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Weekend Outlook: Trivia, Easter Bunny Meet & Greets, and More

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
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Berkshire County is having a variety of events including Easter Bunny meet and greets, festivals, and more. 

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Clark Art Institute, Williamstown 
 
The Clark Art is offering free admission to the galleries, special exhibitions, and activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 
 
This month's theme is "Portals," to complement the museum's latest exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch."
 
The day will also feature a pop-up display of works on paper from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
 
More information here
 

Friday

K&M Bowling Grand Opening
555 Dalton Ave, Pittsfield 
 
The newly renovated tenpin bowling alley is having its grand opening. Participate in open bowl from 3 to 8 and then conclude the night with cosmic bowling from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. 
 
The cost of open bowl is $6.50 a game plus $3.50 for shoe rentals. Cosmic Bowling costs $16 per person, including shoe rentals, for 2 hours of bowling. 
 
Renovations are recommended and can be made by calling 413-344-4349 or via Facebook. For more information on the alley check out our last article

Saturday 

Easter Festival at the North Adams Armory
North Adams Armory, North Adams
 
Join the Easter Bunny for photos, games, crafts, and cottontail obstacle races from 11 until 1. 
 
More information here
 
Movie Night For Adults
Becket Athenaeum, Becket
 
Join the Becket Athenaeum for a showing of "Women Talking" this Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m.
 
Popcorn, candy, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided but visitors are welcome to bring their own beverage including alcohol. 
 
Children over 13 may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian but should be aware the film is PG-13. 
 
Registration appreciated. More information here.
 
Lecture Series: Behind the Curtain
Shakespeare & Company, Lenox
 
Discuss the historical source material that informed Shakespeare's "The Contention: Henry VI, Part II" starting at 10:30 a.m.
 
This free discussion is part of Shakespeare & Company's lecture series: Behind the Curtain. The conversation will be hosted by Vice President of Shakespeare & Company's Volunteer Company Ann Berman. 
 
He will lead with conversation alongside the director, cast members, design-team members, or others joining as guest speakers. 
 
Reservations are required. More information here
 
Metallic Couture Disco 
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
 
Support the growing and sustaining visual artists in Berkshire County over an evening of cocktails, small plates, and dancing starting at 7 p.m.
 
The event will feature New York City drag performer Brita Filter and music by DJ Ryan Brown. During the event they will be celebrating Vicki Bonnington & Joe Wheaton, "who have made distinct contributions to the cultural landscape of our region."
 
Tickets cost $32. More information here
 
Talk & Create With Bruno Miguel
Mass MoCA, North Adams 
 
Artist Bruno Miguel will walk you through his work that is on view in Kidspace's "Defining Moments."
 
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a treat from Lickety Split while creating art inspired by Miguel's colorful work. 
 
More information here.
 
Spring Craft Fair
Hoosac Valley Middle School, Cheshire 
 
Shop from more than 90 vendors from 9 to 3. Information here
 
North Adams Indoor Farmer's Markets
Terra Nova Church, 85 Main St.
 
The market will be open from 9 until 1 and will feature local vendors including Red Shirt Farm, Square Roots Farm, Senecal's Sugar House and more. 
 
More information here
 
Meet the Easter Bunny
Currency Coffee Co., Allendale Underground, Pittsfield 
 
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 11 until 3 p.m. There will not be a photographer present so bring your own camera or phone. 
 
More information here
 
Dead Man's Waltz Performance  
The Egremont Barn
 
The Dead Man's Waltz band will perform starting at 7:30. The performance features classic tunes by the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band and The Band. 
 
Tickets cost $20. More information here.
 
Get BArT Smart Fundraiser
BArT Charter Public School, Adams
 
There will be a fundraising trivia night starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds support the school's college preparatory program. 
 
More information here
 
Musical Bingo
Mingo's Sports Bar, North Adams
 
Mingo's is hosting a musical bingo fundraiser for the Gabriel Abbot Memorial School PTG. Cost is $25 per person. Proceeds go toward a new playground at the Florida school. 
 
The event will feature chances to win prizes and live music by DJ Bizz.
 
More information here

Sunday 

Clark Art Institute, Williamstown 
 
The Clark Art is offering free admission to the galleries, special exhibitions, and activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 
 
This month's theme is "Portals," to complement the museums latest exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch."
 
The day will also feature a pop-up display of works on paper from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
 
More information here

Multiple Days 

Easter Bunny Hop Train
Hoosac Valley Train Ride, Adams 
 
The Easter Bunny will hop onto the Hoosac Valley Train to give out colored eggs.
 
The train departs at noon, 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children up to 13 years of age, and $2 for toddler. 
 
More information here
 
Nora Krug's Graphic Memoir Exhibit 
Norman Rockwell Museum 
 
The exhibit will feature explore Nora Krug's personal experiences and historical events in an attempt to understand, reckon with, and depict the past and take something useful away from it. 
 
Publications and illustrations from award winning artist Nora Krug's graphic memoir "Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home" will be on display in addition to an illustrated edition of historian Timothy Snyder's "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
 
The exhibit will be on display from March 18 through June 18. More information here
 
'The Importance of Being Earnest'
Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge
 
Berkshire Waldorf High School students will perform Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" this Friday through Sunday. 
 
The performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and at 2 on Sunday.
 
Tickets at the door cost $10 for students, $20 for adults, and $50 for the entire family.
 
More information here.  

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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