Cultural Pittsfield This Week: June 20-26| 01:46PM / Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | |
North Adams Happenings:
June 20th - 26
Brought to you by: MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
June 28th
DownStreet Art Kick Off!
Downtown
5pm-8pm
for more information
Are you ready to #getdown? We are!
Join us for the kick off event of the summer! DownStreet Art begins on June 28th with all sorts of creative and cultural activities.
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June 28th
Movies Under The Stars at Colegrove Park: The Wizard of Oz
Colegrove Park, north Church Street
413-664-6180
Dusk
Free
for more information
Join us in the park for our 2nd Annual Movies Under the Stars summer series in Colegrove Park, North Adams. This monthly movie series coincides with the Downstreet Art nights on the LAST Thursday of the month from June through September. All movies are free and open to the public. This year's theme is the "Year of the Dog." All movies are family-friendly.
June 28 - The Wizard of Oz
July 26 - Beethoven
August 30 - The Secret Life of Pets
September 27 - Bolt
This series is generously sponsored by Adams Community Bank, presented by the City of North Adams Tourism, and supported by the North Adams Movieplex. Please note the start times for each month as they change to coordinate with sundown. Colegrove Park is located on north Church Street between Main St. and Route 2. |
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June 29th
Ray Lamontagne with Neko Case
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 PM
$57 Advance, $66 Day of
Neko Case is the consummate career artist fearless and versatile, with a fierce work ethic and a constant drive to search deeper within herself for creative growth. Rolling Stone calls her “one of America’s best and most ambitious songwriters,” while Pitchfork deemed 2013’s ‘The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You’“the most potent album of her career” (Pitchfork). 2015’s ’Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule’box set looked back on her groundbreaking 20 years in music, packaging together 8 classic albums that track her unique journey from punk/country torchbearer to “essentially peerless” (NPR) avant pop icon.
What To Expect:
Get here early to check out the galleries of MASS MoCA, which New York Times says “…Is a weird and wonderful place. Its mission seems to be to appeal to everyone, both the entry-level art lover and the sophisticated one.” All ticket holders get a %50 discount on museum admission day of, day before, or day after the show. This concert is a rain or shine event.
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June 30th
DANCE @ Greylock WORKS
GreylockWORKS, 508 State Rd.
work@greylockworks.com
8 PM - Midnight
$12-18, (21+ ONLY)
WELCOME SUMMERTIME AT gWORKS! Kick off your summer in the Berkshires with the dance party to end all dance parties. The gWorks party crew will once again convert this former cotton mill into the Northern Berkshires' very own nightclub, with ample floor space for dips, twists, shimmies and shakes. Bounce, boogie and beg for more from Yellow@TheLight bringing electro house bass grooves, and LJ McZawa LLC with the immersive light and audio wizardry you've come to know and love. There will be something for everyone at the bar, plus lounge areas for friendly chats, the most flattering selfies, and sweaty dance breaks.
Tickets are available in blocks of 150 tickets – buy yours now! Round 1: $12, Round 2: $15, Round 3: $18 (+ at the door) Purchase via the facebook link above, or copy this link into your web browser: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-tickets-46299701654
21+ I.D. required. Visit DANCE for more details or contact us at work@greylockworks.com.
#gWorksDANCE
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July 4th
Steeplecats Baseball & City of North Adams Fireworks!
Noel Field
413-664-6180
Approximately 9:30PM
Free
for more information
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 SteepleCats game agains the Sanford Mainers, 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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Social Media Bootcamp: Berkshires Edition!
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
10 AM – 3 PM
for more information
Free One-Day Social Media Bootcamp: Become Your Own Social Media Manager & Grow Your Business with Proven Digital Strategies! Pre-registration required. Instructions to sign up are here: http://www.retailersma.org/e-training-seminars
YOU WILL LEARN:
*How to beat the system (get likes and growth with our tips and tricks)
*How to make social media management easy and rewarding
*Which networks to focus on and why
*The ins and outs of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more
*How to "go live" and why it's important
*How to determine a strategy and goals
*How to find new customers online and grow ROI
Minimum of 20 people and maximum 40 people
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Concert at Windsor Lake presents: Licensed to Groove!
Windsor Lake, 200 GEORGE FAIRS Way
(413) 664-6180
6:30 - 8 pm
Free
for more information
Join us for these FREE weekly concerts, every Wednesday, at Windsor Lake!
The Concert at the Lake Series, sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, is a family friendly experience for all ages and a perfect opportunity to pack a picnic dinner, gather with friends, and enjoy live local music amongst the natural beauty of the Windsor Lake grounds. Concerts start at 6:30PM. Rain cancellation will be called by 3PM on the day of. Concessions available at BFAIR Snack Attack. |
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Preschool Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free!
for more information
Preschool storytime and craft at the North Adams Public Library in the Youth Services Department is held for ages 3 to 6 years old, siblings welcome. Several stories will be read and there is time to share ideas and thoughts as well as complete a craft. |
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Natural Bridge History Tour
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM
Free, parking fees apply
Discover the mystery of Natural Bridge State Park with this easy walking tour. Meet at the Visitor Center for an interpreter-guided discovery of interesting and short stories that makes Natural Bridge so unique. Programs run for 30 to 45 minutes. Limited wheelchair access. All programs are free; parking fee applies. |
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Sunflower Tray Paint & Sip for Brayton PTA
Mingo’s 41 Roberts Rd.
6:30 PM
413-205-8346
$35/person
Just in time for your summer get togethers! Join us on WED 6/20/18 6:30-8:30pm for a Paint & Sip fundraiser to benefit the Brayton PTA. You'll learn to paint this beautiful summer image of "Sunflower Power" on a wood serving tray, hand-made with reclaimed wood. Various sizes available. At Mingo’s, 41 Roberts Dr, North Adams, MA. All painting materials instruction and donation included for $35. Cash Bar. Reserve your seats at www.berkshirepaintandsip.com or call (413) 205-8346. |
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Discovery Table
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM – 2 PM
Free, parking fees apply
Visit The Nature Bridge State Park interpreter’s discovery table with a different theme each time. Located outside of the Visitor Center. Get a glimpse into the lives of native plants and animals, geology, and natural and cultural history. Discovery table is free; parking fee applies. |
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Downtown Bike Around
Meets at St. Anthony's Parking Lot
achilson@nbccoalition.org
6:00 PM departure
Free
Downtown Bike Around! Every Thursday at 6:00pm. Meet at St. Anthony's Parking Lot, North Adams. Help shift bicycle culture in North Adams for drivers and people on bikes by joining in on a casual and group ride. For all ages! There is safety in numbers as we take to the streets to create a safer environment for sharing our roads! Freight Yard Pub will be offering a 25% discount every Thursday evening after the Downtown Bike Around to anyone that rides. Coupons will be given to those interested after the ride. For more information contact: Amanda Chilson, achilson@nbccoalition.org. |
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Game Days
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
cubsclub@steeplecats.org
6 PM
free
for more information
June 12th, June 21st, and July 25th at the North Adams Public Library
Cub Club families are encouraged to participate in board games, legos, and trivia events that are being held throughout the SteepleCats’ season. This is a chance for the Cub Club community to bond through laughs, snacks, and some good ol’ friendly competition. |
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The History of Adams National Bank of North Adams Talk and Book Signing by Author Josh Colon
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
6 PM
Free
for more information
Join us for this free event. A talk and book-signing by author Josh Colon, on the history of the Adams National Bank of North Adams.
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DIY Sketchbook/Journal Workshop
Ashland St. Project Space, 50 Ashland St.
ashley.strazzinski@gmail.com
6 – 8 PM
$10-15
for more information
Do you have thoughts, words, ideas, drawings, music, sketches, lyrics, (etc., etc. etc.!) that need a place to live? Be hospitable to your expressive desires and build a custom sketchbook or journal. During this two-hour workshop you will be equipped with the basic skills and knowledge of how to create a one-of-a-kind, handmade, Japanese stab bound, sketchbook or journal. The best part? After the workshop you’ll cruise out the door with your very own special book (vintage cover! your choice of paper!) made by your own hands. $10 if you sign up on or before June 18 (email: ashlandstreetprojectspace@gmail.com) $15 if you sign up after June 18! The cost covers the price of materials and supplies. There are no additional fees. As a note, the sketchbook and journal covers are sourced from out of circulation books and will be repurposed/recycled as a means of breathing new life into discarded objects.
QUESTIONS?! Ask us: ashlandstreetprojectspace@gmail.com
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Grace Clark is a visual artist, photographer, craftswoman, art fabricator, and encourager... Check out her work here: graceclarkstudioart.com |
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Knitting Night
Makers’ Mill, 73 Main St.
(413) 749-2073
7 – 9 PM
Free
for more information
Bring your needles & yarn! Knitting night. 7-9 PM tonight. This a great chance to meet other knitters and get a project going— free & open to the public @northadamsmakersmill |
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Musical Bingo at Mingo's
Mingo's Sports Bar & Grill , 41 Roberts Road
(413) 346-4067
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Free
for more information
If you love music, than you'll love Musical Bingo. Similar to Bingo but instead of numbers being called out DJ Bizz will play 45 seconds of a song and you need to cross it off your card...that's if you have it!!! And don't worry if you don't know the song, you can always ask your friend. Free to play and lots of great prizes to win. |
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Marble Meandering
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM
Free, parking fees apply
Discover the formation of marble 550 million years ago at Natural Bridge State Park. Observe the water power of the Hudson Brook that carved this 475 foot-long ever-changing chasm. Meet at the Visitor Center. Programs run for 30 to 45 minutes. All programs are free; parking fee applies.
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It's A Blast
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
2PM
Free, parking fees apply
Natural Bridge State Park offers a park Interpreter-guided walk from the Blast Rock through the quarry mill foundation. Discover how it was to work at the quarry in the 1800's. Meet at the Visitor Center. Program runs for 30 to 45 minutes. All programs are free; parking fee applies.
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"Crafternoon" Fridays at the UNO Community Center
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
413-663-7588 or gmcarter@nbccoalition.org
12 – 4 PM
Free
email for more information
Drop into the community center during our regular hours on Fridays from 12pm-4pm to work on your own projects alongside other creative individuals. If you don't currently have a project that you are working on, come participate in ongoing arts and crafts projects at UNO, or just stop in for good conversation, coffee/tea and snacks. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, from beginners to those more experienced. Those who are experienced are encouraged to help teach others a new craft. Call or email Glenda for more information. |
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Live Music at Freight Yard Pub: Anthony Luchi
1 Furnace St, Heritage State Park Building 3
taylorsfyp@gmail.com or 413-663-6547
8 PM
Free
for more information
Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for local, live music at Freight Yard Pub! Sit in the dining room, buy the fireplace, or on the patio. Enjoy food and drinks while listening to some North Adams favorites. Performances are free, and all are welcome.
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Karaoke Friday!
State Street Tavern, 167 State St.
413-664-9151
9 PM – 1 AM
Free
for more information
Karaoke! Every Friday night from 9pm – 1am.
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North Adams Farmer's Market
St. Anthony’s Parking Lot (St. Anthony Dr. & Marshall St.)
potvinsara@gmail.com or 413-664-6180
9 AM – 1 PM
Free
for more information
The market is located in the St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot, at the intersection of Rte. 8 (Marshall St.) and St. Anthony Drive. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 9 – Oct. 20, 2018. The market is dedicated to providing the community with fresh, locally produced foods and supporting area farms and food producers. The market proudly accepts SNAP benefits and doubles them through the Market Match Program. We also accept cash, credit, debit, and WIC & senior coupons. Thank you to our lead sponsors: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Hardman Fund, Green Pastures, MountainOne, and Storey Publishing. |
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Natural Bridge History Tours
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM & 2 PM
Free, parking fees apply
for more information
Discover the mystery of Natural Bridge State Park with this easy walking tour. Meet at the Visitor Center for an interpreter-guided discovery of interesting and short stories that makes Natural Bridge so unique. Programs run for 30 to 45 minutes. Limited wheelchair access. All programs are free; parking fee applies.
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It's A Blast
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
2PM
Free, parking fees apply
Natural Bridge State Park offers a park Interpreter-guided walk from the Blast Rock through the quarry mill foundation. Discover how it was to work at the quarry in the 1800's. Meet at the Visitor Center. Program runs for 30 to 45 minutes. All programs are free; parking fee applies.
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Common Folk Tag Sale
41 Quincy Street North Adams MA
10 AM - 2 PM
Free
for more information
This is going to be one special kind of tag sale!
Art, clothing, household items, instruments, and more!
We received a lot of donations for the Pop Up Shop for Puerto Rico that we didn't sell yet, so some of the proceeds will be benefiting hurricane relief efforts. |
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Library Love: Summer Clean Up Day
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
11 AM - 2 PM
Free
for more information
Please join the Community Outreach Volunteers', sponsored by Northern Berkshire Coalition, Summer Library Cleanup Day! This event will be family friendly and fun for all ages. Come by for some snacks, fun, and to show some love to our great public library. Rain or shine. |
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Kidspace Opening Reception Come to Your Senses: Art to See, Smell, Hear, Taste, and Touch
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
11 AM - 1 PM
Free
for more information
A sensory feast that features work by visual artists, poets, dancers, musicians, perfumers, chefs, and sculptors, Come to Your Senses asks artists to respond to each other’s art — a multimedia game of “telephone,” catalyzed with paintings by local students.
Sally Taylor, daughter of James Taylor and Carly Simon, curates Come to Your Senses in MASS MoCA’s lively Kidspace gallery and art-making studio, which will include new music by both of her parents. A program of Taylor’s long-running Consenses project, Come to Your Senses asks visual artists, poets, dancers, musicians, perfumers, chefs, and sculptors to use one another’s art as a catalyst to create their own work. “It’s like a game of telephone that unfolds through all the senses,” notes Sally Taylor, “and inspires us to see the world through others’ eyes.” At Kidspace, the initial works of art, through which all other works were inspired, were created by 5th grade students in North Adams and Northern Berkshire schools. Come to Your Senses is the capstone of Kidspace’s “Art 4 Change” project that has encouraged visitors and students in its school partnership program to develop positive habits of mind (empathy, optimism, and courage) with which to approach complex problem-solving through art experiences. |
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Kidspace Opening Reception Come to Your Senses: Art to See, Smell, Hear, Taste, and Touch
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
7 PM
$35/Students, $45/ Adavanced, $57/ Day of, $75/ Preferred
for more information
Celebrate the opening of Come to Your Senses with an intimate one-night-only concert featuring acoustic performances from musical greats, including the legendary Carly Simon with her family Ben Taylor and Sophie Hiller; Consenses project curator Sally Taylor, also of the famed folk family; fellow next generation R+B sensation Kori Withers, daughter of Bill Withers; blues guitarist Eric Erdman; and hip-hop artist and producer John Forte, formerly of the Fugees; with a dance performance by Alison Manning and Jesse Keller. Proceeds benefit arts education at MASS MoCA.
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Live Music at Freight Yard Pub: Rev Tor
1 Furnace St, Heritage State Park Building 3
taylorsfyp@gmail.com or 413-663-6547
8 PM
Free
for more information
Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for local, live music at Freight Yard Pub! Sit in the dining room, buy the fireplace, or on the patio. Enjoy food and drinks while listening to some North Adams favorites. Performances are free, and all are welcome. |
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PopCares Cruise-In & Flea Market
Harriman-West Airport, 836 State Rd.
Popcares.events@yahoo.com
9 AM - 2 PM
Free Admission
Benefit for the PopCares at Harriman & West Airport in North Adams. Runs from 9 to 2; free admission. Register vehicles $15; flea market table/booth $20 at popcares.events@yahoo.com or 413-281-1094.
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Marble Meandering
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM & 2PM
Free, parking fees apply
for more information
Discover the formation of marble 550 million years ago at Natural Bridge State Park. Observe the water power of the Hudson Brook that carved this 475 foot-long ever-changing chasm. Meet at the Visitor Center. Programs run for 30 to 45 minutes. All programs are free; parking fee applies.
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Hudson, Hawthorne, and the Bridge
Natural Bridge State Park, McAuley Rd
413-663-6392
10 AM & 2PM
Free, parking fees apply
for more information
Natural Bridge State Park leads a discussion of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ft. Massachusetts soldier Seth Hudson. Why are these men so important to the history of Natural Bridge' Feel free to bring your own comfortable chair and relax under the shade of the park’s towering cottonwood trees. This discussion may finish with a short walk if participants are willing and able. Active participation is encouraged.
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Common Folk Tag Sale
41 Quincy Street North Adams MA
10 AM - 2 PM
Free
for more information
This is going to be one special kind of tag sale!
Art, clothing, household items, instruments, and more!
We received a lot of donations for the Pop Up Shop for Puerto Rico that we didn't sell yet, so some of the proceeds will be benefiting hurricane relief efforts. |
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SteepleCats Youth Baseball Clinics
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
1 AM – 12:30 PM
16
for more information
Baseball Clinics for Kids. The North Adams SteepleCats are hosting youth player clinics on Sundays in June and July! Baseball Clinics will be led by our coaching staff and players. All SteepleCats Baseball Clinics are run by our Manager, Justin Sumner and coached by a crew of our own SteepleCats players. This is a great chance to meet and interact with the SteepleCats, where kids will learn some baseball fundamentals and play ball at Joe Wolfe Field. For Boys and Girls ages 6-12. Bring your ballglove and let's play!
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SteepleCats Youth Baseball Clinics
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
11 AM – 12:30 PM
$16
for more information
Baseball Clinics for Kids. The North Adams SteepleCats are hosting youth player clinics on Sundays in June and July! Baseball Clinics will be led by our coaching staff and players. All SteepleCats Baseball Clinics are run by our Manager, Justin Sumner and coached by a crew of our own SteepleCats players. This is a great chance to meet and interact with the SteepleCats, where kids will learn some baseball fundamentals and play ball at Joe Wolfe Field. For Boys and Girls ages 6-12. Bring your ballglove and let's play!
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Ballpark Sundays
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
cubclub@steeplecats.org
3:30 PM
free
for more information
Sunday June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, and July 22nd at Joe Wolfe Field
These events are free. You can join the Cubs Club summer reading program through the SteepleCats or North Adams Public Library. On Sunday afternoons Cubs Club members and their families gather at the ballpark to enjoy a book reading followed by a Steeplecats game. Outdoor activities that promote healthy, active lifestyles will also be offered. During the games families can play some lawn games or sit and watch the game in a designated Cub Club area, cheering on players they have gotten to know through the program. At the Meet-Ups kids will be encouraged to engage in a community of youth at the ballpark wholly unique to the SteepleCats. |
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SteepleCats vs. Keene Swamp Bats
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
4:30 PM
$7/Adults, $5/Seniors & Students,$3/ 17 and Under
for more information
Tickets for upcoming SteepleCats home games can be purchased at the SteepleCats ticket booth or inside Joe Wolfe Field at the SteepleCats concession stand located near third base, during any SteepleCats home game. |
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Steeple Story Time
Summer Baseball Museum, 66 Main St.
cubsclub@steeplecats.org
3:30 PM
free
for more information
3:30pm Monday June 11th*, June 18th, June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, and July 23rd at the Baseball Museum on Main Street, North Adams
Cub Club families are encouraged to attend Monday book readings held by SteepleCats players and Library staff. Families may enjoy snacks, crafts, bond with players, and receive books courtesy of the NAPL. Open to all ages, this story time is meant to encourage Northern Berkshire youth to get excited about reading and explore all the North Adams Public Library has to offer. Will be held at the North Adams Public Library |
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Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7 pm – 9 pm
$5/members, $10/drop-in
for more information
Be part of a new figure drawing collective starting up at Makers’ Mill. Sessions will 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 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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Last Day of School Party!
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
(413) 664-4612
4 – 6 PM
Free
for more information
The last day of school is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a party at the UNO Community Center! Start your summer off right with fun, friends and of course PIZZA!
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The NAMAzing Eagle Street Initiative Meeting
Persnickety Toys, 13 Eagle St.
(413) 662-2990
6- 7 PM
Free
for more information
Join us for our regular NAMAzing Eagle Street Initiative meetings as we imagine and act on ways to make our Historic Eagle Street Corridor the place we all dream it can be. Meetings are open to all who are interested. |
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Toddler Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free
for more information
Toddler storytime and songs at the North Adams Public Library in Youth Services Department is held for ages birth to 3 years old, siblings welcome. One to two stories are read with lots of songs and gross motor skill activities as well. |
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After-School Program
UNO Community Center, 157 River St.
(413) 663-7588 Ext. 22
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
for more information
Serving students in 4th Grade - 8th Grade. Healthy Snack, Homework Assistance, Tutoring, Computer Access and Creative Activities. |
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SteepleCats vs. Winnipesaukee Muskrats
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State Street
6:30 PM
$7/Adults, $5/Seniors & Students,$3/ 17 and Under
for more information
Tickets for upcoming SteepleCats home games can be purchased at the SteepleCats ticket booth or inside Joe Wolfe Field at the SteepleCats concession stand located near third base, during any SteepleCats home game. |
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Preview Cristina Córdova-Del Balcón, Solo Exhibition
Ferrin Contemporary, 1315 MASS MoCA Way
413-346-4004
5 - 7 PM
Free
for more information
Del balcón, a solo exhibition of new work by Cristina Córdova, featuring large and small figural sculptures exploring the relationship between the human and geographic connections within her native the Puerto Rican landscape. Ferrin Contemporary, 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
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