North Adams EZine: Oct 13-18, 2009
North Adams EZine
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Open Studios Returns
Studios and galleries all over the city open wide this weekend! North Adams Open Studios Weekend, Oct. 17-18.
Astronomy Talk
Bill Minardi will give a talk on "The Highlights of Astronomy" on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at Bascom Lodge. Free and open to the public. Information: 413-743-1591.
Home Gardening
The North Adams Garden Club presents a talk by Master Gardener Duncan McQueen on managing the home garden on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The program will take place in the Community Room, third floor of the library at 74 Church St. Free and open to the public. Information: 413-662-2417.
NPR Journalist Speaks
National Public Radio special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault will speak as part of the Hardman Lecture Series at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Church Street Center. Information: 413-662-5185.
MCLA Open House
MCLA hosts three open houses this fall for prospective students and their families on Saturday, Oct. 17; Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 21. Programs run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for these events by calling 1-800-969-MCLA.
Pre-Columbian Sports
The "Meso-American Ballgame," an illustrated lecture, will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Center. Information: 413-663-6312.
Improv Returns
The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe will perform on the Main Street Stage at 57 Main St on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. The comedy improv group has been performing its own brand of non-scripted comedic mayhem since June 2001. Tickets are $10 at the door. Information: 413-663-3240.
MoCA Concert
Mass MoCA hosts Dr. Dog with Winterpills on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Hunter Center. Information: 413-662-2111.
UNO Pumpkin Run
United Neighborhood Organization is sponsoring a trip on Sunday, Oct. 18, for children in the UNO neighborhood up to age 10. Leaving the UNO playground on Bracewell Avenue at 1 to Ioka Valley Farm's Pumpkin Patch in Hancock. To register, call 413-663-5516.
Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by Monday at 4 p.m. to be considered for inclusion in that week’s issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the Mayor’s Office of Tourism. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. Mayor’s Office of Tourism is located at 6 West Main St. Information or to submit a release: 413-664-6180, fax 413-664-2727 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.
