Weekend - November 7, 2019

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15 years on, King Radio still rocks it out

HERE IS A PLETHOra of incredibly talented bands and musicians in the Western Massachusetts area. Many have released superb albums and EPs. But to my mind, the greatest local record over the past 25 years – if not ever – was issued 15 years by King Radio: “Are You the Sick Passenger?”

And you have a chance to hear it performed live, with a string quartet accompanying the band, tonight at 7 at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton.

First, let me state that this album probably isn’t for everyone. It has a definite sound, vibe and mood, and, if you’re looking for straightforward rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll be disappointed. This is more sparse chamber pop and closer to the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” than anything else.

But each of the original songs (along with a cheeky cover of Dusty Springfield’s “Am I the Same Girl”) is a microcosm of pop confection and complexity that sits comfortably with many classics in similar genres.

The album is filled with strings, and when King Radio released it in 2004, the band tried to take it out on the road, attempting to hire string trios in every city to play these songs cold from sheet music (with no rehearsal) at the bars

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“It had a real DIY audaciousness to it, and certainly some nights it sounded amazing – in parts – and other

nights it sounded broken completely. But, on no occasion did everything actually go smoothly, correctly and, well, right,” bandleader Frank Padellaro said. “So … I thought it might be nice to see if we could really rehearse a show with a full string quartet and really stick the landing on this thing, just once.”

Padellaro said the record was shaped by many variables at the time, including the dissolution of his marriage, selling his guitar repair shop and replacing the band’s bass player.

“I think what made this record different for us was it was a full collaboration with a producer where I had ceded a lot of creative control.

Historically, I’ve been a bit of a control freak. Even when we had production help (Thom Monahan) on our first record, the arrangements and nearly all of the instrumentation choices were mine” he said.

As had been the case with previous King Radio albums, “Passenger” features the amazing string arrangements of David Trenholm.

“But, I was trying to find my way to something orchestrated but more sparse. My friend Peter Baldwin from the band Hercules came on board, played bass, which is arguably my favorite thing about the record, and helped reshape the songs into a style he’d

Scouting report • Philip Price (Winterpills, The Maggies) will play an album release show for his new solo record, “Bone Almanac,” at the Parlor Room at 32 Masonic St. in Northampton on Saturday. On first listen, this is another gem from Price, where he once again shows a talent for reinventing himself and his sound.

• Jim Armenti will play a solo show at Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St., Easthamp-

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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

Progression Brewery. 9 Pearl St., Northampton

dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

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

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

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

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

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

Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield

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“I think what made this record different for us was it was a full collaboration with a producer where I had ceded a lot of creative control.”

FRANK PADELLARO, KING RADIO

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

Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield

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

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

Cabot Comedy Club: Cabot Comedy Club: Live Comedy. 66 Cabot Street, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam.

138 College Highway, Southampton

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

Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow

Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Karaoke with Jonathan.

916 Suffield St., Agawam

Progression Brewing Company: Snack Pack Duo performs at

Singer-guitarist Jim Armenti will play a solo show at Luthier’s Co-op, 108 Cottage St., Easthampton, tonight. The renowned Lonesome Brothers member will take the stage at 7:45 p.m. between opening and closing acts.

been exploring himself – kind of Burt Bacharach meets Pet Sounds,” Padellaro said.

If that description sounds like your kind of thing, I wouldn’t miss this show.

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

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band.

479 College Highway, Southwick Tavern Restaurant: Just Len. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female

ton, tonight. The renowned Lonesome Brothers singer-guitarist will play at 7:45 p.m., between opening act Oats Holy Roller and closing act The Usual.

• Ryan Hartt and the Bluehearts will play Theodores’ at 201 Worthington St. in Springfield tomorrow. The blues band is rooted in Chicago and West Coast blues, but has expanded their sound over the years to include soul, proto-rock ‘n’ roll and ska.

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.

Theodores’: HCC Jazz Night. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

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

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

287 Elm St., Westfield

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

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FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 266: Moose & The High Tops. 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 dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club One Entertainment Complex: Last in Line with Tara Lynch and The Glad Machine 18+. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills

Eric Gulbrandsen will play the Aud Pub in Chicopee tomorrow night. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN) 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 Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertain- Hampden St., Springfield ment. 948 Main St., Warren Tavern Restaurant: Dave O’Connell.

2 Broad St., Westfield Delaney House: Live music with Eavesdrop. 3 Country Club Road, The Magic Lantern: Nude female Holyoke dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Theodores’: Ryan Hartt and the Road, Chicopee Bluehearts. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Donovan’s Irish Pub: Jeff Conlon.

1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Underground Pub at the Crown Springfield Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield East Mountain Country Club: Axis Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with HighWestfield note Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road Garden St., Feeding Hills (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Iron Horse Music Hall: Hey Nineteen: Tribute to Steely Dan. 20 Center St., Northampton Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Nightshift. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke. 948 Main St., Warren

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

Delaney House: Live music with Lower Valley Guys. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

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

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield

Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield

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

Donovan’s Irish Pub: Songs for Ceilidh (Kay-lee). 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield

Aud Pub: Eric Gulbrandsen. 52 Gladdu Ave., Chicopee

SATURDAY 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 American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick 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 Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancWorld War II Club-The Deuce: Karaing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately oke. 50 Conz St., Northampton

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Sat. Nov. 9th Stare Down the Sun w/Gaiah

Nov. 15 - Def Leppard Tribute - Rock of Ages Nov. 27 - KnuckleHead

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

Shakago Martini and Piano Bar: DJ dance, featuring a full dinner menu and more than 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Blueberry Hill Boys. 2 Broad St., Westfield

Fort Hill Brewery: Tom Savoy. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton Gateway City Arts: The Motet. 92 Race St., Holyoke Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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

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Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow

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

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Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Fever. 916 Suffield St., Agawam

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

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Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Boston Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, Road (Route 20), Wilbraham South Hadley Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Industrial Park, Westfield Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Iron Horse Music Hall: The THE BAND Band: Tribute to The Band. 20 Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Center St., Northampton

Shadow Lounge: DJ Redd. 278 Worthington St., Springfield

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

Theodores’: Aaron Norcross Trio.

201 Worthington St., Springfield

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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.

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 – 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 Hozier: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, 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.

Brian McKnight: Dec. 5, 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

Mariah Carey will play the Mohegan sun Arena on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.

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

MONDAY AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons Year-round. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee AmVets Post 12: Open pitch. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., 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 Snoop Dogg: Jan. 17, 8 p.m.

– Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

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

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

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield ABBA Mania: Feb. 9, 9 p.m.

– Calvin Theatre, Northampton Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield The Revitalists: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.

MercyMe: Feb. 29, 7 p.m.

– Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

The Lumineers: Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Eaglemania: March 6, 8 p.m.

– Calvin Theatre, Northampton

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.

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

Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield

Iron Horse Music Hall: big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys. 20 Center St., Northampton

Theodores’: Donnie and the Dry Heavers. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Ship Faced Comedy Mic. 916 Suffield St., Agawam

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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HERE SEEMS TO BE no end in sight for what is being billed as the final KISS tour.

The group has added a whopping 75 dates to its “End of the Road” tour, including stops in the Boston area and Hartford.

KISS is scheduled to play Mansfield on Aug. 28 and Hartford on Aug. 29.

While venues have yet to be announced, it is assumed they will play the Live Nation outdoor venues, Xfinity Center in Mansfield and Hartford’s Xfinity Theatre.

This is not the first farewell for the influential rockers.

The original band members did a “final” jaunt in 2000, but KISS has continued to thrive on the concert circuit.

Liner notes • Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band will perform in Boston and Lenox in June.

Starr will play the Boch Centre - Wang Theatre on June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the event go on sale beginning Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

He is also set to play Tanglewood in Lenox on June 19. Tickets will be available through bso.org, though an on sale date has not yet been announced.

Starr recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his AllStarr Band.

The Massachusetts shows come just weeks before Starr will celebrate his 80th birthday.

His most recent recording, “What’s My Name,” was released last month.

• The Marshall Tucker Band is coming to Mohegan Sun. The band will play the Wolf Den at the Uncasville, Connecticut, on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Wolf Den shows are free and seating is offered on a firstcome, first-served basis.

rock bands of all time with 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum albums. The Pretenders have sold over 25 million records worldwide.

• Niall Horan has announced a 17-city tour for the spring and will include a stop in Connecticut.

Horan will play Mohegan Sun Arena on May 1. Tickets for the show will go on sale through Live Nation at livenation.com beginning tomorrow.

The “Nice To Meet Ya’” tour is named after Horan’s latest single. Horan began his singing career as a member of One Direction.

Concerts in Mansfield and Hartford in August are among 75 new dates added to the KISS “End of the Road” tour. Here, KISS performs in the tour at Hershey Park Stadium on Aug. 21.

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The Marshall Tucker Band, formed in 1972, still features original member Doug Gray along with with Pat Elwood (bass), Rick Willis (guitar, vocals), B.B. Borden (drums), Marcus Henderson (keyboards, saxophone, flute, vocals), and Chris Hicks (guitar/ vocals).

The band is known for classic hits such as “Heard It In A Love Song,” “Can’t You See” and “Fire On The Mountain.”

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solo effort “Arkansas” which he describes as “like Dixieland, dipped in bluegrass and salted with Delta blues.”

• R&B star Brandy will be one of several performers highlighted during the “Evening of Love” concert at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Feb. 14.

The Valentine’s Day show will also feature performances from Dru Hill, Tony Toni Tone, and Carl Thomas.

The event will be held in the Grand Theater at the Mashantucket, Connecticut casino.

Tickets for the show are on sale through the Foxwoods box office at foxwoods.com and through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

• Country artist Junior Brown has schedule a date for Gateway City Arts.

Brown will play the Holyoke venue on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

• Rock band Journey has Circa Survive, an indie-rock Tickets for the show are announced a co-headlining band from Philadelphia, will available though the promottour with The Pretenders play two shows in New Ener’s website at dspshows.com that will feature both Congland in the spring. Here, the Junior Brown is known for band performs during the Dis- necticut and Massachusetts stops in the new year. his signature instrument the rupt Festival at the Lakeview The tour will arrive at the “guit-steel” a hybrid, douAmphitheater in Syracuse, N.Y., in July. (SCOTT SCHILD /SYRACUSE. Xfinity Theatre in Hartford on ble-neck that is part electric July 17 and the Xfinity Centre guitar, part lap steel guitar.

COM) in Mansfield on July 29.

• Beth Hart has a new alTickets for both shows are John Oates and the Good bum and corresponding tour Road Band will play City Win- on sale beginning tomorrow ery on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets at 10 a.m. through Live Nation that will come to both Boston for the show are on sale now and Connecticut.

• John Oates, half of the at livenation.com and by The blues singer will play hit-making duo Hall & Oates, through the venue website, phone at 800-745-3000. the Fox Theater at Foxwoods has a winter solo tour that will citywinery.com/boston.

Journey ranks as one of SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E7 Oates recently released the the most popular American stop in Boston.

• Citizen Cope has a new album and a corresponding tour that includes a date in Hartford.

The artist will play Infinity Hall on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the venue website, infinityhall. com.

Citizen Cope is Clarence Greenwood’s outlet to create a blend of blues, soul, folk, and rock. His compositions have been recorded by everyone from Santana to Dido.

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on May 15 and The Wilbur in Boston on May 16.

Tickets for both shows are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets including ticket master.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Hart rose to fame on the strength of her 1999 single “LA Song (Out of This Town)“ and gained notoriety for her collaborations with guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Her new release is titled “War In My Mind.”

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The “We’ll Be Together” concert will be held Dec. 9 at the Beacon Theater in New York City.

Along with Sting and The Boss, sets will be offered up from John Mellencamp, James Taylor, and Bob Geldof. Shaggy, Ricky Martin, and Eurythmics are also on the bill.

Tickets are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticket master.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

• The Yonder Mountain String Band is coming to Greenfield.

The band is set to play Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center on Main Street in Greenfield on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

The Drunken Hearts will open the show. Tickets are available through the venue website, hawksandreed.com.

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Band is a progressive bluegras -jam band from Colorado.

• Country music singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson has partnered with Tyler Childers for a tour that will stop in Boston in the spring.

“A Good Look’n Tour” will play TD Garden on May 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the show are on

sale beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Simpson’s 2016 release “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” won the award for Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards. Simpson co-produced Childers’ 2017 release “Purgatory.”

• Circa Survive is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its “Blue Sky Noise” release with a tour that will make two stops • Sting has announced the in New England in the spring. details of his bi-annual concert The rock band will play the to benefit the Rainforest Fund House of Blues in Boston and has included an appearon April 14 and the Webster ance from Bruce SpringTheater in Hartford on June 5 steen. at 7:30 p.m.

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Horselovers’ paradise

Equine Affaire features demonstrations, clinics, seminars and 400 exhibitors and runs until Sunday on the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield. Above, Sherrye Johnson-Trafton participates in the versatile horse and rider competition in the Coliseum at a prior year’s event. At left is “Fantasia,” Equine Affaire’s signature musical celebration of the horse. Fantasia’s three performances today, tomorrow and Saturday nights require additional tickets, ranging in price from $14 to $25 and are available online at equineaffaire.com.

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Equine Affaire arrives on grounds of Eastern States Exposition

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t’s the horse show of all horse shows.

But Equine Affaire, which opens its doors on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition for four days beginning today, is much more than just a competitive event.

“Equine Affaire was created as a place for equestrians of all disciplines, breed persuasions and levels to come together to learn about and celebrate the horse,” said Beth Volpe, marketing coordinator for Equine Affaire.

At Equine Affaire, visitors can spend their day enjoying family-friendly activities including the Equine Funda-

mentals Forum, Breed Pavilion and Horse and Farm Exhibits.

The Equine Fundamentals Forum is a special area dedicated to educating new horse lovers about equine health and management, and it features plenty of hands-on learning exhibits.

“We have a full schedule of beginner-oriented presentations and activities scheduled in the Equine Fundamentals Forum. It is a great place for kids, as there will be several youth activities there. A favorite is our Stick Horse Rodeo where kids can make and then race on a stick horse,” Volpe said.

“The Breed Pavilion and Horse and Farm Exhibits will showcase a huge variety of horses that attendees can meet and learn about,” Volpe said.

The Breed Pavilion includes Arabians, Morgans, miniatures, Lusitanos, Dutch harness horses and others to view up-close.

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IF YOU GO Event: Equine Affaire When: Today-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.

Where: Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield Cost: $16; $50, four-day pass; $8, children ages 7-10; free, children 6-younger For more info: Online, equineaffaire.com

Mark Zahler, of Outback Survival Gear’s Simply Natural Leather Seal, demonstrates his product to a visitor at Equine Affaire at the Eastern States Exposition. This year’s Equine Affaire opens today and runs through Sunday. (DAVE ROBACK / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

the opportunity to learn about local equine businesses, such as riding stables and training facilities, and to shop for horses for sale.

Or if you’d like to adopt a horse, you can participate in the Adoption Affaire, a new event that showcases trained, adoptable horses of many

different breeds, ages and backgrounds.

“We are very excited about several other new features to this year’s show that we are calling Drive a Draft, Ride a Morgan, and A Horse for Heroes,” Volpe said.

Whispery Pines Percherons and Equine Affaire have partnered to offer Drive a Draft, a special experience offering visitors the opportunity to learn how to drive draft horses.

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from 1 to 2 p.m. Visit the Whispery Pines Percherons stalls in the Breed Pavilion when arriving at the show for more details.

Ride a Morgan allows attendees the opportunity to ride a Morgan horse on Saturday from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. To sign up, visit the New England Morgan Horse Association booth in the Breed Pavilion.

Here, attendees show a horse some love during a past Equine Affaire on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition.

“Equine Affaire was created as a place for equestrians of all disciplines, breed persuasions and levels to come together to learn about and celebrate the horse.”

(DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

For those who like the competitive action, the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition tomorrow is the place to be. The competition tests the skills and abilities of both horse and rider.

“The Versatile Horse and Rider Competition is a timed and judged race through a tricky obstacle course. Past obstacles have included balloon arches, Beth Volpe, marketing kiddie pools and balance coordinator, Equine Affaire beams. There are 25 horse and rider teams competing, with many breeds and disciplines A Horse for Heroes is a represented,” Volpe said. collaboration between Equine Equine Affaire also offers a Affaire and BINA Farm Cenfull schedule of educational ter to provide veterans and sessions, demonstrations and other heroes the opportunity clinics that cover topics such to experience the effects of as different riding disciplines, equine-assisted activities and horse health care, stable mantherapies. Offering a variety of agement and more. World-famous clinicians including Chris unmounted activities to enjoy the horse experience firsthand. Cox, Julie Goodnight, Dan James, Steve Lantvit, Jason A Horse for Heroes will take Irwin and many more will presplace on Sunday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. To sign up, visit the BINA ent on different topics throughFarm Center booth in the Breed out the weekend.

Those attending Equine AfPavilion.

faire over the years are familiar with its “must see” evening spectacular called “Fantasia,” a musical celebration of the horse. This year’s “Fantasia” will feature a variety of special performances, including 10th-generation circus aerialist Ambra Andrine’s liberty performance, Dan James’

reining freestyle routine, Ermes Zamperla’s vaulting show, and many more. Separate tickets, which sell out quickly, are required for Fantasia’s three performances today, tomorrow and Saturday nights. Ticket prices range from $14 to $25 and are available online at equineaffaire.com.

And, for those who have a little money to burn, Equine Affaire is also home to the largest equine-related trade show in the East, where shoppers can get a head-start on Christmas shopping. There will be jewelry, clothing, tack, grooming supplies, farm equipment, horse trailers and more for sale at the trade show.

General admission offers entry to all clinics, seminars and demonstrations, themed pavilions, the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, and the trade show. Tickets are available online at equineaffaire. com.

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line, but in the interest of it is to maintain his balance space, I will note that Maralong slopes and inclines. garet Qualley, who plays the Learning how to shift Sam’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE E5 twins, is terrific and I predict weight around as he schleps with the spectral entities everyone will love Mama.) about on foot (by pressing leaves Sam the lone survivor, There are loads (!) of the right or left trigger on the he comes into possession of details I’ve omitted from the controller to make him lean what looks like a fetus in a foregoing synopsis because in one direction or another) is wearable container. This BB, wrestling with ambiguity and key, since a fall can damage or Bridge Baby, is a biological grasping at narrative strands his cargo and cut into profits. radar that allows Sam to gauge is a pillar of the experience.

Sam can carry a number of the direction and distance of Imagine the television show “Lost,” BTs in his vicinity.

Sam, who was raised by with its time-hopping story line about the former president of the characters stuck on a mystical beach, United States, would prefer to be left alone. He’s fine crossed with the go-out-and make-things living without a country. For approach of “Minecraft” and you’ll get a him, America was a troubled sense of Kojima Productions’ peculiar title. incarnation, a place with an aptitude for violence. Yet, despite his gruff exterior, As important as it is to get tools, such as climbing ropes he’s a bit of a pushover. He is people onto the network, lots and ladders, to make his convinced by the President’s and lots of packages - from expeditions easier. Eventually, he’ll acquire the means to daughter, Amelie (Emily medical supplies to pizza O’ Brien), to try to unify the need to be delivered. Figuring build zip lines, bridges, private residences, etc. settlements by linking them to out how to make the most of A standout feature of the Chiral Network, a souped- Sam’s expeditions is essential. up version of the internet. To The more cargo Sam delivers, “Death Stranding” is its take on cooperative gaming. do this Sam must travel from the more perks he’ll acquire the East to the West Coast to in the form of tools and other By bringing new areas into the Network, online players bring computer terminals into resources to make his hauls gain access to other players’ the Network’s fold using a tool easier. Thoughts of reward structures and cargo. Dropped created for that purpose by must be counterbalanced cargo can be found out in the twin physicists. (I could spend against the hazards of over a paragraph on Mama and her encumbrance; the more Sam world as well as at hubs or “knots” of the Chiral Netsister and their moving story is weighed down, the harder

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work. At knots, Sam can stash his supplies in a private locker or donate or retrieve supplies from a locker shared with other online players. Delivering other players’ cargo is a quick way to level up Sam. A no-package-left-behind mentality is encouraged.

The first dozen or so hours spent with “Death Stranding” will likely try the patience of a chunk of its audience. There are many gameplay systems to learn and it can be aggravating delivering packages back and forth across arduous terrain, sneaking past BTs only to have your attention drift and slip on a rock. The first time I gained access to a poor-handling motorcycle I was elated. It was like water in a desert. And the first time I saw a paved road I wanted to hug the players that had made it.

It is a game of delayed rewards. Only when the credits roll do its narrative elements snap into place with a magician’s flourish. It took me fifty-six hours to complete the fourteen episodes that make up its core campaign. And it wasn’t until I hit Episode 5, “Mama,” that the game really

clicked for me. Certainly, I found carrying packages to be a tedious activity at points, but what lingers in my mind are sublime moments like when I dashed through a valley swarming with bandits with a swaying tower of cargo on Sam’s back, or the time I rushed into a private residence that some blessed player built in an area overrun with BTs. I will remember the game’s characters (Heartman, Deadman, Fragile, I salute you) and the snowballing effect of its story, which I consumed with increasing enthusiasm.

So yes, the grind is worth it.

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Veterans benefit with restaurants’ patriotic salutes

N ADDITION TO ITS solemn primary purpose, Veterans Day has become an occasion when businesses strive to demonstrate their patriotism, an objective restaurant brands achieve by putting together special deals for those who’ve served their country.

The list of such offers is impressive, and here’s just a sampling of the restaurant “thank you for you service” promotions that will be out there this November. Nearly all, incidentally, require that a veteran present some sort of ID

to verify eligibility.

• Dunkin’ locations are offering a free doughnut to those showing their military ID on Monday; • From tomorrow through Monday, Outback Steakhouses will be offering a 20% “Heroes Discount;” • Friendly’s Restaurants will be serving select free breakfasts, lunches, or dinners to eligible veterans on Monday; • Carrabba’s Italian Grill will offer a salute in the form of a free order of calamari with any purchase. Available tomorrow through Monday, this offer is

available to all veterans, active military, police officers, and firefighters with valid military ID; • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants will be dishing up a complimentary slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake on Monday for current or former military; and • Red Robin Gourmet Burger & Brew is serving no-charge Double Tavern burgers to vets on a dine-in only basis on Monday.

Regional participation in these (or other) promotions should be verified by an advance call to the restaurant involved since some franchised

listings of such special promotions are maintained.

Side dishes • An all-American menu will be featured at the upcoming Publick House Cooks for Community Organizations fundraiser on Monday. The buffet that evening will feature meatloaf, Hugh Robert macaroni and cheese, mashed Off The Menu potatoes and buttered corn. As is customary at these fundraising feasts, there will also be locations might choose to opt tossed salad, soft drinks, coffee out.

For information on additional and dessert.

Two seatings will be availVeterans Day thank-you offers, able, one at 4:30 p.m. and a visit any one of several deal aggregators such as veterans- second at 6:30. Price to attend SEE MENU, PAGE E15 advantage.com, where online

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K’s Japanese Restaurant, 318 East Main St., in Westfield offers a wide variety of sushi and specialty rolls. Above is the Lady Gaga Roll. Right, customers watch as their food is prepared hibachi-style. To see a gallery of photos from K’s, go online to MassLive.com. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

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Westfield’s K’s Japanese offers fine sushi, hibachi

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N AN ERA WHEN Asian eateries increasingly feel compelled to deliver a jumble of dishes from various regional traditions, K’s Japanese Restaurant in Westfield remains a purist of sorts, delivering on the elements of Nipponese cuisine the restaurant’s name emphasizes – sushi and hibachi.

When we last stopped by K’s some six years ago, the restaurant had been recently done over. On our recent visit we encountered a premises that, though comfortable enough, could benefit from a bit of freshening up. A sushi bar and cocktail bar share space along one wall, while an adjacent room is equipped with the teppanyaki grill-tables used for hibachi dining.

Sushi in all its variations dominates the menu agenda, with classic fish-and-rice nigiri “fingers,” various sorts of sashimi, and an array of multi-ingredient hand rolls.

Individual orders of sushi available range from Crab

Stick ($1.95) to Alaskan King Crab ($4.50), while “roll” creations include the likes of a Mountain Roll ($8.95) that incorporates grilled tuna and crab meat, a caviar-garnished Black Angel Roll ($10.95) and a Heat Roll ($12.95) that galvanizes tuna and yellowtail with jalapeno peppers and Japanese hot sauce.

Sushi appetizers and main course selections are also available.

In addition to sushi, K’s prepares a number of kitchen entrees. That roster features the likes of Pork Katsu ($13.95), Steak Teriyaki ($17.95), Udon Noodles with Shrimp ($12.95) and various dinner bento boxes.

Those opting to be entertained by hibachi hijinks can opt for a number of tabletop-created dinners featuring chicken, shrimp, scallops, and more.

Since we find teppanyaki preparation to be fun to watch but not particularly interesting in terms of the flavors

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involved, we focused our attentions on the restaurant’s non-hibachi offerings.

We began a dinner visit by sharing an order of Harumaki ($4.95), a Japanese interpretation of the deep-fried wrapups that are part of most East Asian cuisines.

Fashioned from spring roll wrappers, the harumaki had been stuffed with a vegetable mixture generously perfumed

with garlic and sesame. The taste signature of these threebite starters was to our liking, but we’d have preferred that the filling itself had more contrasting crispness.

A Sushi Regular entree ($17.95) provides K’s patrons with the opportunity to sample eight pieces of sushi, two each of salmon, tuna, yellowtail and mackerel. Each was neatly crafted from properly

sticky and vinegar-splashed rice; the fish was firm and fresh tasting.

A skillfully fashioned California roll completed the main course sushi assortment.

From the menu’s “Kitchen Entree” lineup we also selected a Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki ($20.95).

Precisely cut strips of grilled chicken breast were arranged in a line across a bed of sauteed onions, with a parallel arrangement of pan-fried shrimp beneath. Both components had been brushed with an understated teriyaki sauce in which soy, garlic and sugar were the primary flavor elements, while a small bouquet of steamed broccoli lent the composition color and a SEE K’S, PAGE E13

Sushi in all its variations dominates the menu agenda, with classic fish-and-rice nigiri “fingers,” various sorts of sashimi, and an array of multi-ingredient hand rolls.

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Orange wine is crashing parties

I tried orange wine recently at a wine bar, and I was pleasantly surprised.

The orange wine I tried – 2018 Opi D’Aqui L’Orangeade White. (about $10 a glass at Septime And sometimes pink, the color many people associate La Cave, a cozy wine bar in with rose wines, especially Paris) – was a great introduction to this up-and-coming from Provence, France.

There’s also a blue-colored wine. Served slightly chilled, wine from Spain getting some this crisp, refreshing wine attention, but I haven’t been tasted like a cross between able to track a bottle of the a dry Sauvignon blanc and a wine down yet. slightly mineral-like Sauterne Recently, though, another mixed with a dash of freshcolor has been crashing the picked tart apples and a splash party and making quite a of orange rinds. buzz: Orange.

The orange wine reminded An increasing number of me a bit of certain, softer bars and restaurants have French hard ciders that I’ve added orange wine to their tasted over the years. This is wine lists. a wine that could even appeal But what is orange wine? to people who may prefer And does it taste any good? hard cider or certain, aromatic beers. No wonder I keep The short answer? Yes, orange wine does taste “good,” seeing more and more people depending on what types of having a glass of orange wines you like. Orange wine is wine from France to Western also worth seeking out since Massachusetts. This orange it honestly doesn’t taste like wine, in particular, was a fun, most other wines out there. delightful wine that would In recent months, I have be perfect for a warm, lazy seen more orange wines on summer afternoon. various menus at different bars and restaurants. I will ad- What is orange wine? mit I was a bit skeptical. Then, Orange wine definitely has

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Orange wine has become increasingly popular in recent months, appearing on many more wine lists around the world, including in Paris, France. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

an orange tint. But that’s not what makes an orange wine an orange wine.

What orange wines have in common is they are made with white wine grapes without using additives and by

using certain natural techniques.

So if someone tells you an orange wine is made with orange grapes, just nod your head, smile and wait to hear what other tall tales this per-

How is orange wine made?

Orange wines are made by taking white wine grapes and leaving them to ferment for several days, weeks or even months in contact with the grape skins. This contact between the grape juice and the skins is what gives orange wine its orange color.

The longer the skins stay in contact with the grape juice, the deeper the color and more full bodied the taste often becomes.

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of Greentea Tempura ($5.50), an oversized scoop of green tea ice cream that had been CONTINUED FROM PAGE E12 tempura-battered before measure of crunch. being flash-fried. The result, Dinner entrees at K’s which was portioned into come with a choice of miso an oversized sundae dish soup or green salad, both of and garnished with aerosol which had been competently whipped cream and drizzles assembled from good quality of chocolate syrup, juxtaposed components. hot and cold, creamy and The restaurant is fully crunchy. licensed, offering cocktails, Suitably sized for sharing, beer, a few wine choices and a the tempura ice cream was a selection of sakes. pleasing enough way to bring Those for whom dinner is our meal to a close. not a meal unless dessert’s Offering entertainingly involved will be pleased to interactive teppanyaki dining know that K’s features nine in conjunction with a sushi such options. Choices include experience that’s both competent and comprehensive, K’s the likes of Banana Beignets Japanese Steakhouse rightly ($5.50), cheesecake ($3.95), holds a place among western and Italian-style Tiramisu Hampden County’s more pop($5.45).

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Minnesota last state standing on 3.2 beer

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WAS BORN AND raised here in Massachusetts, and it will always be my favorite state, but right up there in my Top 10 is Minnesota. I mean, any state that gave us Bob Dylan, Prince, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Charles M. Schulz rates highly in my world.

But when it comes to craft beer, the North Star State has not had many breweries make a huge splash on the national stage. (Note: This is not a knock on the beers there, just that I’ve had a more difficult time getting my hands on them about 1,400 miles east of the state.)

Surly Brewing certainly

has shone, and I’ve had several of the brewery’s offerings, which I’ve liked immensely. And Minnesota does rate fairly highly, at least according to Beer Connoisseur’s ranking of all 50 states, coming in 17th. So I was disappointed to read that some forces in the state are resisting a change that is long overdue: allowing smaller supermarkets and convenience stores to sell regular beer.

Minnesota is now the last state in the nation to sell 3.2% alcohol beer because the aforementioned local supermarkets and convenience stores are not permitted to seek normal-strength beer. Just

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The good news is that 3.2% beer sales have dried up. And, while that means the weak-tea product itself may disappear, it hardly seems fair to continue to refuse to allow small business George Lenker owners to sell full-strength Beer Nut beer.

Here’s hoping that the last week Utah rescinded a great state which has similar law. And Utah is not provided the world with so exactly a place that is known much artistic innovation for its progressive alcohol can find a creative way to laws. solve this problem to evUnfortunately, earlier eryone’s satisfaction. Let’s efforts to change the 3.2% not make Minnesotans wait beer rules in Minnesota met another 20 years to party with resistance and arrived like it’s 1999. dead on arrival in the state legislature. Lobbying groups Beer note • While craft beer sales such as the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Associa- have leveled off over the

past few years, it seems that things are worse for big industrial brands. Just last week Molson Coors, which brews Coors Light, Miller Light and Blue Moon, announced it will cut 500 jobs.

The conglomerate will also rebrand itself, shifting slightly away from being solely a beer company, now calling itself Molson Coors Beverage Co. I never like to see anyone lose their jobs, and Molson Coors’ personnel reduction will mean its cutting nearly 3% of its workforce. These are tough times for some brewers.

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Where is it made?

Based on the last few questions, I think you probably already know the answer to this one by now.

In theory, orange wine can be made anywhere in the world. And certain regions definitely have been making wine this way for literally thousands of years.

Wines made this way have been common in the country of Georgia for thousands of years. These types of wines can also be found in parts of Slovenia, Italy and France, which is where the orange wine I tried was made in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.

So, if the guy with the booming voice going on orange wine tells you they only come from Portugal or Port-AuPrince or the Philippines, keep that permagrin perfectly in place, have another refreshing sip of orange wine and enjoy the rest of your free, fictional entertainment for the night.

Cheers!

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

George Lenker’s Beer Nut column appears weekly in The Republican’s Weekend section.

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• The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub in West Springfield will host a cider pairing dinner on Nov. 21, starting at 6 p.m.

The four-course exploration of fermented ciders and compatible foods will begin with an appetizer of cranberry brie fried cheese before moving on to a second course of apple cider-cheddar cheese butternut squash soup. Thick-cut pork chops finished with garlic butter will serve as main course, and dessert will be butterscotch cake with caramel icing.

Tickets to the dinner, which includes opportunities to enjoy four different artisanal ciders, are $35 for Irish Cultural Center patrons and $40 for the general public. Call 413-342-4358 for more details.

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including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green;

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George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of ar- Berkshire Museum: Community tifacts from ancient China, Greece, pajama night, tomorrow, 5:30Rome and Egypt; 7:30 p.m., included with museum Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum admission, 39 South St., Pittsfield, berkshiremuseum.org; of Springfield History: "Sweet:

Brews Bites & Bids: 6 p.m., craft beer event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, 25 area brewers with food pairings, plus auction items like golf outings, private beer dinners, jewelry, and more, $45. Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, 413-535-5077, logcabin-delaney.com; Jen Shyu: 7:30 p.m., multilingual and multi-instrumental piece, “Nine Doors,” explores powerful female legends as guides to study of the importance of empathy over humanity's destructive impulses.

Sung in Indonesian, Javanese, Taiwanese, Mandarin, Tetum, Korean, Japanese, and English, pre-performance talk at 6:30 p.m., $15, general admission, $7, students, University of Massachusetts, Bowker Auditorium, 80 Campus Center Way, Amherst, 413-5452511, umasstix.com; "Our Town:" Tonight, Friday, 7:30, Saturday, 2, 7:30 p.m., Holyoke Community College, $10, general admission, $8 students, seniors, $5, HCC students, faculty, staff, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, hcc.edu; Quarter Auction: 6 p.m., benefit for Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts by Wilbraham Junior Women’s Club, $10 for two bidding paddles, available online at wilbrahamjuniorwomens.org, Ludlow Elks, 69 Chapin St., Ludlow; Percussion ensemble: 7:30 p.m., University of Massachusetts Department of Music & Dance, Bezanson Recital Hall, North Pleasant Street, Amherst, 413-545-2511, umass.edu.

FRIDAY Piano concert: 7 p.m., “Sola,” Amherst College senior thesis by Faith Wen, Buckley Recital Hall, free, amherst.edu; "It's a Wonderful Life:” Tonight, Sat., 7, Asnuntuck Community College, 170 Elm St., Enfield, acc. commnet.edu;

seniors, free children 1 year and under, members, teachers and military personal receive $1 off, 29 South Broad St., Westfield, ameliaparkmuseum.org;

A Tasty Journey," through April 26. Springfield Preservation Trust Winners 2019, through Dec. 1;

Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts: "People at Work and Other Environmental Portraits by Tad Malek," through July 12; Bauhaus exhibit, through Feb. 16;

WGBY’s PBS Kids’ Fan Day is coming to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be PBS KIDS-themed costumes and activities, live music, children’s books and art, creativity stations, each themed to a PBS KIDS show including art, games, crafts and music. Kids get to meet some of their favorite PBS characters, like Curious George, seen here at last year’s event.

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wick, thecenterateaglehill.org; Flywheel Comics Fest: 11 a.m., free, Flywheel Arts Collective, flywheelarts.org, Main Street, Easthampton, easthamptoncityarts.com; Ha-Ha's & Friends: 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater, 1 Mill Valley Road, Route 9, Hadley, $13 online and at the door, happier-

valley.com;

"It's a Wonderful Life:” See Friday listing "Matilda:" See Friday listing Music & Poetry Synchronized Concert: 2 p.m., Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, featuring June Millington, $20 suggested donation, 15 Mulligan Drive, South Hadley; "Our Town:" See Thursday listing Arm in Arm Concert: 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, freewill offering to support organizations working against gun violence, 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield, 413-737-5311;

"Matilda:" Tonight, Sat., 8 p.m., Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Sun, 2 p.m., Opera House Playerss Stanislaus School and Parish at Enfield Annex, $23, general admission, $19, seniors, children Center, 534 Front St., Chicopunder 12, students wit ID, 124 North ee, free; Maple St., Enfield, 860-292-6068; WGBY Kids Fan Day: 10 a.m.-3 "Our Town:" See Thursday listing. p.m., Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, PBS KIDS-themed costumes and activities, live music, SATURDAY children’s books and art, creativity stations, each themed to a PBS Doo-Wah Riders: 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, $30-$35, KIDS show including art, games, crafts, and music. Free kid-sized ice 242 Old Petersham Road, Hard-

Springfield Science Museum: "Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen Log." 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.

Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Sensory-Friendly Saturday, 9-11 a.m., Cat’s Corner, sensory-friendly crafts for all ages; “The cream, courtesy of Friendly’s with Baby’s Biography: Theodor Seuss every ticket, $5-$10, 1000 Hall of Geisel,” through May 12. PermaFame Avenue, Springfield; nent Exhibit: First floor exhibition Brasil Guitar Duo: 8 p.m., Guitarra! provides opportunities to explore Brasil Guitar Duo, University of new sounds and vocabulary, play Massachusetts, Bowker Auditorirhyming games, invent stories, and um, pre-performance talk, 7 p.m., engage in activities that encourage $17-$32;, Five College students and teamwork and creative thinking, youth 17 and younger are $10, 80 with interactive three-dimensional Campus Center Way, Amhers, 413- exhibits. Second floor contains 545-2511, umasstix.com.

Geisel’s personal memorabilia, including never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel SUNDAY Grove sign which used to hang Habitat Concert: 2 p.m., Trinity in Forest Park, and furniture from United Methodist Church, $15 Ted’s sitting room and studio, adults, $10 students, 361 Sumner including his drawing board and Ave., Springfield, 413-737-5311; armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfield"Matilda:" See Friday listing museums.org.

Music at Amherst Series: 7 p.m., Amherst College, Buckley Recital Hall, $18 general, $12 senior citQuadrangle admission - $25 for izens, Amherst College employadults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and ees, $12 students with valid ID, college students with ID, $13 for chilamherst.edu; dren ages 3-17; free to children under Red Velvet Holiday Jazz Soiree: 3 p.m., evening of dancing and fellowship Red Velvet style, $60, La Quinta Inn, 100 Congress St., Springfield;

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.

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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

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

Children's Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: amazing world of learning and play. 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: Permanent exhibit: hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in 10 galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more, Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, ctsciencecenter.org; Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: "Under the Sea" with Eric Carle, through March 1, “The Pursuit of Everything: Maira Kalman's Books for Children," Sunday through April 5, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, carlemuseum.org; Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton, historic-northampton.org; Hitchcock Center for the Environment: "Fibershed Woven Together: From Farm to Fashion Within Fifty Miles," opening reception, Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., through Jan. 3, free, 845 West St., Amherst, hitchcockcenter.org; Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city's history, Tues.-Sun., noon.-4 p.m., free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 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; Mark Twain House and Museum: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m., $16, $14 seniors, $10 children 6-16 and children under 6 free for the main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults,

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historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America, Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., $5 donation, 33 South St.,

Chicopee, polishcenter.net;

Smith College Museum of Art: “Alma Thomas: The Light of the Whole Universe,” through Dec. 31, "Object Histories: From the African Continent to the Smith College Museum of Art Galleries," through June, “Defiant Vision: Prints & Poetry by Munio Makuuchi,” through Dec. 8, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith. edu; Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered afternoons, Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day, daily, 9 a.m.-5 pm.., 1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps.gov/spar;

Clark Art Institute: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master Mount Holyoke College Art Museprints and drawings, English silver um: Special loans from the David and early photography, Tues.-Sun., C. Driskell Center, through June 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 general Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., admission, 225 South St., William1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, stown, clarkart.edu; South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu; Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display, Mon.-Fri., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $19, $15 seniors 65+, $14 children 5-15, free for children 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com; New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit includes restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities, $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under free, and $11.50 seniors 65+, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, neam.org; Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit, weekdays, 10 a.m.4 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under, "Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators' Immigrant Experiences," through May 25, Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org; Old Sturbridge Village: "Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England," apparel in portraiture, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3, Route 20, Sturbridge, osv.org;

St., Springfield, 413-733-1823; Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit:

University of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m.

Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst; Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit.

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

Amherst, yiddishbookcenter.org.

Exhibit: new work by Barbara Ernst Prey. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Galleries

Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts and Arts: "Oh Beautiful Glass!," through Nov. 30, 13 Montague Road, Leverett, 413-548-9070;

A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., "Wood, Paper, Slate," by Carolyn Webb, through Dec. 7, 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org; Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: “Eric Pelka: 90s NYC to Rural Western Massachusetts,” through Saturday, free, Tues.-Fri., 12:304:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Springfield Technical Community College, Building 28, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258;

Arts Unlimited Gallery: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 Wistariahurst Museum: Permap.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. nent exhibit: "Wisteria Vines in Full 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

Bloom." Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., Village Commons, 25 College St., historic house tours $7, $5 students South Hadley, 413-532-7047; and seniors, 238 Cabot St., HolyArtWorks Gallery: “Perspectives oke, wistariahurst.org; on Military Series,” veterans art Yiddish Book Center: Permanent show, Friday, 3-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.exhibit, "A Velt mit veltelekh: The 5 p.m., Sun.,noon-4 p.m., free, 69 Worlds of Jewish Culture," $10, $8 Main St., Ware; member, $5 student, 1021 West St., Barbara Prey Gallery: Permanent

Bing Arts Center: "Ambidextrous (Left Hand and Right Hand)," by Andrae and Priya Green, through Jan. 24, opening reception, Sat., 6:30-8:30 p.m., 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. and occasional Sun. Building 13-1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams; Forbes Library: "Northampton Reflections," Hilltown Plein Air Painters, Through Nov. 27, 20 West St., Northampton, forbeslibrary.org; Herter Gallery: “Wherever I May Be The Sky Is Mine,” student show, through Nov. 22, free, University of Massachusetts, umass.edu/hertergallery, 125A Herter Hall, Amherst; Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Laura Radwell, "Embodied Landscape," through Nov. 29, 319

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Particular praise should be given Mayim Bialik, who gave A top TV comedy and a the series a huge comedy wickedly funny film from the boost with her work as the past top the new DVD releases quirky Amy Farrah Fowler. for Nov. 12.

The mix of pop culture “Big Bang Theory: The references with real science Final Season” rrrt: The showed that humor doesn’t CBS comedy ended the way have to live in the gutter as it started - a show that took long as it is written with care and a commitment to being as intelligent humor, mixed in smart as possible. It’s great the some saucy moments and show can be owned on DVD presented it through a firstrate cast. It is obvious looking because that kind of approach is difficult to find on the netat the slate of comedies on the networks this fall that the work lineups.

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Also new on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 12.

“The Angry Birds Movie 2”: The flightless angry “Big Bang Theory: The Final birds and the scheming green Season” is available on DVD. piggies take their battle to the (CBS) next level.

Lisanne Falk takes on the story “Good Boys”: Three sixth of the picture-perfect queens graders end up on an adventure when they skip school. of the social scene at Westerburg High that everyone wants “The Farewell”: A young to be and are afraid to cross. woman discovers the family Veronica (Ryder) is convinced matriarch has not been told she wants to be a Heather un- she’s dying. Tzi Ma stars. til she meets J.D. (Slater), who “47 Meters Down Uncaged”: Four teenage girls has some wild ideas about

Calendar

a.m.-8 p.m., 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, wne.edu/arts; William Baczek Fine Arts: "Gardens of Illusion," by El Gato Chimney, through Saturday, Th.-Sat, 10 A.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Noon-5 p.m., 36 Main St., Northampton, wbfinearts. com.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE E17 Main St., Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing.com; Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: Sat., Sun., noon-4 p.m., open studios art show and reception, painting, sculpture, photography, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts and more. $2, suggested donation, children welcome free, IndianOrchardMills.com, 413543-3321. 34 Front Street, Indian Orchard; 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; Old Town Hall: "The Lost Seclusion Drawings," by Cletus van Stratten, through tomorrow, 43 Main St., Easthampton;

Berkshire Botanical Garden:

The Polish Center of Discovery & Learning at Elms College in Chicopee offers visitors an array of exhibits featuring historical objects representative of the culture of the Polish people in America. The center is open weekdays from1 to 5 p.m. at 33 South St. Learn more online at polishcenter.net.

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R. Michelson Galleries: 30th annual children’s illustration celebration, Sunday, 4-6 p.m., 132 Main St., Northampton, rmichelson.com;

Barsalou. Through Nov. 21. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thurs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, 413552-2614;

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

Valley Photo Center: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413781-1553;

Taber Art Gallery: "Deconstructing Roy Lichtenstein" by David

Western New England University Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11

Cynthia Wick "The Shape of Color," through Dec. 1. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, berkshirebotanical.org; Great Falls Discovery Center: Junior Duck Stamps – Connecting Youth with Nature Through Science and Art, through Dec. 22, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, greatfallsma.org; Natural Bridge State Park: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $2 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams.

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“Scared of Revolution”: The film based on Christine Otten’s book, The Last Poets, looks at the life of Umar Bin Hassan.

“Road Games”: A trucker and hitchhiker get pulled into a deadly game in this 1981 Stacy Keach movie.

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NOVEMBER EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org Free Community Pajama Night Friday, November 8 – 5:30pm-7:30pm This program is intended for children ages 1 to 10 years old. Wear your favorite pajamas and get comfortable for a cozy night of storytelling! In celebration of Family Literacy Month, authors, artists, educators, and community members will share books on the theme of heroes. Hear adults and kids reading aloud, go for a story walk, and choose a book to take home. Free and open to the community.

Pink Ribbons, Inc. Fri., Nov. 8 – 5pm, Sun., Nov. 10- 7pm, Mon., Nov. 11 – 1pm & 7pm Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate cause-related marketing campaigns.

Countless women and men walk, bike, climb and shop for the cure. Each year, millions of dollars are raised in the name of breast cancer, but where does this money go and what does it actually achieve?

Pink Ribbons, Inc. shows how the devastating reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labeled a “dream cause,� becomes obfuscated by a shiny, pink story of success. Documentary, 1 hr 37 min, Not Rated, 2011. $7.50, $5 Museum members.

We Shape History Visitors will travel from farm life to the mid-century office and learn the power of raising their voices as they explore the extraordinary stories of the many women featured in She Shapes History. Hands-on activities during each 50-minute session include spinning and weaving yarn, testing your skill at shorthand and scientiďŹ c notation, and designing an effective protest poster. This program is ideal for children ages 5 and up. Included with regular Museum admission.

“Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes�

Festive Preview Party Friday, November 15, 5:30 to 7:30 pm Join your friends and neighbors to kick off this year’s inspiring Festival of Trees! Enjoy delicious appetizers and beverages and mingle with everyday heroes as you explore more than 100 dazzling holiday displays. Everyone is encouraged to incorporate their own hero into their outďŹ t for the evening — from a ďŹ reďŹ ghter’s patch or your mother’s favorite necklace, to a suffragist’s sash or even a stylish superhero cape. All ages are welcome to attend. $50 adult, $25 child; Museum members: $30 adult, $15 child; children 3 and under free. Call 413.443.7171 ext. 319 to reserve your tickets today.

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

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Saturday, November 9 – 2pm & 3pm