North Adams Happenings: Oct. 15-2111:04AM / Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | |
North Adams Happenings
Brought to you by the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
Wednesday, October 15th - Tuesday, October 21st
Save The Date: Thursday October 23rd |
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MCLA Presents!
After Party with John "Papa" Gros
Following a performance by New Orleans Legends
Allen Toussaint and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Thursday, October 23, 10pm
Club B-10 at MASS MoCA
Free for MCLA students and MCLA Presents! members
$5 MCLA faculty, staff, and non-MCLA students
$8 MCLA alumni / $10 general
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Booty shaking party music best sums up the inimitable John “Papa” Gros Band. Rooted in improvisations, the group of all-star musicians is led by Hammond B3 keyboardist and lead vocalist John Gros. Featuring Brian Stoltz on guitar, Eric Bolivar on drums, Eric Vogel on Bass, the John “Papa” Gros Band has built its enthusiastic vibe on a long-standing musical tradition that dates back to the hot jazz of legends Fats Domino and Louis Armstrong.
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Allen Toussaint and Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Thursday, October 23, 8pm
Hunter Center
Advance: $28 mezzanine / $34 orchestra / $70 preferred
Day of: $36 mezzanine / $42 orchestra
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As both a brilliant pianist and as the city’s premier composer, arranger, and producer, Allen Toussaint is New Orleans’ musical foundation, having worked with a who’s who of Big Easy musicians including Dr. John and the Neville Brothers — as well as other luminaries such as Paul McCartney, the Band, and Albert King. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been a musical treasure chest of traditional New Orleans sounds for half a century.
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Let's Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6-7 PM
$8-10 donation suggested
Let the music move your body and experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary. Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated! Call (413) 626-2463 for more information
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Karaoke!
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279
8 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Parlor Café to sing your heart out at Karaoke night! This evening is sure to please with an assortment of peers getting up the courage to belt one out. Don’t miss out on this fun Wednesday evening event.
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Family Resource Center North Adams Fire Station Trip
North Adams Fire Station
40 American Legion Drive
(413) 664‐4821
10 AM
FREE
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Join the Family Resource Center for a visit to the Fire Department! Families are invited to visit and tour the North Adams Fire Station on American Legion Drive. The fire fighters will demonstrate the gear that they wear to a fire and children will get to sit in a fire truck! Children and families will learn about fire safety and the important role of fire fighters in the community. Register for the trip by calling 664‐4821. Space is limited, call early to reserve a spot.
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Hardman Lecture Series: Nicholas Kristof
MCLA Amsler Campus Center, gymnasium
365 Church Street
7 PM
FREE
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof is often called the "reporter's reporter" for his human rights advocacy and his efforts to give a voice to the voiceless.
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Trivia Night at The Pitcher’s Mound
The Pitcher’s Mound Pub
218 Ashland Street
(413) 663-8390
8:30 PM
FREE
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Do you enjoy a good game of trivia? How about a competitive crowd? If so be Mound bound on Thursday night as trivia returns! Eat great food and enjoy an ice cold beer as you test your knowledge of worldly facts.
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Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30-5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community – through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Our Community Yoga classes will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet.
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Friday Night Fun Club
Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6-8 PM
FREE
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YMCA opens its doors for any youth aged 8-14 for an evening of fun and games. Swimming, gym games, athletic tournaments, and many more activities will be available; come in and play!
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Freight Yard Pub Musician: Jack Waldheim
Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Jack Waldheim.
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Open Mic Night at The Parlor Café
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279
8 PM
FREE/Donations accepted
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Interested in listening to some fantastic local talent? Head on over to The Parlor Café! Have a coffee, tea, or beer while you enjoy poetry, music, and so much more in the relaxing company of friends.
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Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern
167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9 PM-1 AM
FREE
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Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!
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North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Church municipal parking lot
Intersection of Rte. 8 and St. Anthony Drive
(413) 664-6180
9 AM-1 PM
FREE
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Patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and meat. For more information or a schedule of events, call or e-mail tourism@northadams-ma.gov.
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North Adams Open Studios
Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts
243 Union Street
10AM - 6PM
Free
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Eclipse Mill artists and other area artists share their work. A glimpse into the creative process including, exhibitions, sales, and demonstrations.
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Special sneak preview of “Iceberg Installation" and the Robotic "Walter's Ontogen!”
Rudd Art Museum
159 E. Main St.
12PM - 5PM
FREE
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Last weekend of the 2014 season; Special sneak preview of the 2015 exhibition- Iceberg Installation and the robotic “Walter’s Ontogen!” Also on view: Blueprint for Preservation,” “Works by Peter Dudek,” “Models by William Sweet.” “Installation by Paul Chojnowski.” From the Permanent Collection: “Early Work of Eric Rudd 1966-1980;" "A Chapel for Humanity.”
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Reception and Gallery Talk for
“Made in China - The New Export Ware”
Independent Art Projects
1315 MASS MoCA Way,
(413) 346-4004
5-7 PM
FREE
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Join Ferrin Contemporary’s Director Leslie Ferrin, and artist Vipoo Srivilasa for an early evening reception, and a conversation on “Made in China - The New Export Ware” exhibition, featuring international contemporary ceramic artists re-contextualizing traditional Chinese export porcelain production methods and visual vocabulary.
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Freight Yard Pub Musician: Anthony Luchi
Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE Click here for more information
Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Anthony Lunchi.
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