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North Adams Happenings: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
08:41AM / Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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North Adams Happenings:
August 29 - September 4
Brought to you by: MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events
 

Save the Date

 

September 14-16
FreshGrass Festival 2018
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
5pm 9/14 - 5pm 9/16
for more information

Music starts early in the museum courtyards, moves to our spacious (and grassy!) urban concert meadow, and then continues until past your bedtime with wild and woolly late-night barn dances in the Hunter Center on Friday and Saturday nights. The lineup is jam-packed with guitar gods and banjo gurus, traditionalists and trailblazers — artists you already know and love interspersed with FreshGrass discoveries. Taken together, it’s an expansive group of performers who both draw on the past and look to the future. We like to think of it as “great music uprooted.”

September 21
Comedia Dell' Artsy: A Comedic Benefit for ROOTS
49 Main Street, The Design Lab
413-398-4088
7:30pm
$5 Donation
for more information

A comedic evening featuring Ed Smyth and Seth Brown. Enjoy a night of absurd historical moments, a delightful talking atom, tiny balloon animals, absurd sea chanties, unique kazoo tunes, and pun after pun after pun!

Family friendly!

 

Wednesday August 29th

 

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.

Concert at the Lake Presents: Rev Tor
Windsor Lake, 200 George Fairs Way
(413) 664-6180
6:30 – 8PM
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.

Triva Night
Ramuntos, 67 Main Street
8pm
Free!
for more information

Come Join us for Trivia tonight! Marissa will be starting at 8 pm and will have a few Ramuntos shirts for some lucky participants! See you there!
 
 

Thursday August 30th

 

ArtDoors
ROOTS Teen Center, 43 Eagle Street
12pm - 5pm (ish)
Free!
for more information

Every Thursday, August | 12pm-5pm-ish

To register: https://airtable.com/shr0uGTY8vWfWFeYD 
OR email rootsteencenter@gmail.com

ArtDoors is a program that engages young people in exploring the natural world and the creative world. Participants are introduced to local artists and outdoor enthusiasts who offer workshops and activities to build skills in various mediums of art and outdoor stewardship. By collaborating with cultural organizations, the City of North Adams, county wide initiatives, and state agencies, this program opens doors for young people to explore the intersection of art and nature and encourages youth to examine how this intersection influences their identity. 

This year, we partnering with UNITY Youth Programs!

Transportation and snacks are provided, but space is limited!

In 2017 ArtDoors received the highest national review ratings from the National Park Service along with Technical Assistance to build the program.

Shel•ter Opening Reception
MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street
5pm-8pm
Free!
for more information


Collectively, the 19 regional and national artists of “SHEL•TER” present their work as a response to the multitude of conceptual, physical, emotional, political, and social interpretations of shelter.

Exhibiting Artists: William Archer, Deborah BouchetteDoug BreaultValerie CarriganLaura ChristensenMichelle Daly , Julia DixonPeter DudekMar GomanHeidi KirkpatrickMelanie Mowinski, Linda and Opie O'Brien, Sara Farrell Okamura, Thomas Orr, Stacey PiwinskiJackie Sedlock PotteryStephanie Serpick, and Max Spitzer

“The work in SHEL•TER will ask the viewer to consider different connections and interpretations to the meaning of shelter. My hope is that the work will promote intellectual and emotional engagement between the viewer and the exhibition” - Arthur De Bow, MCLA Gallery 51 curator.

mcla.edu/gallery51
image: Stephanie Serpick, A New Fall 17, 2018 - courtesy of the artist
DownStreet Art Thursday
"Dog Days of DSA"

Downtown North Adams
berkshirecultural@gmail.com
5-8pm
for more information

Our signature DSA Thursday event - think art walk meets street festival - returns for the July edition. Featuring a new rotation of exhibitions in the galleries, new music/artworks on the streets, and a few surprises up our sleeves. Save the date and #getdown with DownStreet Art all summer long.

Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets
Colegrove Park, North Church Street North Adams
Dusk
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

DownStreet Art #namazing Pets 
Bark N' Cat, 28 Holden St
(413) 664-7777
5 - 8pm
Free!
for more information

Down Street Art Year of the Dog theme! See our Gallery of your pets in the shop! Bring your dog and yourselves for refreshments and to be part of our Down Street Art project!

DownStreet Art Magic Box
Ashland Street Project Space, 50 Ashland Street
ashlandstreetprojectspace@gmail.com
5 - 8pm
Free!
for more information

this is a dark room with very little light... you should see it.

Craig Stockwell: love songs Opening Reception
Gravity Gallery, 44 Eagle Street
5 - 8pm
Free!
for more information

Reception 8/30. Exhibit runs 8/10-9/8
Downtown Bike Around
Meets at St. Anthony's Parking Lot
achilson@nbccoalition.org
6:00 PM departure
Free
email for more information

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.

The Chalet presents: Drag Night with Weekend Warriors Entertainment 
MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way
(413) 662-2111
8pm-12pm
Free!
for more information

Our summer fun spot promises frothy beverages, riverside regulars, and friendly new faces when we fire up The Chalet, Oh, Canada artist Dean Baldwin’s sculpture-turned-river-side-beer-garden for just one night each week. Summer’s most precious memories happen here — in the midst of the museum, to the hum of local music, under the Berkshire stars. The bar opens at 5:30pm; events begin around 8pm.

THIS WEEK:

Get your dollars bills out honey! Fresh off their summer drag race across the Berkshires, these queens are fierce, glamourous, and are down to get serious on our dance floor. We can’t think of a better sashay away to summer!
 

Friday August 31st

 

Coffee Date at the Eagle Street Parklet
Eagel Street
(413) 664-4612
7:30-9:00AM
Free!
for more information

Back by popular demand! Come on down to the NAMAzing Eagle Street Parklet on Friday morning and hang out with folks before kicking off your workday. Make some new friends, get some fresh air, and enjoy this new social hub in our historic downtown corridor. This week we are excited to have Berkshire Family And Individual Resources ( BFAIR ) generously providing coffee and pastries for the morning! Thanks to Jennifer Rancourt Civello and the whole BFAIR team for offering to sponsor this week

"Crafternoon" Fridays at the UNO Community Center
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
413-663-7588
12 – 4 PM
Free
call 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 at (413) 663-7588 ext. 20 or gmcarter@nbccoalition.org for more information.

Live Music at Freightyard Pub
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.

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.

 

 

Saturday September 1st

 
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.
Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 - 11pm
$24 GA, $22 student
for more information

Hammond B3 master.

As a member of jazz-R&B collective Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry has won three Grammy Awards and earned a spot on the proverbial Mount Rushmore, among the greats who play contemporary keys. His newest endeavor is the flaming hot Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles — a blend of funk, gospel, and jazz that sends limbs flailing.
 
 

Monday September 3rd

 

Art/Tag Sale 
41 Quincy St
wearecommonfolk@gmail.com
8am - 6pm
for more information

Our FINAL tag sale of the year! We have new stuff too!

Queen Sized Mattress, dresser, nightstand, electronics, instruments, records, ART, LOTS of cool clothing & so much more!

Most items are name your own price! Proceeds benefit Hurricane Relief Efforts, ROOTS Teen Center, Local Artists, and Common Folk.

EVERYTHING MUST GO.
FBCNA Labor Day Pool Party
First Baptist Church North Adams, 131 Main St
(413) 663-3780
12 - 5pm
for more information

Join us at the home of Mike and Gina Fierro for a special holiday pool party! Bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, lawn games and a side dish to share. Let's finish the summer strong with this annual event.

Please RSVP on Facebook by clicking interested, then clicking going.

 

 

Tuesday September 4th

 
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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