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Lilith of the Valley returns to Northampton
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HE LILITH OF THE Valley series returns to Northampton in a few weeks to celebrate and honor the impact that women musicians, artists and business owners have on our local communities “Lilith of the Valley: Sea of Change” will feature four women musicians or female-led bands, including the headliner, nationally touring artist Hayley Jane (leader of Hayley Jane and the Primates) playing a solo acoustic set. She will be preceded by local indie pop band The Fawns, led by Lesa Bezo, world/reggae/folk/soul band Rebirth, and Kat Alexander (leader of Lunar Carnival), who will play a solo electric set. This is the sixth edition of the women-focused series, and organizers chose the “Sea of Change” theme to pay homage to the many ways that women contribute to change in the world. The evening will also feature information about, and fundraising for, women’s rights and equity projects with Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, along with an early panel discussion about the role of women in music and arts in the Pioneer Valley. Workers
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come together to share a wide array of musical styles: from soul, reggae, hip hop and funk to folk and Americana. Kat Alexander, a performing musician for the past 20 years, has begun a whole Lesa Bezo leads The Fawns, who will perform at “Lilith of new project, exploring her the Valley: Sea of Change” on Nov. 9 at Bishop’s Lounge in love for nichestyles including Northampton. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) old-timey music, swing and Mississippi delta blues. at the show will also be aiding three albums of songs ranging The event will take place the environment by compost- from sweet and gentle to at Bishop’s Lounge in ing all throw-away materials Northampton on Nov. 9. straight-out rock ’n’ roll and with environmental activist will soon be releasing a brand Bishop’s Lounge is located at Stef Jade. The event will also new EP with songs written by 41 Strong Ave. feature artist vendors. Bezo. An integral part of the Scouting report Hayley Jane said she gets Western Mass scene for the • Comic Corey Rodrigues her inspiration from a variety past sixteen years, the Fawns will play the Roar! Comedy of styles, including ’60s and are members of the Rub Club at MGM Springfield ’70s rock and pop, musical Wrongways Records collective. today and tomorrow. Tickets, theater, folk, blues, soul, Rebirth plays soulful world priced at $22, are available reggae, psychedelic, funk, music featuring a collective through mgmspringfield. bluegrass and country. of artists and musicians that com The Fawns have released
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 Cabot Comedy Club: Cabot Comedy Club: Live Comedy. 66 Cabot Street, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield
• We’re coming up on Halloween, so there are some early shows before the actual night. One will be the fifth annual Devil’s Ball featuring the Donut Kings at Luthier’s Coop in Easthampton. Also on the bill will be Lucky Soul and Matt Byrdie. Those attending in costume will receive a free Donut Kings CD. The show starts at 7 p.m. Luthier’s Coop is at 108 Cottage St. • There will a Halloween dance featuring Union Jack at the Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., in Ludlow on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are optional but there will be a costume contest with a prize of $100. Admission is $7 per person at the door. • Donovan’s Irish Pub at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield weclomes Mike Vallan today, and Volt Radio tomorrow. Jimmy McArdle and Barney McElhone are set to play Saturday. Do you have a cool event coming up at a local club? Send me a note about it at least two weeks in advance to geolenker@ yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it in this space.
field Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer Iron Horse Music Hall: Elizabeth Cook, Will Hoge. 20 Center St., Northampton J.J.’s Tavern: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 99 Main St., Florence Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Karaoke with Jonathan. 916 Suffield St., Agawam
Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indi- Taylor St., Springfield an Orchard Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, SpringClub Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. field Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield
Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Spring-
My Brothers Place: DJ with rock. 185
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Elizabeth Cook will perform at Iron Horse Music Hall tonight. (MARK HUMPHREY / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield East Mountain Country Club: Karaoke with Kris Sanders. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield
Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam. Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ 138 College Highway, SouthampGreg. 18 Meadow St., Florence ton Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with (Route 20), Wilbraham John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with Longmeadow songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Industrial Park, Westfield Productions. 422 Amity St., AmHotel on North: The Savoy Trio. herst 297 North St., Pittsfield Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics. Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and 278 Worthington St., Springfield Distillery: Darik and the Funbags. Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: 916 Suffield St., Agawam DJ karaoke, featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick Tavern Restaurant: John Manzi. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The Still: Drink specials. 858 Suffield St., Agawam
Turtle Pond: Live entertainment. 349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Waterfront Tavern: Karaoke with DJ Gavie and the Karaoke Mafia. 920 Main St., Holyoke West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield
FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 266: Midlife Crisis. 74 Pleasant St., Granby Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Aud Pub: Len Desrochers. 52 Gladdu Ave., Chicopee 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 dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren
New City Brewery: Malian Groove: Songhoy Blues at New City Brewery!. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee Polish American Citizens Club: Karaoke. 515 Granby Road, South Hadley Pulaski Club: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 79 Maple St., Easthampton Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis, DJ Dance. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: The Braid. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St.,
Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke. 948 Main St., Warren
Turtle Pond: Live entertainment. 349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown
Delaney House: Live music with Lisa Martin. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield
West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills World War II Club-The Deuce: Karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton
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Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Gateway City Arts: Keller Williams. 92 Race St., Holyoke
Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 260: Karaoke with Larry. 1 Bridge St., South Hadley American Legion Post 266: Variety nights, comedy, live music and pool. 74 Pleasant St., Granby
Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Looney Tunes. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield
American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick
My Brothers Place: DJ with rock. 185 Grove St., Chicopee
Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow 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 menu and more than 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: 91 South: Halloween Party in Ballroom. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Tavern Restaurant: Built for Comfort. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: SayReal and Rebelle. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Neal Vitulio and the Vipers. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Underground Pub at the Crown
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Saturday, Oct. 26 Halloweenfest Costume Party Big Drip • Raincoat Fighting Giants • Vissilios
Oct. 30 - Ricci Hector Presents:No Chill Live Taping Nov. 9 - Stare Down the Sun w/Gaiah
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CLUBBING / MUSIC UPCOMING CONCERTS A look ahead at some of the most-anticipated concerts in western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut. ZZ Top: Sunday, 7 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Eric Church: Nov. 2, 8 p.m. – XL Center, Hartford Steely Dan: Nov. 2, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Marc Anthony: Nov. 3, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Boz Scaggs: Nov. 7, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Slayer: Nov. 8, 6 p .m. – MassMutual Center, Springfield A Day to Remember: Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Mike Epps: Nov. 9, 8 p.m. – MassMutual Center, Springfield Michael Carbonaro: Nov. 9, 7 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Dwight Yoakam: Nov. 10, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino –
ZZ Top will perform at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., on Sunday at 7 p.m. (JONATHAN SHORT / INVISION / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mashantucket, Conn. Paul Anka: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Patty Griffin: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton The Fab Faux: Nov. 15, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Get the cheapest concert tickets by shopping around here: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster Hozier: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashan-
tucket, Conn. Allman Betts Band: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 17, 3 and 8 pm. – DCU Center, Worcester Brian Setzer: Nov. 21, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Luke Combs: Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Casting Crowns: Nov. 23, 7 pm. – XL Center, Hartford Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 24, 3 and 8 pm. – XL
Center, Hartford Celtic Woman: Nov. 30, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Marie Osmond: Dec. 6, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Lewis Black: Dec. 7, 9 p.m. – Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Alanis Morissette: Dec. 7, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Almost Queen: Dec. 7, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Mariah Carey: Dec. 12, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Martina McBride: Dec. 12, 7 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn. Goo Goo Dolls, Hanson: Dec. 13, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. O.A.R.: Dec. 13, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Adam Lambert: Dec. 15, 7 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Jamie Kennedy: Dec. 29-31,
times vary, Roar! at MGM Springfield Impractical Jokers: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Livingston Taylor: Jan. 4, 2020, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Dancing With the Stars: Jan. 11-12, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party: Jan. 19, 3 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn Get the Led Out: Jan. 24, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Brantley Gilbert: Jan. 25, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield ABBA Mania: Feb. 9, 9 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield
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, MGM Springfield Plaza, Mohegan Sun, Mullins Center, Oakdale, Symphony Hall, Xfinity Theatre and XL Center), 800-745-3000
Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Acoustic music, karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton
SUNDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Club One Entertainment Complex: The Blues Jam. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills Club One Entertainment Complex:
Western MA Songwriters Open Mic. Main St., Greenfield 60 North Westfield St., Feeding The Magic Lantern: Nude female Hills dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee MONDAY Fort Hill Brewery: Tom Savoy. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton
Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield New City Brewery: The Killers Tribute Concert feat. Greg Hall and His Valley Diamonds. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton 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
AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons Year-round. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee AmVets Post 12: Open pitch. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Ship Faced Comedy Mic. 916 Suffield St., Agawam
AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons Year-round. 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 Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Taco Tuesday. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield
WEDNESDAY 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 Road, Chicopee Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Trivia. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Villa Napoletana: Dave Brinnel. 664 North Main St., East Longmeadow
The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The Republican is not responsible for schedule changes. Listings must be Southwick Inn: Blues Jam hosted Theodores’: Gerry Moss. 201 received two weeks before event. Items by Cold Shot. 479 College Highway, Worthington St., Springfield should be mailed to: Entertainment The Magic Lantern: Nude female Southwick Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer World War II Club-The Deuce: The Hawks & Reed Performing Open Mic with Kevin Crane and Springfield, MA 01102-1329 or emailed Arts Center: 999, The Pajama Slave Lincoln Hubley. 50 Conz St., to pmastriano@repub.com or submited Dancers, The Clap and Guest. 289 TUESDAY Northampton to masslive.com/myevent Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield
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‘Little Steven’ set to release box set
TEVEN VAN ZANDT, guitarist and Bruce Springsteen collaborator in the E Street Band, is readying a box set of his side work with his band Disciples of Soul. “Little Steven” will deliver “RockNRoll Rebel — The Early Work” on Dec. 6. The box set will feature six of Van Zandt’s solo releases along with 51 unreleased songs, unreleased demos, B-sides, rehearsals, outtakes, classic concert performances, and a number of never-before-heard Van Zandt compositions. The material will also include live recordings from Asbury Park’s famed Stone Pony with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. “It’s been a blast going through the archives and finding all these hidden gems,” Van Zandt said in a statement. “In addition to demos in various stages of completion, there are entire songs I’d completely forgotten about, and we found some really early things pre-Jukes like Southside Johnny and the Kid (the kid being me!). I’m excited to have my stuff back on vinyl for the first time in decades!” As one of the architects of what became the “Jersey Shore Sound,” Van Zandt turned his tenure in the E Street Band into a multi-faceted career. He is a noted actor (The Sopranos, Lilyhammer), philanthropist and producer.
eration include Pat Benatar, MC5, Dave Matthews Band, Thin Lizzy, and Kraftwerk. Noted rockers Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan are also up for spots in the Hall. Motorhead, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Todd Rundgren, and T.Rex round out the list. Inductees will be announced in January 2020 with the ceremony taking place on May 2. To be eligible for nomination, acts must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Fan voting is available through rockhall.com.
• Snoop Dogg has added some New England dates to his “I Wanna Thank Me” tour. Steven Van Zandt performs in concert with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band during The rapper is set to play The their “The River Tour 2016” at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Feb 12, 2016. Van Zandt Dome at the Oakdale Theater is readying a box set of his side work with his band Disciples of Soul, “RockNRoll Rebel — The in Wallingford, Conn., on Jan. Early Work,” which will be released on Dec. 6. (OWEN SWEENEY / INVISION / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE) 17 and the House of Blues in Boston on Jan. 20. Ticket information has not Skunk (In the Middle of the arena with headliners Goo yet been released for the new Road)” and was a regular on Goo Dolls, Hanson, Andy shows. the third season of “M.A.S.H.” Grammer and Dean Lewis. The tour will support the as Capt. Calvin Spalding. The show is scheduled for artist’s recently released “I Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Wanna Thank Me,” album. • Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo Tickets are on sale through Warren G will open the Wop Party has set a date for all Ticketmaster outlets and shows. Connecticut. locations including ticket Born Calvin Cordozar The all-star lineup of 1950s master.com and by phone at 800-745-3000. Broadus Jr., Snoop Dogg’s and ’60s hit-makers will play The Goo Goo Dolls are one career began in 1992 when Mohegan Sun Arena in UncasDonnie Moorhouse ville on Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. of the top rock-pop acts of the he was discovered by Dr. Dre LiveWire Tickets for the show are on ’90s with four Grammy Award and featured on Dre’s album sale through all Ticketmaster nominations and 14 Top 10 “Deep Cover.” Since then, he outlets and locations includhits at Hot AC, including “Iris” has sold more than 35 million Liner notes azine and the Linda Ronstadt ing ticketmaster.com and by and “Black Balloon.” albums worldwide. • Two new tributes will Experience features Tristan phone at 800-745-3000. • Nominations are in for be coming to the Iron Horse The concert will feature McIntosh, a top-six finisher • MercyMe is heading the 2020 induction into the Music Hall in 2020. performances from the likes on “American Idol.” out on a 2020 tour and has Satisfaction: The Interplanned a stop in Connecticut. of Lou Christie, Gary “U.S.” Rock Hall of Fame. national Rolling Stones The band will play the OakClassic rockers Doobie • Loudon Wainwright III Bonds, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, dale Theater on Feb. 29. Show arrives on Jan. 9 and the is set to play the Iron Horse Shirley Aston Reeves of The Brothers top the list, along Linda Ronstadt Experience Music Hall on March 7 at 7 Tickets for the show are with hard rock band SoundShirelles, and more. arrives on March 22. garden and metal outfit available through Live Nation The show is hosted by Jon p.m. Both shows start at 7 p.m. Judas Priest. at livenation.com. “Bowzer” Baumann who Tickets for the show and tickets for both are avail- are available through the Judas Priest first showed MercyMe is a Christian rose to fame as the singer for able through the Northampton Northampton Box Office at Sha Na Na. up on the ballot in 2018 but music outfit that was formed Box Office at 413-586-8686 didn’t make the cut. This in 1994 in Oklahoma. 413-586-8686 and online at and online at iheg.com. • The 96.5 TIC “All-Star is the first time the Doobie The group has landed 13 iheg.com. Satisfaction was called “one Wainwright began perform- Christmas” show is returning Brothers or Soundgarden have consecutive singles in the top of the best tribute shows in the ing in the ’60s and had a hit to Mohegan Sun. been added to the list. five of the Billboard Christian world” by Rolling Stone Mag- with the novelty song “Dead The concert will come to the Other artists up for considSongs charts.
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‘Forever Plaid’ begins Majestic Theater run Off-Broadway musical features actor Ben Ashley in his directorial debut
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our young singers who are killed in a tragic accident when, on the way to their first big gig, their car is hit by a bus filled with Catholic schoolgirls going to see The Beatles’ American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, provides the backdrop for the popular musical “Forever Plaid” opening at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield today. Featuring Ben Ashley in Then, a number of years later, his directorial debut, the out of the blue, he called me Off-Broadway to ask about the play. At that musical revue point I was too old to play one written by of the singers, so I asked him Stuart Ross if I could direct. And it’s been features a cast quite an adventure for me. I’m of four – the very lucky because the guys singers who cast in the play are phenomenal,” Ashley said. are reincarnated to tell “I love the play because I’ve Ben Ashley their story always loved singing harmony and sing their just like those harmony groups songs for an attentive audience of the 1950s and 1960s,” at The Majestic. Ashley is well- he added, referring to those known among the Majestic popular “guy groups” such as crowd for playing the title role the Four Aces, Four Lads, Four in the theater’s many classic Freshmen, Ni-los and the Crew performances Cuts. of “Buddy: The Ashley noted IF YOU GO Buddy Holly as soon as he Event: “Forever Plaid” Story.” learned that When: Today through Performing he would be Dec. 8 as the “Plaids” directing “ForWhere: Majestic Theever Plaid,” he are Bryan Miater, 131 Elm Street, chael Henry as had Knightlee West Springfield Sparky, Tomm in mind to play Tickets: Available by Knightlee as Smudge, who is calling box office at Smudge, Bryan the bass in the 413-747-7797; Open Austermann group. Monday–Friday, 10 as Jinx, and “He’s an ina.m.–5 p.m., Saturday credible singer,” Chris Coffey as 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 413Ashley said. Frankie. 747-7797 More information: “I had the Knightlee majestictheater.com privilege of persaid a couple of forming in the reasons attracted play about 20 him to performyears ago and fell in love with it ing in the play. “I’m excited that Ben is from the moment I first heard the music. I asked Danny (Dan- directing the play. We’ve been ny Eaton, producing director of onstage together numerous The Majestic Theater) to bring times. I also love singing the play to West Springfield. harmony, but I normally sing
Actors, clockwise from top, Bryan Austerman (of Southwick), Chris Coffey (of New Jersey), Tomm Knightlee (of Enfield) and Brian Michael Henry (of New York City) are shown in a scene from “Forever Plaid.” The musical opens today at West Springfield’s Majestic Theater and runs through Dec. 8. (KAIT RANKINS PHOTO)
baritone or tenor, so I’m also excited to be singing bass,” Knightlee said. “Plus I love playing Smudge. His character is anxious about everything. He’s a funny guy and just plain fun to play,” he added. Mitch Chakour is the musical director and plays in the show’s band along with Cliff Schofer and Don Rovero. “There is a little something of everything in the music – ballads, acapella, and up-tempo numbers with some choreography,” Ashley said. Among the main songs performed by the Plaids are: “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Undecided,” “Gotta Be This or That,” “Moment to Remember,” “Crazy ‘Bout Ya, Baby,” “No, Not Much,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Chain Gang,” “Perfidia,” “Cry,” “Heart and Soul,” “Lady of Spain,” “Scotland the
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‘Concrete Genie’ shares agonies of bullying By Christopher Byrd
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ONCRETE GEnie” is a kid’s game about the agonies of bullying and the joys of art. Its optimistic story line, akin to an old after-school television special, offers a lesson in empathy. It’s is a bit too straightforward and unironic for a sourpuss like me but I’d like to think that it may help some kids come to terms with the fact that children can be cruel to each other for reasons that aren’t immediately obvious. Since “Concrete Genie” is a kid’s game (and it’s not made by Nintendo) I wasn’t betting I’d play through it but I was disarmed by its novel gameplay which, for the most part, is oriented more around creation and problem-solving than confrontation. At the beginning of the game we are introduced to Ash, an artistic kid who loves drawing fanciful-looking creatures with horns and plumage in his notebook. Ignoring his mom’s wishes, Ash elects to while away a day in Denska, a young ghost town. The small island’s economy collapsed after a tanker spill polluted its coastal waters. Exacerbating the once-thriving fishing town’s woes are gnarled vines that have infested the area, blanketing walls
right trigger and guiding Ash’s brush using the DualShock’s motion-control sensors. You can quickly and easily make fetching murals by mixing different designs. In turn, these murals can activate darkened strings of lightbulbs hanging overhead, which causes the surrounding area to light up. By the time Luna’s tutorial is complete it’s clear that she would like for you to revive Denska by painting throughout it. Ash is helped with his task A scene from “Concrete Genie.” (SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT) by different genies, like Luna, ploring. Inside the lighthouse who have special abilities. Fire Ash discovers one of the pages genies, electric genies and the ‘CONCRETE GENIE’ of his notebook on the floor. like can move across Ash’s artDeveloped by: Pixelopus work and burn away obstacles Dejected, he hangs his head Published by: Sony Interacin despair when Luna, the tive Entertainment creature from his notebook, Available on: PlayStation 4, miraculously comes to life on PlayStation VR the wall. Projecting her power from the wall, Luna mends and clogging up machinery. Ash’s torn notebook and gives This mysterious substance, him a magic brush. which is colloquially referred Luna signals that she’d like to as the “darkness” is a Ash to paint a few specific byproduct of negative mental designs from his notebook on energy. Admittedly, at no the wall. Pressing the right point did I become interested trigger will cause Ash to take in the story. out his brush and open his Ash’s day is upset after a notebook. Using the control group of unruly kids snatch pad, you can select a design his notebook and scatter its from the notebook and paint pages. The kids then push Ash it on a wall by pressing the onto a tram that goes to a tiny island guarded by a purportedly spooky lighthouse. Ash doesn’t let the kids’ warnings get to him. Without much ado he sets about ex-
or power up junction boxes. Genies, however, recoil at the darkness. To clear away those tangly tendrils of solid mental anguish, Ash must use super paint. Super paint can be acquired by fulfilling a genie’s request for a particular mural design. You spend much of the game painting the walls of the town, lighting up all the bulbs in each area and using super paint to remove the darkness. (Toward the end, Ash’s brush can be used as a projectile weapon to hurl elemental attacks at nefarious genies.)
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H A L L OW E E N 2019
“We’re New England’s largest ‘haunt’ with over 20 unique Halloweenthemed attractions, shows and experiences.” JENNIFER MCGRATH, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND
A group of clowns wait for visitors at the Slasher Circus 3-D building as part of a previous Six Flags New England Fright Fest. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)
Thrills, delights in Western Mass.
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Sweet and Spooky Halloween at the Springfield Museums features trick-or-treating, animal exhibits, printmaking, an appearance from the Grinch, and a first chance to see the new exhibit “Sweet: A Tasty Journey.” (SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS)
t’s the most wonderful time of the year — if you’re into all things spooky and/or sugary, that is.
With the leaves turning, temperature dropping and Halloween quickly approaching, here’s a look at what’s going on around the valley. “Each year, Six Flags New England provides bigger chills and thrills for its annual Halloween event, Fright Fest,” said Jennifer McGrath, communications manager at Six Flags New England. “We’re New England’s largest ‘haunt’ with over 20 unique Halloween-themed attractions, shows and experiences.” McGrath said that this year’s edition of fright fest, open tomorrow through Sunday, will feature haunted attrac-
Monsters come to life at Monster Mash Scream Park at McCray’s Farm in South Hadley on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (CHRIS MARION / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)
tions such as the “Slasher Circus 3D,” scare zones such as “Slaughter Hollow,” rides such as “Rage in the Cage,” a brand-new indoor maze and a number of different attractions that only come out at night. “Thrills by day, fright by night. During the day, kids and families are invited to enjoy our Halloween-themed activities,” said McGrath. “However, at 6 p.m., over 200 zombies, ghouls and scare performers are unleashed.”
For details on Six Flags events, visit sixflags.com/newengland. Meanwhile, the Springfield Museums are taking a slightly different approach, luring families on Saturday with the promise of a Sweet and Spooky Halloween. Events lined up for the family-friendly event, which coincides with the debut of the Wood Museum of Springfield History’s newest exhibit, “Sweet: A Tasty Journey,” SEE HALLOWEEN, PAGE E16
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Pauly Shore talks ‘Family Feud Live’
Event: “Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition” When: Tomorrow, 8-10 p.m. Where: Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield Tickets: $29-$59, available at mgmspringfield.com More information: mgmspringfield.com
Celebrity captains pick ‘families’ from audience to participate By Chris Dondoros
expect something completely different – although Shore Pauly Shore has worn himself isn’t quite sure what that means yet. plenty of hats over the “Family Feud will actually be new to me. I haven’t done course of his career. it yet. From what I underMTV VJ. Lead actor in films stand it’s going to be in a big such as 1992’s “Encino Man.” theater, re-enacting the show; A lightning rod for critics Alonzo Bodden is host and thanks to lead roles in films me and Chris will be celebrity such as 1996’s “Bio-Dome” captains for each team,” said and 2003’s semi-autobiShore, without a hint of irony. ographical mockumentary “The way it’ll work is we’ll “Pauly Shore is Dead,” which pull audience members, form found the actor faking his own ‘families’ and go head-todeath to revive a stagnant head. All that stuff. We’ll goof career. around on stage and hopefully However, when audiences help some people win some come to Springfield Sympho- money. There’ll be some othny Hall tomorrow at 8 p.m. er prizes too. But basically, it’s watch Shore and fellow come- going to be improv. PG-13 imdian Chris Kattan battle it out prov. Me and Chris come from as part of “Family Feud Live: that sort of background. It’s Celebrity Edition,” Shore him- our sweet spot, you know?” self said that audiences can Shore said that this nonchaSpecial to The Republican
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road with Family Feud.” At this stage in his career, Shore said that a simple change-of-pace can be rewarding enough to make something worthwhile. “For me in my career, it’s nice to do something different. Every time I go on the road, I’m doing a one-man show, or stand up. I’ve done all that before. I’m excited because this is something Pauly Shore will battle it out with fellow comedian Chris Katdifferent. I’ll be the only one tan as part of “Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition” at Sympho- out there for a month – Chris ny Hall in Springfield tomorrow. (JONATHAN LEIBSON PHOTO) is only there for a bit, and Tom (Arnold) will also serve lant, improvisational apbig screen, but as a stand-up as a team captain for a couple proach — perhaps an approach comedian in small clubs not weeks. I’ll be there for the fans would expect out of “the unlike West Hollywood’s entire tour,” he said. weasel,” as he became known “The Comedy Store,” which Shore said that ultimately, during the early-to-mid 1990s wouldn’t have existed if it with the tour running across — actually represents someweren’t for Shore’s parents, the eastern United States what of a change-of-pace for Mitzi and Sammy. through mid-November, he the comedian, who remains “I have a routine, you know? hopes to bring his own sense as active as ever not on the I do my touring. I have my of holiday cheer to audiences. stand-up comedy; my solo “The holidays are coming act. Right now I’m driving up, you know? Families are between Omaha and Des already feuding anyway. It’s Moines. I have a gig there in going to be a circus,” he said. Tickets, priced between $29 a couple nights. I have some movie stuff and a podcast. But and $59, and more details are I get to put everything on hold available through mgm springfield.com for a month and go on the
“Every time I go on the road, I’m doing a oneman show, or stand up. I’ve done all that before. I’m excited because this is something different.” PAULY SHORE
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Culinary education being offered online Tickets, which are $45 per person, can be ordered by online at musictributeproductions.com/upcoming-shows. Tucker’s Restaurant answers at 413-569-0120. • If you missed this year’s Newport Mansions Wine Hugh Robert & Food Festival or just want Off The Menu to get a jump on the next one, the festival promoters have and headquartered in Vancou- announced that they are conver, B.C., the company offers ducting a special advance sale individual and group training of tickets for the 2020 festival. and has partnered with many Up until Dec. 25, tickets for companies in the food service next year’s event, which will and hospitality industry to be held Sept. 17-20, will be deliver workplace instruction available at 2019 prices. and training. Current clients More information is availinclude Marriott Hotels & Re- able at the Festival’s website, sorts, Whole Foods, and more. NewportMansionsWineThe company promotes cer- AndFood.org, or by calling tificate-level programs geared 401-847-1000. to both professionals and amateur chefs and, earlier this • “Big and beefy” are month, introduced a course among the requisite adjectives of study dealing with “plantneeded to describe October’s based” cookery. This new featured sandwiches at Arby’s coursework involves five units, locations. 22 lessons, and 138 different For the rest of October the techniques delivered over the chain is featuring a beercourse of 30 hours. Topics cov- braised beef sandwich on ed in the plant-based curricu- a pretzel roll: a beer cheese lum include soups, dressings triple stack that includes roast and marinades as well as using beef, corned beef, and shredded beer-braised beef topped meat and dairy alternatives. with melted beer cheese, fried There is even lesson content onions, and beer mustard; and on “no-heat” cooking. The Rouxbe website offers a a double roast beef sandwich sampling of the video materi- finished with the same array of als on which their instructional condiments. programs are based. Those There’s an Arby’s Restaurant media clips can be viewed that operates at the Granby at rouxbe.com/tips-techRoad-Route 33 rotary in Chiniques. copee. • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurants are featuring two special burger creations this fall season, a French onion burger that’s finished with Swiss cheese, fried onion straws, and a French onion spread all served on an onion roll. The El Ranchero burger, another limited-time-only selection, gets dressed up with candied bacon, onion straws, and jalapeno ranch dressing. New among the chain’s snacks and sides are garlic
• On Nov. 2, Teresa’s Restaurant in Ware will be turning its Alfonso Banquet Room over to the No Shoes Nation Band as that musical group presents a tribute to country music singer Kenny Chesney.
The dinner and show evening begins with a 5 p.m. cocktail hour. Dinner, which will be served at 6 p.m., is a six course, family-style meal of Teresa’s favorites. Showtime is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include tax and gratuity; call 413-967-7601 for reservations. • The Gill Tavern in Gill is planning a “special dinner” event for Nov. 5. Menu details and the like aren’t yet available, but the TavSEE MENU, PAGE E15
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Alvah Stone offers award-winning dining experience
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O ONE HAS EVER questioned that the Alvah Stone is a gorgeous venue, and as we descended the ramp onto the deck overlooking the falls of the Sawmill River we were reminded why. Having heard that a tweak to service and menus being deemed “Alvah 5.0” had just resulted in multiple regional dining awards, we were anxious to take a fresh look at this beautiful restaurant’s service and food. Drinks are most definitely a first thought rather than an afterthought at the Alvah Stone. The bar that anchors the dining room was a lively spot even early on the night we visited, and once seated inside we were intentionally afforded time with the wine and cocktail menu prior to seeing the food menu. Twelve interesting cocktails share space with a well-cultivated, succinct wine menu with by the glass selections for $10-14, and bottles ranging from a $38 Riesling to a $105 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our friendly server presented a well-practiced primer on the menu concept and it’s focus on sharing prior to setting us free to peruse the seasonal offerings. Alvah’s menu formula has been tweaked a bit, with former “Smalls” and “Mains” sections cycled out. The new menu consists of the tried and true “Snacks” and “Sides,” as well as seven “Simply Grilled” protein items, and an extensive section simply entitled “Plates.” The three outliers to the sharing philosophy are listed in the area aptly titled “I Want My Own;” which consists of The Burger for $19 and two soups. The “Snacks” section of the menu is a list of petitely-apportioned, tapas-style items. Those hoping for bread with their dinner might opt for the Brown Butter Cornbread with honey bacon butter ($6), a focaccia-based Garlic Bread ($6) or a Warm Soft Pretzel
From left, a Chop Salad and an order of Lamb Chops are ready to leave the kitchen at the Alvah Stone Restaurant, located at 440 Greenfield Road in Montague. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)
with pimento cheese and pickles ($8). Pickled carrots with spicy chili vinegar have stood the test of time as we recalled there having always been a spicy carrot snack when we’d dined previously. The Steamed Bun ($9) was indeed singular, but plenty big to share. The pillowy soft steamed bao bun was filled with five-spiced sausage, pickled vegetables, hoisin and spicy mayo. The tasty sausage and generous slathering of hoisin were certainly the stars, with the acidic vegetables acting as a good foil to the richness of the other ingredients. We went vegetarian for our other snack by choosing the Grilled Eggplant ($8) with tahina, pistachio, harissa and pickled cherries. There was something so oddly lush about the dish, and despite it having a lot going on we could pull out the distinct flavors of the smoky eggplant and harissa in clear contrast to the tart cherries. We appreciated the pistachios as the one crunchy element amongst the otherwise soft components, and rough chopped cilantro and mint lent complexity and freshness. We chose the Chop Salad ($11) from four a la carte salads that included Simple Greens with ginger-scallion vinaigrette ($9); Green Goddess with radish, pista-
THE ALVAH STONE Address: 440 Greenfield Road, Montague Telephone: 413-367-5345 Website: thealvahstone. com Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entree prices: $12 - $24 Credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Accessible, one rest room equipped for wheelchairs Reservations: Accepted An order of Warm Apple Cake is ready to leave the kitchen. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)
chio and crispy potato ($11); and an Escarole Caesar with pine nuts and sharp provolone in lieu of the traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano ($11). The Chop Salad wooed my guest with its laundry list of ingredients that started with three different greens and included gouda, pecans, apples and bacon. Tossed in a tangy ginger vinaigrette, it was a tasty combination that read lighter than it really was, up to and including the fluffy, microplaned smoky cheese on the top. The salad did arrive as we were just digging into our Snacks, and was followed up very soon after by our other dishes in what was the only
service flaw we could discern throughout the evening - it all felt just a bit rushed. The “Simply Grilled” items are protein items accompanied by a sauce and meant to be paired with sides that are all priced at $4. The entree-like selections seem intended to offer something to please everyone, a move we suspect may be part of the new philosophy given we’d often heard complaints about the previously very limited menu. The current set features Salmon ($19), Scallops ($19), and Shrimp ($18) on the surf side; BBQ Chicken Thigh ($15), New York Strip ($24),and Lamb Chops ($21) on the turf side; and Tofu
($12) for the vegetarian set. We chose sides Potato Rosti and Sauteed Greens to accompany the Lamb Chops with harissa yogurt. The three small lamb ‘lollipops’ were grilled to perfect medium rare, and we enjoyed them with fork and knife until the only thing left to do was to drag them through the smoky pepper sauce by our fingers and gnaw the remaining meat from the delicate bones. It would have been a crime not to. The hashed potatoes were as crisp as crisp can be, and their slightly oily interior only contributed to the nostalgic fast-food sensation perpetuated by their service alongside a ramekin of Heinz ketchup. SEE ALVAH, PAGE E15
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HEN I FIRST tasted several wines for my first wine column seven years ago, my two best friends were there with me as I tried seven different Walmart wines in a hotel room at the Red Lion Inn in Lenox as a hurricane approached this quaint, New England town. One friend was my wife. The other was Grimsby. This pattern continued for years. Each time my wife and I tasted wines for this column, Grimsby was almost always there with us. And when I would sit down to write this column each week, Grimsby often had his head on my lap as I wrote in bed or sat on our bed and watched me write a few feet away in one of his favorite armchairs. He was patient, attentive, comforting. No wonder I dedicated a wine column to Grimsby four years ago. As you may have already guessed by now, Grimsby was “our” dog. I say that in quotations since frankly Grimsby didn’t belong to anyone. He was his own, fully-formed, independent being with his own thoughts and emotions, likes and dislikes. We just happened to be lucky enough to spend the last eight years
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mix of all sorts of other breeds starring up at us. (Actually, his name was “Jager” as in Jagermeister. We changed it to Grimsby, the name of a town where my wife’s father worked for years in Canada.) The first thing most people noticed about Grimsby was his eyes. His big, beautiful, brown eyes had so much soul and just melted your heart the second you laid eyes on him. And it wasn’t just because they were gorgeous. It’s because his eyes displayed so much love, so much passion. It’s hard to describe but you know it when you see it in certain people as well. Some people just have that certain spark, that certain special feeling about them when you stare into their eyes and Grimsby had it in spades. I know I’m completely biased, but Grimsby honestly
And when it came to food, he had very specific tastes. In addition to his favorite wet and dry foods, he loved hard-boiled eggs, hot dogs, home-made kielbasa, caviar and namebrand Doritos. (He once famously spit out a generic Dorito on a long-car ride.) with him. My wife and I adopted Grimsby in September 2011. We had only been dating a few months when we went to an animal shelter in Springfield “just to look” at a 12-year-old beagle up for adoption. When we got there, the beagle had already been adopted. Then my wife saw Grimsby – a oneyear-old, black lab, boxer and
wasn’t like any dog I have ever lived with or met before. Sure, he often loved to do the things we love to do – and do them with gusto – but he wasn’t a robot who just did whatever we were doing. When he was tired, he would go upstairs and go to sleep, not wait for us. When he was hungry, he would eat, not gobble his food down the
One of Grimsby’s favorite vacation spots was Prince Edward Island in Canada. He loved PEI for several reasons. He loved the threeday, 800-mile-long car ride there mostly along Route 1 in Maine. He could walk right out the back door on PEI into the nearby ocean and red sand cliffs. The house we rented with him four times had a fireplace (Grimsby loved fireplaces). And you could tell he loved all the different smells in the air – from the ocean to the fish cannery just down the road. I think he also loved that we didn’t really go anywhere when we were there. We mostly spent the whole week with him – walking along the ocean twice a day at low tide, watching the sunset over the water and hanging out with him for hours on end, reading or often tasting different wines. I still vividly recall a wine tasting we had there with Grimsby featuring several different New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines. Grimsby also loved the The writer’s dog, Grimsby, featured in a 2015 Wine Press wine mountains and exploring column. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) them in Vermont and Massachusetts. And not just in the summer. In fact, I somesecond we placed his bowl on music. How could I tell? Because he kept perfect time times think Grimsby loved the floor. And when it came winter and snow as much as with his long, wagging tail. to food, he had very specific myself (an avid skier) and my tastes. In addition to his favor- Whether it was ’80s dance ite wet and dry foods, he loved songs (he loved TechnotronCanadian wife (who has snow ic’s “Pump Up The Jam”) hard-boiled eggs, hot dogs, coursing through her veins). or classical horn music (he home-made kielbasa, caviar That’s why we often took him cross-country skiing and even adored Siegfried’s horn call and name-brand Doritos. downhill skiing. (He loved from Wagner’s opera “Sieg(He once famously spit out a fried), Grimsby would listen riding the gondola at Stowe, generic Dorito on a long-car for hours to certain songs. He Vermont, to the top of the ride.) also had his favorite television mountain with one of us while Grimsby also had a great shows (“The Littlest Hobo,” a the other skied. And he once sense of humor. He once great Canadian show about a skied with me after we hiked stole a pillow from under my up a small snow-covered hill dog), couches (the green one head in the back yard then in our living room) and chairs and he raced down beside me ran around me in circles. He in the deep, fresh snow.) (the green velvet one in our loved to play tug of war. He He also felt right at home in bedroom). would shake certain pillows He loved to travel – whether cities. In New York, Toronto (Grimsby loved pillows) then and Boston, he would wake it was around the corner or dance around our house or hundreds of miles away. And up much earlier than usual (7 the yard. And once when I a.m. instead of his usual 8 or 9 while some people see dogs told him “you better behave yourself,” he did an absolute, as a burden when it comes to a.m.) because he couldn’t wait to leave his hotel room and pitch-perfect imitation of me traveling, my wife and I disexplore the city streets and that made my wife and I burst covered so many new places because of Grimsby, not in dog parks a few blocks away. into laughter. spite of him. Grimsby also really loved SEE WINE, PAGE E16
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It’s low, moody lighting and the dim scarlet hues created a great, if somewhat dingy, atmosphere – but what would you want or expect from a bar with “dive” in its name? The venue also always had a good selection of craft beer, which is the main reason I visited there whenever I could. As much as I like Worcester’s Armsby Abbey (just a 20-minute walk/five-minute drive north of the Dive Bar), I usually found myself choosing the little nook nestled on the corner of Green and Temple Streets. I mean, where else might you find the ever-elusive beers from Vermont’s Hill Farmstead? Of course, back when I went there more often, it was more of a true dive than it has been lately. Not that it ever became upscale, but back before the turn of the century, it could be pretty sketchy on certain nights, and I was always glad that I was fairly big guy. But I
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“Plates” is an impressive roster of smaller-than-entrees composed dishes; many of which might feel familiar to Alvah devotees. Gnocchi with brown butter crumbs, charred scallion and black pepper risotto ($17) had me wondering if it was the same gnocchi dish I had raved about during my very first visit; the Crab Cakes seemed to have stood the test of time; and the Sesame Noodles seemed to also conjure up a taste memory - or was it just noodles similar to them? As evidence to the focus on seasonality, beets make two appearances on the menu: as Salt Roasted Beets with aleppo honey, labneh, walnut-benne dukkah ($10); and pickled as a component of a
• Master impersonators the Edward Twins will be appearing at the Munich Haus German Restaurant in Chicopee on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The dinner and show version of these performances begins at 6:30 p.m.; show time is planned for 8 p.m. Dinner and show tickets are $65, while show-only admission is $45. Both ticket options can be purchased online at TheEdwardsTwins.com.
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will feature trick-or-treating throughout the galleries of all five museums, according to Karen Fisk, Director of Marketing and Communication Strategy, along with creepy, crawly animal exhibits, ghostly printmaking and even a rare appearance from the Grinch. For more details, visit springfieldmuseums.org. Other attractions near and dear to the chilled hearts of many will return this year, with McCray’s Farm now approaching thirty years of providing the valley’s most beloved – and haunted – hayride alongside what’s billed as the not-so-scary “Munchkin Mash” for younger children. For more information on McCray’s events taking place tomorrow through Sunday, visit mccrays-farm.com/ haunted-hay-ride. Last, but not least — and
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As Ash goes about his task, he must avoid the bullies who roam around the area to avoid being thrown into a dumpster. “Concrete Genie” excels at capturing the feeling of what it’s like to be a kid happily engaged in his own thing and the annoyance that comes from being interrupted by those with nothing better to do. Over the course of the game Ash comes to understand that his tormentors all suffer from their own inner conflicts which lead them to lash out. The plotline unambiguously sides with a nurture, as opposed to nature, reading of human failings. Because of its unusual mechanics, I don’t think “Concrete Genie” is a game that one can easily get a feel for from watching a trailer. I never would have guessed that I’d in any way enjoy creating murals and watching funny-looking creatures scamper about them, but I did because I found it all mostly relaxing. “Concrete Genie’s” wide-eyed appreciation for creativity and offbeat gameplay make it easy to recommend to parents looking for something for elementary or middle school kids. Though it lacks three-dimensional characters, it doesn’t lack for joie de vivre.
He also loved exploring the streets of Northampton, Holyoke and Halifax, Nova Scotia. But at heart, Grimsby was a country boy. And if I had to guess, I would say his favorite place was the woods right out our back door. He knew these woods and the trails winding through them like the back of his paw. And he always made sure no one with him got lost on their way to “Grimsby’s Grotto,” the swamp we often walked to way back in the woods. That was probably Grimsby’s greatest trait. He was very thoughtful and very considerate. I’m serious. He watched people or other animals and always made sure they felt right at home. If someone was lagging behind, he would go back to check on them. If another dog was scared of lightning, he would wander over and make sure they were OK. And that’s probably why Grimsby had so many friends. Who wouldn’t want to have a friend who’s concerned with how you’re doing? Most of our friends adored him. He got along great with other dogs at daycare, where he went once a week. And he had his own set of friends at
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another job where I would regularly bring him to the office one day a week. And I know they loved him there because when I didn’t bring him to work on Thursdays, several people would ask me, “Where’s Grimsby?” So where is Grimsby now? I have no doubt he’s in Heaven with many other great friends and family members. Grimsby went there on Oct. 17 after a brief, sudden encounter with an aggressive form of cancer. We found out exactly what was wrong with him just a week earlier. We knew something was wrong because he suddenly stopped eating his food a week earlier. Before that, we had no idea. He seemed to have just as much energy and vitality. And even after he was diagnosed with cancer in the liver and the spleen on Oct. 11, he seemed to be bounce back a little that long, holiday weekend. My wife’s Canadian and that weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving. He went for walks in the woods with us and our friends that weekend. His appetite seemed to come back. And as always, he made sure our guests felt right at home. He greeted them when they arrived. He led them through the woods. He brought them pillows, his way of showing them he loved them. Life won’t be the same for my wife
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and me without Grimsby. He was a part our family and our best friend. He also honestly made me a better person. Watching him and the way he truly cared for others, he taught me to be more attentive, more sensitive, more caring, more loving. To be honest, I think he made me a better husband. And best of all, he was right there with me when I asked my wife to marry me on January 2, 2012. All of this might sound like a bit too much to some people. Then again, if you ever met Grimsby, you’d know exactly what I’m talking about. I’m going to miss tasting wine with you, Grimsby, and writing this column with you right beside me. I’m going to miss a lot of things about you. I’ve cried more times in the past week thinking about you than I’ve cried in years. And judging from all the emails and phone calls we’ve received since Oct. 17, a lot of people and dogs (and our cat) really miss you as well. You taught me a lot, Grimsby. And I can promise you one thing. All of us who knew you will fondly remember you deep in our hearts for the rest of our lives. 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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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Today-Sat, 8 p.m. Gateway City Arts; $20. 92 Race St., Holyoke. “The Diary of Anne Frank:” 7:30 p.m., today-Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday, Silverthorne Theater, Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, In the Perch, tickets available through Eventbrite.com or call box office, 413-768-7514; $20, general admission Thursday, Sunday, $18, students and seniors, $25, general admission Friday, Saturday, $20, students and seniors, 289 Main St., Greenfield, hawksandreed.com; "Forever Plaid": Today, 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Majestic Theater; Through Dec. 8; $26-$34. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413747-7797 or majestictheater.com. Impostor Syndrome Seminar: Today, 4:30 p.m. Community Music School of Springfield, The Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts is hosting Dr. Valerie Young for the Impostor Syndrome Seminar at the Community Music School of Springfield. Buy tickets at mywomensfund.org/impostor-syndrome-seminar; $10. 127 State St., Springfield; 413-782-8428. Paint & Sip: Today, 6 p.m. Edwards Public Library; To benefit the Library's Youth Programs. Register at the front desk or by calling 413-5279480; $25 per person and includes canvas and supplies. 30 East St., Southampton. 413-527-9480. Schubertiade III: Today, 8 p.m. Sweeney Concert Hall; Pianist Jiayan Sun presents three sonatas that span a decade of Schubert’s life: Piano Sonatas 2: E Minor, D. 566; A Minor, D. 845; A Major, D. 959. Free. 7 College Lane, Northampton; smith.edu. Terri Lyne Carrington - “Money Jungle”: Provocative in Blue: Today, 7:30 p.m. Bowker Auditorium. Pre-performance talk in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m.; $20-$35; Five College Students and youth 17 and under: $10. 80 Campus Center Way, Amherst; 413-545-2511 or umasstix.com. UnExplained: A Spooky Story Concert: Today, 7 p.m. The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center; Event features story concert, psychic fair and story swap, $10. 289 Main St., Greenfield; hawksandreed.com. Wistaria Quartet: Today, 7 p.m. Pelham Library; Light refreshments to follow, Free. 2 South Valley Road, Pelham; 413-253-0657.
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The Springfield Museums is exhibiting “Bauhaus: 100 Years Later” until Feb. 16 in the Starr Gallery of the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Above is “Head,” an undated lithograph by Oskar Schlemmer (German, 1888 - 1943). The piece shown above was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kamberg. (PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID STANSBURY / COURTESY OF SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: See Thursday listing Amherst Choral Society Homecoming Weekend Concert: Fri, 8 p.m. Buckley Recital Hall; Free and open to the public. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst. amherst.edu. Amjad Ali Khan: Fri, 8 p.m. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall; Pre-performance talk in the lobby at 7 p.m., $23-$38; FAC Club Seating: $73; Five College Students and Youth 17 & Under: $10. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst; 413-545-2511 or fineartscenter.com. Beer & Wine Tasting Night: Fri, 6:30 p.m. Castle of Knights; Help the Knights of Columbus fund their Thanksgiving Dar Feast for the homeless. Suggested donation at door $25. 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee; castleofknights.com. Chandler Travis Three-O: Fri, 8 p.m. Bing Arts Center; $15, $10 students. 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-731-9730 or bingartscenter. org. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Fri.-Sat, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts Theatre 14; 0-$10. 7 College Lane, Northampton; smith.edu. "The Diary of Anne Frank" presented by Silverthorne Theater: See Thursday listing "Forever Plaid": See Thursday listing The Ladies of Jazz: For Women and Music in the Valley: Fri, 7 p.m. Center Church, Community benefit concert event features Champian
Fulton and Nicki Parrott. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. $25 at the door, $20 in advance, $15 students. 1 Church St., South Hadley. Late Nights at Amherst Cinema: Fri, 9:45 p.m. Amherst Cinema; "Funeral Parade of Roses," not rated, Japanese with English subtitles, Regular admission tickets. 28A Amity St., Amherst. The Suffield Players Present "Proof" by David Auburn: Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m. Mapleton Hall; For Reservations, call 800-289-6148 or 860668-0837 or visit suffieldplayers. org; $20 ($15 Opening Night). 1305 Mapleton Ave., Suffield. UMass Psychological and Brain Sciences Open House: Fri, 4:30 p.m. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Tobin Hall; Free. Learn more and Register Today: bit.ly/ pbsopenhouse2019. 135 Hicks Way Tobin 123, Amherst.
SATURDAY 16th Annual All-4-Kids Fall/Winter Consignment Sale: Sat, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. White Brook Middle School. More info at sites.google.com/site/all4kidseasthampton.No charge for admission. 200 Park St., Easthampton. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: See Thursday listing Allison Miller & Jenny Scheinman "Parlour Game": Sat, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 87 Marshall St., North Adams. 413664-4481 or massmoca.org. Bing Comic-Con 2019: Sat, 11
Craft Fair: Sat, 9 a.m. Easthampton High School; Fundraiser to help students traveling to Portugal in February, and the travel scholarship. Free. 70 Williston Ave., Easthampton; 413-529-1585 or easthampton. k12.ma.us/EhamptonHigh.cfm. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: See Friday listing "The Diary of Anne Frank" presented by Silverthorne Theater: See Thursday listing
Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wailing Banshees, and student a cappella groups. montage2019.brownpapertickets.com; $5-$10. College Lane, Northampton; smith.edu. "Forever Plaid": See Thursday listing The Happier Valley Championship: Sat, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater; Two teams of improvisers face off. Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: happiervalley.com, 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley. Harvest dinner: Sat, 5 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church-Amherst; To raise funds for restoration of the Goodwin Memorial A.M. E. Zion Church in Amherst. $15-$20. 14 Boltwood, Amherst. Homecoming Concert: Amherst College Jazz Ensemble: Sat, 8 p.m. Buckley Recital Hall; Featured vocalist is Samirah Evans. Free, collecting donations to the Amherst Survival Center, Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst; amherst.edu. National Theatre Live's "The Lehman Trilogy" in HD: Sat, 12:30 p.m. Amherst Cinema; $26 general, $22 cinema members. 28A Amity St., Amherst.
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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E17 "Proof" by David Auburn: See Friday listing They, Themself and Schmerm with Becca Blackwell: Sat, 8 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre; $12-18 (plus applicable fees). 274 Main St., Northampton; 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com. Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse with Chris Scanlon & The Other Guys: Sat, 7 p.m. Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse; $5-$16 sliding scale. 6 Center St., Wendell; wendellfullmoon.org. Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust's Second Annual Fall Gala: Sat, 6:30 p.m. Country Club of Wilbraham; The night includes music and dancing, a silent auction and highlights of past grant awards; $75 person. 859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham; 413-596-8887 or ccofwilbraham.com.
SUNDAY 16th Annual All-4-Kids Fall/ Winter Consignment Sale: See Saturday listing The 39th Annual Schumacher Lectures: Sun, 1-4 p.m. Saint James Place; Sallie Calhoun and Greg Watson will speak on Climate Change; $20. 352 Main St., Great Barrington. Agawam Lions Harvest Breakfast: Sun, 8 a.m. Eastern States Expositio. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 children and may be purchased from any Club Member or at the door. Enter the Big E through Gate 1 or 2. $5. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.
MassMutual Center; Zero Waste Challenge projects will be presented, along with interactive displays from organizations; $20/$25. 1277 Main St., Springfield; 413-7876600 or massmutualcenter.com. Music on Main presents pianist Stephen Porter in concert: Sun, 2 p.m. First Congregational Church Amherst; Free; $15 donation invited. 165 Main St., Amherst. Toasted Owl Halloween 5K: Sun, 10:30 a.m. Toasted Owl Tavern; 5K Run and 2K Walk open to both human and canine competitors. Bring six cans of cat food on race day to get a free entry into the Toasted Owl $100.00 Gift Certificate Raffle, 35. 21 Main St., Northampton.
Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: 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, free on the green; George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: “In the Gardens of Mount Olympus,” through Dec. 31, “Ancient Treasures,” permanent exhibit of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt; Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Sweet: A Tasty Journey.” Oct. 26-April 26. Permanent exhibit includes more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia. Through Dec. 1.
Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “A Sweet and Spooky Halloween.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Trick or treat through the museums The American Premiere of "Koand enjoy family activities. Free helet" with actor Sam Waterston: with museum admission. “People Sun, 5 p.m. Mahaiwe Performing at Work and Other Environmental Arts Center; $38, $62, $15. 14 Cas- Portraits by Tad Malek,” through tle St., Great Barrington; 413-528July 12; Bauhaus exhibit, through 0100 or mahaiwe.org. Feb. 16. Museum a la Carte, Friday, Family Weekend Chamber Music: 12:15 p.m., “Tinseltown Inventor, the Most Beautiful Woman in the Sun, 11 a.m. Sweeney Concert World: Hedy Lamarr: History at Hall; Celebrating popular classics Play,” with Judith Kalaora. Cookies alongside intriguing discoveries, featuring Smith student performers and coffee provided, $4, $2 members. collaborating with faculty artists, free. 7 College Lane, Northampton. Springfield Science Museum: smith.edu. “Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen "Forever Plaid": See Thursday listing
Flea Market: Sun, Pleasant View Farms; 60-80 vendors expected. Free admission, free parking. 452 South Road (Route 83), Somers. Malcolm Halliday: Sun, 3 p.m. The Stone Church; Doors open 2:30 p.m., Concert is $15 per person, children under 18 are free. 283 Main St., Gilbertville. Mass STEM Fest: Sun, 5:05 p.m.
WEEKEND creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Also, 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 author’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations, online, springfieldmuseums.org. Quadrangle admission: $25, adults, $16.50, seniors 60-plus and college students with ID, $13, children ages 3-17, and free, children under age 3, members and Springfield residents with proof of residency. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museums Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, 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 younger, members, teachers and military personal receive $1 off, 29 South Broad St., Westfield, ameliaparkmuseum.org. Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Amazing world of learning and play, includes Wiggle and Wash vet clinic, toddler merry-go-round, STEMbased cash register for kids, Tues.Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. $8 adults and children, $5 seniors, children under 1 free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, childrensmuseumholyoke.org. Connecticut Science Center: Hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in 10 galleries, Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65-plus, free ages 3 and under. 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, ctsciencecenter.org. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Picture Book Odysseys of Peter Sis,” through Sunday, “Under the Sea with Eric Carle,” through March 1, Gabrielle Healy Carroll storytime programs, Tues. and Fri., 10:30 a.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and Sun., 2 p.m., free with admission; Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, carlemuseum.org.
Historic Northampton: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families. Northampton Food Tour on Sunday and Nov. 3, 10, 24, Dec. 1, 1:30PM. Sample the best the Pioneer Valley has to offer, guests must purchase tickets in advance. Please book now at offthebeatenpathfoodAmazing World of Dr. Seuss Mutours.com/tour/northamptonseum: Permanent exhibit provides food-tour; $48. 46 Bridge St., opportunities to explore new sounds Northampton, historic-northampand vocabulary, play rhyming games, ton.org. invent stories, and engage in activHolyoke Heritage State Park: Holyities that encourage teamwork and oke Parks and Recreation exhibits Log,” permanent exhibit, “Family Science Adventures,” 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;
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depict city’s history, Tues.-Sun. noon.-4 p.m. free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723. Josiah Day House: Guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902, call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members, 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322. Keep Homestead Museum: First Sunday of month through December, 1-3:30 p.m., 35 Ely Road, Monson, keephomesteadmuseum.org; Mark Twain House and Museum: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. $16, $14 seniors, $10 children 6-16 and children under 6 free for main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults, combined tour package, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, marktwainhouse.org. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors, veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children ages 6-16, $2, EBT or WIC cardholder; free, children under 6, members, 87 Marshall St., North Adams, massmoca.org. Mead Art Museum: Tues.-Thurs., Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight, Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst, amherst.edu. Memorial Hall Museum: “Our Living Landscape,” “Deerfield Education through the Yards and Edward and Orra Hitchcock and early Natural Sciences,” photographs by Frances and Mary Allen, through Oct. 31. Collection of furnishings, paintings, textiles, quilts, dolls and toys, military items, tools, and Native American artifacts, Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4:3 p.m., $6 adults, $3 youth and students ages 6-21, 8 Memorial St., Deerfield, deerfield-ma.org. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum: Special Loans from the David C. Driskell Center, through June 21, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Dozens of hands-on exhibits, regulation-sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts, Mon.-Fri., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $19, $15 seniors 65-plus, $14 children 5-15, free for children 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com. Naumkeag: Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, Thursday-Sunday, through Oct. 31, 4-8:30 p.m., $15, adults, free, children, 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge. New England Air Museum: Restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, hands-on activities, $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under, $11.50 seniors 65+.
“Haunted Hangar Trick or Treat,” Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A costume contest will be held where the winning trick or treater will get a free family membership. Flights of Fun Family Program is on Sunday. 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, neam.org. Norman Rockwell Museum: Daily, Nov.-April, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under. “Pre-Halloween Tour: Luminaries: Exploring Stockbridge Cemetery.” Today, 5-6 p.m. Join museum educators Mary Berle and Tom Daly for a waling history tour of Stockbridge Cemetary. $8 general, free for membeers, children and teens 18 and under. “Norman Rockwell and Erik Erikson in Detail,” Friday at 1:30 p.m. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org. Pan African Hitorical Museum USA: Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413733-1823. Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee, polishcenter.net. Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum: Ride restored 1896 trolley car on Sat., Sun. and holidays to Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free, rides are $4, adults, $2, children ages 6-12, free, children 5 and younger, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls, sftm.org. Smith College Museum of Art: “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the Smith College Galleries,” through June, “Alma Thomas: The Light of the Whole Universe,” through Dec. 31, “Defiant Vision: Prints & Poetry by Munio Makuuchi,” through Dec. 8, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith.edu. Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps. gov/spar. Clark Art Institute: European and American paintings and sculpture, master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m, $20, free, members, children 18 and younger, students with valid ID, 225 South St., Williamstown, clarkart.edu. Titanic Museum: Exhibits from collection of the International Titanic Historical Society, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard, titanic1.org. University of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Fine Arts Center, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m., 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst. Ventfort Hall Mansion: Guided tours, 104 Walker St., Lenox, gildedSEE CALENDAR, PAGE E19
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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E18 age.org. Volleyball Hall of Fame: Thur.-Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, volleyhall.org; Wistariahurst Museum: Historic house tours, Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., $7, $5 students and seniors, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, wistariahurst. org. Worcester Art Museum: “Archaic Avant-Garde: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection,” through Oct. 27, Wed.Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., third Thur. until 8 p.m., 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, worcesterart.org; Yiddish Book Center: $10, general admission, $6, student, Yiddish Book Center and Springfield JCC members, $8, seniors, 1021 West St., Amherst, yiddishbookcenter.org.
Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thur., noon5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org. Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Tues.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Building 28, Springfield Technical Community College, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413755-5258. Arts Unlimited Gallery: Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-4 p.m. Village Commons, 25 College St., South Hadley, 413-532-7047. ArtWorks Gallery: “My Backyard and Beyond,” Susan Tilton Pecora, through Saturday. 69 Main St., Ware. Bing Arts Center: Paul Bloomfield’s “A Thousand Tiny Cuts: Portraiture in the Trump Era,” through Friday, 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield, bingartscenter.org. Cynthia Reeves Gallery: “How to See the Moon,” through Nov. 22, Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Building 13, 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams. Ferrin Contemporary: “Crystal Morey: Venus on the Waves,” through Nov. 2; free, 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams.
Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: Works by Eric Roudy and Keith Hollingworth, through Nov. 2, 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250. Gallery La Vie: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
and by appointment, 471 Main St., Hatfield, Gallerylavie.com. Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: Sat., noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413543-3321. J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-732-9128. Jasper Rand Art Museum: Mon.Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, westath. org. Nina’s Nook: “Mapping the Body” by Nancy Lautenbach, through Saturday. 125A Avenue A, Turners Falls. Northampton Center for the Arts: “This Is Me: Portraits of Pathlight,” through Oct. 31., free, 33 Hawley St., Northampton, nohoarts.org. Old Town Hall: “The Lost Seclusion Drawings” by Cletus van Stratten, through Nov. 8, 43 Main St., Easthampton. Park Hill Orchard: “Art in the Orchard,” through Nov. 23. 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton.
Primary Colour Gallery: Artwork of Dave Carmen, Jeff Groleau, Renee Groleau, Anna Lee Lipman, and Jo Barry, 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 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 183 West State St., Granby, 413-4679183. R. Michelson Galleries: Leonard Baskin, sculptor: “A Retrospective,” through Oct. 31. 132 Main St., Northampton, michelson.com. Salmon Falls Artisans: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., 1 Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls, salmonfallsgallery.com. Taber Art Gallery: “Deconstructing Roy Lichtenstein” by David Barsalou, through Nov. 21; Mon.-Thurs, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave., 413-552-2614. Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Portrait artist Jeff Wrench exhibit, through Oct. 31, 289 Main St., Greenfield, hawksandreed.com. Valley Photo Center: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-781-1553. Western New England University Arts Gallery: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 1215
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 | E19 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, wne. edu/arts. Wilbraham Public Library: Wilbraham Friends of the Library annual art exhibit, through Oct. 30, 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham, wilbrahamlibrary.org. William Baczek Fine Arts: “Gardens of Illusion” by El Gato Chimney, through Nov. 9, 36 Main St., Northampton, wbfinearts.com.
Outdoors Berkshire Botanical Garden: Cynthia Wick’s “The Shape of Color.” Through Dec. 1. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, berkshirebotanical.org. Great Falls Discovery Center: Art exhibit, “Migrations,” through Oct. 21, free, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, greatfallsma.org. Lupa Zoo: Daily, weather permitting, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $15, adults, $12, seniors, age 62-plus, $12, children, ages 2 to 10, free, infants, 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow, lupazoo.org; Natural Bridge State Park: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round, programs
are free, parking fee, $5 Massachusetts resdients, $10, others, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams; Zoo in Forest Park: Daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., weather permitting, $5, adults, $3.50, military and seniors, $2.50, children, 12 and younger, free, infants, plus daily Forest Park parking fee, $3, in-state, $5 per out-of-state vehicle. Spooky Safari at The Zoo, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sumner Avenue, Springfield , forestparkzoo. org.
Farmers Markets Forest Park: Tuesdays, 12:30-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, use Trafton Road entrance, farmersmarketatforestpark.com 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 email pmastriano@repub.com or submit it online, masslive.com/myevent
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Forbes Library: “From Seed to Fruition,” Northampton Arts Council 2019 Biennial, through Oct. 30, Mon., Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.,Thurs., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 20 West St., Northampton, forbeslibrary.org.
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OCTOBER EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org EforAll: Berkshire County All Ideas Pitch Contest Tuesday, October 22, 6 pm Free and open to the community. Hear from Berkshire County entrepreneurs at this fast-paced, fun community event designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on their business ideas. EforAll is a business accelerator that got its start in Eastern Massachusetts in 2010. The ďŹ rm has since replicated its approach to fostering new business and created branch programs all over the state.
WeeMuse Parent/Child STEM Session Wednesday, October 23, 10:30 am Free with advance registration. Visit berkshiremuseum.org or call 413.443.7171. Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts with fun activities designed just for them. Older and younger siblings are welcome. WeeMuse Parent/Child STEM Sessions are organized in partnership with PittsďŹ eld Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE).
OLLI Fall Courses
Resilience and Thriving in the Face of Adversity, with Virginia O’Leary Thursday, October 24, 10:30 am to noon This course will consider a number of individual and community examples of adversity responses in order to identify the factors that in combination lead to positive outcomes in an effort to understand and apply what research has revealed about protective factors and support implicated in positive responses to traumatic events.
Lawrence of Arabia: The Movie, the Man, the Enigma, with Richard Matturro Thursday, October 24, 2:45 to 4:45 pm A brilliant Oxford scholar, a skilled archaeologist, a talented writer, and a master of guerilla warfare, T. E. Lawrence was also a tormented soul who eventually refused all honors, shunned his celebrity, and tried to lose himself in the lowest ranks of the military under an assumed name. The ďŹ rst four classes will feature segments from the 1962 ďŹ lm Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O’Toole, and the last two classes, the 1992 ďŹ lm, A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia, starring Ralph Fiennes. Before and after each screening we will discuss Lawrence’s complicated life and his efforts to prevent the intractable Middle East conicts that exist to this day. Suggested Reading: Only if desired: Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1926, T. E. Lawrence’s account of his participation in the Arab revolt during World War I.
Kitchen Ka-Boom! Included with regular Museum admission. What can you make with the ingredients in your pantry? Children ages 5 and up become kitchen scientists with a different hands-on, kid-safe experiment every week. Seating is limited, so reservations are requested; call 413.443.7171 ext. 360.
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents thought-provoking programs in literature, science, politics, history, the arts, and more designed speciďŹ cally for adults over 50. Learn more at berkshireolli.wildapricot.org. $15 per session; OLLI and Berkshire Museum members $10 per session. Drop-ins welcome.