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‘Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours’

After a well-received inaugural exhibition in January 2007, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) once again will bring together dozens of artists from Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, California and Wisconsin for a five-day marathon of art-making as MCLA Gallery 51 and the MCLA Gallery 51 Annex are transformed into temporary artist workshops for assemblage and experimentation. Masterminded by collage artist Daniel O'Connor, "Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours" will begin on Jan. 15, 2009, with a "Meet the Artists" reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in MCLA Gallery 51. During the five days that follow, the galleries will be a flurry of collage, sculpture, video, paper, fabric, sound, and a wide variety of painting and drawing practices. These studio spaces will remain open to _the public, and visitors are encouraged to stop by and watch the work in progress. "Something wonderful happens when you get a bunch of people together to create work. There's an atmosphere of momentum and resonance in which everyone serves as input for everyone else whether they're aware of it or not," said MCLA Gallery 51 Manager and participating artist Ven Voisey. _"In such a compressed space and time you just have to put aside an all-too-often overbearing inner-censor and run with whatever's whirling in your skull and at your fingertips, and if you're lucky, something beautiful is revealed." The exhibition then will be curated and installed over a single day, with an opening reception to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., in MCLA Gallery 51. The event is free and open to the public. "This exhibition celebrates the communal efforts of a disparate group of artists, some expectantly creating the first artworks ever exposed and others with long lists of gallery and museum exhibitions, the concept and content uniquely designed to delight the viewer by the remarkable output of this eclectic and engaging group of artists," O'Connor said. "Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours" will run in MCLA Gallery 51 through Feb. 22, 2009. MCLA Gallery 51 is at 51 Main St. in North Adams and is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The MCLA Gallery 51 Annex is at 65 Main St. in North Adams. For more information, call 413-664-8718, or go to www. mcla.edu/Gallery51.

"Thinking Small - A History of Toy Trains"

Western Gateway Heritage Park Visitor's Center presents "Thinking Small -A History of Toy Trains." The exhibit will be on view through January 4th. Call 413-663-6312 for more information.

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New Music Ensemble

THE BOX-music by living composers series presents the debut of I/O new music ensemble on Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. in the CenterStage at '62 Center on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public but due to limited seating, tickets are required. Call the '62 Box Office at 413-597-2425. Under the direction of Williams College Department of Music's Matthew Gold and Steven Bodner, I/O is comprised of Williams faculty and guest artists dedicated to performing the most cutting-edge music being written today. I/O will serve as the "house band" for the BOX series in addition to its performances in other venues during the year that also include significant works written in the last 100 years. Its inaugural concert, "objects are closer than they appear" features Entrelacs by Yan Maresz, Red Shift by Lois V Vierk, Billie by Jacob ter Veldhuis, Sept crimes de l'amour by Georges Aperghis, and COLLIDING OBJECTS: Interactions for Piano and Percussion by David Kechley. Visit www.music.williams.edu for details.

OLLI Photo Contest

Let's Skip Winter This Year...THINK SPRING! The winner will receive a 1-year free membership to OLLI, and the winning photo will be on the cover of the Spring 2009 Catalog for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Deadline for the contest is January 9, 2009. The theme is “The Berkshires in Spring or Summer”. Images can be submitted in digital format (jpeg, tiff, bmp), 3.2 mega-pixels or greater and can be submitted via e-mail attach photos to Bob.Desrosiers@Gmail.com. Visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org for further details.

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New Year’s Eve Festivities in Berkshire County

Below is a brief listing of some local New Year’s Eve celebrations open to the public:

New Year's Eve Dinner at Brix

End 2008 on a delicious note with a four-course prix fixe dinner at Brix Wine Bar on New Year's Eve. Reservations recommended! The menu includes a first course of fois gras torchon+Sauternes-poached quince or escargots in pastry with macadamia nut butter; a 2nd course of puree of chestnut soup or parmegianno reggiano custard, bitter greens & blood orange salad; a main course of horseradish crusted striped bass, caramelized cippolinis & baby peas & sauce albert or roasted poussin with wild rice, roasted apple & fig stuffing, julienne brussel sprouts & bacon lardons; and for desert cinnamon orange crème brulee or hazelnut torte with chocolate frangelico sauce! Seatings begin 7 p.m. Brix Wine Bar is located at 40 West St. in Pittsfield. Phone: 413-236-9463

New Year's Eve at Mission

Mission Bar & Tapas rings in the new year with an all-night celebration full of live music and tasty tapas. Performers include Dave Brown, Andy Wrba, the Justin Allen Trio, and DJs. Ticket includes a tapas buffet and a champagne toast at midnight, plus door prizes including gift certificates, t-shirts, concert tickets, and CDs! Tickets are affordable but limited & are available at the restaurant, online, or at the door. The party will take place from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Mission Bar & Tapas is located at 438 North St. in Pittsfield. Info: missionbarandtapas@gmail.com

New Year's Eve at Crowne Plaza

The Crowne Plaza throws a New Year's Eve party that includes an open bar all evening, hors d'oeurves, dinner, a champagne toast at midnight, late night munchies and snacks, plus live music & dancing with Good for the Soul, covering your favorite Motown tunes. The party begins at 7 p.m. The Crowne Plaza is located at One West St. in Pittsfield. Info: 413-553-2815

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort New Year’s Party

Featuring the annual torchlight parade down the mountain followed by a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky and the snow! For information: 413-738-5500. Jiminy Peak is located at 37 Corey Road, Hancock

New Year's Eve Bash Carnivale style - Brazilian Restaurant in Pittsﬁeld

kicks off the New Year with a buffet dinner of sumptuous Brazilian offerings served from 8-10 p.m. At 9:30 internationally renowned Mentalist Gerard Senehi will be on hand performing mind-bending feats. At 10 p.m. Unfulfilled Desires with special guest saxophonist Jim Campagnola (Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley) will amp it up to rock out the old and roll in the New Year, PLUS British performance artist Kosmic Fire will be lighting up the night with his electrifying multimedia dance/trance show. The Brazilian Restaurant & Pub is located 75 North Street, Pittsfield. Information at: 413-236-9100.

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1-2-3-4 Parents!

Join us for a three week workshop. Parenting Children ages 1-4 years - A Three Week Free Parent Workshop Series facilitated by Jennifer Bernard. Dates are Tuesdays, January 13, 20 and 27 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Haskins Community Center in North Adams. Parenting can be one of the toughest jobs there is! Plan to join other parents of 1-4 year olds to learn: Positive discipline methods that work; How to prevent tantrums; Routines to make life easier; Understanding developmental stages; Ways to take care of yourself. In this series; video, activities and discussion help you learn effective parenting skills. Participants will each receive a Parent's Workbook and tips booklet as part of the series. Designed by national parenting experts who understand the joys and challenges of being a parent. On-site child care available. Call 413-6644821 or e-mail mbelanger@ccberkshire.org to register.

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Professor Peter Podol will lead this on-going Spanish class, for students with some prior knowledge of conversational Spanish and for those who wish to improve and Jan. 6 at 12 p.m., “Food For Thought” with Rabbi Mark Wieder, presented by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. The program is free, unless otherwise stated, and open to the general public. The programs are presented at Knesset Israel, located at 16 Colt Road in Pittsfield. The program begins at 1PM. For further information, please call Nancy Maurice Rogers, programming Director at 413-442-4360 ex. 15.

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Tai Chi Classes

Jim Pullaro instructs Tai Chi Classes at the Lichtenstein this winter! Wednesday Nights from January 7 to March 25 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners and 7-8 p.m. for advanced participants. To register, or for more information, contact Jim Pullaro: Phone: 413446-0534 or email: jimpullaro@msn.com

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Children's Show

Nutshell Playhouse is proud to bring back Pirates! a swashbuckling adventure featuring bold buccaneers, a mysterious map with a riddle, cursed treasure, a visit to an island that you can't see, a pirate ghost, and a magical journey to the bottom of the sea. Written and directed by Don Jordan, the sea-faring tale features mime, music, masks, and now puppets! Mike O'Brien joins Nutshell Playhouse as puppet creator/director, adding a fun new element to the already successful show. These performances feature Berkshire County actors Wendy Walraven, Mike Trainor and Matt Coviello. Together they bring you a family performance brimming with excitement and theatrical innovation. “Pirates!” will be playing at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Friday, January 2nd at 11 a.m. and Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m. Admission is free to all!! Come early, as seating is limited.

Smoking Cessation Program Offered By Berkshire Medical Center

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For those looking to kick the smoking habit once and for all, Berkshire Medical Center offers a smoking cessation program to start the New Year. The BMC program meets on consecutive Thursdays for a five-week period. The program includes the availability of nicotine replacement therapy. Pre-registration for the classes is required. The classes are for any smoker who has been trying to cut down or quit altogether and can't do it alone. The smoking cessation program at Berkshire Medical Center will be offered on Thursdays, from January 8th to February 5th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Campus of Berkshire Medical Center, 165 Tor Court. The program is limited to 12 participants. The cost of the program is $10 per session, unless covered by the participant's insurance. To register, interested participants may call the Berkshire Health Systems Tobacco Treatment Services program at 413-499-2602 or 800-4598762, ext. 9414. ��

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Earth Happy Workshop “Earth Happy, Plant Happy, Happy You” on Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m. Learn how local community farms help the environment. Dalton Holiday Farm will teach us all about sustainable agriculture, composting, and erosion control. Finish the afternoon creating cornhusk dolls and learning how to make corn meal. First come, first served, while supplies last. The workshop takes place at Berkshire Museum, located at 39 South Street (Route 7), Pittsfield.

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Winter Dance Party

The Colonial Theatre presents The Winter Dance Party, an official tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The Colonial Theatre will present party on January 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the performance can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling 413997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org The Winter Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by both the Holly and Valens estate. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era: Sue,, and many, many more. John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the London/ Broadway hit musical Buddy, performs as Buddy Holly and Jay P. Richardson, Jr. fills his legendary father's footsteps as the Big Bopper. Jay brings with him the heritage and feeling that only a son could offer. Ray Anthony performs as Ritchie Valens and is a renowned star of the Legends of Rock and Roll show at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The very authentic and energetic four piece band (guitar, drums, stand up bass and sax) includes Grammy award winning Mike Acosta on saxophone.

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Photographs of children from around the world, combined with some shots of travel locales, are the focus of an exhibit by Adams resident Brian Isaac, on display at the North Adams Public Library through January 10. Call 413-662-3133.

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Wednesday, December 31 • 10 a.m. - Family Preschool Story and Craft Time North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Hour and Crafts - Lee Library, preschool story hour and craft program for ages 3-5, limited to 20 participants. 100 Main St., Lee. Info: 413-243-0385. • 10:30 a.m. - Story Hour and Craft Session for Preschoolers - Clarksburg Town Library, 711 West Rd., Clarksburg. For information phone: 413-6646050. • 11 a.m. - “Rocking New Year’s Party for Kids,” featuring family cabaret performance by storyteller/comedian Jackson Gillman, refreshments and more. Free with admission. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield. • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Castle Hill Theatre Company - Out-of-the-Box players present “Little Red Riding Hood,” a 35-minute production of humor and magic. Phone: 413-429-1501 or castlehilltheatre. org. - Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Renne Avenue, Pittsfield • 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 1-4 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413-4472862 - Stop and Shop, 660 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield. No registration is required for this event. • 4 p.m. - “Belle of Amherst”. eservations are encouraged due to limited performance space. For further information and to purchase tickets, call 413-637-3206 - Ventfort Hall is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox • 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - S.H.A.P.E. Club Weight Loss Support Group - Lee Council on Aging Community Room. For information phone 413446-5925.l • 5:30 p.m. - BINGO - Info: 413-443-7135 - ITAM Lodge #564, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield. • 6 p.m. - Bach Society Concert, with guest violinists Joseph Silverstein and Eugene Drucker. Info: 413528-0100 or mahaiwe.org. - Mahaiwe Performing

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Arts Center, Castle Street, Great Barrington. 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310 located at 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. 413-664-9043. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Panic and Anxiety Program - Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia; achieving control, positive self-image and constructive thinking; learn how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. For locations and more information phone Pain Relief Inc. at 732940-9658. 6:30 to 8 p.m. - Children with Attachment Problems Support Group - Open to parents and caretakers of children with attachment problems. Call for location and information: 413-443-8480. 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Parish House (upstairs) behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St., Stockbridge. 7-9 p.m. - Gamblers’ Anonymous. Free, confidential meetings at Hillcrest Hospital, For more information phone Charlie at 413-637-2550. - First floor conference room, Tor Court, Pittsfield. 7-9 p.m. - Rev Tor - New Year’s Eve Party. Must be 21 and cover charge applies. Info: 413-637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. Mark’s Church, Commercial St., Adams 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Grace Episcopal Church, Main St., Dalton 7:30 p.m. - Co-Dependents Anonymous Unitarian Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. For more information phone 561-222-9044. 9 p.m. - Smart A** New Year’s Eve Bash. Phone: 413-443-7134. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 9 p.m. - Uncensored - New Year’s Eve Bash. Phone: 413-663-5055. - Key West Lounge, 159 State St., North Adams

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Theatre. The Berkshire Bach Ensemble, directed by harpsichordist Kenneth Cooper, return with their irrepressible versions of #2 and #4 of the Brandenburg Concerti of Johann Sebastian Bach as well as a lively selection of violin concerti. Known for a zesty and captivating style, the Berkshire Bach Ensemble always delivers these great works with inimitable passion and vitality. Phone: 413-997-4444. - The Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsﬁeld • 9 p.m. - Quarter Life Crisis performs. No cover charge applies. Phone 413-684-0900 for details. - Mill Town Tavern, 16 Depot St., Dalton • 9 p.m. - The Savoys performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

10 p.m. - Static performs New Year’s Eve. Phone: 413-684-1730. - The Dalton Depot, 450 Housatonic St., Dalton

Thursday, January 1 • 12 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - 9 Locust Hill Rd., Great Barrington • 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsﬁeld • 2-4 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening - Learn more about controlling your blood pressure,warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Screenings conducted by registered nurses of the Berkshire VNA. Screenings do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event. Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. - Hillcrest Campus, 165 Tor Court, Pittsﬁeld. • 3 p.m. - New Year’s Day Bach at the Colonial - A fabulous way to start the new year is with the sounds of Bach at the gorgeous Colonial

Friday, January 2 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Holiday Break-Kids Camp - Character Building for Kids, crafts, and much more fun! Call: 413-663-8998 to register today! Space is limited. Hosted by Elementary School teachers and trained staﬀ. www.agnorthadams.

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com - Northern Berkshire Christian Chruch, 55 Harding Ave North Adams 10 and 11 a.m. - Aquarium Adventures - Toddlers enjoy playtime and a story, then meet a different animal each week. Sponsered by Target. Free with Museum admission. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield 10:15 a.m. - New Parents Gallery Talk, for parents with pre-toddlers to look at and talk about art with other new parents. Free. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu. - Clark Art Institute, South Street, Williamstown 11 a.m. - Nutshell Playhouse presents “Pirates,” written and directed by Don Jordan, complete with actors with masks. Free. Phone: 413-499-9480. Berkshire Athenaeum, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents, maps and memorabilia. For more information, call Vickie at 413-441-7902. Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield 2:30 p.m. - “Community Connections: Model Citizens” - Find out what it was like to pose for America’s favorite illustrator from one of Norman Rockwell’s own models. This popular monthly program offers a unique way to learn more about Rockwell’s process. Free with Museum admission. - Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge 4:30 p.m. - BINGO - with food, Speedball, Horserace and Bingo Nut 2 Tickets. Weekly progressive game prize of $1,199, plus weekly door prize. - St. Mary’s School, 115 Orchard St., Lee 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Auditions for production of “All My Sons.” - Main Street Stage, North Adams 7 p.m. - Rail Jam - Get in the spotlight with our Friday night Rail Jam. With great prizes up for grabs there’s no doubt we’ll be seeing some of the sickest tricks on the rails. Info: 413-738-5500 - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, 37 Corey Road, Hancock

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7 to 9 p.m. - The Kathryn Anderson Trio. Jazz vocalist Kathryn Anderson and her trio present classic song standards with sparkling retro syle. Info: 413-637-2700 - Firefly Restaurant and Bar, 71 Church St., Lenox 8-10 p.m. - Yoga Dance Party - Yoga dance your way into 2009!! Find your freedom. Awaken your senses. Expect: music, dance, doubles yoga, aroma therapy & candle light. Get ready to show off your sexy side! To reserve your mat space, send check to: Diana Noble 890 Main St. Dalton, MA 01226 Questions? Call Dee: 860-670-3671. - Yoga on North, 442 North St., Pittsfield 9 p.m. - Jeff King and Company performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-298-3530 for details. - Michael’s of Stockbridge, 5 Elm Street Stockbridge 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-623-8711 for details. - Uncle Larry’s Tavern, Rt. 20, Becket 9 p.m. - The Holmes Brothers perform. Phone

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413-528-3394 - Club Helsinki, 284 Main St., Great Barrington Saturday, January 3 • All Day - Hot Chocolate Saturday - Chill out, then warm up. Climb Hurlburt’s Hill, then slide, sled, ski, or trek back to the warmth of our Visitor Center and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Telephone: 413-229-8600 E-mail: westregion@ttor.org - Bartholomew’s Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. • 8:15 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Berkshire Mall Community Rm - Route 8, Lanesborough • 9 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.alanonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, Monterey • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Children’s Chess. Pittsfield Chess Club drop-in chess for ages up to 18. Free. Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents, maps and memorabilia. For more information, call Vickie at 413-441-7902. Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Psychic/Trinity Readings with Shanon - Phone 413-243-2834 for details. Berkshire Soul and Spirit Center, 69 Main St., Lee • 11:30 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington • 12:30 p.m. - Chow Time in the Aquarium - Watch aquarium staff feed fish, reptiles and amphibians! - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 1 p.m. - Nutshell Playhouse presents “Pirates,” written and directed by Don Jordan, complete with actors with masks. Free. Phone: 413-499-9480. Berkshire Athenaeum, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield • 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Earth Happy. Plant Happy. Happy You” Cost: Admission plus $3 materials fee. Info: 413-4437171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Auditions for production of “All My Sons.” - Main Street Stage, North Adams

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4 p.m. - First of the Outdoor Classroom Series “To the Top of the World and Back: Summiting Mt. Everest” with Chuck Boyd presenting a slideshow filled with pictures of his trip and telling the amazing story of his 2004 Mount Everest Summit Expedition. Registration requested at 413-5282810. - Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Crissey Road, Great Barrington 5 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Trinity Church Annex, Walker Street, Lenox 5-7 p.m. - Opening reception for show of paintings, etchings and sculpture by Eng Tay and fine art ceramics by Hideaki Miyamura. Info: 413-458-1700 or theharrisongallery.com - The Harrison Gallery, 39 Spring St., Williamstown 6-9 p.m. - Opening reception for exhibit of drawings, photography and mixed media works by Alexis Rosasco, an emerging young artist, Mt. Greylock Regional High School graduate and current student at the School of Museum of Fine Arts/Boston and Tufts University. Info: 413-4581950 - Upstairs Gallery, Williamstown Realty Group, 4 Water St., Williamstown 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Route 41, Richmond 8 p.m. - Winter Dance Party live concert, official tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. Info: 413-997-4444 or thecolonialtheatre. org. - The Colonial, 111 South St., Pittsfield 9 p.m. - America’s Last Hope performs. Phone: 413-637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox

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and Spirit Center, 69 Main St., Lee 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Star Sitters - Get your hands wet in the touch tank! A Berkshire Museum educator will answer questions about New England tidal pool animals such as sea urchins, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsﬁeld 7 p.m. - Sunday Night Dance - Eagle Pass performs - cover charge applies. Call 413-4437135 for info - ITAM Lodge #564 on Pontoosuc Lake, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsﬁeld 7:30 p.m. - The Berkshire Concert Choir, directed by John Cheney, will present “Sing We Now of Christmas” Info: 413-442-6120 - St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Main Street, Lenox 9 p.m. - Open Mic Night. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Monday, January 5 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-445-9215 - Mildred Elley

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Business School, 505 East street,Pittsfield 9:30 a.m. - Caregiver support group, for those who provide care to a loved one, sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Lee Regional VNA offices, 32 Park Street, Lee 11 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. John’s Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams 1 p.m. - Film at Knesset Israel. Film for all to view. Free and all are welcome The program is presented by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. For further information, please call Nancy Maurice Rogers, programming Director at 413-442-4360 ex. 15. - Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield 5-7 p.m. - Pasta dinner to benefit ward 3 council candidate Melissa Mazzeo. Info: 413-443-4079. - Mazzeo’s Ristorante. 7 Winter Street. 5:30 p.m. - Berkshire Business and Professional Women monthly meeting talk by Diana Brooks, founder of Diana Brooks Associates Consulting & Training, on “A Better Work Environment: How to Make It Happen” Reservation required at sec1126@yahoo.com or 413-446-7017 - Cranwell Resort, Lenox 6 p.m. - Monday Night Ballroom Dance Lessons - instructor is Cheryl Wendling - 413-443-6263 for information. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 6-9 p.m. - Drop-in life drawing open studio Open to all levels and abilities. Providing ongoing access to a live model working in both short and long poses, this class is a service to practicing artists and a complement to other coursework. Bring your own materials. Call 413- 298-5252 ext. 100, or visit www.is183.org for details. - IS183 Art School, Willard Hill Rd., Stockbridge 6:30 p.m. - Preschool Story Time. Phone: 413-6623133 - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-6623133 or visit naplibrary.com 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - St. Patricks Parish Center, 53 Southworth St., Williamstown December 29, 2008

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8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Main Street, South Egremont 9 p.m. - Gopher Broke performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Tuesday, January 6 • 9 a.m. - “Playful Parenting” classes. Pre-registration is requested for this program sponsored by Berkshire Families and Children’s Services. Phone: 413-458-5369 - David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown • 9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - For one to two-and-ahalf years. Phone: 413-662-3133 - North Adams

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Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com 10 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.alanonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Hevreh of South Berkshire, 270 State Rd. (Route 23), Great Barrington 10:30 a.m. - Story time. Info: 413-458-5369 David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening - Learn more about controlling your blood pressure,warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Screenings conducted by registered nurses of the Berkshire VNA. Screenings do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event.

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Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413447-2862. - Big Y, 200 West St., Pittsﬁeld. • 11-11:30 a.m. - Toddler Story Time is for children age 18 months to 3 years. Children & their caregivers sing songs, learn ﬁnger plays & listen to a story. Following the structured program, participants are invited to stay so that the children can play together & their caregivers can visit. Contact: Debby Cuthbert

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Stop and Shop, 1 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield. 3 to 4:30 p.m. - McInerney Parent Services. “Parents as Teachers,” education and support group for parents of young children through age five, offered by McInerney Parent Services of Berkshire Children and Families, child care provided. For more information phone Nancy Paquin at 413499-3556, Ext. 13. - 48 Elizabeth St., Pittsfield. 6 p.m. - “Words Before Music” lecture series features “Puccini’s La Rondine,” with Lee resident Iris Bass, author of the quiz book “What’s Your Opera IQ,” bringing to opera aficionados and newcomers alike the literature, lore, and libretti of nine operas to be performed in the Metropolitan

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Opera’s 2008-09 HD and radio broadcast season. Free. Info: leelibrary.org or 413-243-0385 - Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.alanonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - South Congregationalist Church, 110 South Street, Pittsﬁeld 7 p.m. - Opening Night - Community Reading. Pick-up your free copy of the book, participate in a community read while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies. Gather to hear community members read from Sherman Alexie’s “Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” and other works. - Paresky

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Baxter Hall, Williams College, Williamstown • 7-8:30 p.m. - Weight Loss Surgery Seminar - Free weight loss surgery seminars ed by Dr. Robert Fanelli and Dr. Andrew Lederman, weight loss surgery specialists. Seminar is free and referrals are not needed. If you wish to register for a session in a month other then the one listed please call 413-442-2462. - Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsﬁeld • 7-9 p.m. - Ballroom Dancing Lesson. Info: 413637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox • 7:30 p.m. - J. Leo Dowd & Catherine Mellon Dowd Lecture Series continues with Lani

Guinier, civil rights attorney and the ﬁrst tenured black woman professor at Harvard, speaking on “Rethinking Race & Class” Free; advance tickets required. Info: 413-528-5486 - Monument Mountain Regional High School, Route 7, Great Barrington • 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Main St., Stockbridge (Next to the Town Hall) • 9 p.m. - Tom Corrigan performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

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Wednesday, January 7 • 9-10 a.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Lee Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Lee Regional VNA oﬃces, 32 Park Street, Lee • 10 a.m. - Preschool Story Time. Phone: 413-6623133 - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-6623133 or visit naplibrary.com • 10 a.m. - Story time. Please call to register - there are openings in the Wednesday group. Info: 413743-8345 - Adams Free Library, located on Park Street at McKinley Square, Adams

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4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - S.H.A.P.E. Club Weight Loss Support Group - Lee Council on Aging Community Room. For information phone 413446-5925.l 5:30-6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7-8 p.m. (intermediate) - Get 2009 started right with a tai chi class, where you can banish the winter blues & refocus your energy. Jim Pullaro brings his very popular tai chi classes back for both beginning & more experienced students. Registration requested. For more information: 413-466-0534 or jimpullaro@msn.com. - Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsﬁeld 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310 located at 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. 413-664-9043. 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Non-Smoking Refreshments Available - Progressive Jackpots. Info: 413-443-7135 - ITAM Lodge #564, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsﬁeld. 6:30 p.m. - National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County book club will discuss “Hurry

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Down Sunshine” by Michael Greenberg, a memoir written by the father of a 15-year-old daughter about her descent into psychosis, diagnosis with bipolar disorder and the impact on their extended, blended family. Info: 413-443-1666 or namibc@namibc.org - Chapters Bookstore, North Street, Pittsﬁeld • 6:45 p.m. - Hinsdale Lions Club Bingo Admission $1. Come early - Dinner is available at reasonable prices: hamburgers, hot dogs, cold sandwiches, hot dishes, desserts, cold and hot beverages. Monthly Door Prizes - Charity Game Tickets. Phone 413-655-2973 for details. Hinsdale Community Center Maple Street, Route 143, Hinsdale • 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. • 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Parish House (upstairs) behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St., Stockbridge.

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7-9 p.m. - Gamblers’ Anonymous. Free, confidential meetings. For more information phone Charlie at 413-637-2550. - Hillcrest Hospital, first floor conference room, Tor Court, Pittsfield • 7:30 p.m. - “Sport in Society: Bridging the Racial Divide” Williams College Athletics is honored to have distinguished activist and scholar Dr. Richard Lapchick speak at our first Claiming Williams Event. Dr. Lapchick is often described as “the racial conscience of sport” due to his commitment to equality and his belief that sport can be an effective instrument of positive social change. He led the American sports boycott of South Africa during apartheid, a stand that nearly cost him his life during a brutal physical attack in 1978. Dr. Lapchick has been named “One of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sport.” He is the Chair of the The DeVos Sport Business Management Program, named one of the nation’s top five programs by the Wall Street Journal, the Sports Business Journal and ESPN The Magazine. Considered among the nation’s experts on sport and social issues, Lapchick has appeared numerous times on

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