North Adams Office of Tourism
10:04AM / Friday, July 30, 2010
North Adams Ezine
July 30-Aug. 15
No Eye Patch Required
"Pirates!" returns to Main Street Stage on Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. To find out more about this fabulous family performance, call 413-663-3240 or click here.
Support Your Local Farmers
Delicious local produce and a lot of other home-grown items you won't believe will be featured at the North Adams Farmers Market in the Municipal Parking Lot across from the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Ending With a Bang
The Bang on a Can Marathon 2010 will wrap up a great summer music residency of a talented bunch of teachers students and others, on Saturday, July 31, at 4 p.m. at the Hunter Center. Call 413-662-2111 or click here for more information.
At the Park
Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Museum is hosting several programs this Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31:
Friday at 11 a.m., meet in front of the Visitors Museum and bring a lunch and blanket for a picnic reading of tree theme books – for all ages.
On Friday at 1 p.m., the family presentation of "Johnny Appleseed" will introduce you to the legendary man via readings and shadow theatre.
On Friday at 7:30 p.m., at the pond in Clarksburg State Park, there will be a campfire gathering that will take us back to ancient times, when humans first looked up and wondered about it all.
On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Jerry Schneider presents the nature program "Butterflies: Habits and Habitats."
On Saturday at 2 p.m., learn about bears, creatures that have fascinated humans around the world and are revered by many cultures. This illustrated lecture takes a global tour of bears from New England to the Far East and even in the stars. Call 413-663-6312 or click here for more information.
In the Garden
Houghton Community Garden will host a community potluck picnic at the Houghton Garden site on Saturday, July 31 from noon to 3 p.m. This is a free event where members of the community are invited to bring a dish, meet their neighbors, and visit the garden. For more information call 413-662-2183.
The Other Half
According to Aristophanes, humans were once double-sided creatures before Zeus cleaved man in two and left him forever struggling to be whole again. Leonard Nimoy unveils a photographic exhibition to reveal his subjects' other half. Shot in nearby Northampton, the series will be exhibited at MASS MoCA beginning Saturday, July 31. A reception for members will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 413-662-2111 or click here for more information.
Hello Dolly
The popular American Girl Doll Camp returns to the city from Monday, Aug. 2 through Friday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, and lots of play time with the dolls. St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House is the location; call 413-664-9656 between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. to register or for more information, or click here.
Auditions
The Minerva Arts Center is proud to announce auditions for "ALIZA," a musical theater piece written by and starring Los Angeles-based artist Ali Mandelbaum. Auditions are Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 3 and 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Call 518-610-2574 or email erickauld@gmail.com fpr more information.
Free Concert
On Wednesday, Aug. 4, the city of North Adams Presents the last of the summer "Concerts at the Lake" featuring the Jill Gallagher Band. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at Windsor Lake.
Party in the Park
On Thursday, Aug. 5, Whisky City helps WNAW and the city of North Adams kick off "Party in the Park" at the Noel Field Athletic Complex from 6 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information.
Cabaret
Thursday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 7, "The Redroom," Main Street Stage’s popular cabaret series, will explore all things pregnancy and parenting. Come to 57 Main St. for an evening of mingling, sketching, performance and surprises. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Call 413-664-7745 or email theredroomna@gmail.com for more information.
Interfaith Action
A special meeting of the Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of North Adams. Use the Eagle Street Entrance. For more information call 413-663-7588 or email northernberkshireinterfatih@gmail.com
More Cabaret
Brooklyn-based band Clare and the Reasons will appear at the MASS MoCA Dre Wapenaar Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. in the last summer Alt Cabaret. Call 413-662-2111 or visit www.massmoca.org or www.myspace.com/clareandthereasons for more information.
Rock it
Armed with catchy tunes and a fearless attitude, Uncle Rock will hit the stage on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at MASS MoCA Club B-10. Call 413-662-2111 or visit www.unclerock.com for more information.
Solid Sound
North Adams welcomes the world for the Solid Sound Festival, curated by Jeff Tweedy and Wilco at MASS MoCA, Aug. 13 to 15. Visit solidsoundfestival.com for more information.
Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by Monday afternoon at 4 to be considered for inclusion in that week’s issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the North Adams Office of Tourism. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. The office is located at 6 West Main St. in North Adams. Information: 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov
