North Berkshire Community Contra Dance

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday, July 11 there will be a community contra dance.
 
The July 11 monthly contra dance will feature calling by Rindle Glick, and live music provided by local musicians.
 
New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:15  for an introductory lesson. The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams.  Use the door closest to the post office.  
 
Admission is pay-as-you-can:  $12 - $20 suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds.
 
Rindle Glick will teach all dances, starting the evening with easy dances friendly to newcomers and families with children. The caller teaches new moves and skills as needed, so that beginners can dance with everyone right from the start.  Music will be live, by local musicians in varied small ensembles, organized by Seamus Connor. 
 
Come to the pre-dance calling playgroup, 3 - 5PM, same location. Bring a dance you'd like to try calling – or simply help out as a biddable dancer on the floor.  
 
If interested in participating as a musician (afternoon or evening), please check out the details at www.NorthBerkshireDance.org
 
Respiratory Health Policy:  masks welcome, but not required. Windows will be open. Please stay home if you feel at all ill.
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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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