Thursday
March 7
Finance Committee: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Agricultural Committee: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Parent Teacher Organization Meeting: Mount Greylock Regional High School, 7 p.m. Info: 413-458-9582.
Affin-KNIT-ty Group: Parish Library, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 1 p.m. Knitting and crochet group. All skill levels welcome. Info: 413-458-8144.
Cal Ripkin Baseball Sign-ups: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 5 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
‘Climate Change and the Courts: When Congress and the President Fail to Act’: Griffin Hall, room 4, 844 Main St., Williamstown. Lecture by Matt Wessler ‘01, staff attorney at Public Justice, P.C. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
‘The Crucible’: Adams Memorial Theater, ‘62 Center, 7:30 p.m. Williamstheater presents the Arthur Miller classic, set during the seventeenth-century Salem witch trials. Directed by Omar Sangare. $3. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
‘The Environmental Argument for Smart Development’: Sullivan Lounge, MCLA, North Adams, 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Lee Sobel, a real estate development and finance
‘The Future of Islam’: MCLA Church St. Center, North Adams, 7 p.m. Lecture by Irshad Manji, founder and director of the Moral Courage Project at New York University. MCLA Public Policy Lecture Series. Info: mcla.edu or 413-662-5391.
‘Kings of Pastry’: Club B10, MASS MoCA, 7:30 p.m. A documentary film by Pennebaker and Hegedus (’The War Room’ and ‘Don’t Look Back’) offering the first behind-the-scenes look at the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France competition. $9 adults, $5 students, 10% member discount. Info: massmoca.org or 413-662-2111.
Mount Greylock Building Tour: Mount Greylock Regional High School, 6:30 p.m. Info: granzoni@williamstownelementary.org or 413-458-9582 ext. 149.
Portraits and Figure in Watercolor: IS183 Art School of the Berkshires at Little Red Schoolhouse, New Ashford Road, Williamstown, 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Thursdays through May 2. Some basic drawing experience is recommended. Taught by Julia Morgan-Leamon. $235 for 8 classes, plus $74 models fee. Info: is183.org or 413-298-5252.
‘Start with Art: Colors and Shapes’: The Clark, 10 a.m. Themed talk, gallery guide, and art-making activities for children ages 3 to 6. Can be messy. Info: clarkart.edu or 413-458-2303.
‘United in Anger: A History of ACT UP’: Images Cinema, 5 p.m. A documentary looking at the birth and development of the AIDS activist movement. Directed by Jim Hubbard. Info: imagescinema.org or 413-458-1039.
‘Using Technology to Increase Voter Turnout’: Bronfman Science Center, Room 105, 18 Hoxsey St., Williams College, 7 p.m. Todd Rogers, Executive Director of the Analyst Institute will discuss how insights from social and cognitive psychology can be used to influence human behavior. Info: psychology.williams.edu or 413-597-2441.
‘When Pretty Good is Good Enough: A Tour of Approximation Algorithms’: Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry Labs, 47 Lab Campus Dr., 4:15 p.m. With Brent Heeringa, Associate Professor of Computer Science. Williams College Faculty Lecture Series. Reception in Schow Atrium to follow. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
Friday
March 8
‘The Crucible’: Adams Memorial Theater, ‘62 Center, 7:30 p.m. Williamstheater presents the Arthur Miller classic, set during the seventeenth-century Salem witch trials. Directed by Omar Sangare. $3. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
‘Human Evolutionary Genomics: Implications for Human Origins and Disease’: Thompson Biology Labs, Room 112, 59 Lab Campus Dr., Williamstown, 1:10 p.m. Dr. Sarah Tishkoff of UPenn will discuss genomic variation in ethnically diverse African populations. Biology Department Class of ‘60 Scholar Event. Info: biology.williams.edu.
Howie Levitz: The Williams Inn, 8 p.m. Show tunes for piano. Call 413-458-9371.
‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’: St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 5:30 p.m. Movie, discussion, prayer and dinner. Part of ‘Narnia in Lent’ series. Reservations encouraged. Call 413-458-8144.
‘MIT-Williams Occultation Studies Program: Pluto and Other Objects in the Outer Solar System’: Thompson Physics Labs, Room 205, 33 Lab Campus Dr., Williamstown, 1:10 p.m. Presentation by Michael J. Person. Joint Physics and Astronomy Colloquium. Light refreshments to follow in Student Common Room. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser: Mount Greylock Regional High School cafeteria, 5 p.m. Hosted by the girls’ lacrosse team. Info: Lindsey von Holtz at lvonholtz@mgrhs.org.
Planetarium Show: Old Milham Planetarium, 829 Main St., Williamstown, 7:30 p.m. Led by Williams students, observation afterward depending on weather. All ages welcome. Info: 413-597-2482.
‘Rendering is an Artist’s Nightmare (and a Researcher’s Dream)’: Thompson Chemistry Labs, room 206, 47 Lab Campus Dr., Williamstown, 2:35 p.m. Derek Nowrouzezahrai of the University of Montreal will discuss the unexpected influence of computer science on the process of generating realistic images. Info: cs.williams.edu or 413-597-3218.
‘The Rite of Spring’: MainStage, ‘62 Center, 8 p.m. The Berkshire Symphony and the Williams College Departments of Dance and Theatre present Igor Stravinsky’s landmark 1913 work. Includes presentation by music professor W. Anthony Sheppard. Early arrival recommended. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
Tai Chi: Lower Room, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 8 a.m. Led by Day Acheson. All levels welcome. Info: 413-458-0912.
‘Volumes of Hyperbolic Knot Compliments’: Bronfman Science Center, Room 106, 18 Hoxsey St., Williams College, 1 p.m. With Prof. Colin Adams. Mathematics and Statistics Department Faculty Seminar. Info: math.williams.edu or call 413-597-2438.
Saturday
March 9
‘The Crucible’: Adams Memorial Theater, ‘62 Center, 7:30 p.m. Williamstheater presents the Arthur Miller classic, set during the 17th-century Salem witch trials. Directed by Omar Sangare. $3. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
‘Fresh Fest’: Images Cinema, 10:30 a.m. A food and farm-themed film festival featuring ‘Growing Hope against Hunger’ (10:30 a.m.) ‘Edible City’ (1 p.m.) and ‘More than Honey’ (4:30 p.m.). Each screening will include a local guest speaker. Presented by Images and the Williams College Sustainable Food and Agriculture Program. Info: brent.wasser@williams.edu or 413-597-4422.
‘Ghandi’: The Clark, 2 p.m. Ben Kingsley stars in Richard Attenborough’s 1982 epic film about the spiritual and political leader. Widescreen Wonders Film Series. Info: clarkart.edu or 413-458-2303.
‘Karaoke Uncorked’: Mill City Theater, Western Heritage Gateway State Park, North Adams, 7 p.m. A fundraiser to support the theater’s 2013 season. $20, ages 21+. Tickets available at millcityproductions.org and Draper’s Wine and Spirits, State Rd., North Adams.
Maple sugaring tour: Ioka Valley Farm, Rt. 43, Hancock, 10:30 a.m. Participants will receive a coupon for 40% off any meal at the Ioka cafe that day, and a Wild Oats Market coupon for $2 off any local product costing $10 or more. Info and to register: marketing@wildoats.coop or 413-458-8060.
Mamie Minch: Club B10, MASS MoCA, 8 p.m. The 32-year-old blues guitarist and singer who played at FreshGrass in 2012 returns with her band. $12 advance, $16 day of show, $10 students, 10% member discount. Info: massmoca.org or 413-662-2111.
MapleFest: Hopkins Memorial Forest, 271 NW Hill Rd, Williamstown, 11 a.m. Observe and take part in the production of maple syrup from tapping to bottling. Exhibits, tasting and more. Info: communications.williams.edu.
‘The Rite of Spring’: MainStage, ‘62 Center, 3 and 8 p.m. The Berkshire Symphony and the Williams College Departments of Dance and Theatre present Igor Stravinsky’s landmark 1913 ballet. Multimedia presentation by music professor W. Anthony Sheppard. Early arrival recommended. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
Sports
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Wesleyan (Conn.): Renzie Lamb Field, Latham Street, Williams College, 12 p.m. Info: athletics.williams.edu or 413-597-2366.
Sunday
March 10
Chamber Concert by Performing Artists in Residence: The Clark, 3 p.m. Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Dimitri Murrath, viola; Edward Arron, cello; and Jeewon Park, piano will perform works by Beethoven, Janácek, Martinu and Schumann. $25, $20 members, $10 students. Info: clarkart.edu or 413-458-2303. For tickets: 413-458-0524.
Drop-in Drawing Class: Williams College Museum of Art, 2 p.m. Casual drawing session with instruction by Williams art students. All ages welcome Pencils and paper provided. Info: wcma.williams.edu or 413-597-2376.
‘Fresh Fest’: Images Cinema, 4 p.m. Day 2 of a food and farm-themed film festival, featuring ‘A Home Movie: Rhodes Family Documentary’ with filmmaker Bette Craig. Presented by Images and the Williams College Sustainable Food and Agriculture Program. Info: brent.wasser@williams.edu or 413-597-4422.
Gilles Vonsattel: Chapin Hall, Williams College, 3 p.m. The acclaimed pianist and winner of a 2008 Avery Fisher Career Grant will perform music by Beethoven, Holliger, Ravel and Honegger. Info: music.williams.edu or 413-597-2127.
Master class with Gilles Vonsattel: Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Hall Drive, 4:15 p.m. A combination of performance, lesson and discussion, led by the acclaimed pianist. Info: music.williams.edu or 413-597-2127.
Misty Blues Trio: Public Eat+Drink, 34 Holden St., North Adams, 9 p.m. Blues standards and originals. Info: publiceatanddrink.com or 413-664-4444.
Monday
March 11
Board of Selectmen: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Class of 1960 Lecture Series: Griffin Hall, Room 6, 844 Main St., Wiliamstown, 4 p.m. Lecture by George Korniotis, Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Miami. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
Guitar Lessons: Williamstown Youth Center, 5:15 p.m. Info: williamstownyouthcenter.org or 413-458-5925.
Preschool Drop-In Nature Class: Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, 12:30 p.m. Nature stories, crafts, and activities focusing on nature in winter. Led by Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation Director Leslie Reed-Evans. $15 per child, $12 WRLF members. Info: ruraland@wrlf.org, or 413-458-2494.
Eat+Think Trivia: Public Eat+Drink, 34 Holden St., North Adams, 8:30 p.m. Winning team takes home $25 gift certificate. Visit publiceatanddrink.com or 413-664-4444.
‘Intervention Analysis and its Locations’: Bronfman Science Center, Room 106, 18 Hoxsey St., Williams College, 1 p.m. Katy Golvala ‘13 will discuss the basic models used in this statistical tool and some of its applications. Mathematics and Statistics Department Colloquium. Info: math.williams.edu or call 413-597-2438.
‘Shorts in Winter’: The Clark, 7 p.m. An evening of short stories read by actors from the Williamstown Theater Festival. Early reservations recommended. $10 suggested donation at the door. Info: clarkart.edu or 413-458-2303.
Tai Chi: Lower Room, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 8 a.m. Led by Day Acheson. All levels welcome. Info: 413-458-0912.
Tuesday
March 12
Planning Board: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Tree Warden Public Hearing: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
‘7-Person Chair Pyramid High Wire Act’: Desperado’s, 23 Eagle St., North Adams, play begins at 7 p.m. $10, $8 students, seniors and teens. Info: 413-346-4664.
‘The State of Birth Control: A Kantian Argument for Women’s Rights in International Development’: Shapiro Hall, Room 129, 2:45 p.m. Lecture by Nimu Njoya, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science. International Studies Colloquium. Info: intl-studies.williams.edu or 413-597-2347.
Wednesday
March 13
Elementary School Committee - Budget Public Hearing: Williamstown Elementary School Library, 6 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
‘Ask the Organic Farmer’: Wild Oats Market, 320 Main St., Williamstown, 4 p.m. Informal Q & A with local organic farmers Lisa MacDougall of Mighty Food Farm in Pownal, V.T. and Jamie Snyder of Happenchance Farm in Eagle Bridge, N.Y. Info: wildoats.coop or 413-458-8060.
‘A Brief Introduction to Elliptic Curves’: Bronfman Science Center, Room 106, 18 Hoxsey St., Williams College, 1 p.m. With Michael Ormsbee ‘13. Mathematics and Statistics Department Colloquium. Info: math.williams.edu or call 413-597-2438.
Meditation Group: Upper Room, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 4:15 p.m. Info: 413-458-8144.
‘MIND ZONE: Therapists Behind the Front Lines’: Paresky Center Performance Space, 39 Chapin Hall Dr., Williamstown, 7 p.m. Dr. Jan Haaken, professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State University, a clinical psychologist and documentary filmmaker, will discuss mental health in the military. Q & A and reception to follow. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
North Adams Green Drinks: Freight Yard Pub, North Adams, 5 p.m. Conservation and environmental issues discussion group; 6:15 presentation on the dangers of GMOs and making healthy food choices by James Sklar. Info: jane@thebeatnews.org or 413-230-7321.
‘Parenting Journey’: A free 12-week parenting group to explore the joys and challenges of parenting. Hosted by The Family Resource Center and The Family Place. Free dinner, transportation and childcare provided. Info: 413-664-4821.
Preschool Story Time: North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street North Adams, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-6. Info: 413-662-3133 ext. 14.
Tai Chi: Lower Room, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 8 a.m. Led by Day Acheson. All levels welcome. Info: 413-458-0912.
Thursday
March 14
Finance Committee: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Conservation Commission: Williamstown Municipal Building, 31 North St., 7 p.m. Info: williamstown.ws or 413-458-3500.
Affin-KNIT-ty Group: Parish Library, St. John’s Church, Williamstown, 1 p.m. Knitting and crochet group. All skill levels welcome. Info: 413-458-8144.
‘Brass Bash 2013’: Chapin Hall, Williams College, 7 p.m. Artist Associate in Trumpet & Director of Brass Ensemble, Nathan Botts leads the Williams Brass Ensemble.
‘Immigration’s Shifting Frontier and Why All Immigration is Local’: Griffin Hall, Room 3, 844 Main St., Williamstown, 7 p.m. Lecture by Brooke Mead, Program Coordinator at the Berkshire Immigrant Center in Pittsfield. Sponsored by the W. Ford Schumann ‘50 Program in Democratic Studies. Info: calendar.willams.edu.
INISH: CenterStage, ‘62 Center, 8 p.m. Guest artist Allison Fippinger returns to help celebrate 10 years of Irish dance and music at Williams. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
‘Insuring the Uninsured Before and After the Affordable Care Act’: Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry Labs, 47 Lab Campus Drive, Williamstown, 4:15 p.m. Lara Shore-Sheppard, Professor of Economics, will give the final lecture in the 2013 Williams College Faculty Lecture Series. Reception in Schow Atrium to follow. Info: calendar.williams.edu.
‘Looking at Lunchtime’: The Clark, 12:30 p.m. Alexis Goodin, curatorial research associate, will discuss one of her favorite works from the museum’s permanent collection. Info: clarkart.edu or 413-458-2303.
Preschool screening: Saints Patrick and Raphael Parish Center, 54 Southworth Street, Williamstown, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To inform parents about their children’s development in all areas, including hearing and vision. Open to all Williamstown children who will be 3 or 4 by August 31, 2013. Appointments are encouraged, Call Bernadette at 458-3798 ext. 304.
SEE Fund Quiz-a-thon: Mt. Greylock Regional High School, time TBA. A combination quiz show and phone-a-thon to support the educational experience at Mt. Greylock. Info: kshare@mgrhs.org or 413-458-9582 ext. 106.
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