Weekend - November 28, 2019

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Some great Thanksgiving gathering bars in Western Mass.

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HANKSGIVING IS traditionally a time when people return home and meet up at bars with former classmates and old colleagues who they don’t get to see often.

In Western Massachusetts, there are a bunch of places where this occurs and I usually run down a list for those looking for these activities, so here is a brief look at where you can go to catch up with old friends during this long weekend.

In Springfield, Theodores’ is not only a great place to grab a beer, a bite to eat and see some great blues, it also serves as a hub for these holiday weekend get-togethers. Ditto for Donvan’s Irish Pub at the Eastfield Mall.

Across the bridge in West Springfield, Powers has long served as the place where old classmates gather.

Over in East Longmeadow, I’m told that the Pizza Shoppe can often be the site

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Scouting report • Speaking of JJ’s Tavern, the band Get Down Cellar will be playing their blues-rock Theodores,’ located at 201 Worthington St. in downtown there on Saturday. JJ’s is at 99 Springfield, is among the popular spots to meet up with old Main St. friends during the holidays. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE) • Also on Saturday, a show called Jazzy Times will be of impromptu meetups this Northampton has severpresented at The Majesal hot spots for meetups, tic Saloon. The evening is week, as well as Johnny’s including Fitzwilly’s, The described as a “night of show Tap Room in South Hadley and The Lighthouse in Toasted Owl, Ye Old Water- tunes, standards, tap-dancing ing Hole, and also JJ’s TavLudlow. and old gay Hollywood trivia,” ern in the Florence section While Holyoke has Brenand will feature Tanya Pearnan’s for holiday revelries, son and Erin McKeown, along of the city.

Easthampton offers places with other special guests. The Where are your favorite such as Amy’s Place and the spots to grab a drink with old bar will also be showing all 22 Brass Cat for get-togethers. episodes of “The Judy Garhigh school pals?

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

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 Taylor St., Springfield Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock. 185 Grove St., Chicopee

College Highway, Southwick 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

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

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam.

138 College Highway, Southampton

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing.

Routes 5 and 10, Whately

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

350 Grill: Tommy Whalen. 350 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield

American Legion Post 266: Just N Kace. 74 Pleasant St., Granby

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

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

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer

Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479

land Show” throughout the evening. The Majestic is at 24 Main St. in Northampton.

• Tomorrow, Progression Brewing in Northampton will feature Rebirth, a band that has been performing together for over seven years.

The group features elements of soul, folk, reggae, hip hop, R&B, jazz and other influences. Progression is at 9 Pearl St. • Gateway City Arts will present “How Comedy Stole Christmas,” on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., featuring Damien Andrews, Monk Danger, Ang Buxton, Ryan Arnold, and Melissa “Mizzconduct” Elmore, with Tome Roché serve as MC. Tickets are $10 online and will rage $12-15 on a sliding scale at the door.

The venue is at 92 Race St. in Holyoke.

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.

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Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

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Tommy Whalen will perform at 350 Grill in Springfield tomorrrow. (NEIL HAWLEY PHOTO)

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

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

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

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

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

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live music with Gerry Moss. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Iron Horse Music Hall: Stephen Kellogg. 20 Center St., Northampton Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: 4Now. 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 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

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

2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: B Movie Blues. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

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

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

East Mountain Country Club: Rainy Day People - Croce & Lightfoot Tribute. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

350 Grill: Janet Ryan. 350 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

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

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 Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club House Lounge: Open mic comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke Collegian Court Restaurant: Blue Cube Jazz: Ed Brainerd Jazz Ensemble. 89 Park St., Chicopee Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke.

948 Main St., Warren

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

Iron Horse Music Hall: Roomful of Blues. 20 Center St., Northampton Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Alexis Anamisis followed

by King Kountry. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

350 Grill: Sunday Night Jazz: Warren Byrd. 350 Worthington St., Springfield 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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

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 Tavern Restaurant: Leo Doherty. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Roger Salloom. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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 Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Sprague/Jaffe/Ennis Trio. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Alex2e. 201 Worthington St., Springfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Open Mic with Kevin Crane and SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E4

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

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dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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

The Impractical Jokers will bring their comedy troupe to Mogehan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Dec. 31.

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

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

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

Gaelic Storm: Feb. 15, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield The Revitalists: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

High Kings: Feb. 28, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton 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 Springfield Symphony Orchestra: March 7, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Rascal Flatts: March 7, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

The Jayhawks: March 8, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music,

Northampton Tony Bennett: March 13, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Styx: March 21, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Charlie Wilson: March 27, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Nate Bargatze: March 27, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Tracy Morgan: April 17, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: April 18, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Niall Horan: May 1, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 2, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield They Might Be Giants: May 3, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 9, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Hall & Oates: May 15-16, 8 p.m., Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

David Crosby: June 10, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Who’s Live Anyway: June 13, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Ringo Starr: June 19, tba – Tanglewood, Lenox Ozzy Osbourne: June 20, 7:30 p.m.– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Turtles, Chuck Negron: June 26, 8 p .m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald: July 2, tba – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville,

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Gateway City Arts: Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos with Mihali.

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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, 8 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.

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

Vicki Barbolak, Samuel J. Comroe: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Livingston Taylor: Jan. 4, 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.

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Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald reunite for 50th anniversary tour

HE DOOBIE BROTHers will reunite with former frontman Michael McDonald for a 2020 tour that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band.

The group will play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on July 2 and the Xfinity Centre in Mansfield on July 3.

Tickets go on sale Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. through Live Nation at livenation.com and by calling 800-745-3000.

The tour will also feature singer-guitarists Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons along with multi-instrumentalist John McFee, a collaboration that hasn’t toured together in 25 years.

McDonald worked with the band from 1975 to 1982 and sang on hits such as “What A Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” and “Takin’ It To the Streets.”

He referenced the reunion on the front page of his website michaelmcdonald.com.

“Performing again with the Doobie Brothers is something I’ve been looking forward to for some time, especially in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary. Now that it’s happening, I couldn’t be more excited.”

traditions.

The group’s latest album is called “Is It You, Is It Me.” • Michigan-based metalcore band We Came As Romans will play the Palladium in Worcester on March 13 at 7 p.m.

We Came As Romans is a hard-core band formed in 2005 and is comprised of Dave Stephens (vocals), Kyle Pavone (vocals), Joshua Moore (lyrics/guitar), Eric Choi (drums), Lou Cotton (guitar) and Andrew Glass (bass).

The band is touring to support the 10th anniversary of its debut full-length recording “To Plant A Seed.”

Tickets for the all-ages show are available through the promoter’s website at massconcerts.com.

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in 1990 to perform on both “Use Your Illusion” recordings and has been a mainstay every since. In 2012 he was inducted as a member of the group into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

He released his debut solo effort “Rock and Roll Ain’t Easy” in 2018.

• Los Lobos is coming to Infinity Hall in Hartford.

• Dizzy Reed, keyboard The band will play the venue player for Guns N’ Roses, is on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. coming to Mohegan Sun. Tickets for the show are on The musician is set to head- sale through the venue’s webline the Wolf Den on Dec. 13 site at infinityhall.com. at 8 p.m.

Los Lobos began recording Wolf Den shows are free and in 1977 and melded traditional Mexican music with seating is offered on a firstrock, blues, and other roots come, first-served basis.

Reed joined Guns N’ Roses influences.

site at infinityhall.com.

Los Lobos began recording in 1977 and melded traditional Mexican music with rock, blues, and other roots influences.

The band’s decade of touring and recording paid off in 1987 with the cover of Richie Valens’ “La Bamba” which became a radio hit for the band.

In 2015, they were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

• While Motley Crue completed its “final” tour in 2015 (and had apparently signed a binding document between band members to never (AL WAGNER / INVISION) tour again), Rolling Stone is reporting the band will join The band’s decade of tourDef Leppard and Poison on ing and recording paid off in a U.S. stadium tour in 2020.

1987 with the cover of Richie The members of Motley Valens’ “La Bamba” which Crue have vowed their pact to became a radio hit for the not tour is ironclad. band.

“There is no amount of In 2015, they were nominat- money that would ever make ed for induction into the Rock me do it again because I & Roll Hall of Fame. have such pride in how we’re ending it,” Crue bassist Nikki Sixx todal Rolling Stone in • Los Lobos is coming to 2014.”

Infinity Hall in Hartford.

Def Leppard was inducted The band will play the venue into the Rock & Roll Hall of on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.

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Liner notes • Dustbowl Revival is coming to Holyoke.

The roots band is scheduled to play Gateway City Arts on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.

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

The band is an eight-piece, Americana roots orchestra that features mandolin, fiddle, washboard and trombone.

They formed in Venice Beach in late 2007, the result of a Craigslist ad posted by bandleader Z. Lupetin who hoped to join together players in the string band and brass band

Michael McDonald performs “Takin’ It To The Streets” and “Listen To The Music” with the Doobie Brothers before they announced their 50th Anniversary Tour on Nov. 18 at The Doobie Brothers at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

The group will play Mohegan Sun Arena on July 2 and the Xfinity Centre in Mansfield on July 3.

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‘Christmas Carol’ returns to Hartford Stage Vanessa R. Butler talks about artisitc community before 22nd season begins

by former Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson, “A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas” is directed by Hartford Stage Artistic Associate Rachel Alderman. It returns to the theater on Church Street in Hartford for its 22nd season tomorrow and runs through Dec. 28.

By Cori Urban “When we remount this play each Special to The Republican winter, we bring a year’s worth of new experiences to wrestle with and reflect anessa R. Buton them in the rehearsal room. And, ler joined the without fail, we find new truths, hidden gems and fresh ideas to share with Hartford Stage our audiences,” Alderman said. “My “Christmas wish is that our exploration extends Carol” family in beyond the stage and into the commu2016. That year, she covered nity, and together, we set meaningful intentions for the new year.” the Equity multiple-role Michael Preston returns as Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser who finds redemptrack, specifically: Ghostly on Christmas Eve with the help Apparition, Beggar Woman, tion of three ghostly spirits. Preston is Fezziwig’s Daughter and joined by Butler as Fred’s Wife and Fred’s Sister-in-Law. The fol- Belle; Robert Hannon Davis as Bob Cratchit; Kenneth De Abrew as First lowing year, she was called Solicitor, Undertaker and Fezziwig; in to audition for Belle/Mrs. Rebecka Jones as Bettye Pidgeon, the of Christmas Past and Old Josie; Fred. She was cast, and she Spirit Sarah Killough as Ghostly Apparition, has been in that role ever Weird Sister and Fred’s Sister-in-Law; Shauna Miles as Mrs. Cratchit and since.

Mrs. Fezziwig; John-Andrew Morrison “The show itself as Mr. Marvel; is spectacular, and Buzz Roddy as the cast makes it Second Solicitor; feel like I’m coming Alan Rust as Bert home to the most and the Spirit wonderful, gigantic of Christmas family every holiPresent; Noble day,” said Butler, Shropshire as who was born and Mrs. Dilber and raised in Madison, Jacob Marley; and Wisconsin, and Terrell Donnell attended California Sledge as Fred Institute of the Arts and Scrooge at where she earned a age 30. master of fine arts The production degree in acting. also includes student actors from “I do consider the The Hartt School team at Hartford VANESSA R. BUTLER at the University Stage and the of Hartford. artistic community “Sometimes I in Hartford as my second family. Hartford is very special see the world of this ‘Christmas Carol’ to me. There is a rich, vibrant commu- as an embodiment of Hartford itself,” nity of incredible artists here that rival Butler said, because the city has both some of the best New York City has to wealth and poverty. “It’s tough but offer – and, boy, do they have heart!” sparkles with enormous heart and Based on the Charles Dickens classic hope and magic throughout it all,” she and adapted and originally directed said.

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“The show itself is spectacular, and the cast makes it feel like I’m coming home to the most wonderful, gigantic family every holiday.”

Terrell Donnell Sledge as Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, and Vanessa R. Butler as his wife appear in a scene from the Hartford Stage production of ”A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas.” (HARTFORD STAGE PHOTO)

Her favorite night of the performance is the Community Night performance of “A Christmas Carol,” when people who usually don’t have access to theater can go. “On this night, the theater is filled with an incomparable energy. I can’t begin to describe the feeling. It’s like having 500 people inside the play with you,

playing with you and having fun with you,” she said. “They don’t sit back and watch – they are in it with you. To have that many people sharing that experience – that’s magic.”

Tickets start at $25. For show times and tickets, visit hartfordstage.org or contact the Hartford Stage Box Office at 860-527-5151.

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mains one of the most popular touring acts in North America.

The two bands have toured together in the past, heading out on the road in 2011. Def Leppard toured with Poison as recently as 2017.

Dates and locations have yet to be announced.

• Classic rock band Styx is coming to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

The band will play the Grand Theater on March 21.

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

Styx is touring to support its latest release “The Mission.”

• Tony Bennett is returning to Connecticut.

The 93-year-old crooner is scheduled to perform at the Grand Theater in Foxwoods Resort Casino on March 13 at 8 p.m.

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

Bennett’s latest album is a duet with Diana Krall called “Love Is Here To Stay.”

• David Crosby and The Skytrails Band are set to play the Academy of Music.

The group will come to the Northampton venue on June 10 at 8 p.m.

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

Crosby is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Crosby is supporting the release of his latest album “Sky Trails.” His Skytrails Band features his son James Raymond and local guitarist Jeff Pevar, who once formed Crosby’s side project CPR.

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• The Jayhawks have set a date for the Academy of

Music.

The band will play the historic Northampton theater on March 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available online at aomtheatre.com and through the promoter’s website at dspshows.com.

The Jayhawks are an alternative country group that

came out of the Minneapolis music scene in the ’80s and became an influencer in Americana circles with the major label release “Hollywood Town Hall.”

The band’s most recent album was 2018’s “Back Roads and Abandoned Motels.”

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• Foghat is coming to The Big E. The classic rock band is set to headline the Court of Honor stage on Sept. 20 at 8 p.m.

The show is free with Big E admission and seating is offered on a first-come, firstserved basis.

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At left, The Cat in the Hat balloon floats in the 2018 Parade of the Big Balloons. Above, Esabella Skura and Layla McDaniel enjoy the 2018 Parade of the Big Balloons (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE

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Helium shortage won’t deflate annual holiday tradition

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he parade must go on,” said Judith A. Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield, about tomorrow’s Parade of the Big Balloons.

And it is.

But it was no easy task to set this year’s parade afloat, at least a portion of it.

As one clever headline read about the worldwide shortage of helium, “The Future of Helium Is Up in the Air,” and so will be three balloons

in this year’s parade.

“Along with finding someone who will even sell you the helium, we also had the cost to consider, which has increased dramatically.

Fortunately, a distributor was willing to work with

us to provide just enough helium for three balloons to fly above the crowds. So, for the first time ever, we will be introducing five cold air balloons which are still larger than life and move along the parade route on dollies decorated like floats,” Matt said.

When the parade begins at 11 a.m. – led by this year’s parade marshal, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood – it will step onto

Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson and The Grinch ride along the parade route. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

Main Street from Lyman Street and continue down Main Street to Margaret Street.

This year’s three hot air

balloons flying high along the parade route will include the imposing Cat in the Hat leading the parade at 75 feet long, followed by the MGM Lion and the American Flag.

All three balloons require a total of 13,000 cubic feet of helium and require 96 handlers to assist them in the line of march.

Additional cold air balloons include: Daniel the Tiger, Caillou, Scooby-Doo, Snickerdoodle and Twinkles.

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Youngsters are excited to see the next balloon coming their way along Main Street during the 2017 Parade of the Big Balloons. (MARK M.MURRAY /THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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lineup this year is the Yo-Yo Show, featuring a husband and wife comedy duo who have appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and on Discovery Channel, as well as performed in 26 countries.

Also, following the parade, MGM Springfield will welcome visitors to skate on its ice rink from 1 to 3 p.m., then at 6 p.m. on Armory Square, Santa will arrive to help with their tree lighting ceremony.

Still more to do after the parade, those looking to continue their fun can stop by the MassMutual Center to view the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s 19th annual Festival of Trees.

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Stone Soul Soldiers were among the many units participating in the 2018 Parade of the Big Balloons. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

“This is my 31st year in Springfield. It feels like home to me and it’s an honor to be working with the Spirit of Springfield and to have played a role in bringing the Cat in the Hat helium balloon to life in Springfield.”

Star Dancer’s Unity, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, Indian Orchard Citizens Council, Springfield St. Patrick’s Committee, American Medical Response, Springfield Boys and Girls Club, Chicopee St. Patrick’s Committee, Western Mass News, Miss Western Massachusetts, Ms. Senior Massachusetts, Westfield Pageant, Springfield Veteran of the Year, Grisel’s Private Dance School, Springfield Veterans Activities Committee, Springfield Lodge of Elks #61, Putnam Dance Team, Zoo in Forest Park, Springfield Thunderbirds, Springfield 16 Acres Lions Club, Betty Law Fights Back, Eastern States Exposition Action Ambulance, Dream Studios, Ladies of Oriental Shrine, Springfield Central High School JROTC, along with various elected officials and members of the Spirit of Springfield Board of Directors.

At the end of the parade, the jolly ol’ elf Santa Claus will arrive in the shiny red Fire Engine #1 from the Springfield Fire Department.

TONI MCKAY, FOUNDER OF Matt noted that for an adSTARBOUND ENTERTAINMENT ditional peek, all of the balIN NEWCASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA loons will be on display on Springfield Police DepartUnion Street after the parade ment, Military Order of and the MGM Lion will be the Purple Heart, Civil Air afloat in MGM Springfield’s Patrol, Springfield Museums, Armory Square.

This year’s parade is sponsored by Tower Square with additional support from MGM Springfield and the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Following the parade, Tower Square will host their traditional Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Santa, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, Frank Jackson on piano, and costume characters from a Minion to SpongeBob to Chase and Marshall of Paw Patrol.

There will also be face painting and a balloon artist from Clowntique, as well as the sounds of the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers.

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Toni McKay, founder of StarBound Entertainment in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, has a long association of bringing her helium balloons, now their cold air counterparts, to Springfield and the Parade of the Big Balloons.

“It’s been quite a challenge for many parades, which like Springfield, are mixing up their lineups to include both helium and cold air balloons.

In light of the helium shortage, StarBound has become very creative and when I saw what was beginning to happen back in 2008, I began creating cold air balloons and now have quite a fleet,” McKay said.

She noted “kids and adults alike are going to love these cold air balloons.”

“Daniel the Tiger ... I’m very proud of that balloon, especially with the new Tom Hanks movie about Mr. Rogers. I have a wonderful relationship with his people in Pittsburgh, my hometown.

Caillou is a cute little character with a baseball cap on backwards who is promoting education by reading a book.

Kids will love Scooby-Doo, who is in a box with a bow.

We created Snickerdoodle, who is a female reindeer, just adorable, big and gorgeous. And Twinkles the snowman, well, he’s adored in Christmas tree lights,” McKay said.

McKay – whose balloons have flown all over the country and abroad – has a soft spot in her heart for Springfield.

“This is my 31st year in Springfield. It feels like home to me and it’s an honor to be working with the Spirit of Springfield and to have played a role in bringing the Cat in the Hat helium balloon to life in Springfield,” McKay said.

Other entertainment and units along the procession following a brigade of police cruisers and motorcycle includes: Melha Shriners, American Red Cross, Great American Marching Band,

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Publick House home to traditional Yankee fare

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NE OF NEW ENgland’s most venerable hospitality enterprises, the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge is a destination for those who favor traditional Yankee fare.

Dating back to 1771, the Inn’s physical layout incorporates decades of alternations and additions. Two dining venues are available, the Historic Tap Room, with its wide-board floors and massive brick fireplace, and Ebenezer’s Tavern, a more casual environment. The ambiance of both spaces is rich with historical detail.

The menu in the Tap Room is a carefully orchestrated blending of New England traditional and contemporary American.

Entree specifics include likes of Baked Crumbed Scallops ($26), Grilled Swordfish ($28), and a Roasted Half of Duck ($29) that’s finished with a cranberry and cracked pepper demiglace.

Traditional selections such as Baked Scrod ($24) and Chicken Potpie ($18) are also available.

Smoked Salmon Crostini ($13), Jumbo Crab Cake ($14) and a small-plate portion of Lobster Mac & Cheese ($18) are among the current menu’s starter selections.

The Massachusetts Cheddar Platter ($11) we chose to start with was an uncomplicated showcase for high quality artisanal cheese.

Accompanying the cheddar were chopped walnuts and basil-infused pickled grapes; sliced French bread were also provided. We enjoyed the cheese but decided that neither the grapes nor the nuts did much to add value.

An appetizer of Saffron-poached Scallops and Shrimp ($15) was somewhat of a paradox. A stew-like composition that featured two jumbo shrimp, and two sea scallops,

A typical bread basket at the Publick House, above left, and an order of Roasted Free-Range Chicken ready to leave the kitchen.

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The Publick House Historic Inn is located at 277 Main Street in Sturbridge. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

the dish also included corn, peas, and hunks of potatoes.

Visually attractive but subtly discordant, the combination benefited little from the saffron’s medicinal tang.

A signature offering at the Publick House is their “Thanksgiving Everyday” Roasted Turkey Dinner ($24).

Living up to the “all-the-fixings” billing, the turkey dinner featured both white and dark turkey meat, corn bread stuffing, and the requisite sides – gravy, mashed potato,

butternut squash, and whole berry cranberry sauce.

Our Publick House Lobster Pie ($34) was simple but competently prepared, with plenty of lobster meat and a Newburgh sauce infused with honest Sherry goodness.

Yankee Pot Roast ($19) was also a credible effort. Braisedtill-tender slices of eye-of-theround beef, the pot roast came with mashed potatoes and butternut squash. Our sole grumble focused on the mahogany-brown gravy – its color

and flavor were suggestive of commercial origins.

Salads aren’t included with meals at the Publick House but can be ordered separately.

Mention needs to be made of the bread basket that still comes with every dinner. It’s a show-stopping assortment that includes corn bread, pecan sticky buns, and sliced pumpkin loaf.

The Publick House maintains a wine list offering 50-plus bottle options as well as a selection of craft brews on

PUBLICK HOUSE HISTORIC INN Address: 277 Main St., Sturbridge Telephone: 508-347-7323, ext. 400 for dining information or reservations Website: publickhouse. com Hours: Dinner served Monday through Thursday, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 8:30 p.m.

Lunch is served Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entree prices: $18 – $34 Credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Accessible, with rest rooms equipped for wheelchairs Reservations: Accepted

tap. Wine prices are clustered in the mid-30s and low-40s.

The dessert assortment at the Publick House is traditional in style. It describes the likes of Grandma’s Chocolate Layer Cake ($8), a warm Raspberry Tart ($9), and Creme Brulee ($9) The Peanut Butter Decadence ($8) we sampled was the least conventional of the lot. A lightly flavored peanut

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Among the most cherished of holiday season traditions hereabouts, the appearance of strolling carolers at the Student Prince and Fort Restaurant in Springfield will begin in early December.

Side dishes • The last Fundraising Feast of 2019 will be held at the Publick House Historic Inn on Monday, with the Lions Club of Palmer one of the two organizations benefiting from the evening.

The December menu is to be a ham “feast,” with glazed ham the focus of the knifeand-fork action. Baked potato, carrots and tossed salad with maple vinaigrette will be on the menu, as will dessert, soft drinks and coffee.

Casual, no-reservations seating is the rule for these events, with two starting times – 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $5 for children.

Contact the Publick House at 508-347-3313 for more details.

• The Gill Tavern in Gill has announced the menu for its upcoming Winter Wine

Dinner, which is being held on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

The culinary agenda is a tribute to rich and savory cold-weather flavors. After an amuse bouche of cured salmon, a first course of seared pork belly will be offered, to be followed by a second of sweet breads accompanied by savory oat meal.

Monkfish paired with house-made sausage and beurre rouge will follow; oxtail pappardelle will serve as the fourth course.

An as-yet-determined dessert will conclude the meal, which is priced at $55.

Six wines from Germany,

France, and Greece will be available, and can be enjoyed either a la carte or as a flight of pairings with the dinner ($40).

Reservations can be requested via email at thgilltavern@ gmail.com. The telephone number at the Gill Tavern is 413-863-9006.

• IHOP locations are decking out their limited-time holiday menu items with the shimmer and glitter of “elf sprinkles,” tiny edible ornaments.

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The Table 3 Restaurant Group in Sturbridge will be holding an early-season Brunch with Santa on Sunday. To be held at Table 3’s banquet venue, The Barn at Wight Farm, the event will be offered in two seatings, one at 10 a.m. and a second at 11 a.m.

A buffet menu with an assortment of breakfast favorites will be served. The food on display will feature three entrees as well as ham and turkey carving stations.

Santa will be provide “photo ops” during the brunch, which is priced at $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages four to 12.

For reservations or more information call 774-241-8450.

On Dec. 10, James (Jimmy Mazz) Mazzaferro will return to the Carriage House at Storrowton in West Springfield with a “Jingle all the Way” holiday lunch performance.

This daylight hours event will include a complete threecourse pot roast luncheon served at noon. Jimmy Mazz will take the stage at 1:30

p.m., performing sets of holiday music both classical and contemporary.

Mazzaferro will be joined by Patrick Tobin, a Frank Sinatra tribute artist who will add his own brand of holiday “cool” to the entertainment.

Tickets are $35 and include the meal, show, tax, gratuity and parking.

Tickets can be ordered by calling the Jimmy Mazz ticket line at 413-374-5890.

The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster is hosting Brickroad Productions of Monson on Dec. 13. That theater company will be performing their dinner theater mystery comedy “A Little Murder for the Holidays.”

Toy production facilities at the North Pole are the setting for the drama, with a trio of elves in Santa’s employ central to the story line.

The 1761 Old Mill will serve a buffet dinner prior to the show, as well as offering a cash bar.

Tickets for this event, which will start at 7 p.m., are priced at $40. Contact the 1761 Old Mill at 978-874-5941 for reservations.

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ITH DECEMber’s arrival only days away, the season for holiday celebrations is about to get underway. Up and down the Pioneer Valley eateries of all styles and sorts are putting together delicious fun for the dining out public to enjoy.

Among the most cherished of holiday season traditions hereabouts, the appearance of strolling carolers at the Student Prince and Fort Restaurant in Springfield will begin in early December.

This year their performances will include lunch hour visits on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Dec. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Evening carol strolls around the Fort’s dining room are planned for Dec. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Dec. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The complete schedule of evening appearances, which extends through Dec. 24, can be seen at studentprince. com.

Reservations are a wise precaution most any evening the Fort Carolers are harmonizing.

During the month of December, Sunday brunch at 30Boltwood in Amherst will have plenty of holiday cheer, thanks to a special celebrity guest. Santa will be stopping by to mingle; he’ll also make a point of socializing with young diners while they’re drawing and decorating gingerbread cookies.

Brunch will be served a la carte from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from a menu that features both breakfast classics and noon hour fare.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Santa will be in residence every Sunday through Dec. 22.

30Boltwood will also be offering holiday jazz from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday evenings throughout the month of December.

The Inn on Boltwood answers at 413-835-2011; reservations for 30Boltwood can also be made at its website,

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Tasting with head winemaker at Maison Joseph Drouhin Writer’s note: This is the third in a series of three stories about wineries in Meursault and Chambolle-Musigny in France’s Burgundy region visited earlier this year by the writer.

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LL ROADS IN BURgundy seem to lead to Beaune, France, the beautiful, historic walled village located in the heart of the Cote D’Or. Cote D’Or is the name of the iconic wine region in France’s Burgundy region famous for making some of the best wines in the world. The Cote D’Or stretches roughly 50 miles from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, with Beaune right in the middle.

Beaune’s also right near the dividing line in this small but distinct wine region.

The northern part of the Cote D’Or – known as Cote De Nuits – is famous for its elegant, refined red wines made with pinot noir grapes.

The southern part of the Cote D’Or – known as Cote

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Drouhin’s historic cellars in Beaune tasting a wide variety of Maison Joseph Drouhin wines with Frederic Drouhin, president of the winery. I went to several other wineries in Burgundy on the same trip and another one soon after. And the more wines I tasted, the more I became fascinated with the wines of Meursault and Chambolle-Musigny.

For years, I have loved Meursault’s mysterious chardonnays and Chambolle-Musigny’s muscular yet subtle pinot noirs.

So this past January, I went

both villages in a side-by-side tasting.

Each village may seem to have a signature style. But the more you taste them, the more you realize there are subtle similarities and differences between wines from Meursault and Chambolle-Musigny. The tasting also demonstrated just how magnificent individual wines from both villages can taste when they’re made by a skilled professional like Veronique Drouhin.

About Veronique Drouhin In a profession dominated by men, winemaker Veronique Drouhin has established herself as one of the most respected winemakers. Drouhin knew she wanted to be a winemaker at a young age. “I always liked the environment of the winery,” she said. “At a young age, we were playing in the cellars and we would go to the winery every day during harvest. I just loved it. “ Then came the moment when Drouhin knew for sure

Each village may seem to have a signature style. But the more you taste them, the more you realize there are subtle similarities and differences between wines from Meursault and Chambolle-Musigny.

The tasting also demonstrated just how magnificent individual wines from both villages can taste when they’re made by a skilled professional like Veronique Drouhin.

De Beaune – is best known for its earthy, mineral-like white wines made with chardonnay grapes.

So it makes perfect sense to be tasting wines in Beaune on a crisp, bright morning this past January from two of my favorite wine villages located in these two distinct subregions.

The reds I’m tasting come from Chambolle-Musigny in Cote De Nuits. The whites come from Meursault in Cote De Beaune. And all of the wines are made by Maison Joseph Drouhin.

The year before, I spent the morning in Maison Joseph

back to Burgundy specifically to learn more about wines from these two iconic villages. The week I was there, I went to four wineries – two in Meursault and two in Chambolle-Musigny.

I also tasted 18 different wines mostly from Chambolle-Musigny and Meursault made by Maison Joseph Drouhin. This time, the tasting was with Veronique Drouhin, the winery’s head winemaker and Frederic’s older sister.

The tasting with Veronique Drouhin in Beaune was fascinating for many different reasons. But most of all, it was thrilling to compare wines from

she wanted to be a winemaker.

“In 1972, for my 10th birthday, my father opened a Chambertin Clos de Beze 1962 and that was really a revelation,” she said. “At the same time, he hired a young women, Laurence Jobard, who became the head winemaker for Joseph Drouhin. Growing up beside her and my dad both leading the winemaking of the family company, comforted me that it was possible to pursue winemaking studies for a women.”

Veronique worked extensively with Jobard, the first woman enologist in Burgundy and the head of winemaking at

Maison Joseph Drouhin head winemaker Veronique Drouhin in Januarin Beaune, France. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

Maison Joseph Drouhin from 1976 to 2005. Then in 1988, together with her father, Robert Drouhin, Veronique vinified the first vintage at Domaine Drouhin in Oregon.

Veronique remains the head winemaker at Domaine Drouhin Oregon. She also works hand in hand with enologist Jerome Faure-Brac at Maison Joseph Drouhin, where she supervises the vinification of the wines, tracking their development and ageing through daily tastings with her brothers.

At Maison Joseph Drouhin, Veronique serves another important role. She’s the “guardian” of the Joseph Drouhin style. Veronique added that her “ultimate goal and daily work is to make wine of finesse and elegance that reflects their origin and vintage.”

Veronique received her National Diploma of Enology from the University of Dijon.

She also obtained an advanced degree (Diplome Superieur de Recherche) for her work on the pinot noir grape varietal, which remains the cornerstone of many Burgundy wineries.

Making great wine continues to intrigue Veronique. In particular, she’s fascinated with revealing the “messages that went from the soil to the plant

then to the grapes. Amazing to turn into such beautiful wines good looking fruit! I also feel blessed to be born in Burgundy.

We are so lucky to work with pinot noir and chardonnay.”

About Maison Joseph Drouhin Joseph Drouhin founded Maison (French for house) Joseph Drouhin in 1880 at the age of 22. His goal was “to offer wines of great quality that would bear his name,” according to the winery’s website. He clearly succeeded.

His son Maurice succeeded him and began to establish a vineyard domaine for the House, purchasing land in some outstanding appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Then in 1957, Robert Drouhin took over and began creating the winery many people now recognize as Maison Joseph Drouhin.

Robert acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis.

He was also one of the first in Burgundy to introduce “culture raisonnée” (doing away with pesticides and other chemicals) and to build a laboratory of enology run by Jobard.

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Wine Laurent and Philippe – oversee the operation of Maison Joseph Drouhin. The winery encompasses 193 acres throughout Burgundy and produces more than 90 different wines. Maison Joseph Drouhin is also one of Burgundy’s larger negociants, the word used to describe wine merchants who sell wine made with grapes purchased from independent farmers.

White wines 2017 Maison Joseph Drouhin Chablis Reserve De Vaudon Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “This is from the estate in Chablis. It is a wine that does not go to oak. Because Chablis is so unique, if you use oak, it changes the profile.

So you really want to keep the characteristic of Chablis. It’s a chardonnay grape. It’s limestone. It’s fresh and pure and elegant. The flavors of Chablis are different from the south.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Fresh, crisp, soft, mineral-like flavors with a hint of sea salt.

ments: “It’s one of the very few grand cru whites in Burgundy.

It’s a very small vineyard. We make six barrels of this wine.

Old vines. Good structure. And they age very well.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Big, aromatic wine with a wide 2017 Maison Joseph range of flavors, including butDrouhin Chassagne Montra- ter, salt violets and that beautichet Premier Cru Morgeot ful early-morning misty sea air Marquis De Laguiche flavor. It will age wonderfully.

Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “Puligny Montrachet 2017 Maison Joseph was the famous village. Now, Drouhin Montrachet Grand Chassagne Montrachet is beCru Marquis De Laguiche coming popular. The Marquis Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “See the difference?

De Laguiche is a family that Both (grand crus) are delicious. still exists and they own the vineyards as well. So when my There’s a little more complexity. It’s lovely and will do well grandfather started to work over time. Normally, you drink with them, they decided their them 6 to 10 years old.” name would be on the label.

Writer’s tasting notes: My Very nice family. This could be favorite white wine of the tastone of the oldest holdings in ing, this full, round, complex France. They owned the vineyards back in the 1300s. It’s wine somehow manages to be big and subtle at the same time. beautiful soil. It’s also a super delicious wine. Every year, it’s Dominant flavors include sea amazing. And it’s a joy to make. salt and rich butter. Another It’s always good, like a good kid wonderful, age-worthy wine. in a class.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Soft Red wines 2017 Maison Joseph on the nose, the flavors still Drouhin Chambolle Musimanaged to pack a powerful gny punch, including especially Veronique Drouhin’s melted butter and morning comments: “Making wines in mist.

Oregon, that was my benchmark – to make wines like 2017 Maison Joseph Chambolle-Musigny. ChamDrouhin Beaune Premier bolle-Musigny is very small.

Cru Clos Des Mouches Veronique Drouhin’s com- The tannins (in the wines) are ments: “This one, I really like. always very gentle. They’re not Clos Des Mouches is in Beaune. angular.”

Writer’s tasting notes: No And you can see there is no hard edges whatsoever. Everyyellow color (in the wine). So it’s quite rare. When my grand- thing about this smooth, soft, father bought the vineyard in elegant red wine is understated and well rounded.

1920, the vineyard was in bad shape. It was after the war and 2017 Maison Joseph after the phylloxera. But he saw in some records that white Drouhin Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru (wine grapes) had been used Veronique Drouhin’s so he is the one who said we should plant some chardonnay. comments: “Chambolle There’s a lot of people who say grapes can come from Chamit’s their favorite wine. And this bolle-Musigny. Now we vineyard is very special for our narrow it down a little bit for the Chambolle-Musigny family.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Un- premier cru from the premier derstated, wonderful, elegant cru vineyards. This wine is six combination of subtle flavors, different vineyards of premier including sea salt and butter. cru from Chambolle-Musigny.

Truly delightful.

More complexity. It’s a really fun wine to make. You see that 2017 Maison Joseph 2017 is a very charming wine.”

Drouhin Corton CharlemWriter’s tasting notes: agne Grand Cru Absolutely stunning wine. This Veronique Drouhin’s comSEE WINE, PAGE E15 good. It’s nice, complex wine.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Wonderful combination of complex flavors, including melted butter, sea salt, ocean mist and other crisp, mineral-like flavors.

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Wine tasting notes (The wines described below were tasted in January with Veronique Drouhin at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, France.

Wines range in price from roughly $50 to $400 a bottle.)

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One of the wines tasted from Meursault and Chambolle-Musigny at Maison Joseph Drouhin with Veronique Drouhin in January in Beaune, France. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

vineyard, same winemaking, just different vintage (from previous wine). I can see why people like wines from this region.

They’re very nice, charming and easy to drink. This is very delicate. 2017 is like that. And the whites are maybe the star of the vintage.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Even softer than 2016 vintage, this delicate, beautiful wine has soft, subtle flavors and aromas.

2017 Maison Joseph Drouhin Meursault Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “Now we’ll go to a trilogy of Meursault. It’s the same grape. Not so much different in what we do. But this is the difference in Burgundy. Each 2016 Maison Joseph village is very distinct.”

Drouhin Pouilly Vinzelles Writer’s tasting notes: The Veronique Drouhin’s reason I went to France this comments: “This wine comes past January – to taste these from grapes grown around a misty, fog-like flavors often chateau (in Pouilly Vinzelles). found in Meursault white In the region of Pouilly, Pouilwines. Also a hint of warm, ly-Fuisse is very well known melted butter. and big. Pouilly Vinzelles is very small. Only 50 hectares.

2017 Maison Joseph It’s not as well known but very Drouhin Meursault Premier delicious. When we press, 1/3 Cru Genevrieres of juice goes to barrel and 2/3 of Veronique Drouhin’s the juice goes to tank. So it’s an comments: “Now we go to a interesting blend.” premier cru. The name comes Writer’s tasting notes: from a plant. Genevrieres is a Fresh, softer, subtle, sunny, tree. A juniper tree. Even on bright flavors. the nose, it’s quite complex.

It smells like pear. The 2017 2017 Maison Joseph whites are very interesting.

Drouhin Pouilly Vinzelles Very delicious. Less acidity Veronique Drouhin’s com- than 2014 and some other ments: “Now we taste 2017 vintages.” and 2016. In 2017, we made Writer’s tasting notes: wine everywhere. So same Those misty, buttery flavors

last even longer. But there’s also a hint of rose petals and pears. And the flavors are more rounded, more complex.

2017 Maison Joseph Drouhin Meursault Premier Cru Charmes Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “Now another premier cru. It (the name Charmes) is also related to a tree. Charmes is a more discrete, more elegant wine. The finish is very long.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Charming, indeed. This elegant, discreet wine reveals its flavors in a whisper. A blend of pear, dash of lemon and a faint wisp of sea salt.

2017 Maison Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru Folatieres Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “This is Puligny Montrachet. The Puligny Montrachet wines are more delicate (than Meursault), a little more into the elegance.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Absolutely stunning white wine.

Delicate, elegant, soft flavors include melted butter, rose petals and early morning mist.

2017 Maison Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Embazees Veronique Drouhin’s comments: “Now we’ll move to Chassagne Montrachet. It’s also premier cru. I really like this one. It’s the southern part of the village. I like the wines of Chassagne Montrachet and 2016 and 2017 have been really

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5 things I’m thankful for over the past 16 years

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INCE THIS WEEK IS Thanksgiving and next week is the 16th anniversary of me writing this column, I thought I’d combine the two occasions to talk about my gratitude for being able to reach you every week, as well as my appreciation for living in such a golden age of beer – and thankfulness in general.

Here are five things (out of many more) that I’m thankful for:

1. Having the honor of

writing this column each week.

Look, I’ll admit it: After 16 years, every once in a while coming up with a new column

2. You, the readers.

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I don’t have to tell regular readers and drinkers what a boon it is to be a beer drinker these days. We have an embarrassment of choices and My editors here at the whenever I see people complaining about one trend or paper.

I wouldn’t have even started another in craft beer, I honestly both shake and scratch my this venture if it weren’t for head. Of course, we all have former Lifestyle Editor Mimi our opinions and I certainly Rigali and current Associate Editor Ray Kelly. I was just the have shared mine here. But third beer writer to do a week- let’s all also take a moment to ly column in a daily paper and step back and appreciate the it was because of them. (There treasure trove of brews we were other beer writers in free have to choose from. weeklies back then, but not many in daily newspapers.)

Of course, I’m also thankful for my life, family, and friends I am proud to say I’ve never – especially one furry little guy missed a week (knock on named TJ. He doesn’t drink wood) although Ray would probably tell you I often cut it beer but he puts up with me going out to do so. I hope you rather close with deadlines. and your loved ones have a happy day of thanks.

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• As part of a menu recalibration strategy, Dine Brands, the owner of the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar concept, has introduced a line of seven skillet meals priced at $9.99.

In doing so, Dine Brands is reaching out to those customers it calls “value seekers” as part of the chain’s overall effort to increase customer traffic and build sales.

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butter mousse drenched in chocolate sauce and garnished with peanut brittle, the “decadence” did credit to a classic marriage of ingredients.

Featuring a chunky, delicately spiced filling under a crispy piecrust cap, the establishment’s Deep Dish Apple Pie ($7) needed only a scoop of vanilla ice cream to qualify as a first-rate dessert indulgence.

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big yet soft red wine tastes outstanding straight out of the bottle. But if you can restrain yourself, this wine should age well for years.

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Writer’s tasting notes: easy-drinking wine.

Absolutely stunning, beautiful, soft, elegant wine. Big, bright 2017 Maison Joseph with a soft, butter-like finish.

Drouhin Musigny, Grand Bright fruit. Gorgeous.

Cru Veronique Drouhin’s com2017 Maison Joseph ments: “When you pick, you Drouhin Chambolle Musig- separate the cluster from the ny Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru berries. It’s called destemming.

Veronique Drouhin’s com- In 2017, we kept a lot of the ments: “Now we move to the stems, especially in this one. grand cru. We’ll have someIt just adds something very thing a little more structured. complex. So part of the nose This for us is a very small you smell here is not just from production. We do a maximum the fruit but from the stem. I of 600 bottles. You see again like that. And we’re back to the here on the palate the texture. silkiness and the cashmere.

It’s a little more like wool. It’s Musigny is not about power. the terroir effect here. There’s It’s about beautiful length a real nuance.” and complexity. And here, the Writer’s tasting notes: wines don’t need to be big to Clear, bright, soft fruit flavors. age well. This will age very Another elegant, refined, well. (How well?) The 1959 we

had the other night was so nice.

If you have a 1945 or 1949, it can be delicious. A good vintage can go 50, 60 years.”

Writer’s tasting notes: My favorite red wine of the tasting, this silky, complex, refined wine has a long, beautiful finish. Soft fruit, subtle flavors,

beautiful from start to finish.

An absolute gem from Chambolle-Musigny.

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It’s complex. It’s more soft.

Average production of this is five to eight barrels. And we try to balance it so you never have the power of the oak. We try to respect the terroir (soil).

Beautiful fruit here.”

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Just below Bonnes Mares is Baudes. This one is one single vineyard. It’s very nice wine.”

Writer’s tasting notes: Even softer than the previous wine. Velvety smooth. Light, elegant finish.

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Satin-smooth, with precisely calibrated molasses and ginger flavors, the pudding was served warm with the requisite scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Reflecting a history that dates back nearly 250 years, Publick House dining steers clear of complex flavor signatures and elaborately styled plate presentations to instead focus on hearty Colonial-era cookery.

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Events THURSDAY Bright Nights: Thu.-Sun, Forest Park; Runs through Jan. 5. Hours: Sun.-Thu. 5-9 p.m.; Fri, Sat. and Holidays, 5-11 p.m. (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day until 9 p.m.), Admission: $20 per car, Mon.-Thurs; $25 per car, Fri.-Sun. and holidays, $175 buses, $85 mini bus. Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

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(413-253-2547) The Irishman (R) 2:45, 7:15 Jojo Rabbit (PG-13) 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Pain and Glory (R) 7:25 Parasite (R) 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:25

CINEMARK HAMPSHIRE MALL AND XD

(413-587-4237) 21 Bridges (R) 12, 2:40, 5:15, 8, 10:35 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG) 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Charlie’s Angels (PG-13) 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25 Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) 12:30, 4, 7:30 Frozen II (PG) 10:20, 11:40, 1, 3, 3:40, 5, 5:40, 6:20, 7:40, 8:20, 10:20 Frozen II XD (PG) 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Frozen II 3D (PG) 12:20, 2:20, 9 The Good Liar (R) 11:10, 4, 6:50, 9:40 Harriet (PG-13) 11, 2:25, 5:25, 8:25 Joker (R) 12:30, 3:30, 7:25, 10:25 Knives Out (PG-13) 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Last Christmas (PG-13) 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:55 Playing With Fire (PG) 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25 Queen & Slim (R) 12:30, 3:45, 7:15, 10:25

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1:40, 2:10, 3:20, 4:20, 4:50, 6, 7, 7:30, 8:40, 9:40, 10:10 Frozen II 3D (PG) 10:30, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 Knives Out (PG-13) 12:50, 4, 7:15, 10:20 Queen & Slim (R) 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10

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Parade of Big Balloons: Fri, 11 a.m. Tower Square; Parade goes from Lyman Street to Main Street to Locust Street, 1500 Main St., Springfield. 413-733-2171 or visittowersquare.com.

"The Review of Art & Literature": See Thursday listing

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: Fri.-Sun, MassMutual Center; Hours: closed Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: Thu.-Sun, Six Flags Mon.-Tues.; Wed. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; New England; Through Jan. 1. Over Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 50 rides, shows and attractions; $5 general, $4 seniors, free for $52.99. 1623 Main St., Agawam. children 12 and under. 1277 Main 413-786-9300 or sixflags.com/ St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or newengland. massmutualcenter.com.

"The Review of Art & Literature": Western New England University Arts Gallery; Runs through Jan. 21.

SATURDAY 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield.

5th Saturday FUNdraiser: All Star 413-782-1567 or wne.edu/arts.

Show: Sat, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater; A special show FRIDAY featuring an all star cast of improvisers with all proceeds being 2nd Annual Tree Jubilee: Fri. and donated to the Welcome Home Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Westfield CreRefugee Resettlement Program. ative Arts; 105 Elm St., Westfield.

Tickets: $13 online and at the door.

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Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 First Congregational Church of a.m.-3 p.m. Sturbridge Host Hotel Great Barrington; Bring your own and Conference Center; Free score, or borrow or buy one at Parking, $7.00. 366 Main St., the door.Free, but donations are welcome, 251 Main St., Great Sturbridge.

Barrington.

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“Matilda” The Musical: Fri.-Sat, 7 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill; Presented by the Gilbert Players. $12, $14, $16. 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick; thecenterateaglehill.org.

Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees: Fri.-Sat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Water Park; Runs through Dec. 8, admission is $2 (12 and under free), free parking. Take a

Club One Holiday Vendor Fair: Sat, 1 p.m. Club One Entertainment Complex; Featuring vendors, food and drink specials. No Admission charge; Raffles and fun, 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills.

Country Folk Art Craft Show: See Friday listing Dance Spree's Community Thanksgiving Dance and Decolonize Potluck: Sat, 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of St. James and Andrews Church; Sliding scale donation of $5-10. 71 Federal St., Greenfield.

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Monson Arts Council's Holiday Craft Fair: Sat, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. House of Art; Features hand-crafted items in four buildings set up in Memorial Hall, the House of Art, and the Universlist and Methodist Churches, 200 Main St., Monson.

"The Review of Art & Literature": See Thursday listing Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Friday listing Storytime with Grace Lin: Sat, 2 p.m. Edith Wharton, The Mount: Award-winning children’s author/ illustrator Grace Lin comes for an afternoon of storytelling featuring "A Big Bed For Little Snow" (recommended for ages 4-8); Free.

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Unifer Festival and the HeARTbeat Collective present: Sat, 6 p.m. Race Brook Lodge; "Gratitude" with Arouna & Bike, I Star, and Incus. For tickets visit heartbeatcollective.org, 864 South Undermountain Road (Route 41), Sheffield.

SUNDAY 2nd Annual Tree Jubilee: See Friday listing The Bolshoi Ballet's "Le Corsaire" in HD: Sun, 12:30 p.m. Amherst Cinema; $20 general, $16 members, $9 student tickets available at the box office with valid student ID, not online. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Bright Nights: See Thursday listing Country Folk Art Craft Show: See Friday listing Experience Music at United: Sun, 2 p.m. United Congregational Church of Holyoke; Holyoke High School Madrigal Singers and Bell Choirs holiday concert; $10 suggested donation, $5 seniors and students. 300 Appleton St., Holyoke. 413-532-1483 or uccholyoke.org.

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Solutia Live Animal Center, Native American Hall, animal habitats.

Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent Exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportuare free; also includes entry into nities to explore new sounds and the Feztival of Trees and time vocabulary, play rhyming games, to browse the trees, crafts and invent stories, and engage in activvisit with Santa. Space is limited; ities that encourage teamwork and Reservations required in advance creative thinking, with interactive at melhashriners.org/breakfastthree-dimensional exhibits. Second withsanta. All proceeds are for the floor contains Geisel’s personal benefit of Melha Shriners activities, memorabilia, including never and payments are not deductible as before publicly displayed art, the charitable contributions; $5. 1080 original Geisel Grove sign which Riverdale St., West Springfield. used to hang in Forest Park, and Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees: furniture from Ted’s sitting room See Friday listing and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets Monson Arts Council's Holiday required, for reservations visit Craft Fair: See Saturday listing springfieldmuseums.org.

"The Review of Art & Literature": Quadrangle admission - $25 for See Thursday listing adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and Springfield Boys and Girls Club college students with ID, $13 for chilFestival of Trees 2019: See Friday dren ages 3-17; free to children under listing 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 including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green; George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: “Celebrate the Season Seussian Style.” Friday through Dec. 30, in all the museums.“In the Gardens of Mount Olympus.”

Through Dec. 31. Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Legacy: The Philanthropy of Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson.” Through June 7.

“Sweet: A Tasty Journey,” through April 26. “The Confection Connection.” 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. “The Art of Observation: The Best of Photographer Elliott Erwitt.” Through Jan. 12.

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $7, $3.50 seniors, free children 1 year and under, members, teachers and military personal receive $1 off, 29 South Broad St., Westfield, ameliaparkmuseum.org; Berkshire Museum: “She Shaped History.” Through May 25. “Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes.” Through Jan. 5. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

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; Connecticut Trolley Museum: Winterfest and Tunnel of Lights, Friday through Dec. 29, Fri.-Sun, 5-9 p.m. $15 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $11 children 4-12, $4 children under 4; members $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4-12, $2 children under 4, 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Under the Sea” with Eric Carle, through March 1, “The Pursuit of Everything: Maira Kalman’s Books for Children,” through April 5, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, carlemuseum.org;

foodtours.com/tour/northampton-food-tour/; $48, 46 Bridge St., Northampton, historic-northampton.org; Hitchcock Center for the Environment: “Fibershed Woven Together: From Farm to Fashion Within Fifty Miles,” 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. “The Time of My Life: Vintage Views of Western Massachusetts.”

Through Nov. 30. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723; Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open on Black Friday, noon-4 p.m. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or holyokemerrygoround.org.

Josiah Day House: Guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and Historic Northampton Museum documents from 1754-1902, call for and Education: Permanent exhibit, open house schedule and individual Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., tours, $3, $1 children 6-12, free noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 fam- for members, 70 Park St., West ilies.Northampton MA Food Tour, Springfield, 413-734-8322; Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Guests must purchase tickets in advance. Please Keep Homestead Museum: SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E18 book now at offthebeatenpath-

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Springfield Science Museum: “Hollywood & the Holidays.” Friday through Dec. 31. “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.

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Bing Arts Center: “Ambidextrous (Left Hand and Right Hand),” by Andrae and Priya Green, through Jan. 24, 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield, bingartscenter.org;

CONTINUED FROM PAGE E17 Holiday Sing-a-Long on Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. Tour the Museum; enjoy special button exhibits and a Holiday Sing-a-Long with Joe Wholley, flutist, and Gay Paluch, pianist. Free. 35 Ely Rd, Monson, MA 01057. 35 Ely Road, Monson or 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 the main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults, combined main house and servants wing tour package, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, marktwainhouse. org; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson, on extended view, Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors-veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children ages 6-16, 87 Marshall St., North Adams, massmoca.org;

Deerfield Academy: Tim Trelease “Nature and Alchemy.” Through Dec. 20. 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield.

Ferrin Contemporary: Kurt Weiser: “Insomnia.” Nov. 23-Jan. 4; Free; 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams; Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: Elaina Kennedy Exhibits new work.

Through Nov. 30. Artists in community forum today at 7:30 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst 413-256-4250; Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Laura Radwell, “Embodied Landscape,” through Nov. 29, Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield runs through Jan. 5. The light display is open Sunday through Thurs- 319 Main St., Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing.com; day from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and holidays from 5 to 11 p.m., with the exception of New Year’s Day from 5 to 9 p.m. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) Indian Orchard Mills Dane GalMay 25. “The Spirit of Giving.”

Through Feb. 9. “Grateful for Art.” Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. 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, Mead Art Museum: American free for children under 3. “A New and European paintings, Mexican England Thanksgiving,” today, 9 ceramics, Tibetan scroll painta.m.-4 p.m. Included with general ings and more., Tues.-Th., Sun, 9 admission. Brush-It-Off Ornament a.m.-midnight, Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Class at OSV on Saturday at 12:30 Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free, 220 South p.m. Class meets in the Federal Pleasant St., Amherst, amherst.

Parlor in the Oliver Wight Tavern. edu; For ticketss visit osv.org. $38.95 or Mount Holyoke College Art Muse- $36.95 OSV members, Route 20, um: Special loans from the David Sturbridge, osv.org; C. Driskell Center, through June 21, Pan African Historical Museum Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibi1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, tions by local artists. Hours: Tues.South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu; Fri. noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main Naismith Memorial Basketball St., Springfield, 413-733-1823; Hall of Fame: Three floors with Polish Center of Discovery and dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regLearning: Permanent exhibit: ulation sized basketball court and historical objects representative of more than 900 artifacts on display, the material culture of the Polish Mon.-Fri., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., people in America, Mon.-Fri. 1-5 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., p.m., $5 donation, 33 South St., $19, $15 seniors 65+, $14 children Chicopee, polishcenter.net; 5-15, free for children 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Spring- Smith College Museum of Art: “Alma Thomas: The Light of the field, hoophall.com; Whole Universe,” through Dec. 31, New England Air Museum: Per“Object Histories: From the African manent exhibit includes restored Continent to the Smith College F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, Museum of Art Galleries,” through gift shop, hands-on activities, June, “Defiant Vision: Prints & Po$12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for etry by Munio Makuuchi,” through children 3 and under free, and Dec. 8, Elm Street at Bedford $11.50 seniors 65+, 36 Perimeter Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith.

Road, Windsor Locks, neam.org; edu; Norman Rockwell Museum: PerSpringfield Armory National manent exhibit, weekdays, 10 a.m.Historic Site: Ranger-led interpre4 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 tive programs offered afternoons, a.m.-5 p.m., $18, $17 seniors, $10 Junior Ranger programs conducted students, $6 children 6-18, free for frequently each day, daily, 9 a.m.-5 members and children 5 and under. p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, “Visual Memoirs of Four Master Ilnps.gov/spar; lustrators’ Immigrant Experiences,” Clark Art Institute: European and through May 25. “Finding Home: American paintings and sculpture, Four Artists’ Journeys.” Through

extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 general admission, 225 South St., Williamstown, clarkart.edu; The Old Meeting House: Festival of Trees and Wreath Raffle on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. 450 Main St., Wilbraham; Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard, titanic1. org; 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.

Reading of “Little Women” with actress Anne Undeland on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited, reserve seats by calling 413-6373206; $28 advance, $32 day of; 104 Walker St., Lenox, gildedage. org;

Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., “Wood, Paper, Slate,” by Carolyn Webb, through Dec. 7, 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org; Agawam Public Library: Open Juried Art Show. Through Nov. 29. 750 Cooper St., Agawam or agawamlibrary.org; Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Tues.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Springfield Technical Community College, Building 28, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258; Arts Unlimited Gallery: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m.

Village Commons, 25 College St., South Hadley, 413-532-7047;

ArtWorks Gallery: The Small Works Art Show is Friday from 3-7 p.m. The Small Works Art Show is on display at ArtWorks Gallery Friday through Jan. 26. ArtWorks Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permais open Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 nent exhibit, Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Artist Rep.m. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., ception Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. Free to all, Holyoke, volleyhall.org; workshop13.org/artworks-gallery.

“Perspectives on Military Series,” Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full veterans art show, through November. Hours are Fri., 3-7 p.m., Sat., 11 Bloom.” Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., historic house tours $7, $5 students a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.,noon-4 p.m. 69 Main St., Ware. and seniors. David Bowerman Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures, Barbara Prey Gallery: Permanent through Dec. 5. Gallery will be Exhibit: new work by Barbara Ernst closed the week of the ThanksgivPrey. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 ing holiday. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, p.m. 71 Spring St., Williamstown or wistariahurst.org; barbaraprey.com.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The and Arts: “Oh Beautiful Glass!,” Worlds of Jewish Culture,” $10, $8 through Nov. 30, 13 Montague member, $5 student. 1021 West St., Road, Leverett, 413-548-9070; Amherst; yiddishbookcenter.org.

lery: Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard 413-543-3321.

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

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

Old Town Hall: “Chapters” by Olwen Oherlihy Dowling. Through Dec. 7. 43 Main St., Easthampton; Park Hill Orchard: “Art in the Orchard,” through Nov. 23, sculptures and site specific installations, 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton; Primary Colour Gallery: Permanent exhibit: featuring artwork of Dave Carmen, Jeff Groleau, Renee Groleau, Anna Lee Lipman, and Jo Barry. Hours: Wed. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tue. , 183 West State St., Granby 413467-9183.

Salmon Falls Artisans: Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls, salmonfallsgallery. com; Western New England University Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, wne.edu/arts; William Baczek Fine Arts: “Scott Prior at 70: A Solo Exhibition,” Through Dec. 14. Opening reception with the artist on Dec. 16 from 5-7 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., Noon-5 p.m., 36 Main St., Northampton, wbfinearts.com;

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW

‘Eliza’ an insightful view into future of self-care

By Christopher Byrd

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CCORDING TO Marketdata , the market for mindfulness products in the U.S. in 2017 topped $1 billion. The constellation of factors driving people to look for ways to stay grounded or “come to center,” is not hard to fathom.

Over the last several years the national conversation has been stirred by reports of economic uncertainty, environmental catastrophe, fractious politics, and global disputes. A New Yorker cartoon from last year pithily summed up our collective malaise: At a physician’s office a man sitting on an examination table listens attentively as his doctor says, “Here’s your problem - it looks like you’re paying attention to what’s going on.”

“Eliza” is an emotionally astute visual novel that imagines what the self-care industry might look like in the future.

Similar to “Neo Cab” - one of this year’s finest games - it focuses on characters whose lives are altered by big data.

Players assume the role of Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey, a thirty-four-year-old woman who begins working part-time as a human conduit for Eliza, an AI program. Developed by a small team at a big tech company, Skandha, Eliza is designed as a counseling service. The program listens and asks questions that are meant to help people recognize their problems and articulate what they want. At the close of most sessions it recommends programs (like breathing exercises

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or VR experiences) and medications, then steers people to a Skandha Wellness app.

As a “proxy” for Eliza it’s Evelyn’s job to sit in a room with a client - as a therapist would - and read Eliza’s responses from a virtual overlay which the client doesn’t see. According to company wisdom, many people relate better to advice from a person than a screen. Clients understand the proxies’ roles as Eliza’s mouthpieces. Before their first session they must agree to the company’s Terms and Conditions which stipulate, “Eliza is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment” and that Skandha retains the right to retain data from the counseling sessions.

Evelyn’s interests in becoming an Eliza proxy are not income-related. Early in the story we learn that Evelyn used to work at Skandha, where she helped develop the technology that underpins Eliza. She left the company after a tragic incident and spent three years in her own personal limbo, isolated and adrift. Although she doesn’t go to great lengths to conceal her identity as a former Skandha employee, she doesn’t advertise her past either.

So, for a time, Evelyn is able to pass beneath the radar of those who previously knew her while she conducts her own research. That research is focused on how the AI she helped create operates in the wild. What she finds leaves her quite ambivalent.

Eliza’s algorithms, besides

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“Eliza” is a moving game about loneliness and managing the burden of one’s humanity.

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analyzing clients’ responses, also measure things like heart rate and facial movements.

Eliza is good at figuring out people’s mental states and OK at asking simple questions to draw people out of themselves.

The limitations of its approach are obvious to Evelyn. During one session, Eliza recommends an expensive drug to a client in financial straits.

What makes “Eliza” particularly exceptional is that it takes seriously the novel aspects of the visual novel equation.

Players are treated to a range of divergent viewpoints delivered by a cast of compelling characters, all of whom have a different take on Eliza.

Naturally there are skeptics like Evelyn’s old friend Nora, that are reasonably worried about what Skandha might do with a trove of data built on people’s intimate disclosures, and others, such as a chief engineer at Skandha, concerned

with how such information might be used by unauthorized parties in the event of a data breach. Then there are the true believers. Evelyn’s kindhearted supervisor Rae recognizes Elza’s limitations but makes the case that it’s easy for privileged people to castigate the technology when other mental health services are available to them. And there are people with viewpoints that fall outside of a good or bad dichotomy. For one of Evelyn’s older clients, Eliza is a nice substitute for human interaction simply because it listens to her.

When I finished “Eliza,” I was satisfied with the muted ending that my decisions led me to; this is not a game of easy answers or neat moral resolutions. It’s a game about the compromises necessary to get by in the working world and problems that don’t come with pat solutions. Although

I wished there were more dialogue choices and a bit more interactivity in the game, listening to the characters converse with each other was captivating. Each has a distinct point of view. (Bakhtin’s idea of “ polyphony “ is useful here in that every character’s perspective is given a respectable degree of validity.)

Literary touches abound.

The CEO of Skandha, Rainer Tsai - whose name brings to mind the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke - looks forward to the day when an A.I. program will write poetry better than any living human. One doesn’t have to look hard to see how desperate people are to escape the human condition.

“Eliza” is a moving game about loneliness and managing the burden of one’s humanity. It earns a spot on the select list of video games that I’d recommend to people who aren’t versed in the medium.

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Holiday Closure Thursday, November 28 Berkshire Museum will be closed all day on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Museum will reopen at 10 am on Friday, November 29.

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