North Adams Happenings: April 20-26| 11:51AM / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 | |
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April 30
FIGMENT North Adams 2016
Windsor Lake
Free
3 – 9:30 PM
For more information
On April 30, 2016, North Adams' Windsor Lake will transform into a wondrous playground of interactive artworks and performances for curious people of all ages to explore!
FIGMENT North Adams is a community forum for the creation and display of free, public, accessible, participatory and interactive art by emerging artists across all disciplines and creative experimenters alike.
FIGMENT's vision for art is not just something that you stand still and quietly look at – it is something you participate in. You touch it, smell it, write on it, talk to it, dance with it, play with it, learn from it. Interactive art creates a dynamic collaboration between the artist, the audience and their environment.
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April 29 & 30
MCLA Dance Company
Hunter Center : MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
Friday 4/29 @ 8 PM
Saturday 4/30 @ 2 PM
$5 GA + Non-MCLA Students | Free MCLA Students
For tickets and information
Students from the neighboring Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts take the Hunter Center stage to perform new works they’ve choreographed themselves.
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Touch a Truck
Family Center | 210 State St
(413) 664-4821
10 AM - 12 PM
Free
For more information
A FREE community event for the entire family! Explore and learn about fire trucks, ambulances, school buses, tractors, dump trucks and many more of the community vehicles the participate in this popular annual event, We are asking parents to donate a baked item for our bake sale fundraiser.
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NAPL: Pre-school Story Time
North Adams Public Library | 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133 x 14
10:30 AM
Free
Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. in the NAPL Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016
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NOISES OFF
MCLA’s Venable Theatre
375 Church St
8 PM
$2-$12
For more information
Brace yourself for comic chaos! Often referred to as “the funniest play of all time,” this uproarious play-within-a-play follows the on- and off-stage antics of members of a mediocre touring company as they blunder from an ominously bad dress rehearsal to a spectacularly disastrous performance. A side-splitting romp filled with missed cues and backstage hilarity! MCLA.Ticketleap.com for tickets
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14th Annual
Undergraduate Research Conference
MCLA
375 Church St
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
for more information
This event, which showcases research projects in a variety of disciplines, is free and open to the public. Approximately 145 students from across all discipline areas will offer 129 presentations during this all-day event.
Posters will be presented from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in the Venable Hall Gymnasium. Paper presentations and special sessions will take place 9:30-10:50 a.m. in Bowman Hall, and 2-4:50 p.m. in Murdock Hall. Special art exhibits will be displayed throughout the day in the Bowman Gallery and in Murdock Hall room 208.
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Evening LEGO Group
NA Public Library | 74 Church St
(413) 662 - 3133
6:00 PM - 7:00 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. Held on the Third Floor!
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Knitting Night at Makers’ Mill
Makers’ Mill
73 Main St
(413) 749 - 2073
7 PM - 9 PM
Free, Donations Welcome
for more information
A weekly evening of knitting at Makers Mill! 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 before winter sets in!
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How to Dance in Ohio
Club B10 : MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
7:30 PM
$5 Students + Members | $9 GA
For tickets and information
Get to know three young women on the autism spectrum as they prepare for a spring formal dance. This is a sharp, forensic revelation of all the anxieties associated with finding dates, dressing up, and the strange tradition of crowning a prom queen.
Young love, forbidden love, love of country, love of dog—however you look at it, love is never simple. Love is Complicated, our annual documentary film series, explores many sides of the human heart. Stay for a Q+A with the filmmaker after the screening.
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THIRDsday Comedy Open Mic
Common Folk
18 Holden St
(413) 749-2119
8 PM
Free
For more information
THIRDsday Comedy Open Mic is, as always, completely FREE aside from the refreshments you are encouraged to buy for yourself (or, if you're feeling generous, for the comedians). Come enjoy some laughs, bring some friends, eat, drink, and be merry!
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NOISES OFF
MCLA’s Venable Theatre
375 Church St
8 PM
$2-$12
For more information
Brace yourself for comic chaos! Often referred to as “the funniest play of all time,” this uproarious play-within-a-play follows the on- and off-stage antics of members of a mediocre touring company as they blunder from an ominously bad dress rehearsal to a spectacularly disastrous performance. A side-splitting romp filled with missed cues and backstage hilarity! MCLA.Ticketleap.com for tickets
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Tiny Instruments Club
Common Folk | 18 Holden St
(413) 749-2119
5 PM
Free
For more information
Do you play a small instrument? Do you like the sound of small instruments?
Come join a merry crew of tiny instrument players! This is a potluck style gathering so bring some food to share, some tunes to play, or your ears to listen. Even if you don't play a tiny instrument, you are welcome to come hang out!
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Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St
(413) 346-4279
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Sign-up at the bar starts at 5PM.
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NOISES OFF
MCLA’s Venable Theatre
375 Church St
8 PM
$2-$12
For more information
Brace yourself for comic chaos! Often referred to as “the funniest play of all time,” this uproarious play-within-a-play follows the on- and off-stage antics of members of a mediocre touring company as they blunder from an ominously bad dress rehearsal to a spectacularly disastrous performance. A side-splitting romp filled with missed cues and backstage hilarity! MCLA.Ticketleap.com for tickets
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5k Run / Walk
Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis
Feigenbaum Center for Science (MCLA)
375 Church St
Registration - 11 AM; Run - 11:30 AM
Donate
For more information
The Pi Upsilon Pi Fraternity has been raising funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the past 35 years, sponsoring a child living with this disease. This years child sponsor is a Berkshire County local. For privacy reasons, they currently wish to remain anonymous.
REGISTRATION opens at 11am with the race at 11:30am
For those that have raced with us before, or participated in the Sam Gomez race, the route is the same. We'll post an image of the race soon to the event. Reception details to follow. The cost of the race will go directly to this family, in addition to any donations made online in the ticket link.
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Pirates! A Swashbuckling Adventure for the Whole Family
BART Charter School
1 Commercial St
(413) 212-1416
11 AM
Free
For more information
A swashbuckling adventure featuring bold buccaneers, a mysterious map with a riddle, cursed treasure, a visit to an island that you can’t see, a pirate ghost, and a magical journey to the bottom of the sea. This seafaring tale features mime, music, masks, and delightful puppets created by Clothespin Puppets. The performance features Berkshire County actors Alexia Trainor, Mark Hohlstein and Chris Brophy, with live music by Don Jordan. Together they bring you a family performance brimming with excitement and theatrical innovation. This project has been supported by a grant from the William and Margery Barrett Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Adams Community Bank.
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Introduction to Sewing and Sewing Machine
Makers’ Mill
73 Main St
(413) 749-2073
1 - 5 PM
$42
For more information
This class is an introduction into the wonderful world of sewing. You will learn the parts of a sewing machine and practice your skills by making a handmade envelope enclosure pillow. The class will also teach the tools in a sewing box and provide an overview on selecting and cutting fabric.
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CO-PRESENTED WITH JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE
ZviDance: Master Class
Rehearsal Hall : MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111 x1
4 PM
$5 Master Class
For more information
Join us for a special opportunity to take a dance class in ZviDance repertory led by acclaimed choreographer Zvi Gotheiner, who The New York Times recently called “the Zen Dance Master of New York.” Dancers from all corners of the dance world, from Broadway to ballet and from beginners to the legendary Wendy Whelan, flock to his class. The Master Class is for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 16+ and will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 4pm, in MASS MoCA’s Rehearsal Hall. Arrive in time to warm-up and wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Dance shoes are not required. Quiet observers are welcome. Reserve your space by calling the box office at 413.662.2111 x1
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Downtown Sound
PRESS Gallery
49 Main St
Contact: Em4957@mcla.edu
8 - 11 PM
Donation at door
For more information
WJJW Presents… DOWNTOWN SOUND! Our first concert series run by MCLAs student radio station. Come join us at Press Gallery for good music, food, and company.
LINEUP:
Eric Robbins (at 7:30)
Tom LeBeau & Madeline LaPorte
Izzy Heltai and the Pan Handle Band
Pavlov's Dogs
Anonymous Animal
Pay by donation at the door! Doors open at 7:30.
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NOISES OFF
MCLA’s Venable Theatre
375 Church St
8 PM
$2-$12
For more information
Brace yourself for comic chaos! Often referred to as “the funniest play of all time,” this uproarious play-within-a-play follows the on- and off-stage antics of members of a mediocre touring company as they blunder from an ominously bad dress rehearsal to a spectacularly disastrous performance. A side-splitting romp filled with missed cues and backstage hilarity! MCLA.Ticketleap.com for tickets
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CO-PRESENTED WITH JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE
ZviDance: On The Road
Hunter Center : MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8 PM
$8 - $22 Preferred; $5 Master Class
For more information
This multimedia production examines the general upheaval of the 1960s and the Beat Generation’s startling notions of social rebellion. As society today still grapples with the change of that era, this work-in-progress performance reminds us why it matters.
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Our Children, Ourselves
Family Center
210 State St
(413) 664-4821
10 - 11 AM
Free
For more information
A FREE group for parents with children who have special needs or delays. Join other parents to share resources, challenges and joys. Snacks will be provided. Transportation and child care available. Please call 664-4821 to register for child care and or transportation. This group is focused on parents with children ages birth to eight years. |
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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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NAPL: Toddler Time
North Adams Public Library
74 Church St
(413) 662-3133 x 14
10:30 AM
Free
for more information
Toddler time at North Adams Public Librayr, Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M. in the NAPL Youth Services Department, 2nd floor.
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The Next Step – Documentary KICKSTARTER
Contact - www.JoeAidonidis.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thenextstep/the-next-step-documentary
On August 2nd, 2008, a drunk driver slammed into Clara Gardner and pinned her against another car. The accident would take both of her legs above the knee and change her life forever. Joe Aidonidis and Augusta Rose, locally settled artists and arts advocates, as well as affiliates with Common Folk artist collective, have been documenting the process of rehabilitation and daily life for Ms. Gardner over the past few years, and have been focusing on her new potential surgery to make her prosthetics more comfortable and livable. Since it is not available in the United States, Clara will be traveling to Sydney, Australia to have this revolutionary surgery. The team will travel with her to document her surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation, as well as speak to doctors, professionals, and fellow amputees. This campaign will support our efforts by raising funds for travel, living accommodations, and other production expenses related to the trip.
April 23 - Spaghetti DInner
Eagles Hall | 515 Curran Highway
(413) 281-1094
4 - 7 PM
Free for Cancer Survivors | $5 GA
https://www.facebook.com/events/478319519042368/
Eagles Hall, 515 Curran Highway, North Adams, FREE for anyone that has ever battled cancer or is battling cancer and just $5.00 for everyone else. Chinese Auction, bake sale and an IPad raffle. Gluten free pasta and take out available. For more info go to www.popcares.org or call 413-281-1094.
April 24 - Berkshire Leadership Program Paint & Sip Fundraiser
Berkshire Paint & Sip Studio| 305 North St, Pittsfield
Reserve (413) 205-8346
6 PM
$35
www.berkshirepaintandsip.com
Hosted by Berkshire Leadership Program. Learn how to paint this local spring image of “Berkshire Botanical Gardens” on a large 16×20 canvas. All painting materials and light snack included, no experience required. BYOB. Art instructions by Michelle Iglesias, Berkshire Paint & Sip. Michelle will instruct you step by step through an original piece of art! At the end of the night you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind painting and hopefully, a new found talent has emerged.
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Tuesdays through April
D.O.P.E. Weekly Meeting Concerning Opioid Addiction
Jaffe Auditorium Center
15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington
7 - 8 PM
email for more information
Berkshire South Community Center is hosting a weekly group meeting, D.O.P.E. (Discussing Our Personal Experiences) for those dealing with or concerned about the epidemic of opioid abuse in the Southern Berkshires. The group is a result of the work of Jennifer Wheeler, who started the Facebook group, D.O.P.E. in December of 2015, as a way of calling attention to the plague of heroin use and to provide a support community for those struggling with addiction. Wheeler herself is recovering from a heroin addiction and believes that inclusivity of these meetings will promote positive solutions for people on the path to recovery. The group welcomes all to come and be a part of the discussions that we hope will be a catalyst for positive change for our community.
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Wednesday April 20
Earth Day Panel
Williams College
Griffin Hall Rm 3
(413) 597-4279
4 PM
Free
call for more information
Williams College will host a panel to discuss “Williams Climate Policy 101” as part of the college’s Earth Week activities. It will take place in Griffin Hall, room 3, and is free and open to the public. In observation of Earth Week and with an eye to next year’s theme of Confronting Climate Change, panelists will explain and answer questions about the college’s plan, which targets a 35 percent reduction from 1991 emissions levels by 2020 and then in 2020 full carbon neutrality through purchase of offsets. They will provide an update on progress toward this goal and specific plans to achieve it going forward, and discuss conceptual, ethical, and practical issues in responsible campus climate policy
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Thursday April 21
Magic by Scott Jameson
Milne Public Library
(413) 458 - 5369 | krose@cwmars.org
2 PM
Free
for more information
Come see a fun performance featuring magic, juggling, and other less definable bits of entertainment. Scott Jameson will perform a magic show on Thursday April 21st at 2 p.m. The performance will take place at the Milne Public Library, at 1095 Main Street in Williamstown. All ages are welcome. Free to the public. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milne Public Library.
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Friday April 22
Bird Walks at Canoe Meadows
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Holmes Rd, Pittsfield
(413) 673-0320
8 - 10 AM
Free
for more information
Spring and Fall are the seasons to look for migrants of all kinds, especially the beautiful wood-warblers. Walk past wetlands and meadows and through woodlands observing changes in bird species each week. Bring binoculars. Beginners welcome.
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Saturday April 23
Complimentary Shredding Day
Toole Insurance
195 Main St, Lee
(413) 243-0089
9 AM - 12 PM
Free
for more information
Safely Destroy and Dispose of Sensitive Documents. Toole Insurance is helping its friends and neighbors better protect themselves from fraud & identity theft by organizing a complimentary shredding event. Please join us and safely destroy and dispose of your sensitive documents and waste from shredding is recycled, so you are helping the environment too!
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Saturday April 23
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Berkshire Bank
99 North St, Pittsfield
11 AM - 12 PM
Free
for more information
Eating Disorders Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. People can and do fully recover from having an eating disorder. email for more information.
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Wednesday April 20
Finding Nemo
Mahaiwe PAC
14 Castle St, Great Barrington
(413) 528-0100
3 PM
$7
for more information
With an impressive collection of accolades and records (it’s the fifth-highest grossing animated film of all time and the Academy’s Best Animated Feature of 2003), Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo has in short time become a celebrated family classic.
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Wednesday April 20
Chamber Nite
Elder Services of Berkshire County
877 S St #4e, Pittsfield
Register on Website
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Join us at the headquarters of Elder Services for this Springtime Chamber Networking Night. See old friends and make new contacts from the 1Berkshire Family. Elder Services has teamed up Adams Community Bank and will showcase their offices and all the services offered the Berkshire County Community. Food provided by Zucchini’s & Kelly’s Package offering a cash bar.
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Wednesday April 20
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 April 21
Entrepreneurial Meetup
With Guest Speaker: Laurie Lane-Zucker
J. Allen’s Clubhouse Grille
41 North St, Pittsfield
(413) 499-1600
5:30 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Laurie is the Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur, LLC. He, with a team of associates, is working to build an Impact Entrepreneur Center for Social & Environmental Innovation in the Berkshires. He will talk about the significance of building a community of Entrepreneurs as well as his progress on building the Impact Entrepreneur Center. 1Berkshire’s Entrepreneurial Meetups are free events that gather entrepreneurs together to network, learn, and engage. They provide small business owners, or people interested in starting a business, opportunities to have casual, organic conversations with peers and resource providers. Come to Pittsfield in April and talk to startups, meet investors, and find potential mentors. Hear from local entrepreneurs who face the same challenges as you, and get referrals to people who can help your business succeed.
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Saturday April 23
Barntone Records Presents:
The Big Folk Show
Williams Inn
1090 Main St, Williamstown
(413) 458-9371
7:30 - 10 PM
$5 at door
for more information
Long Journey and special guests, Eliza Densmore and South Williamstown folk legend, Norm Burdick.
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Sunday April 24
Uke ‘n Brew Spring-a-lele
Ukulele Festival
Waubeeka Golf Links
137 New Ashford Rd, Williamstown
(413) 458-5869
3 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
The fifth annual music festival with performances by Lita Williams from Hawaii via Nashville,
The Lords of Lichtenstein of NYC, 2013 Berkshire Idol winner Sophie Lane, The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra of Williamstown, The New England Ukulele Ensemble from Connecticut. Jams and Lessons @ Parsley’s Pub at 6:30pm where there’s also food and beverages. Raffles include: one soprano ukulele, capo, strings, tuner, Ukulele Magazine, and Uke Schooled stickers.
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