Northern Berkshire SPIRIT Forum to address issue related to racial equity & diversity. Join this facilitated conversation 4-8pm Wed 8/11 & Thu 8/12 at MASS MoCA

All are welcome to join community members from local government, law enforcement, faith-based communities, civil rights groups, community-based organizations, youth groups, to identify & address critical issues related to racial equity and diversity.  Organized by Northern Berkshire-SPIRIT Forum (Solving Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together)

takes place at MASS MoCA, Building 6, North Adams.  We’re asking all attendees to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status. Masks will be available at registration should you forget yours.

Food will be provided. Registration isn’t required to attend, but if you will need childcare, please let us know in advance at 413-663-7588.

Norwegian Film Festival – 4 films FREE thanks to Images Cinema & The Clark throughout August!

Astrup: Catching the Flame, a biopic about artist Nikolai Astrup’s life story, kicks off 4 week festival (August 4-10). Visit The Clark current exhibition: Nikolai Astrup: Visions of Norway thru Sept. 19. The show celebrates the innovative Norwegian painter, printmaker, and horticulturist Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928).

Nikolai Astrup grew up in a strict religious community, Astrup broke with his priest father at a young age & escaped to the continent to immerse himself in the world of art.

Additional movies in the Norwegian Film Festival:  Hope (August 11–17), What Will People Say (August 18–24), and the award-winning documentary The Men’s Room (August 25 –31).

All films are free to view.

Town Manager Search: BE HEARD! Fill out online survey before Tues, August 10.

Scan the Q-Code below or CLICK HERE to connect to the online survey prepared by the Town Manager Search Advisory Committee. Share your preferences/priorities/qualities of W’town’s next Town Manager.

SculptureNow 2021 at The Mount, Lenox through October 13.

Self-guided tours on the grounds of The Mount. More info: https://sculpturenow.org/about-us/SculptureNow presents sculpture exhibitions and sculpture educational programs for students and visitors of all ages and abilities. Expand the experience and knowledge of art in general and sculpture in particular in the Berkshires, through exhibitions, presentations, artist-guided tours and sculpture workshop for visitors of all ages and abilities. Provide exhibition opportunities for artists, and support their careers. Participate in the cultural economy of our community.

Images Cinema: FAMILY FLICKS UNDER THE STARS is back at top of Spring St.!!

Free, outdoor films, watched together as a community… bring blanket, chair, show starts at 8:00pm on the green at top of Spring St. (in front of Morgan Hall)
Sunday, August 1: Charade
THANK YOU for Sponsoring:  Camp Northwest Hill & the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce.