Weekend - December 12, 2019

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MUSICAL: ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ coming to Bushnell in Hartford, E6 CONCERT: 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard holiday show, E7 BALLET: Pioneer Valley Ballet to bring ‘Nutcracker’ to life at Academy of Music, E10

‘Home for the Holidays’ Majestic Theater show runs through Dec. 22, Page E8 PLUS

Escape to the Berkshires, E20

FIRST NIGHT NORTHAMPTON 2020 Presented by the Northampton Arts Council and PeoplesBank

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

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12-hour, family-friendly festival of the arts with fireworks at 6:15 and a traditional midnight ball-raising from the roof of the Hotel Northampton

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Matthew Szlachetka home for post-holiday show

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LD FRIEND MATthew Szlachetka will be back in the area for a gig at New City Brewery in Easthampton on Dec. 27.

Now performing under just the one name “Szlachetka,” the singer-songwriter started his career here in Western Massachusetts as the frontman for the band The Northstar Session. He is now based in Nashville and was hailed as one of the “best 10 new artists you need to know” by Rolling Stone.

His relocation and travels since he moved have allowed him to rub elbows with a lot of top-level talent, both in Nashville and beyond. He has shared the stage with the likes of Mike Campbell (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Chris Isaac, Brandi Carlile, Huey Lewis & The News, Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, and Matthew Sweet, among numerous others. He also has collaborated with songwriters who have penned hits for stars such as Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, and

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Lee Ann Womack.

For this homecoming show of sorts, Szlachetka will be joined by Nashville artist Sarah Aili, who blends Americana, jazz, and pop music into her sound. Also an actress, Aili has appeared in Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of “Avenue Q” and has an upcoming role in the musical “Knoxville.”

New City Brewery is at 180 Pleasant St. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

Scouting report • FlavaEvolution will play Gateway City Arts on Saturday at 8 p.m. A jazz quartet with just three horns

and bass (no piano or drums), FlavaEvolution creates a sound that crosses a chamber string ensemble with modern jazz, 1970s soul, and balladry. The band’s repertoire ranges from pop to rock to R&B tunes of the past 50 years and includes swinging jazz standards and original compositions. Gateway City Arts is at 92 Race St. in Holyoke.

• Paul Gabriel will play Theodores’ in Springfield tomorrow. Gabriel is a guitarist, singer and songwriter.

In March 2018, Gabriel was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Connecticut Blues Society for excellence in guitar playing, singing and songwriting. In July 2018, he was inducted into the Connecticut Blues Hall Of Fame. He has shared the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Buckwheat Zydeco, Johnny Winter, and The Band, among numerous others. Theodores’ is at 201 Worthington St. • This weekend will be a big one at 41 Strong Ave. in Northampton. That building

Former Longmeadow native and current Nashville resident Matthew Szlachetka will perform at New City Brewery in Easthampton on Dec. 27. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

houses both Bishop’s Lounge and Sierra Grille’s Reanimate The Bay State, and there will be an array of music over three nights, including Honeycomb, Lush Honey and Spinelli today, Glassberg & The Disasters, Px3, and the Balkun Brothers, OB on

Nightclubs

J.J.’s Tavern: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 99 Main St., Florence

THURSDAY

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield

Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam

Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield

Cabot Comedy Club: Live Comedy. 66 Cabot Street, Chicopee

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam. 138 College Highway, Southampton

Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club One Entertainment Complex: Alice Loves Alien: Album Release Party. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

Friday, and Rodd Cummings & The Vibrator and Fire in the Field on Saturday.

Do you have a cool event coming up at a local club? Send me a note about it at least two weeks in advance to geolenker@ yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it in this space.

Brass Attack of Springfield will play Theodores’ in Springfield on Saturday. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO) Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with

songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer

Iron Horse Music Hall: Gypsy Layne Cabaret & Co. Holiday Spectacular. 20 Center St., Northampton

Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 422 Amity St., Amherst Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E2 278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: DJ karaoke, featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band.

479 College Highway, Southwick Tavern Restaurant: Frank Serafino. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Pile. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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Gateway City Arts: Valley Jazz Voices Sings Gateway City Arts!.

92 Race St., Holyoke Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 East St., Ludlow Michael F. Curtin VFW Post 8006: Karaoke with Reil Entertainment Productions. Florence Road, Florence My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Polish American Citizens Club: Karaoke. 515 Granby Road, South Hadley

The Still: Drink specials. 858 Suffield St., Agawam

Pulaski Club: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 79 Maple St., Easthampton

Theodores’: Rockstar Karaoke. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Waterfront Tavern: Karaoke with DJ Gavie and the Karaoke Mafia.

920 Main St., Holyoke West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 266: Union Jack. 74 Pleasant St., Granby Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard

Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live music with Tom Savoy. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Paul Gabriel. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills World War II Club-The Deuce: Ka-

SUNDAY 350 Grill: Sunday Jazz Night. 350 Worthington St., Springfield

Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley

Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow

American Legion Post 260: Karaoke with Larry. 1 Bridge St., South Hadley

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

American Legion Post 266: Variety nights, comedy, live music and pool. 74 Pleasant St., Granby

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick

R-Bar: DJ Bosco. 269 Worthington St., Springfield Shadow Lounge: DJ Redd. 278 Worthington St., Springfield

Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: DJ dance, featuring a full dinner menu and more than 150 martinis.

21-23 Hampden St., Springfield

Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

Club One Entertainment Complex: The Blues Jam. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills

Patti’s 410 Lounge: Karaoke with Peter Kennedy. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee

American Legion Post 351: Karaoke with DJ Chris. 50 Saint Kolbe Drive, Holyoke

Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield

Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Iron Horse Music Hall: An evening with David Mallett. 20 Center St., Northampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

Tavern Restaurant: Just Len. 2 Broad St., Westfield

Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately

Pizza Shoppe: Kids night with The Hawks & Reed Performing John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Arts Center: Masala Jazz and Ch’Chunk. 289 Main St., Greenfield Longmeadow Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: The Hawks & Reed PerformFeaturing a full dinner menu and ing Arts Center: Bare Ass, The over 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden Destructive Charm, Soaked in St., Springfield Strange. 289 Main St., Greenfield

Club House Lounge: Open mic comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Southwick Inn: Blues Jam hosted

by Cold Shot. 479 College Highway, Southwick

Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke.

948 Main St., Warren

Theodores’: Brass Attack of Springfield. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer

Delaney House: Live music with the Piper Hopkins Band. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield

Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Acoustic music, karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

MONDAY AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons Year-round. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee AmVets Post 12: Open pitch. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

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American Legion Post 266 74 Pleasant Street, Granby • 413-467-9545 www.granbylegionpost266.com Open 7 days a week noon to 1am

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Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Dean Ford and the Beautiful Ones: Prince Tribute. 289 Main St., Greenfield

SATURDAY

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Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham

Tavern Restaurant: Blueberry Hill Boys. 2 Broad St., Westfield

Iron Horse Music Hall: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams: A Very Slambovian Christmas. 20 Center St., Northampton

raoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton

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Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately

Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis, DJ Dance. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield

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MUSIC UPCOMING CONCERTS A look ahead at some of the most-anticipated concerts in western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut.

The Beach Boys will perform six shows in New England in 2020. (UDO SPREITZENBARTH PHOTO)

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Beach Boys headed to New England in 2020

HE BEACH BOYS will make six stops in New England this spring as part of their 2020 tour, including: • March 25 in Rutland, Vermont — Paramount Theatre • March 26 in Keene, New Hampshire — Colonial Theatre • March 27 in Portland, Maine — Merril Auditorium • March 28 in Lynn — Lynn Memorial Auditorium • March 29 in Wallingford, Connecticut — Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre • March 31 in Worcester — Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts The tour comes at a particularly prolific time for The Beach Boys’ co-founder and singer Mike Love, who was recently nominated for induction into the 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame in the prestigious “Performing Songwriter” category. Love has written or co-written the lyrics and hooks to some of the most performed songs in pop music history

Brandi Carlile and Shawn Colvin as the opening acts.

Tickets are available through the artist’s website at jamestaylor.com.

Every ticket purchased comes with a copy of Taylor’s new CD, which is scheduled for an early 2020 release. A full slate of tour dates is expected to be released in early 2020 as well.

Donnie Moorhouse Taylor has become one of the LiveWire top-selling recording artists of all time after breaking out in including “California Girls,” I the early 1970s with hits “Fire Get Around,” “Fun Fun Fun,” and Rain” and “You’ve Got a “Good Vibrations,” and “KoFriend.” komo.”

Taylor performed with Bonnie Raitt at Fenway in 2017 and The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records world- sang the national anthem at the wide and have received more ballpark before Game One of than 33 RIAA Platinum and the 2018 World Series.

Gold record awards.

A resident of The Berkshires, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fam- Taylor annually performs at ers were also honored at the Tanglewood in Lenox.

2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Everlast will start his 2020 touring schedule with a show at Liner notes Mohegan Sun. • James Taylor is returning The rapper will play the Wolf to Fenway Park on June 21, with SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E9

Mariah Carey: Today, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Martina McBride: Today, 7 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

Goo Goo Dolls, Hanson: Friday, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

O.A.R.: Friday, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Adam Lambert: Sunday, 7 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Marcus King Band: Dec. 20, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Classical Mystery Tour: Dec. 29, 7 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Jamie Kennedy: Dec. 29-31, times vary, Roar! at MGM Springfield Impractical Jokers: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Vicki Barbolak, Samuel J. Comroe: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall,

Springfield Livingston Taylor: Jan. 4, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Dancing With the Stars: Jan. 11-12, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Snoop Dogg: Jan. 17, 8 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ DooWop Party: Jan. 19, 3 p.m.

– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn Get the Led Out: Jan. 24, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Brantley Gilbert: Jan. 25, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield ABBA Mania: Feb. 9, 7 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Brandy: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Gaelic Storm: Feb. 15, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

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dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Gerry Moss. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield

Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female

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Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately

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World War II Club-The Deuce: Open Mic with Kevin Crane and Lincoln Hubley. 50 Conz St., Northampton

AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons Year-round. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield

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Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Villa Napoletana: Dave Brinnel.

664 North Main St., East Longmeadow The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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The Grinch to spread holiday spirit at Bushnell Actor talks about becoming Max, message behind Dr. Seuss musical

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By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

onnecticut-born actor Jared Starkey has never portrayed a dog before, but in his latest role he dons a black and white “big fur onesie,” a fluffy tail, a red collar, an argyle cardigan, a gray and black fleece hat with doggie ears and puppy paws that are about twice the size of his size 8 shoes.

His role: the young version of Max, the dog, in “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.”

The Bushnell in Hartford will present performances tomorrow through Sunday.

Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic in which the mean and schem-

Philip Huffman as the Grinch in the national touring company of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.” The musical comes to the Bushnell for performances Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. (ANDY MARTIN JR PHOTO)

accepting someone who seems different. “The Grinch is that scary guy who lives up on the mountain who looks different than everyone else. Everyone has been taught that he’s scary, that he’s mean,” he said.

“Because of that judgment, he becomes that scary person.”

But little Cindy Lou Who sees through that and accepts him. “An important message through time has been to accept people who are different and help your neighbor,” Starkey said.

Performances are Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and JARED STARKEY 4 p.m. There is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance joining the national tour of ing Grinch, whose heart is “two wants to make a living doing Saturday at 10 a.m.

“Grinch” that has engagements sizes too small,” decides to “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch something he enjoys, which is in Kalamazoo, Detroit, Las steal Christmas away from the acting.

Stole Christmas!” features sets Vegas, Denver and Providence designed by John Lee Beatty holiday-loving Whos.

It’s something he was “origStarkey, who was raised in inally completely opposed in addition to Hartford. and costumes designed by Columbia, Connecticut, said to,” but thanks to some gentle Starkey said theatergoers will Robert Morgan, inspired by his dog ensemble for the show persuasion on the part of his experience holiday spirit and Dr. Seuss’ original book. Mel is “quite a costume” with “a lot middle school choir teacher, he feelings of family and commu- Marvin and Timothy Mason’s of padding to make it look like tried out for a role in his sixth- nity as well as a lesson about music and book breathe new

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I’m actually a dog.”

And even though it’s hot inside it, Starkey enjoys the role because it calls for “so much energy and running around and diving all over the place.”

“So the padding really helps,” he said with a laugh during a phone conversation from Denver.

At 5-feet, 6-inches he often is cast in teenage roles, although he’s 24. Aspiring to be on Broadway, Starkey said he just

grade production of “Oklahoma!” And from then on he was hooked on acting.

A 2017 graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor of arts degree in musical theater, he moved to New York City — where he now lives — shortly after graduation. He has been doing regional theater in the Northeast and did a one-night reading of “Those Musclebound Cowboys” in New York before

An important message through time has been to accept people who are different and help your neighbor.

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IF YOU GO Event: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Musical” When: Tomorrow through Sunday Where: The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford Tickets: Begin at $23 For more info: Online at bushnell.org

life into this timeless story.

The 2019 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard, based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by threetime Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien.

Ticket prices begin at $23 plus applicable fees. Tickets are available online at bushnell.org, by phone at 860987-5900 or at The Bushnell box office, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford.

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The Spirit of Springfield presents a free holiday concert by the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard Sunday at 2 p.m., at Springfield Symphony Hall.

AGAWAM CINEMAS

(413-285-7162) Call theater for movies and times.

AMHERST CINEMA

(413-253-2547) The Aeronauts (PG-13) 1:45, 7:20 By the Grace of God (Not Rated) 4:05, 7:25 Honey Boy (R) 1:55, 4:35, 7:05, 9:55 Jojo Rabbit (PG-13) 2, 4:20, 9:45 Marriage Story (R) 4:15 Parasite (R) 7, 9:25

CINEMARK HAMPSHIRE MALL AND XD

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Sounds of holidays will fill Symphony Hall on Sunday IF YOU GO Event: Holiday concert by 215th Army Band When: Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where: Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., Springfield Cost: Free Tickets: Available in advance at all Big Y World Class Markets, Mercy Medical Center information desk, 1 Financial Plaza, 1350 Main St., Security Desk, Springfield

Official Party, Brigade Big Band, and closing with the Concert Band of more than 40 members.

Selections will include “Sleigh Ride,” “A Christmas Festival,” “Armed Forces Medley” and “Stars & Stripes.”

The 215th Army Band remains one of the nation’s finest military bands. For more than 60 years, the band has performed throughout New England and the world, bringing the Army’s fine musical traditions and goodwill to thousands of listeners. The 40-member group is under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer Stephen Martins.

Said Spirit of Springfield president Judy Matt, “We are proud to continue this holiday tradition.”

(413-587-4237) Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) 5, 6, 7:30, 8, 9, 10:30 Jumanji: The Next Level XD (PG-13) 4, 7, 10

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(413-733-5131) Black Christmas (PG-13) 7:15, 9:50 Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) 5:45 Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) 6, 6:30, 9:05, 9:35 Jumanji: The Next Level XD (PG-13) 4, 4:35, 7:05, 7:40, 10:10 Jumanji: The Next Level 3D (PG-13) 5:20, 8:25 Jumanji: The Next Level 3D XD (PG13) 10:45

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Mark Ruffalo stars in “Dark Waters.” (FOCUS FEATURES)

Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) 4:10, 7:30 Jumanji: The Next Level 3D (PG-13) 8

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Springfield Symphony Hall will be filled with the sounds of the holiday season as the Spirit of Springfield presents a free holiday concert by the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Sponsored by Trinity Health of New England and Mercy Medical Center, the Sunday performance at 2 p.m. will include holiday favorites, a singalong, and patriotic selections.

“Mercy Medical Center is proud to sponsor this special holiday tradition that allows us to relax with family and friends as we celebrate the spirit of the season,” said Deborah Bitsoli, president ofMercy Medical Center and its affiliates. “We extend a warm invitation to the community to share in this delightful afternoon of musical entertainment and good cheer.”

Tickets for the free concert are available at Big Y World Class Markets in Western Massachusetts, Mercy Medical Center’s information desk, and the security desk at 1 Financial Plaza, 1350 Main St. in downtown Springfield.

The concert will open with the “The Star-Spangled Banner” followed by performance ensembles from the band. These include the Minuteman Brass Band,

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Santa Claus brought some younger audience members on stage to sing along with “Jingle Bells” in a past “Home for the Holidays” show at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield. At right, host Ray Guillemette Jr. performs. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

Event: ‘Home for the Holidays’ When: Performances run through Dec. 22 Where: Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St., West Springfield Tickets: $24 and $26 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under; available by visiting or calling the Majestic Theater Box Office at 413-747-7797, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

hen looking years ago for a Christmas show to stage between plays at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, founding producer Danny Eaton had an idea that continues at the theater today.

He remembered watching with millions of other Americans “during the most wonderful time of the year” those popular television Christmas shows hosted back in the day by the likes of Andy Williams, Perry Como and other stars.

Why not create a similar show to be staged live on the Majestic Theater stage, Eaton thought, featuring cast members from various shows throughout the years as well as other special guests who stop by to visit the host, chat a little, and sing a song or two?

So was born “Home for the Holidays,” which has become a tradition at the theater for more than a decade. The show

Ray Guillemette Jr., Ben Ashley and Myka Plunkett perform in a past “Home for the Holidays” show.

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returned yesterday for another season, and will run through Dec. 22.

Taking on the role of an Andy Williams or Perry Como host is singer Ray Guillemette Jr., who has headlined several previous “Home for the Holidays” shows and countless “A Ray of Elvis” sold-out shows at the Majestic.

Joining Guillemette Jr. onstage will be veteran Majestic performers including Ben Ashley, Myka Plunkett, Tomm

Knightlee and Kait Rankins. Guest performers include Steven Sands, Brad Shepard, Kaytlyn Vandeloecht, Lori Efford, Autumn Marchetto and Rob Clark.

Sue Dziura is directing the holiday spectacular.

“The show is literally my favorite performance of the year,” Dziura said, “but I knew it would be challenging to be in the show again this year with a new baby and being busy at work.”

So, with an offer from Eaton, this time she is working behind the scenes as director as opposed to being on stage.

“It’s still a lot of work to direct, but when the show begins its run I don’t have to be there for every performance,” Dziura said.

She has already made some changes.

Gone will be the doorbell ringing to announce different guests, who

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Everlast has had an enduring, genre-bending career, garnering hit singles with House of Pain (“Jump Around”), as a solo artist (“What It’s Like”) and collaborating with Santana to win a Grammy for the hit “Put Your Lights On.”

will now just walk on stage.

The homey living room set remains.

“Home for the Holidays will have a new vibe ... a little less feeling of a holiday party and more of a show feel to it.

I want it to be fun and fastpaced and there will be a lot less talking and more singing and music this year,” Dziura said.

Mitch Chakour is the show’s music director, who will lead a band that includes Tim Hosmer, Cliff Schofer and Don Rovero.

“All of my musical arrangements for the songs in the show are very homegrown. I get to flex my musical muscles with ‘Home for the Holidays,’ as well as my acting muscles since I’m on stage and interact and talk with our guests almost as much as Ray does,” Chakour said.

When it comes to Christmas music, the music director said the selection to choose from is limited.

“Audiences tend to hear a lot of the same songs from year to year, but there will be new ones too in this year’s show. I’m just working now on an arrangement of ‘Carol of the Bells’ to start the show, which is quite different,” Chakour said.

Chakour noted people are already asking him if he is going to perform “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke, which he did at last

• The Temptations will tour in 2020 with The Four Tops and will make a stop at the Toyota Oakdale Theater.

The groups will perform at the Wallingford, Connecticut, venue on May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the show are on sale through Live Nation at livenation.com.

The Temptations are considered one of the greatest vocal groups of all time with a resume that includes 16 million selling LPs, 14 No. 1 R&B singles, three Grammys and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, membership in The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Four Tops joined The Temptations in creating “The Motown Sound” with a string of hits including the No. 1 single “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).”

• Robin Thicke will spend New Year’s Eve headlining the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.

Tickets are on sale beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster. com and by phone at 800-7453000.

Thicke is a five-time Grammy Award nominee. His 2013 recording “Blurred Lines” debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at No. 1 and stayed there for 12 weeks.

He is also a panelist on the Fox show “The Masked Singer.”

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The Crue will be joined by Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts on Aug. 25.

Tickets for the Fenway Park show will go on sale to the public beginning Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.

Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. until Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. through Citi Entertainment.

For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com In recent weeks, Fenway has announced upcoming shows featuring Green Day with Fall Out Boy, Billy Joel, James Taylor and Maroon 5.

• Maroon 5 will head out on the road this summer with Meghan Trainor and make stops in Boston and Hartford.

The tour will play Fenway

Park in Boston on June 24 and the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford on Sept. 9.

Tickets for the Connecticut show are on sale beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. through Live Nation at livenation.com.

Tickets for the Fenway Park show are on sale beginning Dec. 20 at noon through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster. com and by phone at 800-7453000.

The tour announcement follows the debut of the three-time Grammy-winning Maroon 5’s most recent single, “Memories.” The single reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot AC chart, the 14th time the band has earned the No. 1 slot.

Maroon 5 formed in 2001 out of the ashes of Kara’s Flowers, a group that was signed to Reprise records. The band has

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Mitch Chakour, “Home for the Holidays” music director

year’s show along with his son playing bass.

“It’s not a real Christmas song, but it is the spirit of the song, the message of what the season is supposed to mean that makes it perfect for the show. Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, or other holidays of meaning, it’s all about coming together and learning how to love throughout the year,” said Chakour, who noted his son is out on tour and won’t be performing along with him.

Tickets – priced at $24 and $26 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under – are available by visiting or calling the Majestic Theater Box Office at 413-747-7797, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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James Taylor is returning to Fenway Park on June 21, with Brandi Carlile and Shawn Colvin as the opening acts.

“Audiences tend to hear a lot of the same songs from year to year, but there will be new ones too in this year’s show. I’m just working now on an arrangement of ‘Carol of the Bells’ to start the show, which is quite different.”

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By Chris Dondoros

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The Pioneer Valley ballet production of “The Nutcracker” returns to the Academy of Music in Northampton tomorrow through Sunday.

f there’s one person who knows a thing or two about how to put on a proper rendition of “The Nutcracker,” it’s Pioneer Valley Ballet’s Thomas Vacanti.

The Easthampton-based production company will kick off its new season with its 41st presentation of the beloved holiday classic at the Academy of Music in Northampton with a pair of shows each day Friday through Sunday, faithfully recreating the story of young Clara as she fights to save the Nutcracker Prince from the Mouse King.

Serving as co-artistic director at Pioneer Valley Ballet alongside Maryanne Kodzis since 2006, Vacanti offered a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what audiences can expect this year.

“I’ve been doing ‘Nutcracker’ for, let’s see, at least 40 years. Since I was a child. But with Pioneer Valley Ballet, it’s like a new production every year,” said Vacanti. “There’s so much community involvement. We don’t force our performers into this formulaic show. We look at who we have, who’s involved, and we build it all from scratch.”

A full-time faculty member at the University of Massachusetts boasting a professional career spanning from 1991 Russia to Smith College, where he received his MFA in dance in 2004, Vacanti said that part of the fun – and challenge – behind staging “The Nutcracker” each year is bringing something new to the table in order to engage

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audience members.

“We’re dealing with a production that’s 40-plus years old, now. We’re updating costumes and set pieces while re-working and re-thinking what the design will ultimately be,” he said. “We’re working to integrate more technology into the production, such as projections, to enhance certain aspects. We still like to hang on to theatrical traditions, while brining the production up-tospeed in the 21st century.”

Vacanti said that this year’s production – and surrounding activities – speak to Pioneer Valley Ballet’s desire to engage and inspire the area community, from aspiring youngsters looking for their first taste of

“‘Storytime’ is something new we’re doing to engage our younger audience members.

It gives them the chance to interact with the star of the show before they see it. It’s another Thomas Vacanti, co-artistic director, Pioneer Valley Ballet way for our younger audience members to really get involved with the show,” he said. the art form to, thanks to a an hour-and-a-half long proPioneer Valley Ballet will sensory-safe showing tomor- duction. It’s a show that allows present “The Nutcracker” row afternoon, parents (and audience members to get up at Northampton’s Academy children) who may otherwise and walk around if they need of Music tomorrow through decide not to attend. to. If there are children that Sunday, with showings at 4 “We’re always trying to need a show that’s not overly find ways to reach communistimulating, we make sure the p.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow and ties that don’t feel like they special effects don’t take over 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “Storytime have access to the arts, ‘The the story,” he said.

Vacanti also noted that this with Clara” will take place Nutcracker’ and ballet. This year’s “Nutcracker” will mark Sunday at noon. is our third year doing the the first year of what could beFor more information or to sensory-safe show. Parents purchase tickets, visit can bring a child that they feel come a new annual tradition: aomtheatre.com may not be able to sit through “Storytime with Clara.”

“We’re always trying to find ways to reach communities that don’t feel like they have access to the arts.”

IF YOU GO Event: Pioneer Valley Ballet presents ”The Nutcracker” | Where: Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton When: Friday, 4 p.m. (Sensory-safe performance) and 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Storytime with Clara” will take place Sunday at noon.

Tickets: $20-45 | More Information: aomtheatre.com, pioneervalleyballet.org/season/the-nutcracker

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Alba is promoted as offering a big city steakhouse experience in the heart of Quincy’s historic district. The establishment’s web address is albaquincy. com.

Beverage pairings will include hot Irish whiskey, Magner’s Cider, mead, and Irish eggnog. Tickets are $40.

For more details or to inquire about reservations, call 413342-4358.

• The MAX Restaurant Group is holding its Third Annual “Roasts for the Holidays” fundraiser.

The campaign, which continues through Dec. 15, will be used to provide holidays meals to the needy at locations in Chicopee, Springfield, and Hartford.

The Max Cares Foundation

will match all gifts up to a total of $10,000. Donations can be made at any Max Restaurant location or online at MaxCaresFoundation.org.

• Dairy Queen restaurants are featuring a Peppermint Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat during the holidays. Made with vanilla soft serve blended with fudge, chocolate chunks, and candy cane pieces, the Blizzard is available in four sizes.

There’s a nearby Dairy Queen Grill & Chill location at 1535 Memorial Drive in Chicopee.

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Side dishes • Chez Josef in Agawam has a pair of interesting holiday events coming up.

Tomorrow, they will be putting on a Trivia Night Holiday Party. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with a three-course plated dinner featuring prime rib. A trivia competition with prizes will follow; the evening will wrap up with a DJ and dancing The next evening, Saturday, will be dedicated to an ’80s Theme Night Holiday Party.

The festivities will start at 6 p.m. with a served salad course; a variety of cuisines will be

featured at action stations, permitting attendees the option of customizing their entree.

Dessert will also be part of the meal.

Dancing to favorites from the 1980s will follow the dining portion of this event.

Tickets for either event are $45 plus an online broker’s fee; go to chezjosef.com/events to order online.

Chez Josef answers at 413786-0257.

• Olive Garden Restaurant locations are once again featuring a seasonal selection of oven-baked pastas.

Choices being served include two favorites — Asiago Tortellini Alfredo served either plain or with grilled chicken — and two newly created options.

The first of the latter, Smoked Mozzarella Shrimp Rigatoni, features half a pound of shrimp. Four Meat Italian Mac & Cheese enhances a comfort food classic with a topping of hearty meat sauce made with braised beef, Italian sausage, and bacon.

These limited-time-only dishes are served with “endless” soup or salad and breadsticks.

There are Olive Garden locations on Boston Road, in the Riverdale Shops in West Springfield, and on Hazard Avenue in Enfield.

• The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub in West Springfield will be celebrating the holiday season with DK Friends Carol Singers on three upcoming evenings – Dec. 15, 20 and 22. The singers will entertain from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the Irish House Restaurant will be offering their regular dinner menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

On Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., the Irish House will be putting together an Irish Classics Pairing Dinner that will feature traditional Irish dishes of the 17th century.

The four-course menu will feature choices such as oyster stew, colcannon with duck, and Irish stew; the meal will end with Irish soda bread served warm with butter.

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OW AMONG THE most popular of holiday season gift choices, restaurant gift cards have grown into a $40 billion plus marketing opportunity. Restaurant gift cards are normally among the top three categories of gift cards purchased overall, and nearly every restaurant – chain or independent – now sells them.

Not surprisingly, with thousands of establishments chasing billions of gift card dollars, a number of clever gift card marketing strategies have emerged.

Restaurants are increasingly exploiting the realities of gift card redemption; the traditional assumption is that only 80% of the gift card dollars sold are ever actually spent. Chains and individual operators continue to trade on that redemption shortfall in a number of ways.

Some discount large-dollar-denominated card sales, offering a $100 card for only $80, either as part of an early-season “Black Friday” promotion or a special deal for last-minute shoppers during the final few business days before Christmas.

Other restaurateurs use the 20% non-redemption rate to fund “bonus” cards for gift card purchases – a $100 gift purchase, for example, earns the buyer a $20 bonus card. The thinking behind this strategy is that it has the potential to bring in additional business when both the gift card recipients and the gift card purchasers redeem their respective cards.

Every December seems to bring inventive new approaches to the promotion of gift card sales. This year Alba, a fine dining eatery located in Quincy, has re-imagined the gift card by transforming it into a custom-minted, investment-grade silver coin that the restaurant sells for $100. The gift coin, which is redeemable for $100 in food and drink at Alba, comes handsomely packaged in a plush drawstring bag and is struck from one ounce of .999 fine sliver. The value of the coin

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O THOSE FAMILIAR with its Grattan Street location, Blue Asian Cuisine may seem to be just the latest in a series of businesses that has included everything from a vacuum cleaner store to a pizza shop. But to dismiss this new pan-Asian restaurant as a fly-by-night endeavor would surely be a mistake given the high quality food and friendly service we encountered at the family-run eatery.

Whereas the exterior looks much the same as it has for years, we were pleasantly surprised by the clean, newly renovated interior complete with a chic, tiled sushi bar, wooden chairs and tables, and on-trend grey tile floors. The small space seats 24 comfortably with four stools at the modern sushi bar, and with room to spare by the entrance for those waiting for takeout.

On the night we visited the traffic in and out for pick-up and delivery was nonstop, and friendly banter with many a regular customer was the norm.

The menu at Blue Asian may truly have something

Above, ingredients for Thai Red Curry cook in a wok. Below, the Angry Dragon Roll is made with shrimp tempura, spicy salmon and avocado, topped with spicy kani (surimi) in chef sauce and wrapped in soy paper. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

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for everyone – everyone who likes Asian cuisine that is. In addition to traditional Chinese-American, it includes hibachi, sushi, Thai, Japanese, and even a small section of “Old Time Favorites” that features the likes of Chow Mein, Chow Suey, and Egg Foo Young ($6.25 for pints, $9.95 for quarts).

The section entitled Appetizers includes the usual suspects: Egg Rolls, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Fingers, Scallion Pancakes, and Boneless Spare Ribs; as well as combination platters. Japanese Appetizers is a collection of

sushi, tempura, and dumplings that are in addition to the 85 or so items listed in the separate Sushi Bar, Tempura and Teriyaki areas of the menu. Despite some redundancies in the menu, the number of options is truly staggering.

In Sushi parlance, many “specialty” rolls have become quite common, although certain establishments really bring it home in terms of originality when they say “House Special Rolls.” We found Blue Asian’s offerings to represent both ends of the spectrum by featuring the likes of Dragon

and Dynamite Rolls alongside a long list of house rolls of their own creation. We chose the original sounding Yummy Roll with spicy tuna, spicy kani, and spicy yellowtail wrapped in soy paper and topped with mango, avocado and special sauce for $12.95 The Yummy Roll was true to its name. The eight slices of roll were cut perfectly so as to be alternatively wrapped with avocado or mango, each sliced paper thin and each perfectly ripe. The fresh fruit topped the outer layer of sushi rice, which wrapped around nori, which in turn held together

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the minced, spiced fish and crab. If we had a complaint it would be that the roll was not 100% as advertised, given its inclusion of nori in place of soy paper, but all was forgiven as we admired the skill with which the roll was constructed, its complex flavor profile, and the freshness of every ingredient.

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Wines worth splurging on this holiday season one of the nicest gentleman in France, Dominique Lafon.

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LARK GRISWOLD gets it.

The fictional father in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” movie always goes over the top when it comes to celebrating the holidays.

He shuts down the power grid when he eventually figures out how to turn on all the Christmas lights stapled to his roof.

He somehow manages to squeeze a Christmas tree fit for Rockefeller Center into his living room.

And if Clark was a wine lover, I’m sure he’d splurge on a few great bottles of wine to go with the giant turkey he serves for Christmas dinner. (“Save the neck for me, Clark.”)

No wonder my wife and so many other people still love this 30-year-old movie.

Because the movie gets to the heart of how many people feel about this time of year.

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Red wine Before I get to a few, specific red wines to recommend, I wanted to make a few, broad recommendations. This is because it can often be hard to find specific wines in certain wine stores. So if you love elegant, refined, complex wines keep an eye out for these wines:

Any Zinfandel from Turley Wine Cellars Icewine (California’s Napa Valley) 2017 Inniskillin Cabernet Wines worth splurging on this holiday season. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) I wrote an entire wine Franc Icewine ($84.99 Sugcolumn about this famous gested Retail Price. Half Bottle) California winery founded by day, the wine tasted a bit too (Canada’s Niagara Region) Larry Turley, who I interby this wine’s dry, flinty yet viewed at Turley Wine Cellars Canada’s famous for many floral flavors. Let me add that over the top, a bit too oaky earlier this year. For years, I and buttery for my taste. But things – hockey, polite people this versatile wine is perfect have been raving about his and stunning scenery. But with oysters, turkey and many the next day, this wine transmuscular yet elegant red faithful readers of this column other holiday foods, including formed into a luxurious, dry, wines. Don’t be scared off by know that I’m also a huge all the dishes that go with the flinty chardonnay that pairs perfectly with seafood and the high alcohol content in fan of Canadian wine. And Feast of The Seven Fishes. shellfish. I also enjoyed the some of his wines. Trust me. while it’s hard to find some of floral aromas and citrus flaThey’re well-balanced, detheir best wines in the United 2017 Cakebread Cellars vors the second day. Fantastic! licious and relatively affordStates, you can often find Napa Valley Chardonnay their fabulous icewines from ($50 SRP) And if Clark was a wine lover, I’m sure he’d Canada’s Niagara Region.

(California’s Napa Valley) Made with grapes picked after Don’t let the winery’s name splurge on a few great bottles of wine to go the first frost, you honestly fool you. There’s nothing with the giant turkey he serves for Christmas can’t go wrong with many sweet or dessert-like about HOLIDAY WINES dinner. icewines from this part of this stunning, bone-dry Canada. But if you’re looking chardonnay from CaliforFor “Part One: 12 AffordMeursault white wine nia’s famous Napa Valley able. Many zinfandels from for something different, I able, Delicious Sparkling Wines Under $20” and from Domaine Des Comtes Turley Wine Cellars cost $25 region. This wine was hands highly recommend this rare, “Part Two: 5 Great Gift Lafon to $50 a bottle. red icewine made with caber- down my favorite of the five Ideas For Wine Lovers net franc grapes. Let me add I had the good fortune to recommended this week. And (Other Than Wine),” see 2016 or 2017 Chateauneuf that this part of Canada also that’s saying a lot since I really visit this amazing winery MassLive.com makes outstanding cabernet enjoyed all five of these wines. earlier this year in Meursault, De Pape red wines (France’s Rhone region) franc red wines. So if you see What stood out with this one a small village in France’s Believe me, I’m all for I could also recommend any both of them, I strongly recBurgundy region famous for was its dry, intense flavors – saving a buck most of the year ommend both. making some of the best, dry of the 2015 wines from this which ranged from sea salt and buying affordable wines to dried lemons, apricots and white wines in the world. And renowned part of France’s White wine to enjoy year-round to go Rhone region, but most of when it comes to great white roasted apples. Absolutely 2018 “R” de Rieussec with my Jelly Of The Month those wines are long gone wines from Meursault, you stunning wine. from shelves. Chateauneuf De Blanc Sec ($43.99 SRP) subscription. honestly can’t go wrong with But every once in a while, Pape has been on a winning (France’s Bordeaux Region) anything from Domaine Des 2016 Long Meadow it’s fun to have a few great Ranch Anderson Valley streak the last few years.

White wines from France’s Comes Lafon. Yes, some of wines with kith and kin, as Chardonnay ($40 SRP) Bordeaux region have rethe wines can be on the pricer And earlier this year, I had ceived rave reviews for years.

Clark would say.

(California’s Anderson Valley, side. (It’s most expensive one the great fortune to taste So if you’re looking for a few The same goes for Bordeaux’s Mendocino County) many 2016s and 2017s while costs just under $2,000 a fancy wines (meaning ones Sauternes, those delightLocated two-and-a-halfbottle.) But there are also less visiting several wineries in fully delicate dessert wines that cost more than $40 a hours north of San Francisco, expensive gems to be found Chateauneuf De Pape. There prized for their golden-like bottle) for your family feast, California’s Anderson Valley are dozens of wineries to from Domaine Des Comes flavor. Now, imagine if one here are a few suggestions of has quickly become one of choose from in this charming, Lafon, including Domaine wines worth splurging on this of the world’s best Sauterne the most sought-after wine des Comtes Lafon Meursault small village. But I’m going to producers made a dry white holiday season. Let me add regions for discerning wine recommend three of the best ($140 SRP). Again, I realize wine? Sound hard to believe? lovers in recent years. This that I have tasted all of these Chauteauneuf De Pape prothat’s a lot of money. But ducers in my opinion – Vieux Well, this wine does exist. wines at least once this past wine was the most unusual we’re talking about some of And Rieussec’s “R” wine is a year and absolutely loved all chardonnay of the five recom- the absolute best white wines Telegraphe, Chateau de Beaureal winner. I was blown away mended this week. The first of them. in the entire world, made by SEE WINE, PAGE E15

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LTHOUGH I WRITE about beer and beer news from all over the world, I try to make this column lean slightly a bit heavier on local brews. But I don’t include Worcester-area beers often enough.

But today the middle section of Massachusetts gets front-and-center treatment, starting with some good news from 3cross Fermentation Cooperative, as I recently received an email from the company’s founder, Dave Howland: The brewery’s taproom will reopen Jan. 10 with a Grand Re-opening Party featuring an array of a dozen or so 3cross beers. The celebration will also have food from Wooden Noodles.

3cross had to close its taproom back in February due to ongoing plumbing issues.

Another thing that hasn’t changed is the company’s “small is beautiful” aesthetic.

Howland and his fellow owners are not looking to become a big brewing operation, and you’ll probably only see their beers within a reasonable distance from Worcester.

thing that hasn’t changed is the company’s “small is beautiful” aesthetic. Howland and his fellow owners are not looking to become a big brewing operation, and you’ll probably only see their beers within a reasonable distance from Worcester.

While the cooperative was bership to co-own the brewery And while 3cross has its still able to brew and distribfor $150. Each group (workers brews in places in both the ute beer, customers were not and customers) elects repreWorcester area and in Eastern sentatives to a board of direc- Massachusetts, I haven’t seen able to stop by for a pint or tors, which steer the business them here in Western Massato have growlers filled. The chusetts yet. So we in the 413 with input from the mem5,500-square-foot space in bership as a whole. Unlike a area code still have to make the basement of 26 Cambridge St. has been open since traditional corporation, each the trip to 26 Cambridge St. in late 2014. member has an equal vote in Worcester for the beer.

Originally named 3cross the affairs of the cooperative, Here’s hoping that changes Brewery, the company regardless of the amount of soon. changed its business model their capital investment.

Staying with today’s and name in early 2018. By According to the company, Worcester theme, the Worcesbecoming a cooperative, the taproom has not changed ter Beer Garden and Pavillion is all set for the colder season, 3cross is now run by both much since the shutdown, workers and customers who but they have tweaked things now offering heated transparent outdoor “igloos” where can purchase a lifetime mem- like the lighting. Another

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• December’s Munich Hops Club session at the Munich CONTINUED FROM PAGE E13 Haus German Restaurant in West Springfield has anChicopee will be held on Dec. nounced they will be open on 18 starting at 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve, taking reservaPinkus Munster Alt will be tions for seating up until 7 p.m. the session’s featured beer.

The restaurant is also offering Brewed from organic hops, barChristmas Eve takeout on a ley, and wheat, Pinkus Alt has a pre-order basis, with various distinctive fruity finish. dinner packages for eight As is customary, the Hops available.

Club event will feature a buffet More information can be had of German favorites and a

carving station featuring a whole roasted pig. Live music, prizes, and giveaways will add to the fun.

The price to participate is $15.95 not including tax or gratuity; advance reservations are required.

Contact the Munich Haus German Restaurant at 413594-8788 for more details.

• Berkshire Grown, the nonprofit organization that promotes Berkshire County

agriculture and artisanal food production, will be holding holiday markets on Saturday and Sunday.

The Saturday market, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monument Valley Middle School in Great Barrington, will feature Berkshire-grown and -made products, crafts, live music, and more.

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you can enjoy brews semi-al fresco. There is no rental fee for use of the igloos, and they are provided on a first-come first-served basis. If you would like to reserve a specific time slot, however, there is a $25 fee.

There are six igloos, made out of plastic, and each seats up to eight patrons.

Sitting in one of those igloos on a sparkling holiday season night enjoying a great brew sounds magical. I hope to get out there this season.

Williamstown will be the site of the Sunday market, which will also be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more details, go to berk shiregrown.org.

Hugh Robert has nearly 45 years of restaurant and educational experience. Please send items of interest to Off the Menu at the Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01101; Robert can also be reached at OffThe MenuGuy@aol.com.

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served with a side of tasty soy-ginger-scallion dipping sauce. They were however generously topped with thick eel sauce which both overwhelmed the delicate dumplings and over salted our palates.

Moving on to our main course, we ordered Tangerine Crispy Chicken ($11.95) from the Chinese Chef ’s Specialties area of the menu and set out to pair it with a vegetable dish. Given the sheer breadth of the menu, we were not at first surprised to learn that an ingredient had been eighty-sixed. But when we could not have the Eggplant in Garlic Sauce ($9.95), and then found out the Chinese Greens (Baby Bok Choy) were a no-go, we moved on to the seemingly safe Green Jade and had to laugh when told of the lack of snow peas.

No snow peas?

We had become a bit punchy by the time we were told we could have any other vegetable we wanted in our Green Jade, so we asked the bemused teenage server to tell the kitchen to surprise us.

In the end we were perfectly satisfied with the crispy green bell peppers that were a suitable accompaniment to the

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• Voyage, a Journey tribute band, has set a date for Northampton.

The band will play the Calvin Theatre on April 24 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show are priced between $49.50 and $29.50 and are available through the Northampton Box Office at 413-586-8686 and online at iheg.com.

Voyage features singer Hugo Valenti who both visually and sonically resembles former Journey frontman Steve Perry.

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Above, an order of General Tso’s Chicken at Blue Asian Cuisine. At right, a variety of Japanese soft drinks are offered.

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verdant broccoli and string beans. And the Tangerine Chicken we ate alongside was on point as well: crispy, piping hot from the wok, orange-forward and admirably spicy.

Although we didn’t order from the Thai Dish section of the menu, my tablemate chose the curry-spiced Singapore Mei Fun as our noodle dish ($10.95). The thin rice noodles were replete with chicken, pork, shrimp and

• Indigo Girls have plans for a summer tour that will include stops in Connecticut and the Boston area.

The duo will perform at The Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on March 27 and the Chevalier Theater in Medford on March 28.

Tickets for the shows are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Indigo Girls feature the writing / performing duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.

The pair won a Grammy in 1990 for best contemporary folk album. They were nominated for best new artist — but lost out to Milli Vanilli.

The latter group eventually

thin sliced vegetables, tossed with yellow curry and just a tad spicy. It proved to be yet another high-quality dish.

Blue Asian offers a cooler of bottled soft drinks for beverages in addition to the hot tea we enjoyed on the cold night when we dined. Their website is set up for online ordering, and delivery is available for a $2 charge of orders of $15 or more within a 5-mile radius.

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• Robyn Hitchcock is coming to Holyoke.

The English singer-songwriter will play Gateway City Arts on Race Street on May 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show are available through the promoter’s website at dspshows. com.

Since founding the artrock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Hitchcock has recorded more than 20 albums as well as starred in “Storefront Hitchcock”- an in concert film recorded in New York and directed by Jonathan Demme.

His most recent recording is a self-titled album which was released in 2017.

dom”: Today, 7:30 p.m. Smith College; The story – written by Sylvia Plath while she was a student at Smith College – focuses on a young woman's mysterious journey by train, 122 Green St., Northampton. 413-585-3222 or smith.edu/smitharts.

Opera House Players Holiday Caroling: Today, 6:30 p.m. Enfield Bright Nights: Thu.-Sun, Forest Public Library; Festival of Trees, Park; Through Jan. 5. Hours: 104 Middle Road, Enfield. 860Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Fri, Sat. and 763-7512 or enfieldpubliclibrary.

Holidays, 5-11 p.m. (Christmas Eve, org.

Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Springfield Boys and Girls Club Year's Day until 9 p.m.), AdmisFestival of Trees 2019: Thu.-Sun, sion: $20 per car, Mon.-Thurs; $25 MassMutual Center, Hours: closed per car, Fri.-Sun. and holidays, Mon.-Tues.; Wed. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $175 buses, $85 mini bus. Sumner Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 Avenue, Springfield. a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Brimfield Bells Handbell Con$5 general, $4 seniors, free for cert: Today, 7 p.m. First Congrechildren 12 and under. 1277 Main gational Church Brimfield; ChocSt., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or olate and Peppermint reception massmutualcenter.com. immediately following concert; Wailing Banshees: Today, 7:30 Freewill donation gratefully apprep.m. Sweeney Concert Hall, 7 ciated. 20 Main St., Brimfield.

College Lane, Northampton.

Christmas Caroling at The Stusmith.edu. dent Prince & The Fort: Thu.-Sun, Wilbraham Women's Club Dec. Student Prince/The Fort; The Meeting: Today, 11:30 a.m. St. Fort Carolers will perform classic Cecilia Church; This Christmas Christmas carols nightly or daily luncheon will start with a social through Dec. 23 in the festively hour at 11:30 a.m., followed by decorated restaurant featuring lunch at noon. The meeting will German and American fare. Bring feature a special Christmas treat the kids for Brunch with Santa that will be a Four Hand Piano, on Sunday. Call for reservations: with Dr. Todd Rovelli and Marcia 413-734-7475 or email info@stuJackson, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. dentprince.com. For a schedule of times, go to studentprince. com; 8 Fort St., Springfield.

FRIDAY Grad Dance Event: Today, 8 p.m.

Smith College; $1 at the door.

Green Street, Northampton.

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: Thu.-Sun, Six Flags New England; Through Jan. 1. Over 50 rides, shows and attractions, $52.99. 1623 Main St., Agawam. 413-786-9300 or sixflags.com/newengland.

"Home for the Holidays 2019": Today, 7:30 p.m.; Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 and 7 p.m. Majestic Theater; Through Dec. 22; Tickets: $24, $26 and $10 children ages 10 and under. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: Thu.-Sun, MGM Springfield; Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 2-9 p.m.; Fri, 2-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-9 p.m., 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

The Michael E. Smith Middle School Opus Singers & Instrumentalists Winter Concert: Today, 12:45 p.m. South Hadley Council on Aging-Senior Center; Students will sing and play their instruments; free. 9 East Parkview Drive, South Hadley.

New Play Reading Series: “Mary Ventura and the Ninth King-

Bright Nights: See Thursday listing Christmas Caroling at The Student Prince & The Fort: See Thursday listing Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: See Thursday listing "Home for the Holidays 2019": See Thursday listing "I Can't Hear You When the Water is Running" Comedy Reading: Fri, 6:30 p.m. Arms Library; Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, regardless of experience, Free. Corner of Main and Bridge Streets, Shelburne Falls. armslibrary.org.

The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See Thursday listing “Into the Wardrobe”: Fri, 7 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun, 6 p.m.

Evangel Assembly; Presented by Evangel Theatre. evangelassembly.org.

Pioneer Valley Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Fri, 4 and 7 p.m.; Sat.Sun, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre; Special performances: Sensory & Family Safe 1-hour performance tomorrow at SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E17

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“Storytime with Clara” pre-show event on Sunday from noon-12:30 p.m.; $20-$45 plus service fees.

274 Main St., Northampton; 413584-9032 or aomtheatre.com.

Silverthorne Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play": Fri, 7 p.m. The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center; performed at 3 different venues over the 3 dates. For tickets visit eventbrite. com; $15 general, $10 students/ seniors. 289 Main St., Greenfield. hawksandreed.com.

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY 7th Holiday Sing-Along and Open Jam: Sat, Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton. 413-587-1011 or forbeslibrary.org.

American Association for Cancer Research "AACR" 10th Annual Racquetball Fun Day: Sat, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness; Help raise money for Cancer Research by participating in this "Just for Fun" One-Day doubles party. You do not need to be a member of the gym to attend.

Donation of $30, includes the players entry fee and match play, free T-shirt, food and beverages, and a raffle. Entries and donations can be made online at aacr.org.

Any questions, or if interested in sponsorship, or a raffle donation, please contact Paul Stierer at paul. stierer@gmail.com or at 413834-4549. 45 Crane Ave., East Longmeadow.

Breakfast with Santa: Sat, 10 a.m.

Shaker Farms Country Club; Santa is scheduled to arrive promptly at 10 a.m. by helicopter. Santa's annual sojourn to Westfield and Shaker Farms Country Club is followed by breakfast with the jolly elf. Reservations are required. Tickets: Children (under 12) $8 in advance ($10 at the door); adults $15 in advance ($17 at the door). To make a reservation, call Shaker Farms Country Club at 413-568-4087. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield; 413-568-4087 ext. 20.

Bright Nights: See Thursday listing

Community Grange #382 Holiday Bazaar: Sat, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Community Grange #382; Featuring homemade gift items, ornaments, bake sale, and much more. Proceeds will benefit grange activities, 47 North West Street,

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Northampton and Florence; The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence will host a fundraising concert featuring the Ephemeral Lessons and Carols: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Stringband, in support of Irida Kakhtiranova, a Russian immigrant St. Michael's Cathedral; the 20th who has been living in sanctuary Holidays in the Park at Six Flags anniversary of Candlelight Lessons "Democracy in Amherst: The for nearly 20 months at the USNF. New England: See Thursday listing & Carols with Bishop Rozanksi First 250 Years": Sat, 2:30 p.m. presiding. The service includes car- Seating is limited. Event tickets are Jones Library; Free and open to the "Home for the Holidays 2019": available online at sanctuaryfundols, choral works connected to the public. 43 Amity Street, Amherst.

See Thursday listing raiser.brownpapertickets.com; readings, the lighting of candles, 413-256-3090 or joneslibrary.org. Hoosac Berkshire Valley Tinselinand prayers. Music will be provided $10-$20, $5 for children. 220 Main er: Sat.-Sun, noon and 4:30 p.m.

Great Strings%u2014The BorroSt., Northampton. by the Cathedral Choir of Boys & meo Quartet: Sat, 6 p.m. Mahaiwe Adams Visitors Center; One hour Adults accompanied by members Silverthorne Theater Presents Performing Arts Center; $52 round-trip train ride full of caroling, of the Springfield Symphony Or"A Christmas Carol: A Radio (orchestra and mezzanine) and $28 hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows chestra and the Community Music Play": Sat, 7 p.m. The Centennial (balcony), students $15. 14 Castle and a visit from Santa with a School faculty. Free. 260 State St., House; performed at 3 different St., Great Barrington; 413-528gift for every child on board. Trip Springfield. venues over 3 days. For tickets 0100 or mahaiwe.org. includes a layover at the PopCares visit eventbrite.com; $15 general, Photo Extravaganza: Sat, 9 a.m.

The Ha-Ha's & Friends: Sat, 7 p.m. Tree Lot to pick a tree for pick up $10 students/seniors. 94 Main St., later. Trains depart from the Adams Hope United Methodist Church; Happier Valley Comedy Theater; Northfield.

Members of Belchertown’s Visitors Center; $20 adult, $18 The Ha-Ha's perform in their Quabbin Photo Group and Pioneer Springfield Boys and Girls Club children (ages 2-12), free lapsitter (1 monthly show for the last time.

Valley Photographic Artists will Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursand under).

3 Hoosac St., Adams.

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Bright Nights: See Thursday High School; Join the Pioneer listing Janna Ugone Holiday Open Studio Pioneer Valley Ballet's "The NutValley Symphony Orchestra, & Sale: Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cottage cracker": See Friday listing Christmas Caroling at The Chorus and Youth Orchestra for Street Studios; Studio turned Student Prince & The Fort: See Sanctuary fundraiser for Irida: their annual musical celebration of pop-up store filled with signature SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E18 Sat, 7 p.m. Unitarian Society of Cultural Survival Bazaar: A Festival of Indigenous Arts and Cultures: Sat.-Sun, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city’s history, Tues.-Sun., noon.-4 p.m., free. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413534-1723;

Thursday listing Cultural Survival Bazaar: A Festival of Indigenous Arts and Cultures: See Saturday listing Holiday Brass Concert and Carol Sing: Sun, 6 p.m. First Congregational Church Amherst; The 30th anniversary Holiday Brass Concert and Carol Sing; Donations at the door will benefit the Amherst Survival Center. Parking is available and free at the rear of the church.

First Church is handicap accessible; Free: Donations go to Amherst Survival Center. 165 Main St., Amherst.

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Santa’s at the Merry-Go-Round. Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bring in mittens, hats, or scarves for the Giving Tree and receive a free ticket to ride. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or holyokemerrygoround.org.

Josiah Day House: 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;

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: See Thursday listing "Home for the Holidays 2019": See Thursday listing Hoosac Berkshire Valley Tinseliner: See Saturday listing The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See Thursday listing “Into the Wardrobe”: See Friday listing "The Most Beautiful Couple" New films from Germany Series: Sun, 10:30 a.m. Amherst Cinema; Regular admission, free for members.

28A Amity St., Amherst.

Pioneer Valley Ballet's "The Nutcracker": See Friday listing Silverthorne Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play": Sun, 4 p.m. Deerfield Inn; Performed at 3 different venues over 3 days. For tickets visit eventbrite. com; $15 general, $10 students/ seniors. 81 Old Main St., Deerfield.

413-774-5587 or deerfieldinn.com.

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle

Gianna Caratazzalo rides the carousel at Santa’s Magical Forest at Bright Nights at Forest Park.

Bright Nights runs through Jan. 5. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN) & Mr. Wesson.” Through June 7.

“Sweet: A Tasty Journey,” through April 26. “The Confection Connection.” Through April 26.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “People at Work and Other Environmental Portraits by Tad Malek,” through July 12; Bauhaus exhibit, through Feb. 16. “The Art of Observation: The Best of Photographer Elliott Erwitt.” Through Jan. 12. Museum a la Carte today at 12:15, “Art & Mind,” A journey into art, madness and the unconscious. An exploration of visionary artists and the creative impulse, from the Flemish Masters of the Renaissance to the avant-garde movement of Surrealism and the unsung geniuses of Art Brut and Outsider Art. Cookies and coffee provided, cost: $4, $2 members. Documentary film presentation is 70 minutes.

Springfield Science Museum: Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: “Hollywood & the Holidays.” Friday Outdoor sculpture garden of through Dec. 31. “Interactive Science larger-than-life bronze statues of Exhibit: Fallen Log.” Culture & CockSpringfield native Dr. Seuss at his tails: Hollywood and the Holidays, drawing board surrounded by some today from 5-8 p.m., cost: $20, $10 of his most beloved characters members; 21+. Celebrate the season including Horton the Elephant, the in the “Gingerbread: Hollywood Grinch, the Lorax and others, free and the Holidays” special exhibit, on the green; dress as your favorite holiday movie George Walter Vincent Smith Art character. Advance purchase suggested. Family Science Adventures, Museum: “Celebrate the Season weekends, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dinosaur Seussian Style.” Friday through Hall with Tyrannoseaurus Rex, AfriDec. 30, in all the museums. “In can Hall with elephant, giraffe and the Gardens of Mount Olympus.” other animals. Solutia Live Animal Through Dec. 31. Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display Center, Native American Hall, animal habitats. of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Amazing World of Dr. Seuss MuseLyman and Merrie Wood Museum um: Permanent Exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to of Springfield History: “Legacy: explore new sounds and vocabulary, The Philanthropy of Mr. Smith

play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia, including never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel Grove sign which used to hang in Forest Park, and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums Amelia Park Children’s Museum: 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. $7, $3.50 seniors, free children 1 year and under, members, teachers and military personal receive $1 off, 29 South Broad St., Westfield, ameliaparkmuseum.org; Berkshire Museum: “She Shaped History.” Through May 25. “Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes.” Through Jan. 5. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

noon-4 p.m., $8 adults and children, $5 seniors, children under 1 free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, childrensmuseumholyoke.org; Connecticut Science Center: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in 10 galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more, Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, ctsciencecenter.org; Connecticut Trolley Museum: Winterfest and Tunnel of Lights, through Dec. 29, Fri.-Sun, 5-9 p.m. $15 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $11 children 4-12, $4 children under 4; members $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4-12, $2 children under 4, 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Under the Sea” with Eric Carle, through March 1. “Now and Then: Contemporary Illustrators and their Childhood Art.” Saturday-May 10; meet the authors: Saturday all day, free with museum admission. “The Pursuit of Everything: Maira Kalman’s Books for Children,” through April 5, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, carlemuseum.org; Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families. 46 Bridge St., Northampton, historic-northampton.org;

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: Amazing world Hitchcock Center for the Environof learning and play. Tues.-Fri. 9 ment: “Fibershed Woven Together: a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. From Farm to Fashion Within Fifty

Mark Twain House and Museum: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m., $16, $14 seniors, $10 children 6-16 and children under 6 free for the main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults, combined main house and servants wing tour package, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, marktwainhouse.org; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson, on extended view, Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors-veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children ages 6-16, 87 Marshall St., North Adams, massmoca.org; Mead Art Museum: American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more., Tues.-Th., 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: Special loans from the David C. Driskell Center, through June 21, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu; Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display, Mon.Fri., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 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; New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit includes restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities, $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under free, and $11.50 seniors 65+, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, neam.org; Norman Rockwell Museum:

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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E18 Permanent exhibit, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under.

“Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences,” through May 25. “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys.” Through May 25. Finding Home: Record Your Story, Saturday at 2 p.m. Record your story at NRM story booth. Bring a meaningful object or image and tell the story behind it. “The Spirit of Giving.” Through Feb. 9. Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org; Old Sturbridge Village: “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England,” apparel in portraiture, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. “Holiday Magic, Memories & More: Christmas

by Candlelight.” Selected dates in December, 3-8 p.m. 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: Historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America, Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee, polishcenter.net; Smith College Museum of Art: “Alma Thomas: The Light of the Whole Universe,” through Dec. 31, “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the Smith College Museum of Art Galleries,” through June. December Free Second Friday, tomorrow from 4-8 p.m., HANDSON! from 4 to 7 p.m., art making for all ages, inspired by works on view.

Light up the Night: Create luminous treasure boxes to light up the dark days of winter, inspired by the shape and colors of the reliquary box on the second floor of the museum.

Open Eyes at 6 p.m. Join a museum educator for a brief, relaxed look at one work of art. Free, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith.edu; Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered afternoons, Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day, daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps.gov/spar; Clark Art Institute: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 general admission, 225 South St., William-

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by Katie Stout & Simone Paasche.

Through Dec. 31. 80 Main St., Lenox;

The Old Meeting House: Festival of Trees and Wreath Raffle on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. 450 Main St., Wilbraham;

Western New England University Arts Gallery: “The Review of Art & Literature.” Through Jan. 21. Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, wne.edu/arts;

Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard, titanic1.org;

William Baczek Fine Arts: “Scott Prior at 70: A Solo Exhibition.” Through Saturday. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com;

University of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst;

Outdoors Berkshire Botanical Garden: Bark and Buds: Winter Tree ID. Saturday, 10 a.m. Discover the many plants that lend bark, buds, fruit and structural interest to the garden in fall and winter. Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, berkshirebotanical.org/.

Warmth and Comfort: Cooking with Pleasure through the Depths of Winter. Saturday at 2 p.m. Join cookbook author Alana Chernila for a hands-on class on the comfort foods of winter.

Members: $55, Non-Members: $65, berkshirebotanical.org/. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotanical.org;

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit.

Guided tours of the first and second floors. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and at 2 p.m. Sun. 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org; Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit, Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, volleyhall.org; Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors. David Bowerman Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures, through Dec. 5. Gallery will be closed the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.

Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., “Wood, Paper, Slate,” by Carolyn Webb, through Dec. 7, 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org; Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Tues.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Springfield Technical Community College, Building 28, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413755-5258; Arts Unlimited Gallery: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

Village Commons, 25 College St., South Hadley, 413-532-7047; ArtWorks Gallery: The Small Works Art Show, through Jan. 26. ArtWorks is open Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Artist Reception Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Free to all, workshop13.org/artworks-gallery.

Hours are Fri., 3-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.5 p.m., Sun.,noon-4 p.m. 69 Main St., Ware.

Bing Arts Center: “Ambidextrous

The EvvGirl Foundation donated this tree in memory Evan Bard and is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s 19th annual Festival of Tree fundraiser at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The display is open through Dec. 15. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO) (Left Hand and Right Hand),” by Andrae and Priya Green, through Jan. 24, 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield, bingartscenter.org; Deerfield Academy: Tim Trelease “Nature and Alchemy.” Through Dec. 20; 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield; Ferrin Contemporary: Kurt Weiser: “Insomnia.” Through Jan. 4; Free, 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams; Forbes Library: Paintings by Alice Thomas, Tisha Ferguson and Cin Kunz, Through Dec. 29, 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org; Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Small Wonders Holiday Show and Sale.” Today through Dec. 28, opening reception, today from 5-8:30 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst 413-256-4250; Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Ninth annual Small Works, through Jan. 11; Reception today from 5-8 p.m. Free. 319 Main St., Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing. com; Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian

Orchard 413-543-3321.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Mon.Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, westath. org; Loomis Chaffey School: “Exiled”

by Harriet Diamond, today through Jan. 17; gallery talk on Jan. 12, 1-4 p.m. 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor or mercygallery.org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Junior Duck Stamps – Connecting Youth with Nature Through Science and Art, through Dec. 22. “It’s A Wonderful Night in Turners Falls-For the Birds.”Friday, 2-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet in the Great Hall to craft bird feeders. Awesome Art in Motion Dance Performance, Friday 5:30-6 p.m. Free, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org; Hitchcock Center for the Envrionment: Living Building Tour at the Hitchcock Center; Friday at 4 p.m.; Free hitchcockcenter.org. 845 West St., Amherst; Natural Bridge State Park: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $2 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams;

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Northampton Senior Center: Winter Old Town Hall: “Chapters” by Olwen Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, Oherlihy Dowling. Through Saturday. 9 a.m-1 p.m. from Nov. 23-April 18. 67 Conz St., Northampton or 43 Main St., Easthampton; northamptonseniors.com.

Primary Colour Gallery: Permanent Forest Park: Winter Farmers’ Market exhibit: featuring artwork of Dave at Forest Park takes place on the secCarmen, Jeff Groleau, Renee Groleond and third Saturdays of Decemau, Anna Lee Lipman, and Jo Barry. ber from 10 a.m.-noon in the Monkey Hours: Wed. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 House. Use Trafton Road entrance. a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free, Sumner Avenue, Springfield Closed Sun.-Tue., 183 West State St., Granby 413-467-9183.

Salmon Falls Artisans: Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls, salmonfallsgallery. com; Sienna Patti Contemporary: Exhibit

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DECEMBER EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org WeeMuse Parent/Child STEM Session Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 am Free with advance registration at berkshiremuseum. org.

Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts with fun activities designed just for them.

Older and younger siblings are welcome.

WeeMuse Parent/Child STEM Sessions are organized in partnership with PittsďŹ eld Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE).

Pop-Up Play Day Saturday, December 14, 10 am to noon Included with regular Museum admission.

The big, blue blocks of Imagination Playground™ and the colorful Bilderhoos architectural building components encourage children ages of all ages to build, rebuild, collaborate, and play.

Bell Ringing Ensemble from the First United Methodist Church of PittsďŹ eld Saturday, December 14, 1:30 pm Free and open to the community.

Ring in the holidays with the festive sounds of the Bell Ringing Ensemble from the First United Methodist Church of PittsďŹ eld resounding among the Festival of Trees.

Festival of Trees After Dark Saturdays, December 14 to January 4, 5 to 7 pm $5, Museum members $3.

Explore the sparkling indoor forest of Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes after hours, when the galleries are lit only by the twinkling lights ablaze on every tree.

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ONGOING PROGRAMS WeeMuse Littlest Learners Tuesdays, 10:30 am

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Littlest Learners is for children 6 to 18 months and their caregivers and includes reading stories, singing songs, learning sign language, and stretching both bodies and minds.

WeeMuse Adventures Fridays, 11 to 11:30 am. No program 11/29.

Included with regular Museum admission.

Songs, stories, scavenger hunts, play time, and more, geared towards children 18 months to 3 years. Older and younger siblings are always welcome!

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What does it mean to be a hero? Discover and share the traits that mark a hero, and create a unique holiday ornament featuring your own hero to take home. This program is ideal for children ages 5 and up.