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Brimfield �� 11 Summer in the Berkshires ��14 Berkshires Listings �� 17 4th of July Festivities ��18 Craft Brewers ��20 Tanglewood �� 22 Storrowton Village Museum �� 25

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EVENTS Berkshire East �� 28 Events Calendar ��31 New England Air Museum �� 42

ARTS, MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND ENTERTAINMENT 45 Summer at MGM ��48 Six Flags ��53

LOCAL FLAVOR 57 Ice Cream Guide �� 58 Outdoor Dining �� 61

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Plan your visit BY TIERA N. WRIGHT Special to The Republican Planning your visit to the area? Whether you are looking for a little culture with a side of family friendly, a good meal or great entertainment— look no further than these local museums, theaters/music venues and restaurants.

THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART 125 West Bay Road Amherst, MA carlemuseum.org

Visitors of all ages will explore the art of the picture book and be immersed into the vibrant world of children’s books. Named after Eric Carle, author of the beloved and timeless children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, this museum was founded by Carle and his late wife Barbara in 2002. Comprised of multiple galleries, an art studio and auditorium; guests can view the works of Carle and other prominent artists or create art of their own with hands-on activities. Additionally, visitors can enjoy live performances, productions and short films inspired by children’s literature, and much more.

MAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY & GARDENS 281 Greenfield Road South Deerfield, MA magicwings.com

Experience the colorful and delicate wonders of butterflies firsthand with an array of exhibits that explore the history and evolution of these beautiful insects. Featuring an 8,000 square foot conservatory, this yearround museum houses butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation in a serene, intimate and picturesque setting.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT HOLYOKE

444 Dwight Street Holyoke, MA childrensmuseumholyoke.org An interactive museum that allows children and their parents to explore the multi-faceted realms of art and science through educational activities, exhibits and programs. From the Toy Lot for children as young as six months to the multiple play stations; the Children’s Museums’ mission is to “promote learning and self-discovery” with

exhibits and programs that stimulate children’s thinking and imagination, while having an educational, as well as entertaining value.

MASS MOCA

1040 MASS MoCA WAY North Adams, MA massmoca.org roamgallery.photo The exotic and beautiful wildlife of Africa has inhabited MASS MoCa in the form of ROAM: A XTINA PARKS GALLERY. Per their website, “the gallery endeavors to increase awareness of the individual global efforts being made by nature and wildlife photographers, and organizations that work to protect habitats and endangered wildlife.” Through her work, wildlife photographer Chrystina (Xtina) Geagan Parks, has captured the natural beauty and lifeblood of the animals she photographs. Audiences can expect to see the like of lions, elephants, antelope and owls; all in their natural habitat, as well as the vast landscapes the inhabit. As stated in their website, “ROAM is dedicated to not only protecting land and habitat for wildlife, but to also honor those that live in these areas by respecting their cultural heritage.”

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THE BUSHNELL CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT bushnell.org Theater lovers can experience Broadway by way of Hartford, Connecticut through the annual Broadway Series at the Bushnell. Enjoy classics such as The Sound of Music and Rent, while also discovering newer shows like Waitress and BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical. The Bushnell also services music lovers, game show enthusiasts, and astronomers alike with upcoming shows such as the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Mozart Meets Klezmer, The Price is Right Live™, and National Geographic Live featuring Kobie Boykins, an engineer with NASA.

TANGLEWOOD 297 West Street, Lenox, MA bso.org

The summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, Tanglewood is a music venue that features a number of musicians and performers from a variety of musical backgrounds and genres. From James Taylor, Train and the Goo Goo Dolls to the Boston Pops Orchestra’s live orchestral accompaniment to the score of Star Wars: A New Hope and the musical styles of the “Big Easy” from Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; there is a concert for the most diverse of music lovers.

WESTFIELD STARFIRES Bullens Field in Westfield

The Westfield Starfires franchise is the newest entry in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) The FCBL is a wood-bat, collegiate summer league featuring the top college baseball players in the country. The Starfires are committed to honoring, enhancing, and adding to the baseball legacy in the City of Westfield. Season ticket packages and merchandise for the new franchise are available now through westfieldstarfires. com. Follow the team at Facebook. com/westfieldstarfires, Twitter

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PARTNERS RESTAURANT 485 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, MA partnersrestaurant.com

A Feeding Hills staple for over 30 years, Partners serves the best of both breakfast and lunch worlds. Come for the Buttermilk Pancakes, Omelets, and Stuffed French Toast but stay for house specials like the Homemade Biscuits and Gravy. Open daily for breakfast all day, Partners is also open for lunch Monday through Saturday, serving up lunch staples such as a Turkey Club and Burgers. Complete with a full-service bar, enjoy classic brunch cocktails such as a Bloody Mary, Mimosa or “Adult” Chocolate Milk.

MEMO’S RESTAURANT

1272 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA memosrestaurantandcatering. com Voted by readers of The Republican Newspaper as the Reader Raves’ Best Breakfast Place, Memo’s has been in business well over 50 years serving up breakfast and lunch seven days of the week. Known for breakfast options like the Farmer’s Market and Lumber Jack specials, Memo’s also serves up an extensive lunch menu with a variety of sandwich platters, like the Chicken Cheddar Melt, and subs, such as the Fried Pepper and Egg, as well as the Imported Ham and Cheese.

SLÁINTE HOLYOKE 80 Jarvis Avenue Holyoke MA 01040 slainteholyoke.com

Open for lunch and dinner, Slainte’s mission is to make customers feel “welcome and well taken care of.” Named after the Irish word for “health,” and commonly referenced in Ireland and Scotland as a toast to one’s health; Slainte is determined to embody that spirit in their

service. Customers can choose from an array of dishes such as their Grilled Salmon Cakes, Gorgonzola Pacchetti, Chicken and Waffles, and Steak and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta. The merriment extends to their drink menu as well with specialty selections ranging from the Georgia Heat Wave, Rob Collins, and Pink Squirrel to their varied Wine, Bourbon, Whiskey and Scotch lists. Deciding the area’s Best Wings is a contentious subject amongst Western Massachusetts residents, but the following restaurants have been voted, time and time again, and made the cut as the area’s best.

EB’S RESTAURANT

385 Walnut Street Extension Agawam, MA ebsrestaurant.com Opened in 1986, EB’s Restaurant’s original focus was chicken; and although now, over 30 years later, they’ve expanded upon that focus, customers are still raving about their wings. It’s appropriate that EB’s slogan is “Gotta Have It.” Wing flavors range from the traditional Buffalo Style to Red Hot Ranch and Garlic Parmesan. Other menu items include EB’s famous Chicken Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken Ravioli and Chicken Marsala. They also serve non-chicken dishes such as Eggplant Parmesan and Shepard’s Pie.

THE HANGER PUB AND GRILL

29 School Street Westfield, MA hangarpubandgrill.com With a vast assortment of sauces and flavors that may overwhelm even the most committed wing lover; patrons can choose from a variety of Buffalo, Barbeque and Dry Rub flavors. The choices don’t end there, choose between boneless or bone-in, southern fried or smoked wings—you can have it all. Patrons can also indulge in their pub food cravings for nachos, sliders and a variety of cheese fries.

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GATEWAY CITY ARTS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT HOLYOKE 444 DWIGHT STREET, HOLYOKE

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BERKSHIRE MUSEUM 39 SOUTH STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

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THE FAMOUS BRIMFIELD ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW OPENS JULY 9 The middle show of the three Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show begins Tuesday , July 9 and runs through Sunday July 14. This is considered the most quiet of the three shows but it still has more than a thousand dealers spread across a mile of Route 20 in Brimfield. The show is comprised of about 20 different, privately owned and operated properties or “shows.” Many land owners vary their show times and dates with some advertising they open as early as 6 a.m. or simply “at daybreak” for early birds, and others not until 11 a.m. Also, some dealers are there all six days, while others may only sell for two days. Most fields have no entrance fee, but some charge varying amounts to get in. There is always a great mix of dealers, many of whom have their own specialty when it comes to antiques and collectibles. You never really know what kinds of things you might find at a show. Shoppers can expect to find a mix of vintage clothing, period furniture, silver, glassware, toys from yesteryear and more.

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While you never know what to expect to find at the Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show, the same holds true for the weather. July shows can sometimes be hot so it’s best to arrive early. Last year’s show had weather in the mid 70s with a few rainy days so it is best to check the weather in advance and pick what looks like the best day. One thing shoppers never have to worry about it getting something good to eat in between their shopping adventures. There are scores of food

trucks, and other numerous places to eat whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is plenty of parking throughout the show usually around $8 to $10. Several websites with more information include brimfield. com. brimfieldantiquefleamarket. com, brimfieldshow.com, and brimfieldshows.com.

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“THE IDEA IS THAT YOU CAN COME HERE FOR A SHOW, BUT SPEND THE ENTIRE DAY EXPLORING THE BIG OUTDOORS AND GETTING IMMERSED IN OUR CULTURE BEFORE ENJOYING A SUPERB MEAL FOLLOWED BY A NIGHT OF THEATER. BY KEITH O’CONNOR SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN “Nothing says summer in the Berkshires like theater,” proclaims the website Berkshires.org. Smithsonian.com says the Berkshire hills are “alive with the sounds of Tanglewood plus modern dance, the art of Norman Rockwell and a tradition that goes back to Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Nestled within the rolling Appalachian Mountains, the Berkshires are the hotspot for highbrow theater lovers and just about everyone else who enjoys the arts, along with quaint towns to explore, picturesque forests, world-class dining, historic inns and B&Bs, museums and so much more. A combination of reasons makes the Berkshires a popular destination for a day trip – it is about a 90-minute drive from the Springfield area – or as a longer travel destination, notes Lindsey Schmid, vice president of Tourism and Marketing for 1Berkshire, the official regional economic development organization and regional tourism council of Berkshire County. “It is a combination of nature and culture that rolls into our summer theater season that brings people to our doorsteps. It’s a much higher caliber than summer stock. We’re a feeding ground for Off-Broadway and Broadway, where audiences can see a show for the first time before it hits New York,” Schmid said. “The idea is that you can come here for a show, but spend the entire day exploring the big outdoors and getting immersed in our culture before enjoying a superb meal followed by a night of theater. We have 30 towns and two cities and each downtown is unique with its own character, shopping opportunities, dining and lodgings,” she added. A look at some of the more popular performing arts and entertainment destinations in the Berkshires include:

BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY

Located in downtown Pittsfield, the Barrington Stage Company

has several stage locations where theater-goers will find award-winning professional theater presenting topnotch musicals, a nod to the classics, thought-provoking new works such as the world premiere musical “Fall Springs” from Aug. 9-31, Mr. Finn’s Cabaret, and youth theater. For more information on the complete schedule and other special events, visit barringtonstageco.orgor call 413236-8888.

BERKSHIRE THEATRE GROUP

In Stockbridge, the Berkshire Theatre Group – including the Colonial Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Festival – oversees the development, production and presentation of theater, music, and the performance arts on several stages. Among their summer offerings are the world premiere of Kathleen Clark’s “What We May Be” from Aug. 8-31, a play about people who work in the theatre, and “George Gershwin Alone” from Aug. 24-31, a festival and celebration of some of the world’s greatest music about love. For more information, visit berkshiretheatregroup.orgor call 413-997-4444.

JACOB’S PILLOW

The international dance festival and National Historic Landmark presents its 87th consecutive summer with 22 ticketed performances from June 19 with Ballet BC through Aug. 25 with Urban Bush Women, as well as more than 350 free performances, talks and tours, exhibits and more, including onsite dining. Highlights include world premieres, new commissions, Pillow-exclusive engagements, U.S. debuts, works developed at the Pillow Lab, and international artists from Cuba, Australia, France and Canada. For more information and the current schedule, visit jacobspillow.org or call 413-243-9919.

A child enjoying a family concert in Ozawa Hall. Photo courtesy of Hilary Scott.

Soprano Audra McDonald performs with the Boston Pops on June 24, 2018 at Tanglewood in Lenox

SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY Shakespeare & Company in Lenox is one of the largest Shakespeare

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festivals in the country operating year-round. The company develops and performs Shakespeare including this year’s productions of “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Coriolanus,” “Twelfth Night,” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” as well as classics, contemporary, and new plays of social and political significance, including “The Children” from July 18 to Aug. 18, nominated for a 2018 Tony Award Best Play. For more information and the complete schedule, visit shakespeare. orgor call 413-637-3353.

TANGLEWOOD

Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, audiences can enjoy classical, jazz, popular music and more. Highlights include the BSO’s opening night on July 5 with Andris Nelsons conducting Mozart and Mahler featuring pianist Emanuel Ax, and “Across the Stars: Music of John Williams,” featuring violinist AnneSophie Mutter on July 7. Other popular artists performing at the popular Lenox attraction include Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds on June 16; Earth, Wind and Fire on June 28; Josh Groban on July 2; James Taylor on July 3 and 4 and more. For more information, visit bso.org or call 617-266-1200.

WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL

James Taylor performs at Tanglewood in Lenox. Photo courtesy of BSO Press Office. PHILADANCO! Photo courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Since 1955, Williamstown Theatre Festival has brought some of America’s most celebrated actors, directors, designers and playwrights to the Berkshires. Five of its seven productions this summer are world premieres, including “Grand Horizons” starring Tony Award nominee Jamey Sheridan; Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee JoBeth Williams; Emmy Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Tony Award nominee Thomas Sadoski. For more information and the complete schedule, visit wtfestival. orgor call 413-458-3200.

Plus there is still more to check out, including Berkshire Opera Festival, WAM Theatre, Berkshire Playwrights Lab, Spectrum Playhouse , Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, and Sharon Playhouse. For more information on what awaits visitors in the Berkshires this summer, visit Berkshires.org.

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July

Festivities BY KEITH O’CONNOR SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Being away from home for the Fourth of July doesn’t mean you have to miss all the glitz and glamour of the patriotic holiday celebrating America’s independence. It was back on July 4, 1776, that delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Since that historic day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, carnivals, and concerts to more informal backyard barbecues with family members and friends. And there are celebrations aplenty for Independence Day in Springfield and the surrounding communities. Springfield, founded by William Pynchon and established in 1636, celebrates its early colonial beginnings and its role in America’s history with their annual Star Spangled Springfield celebration, sponsored by MassMutual, on July 4th. Festivities at Riverfront Park in downtown Springfield begin at 6 p.m. with the lively sounds of student musicians from Falcetti Music in Springfield, followed by a concert featuring the genre-hopping sounds of Maxxtone, formed in Springfield in 2003. The night of fun comes to an end with an awe-inspiring display of pyrotechnics by Fireworks by Grucci at 9:30 p.m. If you are traveling with kids, there will be plenty to keep them amused throughout the evening from having their faces painted to watching a master balloon artist at work. Adding to their enjoyment will be bubble

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machines filling the air with shiny, clear orbs, and the newly-renovated Riverfront Park also has a splash pad and fun playscapes to explore. Judith Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield, organizers of the annual celebration of patriotic pride since 1989, notes she has a special place in her heart for national holidays such as the Fourth of July. “In a country divided, I can’t think of a better time for all of us to come together as one and proclaim our love of country and put our differences aside,” Matt said. Nothing but the best for Springfield and the many who come from surrounding towns to party on the Fourth, the centerpiece today of Star Spangled Springfield is an explosive fireworks display. The colorful tribute to America is created by Fireworks by Grucci, known as “the first family of fireworks,” who are considered one of the nation’s premier pyrotechnics entertainers and artists. “Our family has been blessed with great friends in Springfield. We look forward each year to designing a unique fireworks performance for the Spirit of Springfield,” said Felix James Grucci, president and CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. Synchronized to music broadcast on Mix 93.1 FM, the 20-minute fireworks display will be matched to such patriotic and fun tunes as “America the Beautiful” by LeeAnn Rimes, “America” by Neil Diamond, “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen, “God Bless America” by Lee Greenwood, “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars, “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa and

other memorable songs from today and yesterday. As rockets burst in the air, watchers on the ground will see the handiwork of shells spelling out U-S-A and others creating smiley faces. There will also be glittering waterfalls, chrysanthemums, as well as special ground effects. Food and other vendors will also populate the walkways of Riverfront Park. Other area Fourth of July celebrations, some held in June prior to the big day, include: AGAWAM – Six Flags New England and Coca-Cola have teamed up to offer their annual July 4th Fest from July 3-6 with brilliant fireworks accompanied by patriotic music and dancing nightly under the stars. Throughout the four-day celebration, the Main Street Gazebo will be the place to enjoy special games, live DJs, and other entertainment. Visit sixflags.com/ newengland for more information on hours, admission prices and more. Bring a can of Coca-Cola to the park to save on park admission. Six Flags is located on Route 159, 1623 Main St. AMHERST – Food, music, and live entertainment will set the stage for Amherst’s 4th of July Celebration beginning at 5 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The annual event takes place on the Fourth of July proper on the UMass Fields adjacent to McGuirk Alumni Stadium. CHICOPEE – Picturesque Szot Park, located on 687 Front St., will be the site of a birthday celebration of the red, white and blue on June 29. The family

event begins at 6:30 p.m. with music followed by the sights and sounds of fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. EAST LONGMEADOW – There will be fireworks after dusk on July 3 at Veterans Memorial Field on 60 Center Square, where the East Longmeadow Fourth of July Carnival is being held from June 30 to July 3 beginning nightly at 6 p.m. Organized by the East Longmeadow Rotary Club and Connecticut’s R.W. Commerford and Sons, the carnival features music, food, amusement rides and various vendors. Also, on the Fourth of July, the town’s old-fashioned display of liberty can be seen in their annual July 4th Parade, which is set to begin at 10 a.m. from East Longmeadow High School at 180 Maple St.

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HOLYOKE – The City of Holyoke’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration will take place on June 28 on the spacious grounds of Holyoke Community College, located on Homestead Avenue. The celebration of all things American begins at 6 p.m. with music, food and special activities for children. Fireworks will begin bursting in air at dusk. NORTHAMPTON– The beautiful grounds of Look Park on 300 North Main St. in Florence will serve as the setting of the 9thAnnual Northampton Family Fourth Celebration on June 22. Beginning at 5 p.m., there will be live music, games and bounce houses for the kids, food vendors and health and wellness info. As darkness fills the skies, colorful fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15-9:30 p.m. The park closes to traffic at 4 p.m. Before that time, normal entry fees and season’s passes apply. Free parking and shuttles are available at Smith Vocational High School on 800 Locust St. in Northampton starting at 5 p.m. Parking, with a short walk to the park, is also available for a $5 donation at JFK Middle School on 100 Bridge Dr. in Florence.

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SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley will hold their annual fireworks display at Michael E. Smith Middle School on July 3. The patriotic event begins at 6 p.m. with food from various community non-profits, games, and music, followed at 9:30 p.m. by a spectacular pyrotechnics display.

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Keith Lockhart with the Boston Pops - photo courtesy of Winslow Townson.

Tanglewood BY KEITH O’CONNOR SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Nestled in the Berkshires, the hills are alive with the sound of music this summer at Tanglewood. One of the premier summer music festivals in the world and summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1938, Tanglewood is located between Stockbridge and Lenox. (Do you think we need to say Massachusetts, I’m not sure) Tanglewood has something for everyone during its 2019 season which runs from June 15 to Labor Day. “One night you can see the next generation of students, we call them Tanglewood fellows, performing in recital, then the next you can see the world’s greatest artists on stage in the Shed with the Boston Symphony. There’s standard classical and romantic repertoire, but there are also contemporary works by today’s leading composers. We have films, informative talks, public masterclasses, open rehearsals, activities for families and children, cabaret acts, solo and chamber music recitals, and the list goes on and on,” said Anthony Fogg, the William I. Bernell Artistic Administrator and Director of Tanglewood. Major highlights include a concert

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performance of Wagner’s complete “Die Walkure” with Christine Goerke, Amber Wagner, Stephanie Blythe, Simon O’Neill and James Rutherford joining Andris Nelsons and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra on July 27 and 28, and the world premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, “The Brightness of Light,” based on letters of Georgia O’Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz, and featuring Renee Fleming and Rod Gilfry. Andris Nelsons also leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s July 5 opening night concert of “Mahler 5” and “Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22.” Fogg noted he is excited over this summer’s inaugural season of the new Tanglewood Learning Institute (TLI) and the opening of the new Linde Center for Music and Learning. “The just-completed buildings are a gorgeous addition to the Tanglewood campus, comprising three new stateof-the-art studios for performance and rehearsal, a spectacular new café space, and more. TLI Director Sue Elliott has curated an impressive list of guest presenters, including Madeleine Albright, Renee Fleming, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Yo-Yo Ma, and many others, to guide the curious toward greater knowledge and understanding both of

music and the wider world,” he said. The Boston Pops performs at Tanglewood several times this summer – part of the Popular Artists series – including three programs celebrating the art of Boston Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams. The first of these programs takes place on Sunday, July 7, with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and guest conductor David Newman featured in a program entitled “Across the Stars: Music of John Williams,” inspired by Mutter’s recent recording of the same name. The program will showcase the violinist in music from Williams’ iconic scores in brilliant new arrangements

created especially for her, including such familiar themes as “Star Wars” and “Memoirs of a Geisha,” as well as the haunting melodies of “Schindler’s List.” On Friday, August 16, Tanglewood presents “Star Wars: A New Hope,” a showing of the classic 1977 film with the Boston Pops Orchestra performing Williams’ familiar score, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, the Julian and Eunice Cohen Boston Pops Conductor. Long established as one of Tanglewood’s most anticipated and beloved evenings, John Williams’ Film Night returns on Saturday, August 24, with George and Roberta Berry Boston Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams introducing the festive evening, which features the Boston Pops and conductor David Newman performing a program celebrating the music of Hollywood and more. Also part of the Popular Artists series, James Taylor returns on July 3 and 4 for his only New England concert this summer and his 27th year performing at Tanglewood. In addition, Brian Wilson returns to Tanglewood with Pet Sounds on June 16, Train and the Goo Goo Dolls perform in the Shed with opening act Allen Stone on Aug. 5, British rock band Squeeze appear on Aug. 29, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue make their Tanglewood debut on Aug. 31. And the list continues with Josh Groban on July 2, Gladys Knight on Aug. 28, Reba McEntire on Sept. 1, Pat Benatar on Aug. 30, Earth, Wind and Fire on June 28, and still more. There is also plenty to do at Tanglewood when you are not enjoying the fantastic sounds surrounding you. “Gates to the grounds generally open a couple of hours early, providing an excellent opportunity to get settled, set up a picnic or dine at one of our on-campus cafes, or just stroll around the beautiful natural environment. For most Shed BSO performances, there

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Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, LaVern Baker and Screamin’ Jay directed by

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music Direction by

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are pre-concert events, from Sunday Showcase talks in the theater to free Prelude concerts presented by Tanglewood fellows or BSO musicians,” Fogg said. And, Tanglewood is the “sound of perfection.” “The acoustics, whether you’re in the Koussevitzky Music Shed, on the lawn, in Seiji Ozawa Hall, or now at one of the Center for Music and Learning’s brand new performance venues, are simply spectacular. Sitting on the lawn with your friends and family, stretched out on a blanket or in your lawn chair in the shade or under the stars, while the gorgeous sound of the Boston Symphony Orchestra wafts through the air, has got to be one of the purest joys in life. Koussevitzky understood this when he founded the festival, and the connection between the incomparable natural beauty of the Berkshires and the world’s most accomplished musicians is at the very core of Tanglewood’s mission,” Fogg said. Tanglewood is located at 297 West St. in Lenox. For more information or tickets, visit bso.org or call 617-266-1200.

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BY CORI URBAN SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Summer is a busy time at Storrowton Village Museum from tours to special events to weddings. “It’s so much fun to see the village come alive in the summer,” enthused Jessica K. Fontaine, director. Often children run around the village green, and sometimes they are dressed in 19th century period clothing. A family-friendly place, Storrowton Village Museum offers living history programs and events to acquaint audiences of all ages to New England life in bygone days. Costumed docents guide visitors through the village on a tour of restored shops and houses, sharing stories about the buildings, artifacts and people who occupied them and their way of life in the 19th century. “This is definitely a museum for everyone,” Fontaine said. “We strive to ensure our programming is as inclusive as possible, something we’re continually improving upon. While we gear most of our programs to families with children, we make certain that there is something for people of all ages from standard guide-led tours to hands-on activities and games.” Popular exhibits include the

blacksmith shop and schoolhouse, the most-visited spaces. A team of volunteer blacksmiths staffs the blacksmith shop during special events, operating the coal forge to demonstrate the historic trade. The schoolhouse is a place where visitors can see how different and how much the same education is in comparison to today’s schools. Hands-on activities at the village including candle dipping, quill-pen calligraphy and old-fashioned games that add to a memorable day and can be included in tours for a nominal fee. Arrangements for activities must be made in advance. Summer tours will be offered June 18-Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are $7 per person, but children under 6 are free. To arrange a tour for a large group or for more details, call 413-2055051. Opening day for the village is June 15 when it will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The doors to the antique 18th- and 19th-century buildings will be open to begin the tour season with free, guided tours of the recreated village and Early American craft demonstrations. There will be a garden party on June 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Storrowton Village Museum to

celebrate the history and growth of its Aunt Helen’s Herb Garden and the beginning of the summer season. The early summer social will include drinks and light fare. “Little House” Family Day will take place July 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who enjoy the book “Little House on the Prairie” will find a day full of all things Laura Ingalls Wilder. New this year will be “Storrowton Summer Saturdays,” every Saturday from June 15 through Aug. 17, offering a special themed day with activities throughout the day. At the end of the summer comes The Big E, Sept. 13-29. Visit Storrowton for free tours of the museum. “During the Big E it’s estimated that 40 percent of the 1.5 million visitors to the fair come to the village,” Fontaine said. Storrowton Village Museum is a department of the Eastern States Exposition, which is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving New England heritage. “Storrowton truly embodies this mission by seeking to make the 19th century relevant to 21st-century learners,” Fontaine said.

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Photos courtesy of Storrowton Village Museum.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

AT THE VILLAGE INCLUDE CANDLE DIPPING, QUILLPEN CALLIGRAPHY AND OLD-FASHIONED GAMES

“Understanding where we’ve come from helps us appreciate how much we’ve grown and how much we’ve stayed the same as a society,” she continued. “There is much to be proud of, particularly for those native to New England” where many historic trades grew and thrived. Storrowton Village Museum was created by Helen O. Storrow at a time when women were just beginning to be public leaders. “Helen was ahead of her time in preservation of New England, and we take pride in honoring her work at the Eastern States and beyond,” Fontaine said. Osborne was born into a prosperous manufacturer’s home; her mother was a socially conscious Quaker. In 1926, Helen Osborne Storrow was decorating a temporary structure to depict an early American kitchen. An active trustee of the Eastern States Exposition and chairwoman of the Home Department, she dreamed of moving the handicraft exhibit to an actual home on site — a building with its own kitchen. She discussed the possibility with friends and eventually was introduced to Arthur Gilbert, commissioner of agriculture for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who told her about his 18th-century summer home. She purchased the farmstead for $200 and moved it from West Brookfield in 1927. After that, additional antique buildings were purchased, dismantled and reconstructed to create Storrowton Village. More than eighty years after its creation, the village continues her mission to offer a backdrop for families to see and learn about the heritage and history of New England. Storrowton Village Museum is located at 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. For more information and program fees, call 413-205-5051. Storrowton Village Museum’s website is storrowtonvillage.com.

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Berkshire Whitewater rafting on the Deerfield River. Photo courtesy of Melanie Hill.

Summer is a busy time at

Berkshire East BY CORI URBAN SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN Berkshire East Mountain Resort is more than coasting when it comes to summer fun. In recent years the resort has added a slate of summer activities to make it a four-season resort, revitalized in the past seven years by a series of investments. Located in the Western Massachusetts town of Charlemont, Berkshire East Mountain Resort isn’t just for winter sports. In warmer weather it offers one of North America’s longest mountain coasters; two aerial adventure parks that offer unique suspended challenge courses; zip lining on a Valley Jump Tour, a Mountain Top Tour and a Base Area Tour; whitewater rafting on the Millers, Deerfield and West rivers; and mountain biking with an expanded intermediate terrain.

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“Berkshire East is really situated perfectly to grow into a year-round adventure destination,” said Gabriel Porter-Henry, director of marketing. In 2016 and 2017 Thunder Mountain Bike Park was named the #1 bike park on the East Coast by voting fans of MTBParks.com. Berkshire East has brought in some of the industry’s top trail-building teams to build a progressive park that not only has advanced trails for experienced riders but also has beginner trails that make the sport accessible for all abilities. “If you ride a bike, downhill is really something you should try,” Porter-Henry said. “We have been seeing an increase in families participating and getting into the sport.” The resort offers rentals, lessons and a progression of trails to allow people to enter the sport. Throughout the ski industry,

resorts are shifting to more year-round activities to supplement the winter ski season. “Berkshire East is uniquely positioned to make this shift due to our location and the whitewater opportunities provided by the Deerfield River,” he said. People are looking for activities that they can do with the whole family as well as for exciting and adventurous experiences, and the emergence of ziplining is a good example. “It takes virtually no experience to participate and the sensation of flying almost 200 feet in the air at 50 miles per hour is certainly a unique one and one that people remember for a long time,” Porter-Henry said. “Gone are the days that ski areas are looking to sell a bit of real estate by adding in a golf course. People want fun activities that are accessible.” Activities at Berkshire East begin with those for children as young three

Aerial Adventure Park. Photo courtesy of William Landon Farrell.

years. “So there is an adventure for everyone,” PorterHenry said. Visitors for activities there include families, groups of friends, company outings and school groups. Berkshire East Mountain Resort has a long history of skiing, which began on Mt. Institute in the mid-1950s when Arthur Parker opened a small rope tow operation that was 200 feet vertical and featured two rope tows. “When it opened (and) for the following 60 years, Berkshire East was simply a ski destination,” PorterHenry said. “Today, we are a year-round resort with a variety of activities. The ski area itself is totally different as well. With the improvements of snowmaking we see great skiing throughout the winter.” The slopes opened last year before Thanksgiving, and the season ran until April 6. The resort’s Warfield House Inn is situated along and above the Deerfield River. This newly renovated inn is a retreat for those looking for upscale inn, dining and wedding facilities. One of the first improvements made when Jim Schaefer bought the mountain in 2007 was to invest in sustainable energy to power it. “We have a 900 kw wind turbine and 500 kw solar field that produces the electricity we need to operate on an annual basis,” Porter-Henry said. “We were the first ski area in the world to be able to produce our annual needs sustainable and onsite.” Overall, Berkshire East’s expansion to a four-season resort means more jobs throughout the year and more customers for local businesses. “The more people that come to the mountain, the more people buy gas, visit

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Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster at Berkshire East. Photo courtesy of Melanie Hill.

Thunder Mountain Bike Park . Photo courtesy of William Landon Farrell.

the area’s restaurants and stay at some of the unique inns and B & Bs we have here, hopefully the better Berkshire East does, the better our local community can thrive and vise versa,” Porter-Henry said. Charlemont, located in Franklin County, is about 45 minutes from Northampton and an hour from Springfield. “It is a really easy day trip to do one of our activities,” PorterHenry said. “Many people may stop in for a coaster ride on the way to Mass MOCA (the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams) or pair their adventures with a nice evening out in Shelburne Falls. I think people often think they need to travel farther north to Vermont and other more well known destinations, but the reality is that we have world-class activities right here.” For more information, go online to berkshireeast.com or call 413-339-6617.

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JUNE 2019 Eastern States Exposition, Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival June 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

Retail consumer show featuring art rubber stamps, card making, scrap-booking, paper crafts, classes, workshops, demonstrations and make & takes. Better Living Center ADMISSION: $8; Online & in stores, $6; Children Under 12, free

Hadley, Asparagus Festival June 1 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Hadley Town Commons, Russell St. Hadlley, MA

Over 100 farmers, vendors, and community partners from across Western Massachusetts will host booths, helping WGBY to celebrate all things local and agricultural. Come out and enjoy fantastic music and more! Local Craft Beers The Pioneer Valley knows its libations, and some of the region’s most creative brewers are on hand. The musical performances at the WGBY Asparagus Festival are free to all festival-goers to enjoy, but gate donations are strongly encouraged.

MGM Springfield, Stone Cold And The Jackal Tour June 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm MGM Springfield, One MGM Way Springfield, MA 01103

Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson play the roles of Jason Morgan and Damian Spinelli on ABCs soap opera General Hospital. Fans love their unique friendship onscreen but their real-life dynamic is perhaps even more entertaining. In addition to their successful podcast Thats Awesome Steve and Bradford are touring all over the country to the delight of GH fans everywhere.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

The Westfield Starfires, members of Futures Collegiate Baseball League, will begin play in the summer of 2019 at Bullens Field in Westfield. The 22 home games will begin May 31 to Aug 4. Start times are 6:30 PM during the week (unless noted otherwise) and 5:00 PM on Sundays.

MGM Springfield, “Now’s The Time Tour”

June 1 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm MGM Springfield, One MGM Way Springfield, MA 01103

Westfield Starfires, Home Games June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Springfield Museums, Culture & Cocktails June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street Springfield, MA 01103

First Thursdays, bi-monthly, 5-8 pm includes hor d’oeuvres, entertainment, and cash bar. 4.4.19: Festival of Flowers See the museums in bloom! View spectacular arrangements inspired by objects throughout the art, history, and science museums. While touring each museum, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 6.6.19 Indulgence: An Evening of Wine and Cheese Enjoy live music on the Quadrangle grounds while sampling local wines and cheeses. Members $10; nonmembers $20. Must be 21 or older. Reservations recommended, call 413.263.6800, ext. 379.

Springfield, Fresh Paint – Mural Party

June 8 Downtown Springfield, Main Street Springfield, MA 01103

Vibrant colors and awe-inspiring designs are coming to Springfield’s bare building walls and public pianos. From June 2nd 8th, nationally recognized mural artists will transform downtown building walls in to permanent works of art. During the first week of June, seventeen professional muralists will be creating ten giant murals throughout downtown Springfield. Local artists’ work will be featured on smaller murals and public pianos.

Norman Rockwell Museum, Exhibit

June 8 - July 7 Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Route 183 (Glendale Ave) Stockbridge, MA 01262

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated - from June 8 through October 27, 2019. Featuring works by more than 40 artists—some on view for the first time—as well as archival materials, the exhibition illuminates how Rockwell and other illustrators reflected popular culture during the final year of the tumultuous decade. Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated takes the viewer on a visual journey through a highly transitional time.

Easthampton, Cultural Chaos June 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Cultural Chaos is our Annual Street Festival with a Twist, highlighting and celebrating the local artists, performers, and businesses that make Easthampton unique! Creative hearts from every discipline line the street and open their businesses’ doors to share their unique wares and imaginations with the 10,000+ attendees who come from far and wide each year.

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Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms are bringing their “Now’s The Time Tour” to the MGM Springfield Plaza on Saturday, June 1, at 8:30 p.m. Collective Soul is marking its 25th anniversary and has a new album, “Blood,” due this year. Gin Blossoms, one of the top alt-rock groups of the 1990s, recently issued their first new album in eight years, “Mixed Reality.” Tickets starting at $59. Tickets may be purchased online at mgmspringfield. com, through Ticketmaster or at the MGM Springfield

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JUNE 15 2nd Annual Northeast Fiddlers’ Convention SEPTEMBER 27 - 29 Harvest of Quilts SEPTEMBER 28 + 29 Country Fair NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1 Thanksgiving on the Farm DECEMBER Hancock Holidays

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Chicopee, Run the Runway Festival and Car Show June 8 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Westover Air Reserve Base, 57 Patriot Avenue Chicopee, MA 01022

Don’t miss your chance to run onto the runway at Westover Metropolitan Airport for the one-ofa-kind opportunity to run among these amazing military aircraft! This 5K Run/Walk has a time limit – but will include plenty of time for walkers. Part of the course includes the taxiway and runway. It’s a unique opportunity to run on a massive runway (legally!) that is used by the big C-5 jets.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

June 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Opening Night

June 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Kringle Candle, Cars & Coffee June 9 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Kringle Candle, 220 South St Bernardston, MA 01337

One of the biggest car events in western Mass. Kringle’s premier car show in Bernardston! Free to attend and exhibit. Rain or shine! Vote for your favorite domestic and import models with the People’s Choice Award going to the favorites. Kringle’s retail shoppes open early, as well as the Kringle Café for coffee and treats! Kringle Cars & Coffee is held 2nd Sunday of every month April through October with the exception of May postponed to 3rd Sunday of the month.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games June 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

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Regency Inn and Suites Regency Inn & Suites is located in a very peaceful and private area, while right across the bridge from MGM Casino & Downtown Springﬁeld; and very close to major highways and state routes. We are most conveniently located right across the street from The BIG “E” (the huge Eastern States Exposition Center at Route 1147 4 - Memorial Avenue).

Enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast.

Peaceful & Private. te. Affordable. Convenient. Our Hotel blends convenience and affordability in the style of a contemporary New England Inn. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you will ﬁnd our location, product and service to be the best in the Pioneer Valley. Our staff is friendly, helpful and eager to serve.

21 Baldwin Street, West Springﬁeld, MA 01089 • 413- 781-2300 • regencyma@regencyhospitality.com

Regency Inn and Suites This is the closest hotel to Six Flags New England in Agawam, while being just across the bridge from the MGM Casino, 2 miles from the Basketball Hall of Fame and the MassMutual Sports & Entertainment arena. It helps our guests to stay with us being the most convenient location for area colleges, attractions, hospitals, offices and industrial areas with very easy access.

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2019 Tanglewood Season

Westfield River, Canoe/Kayak Cruise

June 15 - June 16 Tanglewood, 297 West Street Lenox, MA 01240

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June 15

JUNE 15, SATURDAY, 5:45 PM Popular Artist Series Live From Here with Chris Thile at Tanglewood American Public Media’s popular Live From Here returns to Tanglewood, with its host Chris Thile. He will be joined by an incredible array of special musical guests—some known to all, and some who soon will be!—for a unique blend of comedy and spoken word. A vocalist and mandolin virtuoso, Chris will perform his Song of the Week, written specially by Thile for the evening’s program.

Weather and river conditions permitting, we’re planning to have our annual paddle from downtown Westfield to Robinson State Park in Agawam on Saturday, June 15 (timed to coincide with Robinson State Park day).

June 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Storrowton opens the doors to our antique 18th & 19th century buildings to kick off our tour season with guided tours of the recreated Village and Early American craft demonstrations. HOURS: 11am-3pm ADMISSION: Free

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June 15 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Storrowton Village at ESE, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

June 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

June 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games

June 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

June 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Lupa Zoo, Celebrate Father’s Day

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

June 16 Lupa Zoo, 62 Nash Hill Rd Ludlow, MA 01056

June 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Come join us for Father’s Day at Lupa Zoo! All dads get free zoo admission with paid admission for their children.

· Wireless Internet

· Extended Stay Suites with full kitchen available

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· Indoor Pool, Whirlpool and Exercise Room

Storrowton Village, Garden Party

Shelburne, Father’s Day Program June 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

106 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA

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Storrowton Village, Opening Day

June 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

· Complimentary Full Breakfast

June 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

June 16th is Father’s Day and the free public event from 1-4 pm is “How Does it Work?” This fun program allows fathers and their families to explore a variety of tools and artifacts in the museum’s collection.

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June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Storrowton Village at ESE, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

Celebrate the history and growth of Aunt Helen’s Herb Garden and the beginning of the summer season with us! Enjoy drinks and light fare at our early summer social. $5 per guest - plants admitted for free!

Springfield College, “Thrive After 55”

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June 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Springfield College, 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109

Feel The Hamptonality.

The 3rd Annual Thrive After 55 Wellness Fair, presented by Senator Eric P. Lesser, Health New England, and Springfield College will feature over 60 exhibitors, hundreds of raffle prizes, compelling seminars and a free boxed lunch to help you THRIVE! Information offered will include help accessing housing, health insurance and veteran services as well as information provided about estate and financial planning.

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June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

June 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Norman Rockwell Museum, Celebration of Illustration

June 22 Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Route 183 (Glendale Ave) Stockbridge, MA 01262 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA The Saturday People (detail), Norman Rockwell. 1966. Oil on canvas, 24 ½” x 41 ½” Story illustration for McCall’s, October 1966. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum.

Springfield Annual Dragon Boat Races & Festival June 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street Springfield, MA 01104

PADDLES UP! Join the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club and Springfield Dragon Rays as we host the 7th Annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival at North Riverfront Park.

The Springfield Armory, Celebration

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01105

Join us for our annual Armory Day celebration. This event recognizes the relationship between Springfield Armory firearms and the American soldier. Talk with reenactors in the living history encampment on our historic grounds portraying infantrymen from 1830’s militia, Civil War, World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Admission is free!

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

June 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Symphony Hall, Air Supply June 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street Springfield, MA 01103

Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia. They made a single in one afternoon and it shot to number one on the national charts. Air Supply was born! MGM is proud to present Air Supply at the Symphony this summer!

Williamstown Theatre Festival, 2019 Season June 25 - August 18 Williamstown Theatre Festival, 1000 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267

Since 1955, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has brought America’s finest actors, directors, designers, and playwrights to the Berkshires.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 30 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

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Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Zoar Outdoor, DemoFest June 28 - June 30 Zoar Outdoor, 7 Main St Charlemont, MA 01339

Our DemoFest is always one of our biggest events for the summer. This is a great opportunity for relatively new paddlers and experienced paddlers alike to take advantage of free boat demos and free teasers of our instruction clinics. For paddlers who want to brush up on their skills and have some fun, Zoar Outdoor’s DemoFest is the place to be this June!

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Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

The Wick 338, Pro Motocross National

June 29 @ 7:00 am - 6:00 pm The Wick 338, 46 Powder Mill Rd Southwick, MA 01077

The Wick 338 is home to Round 7 of the prestigious Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Come out for the day, and witness the greatest athletes go bar to bar in dirt-slinging action.

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2 Blocks from MGM and across from Mass Mutual. We are convenient to where you want to be! Corporate travelers enjoy our business amenities as we are in close proximity to Liberty Mutual, Price Waterhouse, Cerner Corporation, Newell Brands and Springﬁeld College. Close to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Springﬁeld is also home to many wonderful museums such as Smith Art Museum, Wood Museum and the Dr. Seuss Museum; all rated as the top things to do while visiting!

June 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown 145 State Street, Springﬁeld, MA 01103 Phone: 413.285.8436

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Symphony Hall, Terry Fator June 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street Springfield, MA 01103

For the past nine years at the Mirage Hotel Terry Fator has sold out night after night with a show featuring his cast of characters that includes everyone from an Impersonating Turtle to Elton John, Elvis to Michael Jackson. In addition to winning America’s Got Talent, Terry has won Las Vegas’s best show, best all-around performer, best family show and best overall show. MGM Springfield is proud to bring him to Springfield, MA. Tickets $35-45.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games June 30 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

JULY 2019 Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Independence Day, Springfield Fireworks July 4 @ 6:00 pm Riverfront Park, 1360 W Columbus Avenue Springfield, MA 01105

On July 4, Springfield’s Riverfront Park will host Star Spangled Springfield. The fun will begin at 6pm with family-friendly activities. There will be a brief speaking program at 7pm followed by a concert. At 9:30pm, all eyes

will be on the skies as Fireworks by Grucci give an explosive performance.

Independence Day Celebration Six Flags July 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001

We’re hosting the hottest Independence Day celebration in town! It wouldn’t be July 4th without fireworks! You’ll be dazzled by brilliant fireworks displays nightly throughout Six Flags’ July 4th weekend celebration. By day, stroll the park snacking on scrumptious treats like fried dough, ice cream sundaes, and funnel cakes, then gaze at the eye-popping fireworks shows and dance to live music under the warm summer skies. It’s a recipe for a great American party!

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 5 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 5 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 6 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Springfield, Rugby Tournament July 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Springfield Rugby Football Club will be hosting our 28th Annual Eric White Memorial Rugby Sevens Tournament. The tournament will start at approximately 9:00AM. The fields are located at Blunt Park, 1780 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield. Over the years, our tournament has drawn teams from all across New England, New York and New Jersey. Spring will arrive like it does every year.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 6 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Experience the comfort and charm of New England...

Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show

July 9 - July 14 Downtown Brimfield, 23 Main Street Brimfield, MA 01010

Brimfield is considered the largest outdoor antique show in the country. Up to 5,000 dealers and over 100,000 visitors throughout the week. The crowds can be large, but not uncomfortably so - remember, the show takes place over almost 1/3 mile of Rt 20, easily going back 500’ on each side of the road. There’s plenty of space to accommodate everyone, with room to spare. The Brimfield shows operate three times a year during May, July and September.

Three County Fairgrounds, Circus Smirkus July 9-10 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street Northampton, MA 01060

Circus Smirkus, is New England’s premier traveling youth circus. Come to the Big Top Tent for a spectacular lineup of unforgettable acts, with amazing acrobats, mystifying magicians, jaunty jugglers, and wondrous wire-walkers. Awe, delight, and side-splitting laughter awaits! WHEN: Tuesday, July 9 & Wednesday, July 10, with shows at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. each day

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Yiddish Book Center, Yidstock

July 11 - July 14 Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street Amherst, MA 01002

Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music brings the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center. The eighth annual Yidstock takes place—rain or shine—July 11 to 14, 2019, with a lineup that includes Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird, Hankus Netsky and Vira Lozinsky, Sarah Mina Gordon, Eleanor Reissa, Frank London, the Klezmatics, and others.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

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July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Annual Green River Festival July 12 - July 14 Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive Greenfield, MA 01301

The Green River Festival is Western Massachusetts’ signature summer event. For one weekend every July, Greenfield Community College hosts an outrageous celebration of world class music, great local food, beer & wine, a handmade craft fair, and lots of family games and activities. On Friday and Saturday evening at the height of the festivities, we present the amazing Yankee Candle Balloon Glow. The festival grounds are a blaze with a half dozen colorful hot air balloons performing a synchronized light display performance.

Three County Fairgrounds, Balloon Festival July 12 - July 14 Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street Northampton, MA 01060

The Northeast Balloon Festival is America’s Premier Hot Air Balloon Festival. Join us in beautiful Northampton at the Three County Fairgrounds for balloon rides and activities, a food festival, vendor expo, craft beer, amusement rides and games, petting zoo, live music and more! Starts Friday at 3PM and continues all day Saturday and Sunday. Balloons start launch at dawn. BALLOON RIDES: WEATHER PERMITTING Individual Balloon Rides start at $275. Balloon Rides must be scheduled with individual Balloon Pilots.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Storrowton Village,”Little House” Family Day

July 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Storrowton Village at ESE, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

Storrowton Village Museum celebrates Laura Ingalls Wilder, the American author of the “Little House on the Prairie” books. Love “Little House on the Prairie?” We do, too! Admission is $10 per person, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 6 & under, free.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games July 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

The Springfield Armory, Big Band Concert July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105

Stay in the Heart of theCampus

In honor of the historic 1943 Benny Goodman Armory show. Come ready to dance to the sweet sounds of Big Band brass and drums. Bring your dance shoes for free swing dance lessons that begin at 5:30pm, followed by the concert beginning at 6:30pm.

Kringle Candle, Cars & Coffee July 14 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Kringle Candle, 220 South St Bernardston, MA 01337

Sevenars Music Festival

July 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Hotel UMass blends the excitement of campus life with a tranquil, countryside escape making it the ideal destination for your next trip to the Pioneer Valley.

Stay for business or leisure, Hotel UMass has ﬁrst-class accommodations and services tailored to your needs. Voted #1 Hotel in Amherst by TripAdvisor, book your room today!

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Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Historic Deerfield, Connecticut River Valley July 15 - July 19 Historic Deerfield, 84B Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342

The River, Drifting Continents, Dinosaurs, and a Glacial Lake: Understanding the Stories Preserved in our Rocks and Landscape, July 15-19 As one of the best places to study geology in the world, the Connecticut River Valley displays an amazing array of dramatic and even unique geologic events. These events helped to not only shape the natural landscape but also the area’s industrial, agricultural and cultural heritage.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

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Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Annual Glasgow Scottish Lands Festival

July 20 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Look Memorial Park, 300 North Main Street Florence, MA 01062

Our 26th Anniversary Celebration The Highland Games, dating back some 900 years to Scottish King Malcom Canmore, who devised the first Scottish Games, which serve as the centerpiece of the popular area Scot fest.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Sevenars Music Festival

July 21 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Join us for 6 Sundays, 4:00 PM, July 14- August 18th.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Three County Fairgrounds, Morgan Horse Show July 23 - July 27 Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street Northampton, MA 01060

80th Annual New England Morgan Horse Show The second largest Morgan horse show in the country.

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Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games July 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Cummington, Massachusetts Renaissance Faire July 26 - July 28 Cummington Fair Grounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road Cummington, MA 01026

Step from the Midsummer Berkshires into a Magical Realm of the Past! Lords, Ladies, Fae of all Houses, and Citizens of the Realm! Welcome to the 2019 Massachusetts Renaissance Faire!

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games July 26 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Springfield Museums, 10th Indian Motocycle Day July 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street Springfield, MA 01103

Indian Motocycle Day is the continuation of a long-standing tradition honoring the classic motorcycles that were developed and manufactured in Springfield from 1901 to 1953. The event was held from 1980-2005 at the Indian Motocycle Museum on Hendee Street in Springfield, which was owned by Charlie and Esta Manthos.

Cars of Longmeadow Car Show July 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Show proceeds benefit the Lupus Research Alliance. Show is free for all spectators. You can register a car online for $25 at carsoflongmeadow.org. at The Longmeadow Shops 690 Bliss Road Longmeadow, MA 01106

Sevenars Music Festival

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Join us for 6 Sundays, 4:00 PM, July 14- August 18th.

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Valley Blue Sox, Home Games July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

AUGUST 2019 Valley Blue Sox, Home Games August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valley Blue Sox, 500 Beech Street, MacKenzie Stadium Holyoke, MA

Westfield Starfires, Home Games August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Westfield Starfires, Home Games August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Old Sturbridge Village, Redcoats & Rebels

August 3 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566

Redcoats & Rebels, returns to Old Sturbridge Village. Come see hundreds of costumed soldiers and experience a taste of what life (and battle) was like for those who fought to win America’s freedoms.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games

August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085 + Google Map

Old Sturbridge Village, Redcoats & Rebels

August 4 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566

Sevenars Music Festival

August 4 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Join us for 6 Sundays, 4:00 PM, July 14- August 18th.

Westfield Starfires, Home Games August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westfield Starfires, King St Ext & Smith Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Court Square Springfield, Court Square Springfield, MA 01103

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Court Square, Springfield, MA. The day-long music festival is free and begins at 11 a.m. Rain or Shine!! Join us for the 5th annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is a free event offering music, theater, dance, arts & crafts, educational workshops, and local culinary offerings in the heart of Springfield, Mass.

Kringle Candle, Cars & Coffee August 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Kringle Candle, 220 South St Bernardston, MA 01337

Sevenars Music Festival

August 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Join us for 6 Sundays, 4:00 PM, July 14- August 18th. World Renowned Artists -- Prizewinning Newcomers 2019 Concerts Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 4PM: our “Bastille Day” season opening with a French accent! SchradeJames Family musicians open the season with a festive program featuring “Carnival of the Animals”by Camille Saint-Saens -with special guest Magee Hickey narrating!

MassMutual Center, World Quilt New England August 15 - August 17 MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103

World Quilt New England features the Quilt Show and an exciting Merchants Mall offering the best in fabrics, notions, machines, contemporary and antique quilts, textiles, quilting supplies, books, sewing related craft items, kits, clothing and much, much more.

Eastern States Exposition, Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show August 16 @ 9:00 am - August 20 @ 10:00 pm Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

Competition for purebred Morgan horses featuring a wide array of events. Nearly 400 Morgan horses and their riders from New England and the Mid-Atlantic states are expected to trot onto the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition for four-days of competition. 9am-10pm

Sevenars Music Festival

August 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sevenars Concerts, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112 South Worthington, MA 01098

Join us for 6 Sundays, 4:00 PM, July 14- August 18th.

MassMutual Center, Aerosmith

MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103

Aerosmith will bring “Deuces Are Wild — East Coast Run,” a special edition of its Las Vegas residency show, to MGM Springfield on Aug. 21, 24, 26, and 29 as part of its one-year anniversary celebration. Along with neverbefore-seen visuals and audio from Aerosmith recording sessions, the performances will be presented in L-ISA Hyperreal sound, allowing fans to feel a deeper connection to the band. The MGM Springfield shows will take place at the MassMutual Center.

Annual Cummington Fair August 22 - August 25 Cummington Fair Grounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road Cummington, MA 01026

151 st Annual Cummington Fair The biggest and best little fair. There’s food to munch on, music and entertainment for all ages, midway rides and games, square dancing, cruise night and antique cars, craft barn filled with things to buy, and an exhibit hall showcasing the talents of adults and kids from growing vegetables to making jam and from flower arranging and painting to knitting and photography.

Three County Fair

August 30 - September 2 Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair Street Northampton, MA 01060

One of the longest consecutive running agricultural fairs in the country – which remains true to its original constitution “to promote agriculture, agricultural education, and agricultural science in the Commonwealth.” The Fair opens for four days over Labor Day weekend beginning Friday at 4 p.m. The Fair takes place annually over Labor Day Weekend featuring Livestock and Agricultural Contests & Exhibits, Top Musical Entertainment, Farm Museum, Delicious Food Vendors, Demolition Derbies, Exciting Midway with Rides & Games for All Ages!

The Big 5k Road Race & Scramble

August 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089

The 4th annual Big 5K Road Race and Scramble at Eastern States Exposition. Run solo, with a team or for a cause, and compete against each other for cash prizes and age division medals. The family-friendly event will also host a pint-sized Fun Run course along the Avenue of States for children 10-years-old and under. Kids race starts at 6:30pm and adult races start at 6:45pm.

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New England

Air Museum BY CORI URBAN SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLICAN John J. Lopez, of Springfield, takes his 5-year-old son, Jonathan, to the New England Air Museum almost every weekend; during vacation weeks, they have been known to visit three times. “Every time we go it’s like the first time,” he said. “We both love planes, and I love watching him point to a plane he’s seen multiple times and say, ‘Look Daddy a Sikorsky!’” The New England Air Museum is an aerospace museum at 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks. It is committed to presenting the story of aviation, the human genius that made it possible and the profound effects that it has had on the way in which people live. This is achieved preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts; engaging visitors through high-quality exhibits that help them understand aviation technology, history and the stories of the men and women who built, flew and made history with these machines; and inspiring students

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through innovative and hands-on education programs delivered onsite and in schools that allow them to discover and reflect on aviation technology and history and its ties to social studies, science, geography and technical advancements. The museum houses more than 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia. Within this collection is a Sikorsky VS-44A, donated by its previous owner, actress Maureen O’Hara, and restored to original condition; a restored B-29 Superfortress; an 1870 Silas Brooks balloon basket believed to be the oldest surviving aircraft in the United States; the 1912 Bunce-Curtiss Pusher, the oldest surviving Connecticutbuilt airplane; the Sikorsky S-39, the oldest surviving Sikorsky aircraft; and a Kaman K-225 helicopter, the oldest surviving Kaman-built aircraft. The museum gets about 60,000 visitors annually, and with three climate-controlled exhibit hangars and more than 50 historic aircraft on

display, it’s an indoor destination in the winter as well as a cool respite from the summer heat. Special events and activities run throughout the year. The Soar into Summer program runs from June 22-Aug. 17, culminating with an annual National Aviation Day Open Cockpit on Aug. 17. Soar into Summer offers visitors a variety of daily activities with museum admission, including climb-aboard experiences in historic aircraft, computer flight simulators and interactive flight-science demonstrations, as well as special themed activities that change from week to week. For example, during Space Week (July 15-21), visitors can learn about local connections to NASA spacesuits and make a marshmallow constellation to take home. “These themed activities allow our younger visitors to make connections to our collection in fun, meaningful ways while also learning more about the history and science of aviation,” said Amanda Goodheart Parks, the

museum’s director of education. “We have the largest collection of historic aircraft in New England, but we’re also one of the only aerospace museums in the country that allows visitors inside the aircraft.” Whether visitors are eight years old or 80, an aviation buff or a first time visitor, “there’s nothing quite like sitting in the cockpit of a supersonic jet,” she said. “We also have an incredible group of staff and volunteers, many of whom are former pilots, veterans or retirees from the aerospace industry, who help bring the stories of these aircraft to life for our visitors. Where else in this area can you peek inside a World War II era aircraft and speak to a veteran who served during that war, or climb into a helicopter and meet an engineer who helped design it? Only at the New England Air Museum.”

Pictured at right and below is Luke Johnson from CT., during the “Jets & Vettes” event last September. Luke is sitting in the drivers seat of his grandfather, Bill Childs’ 1975 vette below during the event.

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Pictured above is Luke standing next to a North American P-51 Mustang and below sitting in a display cockpit at the museum.

Asked about the must-see exhibits at the museum, Lopez said that’s a tough question because everything should be seen. But the Sikorsky VS-44 and the B-29 got his vote. “Both are huge planes with so much history,” he said. Among the family activities that take place at the museum are

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Aircraft Quest Scavenger Hunts, a KidsPort and Imagination Dress Up Area, a Paper Plane Activity Station, computerized flight simulators and Soarin’ Story Time. “I’ve found our hands-on approach to engaging visitors is appreciated by adults as well as children, especially during special events like Women Take

Flight, SPACE EXPO and Open Cockpit Days,” Parks said. The museum also offers several programs specifically for adults including guided tours, an annual speaker series, the museum’s travel program and Business After Hours networking events. While the museum’s spaceflight collection currently focuses on the Apollo and Shuttle eras, staff is working with local aerospace companies to develop new exhibits about the next generation of space exploration including such topics as commercial/civilian space flight, future NASA missions to Mars. The Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Society, the parent organization of NEAM, was founded in 1959 and the museum has been at its current location since 1981. “The museum is such a fun place, and the fact it’s close to Bradley (International) Airport adds to the experience,” Lopez said. “You can hear/ see planes taking off; there’s even a lookout area that you can see Bradley from the B-29 hangar. My son has an absolute blast every time we go.” For more information go to neam.org.

ARTS, MUSEUMS, GALLERIES &

entertainment

AMELIA PARK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

29 South Broad St., Westfield ameliaparkmuseum.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT HOLYOKE

Permanent exhibit: Come experience the new STEM based World of Motion Exhibit. So many hands on things to do including a build your own race car and track, Eye Play floor, bottle rocket launcher, magnetic world and more. Something fun to do for all ages. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. $8, $5 seniors, children under 1 free.

444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org

ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART

Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. “Treasures from the Collection: A 15 Year Celebration” on view through April 1. 125 West Bay Road,

Amherst, carlemuseum.org.

EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM 280 Main Street, Amherst, emilydickinsonmuseum.org

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Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7, $3.50 seniors, free for children 1 year and under. Members, teachers and military personnel receive $1 off.

HISTORIC DEERFIELD MUSEUM

A memorable stay in a great location, all at an affordable price.

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HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON MUSEUM AND EDUCATION

Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, “Single Room Occupancy: Portraits and Stories from Northampton.

46 Bridge St., Northampton, historic-northampton.org.

HOLYOKE HERITAGE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER

Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city’s history. Tues.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. free,

221 Appleton St., Holyoke (413) 534-1723.

JOSIAH DAY HOUSE

Permanent exhibit: featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members,

70 Park St., West Springfield (413) 734-8322.

MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Permanent exhibit, “Works by James Turrell, Sol LeWitt, and Laurie Anderson” currently on extended view. Fall/Winter hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon, closed Tues. $20 adults,

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Excellence is waiting. Find out how this environment inspires you. To think. To be curious. To grow.

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$18 seniors/veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children (6-16); $2 EBT/ WIC Cardholder; children under 6 and museum members including MCLA and Williams College students, visit for free, massmoca.org/event/thelure-of-the-dark. 87 Marshall St.,

North Adams, massmoca.org.

MAJESTIC THEATER

131 Elm Street, West Springfield

MEAD ART MUSEUM

Permanent exhibit: various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free,

220 South Pleasant St., Amherst, amherst.edu.

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE ART MUSEUM

Permanent Exhibit: “Piece Together: The Quilts of Mary Lee Bendolph.” An exhibition featuring the improvisational and bold quilts of Mary Lee Bendolph from a town with generations of quiltmakers, Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Through May 27. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-

Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free, open to the public,

Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu.

NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation-sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Hours: Mon.-Fri. and Sun. 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $19, $15 seniors 65+, $14 children 5-15, free for children 4 and under,

1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM

“A must-see in the Berkshires!” Enjoy the world’s largest collection of original Rockwell art, and featured American illustrators. Free gallery talks daily with admission. Tour the artist’s studio (open May – October) and dine al fresco at the seasonal Terrace Café. See us on Trip Advisor! Always something new to see. OPEN YEAR-ROUND, May-October, daily 10-5, Nov. – April, weekdays 10-4, weekends 10-5. Members & Kids 18

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and under FREE. Adults $20, Seniors (65+) $18, Veterans $17, College students with ID $10, Teachers from MA, NY, CT, VT, FREE with ID

9 Glendale Road, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA; 413-298-4100 www.nrm.org.

OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Visit Kidstory, a new indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours: Wed.Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for kids under 3.

Route 20, Sturbridge, osv.org.

PAN AFRICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM USA Permanent exhibit: exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. free,

1500 Main St., Springfield (413) 733-1823.

POLISH CENTER OF DISCOVERY AND LEARNING

Permanent exhibit: a living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. $5 donation.

33 South St., Chicopee, polishcenter.net.

Relax & Focus on the experiences you came for in thee Crossroads of New England.

SMITH COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith.edu.

QUALITY INN CHICOPEE-SPRINGFIELD PRINGFIEELD 463 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020 0 Reservations: 413-592-6171

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Ranger-led interpretive programs

1254 Riverdale Street West Springfield, MA 01089 www.redroof.com 413-731-1010

offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Mon. and Tues. National Parks passes available, picnic tables available on site.

1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps.gov/spar.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS & DR. SEUSS IN SPRINGFIELD • George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum • Springfield Science Museum

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• Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts • Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History • The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss

21 Edwards St, Springfield

SYMPHONY HALL Performance venue

34 Court Street, Springfield

TITANIC MUSEUM

Permanent exhibit: exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students,

Settle in...

208 Main St., Indian Orchard, titanic1.org.

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART - FINE ARTS CENTER

Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays and spring break.

572 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA 01089

413-739-1122

151 Presidents Drive, Amherst

VOLLEYBALL HALL OF FAME

Permanent sports exhibit. Hours: Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50-$3.50,

444 Dwight St., Holyoke, volleyhall.org.

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Making memories that last a LIFETIME!

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM

238 Cabot St., Holyoke, wistariahurst.org.

YIDDISH BOOK CENTER

Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” $10, $8 member, $5 student.

1021 West St., Amherst, yiddishbookcenter.org.

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58 North Road, East Windsor, CT www.ct-trolley.org 860-627-6540

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Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and Gift shop open Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon4 p.m.; Historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors,

• Fire Truck Museum • Hands-on Educational Exhibits • Unlimited Trolley Car Rides • Birthday Parties Only 15 • Facility Rentals minutes from Springﬁeld, M • Special Events A! • Group Rates • Membership

SUMMER FUN ALL SEASON LONG! June 24th through August 31st

Admission: $11 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (62+), Children (ages 4-12) $8, children (ages 3 & under) & Museum Members FREE. The Museum is open from 10am-4:30pm.

Fire Truck Show Saturday, July 20

10:00 am - 4:30 pm • Do not miss your opportunity to sit in a real fire truck, try on fireman’s turnout gear, watch fire hose demos, and take home a souvenir kids fire hat.

Super Hero & Princess Day Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18 11:00 am - 3:00 pm • Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or Princess & join us for a fun memorable day.

Every Monday come enjoy Storytime Trolleys!

Listen to stories inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Storytime included with admission.

Every Friday compete in our LEGO Contest!

Build trains and trolleys! (Ages 4-12) LEGO contest included with admission.

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Members of the Boston-based band Dropkick Murphys entertained the crowd during a concert in The Plaza at MGM Springfield.

Summer heats up at

MGM MGM Springfield opened its doors last year in August just as summer was winding down. But this summer it’s gangbusters as MGM Springfield has planned several months of big name talent and local favorites from Aerosmith to Air Supply, top-notch comedians, a music and arts fest, outdoor concerts, and even a celebration of the culinary arts with “Food Truck Fridays.” “Entertainment is at the heart of MGM Springfield. We’re committed to bringing the best to downtown and energizing the city with an eclectic mix of artists. The best is yet to come as MGM LIVE will heat up the outdoor summer concert scene and enrich the downtown beat all season long,” said Talia Spera, executive director of Entertainment, MGM Springfield.

A LOOK AT ALL THE SUMMER ACTION INCLUDES: SYMPHONY HALL

The historic Symphony Hall theater in downtown Springfield, built in the early 1900s, is home to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. MGM is sponsoring several upcoming events at the beautiful concert hall including Australia’s Air Supply on June 23; “America’s Got Talent” winner

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ventriloquist Terry Fator, who makes his home at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, on June 29; and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short in a program based on their Netflix special entitled “An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life” on Sept. 12.

MASSMUTUAL CENTER

The 8,000 seat sports and entertainment venue and home to the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team will see MGM presenting American all-time top selling rock ‘n’ roll band Aerosmith, who will bring a special edition of their Las Vegas residency show, “Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild,” to Springfield for four shows on Aug. 21, 24, 26, and 29. Then, on Sept. 20 the Dropkick Murphys will bring their fall tour to the arena featuring Clutch on Sept. 21.

ROAR! COMEDY CLUB

The historic Armory at MGM Springfield has been turned into a comedy club featuring an eclectic mix of nationally popular comedians, as well as rising industry stars. Upcoming comedy shows include Ben Bailey, June 1; Carly Aquilino, June 6-8; and Rich Vos, June 13-15. Also, on June 1 at a special 1 p.m. show, the Armory will play host to

the Stone Cold and The Jackal Tour. Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson play the roles of Jason Morgan and Damian Spinelli on ABC’s soap opera “General Hospital.” In addition to their successful podcast “That’s Awesome,” they are touring the country in a 90-minute show full of music, comedy and questions and answers.

THE PLAZA

MGM Springfield’s outdoor dining and entertainment district is at the heart of the action this summer, where you can mingle with friends, grab a quick bite to eat or listen to some toe-tapping music. This summer’s new outdoor concert series, MGM Live! On the Plaza, presented by The Big E, features a mix of nationally-recognized acts and local favorites in both free and ticketed concerts. Ticketed shows include Collective Soul & Gin Blossoms, June 1; Hanson, June 8; Matt and Kim, June 21; Village People, June 29; The Fab Four, July 5; Misterwives, July 20; Warrant & Firehouse, July 27; Billy Currington, Aug. 16; Locash, Aug. 23; and Crash Test Dummies, Spin Doctors and the Verve Pipe on Sept. 13. Another 19 free performances from July through September include popular local and regional acts, as well as The Glen Campbell & Friends Goodtime Show on Sept. 5 and Sugarhill Gang on Sept. 6. Also, Paddle Out Productions is partnering with MGM Springfield to bring its 2nd Annual High Hopes Music and Arts Festival to its new site at The Plaza. The day of music, food and arts on August 3 will feature renowned Queen Tribute – Almost Queen, who will headline the show along with Roots of Creation’s Grateful Dub a Reggae infused tribute to the Grateful Dead, The EAGLES Experience, and local act Atlas Grey. .

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

Food Truck Fridays this summer will bring local eats to downtown Springfield from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Friday. The culinary bonanza will include three original concept food trucks from MGM Springfield, serving tacos, gelato and Asian-inspired dishes. A variety of other popular food trucks from across the region, such as Wahlburgers, Hot Oven Cookies, and Say Cheese, will be offered on a rotating schedule.

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Springfield Armory History of the Springfield Armory Established by George Washington in 1794, the Springfield Armory is the nation’s first armory. Closed as an armory in 1968 and opened as a National Historic Site in 1974, the site includes historic grounds, buildings, and the world’s largest historic American military firearms collection.

Armory Day

Big Band Concert

Bad News Jazz & Blues Orchestra

Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am

Saturday, July 13 at 6:30pm

Saturday, August 17 at 2:00pm

Join us for our annual Armory Day celebration! Take a rare tour inside the Commandant’s House, join us for a walking tour of the historic Hill Shops, watch blank ﬁring demonstrations, learn about wet-plate photography and talk with reenactors at our military encampment.

Come dance with us to the sound of the Big Band and Swing era! Bring a chair and sit outside on our historic grounds while listening to Simply Swing, a 10 piece swing orchestra. Come early for dance lessons at 5:30pm.

Party like its 1943 with Bad News Jazz Orchestra, an 18 piece swing & jazz band. Take a tour of America’s Big Band musical history. Concert takes place outside on our historic grounds. Don’t forget to bring a chair or a blanket and your dance shoes!

Rangers “Tell It All” Join us for a Ranger-led tour in the museum. Highlight Tours are fast paced views of one targeted topic or object from the Armory’s collection. Offered weekends at 2 PM. Approximately 15-20 minutes.

Junior Ranger Program Become a Jr. Ranger and explore the exhibits and grounds to learn about our ﬁrst national armory. Once children complete their selected activities, they are sworn in as Junior Rangers and earn a patch or badge, certiﬁcate, and other fun prizes. Offered daily.

Hours The Armory Museum is open daily through Oct 31st 2016. November 1st through Memorial Day our schedule changes to Wednesday –Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Years Day. There is no charge for admission. Group Tours: Please call ahead for an appointment, 413-734-8551 ext. 235.

Springﬁeld Armory National Historic Site, Armory Square, Suite 2, Springﬁeld, MA 01105-1299 9 For more information 413-734-8551 www.nps.gov/spar EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM

Best treats

at Six Flags BY TIERA N. WRIGHT Special to The Republican

“We don’t count calories here at Six Flags” says Jennifer McGrath, Communications Manager of Six Flags New England as she guided me on my culinary journey through the park. That’s right, a culinary journey is to be had at Six Flags New England, and yes, I’m talking about the amusement park. A day at Six Flags is meant to be carefree and fun; adds McGrath, “guests are here to have the best day and indulge in theme park classics.” Gone are the days of pizza, hot dogs and burgers (although if that’s your preference, these options are still available). “We want to ensure we provide the best service and freshly prepared foods,” says McGrath. “All of our food is made to order [and therefore] we can change and customize any of our dishes based on customer feedback.” Six Flags New England is ushering in a new era of food; and they are approaching their dining options, like the new rides launched each season—with innovation, spectacle and style.

CHOP SIX

Catch the Tru spirit. No matter where you travel.

TRU BY HILTON Chicopee/Springﬁeld 440 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 413. 331 .5155

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New to the park this year, Chop Six is an Asian cuisine inspired restaurant that serves up classic Chinese dishes with a side of world play. “The kitchen has a three-foot wok,” shares McGrath. “We are serving the highest quality food and strive to be fast, efficient and safe.” Featuring four different entrees: Orange Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef & Broccoli and Tofu Veggie; each meal is served with Fried Rice and Chow Mein, the latter of which is served with White Rice and an Egg Roll. Additionally, each meal is complete with a set of chopsticks and a

Chop Six Photo courtesy of Six Flags

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Coaster Candy

fortune cookie. Leaving no condiment stone unturned, Chop Six also has soy sauce and sweet & sour available.

COASTER CREAMERY

Coaster Creamery

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Who doesn’t love ice cream? By far my favorite spot on this tour, Coaster Creamy takes ice cream and milkshakes to the next level. Waffle cones are out, Bubble Cones are in. Bubble Cones are almost like a cross between cake and waffle batter. Made to order, every cone is hot and fresh out of the “oven” and filled with one to two scoops of ice cream and as many toppings as you can handle. But the cherry on top of Coaster Creamery’s sundae of confectionary delight are their Thrill Shakes. Housed in a commemorative cup, Six Flag’s Thrill Shakes are “sinfully amazing.” With flavorful shakes like Cookie Blast, Peanut Butter Delight, and Birthday Party; parkgoers will admire the art that goes into creating these shakes and the taste even more. The Unicorn Surprise Thrill Shake, which I had the pleasure of trying, had a base of rainbow sprinkles, cotton candy ice cream, topped with rainbow sprinkles and candy “sushi rolls”—which was cotton candy wrapped in sour candy stripes; the cup’s rim was vanilla frosted covered in lucky charms. With several flavors and toppings to choose from, McGrath says, “you can create any flavor Thrill Shake; the sky’s the

limit.” Also new this year is Coaster Creamery’s Artic Coke Machine, which turns a 20 oz soda into a slushy in a matter of seconds right before parkgoers’ eyes.

COASTER CANDY

Filled with a cornucopia of confections, Coaster Candy would make even Willy Wonka proud. “Everything is made fresh daily onsite, nothing is pre-purchased; the caramel is made from scratch,” says McGrath. Mouthwatering before you even enter, parkgoers can witness apples being dipped into a huge vat of caramel from Coaster Candy’s picture window. Upon entering, the front display case is lined with several treats such as candy apples, chocolate confections, cookies & cream, and seasonal treats like the carrot cake fudge. Silky and decadent, other fudge options range from the traditional to the innovative and include the likes of snickers, cinnamon bun and strawberry cheesecake.

MAIN STREET SWEET SHOPPE For those looking for traditional amusement park sweets and snacks, look no further than Main Street Sweet Shoppe. Parkgoers can indulge in the finest of soft serve ice cream, Italian ice, popcorn and giant pretzels. Fried dough and funnel cake lovers alike

can also get their fix. With traditional toppings such as powdered sugar and pizza sauce Main Street Sweet Shoppe also allows parkgoers to jazz up their fried dough or funnel cake with several sundae options. Whether you choose the Strawberry Sundae or the Caramel Apple Sundae; there is always room for dessert and more than enough to go around.

FILLING STATION

The Filling Station is home to the Conewich. Parkgoers can select their choice of BBQ Pulled Pork or Buffalo Chicken Bites to sit on a bed of Classic Yellow or White Cheddar Mac & Cheese stuffed inside what can only be describe as a “twisted bagel”. The pulled pork is smoked daily in the onsite smoker, giving parkgoers those traditional smoky flavors BBQ connoisseurs dream of. The Filling Station is also where those with the commemorative Six Flags cups can go and refill the beverages for free.

Chop Six Photo courtesy of Six Flags

MACHO NACHO’S BURRITOS

Macho Nacho, which has been at Six Flags for a couple of seasons now, is a Mexican restaurant serving up favorites such as nachos, tacos and burritos. “Every bite is an adventure,” explains McGrath, as the restaurant allows parkgoers to have a fully customizable experience. Set up buffet style, patrons can go down the line, choosing their own ingredients and toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream and chipotle ranch dressing, to make endless combinations of their taco salads, rice bowls, nacho supreme, etc. Considering Burritos are in the name, this is the most popular choice among parkgoers; and the tortilla warmers Macho Nacho has on hand are a bonus. All meals are served with nacho chips. Additional park favorites include JB’s Smokehouse BBQ, Johnny Rockets, Fast Eddie’s Diner, and Go Fresh Café, which “specializes in healthier options, such as salads, fruits, and lighter fare.” With Six Flags being a family destination, McGrath shares that most of the food options in the park are “portable, easy to transport, and sharable.” While McGrath didn’t coin the term “daycation,” it’s certainly a fitting synonym for parkgoer’s day-long experience at the park. Comprised of ten different areas, a myriad of rides, attractions and events Six Flags’ everexpanding and eclectic menu options are sure to make a trip to the park even more memorable. Navigating

the park has gotten easier as well with the addition of the Six Flags mobile app, which launched in 2015. Adds Jennifer, “the Six Flags app is your tool for success here at the park; it shows everything from food to events, rides, etc.” Also in the works, is Mobile Dining, set to launch later this season through the app, parkgoers will have the ability to order food and not worry about leaving their place in a ride line. “There is no better way to experience Six Flags New England than with a Season Pass or park membership,” say McGrath, “with so many reasons to visit all year long, it is the best value and comes with exclusive rewards and benefits.” Additionally, not only will Season Pass

holders and Members have unlimited visits to the park, but they can also purchase Season Dining Passes— which includes lunch, a snack and dinner, every time they come to the park. The Dining Pass is applicable at most restaurants in the park, including Chop Six, and they are labeled as such; parkgoers can also find dining pass restaurants in the app. Currently, memberships are on sale for as low as $6.50; to learn more visit Six Flags New England’s website. For more information and the most current park operating hours, visit www.sixflags.com/newengland.

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Elsie’s Creamery at Randall’s Farm. Here we have chocolate peanut butter cup and a banana split.

Ice cream guide Joe Deedy, owner of Moolicious Farm, holds a blueberry pierogi sundae.

WESTERN MASS HOMEMADE

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COMPILED BY ALLISON LITERA Special to The Republican Nothing cools you off in the summertime like a yummy cup or cone of homemade ice cream. Here’s our guide to finding the area’s hot spots for cool treats:

THE COLLINS CREAMERY 9 Powder Hill Road Enfield, CT thecollinscreamery.com

Fun flavors to try: Red Velvet, Tiramisu, Grasshopper, Cotton Candy, Collins Mud, Carmel Cashew Known for: Great flavors in a simple setting with outdoor picnic tables bordering green fields.

JB’S ICE CREAM FACTORY 622 N. Main Street East Longmeadow, MA Find them on Facebook

Known for: Being an area staple for more than 30 years! Fun flavors to try: The flavors usually rotate, but some good ones are Marshmallow Graham, Rum

Raisin, Triple Chocolate Cake Batter, Chocolate Fluff, and Chocolate Nightmare

RICE FRUIT FARM

757 Main Street Wilbraham, MA ricesfruitfarm.com Known for: Their in-house bakery, including cider donuts, fresh breakfast sandwiches, and their famous muffin tops. A great hometown feel with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a fire pit and occasional live music. Fun flavors to try: Grape Nut, Blueberry Cobbler, Shark Tooth, Limoncello, Monkey Business, Cotton Candy, Grasshopper

MT. TOM’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

34 Cottage Street Easthampton, MA mttoms.com Known for: Homemade custom ice cream cakes and old-school candy jars in their historic shop.

Cindy Bellerose stands with Neal Normandin in front of the creamery at The Apple Place holding a freshscooped kahlua fudge brownie cone.

Fun flavors to try: Burnt Sugar, Irish Cream, Cashew Turtle, Coconut Almond Fudge

MOOLICIOUS FARM

258 Feeding Hills Road Southwick, MA mooliciousfarms.com Known for: Crazy unique ice cream concoctions from The Big E like the Moo-Nut (an ice-cream filled donut) and Smash-A-Pie (ice cream and pie “smashed” together). Fun flavors to try: Orange Pineapple, Cake Batter, Chocolate Cookie Monster, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Almond Chip

ELSIE’S CREAMERY AT RANDALL’S FARM

Known for: When their ice cream stand isn’t open during the colder months, half gallons of Elsie’s ice cream can still be purchased inside the main store!

HERRELL’S ICE CREAM & BAKERY

8 Old S. Street (inside Thornes Marketplace) Northampton, MA herrells.com Fun flavors to try: Burnt Sugar N’ Butter, Chocolate Pudding, Guinness, Maple Oatmeal Cookie, Rice Crispy Treat, Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Known for: Inventing the “smushin”, which includes toppings and ice cream of your choice mixed together on a refrigerated slab. They also have ice cream cakes, pies and baked goods made from scratch in-store.

FLAYVORS OF COOK FARM 129 S. Maple St, Hadley, MA flayvors.com

Fun flavors to try: Ginger, Sally’s Coffee Grounds (coffee ice cream, Oreo), Inez (coconut ice cream, chocolate chips, and almonds), and Cookie Monster (blue vanilla ice cream, Oreo, and cookie dough pieces) Known for: Fresh ice cream and other products made from cows milk from their own farm. It doesn’t get any closer to the farm than this! Also

GRAN-VAL SCOOP

223 Granby Road, Granville, MA granvalscoop.com Fun flavors to try: Caramel Pretzel, Cotton Candy, Maple Bacon, White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Known for: A petting zoo, working dairy farm and movies projected on the barn on summer nights. Be sure to try one of their ice cream pies or ice cream pizzas with a brownie or cookie crust!

MCCRAY’S FARM AND COUNTRY

In house made ice cream at Classic Burgers.

Fun flavors to try: Funky Monkey, Kahlua Fudge Nut, Chocolate Banana, Purple Cow, and Dark Side of the Moon

a great place to bring young kids to see the cows, calves, and chickens.

55 Alvord St, South Hadley, MA mccrays-farm.com Fun flavors to try: Bubble Gum, Carmel Brownie Swirl, Barnyard Blast, and Banana Fudge Ripple Known for: Their haunted hayride and pumpkin picking in the fall, as well as their petting zoo and mini golf.

SOCO CREAMERY

5 Railroad St, Great Barrington, MA sococreamery.com Fun flavors to try: Blueberry Honey Lavender, Banana Brownie, Cinnamon, Mission Fig, Dirty Chocolate, Lemon Poppy Seed, and various fruit sorbets Known for: Distinct, rich and concentrated flavors that are totally worth the trip!

“Smash A Pie” deserts from Moolicious Farms.

631 Center St, Ludlow, MA randallsfarm.net/creamery

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Randall’s Farm

WESTVIEW FARMS CREAMERY 111 E. Hill Road, Monson, MA westviewmonson.com

Fun flavors to try: Boston Cream Pie, Cherry Vanilla Chunk, Bananas Foster, Coffee Toffee Chunk, Orange Pineapple, S’Mores Known for: Friendly goats at their petting zoo and pumpkin picking and a corn maze in the fall.

THE APPLE PLACE

540 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA theappleplace.net Fun flavors to try: Kahlua Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Salted Caramel Truffle Known for: A rustic farm feel with plenty of outdoor seating, corn hole, their bakery, bench tables, trees for shade, swinging seats, ice cream, trinkets for sale and organic ‘no spray’ produce.

CLASSIC BURGERS

1261 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA classicburgers.net Known as: A fun diner-themed restaurant with sundaes and shakes, as well as their Annual Burger Contest. Fun flavors to try: Pecan Praline, French Silk, Banana Fudge, Chunky Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberry, Key Lime Pie, Wild “Barry” Crunch

NORTHSIDE CREAMERY

519 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA northsidecreamery.com Known as: The only home made ice cream shop in Westfield for over a decade!

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Fun flavors to try: Black Squirrel (chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and brownie bits), Crème Brûlée, Fluffer Nutter, Rix Mix (vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and Snickers)

Center Square Grill

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Dining Guide FEEL LIKE DINING “AL FRESCO” NOW THAT THE WARMER WEATHER HAS ARRIVED? BY KEITH O’CONOR Special to The Republican The Italian term, which is translated as “in the cool,” is actually not used in Italy to refer to eating in the open outdoors, and the expression more often for them means spending time in jail! In Italy, when dining outside, they use the word “all’aperto” or “all’aria aperta” or even “fuori.” Whatever you choose to call it, as a visitor to the area you will find plenty of opportunities to relax in an informal outdoor dining environment at many close-by restaurants. In East Longmeadow, Center Square Grill at 84 Center Square has numerous times been voted “Number One” in the Best Outdoor Dining category in the annual Reader Raves poll by The Republican and MassLive readers.

“We’ve offered outdoor dining since we opened Center Square Grill five years ago. We started with just a couple of potted plants in the outdoor space, but have over the years added an iron fence enclosing the area with additional flowers hanging from the fence. It’s prettier now…..I like to call it an oasis that overlooks a large parking lot,” said owner Bill Collins. “I once opened the outdoor area in February when we had an unbelievable hot snap. This is New England and we are built to withstand the snow and cold weather, but we embrace the spring after a long, cold winter and open our outdoor dining space as soon as the weather warms,” he added. Should it begin to rain, there are umbrellas at the tables to shelter you from the storm. For cooler times, there is a “fire element” to warm diners up, said Collins, and there is piped in music to soothe the soul. New to the local restaurant scene, the expanding 110 Grill chain opened a restaurant at Holyoke Mall in December, offering an upscale, yet

110 Grill

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110 Grill

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

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“THE ATMOSPHERE IN OUR SUMMER COURTYARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN A BAND IS PLAYING, IS FUN, RELAXING AND LIKE BEING ON A LITTLE VACATION.” - Uno Pizzeria & Grill

casual atmosphere for diners, including an outdoor patio with fire pits, which they will begin to use for the summer. Also, the popular Uno Pizzeria & Grill located near the Basketball Hall of Fame on 820 Hall of Fame Ave. (West Columbus Avenue) in Springfield offers a summer courtyard music series with live music and a full menu seven nights a week, weather-permitting. “The atmosphere in our summer courtyard, especially when a band is playing, is fun, relaxing and like being on a little vacation. There is a shaded area and an area to take in the sun, so as long as there are tables available you can choose your preference. The music and food are good and the fresh air is relaxing,” said Amy Silvestri, general manager.

The popular restaurant offers a summer courtyard drink menu, also available indoors, with fishbowls and special drinks that they don’t offer the rest of the year. Yet another new opportunity for a good munch outdoors, MGM Springfield has introduced Food Truck Fridays bringing local eats to downtown Springfield from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Friday. The culinary bonanza includes three original concept food trucks from MGM Springfield, serving tacos, gelato and Asian-inspired dishes. A variety of other popular food trucks from across the region, such as Wahlburgers, Hot Oven Cookies, and Say Cheese, will be offered on a rotating schedule. 110 Grill

Other restaurants worth checking out for their outdoor eats, some with live music, include:

110 Grill

Center Square Grill

350 Grill,

350 Worthington St., Springfield

Adolfo’s,

254 Worthington St., Springfield

Max’s Tavern,

1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Nadim’s Mediterranean Grill, 1390 Main St., Springfield

Plan B Burger Bar,

1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Munich Haus Restaurant and its Biergarten, 13 Center St., Chicopee

Sláinte,

80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke.

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