BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, June 21, the Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) will present "Sailing Towards My Father," a one-man play about Herman Melville performed by Stephen Collins and written and directed by Carl A. Rossi. 
 
The play chronicles Melville's life from youth to old age, concentrating on his evolution as a writer and his complex relationship with God; his parents and siblings; his wife and children; and Nathaniel Hawthorne. 
 
The performance takes place at Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available online at berkshirehistory.org; $10 BCHS Members, $15 non-members. This event is sponsored by MountainOne Bank.

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Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
 
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square to Depot Street starting at 2 p.m.
 
First Fridays at Five will include artist opening receptions; a community walk with NAMI; live music on the city stage; a family fun zone; artisan vendors; fire dancing at Persip Park; art demonstrations; a beer garden at Hot Plate Brewing and much more.
 
Go to LovePittsfield.com for a full list of activities.
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