Historical Society Preps Moby-Dick Read-a-Thon at Arrowhead

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire County Historical Society is organizing a read-a-thon at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's former Pittsfield home, to mark the 175th anniversary of "Moby-Dick," according to WAMC.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The historical society, which operates the Arrowhead museum where Melville wrote the novel, is preparing the read-a-thon as part of anniversary programming tied to the book's 1851 publication, WAMC reported. Further scheduling details were not included in the available report.

COMING UP

The Polish Community Club's annual Polish picnic is set for July 19, according to "Pittsfield: Annual Polish picnic set for July 19," a report from The Berkshire Eagle. The gathering is expected to include a Polish Mass, traditional food, and music from the Eddie Forman Orchestra, per the Eagle (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/pittsfield-annual-polish-picnic-set-for-july-19/article_96678d58-3ade-4a73-baeb-e4277af18955.html).