North Adams Happenings: Nov. 23-29| 04:00PM / Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | |
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December 1
Unsilent Night North Adams
with composer Phil Kline
MASS MoCA
413-662-5253
5:15 pm
Free
for more information
Meet in the MASSMoCA parking lot at 5:15pm. The walk starts at 5:30pm. Phil Kline will lead this even in person! Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Unsilent Night performance in NYC and the third annual Unsilent Night North Adams.
Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Walk a carefully chosen route through North Adam city’s streets, and create a unique mobile sound sculpture which is different from every listener's perspective. |
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December 1
The 99 Cents Affordable Art Show Opening
MCLA Gallery 51
413-662-5324
5-7 pm
for more information
It's time once again for the Annual affordable art show at MCLA Gallery 51. Featuring works priced between .99 and 99.99 and celebrating the artwork of local and previously featured artists at MCLA Gallery 51
Participating artists include: Stephanie Boyd, Valerie Carrigan, Paul Chojnowski, Carrie Converse, Arthur De Bow, Zoe Doucette, Peter Dudek, John Estes, Richard Harrington, Sarah Haze, Jennifer Huberdeau, Ellen Joffe-Halpren, Amrita Lash, Corwin Levi, Larry Lorusso, Jonas McCaffery, Julia Morgan-Leamon, Melanie Mowinski, Josh Ostraff, Wilma Rifkin, Mollie Trova, Derick Belford, Kathline Carr and Petrea Mannello. |
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December 1st - 4th
Venable 8: Three Lessons on Gun Violence
December 1st: MASS MoCA, 7pm
December 2nd: The Armory on Ashland Street, 7pm & 9pm
December 3rd: MCLA Venable 4, 7pm & 9pm
December 4th: ROOTS Teen Center, 2pm & 4pm
Free!
email to reserve tickets
for more information
**For mature audiences. It is strongly suggested that anyone under 16 be accompanied by a supportive adult. Not for children 12 and under. Please email venableeight2016@gmail.com with ANY questions or to schedule a rehearsal preview.**
Each performance will be followed by a talkback where the audience will be invited to talk with the cast and crew about the themes, experiences, and more. Seats are limited. Folks are expected to be there on time - tickets will be released to the waitlist 5 minutes after showtime. More about the stories:
"A Child's Game" by Benjamin M. Baylon (MCLA Alum)
"Class Act, Version 379" by Holly J. Jensen
and "Trofimov, a Student" by William Orem
Each performance will be in a different and unique location, bringing you into the world and lives of the characters in a way like never before. Venable 8 tells 3 short stories of gun violence in a classroom setting, exploring the theme of toxic masculinity and gun violence in our society.
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December 8th
Toy and Clothing Drive
Walmart, 1415 Curran Hwy
12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free!
North Adams Police, Fire and Ambulance in collaboration with the Northern Berkshire Family Y.M.C.A. and North Adams Rotary Club will be conducting a toy and clothing drive at Walmart on Curran Highway Thursday December 8, 2016 from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Hot Chocolate will be available as well as coloring books and crayons for the children (while supplies last). All donations received will be used to aid local families this holiday season. If you are unable to attend the main event, donations may be dropped off at any of the public safety stations. All items are to be new and unwrapped. This event was a huge success last year. Let’s make a child’s Christmas merry and bright.
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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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Annual Tree Lighting
Main Street
413-664-6180
6 PM
Free
for more information
Join us along with hundreds of your neighbors as we celebrate the holiday season with our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! The tree lighting will take place at 6p.m. transforming Main Street into a twinkling wonderland of thousands of lights illuminating the tree-lined street and decorating our two towering holiday trees at the ends of Main Street. Once the lights go up be on the lookout for Santa who will make a special appearance to bring goody bags to the children! Stick around and see what holiday gifts are to be found in the downtown shops and check out the holiday window displays! |
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Holiday Train Rides on the Tinseliner
North Adams Station, 98 Crowley Avenue
(located behind the Brein Center on American Legion Dr.)
(413) 637-2210
3:00PM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM
$18/ adults, $12/children (4-8)
for tickets and more information
This holiday season, dress up in your best 1950's travel clothes and climb aboard the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum's exclusive Tinseliner for a trip back to the era of black & white television, Lionel Trains, Bing Crosby, "glow bright" frosted color Christmas lights, silver trees and colorful tinsel!
Featuring a scheduled visit from the man dressed in red himself, this approximate one-hour experience is appropriate for children of all ages and will evoke the nostalgia and romance of a typical American Christmas during the 1950's. BSRM's Tinseliner trains feature a vintage, all stainless steel Budd Rail Diesel Car just like the ones people traveled on for the holidays during the 1950's.
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TINSELINER trains depart propmptly at its announced time from the outdoor North Adams Station (located behind the Brien Center building off American Legion Drive).
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The train ride is one-hour, round trip.
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Tickets are available by pre-purchase only and will be available for pick up on the day of the event immediately prior to departure.
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Adults: $18.00
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Children (4-12): $14.00
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Children under 4 are FREE but MUST sit on an adult's lap.
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Tickets are NON-EXCHANGEABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Small Business Saturday
Citywide
413-664-6180
10 am - 5 pm
Free!
Today is Small Business Saturday! SHOP LOCAL! Join us in celebrating Small Business Saturday(R)! Small Business Saturday is albout supporting your friends and neighbors in their local businesses. No one supports you and your community like your local small businesses. Show them some love and shop LOCAL for the holidays! Check with individual stores on their hours of operation. Don't forget to share your favorite Small Business Saturday faves on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with #ShopSmall. |
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Healing Day at FLY
Frog Lotus Yoga, 189 Beaver St Studio 207
(413) 664-8686
12:30 pm - 3 pm
Free!
for more information
With gratitude to our community, FLY offers its first annual day of healing. Come to the studio between 12:30 and 3. (Last session will end at 3:30) and experience one or more services. All of the healers are donating their work and you are welcome to sign up for a complementary session. First come, first served with love and appreciation for our beautiful students and friends. We will be offering several types of healing work including reiki, Thai massage, sound healing, soul retrieval/shamanic healing and more. Maybe it is something you have tried before or maybe you want to experience something new. So come join us and feel the love. |
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Holiday Train Rides on the Tinseliner
North Adams Station, 98 Crowley Avenue
(located behind the Brein Center on American Legion Dr.)
(413) 637-2210
3:00PM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM
$18/ adults, $12/children (4-8)
for tickets and more information
This holiday season, dress up in your best 1950's travel clothes and climb aboard the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum's exclusive Tinseliner for a trip back to the era of black & white television, Lionel Trains, Bing Crosby, "glow bright" frosted color Christmas lights, silver trees and colorful tinsel!
Featuring a scheduled visit from the man dressed in red himself, this approximate one-hour experience is appropriate for children of all ages and will evoke the nostalgia and romance of a typical American Christmas during the 1950's. BSRM's Tinseliner trains feature a vintage, all stainless steel Budd Rail Diesel Car just like the ones people traveled on for the holidays during the 1950's.
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TINSELINER trains depart propmptly at its announced time from the outdoor North Adams Station (located behind the Brien Center building off American Legion Drive).
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The train ride is one-hour, round trip.
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Tickets are available by pre-purchase only and will be available for pick up on the day of the event immediately prior to departure.
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Adults: $18.00
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Children (4-12): $14.00
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Children under 4 are FREE but MUST sit on an adult's lap.
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Tickets are NON-EXCHANGEABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Holiday Train Rides on the Tinseliner
North Adams Station, 98 Crowley Avenue
(located behind the Brein Center on American Legion Dr.)
(413) 637-2210
1:00PM, 3:00PM & 5:00PM
$18/ adults, $12/children (4-8)
for tickets and more information
This holiday season, dress up in your best 1950's travel clothes and climb aboard the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum's exclusive Tinseliner for a trip back to the era of black & white television, Lionel Trains, Bing Crosby, "glow bright" frosted color Christmas lights, silver trees and colorful tinsel!
Featuring a scheduled visit from the man dressed in red himself, this approximate one-hour experience is appropriate for children of all ages and will evoke the nostalgia and romance of a typical American Christmas during the 1950's. BSRM's Tinseliner trains feature a vintage, all stainless steel Budd Rail Diesel Car just like the ones people traveled on for the holidays during the 1950's.
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TINSELINER trains depart propmptly at its announced time from the outdoor North Adams Station (located behind the Brien Center building off American Legion Drive).
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The train ride is one-hour, round trip.
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Tickets are available by pre-purchase only and will be available for pick up on the day of the event immediately prior to departure.
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Adults: $18.00
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Children (4-12): $14.00
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Children under 4 are FREE but MUST sit on an adult's lap.
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Tickets are NON-EXCHANGEABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
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It Takes a Village Gathering
First Baptist Church North Adams, 131 Main St
(413) 663-3780
4 pm - 6 pm
Free!
for more information
We have all heard the statement "It takes a village to raise a child". As a church, we have been growing into the reality of that statement - families coming alongside families to support and encourage. Within our congregation, our children share an amazing sense of community. There is much to celebrate! We are inviting ALL the families of the church to gather as a village. Our mission: to grow the village! Growing stronger families grow stronger children! Parents, grandparents, guardians, aunts and uncles are invited to discuss making the village stronger. We will discuss our children's and youth ministries, parenting and marriage program possibilities, internet safety tools, bullying resources, babysitting options, sharing and resourcing hand-me-downs (recycling) and how to help our children grow in character, confidence, and as followers of Jesus Christ. Bring your children - we will have program time for them while the adults gather for a high-energy, interactive collaborative conversation.** Please bring an appetizer or goody to share. |
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MASS MoCA Open Studios
MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way
(413) 662-2111, or info@massmoca.org
5 pm - 7 pm
Free!
for more information
Check out work-in-progress by 10 visiting artists at MASS MoCA and hang out with the local arts community for wine/beer and snacks. It's free! The Studios are located in MASS MoCA's Building 13, 2nd Floor. See http://bit.ly/2g0DqDP for the list of current artists-in-residence and for directions to the Studios. |
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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 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. |
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Toddler Storytime
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
10:30 am
Free!
call 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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Wednesday 11/23
DJ BFG - Live on North
Hotel on North, 297 North St, Pittsfield
(413) 358-4741
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
for more information
Join us the night before Thanksgiving for the incredible stylings of DJ BFG!
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Thursday 11/24
3rd Annual Ride Before the Pie
Cutting Edge Fitness & Martial Arts Center, 73 Summer St, Adams
(413) 841-0494
8 am - 10 am
for more information
All are welcome! Friends, Family, dogs, cats, turkeys. Come see us before the big feast with visiting family or friends. Don’t regret eating that extra piece of pie and come sweat it off! Reserve your spots today!
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Friday 11/26
Black Friday Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitors Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
(413) 499-4262
10 am - 2 pm
Free!
for more information
The Black Friday real hike is a fun alternative to a frenetic day of crowds and consumerism. While hiking for three (3) hours with friends, neighbors and DCR State Park staff, make a powerful bid to burn off those extra holiday calories. Explore remnants of abandoned farmland, contemplate forest succession and maybe see the wild relative of the bird you enjoyed the day before. Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and wear winter boots. If conditions permit bring snowshoes and hiking poles. Dogs are most welcome on a 10 foot maximum leash. Meet at the Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitors Center, 30 Rockwell Road in Lanesborough, 1.5 miles off US Route 7 from the intersection with North Main Street. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. For more information, or in case of inclement weather call (413) 499-4262.
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Saturday 11/26
Small Business Saturday
Downtown Pittsfield
(413) 443-6501, info@downtownpittsfield.com
10 am - 5 pm
Free!
for more information
This Nov 26, we want to celebrate Small Business Saturday(R) with you! It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small businesses like ours. And it wouldn't be a celebration without customers like you joining us! So mark your calendars for Nov 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and get ready to Shop Small(R) with us. Check with individual stores on their hours of operation. And please don't forget to share your favorite Small Business Saturday moments on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with #ShopSmall. Thanks for your support. See you Saturday, Nov 26!
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Saturday 11/26
2016 Poultry Plunge
Onota Lake, Pittsfield
8:30 am - 11 am
for more information
Yes, we know what most of you are thinking, isn't the Polar Plunge is in February? Well, due to our crazy winter weather, we have changed it to Saturday November 26th. and calling it the "POULTRY PLUNGE." What better shock your body after being in a turkey coma! More info to come. Online registration is open.
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Saturday 11/19
Free Taco Buffet
The TACO BaR, 27 park st, Adams
(413) 212-0859
5 pm - 8 pm
Free!
for more information
Come check out the new taco bar in Adams and wish owner Timothy Samson a happy birthday! We are going to open the doors and invite you to come see what we have been up to. ** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A GIFT BRING SOMETHING FOR THE TACO BAR ***
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Monday 11/28
Social Justice Story Time:
A is for Angela Davis
Williams College Museum of Art,
15 Lawrence Hall Dr, Ste 2, Williamstown
4 pm - 5 pm
Free!
for more information
Please bring your children for story time in the WCMA Reading Room! We will learn about some of the mighty American women who have shaped our history and fought for social justice. Kids will also create their own piece of artwork. This event is free, and open to kids from kindergarten - third grade.
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Wednesday 11/23
Rebel Alliance Live!
The Grille, 77 Summer St, Adams
(413) 743-9775
9:30 pm - 12 am
Free!
for more information
Dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down with The Rebel army! Wednesday, Nov. 23rd the boys will be back at The Grille Restaurant in Adams, MA and they want to see all your smiling faces in the crowd! Door at 8:30, Show at 9:30 pm, FREE ADMISSION- 21+
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Thursday 11/24
The Thankful 5K Free Community Run
Berkshire Running Center, 34 Depot Street #9, Pittsfield
(413) 344-4472
8 am - 10 am
Free!
for more information
It is the time of year that we reflect and give thanks for what we have and count our blessings. Please join us for the first annual free community Thankful 5K run and walk; Thanksgiving morning 8am. Berkshire Running Center will be hosting this 5K as a way to show our community how thankful we are for the support we have found in our journey. Free to the first 200 registered runners/walkers. Register for the 5K at Berkshire Running Center's soon to be new location, 34 Depot St , right in downtown Pittsfield, anytime during store hours, November 1st-November 23rd. There will be no race day registration. *Suggested donations can be made to The Mass Department of Children and Family to provide funds for a holiday celebration for our local foster children. We will also accept donations for the South Church Food Pantry. Non-perishable foods such as pasta, peanut butter, and tuna fish are extremely welcomed. *Donations of $20 or more will receive The Thankful 5K running shirt.
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Friday 11/26
Rebel Alliance at the Downtown Pub
Downtown Pub, 1 West St, Pittsfield
(413) 499-2000
9:30 pm - 12 am
$5
for more information
Ready to RAGE??? You do NOT want to miss this one! Rebel Alliance is going to throw down at one of our favorite venues, Underground Pub at the Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield, MA. Make sure to make it out this Friday Nov. 25th to catch the boys doing what they do best! 21+ Doors at 7, Show at 9:30 pm
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Saturday 11/26
Local With Love: Holiday Ceramics Sale
Amrita Lash Pottery, 70 Baxter Rd, Williamstown
amrita.lash@gmail.com
10 am
Free!
for more information
Please stop by my home for some holiday shopping on Local Business Day on Saturday, November 26th (plus Sunday!) for some handmade stoneware ceramics. There will be lots of new designs as well as the tried and true ones that make up Amrita Lash Pottery. My new line of handmade earrings will be available as well and the $10 seconds table will be full of imperfect pots - which are sometimes the best! These go quickly so first come first serve. Hot cider and a roaring fire are for certain. Bring a friend, tell a friend and please pass it on!
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Sunday 11/27
Staged Reading: "Within/Without"
Whitney Center for the Arts,
42 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield
(413) 443-9279
2 pm - 3 pm
$5
for more information
Town Players of Pittsfield will present "Within/Without", a staged reading of two short plays, on Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m. First, "The Book of Herself" is a drama inspired by Noh theatre and written by the late Berkshire playwright, Frances Benn Hall. Author Lady Gregory Augusta is called to a misty mountain in Ireland where she encounters Grania, a character brought to life from her pages who ultimately serves as a mirror for herself. Directed by Jenn Smith, the cast includes Diedre Bollinger, Patricia Duckworth, Leslie Field, Laura Gardner, Deborah Mazzone, and Kristin O’Connor. "Overtones", a comedy by Alice Gerstenberg, invites the audience to tea with Harriet and Margaret, two ladies of sophistication and etiquette who engage each other in a fierce battle of wits. While remaining calm and collected on the outside, the pair struggle to keep their true motives hidden and to restrain Hetty and Maggie, inner selves made physical onstage. Directed by Jerry Greene, the cast includes KatelynBurrello, Meredith Hamilton, Leah Parker, and Sam Therrien. "Within/Without" will be performed at the Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield. Admission is $5. For more information, visit townplayers.org
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Tuesday 11/29
Giving Tuesday
Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield
(413) 447-7878
social@berkshirehumane.org
for more information
Give the Gift of a Better Life this Giving Tuesday by donating to Berkshire Humane Society. We will be sharing the stories of Eve, the west highland terrier with a heart of gold.
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