Admission is Free to all Fine Arts Center
Galleries
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS
By Phone
With a VISA or MasterCard, call the Fine Arts
Center Box Office at 545-2511 or 1- 800-999-UMAS outside the local
calling area, Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm while the University
is in session.
By Mail
Complete the form or your choice from the downloads
in below. Enclose a check or money order made payable to the University
of Massachusetts, or indicate credit card payment. Please note your
seating preference. Mail to the Fine Arts Center Box Office, 151
Presidents Drive , University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9331.
Downloadable Order Forms (pdf
format)
Download
the 2008-2009 Centerwide Order Form (207Kb).
In Person
Stop by the Box Office located at the Fine Arts
Center concert Hall Monday through Friday from 10am - 6pm while
the university is in session, 10am-4pm otherwise. The box office
is also open one hour prior to each ticketed event. Parking is available
in the visitor's parking lot next to the Robsham Visitor's Center
on Massachusetts Avenue. Sorry, series orders cannot be filled immediately
prior to a performance.
By Fax
Complete the form or your choice from the downloads
below and fax to (413) 545-0132.
Downloadable Order Forms (pdf
format)
Download
the 2008-2009 Center Series Order Form (321Kb).
On-line
Tickets
online are available by visiting the Box Office Online.
Please note: Subscription Discounts not available online. If you order three or more performances please place your order through the box office - 413.545.2511 to receive your discount!
SEATING & SERVICES
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Concert Hall seating chart
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Bowker Auditorium seating chart
Seating is assigned on a "best seat available"
basis. Patrons wishing to be seated together must submit their order
together.
For Mobility-Impaired Patrons
The Fine Arts Center Concert Hall and Bowker
Auditorium are equipped with ramps, elevators, and an area that
can accommodate wheelchairs. When ordering your tickets, be sure
to tell the Box Office of any special requirements. Fully accessible
restrooms are available at both locations. An access-parking permit
may be obtained from the Box Office and must be visible to parking
attendants.
For Hearing-Impaired Patrons
The Fine Arts Center Concert Hall is equipped
with Infrared Listening System to assist with sound amplification
and clarity. Headphones are available in the lobby free of charge.
A credit card, driver's license, or valid student ID will be held
as security while headphones are in use.
PRICING INFORMATION (top)
Children 17 and Under
Children 17 and under receive discounts on tickets
to all Fine Arts Center Events (special events excluded). Please
check the individual series for applicable discounts.
Price Range C Tickets
Price Range C Tickets are only $15 for all Center Series and Asian Arts & Culture events. In order to maintain this affordable ticket price, other discounts, including subscription, do not apply.
Senior Citizens
Senior citizens receive discounts on single
ticket purchases. This discount does not apply to subscription orders.
Please check the individual series for applicable discounts.
Five College Students
Five College students can attend any Center Series and Asian Arts & Culture Concert Hall event for only $7 (Price Range C), $10 (Price Range B), or $15 (Price Range A.) All tickets for special theater events are $15. For Bowker events, tickets are $7 (Price Range C) and $10 (Price range A.) For all Solos & Duos and Magic Triangle events, all students receive discounted tickets ranging from $5 to $15. Seating is assigned on a "best available" basis. Five College Students already receive a substantial discount on their tickets so additional discounts do not apply. UMass Amherst students must have a valid UCard with paid student service fee. Continuing Ed, UWW, and employee waiver students must pay regular ticket price. All Five-College student-ticket holders must show valid ID on the night of the performance.
UMass Employees
UMass employees receive a 10% discount on Center
Series single ticket orders
Group Rates
Group rates are available for all performances. Groups of
20 or more receive a 15% discount off of the regular ticket price.
The group discount does not apply to previously discounted tickets.
Curtain times and locations vary, so be sure
to check your tickets.
All programs and dates are subject to change.
SUBSCRIPTION OFFER (top)
There's Still Time to Subscribe!
Pick just three events to any Fine Arts Center
event including Center Series, New WORLD Theater Series, Asian Dance
and Music Series or the Off Center Series, save 15%, and enjoy all
the benefits of subscribing - guaranteed seating, ticket exchange
privileges, and much more. Save time and money, and become a part
of the Fine Arts Center family!
Already a Subscriber?
Add more events for 15% off!
Why Subscribe?
It's a Guarantee That You'll Get Out
of the House! With ever increasing demands on your leisure
time, this guarantees you'll see the events you don't want to miss!
Great Savings Subscribers
save 15% off regular ticket prices.
Get the Best Available Seats in the
House and never be shut out of sold-out performances.
Ticket Exchanges Can't
make a performance? Subscribers can exchange tickets up to 24 hours
prior to a scheduled performance--by mail, FAX or in person at the
Box Office from 10-6pm during weekday business hours.
Incredible Choice Design
your packages with your personal tastes, schedule, and budget in
mind.
Lost Ticket Insurance
We'll replace lost or stolen tickets.
Diners Discount Card 10%
-15% off dining at selected area restaurants on the nights of performances
including in Amherst and around Amherst at The University Club,
The Pub, Rafter's Sports Bar, Lord Jeffrey Inn, Chandler's Tavern,
The Sit Down Diner, Amherst Brewing Company, Panda East, Paradise
of India, Amber Waves, La Cucina di Pinocchio, Maplewood Farms,
Thai Corner, and Black Sheep Deli.
Advance Notice You'll
be the first to receive special mailings and offers as well as Spotlight,
the Fine Arts Center newsletter.
DIRECTIONS
(top) For Events on the UMass Campus Only
From the North
I-91 south to Route 116. Take "UMass"
exit. Turn left off the exit ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue toward
campus. Follow portable signs for Bowker or the Concert Hall.
From the South
I-91 north to Route 9, east on Route 9 through
Hadley to Route 116 (across from Midas and Howard Johnson's Motel).
Take "UMass" exit off Route 116, continue right off
exit ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue toward campus.
From the West
Take Route 9 east into Hadley to Route 116
(across from Midas and Howard Johnsons' Motel). Take "UMass"
exit off Route 116, continue right off exit ramp onto Massachusetts
Avenue toward campus.
From the Southeast
Go north on Routes 21, 181, or 202 to Route
9 Amherst, Turn right onto North Pleasant Street through downtown
Amherst to the Triangle Street intersection (Bertucci's Restaurant
will be on your right on the corner.) Turn left, staying on North
Pleasant Street to second traffic light. Proceed straight onto
Massachusetts Avenue.
From the Northeast
Go West on Route 2, to 202 South, Right on
to Pelham Road into Amherst center, Turn right onto North Pleasant
Street through downtown Amherst to the Triangle Street intersecti
on (Bertucci's Restaurant will be on your right on the corner.)
Turn left, staying on North Pleasant Street to second traffic
light. Proceed straight onto Massachusetts Avenue.
PARKING (top)
Concert Hall Events
Free, well-lighted, secure parking is available
off Massachusetts Avenue in University lots 32 and 34 and the
Visitor's Center lot after 5pm and all day on weekends for Concert
Hall events. (campus map)
For patrons with disabilities, parking
is available in the lot on the plaza to the right of the concert
hall entrance. An access-parking permit must be visible to parking
attendants.
Bowker Auditorium Events
For Fine Arts Center events only, parking
is available in the Campus Center Parking Garage for $1 with remittance
of your ticket stub. Parking is also available in lots 65 and
45. (campus map)
For patrons with disabilities, parking
is available at the base of the ramp at the right rear entrance,
additional parking is available in lot 65. An access-parking permit
must be visible to parking attendants. (campus map)
Gallery Events
For University Gallery exhibits, parking is
available in the Robsham Visitors Center, around Presidents Drive,
or in the Lincoln Campus Center Parking Garage. For Augusta Savage
Gallery and Central Gallery, metered parking is available in front
of New Africa House where Augusta Savage Gallery is located and
across the street from Central Gallery. For Hampden Gallery, parking
is available at meters around the horseshoe parking area off University
Drive. (campus map)
For patrons with disabilities, the
University Gallery is wheelchair accessible from its north, pond-level
entrance where handicapped parking is available. An access-parking
permit must be visible to parking attendants. (campus map)
BOX OFFICE HOURS (top)
The Box Office located at the Fine Arts Center
Concert Hall Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm while the University
is in session, 10am-4pm otherwise. The box office is also open
one hour prior to each ticketed event. Parking is available in
the visitor's parking lot next to the Robsham Visitor's Center
on Massachusetts Avenue (campus map). Sorry, series orders cannot
be filled immediately prior to a performance.
GALLERY HOURS (top)
Admission is free to all Fine Arts Center
galleries.
University Gallery
Tuesday - Friday, 11am to 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm to 5pm during the academic year
tel: (413) 545-3670
August Savage Gallery
Monday & Tuesday, 1pm to 7pm Wednesday-Friday, 1pm to 5pm
tel: (413) 545-5177
Hampden Gallery
Monday - Thursday, 12pm-5pm Sunday 2pm
to 5pm. Closed during State, Federal and University holidays.
tel: (413) 545-0680
Central Gallery
Monday - Thursday, 3pm to 6pm Sunday 2pm-5pm.
Closed during State, Federal and University holidays.
tel:(413) 545-0680
SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS NEAR THE FAC
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Blue Wall Restaurant
& Snack Bar
Bottom floor, Campus Center, open Mon-Fri until 11PM
Newman Center Snack
Bar
Bottom floor, Newman Center, 472 N. Pleasant St, open Mon-Fri
until 7PM
ATM LOCATIONS ON OR NEAR CAMPUS
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• Lowest concourse of the Campus Center
Hotel
• Between the Newman Center and the School of Management
• In Amherst Town Center at Fleet Bank, First Mass Bank, and
Florence Savings Bank
CAMPUS MAPS
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A downloadable campus map in Adobe Acrobat
(.PDF) format is available here.
This map is printer-quality, and includes parking lot locations,
among other things. Requires Acrobat
Reader.
Other maps in .GIF and .EPS format are available
on the UMass Campus Map web
page.
CARE FOR A BITE TO EAT?
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These Amherst Restaurants are open past
10PM, so theyll still be serving food after the performance!
For A Late Dinner
| Antonios
Pizza
A wide variety of pizzas by the slice, N. Pleasant St.,
Amherst, open until 12AM
tel: (413) 253-0808 |
China
Dynasty
Chinese buffet & more, 351 Northampton Road, until
11PM Fri & Sat
tel: (413) 256-8800 |
| Applebees
Rt. 9, Hadley, weekdays until 11:30PM, weekends until
12:30AM
tel: (413) 253-5799 |
Judies
Creative American dining, 51 N. Pleasant St, until 11PM
Fri & Sat.
tel: (413) 253-3491 |
| Amherst
Brewing Company
Pub fare and beers brewed on premises, N. Pleasant St.,
Amherst, open until 11PM
tel: (413) 253-4400 |
La Cucina di
Pinocchio
Fine Italian cuisine, 30 Boltwood Walk, until 11PM Fri
& Sat
(413) 256-4110 |
| Bertuccis
Brick oven pizza and more, E. Pleasant St., Amherst, open
until 11PM
tel: (413) 549-1900 |
La Veracruzana
Inexpensive Mexican & Southwestern, 63 S. Pleasant
St, until 11PM Fri & Sat
tel: (413) 253-6900 |
| China
Inn
Large menu of Chinese cuisine, 11 N. Pleasant, Amherst,
open until 1AM
tel: (413) 253-8868 |
Rafters Sports
Bar
Appetizers, burgers & brews, 442 Amity St., Amherst,
open until 12PM
tel: (413) 549-4040 |
| Chilis
Rt. 9, Hadley, weekdays until 11PM, weekends until 12AM
tel: (413) 253-4008 |
Route 9 Diner
458 Russell St Ste 11
Hadley, MA 01035 Open Sun-Wed until 2AM, Thu-Sat 24 hours
tel: (413) 253-0505 |
Coffee Or Something Sweet?
Raos 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 SunThu 11:30 PM, Fri & Sat
until 12 PM
tel: (413) 253-9371 |
Nightlife
| Monkey
Bar
63 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
tel: (413) 259-1600 |
Rafters Sports
Bar
442 Amity St., Amherst
tel: (413) 549-4040 |
Charlie's
1 Pray St, Amherst tel: (413) 549-5403 |
The
Hanger
55 University Drive, Amherst tel: (413) 549-9464 |
| Delanos
57 N. Pleasant St., Amherst tel: (413) 253-5141 |
The Pub
15 E. Pleasant St., Amherst tel: (413) 549-1200 |
| McMurphy's
Irish Pub
37 N. Pleasant St., Amherst tel: |
Atlantis
41 Boltwood Walk, Amherst tel: (413) 253-0025 |
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?
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Hotels Close By
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Campus Center Hotel
on campus
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
tel: (413) 549-6000
fax: (413) 545-1210
single, weekdays $72 weekends $89
double, weekdays $82 weekends $89
suites $105
www.aux.umass.edu/hotel |
University Lodge
1 mile from campus, easy walk
345 North Pleasant
Amherst, MA 01002
tel: (413) 256-8111
fax: (same as phone)
weekdays $74 - $84, weekends $89 - $109
www.hampshirehospitality.com
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Howard Johnson Inn
3 miles from campus on route 9, easy commute
401 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 586-0114
fax: (413) 584-7163
rates range from $75 - $130
www.hampshirehospitality.com |
Red Roof Inn
5 miles from campus, easy commute
State Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
tel: (413) 665-7161
fax: (413) 665-7437
single, weekdays $46, weekends $50
double, weekdays $52, weekends $56
www.redroof.com
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Holiday Inn Express
3 miles from campus on route 9, easy commute
400 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 582-0002
fax: (413) 586-8484
weekdays $99 - $199, weekends $109 - $199
www.hampshirehospitality.com |
Quality Inn
4 miles from campus, easy commute
237 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 584-9816 fax: (413) 586-7512
weekdays $65 - $80 weekends $80 - $95
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ma090 |
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Lord Jeffrey Inn
1 1/2 miles from campus, easy commute
30 Boltwood Ave. &nb sp; right in the center of town
Amherst, MA 01002
tel: (413) 253-2576
fax: (413) 256-6152
singles from $109 to $119
doubles from $119 to $139
www.pinnacle-inns.com/lordjefferyinn |
Norwottuck Inn
Hadley, 587-9866 &nb sp; 4 miles from campus, easy commute
208 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 587-9866
fax: (413) 587-9957
rates from $55 - $119
www.norwottuckinn.com |
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Courtyard
23 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 256-5454
rates from $99.00-$209.00
www.hampshirehospitality.com |
Econo Lodge
329 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
tel: (413) 582-7077
rates from $69.00-$159.00
www.hampshirehospitality.com |
Hotels a Little Bit Down the Road
Note: Traffic caused by reconstruction of the
Coolidge Bridge may cause delays when driving to Amherst from Northampton
The Hotel Northampton
8 miles from campus
36 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
tel: (413) 584-3100
fax: (413) 585-0210
rates start at $90
www.hotelnorthampton.com
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Best Western
10 miles from campus
117 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
tel: (413) 586-1500
fax: (413) 586-6549
rates range from $69- $149
www.bestwestern.com
(then search for Northampton, MA)
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Clarion Hotel
10 miles from campus
1 Atwood Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
tel: (413) 586-1211
fax: (413) 586-0630
rates range from $119- $159
www.hampshirehospitality.com
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Greater Amherst Bed & Breakfasts
Allen House Victorian
Inn
599 Main St., Amherst
tel: (413) 253-5000
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Emilys
Amherst B & B
71 N. Prospect St, Amherst
tel: (413) 549-0733
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Muddy Duck B
& B
Belchertown
tel: (413) 323-9657
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| Amherst
B & B
132 Farmington Rd., Amherst
tel: (413) 256-6151 |
EmptyNest
Amherst
tel: (413) 259-1938
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Roaring Brook B
& B
Leverett
tel: (413) 548-9498
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The Birches
236 Middle St., Amherst
tel: (413) 256-6257
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Fort River Inn
Amherst
tel: (413) 253-6605
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Suite 55 B & B
Northfield
tel: (413) 498-5957
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Black Walnut Inn
1184 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
tel: (413) 549-5649
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Hadley House
Hadley
tel: (413) 587-8925
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Sunrise Annex B
& B
Amherst
tel: (413) 253-2619
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Carriage Towne B
& B
17 Main St., Belchertown
tel: (413) 323-0289
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Hannah Dudley House
Leverett
tel: (413) 367-2323
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Wildwood Inn
Ware
tel: (413) 967-7798
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Clark Tavern Inn
98 Bay Road, Hadley
tel: (413) 586-1900
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Ingate Farms
Belchertown
tel: (413) 253-0440
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Delta Organic Farms
B & B
352 E. Hadley Rd., Amherst
tel: (413) 253-1893
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Ivy House
Amherst
tel: (413) 549-7554
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