North Adams Happenings: May 13-1911:23AM / Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | |
Save the Date!
Thursday May 28th
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Sidewalk Sketches
An Evening of Vaudeville
DPAC- Drury HS auditorium
1130 Church St. | (413) 662-3240 | 7PM
$5
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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. |
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Spring Neighborlies
Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
53 Lois St. | (413) 663-7588 | 5 PM
Free
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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. |
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Family Visit
to the North Adams Greenhouse
931 Church Street | (413) 664-4821 | 10:00 AM
Free
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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! |
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MCLA Commencement Ceremony
Amsler Campus Center, MCLA Campus
375 Church St | (413)662-5000 | 10:45 AM
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will celebrate its 116th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 16 in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.
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Historical Walking Tour of Hillside Cemetery
Brown St. | (413)207-1344 | 2:30 PM
Free
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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!” |
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North County Chorale Gospel & Spirituals Concert
First Congregational Church
Main St. | 413-663-9940 | 4:00 PM
FREE
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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.
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North Adams Free Day at MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way | (413) 662-2111 | 11 AM
FREE
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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. |
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Living Well - Allergy Workshop
535 Curran Highway | (413) 663-5500 | 6:30 PM
FREE
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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. |
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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 |
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The North Adams Project is back!
Deadline: May 31st
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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! |
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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
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May 13 – 17th
Book Sale at the Clark
Williamstown | (413) 458-2303
10 AM – 5 PM
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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. |
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Saturday, May 16th
Ramblewild Open House
110 Brodie Mt. Road, Lanesborough
1.844.472.6253 | 11 AM
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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
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Friday, May 15th
LIGHTLY INFLUENCED
Williams College Wind Ensemble
Chapin Hall | Williamstown
8 PM
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Conductor Matthew M. Marsit leads the Williams College Wind Ensemble in an exciting program titled “Lightly Influenced.”
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Saturday, May 16th
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
67 East Road, Adams
(413) 743-7121 | 3 PM
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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. |
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