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St. John's Taking Orders for Holiday Wreaths

North Adams, MA - St. John’s Outreach Committee is taking orders for holiday wreaths to benefit their outreach programs. The wreaths are 25 inches in diameter, decorated with pine cones and a red bow, and offered at only $20.00 a piece. For more information call 413.664.9656 or e-mail norcross@bcn.net

Clark Hosts Japanese Fashion Show September 26

Williamstown, MA - Mikki Brown, co-owner of theBrowns, in Williamstown, and former vice president
of Issey Miyake North America, will host a fashion show of innovative textile and clothing designs inspired by contemporary Japanese fashions on Friday, September 26, at 6 pm, at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Admission is free. A cash bar and reception with the local models following the show will allow for a closer examination of the intricate fabrics and styles influenced by Japanese design.

Exploring the themes of transparency, sculpture, anime, street clothes, traditional kimono florals, stark minimalism, texture, and dimension, will be women's looks consisting of pieces from Nuno, Issey Miyake, Veronique Branquinho, Martin Margiela, Hanae Mori, Junya Watanabe, and Comme des Garçons.
The clothing has been assembled from private collections and theBrowns. Jewelry borrowed from the Sienna Gallery in Lenox will top off the ensembles.

Stone Hill Center, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando, opened this summer at the Clark. In addition to the fashion show, fall public programs include an anime film series and a lecture exploring Japanese popular culture.

3rd Annual NAMA Prom June 14th at Elks Lodge

North Adams, MA - Back by popular demand, The North Adams Prom Committee will be hosting its 3rd annual semi-formal at the Elks Lodge in North Adams on Saturday, June 14th.

In 2005, a group of North Adams-based, twenty-something friends got to talking about how they hadn’t enjoyed their own proms when they were in high school and how they wished that such opportunities to get dressed up and dance were as abundant in adulthood as they were in the teen years. Out of this conversation, the April Fools Ball emerged.

For the past two years, the Ball, a semi-formal dance party, has been held at the Elks Lodge and organized by a group that is a mix of North Adams natives and people newer to the area drawn by the emerging art scene. The event organizers try to create a unique and playfully glamorous event that will appeal to a large cross-section of the community. The two past parties (2006 and 2007 April Fools Ball) have drawn an average of 200 people, many of whom have come from as far as Great Barrington, Troy, and even New York City to attend.

This year, The Prom Committee is putting on another semi-formal event called the NAMA Prom, again to be held at the Elks (NAMA stand for North Adams, MA). The party will be held from 8:30pm to 2am on Saturday, June 14th. Special features include DJ Hush spinning danceable tunes (myspace.com/hushhaus), a station where guests can make their own corsages, a backdrop against which couples can have their photo taken, complimentary refreshments, and also a few surprises. Guests are encouraged to dress up as much as they would like and even to wear outfits from their own high school proms if they still have them.

Admission is $5 and drinks are available for purchase at the Elks bar. This event is 21+. For more information about the NAMA Prom, visit myspace.com/thepromcommitttee, call 413-652-2462, or email socialpolish@yahoo.com.

52nd Annual Fall Foliage Parade September 30

North Adams, MA - The 52nd Annual Fall Foliage Parade will  be held on September 30, 2007, at 1:00 PM and will step off from the Wal-Mart parking lot and continue down Curran Highway before winding through downtown North Adams. Thousands of Berkshire residents and visitors enjoy the annual parade, which commemorates the glorious autumn season. "Transportation: Then & Now" is the 2007 Parade Theme. We are pleased to have Dr. Richard Ziter, as our Grand Marshal.

Skyboro Sound Presents "Live at the Elks"

North Adams, MA - Saturday, September 29th, Skyboro Sound Recording Studio presents: Live at the Elks.  Come and listen to The Shepherds, Johnny’s Ghost, CJ Field and Daisy’s Little Secret, plus special guest Lita Williams. Concert is at 7 PM, at the Elks Club, 100 Eagle Street. Tickets are available at Skyboro Sound, located in the Windsor Mill, the Elks Club and Jack’s Hot Dogs on Eagle Street. This is a 21 and older show. Contact Skyboro Sound at 413-662-2333

Fall Foliage Charity Bed Race September 29

North Adams, MA - This Saturday, September 29 is the maiden voyage of The Fall Foliage Charity Bed Race on Main and Eagle Streets. The event will kick off at 11:00 am with a performance by local country music sensation Lita Williams.  Races begin at 12 PM. On Thursday night, September 27th will be The Fall Foliage Charity Bed Race Kick off Party at The Mountain View in Clarksburg. There is a $5 donation and the proceeds will help benefit Northern Berkshire Healthcare.  There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 and Lita will perform from 7 to 9 PM.

Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival September 29

North Adams, MA - The Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday, September 29th from 10:00 - 3:00 pm on the sidewalk of the north side of Main Street, featuring the work of nearly two dozen crafters, artists and artisans. Photographs, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and more will be available for sale. Local craft and artisan shops will also be represented. Call Sharon Leary at 413-664-5404

Fall Foliage Children's Parade September 28

North Adams, MA - As part of the big parade weekend, the young and the young at heart will enjoy the Fall Foliage Children's Parade on Friday, September 28. The parade forms at the corner of Eagle and Main Street. Participants should arrive by 5:00 PM. Parade starts at 5:30 and proceeds to City Hall. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. Call Kathy Keeser for more info, 413-663-7588. All supervised kids are welcome to march.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE ANNOUNCES APPLEFEST 2007

Williamstown, Mass. (September 20, 2007) – Williamstown Cooperative Nursery School at the Little Red Schoolhouse will hold their annual APPLEFEST fundraiser on Saturday, September 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will take place at the schoolhouse, located at 32 New Ashford Road (Route 7) in Williamstown just south of the intersection of Routes 7 and 43.

Applefest, Little Red’s annual country fair for children, celebrates the beginning of autumn with activities for the whole family, including games, face painting, crafts and a small petting zoo for children. Fire trucks and tractor rides will be available at the site. A “guess the size of the pumpkin” contest will take place as well as an apple pie competition with homemade pies baked from families attending the cooperative school. The annual bake sale and food concessions will offer food and drink to attendees.

In addition, a raffle will take place with more than 35 prizes donated by local businesses including gift certificates to Mill on the Floss, a family membership to The Springs, a family/dual membership to the Clark Art Institute, Gift Certificates to the Mountain Goat, gift certificates for massages, one week of All Sports Camp at Williams College, and free movie passes for showings at Images Cinema. Tickets are $1 each, or six for $5.

Applefest is the largest public fundraising event of the year for The Little Red Schoolhouse. The funds raised are used for classroom materials and curriculum planning. For more information on Applefest or programs at the school, call 413-458-8668.

Fall Foliage Family Fun Day September 23

North Adams, MA - The annual Family Fun Day Celebration will be held Sunday, September 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Western Gateway Heritage State Park and the start of the Fall Foliage Festival. Children and families will enjoy games, giveaways, information and entertainment. Earlier in the day, the children’s road race will be held at Joe Wolfe Field with registration beginning at 11:30 AM, with ribbons for all participants and trophies for winners in 5 boys and girls age classes. The Fun Day Celebration will feature free pony rides, Caribbean for Kids and a demonstration by the Adams Turners Gymnasts. Call 413-663-6312 for information. For a complete list of foliage events, visit www.fallfoliageparade.com or www.berkshirechamber.com