Clark Art Hosts Event For Area College Students

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Clark Art Institute hosts "Night at the Clark," an evening of special activities and exclusive gallery access to celebrate the arrival of the Class of 2029 to the Berkshires.
 
Students from Williams College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Berkshire Community College, Bennington College, State University of New York at Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Smith College, and more are invited come together to explore, connect, and make memories on the Clark's campus.
 
Activities:
 
On Air with WCFM 91.9 and Belltower Records
5–7 pm
Reflecting Pool Lawn
Join a collaborative vinyl session hosted by WCFM 91.9 and Belltower Records. Choose records from WCFM 91.9 and Belltower Record's collection for a live-mixed set.
 
Print Room Pop-Up Exhibition: Paper Trails of the Clark's Collection
5–7 pm
Manton Study Center for Works on Paper
Enjoy a special display of prints, drawings, and photographs selected from the Clark's collection of 6,500+ works on paper. From Albrecht Dürer to Doris Ulmann, this drop-in showcase spans more than 500 years of creativity and craftsmanship over a wide range of artistic techniques on paper.
 
PRESS on the MOVE! with Melanie Mowinski
5–7 pm
Bold by Design: Mid-century Modern Graphic Art, Manton Research Center
PRESS on the MOVE! is a traveling letterpress studio and an offshoot of artist Melanie Mowinski's project PRESS: Letterpress as a Public Art Project. Be inspired by the works featured in Bold by Design: Mid-century Modern Graphic Art and create prints using vintage type and presses—no experience needed!
 
Pages to Pins: Button-Making Workshop
5–7 pm
Manton Research Center reading room
Repurpose dust jackets, periodicals, and other extras from our library into one-of-a-kind buttons!
 
From Ground to Cup: Lemon Balm, Milky Oats, and Catnip
5:30–7 pm
Schow Pond
Join herbalist Rebecca Guanzon to learn about wild herbs, then brew your own custom tea.
 
Mariel Capanna: Giornata Rapid Painting
6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm & 7:30 pm
Family Room
Try fast-paced, collaborative painting inspired by this artist's practice—one minute per round, endless creativity. Guided by Williams College Museum of Art SPA interns, respond in paint to abstract visuals or found footage before passing the canvas on for others to add their own interpretation.
 
A Room of Her Own Embroidery Workshop
6–8 pm
Clark Center lower lobby
Join us in the gallery for a hands-on embroidery workshop inspired by A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945. Learn foundational stitches featured in the exhibition and described in May Morris's Decorative Needlework (1893) and create your own embroidered bookmark in homage to the era's craft revival.
 
Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens Curator-led Tour
6:15 pm, 6:45 pm and 7:15 pm
Eugene V. Thaw Gallery for Works on Paper
Exhibition curator Grace Hanselman presents a tour of photographer Berenice Abbott's work, focusing on her portraits of the Parisian avant-garde and her visual chronicles of New York City's dynamic urban landscape.
 
Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens Curator-led Tour and Mariel Capanna: Giornata Rapid Painting require a free ticket that can be collected by students at the main admissions desk. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5 pm.
 
Works in Progress: Astral Sea Performance with Tsedaye Makonnen and Williams College
7:15 pm
Fernández Terrace
Watch an experimental in-progress performance directed by visiting artist Tsedaye Makonnen with Williams' dance faculty member Sandra Burton. Featuring students from Kusika, the Williams College African dance and percussion ensemble.
 
The full-length performance will debut as part of the Clark's programming on Saturday, October 4 at 4 pm on the grounds.
 
Outdoor Film: Night at the Museum (2006)
8–10 pm
Reflecting Pool Lawn
Watch the ultimate museum adventure under the stars. Presented by Images Cinema.
 
Stargazing & S'mores
8–10 pm
Thomas Shütte's Crystal, Stone Hill
Gaze at the night sky with PULSAR Astronomy Club while enjoying s'mores by the bonfire.
 
All activities are free. No registration is required to attend Night at the Clark. Select timed activities require a free ticket that can be collected by students at the main admissions desk. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5 pm. Food from the outdoor grill is available for purchase until 8 pm. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524.

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National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires

WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid will hold a series of in-person Customer Assistance Events this December. 
 
As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.
 
In Berkshire County:
  • Dec. 4 – Town Library, Williamstown, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown
  • Dec. 5 – National Grid Great Barrington Office, 11:00am – 2:00pm, 927 South Main Street, Great Barrington
  • Dec. 5 – Sheffield Bushnell-Sage Library, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 97 Main Street, Sheffield
Many of these events will continue to take place at local senior centers, making it convenient for older residents to access personalized assistance. Attendees at any location will have direct access to National Grid Customer Service Specialists, who can provide personalized guidance on payment options and energy solutions to meet each household's needs.
 
"As December begins, customers still have opportunities to find support and manage energy costs," said Bill Malee, chief customer officer, National Grid. "We're proud to host many of these events at local senior centers, ensuring customers have easy access to the support they need. Our in-person events are a great way for customers to connect with our team, learn about flexible payment options, and discover energy-saving programs that can help make a real difference this season."
 
Customers attending in-person events will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from National Grid, who will be on-site to assist with billing issues and provide information on:
  • Enrolling in National Grid's new Payment Assistance Bundle
  • Enrolling in Budget Billing
  • Enrolling in the Energy Discount Rate (for qualifying customers)
  • Scheduling home energy assessments and sharing information on other energy efficiency opportunities for homes or businesses 
These events are part of National Grid's broader commitment to affordability and reliability. Customers can also access support by calling 1-800-233-5325.
 
National Grid customers can now sign up for a new Payment Assistance Bundle. The bundle combines three solutions to make it easier for managing energy costs and paying down past due amounts over a 12-month period.
  • Deferred Payment Agreement: Spread out past-due balance into future monthly payments.
  • Automatic Monthly Payments: Automatically deduct payments from your bank account each month and avoid missing due dates.
  • Budget Plan: Break down annual energy costs into balanced monthly payments, making it easier to budget and plan expenses.
Customers interested in enrolling in the Payment Assistance Bundle can do so online by visiting ngrid.com/hereforyou, at an in-person event, or by calling 1-800-233-5325.
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