Williamstown-North Adams, The Massachusetts Cultural Corridor, & the Extreme Beautification Of North Adams

An event sponsored by the the New York Ephs, Williams and Princeton Clubs of New York, featuring:

• 1 Governor of Massachusetts: William Weld
• 1 Mayor of North Adams: Richard Alcombright
• 1 Economist: Stephen Sheppard, Class of 2012 Professor of Economics at Williams College
• 1 Health Care Specialist: Dr. Gray Ellrodt, Chief of Medicine, Berkshire Health Systems, and
• 1 Museum Director: Thomas Krens, Director Emeritus of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and founder of MASS MoCA

Building on the foundation of the major cultural institutions already in place in Northern Berkshire County–  the Clark Art Institute, the Williamstown Theater Festival, MASS MoCA and the Williams College Museum of Art– Mr. Krens will outline current plans for the creation of five new, world-class museums in North Adams; the revitalization of downtown with a luxury hotel, spa and wellness center; the creation of a Central Park or Commons on Main Street; the renovation of the Mohawk Theater; the revitalization of the Hoosic River; and plans and projections for the immediate and radical economic transformation of the city.  The architectural triumvirate designing the 12 components of the current initiative is comprised of Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and Richard Gluckman.

Following the summary presentation by Mr. Krens, Governor Weld, Mayor Alcombright, Dr. Ellrodt, Professor Sheppard, and Mr. Krens will discuss the factors that have contributed to the current state of planning; the respective roles of the public and private sectors in the process of creating new institutions; and the likelihood and timing of the economic, social and cultural benefits that could result.

Reception: 6:30PM–7:00PM   Program:  7:00PM–8:15PM

Club members:  Free      Members’ Guests:  $ 15.  Register here

Non-Members:  $ 15.  Register here

Please note that registration is required.