more information
Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet!
Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!
Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Performances start at 7:30, sign up at the bar.
MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center, MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
FREE for MCLA Students / $5 all others click here for more information
Students from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they've choreographed themselves. MCLA students can sign up with Dance Company in the Campus Center. One (1) ticket per MCLA student - you must have your Student ID.
Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!
Saturday, April 4th
Freedom Community Yoga
Freedom Dace Studio, backside of Holiday Inn
40 Main Street
(413) 281-0831
7:00 AM
Donations Suggested click here for more infomation
A donation based yoga class that will awaken, strengthen, and invigorate the mind and body. This class is open to all. Contact Amanda Chilson: achilson@nbccoalition.org for more information or with questions. For any cancellations or changes visit Amanda Chilson on Facebook.
Curious about yoga? What makes Frog Lotus different? Or want to know what yoga can do for your business or school? Consider joining us for an Open House! Come learn more, see the most beautiful studio in the Berkshires, and have your questions answered! Connect with our teachers to talk about classes or try a yoga pose, learn about the various prices (starting at $5/class) and even enter to win raffle prizes while you are here. See you Saturday!
Opening Reception: Independent Art Projects Dawn Black: Incitements of Folly
Cynthia Reeves to present Incitement of Folly, a new show of works on paper and paintings by Baton Rouge artist, Dawn Black. Black's work examines the practice of masquerade and its role in relation to conceptions of identity and power. Her compositions are influenced by eastern perspective, theater, and myth making in general. Show runs from April 4th- May 3rd!
The propulsive quartet Sex Mob, which combines mind-blowing jazz chops with a highly developed sense of wit and mischief, performs its brand new original score to this seminal work of the Italian silent era. The great Bartolomeo Pagano stars as Maciste, a Herculean strongman whose physical prowess and matching virtue are tested when the Devil and his minions capture him and drag him to hell. The film was cited by Fellini as one that inspired him to lead a life in cinema.
Drury High School and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will present a public forum featuring substance abuse prevention advocate Kathy Sullivan and former NFL player Chris Sullivan at North Adams Public Library meeting room. The event, which will include a presentation, meet and greet, and question and answer session, is open to the public and free of charge.
The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.
Berkshire Nursing Families Baby Group
Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 743-5338
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE click here for more information
An informal playgroup for families with breastfeeding children to socialize, get parenting support, breastfeeding advice from other families. Baby scale is available for weight checks. No registration is required and they are free to attend.
Spring is a great time to cleanse the body.Cleansing and detoxification can help you remove natural and man-made toxins from your body and help you maintain a healthy weight. This program will improve mental clarity, digestion, sleep, and vitality! This workshop is free and open to the public. We recommend you preregister by calling 413-663-5500.
$5 Tuesdays!
North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 non-3D movies/$6.50 3D movies click here for more information
Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with your family and friends for cheap movies!
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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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.
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.
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.
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