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Jazz & Roots returns to Springfield Mix of familiar, new faces featured at festival on Saturday

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By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

he lineup of musicians for the eighth annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival will be a mix of nostalgic and familiar faces with upand-coming artists.

The festival will take place at a new location — the historic Stearns Square — Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m.

It also will include “The Horn Man: The Life and Musical Legacy of Charles Neville” exhibit at the Wood Museum of Springfield History, a parade, food and beverage vendors, artisan vendors, arts activities, and a speaker series.

“This year’s exciting lineup will be a mix of nostalgic and familiar faces as well as up-and-coming artists that are sure to ignite a fire for any music lover through dynamic and transformative music from around the world,” said Kristin G. Neville, executive director of Blues to Green and festival producer.

Included in the program will be locally, nationally and internationally recognized musical artists ranging from traditional jazz (Hailey Brinnel) to Trinidadian influenced jazz (Etienne Charles) and sounds of gospel and soul (The Kevin Sharpe Group and Rev. Sekou & the Freedom Fighters), samba, and salsa rhythms.

Other participating artists include Claudia Acuña, Henri Smith and New Orleans Friends & Flavors, TC Eckstein Vocalese Jazz Ensemble, Salsa Train Orquestra, Chuck Langford, Berkshire Bateria, and Mister G. Each performance at the

oppression in the Jim Crow South.

The “Horn Man” exhibit at the museum “shares Charles’ amazing life story and the legacy of his music and the greater body of music of which he was a part,” Neville said. “The history and the roots of American music represented by the story of Charles’ life is important for us all to know, and it connects to the racial reckoning of our present moment. Through his story and music, we are exposed to the deep and rich history of Black music, the music that we celebrate through the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.”

The Second Line Parade leaves the museum at 12:30 p.m. and will be led by Grand Marshal Henri Smith and New The Wanda Houston Quintet performs at the fifth Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival in 2018. The Orleans Friends and Flavours. annual celebration returns in a new location — the historic Stearns Square — Saturday from 1 to Also marching will be the Expandable Brass Band joined by 10 p.m. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) faculty and student musicians ulty and New Orleans musical from the Community Music artists who have performed at School of Springfield. the festival,” she said.

The Wood Museum of The speaker series at Valley Springfield History will be open Venture Mentors, 276 Bridge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St., will give attendees the Activities there include, opportunity to reflect on the beginning at 10:30 a.m., famidiverse history and ancestral ly-friendly art activities on the roots of music and culture lawn and patio. At 11:30 a.m. while envisioning a better join Berkshire Bateria for an and more equitable future. It all-ages percussion workshop includes the following talks/ and prelude to the parade. presentations: “Everyone is welcome to • Carnival in Trinidad with march in the parade down to Etienne Charles at 3 p.m. the stage of our kick-off festival • Climate Justice Conversa- performance,” Neville said. tion with Rev. Sekou and Rev. Springfield is the largest urPeople dance at a previous Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.

(HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) Mariama White-Hammond at ban area in Western Massachu4:30 p.m. setts, and the festival highlights rain-or-shine event will last Roots Festival, as a performer • New Orleans Voodoo, Mu- the city as a cultural hub for the about an hour. and as an educator. sic and Carnival Culture: The region. “The diversity of the Worthington and Bridge “Because of Charles, the fes- Background of Charles Neville city’s population is reflected in streets will be closed between tival has maintained a connec- at 6 p.m. the festival’s diverse programMain and Dwight streets to tion to New Orleans’ musical Charles Neville also particming, which celebrates music allow people to walk through culture, especially through the ipated in a facilitated converof the African Diaspora and of the Stearns Square area. second line parade we have sation about Jazz & Justice at African America,” Neville said.

Neville said her late husband, had since 2017, the Brass Band the 2017 festival, where he “It is a free event that is accesCharles, was “a main inspiraCamp that he taught with spoke about his life, music and sible to people of all walks of SEE JAZZ, PAGE E8 tion” for her in founding the Community Music School fac- experiences of violent racial Blues to Green nonprofit to use “This year’s exciting lineup will be a mix of nostalgic and familiar faces as music to build community, celebrate culture and catalyze sowell as up-and-coming artists that are sure to ignite a fire for any music cial and environmental change. lover through dynamic and transformative music from around the world.”

He was involved in the earlier Kristin G. Neville, executive director of Blues to Green and Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival producer years of the Springfield Jazz &

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Rock stars Gem and mineral show features exhibit on fluorites

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

Alexander Demetrius plays Pinocchio as part of Fairy Tale Farm at Old Sturbridge Village. (OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE)

Village to become Fairy Tale Farm Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, others brought to life

(DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

The event will take place months of COVID shutdown, Friday through Sunday at the this event will breathe life Better Living Center. back into our community and Dealers, miners, artisans, your community. We have and crafters will be selling had unprecedented interest a variety of “rocks” rangfrom the buying communiing from 50-cent tumbled ty in this year’s show,” said stones to $50,000 mineral Laura Delano. specimens, from inexpensive Wholesalers are also welbeads to designer creations, come to the show, which this and from sharks’ teeth to year continues to feature a fossil skeletons. Natural newly expanded and relocatmineral specimens, fossils, ed wholesale section in the gemstones, beads, jewelry, Young Building. meteorites, crystals, geodes, “Demand by our wholesale decorator items, and lapidary buyers and larger booth space supplies and equipment are required by our wholesale among the items for sale. dealers necessitated the “While this is a very large move to another building so Now, many years later after show, it really is a very small, those dealers could have largcompleting college, medical close knit community of er booths in order to bring in school, residency training, dealers, show promoters, additional and more diverse and beginning practice as exhibitors, showcase compa- inventory. In return, that has a vascular neurologist, Dr. nies, decorating companies, allowed us to further develop Gebel’s present-day collecprinters and support staff. and expand our retail section tion of worldwide fluorites Everyone is so excited to in the Better Living Center to with a special focus on South- get back together. After 18 SEE ROCK, PAGE E10 ern Illinois specimens will be the subject of a special exhibit at this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show on the grounds 791/2 1/2Main MainSt., St.,Westfield Westfield •• 572-4914 572-4914 (Across (Across from from Walgreens Walgreens && Rocky’s 79 Rocky’s Hardware) Hardware) of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

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engaging them with something a little more lighthearted and fun,” said Rhys Simmons, director of interpretation at OSV, about the playful nature of Fairy Tale Farm alongside

By Keith O’Connor the more perfect interpretaSpecial to The Republican tion of history.

Visitors to Old Sturbridge Fairy tale seekers will walk Village each day are asked to the village to various buildings suspend belief as they walk whose outdoor surroundings into the living history musebecome the stage for each um, which represents life in performance. Characters step early New England, and minout of their “homes” for the gle with costumed historians first time since the pandemic who look like they just stepped and are faced with real-world, out of the past. grown-up issues: For the next few weekends • Pinocchio is a former child beginning today, they will be star coming to terms with his asked to further suspend belief life as a “real boy” at the Cooat the popular village, as the per Shop. museum turns into Fairy Tale • Recently awakened BeauFarm and such beloved charty (formerly sleeping) is SEE VILLAGE, PAGE E5 acters as Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Goldilocks and others come to life from the world of make believe.

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s a young boy, Dr. James Gebel grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he built his childhood mineral collection of mostly Mexican and Southern Illinois specimens, as well as self-collected wonders of nature from local creek beds, driveways and neighborhood backyards.

Amethyst specimens on display at a past East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. This year’s event runs Friday through Sunday in the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

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91 Taylor St., Springfield Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live music with David Bartley. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Good Acoustics. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield

FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Crestview Country Club: Mike Smith. 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam Delaney House: Luther Johnson. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Off the Record Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Tailgate Tunes. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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SATURDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

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Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Delaney House: Floyd Patterson. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Union Jack Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: The Willie J. Laws Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Floyd Patterson. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

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COLLECTION OF Journey guitarist Neal Schon’s instruments fetched more than $4.2 million recently.

Heritage Auctions said that more than 90 guitars from Schon’s collection were sold among a crowd of almost 500 bidders online, on the phone, and on the floor of the auction house on July 31. One six-string, a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst, sold for $350,000, while another guitar garnered $300,000. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL, bought one of Schon’s most famous guitars for $250,000.

Irsay, whose personal collection already includes instruments used by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Prince, and Elton John, won the bidding for Schon’s 1977 black Gibson Les Paul,

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Jade Genga plays Beauty, a princessturned-Instagram star at the Freeman Farm, as part of Fairy Tale Farm at Old Sturbridge Village. The program begins today.

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IF YOU GO Event: Fairy Tale Farm at Old Sturbridge Village When: Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 29 Where: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for youth, available online at osv.org More information: osv.org

ranging from 7-10 minutes in length – each show will be performed 2-3 times each night.

“We want to make this as engaging as possible for visitors, especially for children, but also for adults.

Our guests will not be passive observers. They can dance along with Pinocchio and exercise with Hansel, and they can ask questions at any time during their performance,” Simmons said.

Further bringing Fairy Tale Farm to life at Old Sturbridge Village will be the music of Worcester-based Gracie Day, whose mixture of rock and soul is “influenced by her parents’ music of the ’60s and ’70s.”

Simmons noted the village will also come alive in other ways, including complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides, craft activities, games on the Village Common, children’s stores and singalongs in the Town Garden.

There will also be a bonfire on the Village Common and Bullard Tavern will be serving up themed food for the occasion.

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a princess-turned-Instagram star at the Freeman Farm.

• Little Red’s oncedevoured grandmother, Granny Lil, is back and feisty as ever at the Bixby House.

• Goldilocks (who is newly engaged to Baby Bear) is an ambitious young tech entrepreneur launching her new product at the Freeman Farmhouse.

• A third little pig named Vincent, whose rational thinking has kept him alive, is at the Blacksmith Shop.

• Hansel, who’s determined to get in shape post-pandemic, and Gretel, who’d prefer to stay in quarantine, are at the Pottery Shop.

“Fairy Tale Farm is a brand-new production from P.J. Griffith, the same writer and creative director who brought to life Edgar Allan Poe through last October’s outdoor theatrical performance at the Village called ‘Nevermore – the Fantastic Terrors of Edgar Allan Poe.’ He is well-versed in immersive storytelling,” Simmon said.

“The character of Pinocchio is always a hit with kids, and Alexander Demetrius is a fantastic actor who brings a lot of energy to his performance. He also plays Baby Bear in the Goldilocks skit, which is extremely funny.

And Jade Genga as Beauty really gets close to the audience and pulls them into her story,” he added.

Depending on the tale –

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Middlefield Fair is back with family fun

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fter a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Highland Agricultural Society will present its 165th edition of Middlefield Fair this weekend.

The early fair traditions of exhibiting quilts, knitting and other handiwork, along with everything from baked goods to produce and flowers continue.

The ever-popular Ray Guillemette Jr., a Western Massachusetts-favorite, Traditionally held the second weekwill bring his King Kountry show to end in August, Middlefield is among the fairgrounds on Saturday at 2 p.m. a slate of agricultural fairs held across On Sunday, he will present his A Ray Western Massachusetts during August of Elvis show, also at 2 p.m. and into September. All are returning For children, there will a Kids’ Zone, this year, offering family-friendly and filled with free games and activities, fun activities that highlight the region’s along with an interactive barnyard, A team of oxen competes in a pull at a previous Middlefield Fair. The Highland agricultural heritage. open on both Saturday and Sunday.

Agricultural Society’s 165th Middlefield Fair will open Friday at 4 p.m., with The gates at the Middlefield Fair On Saturday at 3 p.m., there will be a activities running through Sunday evening. Oxen pulls are scheduled on Satgrounds on Bell Road open on Friday children’s pie-eating contest. urday. To learn more and see the full schedule, go online to middlefieldfair.org. at 4 p.m. with the exhibit hall, art The dining hall will be serving up (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) barn, fair and farm museum and the dinners both days, on Saturday from midway all set to welcome visitors. pulls have proved very popular, and day, it will the horses’ turn at competi- noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon Now, as in the 19th century, the fair this year’s fair schedule features tion with pulls at noon, 3 and 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. will feature cattle, sheep and rabbit plenty of action with 4-by-4 truck pull On Saturday at noon, there will be a Fair admission is $7 for adults, $5 for shows, along with horse and oxen competition on Saturday at 10 a.m. slate of family-fun games, including seniors, and free for children under pulls. The early fair traditions of and 6 p.m. and a fun, all ages, all sizes children’s chicken clucking, ladies’ 12. Active-duty military and veterans exhibiting quilts, knitting and other garden tractor pull at noon on Sunday. skillet toss and men’s chainsaw throw- are also admitted free. handiwork, along with everything Gates open at 8 a.m. both Saturday ing. This is action that should be as There is no charge for parking at the from baked goods to produce and and Sunday with a pancake breakfast much fun to watch as participate in.

Middlefield Fairgrounds on Bell Road flowers continue. available each day from 8 to 11 a.m.

There will be plenty of entertainin Middlefield. For a full schedule and Friday night’s events are highlighted Saturday’s slate of events includes ment throughout the three days with more information, go online to by the Ken Boisseau Memorial Diesel the youth oxen pull at 9 a.m., while the Just-N-Kace Band performing Middlefieldfair.org or Facebook.

Truck Pull at 7 p.m. It and the other the adult oxen pulls, by weight class, classic rock music on Friday and Satcom/MiddlefieldFair. decidedly more modern motorized will be held at 1, 3 and 7 p.m. On Sun- urday at 7 p.m.

Clubbing CONTINUES FROM PAGE E4 Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Tailgate Tunes. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton Les Trois Emme Winery: Tom Savoy. 8 Knight Road, New Marlborough Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live music on the patio: CA Jones. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Ethel Lee Ensemble.

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MONDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Pizza Shoppe: Monday Night Trivia. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Union Station Ballroom/Platform Sports Bar: Tom Savoy. 125A Pleasant St., Northampton Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Smith & Ingram. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

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

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

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

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Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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

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

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DINE & WINE

Restaurants dealing (again) with COVID regulatory efforts

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ITH LEVELS OF new COVID-19 cases spiking across the country, restaurant operators are finding themselves with a case of deja vu as new regulatory efforts are put in place to deal with the surge.

Late last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised restaurantgoers to resume wearing masks, regardless of their vaccination status. That guidance represented an unwelcome step back from the “return to normal” the industry had been enjoying.

While the CDC’s most recent recommendation does not have the force of law, many local jurisdictions, especial those in COVID-19 hot spots, have already made restaurant mask-wearing mandatory. Los Angeles County, which had been ex-

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Workers wear masks out of concern for the coronavirus Sunday while greeting people at a restaurant on Boston’s Newbury Street. (STEVEN SENNE / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

periencing an uptick in infections, reimposed a facemask requirement in restaurants and other public venues. Several other California jurisdic-

tions took similar steps.

Major restaurant brands have also reversed themselves on mask wearing. In late July, McDonald’s began

requiring masks on both employees and customers in areas where infections were surging, and, as of Aug. 5, Starbucks has reimposed a mask requirement on all employees, regardless of their immunization status.

More recently, New York City took the more aggressive step of requiring proof of vaccination for restaurant employees and dine-in customers alike. The mandate, which

is expected to take effect on Sept. 13, mirrors the growing number of workplace policies that now require COVID-19 vaccination. NYC’s monthlong delay in implementation is designed to allow policy details to be more fully worked out.

Not surprisingly, the restaurant industry is troubled by these developments. Earlier mask-wearing mandates were problematic to enforce, with customer confrontations over the requirement often turning ugly.

Asking for proof of vaccination is likely to be even more conflict-provoking, and many restaurant operators fear that having to deal with vaccination-related customer hostility will trigger increased staff turnover.

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Farewell to Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve

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T’S INEVITABLE THAT certain beers will fall off the market, especially these days, when there is an ever-expanding glut of brews fighting for shelf space and market share.

And while certain craft breweries have gone under, I haven’t seen many great individual craft beers disappear. And the ones that have sometimes vanished have been due to reasons beyond fiscal ones. (For example, the superb beers created by the now-defunct Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project are gone simply because the owners decided they wanted to do

something different.)

And while I’m not sentimental about any large industrial brands, I was sad to see that one of the better non-craft brews is being pushed off into the sunset by its huge corporate owners. The beer in question is Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve, which has been part of the Molson Coors portfolio for about a decade. The company recently announced it would cease production of the beer.

Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve, commonly known as “Henry’s,” was a concoction created in the 1970s when the brewery’s owners decided to make a more premium beer by not using adjuncts such as corn, which many large American brewers did (and still do).

The brewery, founded by its namesake in the 1800s, was a popular brand in the Pacific Northwest. Private Reserve was a hit, offering more flavor at a cheap price point. In some ways, it was a harbinger of the

Private Reserve was a hit, offering more flavor at a cheap price point. In some ways, it was a harbinger of the craft beer movement which would explode in the 1980s. trial-style beers. But I admit I have a fascination with some of the better ones that were made before craft brewing came about. There are several large brands that I enjoyed before craft beer was around. There was Guinness, of course, but that’s made in Ireland and is an old-school Irish beer. Likewise there was Bass Pale Ale, but of course that’s from England.

But there are non-craft beers that are decent. I’m not saying they’re great beers, but Henry Weinhard’s Private they’re really drinkable and Reserve brand is being discontinued by corporate parent enjoyable in certain situations, especially if nothing Molson Coors. else is available. For example, craft beer movement which Ballantine XXX is a fine, wellwould explode in the 1980s. made beer. It’s cheap but it’s As a craft beer fan and writer, tasty enough.

I don’t pay a lot of attention Henry Weinhard’s Private to the larger, national indusReserve was another of these

brews. I know there is more than one craft beer fan who drank it before discovering craft brews and who (possibly surprisingly) will still grab a 12-pack. But now they won’t be able to.

Of course, it makes sense that the better industrial beers will be the first to go in megabrands’ portfolios. They are kind of caught in a no man’s land: They don’t sell anywhere nearly as well as their blockbuster brethren, like Coors Light or Molson Golden, but they also don’t have enough “oomph” as far as flavor when compared to most craft beers.

But it’s still sad to see a decent workaday brew have the curtain brought down on it.

Farewell, Henry. You were appreciated.

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3 great cremant sparkling wines from Alsace

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HEN IT COMES to tiny bubbles, Don Ho and Champagne often grab most of the attention.

That’s too bad.

Don’t get me wrong. I love the Hawaiian singer’s version of this playful song and crisp, dry sparkling wine from France’s famed Champagne region.

But there are many other great versions of this quirky song (particularly Tiny Tim’s demented rendition) and many other spectacular sparkling wines from around the world.

In fact, you don’t even need to leave France to find another, outstanding (and relatively affordable) sparkling wine – cremant.

And not just any cremant.

Cremant D’Alsace.

Although let me add that there are many other great cremants from other parts of France.

So what is cremant? Where are they from? What are they made with? And did you know “Tiny Bubbles” was originally written for Lawrence Welk? Lawrence who? Ask your grandparents.

They’ll know the king of “Champagne music.” Hope you enjoy.

Wine tasting notes Willm Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose Grapes: 100% pinot noir Tasting notes: Some rose sparkling wines can be on the sweeter side. What I love about this rose from Alsace is how crisp and dry and refreshing the wine tastes while also managing to maintain a wonderful yet subtle layer of fruitiness, particularly hints of strawberry and raspberry.

A great sparkling wine perfect for a warm, humid afternoon.

The Cremant D’Alsace wines recommended this week.

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a minute.)

In order for a sparkling wine to be called cremant, it must come from certain locations, but also must be made a certain way. Like Champagne, all cremants must be made using what’s often called the “traditional method.” Both Champagne and cremant sparkling wines involve secondary fermentation in the bottle, a technical process that makes these wines pop with flavor.

All cremants also have a few other things in common. All the grapes are hand harvested. They must be aged for at least nine months on the lees, dead yeast cells left over from fermentation. But enough technical talk. Trust me. All this hard work results in crisp, dry, refreshing sparkling wines.

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French Alps and Cremant de Die in the Rhone region.

What grapes are used to make cremant?

Different cremant regions Wines recommended have different rules for which this week grapes can be used to make • Willm Cremant D’Alsace cremant. Different cremant Brut Rose ($18 Suggested producers also often use Retail Price) different grapes as well to • Kuentz-Bas Cremant achieve different flavors and D’Alsace Brut Tradition ($25 styles.

SRP) Like Champagne, many Where is cremant from?

• Camille Braun Cremant cremant producers use charD’Alsace Brut ($25 SRP) Like Champagne, cremant donnay, pinot meunier and can only come from certain pinot noir grapes. But you’ll What is cremant? specific places. Eight of those also find many variations, The word cremant actulocations can be found in especially by region. ally originated in France’s France. The ninth one’s locatIn Cremant D’Alsace, for Champagne region. The ed in Luxembourg. example, the most common term was originally used to The eight regions in France grapes used to make spardescribe sparkling wines that that make cremant are kling wines there include were slightly less bubbly than Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot Champagne. Nowadays, only (Bourgogne in French), the blanc and pinot gris. As for Champagne comes from Loire Valley, Limoux in the sparkling rose wines from Champagne. But cremant Languedoc-Roussillon reCremant D’Alsace, they must lives on in many other parts gion, Jura in eastern France, be made entirely with pinot of France. (More about that in the Savoie region near the noir grapes.

Kuentz-Bas Cremant D’Alsace Brut Tradition Grapes: Blend of pinot auxerrois and pinot blanc Tasting notes: This delightful, dry, crisp sparkling wine serves as a great example of a wonderful cremant. Like Champagne, this cremant has a slight reserved edge with a hint of nut-like flavors. But unlike many Champagnes, this cremant also has a very subtle, fragrant, floral-like aroma and flavor.

Camille Braun Cremant D’Alsace Brut Grapes: 70% pinot blanc, 30% pinot auxerrois Tasting notes: As much as I love all three wines recommended this week, if I had to pick just one sparkling wine from Alsace, this would be the one. Aged for 30 months, this charming, subtle cremant has a wonderful, understated, elegant finish with hints of smoked almonds, roasted lemon and baked apples.

What I also enjoy most about this wine is how distinct and unique it tastes. It’s not trying to be Champagne. Instead, the winemakers vividly bring to life everything that’s wonderful and different about this fascinating corner of France near the Swiss and German border.

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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life, and it brings people from diverse cultural communities together through music.”

Recognizing Springfield’s rich history and the diversity of its population, it is the festival organizers’ goal to spotlight and celebrate the rich heritage of American music, particularly music originating from communities of color. “In celebrating Jazz & Roots music, we strive to bring greater awareness to its history, the social contexts out of which it has arisen, and highlight the significant role this music has played in the pursuit of freedom — the freedom of artistic expression and the ability to imagine and create the world anew,” Neville said. “This is explored through educational and artistic programs and dialogues, and is felt in the immediate experience of the music. We strive to instill a sense of pride in Springfield, and in this heritage and its creative evolution, as well as foster greater appreciation for these musical contributions, which continue to shape our collective American identity.”

This is the eighth annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival; last year’s was a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festival draws attendees from throughout Western Massachusetts, New England and beyond.

Organizers are asking people to RSVP at springfield jazzfest.com so that they can communicate with the audience to provide updates and limit capacity if needed.

“We ask that anyone who is unvaccinated wear a mask. For programs happening indoors, we are encouraging people to wear masks,” Neville said.

There will be hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations, “and we ask people to take each other’s space and well-being into consideration.”

The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is produced by Blues to Green, a nonprofit organization with a mission to make worldclass programming accessible to people from all walks of life.

For more information, visit springfieldjazzfest.com.

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sure that any vaccination-related rules are clear and widely publicized. Many restaurant operators are, no doubt, hoping that the current surge “flattens” before bans on the unvaccinated are actually put into effect.

Side dishes • The Association of Black Business and Professionals in Springfield is sponsoring “Dine Black” this month. Designed to provide exposure for Black-owned restaurant and food entrepreneurs, this year’s Dine Black involves 20 Springfield-area restaurants, including Chef Wayne’s Cajun on the Go, Level 5 Kitchen, and Iona’s Cafe and Grill.

For more details on Dine Black, visit the promotion’s social media presence at face book.com/dineblack2020.

• Dairy Queen restaurants are featuring a Reese’s Extreme Blizzard Treat this month. A frosty treat created by spinning vanilla soft serve with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter topping and chocolate syrup, this special “Blizzard” flavor will be available throughout the month of August at participating Dairy Queen locations.

• With September only a few weeks away, the restaurant and food world once again finds pumpkin-spice season just around the corner.

One Massachusetts firm, North Easton-based Hilliards Chocolates, is getting its pumpkin-spice on early by releasing Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice caramels.

Crafted in small batches and enrobed in dark chocolate, the candies feature a buttery caramel center that’s been spiced with an autumninspired blend.

The candies will be available starting Aug. 16 in Hilliards retail stores in Easton, Norwell and Mansfield, or online at hilliardscandy. com.

• The five-week summer run of NYC Restaurant Week 2021 will be coming to a close on Aug. 22. Restaurants throughout the Big Apple are offering special lunch and dinner menus priced at $21 and $39 as well as signature dining experiences at $125.

Outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery options are part of what many of the 140-plus NYC Restaurant Week locations are also featuring.

More information on NYC Restaurant Week can be found online at nycgo.com/ things-to-do/restaurants -dining/.

• On Aug. 29, Figaro Restaurant in Enfield will present “A Night of Motown” featuring Irv Lewis, Darryl Carter, and Donald McCall performing memorable hits from the 1970s musical tradition spawned in the Motor City.

Seating for the dinner portion of the evening will begin at 5:30 p.m., with guests having the option of enjoying an Italian American buffet or ordering off the menu. A

food and beverage minimum is required along with the tickets for the show itself; the latter are $25.

Reservations can be made by calling 860-745-2414.

• The Irish House Restaurant in West Springfield has announced a reworked menu.

Among the entrees now being offered are chicken cordon blue; a seafood pot pie that incorporates chopped clams, baby shrimp, haddock, corn, lobster sauce, and potato; a baked seafood trio; and bacon and garlic mussels.

Among the flatbread selections is a BBQ veggie burger pie that’s brushed with barbecue sauce, garnished with chopped veggie burger, onions, peppers and diced avocado, then finished with shredded cheeses.

Shepherd’s pie potato skins are an appetizer riff on the classic comfort food casserole. They are topped with shredded beef, peas, carrots, and cheese sauce.

Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Irish House Restaurant, which now accepts reservations via opentable. com as well as by telephone, answers at 413-342-4358.

• The brand’s current sales numbers trailing behind competitors such as Wendy’s and McDonald’s, Burger King’s earlier this month committed itself to a turnaround strategy.

Jose Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands International (which owns Burger King), outlined a plan of action that relies on menu development, store remodels (including the addition of double drive-thrus), and enhanced marketing.

Cil said the chain did not plan to abandon the dollar menu customer but would instead work to balance the chain’s offerings to include both premium products and value-priced choices.

Additionally, a focus on improved training is planned, as are enhance-

ments to Burger King’s loyalty program, “Royal Perks.”

• Hancock Shaker Village in Hancock will hold its Hancock Shaker Village Gala 2021 on Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The evening is one of the Village’s primary fundraising activities and will feature cocktails and dinner outdoors as well as a performance of Aaron Copeland’s “Appalachian Spring.”

All applicable CDC guidelines will be observed during the event.

For additional details about the Village Gala 2021 go to hancockshakervillage.org.

• Cubit Living in Holyoke, along with The Dirty Truth Beerhall in Northampton and Holyoke Craft Beer of Holyoke, is hosting “Eat at

Armour Yard” on Race Street in Holyoke every Saturday afternoon in August, weather permitting.

The outdoor event, held in conjunction with the Holyoke Farmer’s Market, runs from noon until 5 p.m. and features beers from Holyoke Craft Beer, wines and ciders dispensed by The Dirty Truth, and various food trucks.

Outdoor seating is available. Armour Yard is located at 164 Race St.; information about Holyoke Craft Beer can be found at holyokecraft beer.com.

Hugh Robert is a faculty member in Holyoke Community College’s hospitality and culinary arts program and has nearly 45 years of restaurant and educational experience.

Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.

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• Springfield Rocks Radio Group is hosting an afternoon of “Bacon & Brews” on Aug. 22 from noon until 3 p.m. Held at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meetinghouse in Holyoke, the event will feature bacon-inspired bites prepared by the Log Cabin’s culinary staff. A cash bar stocked with a selection of craft beers will be available to wash down all that bacon-y goodness.

The afternoon will also feature live music from The James Paul Band and #doubledoseofdave; games and other amusements will also be part of the fun.

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Events THURSDAY “Art”: Thu.-Sun, Shakespeare and Company, through Aug. 22.

For tickets visit shakespeare.org/ shows/2021/art, 70 Kemble St., Lenox. 413-637-3353 or shake speare.org.

“Boca”: Thu.-Sun, under a tent at the BSC Production Center, through Aug. 22. For tickets and time visit, barringtonstageco.org, 34 Laurel St., Pittsfield.

Court Square Concerts: Thu, 7 p.m., Court Square Common, featuring The 70’s Project. Court Square, Springfield.

“King Lear”: Thu.-Sun, Shakespeare and Company, through Aug. 28. At outdoor Spruce Theatre. Featuring Christopher Lloyd. For tickets and more information visit shake speare.org, 70 Kemble St., Lenox.

413-637-3353 or shakespeare.org.

LaTasha Barnes presents “The Jazz Continuum”: Thu.-Sun, Jacob’s

Rock

Pillow Dance on the Henry J. leir Outdoor Stage. $45 single, $150 bench seating for up to four individuals.

358 George Carter Road, Becket.

413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

“Sister Sorry”: Thu.-Sun, Barrington Stage Company. For tickets and more information, visit barringtonstageco.org, 30 Union St., Pittsfield. 413-236-8888.

South Hadley Summer Concert Series: Thu, 6:30-8 p.m., South Hadley Town Common, featuring Jimmy Mazz Duo. Free. Route 47 and 116, South Hadley.

“Storytime on the Lawn”: Thu, 10 a.m. Forbes Library. For children ages 2-5 and their parents and caregivers. In the event of rain, storytime will be canceled, 20 West Street, Northampton. 413-587-1011 or forbeslibrary.org.

West Springfield Park & Rec Dept.

Summer Concert Series: Thu, 7 p.m. Morgan Road Pavilion, featuring The Island Castaways Band; free.

459 Morgan Road, West Springfield. ”The Wizard of Oz”: Thu.-Fri, 7 p.m.;

Sat, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m., The Colonial Theatre; $50. 111 South St., Pittsfield; 413-997-4444 or thecolonialtheatre.org.

FRIDAY “Art”: See Thursday listing “Boca”: See Thursday listing East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show: Fri.-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition in the Better Living Center; $10 adults, children under 12 free with paid adult, $5 parking. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Friday Morning’s for Children: Fri, 10 a.m. Stanley Park, “On Safari with Annie”; in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex; Free. 400 Western Ave., Westfield. 413-568-9312 or stanleypark.org.

“King Lear”: See Thursday listing

Theatre in courtyard. Friday preview: $50. Tickets: $75. Features Valisia LeKae. 6 East St., Stockbridge; 413298-5576 or berkshiretheatre.org.

Shabbat Shabloom at Abundance Farm: Fri, B’nai Israel Temple. Singing and stories lead by Aram Rubenstien-Gilis. Free for first visit, $5 per family suggested donation thereafter.

Ideal for children 5 and younger. 253 Prospect St., Northampton.

“Sister Sorry”: See Thursday listing Tanglewood 2021 Series: Fri, 8 p.m., Tanglewood Shed, featuring Boston Pops Orchestra. John Williams’ Film Night with conductors John Williams and Keith Lockhart.

Tickets start at $30. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY

LaTasha Barnes presents “The Jazz Continuum”: See Thursday listing

“Art”: See Thursday listing

Nina Simone: Four Women: Fri.Sat, 7 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m., Unicorn

East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil

“Boca”: See Thursday listing

Show: See Friday listing “King Lear”: See Thursday listing LaTasha Barnes presents “The Jazz Continuum”: See Thursday listing Nina Simone: Four Women: See Friday listing “Sister Sorry”: See Thursday listing Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival: Sat, 1-10 p.m.; Stearns Square; Free with RSVP at thirdrow.live/sjr.

Summer Sing: Music in the Park: Sat, 4 p.m., Millside Park, Rain date: Sunday. Join Pioneer Valley Symphony in performing Brahms’ German Requiem with conductor E. Wayne Abercrombie. Find full details and RSVP at: pvsoc.org/ tickets; Free. 2 Ferry St., Easthampton; 413-529-1440 or easthampton. org.

Tanglewood 2021 Series: Sat, 8 p.m. Tanglewood in the Shed, featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra with conductor Anna Rakitina and Jean-Yves Thilbaudet on the piano.

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every year since then. Eager to never stop learning more about minerals, he has attendEvent: East Coast Gem, CONTINUES FROM PAGE E3 Mineral and Fossil Show ed every Dallas Mineral SymWhen: Friday-Saturday, bring in new dealers and new posium since its inception, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, merchandise,” Delano said. and every Miami University 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gebel first became inter(of Ohio) Mineral Symposium Where: Better Living Cenested in minerals as a boy he could. His present-day ter on the grounds of the visiting the Cincinnati Natural collection includes more than Eastern States Exposition, History Museum. His exhibit 800 fine mineral specimens 1305 Memorial Ave. West called “The Collection from from these two genres, with Springfield James Gebel – The Fluorites a special focus on Southern Admission: Adults $10, are Coming!” features 52 casIllinois fluorite specimens. children under 12 are free es of specimens. It includes For those who want to dig a with paid adult. Parking everything from the super luslittle deeper into the hobby, is $5 ter of a piece he calls Mirror there will be several lectures More information: east Blue from the Beihilfe Mine in offered throughout the three ernstatesexposition.com/ Germany, to one he calls Borg days including: “Connectievents/2021/east-coastDenton in homage to “Star cut’s Fabulous Gems & gem-mineral-fossil Trek’s” Borg Cube because it Minerals” on Friday at 1 p.m.

The East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show is running Friday presented by Harold Moriis similarly shaped as a cube with tons of other cubes on its interest in mineral collecting, through Sunday in the Better Living Center on the grounds of tz, “Fluorites and Fluorite the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. (DON TREEGER / surface. and noted bringing them to Collecting” presented by Dr. “It was the fact that these this weekend’s show is a start. THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) Gebel on Saturday at 3 p.m., amazing things literally came “In this technologically and on Sunday “The Milpillas straight out of the earth as oriented world they live in, it the universe. It is also a way chian Rock Shop. He then met Mine – A Modern Day Boa gift to us that made them is hard for kids to develop an for kids to experience the fac- geologist and mineral dealer nanza!” at noon presented by special to me. I found them understanding of the world. ets of science merged with the Ross Lillie, and under his Evan Jones and “Big News in to be completely natural and This to me is something that beauty of these wonders. And mentorship transitioned from Cave Explorations” presented totally beauty and to be never is quite missing today. They collecting is just plain fun,” building an initially general

by Kevin Downey at 2 p.m. touched by any human until don’t understand the world Gebel said. mineral collection in 1998 to Especially for kids, several found in the ground, quarries at its most literal level – what After he became a doctor, one focused on worldwide booths at the show offer free or creek beds near where I the Earth is that they are a Gebel’s interest in minerals fluorite specimens and any mineral specimens for kids, grew up,” Gebel said. part of. Mineral collecting is was rekindled by the inaugu- species from the Southern panning for gemstones and The longtime collector and a multi-faceted hobby and a ral Carnegie Mineral Show Illinois mining district, his fossils for a small fee, and physician said there are a fabulous way to attract kids in Pittsburgh in 1998, and primary mineral passions. geodes to purchase that can number of reasons to encour- back to the natural world and further augmented by the dis- He attended his first Tucson be cracked open to reveal nevage children to develop an to learn how the Earth fits into covery of the nearby Appalashow in 2003, and returned er-before-seen crystals.

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p.m. Admission: $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID. free for ages under 5, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE E10 Tickets start at $25. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tangle wood.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration,” through Oct. 31.

Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance tickets purchase required.

In July and August, museum open Tuesdays noon-7 p.m. Admission: $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. “Real and Imagined: Fantastical Rockwell,” through Oct. 31. “Land of Enchantment: Fantastical Sculptures.”

Through Oct. 31. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: See Thursday listing

SUNDAY ”Art”: See Thursday listing “Boca”: See Thursday listing East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show: See Friday listing “King Lear”: See Thursday listing LaTasha Barnes presents “The Jazz Continuum”: See Thursday listing Nina Simone: Four Women: See Friday listing Sevenars Concerts: Sun, 4 p.m.

Sevenars Academy, featuring The Bob Sparkman Trio. $20 suggested donation at the door. Ireland Street at Route 112, Worthington. 413238-5854 or sevenars.org.

Signature Sounds Presents First Annual Back Porch Bluegrass Festival: Sun, noon-6 p.m., Look Park. Featuring Del McCoury band, Sierra Hull and Justin Moses, Tony Triskchka with Michael Daves & Bruce Molsky, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and more. Visit signaturesounds presents.com, $59.99 advance, $64.99 at the door, children ages 10 and under free. 300 North Main St., Northampton. 413-584-5457 or lookpark.org.

“Sister Sorry”: See Thursday listing Stanley Park Sunday Night Concerts: Sun, 6 p.m., Stanley Park, featuring Eight to the Bar in the Beveridge Pavilion. Chairs will be available; free. 400 Western Ave., Westfield. 413-568-9312 or stanleypark.org.

Sundays In the Park: Sun, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Free music and brunch through Aug. 29. Featuring Sparkie Allison and Eva Cappelli. 25 Park Plaza, Lee. Tanglewood 2021 Series: Tanglewood in the Shed, featuring the Boston Symphony orchestra, conductor Herbert Blomstedt, and Leonidas Kavakos on the violin.

Tickets start at $25. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or tangle wood.org.

“The Wizard of Oz”: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: The Dr. Seuss National Memorial is an outdoor sculpture garden of

Visitors tour the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The museum is open Monday through Friday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others; free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: “Summer Spectacular,” through Friday. Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Horn Man: The Life and Musical Legacy of Charles Neville,” through Nov. 28. Free Admission to the Wood Museum on Saturday from 10 a.m.5 p.m. in honor of the late Charles Neville and the newly opened exhibit. Enjoy art activities with a Museums educator from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the parade. The Jazz Fest Second Line Parade to launch from Springfield Museums from 10:30 a.m.-noon. and the Jazz Festival will take place in Stearns Square with music from 1-10 p.m.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Ai Weiwei: Tradition and Dissent,” through Jan. 2. In the Wheeler and Barn Galleries. “Capturing Our Worlds” Works by the Springfield Photographic Society.” Through June 26.

“Construction Poetry: Sculptural Work” by Don Gummer. Starr Gallery, Alpert Gallery, and the Springfield Museums’ Grounds; through Sept. 12.

Springfield Science Museum: “Cut ‘N’ Rough Collection.”

Through June 2022 in Mineral Hall. “Wild Kratts: Creature Power.”

Through Sept. 12.

Sensory Friendly Saturday: 9 a.m.

to 11 a.m., the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early with some exhibits modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what the museums have to offer. Trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and, if necessary, direct visitors to a quiet space. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available in the Cat’s Corner.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfield museums.org.

Quadrangle admission: $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are 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.

Museums Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Open for groups on Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); Military Personnel & Teachers: Receive a 10% discount off the price of your regular admission.

Members and infants are free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

Berkshire Museum: “The Land of the Thunder Dragon: Bhutan Through the Lens of Mead Eagle Photography.” Through Jan. 9. 39

South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m, Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Closed 12-1 p.m. for cleaning each day. Admission: Children and adults $8; Seniors (62+) $5; Children under 1 year of age and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrens museumholyoke.org.

Edith Wharton: The Mount: SculptureNow 2021. Through Oct. 13. Concerts in the Dell, today and Aug. 19, 26, from 5-8 p.m. Today features an evening of swing and gypsy jazz with The Lucky 5. $15 members, $20 general public, 18 and under are free. SculptureNow Artist Led Tours: Sunday, Sept.

12, Oct. 10, 2-4 p.m. Entry will be timed and by reservation only. $15 adults, $12 seniors and youths, children 10 and under are free, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: 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: Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Admission: $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4

Old Sturbridge Village: Old Sturbridge Academy Student Exhibit, through Sept. 4 in the former cabinet-making shop. Hours: Wed.Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. Fairy Tale Farm runs today through Aug. 29.

For tickets visit osv.org; $20 adults, $15 children ages 4-17. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Hours: Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar.

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. Admission: $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

Wistariahurst Museum: “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.

Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: “Homecoming: 2021 NHS Honors Art Alumni Exhibition,” through Aug. 28. Reception and retirement party for Lisa Leary on Friday. Gallery hours: Tues.Sun. 2-5 p.m. and Fri. 2-8 p.m. or by appointment. “My Evil Twin.”

Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. In the workroom. Masks required. To purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/my-evil-twintickets-161654098761. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Forbes Library: “May Day: An International Labor Poster Exhbit.”

Through Aug. 26. Current hours: SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E12

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Calendar CONTINUES FROM PAGE E11 Mon, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.2 p.m. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Assemblage (within a Box or Frame)” by Gk Khalsa and “Cracks in the Wall” by Tom Morton; through Aug. 28. Art forum, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.

Holyoke Community College: Virtual Art Exhibit of HCC’s Visual Art Faculty can be viewed online now through the end of the 2021. Visit the exhibit at hcc.edu/taber-faculty21. 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke or hcc.edu.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “All This and More” mosaics by Isabel Margolin.

Through Aug. 27. Hours: Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

319 Main St., Amherst or hope andfeathersframing.com.

St. Michael’s Cathedral: “Reflections in Watercolor” by Elizabeth Sheridan. Through Aug 28. In the Cloister Gallery. Hours: Mon.-Fri, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sat. 3-5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Enter through Elliot street parking lot. 260 State St., Springfield.

Outdoors Great Falls Discovery Center: “Story Walk: The Busy Tree,” through Aug. 18. Great Hall Exhibit: “Light, Breath, Form.”

Through Sept. 1. Kidleidoscope Story Hour, Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Theme is “Beavers.” For ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. Art Naturally Series: “Discover Nature Through Story and Art.” Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Meet in the Great Hall.

For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Registration recommended, call the center, 413-8633221. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

Lupa Zoo: Through Aug. 29 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Open Tues.-Sun. Buy tickets online at lupazoo.org. Admission: $15 adults; $12 seniors (age 62 and up); $10 children 2 to 12 years; children under 2 are free. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow.

Mass Audubon-Connecticut River Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries: Parking Lot Birding, today at 7 a.m. For people 16 and older.

Registration is required. Member: $8, nonmember: $10. mass audubon.org/get-outdoors/

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program-catalog#search. 127 Combs Road, Easthampton; 413584-3009.

Mount Tom State Reservation: Life Around the Lake, Saturday, 11 a.m. Meet at Bray Lake and learn about the many insects that are born there. Hike the McCool Trail, Saturday, 1 p.m. This one and a half hour hike on the McCool trail travels on mostly easy terrain at a moderate pace. Bring water and bug spray. Birding for Beginners, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. This one hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. Sunday Afternoon Family Program, Sunday at 1 p.m. This week’s program is titled “Spiders and their Webs.”

125 Reservation Road, Holyoke; 413-534-1186.

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Timed tickets are required to visit. Zoo is open Mon.-Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 31. Admission: Adult: $10; military and senior: $7; children (ages 1-12): $5; children under 1 are free. Please note: admission prices vary depending on the season. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or forestparkzoo.org.

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Greenfield Farmers Market: Saturdays through Oct. 31, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Court Square Greenfield.

Holyoke Farmers Market: Sat, 11a.m.-3 p.m. At the intersection of Dwight and Appleton Streets, Holyoke.

Northampton Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., through Nov. 13. 8 Gothic St., Northampton.

Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops: Thursdays through Oct. 28 from noon-6 p.m. thelongmeadowshops.com. 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow.

Westfield Farmers Market: Thursdays through Oct. 14, noon-5 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St., Westfield.

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