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Some 8,000 people are expected to attend this year's three-day music and art festival headlined by Wilco.
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Handy maps posted for festivalgoers.
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Making sure everyone knows where Main Street is.
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The city's new Main Street signage was put up on Friday.

Expanded Hours, Activities on Tap for Solid Sound Return

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The parking lots, motels and camping areas are fast filling up as an estimated 8,000 or more Solid Sound Festival fans descend on the city. 
 
The three-day festival curated by the band Wilco at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art also means local businesses and eateries will be staying open later and activities will be held throughout the weekend. 
 
Below is a list of weekend events and hours. PS: Don't be afraid to come down town! There's still plenty of room for area residents to participate in the goings on and you may meet some really interesting people. 
 
DownStreet Art
Collage marathon "100 Hours in the Woodshed VI" at MCLA's Design Lab, 49 Main St. Twenty artists will be working and visitors are encouraged to watch the creative process, ask questions and contribute to a community collage mural. 
 
Hours are 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday. 
 
Friday Events
 
At the Leu Lot: Chantarelle to Go and LoCAL food trucks, vendors: Mountain Girl Farm
V&V  Liquors at Steeple City Plaza hosts a Southern Tier Beer Tasting from 2 to 6 p.m.
 
Saturday Events
At the Leu Lot: Chantarelle to Go, LoCAL, a mix of vendors
 
Center Street Farmer & Artisan Market from 9 to 2
Fresh local produce, cheese, meat, bread, granola, eggs, honey, syrup, and artisan goods; 20-plus vendors
 
V&V  Liquors at Steeple City Plaza holds a Truly tasting 4 p.m.
 
EMRCA at the Mohawk Theater, 111 Main St.,  from 4 to 8 p.m.
The historic Mohawk Theater will feature railroad model construction and the preliminary plans for the Extreme Model Railroad and Contemporary Architecture museum.
 
Church Crawl from 7 to 9 p.m.
First Congregational, First Baptist, and All Saints Churches, in coordination with "Cloudland," open their doors for tours of their history, architecture and stained glass
 
Sunday Events
 
At the Leu Lot: Chantarelle to Go, LoCAL, School of Style, Mountain Girl Farm, Sunshine Creation, New Market Designs
 
PopCares Cruise-in for Cancer Car Show  & Flea Market at Harriman & West Airport
 
 
EMRCA at the Mohawk Theater, 111 Main St.,  from noon to 4 p.m.
The historic Mohawk Theater will feature railroad model construction and the preliminary plans for the Extreme Model Railroad and Contemporary Architecture museum.
 
Free Community Yoga in Colegrove Park, North Church Street, from 3 to 4 p.m.
All levels yoga class with Devin Kibbe of North Adams Yoga; best suited for ages 14 and older. Dress in comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement and bring a yoga mat.
 
SteepleCats vs Keene Swamp Bats at 4:30 p.m.
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State St.; tickets $1 to $5, $12 families up to five, kids under 5 free
 
 
Late Night Food for both Friday and Saturday
  • The Hub: midnight
  • Ramuntos: 1 a.m.
  • Public Eat + Drink: midnight
  • Bright Ideas Brewing – Open late night
  • Village Pizza: 3 a.m.
  • Papa Johns: 3 a.m. (online promo SOLIDSOUND102 large/pan pizza $10; SOLIDSOUND30 large/pan pizza 16 wings, 2 litre soda $30; SOLIDSOUND40 40 percent off order.)
 
Late Night Drinks for both Friday and Saturday
  • Gramercy Bistro, Bright Ideas Brewing,  Mohawk Tavern
  • State Street Tavern, Key West, Freight Yard Pub
  • The Hub, Ramuntos, Richmond Grille
  • Public Eat + Drink
  • Desperados,  Village Pizza
  • Pitchers Mound
 
Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
  • Marshall Street: Tunnel City Coffee at Mass MoCA (baked goods, muffins), BrewHaHa (full menu)
  • Main Street: The Hub (limited menu), Empire Café (breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels) , Richmond Grille (full menu)
  • Area: Angelina's on American Legion Drive( breakfast sandwiches), Linda's Café on Route 2 (full menu), Renee's Diner on Mass. Ave. (full menu)
 
Additional Specials from Local Businesses
  • Berkshire Emporium is offering 25 percent off albums, CDs, DVD, books & comics and will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
  • Eagle Street Artisans is open 10 to 7 all weekend with sales throughout the store.
 

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Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — First-grade students in Kaylea Nocher's class feel secure and empowered in the classroom, confidently embracing mistakes as they take charge of their learning.
 
This safe and fun atmosphere has earned Nocher the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here
 
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment — going above and beyond to foster growth in her students.
 
"My students are the most important part of the job, and instilling love and a love for learning with them is so valuable," she said. 
 
"We have these little minds that we get to mold in a safe and loving environment, and it's really special to be able to do that with them."
 
Nocher has built her classroom on the foundation of love, describing it as the umbrella for all learning. 
 
"If you have your students feel loved… in the sense that they have a love for learning, they have a love for taking risks, they have a love for themselves, and they can use that in everything that they do," she said. 
 
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