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March 31
MCLA Presents! Emel Mathlouthi
Church St. Center, 375 Church Street
413-662-5320
$2-$12
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“It’s the astonishing range and sensuousness of Mathlouthi’s voice that is most compelling. There are swoops and growls reminiscent of Bjork, whom she cites as a major influence, and even traces of her goth past as she picks out minimal, reverberant lines on electric guitar which make you wonder if she’s also been listening to the xx .” - The Guardian
Tunisian vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Emel Mathlouthi captivates hearts and minds with the story of HER Tunisia. The dark years as a young rebel and dissenter, the strife of being a female musician and the dual love and suffering that came from longing for home while living in a free country.
Whether she's singing Bjork's "All is Love," Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" or her own lush compositions, Tunisian singer, songwriter, and composer Emel Mathlouthi intricate sound demands your attention.
Whether you understand her words or not (Emel sings primarily in Arabic), her emotive and plaintive voice transcends language. Moving between rock, trip-hop and electronica - all interlaced with classical Arabic tradition - her delicate and rousing songs express love, suffering and longing for home in a deeply confessional style that verges on sacred Sufi music.
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Call for Proposals: DownStreet Art 2016 - Deadline April 15
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#getdown with DownStreet Art 2016 - Featuring four DownStreet Art Thursdays (June 30, July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 29.), exhibition opportunities at local businesses and participatory projects at city events between July and October. PLUS the debut of a new creative business incubator program.
The theme for DownStreet Art 2016 is “Meet Your Neighbors.” In an effort to highlight the talent of local artists, proposals are limited to artists living in or working within 20 miles of North Adams.
Applications for DSA Projects, the Creative Business Incubator Program and the call for exhibitions will be accepted online through mcla.submittable.com. Full details and requirements for each of these programs can be found at downstreetart.org.
CALL FOR ART: Community Color Book – Deadline March 31
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The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's UNITY Youth Leadership Program is creating a community coloring book and is looking for art submissions by local artists. The mission of this project is to create a tangible collection of art by the community for the purpose of stress relief and to inspire positive thinking. A call for art is open to anyone in the community. Acceptable art forms include visual art, short, original poems, lyrics or quotes. Work must be appropriate for community use. Visual art must be colorable, not excessively shadowed, and original. Work must be able to be scanned, copied, or printed out. Verticle or horizontal orientation of the piece is up to the artist. The coloring book will be sized, 8 1/2 X 11 inches and will have a 1 inch margin. Work can be submitted via the drop box at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (61 Main Street, North Adams), or to any Youth Leadership Program mentors or participants. You can email art to Jessica Sweeney, at jsweeney@nbccoalition.org. Thanks and go ART!
Don’t miss out on fresh, local and affordable vegetables this summer, join a CSA!
A share at a CSA will provide a weekly reasonable amount of seasonal vegetables for 20 weeks (June-October). For more information or to reserve a share of vegetables contact: Michael or Ashley at squarerootsfarm@gmail.com or Sharon Wyrrick at Manyforksfarm@pobox.com . If you might qualify for a lower cost share that is based on income and family size, please contact Hoosac Harvest via kathykeeser@gmail.com for subsidized shares at either Square Roots or Many Forks farms.
Nominations Sought for Spring Neighborlies
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is accepting nominations for the Spring Neighborlies celebration, a community recognition award night. The Neighborlies will be held on Wednesday, May 4th from 5-6:30 at Congregation Beth Israel on Lois Street in North Adams. The nbCC's Northern Berkshire Neighbors welcomes residents to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community. Anyone may nominate individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: neighborly acts, young people taking the lead, business/agency support, groups pulling together on a project and community health and wellness.
The Coalition urges community members to take the time to recognize those people who have given their time, energy and resources to help make Northern Berkshire a better place to live and work.
There are several ways to nominate. You may nominate online through the nbCC website at www.nbccoalition.org. Applications may be picked up and mailed to the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Office at 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247. Nominations may also be called in to (413) 663-7588 or e-mailed to arodgers@nbccoalition.org. Send the name(s), address and phone and e-mail of those nominated and those making the nomination, indication of the category and a brief description of the reason.
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Growing a Creative Business:
Making Money From a Hobby
Makers’ Mill
73 Main St
(413) 749 - 2073
7 – 9 PM
$11.24
for more information
Participants will come away with a better understanding of how to planand finance a business. Topics include: Business planning, determine a price and costing out a product, developing a budget and the resources available to help.
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Jon Minstrelin’ with Sebastian Conrad
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland St
(413) 346 - 4279
5 PM
Free
for more information
Sebastian performs indie cabaret music, a variety of heartfelt ballads and sonnets. He has performed at the Parlor many times, as well as an upcoming show at Oh Crepe! Sunday March 13th with Maple Cap.
Johnny plays sad folk music, in offset tones for the emotionally inclined. Johnny's old project, Bedroom Minstrels, released two albums and an EP. The Minstrels album 'To the Zippo Dusk' from 2012 was a featured album on Bandcamp.
There will be alcohol and coffee for sale! See you there.
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Green Living Seminar: A Shifting Approach to Saving Endangered Species
MCLA, 375 Church St.
Feigenbaum Center for Science & Innovation, Room 121
(413) 662-5303
5:30 PM
Free
for more information
A Shifting Approach to Saving Endangered Species,” presented by Pat Parenteau, senior counsel and professor of law at Vermont Law School. This event is free and open to the public. This spring, the series will consider the relationship between people and wildlife, both locally and more broadly.
“These presentations will inform both students and community members how conflict arises and is addressed when wildlife interferes with human activities,” said Dr. Elena Traister, MCLA professor of environmental science. “We also will explore strategies for wildlife conservation in a rapidly changing world.”
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Evening LEGO Group
NA Public Library, 3rd Floor
74 Church St
413-662 - 3133
6 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
The Family Center and the North Adams Library are joining forces to bring a Lego group to families with children ages 4 to 12 years old. We will provide Legos for you and your child to build and create. The group is FREE and drop in! Call the Family Center at 413-664-4821 for any questions.
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Knitting Night at Makers’ Mill
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7-9 PM
Donations welcome
for more information
Makers' Mill will be hosts a weekly evening of knitting! This program is open to all community members so bring a friend or make a new one. Need supplies or tools? We'll have discounted yarn for sale, needles and hooks for check out, and loads of great reference books. So bring an in-progress project or start up something new and make a new routine for yourself. |
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Feminism in Art Showcase & Celebration
UNO Community Center
157 River St
(801) 663 - 7123
7 – 10 PM
$5.00
All Proceeds go to support Females in Recovery through the Josh Bresette Commit 2 Save A Life - Resources For Recovery Foundation
for more information.
ALL AGES! ALL WELCOME! Join us as we celebrate and cap off Women's History Month 2016 with this night of community, music, and art celebrating all things feminist! The night will feature visual art, food, poetry, friends and of course, Music!
Featuring Music by:
Francesca Shanks (Sounds and Tones Records) Ukulele Folk Singer Songwriter
Sophie Lane (a North Adams based singer-songwriter, winner of Bershire Idol 2013)
Catherine DeGennaro (half of the band, GRNDMS)
Darling Valley (4-piece Indie Folk group from Albany, NY comprised of two husband and wife duos!)
With Visual Art on display from Augusta Rose Photography, Misa Chappell Artist Page, Julian Grey - Photographer, and Lynda Field!
Sponsored by Sounds and Tones Records and Common Folk; Supported by the UNO Community Center and Susan B Anthony Women's Center
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Harlequin Musical Theatre Club Presents: Bye Bye Birdie!
Social Hall - MCLA Church Street Center
375 Church St.
8 PM
$1 Students, $5 General Admission
for more information
Rock stars, conservative parents, teen rebellion: let's escape into the 1950s, and the world of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Inspired by Elvis Presley's 1957 draft notice into the army, much-adored rock-and-roll idol, Conrad Birdie, has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and lover, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss”, and ultimately save their record company from going under. With classic songs like "Put On A Happy Face" and "A Lot Of Livin' To Do", BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire with the fondest affection. All proceeds benefit Barrington Stage Company's KidsAct! Reservations - HarlequinBBB@gmail.com
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Screen Printing Intro
Makers’ Mill
73 Main St
(413) 749 - 2073
9 AM – 12 PM
$52.24
for more information
Learn the basics of screen printing in this 3 hour orientation workshop. We’ll start with how to put your image on a screen and then how to print the image on paper. An orientation workshop is required to use the studio on your own. All materials all included in the workshop cost.
Reserve your space.
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Harlequin Musical Theatre Club Presents: Bye Bye Birdie!
Social Hall - MCLA Church Street Center
375 Church St.
2 & 8 PM
$1 Students, $5 General Admission
for more information
Rock stars, conservative parents, teen rebellion: let's escape into the 1950s, and the world of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Inspired by Elvis Presley's 1957 draft notice into the army, much-adored rock-and-roll idol, Conrad Birdie, has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and lover, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss”, and ultimately save their record company from going under. With classic songs like "Put On A Happy Face" and "A Lot Of Livin' To Do", BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire with the fondest affection. All proceeds benefit Barrington Stage Company's KidsAct! Reservations - HarlequinBBB@gmail.com
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M is Black Enough
MASS MoCA, Hunter Center
1040 Mass MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 PM
$8 Students, $12 Advance, $18 Day of, $22 Preferred
for more information
M is Black Enough exercises spirited conversation and debate through steelpan, cello, text, and voice. Cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, of Kronos Quartet fame, teams up with composer and percussionist Andy Akiho, poet Roger Bonair-Agard, and drummer Sean Dixon for a work-in-progress program of spoken word and music, both complex and aggressive.
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DownStreet Art Information Session
MCLA Gallery 51
51 Main St.
413-662-5253
6 – 8 PM
Free
For More Information
DownStreet Art Program Manager Michelle Daly will be at MCLA Gallery 51 to meet artists, answer your questions and introduce the THREE opportunities available this year. Here's your chance to network, ask questions and learn about opportunities for artists and creative entrepreneurs or to sign up to volunteer. Full details and requirements for each of these programs can be found at downstreetart.org. Submission deadline is April 15, 2016.
Can't make it? Another Info sessions is scheduled for 3/30 in Pittsfield at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
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Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7-9PM
$5/members, $10/drop-in
for more information
Be part of the figure drawing collective at Makers’ Mill. Sessions run every Monday and will focus on long poses, and include a warm up consisting of several short poses.
We’ll be bringing in local models and a local, figure drawing instructor who will drop-in as available. Get in as at the ground level to shape the direction this collective takes. Bring your own lap board, paper, pencils, and creative energy! |
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CSA Share Raffle Fundraiser for the North Adams Farmers Market
Now through June 11 – Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a full season share of fresh local veggies from either Square Roots Farm or Many Forks Farm, valued at $500-550!! Tickets $20 each and are available for purchase by calling 413-664-6180 or email: tourism@northadams-ma.gov or messaging the North Adams Farmers Market facebook page. The winner will be drawn at noon at the opening market of the 2016 season on June 11th
Berkshire YMCA Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Berkshire Paint and Sip Studio
305 North St, Pittsfield
6 PM
(413) 205 - 8346
$35 for all materials and light snack
CASH BAR
for more information
Uncork your creativity and support your local Berkshire YMCA! You will learn how to paint a peaceful image of "Beach Hammock" on a large 16x20 canvas.
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Tuesdays through April
Knitting Group
The Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown
413-458-5369
2 – 4 PM
Free
for more information
We will host a knitting group every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 beginning January 12th and continuing into April. All levels of experience are welcome. The program is free and open to the public. Just bring your projects and knit. The group may explore different yarns and items to knit including socks, shawls, sweaters, hats, etc. You can start at any time. The group coordinator will be Carole Thompson who enjoys exploring yarns and designing her own patterns using body measurements. Carole is the Curator of the Robert Frost Museum in Shaftsbury. The David & Joyce Milne Public Library is located at 1095 Main St. Williamstown, (413) 458-5369.
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Thursday March 24
Youth Art Month - Fine Print - Create a New Personalized Stamp
The Clark Art Institute
225 South St, Williamstown
(413) 458 - 2303
3 - 5 PM
Free
for more information
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Clark Art Institute will hold after-school art-making sessions on Thursdays in March. The themed workshops, designed for fourth- to eighth-graders, will be held in a special Young Artmakers Space on the lower level of the Clark Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are free and no registration is required; admission to the galleries will be charged.
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Friday March 25
Signs of Spring
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Holmes Rd, Pittsfield
(413) 637 - 0320
Please call to reserve; Registration is required.
10 AM - 12 PM
Adult (Members) $5.00, Adult (Non-Members) $8.00, Child free
call for information
Does it feel like this winter will never end? Take heart! Join us for a leisurely walk (or snowshoe!) as we look for and identify signs of spring at Canoe Meadows. Already on the move are various amphibians, mammals, birds and insects. Come explore and see if mud season has truly begun!
Dress appropriately for the weather!
Sponsored by Berkshire Sanctuaries, Suitable for All Ages, including children 0 - 18 years
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Monday March 28
Ladies Night Weekly Gentle Yoga
Allendale Underground
5 Cheshire Rd, Pittsfield, Suite 123
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Cash Drop-In
Come & discover how yoga can help you feel better! Gentle stretching, breathing, relaxation. No experience required.
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Wednesday March 23
Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT
Conference Room C
(802) 440 - 4244
5 - 6 PM
Free
email for more information
Participants will learn basic balancing postures, breathing, and visualization techniques for relaxation, stress reduction, flexibility, and strength. The class is presented by Ali Wassick and Jane Schaeffer of the Yoga Place in Bennington and is supported by the Cancer Center Patient Resource Fund. For more information and to attend, contact Rebecca Hewson-Steller, RN, patient navigator, using the email address or phone number listed above.
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Thursday March 24
Ooey Gooey Night: A Hands On Messy Art Night
Williamstown Youth Center
66 School St, Williamstown
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
for more information
There will be Goop, Flubber and many new Hands-on art activities to create together. Geared for children ages 2-8 years old. Join us to explore and create hands-on activities.
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Saturday March 26
Annual Candy-Free Easter Egg Hunt
Blue Rider Stables
15 Farm Lane, South Egremont, MA
11 AM – 1 PM
(413) 528 - 5299
for more information
Free admission. Fees for refreshments. Hay bale maze, pony rides and face painting to support the horses and scholarship fund.
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Tuesday March 29
Crafter//UWAG//Conveyor
Adams Elks
63 Center St, Adams
6 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music
$10 All Ages
for more information
Music with:
Crafter - Berkshire County Emotional Hardcore
Until We Are Ghosts - Rochester Melodic Hardcore
Conveyer - Minnesota Melodic Hardcore
For The Win - San Diego Pop Punk
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