North Adams Happenings: Oct. 3-9

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North Adams Happenings:

October 3 - 9

Brought to you by: MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events

Save the Date

October 11
Hardman Lecture: Maria Hinojosa
Church Street Center, Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium
413.662.5224
7pm
Free!

As a reporter who was the first Latina in many newsrooms, Maria Hinojosa dreamt of a space where she could create independent, multimedia journalism that explores and gives a critical voice to the diverse American experience. To that end, in 2010, she created the Futuro Media Group, an independent nonprofit organization based in Harlem, NYC with the mission to create multimedia content for and about the new American mainstream in the service of empowering people to navigate the complexities of an increasingly diverse and connected world. As the Anchor and Executive Producer of the Peabody Award winning show Latino USA, distributed by NPR, as well as Co-Host of In The Thick, Futuro Media’s new political podcast, Hinojosa has informed millions about the changing cultural and political landscape in America and abroad. Hinojosa is also Anchor and Executive Producer of the PBS show America By The Numbers, the first national television series to examine our country’s dramatic demographic shifts, and Humanizing America, a digital video series that deconstructs stereotypes about the American electorate. Hinojosa is also a new contributor to the long running award-winning news program CBS Sunday Morning, and is a frequent guest on MSNBC.

October 13th
The Wigwam Cars & Coffee
The Wigwam Western Summit, 2350-2370 Mohawk Trail
(413) 663-1527
8 - 11am
for more information

Join the new owners at the Inaugural Wigwam Cars & Coffee @ Western Summit on October 13, 2018 from 8-11am. Grab a coffee, some delicious baked good and check out the breathtaking views of autumn! We are on show antique, classic and many more cars! We will also honor previous owners of the Wigwam Western Summit. Enter your photos in the Wigwam photo contest by uploading them to our facebook page at facebook.com/wigwamwesternsummit. Let's create some memory and celebrate autumn!! Motorcycles are welcome on our Motorcycle day on October 20, 2018!

Enjoy the sights, smell, and sound of the Wigwam@Western Summit! The event is free and the experience is priceless!

Wednesday October 3rd

Free on the 3's
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
11am - 5pm
Free!

MASS MoCA is free for North Adams residents on the 3rd of the month through June 2019. Bring an official ID (or utility bill) to show you’re a resident of the 01247 and MASS MoCA’s galleries are yours for the day.

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.

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 October 4th

The Energy Healing Project
River Street Art Project, 102 River St
(413) 398-5444
5 - 8pm
Free!

Suran is offering free private energy healing sessions during her River Street Art Project Residency for her photo-based series entitled, The Energy Healing Project. Her yoga-based art healing project uses deep relaxation sessions and light projections of Suran’s contemporary flower mandalas. Suran's work is experiential yogic art that creates a collection of healing images of positive communal mental states. Each participant’s session with Suran results in a portrait of their energy body rooted in wishing health, happiness, and freedom to all beings, without exception.

The Decemberists with Marissa Nadler
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 - 11pm
$45 General Admission, $55 Day Of
for more information

Rescheduled from Thursday, June 15.

The Decemberists explore a new sound in a MASS MoCA performance on Thursday, October 4 — in support of their eighth studio album, I’ll Be Your Girl. Marissa Nadler opens the show.

We’re pleased to offer The Whole Shebang Super Concert Action Packages! Along with securing great seats, you’ll be invited to a pre-show performance and Q&A, receive a signed poster, and much more: bit.ly/TWSSCAP_2018

Friday October 5th

Shut the Folk Up: Ciarra Fragale & Mike Martin
Location released with RSVP
7:00, no admission after 7:30pm
boxoffice.commonfolk@gmail.com
$10, $8 if you bring a snack to share
More about Cierra Fragale:
https://www.ciarrafragale.com/about

Ciarra Fragale is a singer/songwriter and actor from Montgomery, NY. Embracing performing from a young age, Ciarra picked up her first guitar at age six, and immediately found her second home between her hands. Listening to a diverse array of artists growing up (such as Joni Mitchell, Pat Benatar, and Bon Iver), Ciarra crafted her style of songwriting by blending the old with the new, giving her folk music a soulful, indie edge.

Ciarra began writing original music as a teenager. After honing her craft for several years, she recorded her first EP, "As We Go", at Adirondack Sonic Studios in October 2016. Riding on the EP's momentum, Ciarra wrote, produced, and recorded her full-length album "Seasons"(released April 2017). She has also made a name for herself as a composer for various theatrical productions. In the last year, the singer/songwriter has toured the Northeast, and has played acclaimed venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, and Putnam Den. A second LP is currently in the works for 2018.

More about Mike Martin:
Mike is a local MASS MoCA crew legend. And who knew he could rip up the Uke? He also frequent's Bishops lounge in Northampton, MA, providing Western Mass Folk with a taste of his favorite musicians.

Mike Started out Singing for punk/emo band The Smokey Wambas in the early 2000s, then fell into playing solo guitar and soon stumbled upon the uke.
Influenced by Bands like The Get up Kids and AJJ, he rarely plays out these days but when he does he brings a handful of emotional originals and an eclectic mix of covers

Doors at 6:30
No Entry after 7:30
$10 Door (Cash or Card)
$8 If you bring a snack to share!
RSVP at boxoffice.commonfolk@gmail.com

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

Come on down to the NAMAzing Eagle Street Parklet on Friday October 5th and hang out with folks before kicking off your work day. 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 Danielle and folks from Lickety Split sponsoring coffee and pastries! Come enjoy this weekly tradition at our little social hub as we begin to wind down the 2018 Parklet Season!

Interested in sponsoring coffee and pastries for one of our Spring 2019 Coffee Dates? Want to get a head start in planning so you can bring some cool swag? Contact us at thenamazinginitiative@gmail.com to book your Friday..

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 October 6th

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.

Hoosac Valley Fall Foliage Train Rides
Departs from/returns to the Train Depot in ADAMS, MA
10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30PM & 3:00 PM
$14/adults, $12/seniors & armed forces w/ID, $10/children 4-14
for more information

Welcome coach located at 98 Crowley Ave. Trains will depart North Adams Station at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Ticket Fares: Adult $12.00/Senior (65+) $10.00/Child (4-12)$8.00. Tickets are available for reservation and pre-purchase at hoosacvalleytrainride.com page or walk-up at the station in Adams. Fall Foliage Train Rides run on weekends through Oct. 28th.

Open House & Grand Opening Celebration
Norad Mill, 60 Roberts Dr
11am - 2pm
Free!
for more information

Join me in an Open House & Grand Opening Celebration. Come check out the new space, enjoy light refreshments, be entered into a raffle for coming, shop our products, and spend time with the community. Bring a friend and get an extra ticket for our raffle. Raffle is for a FREE CFT session, yep you read right!

See you then!

Harold López-Nussa
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 - 11pm
$16
for more information

Harold López-Nussa flies directHavana > North Adams to deliver the full range and richness of his native Cuban music. The pianist and bandleader combines distinctive pop, classical, and folkloric elements into a wild Cuban jazz. Prepare to be enthralled.

Sunday October 7th

Monday October 8th

MCLA Fall Preview Days
MCLA, 375 Church St
(413) 662-5000
10:45am - 1pm
Free!
for

Are you ready for a fun and informative day at MCLA?
Join us for one of our Fall Preview Days:

Saturday, September 29th, 2018
Monday, October 8th, 2018
Saturday, November 10th, 2018
Saturday, December 1st, 2018

You can sign up right online by visiting www.mcla.edu/visiting. We are looking forward to having you on campus!

MCLA Fall Preview Days
Persnickety Toys, 13 Eagle St
(413) 662-2990
6 - 7pm
Free!
for more information

Join us for our regular NAMAzing Eagle Street Initiative meetings as we imagine and act on ways to make our Historic Eagle Street Corridor the place we all dream it can be. Meetings are open to all who are interested.

Block Party at the Library!
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
6 - 7pm
Free!

Did you know that the North Adams Public Library is now open on Monday evenings? To celebrate, youth and their families are invited to a special Lego Night in the Youth Services Department on Monday, October 15th from 6:00-7:00 P.M. Call 413-662-3133, ext. 14 for more information.

STEM Night
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St
(413) 662-3133
5 - 7:30pm
Free!
for more information

In celebration of Massachusetts statewide STEM week, come explore the North Adams Public Library's extensive hands-on science & math kits, games, and activities on Monday, October 22nd from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Youth and families will investigate the resources at their own pace with the Youth Services Librarian on hand to answer questions. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 413-662-3133, ext. 14 for more information.

Tuesday October 9th

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.

Brews N Tunes: Nick Stanley
Bright Ideas Brewing, 111 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 346-4460
6 - 7pm
$5 Suggested Donation
for more information

Come on down to Bright Ideas EVERY Tuesday to listen to some local & emerging tunes.

$5 Strongly Suggested Donation! While we don't have a cover charge, we hope that you can throw a few (or more) dollars in the chalice to help support these AMAZING musicians!

THIS WEEK:
You might know Nick Stanley as the person fueling you with delicious coffee and lattes from Tunnel City Coffee. Well come on out check out the kinda tunes he makes!

More about Nick:
Using music as a personal outlet to cope with mental health, Nick Stanley takes you down his rabbit hole full of raw emotion, self-discovery and vulnerability.
www.nickstanleymusic.com

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Create an Ad: BFAIR

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Saturday, March 01, 2025

NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Colegrove Park Elementary School fifth-grade students participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

We contacted Berkshire County teachers and asked their students to help create an ad for our sponsors, and the community delivered. For the next seven months, we will showcase ads made by our creative next generation.

This month, students highlighted three programs offered by the social services organization BFAIR: employment services, community-based day services, and day habilitation.

During their library period, the students received background information about BFAIR and its services and then were divided into three groups, each representing one of the BFAIR services.

The project gave students a better understanding of some of the struggles that individuals with disabilities have and taught them what BFAIR has to offer to individuals who have disabilities, said Alicia Sprague, library paraprofessional.

It, maybe, demonstrated to the students that tasks often considered simple for everyday individuals can be more complex for those with disabilities, she said.

The project emphasized that a person’s disability does not diminish a person's humanity, and everyone should have the opportunity to participate in activities, even if they require additional support, Sprague said.

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