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WELCOME, STUDENTS!
Did you know that the Fine Arts Center is the region's broadest and most comprehensive presenter of arts programming, and is home to two concert halls and four art galleries?
And did you know that, through free admission and student ticket discounts, the Fine Arts Center offers you unprecedented access to all of it?
From dance and musical performances, ranging from Rent to Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, to art exhibits featuring work by locally-, nationally-, and internationally-known artists such as Joel Meyerowitz, Olivia Bernard, and Sam Van Aken, to poetry readings, master classes, and lectures, the Fine Arts Center has something for everyone!
Want to know where to begin? Start by looking at our calendar of events.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click here to go to our calendar of events.
CHEAP TICKETS!
In order to qualify for student ticket prices, you must present a valid Five-College ID at the time of perfromance.
Student prices are $7, $10, and $15 for Center Series Concert Hall and Bowker Auditorium performances, depending on seating (for the 2003-2004 season).
Student ticket prices for non-Center Series programs will be listed here for the 03-04 season as well, when they are available.
Compared to regular ticket prices, that is up to a $30 savings for the same ticket!
Visit the Fine Arts Center Box Office or call (800) 999-UMAS.
For more information about tickets, visit our Ticket and Visitor Information Page.
WHERE IS THE FINE ARTS CENTER?
Due to the size of the FAC organization, there are actually several answers to this sometimes bewildering question.
The buildings:
The Fine Arts Center building is located between the Campus Pond and the Haigis Mall. Fine Arts Center performances may take place in a number of the performance spaces within this building (Concert Hall, Bezanson Hall, Curtain Theater, etc). Often, Fine Arts Center events are also held at Bowker Auditorium, the Student Union Ballroom, the Campus Center Auditorium, and even on other campuses!
The organization:
The Fine Arts Center is a collection of programs, each determining its own offerings. The programs of the Fine Arts Center are the Center Series, New World Theater, Asian Dance and Music, Performances Plus! , Jazz in July, Residential Arts, The University Gallery, Hampden and Central Galleries, Augusta Savage Gallery. The administrative offices of many of these programs are located around the UMass campus.
For more information about directions or parking, including campus maps, visit our Ticket and Visitor Information Page.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, ACADEMIC CREDIT, OR JUST GET INVOLVED!
Work-Study:
The Fine Arts Center Marketing and Development Office currently is looking for student office assistants for Spring '07. Office assistants will answer phones, do general clerical tasks, on-campus errands, bulk mailings, data-entry, typing, and will occasionally be asked to help with evening events. 10-15 hours/wk. Access to a car is a plus but is not required. Pay starts at $7.50. You MUST have workstudy to be considered. Click here to download an application.
You can also try looking at other student employment options within the greater University community. UMass Student Employment Services maintains a website with a list of all work-study and non-work-study jobs open to students both on and off campus.
Academic Credit:
As a part of the University community, the Fine Arts Center makes itself available for students to earn academic credit via internships, practicum, and independent studies. If you want to learn about arts administration, audien ce services, marketing, production services, or any of the many jobs that make the Fine Arts Center tick, talk to a member of our staff.
Try looking in our directory for the appropriate person to talk to. Our staff will be happy to discuss your options with you. You may want to speak with your advisor first, as you will need a faculty sponsor.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Fine Arts Center needs student volunteers! Volunteers often serve as ushers or perform other duties to make sure that FAC events run smoothly. If you are interested, please contact Heather Bell, FAC Audience Services Manager, at (413) 545-0480 or hbell@acad.umass.edu for more information.
Q: "I live off-campus. How can I get to FAC events?"
A:
During the school year, the Five-College area is serviced by a reliable and free bus service called the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). Many of the PVTA busses stop at the Haigis Mall, directly in front of the Fine Arts Center! Their website has maps, schedules, and lots more. Go to www.pvta.com.
Of course, if you have a car, you can just drive to the Fine Arts Center.
Directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
THE COMPLETE NIGHT OUT
With a student population of over 30,000, the Amherst-Northampton area and its environs provide plenty of things to do. Make a Fine Arts Center event part of a complete night out! You could grab a quick bite and then see a FAC performance. Or you could go to a classy restaurant, visit a FAC art gallery, and then join your friends for a nightcap. Just imagine the possibilities!
Too lazy to think that hard about imagining the possibilities? We've compiled the list of eating and drinking establishments in the Pioneer Valley.
EATS:
All of the following restaurants are open past 10 pm:
Antonio's Pizza
A wide variety of pizzas by the slice, N. Pleasant St., Amherst, open until 12AM
tel: (413) 253-0808
Bertucci's
Brick oven pizza and more, E. Pleasant St., Amherst, open until 11PM
tel: (413) 549-1900
China Inn
Large menu of Chinese cuisine, 11 N. Pleasant, Amherst, open until 1AM
tel: (413) 253-8868
Amherst Brewing Company
Pub fare and beers brewed on premises, N. Pleasant St., Amherst, open until 11PM
tel: (413) 253-4400
Rafters Sports Bar
Appetizers, burgers & brews, 442 Amity St., Amherst, open until 12PM
tel: (413) 549-4040
Chili's
Rt. 9, Hadley, weekdays until 11PM, weekends until 12AM
tel: (413) 253-4008
Applebees
Rt. 9, Hadley, weekdays until 11:30PM, weekends until 12:30AM
tel: (413) 253-5799
Maplewood Farms
Brewery serving eclectic American food, 138 Belchertown Rd, until 11PM Fri & Sat.
tel: (413) 256-3276
La Cucina di Pinocchio
Fine Italian cuisine, 30 Boltwood Walk, until 11PM Fri & Sat
(413) 256-4110
China Dynasty
Chinese buffet & more, 351 Northampton Road, until 11PM Fri & Sat
tel: (413) 256-8800
La Veracruzana
Inexpensive Mexican & Southwestern, 63 S. Pleasant St, until 11PM Fri & Sat
tel: (413) 253-6900
Judies
Creative American dining, 51 N. Pleasant St, until 11PM Fri & Sat.
tel: (413) 253-3491
Rao's Coffee
Fresh roasted coffee and gourmet pastries, 17 Kellogg, Amherst, open until 11PM
tel: (413) 253-9441
Bart's
Homemade ice cream, desserts, and more, 103 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, open Sun–Thu 11:30 PM, Fri & Sat
until 12 PM
tel: (413) 253-9371
DRINKS:
You can follow up a FAC performance by meeting up with your friends at these establishments:
Atlantis
41 Boltwood Walk
Barsie's
43 N. Pleasant St.
Charlie's
1 Pray St.
Delanos
57 N. Pleasant St.
The Hangar
University Drive
McMurphy's Irish Pub
37 N. Pleasant St.
Monkey Bar
63 N. Pleasant St.
The Old Amherst Ale House
460 West St.
The Pub
15 E. Pleasant St.
Rafters Sports Bar
442 Amity St.
VISITING PARENTS?
It just so happens that the Fine Arts Center is a veritable repository of culture, so when your parents come to visit, why not let us help you out?
Bringing your parents to a Fine Arts Center performance or exhibit is a great way to spend an evening, besides being culturally enriching and intellectually stimulating. And, as a student, you qualify for special ticket discounts. There's no better way to fool them into thinking you've gotten something out of your college education.
Of course if you really want to knock their socks off, combine a great place to eat with the Fine Arts Center. We've compiled a list of great area restaurants and bars for you. You may also want to look at our ticket and visitor Information page for directions and lodging information so your parents don't have to sleep on your dorm room floor.
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