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May 2016
Writing Workshop – Inspired by Melville
Be inspired! Come write in Melville's study with Arrowhead's writer-in-residence Jana Laiz. The $60 fee includes the workshop in the study and lunch on the grounds. Call 413.442.1793 x14 or e-mail Peter Bergman to reserve your spot. Space is limited. 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield MA.
Find out more »Play Ball! At the big red barn, Arrowhead
PLAY BALL! Reflections on the Origins of Baseball blends history, poetry, and a fantastic sense of humor to create an exciting and hilarious play. Written by E. Gray Simons III Directed Travis G. Daly A production of the Berkshire Theatre Group.
Find out more »June 2016
Jim Davis poetry
In the big red barn at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, Jim Davis will read his Melville-inspired poems, starting at 3 PM. FREE.
Find out more »Musica Historia – free concert
In Arrowhead's big red barn: Musica Historia Presents: Shakespeare: life, times and the music of his plays
Find out more »July 2016
Book release and Read – Red Barn Volume 2
Hear the latest poems created at the annual Arrowhead Poetry Workshop. Copies available for purchase; the poets would be glad to inscribe your copy! In the Red Barn at Arrowhead. FREE.
Find out more »August 2016
Old Salts Day
Sailors tour for free.
Find out more »Hike Monument Mountain with Melville and Hawthorne
Monument Mountain hike! In partnership with The Trustees of Reservations, hike Monument Mountain to hear the story of Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne's first meeting. Read from William Cullen Bryant's poem about the Mountain and share a "champagne" toast to the old boys! FREE.
Find out more »Michael Shelden reading from his “Melville in Love”
Biographer Michael Shelden has recently published "Melville in Love," exploring the relationship of Herman Melville with his Pittsfield neighbor, Sarah Morewood. Melville, who wanted nothing less than to write a book worthy of an American Shakespeare, turned to Sarah Morewood - then regarded as a literary light in the Berkshires - for conversation about his ambitions, and her appreciation and expectations for his work tempted him to strive for greatness. Emboldened by the thrill of courting Morewood in secret, the…
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