From widgitz at gmail.com  Sun Apr  1 12:59:41 2007
From: widgitz at gmail.com (Daniel Field)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 12:59:41 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Northern Berkshire Arts
In-Reply-To: <2AFCF4E7-6635-4FFD-B22D-F25EB68012DA@BrianJewett.com>
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so in conclution let me declair here and now that the historic eagle street
comircial block we be host to a sunday afternoon scate party fron one oclock
tilll dark while the weather is good . so bring your scates strait and
quaud. your bourds, and whatever scate contraption you have and lets take on
the pavment, no uses it on sunday afternoon anyway. ps can any one hepl me
install some public art i think i need a twentyfoot ladder and someone to
watch.
thanks dan


On 3/30/07, Brian Jewett <info at brianjewett.com> wrote:
>
>  A big problem with Eagle St. is owners of places like the one next to the
> Flatiron. They just sit back and hold onto their rotting buildings and wait
> for some cross between an idiot and a night in shining armor to ride in and
> pay them their imaginary dream price. Under the status quo, that place is
> going to sit empty until it collapses in on itself. The owners won't invest
> a penny in repairs and no one will ever rent space in it the way it is.
> Unfortunately, they probably hear talk like this and think all they have to
> do is sit back and wait for the miracle.
>
> Sooner or later, If we want NA to become a destination in it's own right
> we'll have to have a developed "core" where tourists can park their vehicles
> and spend the rest of the day on foot. Eagle St is the perfect place to
> start. It's compact, has lots of storefronts on both sides, and it's not
> much good for driving on anyway. Church Street could easily cary the traffic
> both ways.
>
>
> Actually, closing Eagle Street one day a week for a few hours for the
> farmers market would be a great way to test the waters. I think it would be
> both a great improvement for the market and a boon for the street.
>
>
> It would also help to get a marque for the new movie theater out on Main
> where someone might actually see it. Leanne and I went there twice the first
> week it opened and now can't seem to remember it's even there. The more
> business that theater does, the better off all the rest of the main street
> businesses will be. Movies and restaurants are always at the core of
> every successful revival like this.
>
>
> My 2 cents...
>
>
> Brian Jewett
>
>
> On Mar 30, 2007, at 7:59 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:
>
> I know this has been tossed around as an idea for a long time, but I'd
> have to agree with Dan.  A pedestrian way would be really great for all the
> reasons Karen mentions, and in the summer I think it would become a
> destination. What happens in the colder weather, when people just want to be
> able to pull up in front of a shop and run in?  That would surely be the
> death of Eagle Street merchants.
>
> Instead of having the farmers market in the parking lot across from
> MoCA...why not move it to the parking lot behind 85 Main St.?  People would
> see the activity as they drive by and it would be a very easy transition for
> people to overflow onto Eagle and Main Streets.  On top of that they could
> park on Eagle, Main or in the lots and easily get to the market.
>
>
>
>
> Karen Kane wrote:
>
> I understand lack of shoppers, shops, foot traffic.  I'm just thinking ...
> a pedestrian way would then create opportunity for happenings on the
> street.  The beach party, for example, brings tons of folks.  I know that
> this is not the favorite event for the shop owners, as everyone has sand on
> their feet, and people are playing, not shopping.  But, extended into
> imagination ... it could mean events such as farmers market, live music in
> the summertime, craft fairs, puppet shows for the kids ... the kind of stuff
> that would make Eagle a destination, and perhaps inspire the entrepreneurs
> to open some shops in some of those empty storefronts.
> I'm not actually set on the idea of a pedestrian way on Eagle.  I'm just
> really conversing, offering the other side.
>
>  On Mar 30, 2007, at 12:36 PM, Daniel Field wrote:
>
>  folks, please connsider my years of involvement on eagle street. the idea
> of a pedestrian way is sweet and admireable but. one major reson we have so
> little shoppers is we have so few shops. and the other major reason we have
> so little buseniss is we don't sell anything anybody needs. many of you love
> what i have in my store but you don't realy need it.  at the moment tio many
> biulding need major renovations and closeing of the street will a problem.
> so in conclution if eagle street becomes a pedestian way will you be down
> here every week to shop ,that the question you need to ask youself before
> you decied whats best for us merchants on the street. also for all you
> armchair urban planners, i have an idea for an eagle street show, so keep
> those ideas comming and mabe we cane make some money with this issue.
> thanks dan
>
>
> On 3/28/07, Karen Kane <k.kane at adelphia.net> wrote:
> >
> > I'm not sure about this issue, but ... there is so little traffic on
> > Eagle st now ... mostly cars driving through.  A pedestrian way might be a
> > place people would come to as a destination.  Maybe there could even be
> > (ohmygod) benches ...
> >
> >
> >  On Mar 28, 2007, at 11:40 AM, Daniel Field wrote:
> >
> >  one short note about a peddestian way on eagle str.NOthat would be the
> > death nail for all of us on eagle st.
> > if you love eagle st. so much get caugh there once in a while or buy in
> > while you still cane
> > dan
> >
> >
> > On 3/26/07, Joshua Field <joshua at joshuafield.com > wrote:
> > >
> > > hi ralph,
> > >
> > > yep - this is the correct address for communication with the group.
> > > thanks for your thoughts - in particular, the lewitt project and the
> > > ando addition at the clark are great to note and tend to be forgotten
> > > when talking about the scene here. it should be a great press buzz
> > > when
> > > they open.
> > >
> > > your note about restaurants ties to our williamstown visitors'
> > > experience in north adams. when we would venture to gideon's or now
> > > gramercy i am surprised to see a lot of faces i recognize from the
> > > williamstown business community. it seems like those folks are willing
> > > to travel to a fine dining restaurant (there aren't that many in
> > > williamstown outside of mezze and mill on the floss), particularly in
> > > the summer.  likewise, i frequently see williamstown folks at mass
> > > moca
> > > events and at cafe latino before or after an event. i also see an
> > > increasing number of williams students at brewhaha...
> > >
> > > it seems to me that the difficulty we face with our neighbors from
> > > williamstown is not that different from the problem we've been
> > > struggling to solve regarding visitors to mass moca. the lack of
> > > critical mass in interesting things to see/do in north adams means
> > > that
> > > folks tend to get back in their cars and leave. honestly, it is hard
> > > to
> > > blame them. at the moment, downtown is pretty empty and half of the
> > > occupied storefronts are banks, insurance companies and other entities
> > > which have nothing to offer visitors (and nothing to offer them after
> > > 5pm when people are dining).
> > >
> > > things that might impact this in a positive way (most have been
> > > mentioned before):
> > >
> > > 1. art installations downtown.
> > > the massmoca sound art installations and the cac downtown
> > > installations
> > > were both positive steps which have since been abandoned. i, for one,
> > > would love to see a "can't miss" installation like the upside down
> > > trees
> > > installed on eagle street.
> > >
> > > 2. bridge of flowers type attraction downtown.
> > > on a similar note - take a page from shelburne falls' book. they
> > > invested in the "bridge of flowers" which really is just an old
> > > trolley
> > > bridge with flowers planted on it. yet, with signs on route 2, they
> > > draw
> > > tons of foot traffic downtown with a relatively simple and inexpensive
> > > attraction.
> > >
> > > 3. eagle street pedestrian walk.
> > > wthis has been discussed (in fact, there is an architects rendering of
> > >
> > > the idea at city hall!) but nothing has ever been pushed forward.
> > > again,
> > > i think there needs to be a "can't miss" centerpiece, and for the sake
> > > of north adams' well being - would someone do something with the big
> > > brick building on eagle street?! apparently, the manuel family would
> > > rather see it fall down than sell if for a reasonable amount.
> > >
> > > are there other ideas that people have about how to get people do more
> > > than either visit massmoca or dine in north adams? what do we or could
> > >
> > > we  have to offer?
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > // www.joshuafield.com
> > > // joshua at joshuafield.com
> > > // +1 [413] 329-4789
> > > // 121 Union Street, Studio 1E
> > > // North Adams, MA 01247 USA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ralph brill wrote:
> > > > Hi All:  I have caught some of the Berkshire Arts Forum e-mails over
> > >
> > > > the past weeks.  Is this the correct address for communications?  I
> > > am
> > > > pleased to feel the Positive Energies.  Allow me to add these
> > > comments:
> > > >
> > > > 1)  It took MASS MoCA several years and tries before it found its
> > > > place.  Once the Sol LeWitt Galleries are open a Larger and
> > > Different
> > > > Growd will appear in North Adams.  Presently, MASS MoCA announces
> > > > about 125,000 Visitors per year and The Clark announces 175,000
> > > > Visitors.  With the LeWitt Galleries Open and with The Clark's New
> > > > Galleries these numbers might jump to 200,000 Visitors which
> > > > translates to about 15,000 Arts Visitors per Month coming through
> > > > North Adams.  We need to be Ready for that!  Will We?
> > > >
> > > > 2)  Pittsfield's 40,000 Population is more than double the
> > > population
> > > > of North Adams and Williamstown Combined.  Pittsfield is benefitting
> > >
> > > > because Artists are finding Affordable Spaces as they are moving out
> > > > of Great Barrington, Northampton and from Boston and NYC.  They are
> > > > that much Closer to the Buying Public versus the Viewing Public in
> > > > North Adams.  It has taken Pittsfield more than 20 Years to
> > > > transition.  North Adams' turn is next.  If you ask some of the
> > > > Artists why they chose Pittsfield they will also say there is More
> > > To
> > > > Do There.  Pittsfield's Arts Community has also benefitted from the
> > > > $Millions that GE was required to give back to that community for
> > > > Polluting It.
> > > >
> > > > 3)  Pittsfield has Several Very Good Restaurants.  Williamstown has
> > > a
> > > > Few.  North Adams has a Shortage.  Good Food and Good Art Go
> > > Together.
> > > >
> > > > 4)  For whatever reasons, it is a Struggle for the Williamstown
> > > > Community to travel further East than Wild Oats.  It is easier for
> > > > those Residents to go South 30 Minutes to Pittsfield than the 10
> > > > Minutes East to North Adams.  It should be noted, however, that some
> > >
> > > > of the Concerts held in the Eclipse Mill have brought
> > > Williamstowners
> > > > who stated that they were glad to happen upon our Galleries.
> > > >
> > > > 5)  With all its pronouncements, North Adams isn't all that Arts
> > > > Friendly.  Cities like Beacon, Kingston, Hudson and Pittsfield
> > > > understand the dynamics and that Supporting the Arts Aids the
> > > > Economy.  Simple things like Gallery Signage shouldn't have to be so
> > >
> > > > bureaucratic.  It has taken the Eclipse Mill almost a year and I
> > > > believe the Windsor Mill Signs are taking a long time as well.  I
> > > have
> > > > had several parties complain that they couldn't find the Eclipse
> > > > Mill.  North Adams' Tourist Office is open only Part Of The
> > > Year.  If
> > > > North Adams sees itself as only a Seasonal Tourist City - then
> > > that's
> > > > what it will become!  Almost 50% of North Adams' Storefronts are
> > > > Vacant.  A Seasonal City is Not Sustainable for the Mechants and
> > > > Galleries.  In the meantime, the Vacant Storefronts could become
> > > > Spaces For The Arts like Pittsfield's Successful Program.
> > > >
> > > > 6)  Now that the Creative Economy Blueprint has been announced it is
> > >
> > > > up to Us to make sure that the Northern Berkshire Arts Community
> > > gets
> > > > a Meaningful Seat at the Table.
> > > >
> > > > 7)  Several of the Surrounding States have Hotel/Arts/Food Tourism
> > > > Packages.
> > > >
> > > > 8)  This is the Last Week of my Leonard Freed Show.  The Gallery
> > > will
> > > > be Open Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon.  Some of the Freed
> > > > Photos will reappear at the Leica Gallery in NYC in May.  My next
> > > Show
> > > > will be the Paintings and Photographs of Eve Sonneman whose works
> > > are
> > > > in the Collections of MoMA, MET, Corcoran, Pompidou, etc.  Please
> > > stop
> > > > by. - Ralph
> > > >
> > > > BRILL GALLERY
> > > > Ralph Brill, Director
> > > > Eclipse Mill - Studio 109
> > > > 243 Union Street
> > > > North Adams, MA 01247-0786
> > > > 800.294 2811
> > > > www.brillgallery109.com < http://www.brillgallery109.com>
> > > >
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Sun Apr  1 17:20:32 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:20:32 -0400
Subject: [Forum] April Potluck for the Creatively Afflicted
Message-ID: <009201c774a3$99d876e0$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>

Remarkable fact: The second Sunday in April is as early in the month as a second Sunday can be. Isn't that worth celebrating at the . . .

Second Sunday Potluck for the Creatively Afflicted?

Sunday, April 8
Noon

 at the home of
Ed Sedarbaum & Howard Cruse
135 Cliff Street

Detailed directions cheerfully provided: 664-0735

Got a project you want to promote? Bring a flyer!

See you on Sunday!
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From charles_giuliano at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  1 23:45:45 2007
From: charles_giuliano at yahoo.com (charles giuliano)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:45:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Forum] Berkshire Eclipse
Message-ID: <155610.10224.qm@web35814.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Readers
  After a layoff of several weeks for renovations and a fresh paint job 
the Eclipse Mill Gallery launched the season with an exhibition curated 
by Mill resident, photographer Barry Goldstein, featuring the work of 
two artists from Williamstown Frank Jackson and Linda Schwalen. Michael 
Conforti, director of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, a friend 
of Schawlen's, was a surprise guest. This led to a lively exchange and 
update on renovations and programming at the Clark, the Jewel in the 
Crown of America's small museums. 
  Now at http://www.berkshirefinearts.com
  Best
  Charles Giuliano

 
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From charles_giuliano at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  2 09:42:43 2007
From: charles_giuliano at yahoo.com (charles giuliano)
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:42:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Forum] Berkshire Buchel
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Readers
  Having spent its alloted $250,000 budget, including the purchase, dismantling and reconstruction of a $100,000 local house as well as the lobby of the now closed North Adams Cinema, Mass MoCA is in the midst of "non negotiable" demands by the Swiss artist Christoph Buchel. The exhibition which was scheduled to open in December, in the museum's largest space, may never be seen by the public. Mass MoCA is coming into its prime season and this is an enormous disaster both aesthetic and financial. Against the artist's strict demands and instructions certain VIP's, including the Mayor, have gotten behind the scenes glimpses of the controversial project. The vivid imagination of MCLA studio professor, Gregory Scheckler, has inspired him to write an alleged preview of the work. This is as close as we may ever get to experiencing the installation by the Swiss trashmeister. Now at http://www.berkshirefinearts.com
  Best
  Charles Giuliano

 
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From info at BrianJewett.com  Tue Apr  3 11:05:59 2007
From: info at BrianJewett.com (Brian Jewett)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 11:05:59 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Sign Company Recomendations?
Message-ID: <3DCA02B4-591F-4D0F-965F-72105E9E4B59@BrianJewett.com>

I'm working on signage for the Eclipse Mill. Do any of you have any  
recommendations of either good companies ore ones to avoid?

Thanks,

Brian Jewett
Eclipse Mill



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From dan at orbitvisual.com  Tue Apr  3 11:20:05 2007
From: dan at orbitvisual.com (Dan Wallis)
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:20:05 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Sign Company Recomendations?
In-Reply-To: <3DCA02B4-591F-4D0F-965F-72105E9E4B59@BrianJewett.com>
Message-ID: <C237E8E5.144A%dan@orbitvisual.com>

Brian -
What type of signage are you looking to complete? It will make all the
difference in the world as to who you should approach, as all the sign shops
in the area have their own strengths.
I just finished the exterior signage for Papyri a month ago and did thorough
research into all the sign fabrication shops in the area. Be happy to lend a
hand as I have 6 years of experience working with sign fabricators in
Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington in everything from retail to
the federal courts.

Dan Wallis
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From erin at onigirl.com  Tue Apr  3 11:45:53 2007
From: erin at onigirl.com (e.coughlan)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 11:45:53 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: Forum Digest, Vol 3, Issue 4
References: <20070403152908.F0989A620@retribution.cnchost.com>
Message-ID: <006301c77607$2d911540$6902a8c0@ONI2000>

Hi Dan (and anyone else reading this) my name is Erin and I am over at the 
Eclipse Mill (I am actually also working on the signage for the building). I 
hope this is not too off topic; I would love to know (for other and general 
purposes) of a good (local) sign shop/ fabricators. From time to time I 
would like to purchase certain materials that are best bought wholesale, but 
that I only need a smallish quantity of (i.e. 4 x 8 sheets of corplast).
Thanks much,
e

> Today's Topics:
>
>   1. Sign Company Recomendations? (Brian Jewett)
>   2. Re: Sign Company Recomendations? (Dan Wallis)



From dan at orbitvisual.com  Tue Apr  3 12:52:58 2007
From: dan at orbitvisual.com (Dan Wallis)
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:52:58 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: Forum Digest, Vol 3, Issue 4
In-Reply-To: <006301c77607$2d911540$6902a8c0@ONI2000>
Message-ID: <C237FEAA.1454%dan@orbitvisual.com>

Erin - 

KMS hands down is the best shop locally. They are the most reasonable to
purchase materials from and they are also a superb fit for simple stuff like
cut vinyl. I don't know your level of expertise with drawing up concepts for
signage with concerns for accessibility and code requirements, city approval
etc. depending on the scope of the project, so it would be a working
relationship that would need to develop. I was not crazy about their
suggestions for more complicated stuff (i.e dimensional letterforms) and
they flubbed on the install of one of the elements of the Papyri package,
but I am really picky and have other great shops to suggest further a-field
if the work is super complicated. I will say this about KMS, they work
really well with their clients, so with time and effort you could achieve
the desired result. Regardless of which shop you settle on be sure to get a
fully bonded shop for fabrication and install, especially if the signage is
located in public areas.

Dan Wallis



From erin at onigirl.com  Tue Apr  3 22:27:39 2007
From: erin at onigirl.com (e.coughlan)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:27:39 -0400
Subject: [Forum] KMS signs
References: <20070403152908.F0989A620@retribution.cnchost.com>
Message-ID: <001701c77660$d18830d0$0402a8c0@ONI2000>

Hi again everyone,
Thanks for the info - I totally agree that KMS is fantastic... I have done a 
fair amount of work with Ken and Laurie, they are great.
... But they seem to do mostly vinyl printing and the like. Anyone know of a 
more heavy duty shop?
A fabricator I guess...

peace,
e 



From joe at conwaylawgroup.com  Wed Apr  4 11:31:42 2007
From: joe at conwaylawgroup.com (Joseph Conway)
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:31:42 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Searching for Animators
Message-ID: <4613C4DE.5000808@conwaylawgroup.com>

/I found the below post on today's Hidden-Tech forum, and wondered if 
any artists from the Berkshire Visual Arts Group would be interested in 
following up.  If so, let me know and I'll forward your info to the 
original poster.

The excerpt from today's Hidden-Tech forum:

/
Several weeks ago I posted a request for references for 'State of the 
Art Animators'.  As usually happens with this group, I received numerous 
qualified leads.  And as often happens in commerce, the client did not 
really have the 'appetite' for original animation.

Which means that the Jumbotron above Fenway and many beautiful black 
Panasonic flat screen monitors hung at gallery height are still black.

Refresh: this is about a client's high-end reception during the Bio 
trade show and conference in Boston the first week of May.  The 
reception is in a large sky box above Fenway Park.  (The team is out of 
town that night.  Guests just look down at home plate and up at the 
Jumbotron.)

As original work seems to be too rich, I'm wondering if there are 
artists who have work that might be done already?  Ready to hang in 
video format?

Who is using monitors as frames for art? Liquid color fields? Abstract 
shape studies?  Or?

Or?


From edwardcating at gmail.com  Wed Apr  4 15:10:25 2007
From: edwardcating at gmail.com (Edward Cating)
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:10:25 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Main Street Stage Presents "Down the Road"
Message-ID: <6f660d80704041210h3b9ba862vbd31e065b35834e3@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

Please pass on this news about Main Street Stage's upcoming performance of
Lee Blessing's "Down the Road". Also not that we have decided to have not
one, but two - that's right, you heard it here first, TWO - Community Nights
(Thursday April 26 and May 3). These are pay-what-you-can nights and are
unique to the Main Street Stage. Seating, however, is limited! So reserve
seating...

Edward

************************
MARCH 26, 2007


TO:  Area Newspapers

CONTACT:  Alexia Trainor - 413-663-3240

RELEASE:  Immediate


MAIN STREET STAGE ANNOUNCES LEE BLESSING'S "DOWN THE ROAD"

Main Street Stage announced today the production of Lee Blessing's
drama DOWN THE ROAD.  The show opens Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

The three-character play is directed by Main Street Stage's Artistic
Director, Bruce T. MacDonald.  The cast features Ed Cating as Bill
Reach, Mike Trainor as Dan Henniman, and Liz Urban as Iris Henniman.
Mr. Cating was last seen in Main Street Stage's recent production of
Ibsen's GHOSTS.  Mr. Trainor appeared in last spring's Main Street
Stage premier of Jennifer Mattern's LIKE HOME.  DOWN THE ROAD marks
Ms. Urban's debut with Main Street Stage.  She is known locally as
the President of North Adams' Mill City Productions and heads up the
Greylock Theatre Project in association with Williamstown Theatre
Festival.

Dan and Iris Henniman have been hired to write a book recounting Bill
Reach's heinous crimes.  Reach has admitted his guilt in the savage
slayings of nineteen (or more) women.  Over the many weeks of
interviews the stress wears on the couple as they record Reach's
testimony of his unbelievably cruel acts. The Henniman's begin to
question the ethics of presenting Reach's story, in all its horrific
brutality, as if it were just another commodity to feed America's
obsession with celebrity.

DOWN THE ROAD at Main Street Stage, 57 Main Street in North Adams,
previews Thursday, April 19 and opens Friday, April 20, then plays
Fridays and Saturdays through May 5 at 8 p.m.  There will be two
Sunday matinees, April 29 and May 6 at 4 p.m. and two special
Community Night performance at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 and May
3.  Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors, $10 for
students.  Community Night performances are "Pay What You Can".
Seating is very limited.  Reservations are recommended and can be
made by calling 413-663-3240.
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From forum at berkshirevisualarts.org  Thu Apr  5 18:47:53 2007
From: forum at berkshirevisualarts.org (Canadian MensHealth)
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:47:53 -0000
Subject: [Forum] Doc % FROM_NAME
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From erin at onigirl.com  Sat Apr  7 09:47:45 2007
From: erin at onigirl.com (e.coughlan)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 09:47:45 -0400
Subject: [Forum] a question about this forum
Message-ID: <002a01c7791b$5316ceb0$0402a8c0@ONI2000>

but first a small comment:
the KMS owners are KEITH and Laurie! Whoops!
Well, I know it's probably not the end of the world, but I *do* feel bad when I screw up someone's name, especially if I like 'em.
So apologies to Keith for calling him Ken on this forum... heh heh... 

>ahem<

My question is this  (apologies if the answer is obvious or it's been already asked or something like that):
Is there a place online I can read these threads, rather than get multiple emails per day?

Danka,
e
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Fri Apr  6 22:52:48 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:52:48 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Experience your community at its theatrical best!
Message-ID: <002001c778bf$d8902340$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>

The Abbott School Players present Rapunzel, written and directed by Paul W. Marino,  and performed by students from Kindergarten through 8th grade (with star turns by both of Jonathan Secor's daughters).  Rapunzel is the inspiring story of a girl locked away in a tower by a (not-so-evil-as-she'd-like-to-believe) witch.  Who will come to Rapunzel's rescue?  Who will come to his rescue?  And why is it that everyone who knows this girl is on vacation?  All will be revealed!  Rapunzel will be performed in the Abbott School gym on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.  For directions, call 664-6023.  Admission is free (though there will, of course, be a substantial charge to get out)!!!!!! 
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From rvanmark at adelphia.net  Sun Apr  8 23:39:03 2007
From: rvanmark at adelphia.net (mark mulherrin)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 23:39:03 -0400
Subject: [Forum] mojo chronicle
Message-ID: <6d2fb35cddece09049dc8d4ee950119e@ adelphia.net>

  Just to let you all know, the new Mojo Chronicle is up now on 
iberkshires.com. Just go to the site and type "mojo" in the search.
This month the column talks a bit about cultural tourism. See you in 
the funny papers!     Mark M.



From charles_giuliano at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  9 14:13:20 2007
From: charles_giuliano at yahoo.com (charles giuliano)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:13:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Forum] BFA Believers
Message-ID: <313349.3380.qm@web35804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Readers
  While the Christoph Buchel "Training Ground"  installation is months off schedule and delayed with no resolution is sight, Mass MoCA has just opened a new exhibition "The Believers." During troubled times it is appropriate that the Berkshire based museum is keeping the faith. 
  Now at http://www.berkshirefinearts.com
  Best
  Charles Giuliano

 
---------------------------------
8:00? 8:25? 8:40?  Find a flick in no time
 with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
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From rsidewitt at verizon.net  Mon Apr  9 18:42:07 2007
From: rsidewitt at verizon.net (Rebecca DeWitt)
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:42:07 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Drinking Liberally
In-Reply-To: <6d2fb35cddece09049dc8d4ee950119e@ adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <0JG900DFG5Q0L7PM@vms044.mailsrvcs.net>

Drinking Liberally is upon us! Come on out to Cafe Latino tomorrow, Tuesday,
April 10, 5:30pm, and join the political scene!

DL is held every second Tuesday of the month, 5:30pm, at Cafe Latino,
located on the Mass Moca campus.

Drinking Liberally is an informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise
your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a
pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a
place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't
a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration
and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics.

To find out more about Drinking Liberally, see www.drinkingliberally.org. 



From jane.video at gmail.com  Mon Apr  9 21:06:23 2007
From: jane.video at gmail.com (Jane Hudson)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:06:23 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Next Meeting of the Art Forum!!!!
Message-ID: <3D98FE4D-17AD-4170-A009-281B1168DDCB@gmail.com>

Hi all...We're excited to announce the next meeting of the Art Forum.  
It's been a long and interesting winter since we last met at the  
Eclipse Mill on February 13. The group has grown and potential  
initiatives have been considered online. So now it's time for us to  
meet in the flesh and see what our collective energy looks like, and  
what we might actually make of it.

The meeting is set for Monday, April 30 at 6:30 in the Sullivan  
Lounge, second floor of the Campus Center at MCLA. You can access the  
campus from either Church St. or Ashland St., and you'll find the  
Campus Center off the Quad. (For a map, visit http://www.mcla.edu/ 
Admissions/Visiting_MCLA/Campus_Map/. Parking should be pretty good  
in the evening in most lots.

Any questions or more directions e-mail Jane Hudson at  
jane.video at gmail.com or call her at 617-947-8534; or e-mail Ed  
Sedarbaum at esedarbaum at verizon.net or call him at 413-441-6006.

See you then, we hope, and help spread the word.

Jane & Ed




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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Mon Apr  9 22:35:46 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:35:46 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Art Forum discussion, round III
Message-ID: <009601c77b18$f657f6e0$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>

Hi all...We're excited to announce the next meeting of the Art Forum. It's been a long and interesting winter since we last met at the Eclipse Mill on February 13. The group has grown and potential initiatives have been considered online. So now it's time for us to meet in the flesh and see what our collective energy looks like, and what we might actually make of it.

The meeting is set for Monday, April 30 at 6:30 in the Sullivan Lounge, second floor of the Campus Center at MCLA. You can access the campus from either Church St. or Ashland St., and you'll find the Campus Center off the Quad. (For a map, visit http://www.mcla.edu/Admissions/Visiting_MCLA/Campus_Map/. Parking should be pretty good in the evening in most lots. 

Any questions or more directions e-mail Jane Hudson at jane.video at gmail.com or call her at 617-947-8534; or e-mail Ed Sedarbaum at esedarbaum at verizon.net or call him at 413-441-6006.

See you then, we hope, and help spread the word.

Jane & Ed
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From porter_filan at verizon.net  Thu Apr 12 10:42:00 2007
From: porter_filan at verizon.net (RACHEL PORTER)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:42:00 -0700
Subject: [Forum] FW: Art, art, art...
In-Reply-To: <MSMoufNtKKnfdcgMoYJ000476ec@mainstreetmail.com>
Message-ID: <C2439348.1A41%porter_filan@verizon.net>

I thought you might want to see what is happening in Franklin County.  The
original message is ?prettier? so if you want eye candy go to the web site.

Rachel Porter

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Reply-To: <Boyle-ClappD at gcc.mass.edu>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:54:56 -0500
To: <porter_filan at verizon.net>
Subject: Art, art, art...

    
  <http://www.massartandculture.org>
 
Support your fellow Franklin County Artists!
Visit Turners Falls for a brief tour of art in the first-ever Windows
Project!  Thanks again to each artist who took part and helped us make this
effort a reality.  Unless noted, all sites are on Avenue A.

Chinatown Restaurant 51 Ave A - Pam Kinsmith, Gloria Kegeles, Edith
Hunsberger
Crocker Building 54 Ave A- Paul Teeling, Laura Garrison, Nina Rossi, Susan
Elkin, and joint Blesphamism book (including Amy Borzeo, Emily Brewster,
Chris Janke)
Hallmark Museum Corner of Ave A and 3rd St - Tom Young, John Willis
exhibition
Regal Modular Homes 131 Ave A - Peggy Davis, Janice Sorenson
Pipione's Sport Shop - Bruce Kahn
Former Ed's Barber Shop  115 Ave A- Joy Friedman
Tongarelli's Heating 123 Ave A - Darryl Ballou
151 Ave A - Joe Landry, Steve Earp
Direct TV 155 Ave A - Jaye Pope, Diane Clancy
Four Directions Healing Arts 110 Ave A - Tribute to Karen Adams' ongoing
venue for emerging artists
Arnie's 102-106 Ave A- David Brothers, Beverly Phelps, Leni Gaudette
Suzee's Laundry 78 3rd St - Emily Brewster


New Orange Innovation Center, Open Studio, April 14  15
While you are out, visit the Open Studios at the New Orange Innovation
Center (former Bedroom Factory) including the North Quabbin Textile Studio
of weaver and teacher Donna Cavagnac.
131 West Main St (Route 2A) Orange, MA 01364
Info: 978-544-5850, donna at northquabbintextile.com


 

A Few Good Men, Shea Theater, April 12, 13, 14
The Country Players will present Aaron Sorkin?s A Few Good Men at the Shea
Theater in downtown Turners Falls on Thurs. April 12, Friday April 13 and
Sat. April 14 at 8:00 PM with a 2:00 PM matinee on Sat..

Directed by Richard Martin of Northfield. Actors include David Grout of
Turners Fall as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, Rochelle Gorts of Greenfield as Commander
Joann Galloway and Barney Cummings, Jr. of Athol as Lt. Colonel Nathan
Jessup.   Tickets:  $12 general, $10  students and seniors, at World Eye
Books or by calling the Shea Box office at 863-2281.
Special discounts apply on opening night for current and former members of
the armed forces. This play contains mature themes and strong language.

People?s Voice - Seeking Writing and/or Artwork
What happened when an encounter with a book, movie, piece of music,
painting, episode in nature -even the words of another person- became a
landmark experience and changed your life?

The Franklin County magazine People's Voice of seeks art and writing on the
topic ?How art has moved you?  and artwork for inclusion in each issue.  The
subscriber based magazine seeks local paintings or photographs, and gives
credit, and 4 copies of the issue for you to pass along.  Send submissions
to Diane Clancy, diane at dianeclancy.com, 413.773.7333

Northampton Arts Council Announces ArtsEZ Spring '07 Grant Opportunity
The Northampton Arts Council, Inc. is once again running a special, locally
supported arts grant round. This spring the Arts Council will be awarding up
to $20,000 raised from local events. These grants are available to area
writers, painters, photographers, sculptors, musicians, videographers and
all other creatives and arts organizations for projects held in Northampton.

Guidelines and applications are available via our website:
www.northamptonartscouncil.org and can be downloaded as PDFs. Using the PDF
application, one can complete it on a computer. (No more struggling to find
a typewriter!) Hard copies of the guidelines and applications are also
available in Northampton at the Forbes Library, Guild Art Supply, Center for
the Arts Northampton, A.P.E., on the 3rd floor in Thornes, and the office of
the Arts Council, Room 5, 240 Main Street. Completed applications with
support materials must be received by 4:30 pm, Monday, May 14, 2007 at the
Northampton Arts Council office. Only one grant application per person or
organization will be considered. Please review the Arts EZ Spring 2007
guidelines for criteria and eligibility requirements. Projects must take
place between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008.

For more information visit our website at www.northamptonartscouncil.org,
email us at arts at northamptonma.gov or nacads at comcast.net or call
413-587-1269.



Reminder:  Asparagus is Coming!
Attend the third annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail April 28 & 29, 2007.
This popular studio tour and sale of ten potters in the Pioneer Valley
includes Francine Ozereko, Mary Barringer - handbuilt stoneware, Donna McGee
and others.   Visit www.asparagusvalleypotterytrail.com
<tiny_mce/www.asparagusvalleypotterytrail.com>  for information about the
artists and links to their individual websites.

Possible Pittsfield Studio Spaces, Calling all artists!
The Storefront Project is looking into a large space that could hold 8 - 10
studios (starting at $150 per space, heat included, electrical separate).
pace might be available starting in late July.

Any visual artist interested please email: ail at storefrontartist.org
<mailto:mail at storefrontartist.org>
Peter Dudek, Director, Storefront Artist Project

Fostering the Arts and Culture Partnership
Fostering the Arts and Culture Partnership invites you to join the growing
list of artists on our website.  Place your own art, profile, or link your
existing website to ours at www.massartandculture.org
<http://www.massartandculture.org/>

Feeling isolated?  No need.  Visit the new Forum at
www.massartandculture.org <http://www.massartandculture.org/>  and post a
question, join a discussion, or read what others are thinking.  There is no
cost to join.  

Fostering the Arts and Culture Partnership is supported in part by a grant
from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Entergy, TD Bank North, Greenfield
Community College and our Partners.

You can remove yourself from this e-mail list by clicking this link
<http://www.mainstreetmail.com/unsubscribe.php?listID=984> ..
Powered by MainStreetMAIL.com <http://www.mainstreetmail.com>  ?
  

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From sandra at imagescinema.org  Thu Apr 12 11:37:35 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:37:35 -0400
Subject: [Forum] City Council Meetings
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704120837o6f5f3b7enaf5b500eb00ee49e@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Everyone,

At the winter meeting I expressed interest in going to the NA City Council
meetings. Just to go, observe, be present. Unfortunately, I have to work
every Tuesday night indefinitely.

So, I encourage all of you who said you'd like to go to go! The Council
meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Town Hall. They don't
post the agendas online but they are available by calling the City Clerk
662-3015 or emailing city_clerk at northadams-ma.gov. The next meeting is
Tuesday, April 24.

Best,
Sandra
-- 
Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Images Cinema
50 Spring Street | PO Box 283
Williamstown, MA 01267
413.458.1039 office / fax
413.458.5613 movie line
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From sandra at imagescinema.org  Thu Apr 12 12:06:28 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:06:28 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Fall Foliage Parade
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704120906o4399a951mc9ec34ea29281303@mail.gmail.com>

I had some technical issues on my end getting hooked into the forum but now
that I'm here, wow!  Great notes from the last meeting, Veronica.

I LOVE the idea of a float for the Fall Foliage Parade. The American
Visionary Art Museum has a kinetic sculpture race in Baltimore every year
and it's great fun. Every "float" is human powered and ranges from people on
roller blades to elaborate human powered contraptions. They also do art
cars. I like the human power idea.

I'd be willing to be on a parade committee!

Sandra
-- 
Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Images Cinema
50 Spring Street | PO Box 283
Williamstown, MA 01267
413.458.1039 office / fax
413.458.5613 movie line
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From joe at conwaylawgroup.com  Fri Apr 13 15:23:40 2007
From: joe at conwaylawgroup.com (Joseph Conway)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:23:40 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
Message-ID: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>

Sandra's reminder is well-taken, and I will plan to attend on the 24th.  
But one additional suggestion:  We don't always have to go in person.  
Instead, maybe it would be good to have forum members volunteer to watch 
the proceeding on TV (they are broadcast on local cable...I was recently 
channel surfing and mistook one council member's ramble for a PBS 
documentary on seniors coping with Alzheimer's/late stage Dementia).

The forum member could then report back via the forum listserv if 
anything of interest to the group happens at the hearing.  If the task 
could be split up among a large enough group (with members volunteering 
to take a turn), it would mean that as a group, we would only have to 
suffer through the madness 1-2 times a year.  Just an idea.



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> From: "Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema" <sandra at imagescinema.org>
> Subject: [Forum] City Council Meetings
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> At the winter meeting I expressed interest in going to the NA City Council
> meetings. Just to go, observe, be present. Unfortunately, I have to work
> every Tuesday night indefinitely.
>
> So, I encourage all of you who said you'd like to go to go! The Council
> meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Town Hall. They don't
> post the agendas online but they are available by calling the City Clerk
> 662-3015 or emailing city_clerk at northadams-ma.gov. The next meeting is
> Tuesday, April 24.
>
> Best,
> Sandra
>   


From joshua at joshuafield.com  Fri Apr 13 15:43:29 2007
From: joshua at joshuafield.com (Joshua Field)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:43:29 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
In-Reply-To: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>
Message-ID: <461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com>

i attended the most recent meeting and the council seemed to be somewhat 
taken aback by the fact that there were warm bodies in the room (and 
even stranger that we were just observing and not staging some sort of 
protest). literally, there were just four people in the audience (3 
observing, 1 mcla student taking notes for a paper and one person airing 
grievances with a city employee).

i think that there might be value in occasionally attending in person, 
if only to shake things up a little. there is, after all, an open forum 
at the end of meetings and i've heard plenty of discussion around local 
issues that people think aren't being addressed in the current city 
gov't (sidewalk snow removal, neighborhood noise, city signage, etc).

-- 

// www.joshuafield.com
// joshua at joshuafield.com
// +1 [413] 329-4789
// 121 Union Street, Studio 1E
// North Adams, MA 01247 USA 



Joseph Conway wrote:
> Sandra's reminder is well-taken, and I will plan to attend on the 
> 24th.  But one additional suggestion:  We don't always have to go in 
> person.  Instead, maybe it would be good to have forum members 
> volunteer to watch the proceeding on TV (they are broadcast on local 
> cable...I was recently channel surfing and mistook one council 
> member's ramble for a PBS documentary on seniors coping with 
> Alzheimer's/late stage Dementia).
>
> The forum member could then report back via the forum listserv if 
> anything of interest to the group happens at the hearing.  If the task 
> could be split up among a large enough group (with members 
> volunteering to take a turn), it would mean that as a group, we would 
> only have to suffer through the madness 1-2 times a year.  Just an idea.
>
>
>
> forum-request at berkshirevisualarts.org wrote:
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>>    1. City Council Meetings (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
>>    2. Fall Foliage Parade (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:37:35 -0400
>> From: "Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema" <sandra at imagescinema.org>
>> Subject: [Forum] City Council Meetings
>> To: "Berkshire Art Forum" <forum at berkshirevisualarts.org>
>> Message-ID:
>>     <7f9dfa1a0704120837o6f5f3b7enaf5b500eb00ee49e at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> At the winter meeting I expressed interest in going to the NA City 
>> Council
>> meetings. Just to go, observe, be present. Unfortunately, I have to work
>> every Tuesday night indefinitely.
>>
>> So, I encourage all of you who said you'd like to go to go! The Council
>> meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Town Hall. 
>> They don't
>> post the agendas online but they are available by calling the City Clerk
>> 662-3015 or emailing city_clerk at northadams-ma.gov. The next meeting is
>> Tuesday, April 24.
>>
>> Best,
>> Sandra
>>   
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From info at BrianJewett.com  Fri Apr 13 15:58:20 2007
From: info at BrianJewett.com (Brian Jewett)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:58:20 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
In-Reply-To: <461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com>
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>
	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com>
Message-ID: <13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com>

That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally gathering,  
Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear full on how  
the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and then totally  
ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone who chooses  
to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no other options.  
I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good.

Brian Jewett



On Apr 13, 2007, at 3:43 PM, Joshua Field wrote:

> i attended the most recent meeting and the council seemed to be  
> somewhat taken aback by the fact that there were warm bodies in the  
> room (and even stranger that we were just observing and not staging  
> some sort of protest). literally, there were just four people in  
> the audience (3 observing, 1 mcla student taking notes for a paper  
> and one person airing grievances with a city employee).
>
> i think that there might be value in occasionally attending in  
> person, if only to shake things up a little. there is, after all,  
> an open forum at the end of meetings and i've heard plenty of  
> discussion around local issues that people think aren't being  
> addressed in the current city gov't (sidewalk snow removal,  
> neighborhood noise, city signage, etc).
>
> -- 
>
> // www.joshuafield.com
> // joshua at joshuafield.com
> // +1 [413] 329-4789
> // 121 Union Street, Studio 1E
> // North Adams, MA 01247 USA
>
>
> Joseph Conway wrote:
>> Sandra's reminder is well-taken, and I will plan to attend on the  
>> 24th.  But one additional suggestion:  We don't always have to go  
>> in person.  Instead, maybe it would be good to have forum members  
>> volunteer to watch the proceeding on TV (they are broadcast on  
>> local cable...I was recently channel surfing and mistook one  
>> council member's ramble for a PBS documentary on seniors coping  
>> with Alzheimer's/late stage Dementia).
>>
>> The forum member could then report back via the forum listserv if  
>> anything of interest to the group happens at the hearing.  If the  
>> task could be split up among a large enough group (with members  
>> volunteering to take a turn), it would mean that as a group, we  
>> would only have to suffer through the madness 1-2 times a year.   
>> Just an idea.
>>
>>
>>
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:37:35 -0400
>>> From: "Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema" <sandra at imagescinema.org>
>>> Subject: [Forum] City Council Meetings
>>> To: "Berkshire Art Forum" <forum at berkshirevisualarts.org>
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>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> At the winter meeting I expressed interest in going to the NA  
>>> City Council
>>> meetings. Just to go, observe, be present. Unfortunately, I have  
>>> to work
>>> every Tuesday night indefinitely.
>>>
>>> So, I encourage all of you who said you'd like to go to go! The  
>>> Council
>>> meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Town Hall.  
>>> They don't
>>> post the agendas online but they are available by calling the  
>>> City Clerk
>>> 662-3015 or emailing city_clerk at northadams-ma.gov. The next  
>>> meeting is
>>> Tuesday, April 24.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Sandra
>>>
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From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Fri Apr 13 20:51:49 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:51:49 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
In-Reply-To: <13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com>
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com>
	<13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com>
Message-ID: <462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com>

I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the energy 
and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd like to suggest that 
we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we feel need to be 
addressed and productive ways in which we can improve the quality of 
life here, rather than, as some may see it, an unproductive platform for 
simply venting frustrations.  Brian makes a very good point that cleared 
sidewalks are key to the daily life of many people in N. Adams, and 
making N. Adams a more walkable city will only encourage businesses and 
neighborhoods to thrive.  Maybe we could gauge interest from those on 
this list for identifying a liaison from the forum to create dialogue 
with the Mayor's office in order to communicate some of the needs being 
raised through these online discussions.  Thoughts?

Kurt


Brian Jewett wrote:
> That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally 
> gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear 
> full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and 
> then totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone 
> who chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no other 
> options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good. 
>
> Brian Jewett
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
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North Adams, MA 01247
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From jane.video at gmail.com  Sat Apr 14 08:54:28 2007
From: jane.video at gmail.com (Jane Hudson)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:54:28 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
In-Reply-To: <462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com>
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	<462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com>
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Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will give folks  
an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for just such  
initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up planning, but  
from past experience with web-based groups, in-the-flesh promises  
seem to keep.
Best,
Jane
On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:

> I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the  
> energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd like to  
> suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we  
> feel need to be addressed and productive ways in which we can  
> improve the quality of life here, rather than, as some may see it,  
> an unproductive platform for simply venting frustrations.  Brian  
> makes a very good point that cleared sidewalks are key to the daily  
> life of many people in N. Adams, and making N. Adams a more  
> walkable city will only encourage businesses and neighborhoods to  
> thrive.  Maybe we could gauge interest from those on this list for  
> identifying a liaison from the forum to create dialogue with the  
> Mayor's office in order to communicate some of the needs being  
> raised through these online discussions.  Thoughts?
>
> Kurt
>
>
> Brian Jewett wrote:
>> That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally gathering,  
>> Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear full on  
>> how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and then  
>> totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone  
>> who chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no  
>> other options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good.
>>
>> Brian Jewett
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Forum mailing list
>> Forum at berkshirevisualarts.org
>> http://lists.berkshirevisualarts.org/mailman/listinfo/forum
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Kurt Kolok
> Owner/Director
> Kolok Gallery
> 121 Union Street, 1e
> North Adams, MA 01247
> +1 413 664 7381
> kurt at kolokgallery.com
> www.kolokgallery.com
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From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Sat Apr 14 10:17:22 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:17:22 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
In-Reply-To: <C41D1BD3-2D7D-4A31-B63A-88E648A18864@gmail.com>
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com>
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I agree that face-to-face meetings are critical for putting ideas into 
action.  I'd personally like to see this online forum used for fleshing 
out the issues more so that the 'live' meetings are as productive as 
possible.

Kurt



Jane Hudson wrote:
> Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will give folks 
> an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for just such 
> initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up planning, but 
> from past experience with web-based groups, in-the-flesh promises seem 
> to keep.
> Best,
> Jane
> On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:
>
>> I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the 
>> energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd like to 
>> suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we 
>> feel need to be addressed and productive ways in which we can improve 
>> the quality of life here, rather than, as some may see it, an 
>> unproductive platform for simply venting frustrations.  Brian makes a 
>> very good point that cleared sidewalks are key to the daily life of 
>> many people in N. Adams, and making N. Adams a more walkable city 
>> will only encourage businesses and neighborhoods to thrive.  Maybe we 
>> could gauge interest from those on this list for identifying a 
>> liaison from the forum to create dialogue with the Mayor's office in 
>> order to communicate some of the needs being raised through these 
>> online discussions.  Thoughts?
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>>
>> Brian Jewett wrote:
>>> That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally 
>>> gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear 
>>> full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and 
>>> then totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of 
>>> anyone who chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have 
>>> no other options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good. 
>>>
>>> Brian Jewett
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Forum mailing list
>>> Forum at berkshirevisualarts.org
>>> http://lists.berkshirevisualarts.org/mailman/listinfo/forum
>>>   
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Kurt Kolok
>> Owner/Director
>> Kolok Gallery
>> 121 Union Street, 1e
>> North Adams, MA 01247
>> +1 413 664 7381
>> kurt at kolokgallery.com
>> www.kolokgallery.com
>>     
>> _______________________________________________
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>> http://lists.berkshirevisualarts.org/mailman/listinfo/forum
>
> http://officialjeffandjane.com
>
>


-- 
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Owner/Director
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North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Sat Apr 14 11:45:15 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:45:15 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>
	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com><13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com><462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com><C41D1BD3-2D7D-4A31-B63A-88E648A18864@gmail.com>
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Hi, Kurt, Jane, and everyone else.

This might be a good moment for me to post a reply I sent to a forum member who asked whether there was an agenda for the April 30 "live and in-person" discussion. I will be facilitating that discussion (which will give Jane a chance to be a more full-fledged participant while I pay attention to "process"), and I answered as follows:

No official agenda has been written up yet, although I imagine the Open
Studios committee will want to give us an update. 

Jane and I were hoping for an easygoing environment without too rigid an
agenda, so that the conversation could wend its own way toward some goals.

We did think that we'd start out by articulating a hope that by the end of 
the evening we would have come up with at least one activity or project (or
more, of whatever kind) that willing people could get together around. That
could be anything from working on a presence in the Fall Foliage Parade or 
the annual Downtown Celebration, to some kind of group research, to a
political initiative, to an exploration of possible public artwork --
whatever turns the people on. But as facilitator, I am hoping to leave
enough breathing room for multiple conversational directions to emerge for
the group to choose among.

If there's an agenda item you have on your mind, feel free to send it along.
It probably won't be the only suggestion that will come our way, and as 
facilitator I can make sure that all potential areas of discussion are made
known as the group settles on a direction for the evening.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kurt Kolok 
  To: Jane Hudson 
  Cc: forum at berkshirevisualarts.org 
  Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:17 AM
  Subject: Re: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings


  I agree that face-to-face meetings are critical for putting ideas into action.  I'd personally like to see this online forum used for fleshing out the issues more so that the 'live' meetings are as productive as possible.

  Kurt



  Jane Hudson wrote: 
    Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will give folks an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for just such initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up planning, but from past experience with web-based groups, in-the-flesh promises seem to keep. 
    Best,
    Jane

    On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:


      I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd like to suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we feel need to be addressed and productive ways in which we can improve the quality of life here, rather than, as some may see it, an unproductive platform for simply venting frustrations.  Brian makes a very good point that cleared sidewalks are key to the daily life of many people in N. Adams, and making N. Adams a more walkable city will only encourage businesses and neighborhoods to thrive.  Maybe we could gauge interest from those on this list for identifying a liaison from the forum to create dialogue with the Mayor's office in order to communicate some of the needs being raised through these online discussions.  Thoughts?

      Kurt


      Brian Jewett wrote: 
        That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and then totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone who chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no other options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good.  


        Brian Jewett




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-- 
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Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com
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From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Sat Apr 14 14:47:12 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:47:12 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Agenda/Structure for April 30 meeting
In-Reply-To: <004101c77eab$e6036cc0$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com><13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com><462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com><C41D1BD3-2D7D-4A31-B63A-88E648A18864@gmail.com>
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(I changed the subject to reflect the direction of this developing thread)

If we're planning to have a group as large (or larger) than the last 
meeting I'd like to suggest that we break into smaller groups for the 
first half of the meeting (size would depend upon the number of people 
in attendance), assign a 'secretary' for each group responsible for 
simply listing the concerns along with possible solutions discussed 
within each group and then that person or another chosen from each group 
would present the findings to the larger group for the last half of the 
meeting. 

I'm concerned that by having another larger 'open' discussion we may 
miss out on valuable input from some people not comfortable with 
speaking in larger crowds while also not having enough time to come to 
some active/productive conclusions and next steps.  Once we collect all 
the various issues/thoughts we may find that it would be beneficial to 
create some 'interest groups' within the larger group to funnel the 
energy and resources around particular goals while taking advantage of 
people's individual strengths and interests.

Kurt



Ed Sedarbaum wrote:
> Hi, Kurt, Jane, and everyone else.
>  
> This might be a good moment for me to post a reply I sent to a forum 
> member who asked whether there was an agenda for the April 30 "live 
> and in-person" discussion. I will be facilitating that discussion 
> (which will give Jane a chance to be a more full-fledged participant 
> while I pay attention to "process"), and I answered as follows:
>  
> No official agenda has been written up yet, although I imagine the Open
> Studios committee will want to give us an update.
>
> Jane and I were hoping for an easygoing environment without too rigid an
> agenda, so that the conversation could wend its own way toward some goals.
>
> We did think that we'd start out by articulating a hope that by the 
> end of
> the evening we would have come up with at least one activity or 
> project (or
> more, of whatever kind) that willing people could get together around. 
> That
> could be anything from working on a presence in the Fall Foliage 
> Parade or
> the annual Downtown Celebration, to some kind of group research, to a
> political initiative, to an exploration of possible public artwork --
> whatever turns the people on. But as facilitator, I am hoping to leave
> enough breathing room for multiple conversational directions to emerge for
> the group to choose among.
>
> If there's an agenda item you have on your mind, feel free to send it 
> along.
> It probably won't be the only suggestion that will come our way, and as
> facilitator I can make sure that all potential areas of discussion are 
> made
> known as the group settles on a direction for the evening.
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Kurt Kolok <mailto:kurt at kolokgallery.com>
>     *To:* Jane Hudson <mailto:jane.video at gmail.com>
>     *Cc:* forum at berkshirevisualarts.org
>     <mailto:forum at berkshirevisualarts.org>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:17 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings
>
>     I agree that face-to-face meetings are critical for putting ideas
>     into action.  I'd personally like to see this online forum used
>     for fleshing out the issues more so that the 'live' meetings are
>     as productive as possible.
>
>     Kurt
>
>
>
>     Jane Hudson wrote:
>>     Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will give
>>     folks an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for
>>     just such initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up
>>     planning, but from past experience with web-based groups,
>>     in-the-flesh promises seem to keep.
>>     Best,
>>     Jane
>>     On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:
>>
>>>     I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize
>>>     the energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd
>>>     like to suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the
>>>     issues we feel need to be addressed and productive ways in which
>>>     we can improve the quality of life here, rather than, as some
>>>     may see it, an unproductive platform for simply venting
>>>     frustrations.  Brian makes a very good point that cleared
>>>     sidewalks are key to the daily life of many people in N. Adams,
>>>     and making N. Adams a more walkable city will only encourage
>>>     businesses and neighborhoods to thrive.  Maybe we could gauge
>>>     interest from those on this list for identifying a liaison from
>>>     the forum to create dialogue with the Mayor's office in order to
>>>     communicate some of the needs being raised through these online
>>>     discussions.  Thoughts?
>>>
>>>     Kurt
>>>
>>>
>>>     Brian Jewett wrote:
>>>>     That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally
>>>>     gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an
>>>>     ear full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the
>>>>     streets and then totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to
>>>>     the peril of anyone who chooses to walk. We also pointed out
>>>>     that many here have no other options. I'm pleased to hear it
>>>>     may have done some good. 
>>>>
>>>>     Brian Jewett
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>     _______________________________________________
>>>>     Forum mailing list
>>>>     Forum at berkshirevisualarts.org
>>>>     http://lists.berkshirevisualarts.org/mailman/listinfo/forum
>>>>       
>>>
>>>
>>>     -- 
>>>     Kurt Kolok
>>>     Owner/Director
>>>     Kolok Gallery
>>>     121 Union Street, 1e
>>>     North Adams, MA 01247
>>>     +1 413 664 7381
>>>     kurt at kolokgallery.com
>>>     www.kolokgallery.com
>>>         
>>>     _______________________________________________
>>>     Forum mailing list
>>>     Forum at berkshirevisualarts.org <mailto:Forum at berkshirevisualarts.org>
>>>     http://lists.berkshirevisualarts.org/mailman/listinfo/forum
>>
>>     http://officialjeffandjane.com
>>
>>
>
>
>     -- 
>     Kurt Kolok
>     Owner/Director
>     Kolok Gallery
>     121 Union Street, 1e
>     North Adams, MA 01247
>     +1 413 664 7381
>     kurt at kolokgallery.com
>     www.kolokgallery.com
>         
>


-- 
Kurt Kolok
Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com

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From edwardcating at gmail.com  Sat Apr 14 16:15:13 2007
From: edwardcating at gmail.com (Edward Cating)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:15:13 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Fwd: Main Street Stage News
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   Main Street Stage News <http://www.mainstreetstage.org/index.html>  [image:
Link to Main Street Stage] <http://www.mainstreetstage.org/index.html>    Lee
Blessing's "Down the
Road"<http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/MainStreetStageFeed/%7E3/108942502/a970ef252d92e053f5142397979c030e-6.html>
Posted: 13 Apr 2007 08:51 PM CDT [image: downtheroadcard]

Main Street Stage announces the production of Lee Blessing's drama *Down the
Road*. The show opens Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

The three-character play is directed by Main Street Stage's Artistic
Director, Bruce T. MacDonald. The cast features Ed Cating as Bill Reach,
Mike Trainor as Dan Henniman, and Liz Urban as Iris Henniman. Mr. Cating was
last seen in Main Street Stage's recent production of Ibsen's *Ghosts*. Mr.
Trainor appeared in last spring's Main Street Stage premier of Jennifer
Mattern's *Like Home*. *Down the Road* marks Ms. Urban's debut with Main
Street Stage. She is known locally as the President of North Adams' Mill
City Productions and heads up the Greylock Theatre Project in association
with Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Dan and Iris Henniman have been hired to write a book recounting Bill
Reach's heinous crimes. Reach has admitted his guilt in the savage slayings
of nineteen (or more) women. Over the many weeks of interviews the stress
wears on the couple as they record Reach's testimony of his unbelievably
cruel acts. The Henniman's begin to question the ethics of presenting
Reach's story, in all its horrific brutality, as if it were just another
commodity to feed America's obsession with celebrity.

*Down the Road* previews Thursday, April 19 and opens Friday, April 20, then
plays Fridays and Saturdays through May 5 at 8 p.m. There will be two Sunday
matinees, April 29 and May 6 at 4 p.m. and two special Community Night
performances at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 and May 3. Tickets are $20
general admission, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. Community Night
performances are "Pay What You Can". Seating is very limited. Reservations
are recommended and can be made by calling 413-663-3240.
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Sun Apr 15 11:49:30 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:49:30 -0400
Subject: [Forum] "Down the Road" opening at Main Street Stage
Message-ID: <01df01c77f75$accd8600$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>



      Main Street Stage News    
      Lee Blessing's "Down the Road" 
      Posted: 13 Apr 2007 08:51 PM CDT
       

      Main Street Stage announces the production of Lee Blessing's drama Down the Road. The show opens Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

      The three-character play is directed by Main Street Stage's Artistic Director, Bruce T. MacDonald. The cast features Ed Cating as Bill Reach, Mike Trainor as Dan Henniman, and Liz Urban as Iris Henniman. Mr. Cating was last seen in Main Street Stage's recent production of Ibsen's Ghosts. Mr. Trainor appeared in last spring's Main Street Stage premier of Jennifer Mattern's Like Home. Down the Road marks Ms. Urban's debut with Main Street Stage. She is known locally as the President of North Adams' Mill City Productions and heads up the Greylock Theatre Project in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival. 

      Dan and Iris Henniman have been hired to write a book recounting Bill Reach's heinous crimes. Reach has admitted his guilt in the savage slayings of nineteen (or more) women. Over the many weeks of interviews the stress wears on the couple as they record Reach's testimony of his unbelievably cruel acts. The Henniman's begin to question the ethics of presenting Reach's story, in all its horrific brutality, as if it were just another commodity to feed America's obsession with celebrity. 

      Down the Road previews Thursday, April 19 and opens Friday, April 20, then plays Fridays and Saturdays through May 5 at 8 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees, April 29 and May 6 at 4 p.m. and two special Community Night performances at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 and May 3. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. Community Night performances are "Pay What You Can". Seating is very limited. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 413-663-3240.  
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From sandra at imagescinema.org  Mon Apr 16 17:57:01 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:57:01 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Tell People Where to Go!
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704161457p1a3b42d5n407d8ee6742c9725@mail.gmail.com>

The North Adams visitors booth is seeking volunteers. Williamstown also has
a volunteer-staffed visitors booth.

If you're interested in volunteering in North Adams call 664-6180 or email
tourism at northadams-ma.gov

If you're interested in volunteering in Williamstown call the Williamstown
Chamber of Commerce 458-9077 or email info at williamstownchamber.com

The Adams visitor booth is at the Berkshire Visitors Bureau and I'm sure
they utilize volunteers too. Call 743-4500 for info.

Sandra

-- 
Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Images Cinema
50 Spring Street | PO Box 283
Williamstown, MA 01267
413.458.1039 office / fax
413.458.5613 movie line
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From BJ at DunsmuirFlats.com  Mon Apr 16 17:53:47 2007
From: BJ at DunsmuirFlats.com (Brian Jewett)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:53:47 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Fwd: Reminder: Mark Erelli on April 20th at the Railway
	Cafe, MCLA Gallery 51
References: <59710eab0704161437w3823b771i28f6877c32c5260e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F10459F0-A220-4FBA-BFE6-E1396DEC29C1@DunsmuirFlats.com>

Hey Everyone,

These Railway Cafe shows have been amazing performances in a nice  
little intimate space at Gallery 51. It's almost as good as Grovers  
living room. This is going to be another great one and you should  
seriously consider going this Friday.

Now... if we could only convince Jonathan to apply for a liquor  
license...

See you there?

Brian

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Railway Cafe" <railwaycafe at gmail.com>
> Date: April 16, 2007 5:37:18 PM EDT
> To: railwaycafe at juno.com
> Subject: Reminder: Mark Erelli on April 20th at the Railway Cafe,  
> MCLA Gallery 51
>
> We've had several calls and emails for Mark Erelli's show this  
> Friday, but there's still room for you to come to MCLA Gallery 51,  
> 51 Main St. in North Adams at 7:30pm to hear him.
>
> He's got 6, going on 7, CDs that he's released (most of them on the  
> prestigious Signature Sounds Records), each one different than the  
> last and each one further solidifying his spot on the national  
> singer-songwriter scene. Whether he's singing of his own  
> experience, remaking old time and recreating Western Swing music,  
> or commenting on the current political situation, Mark has a way of  
> making deeply personal and affecting songs.  Over the years, he has  
> quietly built one of the most impressive and varied reputations in  
> modern roots music.
>
> Please join us on April 20th. Admission for this event is $12 in  
> advance, $15 at the door, $10 for students and seniors. To reserve,  
> contact railwaycafe at juno.com or call 413 664-6393. For more  
> information, see www.railwaycafe.org or www.markerelli.com.
>
> Laini
> Railway Cafe
> P.O. Box 225
> North Adams, MA 01247
> www.railwaycafe.org
>
> http://www.markerelli.com/images/resources/Mark_Erelli_1b-and-w.JPG
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Tue Apr 17 17:56:04 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:56:04 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Agenda/Structure for April 30 meeting
References: <461FD8BC.8050105@conwaylawgroup.com>
	<461FDD61.6040305@joshuafield.com><13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com><462025A5.8030505@kolokgallery.com><C41D1BD3-2D7D-4A31-B63A-88E648A18864@gmail.com><4620E272.6010909@kolokgallery.com><004101c77eab$e6036cc0$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>
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Thanks for giving this some thought, Kurt. We all seem to be seeking ways to let as many people as possible find their own way into an involvement that's right for them. The possibility of breaking up into smaller groups will definitely be on the menu for people to consider. 

Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kurt Kolok 
  To: forum at berkshirevisualarts.org 
  Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 2:47 PM
  Subject: [Forum] Agenda/Structure for April 30 meeting


  (I changed the subject to reflect the direction of this developing thread)

  If we're planning to have a group as large (or larger) than the last meeting I'd like to suggest that we break into smaller groups for the first half of the meeting (size would depend upon the number of people in attendance), assign a 'secretary' for each group responsible for simply listing the concerns along with possible solutions discussed within each group and then that person or another chosen from each group would present the findings to the larger group for the last half of the meeting.  

  I'm concerned that by having another larger 'open' discussion we may miss out on valuable input from some people not comfortable with speaking in larger crowds while also not having enough time to come to some active/productive conclusions and next steps.  Once we collect all the various issues/thoughts we may find that it would be beneficial to create some 'interest groups' within the larger group to funnel the energy and resources around particular goals while taking advantage of people's individual strengths and interests.

  Kurt



  Ed Sedarbaum wrote: 
    Hi, Kurt, Jane, and everyone else.

    This might be a good moment for me to post a reply I sent to a forum member who asked whether there was an agenda for the April 30 "live and in-person" discussion. I will be facilitating that discussion (which will give Jane a chance to be a more full-fledged participant while I pay attention to "process"), and I answered as follows:

    No official agenda has been written up yet, although I imagine the Open
    Studios committee will want to give us an update. 

    Jane and I were hoping for an easygoing environment without too rigid an
    agenda, so that the conversation could wend its own way toward some goals.

    We did think that we'd start out by articulating a hope that by the end of 
    the evening we would have come up with at least one activity or project (or
    more, of whatever kind) that willing people could get together around. That
    could be anything from working on a presence in the Fall Foliage Parade or 
    the annual Downtown Celebration, to some kind of group research, to a
    political initiative, to an exploration of possible public artwork --
    whatever turns the people on. But as facilitator, I am hoping to leave
    enough breathing room for multiple conversational directions to emerge for
    the group to choose among.

    If there's an agenda item you have on your mind, feel free to send it along.
    It probably won't be the only suggestion that will come our way, and as 
    facilitator I can make sure that all potential areas of discussion are made
    known as the group settles on a direction for the evening.


      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Kurt Kolok 
      To: Jane Hudson 
      Cc: forum at berkshirevisualarts.org 
      Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:17 AM
      Subject: Re: [Forum] Re: NA City Council Meetings


      I agree that face-to-face meetings are critical for putting ideas into action.  I'd personally like to see this online forum used for fleshing out the issues more so that the 'live' meetings are as productive as possible.

      Kurt



      Jane Hudson wrote: 
        Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will give folks an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for just such initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up planning, but from past experience with web-based groups, in-the-flesh promises seem to keep. 
        Best,
        Jane

        On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:


          I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community.  I'd like to suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we feel need to be addressed and productive ways in which we can improve the quality of life here, rather than, as some may see it, an unproductive platform for simply venting frustrations.  Brian makes a very good point that cleared sidewalks are key to the daily life of many people in N. Adams, and making N. Adams a more walkable city will only encourage businesses and neighborhoods to thrive.  Maybe we could gauge interest from those on this list for identifying a liaison from the forum to create dialogue with the Mayor's office in order to communicate some of the needs being raised through these online discussions.  Thoughts?

          Kurt


          Brian Jewett wrote: 
            That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and then totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone who chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no other options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good.  


            Brian Jewett




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-- 
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North Adams, MA 01247
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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Tue Apr 17 17:59:01 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:59:01 -0400
Subject: [Forum] mojo chronicle
References: <6d2fb35cddece09049dc8d4ee950119e@ adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <007501c7813b$9c08e270$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>

I just read the latest installment, and I hope others do, too. Mark is 
raising some challenging issues about who we are and what we need and want.

Ed

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mark mulherrin" <rvanmark@ adelphia.net>
To: <forum at berkshirevisualarts.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 11:39 PM
Subject: [Forum] mojo chronicle


>  Just to let you all know, the new Mojo Chronicle is up now on 
> iberkshires.com. Just go to the site and type "mojo" in the search.
> This month the column talks a bit about cultural tourism. See you in the 
> funny papers!     Mark M.
>
>
> 




From charles_giuliano at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 18 12:10:03 2007
From: charles_giuliano at yahoo.com (charles giuliano)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:10:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Forum] Berkshire Mass MoCA
Message-ID: <319865.74128.qm@web35810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Readers
  Mass MoCA has announced a $37 million campaign including $8.6 million toward a 25 year long installation of wall drawings to be executed over the next several years following the plans of the recently deceased artist, Sol Lewitt. Some $16 million will go toward endowment. So far $25 million has been secured of the total goal. Also Zeren Earls has posted chapter four of her detailed travels in Turkey. 
  Now at http://www.berkshirefinearts.com 
  Best
  Charles Giuliano

       
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From rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org  Wed Apr 18 12:16:37 2007
From: rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org (Rebecca DeWitt)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:16:37 -0400
Subject: [Forum] NBCA Summer Art Camps for Kids!
Message-ID: <mailman.0.1180347003.29363.forum@berkshirevisualarts.org>

 

Summer 2007 Art Camps for Children at the
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/index.html> Northern Berkshire Creative Arts

(See our website for our current Spring schedule of children's classes)

June 25 through August 24

Summer art camps are held five days a week, in half-day sessions, with a
reception on Friday for parents and friends. Morning sessions are from 9am
to 12noon and afternoon sessions are from 1pm to 3pm. All classes are held
at the NBCA, located in downtown North Adams, unless otherwise noted. 

Early registration <http://www.nbcreativearts.org/media_global/regform.pdf>
is encouraged. Please inquire about scholarships. 

All week-long camps are $128 for NBCA Members
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/pages/Support.html>  and $150 for
non-members. To become a member, see our membership form
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/pages/Support.html> . 

 

5 - 9 year olds

June 25-June 29 

Art and Nature at Sheep Hill , 9am to 12noon (Williamstown) 

Creative Movement , 9am to 12noon 

 

July 2-July 6 

Textile Arts , 9am to 12noon 

Young Actors: Intro to Acting , 1pm to 3pm 

  

July 9-13 

Intro to Hand building & Sculpture , 1pm to 3pm 

 

July 16-20 

Music and Dance from Around the World , 9am to 12noon 

Painting & Drawing , 1pm to 3pm 

  

July 23-27 

Mural-Making , 1pm to 3pm 

 

July 30-August 3 

Self-Portraits , 9am 12noon 

Singing for Everyone , 1pm to 3pm 

  

August 6-10 

Backyard Art , 9am to 12noon 

Photography , 1pm to 3pm 

  

August 13-17 

Printmaking , 9am to 12noon 

Edible Sculptures , 1pm to 3pm 

  

August 20-24 

Art and Nature at Sheep Hill , 9am to 12noon (Williamstown) 

Jewelry Making , 9am to 12noon 

Music and Dance from Around the World , 1pm to 3pm 

 

 10 - 13 year olds

July 2-July 6

Found-Object Art 

 

July 9-13 

Drawing and Animation 

 

July 16-20

Aspiring Actors 

 

July 23-27 

Architecture: Recipe for a City 

 

July 30-August 3

Youth Documentary 

 

August 6-10

Mural-Making 

 

August 13-17

Altered Books and Collage

 

REGISTRATION - You must register for a class one week in advance.

Download
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/media_global/Registration%20Form%20-%20revise
d%202007.pdf>  a registration form, or phone 413-663-8338 to request more
information and to register.

 

 

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From rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org  Wed Apr 18 12:16:37 2007
From: rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org (Rebecca DeWitt)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:16:37 -0400
Subject: [Forum] NBCA Adult/Teens Workshops & Classes 
Message-ID: <mailman.1.1180347003.29363.forum@berkshirevisualarts.org>

 

Spring 2007 -Adult/Teens Workshops & Classes at the
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/index.html> Northern Berkshire Creative Arts

*                    Cartooning Workshop

*                    Oil Painting

*                    Artist Books

*                    Drawing & Painting

REGISTRATION - Download
<http://www.nbcreativearts.org/media_global/Registration%20Form%20-%20revise
d%202007.pdf>  a registration form, or phone 413-663-8338 to request a
brochure and enroll.


Workshops

2B or Not 2B, That is My Pencil 
Instructor: Tom Kerr 
Friday, April 27, 7pm to 9pm and Saturday, April 28, 9am to 4pm 
Tuition: $75 (Saturday lunch included) Member discount does not apply.
Artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and Williams College Alumni Tom Kerr will
conduct a workshop on the art and career of cartooning. Friday evening's
session will consist of an overview of his work and career and what it takes
to be a professional cartoonist. Saturday's morning session will focus on
the caricature aspect of developing characters and the afternoon would focus
on how to write a cartoon strip, with an emphasis on character development,
story line, and how to sell your cartoon strip. 

Tom Kerr spent his early career in Australia at The Melbourne Sun. His first
comic strip, Gastauve, a whimsical cooking cartoon which appeared in the
pages of the Australian Women's Weekly, grew to the point of popularity that
it evolved into a weekly radio spot. Returning to the United States in 1984,
Tom produced his first book, On Your Own, and, to date, has illustrated 18
books, the most recent being A Dad's Guide to Babies. His illustrations have
appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers throughout the United States
including Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, The New York Times, the Philadelphia
Inquirer, The Boston Globe, and World Tennis. Tom has also been drawing
McGruff the Crime Dog for the National Crime Prevention Council in
Washington for several years. For more information on Tom Kerr, see
www.kerrtoons.com 

Classes

The Artist Book 
Instructor: Melanie Mowinski 
Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, April 25 through May 30 
6 sessions Tuition: $123 Members / $145 non-Members
In this multidisciplinary class, students will explore and explode the
boundaries that traditionally define the ancient art of bookmaking. They
will step outside of the formal codex structure and explore the action and
mobility that contemporary structures offer. This course will explore
traditional and contemporary book structures such as the one-page books,
accordions, pamphlets, flag books and others as a mode of expression that is
creative, graphic, sculptural and personal. Materials are included in the
class fee. 

Introduction to Oil Painting 
Instructor: Reza Pike 
Saturdays, 10am to 12noon, May 5 through June 23 
Eight sessions Tuition $136 Members / $160 non-Members
Have you ever wanted to try painting but thought it was too complicated to
take up? This class is for anyone regardless of experience to build
foundational skills and knowledge in painting. Topics will include color
mixing, proper use of supplies, mediums and basic brush handling. This class
is beginner friendly and is individual centered; each student will progress
according to their skill. Materials list will be provided. 

Translations: Drawing into Painting
Instructor: Merritt Fletcher 
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, April 24 through June 12 
Eight sessions Tuition $136 Members / $160 non-Members
This course is dedicated to creating strong figure drawings and then
successfully translating them into tonal under-paintings. Students address
formal issues of creating interesting compositions by studying spatial
structures within paintings. Anatomy is explored in terms of proportion and
geometric/volumetric rendering. Students focus on sensitively describing
light, and learn to view all of the pictorial elements (space, form, color,
and even the models themselves) as the shifting of values. As the figure is
increasingly understood through compositional structure and tonal shifting,
more painterly drawings are created. These drawings then translate into
learning classic "grisaille" or the monochromatic painting often used as an
under-painting. The class culminates in a glazed limited palette figurative
painting based on drawings created from direct observation of the model.
Students should bring 18x24" white or buff paper, vine charcoal, and hb
pencils.  


  

 

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From joshua at joshuafield.com  Thu Apr 19 10:11:31 2007
From: joshua at joshuafield.com (Joshua Field)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:11:31 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Juried New England Photographers Biennial
Message-ID: <46277893.6090602@joshuafield.com>

Call for applications for upcoming Juried New England Photographers Biennial at the Danforth Museum of Art. 
 
WHO: Photographers based in New England.  We encourage traditional and non-traditional photography including new media, installations, mixed media, etc. 

WHAT: Our Museum seeks to display and honor regional photographers.  Jurors are Karen Haas, Curator of the Lane Collection, at the Museum of Fine Arts and Arlette Kayafas, Director, of the Kayafas Gallery in Boston for our upcoming New England Photographers Biennial Exhibition.  The exhibition will be on view this Fall 2007 at the Danforth Museum of Art.  Deadline for 
submissions is May 12, 2007.   Please see our website (www.danforthmuseum.org) and look under Exhibits to download the application. 

WHERE: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702 

COST: 25 for up to three entries.  Additional entries may be submitted for an additional $10 per piece.     

CONTACT: Lisa Leavitt, Danforth Museum of Art (508) 620-0050 x 12 or 
lleavitt at danforthmuseum.org with any questions. 


-- 

// www.joshuafield.com
// joshua at joshuafield.com
// +1 [413] 329-4789
// 121 Union Street, Studio 1E
// North Adams, MA 01247 USA 



From gailmburns at adelphia.net  Thu Apr 19 11:12:52 2007
From: gailmburns at adelphia.net (gailmburns at adelphia.net)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 8:12:52 -0700
Subject: [Forum] Two Interesting Workshops in Pittsfield
Message-ID: <16557820.1176995572479.JavaMail.root@web20>

These came from the weekly Cultural Pittsfield e-mailing and looked worth passing along.

Gail

Pittsfield, MA - The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts are coming to the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts to presents a Legal Workshop on Consigning Artwork from 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, April 25. The law governing the consignment of fine art was recently updated. This workshop will help you better understand the protections and obligations of this law and how it effects your work and your sales. Pre-registration required. Cost $10. Call 617-350-7600.

http://www.vlama.org/
http://www.pittsfield-ma.org/subpage.asp?ID=159

Sunday: Learn how to audition successfully!
The first in the new educational series, Learn at the Lichtenstein is Acting Essentials: An On-Camera Workshop.  It is a must for theatre actors or beginners who want to learn how to audition and act for the camera.  This half-day workshop is taught by veteran casting director Jenny O?Haver.  
  
Sunday, April 22 | 1-5pm | Lichtenstein Center for the Arts | 28 Renne Ave | 528-6728 or 425-6728 | $50 per person, pre-registration required

http://www.ohaver.net
http://www.pittsfield-ma.org/subpage.asp?ID=159


From Jonathan.Secor at mcla.edu  Thu Apr 19 12:08:26 2007
From: Jonathan.Secor at mcla.edu (Jonathan Secor)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:08:26 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Student Art Show at Gallery 51
In-Reply-To: <16557820.1176995572479.JavaMail.root@web20>
References: <16557820.1176995572479.JavaMail.root@web20>
Message-ID: <fc.011edeaf007488873b9aca00e1b7ef2e.74890d@mcla.edu>

Come out and support the next generation of artists!

On Wednesday April 25th MCLA's Gallery 51 opens it's second annual student
show, featuring MCLA's students work in all mediums.

Please come out and show your love-

Wednesday April 25th
5p-7p
as always food and drink and good friends

Jonathan D. Secor
Director of Special Programs @ MCLA
Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
51 Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247
413-664-8718
jonathan.secor at mcla.edu     www.mcla.edu



From joshua at joshuafield.com  Thu Apr 19 16:21:31 2007
From: joshua at joshuafield.com (Joshua Field)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:21:31 -0400
Subject: [Forum] RIT Teaching Opportunity - School of Photographic Arts
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	<fc.011edeaf007488873b9aca00e1b7ef2e.74890d@mcla.edu>
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The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences has opportunities for photographers and photo-based artists who are interested in teaching full time for one quarter(10 weeks), two quarters(20 weeks) or the full academic year. Applicants must posses a thorough knowledge of film and digital photography, studio an d location skills, video art, or narrative in still and video photojournalistic practice. Ideal candidates must be able to teach at all levels from introductory courses and up through graduate courses.  A strong conceptual, historical, and practical understanding of their individual photographic field is required.


A MFA and/or commensurate professional experience in advertising photography, fine art photography, or photojournalism is required. Three years of teaching experience and/or similar professional experience preferred. Candidates should have a substantial record of accomplishment demonstrated by gallery or museum exhibition and publication or other appropriate distinctions.


Send letter of application, with teaching interests in particular area and specific competencies, CV, examples of work, contact information for three professional references and SASE to: Bill DuBois, Chair, School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, 70 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, 14623. Inquiries may be directed to the School?s main office: Beth Schoenfeld, baspph at rit.edu or call 585-475-2770. 


Review of applications will begin April 6, 2007 and continue until positions are filled. To learn more about the programs in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, please visit http://cias.rit.edu/photography.
 
Rochester Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action on employer.



-- 

// www.joshuafield.com
// joshua at joshuafield.com
// +1 [413] 329-4789
// 121 Union Street, Studio 1E
// North Adams, MA 01247 USA 



From sandra at imagescinema.org  Fri Apr 20 12:03:14 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:03:14 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Scary Sunday
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704200903r6f14eff4h3d8841a4444e6690@mail.gmail.com>

A fundraiser for Images Cinema:
Sunday, April 22 at 7pm

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
* with Live Musical Accompaniment by the Devil Music Ensemble
* and an introduction by Jim Shepard author of Nosferatu and professor
of film and English at Williams College

Silent film, live music and pie ala mode after the show! Along with
special concoctions from the laboratory...

Tickets
$30; $25 for Images' members
$15 for the first three rows

Don't miss the "first American horror film" with live soundtrack by
the Devil Music Ensemble, one of the primary American groups composing
and performing scores for silent films. This version of Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde stars John Barrymore, whose interpretation remains the most
shockingly energetic version of the role on film. Ticket price
includes popcorn and soda, and pie ala mode after the show! No passes
accepted for this screening.

According to Dylan Skolnick, director of programming at the Cinema
Arts Centre, Huntington, Long Island, "The Devil Music Ensemble has
established itself as one of the primary American groups composing and
performing scores for silent films, and can be spoken of in the same
breath as groups like the Alloy Orchestra and the Tin Hat Trio."

See you there!
Sandra

-- 
Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Images Cinema
50 Spring Street | PO Box 283
Williamstown, MA 01267
413.458.1039 office / fax
413.458.5613 movie line


From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Fri Apr 20 23:12:34 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:12:34 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Volunteers and Studios (2) needed for brief Open Studios
	Photo Shoot
Message-ID: <46298122.6010902@kolokgallery.com>

I am organizing a brief (30 minute or so) staged photo shoot for the 
Open Studios rack card we're creating.  I need 10-15 volunteers and 2 or 
3 studios for 30-45 mins preferably over the next few days.  Sunday 
after 3pm or sometime on Monday would be ideal.  The plan is to utilize 
the studio spaces (with art on display) as a backdrop for our 'crowd' of 
onlookers, buyers and tourists.  We'll set up the shots pretty quickly, 
shoot them and move on to the next studio.  Please reply directly to me 
if you're interested in participating or offering your space (or both).  
I'll contact all volunteers with details once I've confirmed the spaces 
and available times.

By the way, the plan is to have this rack card available by the end of 
May so the buzz about North Adams Open Studios will be building all 
summer long.  Be prepared for a really spectacular event this fall!

Thank you,

Kurt

-- 
Kurt Kolok
Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com



From jason at mediaxpro.com  Fri Apr 20 23:26:19 2007
From: jason at mediaxpro.com (Jason Morin)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:26:19 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Volunteers and Studios (2) needed for brief Open Studios
	Photo Shoot
In-Reply-To: <46298122.6010902@kolokgallery.com>
References: <46298122.6010902@kolokgallery.com>
Message-ID: <AA03D9E4-865E-4478-83FB-2100241324B0@mediaxpro.com>

As a related request, If anyone has photos of last years event that  
may be used for the "northadamsopenstudios.com" website I would be  
very appreciative if I could be provided with them. Of course credit  
will be noted and link-backs provided if so desired.

-please email them to me at jason at mediaxpro.com

Kurt, I'd love also to use your staged shots if you would permit.



Thanks
-J


On Apr 20, 2007, at 11:12 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:

> I am organizing a brief (30 minute or so) staged photo shoot for  
> the Open Studios rack card we're creating.  I need 10-15 volunteers  
> and 2 or 3 studios for 30-45 mins preferably over the next few  
> days.  Sunday after 3pm or sometime on Monday would be ideal.  The  
> plan is to utilize the studio spaces (with art on display) as a  
> backdrop for our 'crowd' of onlookers, buyers and tourists.  We'll  
> set up the shots pretty quickly, shoot them and move on to the next  
> studio.  Please reply directly to me if you're interested in  
> participating or offering your space (or both).  I'll contact all  
> volunteers with details once I've confirmed the spaces and  
> available times.
>
> By the way, the plan is to have this rack card available by the end  
> of May so the buzz about North Adams Open Studios will be building  
> all summer long.  Be prepared for a really spectacular event this  
> fall!
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kurt
>
> -- 
> Kurt Kolok
> Owner/Director
> Kolok Gallery
> 121 Union Street, 1e
> North Adams, MA 01247
> +1 413 664 7381
> kurt at kolokgallery.com
> www.kolokgallery.com
>
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From edwardcating at willinet.org  Sat Apr 21 14:02:57 2007
From: edwardcating at willinet.org (Edward Cating)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:02:57 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Fwd: Don't miss "Down the Road" at Main Street Stage!
In-Reply-To: <6f660d80704211101o13d3bcc9le44e5d2154e39174@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6f660d80704211101o13d3bcc9le44e5d2154e39174@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6f660d80704211102of063addva00385378ed2089c@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All!

Spring appears finally to be here! It's a great time to come over to North
Adams, have dinner at the Gramercy Bistro, 55 Main St. (Milano), Cafe
Latino, Red Sauce, or one of the other great restaurants here, and see a
show! We opened "Down the Road" last night to terrific response, and hope
that we can count on you all to come support the work of the actors,
director, and crew that makes live theatre in North Berkshire possible. I
hope to see you all during the run of "Down the Road". It's not to be
missed!

For more info about the play and about Main Street Stage, please visit our
new website: http://www.mainstreetstage.org.


And tell you friends about the show, but please note that it is not suitable
for children.

Friday & Saturdays until May 5th. 8:00 PM curtain. Runs approximately. 90
minutes.

Thursday Community Night performances on April 26 and May 3 at 8:00 PM.

Sunday matin?es  April 29 and May 6 at 4:00 PM.


Warmly,

Edward


---
Edward Cating
Exec. Director


-- 
Edward Cating
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From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Sat Apr 21 16:56:27 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:56:27 -0400
Subject: [Forum] URGENT Request: Volunteers & Studios needed for OS Photo
	Shoot
Message-ID: <462A7A7B.5080109@kolokgallery.com>

I just wanted to provide an update...I have only heard back from 2 
volunteers for our 'models' and 3 spaces (the Seller's ceramic studio 
#104, Brill Gallery, and Widgitz).  I'd love to include at least one 
more working studio for location and we certainly need more bodies.  I 
know this is short notice, but if you're absolutely unable to 
participate please forward this to your family/friends and encourage 
them to do so in your place.  It would also be great to include a 
'family' with kid(s) since we are trying to reach out to families in the 
community as well.  Don't be shy....

I'm open to having people send photos they may already have of openings, 
etc...but they must be of high enough quality to print.  I would like to 
keep the actual set up/shoot to the Eclipse Mill since I personally 
don't have much time and it offers being able to utilize multiple spaces 
in one location with minimal moving of camera equipment and lighting.  
Please get back to me as soon as possible.

Thank you very much,

Kurt

-- 
Kurt Kolok
Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com



From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Sun Apr 22 10:26:36 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:26:36 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Is art safe? -- An attack on Mike Daisey
Message-ID: <019901c784ea$3ca2bba0$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>

Mike Daisey is an amazing monologist who appeared last year at MCLA. Read about and watch what happened to him -- and to art -- earlier this week.

>From Mike Daisey's e-mail:

Thursday night's performance of INVINCIBLE SUMMER was disrupted when eighty seven members of a Christian group walked out of the show en masse, and chose to physically attack my work by pouring water on and destroying the original of the show outline.

You can read about the incident, the aftermath and its consequences, as well as view YouTube footage of the whole thing going down, here:

http://www.mikedaisey.com/2007/04/night-to-remember.sht

Apologies to all for mailing again so soon, but it's a sobering reminder that speech is never free unless it is defended ardently, and that even simple civility isn't simple when intolerant extremism is involved. 
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From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Sun Apr 22 16:28:52 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:28:52 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: Photo Shoot for Open Studios
Message-ID: <462BC584.2060502@kolokgallery.com>

Joshua has said he wants to actually take the photos himself since he'll 
be laying them out in the brochure/rack card and he is checking his 
schedule shortly.  We will probably pull together a group this evening 
and another sometime over the next few days in a different space.  I'll 
send another note shortly to those I've already heard from and any 
others who may be free in the next couple of hours.

Thanks,

Kurt

-- 
Kurt Kolok
Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com



From kurt at kolokgallery.com  Mon Apr 23 12:45:27 2007
From: kurt at kolokgallery.com (Kurt Kolok)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:45:27 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Re: Photo shoot for Open Studios Success
Message-ID: <462CE2A7.3070904@kolokgallery.com>

It looks like we were able to get enough shots from last night's 
'opening reception' at the Eclipse.  Debi Pendell and the Carsons were 
kind enough to open their studios to the crowd that Debi so quickly 
pulled together.  What was meant to be a very quick, business-like 
affair to grab some quick shots turned into a fun hour with 15 or so of 
the Eclipse residents and Debi's current workshop participants.  Thanks 
to all who volunteered their space or their time.  (Thanks to Debi for 
rounding up our models).

Joshua is double checking the images, but at first glance it looks like 
he has what he needs along with images we've received from previous 
events.  If we need anything else I'll pull it together offline.  Thanks 
again to all who responded to my requests!  Keep your eyes peeled for 
our fancy rack card in the coming weeks.

Kurt

-- 
Kurt Kolok
Owner/Director
Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
+1 413 664 7381
kurt at kolokgallery.com
www.kolokgallery.com



From sandra at imagescinema.org  Tue Apr 24 11:19:38 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:19:38 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704240819g32206e46q5d3b06a454d943c6@mail.gmail.com>

The Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire is a local agency funded by
the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The CCNB is made
up of two community volunteers from each of its 11 member
towns--Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesboro,
Monroe, New Ashford, North Adams, Savoy, and Williamstown. The CCNB
provides grant funding to support local projects that promote access,
education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and
interpretive sciences.

There are currently vacancies on the committee from the following towns:
Clarksburg (2)
Hancock (1)
Lanesboro (1)
Monroe (2)
New Ashford (2)

If you or anyone you know from the above listed towns is interested in
serving on the CCNB, please have them contact me or their Town Clerk.

Thanks!
Sandra

-- 
Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Images Cinema
50 Spring Street | PO Box 283
Williamstown, MA 01267
413.458.1039 office / fax
413.458.5613 movie line


From m.s at margaretsmithglass.net  Tue Apr 24 13:16:06 2007
From: m.s at margaretsmithglass.net (Margaret Smithglass)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:16:06 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Eclipse Gallery Opening April 28, 6-8 PM
Message-ID: <462E3B56.7040807@margaretsmithglass.net>

Bible Studies: An Interactive Installation

Bible Studies, showing at the Eclipse Gallery from April 28 through May 
21, invites members of local churches to become a part of the growing 
art movement in North Adams. The show attempts to bridge the chasm that 
currently exists between many religious communities in America and the 
art world.  Much contemporary art makes commentary on religion in 
America, and many religious communities in America have no participation 
in the visual art world, so a significant voice is absent from this 
discourse.

The exhibit explores new ways in which contemporary art can be created 
in a Christian context.  Using various methods of bible study, an 
activity prevalent in the Christian community, interactive pieces will 
be created that explore the relationship of the bible, various study 
guides, and individual reflection to examine how different denominations 
reach different interpretations of the same text and, through these 
interpretations, different understandings of God.  The theme of the show 
is ?the separation of the goats from the sheep.?  It will explore such 
topics as the last judgment, the fruits of the spirit, the unforgivable 
sin, predestination, and sanctification.

Robert Cubie is a North Adams-based artist living in the Eclipse Mill, 
and a regular attendant of the first Methodist Church in Williamstown.  
Having been raised in an Evangelical environment, his art explores the 
richness of that tradition, and both its positive and negative 
manifestations.

Please join us for the opening reception April 28, from 6-8 PM.

Eclipse Gallery
243 Union Street
North Adams, MA 01247

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From rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org  Thu Apr 26 10:59:56 2007
From: rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org (Rebecca DeWitt)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:59:56 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Grant Writing Workshop for Artists
Message-ID: <mailman.2.1180347004.29363.forum@berkshirevisualarts.org>

Grant Writing Workshop for Artists at the Northern Berkshire Creative Arts

North Adams, MA  The Northern Berkshire Creative Arts will hold a grant
writing workshop, led by Gene Wenner, for  individual and performing
artists, May 12, 9am to 12noon, at the NBCA. Advance registration is
required and the workshop fee is $10. 

This workshop is designed to provide visual artists, musicians, actors,
dancer, writers and film/media artists with practical approaches to the
research, design of proposal formats, and writing skills required for the
development of effective grants proposals. Workshop participants will have
the opportunity, outside of the workshop, to receive feedback on grant
proposals they are in the process of writing. 

 

Gene Wenner is President of Arts & Education Consultants and has had
extensive experience in arts administration and arts education. During his
distinguished career, he held the position of Special Assistant in the Arts
to the US Department of Education, Vice President of the National Foundation
for Advancement in the Arts in Miami, FL, and Vice President of the John D.
Rockefeller 3rd Fund's Arts in Education Program in New York. Wenner
currently teaches courses at Berkshire Community College in Non-Profit
Management and Governance.

 

To obtain a registration form and for more information about the NBCA,
upcoming events, and class schedules, visit their website,
www.nbcreativearts.org <http://www.nbcreativearts.org/> , email
rdewitt at nbcreativearts.org, or call the office at 413-663-8338. The NBCA is
located in the Heritage State Park, Route 8 south, downtown North Adams. 

 

The Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, a non-profit community arts school
established in April 2004, provides a broad range of studio classes and
creative arts programming, both traditional and contemporary, to all members
of the Northern Berkshires and surrounding communities.  The NBCA encourages
and nurtures the active participation in the arts for all individuals.

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From esedarbaum at verizon.net  Thu Apr 26 20:57:54 2007
From: esedarbaum at verizon.net (Ed Sedarbaum)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:57:54 -0400
Subject: [Forum] Art Forum Discussion, Round III
Message-ID: <005401c78867$1bb5d960$6500a8c0@home8017e31a31>



Do we have a treat for you!

A meeting with NO AGENDA
(except the one you bring with you, 
and whatever the group as a whole 
decides to pursue)

Here's how we'll work it:

As usual, we'll start with a go-round of self-introductions, 

BUT . . .

In addition to telling us who you are and what you're about, feel free to take a few minutes to fill the group in on any projects you'd like us to know about -- ones you are working on yourself, ones you'd like people from our group to join you in developing, or announcements of general interest to the entire arts community. 

That would also be a good time to say what you hope to get out of tonight's meeting.

Out of all that, we'll ask the group to select one or a few topics for the evening. These might be projects people want to work on together, political or esthetic issues people want to jaw about - anything, really, so long as they can reasonably be talked through during the time we have.

Because don't forget - we can always pursue other topics the next time. And if ideas arise that people are eager to explore sooner than that, folks can always make a date to talk in smaller groups in between the larger meetings. That would work particularly well if you want to plan some kind of community project.

For directions on how to find Sullivan Lounge, visit http://www.mcla.edu/Admissions/Visiting_MCLA/Campus_Map/. 
Parking should be pretty good in the evening in most lots.

Bring flyers if you've got them.

See you on Monday. 
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From sandra at imagescinema.org  Fri Apr 27 13:22:20 2007
From: sandra at imagescinema.org (Sandra Thomas, Images Cinema)
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:22:20 -0400
Subject: [Forum] 24 Hour Video Goosechase & Free-For-All
Message-ID: <7f9dfa1a0704271022i9e63d94l2a6ef485b0745e03@mail.gmail.com>

Images Cinema's
24 Hour Video Goosechase and Free-For-All

Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, May 6

Make a video from scratch and see it on the big screen, all in 24 hours!

It's simple. Come to the organizational meetin