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June 2015
Public Reading from new poetry chapbook, “RED BARN Volume One”
Celebrate the publication of a new poetry chapbook, created by eight members of a poetry workshop held over the past year, right here at Herman Melville's Arrowhead. The public reading will be in the historic red barn at Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield MA. There will be refreshments, and information on applying for next year's workshop. Volume One will be available for sale, $8.25. Please note: house tours will not be available during this event. The museum shop will be…
Find out more »Design a Garden
Come to Melville’s Farm at Arrowhead on June 27 to learn how to create a build a garden for your own home – while helping create the new Children’s Garden at Arrowhead. Participants are encouraged to b ring pads, pencils, and hand tools. Led by Farm Manager Kristen Laney, this is part of special farm oriented events this season, the Year of the Farm. FREE for Arrowhead CSA Members; $10 Other CSA Members; $15 Non-Members.
Find out more »July 2015
Lecture – The Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex
Carlo DeVito, editor and publisher of The Complete Illustrated Edition of the Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex will speak about the book -its inclusion of works by Herman Melville, Richard Henry Dana, Thomas Nickerson, with artwork by Rockwell Kent, Gustave Dore, and many others. FREE; donations welcome.
Find out more »Running of the Goats
Flossie, Gertie, Peanut and their five kids work hard all day clearing the fields at Melville’s Arrowhead Farm. In the evening they are glad to return to their barn, in an event we’ve dubbed “The Running of the Goats.” On Thursday there will be a free open house at the farm at 780 Holmes Road. Meet farmer Kristen Laney, her goats and chickens, and see the CSA vegetable farm. Dan Dickinson, who wrote the music and produced the video, available on…
Find out more »Grand Opening of the Children’s Garden
With ice cream social, kids games, and music. Admission to the grounds is free.
Find out more »Firefly Festival
A family event with crafts for kids. Come help celebrate the annual meeting and mating in the North Field. Vendors of all sorts in attendance, too. Event is weather permitting; rain-date Saturday July 18. Admission: $5.00 for members of the Farm's CSA, Berkshire Historical Society, Melville Society, or any other organized group in the Berkshires. $10 for the general public without affiliations; children under 12: free.
Find out more »August 2015
Old Salt’s Day
Old Salt's Day. Celebrate Herman Melville's 196th birthday. Free admission to any sailor who has served in the Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine. Free cake!
Find out more »Claire Illouz lecture
Artist Claire Illouz will discuss her fabulous artwork based on chapter 42, "The Whiteness of the Whale" from Moby-Dick, published in a limited edition folio. A great way to finish your Melville weekend! FREE.
Find out more »Play performance: I Am Pittsfield
The Berkshire History Theatre moves into Arrowhead’s big red barn for their new play, “I Am Pittsfield.” Written and directed by Sally Filkins. For information or to make reservations, call Sally at 413/442.1928 or e-mail sfilkins1 nycap.rr.com. Students and members of the Berkshire Historical Society, $15; adults $25. Performances are at 7:00 pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, August 13 – August 29.
Find out more »Play Performance: I Am Pittsfield
The Berkshire History Theatre moves into Arrowhead’s big red barn for their new play, “I Am Pittsfield.” Written and directed by Sally Filkins. For information or to make reservations, call Sally at 413/442.1928 or e-mail sfilkins1 nycap.rr.com. Students and members of the Berkshire Historical Society, $15; adults $25. Performances are at 7:00 pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, August 13 – August 29.
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