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North Adams Happenings: April 28-May 5
12:43PM / Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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North Adams Happenings
Brought to you by the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
Wednesday April 29th - Tuesday May 5th
 
Opportunities
Rent your extra rooms or entire house for Solid Sound Festival

List it Now! – Festival Dates June 26-28

Solid Sound-ers are coming! And they want to rent from you!
If your house or room is available during our festival weekend (June 26-28), list it on airbnb right now (while ticket-holders are making plans).  Solid Sound refers callers there daily for potential rentals. 
Listing your Solid Sound vacancy is a great way to meet great people and make a few bucks, too. Sign up here.

 
Wednesday, May 13 - The Neighborlies. Nominate someone now!

Congregation Beth Israel
53 Lois Street, North Adams
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Visit NBCCoalition.org to nominate someone online.

The Spring Neighborlies will soon be here!! Celebrate individuals and groups who have made a positive impact in our community. Nominate someone now! Categories include: Neighborly Acts, Groups Pulling Together, Youth Taking the Lead, Business/Agency Support and Community Health and Wellness.

Wednesday, April 29th
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
click here for more information

Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 
Toddler Playgroup

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Free
click here for more information

Open playgroup for Toddlers (ages 1 to 2.5). This drop-in group for parents and childres is a great way to introduce young children and their families to educational and social learning experiences through play.                                     

 

North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time & Crafts

Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
Free
click here for more information

Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.

 

Let’s Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6:00 - 7:00 PM
$8-10 donation suggested

After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone. 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 or email for more information.

Thursday, April 30th

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
click here for more information
 
Parent, Erin Lenski will lead families in simple yoga at this week’s gym group! Gym Group at Haskins Center is for ages walking to 5 years old.

 
NAPL Book Club – “Shanghai Girls” Lisa See

North Adams Public Library
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
2:30 PM
Free
click here for more information

Join the NAPL Book Club in a discussion of “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See.

 

Opening Reception:
Future Echoes: MCLA Students Emerge

MCLA Gallery 51 
51 Main St. North Adams
(413) 663-5253
5:00-7:00pm
Free
click here for more information
 
This exhibit celebrates the artistic achievements of the students in this year’s Senior Art Project, a capstone course for the MCLA Art major. The public is invited to join the artists at this opening reception. “Future Echoes” runs from April 30- May 24, 2015. Featuring the work of nine seniors, including Betsy Baczek, Matthew Barge, and Caitlin Belk, as well as Emily Boughton, Shelagh Conley, Alexander Jamal, Dylan Limoges, Alberto Roman, and Denis Sinclair.

 
Electricity in New England

Murdock Hall, Room 218
MCLA Campus
(413) 662-5301
5:30 PM
Free
click here for more informaiton

Join us for the last Green Living seminar of the semester, with ISO New England (ISO-NE) senior external affairs representative Eric Wilkinson. Wilkinson works with technical and legal staff to identify legislative issues and develop appropriate corporate strategies and positions.

 
Drury High School College & Career Center

Drury High School
1130 Church St.
(413) 662-3240
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Free
click here for more information

Drury High School invites current and prospective students, staff, parents and community members to celebrate the successes of the 2015 school year at Drury High School. Come see student work, including the world premiere of the 2015 Drury Lip Dub, and get to know our school community. The purpose of this night is to celebrate the wonderful programs and academic courses at the high school. For more information, contact Molly Meczywor at mmeczywor@napsk12.org.

 
Musical Guest: Show of Cards

The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
7:30 PM
Free
for more information

Head on down to the Parlour for a musical performance by Face Card, a Route 2 duo.  A collaboration between MCLA’s Karen Cardozo of the indie rock band Show of Cards and Williams College’s Chris Janson of About Face (and Knockout Mouse), the pair will present an eclectic mix of their original music, trading vocal leads and harmonies over acoustic and bass guitars.  Originally formed as an alternative folk-rock sibling trio (featuring Karen, Joe and Mike Cardozo).

Friday, May 1st

Bingo
The Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413) 664-9039
6:30 PM
18+
$ varies
click here for more information
 
30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities.

 
Community Yoga Classes

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM & 6:00 - 7:15 PM
$5 suggested donation
click here for more information

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 regular Community Yoga Class at 4:30 will vary in response to the group; this is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! Restorative Yoga at 6:00 is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration.

 
Friday Night Fun Club

Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
click here for more information

Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!

 

Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Free
click here for more information
 
Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Sign-ups start at 7:30 at the bar.

 
Mill City Productions Presents- 'A Bright New Boise'

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
8:00 PM
$8 - $10
click here for more information

Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. 

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Jack Waldheim

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 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 jack Waldheim.

 
Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern

167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Free
click here for more information

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!

Saturday, May 2nd
Freedom Community Yoga

Freedom Dace Studio, backside of Holiday Inn
40 Main Street
(413) 281-0831
7:00 AM
Donations Suggested
click here for more information
 
A donation based yoga class that will awaken, strengthen, and invigorate the mind and body. This class is open to all. Contact Amanda Chilson: achilson@nbccoalition.org for more information or with questions. For any cancellations or changes visit Amanda Chilson on Facebook.

 
MCLA’s City-wide Community Day of Service

Meet at Church Street Center
(413) 662-5251
9:30AM
click here for more information

Join MCLA in coordination with City of North Adams, and the many dedicated residents of your community, to help clean up selected sites around the city! All are welcome to help. Meet at the MCLA Church Street Center to register and be assigned a clean-up location.

 
MCLA Service Day/Hoosic River Area Clean Up

South Branch of the Hoosic at the Sons of Italy parking lot
Christopher Columbus Drive, North Adams, MA
(413) 458-2742
10:00 - 12:00 PM
click here for more informaiton

We Need You….The Hoosic River Revival Pilot Project  area needs a clean up! Help the Hoosic River Watershed, Hoosic River Revival, and MCLA volunteers get the land next to the river cleared of debris.Wear appropriate clothing; gloves and trash bags will be provided as needed. Bring water and snacks with you. Meet near the South Branch of the Hoosic by parking near the Sons of Italy building by 10 a.m. or start earlier with breakfast snacks at MCLA's Church Street

 
Japanese Bookbinding Workshop with Valerie Carrigan

Beaver Mill in North Adams, MA
(413) 298-5252 
10 AM - 4 PM
$110/members, $125/non-members
click here for more information
 
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to make a variety of handmade Japanese-style books, including variations on the stab binding and butterfly binding.  We will use traditional tools and materials, including authentic Japanese paper, to bind our set of books.  No experience necessary. This workshop will be held in the artist's studio at the Beaver Mill in North Adams, MA.  To register, visit http://is183.org or call 413-298-5252
 

 
The Annual Informational Meeting of the North Adams Farmers Market

North Adams Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413)664-6180
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Free
 
This meeting is open to past and potential market vendors.
 
You’re invited to attend The Annual Informational Meeting of the North Adams Farmers Market, which will take place at The North Adams Elks Lodge, use the side entrance in the parking lot. Come be part of the discussion revolving around new and exciting changes to the market! The success of the Farmers Market depends on the success and happiness of the vendors who attend, so don’t miss out on our annual get-together. To RSVP please call 413-664-6180 or email: tourism@northadams-ma.gov

 
Mill City Productions Presents- 'A Bright New Boise'

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
8 PM
$8 - $10
click here for more information

Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. 

 
Freight Yard Pub Musician: Ronnie Morris

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 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 Ronnie Morris.

Sunday, May 3rd

HIIT FIT
69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:45 AM
$5
click here for more information

HIIT FIT is made up of 6 rounds 1) Warm Up 2) Tone and Sculpt with resistance 3) Strength and Power with body weight 4) Burn & Shred with speed and agility training 5) Abs & Core 6) Cool down Insanity- Max interval training, all body weight total body workout, with modifications so any fitness level will be challenged.

 

Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413)664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
click here for more information

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. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet!  

 
MCLA’s A Hand Up - Community Meal

MCLA Church St. Center
375 Church St.
11:30 AM -1:45 PM
Free
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MCLA's community service group, A Hand Up, will be hosting community meals on campus on two different days! Please come and enjoy a hot meal with us! Location: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Church Street Center, Social Hall (bottom floor).
 

 
Zumba Fitness in the Berkshire’s
Dancing in the Streets Zumba & Food Festival

Main Street, Downtown
(413) 663-0225
2-6 PM
No charge for spectators / $15 donation to dance/ $25 for team of 3 for Hot Dog Eating Contest
click here for more information

The 5th Annual Dancing in the Street is her! New this year, Food Vendors, Beer Tent, Craft Vendors, Hot Dog eating contest and DANCING! This Relay for Life benefit is our biggest event of the year and open to all. Come enjoy live music from The BreZie Eastman band.

 
Mill City Productions Presents- 'A Bright New Boise'

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
2 PM
$8 - $10
click here for more information

Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. 

Monday, May 4th
Miner Combat

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
click here for more information

Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

 
Zumba

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

 

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
click here for more information
 
Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.
 

 
St Elizabeth's Prayer Group

St. Elizabeth’s
70 Marshall St.
(413) 346-4099
After the 6pm Mass (about 6:35)
Free
click here for more information

Come Pray for Peace. Not Catholic, not a problem, we are all brothers and sisters.  Please join us in reciting the Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet.  Materials will be provided. 

 

Tuesday, May 5th

Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup
Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Road
(413) 664-4821
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
click here for more information

The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.

 
Berkshire Nursing Families Baby Group

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 743-5338
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
click here for more information

An informal playgroup for families with breastfeeding children to socialize, get parenting support, breastfeeding advice from other families.  Baby scale is available for weight checks.   No registration is required and they are free to attend.

 
Toddler Time: Stories & Songs

Youth Services Dept., 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
Free
click here for more information

Parents and children enjoy story time, followed by interactive music at the North Adams Public Library. Appropriate for ages 1-3 years.

 

Playing, Learning and Growing – A 4 week Series for Parents
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
3:30-5:00 PM
Free – Please call to register
 
 “Through Play, Children Create Themselves.” The value of play is important in the mental and emotional growth of young children. In this fun and informative session,  we will show how young children learn through exploration and free play. You will learn the importance and benefits of playfulness for you and your child. Each family will receive a goodie bag to take home filled with play power!  This is the first in a 4 week series on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm. 

 
Greylock Apartments Playgroup

Greylock Apartments’ Community Room
Angeli Street
(413) 743-5338
5:30-6:30 PM
Free
click here for more information

The Play and Learn Group at Greylock Apartments' Community Room on Angeli Street is for ages walking to 8 years old. 

 

 
Living-Well Workshop - Solving Digestive Issues with Nutrition Response Testing

535 Curran Highway
(413) 663-5500
6:30 PM
Free
click here for more information

In this workshop you will learn how we can address digestive issues such as: Acid Reflux, Bloating, Constipation, IBS, Leaky Gut and more... through Nutrition Response Testing and the application of whole foods and whole food supplements. This workshop is free and open to the public, held Tuesday, May 5th, 6:30pm at the NEW Living Well offices 535 Curran Hwy (Rte 8) North Adams.
We recommend you preregister by calling 413-663-5500

 

$5 Tuesdays!

North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 non-3D movies/$6.50 3D movies
click here for more information

Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with your family and friends for cheap movies!

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