[Hidden-tech] Re: [Hidden-announce] Sat Jun 3, 2006 - Pittsfield Arts Tour

[Jan Werner]

I live within walking distance of Arrowhead and, unless you are coming
from relatively close to the Mass Pike (e.g., Holyoke and points South),
I don't recommend following the directions to Arrowhead given in the
announcement, which come from the Berkshire Historical Society website
(http://www.mobydick.org).

The fastest way from the Northampton area is Route 9 West. After you
pass from Dalton into Pittsfield, the first light allows you to turn
left onto Hubbard Avenue (crossing a bridge). Follow Hubbard past the
Berkshire Crossing shopping plaza entrance and keep going straight when
it turns into Division Road (after the light at the intersection with
East St. in Pittsfield on your right and and South St. in Dalton on your
left), until that ends at Williams St. (Burgner's Farm Store will be on
your left), just over 3 miles from Route 9. Turn right on Williams and
follow it for 2.1 miles to the intersection with Holmes Road, where
there is a 4-way light. Turn left on Holmes and Arrowhead will be about
1.5 miles ahead on your right.

If you are coming from the North (i.e., Route 2), take Route 8 South
from North Adams into Pittsfield and turn left onto Route 9 East (you
will be at a major intersection with shopping centers on all sides),
then right at the next light onto Hubbard Avenue, after which just
follow the instructions above.

The above may well be more complicated to explain than to follow, but it
could save about half an hour if you are coming from Northampton or
Amherst and is a much more pleasant drive than the Mass Pike.

Jan Werner
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webmaster wrote:
> CHANCE TO MEET NEW COLONIAL THEATRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
> 
> DATE: Saturday, June 3
> 
> TIME: 11:30 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
> 
> WHERE:  Start at Arrowhead Museum in Pittsfield, Ma. (home of Herman 
> Melville as in author of Moby Dick)
> 
> COST: $9 for those who want to take the Melville house tour and visit the 
> Gilded Age Exhibit
> 
> FOOD: Bring a picnic lunch (some refreshments available to purchase). Tea 
> served at the Thaddeus Clapp house at 3 p.m.
> 
> Thanks to Berkshire coordinator Peter Bergman, Hidden-Techies have a 
> tremendous opportunity to make business and personal contacts on Saturday, 
> June 3, including meeting David Fleming, the new executive director of the 
> recently-restored Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.
> 
> Fleming, who was chosen from a field of 38 candidates during a national 
> search, has 28 years of experience directing performing art centers in New 
> Jersey, Texas, Delaware and Wisconsin. He earned his master of fine arts 
> degree in theater arts from Smith College in Northampton. He will begin his 
> duties full time on or about June 1. The restoration of the circa 1903 
> building is expected in mid-July, with the first performance, the 
> award-winning musical "Rent," slated to start Aug. 29.
> 
> Besides being among the first to meet Fleming, and scope out the sorts of 
> subcontracted work the theatre will need, you will also have a chance to 
> tour the restore Colonial and meet with executives of the Barrington Stage 
> at tea time. Becky Smith owner of the Thaddeus Clapp House, Wendell Avenue, 
> is providing the Hidden-Tech community tea and snacks later in the day. 
> There is no charge.
> 
> This is a kid's friendly day so don't hesitate to bring them. There's no 
> guarantee that food will be on sale at the Arrowhead Museum, home of Herman 
> Melville and a gorgeous spot, so make sure you bring a snack and something 
> to share if you like.
> 
> And if you can't make it to Arrowhead or the Colonial Theatre tour, reach 
> Amy Zuckerman at az at a-zinternational.com about dropping in for tea.
> 
> SCHEDULE:
> 
> 11:30 AM  -  Gather at Arrowhead for tour of "Becoming Pittsfield: the 
> Gilded Age" and - if people want - a tour of the Melville House as well. 
> Price $9 per person for those who want to see the house and exhibit. Lunch 
> on the lawn.
> 
> 2 p.m. - Tour of the Colonial Theater
> 
> 3 p.m. - Tea at Thaddeus Clapp House, Wendell Avenue with an informational 
> chat with Barrington Stage Co.
> 
> DIRECTIONS
> 
> Arrowhead is located at 780 Holmes Road in Pittsfield. From the 
> Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), take Exit 2 (Lee). Follow Route 20 West for 
> approximately 7.5 miles.; it will merge with Route 7 North. Turn right onto 
> Holmes Road at the traffic light. Arrowhead is 1.5 miles ahead on the left.
> 
>>From points north: Take Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail) to Route 7 South. 
> Follow Route 7 South until you cross the Pittsfield-Lenox town line. Turn 
> left onto Holmes Road at the traffic light. Arrowhead is 1.5 miles ahead on 
> the left.
> 
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