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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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
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