Weekend - December 5, 2019

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

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Scouting report ELL, WE ARE • Night Train, a mainnow in the thick stay of the New England of the holiday blues and roots music season, and holiday-themed events are scene for almost 15 years, starting to pop up. To lead will play Theodores’ in off today, I have two, both Springfield tomorrow. of which are great charity Based out of Worcester, events to aid Night Train good causes. features Jeff First up, “JB” Berg on on Dec. 14, guitar and Flywheel in vocals, Tim Easthampton Brown on will be the drums, and setting for Mike Law the fifth anon bass. You nual Holiday can almost Concert and always Bash to Benexpect a speefit Whole cial guest or George Lenker Children. two along for Club Scout This show the ride, too. will feature Theodores’ performances by The Joy- is at 201 Worthington St. ful Chorus, The Friendship Band, the Thread House • Mark Sherry’s Valley Band, and Christa Joy & Music Showcase 2019 will the Honeybees, along with hold its finals at Club One other special guests.

Entertainment ComThe evening will also plex, 60 N. Westfield Road feature a silent auction, in Agawam, tomorrow at a three-tiered raffle, and 7:30 p.m. The finals will plenty of merchandise for feature the five winners of sale. There will also be the 2019 Showcase season. snacks available. The show More than $12,000 in prizstarts at 6 p.m, and admis- es will be up for grabs. sion is free. Flywheel is at 43 Main St. • The 413 Pub will feaAlso, on Dec. 14 the ture an evening with The sixth annual Flo Ho Ho Demographic & Friends on will be held in the upstairs Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. The show ballroom of the Florence will lead off with a solo VFW. This yearly yuleset by The Demographic’s tide shindig will feature a Tom Pappalardo, followed bunch of great bands, the by a duo set by the band. ska of Beige, the Celtic There will also be a few punk of Big Bad Bollocks, special guest performers the funky grooves of Free playing along during the Range Cats, and the great night. The 413 is at 40 harmonies of Jerks on the Holyoke St. in Easthampton.

Loose. There will also be the visual art projections Do you have a cool event from Bell & Howl, as well coming up at a local club? as the poetic stylings of Send me a note about it at Connolly Ryan, and a least two weeks in advance limbo with Santa. Bring a can of food for the Survival to geolenker@yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it in this Center. Admission is $10 space. at the door.

The Dan Kane Singers Christmas Show will take place Saturday at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton.

Nightclubs THURSDAY 350 Grill: Jay 1. 350 Worthington St., Springfield 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 Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club One Entertainment Complex: Ally Rossi from Southern Rain. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills 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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

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

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

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

MGM Springfield: ROAR! Comedy Club: Ryan Niemiller. 1 MGM Way, Springfield Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam.

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

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

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band.

479 College Highway, Southwick Tavern Restaurant: Tim Cecchetelli. 2 Broad St., Westfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Holiday One Drop Reggae Dance Party and Toy Drive.

J.J.’s Tavern: Karaoke with Highnote 289 Main St., Greenfield Productions. 99 Main St., Florence Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer

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

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

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

287 Elm St., Westfield

FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 266: Moose and 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 danc-

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E2 ing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club One Entertainment Complex: Valley Music Showcase Finals: Best in Local Original Music 2019. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live music with The New System. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield East Mountain Country Club: UnionJack. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence Fort Hill Brewery: Ray Mason. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton 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: The Boxcar Lilies. 20 Center St., Northampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 East St., Ludlow

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Hitchcock Brewing: Opal Canyon.

203 South St., Bernardston

Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Iron Horse Music Hall: Dan Kane Singers Christmas Show. 20 Center St., Northampton

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

Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow

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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

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

MGM Springfield: ROAR! Comedy Club: Ryan Niemiller. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

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

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee New City Brewery: Locobeach + Los Cumpleaños | Planetary Party. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton

SATURDAY 350 Grill: Piper Hopkins Band. 350 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

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

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

R-Bar: DJ Bosco. 269 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

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

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

21-23 Hampden St., Springfield

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

Tavern Restaurant: Tied Down. 2 Broad St., Westfield

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: MGM Springfield: ROAR! Comedy Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Club: Ryan Niemiller. 1 MGM Way, Springfield Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main Michael F. Curtin VFW Post 8006: St., Indian Orchard Karaoke with Reil Entertainment Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainProductions. Florence Road, ment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer Florence Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancMy Brothers Place: DJ with rock. ing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately 185 Grove St., Chicopee Club House Lounge: Open mic Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Cady St., Ludlow Holyoke Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee

Ryan Niemiller will perform at MGM Springfield’s ROAR! Comedy Club in Springfield today through Saturday.

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Fort Hill Brewery: Tom Savoy. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton

Theodores’: The Love Dogs. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

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

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

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

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

Delaney House: Live Music with The Healy’s. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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Tavern Restaurant: John Manzi. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Yarn. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: She Said. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

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

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Drag Brunch with Hors and Friends. 289 Main St., Greenfield

East Mountain Country Club: Just Phil with Steel N Easy. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke.

948 Main St., Warren

Polish American Citizens Club: Karaoke. 515 Granby Road, South Hadley Pulaski Club: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 79 Maple St., Easthampton

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

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

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

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AmVets Post 12: Introductory Social & Ballroom Dance Lessons 350 Grill: Sunday Night Jazz: Steven Santoro. 350 Worthington Year-round. 754 Montgomery St., Chicopee St., Springfield Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee

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

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Club Castaway: Nude ladies Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., dancing. Routes 5 and 10, WhatSpringfield ely Club One Entertainment ComDoc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 plex: The Blues Jam. 60 North Granby Road, Chicopee Westfield St., Feeding Hills Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Gateway City Arts: Flash! A Tea Dance for Women!. 92 Race St., Holyoke Homefield Brewing: A Celebration of Vegetable Cookery ~ Music by Jeremy Lyons. 3 Arnold Road, Sturbridge Iron Horse Music Hall: Dan Kane Singers Christmas Show. 20 Center St., Northampton 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

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’: Alex Hiller. 201 Worthington St., Springfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Open Mic with Kevin Crane and Lincoln Hubley. 50 Conz St., Northampton

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

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

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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

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329 or email pmastriano@repub.com or submit it to masslive.com/myevent

‘Impractical Jokers” cast members James Murray, Joe Gatto, Sal Valcano and Brian Quinn will ring in the new year at Mohegan Sun Arena with their “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring the Tenderloins” on Dec. 31. (BRYAN STEFFY / GETTY IMAGES FOR TYLER ROBINSON FOUNDATION)

Mohegan Sun details New Year’s Eve entertainment

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OHEGAN SUN IN Uncasville, Connecticut, has released details of its New Year’s Eve celebration with events taking place all across the property with entertainment available at the clubs, on its concourses, and in the arena. truTV’s “Impractical Jokers” stars The Tenderloins are scheduled to headline the Mohegan Sun Arena with its “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring the Tenderloins,” taking place beginning at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Tickets for the show are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-7453000.

The Boogie Wonder Band, a 10-piece funk and disco group will be performing hits of the ’70s at The Wolf Den, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wolf Den shows are free and seating is offered on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Live music is also available at novelle, with PS1 and Decadence performing. Reserva-

Scenes from The Fab Four concert at MGM Springfield on July 5. The Emmy-winning Beatles tribute band is set to play the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

tions are available by calling 860-861-5994.

Rick Wonder and D Star will be performing at Avalon beginning at 9 p.m. with VIP reservations available through 860-862-CLUB and Anthony Pisano will be the featured DJ at Vista Lounge.

Entertainment is also available at The Shops at Mohegan Sun with deejays, dancers,

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

Brian McKnight: Today, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.

Marie Osmond: Friday, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Lewis Black: Saturday, 8 p.m. – Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Alanis Morissette: Saturday, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.

Almost Queen: Saturday, 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.

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

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and singer Michael Minelli.

For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s Eve lineup, visit mohegansun.com.

Liner notes • Brad Paisley will head out on tour in 2020 that includes a stop in Connecticut.

The country star is set to play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on April 3 at 7 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.

Paisley has an impressive store of accolades over his country music career including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including “Entertainer of the Year”).

• NRBQ will ring in the New Year with a Connecticut concert.

The band will play Infinity Hall in Norfolk on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.

Tickets are available through the venue website at infinityhall.com.

There is a “dinner and a show” option available.

Now led by founder Terry Adams, NRBQ is responsible for classics such as “Ridin’ In My Car”, “Me And The Boys”, and “RC Cola And A Moon Pie.” • D.L. Hughley has set dates for New England.

The actor-comedian will play The Wilbur in Boston on Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Jan. 4 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the Boston show are priced between $29 and $135, while the Connecticut casino tickets are $37 to $90.

Tickets for both shows are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-7543000.

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Brad Paisley is set to play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on April 3 at 7 p.m. (MARK LEVINE / ABC VIA AP)

nal host of the BET show “ComicView,” the lead character in the ABC sitcom, “The Hughleys” and one of the “big four” comics in “The Original Kings of Comedy.”

He is currently the host of his own afternoon radio show, “The DL Hughley Show,” which is nationally syndicated.

available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-7453000.

While WAAF is licensed to Westborough and serves the Greater Boston market, it has long-been considered Worcester’s rock station. The signal went on the air in 1961 as WAAB-FM. The station launched the long-running “Opie and Anthony” show in 1995 which eventually moved to syndication on XM Satellite Radio.

• Worcester rock station WAAF 107.3 FM is celebrating its 50th anniversary with “The Big Gig,” a concert that will feature bands such as Godsmack, Halestorm, Dinosaur Pileup, Dirty Honey • The Beatles tribute act and Theory of a Deadman.

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The group is set to play the April 16 at the DCU Center in Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun on Worcester.

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Ticket information: Academy of Music, 413-584-9032; Calvin Theatre and Mountain Park, 413-586-8686; Foxwoods, 800-200-2882; MassMutual Center, 855-278-4667; Tanglewood, 888-266-1200; Ticketmaster serves DCU Center, MGM Springfield Plaza, Mohegan Sun, Mullins Center, Oakdale, Symphony Hall, Xfinity Theatre and XL Center, 800-745-3000

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MOVIES

Screen times

(860-741-6053) Frozen II (PG) 11:30, 5, 7:45 Frozen II 3D (PG) 2:15 Gundam 40th Anniversary (Not Rated) 7 Playmobil: The Movie (Not Rated) 4, 6:50

AGAWAM CINEMAS

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

AMHERST CINEMA

(413-253-2547) I’m Leaving Now (Not Rated) 7 The Irishman (R) 1:25 Jojo Rabbit (PG-13) 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 Marriage Story (R) 1:15, 7, 9:40 Pain and Glory (R) 4:20 Parasite (R) 4:05, 7:05, 9:30

CINEMARK WEST SPRINGFIELD 15

(413-733-5131) Frozen II (PG) 1:30, 4:15, 7 Frozen II XD (PG) 11:15, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Frozen II 3D (PG) 12:25, 3:10, 5:55 Gundam 40th Anniversary (Not Rated) 7 Playmobil: The Movie (Not Rated) 4, 6:40

CINEMARK HAMPSHIRE MALL AND XD

(413-587-4237) Dark Waters (PG-13) 7, 10 Gundam 40th Anniversary (Not Rated) 7 Playmobil: The Movie (Not Rated) 4, 6:35, 9:10

GREENFIELD GARDEN CINEMAS

(413-774-4881) Call theater for movies and times.

MGM SPRINGFIELD 7

Call theater for movies and times.

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(413-543-3440) 21 Bridges (R) 12:25, 2:55, 5:30, 8, 10:30 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG) 11:20, 12:45, 2:15, 3:30, 5, 6:20, 7:45, 9:20, 10:40 Charlie’s Angels (PG-13) 11 Dark Waters (PG-13) 7, 10 Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) 11:40, 3:10, 6:40,

From left, Daniel Craig, Lakeith Stanfield and Noah Segan appear in a scene from “Knives Out.” (CLAIRE FOLGER / LIONSGATE VIA AP)

10:10 Frozen II (PG) 11, 11:55, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:35, 3:20, 3:50, 4:20, 5:15, 6, 7, 7:55, 8:40, 9:10, 9:40, 10:35 Frozen II 3D (PG) 6:30 The Good Liar (R) 11:10, 2, 4:45, 7:30,

10:15 Joker (R) 11:30, 2:45 Knives Out (PG-13) 11:15, 12:50, 2:30, 4, 5:40, 7:15, 8:50, 10:20 Midway (PG-13) 12, 3:15, 6:35, 9:50 Playing With Fire (PG) 1

Playmobil: The Movie (Not Rated) 4, 6:30 Queen & Slim (R) 12:30, 2:10, 3:40, 5:20, 6:50, 8:30, 10

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Circle Mirror Transformation

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(413-533-3456) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG) 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 Frozen II (PG) 11:45, 2, 4:15 Frozen II 3D (PG) 6:30

The Republican is not responsible for schedule changes.

Scibelli Hall Theater

By Annie Baker - Directed by Phil O’Donoghue

Friday, Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m.

Springfield Technical Community College’s School of Liberal and Professional Studies and the STCC College Theater Workshop Present

Tickets at the door $5–students, faculty, staff, seniors $8–general admission “Annie Baker’s play is an absolute feast.

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Wolf Den shows are free and Sweeney is known for his seating is offered on a firstNew England-centric material come, first-served basis. and came up in the business Formed in 1997, the group is performing with other “local” considered one of the precomics such as Lenny Clarke miere Beatles tributes. They and Jay Leno. won an Emmy in 2013 for their PBS special “The Fab • Ladysmith Black MamFour: The Ultimate Tribute.” bazo is coming to Hartford.

The singing group will play The group performed this past summer at MGM Springfield. the Bushnell Theater for the Performing Arts on Feb. 1.

• Alisan Porter is headed Tickets are available online to the Wolf Den at the Mohe- through the venue website at gan Sun casino. bushnell.org.

The singer will perform at The South African a cappelthe Uncasville venue on Dec. la singing group began in the 29 at 7 p.m.

1960s with founding member Wolf Den shows are free and Joseph Shabalala and gained seating is offered on a firstinternational fame when come, first-served basis.

Paul Simon incorporated the Porter was a member of group’s sound on his seminal Team Christina on season 10 “Graceland” release. of “The Voice” and ended up The group has won four winning the competition.

Grammy Awards and was It was not the first brush nominated twice in 2017 for with fame for the Worcester “Best World Music Album” native. and “Best Children’s Album.”

As a child actress, Porter starred in the lead role oppo• John Lodge of the site Jim Belushi in the film Moody Blues is set to play “Curly Sue.” Infinity Hall.

The musician will appear at • Steve Sweeney is coming Infinity Hall on March 4 at 8 to Springfield. p.m.

The Boston-based comic Tickets for the performance will headline the Roar! Com- are on sale through the venue edy series at The Armory at website at infinityhall.com.

MGM Springfield on Jan. 3 at Lodge wrote, sang, and 8 p.m. played bass for the Moody Tickets for the show are Blues who were inducted available through mgminto the Rock Hall of Fame springfield.com/roar and in 2018. This past summer, through all Ticketmaster Lodge joined Yes on “The

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Royal Affair Tour” which included Asia and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy.

Lodge will be performing Moody Blues classic hits on his upcoming tour.

Music” CDs, the Bose Corp.

“World Music” CD and the PBS “Visions of Puerto Rico” TV special.

• Rhett Miller has outlined a 2020 solo tour with a • Jose Gonzalez and Ban- stop in Shirley. da Criolla will be performing Miller will perform at the Latin Christmas classics at Bull Run Restaurant on Feb. 7 Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. at 8 p.m.

The show is set for tomorTickets for the performance row at 7 p.m. are available online through Tickets are available the venue website at bullrunthrough the venue website at restaurant.com.

Miller is a founding member gatewaycityarts.com.

Based in Amherst, guitarist, of the pioneering alt-country band Old 97s that came out of composer and virtuoso Cuatro player, Jose Gonzalez, is a Dallas in the 1990s. top performer of contempoThe creative Miller is a rary Latin music. Acclaimed multi-talented writer, performer, and musician. for his original compositions His latest recording is called featuring “the Cuatro”, (Puerto Rico’s national instrument), “The Messenger.” He has also his eleven self-produced released a children’s book, a recordings have become collection of subversive poems called “No More Poems.” bestsellers.

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Marie Osmond talks Christmas Singer brings solo holiday show to Mohegan Sun tomorrow

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By Keith O’Connor

brother and sister entertainers later went on to host their arie Os- own televised Christmas shows in the ’70s and she also mond performed solo Christmas — minus concerts.

The limited dates for her brother Symphonic Christmas are the Donresult of a hectic schedule, noted Osmond. ny — will bring her “I’ve been so busy with the all-new Symphonic Las Vegas show ending and taping ‘The Talk’ in CaliforChristmas show to I’ve just been all over the Mohegan Sun Arena in nia. place, and recording a new Uncasville, Connecti- album for release next year,” she said about her next effort, cut, for one perfornoting it will have a more mance only tomorrow. “operatic” sound.

Previously the brother Osmond, who is no stranger and sister duo brought their to talk shows, joined “The Christmas tour to Foxwoods Talk” on CBS in September.

Resort Casino for several She previously hosted her years as an extension of their own talk show simply titled Las Vegas show. Now with “Marie,” which debuted on their 11-year residency at Fla- the Hallmark Channel in mingo Las Vegas over, they 2012, and previously in 1998 are going their starred separate ways as along with entertainers.

Donny on “I couldn’t their own let Christmas “Donny and go by without Marie” doing a show,” syndicated said Osmond, talk show. who quickly put “I love together the these limited threeladies. It’s date Christmas so great tour at Mohegan MARIE OSMOND to be on a Sun and Renee show that and Henry is promoted properly and Segerstrom Concert Hall in the conversation is fun and Costa Mesa, California.

And Osmond knows all uplifting with so many topics about Christmas shows. for both women and men.

She made her debut on You can’t be naive, however, television’s “The Andy and you better go to the table Williams Show” at age 3, and prepared knowing who you the Osmond Brothers were a are and your answers,” Osmond said about “The Talk” staple on his popular Christmas specials. and its cast.

“I’ve been associated with As a philanthropist, OsChristmas shows all my mond co-founded Children’s life. I was on Bob Hope, not Miracle Network Hospitals — Donny. I was on Perry Como, of which Baystate Children’s not Donny,” said Marie, in Hospital is a member — which a playful bit of rivalry. The has raised over $7 billion for Special to The Republican

“I couldn’t let Christmas go by without doing a show.”

Marie Osmond will perform tomorrow at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

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children to date.

“The need was there. Many of these hospitals would not exist without community support due to the lack of government funding,” she said She will be joined at Mohegan Sun by special guest Daniel Emmet of “America’s Got Talent.”

“He’s so talented and just the cutest thing. He was performing at Caesars right across from the Flamingo, and one night was in our audience and Donny invited him up to sing,” Osmond said.

The classical crossover artist gained popularity as a Top 10 finalist on season 13 of “America’s Got Talent.” Originally from Rochester, New York, the 26-year-old performer studied opera under the world-renowned soprano Carol Neblett at Chapman University in California.

“I’ll probably sing ‘The Prayer’ with him,” said Osmond, who was previously joined on the song by Emmet at an interfaith celebration called Redeemer.

Osmond can also be seen on

the Lifetime channel in “The Road to Christmas” as part of its 2019 Christmas lineup.

The movie – in which she portrays Cassie, a much-adored celebrity singer – debuted on Oct. 26 and will re-air on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 24 at 2 p.m.

“It’s not a major part, but I do enjoy that side of my career,” said Osmond, who studied acting in New York City with the famed Lee Strasberg. “We’re exploring some more possible projects for the future.”

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• The Beach Boys continue to tour into its sixth decade and will be coming to the Northeast in 2020.

The band is set to play the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on March 31.

Tickets for the show go on sale beginning tomorrow through the venue website at thehanovertheatre.org.

The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Denny Laine will bring his Moody Wings Band to City Winery in Boston on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the event are on sale through the venue website at citywinery.com/ boston.

Laine is best known for his roles as the original guitarist and lead singer of The Moody Blues from 1964 through 1966 and as the co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney.

He was one of three constants in Wings, along with Paul and Linda McCartney from 1971 through 1981.

Last year, Laine was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

• Air Supply is bringing its “Lost In Love Experience” tour to the Hanover Theatre.

The group will play the Worcester venue on Feb. 7.

Tickets for the show are available through the venue website at thehanovertheater.org.

Air Supply consists of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock who first met in 1975 while rehearsing for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia. The recording of “Lost in Love” got them an audience with Clive Davis and an Arista recording contract. The song became a No. 1 hit and launched a pop

music career that featured nine consecutive Top Five singles.

• Singer KT Tunstall is headed to Northampton.

The Scottish-born star is scheduled to play the Iron Horse Music Hall on March 25 at 7 p.m.

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

Tunstall’s star began to rise with her 2004 performance on “Later...with Jools Holland,” where she sang the eventual hit “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” which appeared on her debut “Eye to the Telescope,” and earned her a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.”

• Rock band Survivor has put together a short tour of casinos in 2020 that will include a stop at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

The group will play the Mashantucket casino on March 20 at 8 p.m.

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

Survivor is best-known for its double-platinum-certified 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger”, the theme song for the 1982 movie “Rocky III.” The song was No. 1 on the Billboard charts for six weeks.

The band had four more Top 20 hits through the 1980s.

• Alt-rock band Nada Surf is scheduled to play the Iron Horse Music Hall.

The group is headed to the Northampton venue on May 26 at 7 p.m.

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

Nada Surf formed in New York City in the 1990s as part of the alternative rock movement of that decade.

The band will release a new album, “Never Not Togeth-

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er,” in 2020.

• Chicago has outlined a summer tour with Rick Springfield that will include a stop in Mansfield.

The tour will play the Xfinity Centre on July 19.

Tickets for the show are on sale through all Ticketmaster

outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Chicago is one of popular music’s most enduring bands, having launched in 1967 and produced 36 albums.

The group has sold over 100 million records worldwide and was inducted into

the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

Rick Springfield vaulted to fame as Dr. Noah Drake on the soap opera “General Hospital” before a music career in the 1980s spawned Top 40 hits such as “Jesse’s Girl,” and “I’ve Done Everything For You.”

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Storrowton Village in West Springfield will hold its annual Yuletide Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTOS)

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Storrowton Village celebrates Yuletide Weekend Annual event features ice sculpting, demonstrations, and visit from Santa

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Saturday 11 a.m.: Village opens with a family craft area in Potter Mansion, letterpress printing and broom making demos in the Greenwich Barn, and Guys, Gals and Goats 4H Club in the Brown Sheds.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Santa in the Greenwich Barn, ice sculpting demonstration by Mike Rondeau on the Village Green 1-2 p.m.: Dennis Picard presents a talk on “History of the American Christmas Tree” in the Union Meeting House 2-4 p.m.: Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Greenwich Barn 3-4 p.m.: Two of Cups – fiddle music of the season in the Union Meeting House

By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

t’s Christmas at Storrowton Village Museum, well, almost.

While Storrowton will hold its annual Yuletide Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas wasn’t really a popular tradition during the time period represented by the living history museum on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

The Village’s time period covers almost 100 years, and during that time some families may have celebrated “Yule,” a term used to describe the winter solstice and changing of the season.

“Over time, the word ‘Yule’ evolved to ‘Yuletide’ and has become synonymous with Christmas. Christmas only became a legally recognized holiday in Massachusetts in 1855, and was later recognized federally in 1870. Today, we celebrate the Yuletide season at Storrowton and create a space for all families to enjoy a winter and holiday-themed tradition,” said Jessica Fontaine, director of Storrowton Village Museum.

The weekend is free to the public and will feature ice sculpting, 19th century trades and livestock demonstrations, music, and a chance to visit with Santa and more. Visitors can wander around the Village throughout the weekend and talk with volunteers about the things

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Storrowton Village in West Springfield will hold its annual Yuletide Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The winter festival brings the community together to celebrate the season with traditional Yuletide activities, entertainment and shopping in the historic Village. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTOS)

they find interesting in the museum spaces.

“Yuletide is one of the longest running programs at Storrowton Village Museum. For many visitors, it’s what kicks off the holidays. Our winter festival is popular because it brings the community together to celebrate the season,”

Fontaine said.

A popular aspect of Yuletide Weekend is the fact that the buildings are decorated through the generosity of area garden clubs, florists and designers with innovative and original ideas – involving all kinds of wreaths, swags, garlands, SEE YULETIDE, PAGE E11

Sunday 11 a.m.: Village opens with a family craft area in Potter Mansion, letterpress printing and broom making demos in the Greenwich Barn, and Guys, Gals and Goats 4H Club in the Brown Sheds.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Santa in the Greenwich Barn 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.: Caroling throughout the Village with the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers, begins at the Union Meeting House 1-2 p.m.: Stan Svec – Traditional fiddle music and story telling 2-4 p.m.: Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Greenwich Barn

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rom a tour of homes decked out for the holidays to a lantern light parade through the city’s downtown, Westfield is celebrating DecemberFest this weekend.

Homemade decorations and ornaments are placed on a Christmas tree at the Dewey House in Westfield. The house, built in the 1700s and maintained by the Western Hampden Historical Society, will be featured on Sunday’s holiday house tour presented by Westfield on Weekends as part of its DecemberFest events.

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“Our staff and visitors are always wowed by the ice creations made by Mike. We leave it up to him as to what he wants to make. It’s a great surprise and worth a visit to the Village during Yuletide Weekend to see him work,” Fontaine said.

For those who want to get in a little modern-day shopping while at Storrowton Village, new this year is a Yankee Candle Retail Shop in the Greenwich Barn. Visitors can also receive 25% off in the Christmas Shop filled holiday gifts, decorations and collectible ornaments. There is also a family craft area to make a holiday ornament and enjoy a hot beverage or treat from the Holiday Sweet Shoppe, where all proceeds benefit the educational programs at the museum.

In the spirit that “it is better to give than receive,” Storrowton Village will be collecting new, unused, and unwrapped toys to donate to Baystate Children’s Hospital for children and teens. Donation boxes will be located in the Greenwich Barn and Gift Shop during Yuletide Weekend.

Learn more about needed items at bit.ly/BCH-Toy-Donation.

Parking is free for all Storrowton events.

Activities will take place weather permitting.

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garden clubs from Agawam, East Longmeadow, Springfield and West Springfield. Also CONTINUED FROM PAGE E10 included are independent fresh evergreen and other designers Beverly Germain natural elements – for visitors of Chicopee’s Bev’s Beauties, to turn their own homes into a Merry Mite Gardens, and holiday wonderland.

Sylvia and Jeffrey Czech from “We have two guidelines Randall’s Farm in Ludlow. for our designers. They must Students from Pathfinder interpret the 19th century in Regional Vocational Technical their own way and they must High School and Westfield include natural elements.

Technical Academy Horticulture Departments will also What they do after that is add their touch to the decoraup to them. We’ve seen very tions along with Storrowton elaborate decorations from Village Museum Garden Club oversized fruit boards and sculptural dresses made from and Eastern States Exposition Landscape Department. different kinds of pine, to While many envision Santa more traditional decorations Claus in a red-and-white suit from the time period, like pomanders and gingerbread,” as seen in Coca-Cola ads, the Storrowton Santa will look a Fontaine said.

Square footage-wise, Potter little different.

Mansion earns the superla“There’s one Santa and he tive of “most decorated,” she has different suits for different noted. events outside the North Pole.

“There are two entryways, Santa and Mrs. Claus do their three rooms of museum space, best to match the vibe here plus our Christmas Shop, fam- at Storrowton, with a mix of ily activity space and Sweet Victorian and modern fashion.

Shop. We often hear visitors If you want to see Mrs. Claus, talking about how they could you will have to wait until do a version of something she arrives in the afternoon they see here in their homes. because she’s very busy in the We encourage people to take mornings when Santa is here. photos and we’ve also found They have lots of reindeer and that people tag our social with someone has got to care for their decor picks from each them,” Fontaine said. year,” Fontaine said.

Not quite as popular as Santa Among this year’s participat- Claus, but still a star attraction ing clubs and florists will be each year, noted Fontaine, is Westfield Woman’s Club and Mike Rondeau.

More than a decade ago, the seasonal celebration was known as Dickens Days.

Rebranded last year as DecemberFest, the events are focused on bringing people together to enjoy the winter holiday season, according to Bob Plasse, vice president of programming for Westfield on Weekends.

“This year’s multicultural edition will offer families the opportunity to create together, while honoring their similarities and differences.” Plasse said. “Like the recent PumpkinFest, each component has interactive elements that reflect community and the joy of the season.”

On Saturday, the cafeteria of Westfield Middle School at 30 West Silver St. will become a winter wonderland for this year’s free Lantern Light family workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the workshop, lanterns and other wintry crafts that may be carried in the evening’s Lantern Light Parade may be created by children and their families.

There will be cocoa, and treats, as well as

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DINE & WINE THE CHANDLER STEAKHOUSE

Above, a Baby Beet Salad at The Chandler Steakhouse, located inside the MGM Springfield casino. At right, a 32oz Tomahawk Ribeye is carved tableside. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

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squash, cherry tomatoes, strips of red pepper and more. It was an end product that proved satisfying in all respects.

Main course options at The Chandler are offered a la carte with neither potato or vegetable included. A dozen side dish options are thus promoted, with choices that include Potato Puree ($10), Caramelized Carrots ($10), and Grilled Corn ($12).

To supplement our main course selections, we opted for Lyonnaise Potatoes ($12). The traditional recipe is about fried onions, sliced potatoes, and lots of butter, but the version at The Chandler instead featured long-cooked and thus caramelized-inside fingerling potatoes.

The portion, we should note, was more than enough to be shared among a small group of diners.

Salads, including a prepared-tableside Caesar for Two ($25), are also an extra cost item at The Chandler; The bar at The Chandler Steakhouse, located inside the MGM Springfield casino. See MassLive. complementary rolls are availcom for more photos. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN) able if requested.

In addition to a list of speOysters ($18) to Wagyu Beef with the few red pepper flakes Chicken might seem like an cialty cocktails and craft beers, Carpaccio ($18) and Maine floating in the butter adding ingredient commonplace, but the restaurant has an impressive wine cellar stocked with Lobster Cake ($21). just enough “tingle” to make it’s actually a good test of a upwards of 200 labels, some We began our meal by sam- things interesting. restaurant kitchen’s ability. pling an appetizer portion of of which carry prices that venA seven-ounce Tenderloin The Brick Pressed Half ture into the higher reaches of Garlic Shrimp ($21). “Simple of Beef ($46) was prepared as Chicken ($28) at The Chandler began with a high-qualthree-figure territory. but pleasing” was our assessordered, having been grilled ment; the four jumbo shrimp ity young bird that had been No thaw-and-serve desserts so as to avoid the bitter-tasting char less skillful chefs too had been cooked to that eluboned out and neatly trimmed. on the agenda at The Chansive degree of doneness that’s often lay onto a piece of beef.

After being cooked to the point dler; the restaurant maintains neither raw nor rubbery. a list that describes artiSeasoning and presentation where properly done yet still The sauce in which the were uncomplicated; the only appealingly juicy, the chicken san-crafted confections such as Vanilla Creme Brulee ($10) shrimp were presented had other item on the dinner plate was plated atop a ratatouille plenty of honest garlic flavor, was a head of roasted garlic. of baby vegetables – pattypan SEE DINE, PAGE E16

The Chandler Steakhouse has high-roller vibe — and prices

HE CROWN JEWEL among MGM Springfield’s dining out options, The Chandler Steakhouse, has a “high roller” vibe — and menu price points to match.

An elegantly appointed venue off the casino floor, The Chandler draws from a palate of cream, deep red, dark wood, and faux leather to create a special occasion ambiance, while a staff clad in spiffy white uniform coats delivers service that’s attentive without being intrusive.

The menu at The Chandler emphasizes a steakhouse idiom, with beef and seafood the primary focus.

Among the red meat offerings are a signature “Tomahawk” Rib Eye ($99), a 12-ounce New York Strip ($54), and Slow Roasted Prime Rib ($45).

Ocean-harvested specialties include Grilled Whole Lobster ($57) and Caramelized Scallops ($34), while Herb Crusted Veal Parmesan ($54) and a Berkshire Pork Chop ($34) round out the main course selections.

Starter choices range from The Chandler Onion Soup ($16) and a Half Dozen

Address: 1 MGM Way, Springfield Telephone: 413-273-5000 Website: mgmspringfield. mgmresorts.com Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.

Entree prices: $28 - $99 Credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Accessible, with rest rooms equipped for wheelchair use Reservations: Accepted

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learn more about grapes used to make wine, or the people who make them and the history of different wine regions.

That’s why I have two more recommendations.

OOKING FOR THE One book is “Wine Grapes: perfect gift for the wine A Complete Guide to 1,368 lover in your family?

Vine Varieties, Including Their Fear not.

Origins and Flavours,” by When all else fails, you can Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding always buy them a nice bottle and Jose Vouillamoz. ( $82 to of wine or two. Trust me. We $200 Suggested Retail Price). love them.

Yes, this book is expensive.

And if you’re not sure what But it’s hands down the most wine to buy, ask a knowledge- detailed, comprehensive book able employee at your local ever written about the history wine store. Or check back here of individual grapes used to next week, when I’ll have my make wine, along with beautiful illustrations for many of the annual recommendations for grapes. wines worth splurging on this The other book is “Wine and holiday season.

But if you want to get them War: The French, the Nazis, something different, here are a and the Battle for France’s few tried and true suggestions, Greatest Treasure,” by Donald with a few specific ideas listed Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup for each one. Hope you enjoy. ($17 SRP). This fascinating book tells the true story of how French winemakers and others Great wine book – When helped save France’s wines we’re not drinking wine – or from being pillaged by occusometimes even when we are – pying German forces during many of us love reading about World War II. wine. There are so many great books out there about wine.

Nice wine glasses – Some Many have to do with which people are very particular wines to buy, which can be about the glasses they use to great. And if I had to recommend one wine buying guide, drink wine. So if you do want I would recommend “Hugh to buy them wine glasses, defiJohnson’s Pocket Wine Book,” nitely do a little research. First, do they already have wine which comes out each year (the 2020 book is out now) and glasses? And if so, do they have generic wine glasses? Or do often costs around $12 to $15.

But sometimes you want they have specific glasses for something more than just specific wines? Seriously, some checklists for what wines to wine drinkers can be very picky buy. Sometimes, you want to when it comes to their wine

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glasses. And there’s an entire industry devoted to making wine glasses designed for Burgundy or Bordeaux wines or white wines from Germany or New Zealand.

If you’re trying to buy wine glasses for some who already has a cabinet full of high-end, wine-specific wines, my advice would be to get them something else. If they don’t, a set of four wine glasses with stems (usually around $30 to $40 a set) always makes a great gift, along with a bottle of red or white wine from a region they may not have tasted before.

For something different, a Carmenere red wine from Chile or a white German riesling are always great suggestions for any wine lover.

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Beautiful corkscrew – Here again, you can spend hundreds (yes, hundreds) of dollars on high-end corkscrews. Some people prefer fancy, high-tech gadgets. For them, I would recommend the Coravin Model Two Wine System ($210 SRP). This expensive but ingenious gadget allows you to taste a wine without opening the bottle. Using a needle-like device, the Coravin allows you to extract a small amount of wine from the bottle without damaging the cork.

This gift will appeal to people with large wine cellars filled with older wine bottles, a small but rare breed of wine lovers.

For the rest of us, I would recommend a Laguiole corkscrew.

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HE DARKEST DAY of the year – and by that I mean winter solstice, the one with the least amount of sunlight – is almost upon us. And that means we are also in the season of dark beers.

The colder months have traditionally been when people embrace richer, darker beers such as stouts and porters and other deep brown ales.

So today I thought I’d look at some of the “bigger” local stouts and porters that you can enjoy during the season.

While I’ve always been a fan of lower-alcohol stouts such as Guinness, I also occasionally like to sample a higher-octane dark beer, and luckily there are plenty of great ones in the area.

Here are five of them that I’ve enjoyed over the years, in no particular order. (Note: with any of these beers, I’d call ahead to see if they’re available, as some of them are seasonals.)

1. New City Brewery’s

King Philip’s Imperial Stout. This 10.5% alcohol brew is as dark as a moonless winter night and as tasty as the most delicious cup of cocoa. You get more than a hint of chocolate in the complex flavor profile, coupled with a nice coffee aspect.

2. Berkshire Brewing

Co.’s The Russian. While a lot of Russians have been in the news lately, none are as wonderful as this Russian Imperial Stout from Berkshire. This is another complex brew, with cocoa notes weaving wonderfully with hints of dark fruits and a dash of licorice. You’ll be immediately drawn in by the vanilla aroma which also reappear in the flavor profile. At 8.5% alcohol by

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volume, it’s also big enough without being overwhelming.

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Brick and Feather’s Sauron’s Nightlight. This imperial porter is more like a dessert than a beer. It’s rich and creamy and “only” 8% alcohol by volume. The usual chocolate and coffee aspects are enhanced by a tinge of raisin-like flavor.

It finishes super dry and clean.

4. Fort Hill Brewery’s

Bill the Butcher. This is another stout that packs a wallop at 10.5% alcohol by volume. This brew is made using a process that bumps up the malt and sweetness, then aged on oak. If you’re looking for a deep chocolate punch, this is the beer for you.

5. Northampton Brew-

ery’s Northampton Imperial Stout. Picture yourself in France or Italy, drinking either a dark French roast or an espresso while nibbling on some local dark chocolate. That’s an enticing scenario, right? It’s also expensive, so instead, live out that fantasy by having one of these. Beautiful and bitter, I’m hoping we see this one at some point this winter. (But if not, the brewery’s Black Cat Stout will do just fine.)

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OW SANTA MANAGes to be many places at the same time is a mystery — it probably involves body doubles and a bit of magic – but once again this December he’s making the rounds of area restaurants and banquet facilities as those locations organize holiday season celebrations.

Chez Josef in Agawam will be putting on a “Kid’s Christmas” event on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A brunch buffet will be on offer, and “the spread” will include Chez Josef ’s “Knee High Buffet,” an array of kid-friendly choices such as eggs, “sweet syrupy morning treats,” and more.

Entertainment will include Melody the Elf and Harmoni-

ous Happenings. Santa will, of course, be making an appearance.

Cost to attend is $12 for kids and $22 for adults. The event will also serve as a Toys for Tots drop off point, so those taking part are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy along to contribute.

For more details, contact Chez Josef at 413-786-0257.

The Delaney House in Holyoke has announced that Santa is scheduled to stop by at the restaurant’s Sunday brunches this December.

Brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is priced at $26.95 for adults and $14 for children.

Reservations can be made by calling 413-523-1800.

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Starting Dec. 12, the Munich Haus German Restaurant in Chicopee will be hosting the Dan Kane Singers as the Munich Haus channels the spirit of a tradition German Weihnactsfest (Christmas).

Caroling will begin nightly at 6:30 p.m., and the restaurant’s Hugh Robert kitchen will be making a speOff The Menu cial holiday menu available.

The Dane Kane Singers will be appearing through Dec. 23. several events this December.

Tomorrow, a Holiday Dinner Reservations, which are strongly encouraged, can be made by Dance will be held starting at calling 413-594-8788.

6:30 p.m., with festive hors James (Jimmy Mazz) Mazd’oeuvres and dining stations. zaferro is making a second Tickets are $95.

A Holiday Luncheon is sched- December appearance here uled for Dec. 18. The event will in Western Massachusetts, begin at 11:30 a.m. and will performing at the Storrowton feature a special holiday buffet; Tavern Carriage House on Dec. 15. the $45 price includes a complementary glass of wine.

His “Dancing through the Reservations for either event Decades” show will start with a social hour at 5 p.m.; at 6 p.m. can be made by calling 413a three-course roast turkey 566-5158. dinner will be served.

La Cucina di Hampden Jimmy Mazz will entertain House in Hampden will be with holiday favorites and clascontinuing a longstanding holiday tradition of support for sic tunes during dinner, and the the Salvation Army’s “Toys for Decades, a six-piece band, will join him after the meal to proJoy” campaign by conducting a toy drive and dinner event on vide music for the listening and dancing enjoyment of those in Monday. attendance.

Those who bring a new, unwrapped toy to the restaurant Tickets are $49 per person that night between 5 p.m. and and include dinner, the show, 8 p.m. will be rewarded with a all taxes and gratuities, and no-charge pasta dinner. parking. Call the Jimmy Mazz To learn more about this ticket line at 413-374-5890 to make reservations.

More show information is WESTFIELD available at JimmyMazzSOpen for Lunch & Dinner ings.com The Log Cabin Banquet and 7 Days • 7 Nights Meetinghouse will be presenting a Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner on Dec. 15 starting at 6 p.m.

95 Dinner A four-course dinner with Thursdays $ 75 Lunch $ wine will be served; guests 95 All Day Sundays $ attending can preselect from Trivia Every among three different entrees. ! ht ig N Christmas Choir every Mon, Fri Tuesday A DJ and dancing will follow & Sat in December 7pm the knife-and-fork portion of the evening.

Cost to attend is $47 per TTim i Cecchetelli Dave O’Connell n ll person; call the Log Cabin at 413-535-5077 for information Tied Down or ticket purchase.

Santa’s No. 1 helper, Holly the Elf, will be hosting a breakfast at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer on Dec. 14.

After presiding over a buffet of eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, French toast, and more, Holly will lead those in attendance onto the Parlor Car parked next to the restaurant.

There, Santa will meet and greet one and all.

There are two seatings available for this holiday event, one that begins at 8:30 a.m. and a second scheduled for 9:45 a.m.

Tickets, which do not include tax or gratuity, are $20 for adults and $15 for children age 10 or younger. Advance ticket purchase is required; call 413283-2744.

A new family tradition is starting this holiday season; the Student Prince and Fort Restaurant in Springfield is hosting a “Brunch with Santa” on Dec. 15.

Brunch will be served that day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Santa will arrive at 1:30 p.m., ready to pose with kids and families who want keepsake photos of the occasion.

Reservations can be made online at studentprince.com or by calling 413-734-7475.

Of course there’s holiday fun this time of year for the grownups as well.

The Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden is inviting the general public to

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Villa Rose in Ludlow is planning its annual Holiday Wine Dinner. This five course experience will be held on Dec. 19 and will be co-sponsored by the restaurant and Horizon Beverage of Norton, an importer of fine wines. Entertainment will be provided

by Rick Sylvester.

Tickets will be $55 including tax and gratuity; advance purchase is a must.

Villa Rose answers at 413547-6667.

Side dishes • A traditional Gentlemen’s Italian Game Dinner will be held at Villa Napoletana in East Longmeadow on Tuesday. Featuring big-beast delicacies, craft beers, raffles and more, the evening will begin at 5 p.m.

A buffet of game specialties will offer alligator tenders, wild boar ribs, ostrich lollipops, rabbit stew, lamb ossobuco, bear Bolognese, venison Milanese and more along with pasta, sides, and vegetables.

After dinner raffles will feature hunting themed prizes.

Tickets for the Game Dinner are $65 and reservations are required.

Contact Villa Napoletana at 413-732-9300 to find out more.

• The culinary innovation team at Taco Bell is working on another menu addition – Crispy Tortilla Chicken strips.

What the chain’s calling their first “strip and dip,” the allwhite meat chicken is flavored by a buttermilk marinade and breaded with a panko-tortilla chip crumb blend.

Crispy Tortilla Chicken strips will be available with a creamy chili pepper dip; they

will also play a role in a taco variation where a single strip will serve as the fold over’s primary filling.

The product is currently in test in two markets – Dayton, Ohio, and Houston. Taco Bell hopes to roll out Crispy Tortilla Chicken strips on a nationwide basis sometime in early summer 2020.

Hugh Robert is a faculty member in Holyoke Community College’s hospitality and culinary arts program and has nearly 45 years of restaurant and educational experience. Please send items of interest to Off the Menu at the Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01101; Robert can also be reached at OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.

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visits from some jolly DecemberFest guests from the North Pole and vicinity. Children will also receive raffle tickets for special games and prizes, including tickets for the tree jubilee raffle.

“With each workshop, we add elements that enhance the experience,” Plasse explained.

“In addition to our wintry setting, this year we will feature music from around the world that reflect holidays celebrated by different cultures and faiths.

Indeed, the workshop is a multicultural party.”

With the “Season of Light” as its theme, the 16th annual Lantern Light Parade will be preceded on Park Square by a concert of seasonal favorites sung by the Westfield High School Show Choir, directed

by Korey Bruno at 6 p.m. that evening. Following the concert, the parade will wend through the city center to Park Square.

“The Lantern Light Parade is special for many reasons, not the least of which are Anne Cubberly’s huge glowing puppets that onlookers marvel at year after year,” Plasse said.

“For 2019, she is debuting some creations that have never been seen before in Westfield.”

The event will culminate with the annual tree lighting on the Park Square Green in which interim Mayor Ralph Figy will honor all faiths and ethnicities, as Westfield heralds the holiday season. Hot cocoa will be provided by Mount Moriah Lodge and attendees will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the pavilion at the end of the event.

The Holiday House Tour is planned for Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and will showcase eight homes, all dressed to the

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THURSDAY "9/11 In History and Memory: A Roundtable Discussion": Thu, 7-9 p.m. Amherst College; Discussion with three members of the Amherst community who will speak about their respective experiences on campus, in New York City and at the Pentagon on that day, Boltwood Avenue, Amherst; amherst.edu.

Celina Collier, of Westfield, portrays one of the Dewey daughters as part of an open house at the historic Dewey House in Westfield last December. The society opens the home once in June and the other in December. It will be among the homes featured on Sunday in the holiday house tour that is part of the city’s DecemberFest events. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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“What makes this event IF YOU GO so special is reflected in the Event: DecemberFest uniqueness of each home and When: Lantern Light the hospitality of the homeParade, Saturday, 6 p.m., owners, three of whom are Park Square Green; Holiday allowing folks to visit their House Tour, Sunday, noonsecond floors,” organizer Betty 4 p.m.

Faulhaber said. “Costumed Cost: Parade, free; house tour, $20 characters, talented musicians For more info: Online, and special surprises add to the westfieldonweekends. magic of our tour.” com Participants will each receive a ticket for a large screen TV raffle, provided by Curry nines. The self-guided tour Honda of Chicopee. They can will begin at the Creative Arts also enjoy “Santa’s Office,” Center, 105 Elm St., and will a window tableau at the arts include the historic Dewey center, created by designer Lori House, two Queen Anne style Price, whose stunning decorahomes, two Cape Cods, a New tions were featured on two past house tours.

England farmhouse, an 1880 Admission for the house tour Italianate and a Victorian is $20 with tickets available duplex. at the Westfield Athenaeum, Among the special features 6 Elm St., Blended Vintage of the homes on the tour will be a 9-foot tree decorated with Marketplace, 48 Elm St., Christopher Radko ornaments, Rosewood Home and Gifts, 34 Elm St., the Pilgrim Candle a vintage Santa Claus collection, including a celluloid Santa Marketplace at Bismarck Place, from the 1920s, extensive 16 Union Ave. and the creative Christmas Caroler collection arts center as well as online at and a house decorated with westfieldonweekends.­com.

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and Banana Foster ($25).

A Lemon Tart ($10) was plated in the manner of a bar cookie, with coin-sized rosettes of meringue decorating the intensely flavorful lemon

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.

Carols for Coats: Thu, 6:30 p.m.

Valley Repertory Company at Village Center; 100 High St., Enfield.

860-810-6152 or valleyrep.com.

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker: Thu, 11 a.m.; Fri.Sat, 7 p.m. Scibelli Hall at STCC; Tickets, which cost between $5-$8, are available at the door. 1 Armory Square, Springfield.

Evelyn Harris & Mary Witt at Iconica Social Club: Thu, 6:30 p.m. Iconica Social Club; Vocalist Evelyn Harris (from Sweet Honey in the Rock) will share spirituals, gospel, jazz, blues and more with Mary Witt of The O-Tones. $8 at the door. Contact Em or Fitz at meetme@iconicasocialclub.com iconicasocialclub.com. 1 Amber Lane, Northampton; 413-341-0258 or iconicasocialclub.com.

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: Thu.-Sun, Six Flags New England; Through Jan. 1. Over 50 rides, shows and attractions, $52.99. 1623 Main St., Agawam.

413-786-9300 or sixflags.com/ newengland.

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

Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees:

filling. A scoop of blueberry sorbet and a squiggle of blueberry puree finished the presentation.

The Black Forest Torte ($10) we were served turned out to be an individual flourless chocolate cake decoratively topped with cherries and cream. Black cherry sorbet was the grace

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 chance at winning one of the many trees. For $5 you get 15 tickets. 1080 Riverdale St., West Springfield.

Schubertiade IV: Thu, 8 p.m. Smith College; Pianists Judith Gordon and Jiayan Sun perform Divertissement à la hongroise, D. 818, and Fantasie in F Minor, D. 940, along with other celebrated works by Schubert for piano four-hands presented by Smith student pianists; free. 144 Green St., Northampton. 413-5853150 or smith.edu/smitharts.

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: Thu.-Sun, MassMutual Center; Hours: closed Mon.-Tues.; Wed. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 general, $4 seniors, free for children 12 and under. 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or massmutualcenter.com.

Thursday evening Theosophy at 7pm: Thu, 7 p.m. Union Church of Christ; Study of book "Theosophy"

by Robert Elmwood. 51 Center St. (Route 21), Ludlow; 413-583-5717.

FRIDAY 47th Annual Christmas Auction: Fri, 6 p.m. William E. Norris Elementary School; Auction features donations of products and services from local merchants as well as handcrafted treasures from the local community. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m., premier auction begins at 6:30, door prizes and raffles include $50 cash, $50 in scratch tickets, gift cards, tickets and more.

Get all the details at: stonmothersclub.org, FREE. 34 Pomeroy Meadow Road, Southampton.

Applause Series Presents: Fri, 7 p.m. Agawam Senior Center; Featuring Dan Kane and Friends.

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Bright Nights: See Thursday listing Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker: See Thursday listing Fall Studio Productions: Fri.-Sat, 7:30 p.m. Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre; “Helter Skelter” by Neil LaBute, directed by Icarus Tyree '21.

“Finding the Sun” by Edward Albee, directed by G Goldberg '20. Free. 7 College Lane, Northampton; smith. edu.

Greenfield Community College Chorus: Fri, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Greenfield Community College; "An Informal Holiday Concert," Free and open to the public. 1 College Drive, Greenfield.

Holiday Songfest at the Strong Church: Fri, 7 p.m. The Stone Church; Featuring Jennifer Fijal Brevik, Daniel Brevik, J. Clifton Noble, Jr, Kara Noble, Ron Newton, The Band of Voices. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. There will be a reception with refreshments following the concert, attended by a special guest in a red suit; $10 per person, children under 18 are free. 283 Main St., Gilbertville.

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: See Thursday listing The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See Thursday listing Irish Christmas Fair with Dingle Linens: Fri, 1-8 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, noon-6 p.m. Irish Cultural Center; There will raffles, competitions, a clearance for cash rail, and plenty of Irish gifts for sale. Fran Ryan from Dingle Linens in Co. will be exhibiting traditional and modern knitwear. The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub will be open each day with a light lunch menu and bar, and regular dinner menu on Friday and Saturday. For reservations, please call 413-342-4358, Free.

Morgan Road, West Springfield.

Lighting of the Merry Maple: Fri, 3 p.m. Amherst Town Common; Schedule is: 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Fire Station Open House; 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Kid's Story Time with Mia Cabana, the Jones Library's Head of Youth Services at Amherst Books; 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Wagon Rides at Town Common with Muddy Brook Farm 5 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Lighting of the Merry Maple; 5:15 p.m., UMass Minuteman Marching Band & Santa Arrive; 6 p.m.-7 p.m., visit with Santa at the Amherst History Museum; Free. Main Street, Amherst;

Mini Nutcracker: Fri, 6 p.m. Yankee Candle Village; Family-friendly, one-hour performance of “The Nutcracker” is abridged and performed

without intermission. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for children age 10 and under and seniors age 60+. Purchase at dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/ pioneervalleyballet. 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield; 413-665-1277 or yankeecandle.com.

Short Film Festival: Fri, 7 p.m. Bing Arts Center; $5. 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-731-9730 or bingartscenter.org.

Shutesbury Holiday Shop: Fri, 6-9 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shutesbury Athletic Club; Pop-up shop is bursting with an array of handcrafted work from 40 local artisans, artists, crafters, authors and musicians; free. 282 Wendell Road, Shutesbury.

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursday listing The Suffield Players presents "Dashing Through the Snow": Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Mapleton Hall; For all ages. General admission only, no reservations needed, $10 donation suggested at the door. 1305 Mapleton Ave., Suffield. 860-6680837 or suffieldplayers.org.

UMass Music & Dance Events: Fri,

7:30 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall; Featuring the Euridice Baroque Ensemble; Free. North Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-545-2511 or umass. edu.

Wicked Weekend: Fri.-Sun, Stafford Palace Theater; Presented by The Wicked Vault and featuring Kane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Michael Berryman, R.a. Mihailoff, Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Michael C. Williams and many more. Tickets for single day entry are $25. 75 Main St., Stafford Springs. 860-851-9780 or thestaffordpalacetheater.com.

SATURDAY 2nd Annual Tree Jubilee: Sat.-Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Westfield Creative Arts, 105 Elm St., Westfield. 413579-5967 or westfieldcreativearts. com.

Amherst Symphony Orchestra: Sat, 8 p.m. Buckley Recital Hall; Music by Khatchaturiana, Glazunov, and Rimsky-Korsakov; $10 general; $5 seniors, students with ID and children under 12; free for Five College students with ID. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst. amherst. edu.

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Annual Holiday Bazaar: Sat, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church; annual holiday bazaar to benefit local ministries will feature Greek foods, pastry, and an array of vendors. Admission is free; Ample secure parking. For more information, contact Sharon @ 533-9880 or email kskksk@aol.com, Free. 410 Main St., Holyoke.

Breakfast with Santa - Westfield Troop 821: Sat, 8 a.m. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church; The Westfield Boy Scouts Troop 821 are celebrating the season with their annual Breakfast with Santa. Come for a delicious breakfast served by the Scouts. You can also enjoy free crafts, a huge raffle, and photos with Santa himself. Adults $10, children under 12 are $5, children under 3 are free. Proceeds support the local Boy Scout Troop. $10. 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield.

Bright Nights: See Thursday listing Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker: See Thursday listing Climate Change Theatre Action: "Lighting the Way": Sat, 10:15 a.m.

First Congregational Church of Greenfield; Childcare is available by reservation to email@racialjus-

ticerising.org. A talk-back session follows the readings, 43 Silver St., Greenfield.

The Company Men: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, $33-$38. 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick; thecenterateaglehill.org.

Fall Studio Productions: See Friday listing Holiday Card to Amherst: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall; $10 general, $5 seniors and non-UMass students, free for UMass students. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst. 413-545-2511 or fineartscenter.com.

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: See Thursday listing Hoosac Berkshire Valley Tinseliner: Sat, noon and 6:30 p.m.; Sun, noon and 4:30 p.m. Adams Visitors Center; One hour round-trip train ride full of caroling, hot cocoa and a visit from Santa with a gift for every child on board. Trip includes a layover at the PopCares Tree Lot to pick a tree for pick up later. Trains depart from the Adams Visitors Center; $20 adult, $18 children (ages 2-12), free for lapsitter (age 1 and under). 3 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E18

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The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See Thursday listing “Into the Wardrobe”: Sat, 7 p.m.; Sun, 6 p.m. Evangel Assembly; Musical presented by Evangel Theatre, based off “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis. evangelassembly.org.

Irish Christmas Fair with Dingle Linens: See Friday listing Janna Ugone Holiday Open Studio & Sale: Sat.-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cottage Street Studio; Studio turned pop-up store filled with handmade lighting, mirrors, clocks, jewelry, art prints, alpaca scarves and more. 1 Cottage Street, Easthampton.

Jazz, Baby! A 1920s Jazz Age Holiday Party: Sat, 8:30 p.m. Hotel Northampton; Support New England Public Media, the new alliance of NEPR & WGBY, at the annual Jazz, Baby! holiday party.Cocktail party nibbles, sweet treats and a glass of bubbly included with ticket purchase. Vintage attire is encouraged. You may purchase tickets online or pay by check. See website for details, $75-$1000. 36 King St., Northampton; 413-584-3100 or hotelnorthampton.com.

Lewis Black: The Joke's On Us US Tour: Sat, 8 p.m. MGM Springfield, in the ARIA Ballroom, Tickets starting at $25. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees: See Thursday listing Northampton Winter Craft Fair: Sat, 9:30 a.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.

Northampton High School; The 39th annual Northampton Winter Craft Fair to benefit CHD's Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County.

The silent auction will be held on Saturday. Food will be available for purchase from Hillside Pizza and Catering Jazz singer Taylor McCoy will perform Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Sunday, noon-2 p.m.; $5 adults, kids free. 380 Elm Street, Northampton; 413-587-1344 or hamphigh.org.

Open House: Sat, 5:30-8 p.m. Bing Arts Center; Join in and enjoy live DJ, vendors, food and drink, raffle, tours and info. Free Admission. 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-7319730 or bingartscenter.org.

Song & Story Swap with guests Katherine First and Cynthia Thomas: Sat, 7 p.m. Nacul Center; Admission is free, with a suggested minimum donation to the artist of $7.50. 592 Main St., Amherst. 413256-8025.

Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursday listing Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall; Holiday Celebration, Tickets range from $25-$75. 34 Court St., Springfield. 413-733-2291 or symphonyhall.com.

The Suffield Players presents "Dashing Through the Snow": See Friday listing “The Understudies: An Improvised Musical”: Sat, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater; Improvisers create an entire musical from scratch. Tickets: $13 online and at the door. For more info: happiervalley.com. 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley.

Welsh Society of Western New England Christmas Lunheon: Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House; Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with a cash bar with complimentary hors d'oeuvres followed by the festive luncheon, complete with the popping of British Christmas crackers. Hear part of Dylan Thomas' “A Child's Christmas in Wales,” Welsh winter poems, fables and memories. Following the luncheon: From 2-4 p.m., enjoy a complimentary visit to Yuletide, Storrowton's annual winter holiday festival which features 18th and 19th century seasonally decorated buildings; $30 members, $33 Guests.

1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-732-4188 or storrowton. com.

Westfield Mayor's Tree Lighting: Sat, Park Square, Main and Broad Streets, Westfield.

Westfield on Weekend: Lantern Light Family Workshop: Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Westfield South Middle School, in the cafeteria. During the workshop, lanterns and other wintry crafts that may be carried in the evening's lantern Light Parade may be created by children and their families. There will be cocoa and treats, as well as visits from jolly DecemberFest guests from the North Pole and vicinity. Children will also receive raffle tickets for games and prizes, including tickets for WOW's Tree Jubilee raffle; 30 West Silver St., Westfield. 413-568-1900 or schoolsofwestfield.org.

Spot: Sat, 4-7 p.m. The Good Dog Spot, Chicopee location. Proceeds to Rainbow Rescues and Thomas J. O’Connor Adoption Center. Pictures can be taken with Santa, there will be wine tasting for people, happy tale ale for dogs, vendors, Leadfoot Brewery beer samples, snacks for pets and people, and more. 35 North Chicopee St., Chicopee.

Yuletide Celebration at Storrowton Village Museum: Sat.-Sun, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Storrowton Village Museum; Walk through the buildings to find wreaths, swags, garlands, fresh evergreens and all natural materials around every corner. The event will also be a stop on the annual West Springfield Boys & Girls club Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 7, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. thebige.com.

SUNDAY 2nd Annual Tree Jubilee: See Saturday listing Amherst College Vespers: A Festival of Christmas Readings and Carols: Sun, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Johnson's Chapel-Amherst College; Music includes familiar carols performed by the Choral Society and guest musicians. The readings will be provided by Amherst College students, faculty, staff and their children. The event is free; no tickets are required.

Monetary donations may be made to Not Bread Alone; Free. 11 Quadrangular, Amherst.

Bright Nights: See Thursday listing The Holiday House Tour: Sun, noon-4 p.m. Westfield Creative Arts; Showcasing 8 decorated homes in Westfield. The self-guided tour will begin at WOW's Creative Arts Center. Tickets available at the Westfield Athenaeum, Blended Vintage Marketplace, Rosewood Home and Gifts, Pilgrim Candle Marketplace, Westfield creative Arts and online at westfieldonweekends.com, $20.

105 Elm St., Westfield. 413-5795967 or westfieldcreativearts.com.

Holidays in the Park at Six Flags New England: See Thursday listing

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Santa: Sun, 8-9:30 and 10-11:30 a.m.

Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Water Park; Melha Shriners Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus; don’t forget your camera.

Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under are free. Entry into the Feztival of Trees is included.

Space is limited - Reservations required in advance at melhashriners. org/breakfastwithsanta. $5. 1080 Riverdale St., West Springfield; Melha Shriners Feztival of Trees: See Thursday listing Mount Holyoke College Vespers 2019: Sun, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Abbey Chapel; doors open 35 minutes prior to the event, 50 College St., South Hadley. mtholyoke.edu.

Northampton Winter Craft Fair: See Saturday listing Shutesbury Holiday Shop: See Friday listing Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees 2019: See Thursday listing The Suffield Players presents "Dashing Through the Snow": See Friday listing Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Sun, 1 p.m.

Bezanson Recital Hall; $10 general, $5 seniors and non-UMass students, free for UMass students. North Pleasant St., Amherst. 413-545-2511 or umass.edu.

Wicked Weekend: See Friday listing Yuletide Celebration at Storrowton Village Museum: See Saturday listing

Shutesbury Holiday Shop: See Friday listing

Wicked Weekend: See Friday listing

Janna Ugone Holiday Open Studio & Sale: See Saturday listing

Yappy Hour Event at The Good Dog

Melha Shriners Breakfast With

“Into the Wardrobe”: See Saturday listing Irish Christmas Fair with Dingle Linens: See Friday listing

Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent Exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia, including never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel Grove sign which used to hang in Forest Park, and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outmembers, Springfield residents are door sculpture garden of larger-thanfree with proof of residency. Welcome life bronze statues of Springfield Center and Museum store. Mon.-Sat. 10 native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green;

Museums

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: “Celebrate the Season Seussian Style.” Friday through Dec. 30, in all the museums. “Countdown to Christmas.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring holiday-themed family activities. Free with museum admission. Takes place in all the museums. “In the Gardens of Mount Hoosac Berkshire Valley Tinseliner: Olympus.” Through Dec. 31. PermaSee Saturday listing nent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Thursday listing

Westfield on Weekends Lantern Light Parade: Sat, 6 p.m. Park Square; A concert from the Westfield High School Show Choir will precede the lantern parade at 6 p.m., Main and Broad Streets, Westfield.

Springfield Science Museum: “Hollywood & the Holidays.” Friday through Dec. 31. “Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen Log.” “Stars Over Springfield,” Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Cost: $3. 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.

Quadrangle

Holyoke Civic Symphony Concert "Holyoke for the Holidays": Sun, 3 p.m. United Congregational Church of Holyoke; Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted at the door. 300 Appleton St., Holyoke.

413-532-1483 or uccholyoke.org.

Read to Cadence the Dog!: Sat, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sixteen Acres Branch Library; For children ages 4-10, this program is designed to help kids gain confidence about reading. For more information or to register please call 413-263-6858, free. 1187 Parker Street, Springfield; 413-263-6858.

seum of Fine Arts: “People at Work and Other Environmental Portraits

by Tad Malek,” through July 12; Bauhaus exhibit, through Feb. 16. “The Art of Observation: The Best of Photographer Elliott Erwitt.” Through Jan. 12. Museum a la Carte. Dec. 5, 12:15 p.m., “Anne Sullivan Teaches Helen Keller and Us,” presented by Ted Zalewski, special educator, historian and author. Cookies and coffee provided, cost $4, $2 members.

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.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Mu-

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 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E19

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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E18 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;

twainhouse.org; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson, on extended view, Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors-veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children ages 6-16, 87 Marshall St., North Adams, massmoca.org; Mead Art Museum: American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more., Tues.-Th., Sun, 9 a.m.-midnight, Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m. free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst, amherst.edu;

WEEKEND 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 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps.gov/spar;

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

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

ArtWorks Gallery: The Small Works Art Show, through Jan. 26. ArtWorks Mount Holyoke College Art Museis open Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 Clark Art Institute: European and p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Artist ReConnecticut Trolley Museum: Win- um: Special loans from the David American paintings and sculpture, ception Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Free to all, terfest and Tunnel of Lights, through C. Driskell Center, through June 21, extensive collections of master prints workshop13.org/artworks-gallery.

Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., Dec. 29, Fri.-Sun, 5-9 p.m. $15 and drawings, English silver and ear- Hours are Fri., 3-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.adults, $14 seniors (62+), $11 children 1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, ly photography, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun.,noon-4 p.m. 69 Main South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu; 4-12, $4 children under 4; members 5 p.m., $20 general admission, 225 St., Ware. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4-12, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall South St., Williamstown, clarkart. $2 children under 4, 58 North Road, of Fame: Three floors with dozens Bing Arts Center: “Ambidextrous edu; East Windsor or cttrolley.org. of hands-on exhibits, a regulation (Left Hand and Right Hand),” by AnThe Old Meeting House: Festidrae and Priya Green, through Jan. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book sized basketball court and more than val of Trees and Wreath Raffle on 24, 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield, Art: “Under the Sea” with Eric Carle, 900 artifacts on display, Mon.-Fri., Sunday from 2-5 p.m. 450 Main St., bingartscenter.org; through March 1, “The Pursuit of Ev- Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 Wilbraham; p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $19, $15 erything: Maira Kalman’s Books for Forbes Library: Paintings by Alice seniors 65+, $14 children 5-15, Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the Children,” through April 5, Tues.-Fri. Thomas, Tisha Ferguson and Cin free for children 4 and under, 1000 collection of the International Titanic Kunz, Through Dec. 29, 20 West St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Historical Society, weekdays, 10 Sun. noon-5 p.m., $6, $9, $22.50 for West Columbus Ave., Springfield, Northampton or forbeslibrary.org; hoophall.com; a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: $2 children and students, 208 Main Amherst, carlemuseum.org; New England Air Museum: Per“Small Wonders Holiday Show St., Indian Orchard, titanic1.org; manent exhibit includes restored Historic Northampton Museum and Sale.” Today through Dec. F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift University of Massachusetts and Education: Permanent exhibit, 28, opening reception, today from shop, hands-on activities, $12.50, $7 Museum of Contemporary Art: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 5-8:30 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst children 4-11, free for children 3 and Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 413-256-4250; noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 famunder free, and $11.50 seniors 65+, 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Fine ilies. 46 Bridge St., Northampton, Hope and Feathers Framing and 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive, historic-northampton.org; Gallery: Ninth annual Small Works, neam.org; Amherst; Hitchcock Center for the Environthrough Jan. 11; Reception today Norman Rockwell Museum: PerVentfort Hall Mansion and Gilded ment: “Fibershed Woven Together: from 5-8 p.m. Free. 319 Main St., manent exhibit, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 Age Museum: Permanent exhibit. A Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing.

From Farm to Fashion Within Fifty Miles,” through Jan. 3, free, 845 West p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.- One Man Show of “A Christmas Car- com; 5 p.m., $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, ol,” ob Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 St., Amherst, hitchcockcenter.org; Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: $6 children 6-18, free for members p.m., with Gerald Charles Dickens.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by and children 5 and under. “Visual Seating is limited, call to reserve Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ a seat, call 413-637-3206. $50 for and Recreation exhibits depict city’s Orchard 413-543-3321.

Immigrant Experiences,” through performance and Victorian tea. 104 history, Tues.-Sun., noon.-4 p.m., Jasper Rand Art Museum: Mon.May 25. “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org; free. “The Time of My Life: Vintage Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. Journeys.” Through May 25. “The Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent Views of Western Massachusetts.”

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westfield AthenaeSpirit of Giving.” Through Feb. 9. exhibit, Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.

Through Nov. 30. 221 Appleton St., um, 6 Elm St., Westfield, westath.

Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org; $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., HolyHolyoke, 413-534-1723; org; oke, volleyhall.org; Old Sturbridge Village: “Neat and Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Santa’s Loomis Chaffey School: “Exiled” Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early Wistariahurst Museum: PermaArrival event on Saturday from 3-5

by Harriet Diamond, today through New England,” apparel in portrainent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full p.m. Santa’s arrives by train, there Jan. 17; gallery talk on Jan. 12, 1-4 ture, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bloom.”

Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., hiswill also be hay rides and much p.m. 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor or $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, toric house tours $7, $5 students and more. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or mercygallery.org. free for children under 3. “Holiday seniors. David Bowerman Paintings, holyokemerrygoround.org.

Magic, Memories & More: Christmas Drawings & Sculptures, through Dec. Old Town Hall: “Chapters” by Olwen Josiah Day House: Guided tours,

by Candlelight.” Selected dates in Oherlihy Dowling. Through Saturday.

5. Gallery will be closed the week of artifacts, furniture, clothing and December, 3-8 p.m. Route 20, Sturthe Thanksgiving holiday. 238 Cabot 43 Main St., Easthampton; documents from 1754-1902, call for bridge, osv.org; St., Holyoke, wistariahurst.org; Primary Colour Gallery: Permanent open house schedule and individual Pan African Historical Museum exhibit: featuring artwork of Dave Yiddish Book Center: Permanent tours, $3, $1 children 6-12, free for USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Carmen, Jeff Groleau, Renee Grolemembers, 70 Park St., West Spring- by local artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri. au, Anna Lee Lipman, and Jo Barry.

Worlds of Jewish Culture,” $10, $8 field, 413-734-8322; noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Hours: Wed. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; member, $5 student. 1021 West St., Mark Twain House and Museum: Springfield, 413-733-1823; Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 Amherst; yiddishbookcenter.org.

Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. Polish Center of Discovery and a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. noon-5:30 p.m., $16, $14 seniors, $10 Learning: Permanent exhibit: HisClosed Sun.-Tue., 183 West State children 6-16 and children under 6 St., Granby 413-467-9183. torical objects representative of the free for the main house tour. $6, $4 material culture of the Polish people Salmon Falls Artisans: Permanent children 6-16 servants wing tour. in America, Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., $5 A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, combined main house donation, 33 South St., Chicopee, Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 Ashfield St. #9, p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. and servants wing tour package, 351 polishcenter.net; noon-5 p.m., “Wood, Paper, Slate,” by Shelburne Falls, salmonfallsgallery.

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com; Sienna Patti Contemporary: Exhibit

by Katie Stout & Simone Paasche.

Through Dec. 31. 80 Main St., Lenox; Western New England University Arts Gallery: “The Review of Art & Literature.” Through Jan. 21. Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, wne.edu/arts; 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.;

Outdoors Berkshire Botanical Garden: Berkshire Botanical Garden Holiday Marketplace, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This annual year-end event finds the Garden transformed into a glistening holiday market featuring the Gallery of Wreaths, a Garden tradition offering one-of-akind wreaths. A holiday plant sale features hand-selected flowering plants, traditional centerpieces and holiday swags, and regional craft vendors offer a range of products from hand-made giftware and jewelry to beeswax and felted products.

Free, berkshirebotanical.org. 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. Kidleidoscope Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in the Great Hall: Dec. 6, Beavers.

Program includes a story, activities, and a craf. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Free, 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;

Markets Four Rivers Charter Public School: Winter Farmer’s Market. First Saturday of each month, plus Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 248 Colrain Road,

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Northampton Senior Center: Winter Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, 9 a.m-1 p.m. from Nov. 23-April 18. 67 Conz St., Northampton or northamptonseniors.com.

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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DECEMBER EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org Festive Frolic at Berkshire Museum Friday, December 6, 5 to 8 pm $5, Museum members $3. Free for children ages 3 and under.

Join Berkshire Museum in celebrating the season!

Explore this year’s inspiring Festival of Trees by the twinkling lights illuminating every tree during special Festival of Trees After Dark hours. Plus, make your own ornament, enjoy a cup of hot apple cider, and settle in for the classic animated holiday feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in our Little Cinema.

WeeMuse Art Lab Saturday, December 7, 11 am Included with regular Museum admission.

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

Berkshire Concert Choir at the Festival of Trees Sunday, December 8, 3:30 pm Free and open to the community.

Join PittsďŹ eld’s own Berkshire Concert Choir as they perform a program of Christmas music from early Renaissance to contemporary compositions. Their repertoire ranges from traditional carols to holiday pop tunes.

ONGOING PROGRAMS WeeMuse Littlest Learners

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Explore more than 100 decorated trees celebrating those who inspire us!

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

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

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Included with regular Museum admission.

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

Chow Time in the Aquarium Saturdays, 12:30 pm Included with regular Museum admission.

Learn about the creatures in the Aquarium and help prepare enticing feasts for the turtles, ďŹ sh, chameleon, and even the blue-tongue skink!

We Can Be Heroes Saturdays, 2 to 4 pm Included with regular Museum admission.

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

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Discovery Tank Program Sundays, 1 to 2 pm

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Included with regular Museum admission.

Meet the creatures who live in tide pools in this hands-on gallery program. Experience our tide pool tank and learn about the wonders of hermit crabs, sea stars, sea urchins, and other crustaceans, right in your hands.