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North Adams Happenings: May 13-19
11:23AM / Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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Save the Date! 
Thursday May 28th

Sidewalk Sketches
An Evening of Vaudeville

DPAC- Drury HS auditorium
1130 Church St. | (413) 662-3240 | 7PM
$5
for more information

One night only, one of a kind historical journey when vaudeville was King in North Adams. 
Skits, parodies, slides,  jokes, novelty acts, music , dance, costumes and narratives that tell the story of  North Adams  and the city's involvement in the growth and development o this form of entertainment over 100 years ago.  A tribute to the historical significance of Vaudeville from Boston to North Adams! A reminiscent voyage back in time.
 

Wednesday May 13th

Spring Neighborlies
Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
53 Lois St. | (413) 663-7588 | 5 PM
Free
for more information

Join us in recognizing the good work of our neighbors, The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition will host the Spring Neighborlies celebration at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue, 53 Lois St. Each nominee will receive a certificate of appreciation presented by Mayor Richard Alcombright and Coalition staff. 
 

Friday May 15th

Family Visit
to the North Adams Greenhouse 

931 Church Street | (413) 664-4821 | 10:00 AM
Free
for more information 

Join Family Resource Center Staff for a visit to the North Adams Greenhouse. We will explore and tour the greenhouse,
dig in the soil, and help do some planting! Please call to register, as space is limited! 
 

Saturday May 16th

MCLA Commencement Ceremony
Amsler Campus Center, MCLA Campus
375 Church St | (413)662-5000 | 10:45 AM
for more information

 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will celebrate its 116th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 16 in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.

 
Historical Walking Tour of Hillside Cemetery
Brown St. | (413)207-1344 | 2:30 PM
Free
email for more information
 
Join local Historian Paul W. Marino on his first historical walk of the season, a walking tour of Hillside Cemetery. The Walk starts at the top of the hill off Brown Street at 2:30pm. Bring the whole family -  “Local history,” Marino says, “Is interesting to adults, but it’s essential for kids.  They need to hear these stories!” 
 

Sunday May 17th

North County Chorale Gospel & Spirituals Concert
First Congregational Church
Main St. | 413-663-9940 | 4:00 PM
FREE
for more information

Join us in an uplifting celebration of this rich, exciting music genre! The North County Ecumenical Chorale presents a "Concert of Gospel Music and Spirituals" this coming Sunday, May 17th, at the First Congregation Church on Main Street North Adams at 4:00  pm.  
 
 

Monday May 18th

North Adams Free Day at MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way | (413) 662-2111 | 11 AM
FREE
for more information

Calling North Adams residents —MASS MoCA offers free admission to its neighbors in North Adams on the 18th of the month. Simply bring an official ID or a utility bill with your current address and come check out your hometown museum. Everyone with a 01247 zip code is eligible.
 

Tuesday May 19th

Living Well - Allergy  Workshop
535 Curran Highway | (413) 663-5500 | 6:30 PM
FREE
for more information

Living Well Chiropractic will present an allergy relief workshop that will discuss the many causes for allergic reactions: food and pollen allergies, house contaminates (mold, dust, chemicals, carpets and more. This workshop is free and open to the public at 535 Curran Highway. Registration is recommended at 413-663-5500.
 

Opportunities

North Adams Farmers’ Market
Final Call for Farmers, Food Producers, and Artisans

Deadline: May 16
Apply to join one of the fastest growing farmers’ markets in the region! The North Adams Farmer’s Market opens Saturday, June 13th and runs weekly through October 24th. Market hours 9am-1pm. Join us! For more information call the Office of Community Events: (413) 664-6180 or email: tourism@northadams-ma.gov
The North Adams Project is back!
Deadline: May 31st

for more information
MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program is continuing our hometown initiative to support artists committed to building their creative practice in North Adams. We’re offering incentives and special programming for artists who relocate to North Adams in 2015. Artists who relocate can benefit from artist-focused training, match money for investments in their creative enterprises, free MASS MoCA membership, and more! Already a North Adams resident? Support is also available to North Adams artists looking to give their creative practice a boost! 
Call for Vendors
North Adams Market on June 27, 9AM – 1PM

Deadline: June 15th
The City of North Adams is looking for handmade and artisan vendors to join us on Saturday, June 27th, for a very special market to celebrate everything good about our city and show our local residents and our Solid Sound Festival guests the diverse talents and quality goods that are available in the Berkshires!  For more information call the Office of Community Events: (413) 664-6180 or email: tourism@northadams-ma.gov
 
 

From our Neighbors

May 13 – 17th
Book Sale at the Clark

Williamstown | (413) 458-2303
10 AM – 5 PM
for more information 
 
A wide selection of approximately 2,000 titles will be discounted by up to 80% off list price, including art and art-related books, illustrated books, children’s books, and books by local authors. 
Saturday, May 16th 
Ramblewild Open House

110 Brodie Mt. Road, Lanesborough
1.844.472.6253 | 11 AM
for more information

Ramblewild and Feronia Forests are kicking off the 2015 season with a community open house and forest concert. Free sampler sessions will be offered from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. At 2 p.m., Ramblewild launches a Forest Concert series with a performance by award-winning composer and Jazzica  pianist Joel A. Martin

 
Friday, May 15th
LIGHTLY INFLUENCED

Williams College Wind Ensemble 
Chapin Hall | Williamstown
8 PM
for more information

Conductor Matthew M. Marsit leads the Williams College Wind Ensemble in an exciting program titled “Lightly Influenced.” 
 
Saturday, May 16th 
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony

67 East Road, Adams
(413) 743-7121 | 3 PM
for more information

Harriet Isecke, an award winning children’s author and educational consultant, will be visiting the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Her presentation, although centered around her books about the suffrage movement and her book, titled “Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony,” will inspire children and adults alike.
 

Community Fundraisers

Wednesday May 13
Gabriel Abbott PTA Paint  & Sip Fundraiser
VFW | 513 Mohawk Trail | (413) 205-8346 | 6:30 PM | $35
for more information

The PTA of Gabriel Abbott Memorial School is looking to raise a little money... let's see if we can help them out.  Join us on 5/13 at the VFW, 513 Mohawk Trail in North Adams where you'll learn how to paint "Summer Beach Chairs" on a large 16x20 wall-sized canvas, while sipping a beverage and socializing with friends. 
 
Friday May 15
Paint & Sip Fundraiser-Josh Bressette Commit 2 Save A Life
91 American Legion Dr. | (413) 205-8346 | 6:30 PM | $35
for more information

Join us at the American Legion, 91 American Legion Dr, North Adams to raise some money for a great cause!  You'll learn how to paint "Moonlit Dragonfly Pond" on a large 16x20 wall-sized canvas while you sip a beverage, and socialize with friends.  $35 per person. 
 
Saturday May 16
Car Wash Fundraiser
Carr Hardware
179 State Road
10 AM – 1 PM
$5/car
for more information

Saturday, the Clarksburg School will host a car wash at Carr Hardware, 179 State Road, North Adams to benefit the 5th and 6th grade trip to Nature's Classroom. Cost is $5 per car. A Bake Sale will also be held there as well.
 
Paint & Sip Fundraiser For BART Wolf Pack Relay for Life
Eagles Hall
515 Curran Hwy
(413) 205-8346
3 PM
$35/person
for more information

Learn how to paint "Howling Wolf" on a large wall-sized canvas, while sipping a beverage, and socializing with friends. At Eagles Hall, 515 Curran Hwy, N. Adams, MA. Reserve your seats at www.berkshirepaintandsip.com

Ongoing Events

free unless otherwise noted

Wednesday 
6:00AM | Miner Combat |69 Union Street |(413) 652-4563$5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
9:15AM  | Zumba | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/zumbaintheberkshires
 
10:00 AM | Toddler Playgroup |Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom | 210 State Street(413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org
 
10:30 AM | Preschool Story Time and Crafts |North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street  | (413) 662-3133 ext. 14
http://www.naplibrary.com/
 
6:00 PM | Let’s Dance! | SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407) | 243 Union Street | (413) 626-2463 | $8-10 donation suggested
soma.eclipse407@gmail.com
 

Thursday
11:30 AM | Haskins Center Gym Group | Haskins Center, 210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org
 
 
Friday
4:30PM | Community Yoga|Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 |(413)664-8686 | $5 suggested donation
www.froglotusyoga.com
 
6:00PM | Restorative Yoga|Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 |(413)664-8686 | $5 suggested donation
www.froglotusyoga.com
 
6:30 PM | Bingo | The Elks Lodge | 100 Eagle Street | (413)664-9039 | $ varies
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Elks487
 
6:00 PM | Friday Night Fun Club | North Adams YMCA | 22 Brickyard Ct. | (413) 663-6529
http://ymcanb.org/
 
8:00 PM | Live Music at Mingo’s Sports Bar & Grill! | 41 Roberts Drive | (413) 663-3761
featuring  – Jack Waldheim
http://www.greylockbowlandgolf.com/index.php?nav_id=4
 
8:00 PM | Music at Freight Yard Pub | Freight Yard Pub | 3 Furnace Street |(413) 663-6547 | featuring: Wes Childers
http://www.freightyardpub.com/
 
9:00 PM | Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern | 167 State Street | (413) 664-9151
https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Street-Tavern/244085679495
 

Saturday
7:00 am | Freedom Community Yoga | Freedom Dance Studio, backside of Holiday Inn | 40 Main Street | (413) 281-0831 | Donations Suggested
http://freedomstudio.dance/
 
8:00 PM | Music at Freight Yard Pub | 3 Furnace Street | (413) 663-6547
Featuring: Anthony Luchi
http://www.freightyardpub.com/
 
8:00 pm | Live Music at Mingo’s Sports Bar & Grill | 41 Roberts Drive |(413) 663-3761
featuring – Phil N The Void
http://www.greylockbowlandgolf.com/index.php?nav_id=4
 

Sunday
9:45AM | HIIT FIT | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
4:30 PM | Community Yoga Classes | Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 | (413)664-8686 
$5 suggested donation
www.froglotusyoga.com
 

Monday
6AM | Miner Combat | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 |$5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
9:15 AM | Zumba | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/zumbaintheberkshires
 
11:30 AM | Haskins Center Gym Group | Haskins Center, 210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
6:35 PM | St Elizabeth's Pray for Peace Prayer Group | St. Elizabeth’s , 70 Marshall St. | (413) 346-4099
http://www.stelizabethofhungary.org
 

Tuesday
$5 Tuesdays! | North Adams Movieplex  |86 Main Street  | (413)663-6300 | $5 or $6.50 3D movies
http://www.northadamsmovieplex.com/
 
10 AM | Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup | Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
10:00 AM| Berkshire Nursing Families Baby Group | Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street | (413) 743-5338
http://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/weekly-groups/
 
10:30 AM | Toddler Time: Stories & Songs | North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
http://www.naplibrary.com/children/
 
3:30 PM | Playing, Learning and Growing – A 4 week Series for Parents  | Haskins Center
210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
5:30 PM | Greylock Apartments Playgroup | Angeli Street | (413) 743-5338
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
6:00 PM | Bereavment  Support Group | First Congregational Church | (413) 447-2862 ext 5634
https://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/BerkshireVNA
 

 

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