Weekend - March 5, 2020

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CLUB SCOUT: Southwick pub crawl part of 250th celebration, E2 ‘THE BIG BROADCAST!’: 15th season of show returns to Mount Holyoke College, E6 MUSICAL: Theatre Guild of Hampden presents ‘Mamma Mia!’, E6

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CLUBBING

Southwick pub crawl part of 250th celebration

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OUTHWICK DOESN’T get a lot of attention in the media. It’s mostly a lovely, quiet and bucolic town that’s known for its “jog” – that little piece of acreage that breaks the otherwise mostly straight southern border between Massachusetts and Connecticut.

But this year, Southwick is pumping up the volume with its 250th anniversary and some attention-grabbing events.

On March 14, Southwick’s 250th anniversary committee is holding a food and pub crawl at four venues in town.

Using what they’re calling a “hop-on/hop-off bus,” participants can visit the following venues: Nora’s Restaurant & Lounge, Rail Trail Ale House, The Southwick Inn, and Westfield River Brewing Co. Participants will wear an identifiable wristband and receive a “Crawl Passport” and raffle tickets, as well as have the opportunity to purchase food and/or beverage specials exclusively prepared for the anniversary event.

Some of the venues will also feature live music during this event and raffle prizes will be available from the participating locations and other Southwick businesses. The bus will run from 4 to 7:30 p.m., but those wishing to use the bus should plan to start their tour between 3:15 and 3:30 at the location of their choice.

Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by following the instructions on the Celebrate Southwick 250 Facebook page (face book.com/Southwick250).

Tickets purchased by Sunday are $12. Participants can add a Southwick 250 commemorative pint glass for an additional $8 (normally $10). There will be a limited number of tickets available on the day of the event, sold from 3:30 to 4 p.m. at The Southwick Inn for $20

Nightclubs THURSDAY Amherst College-The Powerhouse: 75 Dollar Bill Performance.

East Drive, Amherst 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 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 Delaney House: Made Men. Italian Music with Luke Baillargeon. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Nora’s Restaurant & Lounge at 106 Point Grove Road is one of the stops on the Southwick 250 Food & Pub Crawl.

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fits better here. Local photographer Beth Maciorowski will kick off an exhibit of her work on the city’s monthly Arts Night Out on March 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. Maciorowski is one of my favorite photographers (several of her pieces hang on my walls) and this new series, “Transfiguration,” looks like a great one. The Dirty Truth is at George Lenker 29 Main St. Club Scout • Singer and guitarist Erin Harpe, along with her band (includes bus wristband, raffle the Delta Swingers, returns to tickets, and Crawl Passport Theodores’ at 201 Worthington St. in downtown Springonly). field on Saturday. Harpe is More information can be backed by Jim Countryman on found at southwick250@ bass, Matt Charles on harsouthwickma.net. monica, and Kendall Divoll on Scouting report drums.

• My old pals The Sighs will • On a sad note, the Earl J. hold a CD release party at The Sanders Veterans of Foreign Wherehouse? in Holyoke on War Post 754 in Amherst has March 13. The band just reended regular bar service at leased a new record, “Tearing the Main Street club. Built My Heart Again.” The event nearly 60 years ago, Post 754 will also serve as a fundraiser was a gathering spot for veterfor the St. Patrick’s Committee ans of World War II. Like many other VFW posts, the Amherst of Holyoke. Tickets are $20 club had faced a steep decline and the show starts at 8 p.m., with Holyoke’s Eddie Jackow- in membership. ski opening with an acoustic set. The Wherehouse? is locatDo you have a cool event ed at 109 Lyman St. coming up at a local club? Send • When I mention The me a note about it at least two Dirty Truth in Northampton, weeks in advance to geolenker@ it’s usually in my Beer Nut col- yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it in umn, but this week the venue this space.

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

Todd Barry will perform at MGM Springfield’s Roar!

Comedy Club Saturday.

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

Tavern Restaurant: Chris Lomma.

2 Broad St., Westfield

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

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

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

The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam

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

Theodores’: Rockstar Karaoke.

201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R & B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield

Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer 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

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

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

My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

American Legion Post 266: Rock 201. 74 Pleasant St., Granby

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam. 138 College Highway, Southampton

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

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

Ashfield Lakehouse: Fancy Trash.

141 Buckland Road, Ashfield

Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 422 Amity St., Amherst Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield

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 Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: DJ karaoke, featuring a full dinner Club Castaway: Nude ladies menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Hampden St., Springfield Club One Entertainment Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted Complex: First Fridays with Exit

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse 3 DnB. 60 North Westfield St., Band. 479 College Highway, Feeding Hills Southwick SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E3

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E2 Collegian Court Restaurant: Blue Cube Jazz Presents Ed Brainerd featuring vocalist Beth Logan Raffeld. 89 Park St., Chicopee Danger Zone Saloon: Live entertainment. 948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Made Men. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Iron Horse Music Hall: Richard Shindell. Shakedown-New England’s grateful Dead Tribute Band.

20 Center St., Northampton Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Skyway. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 East St., Ludlow MGM Springfield: Live Music with Johnny Sixgun. 1 MGM Way, Springfield MGM Springfield: MGM Roar!

Comedy Club: Cindy Foster. 1 MGM Way, Springfield Michael F. Curtin VFW Post 8006: Karaoke with Reil Entertainment Productions. Florence Road, Florence My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee

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Theodores’: Arno and the Low Down. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown

Club One Entertainment Complex: Lobsterz from Marz at Club One. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke.

948 Main St., Warren Delaney House: Live Irish Music with The Healys. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

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

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

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

Fort Hill Brewery: The Savoy Duo. 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Boston Road (Route 20), Wilbraham

SATURDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 260: Karaoke with Larry. 1 Bridge St., South Hadley American Legion Post 266: Variety nights, comedy, live music and pool. 74 Pleasant St., Granby American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick American Legion Post 351: Karaoke with DJ Chris. 50 Saint Kolbe Drive, Holyoke Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertainment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club House Lounge: Open mic comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke

Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Iron Horse Music Hall: Loudon Wainwright III. 20 Center St., Northampton

Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow Luthier’s Co-Op: Lonesome Brothers, Marc Delgado and Wounded Knee, Adam Dunetz. 108 Cottage St., Easthampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield MGM Springfield: MGM Roar!

Comedy Club: Todd Barry. 1 MGM Way, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow Patti’s 410 Lounge: Karaoke with Peter Kennedy. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee Shadow Lounge: DJ Redd. 278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: DJ dance, featuring a full dinner menu and more than 150 martinis. 21-23

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

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

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Women’s Day Showdown. 289 Main St., Greenfield

Iron Horse Music Hall: Catie Curtis, Lisa Bastoni. 20 Center St., Northampton

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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds: Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line. 32 Masonic St., Northampton Theodores’: Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers. 201 Worthington St., Springfield 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

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

SUNDAY

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 Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: The Soul Rebels-Poetry in Motion Tour. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

MONDAY

Academy of Music Theatre: The Jayhawks. 274 Main St., Northamp- Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: ton Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Club One Entertainment Complex: Acoustic after hours with Matt Gibbs. The Blues Jam. 60

Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Ship Faced Comedy Mic. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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Tavern Restaurant: Leo Doherty. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Pamela Means Jazz Project. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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Shaker Farms Country Club: Wine Cellar Live Music. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield

Hampden St., Springfield

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

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

Pulaski Club: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 79 Maple St., Easthampton Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: Dave Brinnel. Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis, DJ Dance. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield

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

Eaglemania: Friday, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Rascal Flatts: Saturday, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

The Jayhawks: Sunday, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Red Holt Chilli Pipers: March 10, 7:30 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Michael Ray, Carly Pearce: March 12, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Tony Bennett: March 13, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, 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.

Chris Young: March 26, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, 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, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Dashboard Confessional: April 4, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Godsmack: April 16, 5 p.m. – DCU Center, Worcester Marlon Wayans: April 17, 8 p.m. – Aria Ballroom, MGM Springfield Tracy Morgan: April 17, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: April 18, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Adam Sandler: April 24, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Voyage: April 24, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Niall Horan: May 1, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 2, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield for King & Country: May 3, 7 p.m. – MassMutual Center, Springfield Patti LaBelle: May 3, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

They Might Be Giants: May 3, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Five Finger Death Punch: May 5, 6 p.m. – DCU Center, Worcester Temptations, Four Tops: May 7, 7:30 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

Wu-Tang: May 7, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Candlebox: May 7, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 9, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Dave Chappelle: May 9, 7 and 10 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

AJR: May 15, tba – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn Frankie Valli: May 22, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Dropkick Murphys, Rancid: May 23, tba – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Frankie Valli: May 23, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

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 Theater and XL Center, 800-745-3000

Enter the Haggis will return to Northampton for four New Year’s Eve shows. The Celtic rock band will play Dec. 30 at 7 and 10 p.m., and Dec. 31 at 7 and 10 p.m.

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Enter the Haggis to ring in New Year in Northampton

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OR MUSIC FANS who like to plan ahead, the Iron Horse Music Hall has announced its schedule for New Year’s Eve. Enter the Haggis will perform four shows in two nights at the Northampton venue.

The Celtic rock band will come to town on Dec. 30 for two shows (7 and 10 p.m.) and return for the New Year’s Eve celebration with two more shows (also at 7 and 10 p.m.).

While it may seem early, it makes sense for the venue to announce the dates now.

Enter the Haggis is wildly popular in the area, performing annually on New Year’s Eve at the Iron Horse (a run

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that is over a decade long) while also having earned fans at the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival in Northampton and the Irish Music Fest at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club in Springfield.

All four of the New Year’s shows are likely to sell out.

Enter the Haggis formed in Toronto in 1995. A concert film called “Live at Lanigan’s Ball� was released on DVD in 2003 and aired nationally on PBS. The group briefly rebranded under the moniker Jubilee Riots in 2014 before returning to its original name.

Liner notes • The Black Keys have announced dates for its summer “Lets Rockâ€? tour.

The band will play 35 dates with Gary Clark Jr. as the opener, including several stops in the region.

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 91 Taylor St., Springfield New City Brewery: Mauskovic Dance Band | Planetary Party. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

TUESDAY 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 One Entertainment Complex: The March of Death Tour featuring Betrayer, Oll, Casketmaker, TBA. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

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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 Iron Horse Music Hall: Lunasa. 20 Center St., Northampton Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Trivia with Jonathan. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Trivia Night. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Alex2e. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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‘The Big Broadcast!’ returns for 15th season 2 performances will take place Saturday at Mount Holyoke College at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

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By Chris Dondoros

Special to The Republican

or fans of old-time radio, the call letters might be familiar by now.

Fictitious radio station WJAZ will return to the small stage at Mount Holyoke College’s Chapin Auditorium on Saturday for two performances of “The Big Broadcast!,” promising to once again faithfully recreate the “Golden Age of Radio.”

Now in its 15th season, WWLP-TV meteorologist Brian Lapis, who moonlights as WJAZ emcee Fred Kelley, said he relishes the opportunity to pay tribute to an industry that captured his imagination early in life.

“We do a show that’s a very accurate and true representation of 1940s radio and culture. The Mount Holyoke Jazz Ensemble puts together this recre-

IF YOU GO Event: ‘The Big Broadcast!’

When: Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Where: Mount Holyoke College’s Chapin Auditorium, 50 College St, South Hadley Tickets: $25 for premium seating and $20 for regular seating. Senior discounts are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available online, at the Odysey Book Shop, UMass Fine Arts Center Box Office, or by phone at 413-545-2511 or 800- 999-UMASS. For more information: mtholyoke. edu/acad/music/big-broadcast

ation of a primetime variety show that you would hear on any given evening.

I play the part of Fred Kelley, the host, with fictional radio station WJAZ, bringing in some of the great names of the era to perform in front of a studio audience,” he said.

Lapis said audiences could expect a little bit of everything from “The Big Broadcast!” this year, from performances of the era’s best-known swing and big band tunes, all the way to the commercials, which in Lapis’ own words, aim to accurately reflect the spirit of the times.

WWLP meteorologist Brian Lapis is the host of “The Big Broadcast!” There will be two performances on Saturday at Mount Holyoke College’s Chapin Auditorium.

“We’ll do the Camel cigarette commercial and then there’s this whole culture of women being in the home and being homemakers,” he said. “It’s fascinating to hear these commercials.

The times are so different now. Plus,

we’re at Mount Holyoke, where some of the best and brightest women in the world are performing the commercials. There might be some cringing, but hopefully it’s with us – not at us.”

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Theatre Guild of Hampden presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ IF YOU GO Event: The Theatre Guild of Hampden presents “Mamma Mia!” When: Tomorrow, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., March 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and March 15 at 2 p.m.

Where: Red Barn at Fountain Park on 883 Tinkham Road, Wilbraham Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors, and $15 students; available online More information: theatreguildofhampden.org.

Lighthearted musical features ABBA hits

By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

When the Swedish pop group ABBA formed in 1972, its members never dreamed that some 27 years later their upbeat, commercially successful hits around the world would form the backdrop for a Broadway musical.

“Mamma Mia!” – which ran for 5,773 performances on

Broadway from 2001 until 2015 – will dance its way to Wilbraham for six performances by The Theatre Guild of Hampden beginning tomorrow at the Red Barn at Fountain Park on 883 Tinkham Road.

“I’ve been wanting to stage ‘Mamma Mia’ since it was on Broadway, and I was excit-

ed when the rights recently became available to theater groups like ours,” said director Mark Giza, who founded The Theater Guild of Hampden with Rick Rubin in 2005.

“It’s mostly just a fun, silly, feel-good musical, not a big drama, that audiences can have a good time with,” he added.

For those unfamiliar with the musical’s sunny tale set on a Greek island – if anybody is after all these years – ABBA’s greatest hits, written by band members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, are woven into a lively production written

by British playwright Catherine Johnson.

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“It’s mostly just a fun, silly, feel-good musical, not a big drama, that audiences can have a good time with.”

MARK GIZA, DIRECTOR OF THE THEATRE GUILD OF HAMPDEN’S PRESENTATION OF “MAMMA MIA!”

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Lapis said that much of the 1972 after Nash left the band. show’s success comes down to its very creator, Mount • Comic Ken Joeng is set CONTINUED FROM PAGE E6 Holyoke College professor to perform at Mohegan Sun Lapis said that this year Mark Gionfriddo, and a dediArena in Uncasville, Conmarks his 13th in the role. cated core of Mount Holyoke necticut, on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.

As a self-professed student students who bring the show Tickets for the event go of broadcasting who got his to life. on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. own start at age 15 at Willi“A lot might feel similar through all Ticketmaster outmantic, Connecticut-based lets and locations including from year-to-year, but a new WILI, Lapis said that having ticketmaster.com and by script is written by Mount the opportunity to show phone at 800-745-3000.

Holyoke students each year audiences his own creative Jeong first came to promiand Mark and his students nence in 2009 when apside can present a number of write a new score. It’s never peared as the Asian-mobster opportunities as well as a few the same show twice, although Mark will work older “Mr. Chow” in the hit comchallenges. edy “The Hangover” with music back into it every few The Black Keys will play several New England dates this Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms years.” summer. (RICH FURY / GETTY IMAGES FOR IHEARTMEDIA) and Zach Galifianakis, which Lapis added, “The stu“A lot might feel dents do tons of great work. won The Golden Globe for similar from yearThe ’60s British rock group “Best Comedy/Musical.“ The They become so immersed SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E11 will hit the Fox Theater at in 1940s culture. It’s a great to-year, but a new Foxwoods Resort Casino in learning experience for them CONTINUED FROM PAGE E4 script is written Mashantucket, Connecticut, and they do a fantastic job

by Mount Holyoke The Black Keys will play on July 25 and the Wilbur putting this show together. the Saratoga Performing Arts Theater in Boston on July 26.

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Scenes from a previous Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. This year’s show is Saturday and Sunday and features felt and handcarved animals, birdhouses, artisan jellies, infused maple syrups, and more. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTOS)

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Spring arrives early Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair returns to Big E grounds

A stainedglass ornament on display at Green Mountain Glass at a previous Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair.

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to the Republican

ute little felt bunnies, handmade birdhouses for the spring, award-winning handcarved animals, and artisan jams and jellies, infused maple syrups, and other tasty treats will fill the aisles of this weekend’s Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair.

The annual show will be held inside the Young Building on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults and children 12 and under are free.

“Spring is almost here and it’s a good time to get out of the house. We have about 18 new crafters and we get comments that it is always nice to see some new faces,” said John O’Neill, show coordinator.

Among the new artists and crafters at the spring show

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are illustrator and author Eric Sturtevant and fiber artist Jackie Wingfelder of Buffalo, New York.

“I’ve always drawn since I was a kid and was inspired by and loved cartoons, comic books and the movies. I’ve always drawn in the same style, but got better at it over

the years,” Sturtevant said.

That “better” was more than good enough to bring his illustrations on the road beginning in 2007 to sell at art and craft festivals mostly in New England, as well as in other states such as Virginia, Delaware, and New York.

“I was able to develop a

following and strong audience up and down the East Coast.

It’s been a great grassroots effort to expose my work to others,” Sturtevant said.

“After becoming a parent in 2012, I was inspired to write and create these early readers and build a story around my illustrations,” he added.

Sturtevant has published three books, writing stories around his unique style of illustration. His first book, “Ducky Ducky Likes To Moo,” was followed by “Hippo Hippo’s Cranky Day” and “Monster Monster Wants To Roar.” He is currently working on his fourth children’s book to be published soon called “Pirate Pirate’s Busy Day.” He will have his illustrations

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“Spring is almost here and it’s a good time to get out of the house. We have about 18 new crafters and we get comments that it is always nice to see some new faces.”

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for sale at the show, as well as his most popular book “Ducky Ducky Likes To Moo.” His other two books are being reprinted.

It was a friend who recommended and encouraged Wingfelder to apply to show her work at the craft fair.

“I do needle felting and get my inspiration from storybooks and nature, and create animals and characters,” Wingfelder said.

IF YOU GO Event: Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair When: Saturday, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Young Building on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield Admission: $6; children 12 and under are free Parking: $5 More information: deerfield-craft.org; easternstatesexposition. com/events/2020/old deerfieldspring

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AGAWAM

Golf Western Mass show is prelude to season

By CHRIS MIRACLE

Special to The Republican

Warmer temperatures and later sunsets hint at another precursor to spring, that the time is near for the Golf Western Mass. Show.

An unofficial kickoff to the golf season, the fifth annual exposition will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chez Josef in Agawam.

A Golf Channel Academy contributor and teacher at the Farmington Woods Golf Club in Avon, Connecticut, George Connor will be the featured teaching clinic at this year’s show. His presentation will focus on Aimpoint putting, with clinics at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Another big highlight of the day at 11:30 a.m., Russ Held, former golf writer for The Republican and MassLive, will be honored for his many years of promoting golf in Western Massachusetts.

“We want to get as many people as possible to see him. He has been an integral part of Western Massachusetts

Theatre

IF YOU GO Event: Golf Western Mass Show When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam Cost: $15, at door; $12, advance, davediricogolf.com and at Dirico’s Golf, 21 Myron St., West Springfield For more info: Call, 413-734-4444; online, davediricogolf.com

golf,” event coordinator David DiRico, of Dave DiRico’s Golf & Racquet, said.

“Regardless of what type of golfer you are, Russ has covered it. He has been the guy and has made local golf more prominent.”

Proceeds from the golf show will again go directly to supporting junior golf in Western Massachusetts, including the fourth annual WMass Junior Open in August, the PGA junior league and the PGA junior tour.

Proceeds also allow for four $2,000 scholarships – two each for girls and

The show’s cast includes Carina Savoie as Sophie, Kiernan Rushford as Donna, Nick CONTINUED FROM PAGE E6 Adams as Sam, Mark Cloutier The plot focuses on Sophie, as Harry, and Stuart Gamble as who is dreaming of a perfect Bill. Cloutier is music director wedding – one that includes and Dina DelBuono is choreographer. her father giving her away.

“My mom brought us up on The problem is that she movies and ‘Mamma Mia’ was doesn’t know who he is. Her a big part of my childhood and mother Donna, the former I know the music,” Savoie said lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynaabout stepping into the role of mos, refuses to talk about the Sophie. past, so Sophie decides to take Savoie, of Agawam, noted that she has focused on matters into her own hands. dramas and hasn’t been in a Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers musical for some time. three possible fathers: Sam, “It’s a fun lighthearted show Bill and Harry. She secretly to do – all about love, finding invites all of them to the wed- yourself and broadening our ding, convinced that she will perspective of what family know her father when she sees really is. And I love Sophie. She him. But it isn’t as easy as she is bubbly, full of fun, and determined with a bit of fieriness might have thought.

Among the popular ABBA to her,” Savoie said. songs include “Super Trouper,” Rushford’s role as Donna “Lay All Your Love on Me,” celebrates her return to the “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing theater stage after a six year Me, Knowing You,” “Take absence. a Chance on Me,” “Thank “I was too busy being a taxi You for the Music,” “Money, driver for my children, getting Money, Money,” “The Winner them to and from their many Takes It All,” “Voulez-Vous,” activities,” Rushford said.

But when she learned about “SOS” and “Mamma Mia.”

boys – awarded to deserving high school golfers.

An early morning breakfast will be held before the golf show, honoring the 37 All-Western Massachusetts golfers from Divisions 1, 2 and 3 who competed during the 2019 season. For the first time, one male and one female Most Valuable Player will be recognized from the group.

Tickets for the show are available online at davediricogolf.com and also at DiRico’s Golf Store at 21 Myron St. in West Springfield. Advance tickets are $12 with tickets purchased at the door going for $15. Call 413-734-4444 for more details.

Twenty-four golf courses and country clubs will be represented at the show, marketing the upcoming golf season.

Also, 22 nationally known golf manufacturing companies will be featured with booths at the show.

“It is an unofficial kickoff to the golf season. It is usually pretty busy and a great opportunity to see people from last season.” DiRico said.

auditions for the play, Rushford knew it was time to return.

“I grew up on ABBA, listening to my mom’s albums. It was the only music we could agree upon. I never saw the play, but I loved the movie,” she said.

Rushford noted being back on stage has its challenges.

“It is difficult. I’m not going to lie. I’m almost a decade older and it is more difficult to learn your lines. But the cast is

wonderful and has been very supportive in helping me,” she said.

Showtimes are tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., March 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and March 15 at 2 p.m.

Tickets, available online, are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students.

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Among her inspired creations, many of which are seasonal, she noted, include chicks, rabbits, mice, hedgehogs, squirrels, deer, reindeer, chipmunks and more. For the holidays she creates Old World Santas, elves, angels and nativity sets.

“I was a teacher at the Aurora Waldorf School, where I observed other teachers in the lower grades working with needle felting in their classes. I was completely enamored with what they were doing with the materials and techniques they were using. From there I experimented with the craft, learning from other artists, but I never took a formal class,” Wingfelder said.

And, for the young ones, there will also be a children’s activity area to keep them busy.

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“(This will be a) fun and delicious way to start the weekend and support public media.”

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Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend comes to MGM Springfield Event presented by WGBY, NEPR to feature tasting, dinner

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By Cori Urban

IF YOU GO Event: Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend When: Tasting, tomorrow, 6-8:30 p.m.; Dinner, Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: MGM Springfield, One MGM Way, Springfield Admission: Tasting, $59 general admission, $100 VIP experience. Dinner, $185 For tickets and more information, go to wgby. org/wine.

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ine lovers will pour into MGM Springfield for The New England Public Media Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend for a wine, beer and food tasting tomorrow and a wine and food lovers’ dinner on Saturday.

“We have made a few changes to this event with an eye to providing a wide selection, especially of international wines to our attendees,” said Marie Waechter, NEPM director of events.

“Our partners, Provisions of Northampton, are bringing over 200 wines, locally brewed beers and ciders.”

The Wine and Food Lovers Tasting and Dinner had taken place at The Marriot/Tower Square Hotel, but because of renovations, the event was moved to MGM Springfield.

This year, the Connoisseurs Room has been discontinued, but three seminars have been added.

This will be a “fun and delicious way to start the weekend and support public media,” Waechter said.

For more than three decades, public television and PBS member station WGBY has raised funds for educational programming in the region by selling tickets to two nights of sampling. This year the weekend events are presented by New England Public Media, the new alliance of NEPR and WGBY. The wine, beer and food tasting will take place tomor-

work has been published in The Boston Globe, Salon. com and Travel & Leisure, and she has appeared on “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” and Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares.” She is the author of “The Apple Lover’s Cookbook,” which was a finalist for the Julia Child Award for best firsttime author and won an Above, Amy IACP Cookbook Award in the Traverso, “American” category. senior food Traverso lives in the Boston editor at area and is a graduate of Yankee magSmith College. azine, will A new VIP Experience will be the guest offer early access to The host for Wine and Chef stations from the Wine & 5 to 6 p.m. with an oyster raw Food Lovers’ bar hosted by the MassachuWeekend setts Aquaculture Associadinner on tion.

Saturday.

The cost for tasting tomorAt left, the row is $59 general admission, tasting $100 VIP experience. The tomorrow Saturday dinner is $185. will feature Both events are for people 200 wines, age 21 and older. craft beers For tickets and more inand specialty formation, go to wgby.org/ foods. wine.

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row from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and the Saturday wine and food lovers’ dinner runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

The tasting will feature more than 200 wines, craft beers and specialty foods.

The dinner evening begins with a champagne reception

followed by dinner in the MGM ballroom. The dinner, a 7-course fine dining event, will be hosted by guest host Amy Traverso, senior food editor at Yankee magazine and co-host of “Weekends with Yankee,” which airs on WGBY on Sundays at 11

a.m. She will create a menu inspired by the New England food traditions and trends that are explored on “Weekends with Yankee.”

Traverso has served as food editor at Boston magazine and an associate food editor at Sunset magazine. Her

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• Maren Morris is headed out on tour this summer and has booked two shows in the region.

The country star will perform at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion in Boston on June 5 and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on June 6.

Tickets for both shows are on sale through Live Nation at livenation.com.

Morris’ debut release “Walk On,” came out in 2005. Her debut single, “My Church,” reached the top five on the US Hot Country Songs chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.

She is also a member of the country supergroup The Highwomen.

• Kim Gordon is going out on tour.

The Sonic Youth star is bringing her first solo tour to Boston with a stop at the Paradise Rock Club on July 21.

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

Gordon formed Sonic Youth with Thurston Moore in 1981 and the outfit became one of the most influential bands of the alternative rock era. She and Moore later married and for a time lived in Northampton.

She recently released “No Home Record” her first solo effort, which came out in 2019.

Maren Morris will perform at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion in Boston on June 5 and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on June 6. (AMY HARRIS / INVISION / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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film was the highest-grossing R-rated comedy to date, with over $467 million worldwide, only to be trumped by “The Hangover Part II,” which grossed $581 million worldwide.

Other film credits for Jeong include “Transformers 3,” “Despicable Me 2,” and “Ride Along 2.”

Jeong can currently be seen as a judge on the FOX ratings success “The Masked Singer.”

• After selling out his upcoming March 20 appearance at Mohegan Sun, comic Adam Sandler has added a second show.

Sandler will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 24 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

The show is part of Sandler’s “100% Fresher” tour, which is an extension of last year’s “100% Fresh” tour which supported the Netflix special and recording of the same name.

Sandler got his start with a five-year stint on “Saturday Night Live,” which he parlayed into a career in writing, producing, and acting in films that have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.

• Judas Priest celebrates its 50th anniversary with a tour that will stop in Connecticut.

The legendary metal band will play the Grand Theater at Foxwoods on Sept. 12.

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

The “50 Heavy Metal Years Tour” will also feature Sabaton as openers. In 2018, Judas Priest released “Firepower,” which became the highest charting album of its career, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Albums chart.

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• Santana will join forces

with Earth,Wind, & Fire for a summer tour that will feature two shows in the region.

The co-headlining bill will come to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Aug. 12 and the Mohegan Sun Arena on Aug. 14.

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

Santana released its 25th album, “Africa Speaks,” last summer. Earth, Wind and Fire were the recipients of 2019’s Kennedy Center Honors.

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• Ann Wilson of the classic rock band Heart has confirmed the details of her 2020 North American tour.

The tour will stop at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on May 1 and the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, on May 7.

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

Ann Wilson formed Heart with her sister Nancy Wilson in 1970. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Wilson will perform songs from her expansive catalog, commemorating Heart-era classics along with the work of her solo records, “Hope & Glory” (2007), “The Ann Wilson Thing” (2015) and her most recent covers album, “Immortal,” which came out in 2018.

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DINE & WINE Homemade Tiramisu is the classic marriage of lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone, chocolate pieces, and cocoa powder at Emma’s Everyday Gourmet.

Veal piccata is plated at Emma’s Everyday Gourmet at 45 Washington St. in Westfield.

See more photos in a gallery at MassLive. com.

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Emma’s Everyday Gourmet boasts fine Italian fare

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he plain brick building and nondescript name of Emma’s Everyday Gourmet offers little hint to the style of restaurant awaiting diners on the inside. But once inside the decor makes clear to all who enter that Italian food is the name of the game.

Patrons vying for takeout can head right to the kitchen window just off the entry, while those wanting to dine in are greeted and escorted around the small bar into the dining room to the left where seating options include tables with wooden chairs and banquettes along the perimeter.

The appetizer selection has been expanded since our last visit and is grounded in Italian classics. Bruschetta al Pomodoro ($6), Eggplant Rollatini ($9), and Fried Mozzarella “Blocko” ($9) are now joined by the likes of Zuppa Mussels or Clams ($10 and $12), Fried Calamari ($13), and Caprese ($10).

We opted for the two more innovative sounding options Crostini Gorgonzola with Prosciutto ($8), and the Roasted Wild Mushrooms with garlic, sage, and extra virgin olive oil ($8); and we were not disappointed.

The blue cheese topped Italian bread was just crispy enough so as to be toothy but not overly crunchy, and was smeared with a buttery gorgonzola before being topped with thin Italian ham whose edges had just curled up and crisped from the heat of the

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Zuppa mussels sauté in the kitchen of Emma’s Everyday Gourmet, 45 Washington St. in Westfield. Above right, restaurant namesake Emma Sesti garnishes a cocktail. (CHRIS MARION / THE REPUBLICAN)

broiler. Salty, buttery, yum.

And not to go all out foodie, but the umami bomb that was the roasted mushroom dish was surprisingly complex with its earthy fungi complimented by the grassy sage sitting atop a pool of sharp marinara.

Dragging the wild mushrooms through the sauce and chasing

it with a piece of Emma’s bread basket Italian loaf was completely satisfying.

Three standard soups at Emma’s are joined by the soup of the day, and all can be had in a cup or bowl for $3 to $6.

At our server’s suggestion we chose the Pasta Fagioli over Tortellini or Creamy Tomato

Basil with Roasted Garlic. The thick soup was nothing if not hearty, with plenty of beans and a decidedly garlic forward flavor profile.

Entrees include a choice of salad or soup, and we found both the House Salad and the up-charge option Caesar Salad to be fresh and reasonably

Address: 45 Washington St., Westfield Telephone: 413-642-3221 Website: emmaseveryday gourmet.com Hours: Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Monday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.; Closed Sunday Entree prices: $9-$24 Credit cards: Discover, MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Accessible, rest rooms equipped for wheelchairs Reservations: Accepted

apportioned.

The Italian eatery employs an interesting pricing and portioning formula, with most main dishes available in

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Why wait to drink certain wines after opening bottle?

Writer’s note: This article is part of an ongoing, occasional series about some of the most frequently asked questions about wine. If you have a question about wine, please feel free to contact the author and suggest a question for consideration.

Taps and buckets dot the landscape of the North Hadley Sugar Shack last year. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

March brings arrival of maple sugar season

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ITH THE ARrival of warmer days but stillfrosty nights, New England’s sweet spring interlude, the maple sugaring season, makes its all-toobrief appearance. For those who are fans of maple’s golden goodness, the “sugaring” that takes place during March is among the highlights of the food enjoyment year.

One of the best ways to enjoy maple sugar season is by visiting a sugarhouse restaurant. These seasonal (and typically weekends only) operations provide an opportunity to enjoy maple syrup – and the breakfast foods with which it’s traditionally associated – close to the source.

The Pioneer Valley has a number of sugarhouse eateries. Some operations are situated close by on major highways, such as Williams Farm Sugarhouse on Route 5 in Deerfield or the North Hadley Sugar Shack on Route 47 in Hadley. The latter, it should be noted, operates year-round.

Gould’s Maple Sugarhouse on Route 2 in Shelburne, which has served up its ma-

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HIS WEEK’S QUEStion might seem strange to many people. I can’t think of any other food or beverage where we sometimes have to wait an hour or more to consume something after opening the package.

Imagine opening a beer or a A decanter is a special glass bottle specifically designed for bag of potato chips and then decanting wine. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) letting them just sit there.

But that’s exactly what some people do with certain wines.

Which wines do I need They open the bottle, pour to wait to drink after openthe wine, then wait. ing the bottle?

And they’re smart to do so.

Why? Again, there are no set And how come you should rules or regulations. And I do this with some wines and have had this discussion many not others? times with different people Allow me to try to explain. who think that certain wines don’t need extra time in the Ken Ross Why do I need to wait glass before drinking them.

Wine Press to drink certain wines after That’s why I would advise opening the bottle? you to taste a wine right after opening the bottle to decide The main reason the whether or not to wait to drink The short answer is you the rest of the wine. flavors in wine change as don’t have to wait. There are In general, certain older they sit in the glass is because no set rules and regulations red wines (especially from the wine is being exposed to when it comes to drinking Europe and mainly from oxygen. Oxygen can be good wine, contrary to what some France’s Bordeaux or Burgunso-called wine experts might or bad for wine.

If wine is exposed to oxygen dy region) benefit from a little claim. If you want to pour in the bottle, that can be terri- extra time in the glass. By your wine and drink it right extra, I mean 30 minutes to away, go for it. No one’s stop- ble. Wine absorbs oxygen. If ping you. oxygen gets into the wine bot- one hour. However, leaving a tle (often due to a bad cork), wine too long in a glass can be But there’s a reason why the wine’s wonderful flavors risky since all the great flavors some people choose to wait may evaporate and disappear. to drink certain wines. That’s are released and lost before That’s why I recommend this because certain wines get bet- the bottle is opened. These ter (again, a purely subjective wines are “corked” wines and next step. opinion) the longer they sit in taste like copper pennies. the glass. And if you don’t beBut oxygen and wine can lieve me, try it sometime with be a great combination. If a Is there any way to almost any wine. The flavors wine is in good shape (nothing reduce the waiting time for often change as the wine sits wrong with the cork), opening a bottle of wine? in the glass. certain wines and exposing If you open a bottle of them to oxygen often slowly older red wine and the wine releases beautiful flavors in What happens to a tastes “big” or “sharp,” this the glass. That’s why it pays wine when it sits in a glass? to wait to drink certain wines could be a sign that the wine SEE WINE, PAGE E14 after opening the bottle.

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Massachusetts will mark the traditional highpoint of the sugaring season on the weekend of March 21 and 22, with participating sugarhouses conducting “open house” celebrations as part of Maple Weekend 2020.

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Mass Beer Week events on tap George Lenker

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T’S ALMOST MASS Beer Week (SaturdayMarch 14), and although most of the events are in the Boston area, we have a couple here in Western Massachusetts, so I thought I’d highlight those, along with a few of the more notable ones for people who feel like traveling eastward.

First, a few local events.

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Worthington St. in Springfield will hold an event named “Loophole & Friends!” on Saturday, featuring the beers of Loophole Brewing of Holyoke. The bash runs from 7 to 11 p.m.

Then on Sunday, The Dirty Truth in Northampton on 29 Main St. will hold a beer brunch starting at 11 a.m.

Not quite all the way to Boston, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Co. will hold a kickoff party on Saturday at 2 p.m. Lost Shoe is located at 19 Weed St. in Marlborough.

One aspect of the week that isn’t geographically focused and open to anyone is the photo contest. Organizers of the week are looking for pho-

tos that best represent Massachusetts craft beer. People can post pictures on social media of anything related to Massachusetts craft beer that they think shows how amazing the craft beer community is here in the Bay State during Mass Beer Week.

Participants should use the hashtag #massbeerweek2020 plus tag @ massbeerweek as well as the Massachusetts brewery/venue that is the focus of their photo. Three winning entries will be selected. First place will receive two tickets to the Massachusetts Brewers Guild Power Beer Fest on April 25, second place will receive a $50 gift card to the Massa-

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chusetts brewery of their choice, and third place will receive a Massachusetts craft beer swag pack. Winners will be announced March 18.

If you just want to grab some swag on your own, many breweries will have Mass Beer Week glassware for sale. Two local places where you can purchase them are Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton and The People’s Pint in Greenfield. For those further to the west, Big Elm Brewing in Sheffield will also have the glassware for sale.

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from the glass into another glass. Another way to decant a wine is to pour the wine into a CONTINUED FROM PAGE E13 decanter. needs a little extra time before A decanter is a special glass drinking it. And one of the bottle specifically designed best and safest ways to do this for decanting wine. Many is to decant a wine. decanters often have a glass stopper to place in the opening on top. This way, you can What is decanting? control how much oxygen comes into contact with the Decanting a wine means wine. basically pouring the same wine twice. Sometimes, I do Why do some wines this by pouring the wine into a glass, then pouring the wine need to be decanted?

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and Easter coming up, it’s not unusual to see various sorts of celebrations. One such event that a friend attended last week was “Jesus Christ, Superstar” at The Bushnell in Hartford. He related this story, which is relevant to this column: “Right before Mary Magdalene performs ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him,’ she sings a little bit of ‘Everything’s All Right,’ which tells Jesus to chill. In this new version, she handed him a bottle of beer, which he drank on Stage Left.

I swear.”

I guess Jesus was not just a wine guy. My friend wasn’t sure what brand it was. Let’s hope it was a craft beer.

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The main reason why certain wines should be decanted is because they taste better after being decanted.

Again, this is a very subjective opinion and I have spent hours with friends and family members debating whether or not a wine tastes better after being decanted.

Another reason why you might want to decant certain older, red wines is to filter out any sediment in the wine.

Sediment looks like small pieces of dirt at the bottom of the bottle. In reality, sediment is often formed by small bits of grape seeds and skins during fermentation.

Sediment is completely natural. So don’t be alarmed if you see small, dirt-like bits in the bottom of a bottle of older red wine. In fact, you should be thrilled. In my experience, sediment often produces great, flavorful wines. You just need to wait a bit longer to truly enjoy these wines.

Cheers!

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

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the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association.

Side dishes • La Cucina di Hampden House has organized a beer dinner for today starting at 6 p.m. The evening’s featured brews are to be from Loophole Brewing Services of Holyoke and will be paired with a five-course menu developed by La Cucina executive chef Paul Roberge.

The meal will begin with honey hoisin sticky ribs and shrimp tostadas before moving on to house-made Moroccan lamb sausage.

Beer-braised beef brisket is to be the main course, and for dessert Chef Roberge has dreamed up a double chocolate fondue that’s served with deep-fried Girl Scout cookies.

Tickets are available at La Cucina di Hampden House, which answers at 413-5668324.

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Massachusetts will mark the traditional highpoint of the sugaring season on the weekend of March 21 and 22, with participating sugarhouses conducting “open house” celebrations as part of Maple Weekend 2020. the opportunity to vote for their favorite in each category.

Proceeds from the event will support the YMCA’s LiveStrong program, a 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors.

In addition to tasting and voting for favorites in each category, the Cook-Off will feature a raffle with prizes donated by area businesses.

Tickets, when purchased in advance, are $8 and can be picked up at the YMCA. For more information on the Cook-Off, contact Cindy Agan at 413-568-8631, ext 323.

not include beverages, tax or gratuity. Contact the Blue Heron Restaurant at 413665-2102 for additional details or to make reservations.

• The Hops Club at the Munich Haus German Restaurant in Chicopee will be holding its next session on March 18 at 6 p.m. The featured beer for March is to be St. Georgen Brau Butterheim Kellerbier, a traditionally brewed, strongly hopped “cellar beer.’

The session price of $15.95 will include a buffet-themed dinner of Munich Haus favorites, a carving station stocked with a whole roasted pig, and one stein of the evening’s featured beer.

Live music, prizes, and giveaways will also be part of the evening’s fun.

To purchase tickets contact the Munich Haus at 413-5948788.

• “Wilde Irish Shenanigans” will be on hand at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Sunderland on March 14.

A dinner and concert program featuring Rosemary Caine and the Wilde Irish Shenanigans, the evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a • Partners Restaurant Guinness cheddar soup. in Feeding Hills is hosting a Pan-roasted salmon accomGame Dinner on Saturday panied by watercress sauce • LongHorn Steakhouse with a multicourse menu that and champagne-braised locations have brought back a is to feature exotic meats such cabbage are to follow that customer favorite in the form as venison, rabbit, alligator, soup course. of grilled lamb chops. Mariand more.

Braised lamb shank with nated in a blend of garlic and An extensive array of appe- colcannon is to be served herbs, the chops are being tizers will start the evening as the main event; the lamb offered as part of the chain’s off, with options including shank will be accompanied by “Bone In, Bold Flavors” assorted game sausages, baskets of Irish soda bread. menu. After being grilled to bison sliders, Szechuan fried An Irish cream cheesecake order, the lamb is finished alligator, venison satay, and is planned for dessert. with a roasted tomato garlic more.

Tickets are priced at $58 herb sauce and served atop Featured entree for the per person, a price that does roasted garlic mashed potadinner will be wild boar Wellington.

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The Bone In, Bold Flavors menu also features an 18-ounce “Outlaw” ribeye and a similarly-size “Fire Grilled” T-bone steak.

There are LongHorn locations on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and on Phoenix Avenue in Enfield.

or an order of extra crispy tenders, the basket comes in both a one-donut or two-donut version.

Participating locations are also serving a Chicken & Donuts Sandwich made with a chicken breast filet tucked between two glazed donuts.

This limited-time-only promotion will end March 15 or whenever KFC’s donut supplies are depleted.

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‘Luna’ is enchanting game Game features beautiful visuals, dreamy puzzles

By Christopher Byrd

Special To The Washington Post

A view of the dinning room at Emma’s Everyday Gourmet at 45 Washington St. in Westfield (CHRIS MARION / THE REPUBLICAN)

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Lunch, Dinner and For Two sizes with prices ranging from $10 to $26. The lunch portion enjoyed by one of our guests was plenty for one, and the dinner option yielded a full portion of leftovers; so we can only assume the For Two sizing to be quite substantial.

Grinders and specialty pizzas also make the list at Emma’s, with both available in just one size for $10 and $14 respectively.

In the Entrees category dishes are organized by preparation with a list of possible protein options. Al Forno features sauteed onions, roasted red peppers, sausage and fried potatoes in a red wine tomato sauce and can be ordered with chicken, veal or ribeye; whereas the classic Francese omits the ribeye option but patrons can choose from shrimp, scallops or haddock all prepared in the traditional white wine lemon sauce.

Piccata’s description reads like a modern take on the classic with chicken, veal or eggplant pan fried with garlic and capers in a white wine lemon sauce, but with the addition of spinach and roasted red peppers. The execution of the sauce was true to menu and tradition with its sharp capers and lemon smoothed out by the rich, buttery texture of the sauce, and the vegetables made for a nice accompaniment. But the soft, scrambled egg quality of the

coating encasing the veal cutlets proved off-putting despite the tenderness and flavor of the protein.

The execution of the humble Carbonara we chose as a second entree also unfortunately fell victim to an egg-based blunder in the form of chunks of cooked egg white and yolk throughout the dish.

What should have been a simple smooth sauce of pasta water, pancetta, parmigiano-reggiano and egg instead seemed stock based, but was nonetheless rich and satisfying. We had additionally said yes to the option of an added protein and found the pieces of chicken breast perfectly cooked, making for a hearty if not quite classic rendition of the Italian dish.

Desserts at Emma’s Everyday Gourmet are a mix of new American standards like Triple Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, and Raspberry Bomb alongside the traditional Tiramisu and Cannoli. The Tiramisu had a resounding coffee liqueur kick from its aptly soaked cake layers, and the Cannoli shell was perfectly crisp and filled with just sweet enough creamy ricotta and dark chocolate chips.

Emma’s has a full bar as well as interesting martini, specialty cocktails, after dinner drinks and wine lists.

Trays of its popular entrees can be ordered for pick up in sizes designed for 10 or 15 diners ($110 - $140), as can whole roasted proteins such as turkey and prime rib of beef (pre-order required).

During the early 1990s, point-and-click adventures made by companies such as LucasArts and Sierra Entertainment were among the most visually arresting games available. I used to persevere through their (sometimes obscure) puzzles because I wanted to see what sights lay beyond the next bend. (Back then, I used my uncle’s CompuServe account to check message boards for tips.)

Developed by a small team of four people, “Luna The Shadow Dust” is an enchanting point-and click adventure that reminded me of the old “let me just get to the next screen” impulse. From the start, its beautiful handdrawn visuals, dreamlike puzzles, and mysterious story line – which unfolds without a word of dialogue – drew me in and held my interest until the credits. Perhaps not since “Forgotton Anne” has a game so skillfully adopted the texture of animated films in its moment-to-moment gameplay.

“Luna” opens with a boy plunging through the air from a great height as a ghostly entity tries to catch up with him.

Closing the distance between them, the entity transforms into a bubble that encapsulates the boy and slows the velocity of his fall before depositing him gently on the ground amid a desolate, nocturnal landscape. The bubble reverts into a small, glowing light that follows the boy as he gets to his feet and moves about. Players are introduced to the game’s shadow mechanics when the boy approaches a rock on the ground. Its surface bears the shadow of the gnarled plant that’s next to it on which rests the shadow of an otherwise unseen bird. When the boy

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tries to walk past the rock, the shadow bird squawks causing the luminous entity to shrink back.

The boy swiftly fixes the situation by kicking over the plant, ridding the rock of the offending shadow. A few paces away the boy comes upon a door that’s not attached to any building. Opening it, one sees nothing but the nearby area beyond its frame. Seizing the initiative, the entity flies over to a lantern that hangs from a branch of a leafless tree. Lighting the lantern causes a sprawling tower to rise up around the door. It’s only at the end of the game, when the boy reaches the top of the tower, that the simple but carefully obscured story becomes clear.

Entering the building, the boy comes to a room where a faded mural runs the length of a wall. Standing in front of the mural’s various sections causes them to effloresce with color which in turn unlocks a door at the end of the chamber. It struck me as fitting that a game so distinguished by its art style should incorporate a mechanic of

looking. Thus, in another close-by room, adorned with framed paintings along its walls, the boy must stand before four different paintings then exit the room, either to the left or the right, in a manner specific to each paining, to unlock another portion of the tower.

On a balcony, the boy encounters a magical catlike creature buried beneath the debris from a collapsed shelf.

Upon freeing the creature, players can click back and forth between the boy and the animal. The animal can dive into the shadows and become a living shadow itself. As such, a number of the game’s puzzles require players to manipulate the shadows along a wall so that the critter can get around to different places. In shadow form, the animal can only move where other shadows exist. The puzzles in the game are cleverly conceived.

I liked, for example, sending the furry critter into the pages of an illuminated manuscript.

There, it meets people who make requests for specific texts which the boy must then retrieve from a cavernous library by hopping on a small track cart.

Although in the interest of time, I looked up a couple of puzzle solutions online, I never felt the solutions to be unduly unfair. This is not a game inflated by needless filler to inflate its running time.

“Luna The Shadow Dust” belongs in the spotlight.

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Events THURSDAY Artist Lecture by Regina DeLuise: Today, 5 p.m. Smith College-Hillyer Hall, 69 Paradise Road, Northampton. smith.edu.

Berkshire Hills Music Academy LIVE Alumi Band: Today, 11 a.m. South Hadley Council on Aging-Senior Center; free. 9 East Parkview Drive, South Hadley.

"James and the Giant Peach": Today-Fri, 6:30 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre; $10. 274 Main St., Northampton. 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com.

La Cucina di Hampden House Beer Dinner: Today, 6 p.m. La Cucina di Hampden House; Featuring Loophole Brewing. Cost is $65, includes tax and gratuity. Advance tickets only available at La Cucina di Hampden House, 413-566-8324, 1 Allen St., Hampden. 413-5668324.

"Lizzie: the Musical": Today-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Rooke Theatre; Four-person rock opera delves into the Lizzie Borden myth; $15 general, $10 students and seniors.

Lower Lake Road, South Hadley.

"Peter and the Starcatcher": Today.-Fri, 7:30 p.m.; Sat, 2 p.m.

Smith College; $10, free for Smith students. 122 Green St., Northampton; 413-585-3222 or smith.edu/ smitharts.

"The Pitch": Today, 7:30 p.m.; Fri.Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Majestic Theater; Through April 5; $24-$31.

131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: Thu.-Sun, Rockridge Community Room; singers of all ages, levels and backgrounds welcome. Rehearsals weekly on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through May 28. The fee is a sliding scale of $180-$220, add $50 for students.

A reduced fee is negotiable if the cost is prohibitive. For more information, email valleyjazzvoices@gmail.com, 25 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton.

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Applause Series Presents: Rita Parisi portrays "Women of ’76": Fri, 7 p.m. Agawam Senior Center; Doors open 6:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. 954 Main Street, Agawam. 413-821-0604.

Creative Collage: Art for Everyone on the first and third Friday of the month: Fri, South Hadley Council on Aging-Senior Center; Collage making is a free form art style that allows for use of all sorts of materials from old magazines and books to buttons, ribbons, and found objects. Paints, glue, and other materials to help will be provided.

Linda Herron provides guidance, prompts, and a starting point. For more information, call 538-5042 or email LHennessey@southhadleyma.gov, free. 9 East Parkview Drive, South Hadley.

First Friday: Shawn Caspi: Fri, 8 p.m. Bing Arts Center; $5. 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-7319730 or bingartscenter.org.

"James and the Giant Peach": See Thursday listing Late Nights at Amherst Cinema: Fri, 9:45 p.m. Amherst Cinema, "Ringu"; Not rated, Japanese with English subtitles, Regular admission. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

"Lizzie: the Musical": See Thursday listing "Peter and the Starcatcher": See Thursday listing "The Pitch": See Thursday listing Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY 16th annual Agawam Lions Club Comedy Show: Sat, 6 p.m.

Oak Ridge Golf Club; Fundraiser features Greg Boggis, Rob Steen, Tom Hayes, and Pat Napoli. Raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and concession food available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or at the door. All proceeds from this year's show will support the Agawam Lions Foundation, Inc.'s Children's Services Fund. 850 South Westfield St., Feeding Hills.

The 35th annual Wine & Food Lovers Weekend: See Friday listing

3rd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Tartan Party: Sat, 2:30 p.m. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round; Wear your parade tartan, green and shamrock garb and bring the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade/Road Race spirit to Dobbin, the Yankee Pedlar Horse, as he begins his third year of retirement at the Holyoke Merry Go Round. Tickets sold only at the door: $5 per person, $10 per family. Children will enjoy unlimited rides, face painting by The Happy Face Painter, hair done by The Plan salon, snacks, crafts, and a digital photo booth. Adults can purchase a beer or wine, ride with their children, and browse Holyoke parade tartan merchandise for sale. Food will be available for purchase from Murphy's Pub food truck. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke; 413-538-9838 or holyokemerrygoround.org.

edgy social commentary. $30-$35.

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I Love Kyrgystan Display and Lecture: Sat, 11 a.m. South Hadley Public Library; Learn about the shaping of cultural dialogue to see a country post-Soviet occupation through children's art. This is an adult lecture that you will then be able to see the children's art in the Children's Department. Program by Fermata Arts Foundation, Free. 2 Canal St., South Hadley.

Photography 101: Sat, 2-4 p.m.

Make-It Springfield; Plenty of hands-on photography experience.

You will learn the best handling techniques and tips/tricks to work with a DSLR camera, and apply the basic principles of photography composition and walking photography field trips. There are 5 shop cameras available, or bring your own. Please email anamarie@makeitspringfield.org if you would like to use one of the shop cameras. This four class session is for adults and students 18+; $20.

168 Worthington St., Springfield; 413-342-1681.

"The Big Broadcast": Sat, 2 p.m.

Chapin Auditorium; $20/$10. 50 College St., South Hadley. mtholyoke.edu.

Old Deerfield Spring Craft Fair: Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Young Building; Admission: $6 adult, free for children 12 and under. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or the-

CatVideoFest 2020: Sat, 10:30 a.m.; Sun, noon Amherst Cinema; Regular admission tickets. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Chili, Chowder & Chocolate Cook-off: Sat, 11:30 a.m. YMCA of Greater Westfield; Local chefs and civic organizations put their culinary skills on display, while attendees get to sample and vote for the dishes among the three categories - chili, chowder and chocolate. Tickets are on sale at the Westfield YMCA. Proceeds will support the LiveStrong program, free 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors. $10. Court Street, Westfield.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: Sat, 5-7 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Church; Corned beef and cabbage dinner includes breads, dessert, coffee and sodas. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Gluten free and vegetarian options will also be offered. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

1 Porter Road, East Longmeadow.

Corned Beef Supper: Sat, 5 p.m.

South Hadley Methodist Church; Annual supper features Dave's highly acclaimed corned beef, with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread and dessert. Reservations are encouraged and takeout is available. $14; $5 children 5-12; under 6 are free. Call 532-0500 or 695-1212 for reservations. 30 Carew St., South Hadley.

Fancifool!: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill; This 12-character, multi-media one-woman show starring Ananda Bena-Weber is based on real stories from the lives of real New Yorkers, features dancing, singing, mime, clown and

Iva Dee Hiatt Memorial Oratorio: Sat, 8 p.m. John M. Greene Hall; "A Night at the Opera: Celebrating the achievements of African American singers," College Lane, Northampton. smith.edu.

"Lizzie: the Musical": See Thursday listing

"Peter and the Starcatcher": See Thursday listing

"The Pitch": See Thursday listing Sewing Essentials Series: Sat, Make-It Springfield; Learn all the functions of the sewing machine.

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The 35th annual Wine & Food Lovers Weekend: Fri.-Sat, MGM Springfield; On Friday taste over 200 wines, craft beer and cider presented by Provisions of Northampton, along with tapasstyle offerings by dozens of talented local chefs at the wine and food tasting event. New this year: Early access to the event at Sip and Slurp – a VIP pre-party featuring champagne and raw bar by Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms, and special

guest Scott Shucks – from 5-6 p.m.

On Saturday is the Wine & Food Lover’s Dinner – a seven-course meal inspired by Weekends with Yankee and featuring wine pairings selected by Provisions, hosted by Amy Traverso. Proceeds support New England Public Media, the New Alliance of NEPR and WGBY; $55-$100. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

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free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday: Closed (except some holidays; go online to springfieldmuseums. org/hours-and-admission for more information.)

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First Saturday: March 7, April 4 BASICS. Second Saturday: March 14, April 11 - DOLL MAKING. Third Saturday: March 21, April 18 TSHIRT MAKING, for experienced sewers. Fourth Saturday: March 28, April 25 - OPEN SEW; start a new project or finish an old one. Elizabeth Daniels, owner of Alterations

by Elizabeth, will lead the class; $20 per week. 168 Worthington St., Springfield; 413-342-1681.

Museums 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 or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven & Tchaikovsky: Sat, 7:30 p.m.

Springfield Symphony Hall; $25$70. 34 Court St., Springfield; 413733-2291 or symphonyhall.com.

“The Understudies: An Improvised Musical”: Sat, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater; Improvisers and their trusty musician 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.

Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: See Thursday listing

SUNDAY CatVideoFest 2020: See Saturday listing "Lizzie: the Musical": See Thursday listing Old Deerfield Spring Craft Fair: See Saturday listing "The Pitch": See Thursday listing Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: See Thursday listing

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Cupcakes were part of the Mama Cakes display and sampler during a previous YMCA of Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Chowder & Chili Cook Off” fundraiser. This year’s event will be held Saturaday at 11:30 a.m. and will benefit the LiveStrong program for cancer survivors. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO) Park Ranger Susan Ashman in the Wood Museum of Springfield History as she highlights some of the Civil War damaged firearms in the Armory’s collection, including the tragic story of a common soldier whose journey ended at the battle of Franklin. “Legacy: The Philanthropy of Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson.”

Through June 7. “Sweet: A Tasty Journey.” Through April 26. “The Confection Connection.” Through April 26. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

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. Stars Over Springfield, Friday at 7:30 p.m. In case of rain, a planetarium show will be shown. $3 adults, $2 for ages 3-17.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, Michele and Donald D’Amour Mu- invent stories, and engage in activseum of Fine Arts: “People at Work ities that encourage teamwork and and Other Environmental Portraits creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. The

by Tad Malek.” Through July 12.

“The Essence of Nature,” paintings second floor contains Theodor Geisel’s personal memorabilia, includby Marlene t. Yu. Through May 3. ing never before publicly displayed George Walter Vincent Smith Art “Voices of Resilience” Exhibition. art, the original Geisel Grove sign Through April 26. Museum a la Museum: Seuss Birthday Party which used to hang in Forest Park, Carte, today at 12:15 p.m., ”Lucian on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Throughout the museums, included Freud: Exhibition on Screen: Lucian and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his Freud: A Self Portrait”; cookies with museum admission. Permadrawing board and armchair. Timed and coffee provided, cost $4, $2 nent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” tickets required, for reservations members. a display of artifacts from ancient visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Springfield Science Museum: China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, “Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college Log.” Dinosaur Train the Traveling of Springfield History: “Armory students with ID, $13 for children ages Exhibit.

Through May 10.

PerTalk: Mishaps & Misfortune,” today 3-17; free to children under age 3 and manent exhibits: Family Science from 1:30 p.m.-p.m. Join Springmembers, Springfield residents are Adventures will be presented on field Armory National Historic Site Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial is an 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.

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Berkshire Museum: “She Shaped History.” Through May 25. “We Shape History,” Saturdays through May 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Visitors will travel from farm life to the mid-century office and learn the power of raising their voices as they explore the extraordinary stories of the many women featured in “She Shapes History.” Learn how to spin wool, weave yarn, and design an effective protest poster. Included with regular museum admission, free for children under 18. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: Newest additions are The Wiggle and Wash/ Vet Clinic, toddler Merry-Go-Round and STEM based cash register for kid’s. 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 or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Connecticut Science Center: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more. Hours: Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Admission $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under. 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford or ctsciencecenter.org.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and more. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June, weather permitting, or by appointment, 413-525-3425 (messages only). Free, 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “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. Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Hours: 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 hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city’s history. Hours Tues.-Sun. noon.-4 p.m. free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke 413-5341723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring 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: Permanent exhibit hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. noon5:30 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 or marktwainhouse.org.

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: “Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson” currently on extended view. Winter hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon, closed Tues. $20 adults, $18 seniors/veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children (6-16); $2 EBT/ WIC Cardholder; children under 6 and museum members including MCLA and Williams College students, visit for free, 87 Marshall St., North Adams or massmoca.org.

Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: Various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and 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 or amherst.edu.

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum: Permanent Exhibit: Special Loans from the David C. Driskell Center. Through June 21. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free, open to the public.

Lower Lake Road, South Hadley or mtholyoke.edu.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit:

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Hours: Mon.-Fri. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 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 or hoophall.com.

New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit: 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: “Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences.” Through May 25. Hours: Daily Nov.-April weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends and holidays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery talks daily, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under. 35th annual Berkshire County High School Art Show.

Through Saturday. “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys.” Through May 25. “Meet A Rockwell Model.”

First Fridays, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, at 3 p.m. Find out what it was like to pose for Rockwell.

Free for members, children and teens 18 and under, or included with admission. “Virtual Reality Rockwell!” Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and every Saturday through June 6. the magic of virtual reality gives a new view into Rockwell’s Four Freedoms. Discover the themes of the paintings, war time culture, Rockwell’s painting process, parodies of his paintings, and much more. 10 minute session, or as time permits. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

member, $5 student. FILM: “The ry.” Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee or Burning Child.” Sunday at 2 p.m.; $6-10,1021 West St., Amherst or polishcenter.net.

Smith College Museum of Art: “A yiddishbookcenter.org.

Dust Bowl of Dog Soup: Picturing the Great Depression.” Through May 24; $5. “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the SCMA Galleries.” Through June.

Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton or scam.smith.edu.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. The museum will be closed for visitation through March 31, for critical systems upgrades. The historic grounds will be accessible during the closure. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar.

The Clark Art Institute: Permanent exhibit: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free year round for members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID, $20 general, 225 South St., Williamstown or clarkart.edu.

Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays and spring break. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and second floors. Hours: 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 Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent on the hour with the last tour at 3 exhibit: Kidstory, an indoor learning p.m., Mon.-Sat. and at 2 p.m. Sun. gallery in the Visitor’s Center where Victorian Tea & Talk, Sunday at kids ages 3-10 can try on period 3:30 p.m., “Tea Time with Simpson costumes and imagine life in the & Vail.” Reservations required, as 1830’s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting seating is limited, call 413-637Dressed in Early New England”; 3206. $28 advance, $32 day of. 104 apparel in portraiture. Hours: Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.

Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, org. $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free Volleyball Hall of Fame: Hours: for children under 3. “Maple Days” Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50on March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22. $3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or Times: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Route 20, volleyhall.org.

Sturbridge or osv.org.

Pan African Historical Museum USA: Exhibitions by local artists.

Hours: Tues.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Springfield 413-7331823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “Histo-

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Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and Gift shop open; Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon-4 p.m.; Historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” $10, $8

Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; “VHS (T.A.P.E.).”

Friday through April 1, reception on March 14; 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield 413-755-5258.

Arts Unlimited Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists and beyond. Hours: 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. Located in the Village Commons. 25 College St., South Hadley 413-532-7047.

Barbara Prey Gallery: Permanent Exhibit: Work by Barbara Ernst Prey. Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

71 Spring St., Williamstown or barbaraprey.com.

Berkshire Museum: “The Art of Warner Brothers Cartoons.”

Through May 10, featuring production artwork including drawings, paintings and transparent celluioids used to create some of Warner Studios’ classic cartoon shorts. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

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featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Admission $2 per person; Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard 413-543-3321.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield or westath.org.

Loomis Chaffey School: “Youth” photographs from the Buhl Collection. Through April 14. 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor or mercygallery. org.

Nina’s Nook: “Triple SSS: Sensual, Sexual, Smut” exhibit, through March 21. 125A Avenue A, Turners Falls.

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

Taber Art Gallery: “At Home with Our Histories,” by Kelly Popoff.

Through March 26. 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke 413-552-2614.

Valley Photo Center: Hours: Tues.Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1500 Main St., Springfield 413-781-1553.

Vault Gallery: Permanent exhibit: Prints by Marilyn Kalish and other artist available for purchase. 322 Main St., Great Barrington; 413644-0221.

Western New England University Arts Gallery: Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield or wne.edu/arts.

William Baczek Fine Arts: Forbes Library: “Photography” by 2020 Landscape Exhibition.

Marty Espinola and metal sculpture Through March 14; Gallery hours

by Jon Bander. Through today. 20 are: Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; West St., Northampton or forbesli- Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. brary.org. noon-5 p.m. free, wbfinearts.com/ index.php?id=7886. 36 Main St., Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: Northampton or wbfinearts.com.

“Searching for the Feathers of Icarus An Installation” by Constance Hamilton, today through March 28, opening reception today from 5-8 p.m. Forum/Artists in Community on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Constance Hamilton exhibiBerkshire Botanical Garden: The tion, today through March 28. This Bulb Show, through March 29, 9 exhibit titled “Searching for the a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Bulb Show Feathers of Icarus” includes large in the Fitzpatrick Conservatory oil paintings and fabric sculpture. features a collection of New EnThis installation draws inspiration gland favorites and South African from ancient Greek mythology to flowering bulbs rarely seen in the reflect, both literally and abstractly, Northeast. Free. Designing with on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Native Plants, Saturday from 10 Free, gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., a.m.-2 p.m. Led by Drew Monthie, Amherst 413-256-4250. this survey plant identification class covers horticulturally significant Hope and Feathers Framing and North American native plants Gallery: Nan Salky: “Shapeshiftthat thrive in the Berkshires and ing” through March 28. Opening surrounding region. Both herbareception today from 5-8 p.m.,durceous and woody plants will be ing Amherst Arts Night Plus. free, covered, with special focus on plant hopeandfeathersframing.com/ communities and garden worthy, salky-shapeshifting. 319 Main St., low maintenance plants that work Amherst or hopeandfeatherswell in the managed landscape. framing.com Information on cultural requireIndian Orchard Mills Dane ments, maintenance, plant combiGallery: New exhibits every month

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nations and associations will form the framework of this course. (2 classes). Members: $120/nonmembers: $130. Expert Honey Tasting, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Learn the methods of sensory analysis used by sommeliers to taste and evaluate honey like an expert. Workshop is appropriate for those who appreciate honey and beekeepers alike.

Copies of The Honey Connoisseur will be available for purchase and signing by Marina. Members: $55/nonmembers: $65. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotanical.org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: “Fertile Ground: Corn, cranberries, Tobacco, and Artists.” Today through April 29. Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Friday - “Who Lives in a Tree?”; March 13 – “Chipmunks”; March 20 - “Salamanders”; 10:3011:30 a.m. For children ages 3-6, siblings and friends welcome, accompanied by an adult. Free.

“When Will It Be Spring? A Story Hour.” Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

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 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams.

Markets Northampton Senior Center: Winter Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m-1 p.m. every Saturday through April 18. 67 Conz St., Northampton or northamptonseniors.com.

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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