Weekend - July 4, 2019

For a full listing of WMass events this weekend, go to masslive.com/entertainment

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PUPS ON PARADE: Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Shows return to Big E grounds, E7 ALICE COOPER: Theatrical show makes Fourth of July stop at Foxwoods, E8 BEER NUT: Red, white and blue beer for Independence Day, E14

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Original Music Showcase to feature diverse acts

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HE ORIGINAL MUsic Showcase will take place at the O’s Music Bar in Sunderland on July 19. The event features a wide array of sounds, from acoustic to alternative to roots music and more.

Featured artists include Jack Sherman, a singer-songwriter from Connecticut who says he creates music about his “existential dread.” Sherman is working on his debut EP, which is set to be released sometime this year.

Also on the docket is Kyle Flynn, another Connecticut-based singer-songwriter, who pens songs about everything from his personal nightmares to drunken summer nights, to railroads and the sea.

Aimee Mann will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on Sunday.

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The third act, 4 Brown Eyes, features two people (naturally), Katelyn Richards (originally from Western Massachusetts) and Paul Howells, who are currently based out of New York City.

The duo’s eclectic sound encompasses mellow originals (probably what will be featured at the showcase) as well as classic hits, Irish pop and even some Tom Petty.

The fourth band will be From the Woods, of Holyoke, a group whose soulful, rustic sound leaves plenty of space for the members to paint the musical forest floorscape with plenty of melodic color, hazy tones and a woodsy expansiveness that draws the listener in.

The event starts at 9 p.m.

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and the cover charge is $5.

The O’s Music Bar is at 330 Amherst Road.

Scouting report • King Arthur Junior will play Theodores’ in Springfield on Tuesday. Born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Junior was an athlete growing up, with

hockey serving as his main sport. After being recruited to play Division III college hockey at Castleton University, he met a friend who introduced him to The Allman Brothers Band “Live At The FIllmore East.” Although Junior was a mostly acoustic guitarist who was influenced

by Dave Matthews, the electric virtuosity of Duane Allman and Dickie Betts inspired the young guitarist to plug in.

After getting his first Telecaster at age 21, King Arthur Junior has been on a mission to not only grapple with the great work of the Allmans, but also legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.

Junior now resides in Rutland, Vermont, with

Nightclubs THURSDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam

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

Southwick

Lion’s Den: Tom Savoy. 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield

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

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

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

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

Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing.

Routes 5 and 10, Whately

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam. 138 College Highway, Southampton Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow

Crestview Country Club: July 4th celebration with live music.

281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam

Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 422 Amity St., Amherst

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

Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics. 278 Worthington St., Springfield

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

his young children and his wife Melissa and shares his knowledge by giving guitar lessons locally.

• One of my favorite voices in the area, Carolyn Walker, will be playing at The Apple Place in East Longmeadow on July 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Walker uses an expressive palette of moods in her music to support her exquisite voice which sets her apart from the same-flavor-of-the-week vocalists that populate the music scene these days.

The venue is at 540 Somer Road.

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.

Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: DJ karaoke, featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 2123 Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway,

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

Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series Good Acoustics. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield 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: Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze. 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 Club Castaway: Nude ladies

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E2 dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live music with Just Me and Her. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: The Healys with Charlie Bongiovi. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield East Mountain Country Club: Livio. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield

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menu and more than 150 martinis.

21-23 Hampden St., Springfield

VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown

Theodores’: Cold Shot. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield

World War II Club-The Deuce: Karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton

Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series 1220 Band. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown

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

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

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

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

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

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

Academy of Music Theatre: Aimee Mann with Jonathan Coulton.

274 Main St., Northampton

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

Magic Lantern: Nude female dancBoston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 ers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: 91 Taylor St., Springfield Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 Springfield East St., Ludlow Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main Michael F. Curtin VFW Post 8006: St., Indian Orchard Karaoke with Reil Entertainment Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainProductions. Florence Road, ment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer Florence Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancMy Brothers Place: DJ with rock. ing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately 185 Grove St., Chicopee Club House Lounge: Open mic Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Cady St., Ludlow Holyoke Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke.

Quincy Ave., Chicopee 948 Main St., Warren Polish American Citizens Club: Delaney House: Live Irish music Karaoke. 515 Granby Road, South with The Healy’s. 3 Country Club Hadley Road, Holyoke Pulaski Club: Karaoke with HighDoc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby note Productions. 79 Maple St., Road, Chicopee Easthampton

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

Deirdre Reilly will play Donovan’s Irish Pub in Springfield on Saturday.

East Mountain Country Club: Phoenix Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Way, Springfield

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

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

Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow Luthier’s Co-Op: Lonesome Brothers, Salvation Alley string Band, The New Feudals. 108 Cottage St., Easthampton

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The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: 10Ft Ganja Plant. 289 Main St., Greenfield

FRIDAY 7/5 THE HEALYS w/ CHARLIE BONGIOVI

SATURDAY 7/6 DEIRDRE REILLY

Theodores’: The Kings. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield

Patti’s 410 Lounge: Karaoke with Peter Kennedy. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee R-Bar: DJ Bosco. 269 Worthington St., Springfield Shadow Lounge: DJ Redd. 278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: DJ dance, featuring a full dinner

Gateway City Arts: Ra Ra Riot. 92 Race St., Holyoke Hyland Orchard and Brewery: Lonesome Brothers. 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge

Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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

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POOR RICHARDS

Bar & Grill

116 School Street, Chicopee, MA • 413-331-3959 Facebook: Poor Richard’s live music bar & grill

Every Wednesday & Thursday

Every Thursday

Every Sunday

Country Line Dancing Lessons

See Facebook Pg. for details

KARAOKE CONTEST

JULY 5 GERALDINE’S REUNION with the All Star Dyn-O-Myte Disco Review

FRI. 7/12 Jeff Conlon • SAT. 7/13 Garold Amadon Tues. Movie Stub from Eastfield 16

Gets You 20% OFF! TUES. EAT-IN ONLY

CAR SHOW!

Sunday, July 21st 1pm-4pm

THUR. COLOSSAL LOBSTER ROLL

FRI. WHOLE BELLY CLAMS

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8:30-Noon www.donovanspub.com

upcoming July 12 Garth LIVE! The Ultimate Tribute July 13 Pat Benatar Tribute - FIRE & ICE July 20 The Return of Kobra Kai July 27 Stare Down the Sun • July 28 SummerFest

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Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series Tom Ingram Band. 820 West Columbus Ave.,

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Karaoke

Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Donovan’s Irish Pub: Deirdre Reilly. Magic Lantern: Nude female danc- Springfield 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield ers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live enter91 Taylor St., Springfield tainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Fort Hill Brewery: Tom Savoy. 30 Springfield MGM Springfield: 80sHD. 1 MGM Fort Hill Road, Easthampton

Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: Dave Brinnel. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield 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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UPCOMING CONCERTS Michelle Brooks Thompson: July 18, 7 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Weird Al Yankovic: July 19, 8 p.m.

– Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Joon: July 19, 8 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Lionel Richie: July 20, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Misterwives: July 20, 9 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Heart, Sheryl Crow: July 20, 7 p.m. – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford Lord Huron: July 20, 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Park, Holyoke Elvis Costello, Blondie: July 21, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Jason Ingriselli: July 25, 7 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Godsmack: July 26, 80 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Consider The Source: July 26, 8 p.m.

– MGM Springfield Plaza The Pretenders: July 26, 8 p.m. – Mass MoCA, North Adams Reba McEntire: July 26-27, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.

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

James Taylor: Today, 8 p.m. – Tanglewood, Lenox Toby Keith: Today, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Earth, Wind and Fire: Tomorrow, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Fab Four: Tomorrow, 8 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Aziz Ansari: Saturday, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Little Big Town: Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

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

Phish: July 9-10, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

The Alchemystics/Dorren Pierre: July 11, 7 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Matt Maratea: July 12, 8 p.m. – MGM Springfield Plaza Sublime With Rome: July 11, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Toby Keith will celebrate the Fourth of July with a concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., today. (ROB GRABOWSKI/INVISION)

Green River Festival: July 12-14, times vary – Greenfield Community College Wiz Khalifa: July 13, 6 p.m. – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford Queen Latifah: July 13, 8 p.m. – Mo-

hegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Blues Traveler, moe: July 17, 5 p.m. – Look Park, Northampton Bruce Hornsby: July 18, 7:30 p.m.

– Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Ticket information: Academy of Music – 413-584-9032; Calvin Theatre and Mountain Park – 413-586-8686; Foxwoods – 800-200-2882; MassMutual Center – 855-278-4667; Tanglewood – 888266-1200; Ticketmaster – Serves DCU Center, Mohegan Sun, Mullins Center, Oakdale, Symphony Hall, Xfinity Theatre and XL Center – 800-745-3000

Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 Pizza Shoppe: Kids nite with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Blues Jam hosted

by Cold Shot. 479 College Highway, Southwick Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series Ethel Lee Ensemble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

MONDAY AmVets Post 12: Open pitch. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

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Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

TUESDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby

Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield Theodores’: King Arthur Junior. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series The Brian & Vicky Show. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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Friday, July 5 Back in Black Friday, July 12 Mid-Life Crisis Classic Rock & Roll All drinks and food must be purchased on the premises No coolers or outside food allowed

BANQUET & MEETING HOUSE AND PAVILION 555 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA • hamelssummitview.com (413) 538-7431

Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Trivia. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert Series Eagle Eyes. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/myevent

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

AC/DC Tribute Band

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

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

Pavilion Summer Concert Series No Charge For Music!

Music Starts 6:30pm BBQ Buffet available for purchase 5:30-8:30pm

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

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

World War II Club-The Deuce: Open Mic with Kevin Crane and

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Lincoln Hubley. 50 Conz St., Northampton

Friday 7/5 ...... Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze Friday 7/12 ... Moose & the High Tops Friday 7/19 ... B.J. Korona Sat. Variety Night Music, Comedy, Pool, Electronic Darts Now Available Line Dance Lessons on Monday

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

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

Concert Series Smith & Ingram.

820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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MGM Springfield extends Roar! Comedy Series

By Elizabeth Román

and Springsteen (20).

FTER ANNOUNCing this spring that MGM Roar! Comedy Club would be offering up 20 comedy shows from July to November, the series has just expanded to December with the addition of comedians John Moses and Jared Freid.

The Springfield casino and John Tobin Presents will host shows featuring comedians Christine Hurley, Steve Sweeney, Tony V. & Jimmy Dunn, Brain Glowacki, Alex Hooper, Leonard Ouzts, Corey Rodrigues and Mark Normand will all take place at the historic Armory at MGM Springfield.

The scheduled performances for the additional comedians are: • John Moses — Friday, Sept.

20 at 8 p.m.

• Jared Freid — Thursday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Tickets for John Moses and Jared Freid will are available at

• American folk rock band The Avett Brothers are heading to Worcester’s DCU Center in October with special guest Lake Street Dive.

Tickets for the Oct. 4 show are on sale through Ticketmaster. The band will be joined by Boston’s own Lake Street Dive, headed up by vocalist Rachael Price.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Avett Brothers are set to release their latest album, “Closer Than Together,” the day of the show and recently added several dates to their upcoming fall tour, including in Worcester.

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• The top of the latest Billboard charts looks like it was published 35 years ago.

Madonna’s “Madame X” debuted in the No. 1 spot. It is the pop singer’s ninth chart topping album in her successful career.

She had her first Top 10 album back in October 1984.

Debuting in the No. 2 spot was Bruce Springsteen with “Western Stars.” The album marks The Boss’ 20th Top 10 effort.

Springsteen dominated the charts in 1984 with his landmark “Born in the USA” album.

According to Billboard, the Rolling Stones have had the most Top 10 albums in the trade paper’s history. The veteran British rockers have placed 37 albums in the Top 10.

The Stones are followed by Barbra Streisand (34), The Beatles (32), Frank Sinatra (32), Elvis Presley (27), Bob Dylan (22), Madonna (22), George Strait (21), Elton John (20), Paul McCartney (20)

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Liner notes • Avril Lavigne is bringing her “Head Above Water” tour to Connecticut this fall.

The “Complicated” Canadian singer is set to perform on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Toyota

Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Tickets, priced between $36 and $86, are available through Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster. com.

Lavigne’s sixth studio album, “Head Above Water,” was released on Feb. 15 and reached No. 13 on the charts.

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na, is made up of two brothers — Scott Avett and Seth Avett — along with Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon.

They recently released their first single from the record, “High Steppin,” along with an official music video.

The Avett Brothers released their ninth studio album, “True Sadness,” in the summer of 2016. It topped Billboard charts and scored two Grammy nominations.

Lake Street Dive is a multigenre band founded at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music in 2004. The group released its eighth studio album, “Free Yourself Up,” in 2018.

Ray Kelly and Aviva Luttrell contributed to this column.

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Avril Lavigne will play the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut on Oct. 5.

MGM Springfield Roar! Comedy Club has expanded its comedy series through December. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

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IT’S ALL HAPPENING UNDER THE STARS & ON THE PATIO AT UNO’S. Every night from 6pm-10pm (weather permitting) Next to Hilton Garden Inn, 820 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield 733-1300

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4 questions for The Fab Four

Beatles tribute band coming to MGM Springfield

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

raveling further on tour than The Beatles ever did, singing more songs in concert than the 11 tunes the band averaged, and lasting longer as a group after being formed in 1997, the Emmy-winning Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will bring their popular show outdoors to The Plaza at MGM Springfield tomorrow.

The Beatles tribute band The Fab Four will perform at the MGM Springfield Plaza tomorrow at 8 p.m.

George Harrison, who hails from The Beatles hometown of Liverpool and has his own side act called George Harry’s Son; and Joseph Bologna as Ringo Starr, who provides the solid backbeat that keeps his bandmates rocking.

The Fab Four was conceived and the show was written by founder and original John Lennon, Ron McNeil.

Demonstrating the lengths to which the band will go to get all the details right, he took on the exacting task of programming every individual sound into The Fab Four’s keyboards, providing them with the perfect sonic tools for them to recreate the Beatles’ Showtime is at 8 p.m. and complex later-era music live tickets are $30. onstage – music that The The Fab Four features new- Beatles themselves could only est addition and Lennon look- create in the studio using mulalike Adam Hastings as John tiple tracks and overdubs.

Lennon; Andy Sarraf as Paul Adam Hastings, who joined McCartney, a founding mem- The Fab Four last September ber of the band who learned to as John Lennon, took time play bass left handed and also out from preparing to hit the has his own side gig called the road for Springfield to answer Wings Band; Gavin Pring as fab “four” questions from his

home in Las Vegas.

Q. What can people ex-

pect to see and hear at the show?

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The show is exactly what I would want to see on stage ... the songs, the banter which is sometimes tongue in cheek.

The idea is for the audience to suspend belief and feel as if they are at a real Beatles’ concert. The 90-minute show covers their entire popular career as The Beatles and begins with us wearing those unforgettable suits and the mop tops that you first saw on the Ed Sullivan Show, and singing songs like “She Loves You” and “All My Loving.”

There’s also Shea Stadium and our dressing in those Sgt. Pepper suits and now wearing mustaches for songs from that era like “With a Little Help from My Friends,” all the way to the end with me dressed up like Lennon in a white suit, long hair and glasses and us

IF YOU GO Event: The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute When: Tomorrow, 8 p.m.

Where: The Plaza at MGM Springfield, Springfield Tickets: $30; available at Ticketmaster.com More info: Online, mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/en/ entertaiment/the-plaza.html

doing “Get Back” and “Revolution.” All four of us speak in British accents, of course, two of us are actually from the UK. The Beatles never toured, for example, for songs from “Sgt. Pepper.” So when we introduce those songs we need to talk to the audience and introduce those songs using language of the time.

All generations can enjoy the show for equally different reasons from grandfathers to their grandchildren.

Q. You joined The Fab

Four last September, how did that come about?

A. Before coming to

America, I was a member in England for about nine years of a band called The Bootleg Beatles, probably one of the longest running tribute bands in the world. We played on the main stage at Glastonbury and at Royal Albert Hall.

What happened is that my wife Hannah and I became parents to a baby boy, Ozzie, who is now two years old.

Suddenly, I didn’t want to be away from home on tour for three weeks at a time. The realization came as a shock to me because I thought I would have my job with the band for life. But I no longer wanted to be a dad who was away from home for long periods of time.

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IF YOU GO

Pups on parade Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Shows returning to Big E grounds

By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

The Eastern States Exposition grounds are going to the dogs — literally.

Beginning yesterday and continuing daily through Sunday, some 1,500 dogs

Beatles

and their handlers will compete at the annual Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Shows held in the Better Living Center.

Participating kennel clubs include the Kenilworth, Holyoke, Farmington and Naugatuck Kennel Clubs, with shows scheduled daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and watch for free all of the different competitions including all-breed, obedience and rally.

During the all-breed competitions, canines will be judged against various stan-

Event: Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Shows When: Today-Sunday; shows daily from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield Admission: Free More information: eastern statesexposition.com/ events/2019/yankeedog

The Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Show runs through Sunday at the Eastern States Exposition. Competitions include all-breed, obedience and rally. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

dards that have been set for their breed such as weight, bite, size, tail and coat,

among other characteristics.

In the obedience trials, dogs will be judged by how

not even born during the heyday of The Beatles.

How did you end up a fan?

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ing. I used to buy an album every summer when we were on vacation. When I was in CONTINUED FROM PAGE E6 Woolworth’s I saw this very I had the opportunity to speak My first exposure to the colorful and vibrant album with one of The Fab Four and group was through my dad. cover, it was The Beatles’ “1” become friends with him. I let He was a musician, a bass album with the red cover and him know that I was planning player, and when I came large yellow number one on in home from school one day, to leave The Bootleg Beatles the middle sticking out at you. he was teaching my sister and would love to gig with I saw it was The Beatles and them. I wanted to move to how to play the bass with “A gave it a try. Then, I remember America, but my wife didn’t, Hard Day’s Night” playing we were in France at a family and I was okay with that. in the background. I heard reunion attended by many Then one day during my last those cymbals swishing on from our American family, year with The Bootleg Beatthe record. It was something where I was lying in my tent les, my wife texted me and ... I had never heard anything during a night fueled with said, “Let’s go to America.” like it. Then some of my “Sgt. Pepper.”

You know, my mom comes teenage friends were into from Hartford, Connecticut, The Beatles, and I picked up What is your favorite but has been living in Newa guitar and started playcastle in England for about 40 years. So, I mentioned to the guys if a space became available in the group, I’d appreciate being considered.

That opportunity came recently when Ron McNeil, who played John, decided to leave his role and become more involved creatively behind the scenes. Besides being a great band with a great show, what was attractive to me to be in another Beatles tribute band was the fact that The Fab Four are all family guys who mostly go out and perform on weekends.

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Alice Cooper ready to deliver theatrics Kicks off tour with Fourth of July show at Foxwoods tonight

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Special to The Republican

lice Cooper didn’t expect to still be on the road and recording albums at his age.

But in Cooper’s own words, performing shows in his early 70’s is significantly easier than it was performing shows during the early 1970’s – including a stop at the old Springfield Civic Center right before Halloween 1972.

“Ol’ Black Eyes” will kick off his tour at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Grand Theater tonight, promising in a recent interview to deliver what fans want to see most: Straightjackets, guillotines and a triple-guitar attack, keeping his oldest songs fresh.

“Those shows in ’72, the ‘School’s Out For the Summer’ tour, they were hard because I was still drinking. I’m in much better shape at 71 than I was in the ’70s,” said Cooper, adding

that part of his routine between tours involves extensive time on Arizona’s golf courses – and 105 degree heat.

“I’m the only one who doesn’t get tired. Last year we did 191 cities and 17 countries across four continents. It wears on you, but you don’t get tired of it,” he said. “And I’m going to be up there for 7 days rehearsing for the show.

New staging, new toys. It’s going to sort of be Christmas morning for us,” he said.

With the Fourth of July show at Foxwoods date kicking off another 170 dates across the world, Cooper said he – along with the rest of his band – have been working overtime to perfect every aspect of the show.

“You know, 80% of a rehearsal is on the music.

We spend more time making sure it’s as musically good as anybody has ever heard. You can’t have the icing on the cake without the cake,” said Cooper. “But putting it all together with all the staging and the toys is the best part.”

Cooper said, too, there’s Alice Cooper will perform tonight at Foxwoods Resort Casino a method to his madness in Mashantucket, Conn.(ALAINA POTRIKUS / ABECKETT@SYRAC) – which should come as no

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The Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Show runs through Sunday at the Eastern States Exposition. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

For rally, dogs and their handlers negotiate a course of skills according to sequentially numbered signs.

Bob Callthorp, treasurer for the Farmington Valley Kennel Club, said he expects many of the American Kennel Club’s recognized breeds to be entered into competition with entrants from across the United States, some from Canada, and a few from Europe.

“Anyone can show dogs if you have a real love for them.

You want to take your purebred dog to the correct place for obedience and show training so you can get in the ring with everyone else,” Callthorp said.

“For me, I had one of the first Shar-Peis in the country ... still have him ... and I wanted to show him so others could get to know the breed,” he added.

With the summer here, the kennel club’s treasurer reminded dog owners never to leave their dogs alone in the car which can quickly become death traps on hot days.

surprise, given that his reputation as the godfather of “shock rock” was cemented merely weeks after Woodstock took place.

“Anybody can buy lasers.

Anybody can buy pyro. Generally, people use these when they don’t have a good idea.

The Alice Cooper show, every piece of theatrics happens because of the lyric. When the lyric says something, the theatrical piece is part of that.

I let the lyrics shape the whole show,” he said.

But despite the desire to continually change up the show, Cooper said some things stay consistent.

“Of course we’re going to do the hits. I’d be stupid not to.

Once in a while we have fans who email us and say, ‘don’t do the guillotine again,’” said Cooper of his most famous stage routine of being beheaded during the show.

“You realize it’s a small majority of people who feel that way. A lot of people haven’t seen it. You have to look at the whole show – it fits the storyline,” he said.

Cooper will bring the “Ol’ Black Eyes is Back” tour to Foxwoods’ Grand Theater today.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

“It’s not just in the summer, you should never leave your dog alone in the car anytime,” Callthorp said.

“We will have someone going around to the cars and checking during the show that no animals have been left in a car,” he added.

Callthorp noted he is in charge of organizing the many vendors at the show.

“We will have vendors selling everything from dog leads and coats to you name it, dog food and more, as well as someone who will photograph and make prints of your dog,” Callthorp said.

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MY FRIEND PEDRO Developed by: DeadToast Entertainment Published by: Devolver Digital Available on: Nintendo Switch, PC

A scene from “My Friend Pedro.” (DEVOLVER DIGITAL / THE WASHINGTON POST)

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As someone who has been playing video games since the Reagan era, I’ve played more than my fair share of side-scrolling games where the object is, generally, to move from one side of the screen to the other and annihilate everyone in sight.

“My Friend Pedro” clings to this template but it adds just enough spice to keep familiarity from breeding contempt.

The Pedro of the title is a talking banana who awakens you at the beginning of the game. It would seem that you were knocked unconscious and left on the floor of an industrial building until one Mitch the Butcher can add you to the ersatz meat he peddles as part of a front used to hide illegal weapon sales. (Notice, I didn’t say arms sales. Wah, wah.) Who you are and why you should have ended up where you did aren’t revealed until just before the game’s finale. Given that this is a throwback-style bullet fest with a talking banana, the story is obviously breezy. Its cleverest moment comes when it puts you on the track of Ophelia, the Dictator of the Internet.

To get to the internet, you have to jump into a sewer that’s populated with homicidal, lifelong gamers who were raised on violent video games – picture a bunch of gun-toting bearded dudes in T-shirts.

What separates “My Friend Pedro” from any number of run-and-gun sidescrollers is the emphasis it places on graceful movement. The best way to dodge incoming bullets is to tap the controller’s left bumper which makes

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SHAFT rrss (R) In a threadbare story, John Shaft Jr. (Jessie Usher) is a FBI cyber security expert, but to uncover the truth behind his friend’s death, he needs an assist from his dad, John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). it won’t make moviegoers forget the gritty original. (111 min.)

ALADDIN rrts (PG) Guy Ritchie directs this live action version of the popular Disny animated tale. Will Smith takes on the role of the genie who transforms a poor boy into a charming prince in order to marry the beautiful princess, Jasmine. (128 min.)

ANNABELLE COMES HOME rrts (R) The seventh “Conjuring” installment is way more fun than any sequel — especially one this deep into a franchise — has any right to be. “Annabelle Comes Home” features a laundry list of ghouls, goblins, ghosts and ghastly gadgets, including a werewolf, a bloody bride, various corpses, a haunted television set, a murderous samurai warrior, a gargoyle-like demon, a windup organ-grinder’s monkey and a super-creepy version of the old Milton Bradley game Feeley Meeley. (100 min.)

AVENGERS: ENDGAME rrrs (PG-13) The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films. “Endgame,” at its best moments, carries the thrill of classic comic-book twists and reversals. (181 min.)

CHILD’S PLAY rrts (R) Remake of the 1988 thriller about a single mother (Aubrey Plaza), who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a seemingly harmless doll, unaware of its

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Himesh Patel, left, and Ed Sheeran appear in a scene from “Yesterday.” (JONATHAN PRIME / UNIVERSAL PICTURES) more sinister nature. (90 min.)

corporation. (104 min.)

DARK PHOENIX rtss (PG-13) In this latest chapter in the X-Men saga, Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force during a rescue mission in space. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. (120 min.)

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM rrrs (PG-13) Assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns in the third installment of the action franchise with a $14 million price tag on his head and bounty-hunters on his trail. (131 minutes)

DETECTIVE PIKACHU rtss (PG) A neutered Ryan Reynolds tries hard but can’t make this live action-meets-animated movie gel. It’s plodding and listless and really not funny or smart enough.

Live-action feature film adaptations of video games have proved a dicey proposition in the past. For every “Mortal Kombat” there’s a “Prince of Persia.” This one just feels like a venal money grab from a mega

TOY STORY 4 rrrs (G) Let this be a lesson to all franchise cynics: Sometimes more is actually good.

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of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody (voiced

by Tom Hanks) takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. “Toy Story 4 ” is a blast and it’s great to be back with the gang. (90 min.)

YESTERDAY rrts (PG-13) In a world where no one but a struggling singer-songwriter recalls the Fab Four or the music they made, a golden opportunity is presented to him to pursue the kind of success he’s always wanted in this off-beat romantic comedy from screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Danny Boyle. (120 min.)

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LATE NIGHT rrrs (R) Smart, timely, and brought to life by a terrific cast, Late Night with Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling is a workplace comedy with a lot of heart — and just as many laughs.

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Madison Iseman, from left, Katie Sarife and McKenna Grace appear in a scene from the horror film, “Annabelle Comes Home.” (DAN MCFADDEN/WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

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UMass dining continues to rack up honors ty military personnel, and other dining venues such as BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and Seasons Buffet are rewarding military service with similar percent-off arrangements.

Military discounts at Mohegan Sun can be secured by showing a non-expired military I.D. A complete list of participating locations at the Resort can be found at mohegansun.com/ events-and-promotions/ promotions/militarydiscounts.html.

The discount program is scheduled to continue through December 31, 2019.

• This summer, Franklin County is home to a new barbecue restaurant in the form of North Village Smokehouse.

Located in a former tavern on Federal Street in Millers Falls, North Village specializes in authentic pit-style Texas barbecue and Southern-style sides.

Smoked meats on the menu include brisket, pulled pork,

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Under the direction of Ken Toong, executive director of Auxiliary Enterprises at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, UMass has regularly garnered nationwide recognition as having some of the best college food out there.

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Bedeviled by a buyer’s market for college degrees, institutions of higher education are now relying on a variety of tactics to attract students, including the offering of lifestyle amenities and decidedly upscale food service experiences.

Their prospective Generation Z clientele having grown up in a foodie culture, many schools are working hard to upgrade the quality and variety of dining options they deliver.

Few have been as successful at building their food “street creds” as the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Under the leadership of Ken Toong, UMass’ executive director of auxiliary enterprises, the university has regularly garnered nationwide recognition as having some of the best college food out there.

Not content to rest on his laurels, Toong recently added award-winning San Francisco chef and restaurateur Alex Ong to the Dining Services staff. Ong, a protege of the renowned Jeremiah Tower, defines as his task as creating a global food culture at UMass.

Last month, at the 25th annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference, UMass Dining brought home the gold for the ninth consecutive year. The American Culinary Federation-sanctioned competition attracted 16 other teams from colleges and universities from the United States, Canada, and China.

UMass is also making brickand-mortar investments in dining services, currently constructing a new Worcester Dining Commons that will incorporate, in addition to student dining, a restau-

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Bub’s Bar-B-Q retains rustic charm, recipes

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HEN BUB’S BARB-Q made the Top 10 in MassLive’s Best Of Mass BBQ ranking last year, their closest geographical competition was in Easthampton.

Since then several new barbecue options have cropped up nearby, but with 40 years of business under their belts and more than 20 awards for best barbecue, we are certain Bub’s can continue to hold their own in the smoked meat arena.

A chalkboard menu above the open kitchen line lists appetiz-

BUB’S BAR-B-Q Address: 676 Amherst Road, Sunderland Telephone: 413-548-9630 Website: bubsbbq.com/ home Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 3:30 - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. 9 p.m.; and closed Monday Entree prices: $9.50 $18.99 Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Restroom not equipped for wheelchair use Reservations: Not Accepted

ers and meals at Bub’s Bar-B-Q, located at 676 Amherst Road in Sunderland. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

Cucumber salad is one of the unlimited sides available.

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Summer is a great time to sit outside under the tent at Bub’s, and the restaurant offers a nearly equal number of seats outside as in, not to mention toys and activities to amuse nearly anyone. To sit inside is to revel in the eclectic and rustic atmosphere that includes antique beer signs in the covered porch, neon BBQ signs by the buffet, and awards and newspaper articles that line every remaining inch of the wooden walls. And lest we forget the free jukebox that is a huge hit with the regulars.

The service formula at Bub’s

has changed very little over the years, with patrons asked to queue up at the counter and order their main protein items and beverages. A chalkboard menu above the open kitchen line lists appetizers and meals, but if you are of the sort who needs a moment to think it through when faced with ordering the minute you step in a paper menu can be had as well. All meals eaten in-house come with Bub’s famous unlimited hot and cold sides buffet, and the eatery offers a limited selection of beer and wine as well as iced tea and fountain soft drinks.

Having heard that Bub’s had upped the ante on distinctly southern dishes with their most recent ownership change, we opted to start our meal in the Appetizers section with Fried Green Tomatoes ($5.50) and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo ($4.99). The unripe tomatoes dredged in coarse cornmeal and fried until crisp were as good as any I’d had south of the Mason-Dixon line. The slices in the center remained cool and crisp yet juicy, a feat hard to achieve in a simple dish that is highly dependent upon both the exact ripeness (or not) of

A pulled pork and brisket plate is ready for the customer to add unlimited side dishes. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

the fruit as well as the perfecting of the coating and frying technique.

The Gumbo may have been a more northern rendition of the southern classic as it ate more like a chicken and rice soup than a true gumbo.

Although we enjoyed the cup, we found ourselves searching for the characteristic ingredients that set the dish apart like the sausage and the okra. And we yearned for that distinctive earthy sassafras flavor that should be imparted by the use of the gumbo file powder.

Other starters include Hush Puppies ($4.99), Fried Gator

($7.99) and Onion Rings ($4.99).

The smoker section of the menu can be ordered as single meat meals, combinations, or in some cases sandwiches.

Pulled Pork can be had in all three forms, with the Sandwich for $9.50, Dinner for $11.99, or in a Combo Plate with ¼ Chicken, Chicopee’s own Blue Seal Kielbasa or Beef Brisket for $14.99. Bub’s offers two styles of ribs; the ever popular Baby Backs and the larger, meaty St. Louis Spare ribs. ‘From the Sea’ options include Catfish and SEE BUB’S, PAGE E13

The sides are of equal importance to the smoked items at Bub’s, with six or so each of hot and cold options on the allyou-can-eat buffet at any given time. We were impressed by the obvious care taken to present each of the housemade side dishes as unique in both ingredients and flavor profile.

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California’s Unti Vineyards creates unique wines

M

ANY CALIFORnia wines sometimes seem very similar.

Overripe Cabernet Sauvignons.

Over the top Chardonnays.

And even when they’re done right, many wines from California often seem to be made with just these two grapes.

That’s why it was such a thrill a few weeks ago to discover Unti Vineyards in Sonoma County. Friends of ours in Oakland, California, took us to the winery this past May. I was blown away by how distinct and delicious each wine tasted at Unti.

What makes Unti’s wines so great and so unique? Let’s start with the grapes. The family-owned winery founded in 1997 makes wine using grapes not often associated with California. Grapes like Vermentino, Barbera and Montepulciano.

Mick Unti, who manages the winery he co-founded with his dad, George, decided to make wines using such grapes because they “are avid

Bub’s

2015 Unti Vineyards Grenache ($30) Grape: Grenache Tasting notes: This smooth red wine strikes just the right balance between fragrant fruit flavors (especially dried cherries) and having a soft, understated, smooth finish.

Perfect with lighter foods or on its own. A great, easy drinking red wine ideal any time of year.

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consumers of Italian, French, Spanish and German wine, which explains for why they aren’t afraid to make wines from grapes not commonly grown in California,” according to the winery’s website.

Their fearless experimentation worked. Who could have imagined that grapes often found in Italy would grow so well and taste so great in California’s Sonoma County.

Well, clearly two people did and they were right.

Let me add that I loved every single wine I tasted at Unti Vineyards. I simply loved certain wines a little more.

And one more thing as Lieutenant Colombo used to say.

If you can’t find these wines

of ordinary white bread and enjoyed the permeation of the juices and sauce that resulted CONTINUED FROM PAGE E12 in a tasty open-faced sandwich Shrimp that can be ordered of sorts. grilled, Cajun or fried; as well Bub’s offers two BBQ sauces Faroe Island Salmon. on the side with its proteins; Often slave to the novelty of the sweet variety is brushed a combination platter as a way on top of most of the proteins, to sample as many dishes as and the hot is offered as a possible, our choices landed condiment to those who wish us four proteins to try: Pulled to add some heat. We liked Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Beef the complexity of the sweet Brisket and Chicken. My guest sauce and the strong presence found the flavor on the highly of Worcestershire, but also appreciated the vinegar-forward recommended Pulled Pork spicy orange sauce for dipping. to be meaty and just smoky The sides are of equal imenough, and appreciated that the judicious use of BBQ sauce portance to the smoked items left the pork itself to shine. The at Bub’s, with six or so each of hot and cold options on the allvery lightly smoked chicken you-can-eat buffet at any given was a juicy breast and wing time. We were impressed by quarter with a nice charred skin, and the sauced ribs were the obvious care taken to present each of the housemade tender to the tooth and wellside dishes as unique in both smoked. We appreciated the ingredients and flavor profile. nod to tradition inherent in On the cold side the Potato the brisket’s perch atop a slice

Unti Winery is located in Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

in a store near you, you can order them directly from the winery in California.

Wine tasting notes 2018 Unti Vineyards Vermentino ($28 at the winery) Grape: Vermentino Tasting notes: This crisp, refreshing white wine has a delicious, slightly tart green apple taste with a lush, fragrant finish. This delightful wine illustrates why Vermentino wines deserve even more attention and more apprecia-

Salad is replete with mayonnaise and dill, the Pasta Salad features bowties tossed with tomatoes and Italian-style dressing, and a corn and blackeyed pea Succotash is decidedly southern with its mustardy vinaigrette. Traditional coleslaw, a julienned vegetable salad, and cottage cheese rounded out the options on the night we visited; and a baguette-shaped loaf of bread with butter was also available.

Hot dishes include Hickory Smoked Potatoes that get their start out back in the wood smoker, and Collard Greens said to be founder Bub Tiley’s own secret recipe. A Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunchy brown sugar topping is devoid of the traditional pecans in a nod to those with allergies, and the Spicy Dirty Rice has a nice kick of heat from its Cajun spice blend. Housemade Mac and Cheese can be purchased

tion for their bright, refreshing finish.

2018 Unti Vineyards Rose ($30) Grape: 90% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre Tasting notes: Exquisite, dry, refreshing rose that reminds me of some of my favorite dry rose wines from France’s Provence region.

Like many Unti wines, this one’s well balanced and graceful and not overpowering. I highly recommend it.

a la carte for an additional $1.50 and is a creamy blend of mild gruyere and orange cheddar cheeses.

A few desserts are featured on a rotating basis, and on the board the night we visited

2016 Unti Vineyards Barbera ($38) Grape: Barbera Tasting notes: Unti Vineyards excels at making wines using grapes often associated with Italy. This understated, elegant wine perfectly illustrates what this winery does best – making subtle wines that beautifully express the vine’s soft fruit flavors. I highly recommend it.

2016 Unti Vineyards Montepulciano ($45) Grape: Montepulciano Tasting notes: Another outstanding Italian-style wine SEE WINE, PAGE E16

were Pecan Pie and Lemon Pie. A trip to Bub’s is very much as it was years ago, with its rustic charm and many of the recipes people have come to love.

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Red, white and blue beers for the Fourth of July

HH, INDEPENdence Day: a holiday about our nation’s birth, fireworks, cookouts, backyard barbecues and of course, beer.

So in honor of the holiday, I thought I’d take a different twist and highlight some beers that are sort of associated with America. Basically I’m going to name my favorite red, white and blue beers. Yes, I know there are red ales and white ales, but blue? Just bear with me on that one.

Starting with red, it will probably seem both fitting and odd that maybe my favorite red ale is Rebel Red made by the Franciscan Well Brewery. It’s fitting because of course it was the American

It’s clear and clean and topped with a creamy head, and balanced nicely with some slightly citrusy hops. As the beer finishes on the palet, a nutty aspect emerges, coupled with some lingering sweet caramel.

As rebels go, Ireland is right up there with the U.S., and the George Lenker same goes for red ales.

Beer Nut White ales are not among my top choices when ordering rebels who beat the British to a beer, but I’ll never refuse an found our country; it’s odd Ommegang Witte Wheat Ale, because the Franciscan Well especially in the summer. This is, well, in Ireland. beer even doubles down on Rebel Red, which I first asking me not to order it, as I had on cask in Ireland at a usually prefer beers without now-defunct beer bar, is a added flavors. But the orange smooth, malty red with a tasty peel and coriander that Ommegang uses in this brew hit a smack of biscuit goodness perfect note and bumps up the holding the flavor together.

refreshment factor at least a few notches on a hot summer day.

The aroma is yeasty, wheaty, and has a hint of spice. The flavor has a delicious grain aspect, which is encircled by the coriander and fruit notes.

The hops used are understated but provide a different sort of tartness that helps the beer finish dry and refreshing.

Blue is an interesting color when you’re talking about beer. There are blueberry beers of course, but it would be disingenuous of me to call any of them a favorite. There are some that I find OK, but that sort of thing just isn’t my cup of ale.

There was the infamous Red, White & Blue beer made

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Though “My Friend Pedro” will certainly not make anyone rethink their assumptions about video games, it induced in me a feeling of kinetic bliss. I enjoyed running through its paces because the levels, with their pulsating electronic music, encourage a sort of heedless flow. I never grew bored of the game’s hypnotic game play loops. Considering that “My Friend Pedro” was designed, coded, and written by one person, Victor Agren, its simple-seduction strategy is no mean feat.

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natural turkey, and pork spare ribs. North Village also prepares sandwiches and offers a daily sausage special from artisan producer Pekarski’s Sausage of South Deerfield.

Side selections range from potato salad and pit beans to tater tots and crispy cheese curds. Ice cold beer and cocktails are also available.

Kitchen hours at North Village are Thursday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Events THURSDAY Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston: Thu.-Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Jacob's Pillow Dance, Ted Shawn Theatre; $78, $65, $45. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Concerts on the Green: Today, 6:30 p.m. Windsor Town Hall; Steve Lipman, 275 Broad St., Windsor.

David Roussève/REALITY: Thu.Fri, 8:15 p.m.; Sat, 2:15 and 8:15 p.m.; Sun, 2:15 p.m. Jacob's Pillow Dance, Doris Duke Theatre; Tickets start at $35. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Fourth of July Fireworks: Today, 5 p.m. UMass Amherst-McGuirk Alumni Stadium; Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Stadium Drive, Amherst.

“Henry V”: Thu.-Sun, 7 p.m. The Arthur F. Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, Hampshire Shakespeare Company is excited to launch their 30th season of Shakespeare Under the Stars with “Henry V,” directed by Noah Tuleja, July 3-7 7 p.m. Ticket Prices: adult: $15, student/senior: $10, child: $7. For more information and tickets visit hampshireshakespeare.com, 650 East Pleasant St., Amherst; umass.edu/renaissance.

Independence Day Fireworks: Today, 4-10 p.m. Beacon Field; Events start at 4 p.m., corner of Beacon, Sanderson and Gerrett Streets, Greenfield.

July 4th at Six Flags: Thu.-Sat, 9:30 a.m. Six Flags New England, 1623 Main St., Agawam. 413-7869300 or sixflags.com/newengland.

Monson Summerfest: Today, Quarry Hill School, 43 Margaret St., Monson.

Morning Classes: Thu.-Sun, 8 a.m.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance; A variety of dance and movement classes are offered each weekday morning in the Pillow’s Ruth St. Denis Studio.

Classes are open to participants of all experience levels including beginners, ages 16+. Monday: Pilates with Sean Gallagher; Tuesday: Ballet with Ian Spencer Bell; Wednesday: Modern with Ryoko Kudo (June 3-July 10); Wednesday: Modern with Adam Weinert (July 17-August 21); Thursday: Zumba with Ilana Siegal; Friday: Hip Hop with Shakia Johnson (June and August); Friday: African Dance Fireworks light up the sky at the annual Coca-Cola July 4th with Truth Hunter (July); $10. 358 Fest weekend celebration at Six Flags New England theme George Carter Road, Becket; 413park last year. This year’s event runs today through Saturday.

243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

National Theatre Live's "The Audience" in HD: Today, 12:30 p.m.

Amherst Cinema; $26 general, $22 Amherst Cinema members. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Old Sturbridge Village Independence Celebration: Today, Old Sturbridge Village; For a complete list of activities visit osv.org, Route 20, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or osv.org.

Star-Spangled Springfield: Today, Riverfront Park; fireworks 9:30 p.m., West Columbus Avenue and Memorial Bridge, Springfield.

Trivia: Today, 7 p.m. Tatham Memorial Club, 3 Paul St., West Springfield.

Yankee Classic Dog Shows: Thu.Sun, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige. com.

FRIDAY Brian Chase: Drums and Drones

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with Vic Rawlings and Wendy Eisenberg: Fri, Flywheel Arts Collective; $10-$12. Main Street, Easthampton; easthamptoncityarts.com.

Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston: See Thursday listing David Roussève/REALITY: See Thursday listing The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles at MGM Springfield: Fri, 8 p.m. MGM Springfield; Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will reignite Beatlemania on The Plaza. For more info about the band, visit TheFabFour.com; $30. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

Families Dance Together: Fri, 5-6 p.m. Jacob's Pillow Dance; Led by Pillow Artist Educator Jeff Bliss, this intergenerational class is an opportunity for children and adults to experience the joy of creating simple dances together. For children ages 4-18, accompanied by an

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that beautifully expresses the soil and climate of Sonoma County. Here, the flavors are slightly bigger and more ripe than Unti’s Barbera. But unlike some California wineries, this wine doesn’t push those flavors too far. Instead, its meaty, ripe plum notes reveal themselves in a whisper. I Unti Winery is located in Healdsburg in Sonoma County, Calihighly recommend it.

2016 Unti Vineyards Zinfandel ($38)

fornia. The family-owned winery founded in 1997 makes wine using grapes not often associated with California. Grapes like Vermentino, Barbera and Montepulciano. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

adult. Adults $7, children $4. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

“Henry V”: See Thursday listing “How I Learned to Drive”: Fri.Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Gateway City Arts; Ghost Light Theatre will present Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “How I Learned to Drive,” directed by Sue Dziura; on Friday, Saturday and July 11, 12, and 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mark Landy Party Hall at Gateway City Arts, 92 Race Street in Holyoke. How I Learned to Drive is a warm, tragic, funny, and strikingly perceptive memory play in which a young woman looks back on her warped experience with love and struggles to forgive in the face of her past sexual trauma.

This play is intended for mature audiences. $15 general admission; $10 matinee. 92 Race St., Holyoke.

“The Last Rat of Theresienstadt”: Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 4 p.m. Holden Theatre-Amherst College; Season opens with a show about a Weimar cabaret star from 1930’s Berlin who finds herself transplanted to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. In this completely foreign habitat, she forges an unlikely friendship with Pavel, a rat (played by a puppet), who despite the lack of food that has driven away the rest of his kind, remains out of love for her and her art. $10-$22. 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst; 413-542-2277 or amherst.edu.

Majestic Theater Summer 2019: Fri, 8 p.m. Majestic Theater, The ’70s Project; $26, $24. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

Morning Classes: See Thursday listing Tanglewood 2019 Series: Fri, 8 p.m. Tanglewood; Opening Night at Tanglewood: Boston Symphony orchestra. Andris Nelsons conducts Mozart and Mahler featuring pianist Emanuel Ax. Shed; $24 - $114.

297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

The Troubadour Series: Roan Yellowthorn: Fri, 8 p.m. The Guthrie Center, Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets visit guthriecenter.org/ troubadour-series; $25, $20 Friends of the Guthrie Center.

4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. 413-528-1955 or guthriecenter.org.

Yankee Classic Dog Shows: See Thursday listing

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Art on Screen: "Renoir: revered and Reviled": Sat, 12:30 p.m.

July 4th at Six Flags: See Thursday Amherst Cinema, Not rated, listing SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E17

Grape: Zinfandel Tasting notes: California’s famous for producing outstanding red Zinfandel wines. But some winemakers push the flavors too far.

Fortunately, Unti takes a more restrained approach.

This is definitely the biggest, most robust wine made by Unti. But its spicy, full-bodied plum-like flavors manage to remain subtle and reserved.

2016 Unti Vineyards Syrah Benchland ($55) Grape: Syrah Tasting notes: When done

right, California Syrah wines can be absolutely outstanding – soft, subtle and filled with flavors that seem to last forever. And that’s exactly what Unti achieves in this elegant, understated red wine filled with soft cherry and raspberry flavors. A truly magnificent wine that hits all the right notes. I highly recommend it.

Cheers!

Wine Press by Ken Ross appears on Masslive.com every Monday and in The Republican’s Weekend section every Thursday.

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Sarah the Fiddler: Sat, 6:30 p.m.

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Majestic Theater Summer 2019: Sat, 8 p.m. Majestic Theater; Karen Storrowton Village Museum: Carpenter Tribute: Donna Lee; $26, Storrowton Saturdays: Sat, 11 $24. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. a.m.-3 p.m. Storrowton Village Museum; Bring your picnic basket 413-747-7797 or majestictheater. to Storrowton for Picnic Day. Have com. lunch on the green then play some Morning Classes: See Thursday old fashioned games or paint a listing kindness rock; Free. 1305 Memorial Outdoor Concert Series Kickoff: Ave., West Springfield. thebige.

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Northampton Museum and Educa- Hancock Shaker Village; Our tion; Historic Northampton opens its summer season of free concerts to the public with this special guest from Brazil, accompanied by three vocalists and a percussionist. Evening picnics are encouraged. Music starts at 7 p.m.; Free. 46 Bridge St., Northampton. 413-584-6011 or historic-northampton.org.

Henry V: See Thursday listing

spectacular seasonal party that makes you dream of summer in the Berkshires all year long. The gala includes a roving performance of “They Stood Shaking, While Others Began to Shout” by award-winning choreographer Reggie Wilson’s Fist and Heel Performance Group in the Round Stone Barn, a Shaker farm-to-table dinner, and grand finale fireworks over the fields; Prices Vary. 1843 Housatonic St., Pittsfield; 413-443-0188 or hancockshakervillage.org.

Tanglewood 2019 Series: Sat, 10:30 a.m. Tanglewood; Boston Symphony Orchestra performs with Andris Nelsons, conductor, and Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin. in the Shed; $14 - $34. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

Tanglewood 2019 Series: Sat, 8 p.m. Tanglewood; Boston Symphony Orchestra performance in the Shed; $22 - $104. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

The Troubadour Series: Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur: Sat, 8 p.m. The Guthrie Center; Doors open 6 p.m. For tickets visit guth-

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riecenter.org/troubadour-series/, $30, $25; Friends of the Guthrie Center. 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. 413-528-1955 or guthriecenter.org.

The Understudies: An Improvised Musical: Sat, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater; Be part of the fun as four improvisers create an entire musical from scratch. Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: happiervalley.com. 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley.

Yankee Classic Dog Shows: See Thursday listing

SUNDAY A.P.E. @HAWLEY Presents: "What We See": Sun, Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. 413-584-7327 or nohoarts.org.

Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston: See Thursday listing David Roussève/REALITY: See Thursday listing “Henry V”: See Thursday listing “How I Learned to Drive”: See Friday listing

“The Last Rat of Theresienstadt”: See Friday listing Morning Classes: See Thursday listing Tanglewood 2019 Series: Sun, 2:30 p.m. Tanglewood; Boston Pops Orchestra: Across the Stars: Music of John Williams. Shed, $23$575. 297 West St., Lenox. 888266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

Yankee Classic Dog Shows: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial is an outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: "In the Gardens of Mount Olympus." Through Dec. 31. Perma-

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Pittsfield-Pillow Express: Sat, Jacob’s Pillow Dance; Jacob’s Pillow is 20 miles from Pittsfield and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival, a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, and recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts.

Enjoy free round-trip bus transportation from Pittsfield neighborhoods to Jacob’s Pillow. Activities for all ages include experiencing free inside/out performances, tours, and talks. Outside food and beverages are welcome and picnicking is encouraged. Be prepared for rain and sun. Umbrellas, hats, a water bottle, and bug spray recommended. Enjoy a matinee performance with discounted tickets available to Pittsfield residents riding the bus. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for youth. $10 EBT Card-to-Culture tickets are also available. Call the bus hotline at 413-207-4082 to order tickets or for more information, 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

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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 or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

nent exhibit: "Ancient Treasures," a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: "Thank You for Your Service: The City Salutes the USS Springfield." Through July 31. "Toytopia." Through Sunday.

Play the world's largest Etch-ASketch, retro arcade area, with working classic games, a life-size doll house, and more. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Children's Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: The newest additions are The Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler MerryGo-Round and a state of the art, STEM based cash register for kids.

Michele and Donald D'Amour Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 Museum of Fine Arts: "In Bloom: a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. $8 Floral Works from the Collection." adults and children, $5 seniors, Through Sept. 1. In the Starr Galchildren under 1 free, 444 Dwight lery. "Summer Spectacular Families St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumSeries� runs Sunday through Aug. holyoke.org.

17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat, 11 a.m.- Connecticut Science Center: 5 p.m. Sun. Permanent exhibit: Hands-on, inQuadrangle Welcome Center and Museum Store: Springfield Museums Blue Star Museum. The museums will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer. Starts May 18 through Sept. 2. To find a complete list of participating museums visit arts.gov/bluestarmueeums.

teractive experiences with over 150 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more. Hours: Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Admission; $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under. 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford or ctsciencecenter.org.

Springfield Science Museum: "Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen Log." "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails." May 25-Sept. 8.

Permanent exhibit: Family Science Adventures, will be presented on weekends 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinosaur Hall with Tyrannoseaurus Rex, African Hall with elephant, giraffe and other animals. Solutia Live Animal Center, Native American Hall, animal habitats.

Connecticut Trolley Museum: Summer Activities. Various activities going on during the week, visit cttrolley.org for more details.

Through Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent Exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, 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.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: "Eric Carle Makes a Book." Through Aug. 25. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. "The Picture Book Odysseys of Peter Sis." Through Oct. 27. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city's history. Hours: Tues.-Sun. noon.-4 p.m.; Free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke 413-534-1723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and indi-

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vidual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, Naismith Memorial Basketball free for members, 70 Park St., West Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Springfield 413-734-8322.

Three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basKeep Homestead Museum: ketball court and more than 900 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social artifacts on display. Hours: Mon.& 30th Anniversary Gala, SunFri. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 day 1 p.m. The Keep Homestead a.m.-5 p.m. $19, $15 seniors 65+, Museum’s annual ice cream social $14 children 5-15, free for children is a birthday party this year; there 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus will be cake, balloons, and door prizes. Straw hats and sunbonnets Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com. are welcome. No admission charge.

413-267-4137; keephomesteadmuseum.org/special.htm. 35 Ely Road, Monson or keephomesteadmuseum.org.

Mark Twain House and Museum: Permanent exhibit hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. noon5:30 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 or marktwainhouse.org.

New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit: Including the 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 or neam.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gallery talks on the second Tues. of every month at 1:30 p.m. Hours: Daily Nov.-April weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends and holidays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery talks daily, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Permanent exhibit, members and children 5 and under, "Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm. org. and Laurie Anderson" currently on extended view. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent p.m., Wed.-Mon, closed Tues. $20 exhibit: Visit Kidstory, a new indoor adults, $18 seniors/veterans, $12 learning gallery in the Visitor's Censtudents with ID, $8 children (6-16); ter where kids ages 3-10 can try $2 EBT/WIC Cardholder; children on period costumes and imagine under 6 and museum members life in the 1830's; "Neat and Tasty: including MCLA and Williams Getting Dressed in Early New College students, visit for free, England"; apparel in portraiture.

87 Marshall St., North Adams or Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; massmoca.org. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3, Route 20, Mead Art Museum: Permanent Sturbridge or osv.org. exhibit: Various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or amherst.edu.

Memorial Hall Museum: Permanent exhibit features a collection of furnishings, paintings, textiles, quilts, dolls and toys, military items, tools, and Native American artifacts. Admission includes Hands-on-History Stations activities for families. Special exhibits: "Our Living Landscape"; "Deerfield Education through the Yards and Edward and Orra Hitchcock and early Natural Sciences"; Photographs by Frances and Mary Allen.

Open through Oct. 31, Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4:3 p.m., closed on Mon. Admission: $6 adults, $3 youth and students ages 6-21, 8 Memorial St., Deerfield or deerfield-ma.org.

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum: Permanent Exhibit: Special Loans from the David C. Driskell Center. Through June 21, 2020.

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free, open to the public. Lower Lake Road, South Hadley or mtholyoke.edu.

Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.Fri. noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Springfield 413-733-1823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include "Coming to America"; "At Home in America"; "Folk Art"; "History." Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Guided tours will be available Saturday through Wednesday from 1-4:30 p.m. The museum is closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Wednesday Folk Traditions, July 10, Viva Quetzal, 6:30 p.m.; Admission is $12, $2 children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the grounds at 5 p.m. the museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. The Porter-Phelps-Huntington House, known as Forty Acres, is an 18th-century farm on the banks of the Connecticut River that today interprets life in rural New England

over three centuries. Through the words, spaces and possessions of the women and men who lived here, the Museum portrays the activities of a prosperous and productive 18th-century farmstead.

Members of this household along with numerous artisans, servants and slaves made "Forty Acres" an important social and commercial link in local, regional and national cultural and economic networks.

Through the 19th century the generations transformed the estate into a rural retreat. In the 20th-century the house was preserved as a museum by family members and now contains the possessions of six generations of this extended family.

Perfect Spot of Tea. July 6, Andrew Jenkins, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. $12 per person, 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum: Permanent Exhibit:. Open on Thursday, July 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ride on the restored 1896 trolley car on Sat, Sun. and holidays to Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In July and Aug, the museum will also be open Mon. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. admission to the TrolleyShop and the Visitors Center and grounds if free. All-day passes for a 15 min. ride on the trolley car $4 adults, $2 children ages 6-12, children 5 and under are free, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls or sftm.org.

Smith College Museum of Art: "Object Histories: From the African Continent to the SCMA Galleries." Through June 2020. "Plastic Entanglements: Ecology, Aesthetics, Materials." Through July 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 0-$5, smith.edu/ artmuseum/On-View/Upcoming/ Plastic-Entanglements. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton or scam.smith.edu.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: "Arts at the Armory: Student Art Exhibit." Through July 31 in the museum theater. "Art in the Everyday: A Photographer's Perspective at Springfield Armory."

Through Sept. Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar.

The Clark Art Institute: Permanent exhibit: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free year round for members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID, $20 general, 225 South St., Williamstown or clarkart.edu.

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University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays and spring break. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and second floors. 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit hours: Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.; $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall. org.

Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: "Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom." Carriage House and Gift shop open Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon-4 p.m.; Historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org.

Worcester Art Museum: Lee Mingwei: “Stone Journey.” Since ancient times humans have strived to represent or emulate the beauty of the natural world. In the Chinese literati tradition, scholars would not only decorate their studies with paintings, jades, and ceramics that portrayed the natural world outside, but they would also collect and display naturally-formed rocks. Conceptual artist Lee Mingwei explores this in “Stone Journey,” free with Museum admission, worcesterart. org/exhibitions/mingwei-lee/.

“Archaic Avant-Garde: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection.” Through Oct. 27. Archaic Avant-Garde focuses on contemporary Japan's leading ceramicists who have explored and experimented with ancient Japanese pottery techniques and forms to invigorate their own modern creations. On view Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Third Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The Museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Free with Museum admission, worcesterart. org/exhibitions/archaic-avant-garde. 55 Salisbury St., Worcester or worcesterart.org.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, "A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture." $10, $8 member, $5 student, 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter. org.

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Summer Series ARC 2019: Shaina Cantino. July 7-21. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield 413-755-5258.

Anchor House of Artists: Past Presents: Art of AMY Johnquest aka BannerQueen. July 6, 9-13, 16-18, 20, 23-25, 27, 30. Amy Johnquest AKA BannerQueen packs three galleries with whacky installations, hand painted banners, altered vintage photographs, and intricate collages. anchorhouseartists.org. 518 Pleasant St., Northampton.

Arts Unlimited Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists and beyond. Hours: 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. Located in the Village Commons. 25 College St., South Hadley 413-532-7047.

WEEKEND Free, forbeslibrary.libcal.com/ event/4879684. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: "Bellwethers: Helena Dooley and Larry Smith." July 5-27, reception, July 11, 5-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Daniel Chiaccio: "Before It's Gone." Through July 27; Opening reception of "Before It's Gone", artworks by Easthampton artist Daniel Chiaccio. July 11 at 5-8 p.m. Etchings, woodcuts, watercolors, and an installation centered around themes of memory and temporary spaces; free, hopeandfeathersframing.com/ chiaccio-before-its-gone. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard 413-543-3321.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Barbara Prey Gallery: Permanent Exhibit: New work by Barbara Ernst Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield 413-732-9128.

Prey. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 71 Spring St., Williamstown or Jasper Rand Art Museum: Perbarbaraprey.com. manent exhibit hours: Mon.-Thurs.

Cooper's Common: Agawam Community Artists and Artisans Local Art for Sale. Through Dec. 31. Members of the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans are displaying their art work for sale on the first floor in the hall way and on the walls of the second floor. The mediums displayed are watercolor, pastels, oils, acrylic, photogrpahy and pencil. For further information, contact Ceil Rossi, 413-207-1247 or tocarefree2@hotmail.com. 159 Main St., Agawam.

8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield or westath.org.

Nina's Nook: "Gathering My Wits" works by Linda Baker-Cimini.

Through July 10. 125A Avenue A, Turners Falls.

Forbes Library: Nancy Dickinson "Acorn People." Through September. “Engaging Nature:” Recent Paintings by the Amherst Plein Air Society. Through July 30. Public Reception: July 13 from 2-4 p.m.

Lorenz's Lacquer and Bronze Landscapes, through Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Throughout the season, guest designers complement the artists’ lacquer and bronze vessels with floral arrangements. Center House Leonhardt Galleries. Free with Garden admission, berkshirebotanical.org/. Lucy’s Garden: A Topiary Collection, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; A whimsical topiary collection featuring nearly two dozen exotic creatures and other living sculptures. Free with Garden admission, berkshirebotanical.org/. Contained Exuberance, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Each year the region’s most talented designers are invited to create individual container gardens that can be found throughout the Garden. Free with Garden admission, berkshirebotanical.org/. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotanical.org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Art Display: Montague Parks and Rec presents Raptors, from July 2-28.

Summer Hours begin: Great Falls will be open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 31. Kidleidoscope Story Hour on Friday: Eagles; July 12: Coyotes; July 19: Dragonflies; July 26: Skunks. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

For children ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

Lupa Zoo: Open daily, weather permitting, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults (13 yrs+) $15; seniors (62 yrs+) $12; children (2 – 12 yrs) $10; infants under 2 are free, 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or lupazoo. org.

Mount Tom State Reservation: Yoga by the Lake on Saturdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Gentle Kripalu Yoga: Teens and adults will be led through basic breathing and self reflection techniques while performing gentle yoga poses. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, yoga mat, any yoga props yo may enjoy.

Meet at Bray Lake. Free, but donations will be accepted, Life Around the Lake, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Snakes are the focus for this week's topic. Meet at Bray Lake, $5 per car fee on weekends and holidays.

"Hike Around Bray Lake," Saturday, 1 p.m. This one and a half to two hour hike travels around Bray Lake on the outer loop. Meet at Stone House Visitor Center. Bring water Western New England University and bug spray. $5 per car fee on weekends and holidays, "Birding Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit for Beginners," Sunday, 10:30 a.m. hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; the use of bird guides, lists and Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.;. 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield or wne.edu/ binoculars are used to learn about these feathered creatures. $5 per arts. car fee on weekends and holidays.

Sunday Afternoon Family Program on Sunday at 1 p.m.; the title for this week's program is "Animal Homes"; this program explores Berkshire Botanical Garden: where each animals chooses their Shimmering Flowers: Nancy favorite spot for a safe and comfy

Primary Colour Gallery: Permanent exhibit: Featuring artwork of Dave Carmen, Jeff Groleau, Renee Groleau, Anna Lee Lipman, and Jo Barry. Hours: Wed. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 Cynthia Reeves Gallery: Exhibition a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tue. of new work by Donald Dreifuss.

183 West State St., Granby 413Through July 23. Building 13-1315 467-9183.

Mass Moca Way, North Adams.

Salmon Falls Artisans Showroom: Ferrin Contemporary: Jason Permanent exhibit hours: Mon.-Sat. Walker: Personal Encounters. July 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 6-Aug. 10 at Ferrin Contemporary, Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls or 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North salmonfallsgallery.com.

Adams. Opening Reception and Valley Photo Center: Permanent Artist Talk: Thursday, July 25, 5-7 exhibit hours: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “Personal Encounters,” a solo p.m. 1500 Main St., Springfield exhibition by Utah-based artist Jason Walker introduces a new series 413-781-1553. of ceramic sculptures exploring the personal narrative within the manmade and the natural world; free, ferrincontemporary.com/portfolio/jason-walker-personal-encounters/. 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams.

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abode. $5 per car fee on weekends and holidays, 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke 413-534-1186.

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center Exhibits. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams Northfield Mountain: Bald Eagles and Barton Cove Paddle, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 12 and older. Registration is required, call 800-859-2960. Free with own kayak, $25 for rental, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield or firstlightpower. com/northfield.

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open for the season, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Adult: $5; military and senior: $3.50; children 12 and under: $2.50; under 1: free.

Please note that The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is an independent nonprofit located inside of a city-run park. The City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per in-state and $5 per out-of-state vehicle. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or forestparkzoo.org.

Markets Bethlehem Baptist Church: Hampden Farmers Market runs Saturdays through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HIP, SNAP and WIC programs accepted. Free raffle entry and music. Local farmers and vendors wanted. Contact D&R Farms at 413-566-3708 for further details. 123 Allen St., Hampden.

Holyoke Farmers' Market: Thursdays through Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Intersection of High and Suffolk St., Holyoke.

Outdoors Farmers Market at Forest Park: Tuesdays, through Oct. 30, 12:30-6 p.m. Use Trafton Road entrance. Rain or shine. Trafton Road, Springfield or farmersmarketatforestpark.com.

Westfield Farmers' Market - Episcopal Church of the Atonement: Thursdays through Oct. 10, noon-6 p.m., rain or shine. Featuring 30+ vendors, live music, $5 SNAP match, HIP, WIC, FMNPS vouchers and credit cards accepted, free parking, playground, demos, restrooms, ADA accessible. 36 Court St., Westfield The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329 or e-mail pmastriano@repub.com or submit it to masslive.com/myevent

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JULY EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org Special Holiday Hours Thursday, July 4, noon to 5 pm Berkshire Museum will open at noon on Thursday, July 4, due to PittsďŹ eld’s annual Independence Day parade. There will be no Exploring Our World or Designing with da Vinci programs on this date.

First Fridays Artswalk at Berkshire Museum Friday, June 5, 5 to 8 pm Free and open to the community.

Make Berkshire Museum part of your First Fridays Artswalk plans and enjoy free admission to Amy Myers: The Opera Inside the Atom, Large Scale Drawings 2007-2008 on view in the Museum’s Crane Room. Myers’ monumental drawings explore perspectives on particle physics, subatomic phenomena, and the unpredictable nature of the universe through organic symmetry that suggests abstract-yet-familiar forms and atomic orbits.

WeeMuse Art Lab Saturday, July 6, 11 am Included with regular Museum admission.

At WeeMuse Art Lab, early learners try fun artmaking activities with a science twist! Different kid-safe creative projects are offered during each monthly session.

ONGOING PROGRAMS NEW! Drop-In Gallery Program: Exploring Our World Through August 29: Mondays, 11 am and 1 pm, Thursdays, 11 am (No program July 4)

EXHIBITION EXTENDED!

Included with regular Museum admission.

Explore everything from the solar system to the environment to human history with handson activities and demos including star wheels, compasses, and climate change models. Each activity is designed to activate objects from the Berkshire Museum’s permanent collection, bringing our current exhibitions to life.

NEW! Gallery Scavenger Hunts Wednesdays, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, 11 am and 1 pm Included with regular Museum admission.

Choose your own adventure with this immersive new gallery program that takes participants on a journey through the entire Museum following one of four interpretive threads: Our Living World, We Shape History, Our Human Fabric, and We Perceive and Process. You can complete all four adventures in one day or return time and time again to explore the galleries with your trusty guidebook.

WeeMuse Littlest Learners Tuesdays, 10:30 am

WeeMuse Adventures Fridays, 11 to 11:30 am 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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Included with regular Museum admission.

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.

ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8