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This year's theme is outer space.

Outer Space Theme for 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire and the Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade announced that the theme of the upcoming Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade is "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond." 
 
This year's theme is outer space. According to a press release:
 
Calling all beings of the cosmos!  The countdown has begun and it is time to show your space-themed spirit. The Parade Committee encourages explorers of all ages to fire up their imaginations and blast off from Saturn (or your home) to participate in this year's parade. Dust off your moonboots, bedazzle your rockets, dress in your best galactic gear and join us for a celebration that is totally interstellar! There are a variety of ways to get involved including, but not limited to signing up to have a float, entering a band/music unit, marching unit, veterans unit, or public safety unit or volunteering on the parade committee. One small step for Northern Berkshire, one giant leap for fun-kind!
 
The Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 when it will once again travel through downtown North Adams beginning at 1:00 PM. 
 
The Fall Foliage Parade is funded through donations. Those interested in supporting the Fall Foliage Parade Committee, there are a variety of parade sponsorship opportunities available. Questions or comments about the Fall Foliage Parade can be directed to Christine Hoyt  at choyt@1berkshire.com.  More information about becoming involved in the parade can be found on https://1berkshire.com/events/fall-foliage-parade/

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Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, Hosts Route 2 Study Reveal

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission approved a new tenant Monday for the third floor of Building 1, above Bright Ideas Brewery.
 
Gianne Inc. uses recycled materials to create funcational art. 
 
"They are corporation that recycles textiles into functional handmade home art pieces such as quilts and rugs, promoting sustainability through creative design," said Jason Ahuja, senior manager of public initiatives.
 
According to Ahuja, the company is a mother and son duo who will be producing their work in the 400 square foot space.
 
Their lease will be two years long and started on Oct. 1. 
 
Director of Public Initiatives & Real Estate Morgan Everett updated the commission on an upcoming exhibition, "Race/Hustle" by Zora J Murff. The exhibit will be on view starting Dec. 6.
 
The exhibit features many different types of works "that examine physical, psychic, and political violence, the rhythms and resonances of oppression throughout history and into the present, and the harmful desires that our visual culture cultivates," according to the Mass MoCA website.
 
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