NORTH ADAMS, Mass. On May 6, at 5 pm, visit the North Adams Public Library to celebrate the unveiling of a retrospective exhibition of watercolors, drawings, and pastels by North Adams artist Wilma Rifkin.
There will be light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Rifkin will be available for conversation and questions in the front parlor.
The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.
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Boutique General Store Opens on Holden Street in North Adams
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A newly opened boutique general store on Holden Street offers local and regional products along with a curated selection of gifts, wines and artwork.
"It's just a lot of my favorite makers and small brands that I've, in my mind, collected over the years because I've wanted to do this for I don't even know since forever," owner Hannah Blazejewski said. "I'm trying to keep as much of the product at least local to New England as I can."
The name for the Diving Horse at 26 Holden St. was inspired by one of her favorite movies, "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken," the story of a girl who joins a diving horse stunt show during the Depression.
Blazejewski found the current space earlier this year before moving back to the county in March. It was formerly North Adams Yoga, so when she moved in she repainted the place and also worked with Outlook Builders to build the shelving and her dream "mousehole" wall.
The store showcases local goods from throughout New England, and she described it as a general store and gift boutique built around a personal collection of favorite makers, small brands, and hard-to-find products.
Her shop also includes children's items, artwork, stickers, home decor, cheeses, non-perishable items, wines and a selection of Scandinavian candy.
She said she hopes to contribute to the local economy, connect with other businesses and artists, and respect the city's history and culture.
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