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

[webmaster]

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.









----- End forwarded message -----