North Adams Happenings: Sept. 21-27| 11:05AM / Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | |
North Adams Happenings: September 21 - 27
Brought to you by: MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
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September 23-October 2
Fall Foliage Festival
All Over North Adams!
(413) 664-6180
9 AM 9/23 - 4 PM 10/2
Free!
for more information
Explore the link above for a full of list of the many activities taking place between September 23rd and October 2nd. Celebrate the changing of the seasons with lots of fun fall festivities, like the annual Children's Parade, or bring your dog to the farmer’s market on your way to the Dog Parade, drop by the Fall Foliage Craft Fair, run the Fall Classic 5k, and be sure not to miss the 61st Fall Foliage Parade.
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September 29
DownStreet Art
Main Street | North Adams
5 - 8 PM
Free!
for more information
Join us for the last DownStreet Art celebration of the season! See the culmination of the Marafanyi Meets the Mural project, as well as gallery openings, the Night Market, live music and more!
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October 5
Moon Hooch
North Adams Elks Lodge | 100 Eagle St
wearecommonfolk@gmail.com
7 PM
$12
for more information
The explosive horn-and-percussion trio Moon Hooch returns to North Adams! This time they’re bringing along the talents of Honeycomb. You won’t want to miss this chance to dance!
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Parenting with Positive Discipline
210 State St.
(413) 664-4821
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free!
for more information
Eight-week parenting course on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 3 through Sept. 21 at The Family Center. Parents can find ways to be both firm and kind, so that their child can learn cooperation and self-discipline. Class includes a free weekly meal for parents and children. Free on-site child care and transportation if needed. Funded by a grant from The Massachusetts Children's Trust for families with children ages birth to 6 years that are actively parenting. |
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Constitution Day Talk
MCLA
Murdock Hall Rm 218, 375 Church St
4:00 pm
Free!
for more information
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will celebrate the 229th anniversary of the enactment of the United Stated Constitution with a talk by Douglas Mishkin, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm Venable LLP, where he works in its labor and employment practice group. As part of the Constitution Day activities at MCLA, Mishkin will present "Bioethics, the Constitution and the Wizard of Oz". |
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September LEGO Group
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 664-4821 or (413) 662-3133
6 pm - 7 pm
Free!
for more information
The Family Center and the North Adams Library invite families with children ages 4 to 12 years old, to join us for an evening of fun! Thursday, September 8th & 22nd 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of the North Adams Library. We provide Legos for the group so your child can build and create! The group is FREE and drop in! |
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North Adams Public Library
Annual Book Sale
70 Marshall St
(413) 662-3133
9 am - 4 pm
Free!
for more information
The North Adams Public Library is holding its annual Book Sale at St Elizabeth's Parish Center. A silent auction, a bake sale, and thousands of gently used, categorized books will be available. There will also be DVD's, books on tape and music CD's for sale. Please come and join in on this great community event. |
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A Movie Under the Stars: Jungle Book
Colegrove Park, north Church Street
6 – 8 PM
Free (bring cash for food and beverages)
for more information
Join us under the stars in Colegrove Park for a family movie night! We’ll be showing the new Disney Jungle Book. Pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers for sale for $1 each, plus snacks available. This is a PTG fundraiser for Colegrove Elementary. Rain Location: Colegrove Elementary Gym |
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Opening Reception
Sew’l eWitt: Quilts Inspired
by Sol LeWitt
Eclipse Mill Gallery | 243 Union Street
6 – 8 PM
for more information
Presented by the Northampton Modern Quilt Guild.
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North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony's Municipal Parking Lot
(413) 664-6180
9 AM - 1 PM
Free - Bring Money!
for more information
The North Adams Farmers Market is a producer-only market. We accept CC, Debit, and EBT payments and proudly DOUBLE SNAP benefits thanks to generous funding of our SNAPx2 Program.
Live music from 10-12. Join us and visit our local farmers and food producers who will be bringing fresh greensand fruit, eggs, meat, preserves, food plants, flowers, breads, baked goods, pastries, granolas, honey, maple syrup and more!
The North Adams Farmers Market is generously supported by: Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Bank, Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Taconic Foundation, the Hardman Fund, Greylock Federal Credit Union, MountainOne Bank, The Porches Inn, and Moresi & Associates.
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Annual Fall Foliage
Children's Races & Family Fair
Noel Field, 310 State St
(413) 664-6180
9 am - 11:30 am
Free!
for more information
Join us for that annual Fall Foliage Children's Races and Family Fair presented by Adams Youth Center Inc, Northern Berkshire Community Action Council, and the City of North Adams featuring live music by Terry A La Berry and Friends! This event offers family fun, games, and races for all ages, sponsored by numerous local agencies. Registration for the races will go on until the races begin at 10:30 AM. Please arrive by 10:00 AM to register. Race Groups: 3 & Under (girls & boys), 4 & 5 yrs(girls & boys), 6 & 7 years(girls & boys), 8 & 9 years(girls & boys), and 10 & 11 years (girls & boys). This event is a fundraiser for the Northern Berkshire United Way. All activities are free. Donations are welcomed. This event is generously supported by Greylock Federal Credit Union. |
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North Adams Public Library
Annual Book Sale
70 Marshall St
(413) 662-3133
9 am - 4 pm
Free!
for more information
The North Adams Public Library is holding its annual Book Sale at St Elizabeth's Parish Center. A silent auction, a bake sale, and thousands of gently used, categorized books will be available. There will also be DVD's, books on tape and music CD's for sale. Please come and join in on this great community event. |
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Paper Lithography: 101
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073 or roxysavage.artist@gmail.com
11 am - 2:30 pm
for more information
This workshop will teach new ways to explore printing directly from a black and white Xerox copy or laser print. (The photocopy/laser print is the printing plate!) Participants should bring standard size photocopies or laser prints of all kinds of imagery including text, photo images and drawings from sketchbooks. Roxy will demonstrate inking and hand printing from your “paper” printing plates. Samples from the instructor’s collection will be shown to better demonstrate the potential of this method. No previous experience needed. This process employs oil based ink, & salad oil (minimal low fumes) gamsol for clean up. Printing ink, brushes, tools, gloves and other tools provided. Bring an apron or clothes which can get dirty. |
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2016 Voices for Recovery
Walk, Rally, and Vigil
Noel Field, 310 State St.
(413) 663-7588
1 pm - 5 pm
Free!
for more information
As part of September 2016 National Recovery month, Josh Bressette Commit To Save A Life and Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's Heroin/Rx Work Group are proud to present the 2016 Voices For Recovery Walk, Rally, and Vigil. There will be food, music, family friendly activities, speakers from our community and beyond, the premier of a video about addiction and recovery in our region, and a walk to downtown North Adams to raise awareness about addiction and recovery. To have a love one lost to addiction included in the Wall of Remembrance, or to share your recovery story, you can email: Kenna Waterman at commit2save@gmail.com.
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Open Mic and Poetry Slam
The SereniTea Parlor, 303 Ashland St
6:30 pm
Free!
for more information
Sign-ups start at 6:30, Open mic at 7, Slam sign ups end at 7:30, Open mic sign-ups end at 8, Slam 8-10. Open mic continues after 10. No alcohol. |
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Northern Berkshires 70’s & 80’s Class Reunion Party with License to Groove
North Adams Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
9 PM – 1 AM
for more information
Dust off your bell bottoms and acid wash jeans, for a blast to the past. Join us Sept 24, 2016 at the North Adams Elks for your favorite live music from the best days of your lives. Live music by License to Groove. Party starts at 9pm. 21+ IDs required. Light refreshments. $10 pp, or reserve tables in advance for 8+ and pay only $8pp. Prizes for best retro.
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Printmaking:
Drypoint and Monotype Workshop
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
1 pm - 4 pm
for more information
In this introductory workshop, we will experiment with monotype and drypoint printmaking, two forms that have a wide range of possible image-making possibilities. We will be using a Charles Brand etching press with a 12” x 24” plate bed, which will be residing at the Makers’ Mill on loan. Ink and plates will be provided. Bring your own brushes and paper and or buy paper at cost from instructor. No previous printmaking experience necessary but all levels welcome!
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Levitt AMP North Adams Presents
The DuPont Brothers
Colegrove Park | North Church Street
(413) 662-5320
2 pm - 4 pm
Free!
for more information
We’ve all heard of musical families – the Dylans, the Isleys, the Jacksons. The DuPonts are just as talented and come to us from our neighboring state of Vermont. Growing up singing in their home, these two re-united several years ago to start making music together and since then have been taking over New England with their beautiful harmonies and stunning guitar work. And did I mention that they’re really nice guys? |
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Fall Equinox Yoga
Frog Lotus Yoga, 189 Beaver St, Studio 207
(413) 664-8686
6 pm - 7:30 pm
$20
for more information
As we begin the entry into autumn, our days balance with 12 hours each of daylight and nighttime. Join Danielle and Lindsay, to celebrate this auspicious time of year with a balancing yoga practice and intention setting for the crisp season ahead. Practice standing balances, and balances on the arms, in a safe and supportive environment. Set intentions (hopes, dreams, desires) for your Fall season in your body and mind and learn how a physical practice can actually make your intentions come true! End with a supportive savasana (rest) with some Thai Massage. This is an all levels class. Please inquire with any questions. Sign up at the studio or call if you can. Walk-ins welcome!
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Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill | 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7 – 9 PM
$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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A New Series For Parents
With Children Birth to 3 Years Old
The Family Center, 210 State St
413-664-4821
5:30 - 6:30 pm
call for more information
The Magic of everyday moments. A New Series for Parents with Children Birth to 3 Years Old. Mondays, September 26, October 3, 17 and 24th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Family Center 210 State Street, North Adams. Understanding a young child’s development is the key to understanding the child. The series will feature videos, discussion and handouts that will give parents an understanding of the ages and stages of their unique child. Learn about how children ages birth-3 -Form a trusting bond and how to nurture learning. -Make positive connections to fuel learning -Develop through play, routines and relationships -School Readiness –Language, literacy, thinking and social and emotional skills. This is an opportunity for both moms and dads to meet, learn and talk with other parents in a friendly, nurturing environment. Free on-site child care available. Transportation if needed. Call 413-664-4821 to register.
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$5 Movie Tuesday!
North Adams Movie Plex | 86 Main St
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 Non-3D Movies | $7.50 3D Movies
for more information
$5 Tuesdays are back at North Adams Movieplex!
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Thursday 9/22
Talk on Health Care
54 Chapin Hall Dr
8 pm
Free!
for more information
Andrew Morris-Singer, Class of 2000, founder and president of Primary Care Progress, will present a lecture titled "Revitalizing Healthcare: Relational Leadership" at Williams College in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Bernhard Music Center. It is free and open to the public. In his talk, Morris-Singer will discuss some of the trends that exist in our healthcare system. In particular, he will address a new type of leadership—relational leadership—that will be increasingly necessary in healthcare in order to effectively manage the unprecedented levels of change that are occurring in how care is being delivered, and how health professionals are being trained.
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Saturday 9/24
The Forgotten Ledge of Fort Massachusetts
Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
11 am
Free!
for more information
The Williamstown Historical Museum hosts a colorful illustrated lecture about "The Forgotten Ledge of Fort Massachusetts" for children and families at the Milne Public Library. Wendy Champney will lead the audience on a fascinating journey through history. The audience will follow the clues as they reveal the location of Indian Ledge and uncover its vibrant, lost history. Audience members will also discover the significance of the relationship between the ledge and the 1746 attack on Fort Massachusetts located in present-day North Adams.
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Sunday 9/25
Farm to Glass Throwdown
Hotel on North, 297 North St. Pittsfield
(413) 344-0816
5 pm - 11 pm
$45 - $90
for more information
Join us for our 2nd annual Farm to Glass Throwdown. Come out and support local farmers, growers, makers and shakers, all to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market!
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Tuesday 9/27
Louis Armstrong in Context
Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Dr, Williamstown
4:15 pm
Free!
for more information
Did Louis Armstrong “single-handedly” invented jazz or swing or improvised solos or “scat” singing' To whom did he turn for inspiration' How and what did he practice' Lewis Porter of Rutgers explores rare recordings, photos, and films to find the answers.
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Friday 9/23
From Baroque to the Tango with Ronald Feldman, Cello
54 Chapin Hall Dr, Williamstown
8 pm
Free!
for more information
“From Baroque to the Tango,” is an exploration of music for cello. From Baroque era of Domenico Gabrielli, to the Romantic style of Dohnanyi, Ronald Feldman and pianist Doris Stevenson take a journey, arriving at the irresistible Argentine tango music of Astor Piazzolla.
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Saturday 9/24
37th Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze
Main St, Lenox
9/24 10 am - 9/25 5 pm
Free!
for more information
The party will be more alive than ever at the 37th Lenox Apple Squeeze with the biggest names ever set to take the Apple Squeeze Main Stage on Sept. 24 and 25. Headlining on Saturday are folk rock allstars The Felice Brothers who will swing through Lenox to take the stage as a part of their Life In The Dark tour supporting their new album that has been released to massive acclaim. American Songwriter recently hailed the album as a great look at American life. “On Life In The Dark, the Felice Brothers continue their decade-plus quest of chronicling our crooked national pathologies with quirky humor, slacker indifference, and guarded folkie optimism. Never before has the Felice Brothers taken in their country with so much wide-eyed wonder,” the magazine explained. Joining them on stage over the two days are Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band, Izzy Heltai and Secret Creature, John Davidson, Black Mountain Symphony, Heart of Gold, Tantrum and more!
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