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Summer 2004
  Articles on this page: • Planning Phases are in Place for the Colonial Theatre Project
Planning Phases are in Place for the Colonial Theatre Project Colonial Theatre 111 South Street, Pittsfield 448-8084 www.thecolonialtheatre.org The restoration of Pittsfield's Colonial Theatre is moving forward. It is planned to return the historic building to it's full use in three phases. After completion, the 100 year old building will provide a place for shows, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, benefit performances and special community events. "The Colonial Theatre expects to be the 'Flagship Theater' of the cultural and entertainment world in Berkshire County," said Colonial Theatre's Executive Director Susan Sperber. "We'll be planning theater productions every year in various county locations until we open in the spring of 2006." It is estimated that as many as 250 public events will be enjoyed by 50,000 people each year. Pittsfield and Berkshire County residents are looking forward to the restoration and completion of this majestic theater which is located on South Street near the Berkshire Museum. The structural repairs are extensive and include much exterior as well an interior work. The entrance will be restored and there will be a first floor lobby. The stage will be renovated and updated; lighting, sound and theatrical equipment will be installed. During future phases of work, the upper floor lobby and balconies will be restored along with new seats. Passenger and freight elevators will be added to the structure. Backstage facilities include dressing rooms, scenery storage and loading docks. Also planned are rehearsal space, educational program classrooms and community meeting space. This summer the Colonial Theatre is offering two productions which will be held at the newly renovated Berkshire Music Hall in downtown Pittsfield. Join in Our City in Celebrating Sheeptacular Pittsfield!
This summer you will find 70 Merino Sheep sculptures on Park Square and downtown, and live Merino sheep at Hancock Shaker Village in west Pittsfield. The city of Pittsfield is populated by sheep sculpture and we invite you to stroll the downtown streets and view the whimsical artwork. Early Pittsfielders transformed the New England farming scene with the introduction and proliferation of the Merino sheep. Pastures replaced forests, and flocks increased to over 132,000 sheep. Woolen mills depending on high quality Merino wool sprang up along the rivers and streams. The mill owners, innovators in technology as well as business, helped Pittsfield grow into a leading woolen manufacturing city. General contact information SHEEPTACULAR PITTSFIELD! PO Box 725, Pittsfield, MA 01202 For additional information, call 443-6501 Artist contact information SHEEPTACULAR PITTSFIELD! 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 499-9378 Website: www.sheeptacular.org E-mail: info@sheeptacular.org Shear Excitement Calendar of Events: July through mid September 2004 THURSDAY, JULY 8 Sheeptacular Artist Talk* with Geoffrey Moss THURSDAY, JULY 29 Sheeptacular Artist Talk* with Jude Patoka SATURDAY, JULY 31 Sheeptauqua Forum: Public art and urban revitalization. 2 pm, free, Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street WEEK OF AUGUST 2 Sheeptauqua Events, Hancock Shaker Village SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Downtown Pittsfield River of Art Festival, 11am - 9pm, Storefront Artist Project. Art, music, performances and more! THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 Sheeptacular Artist Talk* with Douglass Truth SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Fun Runs and a 5K race, 10 am, Pittsfield Common on First Street THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Sheeptacular Artist Talk* with Phylene Amuso SEPTEMBER 13 The Flock begins to leave Downtown SEPTEMBER 18 Auction and BAA-B-Q, 5 - 11 pm, Hancock Shaker Village * All Sheeptacular Artist Talks 7 pm, free, Lichtenstein Center, 28  RETURN TO TOP |
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