NDDC Third Thursday watches "Downside UP" August 17, 2006

For the NDDC's Third Thursday event on August 17, we're going back to the movies. We'll be featuring Downside Up, a documentary film about Mass MOCA in North Adams, Massachusetts.Experiencing a decline due to changes in the world economy, this community decided to build their economic development future on a base of art. It wasn't quick or easy but the early indications are that it was a solid plan and has been successfully implemented.

The short film will be followed by a discussion of the Mass MOCA story, the NDDC's August Downtown Forum on ArtsPlan'06, and the Arts and Northfield's Economic future. Third Thursday will be held at the Grand Event Center in downtown Northfield and begins at 7 pm. There is no cover and there will be a cash bar available. Call 663-0319 with questions or visit www.nddc.org. Please join us.