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Final North Adams Contra Dance of the Season Set for Sept. 12

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will host its final North Adams event of the season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the All Saints Episcopal Church Community Hall, located at 59 Summer St.

The event schedule and details include:

  • Pre-Dance Calling Playgroup: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., open to callers and dancers of all experience levels.

  • Introductory Lesson: 7:15 p.m., designed for beginners and families.

  • Main Dance: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Maggie McRae will call the dances, starting with beginner-friendly steps and teaching new skills throughout the evening. Live New England jigs and reels will be provided by local musicians Eric Buddington, Jimmy Bergin, Seamus Connor, and Drew Zuckerman.

Attendees do not need to bring a partner, as participants traditionally switch partners throughout the night. Entry should be accessed via the door closest to the post office.

Admission is pay-as-you-can, with a suggested sliding scale of $12 to $20, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Further information is available at www.NorthBerkshireDance.org.

 

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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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