03:27PM / Wednesday, October 14, 2009
North Adams EZine
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.
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