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 Cirque Mechanics to the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, to art exhibits featuring work by locally-, nationally-, and internationally-known artists such as Joel Sternfeld, Sheron Rupp, and Andy Warhol, 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 or GCC ID at the time of performance.
Student prices range between $5 and $20 for Center Series events.
Student ticket prices for non-Center Series programs may also be available.
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 and HOW DO I GET THERE?
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, Asian Arts and Culture, Jazz in July, the University Gallery, Hampden Gallery, Central Gallery, and Augusta Savage Gallery. The administrative offices of many of these programs are located around the UMass campus.
Getting to FAC events:
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.
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 offers work-study opportunities in a variety of areas including Marketing and Development, Production Services, Galleries, Centerwide Programming, and Audience Services, to name a few.
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, audience 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 the FAC Audience Services Manager at 413-545-0480 for more information.
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 food and beverage establishments in the Pioneer Valley.
INEXPENSIVE DINING (average dining cost per person: $0-$10):
Amherst Chinese
Chinese cuisine with fresh, locally grown veggies.
62 Main Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-7835
Andiamo
Salads and panini.
485 West Street, Route 116, Amherst
Phone: 413-256-3663
Antonio's Pizza
A wide variety of pizzas by the slice.
31 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: 10AM-2AM daily
Phone: 413-253-0808
The Black Sheep
Deli, cafe, bakery, gormet food.
79 Main Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-3442
Bueno Y Sano
"Good & Healthy" Mexican cuisine.
1 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
Hours: 11AM-10PM daily
Phone: 413-253-4000
Fresh Side
A little eatery & tea place.
39 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: 11AM-10PM daily (kitchen closes at 9:30PM)
Phone: 413-256-0296
La Veracruzana
Inexpensive Mexican & Southwestern food.
63 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-6900
The Loose Goose Cafe
Fresh baked goods, breakfasts, & sandwiches.
1 E. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-8PM, Saturday 8AM-6PM, Sunday 11AM-6PM
Phone: 413-549-4667
Pasta E Basta
Traditional and comtemporary Italian cuisine.
26 Main Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11AM-9PM, Thursday-Sunday 11AM-10PM
Phone: 413-256-3550
Route 9 Diner
The classic diner experience.
458-11 Russell Street, Route 9, Hadley
Hours: 24-hours
Phone: 413-253-0505
Sibie's
Gormet pizza, salads, and subs.
481 West Street, Route 116, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 1PM-9PM
Phone: 413-256-6100
SouperBowl
Homemade soups, salads, wraps, panini, bubble tea, desserts, & a beer, wine, and cordials bar.
104 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-11PM
Phone: 413-253-1855
The Sub & Pizza
Pizza, calzones, subs, wraps, pasta, salads, and more.
33 E. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: 11AM-11:30PM daily
Phone: 413-549-0999
MODERATELY PRICED DINING (average dining cost per person: $10-$15):
Amherst Brewing Company
Pub fare and beer brewed on premises.
24 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: 11:30AM-1AM daily
Phone: 413-253-4400
Baku's African Restaurant
Authentic West African Cuisine.
197 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-7202
Bertucci's
Brick oven pizza and more.
51 E. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM
Phone: 413-549-1900
China Dynasty
Chinese buffet & more.
351 Northampton Road, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-11PM, Sunday 12PM-10PM
Phone: 413-256-8800
Crazy Noodles
Soups, salads, Asian noodles, & Italian noodles.
36 Main Street, Amherst
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11AM-9PM, Thursday-Friday 11AM-9:30PM, Saturday 11:30AM-9PM
Phone: 413-253-3287
La Piazza
Fine Italian cuisine.
30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
Hours: Weekdays 4PM-10PM, Weekends 4PM-11PM
Phone: 413-253-5444
Panda East
Chinese, sushi bar.
103 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-256-8923
Paradise of India Restaurant
Authentic Indian cuisine.
87 Main Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-256-1067
Rafters Sports Bar
Appetizers, burgers & brews.
442 Amity Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-549-4040
Thai Corner Restaurant
Home style Thai cooking.
31 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
Hours: Lunch: Monday-Satuday 11:30AM-2:30PM; Dinner: 5PM-8:30PM daily
Phone: 413-253-1639
Wings Over Amherst
20+ Flavors of wings!
55 University Drive, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4PM-1AM, Thursday 4PM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-2:30AM, Sunday 12PM-1AM
Zhang's Kitchen
Chinese restaurant.
460 West Street, Route 116, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 12PM-10PM
Phone: 413-253-0584
YOUR PARENTS ARE TREATING (average dining cost per person: $15+):
Arigato I &II
Japanese sushi and hibachi.
11 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone:413-253-1070
Chandler's Tavern, Yankee Candle
Award-winning restaurant with one of the region's best wine cellars.
25 Greenfield Road, Route 5, South Deerfield
Hours: Lunch:10:30AM-4PM daily; Late lunch: Wednesday-Sunday 4PM-5PM; Dinner: Wednesday-Sunday 5PM-8PM
Phone: 413-665-1277
Chez Albert
Cozy bistro atmosphere with authentic French food.
27 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-3811
Judie's Restaurant
Creative American dining.
51 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-11PM
Phone: 413-253-3491
Tabella Restaurant
Farm-fresh small plates, wine, & cocktails.
28 Amity Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30PM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 5:30PM-11PM, Sunday 5:30PM-9PM
Phone: 413-253-0220
The University Club
Elegant dining in the Stockbridge House on the UMass campus.
243 Stockbridge Road, UMass
Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30AM-2PM; Cocktail Lounge: Monday 12PM-6PM, Tuesday-Friday 12PM-8PM; Dinner (by reservation only): Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 5PM-9PM
Phone: 413-545-2551
COFFEE, DRINKS, & DESSERT:
Amherst Coffee
A complete menu of coffee & espresso drinks alongside a full bar.
28 Amity Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-11PM, Sunday 8AM-11PM
Phone: 413-256-8987
Bart's Homemade
Homemade ice cream, desserts, and more.
103 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45AM-11:30PM, Friday 7:45AM-Midnight, Saturday 8:30AM-Midnight, Sunday 8:30AM-11:30PM
Phone: 413-253-9371
Charlie's
Food & beverage bar.
1 Pray Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-549-5403
Stacker's Pub
Bar food & drinks.
57 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-5141
The Harp Irish Pub
Referred to as the "last great neighborhood bar" in Amherst.
163 Sunderland Road, Amherst
Hours: 11AM-1AM daily
Phone: 413-548-6900
McMurphy's Uptown Tavern
A traditional Irish bar.
37 N. Pleasant Street
Phone: 413-253-0170
The Moan and Dove
A beer bar offering a large selection & a relaxed atmosphere.
460 West Street, Route 116, Amherst
Hours: Monday-Friday 3PM-1AM, Saturday-Sunday 1PM-1AM
Phone: 413-256-1710
The Monkey Bar
Fine cuisine & after-hours hot-spot.
63 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Phone: 413-253-1600
The Pub
Huge variety of food & drinks.
15 E. Pleasant Street, Amherst
Hours: 11:30AM-1AM daily
Phone: 413-549-1200
Rao's Coffee
Fresh roasted coffee and gourmet pastries.
17 Kellogg Avenue, Amherst
Phone: 43-253-9441
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.
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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