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MCLA GALLERIES READY FOR "WOODSHED II: THE NEXT HUNDRED HOURS"

NORTH ADAMS, MASS - After a well-received inaugural exhibition in January 2007, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) once again will bring together dozens of artists from Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, California and Wisconsin for a five-day marathon of art-making as MCLA
Gallery 51 and the MCLA Gallery 51 Annex are transformed into temporary artist workshops for assemblage and experimentation.

Masterminded by collage artist Daniel O'Connor, "Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours" will begin on Jan. 15, 2009, with a "Meet the Artists" reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in MCLA Gallery 51.

During the five days that follow, the galleries will be a flurry of collage, sculpture, video, paper, fabric, sound, and a wide variety of painting and drawing practices. These studio spaces will remain open to
the public, and visitors are encouraged to stop by and watch the work in progress.

"Something wonderful happens when you get a bunch of people together to create work.  There's an atmosphere of momentum and resonance in which everyone serves as input for everyone else whether they're aware of it or not," said MCLA Gallery 51 Manager and participating artist Ven Voisey.
"In such a compressed space and time you just have to put aside an all-too-often overbearing inner-censor and run with whatever's whirling in your skull and at your fingertips, and if you're lucky, something beautiful is revealed."

The exhibition then will be curated and installed over a single day, with an opening reception to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., in MCLA Gallery 51. The event is free and open to the public.

"This exhibition celebrates the communal efforts of a disparate group of artists, some expectantly creating the first artworks ever exposed and others with long lists of gallery and museum exhibitions, the concept and content uniquely designed to delight the viewer by the remarkable output of this eclectic and engaging group of artists," O'Connor said.

"Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours" will run in MCLA Gallery 51 through Feb. 22, 2009.

MCLA Gallery 51 is at 51 Main St. in North Adams and is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The MCLA Gallery 51 Annex is at 65 Main St. in North Adams. For more information, call 413-664-8718, or go to
www.mcla.edu/Gallery51 .

NAPL Announces Holiday Week Hours

North Adams, MA - Christmas week hours at the North Adams Public Library: Closed at 1:00 PM on December 24. Closed December 25-26. The library will be open from 9-1 PM = on Saturday, December 27. Call 413.662.3133.

Legion Announces Be Our Guest Holiday Dinner December 25

North Adams, MA - The Be Our Guest Holiday Dinner will be held at the American Legion Post #125 on American Legion Drive. No one should eat their Christmas dinner alone, and are invited to the Legion Hall on Christmas day for a free meal from 11 AM-2 PM. Call 413.664.9004 for information.

MoCA Announces Holiday Week Hours

North Adams, MA - Bring your guests or give yourself a treat this holiday season. MASS MoCA will be open during holiday vacation week. On Wednesday, December 24, Open 11 AM- 5 PM; Kidspace open noon-4 PM. Closed Christmas Day. December 26, December 31, including Tuesday, open 11 AM-5 PM. Closed New Year's Day. Call 413-662-2111.

Greylock Arts Presents "Domian of Mt. Greylock"

Adams, MA - Greylock Arts is delighted to announce “Domain of Mount Greylock – Video Portal” by David Lachman.

Adams and North Adams sit at the base of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts. It is their unifying landmark and, according to local legend, a spiritual beacon. A drawing of the landscape is used as the organizing structure for a series of embedded video clips. Seeded with videos by the artist, the domain is now open to everyone (artists, citizens, kids). Submissions should be relatively short and can be video art, documentary, animation, personal stories related to place, family histories, short film, experimental, or anything else. A united portrait of the towns, their people, and their history will be created by many voices contributing to the domain.

“Domain of Mount Greylock – Video Portal” ia a 2008 commission of New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc., (aka Ether-Ore) for its Turbulence web site. It was made possible with funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

“Domain of Mount Greylock” is part of the bigger project “Networked Realities: (Re)Connecting the Adamses”.

1753 House Carol Sing Set for December 22

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA: All are invited to the 35th annual 1753 House Carol Sing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22.  Dress warmly and bring a candle to see by.  Gail Burns will lead the singing and carol books will be provided.  The 1753 House Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages, which focuses on celebrating the miracle of Christ's birth through song.  Carl and Marilyn Faulkner of the Williams Inn kindly donate hot mulled cider to warm the carolers. 

The 1753 House is located in Field Park in between the Williams Inn and the Milne Public Library.  Parking is available at the Inn and the Library.  For more information call 413-458-4246

North Adams, MA - MCLA celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31.  Girls in grades 3-8 and women are invited to attend this free event.  Sports clinics, dinner and a women's basketball game included.  Pre-registration is due by January 21. Please contact Dot Houston at 413-662-5437 for more information.

NB Creative Arts Family Day December 20

North Adams, MA - Northern Berkshire Creative Arts Family Day is Saturday, December 20 from 1-3 PM featuring creation of  stylish wrapping paper and gift tags by stamping, stenciling or use of other printmaking techniques. Call 413-663.8338.

Heritage Park Announces Holiday Events December 19-21

North Adams, MA - On Friday, December 19 at 7 PM, the Visitors Center at Western Gateway Heritage State Park will examine the Winter Solstice Sky with an Astronomy Theatre program. On Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm children will enjoy the Holiday Shadow Theatre. On Sunday, December 21 at 3 PM, the public is invited to hear a traditional reading of A Christmas Carol, using a copy of the actual text that Charles Dickens used during public readings. For more information, call 413.663.6312. 

Karaoke at Café Latino December 18

North Adams, MA - Enjoy Karaoke on Thursday, December 18 at Café Latino, 1111 MASS MoCA Way, from 9:30-12:00 AM. Call 413.662.2004.