 'Moby-Dick' Read-a-thonThis is the 8th annual read-a-thon.  BCHS Presents 'Poor Herman'Performances take place at Arrowhead's historic barn and begin at 7 pm.  Melville's Linguistics LectureTickets are $5 for BCHS members, $10 for non-members  Berkshire Historical Presents Author Lee McColganLee McColgan has worked on Boston's Old North Church, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, and other buildings.  Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe approximately 700-foot extension includes the installation of two deep manholes and will connect two other properties to the city sewer.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead.  Daf Moby: A Voyage Through Melville's TalmudWilliams College Professors Jeffrey Israel and Eden Dekel Discuss Their Unique Approach to Studying Moby-Dick  Berkshire County Historical Society Holiday TeaThe event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 pm  Berkshire County Historical Society Forest BathingStart your Sunday with a one-hour guided, stroll on the nature trail at Arrowhead on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 am.  Berkshire County Historical Society Presents ReWrittenReWritten explores the intimate relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne through dance, live music, projection, art installations, and text moving in and around the grounds of Arrowhead, reimagining an intergenerational queer love story.  BCHS Musing with Melville ProgramMusing With Melville sessions will have limited availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June through October.  Pittsfield CPA Committee Supports Out of Cycle Arrowhead ApplicationOn Monday, the panel approved a $10,000 allocation of Community Preservation Act monies for Berkshire Historical Society to repair a chimney that is compromising the former home of author Herman Melville.  Berkshire County Historical Melville Fellows To Present Written WorksThe free readings take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum at 5:30 pm; reservations are not required. In addition, both fellows will present original artwork inspired by their time at Melville's home.  BCHS Presents Holiday Lights At ArrowheadHerman Melville celebrated Christmas at Arrowhead in the late nineteenth century, a time that gave rise to new Victorian holiday traditions such as tree decorating, gift giving, Santa Claus, greeting cards, stockings by the fire, church activities and family-oriented days of feasting and fun.  Arrowhead: Yuletide Reading's with Kevin O'HaraReservations are required for the readings which will take place at 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Tickets are $10 for BCHS members and $15 non-members. |
