Events
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Design a Garden
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCome 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 …
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Lecture – The Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCarlo 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.
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Running of the Goats
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesFlossie, 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 …
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Grand Opening of the Children’s Garden
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWith ice cream social, kids games, and music. Admission to the grounds is free.
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Firefly Festival
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesA 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. …
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Old Salt’s Day
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesOld 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!
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Claire Illouz lecture
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesArtist 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.
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Play performance: I Am Pittsfield
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThe 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, …
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Play Performance: I Am Pittsfield
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThe 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, …
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Play Performance: I Am Pittsfield
Arrowhead 780 Holmes, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThe 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, …