Clark Art Free Concert By William Parker and Patricia Nicholson

08:11AM / Wednesday, June 25, 2025Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —The Clark Art Institute presents an outdoor concert on Sunday, June 29 at 5 pm featuring an evening of visionary improvisation with composer and multi-instrumentalist William Parker and dancer-poet Patricia Nicholson as they present a duo adaptation of "Hope Cries for Justice."

This free event takes place on the Moltz Terrace of the Lunder Center at Stone Hill.

According to a press release:

William Parker, a prolific bassist, composer, and educator, has dedicated his life to the concept of Universal Tonality, blending improvisation, composition, and social consciousness.

Patricia Nicholson, a dancer, poet, and organizer, integrates movement, music, and activism into performances that illuminate and inspire, creating experiences that foster community and collective expression.

This program is presented in collaboration with Belltower Records, North Adams, Massachusetts.

Free. Rain moves the performance to the auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524. For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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