There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including fundraisers, live music, and more.
Friday
Becket Arts Center is auctioning works by local artists to fund children's programming.
Coffee Sack Art Auction & Masquerade Party
Becket Arts Center
Time: 7 p.m.
Raise funds for the center's children's programming by viewing and bidding on the many unique art pieces made by our amazingly talented community. Tickets are $25 or $20 for members.
The band All of Us will present a collection of music and artists dedicated to caring for the common good. Additionally, there will be performances by Wednesday's Child and Sean Connors.
The restaurant is collaborating with Core Kitchen residency at Dorothy's. Core Kitchen with Sarita and Ray will be taking over Dorothy's kitchen. Berkshire County vocalist Chantell McCulloch will be performing.
Sample local craft beers and wines, complemented by food. Proceeds will benefit the community service initiatives of the Adams Lions Club. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
Listen to classic rock and soul at the bar and lounge. More information here.
Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Fundraiser
41 Roberts Drive, North Adams
Time: 6:30 p.m.
There will be musical bingo at the GOAT to raise funds for the school. A $25 ticket includes two bingo cards, which is six games in total. Extra cards can be purchased on-site for $5 apiece.
There will be an opening reception of this exhibit, which highlights work from Berkshire Botanical Garden staff and volunteers. The reception will have a special appearance by a cappella group, the Vassar College Night Owls.
The exhibit runs from March 28 through April 20 in the Leonhardt Galleries and features botanical bas relief, ceramics, concrete leaf sculptures, acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, photography, and fine needlework.
The Cheshire Rod & Gun Club for a fundraiser featuring competitions in BYOP, round robin, double elimination, multiple brackets for a chance to win trophies, payouts, and specials.
The event also features raffles, food, and drinks. The cost is $60 per team; registration starts at 10 am, and bags fly at 11 a.m.
There will be a 60-minute class to raise money for the Neighborhood Ninja project in Lee.
Neighborhood Ninjas is working alongside the town of Lee and the Lee Youth Commission to build a free public obstacle-based playground.
Attendees can choose ticket price ranging from $5 to $100. More information here.
Acoustic Music
Zinky's Pub, Dalton
Time: 2 p.m.
Singer and songwriter Livio Gravini will perform classic hits and more. Information here.
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 2 p.m.
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue will celebrate the classic hits of the 1950s Doo Wop era by performing a “fresh take" on the classic tunes of that time period.
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Candidates Sought for Vacant North Adams School Committee Seat
By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the committee.
Letters of interest should be submitted to Bobbi Tassone, administrative assistant to the superintendent, at btassone@napsk12.org by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The School Committee and City Council will hear from candidates and vote for the new committee member at the council's regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
The schedule presented by Mayor Jennifer Macksey was approved at the School Committee's meeting on Tuesday.
The successful candidate will fill the four-year seat won by Chelsey Lyn Ciolkowski in the Nov. 4 election. Ciolkowski withdrew from consideration but not before her name was printed on the ballot, and she earned enough votes for third place in the four-way race for three seats.
School Committee member Richard Alcombright questioned the timing of the process as there is not a vacancy until Jan. 1, and that, technically, Ciolkowski has not resigned.
Alcombright is not returning to the committee; his colleagues Emily Daunis and David Sookey both won re-election.
The museum will host the recommendations for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the surrounding area. This will be on Friday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. in the swing space and is open to the public. click for more
Check out the activities happening this weekend around the county including many holiday-themed events like Santa meet and greets, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
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