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NCE YOU RECOVER from the midweek New Year’s Eve celebrations, the weekend awaits and you might just want to make your night out Saturday. That’s when the Sara Ashleigh Band will take the Theodores’ stage in downtown Springfield. The Sara Ashleigh Band is a triple threat, covering a wide field of blues, rock, and country. There is even a little funk tossed in for good measure. This diversity isn’t surprising, as Ashleigh actually got her start with the bluegrass band Haydaze before switching gears with her current band. Ashleigh’s influences include Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, Bonnie Raitt, and Nina Simone, among others. She has opened for national acts such as Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers) and Charlie Farren (Joe Perry Project and Farenheit), as well as
Nightclubs THURSDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam
The Sara Ashleigh Band will take the stage Saturday at Theodores’ at 201 Worthington St. in Springfield. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE)
regional acts like Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. Theodores’ is located at 201 Worthington St.
karaoke at 10 p.m. So if you want to show off your comedic or vocal chops (or both), Bishop’s is the place to be on Sunday evenings. Scouting report • Musician extraordinaire • Bishop’s Lounge at 41 Mark Schwaber has a new Strong Ave. in Northampton record, “Everything Around has a comedy open mic every Me,” coming out and if you Sunday at 7 p.m., followed by want a preview of some of
Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock. 185 Grove St., Chicopee
Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield
Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam. 138 College Highway, Southampton
Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard
Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow
Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer J.J.’s Tavern: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 99 Main St., Florence
own blues artistry? Jason Arnold, Paul Dabrowski and Steve Piper host a blues jam at Club One in the Feeding Hills section of Agawam every Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Then afterwards, Matt Gibb plays an acoustic after hours show until closing. The club also holds an open jam with James Germana and friends every Thursday at 8 p.m. George Lenker Club One is at 60 N. WestClub Scout field St. • If you prefer vinyl records to digital music, you the songs, check out his upcoming gig at Luthier’s Co- might want to check out Bill op in Easthampton tomorrow Alatalo’s “Vinyl Sessions” at at 7 p.m. Luthier’s Co-op is at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. Volume Vl of these ses108 Cottage St. sions will take place on Jan. 9, • Speaking of Easthampton, one of the area’s best when Alatalo will spin music singers, Lexi Weege, will be from his immense personal playing at New City Brewcollection of records. Gateery at 180 Pleasant St. on Jan. way City is at 92 Race St. 10 at 8 p.m. Weege’s powerDo you have a cool event ful voice and mesmerizing coming up at a local club? Send vocal stylings are a perfect fit me a note about it at least two weeks in advance to geolenker@ for the blues/jazz music she yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it performs. • Looking to express your in this space.
Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 422 Amity St., Amherst Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics. 278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini & 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 The Magic Lantern: Nude female SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E3 Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood will perform at the Iron Horse Music Hall tomorrow. (ED COHEN PHOTO)
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My Brothers Place: DJ with rock. 185 Grove St., Chicopee
New City Brewery: Shindig Live at New City Brewery. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton
dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow
Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow
The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam
Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee
Theodores’: Brother Sal. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Polish American Citizens Club: Karaoke. 515 Granby Road, South Hadley
Patti’s 410 Lounge: Karaoke with Peter Kennedy. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee
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 Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live music with Tone Wolf. 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: Just Phil. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence
Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Iron Horse Music Hall: Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, The Jamie D and Stewart James Blues Revue. 20 Center St., Northampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 East St., Ludlow
The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Sara Ashleigh Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Theodores’: The Mark Nomad Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Patty Larkin will perform at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on Saturday.
Turtle Pond: Live entertainment. 349 Wilbraham St., Palmer
Powder Mill Road, Southwick
Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills World War II Club-The Deuce: Karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton
SATURDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 260: Karaoke with Larry. 1 Bridge St., South Hadley American Legion Post 266: Variety nights, comedy, live music and pool. 74 Pleasant St., Granby American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46
Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield
Delaney House: Live Irish Music with The Healy’s. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke
American Legion Post 351: Karaoke with DJ Chris. 50 Saint Kolbe Drive, Holyoke
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley
Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield
Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee
East Mountain Country Club: Karaoke with Kris Sanders. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield
Bread Euphoria: Ray Mason. 206 Main St., Haydenville
Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham
Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield
Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield
Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club House Lounge: Open mic comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke
Iron Horse Music Hall: Patty Larkin. 20 Center St., Northampton Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield MGM Springfield MGM Roar! Comedy Club: Frank Santos Jr. 1 MGM Way, Springfield
Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke. 948 Main St., Warren
VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Acoustic music, karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton
SUNDAY 350 Grill: Sunday Night Jazz. 350 Worthington St., Springfield Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield
My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.
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CLUBBING | MUSIC UPCOMING CONCERTS A look ahead at some of the most-anticipated concerts in western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut. 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 Resort 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 Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Gaelic Storm: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre,
Eaglemania will perfrom at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton on March 6. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)
Northampton Ice Cube: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Squeeze: Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton The Revitalists: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. High Kings: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton MercyMe: Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Walling-
ford, 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 Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. The Jayhawks: March 8, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Tony Bennett: March 13, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Ca-
sino, Mashantucket, Conn. Survivor: March 20, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Adam Sandler: March 20, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Styx: March 21, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Charlie Wilson: March 27, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Indigo Girls: March 27, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Pitbull: March 27, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Nate Bargatze: March 27, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Guster: March 28, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Brad Paisley: April 3, 7 p.m.– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Godsmack: April 16, 5 p.m. – DCU Center, Worcester Tracy Morgan: April 17, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: April 18, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Voyage: April 24, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northamp-
ton Niall Horan: May 1, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 2, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield They Might Be Giants: May 3, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Temptations, Four Tops: May 7, 7:30 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn. Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 9, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Johnny Mathis: May 23, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Con. Johnny Mathis: May 23, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. David Crosby: June 10, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Who’s Live Anyway: June 13, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Ringo Starr: June 19, 7 p.m. – Tanglewood, Lenox Ozzy Osbourne: June 20, 7:30 p.m.– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. Trey Anastasio: June 20, 7:30 p.m. – Tanglewood, Lenox Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie: June 21, 2:30 p.m. – Tanglewood, Lenox
Ticket information: Academy of Music, 413-584-9032; Calvin Theatre and Mountain Park, 413-586-8686; Foxwoods, 800-200-2882; MassMutual Center, 855-278-4667; Tanglewood, 888266-1200; Ticketmaster serves DCU Center, MGM Springfield Plaza, Mohegan Sun, Mullins Center, Oakdale, Symphony Hall, Xfinity Theatre and XL Center, 800-745-3000
Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 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 & Piano Bar: Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Blues Jam hosted by Cold Shot. 479 College Highway, Southwick The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
MONDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club:
Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
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Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, Taylor St., Springfield South Hadley The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield
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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
Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Taylor St., Springfield Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 MA 01102-1329 or email pmastriano@ Broad St., Westfield repub.com or submit it to masslive. com/myevent The Magic Lantern: Nude female
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RACE POTTER HAS play the Palladium on May 22 a new release, “Dayat 8 p.m. light,” and a correTickets for the show are sponding tour that available through the promotwill make several Northeast er’s website at massconcerts. stops. com. Potter comes to the College This is an all-ages show. Street Music Hall in New Tech N9NE began his career in 1991 with the group Black Haven, Connecticut, on Jan. Mafia. He later went on to 28; State Theater in Portland, form his own label, Strange Maine, on Jan. 29; The Egg Music. He has sold over two in Albany, New York, on Jan. million albums and has had 30; and the House of Blues in his music featured in film, Boston on Jan. 31. Tickets for all shows are television, and video games. available through the artist’s website at gracepotter.com • Queensryche is schedand through all Ticketmaster uled to perform at Big Night outlets and locations, includLive on April 16. ing ticketmaster.com and by The group will play Boston’s phone at 800-745-3000. newest live music venue as Born in Vermont, Potter part of a supporting tour for its achieved a modicum of latest release “The Verdict.” Tickets are available through success with her band The all Ticketmaster outlets and Nocturnals which was formed locations, including ticket while she was at St. Lawrence Grace Potter comes to the College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Conn., on Jan. 28; State master.com and by phone at University. Theater in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 29; The Egg in Albany, N.Y., on Jan. 30; and the House of She has also gained notori800-745-3000. Blues in Boston on Jan. 31. (BRETT CARLSEN / GETTY IMAGES FOR YOUTUBE) ety for her work with country Queensryche is a heavy metal band from Washington that star Kenny Chesney, which Marovich, with Marvin hav- a stop in Foxborough. ing the only connection to the Bieber will play Gillette formed in 1980 and in 1988 has resulted in a Grammy original group. Marvin moved Stadium on Sept. 17. released “Operation: Mindnomination for best country in with the family of original On sale information for the crime,” which is considered duo/group performance for one of the top metal concept member Nick Reynolds tour has yet to be released. the song “You And Tequila.” albums of all time. when he was a teenager. Bieber will be releasing his Liner notes The band has received multififth studio album ahead of • Candlebox, a staple of ple Grammy nominations. • Blues star Joe Louis the tour which begins May 1990s mainstream rock Big Night Live is a 2,000 Walker is coming to the Iron 14 at CenturyLink Field in radio, has a new album and a capacity, multi-level enterHorse. Seattle. tainment facility that recently supporting tour that stops in The guitarist will play the Connecticut. Northampton venue on Feb. • Tech N9NE is coming to opened on Causeway Street in Donnie Moorhouse 29 at 7 p.m. The band will play the Fox Boston. Worcester. LiveWire SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E7 Theater at Foxwoods on May Tickets are available The rapper is scheduled to 7 at 8 p.m. through the Northampton Tickets for the show are Box Office at iheg.com and available online through • The Kingston Trio has by phone at 413-586-8686. the Foxwoods Box Office at scheduled a performance in Joe Louis Walker’s band foxwoods.com, and through Northampton. has won three Blues Music all Ticketmaster outlets and The group will perform at Awards as band of the year, locations, including ticket the Iron Horse Music Hall on and Walker was inducted master.com and by phone at June 19 at 7 p.m. into the Blues Hall of Fame in Magic Wand Original and 800-745-3000. Tickets are available 2013. His most recent release, Magic Wand Rechargeable Candlebox was part of the through the Northampton Box “Journey to the Heart of the early ’90s grunge scene that Office at 413-586-8686 and Blues,” won the 2019 BMA was festering in the Pacific online at iheg.com. for acoustic album of the year. Northwest and benefited from The Kingston Trio is one of NPR has called the artist “an Trusted for over 30 years the success of other Seatthe most successful singing icon of the modern blues.” tle-based bands like Nirvana, groups of all time and helped Soundgarden and Alice in launch the folk revival of the • Justin Bieber is back for Chains. late ’50s with hit songs like 2020. Greenfield, MA The group’s most recent “Tom Dooley.” The pop star will release a AdamEveGreenfieldMA Pleasure, Adventure & Fun LGBTQ+ studio effort is available for The trio now consists of new single, “Yummy,” alongFriendly 18 Main M i Street, St t G Greenfi field, ld MA side plans for a massive 2020 preorder through its website musicians Mike Marvin, AEStoresGreenfield www.Greenfield.AdamEveStores.com stadium tour that will include at candleboxrocks.com. Tim Gorelangton and Don Mon-Thur 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-10 & Sun 12-7 • 413-774-9800
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Livingston Taylor ready to ‘really play’ Musician to show off different musical personality at Academy of Music
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ivingston Taylor returns to Northampton to deliver one of the first shows of new decade. He will be accompanied on Saturday by longtime collaborator Susan Werner for a performance at the Academy of Music.
“I’m used to the cold weather in Northampton by now, having picked the first half of January to show up for the last 30 years,” said Taylor. “It’s such a unique, knowledgeable place. A savvy audience. It’s always fun. When I get there, I always stop by the science store (A2Z Science & Learning Store) to get gifts for some of my younger friends.” Taylor said that while many of his prior performances have come at the nearby Iron Horse Music Hall, this year’s choice of a larger venue will provide a change of pace for concertgoers used to seeing a smaller, more intimate show. In fact, Taylor said that for both he and Werner, the Academy of Music offers both performers a chance to show off different facets of their musical personalities. “At the Academy, it’s a different atmosphere. What it does is allow Susan and I to really play. It allows us to be a little more formal as players. Both situations are really lovely. And Susan, she’s really something. She’s
Livingston Taylor will play the Academy of Music in Northampton Saturday.
a real favorite of mine and has been for decades. She’s wonderful.” Never one to talk up his own musical history – the Top 40 hits, a 30-year tenure teaching at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston – Taylor continued, “We’ve known each other for decades and we’ve been playing together for the past few years. She’s stunningly musical. I really appreciate the musicianship.” Ironically, conducting the interview while renovating his new home on Martha’s Vineyard, one would never suspect that 2019 was argu-
more skills in what I do, too. To literally watch thousands of students perform, to get Event: Livingston Taylor a good sense of what a good When: Saturday, 8 p.m. performance is, what a bad Where: Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton performance is, it’s very comTickets: $25-$35 pelling stuff,” said Taylor. More information: Online, aomtheatre.com Ultimately, Taylor said this sort of feedback loop and continual evaluation of the ably the busiest year yet for Livingston Taylor” box set Taylor himself. was released in July – in favor relationship between performer and audience is what “I’ve really been at it,” said of talking about his passion keeps him inspired as ever. Taylor, who glossed over for teaching. “I’m fond of saying to my some of the details – the al“It’s my 30th year teachbum “50 Years of Livingston ing at Berklee. That’s been a students, what’s crucial is an audience feel better about Taylor Live” was released wonderful experience. One themselves when they leave in February, PBS debuted would hope you can pass “Livingston Taylor Live from something to students. What a show than when they came. Sellersville Theater” a month really happens with teaching How do you lift an audilater and the “50 Years of is that I’m allowed to develop ence?”
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“I’m fond of saying to my students, what’s crucial is an audience feel better about themselves when they leave a show than when they came. How do you lift an audience?” LIVINGSTON TAYLOR
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Wolf Den shows are free and seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 10,000 Maniacs is comprised of four of the six original members and helped launch the solo career of the Natalie Merchant. Mary Ramsey toured and recorded with the Maniacs as a viola player and backup singer before stepping into the front woman’s role 24 years ago. The band was recently announced as a headliner for the 2020 Big E, performing at the Court of Honor stage on Sept. 27.
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• CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band are slated to headline the Iron Horse Music Hall on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through the Northampton Box Office at 413-586-8686 and online at iheg.com. Roots music star CJ Chenier is a Grammy-nominated artist and son of Clifton Chenier, the acclaimed “King of Zydeco.” The show is being billed as a “Valentine’s Day Zydeco Dance Party.”
• Sinead O’Connor is coming to Boston. The controversial singer is • G. Love and Special scheduled for a three-night Sauce have announced tour stand at City Winery with 8 stops in Boston and Connectip.m. shows set for April 8, 10 cut. and 11. The band will play Big Night Tickets are available Live in Boston on Jan. 24 and through all Ticketmaster the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and in Uncasville, Connecticut, by phone at 800-745-3000. on Jan. 25. Tickets for the Boston Known for her dramatic show are available through hit rendering of the Prince Garrett Dutton performs with G. Love and Special Sauce. The all Ticketmaster outlets and group will play Big Night Live in Boston on Jan. 24 and the Wolf song “Nothing Compares 2 locations, including ticketU,” in 1990, O’Connor has Den at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Jan. 25. master.com, and by phone at (JESSE BAIR / NJ.COM) had numerous controversial 800-745-3000. episodes during her time in Wolf Den shows are free the spotlight. seminal recording “Knee • Starship featuring Mick- Deep in the Hoopla.” The aland seating is offered on a She tore up a photo of Pope bum produced two top singles John Paul II during a Saturfirst-come, first-served basis. ey Thomas is scheduled to The Boston-based G. Love day Night Live performance perform at Mohegan Sun. in “We Built This City” and and his band Special Sauce in 1992 and was nearly The band will play The Wolf “Sara.” debuted in 1994 with a critbooed off the stage at a Bob Den on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. ically acclaimed self-titled Dylan tribute two weeks Wolf Den shows are free • Third Eye Blind has release. later. and seating is offered on a announced the details of a The group’s most recent O’Connor was scheduled to first-come, first-served basis. 2020 tour that will be coming release, “The Juice,” was proplay the Academy of Music Thomas joined Jefferson to Boston. duced by Keb’ Mo’ and feain Northampton in 2018 but Starship in 1979 and helped The group’s “Screamer” tures appearances by Robert lead the band to success tour is set to play the House of postponed the show due to Randolph and Marcus King. through the ’80s with the Blues on March 25. Tickets for the show are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations, including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000. The band is touring to support its latest release, “Screamer,” which came out in October. Third Eye Blind was part of the late ’90s “modern rock” movement and had a huge hit with its signature release “Semi Charmed Life.”
“unforeseen circumstances.” • The Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out has added a second show at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton. Along with the previously scheduled show on Jan. 24, the band will now play a second show on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show are available through the Northampton Box Office at 413-586-8686 and online at iheg.com. Get The Led Out is a Philadelphia-based group consisting of six veteran musicians intent on delivering the Led Zeppelin live experience. The band will be performing different set lists each night.
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• 10,000 Maniacs have set a date for Mohegan Sun. The band is scheduled to perform at the Wolf Den on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse, left, Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen,” center, and Goofy take part in previous Disney on Ice productions.
with others there and fell in love all over again with the sport,” Pressman said about By Keith O’Connor later deciding to enter the Special to The Republican professional world of skating with Disney on Ice. ickey Mouse and beloved charPressman noted she is acters from “Frozen” will join enjoying her time on the ice as part of a professional touring favorites from “Toy Story” and company. “The Little Mermaid” when “It’s a more supportive Disney on Ice presents “Worlds environment and we support of Enchantment” at the MassMutual Center in one another both on and off the ice. We are all there to downtown Springfield today through Sunday. entertain the audience and we root for one another to have “This is a great show for all. to come down onto the ice and a good show. And we enjoy It has four magical worlds ride in a kiddie cart as bubbles watching each other on the ice just as the audience does,” brought right to the audicome down from the ceiling ence’s seats and starts with and everyone is dancing,” she Pressman said. ‘Toy Story 3’ and your favorite added. Among the four stories told during the skating spectacular characters from the movie. Pressman, 20, joined the My personal favorite part of Feld Entertainment produced will be a fantasy tale from the world of Arendelle with royal the show is ‘Under the Sea’ show in May. The former sisters Anna and Elsa from with Ariel from ‘The Little competitive skater, who has the Academy Award-winning Mermaid.’ It’s one big dance been on the ice for 13 years, Disney’s“Frozen.” Anna, a girl party,” said ensemble skater left the competitive world Sadie Pressman. behind after beginning in high with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey “I love the energy of ‘Under school. with the hilarious snowman the Sea.’ It gets the audience “I studied in Switzerland really excited. Some children during my junior year in high Olaf and rugged mounfrom the audience are chosen school, where I began to skate SEE DISNEY, PAGE E10
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Wise Brown’s classic, was one of many such parodies that poked fun at the president. But a different segment of these politicized children’s books had a serious intent for woke ditional fiction and nonfiction children. Innosanto Nagara writers such as Roxane Gay, published a board book called Anthony Bourdain and Ta-Ne- “A is for Activist” to get todhisi Coates were drawn to dlers off their high chairs and the genre. In 2016, “March,” into union halls. Books about the third volume of U.S. Rep. Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader John Lewis’ experience during Ginsburg and other liberal the Civil Rights movement, heroes were aggressively became the first graphic novel marketed to liberal parents. to receive a National Book On the other side of the aisle, Award. And just weeks before Rush Limbaugh published a the decade ended, The Wash- series of time-traveling novels ington Post published its first that take “Rush Revere” back graphic novel: “The Mueller into patriotic moments of Report Illustrated.” American history. Sadly, he returns.
Trends that changed the way we read By Ron Charles
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Some 3,000 years ago, the preacher in Ecclesiastes proclaimed, “Of making many books there is no end,” but how those books are published and enjoyed has changed dramatically. Even in the past decade, we’ve witnessed an industry transformed by new economic forces, technological innovations and consumer attitudes. Here are the top trends over the past 10 years that changed how we read:
Book trends of the past decade include the explosion of audiobooks, a wave of television adaptations and the dawn of political children’s books. (RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO; ANCHOR; TRIANGLE SQUARE)
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the superheroes of publishing. Long after Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992, graphic novels still struggled for mainstream respect. But in the 2010s, that uninformed condescension morphed into wild enthusiasm. As sales accelerated faster than a speeding bullet, publishers, teachers, librarians and especially Hollywood took notice. Old stories like Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” became the subject of graphic adaptations, and tra-
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Children’s literature took sides. Kids books - real and faux - became the latest weapon in America’s heated political battle. “Goodnight Trump,” based on Margaret
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As platforms and listening devices became more convenient, the audiobook market enjoyed double-digit increasChains crumbled as es almost every year over the indie bookstores rebuilt. So past decade. This year, half much retail blood was spilled of all Americans age 12 and this decade. Borders went older said they had listened bankrupt in 2011 and closed to an audiobook. Publishers more than 600 stores in the responded with slick new proUnited States. Barnes & Noble ductions that rivaled the golden age of radio drama. At the teetered precariously but extreme end, the audiobook was saved this year by Elliott of George Saunders’ “Lincoln Management Corporation, in the Bardo” employed a which operates Waterstones record-breaking cast of 166 in Britain. Surprisingly, the bright spot during this decade people, including Ben Stiller, Julianne Moore and Susan of retail destruction was the Sarandon. resurrection of indie bookstores. From a low point in 2009, their ranks rose by more Girls took over. In 2005, than 50%. Determined not to the Swedish publisher of Stieg be mere showrooms for Amazon, new and newly toughLarsson’s first novel called ened store owners figured out it “Man som hatar kvinnor” how to create connections (“Men who hate women”), but with their communities and when it appeared in English, offer an artisanal experience the title was sexed up to “The that their online nemesis Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” can’t. B&N hopes to survive by That change set the ink for a imitating the indie model and trend that would spill across giving more reign to individthe next decade. In 2012, ual store managers. In a final Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” irony, Amazon now maintains sold more than 2 million copies. Paula Hawkins kept that 21 bricks-and-mortar bookstores around the country momentum moving with “The - with more on the way. (Ama- Girl on the Train,” which sold zon chief executive Jeff Bezos more than 15 million copies by owns The Washington Post.) 2016. Such success attracted hordes of marketing imitators. But the “Girl” phenomenon Everybody started wasn’t just a case of copycats listening to audiobooks. In gone wild. It also heralded a 2009, the audio version of Ste- talented new class of women phen King’s best-seller “Unbarging into the old boys club der the Dome” was released of thrillers and changing the in a convenient set of just 30 rules of the game. CDs. But that physical format was already doomed. Digital Graphic novels became downloads were growing fast.
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tain-man Kristoff to find her sister, the magical Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. In Radiator Springs, life-size Disney and Pixar “Cars” characters – Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and the crew – take their high-octane personalities to the ice. Featuring state-ofthe-art, custom animatronics, their eyes and mouths move with every twist and turn on the frozen highway. Mater has amusing antics on the ice along with other vehicles from the movie “Cars,” including characters that rule the ice with jumps, spins and freewheeling fun. “We are the only show to feature the cars from the ‘Car’ movie and the only show with Ken and Barbie and other toys from ‘Toy Story 3.’ Our largest prop on the ice is Elsa’ s ice palace,” Pressman said.
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under the pen name Snowqueens Icedragon, James developed an invaluable literary empire. Her “Fifty Shades” trilogy, originally published by a small Australian press, was already a phenomenon by the time Vintage picked it up in 2012 and amplified its reach around the world. That year, Random House made so much money from “Fifty Shades” that every single employee got a $5,000 bonus. All told, James sold more than 152 million copies, and her novels were the best-selling books of the decade. But more significantly, her success helped create a viable market for countless other novelists writing erotic fiction.
Characters from “Toy Story” will hit the ice at the MassMutual Center in Springfield as part of the Disney on Ice “Worlds of Enchantment” tour. (FELD ENTERTAINMENT)
Tickets, ranging in price from $18 to $83, are available at the MassMutual Center Box Office, at MassMutual Center.com, or by calling 855-2784667. Also, for $45 or $55 depending on
combined with self-publishing e-book platforms was even more significant for authors who couldn’t get - or didn’t want - a traditional publisher. While most titles sold very (very) few copies, some genre writers - such as Andy Weir and Amanda Hocking - found immense success. And the new technology also allowed traditional publishers to respond much more quickly to unexpected demand, keeping books in stock.
the day selected, children and adults can purchase tickets to attend a 45-minute pre-show called “Frozen Fun with Anna and Elsa” that is only available with the purchase of Disney on Ice show tickets.
America as a whole. Data released last month by the University of Wisconsin indicates a fourfold increase in the number of children’s books about black people and similar increases in the number of books by and about Latinos. WeAreGettingThere.
During the frosty festivities, those attending will meet Anna and Elsa and have their pictures taken with the two Frozen stars and receive one printed photo in a frame. There will also be snowflake and snowman crafts, a freeze-dance party, “Let It Go” sing along and interactive story time with Anna and Elsa and refreshments.
National Committee bought up thousands of copies of “Triggered,” by Don Trump Jr., to give away to donors: the book as campaign doodad.
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on new novels. Under the old model, authors hoped to sell rights to their novels Political books beto movie producers, but the came political badges. The proliferation of streaming TV extraordinary partisanship of platforms during this decade this decade fueled a tremencreated vast new opportunidous market for polemical ties for fiction writers. “Game books. During the Obama of Thrones,” “The HandChildren’s publishers maid’s Tale” and “Outlander” administration, conservative finally got serious about writers Edward Klein, Dinesh became must-see TV for millions. Memoirs such as Piper diversity. In 2014, the Univer- D’Souza, David Limbaugh sity of Wisconsin at Madison’s and others served up one Kerman’s “Orange Is The School of Education found New Black” and Lindy West’s denunciation after another. that less than 3% of newly “Shrill” found new life on the By the time Donald Trump published children’s books small screen. Science fiction came into office, that marketplace, supported by cable were about black people. For and fantasy fans were rewarded with a galaxy of new series, newstainment, was running a group of minority authors including James S. A. Corey’s and publishing insiders, it was hot on the left and the right. “The Expanse,” Neil Gaiman’s Trump’s perceived glories or high time to confront the unInstant-printing finally bearable whiteness of being. “American Gods” and Lev evils drove sales of exposés, got real. For years, the promise Using the hashtag WeNeedGrossman’s “The Magicians.” hagiographies and memoirs, of instant book publishing DiverseBooks, they launched almost all designed to confirm This trend accelerated as hovered just over the horizon, a social media campaign that rather than inform or chalthe decade drew to a close, lenge one’s fealty. The effect, with announcements that like the promise of flying cars. led to the creation of a nonprofit organization dedicated in many cases, was to transThis decade, it finally came Susan Choi’s National Book form these ephemeral tomes to increasing the representrue. In 2011, Politics & Prose Award-winning “Trust Exertation of minorities in young into pennants in paper, badges cise” and Richard Flanagan’s joined a growing collection people’s books. Publishers Booker-winning “Narrow to proclaim one’s allegiance. of bookstores that could print and librarians expressed new That trend reached its zenith Road to the Deep North” will paperback books on demand resolve to feature books and be made into series. in the closing weeks of the from a catalog of several million titles. Print-on-demand authors that look more like decade when the Republican
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ers clashed. This past decade, millions of readers discovered the convenience of downloading e-books from public libraries. But not everybody was happy about this development: Publishers worried that they were losing sales. This year, one of the Big Five publishers, Macmillan, imposed an embargo on purchases, restricting libraries to just a single copy of each e-book during the first two months of publication - when demand for a title is typically strongest. That action sparked widespread condemnation from librarians and a boycott against Macmillan e-books by dozens of library systems across the country. Both sides claim the other is threatening their survival. (Irony alert: Although a significant percentage of these library downloads take place on Kindles, Amazon’s proprietary publishing imprints refuse to sell e-books to public libraries.) Penguin Random House distanced itself from Macmillan and proclaimed its support for libraries as agents of increased literacy and discoverability. But this battle is still heating up as we head into the next decade.
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January a tough month for restaurants fused honey brew imported • On Jan. 18, Chez Josef in from Denmark. Agawam will be presenting Tickets for the dinner are the Beatles tribute band A $52, plus tax and tip, and Ticket to Ride. Performing can be ordered at the Bean Restaurant Group’s website, Beatles favorites, A Ticket to Ride will be preceded by beanrg.com. Side dishes a dinner experience built The Student Prince is also • The Student Prince around a variety of entree promoting advance reservations for its upcoming and Fort Restaurant in stations. Salad, coffee, and Hunter’s Dinners, which will dessert will also be included Springfield is presenting a in the $45 ticket price. Doors Red Wedding Beer Dinner on be held on three evenings in will open at 6:15 p.m. February – the 6th, the 18th, Jan. 22. Call 413-786-0257 to make and the 27th. The five course menu is For information or reserva- reservations or log onto inspired by HBO’s “Game tions, call the Student Prince chezjosef.com/events to of Thrones” fantasy-drama buy tickets. series, with both menu items and Fort Restaurant at 413SEE MENU, PAGE E15 734-7475. and the brews served along with them distinguished by “Game of Thrones” references. The dinner will feature an opening course of Three Ryed Ravens Melts paired with Brewery Ommegang’s My Watch Has Ended, a SUNDAY THURSDAY brown ale flavored with maLUDLOW ELKS SPRINGFIELD ELKS ple syrup and fenugreek. 69 Chapin St., Ludlow 440 TIFFANY ST. House Tarly Crispy Tater 589-1189 Tel. 734-2213 • 6:15pm Skins will be served as a Prog., 2 - 50/50’s, Early Bird / Troll / Horse Race second course; the beer Jackpot, 2 WTA’s Red/White/Blue paired with the skins is to be Doors Open 4pm $15 Admission / Full Kitchen Connecticut Valley Brewing’s Kitchen 4:30, Bingo @ 6pm The Magic Dragon, which Horse Race/Bingo Nuts was brewed with dragonfruit. FAIRVIEW K OF C Scratch Tickets New Holland Brewing’s SUPER BINGO Dragon’s Milk, a barrel-aged TUESDAY 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee stout, will accompany The CHRIST the KING 413-532-2011 • KofC4044.com Hound’s Fried Chicken that’s 43 Warsaw Ave, Ludlow The Only Electronic Bingo being served as a first entree. 583-8957 Wkly Prizes • Prog. $3,000 Special Creation from Polish Food • Free Coffee/Tea Stinger Games • Horse Race Loophole Brewing of HolyProgressive Consolation $300 oke is planned to go with the 6:15 Early • 6:30 Start Minimum Entrance - $10 pack Flaming Hot Dragon Charred Handicap Access.• Min. Entry $15 6:30pm • Exit 7-MA Pike Lamb the Fort’s Kitchen will DOOR PRIZES be turning out. A dessert of Red Wedding WEDNESDAY Velvet Cake will be served POLISH CLUB with Dansk Mjod’s Viking 355 East St., Ludlow Blood Mead, a hibiscus-in583-6385 In any case, operators can take solace in the fact that Valentine’s Day, one of the restaurant year’s busiest and most profitable occasions, is only five weeks away.
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OW THAT THE winter holidays are behind them, restaurant owners here in the Pioneer Valley face a new challenge – a January slump in business. In addition to the impact of winter weather – a bad Saturday snowstorm can take a big chunk out of the month’s revenue stream, restaurant owners also have to contend with predictable shifts in consumer behavior. Come January, many among the dining out public are financially tapped out from holiday spending; folks are also inclined to hunker down at home in the face of dark evenings and frigid temperatures. In parts of this region, the slump in business can be further amplified by the January holidays that local schools and colleges observe, a factor that temporarily diminishes the potential dining out population. Restaurants can combat the post-holiday downturn, however, by seeing it as an opportunity to refocus the business and to concentrate on bringing in new customers. One strategy is to organize special events for the period between Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Wine dinners, beer events, and cooking classes have long been staples of such efforts, but a little creativity can enhance their business-building impact. One of the MAX Restaurant Group’s Connecticut locations, for example, has reimagined the wine dinner as a wine-focused lunch club; a daytime wine or beverage event seems ideally suited to counter some of January’s limited daylight obstacles. Another business building idea is to focus on encouraging gift card redemption. Some establishments even offer a small gift card incentive for January redemption. Delivery is a deep winter business-building option.
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Above, a view of poke bowl production at Joy Bowl Poke, 455A Breckwood Blvd. in Springfield. At left, a signature Joy Classic bowl is made with Ahi tuna, salmon, romaine lettuce, rice, seaweed salad, mando, edamame, sweet corn, siracha aioli and unagi sauce. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)
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OCATED IN SPRINGfield at the corner of Breckwood Boulevard and Wilbraham Road, Joy Bowl Poke provides an introduction to poke, a traditional Hawaiian dish. The eatery is housed in a diminutive space, with its modern-themed layout reflecting fast-casual intentions. Patrons supervise the assembly of their bowls at a counter near the rear; a small assortment of pub-height seating accommodates those who choose to dine in. A sort of raw seafood salad in its most authentic form, poke today is a more generalized variation of the bowl creations currently popular. Rice and raw fish remain foundation components, but a considerable array of sauces and garnishes are now typically employed to dress up the poke experience. Joy Bowl Poke offers poke two ways. A selection of six “Signature” constructs is available and includes choices such as an Ahi Tuna Bowl ($10.25), a Wasabi Yuzu Salmon ($10.25) variation, and a poke-style bowl built around Organic Tofu ($8.95). The
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cut-up salmon, cubed ripe mango, sweet corn kernels, and edamame were heaped. Garnished with finely cut seaweed in a sesame-soy-vinegar dressing, the bowl proved to be a tasty (and quite filling) meal experience. Some of the poke bowls available at Joy Bowl Poke. See more photos at MassLive.com. The seafood impressed us (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN) with its clean, fresh character, other alternative is a “your plore what Joy Bowl Poke had reminiscent of sushi, the bowl and we appreciated the interplay of sweet, sour, and savory began with several scoops of way” option that calls upon to offer, we focused on the warm rice over which cool sal- that the other ingredients patrons to personalize their house-curated bowl builds. contributed. A zesty “aioli” poke bowl. A Joy Classic Bowl ($10.25) ad greens had been layered. Atop that base, generous enlivened with sriracha sauce Deciding that the signature proved to be a first rate introseries was the best way to ex- duction to poke. Full of flavors scoops of diced raw tuna, SEE DINE, PAGE E16
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Top 10 wines under $10 for 2019
LITTLE MORE than seven years ago, I started writing this weekly wine column. When I did, I was excited to write about wine for several reasons. And one of the reasons was to dispel the myth that you have to spend a lot of money on great wine. In fact, there are many great wines that cost less than $10 a bottle. That’s why I have been writing this specific article – about the top 10 wines under $10 – each year for several years. Some years, it’s hard to come up with 10 great wines at this price. This year, it was no problem at all. And I’m especially excited about this year’s list since many people have probably never heard of many of these wines – unless you’re a loyal weekly reader. If so, you will recognize all of these wines, which I have written about throughout the year. Every year’s list is different.
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many of them cost less than $10 a bottle. My wine of the year is the 2018 Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet. I first found this French white wine earlier this year for $9.99 at Table & Vine in West Springfield. Recently, I purchased the same wine again for the same price and was even Ken Ross more impressed by the wine’s Wine Press subtle flavors, complexity and finesse. Imagine a cross Some lean more towards between a crisp sauvignon one particular type of wine. blanc and a well-rounded Others come from a particuchardonnay and you’ll start lar part of the world or often to realize why wines made feature a specific grape. This with Picpoul grapes are worth year’s list covers a wide specsearching for. Some of the Top 10 wines under $10 For 2019. (PHOTO BY KEN ROSS) trum. And while I have been Of the 10 wines on this impressed with several year’s list, half are white And while it can be difficult familiar with Picpoul wines. Picpoul wines, the Domaine Felines Jourdan from France’s wines and three are reds. The some years to pick the No. If you’re not aware of wines Languedoc region really other two wines are a rose 1 wine under $10, this year made with this particular stands out. In a recent taste and a sparkling wine. As far as was easier than most. That’s grape, you’re not alone. It’s test, this white wine was the where the wines come from, because I have been fascinat- definitely one of the more ed by a particular wine since four are French, two are Italunusual grapes on the list. But smoothest Picpoul of the ian and the other four come I first tried it several months you can sometimes find white group, the most refreshing from Argentina, Spain, Chile ago. and the most versatile. It wines made with Picpoul SEE WINE, PAGE E14 and the United States. Raise your hand if you’re Blanc grapes. And best of all,
3 trends I’d like to see in 2020
S WE START A NEW year and new decade, here are three trends I’d like to see continue (or begin): More lagers It seems like the craft beer movement is slowly but surely ramping up efforts to get better footing in the lager scene. Lagers are increasingly showing up at craft beer festivals and beer competitions, and this is a good thing. Now we know that it takes longer to brew a lager, and as the saying goes, time is money, so I understand that many craft breweries, especially small ones, can’t always afford to tie up space while the beer is lagered. But since most of the industrial brands are lagers, it seems obvious that one way to cut further into the big breweries’
stranglehold on the U.S. market is to make better versions of their main products. A good lager is a delight, and I would encourage this trend to continue when and where it can. An end to super-hyped beer As longtime readers will know, this subject has bugged me for almost as long as I’ve been writing this column, which is a long time. I am always happy for a new brewery or beer to get a lot of love from the beer community. And I totally get wanting to share one’s enthusiasm for a particular beer. (And I admit that I’ve probably been occasionally guilty of a bit of puffery about a favorite beer here myself.) But I think a lot of us have to settle down a bit. I’m old enough to recall Beatlemania and how crazy some people
Just 7.5% of brewery owners are women, while 37% of workers in “non-production, non-service” roles such as sales and marketing, etc. are women. got about the Fab Four. But here’s the thing: No brewery or beer is the Beatles of craft brewing. There are great beers, good beers, average beers and bad beers, but it’s largely subjective. Of course, when a beer gets highly rated by a fair number of people, it creates a supply/ demand issue, and soon you have people waiting for hours in line to get a certain beer. Look, I really don’t care how anyone wants to spend their free time, but for my money, I’d rather spend that time trying a bigger variety of beers than just trying to get one. There are now so many good ones to try.
More diversity in craft beer community This trend has been on the upswing, but more surely can be done. According to the Brewers Association, 88% of brewery owners are white. The data comes from a voluntary survey of brewers, so it isn’t precisely scientific, but it is probably not far off the mark. More surprisingly, brewery staffs (outside of actual brewing jobs) only consist of 7% Hispanic workers and just 3.5% black employees. Women are also making gains, but are still in a decided minority. Just 7.5% of brewery owners are women, while 37% of workers in “non-production,
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non-service” roles such as sales and marketing, etc. are women. Since woman make up slightly more than half the population, I think we can do better. I believe there are probably plenty of women and minority workers who would gladly work the craft beer industry. Kudos to the Brewers Association for creating a Diversity Committee in 2017 and for conducting the survey, and hopefully it will encourage more diversity in the craft brewing world.
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Grape: Chardonnay Tasting notes: My favorite wine in a tasting earlier this year of California chardonnays for under $10 a bottle. This crisp, dry, flinty white wine abounded with sea salt and bright, fresh, tart apple-like flavors straight out of the bottle. This is the wine you would love to have with oysters or a dry, sharp aged cheese. The next day, those beautiful, bright mineral-like flavors were there again, mixed with a hint of sea salt. This wine was hands down the driest chardonnay of the six reviewed and the best in my opinion. Highly recommend.
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four wines recommended, this white wine has the rockiest, chalkiest flavors. Like two other white wines for under $10 a bottle from Gascony reviewed earlier this year, there’s definitely a slight hint of bright, green grass in this wine. But the crisp, dry, mineral flavors in this elegant, understated wine definitely take center stage. But don’t worry if you can’t find this specific wine. All four wines I’ve recommended are dry, delicious and a great introduction to Gascony’s gracious, entertaining wines.
• Every few weeks a restaurant entrepreneur comes up with a new gimmick. Last year, Denver businessman Shawn Ellis opened Rose & Thorn, a high-end bar and restaurant concept with a Latin feel, that is getting widespread attention in the restaurant industry media. What makes Rose & Thorn particularly noteworthy is the operation’s “ice lab,” a closet-sized flash freezer that produces specialty ice for Rose & Thorn’s drink menu. Ellis’ strategy is to create ice that enhances the flavor of cocktails rather than diluting the drink. To that end his “freezer guy” produces ice flavors such as maple and raspberry rose, the latter incorporating dried edible rose petals that enhance the drink as the ice melts. The restaurant’s ice lab is equipped with molds to freeze ice into decorative shapes appropriate for drinks on the operation’s beverage card. Using these sorts of flavored ices has permitted Rose & Thorn to market specialty cocktails that command premium prices. The restaurant’s web site is roseandthornlodo.com.
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Events THURSDAY Bright Nights: Thu.-Sun, Forest Park, Through Sunday. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Fri, Sat. and Holidays, 5-11 p.m. Admission: $20 per car, Mon.-Thurs; $25 per car, Fri.-Sun., $175 buses, $85 mini bus. Sumner Avenue, Springfield. Disney on Ice: “Worlds of Enchantment”: Thu.-Fri, 7 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun, noon and 4 p.m. MassMutual Center; Tickets start at $15. 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or massmutualcenter.com. 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. No Theater Presents "A Skull in Connemara": Thu.-Sat, A.P.E. Gallery; Seating is limited, for tickets visit skull.bpt.me. House opens at 7:30 p.m., performance starts promptly at 8 p.m. No late seating, Tickets are $20. 126 Main St., Northampton. 413-586-5553 or apearts.org.
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lent a hot-sauce kick to each forkful, while a sweet-tart unagi (eel sauce) served to round off any rough edges. The Hawaiian Classic ($12.25) was equally multifaceted. Its base of rice and salad greens was topped with small scallops, whole medium shrimp, and, to our mild surprise, real crabmeat rather than hunks of crab “analog.” The seafood impressed us as being fresh, while sliced red onion and whole grape tomatoes served as colorful garnishes. A flavor booster for this particular bowl was a creamy sauce based on miso that had been judiciously amped-up with wasabi. Fresh cilantro represented a final taste-bud grace note. Chicken served as the protein component of the Honolulu Bowl ($9.50). Diced breast meat and cubed pineapple dominated; we
Some of the ingrediants customers can add to their bowl at Joy Bowl Poke. See more photos at MassLive.com. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)
went with brown rice for this particular bowl and found its heartier character worked well with the other ingredients. A dollop of the aforementioned seaweed salad contributed complexity, while garnishes of grated carrot and sliced jalapeno pepper added color and crunch. We concluded that Poke, at least as served at Joy Bowl,
has much to recommend it. The portions were generous and the complex interplay of flavors and textures was across-the-board pleasurable. Joy Bowl’s “Poke Your Way” option is all about versatility. Regardless of whether patrons are keto, low-carb, vegetarian, or just hungry, Joy Bowl can accommodate. After selecting a base of
either white or brown rice, bowls can be built with one protein ($7.95), two proteins ($9.95) or three proteins ($11.95). Those options are selected from a list that ranges from tofu to seafood and even beef. Twenty-plus “mix-ins” are on display, with choices both exotic (seaweed and tamago) and familiar (mushrooms, cheese, and green onion). A dozen different sauces and dressings are available, as are “toppers” like sesame seeds, onion crisps, and shredded nori. Joy Bowl Poke’s beverage selection is limited to fountain soft drinks and bottled juices, teas, and sodas. No dessert is available. Offering a fresh, flavorfilled, and highly customizable experience, Joy Bowl Poke is a tasty introduction to Hawaiian-inspired bowl dining. Joy Bowl Poke also has locations in West Springfield on Riverdale Street and on Hazard Avenue in Enfield.
Applause Series Presents: Fri, 7 p.m. Agawam Senior Center; Cameo Girls. If you know someone who would like to attend the Applause series and would need a ride, the Agawam Senior Center has an "All Aboard" program that provides rides in vans. The vans are handicapped accessible. Call the transportation line at 413-726-2839. Rides are $1 round trip (48 hours notice minimum for booking). Return rides will also be scheduled accordingly, Free and open to the public. 954 Main Street, Agawam. 413-821-0604. Bright Nights: See Thursday listing Disney on Ice: “Worlds of Enchantment”: See Thursday listing The Ice Rink at MGM Plaza: See Thursday listing No Theater Presents "A Skull in Connemara": See Thursday listing
SATURDAY Bodies in Motion Festival: Sat.Sun, Northampton Center for the Arts; Presented by A.P.E. @ Hawley and The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought. A month-long festival celebrating performing arts and the creative process with performances, workshops, classes, research and installations. Saturday and Sunday: Teen Dance Festival SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E17
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Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert: Sat, 2:30 p.m. The Bushnell; Concert brings the music of Johann Strauss to life with European singers, ballroom dancers, and ballet. Backed by the Strauss Symphony of America. $65-$142. 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford; 860-987-5900 or bushnell.org.
Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green.
Epiphany Concert: Sun, 4 p.m. St. Bernard Church, 424 Hazard Avenue, Enfield.
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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 Theodor 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,
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Hall with Tyrannoseaurus Rex, African Hall with elephant, giraffe and other animals. Solutia Live Animal Center, Native American Hall, animal habitats. Stars Over Springfield, Friday from 7:30- 9:30 p.m.; Cost: $3; Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented.
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Clark Art Institute: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 general admission, 225 South St., Williamstown, clarkart.edu;
Museums
Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard, titanic1. org;
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 Sunday. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org; Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: Amazing world of learning and play. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m., $8 adults and children, $5 seniors, children under 1 free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, childrensmuseumholyoke.org; Connecticut Science Center: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in 10 galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more, Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, ctsciencecenter.org; East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, September-June, weather permitting, or by appointment, 413525-3425 (messages only). Free, 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Under the Sea” with Eric Carle, through March 1. “Now and Then: Contemporary Illustrators and their Childhood Art,” through May 10. “The Pursuit of Everything: Maira Kalman’s Books for Children,” through April 5. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org. Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun.,
University of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Permanent exhibit, Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst;
The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show runs Saturday and Sunday at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO) noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 fam- Mead Art Museum: American and European paintings, Mexican ilies. 46 Bridge St., Northampton, ceramics, Tibetan scroll painthistoric-northampton.org; Hitchcock Center for the Environ- ings and more, Tues.-Th., Sun, 9 ment: “Fibershed Woven Together: a.m.-midnight, Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., From Farm to Fashion Within Fifty Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst, amherst. Miles,” through Friday, free, 845 West St., Amherst, hitchcockcen- edu; ter.org;
Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city’s history, Tues.-Sun., noon.-4 p.m., free. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723; Josiah Day House: Guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902, call for open house schedule and individual tours, $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members, 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322; Mark Twain House and Museum: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m., $16, $14 seniors, $10 children 6-16 and children under 6 free for the main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults, combined main house and servants wing tour package, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, marktwainhouse. org; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson, on extended view, Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors-veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children ages 6-16, 87 Marshall St., North Adams, massmoca.org;
May 25. “The Spirit of Giving.” Through Feb. 9. First Sundays Art Adventures for Kids, runs first Sunday of the month through March 1 from 2-3:30 p.m. Each adventure includes a welcome activity, gallery exploration, literature experience and art making using a variety of Mount Holyoke College Art Muse- techniques and materials. Caregivers and welcome to join the class. um: Special loans from the David C. Driskell Center, through June 21, Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org; Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., Old Sturbridge Village: “Neat and 1-5 p.m., free, Lower Lake Road, Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early South Hadley, mtholyoke.edu; New England,” apparel in portraiture, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Naismith Memorial Basketball $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, Hall of Fame: Three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a reg- free for children under 3. Route 20, Sturbridge, osv.org; ulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display, Mon.-Fri., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $19, $15 seniors 65+, $14 children 5-15, free for children 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com; New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit includes restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities, $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under free, and $11.50 seniors 65+. 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks or neam.org. Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit, weekdays, 10 a.m.4 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under. “Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences,” through May 25. “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys.” Through
Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.Fri. noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-733-1823;
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: Historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America, Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee, polishcenter.net; Smith College Museum of Art: “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the Smith College Museum of Art Galleries,” through June. “A Dust Bowl of Dog Soup: Picturing the Great Depression.” Through May 24, $5. Clarissa Tossin: Ch’u Mayaa. Through Sunday, $5. “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the SCMA Galleries.” Through June. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, scam.smith.edu;
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit. Guided tours of the first and second floors. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m., Mon.Sat. and at 2 p.m. Sun. 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org; Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit, Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, volleyhall.org; Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m., historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, wistariahurst.org; Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture,” $10, $8 member, $5 student. 1021 West St., Amherst; yiddishbookcenter.org.
Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org; Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Tues.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Springfield Technical Community College, Building 28, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258; Arts Unlimited Gallery: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Village Commons, 25 College St., South Hadley, 413-532-7047; ArtWorks Gallery: The Small SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E19
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE E18 Works Art Show, through Jan. 26. ArtWorks is open Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. 69 Main St., Ware. Bing Arts Center: “Ambidextrous (Left Hand and Right Hand),” by Andrae and Priya Green, through Jan. 24, 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield, bingartscenter.org; Burnett Gallery: Artists’ Reception on Saturday at 2 p.m. “Felted Images” by Kat McClelland and “Through Light” by Bill Rowley. Free, joneslibrary.org. 43 Amity St., Amherst; Ferrin Contemporary: Kurt Weiser: “Insomnia.” Through Saturday;
Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Ninth annual Small Works, through Jan. 11; 319 Main St., Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing.com; Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard 413-543-3321. Jasper Rand Art Museum: Mon.Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, westath.org; Loomis Chaffey School: “Exiled” by Harriet Diamond, today through Jan. 17; gallery talk on Jan. 12, 1-4 p.m. 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor or mercygallery.org.
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Salmon Falls Artisans: Permanent exhibit, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls, salmonfallsgallery.com;
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Outdoors
Great Falls Discovery Center: Vacation week hours: Through Sunday. Kidleidoscope Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday – Winter Bugs; Jan. 10 – Eagles; Jan. 24 – Moose; Jan. 31 – Groundhogs. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft to introduce young children to wildlife. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. “You Are Here: A Juried Community Art Exhibit.” Sunday through Feb. 29 in the Great Hall. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org;
Berkshire Botanical Garden: “Unborn Sun,” paintings by John Gordon Gauld. Through Feb. 7. Free. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotani-
Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center Exhibits. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2
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;
parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams;
Markets Northampton Senior Center: Winter Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, 9 a.m-1 p.m., through April 18. 67 Conz St., Northampton or northamptonseniors.com; The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329; emailed to pmastriano@repub.com; or submitted to masslive.com/myevent
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DEC.-JAN. EVENTS Berkshire Museum 39 South St, PittsďŹ eld, MA 01201 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Tuesday, December 31, 10 am to 2 pm Wednesday, January 1, Closed All Day Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire Museum Shop will be open 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, December 31. The Museum and Shop will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 1.
WordXWord: Poets Creating Conversation Monday, December 30, 7 pm Free and open to the community. By sharing personal stories, observations, moments of inspiration, and hope, WordXWord looks to create a broad poetic tapestry with a goal that the resulting “conversationâ€? between creative voices will make us stronger and help us ďŹ nd a way forward.
Last Year in America As 2019 comes to a close, we’ve asked poets to chop off a piece and have at it. New Year’s Eve Morning: The Magic of David Hall
Tuesday, December 31, 11 am and 1 pm $15 adult, $8 child, Museum members $5 adult, $3 children. Includes Museum admission. Ring in the New Year with Berkshire Museum! Join Boston-based magician David Hall as he performs amazing magic and astonishing illusions. Refreshments will be served in the Crane Room at noon. Magician David Hall’s award-winning performances are full of wit, comedy, charm, stunning sleight-ofhand tricks and amazing mind reading. His show is a blend of comedy magic and mind reading – a combination that results in extraordinary and unforgettable performances.
Festival of Trees After Dark Saturdays through January 4, 5 to 7 pm $5, Museum members $3 Explore the sparkling indoor forest of Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes after hours, when the galleries are lit only by the twinkling lights ablaze on every tree.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS WeeMuse Littlest Learners Tuesdays, 10:30 am. No program 12/31. Included with regular Museum admission. Littlest Learners is speciďŹ cally designed for children 6 to 18 months and their caregivers. Together we read stories, sing songs, learn sign language, and stretch both bodies and minds.
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WeeMuse Adventures Fridays, 11 to 11:30 am Included with regular Museum admission. Songs, stories, scavenger hunts, play time, and more, geared towards children 18 months to 3 years. Older and younger siblings are always welcome!
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We Can Be Heroes Saturdays through January 4, 2 to 4 pm
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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.