North Adams Happenings: Dec. 10-16| 10:46PM / Thursday, December 11, 2014 | |
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Brought to you by the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
Wednesday, December 10th - Tuesday, December 16th
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Thursday Nights
December 11 and 18
5-7 PM
Join in on a month of spirited fun, family activities and shopping bargains leading up to Christmas. This year, Hometown Holidays events will take place on the nights of December 4th, 11th, and 18th, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will feature a variety of specials and activities for people to enjoy downtown. Each Thursday will have something different. Attractions will include holiday crafts, face painting, live music, gallery openings, and much more! For more information call the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events at (413) 664-6180.
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How Do You #SeeNorthAdams?
click here to see a collection of images we've started
North Adams is embarking on a project to improve way-finding signage throughout our beloved home city. As part of the initial research, designers are looking for images that help define "pure North Adams". If you have any terrific visuals - special spots, old photographs, architectural details, or fantastic signs -that you think should be considered, please show us how you see North Adams!
Let's add yours! Snap away at signature sights (and sites!) and post pics and ideas to Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest tagged#SeeNorthAdams or email images and ideas to seenorthadams@gmail.com. Please submit your images and suggestions by Friday, December 19.
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Berkshire Hills Internship Program
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The Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is an intensive arts management internship program that combines hands-on work experience with classes taught by arts administration faculty, TalkBacks with the area's leading arts professionals, and the chance to fully participate in cultural events throughout Berkshire County. B-HIP offers educational and career advancement opportunities that are hard to find elsewhere! Early applications are strongly encouraged. Deadline to apply is March 2, 2015.
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Coat & Warm Clothing Drive
Until Feb 1, 2015
All Clothing will go to BCAC and the Berkshire Food Project. For this Winter Apparel Donation items needed include gently used coats, snow pants, gloves, boots, scarves, hats, mittens, etc. To drop off items please go to any of these locations: Steepleview Realty: 63 Park Street Adams, MA, 53 Main Street North Adams, MA, 38 West Street Pittsfield, MA or nbCC Offices at 61 Main Street North Adams, MA.
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“Build A Book” Workshop
Child Care of the Berkshires
210 State Street
(413) 664‐4821
6-7 PM
FREE
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Make a book about your child as a special gift. Each parent will receive a blank hard cover book to fill in. Paper, scissors, glue and other craft supplies will be provided. Please bring 10‐20 special pictures of your child. Free child care and transportation available. Space is limited to 15 parents. Call 664‐4821 to register.
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Let's Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6-7 PM
$8-10 donation suggested
After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone. Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary. Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated!
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Free Holiday Movie Showing: Miracle on 34thStreet
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
7 PM
FREE
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When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.
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Hometown Holidays: Children’s Activities
107 Main Street
(413) 664-6180
5-7PM
FREE
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Head on over to 107 Main Street from 5 - 7 PM for fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Don't miss out on cookie decorating, crafting, and a new local 3D production "The Unicorn"!
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Hometown Holidays: Poetry Feature
Gallery 51
51 Main Street
(413) 664-6180
6-7 PM
FREE
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Come join us for a free poetry filled hour at MCLA Gallery 51 featuring local artists from Common Folk Artist Collective as well as visiting poets. Walk-in readers are always welcome! This is one of many events taking place during the Hometown Holidays Thursday Night features. Email rcummings@northadams-ma.gov for more information or to sign-up for a guaranteed reading spot.
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Coalition Monthly Meeting
First Baptist Church (please use the Eagle Street entrance)
131 Main Street
(413) 663-7588
10 AM -12 PM
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The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's monthly forum will focus on the new model of health care delivery in North Berkshire. Get a better understanding of: what health care services exist in north Berkshire and what services require travel to receive; the economic factors affecting the cost, demand, and availability of health care services in north Berkshire; the differences between health work and health care; and what you can do to achieve better health both individually and with your health care providers. Also note that the organizers of the Friendship Center Food Pantry at 43 Eagle Street ask friends who attend the nbCC forums to please bring a healthy non-perishable food item for donation to the pantry.
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Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30-5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community – through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Our Community Yoga classes will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet.
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Friday Night Fun Club
Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6-8 PM
FREE
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YMCA opens its doors for any youth aged 8-14 for an evening of fun and games. Swimming, gym games, athletic tournaments, and many more activities will be available; come in and play!
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Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern
167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9 PM-1 AM
FREE
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Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!
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Free Holiday Movie Showing: Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus.
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
12 PM
FREE
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While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a little girl's question about whether Santa Claus really exists. Based on a true story.
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Berkshire Battalion vs Danbury Whalers
Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
1267 Church Street
(413) 664-8185
7:35 PM
Adults $12.00, Kids(10 and under) $9.00
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The Berkshire Battalion are home Friday, December 13 against the Danbury Whalers. These hockey games sure are exciting, so don’t miss out on experiencing one!
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Hari Kondabolu
MASS MoCA, Club-b10
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8 PM
$10 students /$12 advance / $18 day of / $22 preferred
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"Smart, analytical and rising" is how Time Out NY described Brooklyn-based, Queens-raised comic Hari Kondabolu, a ubiquitous and hilarious presence on late-night TV (Letterman, Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central) and at festivals from South by Southwest to Bumbershoot to Sasquatch. Listen in amazement as he manages to turn his London School of Economics Master's Degree in Human Rights into stand-up gold. Bring your brain to this one.
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Otter and Special Guest
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279
8 PM
FREE
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Don’t miss out on a night at the Parlor Café with Otter, a very special band from Saratoga Springs, NY.
While you’re there make sure to enjoy some tasty food and fantastic beverages.
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Freight Yard Pub Musician: JP Murphy Band
Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by JP Murphy Band.
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HITFIT
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
9:45 AM
$5
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HITFIT is made up of 6 rounds 1) Warm Up 2) Tone and Sculpt with resistance 3) Strength and Power with body weight 4) Burn & Shred with speed and agility training 5) Abs & Core 6) Cool down
Insanity- Max interval training, all body weight total body workout, with modifications so any fitness level will be challenged.
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Free Holiday Movie Showing: Christmas Vacation
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
12 PM
FREE
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The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
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North County Christmas:
A Community Celebration of Music & Song
First Congregational Church
134 Main Street
(413) 663-9940
4 PM
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The annual North County Christmas presentation will be held at the First Congregational Church. A free-will offering will be taken. Featuring The North County Chorale & Bell Choir. Directed by & Charles Marshall
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Teen Think Tank
MASS MoCA, Kidspace
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 663-7588
4 – 6 PM
FREE
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Northern Berkshire Youth Unite will host a Teen Think Tank at Mass MoCA's Kidspace for those 13 to 24. The idea is to gather ideas of what a Northern Berkshire youth center would look like. Admission is free and pizza will be served. For more information, email Jess Sweeney at jsweeney@nbccoalition.org.
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Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30-5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
click here for more information
Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula- or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Our Community Yoga classes will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet.
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Miner Combat
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
6 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.
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Zumba
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
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Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!
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Freight Yard Pub Musician: Anthony Luchi
Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8 PM
FREE
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Anthony Luchi.
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Eat + Think Trivia
PUBLIC: Eat+Drink
34 Holden Street
(413) 664-4444
8:30 PM
FREE
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Test your skills and knowledge while enjoying a pint from PUBLIC’s fine beer selection. The winning team will take home a $25 Gift Certificate!
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North Adams Public Library: Toddler Time
Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
FREE
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Bring your toddler (ages 1-3) to the second floor of the library for playtime! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.
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Chiropractic: Beyond Neck and Back Pain
140 Pleasant Street
(413) 663-5500
6:30 PM
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In this workshop we will review the role of chiropractic in improving your overall health by removing interference to your nervous system. Due to limited space please preregister by calling (413)663-5500 or www.Living-Well.info.
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PiYo
69 Union Street
413-652-4563
7 AM
$5
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This workout combines the muscle-strengthening core-benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga.
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Open Mic Night with Tom & Sam
American Legion
91 American Legion Drive
(708) 903-4859
7- 10 PM
FREE
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Perform on your own, or with the house band! Perform from a wide variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass, Jazz, Oldies, Ska, Hip-hop, or your own originals. Make you Tuesday nights something to talk about on Wednesday!
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$5 Tuesdays!
North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413) 663-6300
All Day
$5 non-3D movies/$6.50 3D movies
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Come down to the North Adams Movieplex with your family and friends for cheap movies!
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