North Adams Happenings: June 24-30| 12:12PM / Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | |
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Save the Date!
Thursday, July 3
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July 3rd Movie at the Airport: Top Gun
Harriman-West Airport, 836 State Rd
(413) 662-2111
8PM
$14 per carload or bike posse/ $7 adults/ $3 kids under 12
*Cash or check only
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Tom Cruise was never more himself than as Maverick, the brilliant but unstable Navy pilot whose goal is always to be the best. Meet us at the airport for this one. We'll fire up the grills, transport the taps, and butter the popcorn. The first 100 kids get free gliders. Raindate: TBA.
Rated PG |
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Save the Date!
Saturday, July 4
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4th of July Fireworks
Noel Field
(413) 664-6180
Approximately 9:30PM
Free
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Fireworks are an integral part of America’s Fourth of July celebrations all over the country, and our local show in North Adams is one of the most prestigious in Western Massachusetts. Our celebration draws thousands of viewers from the Capital region of New York State, Southern Vermont, and Berkshire County. For an evening of all-American fun, grab some tickets to the annual 4th of July SteepleCatsgame, and stick around for the fireworks, which start immediately afterward, at approximately 9:30pm.
For more information call 413-664-6180 or email tourism@northadams-ma.gov |
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Concerts at Windsor Lake: Colour 9
200 Windsor Lake Road North Adams
(413) 664-6180
6:30PM
Free
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These concerts combine great music with the beautiful natural backdrop of Windsor Lake. Pack a picnic, bring a chair or blanket, and let the sweet sounds of music and water carry you away on a warm summer night. Concessions are available at the lake, but people are welcome to bring their own food. Parking is free, and swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are allowed at the lake. All cancellations will be called by 3PM on the day of the concert. Rain Dates tbd. |
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DownStreet Art Kick Off Celebration 2015
Downtown Main and Holden Street North Adams
(413) 663-5253
6PM-9PM
Free
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DownStreet Art returns on Thursday June 25 from 6-9pm with pop-up and permanent exhibition openings, and music by NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner Fantastic Negrito.
Opening in the Galleries are work by: Valerie Hird, Josh Field, Chris Page, group exhibitions featuring work by Assets for Artists and regional glass artists, and much more. Like us on Facebook and follow on Instagram to get all the latest updates. |
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Wilco's Solid Sound Festival 2015
MASS MoCA Complex
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
All Day
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Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival 2015 - June 26 - 28, 2015 MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA - The three-day event, conceived by Wilco and inaugurated in 2010, will again present Wilco as hosts and headliners, as well as a wide range of musical performances on four stages, plus Wilco-member-side-projects, a comedy cabaret hosted by John Hodgman and much more. |
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Cruze Night on Canal Street
Canal between Eagle & Union
(413) 664-4021
6PM-9PM
Free
Come out to celebrate and show-off classic and custom automobiles! Sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts. For additional information contact Daryll at (413) 664-4021. |
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'The Ransom of Emily Jane'
Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Mill City Theatre, Building 4N
(413) 664-4021
7PM
$6/adults, $4/students & seniors
Purchase online or at the door.
For more information.
Mill City Productions will present "The Ransom of Emily Jane" by Carolyn Lane, directed by Jackie DeGiorgis, a re-telling of O. Henry's "The Ransom of Red Chief." This clever adaptation of a comedy classic is suited to audiences of all ages. |
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Sounds Like Crepe!
Oh Crepe, 57 Main Street
(413) 664-6702
Friday: 10PM-12PM, Saturday: 10:30PM-12PM
Free
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Wilco's Solid Sound Festival 2015 is HERE! Now don't let the party end on the MoCA property! Make your way downtown where the party can continue with music, food, and fantastic adventures. We are incredibly excited to not only be serving delicious crepes late night at 57 Main, but also amped to be hosting our FIRST EVER Sounds Like Crepe! Performance Series in collaboration with Common Folk Artist Collective and The NAMAzing Initiative. |
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North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony’s Municipal Parking Lot
(413) 664-6180
9 AM-1PM
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The North Adams Farmers Market at the St. Anthony’s Municipal Parking Lot welcomes more than 20 vendors offering a variety of local foods including, fresh local produce, locally raised meat, cheese, preserves, eggs, bread, granola, baked treats, plants, handmade goods, and more. The market is great place to find a wide variety of fresh local produce and prepared foods in the northern Berkshire County area.
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MCLA Admissions to Hold Info Sessions
Admissions Office on the MCLA campus
375 Church Street
(413) 662-5410
11 AM-1PM
Registration form & More information
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Office of Admission will campus tour on June 27, beginning at 11 a.m. The program will include information about academics, student life, admission, financial aid, as well as tours of campus.
MCLA is accepting applications for the following degree programs: bachelor’s degrees, degree completion programs, Professional Masters of Business Administration (PMBA), and Masters of Education. |
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FREE Community Showing of "The Goonies"
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
11AM
Free
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Lets start off summer vacation right. Join us Saturday June 27th at 11:00am for a FREE Community Showing of "The Goonies". |
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Main Street Walking Tour
1 Main Street
(413) 207-1344
2:30PM
Free
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Paul Marino is a lifelong resident of North Adams with a vast knowledge of local history based on more than a decade of research. He conducts his tours with fine senses of both showmanship and humor, pointing out not only what there is to see, but also what used to be on a site, backing up what he says with photographs, drawings and maps. Dress for the weather. |
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Thomas Fucaloro feature & Open Mic
Parlor Cafe, 303 Ashland Ave
(413) 346-4279
7PM
Free
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WordXWord makes a pre-festival stop in North Adams with a feature performance by New York-based poet Thomas Fucaloro, author of two books published by Three Rooms Press. His most recent book, “It Starts from the Belly and Blooms,” has received rave reviews. Fucaloro will perform at the Parlor Cafe, 303 Ashland Ave, North Adams. The performance will be preceded by an open mic for poetry and spoken word. Anyone interested in reading during an Open Mic or competing in a Poetry Slam prelim should visit wXw365.org for details and to preregister for one of the limited number of slots. May not be appropriate for young children. |
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Performing Poetry: A Workshop with Thomas Fucaloro
Neck of the Woods Gallery
87 Main Street
3PM
Free
Preregistration
In this workshop, we will explore how poetry can move from the page to the stage. We will look at poems by famous authors such as Dylan Thomas, Gertrude Stein, and Emily Dickinson, as well as your own. If possible, please bring one poem (with copies) that you would like to workshop, keeping in mind to bring a piece that is performance-oriented.
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Steeple Cats Home Game: Laconia Muskrats
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
(625) 915-9577
4:30PM
$5/Adults, $3/Students and seniors,
$1/Youth (6-12), Free/Kids(Age 5 and under)
For more information
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Poetry Slam Prelim hosted by Thomas Fucaloro
Neck of the Woods Gallery
87 Main Street
6PM
Free - Sign Up
Thomas Fucaloro is the author of 2 books published by three rooms press. His most recent book, “It Starts from the Belly and Blooms” has received rave reviews. Fucaloro has been on 2 national slam teams, was the Inspired Word’s 2012 Grand Slam Champion and was a featured performer during WordXWord 2014. In addition, Thomas is a co-founding editor of Great Weather for Media and is a writing coordinator at the Harlem Children’s Zone.
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Digestive Issues Workshop
Living Well Offices
535 Curran Highway
(413) 663-5500
6:30PM
Free
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“Solving Digestive Issues with Nutrition Response Testing” will 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 at the new Living Well offices 535 Curran Highway. Register by calling (413) 663-5500.
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Thursday June 25
Korean Brush-Painting Demonstration
Berkshire Museum
39 South Street (Route 7), Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-7171
2PM-4PM
$13/adult, $6/child (under 18)
Museum members & children 3 and under get in for free
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Sungsook Setton is a Korean-American artist and calligrapher. Besides her training in brush painting and calligraphy under Chinese and Korean masters, she has also studied Western art in Germany, the UK and the United States, obtaining her BA in Studio Art at Stony Brook University and MFA in interdisciplinary art at Goddard College. Setton's work has been widely exhibited in Canada, the UK, Taiwan, Korea and the United States.
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Friday, June 26
Thomas Schutte Celebration
The Clark Art Institute225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2303
1PM-4PM
$20: General
Free: Member, Child (under18), Student with ID
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In celebration of the Thomas Schutte’s Crystal, the Clark will host an afternoon of fun and learning at the site of the installation. Take a hike up Stone Hill and earn about the artist and his art. Make a box with mirrored tiles and contribute to a group project inspired by Crystal.
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