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Above, the crowd is all smiles during the 2019 Green River Festival. At right, Aurie IngrahamAdie, of Greenfield, hula-hoops during a past Green River Festival. The music festival runs tomorrow through Sunday on the Franklin County Fairgrounds. (ED COHEN PHOTO; THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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Green River Festival returns with new home Event runs tomorrow through Sunday at Franklin County Fairgrounds

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By George Lenker

Special to The Republican

fter a year off due to the pandemic, the Green River Festival is back, if just a little later in the summer than usual.

The festival, which usually runs in July, is running tomorrow through Sunday, as founder Jim Olsen figured a little more time to get people vaccinated wouldn’t hurt, even though Gov. Charlie Baker wound up opening things up on Memorial Day weekend.

Another change is where the event is being held: the Franklin County Fairgrounds as opposed to the Greenfield Community College campus.

But what hasn’t changed is the popularity and quality of the acts that the festival brings to the area.

This year’s lineup features a wide range of artists, starting with headlining acts such as Drive-By Truckers, Jon Batiste and Shakey Graves.

But other notable acts will also be populating the three stages at the festival, including such artists as Deer Tick, Ani DiFranco and Jeffrey Foucault.

For a full schedule, more information and tickets, go online to greenriverfestival .com.

Green River Festival founder and head honcho Jim Olsen took a few minutes to talk about this year’s event:

Q. First, how does it feel to be able to produce this revered event after a year off due to COVID-19?

The crowd dances during the 2019 Green River Festival.

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for July 2020, July 2021 and finally for our new August dates. This year is also exciting as we’re moving to a new site at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. We think our audience is going to love it.

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It’s been a real roller coaster ride with the COVID stuff. We had originally planned to do our 2021 It’s really great to be festival on our usual dates, working on this again. We have a fantastic staff of over which is the second weekend of July. We decided to move 40 people who come togethSecond, how nervous to late August with the hope er just to produce Green that more vaccinations would were you about the delta River Fest. Everyone really missed it last summer. We’ve variant and the possibility make people feel comfortable about attending the festival. of having to cancel/postactually had to plan this SEE GREEN RIVER, PAGE E4 festival three different times, pone again?

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Vocalist Ethel Lee will perform with the Ethel Lee Ensemble at Uno Chicago Grill, 820 West Columbus Avenue in Springfield, on Sunday.

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MUSIC

Rockin’ BBQ to benefit American Heart Association

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“We are working closely with city and state health officials. ... Our entire event happens outdoors and we’re requiring mask wearing in shuttle buses, restrooms and around the kids’ activity tent.”

Jim Olsen, Green River Festival founder

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LOCAL SEASONending ritual will return Sept. 5 as the Elks #61 Rockin’ BBQ makes a comeback to benefit the American Heart Association.

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We are so lucky to be in the part of the country with the highest vaccination rate and lowest resistance to COVID prevention measures. Our audience is attentive and mindful of the situation.

Q. Third, what measures are being taken to ensure people don’t see this as a possible “superspreader” event?

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Along with plenty of food, there will be music performed by the East Longmeadow All-Stars, Underscore and the Cooper Jones Band.

The event is held annually in memory of Steve Racicot, guitarist for the East Longmeadow All-Stars, who died from heart disease in 2014.

The concert and barbecue will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Elks #61 Pavilion, 440 Tiffany St. in Springfield.

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The Northampton Arts Council is seeking public input for a new name for its annual summer musical event formerly known as “Transperformance.” Above is a scene from the 2019 festival. (DOUG STEINBOCK PHOTO)

Liner notes • The Northampton Arts Council is looking for names.

Specifically, the council is seeking a new name for the annual summer musical event formerly known as “Transperformance.”

“The name ‘Transperformance,’ for many, implied that the concert was designed to center on individuals who

Country star Garth Brooks performs on stage during the 2020 Gershwin Prize Honoree’s Tribute Concert at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Brooks is canceling his tour dates in five cities, citing COVID concerns, including an Oct. 9 performance at Gillette Stadium. (BRENT N. CLARKE / INVISION / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO)

identify as transgender,” Danielle Amodeo, board chair of the arts council, said. “Today, the name feels like a misnomer in our community. We made the decision to change the name to more accurately reflect the mission of the event and are excited that our community will be a part of this process.”

Individuals can make suggestions on a Google survey the council is using to collect ideas, online at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH hK51LykEl7rBQ4mZLzV gNykCIj4gB5c2-ioqvy1an 4f8eg/viewform.

• Garth Brooks has canceled the next five stops on his tour, including an Oct. 9 performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

“In July, I sincerely thought the pandemic was falling behind us. Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part,” Brooks said in a statement.

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We are working closely with city and state health officials to make sure we are following the latest guidelines and safety protocols.

Our entire event happens outdoors and we’re requiring mask wearing in shuttle buses, restrooms and around the kids’ activity tent. We’ve followed closely the protocols that Tanglewood and Mass MOCA have put in place and applied those to the Green River Festival.

Fenway Park is hosting 30,000 fans for baseball and concerts almost every day this summer, and no one is accusing them of hosting

Jim Olsen is the founder of the Green River Festival.

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superspreader events. It can be done safely. For all of our events this summer we make sure there’s enough room in the venue for everyone to feel comfortable.

Q. Lastly, how did the

Back Porch Festival go in terms of your confidence about the Green River Festival being successful?

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The Back Porch Festival was a big success. After a year off, both the musicians and the audience were thrilled to experience live music again.

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The Cummington Fair kicks off today at the Cummington Fairgrounds and continues through Sunday. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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‘It feels good to be back’ Cummington Fair kicks off 4-day run

By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

Livestock, crops and handicrafts will be on display as music, competitions, rides and games entertain visitors to the 153rd Cummington Fair today through Sunday.

“It feels good to be back” after last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, said Albert D. Judd, president of the Hillside Agricultural Society, which operates the fair.

Vendors will be on site to promote local products and services, and the exhibit hall will be full of locally grown fruits and vegetables, canned goods, flowers, knitted projects and other handicrafts and crops.

The wide variety of things on display keeps the tradition of the early fairs alive, Dunn said, noting that there is “still a very devoted crowd” that shows what they produce.

“In the last year, year and a half, a lot of people went back to raising and canning their own food,” he said, because they were at home more due to the pandemic and planted their own gardens.

Livestock — including poultry, cattle, rabbits and sheep — also will be on display, with youth and adults showing their skills at handling their animals in a range of shows throughout the fair.

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Adrian Landis, of Easthampton, is all smiles as she crashes and smashes into other cars on the bumper car ride during the 2016 Cummington Fair. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

“The tradition of horse and ox draws, cattle and sheep shows, and poultry and rabbits on display goes back to the beginning of the fair,” Dunn said.

He does not expect any pandemic-related changes to the number of animals entered in the fair. “I think we can expect to see the barns pretty close to full,” he said.

The Cummington Fair was initiated in 1883 as the Hillside Agricultural Society. The society’s objective was the “attainment and diffusion of scientific and practical knowledge in the cultivation of the soil and the raising of its various and useful production as comprehended in the Department of Agriculture,

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Horror franchise conjures fresh frights in ‘The Devil Made Me Do It’ Tribune News Service

A sequel featuring another story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren tops the DVD releases this week.

In “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back as real-life husband-wife paranormal investigators in this third installment of the horror franchise that has also spawned a number of spinoffs.

“The Warrens have a deep library of lore from which to mine scary stories, but the case of David Glatzel and Arne Johnson is deeply disturbing,” writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review of the film. “It’s 1981, and the Warrens are summoned to assist in the exorcism of 8 year-old David, during which his older sister’s boyfriend, Arne (Ruairi O’Connor) demands the demon take him instead. When he later murders his landlord, the Warrens urge his lawyer to argue Arne was possessed.”

Such a defense had never been attempted in court before. As such, “the challenge for the Warrens is to prove Arne was possessed, not to any church, but a court, and their investigation sets them on a literal witch hunt, tracking down cursed totems they presume to have been placed by a satanist,” Walsh writes.

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“For the many reasons that this franchise works, Farmiga and Wilson are chief among them, as they take what could otherwise be hokey 1970s ghost-hunter characters and infuse them with a deep sense of faith, humanity, and above all, love.”

Also stars Sam Worthington.

“Berlin Station: Season Two”: The second season of the Epix spy drama finds Richard Armitage’s CIA agent character getting a new undercover assignment to infiltrate a far-right German political group.

“Chicago Fire: Season Also new on DVD Nine”: The most recent “Peter Rabbit 2: The Run- season of the NBC proceaway”: Peter absconds from dural about firefighters and the garden and runs away paramedics, which concluded to town, where he finds new in May and is part of the netacquaintances and even more work’s One Chicago slate. mischief, with his family in “NCIS: Los Angeles: search of him.

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A statement on the country “While I respect Willie, singer’s website says anyone John and Dave’s decisions who has purchased a ticket to stick with it and play, I will be issued a full refund am not of the same mind,” to the original method of Young wrote on his website. payment.

“It is a tough call.”

Young voiced his concerns • Farm Aid co-founder over unvaccinated attendees Neil Young will not perform potentially spreading the at Farm Aid in Hartford on virus to children. “There are Sept. 25, citing concerns over already too many children the COVID-19 pandemic. in hospitals,” he wrote. “My Willie Nelson, John soul tells me it would be

wrong to risk having anyone die because they wanted to hear music and be with friends.”

He added, “I don’t want to play until you feel safe, and it is indeed, safe.”

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Horticulture and Pomology.”

It also sought to encourage the introduction and raising of improved breeds of stock and to encourage mechanics, fine arts and domestic manufacturing.

Other highlights of this year’s fair include Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m.; midway with rides and games for all ages every day; oxen and horse pulling competitions on Saturday and Sunday; oxen and antique tractor parade on Saturday at 1 p.m.; and Vyntyge Skynyrd on Sunday at 3 p.m. Entertainment also includes country western music from Carol Bartlett, Cash Unchained and music from the ’50s to the ’90s by the band Sidetracked, plus Canines in the Clouds and Bryson Lang Comedy.

Dunn said it is important to keep a balance of traditional entertainment and new offerings so the schedule has something to meet everyone’s taste.

This year there is a new agricultural education area near the petting zoo.

He looks forward to seeing people at the fair that he usually sees only at fairs. “There really is a strong following of the fairs,” he said.

And each fair has its own “flavor,” he continued. “We really try to keep a clean, family atmosphere. It’s a family-style event with something for your kids, something for your parents and something

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Korn kicked off its summer tour, which also features Springfield rockers • Korn singer Jonathan Staind, on Aug. 5 in West Davis has tested positive Palm Beach, Florida. for coronavirus, forcing the Beginning Oct. 4, LiveNaband to postpone shows in tion will require artists and Hartford and Mansfield until audiences to be vaccinated early October. for COVID or have had a The band will now play the recent test to attend conXfinity Center in Mansfield certs at its venues, including on Oct. 1 and the Xfinity Hartford and Mansfield.

“It’s a familystyle event with something for your kids, something for your parents and something for your grandparents.”

Albert D. Judd, president, Hillside Agricultural Society

for your grandparents.”

The dining hall, museum and Kids Corner will be closed this year “for preventative measures for COVID safety,” Dunn said.

Masks will be required in all buildings, and there are new sanitizing stations throughout the fairgrounds.

“Everybody’s safety is of utmost concern,” Dunn said.

Cummington Fairgrounds are located at 97 Fairgrounds Road.

Admission to the fair is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, veterans and active military; $5 for children (age 10-15); and children under 10 enter free.

Fair hours are today and tomorrow, 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Parking is $5.

For more information, including a full schedule of events and online ticket ordering, visit cummingtonfair.com.

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DINE & WINE

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Recycling beer into whiskey

T’S NO SECRET THAT the pandemic caused a lot of breweries to waste a lot of beer. Kegged beer that could no longer be distributed to closed bars basically was flushed away. In the U.K. alone, nearly 90 million pints had been tossed as of February.

It’s also no secret that aside from beer, my favorite adult beverage is whiskey. This is true of a lot of beer drinkers — especially ones who I’ve met in my travels talking about beer.

This week’s column combines both those concepts, as I write about a new company that has come up with the technology that can turn expired beer into whiskey in a matter of days. (The company also can make whiskey from scratch in the same time period.) Beer and whiskey, of course, are made using similar processes up to a point.

Bespoken Spirits of Menlo Park, California, is a new company that uses science and modern technology to reduce the amount of time it takes to make whiskey from years to mere days. I imagine traditionalists (a group that sort of includes me) might flinch and grimace at the very idea of whiskey that hasn’t been barrel-aged for at least four years, but they might be surprised at the actual product.

I spoke with the company’s co-founder Stu Aaron about the process and did a virtual tasting with him via Zoom.

Aaron said that the idea was partially born out of frustration with how long it takes to make whiskey. The idea that manufacturers have to wait several years to find out if the product is even good seemed incredible. There’s also the scientific fact and wasteful reality of the “angel’s share,” which is the 20% of the prod-

uct that evaporates over the aging process.

Aaron further pointed out that today’s younger consumers seem to be favoring spirits over beer or wine. I have to begrudgingly admit this is true.

He also noted that younger whiskey drinkers seem to recoil at their parents’ whiskey choices and want something of their own. Enter Bespoken, which seemingly can offer a multitude of choices over a short period of time Bespoken Spirits was founded in 2018 on the premise that a spirit’s aroma, color, and most importantly taste, could be designed, engineered, and precisely controlled with modern science, technology, and data, and that it could be done sustainably. So rather than putting the spirit in a barrel and waiting passively for nature and time to take its course, Bespoken uses a proprietary “ACTivation”

technology to instill the barrel aging process quickly into spirits, actively controlling the process to deliver spirits in days rather than years The science is a bit much to get into here in a beer column, but it seems to work. The sample we did in our tasting was Bespoken Rye Whiskey. It had a fairly decent nose, with notes of caramel and butterscotch. It was a promising start.

The flavor, of course, was what mattered, and I have to say I was initially impressed by the fact that it wasn’t harsh.

I had assumed that the lack of actual barrel aging would render the product a bit “green” and therefore possibly rough.

But it was surprisingly smooth.

Hints of cherry and pepper dominated for me, while Aaron noted a spearmint note that I later tasted on the back end.

While Bespoken doesn’t use expired beer for its own whiskey, that part of its business

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model comes from helping other distilleries recycle old beer into spirits. It’s another way that Bespoken looks to help businesses operate more sustainably.

In the end, I’d give the whiskey I tried a solid “B” grade.

It’s not going to replace my everyday whiskey and isn’t as good as my higher-end spirit, Green Spot. But on the other hand, Bespoken is just starting their entry into the market, and they have the science to tweak their products more quickly than other distilleries, so I wouldn’t be surprised to taste an “A” product from them in the not-too-distant future.

3 distinct Italian white wines that deserve more attention

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HEN IT COMES to Italian white wines, pinot grigio often grabs the spotlight and overshadows many other wines.

What a shame.

Don’t get me wrong.

I’m a huge fan of these light, refreshing, affordable white wines.

It’s just that there are so many other great white wines from this wine-obsessed country in Europe.

That’s why I decided to feature three white wines this week made with grapes that are either not normally associated with Italy or not as well known.

One grape (sauvignon) will be familiar to many wine lovers but isn’t normally associated with Italy.

The other two wines — and the grapes used to make them (Cortese and Muller Thurgau)

Wine tasting notes 2018 Kellerei Bozen Cantina Bolzano Alto Adige S auvignon Riserva DOC Greel Grape: 100% sauvignon Region: Sudtirol, Alto Adige, Italy Tasting notes: Located in the northernmost part of Ken Ross Italy, the Alto Adige region Wine Press (also known as the Sudtirol or “South Tirol” in German) Hope you enjoy. makes some absolutely stunning red and white wines.

The three Italian white wines featured this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) Wines reommended This bright, light, refreshing this week white wine made with sauvi— definitely deserve more in the northern part of Italy • 2018 Kellerei Bozen gnon blanc (simply called sauattention. Let me add that if and taste great any time of Cantina Bolzano Alto Adige vignon in Italy) grapes comes you cannot find these specific year. Many white wines taste Sauvignon Riserva DOC Greel from Kellereri Bozen Cantina, wines, hopefully you can find best in the summer months ($32 Suggested Retail Price) a superb winery located in other Italian wines made with served ice cold. These three • 2017 Kellerei Bozen Bolzano, a charming city in these three, distinct white wines are all wonderful exam- Cantina Bolzano Alto Adige the mountainous tyrolean wine grapes. ples of complex, charismatic Muller Thurgau Eisacktaler alps and the capital of Italy’s Let me add that all three wines that taste just as great in ($18 SRP) South Tyrol region, which is white wine grapes recomwinter as they do this time of • 2019 Gavi Dei Gavi La referred to as Alto SEE WINE, PAGE E9 mended this week are grown year as well.

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DINE & WINE

Fair foods remain focused on bacon, barbecue

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HILE THE OPENing day for New England’s “Great State Fair,” The Big E in West Springfield, is still several weeks hence, state fairs across America have been underway since misummer.

A big part of those oversized recreational and agricultural gatherings has been the midway food experience, an assortment of often-outrageous ingredient and flavor combinations. With most state fairs having been canceled in 2020, this year’s midway edibles have proven to be particularly creative and feature the outrageous, the over-the-top indulgent, and even the downright weird.

Bacon and barbecue remain popular fair concessionaire motifs; the Wisconsin State Fair this year offered the likes of Blue Ribbon Chocolate Bacon Cookies and BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

Certainly qualifying as “weird” was the Gator Claw On-a-Stick — a grilled alligator forearm drizzled with ranch dressing and served with the claw still attached.

A little bit of everything comfort food distinguished the Winner-Winner Chicken Dinner dished up at the Indiana State Fair by Urick Concessions. The dinner included mac and cheese, coleslaw and popcorn chicken, all served in a waffle cone bowl.

At the Iowa State Fair, Oasis Concessions created sweet excess in the form of peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and cocoa krispies blended together, frozen on a stick, and dipped in chocolate.

Fried foods were big at the Texas State Fair. Bacon Jam Corn Bombs were one popular, shareable treat; made with corn hush puppies, they came topped with bacon jam, ranch dressing, and candied jalapeno peppers.

Cross-cultural flavors characterized the Texas BBQ Brisket Banh Mi, a sandwich that married Southeast Asia

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duced a Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole that layers potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese. The casserole is finished with fried onions, diced tomatoes, and green onions; buttermilk biscuits are served on the side.

Both items are slated to maintain “permanent” menu status.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew topped with pumpkin cream cold foam.

Pumpkin-glazed donuts have returned to the baked goods display case, as have pumpkin muffins.

A trio of apple-flavored items are also part of Dunkin’s fall season lineup. They include an apple cider donut, a green tea-based Apple Cranberry Dunkin’ Refresher, and an Apple Cranberry Dunkin’ Coconut Refresher that’s made with coconut milk.

• Teresa’s Restaurant in Ware will be presenting While The Big E is still several weeks away, state fairs have “Chicago: Total Access” on been underway since midsummer across America, and bacon Sept. 11. and barbecue have remained popular fair concessionaire moThe tribute performance tifs. (MATT WAKE / MWAKE@AL.COM) will include a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m., a six-course, The midway food with the American South. A family style dinner of Italbaguette stuffed with chopped • Dairy Queen will be ian-American favorites at 6 lineup for this brisket and barbecue sauce, marking the start of pumpkin p.m., and an 8 p.m. showtime. year’s Big E is the sandwich got its Vietnamspice season on Monday with Tickets, which are $50 (a ese flavor credentials from the the introduction of a Pumpkin price that includes tax and still mostly under cilantro, cucumber, daikon Pie Blizzard treat that’s made gratuity), can be ordered by wraps, although radish and shredded carrot with pumpkin pie pieces and calling 413-967-7601. it has been used to garnish it. vanilla soft serve, for a limited In the best fried-crisp tratime.

• Like so many other busirevealed that The dition, one concessionaire at Pumpkin puree and cinnesses, the seafood wholesalBig E Bakery will the Texas State Fair developed namon-spice cookie butter ers that sell to the restaurant introduce a new Deep Fried Ritz. The iconic are the flavoring ingredients industry are experiencing crackers are layered with a Dairy Queen is blending into unprecedented operational surprise flavor. strawberry-swirled cream its Pumpkin Cookie Butter difficulties. cheese filling, battered, deep- Nancy” by Jane O’Connor.

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Demand for seafood is fried, topped with a chocolate Those attending are invited unusually high as restaurants glaze and dusted with sugared to “dress fancy.” A full chil• Figaro Restaurant in En- reopen at the same time Ritz cracker crumbs. Fresh dren’s menu will be available field continues to offer “Fami- overall seafood production strawberry topping is offered as well as the restaurant’s ly Meal Takeout Specials.” is down. The result? Soaring as a final grace note. regular offerings. The reading Sized to serve four or five wholesale prices, with some The midway food lineup for will begin at 11:30 a.m., and people, the special takeout species doubling in price from this year’s Big E is still mostly reservations are suggested. packages include ziti and pre-pandemic levels. under wraps, although it has Champney’s will also be meatballs, chicken parmigiaSince much of the seafood been revealed that The Big E offering “Jazz on the Patio” na, zuppa mussels, pork loin used in the U.S. is imported Bakery will introduce a new tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. with potato and vegetable, or from South America and Asia, surprise flavor.

Ron Smith & the G Notes will veal piccata with ziti. All pack- problems in the global supply For more information on the perform. ages include salad and bread. chain are reducing supplies upcoming Big E, go online to The reservations number for Orders can be placed by landed in U.S. ports.

TheBigE.com either event is 413-774-5587. calling the restaurant at 860Domestically harvested sea745-2414. food is also impacted by the Side dishes • Cracker Barrel Old pervasive labor shortage with • On Saturday, ChampCountry Store locations have • Dunkin’ has rolled out its which the entire economy is ney’s Restaurant at the added two new bacon-centric seasonal fall menu items, and coping.

Deerfield Inn in Deerfield will items to their menu. it’s no surprise that pumpkin Restaurant operators are be hosting another of its “FanBacon Mac n’ Cheese is spice dominates. therefore faced with the cy Nancy” lunch events. Ornow available as a side dish. It An array of pumpkin unpleasant alternatives of ganized for the young and the features macaroni and cheese flavored coffees and coffee raising menu prices or acceptyoung at heart, the lunch will topped with bacon bits, green drinks is currently available, ing lower profit margins on feature a reading of the mod- onions and Parmesan cheese. along with a new pumpseafood items.

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The sauvignon grapes grown on steep slopes at this striking, modern winery (check out their sleek, elegant winery build in 2018) result in a stunning white wine with fragrant, strawlike flavors along with hints of alpine flowers, fresh-cut grass and green apples while also managing to be flinty and slightly austere at the same time. The 2018 vintage in particular is especially outstanding and tastes great now.

2017 Kellerei Bozen Cantina Bolzano Alto Adige Muller Thurgau Eisacktaler Grape: 100% Muller Thurgau Region: Sudtirol, Alto Adige, Italy Tasting notes: A second wine from the same winery in Alto Adige, this light, aromatic wine shows why

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the Muller Thurgau grape has been such a huge hit in many parts of the world for decades. Many people have probably never even heard of Muller Thurgau, but it’s a rock star in the German-speaking part of the world. In the 1970s, Muller Thurgau was the most widely planted grape in Germany. I guess that makes this grape the David Hasselhoff of white wines.

Created by Hermann Muller in the Thurgau region of Switzerland in 1882, this distinct white wine grape is a cross between riesling and a grape named Madeleine Royale, according to “Wine Grapes,” the wine reference book written by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz.

Some Muller Thurgau wines can be a little too light and sometimes even a bit bland. But this particular Muller Thurgau from Italy’s Alto Adige region shines and brings out the best in this distinct grape. Like the sauvignon from the same

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2019 Gavi Dei Gavi La Scolca is one of the Italian white wines columnist Ken Ross recommends this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

winery recommended above, this wine also has hints of straw-like flavors, along with a floral-like finish that makes this wine a delightful, refreshing treat.

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Platinum Coast, a diner must be a member of American • With over 6,700 restauservices or a brand’s own deliv- Express’s Global Dining Access rants worldwide, Wendy’s has ery personnel. program. Four service times — made the decision to move Wendy’s executives stated lunch, aperitivo, dinner, and aggressively into the develthat the ghost kitchen plan is late night — are available daily. opment of “delivery only” part of an effort to build market A three-course lunch will cost locations. Earlier this month share, since the ghost kitchen $115, and dinner will be priced the chain announced that it locations will be sited primarily at $200 per person. planned to open 700 “ghost in underserved urban areas.

For more information about kitchens” in the United States, Global Access Dining go to Canada, and the United King• Restaurant pop-ups aren’t americanexpress.com. dom. big news anymore — unless Hugh Robert is a faculty memGhost kitchens are restauthey’re put together by hospiber in Holyoke Community Colrant food production facilities tality industry heavy-hitters lege’s hospitality and culinary that have neither a customer like American Express and arts program and has nearly 45 service area nor a dining room. Resy.com. years of restaurant and educaInstead, they exclusively Those two organizations tional experience. Robert can be support delivery operations have announced Platinum reached online at OffThe fulfilled by either third-party Coast, a “first-ever floating MenuGuy@aol.com.

known as Cortese di Gavi) is located in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy south of Milan. This wine region in particular is best known for its dry white wines made with Cortese grapes.

First discovered in the 1600s in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Cortese grape often has a light, understated finish. This particular Cortese comes from vines at least 60 years old at La Scolca winery, which was founded in 1919

by Giorgio Soldati and is still owned by the Soldati family.

The result is a delightful wine with a straw-like finish, along with fragrant flowery notes as well as hints of almonds and roasted pine nuts.

Definitely a distinct wine that clearly demonstrates there’s a wide range of wonderful white wines just waiting to be discovered throughout Italy.

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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Events THURSDAY Ballet Coast to Coast: Thu.-Sun, Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Henry J. Leir Outdoor Stage. Performances are outdoors and subject to cancellation with full refunds in case of inclement weather. $45 single ticket, $150 bench tickets seating for up to four individuals. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Concerts in the Park Series: Thu, 6:30 p.m. Forest Park, Trailer Trash to play modern country music at the amphitheater. Those attending may enter Forest Park through the Sumner Avenue or Route 5 entrances for free after 5:30 p.m. on the evenings of the concerts. More details can be found at spring field-ma.gov/park/ Court Square Concerts: Thu, 7 p.m. Court Square Common, Johnny Sixgun. Bring a blanket or chair, enjoy drinks, food trucks and more. ”King Lear”: Thu.-Sat, Shakespeare & Co., through Saturday.

Performed at Spruce Theatre.

Starring Christopher Lloyd. For tickets and more information visit shakespeare.org, 70 Kemble St., Lenox. 413-637-3353

West Springfield Park & Rec Dept. Summer Concert Series: Thu, 7 p.m. Morgan Road Pavilion, featuring the Dave Colucci Show.

Bring a blanket or folding chair, 459 Morgan Road, West Springfield.

Tanglewood 2021 Series: Thu, 8 p.m. Tanglewood, “Popular Artist Series: Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.” Shed, Tickets start $24 (lawn). 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200; tanglewood.org.

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

Through June 2022; Mineral Hall at the Springfield Science Museum.

A collection of cut stone displayed side-by-side with the same stone in its original rough state, ready for all to see in Earth Hall, on the second floor of the Springfield Science Museum. The Cut ‘N’ Rough exhibit is on loan from Fred Wilda and Helen Rodak, of Hadley.

“Wild Kratts: Creature Power,” through Sept. 12, is an immersive, interactive exhibit where kids and families explore four animal habitats and the creatures within them, building STEM skills as they play.

Geared for children ages 3 to 9, the exhibit invites families to explore animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers, and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans. All the while, visitors will build science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

FRIDAY Ballet Coast to Coast: See Thursday listing Green River Festival 2021: Fri.Sun, Franklin County Fairgrounds.

Tickets purchased for the 2020 festival will be honored. For more information, tickets and a list of performers, visit greenriver festival.com, 87 Wisdom Way, Greenfield. ”King Lear”: See Thursday listing “Nina Simone - Four Women”: See Thursday listing ”The Pitch”: See Thursday listing ”Sister Sorry”: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY Ballet Coast to Coast: See Thursday listing

Capture the Flag: Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Town of Monson. Join the community for a friendly game of Capture the Flag to support Travelnitch. This globe trekking and family-friendly adventure is “Nina Simone - Four Women”: a chance to compete for prizes Thu.-Fri, 7 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 7 p.m.; while learning fun facts about Sun, 2 p.m. Unicorn Theatre, the world. Registered “travelers” outside in the courtyard. Closing Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. Features Tony and will follow a series of digital clues around town, capturing flags from Grammy Award Nominee Valisia countries around the world. Fly LeKae, $75. 6 East St., Stocksolo, travel as a family, or form a bridge; 413-298-5576; berks team, no matter how you particihiretheatre.org. pate, there is an afternoon of fun ”The Pitch”: Thu, 7:30 p.m.; Fri, 8 and food. Registered travelers will p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. need about one hour from start to Majestic Theater, through Sunday. finish, but can join the fun anytime 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A 747-7797; majestictheater.com. smartphone will be required to ”Sister Sorry”: Thu.-Sun, participate. Use promo code Barrington Stage Company. For PLAY4LESS to save on advance tickets and more information, visit ticket purchase, $5+. Main Street, barringtonstageco.org, 30 Union Monson. travelnitch.org/events/ St., Pittsfield; 413-236-8888. capture-the-flag/ South Hadley Summer Concert Series: Thu, 6:30-8 p.m. South Hadley Town Common, Berkshire Hills Academy. If there is inclement weather and the concert is canceled, the rain date will be held the following Sunday. Bring a blanket or a chair. Free. Route 47 and 116, South Hadley.

by the Springfield Photographic Society” through June 26, 2022.

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

Green River Festival 2021: See Friday listing “King Lear”: See Thursday listing “Nina Simone - Four Women”: See Thursday listing ”The Pitch”: See Thursday listing ROAR Comedy Club at MGM: Sat, 8 p.m. MGM Springfield welcomes Marty Caproni. For tickets visit mgmspringfield.mgm resorts.com/en.html, $23. 1 MGM Way, Springfield. ”Sister Sorry”: See Thursday listing

Christopher Lloyd plays the title role of “King Lear” at Shakespeare & Co. in Lenox. The show is being performed outdoors at the new Spruce Theatre through Saturday. For tickets and performance times, see shakespeare.org. (SHAKESPEARE & CO.)

SUNDAY Ballet Coast to Coast: See Thursday listing Green River Festival 2021: See Friday listing

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: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of ar“The Pitch”: See Thursday listing tifacts from ancient China, Greece, ”Sister Sorry”: See Thursday Rome and Egypt. Hands-on making listing activities in the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center as part of the free Sundays In the Park: Free live family activities. Summer hours: music and take-out brunch: Sun, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, in front of the First a.m.-5 p.m.

Congregational Church in the Town Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum Park. Featuring Paula Bradley. of Springfield History: “Horn Performer has been vaccinated, Man: The Life and Musical Legacy social distancing encouraged; 25 of Charles Neville,” through Nov. Park Plaza, Lee. 28. Permanent exhibit: more than “Nina Simone - Four Women”: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial. Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-

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

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

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Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, including the Hurricane Simulator. The muMichele and Donald D’Amour seum is now open. To limit capacity Museum of Fine Arts: “Ai Weiwei: Tradition and Dissent,” through Jan. and provide time for cleaning the museum midday, sign up online 2 in the Wheeler and Barn Galleries. “Capturing Our Worlds” Works SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E11 two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

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a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst; hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m., or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard; 413-543-3321.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE E10 for a play session at ameliapark museum.org. 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 and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission.

Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit. The newest additions are The Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler merrygo-round and a STEM-based cash register for kids. Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Closed noon-1 p.m. for cleaning each day; Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Sun., 12-4 p.m. (two slots); closed Mondays.

Children and adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 year of age and members free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke; childrens museumholyoke.org.

St. Michael’s Cathedral: “Reflections in Watercolor” by Elizabeth Sheridan, through Saturday 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 William Baczek Fine Arts: New Jeff Gola and Charlie Hunter solo exhibtiions through Sept. 25. 36 Main St., Northampton; wbfine arts.com.

Outdoors Claude Collins, 10 months old, explores the Slow Zone inside the “Wild Kratts: Creature Power” exhibit, on display at the Springfield Museums through Sept. 12. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN)

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

Advance tickets purchase required; Edith Wharton: The Mount: Closed Tues. and Wed. $20 adults; SculptureNow 2021. Through Oct. $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; 13; SculptureNow returns to The $10 college students, free children Mount with a brand new exhibition ages 18 and under, members and of 30 large-scale contemporary active military, “Real and Imagined: sculptures. Family Ghost Tours: Fantastical Rockwell,” through Oct. Aug. 27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 22, 5:30 31. “Land of Enchantment: Fantasp.m. with Robert Oakes. This tour is tical Sculptures,” through Oct. 31. 9 tailored for children ages 7-12 and Route 183, Stockbridge; nrm.org. lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Old Sturbridge Village: Old SturChildren must be accompanied bridge Academy student exhibit by an adult. $12 per child, parent through Sept. 4. Available to the or guardian may attend for free, 2 public in the former cabinet-makPlunkett St., Lenox; edithwhar ing shop on the campus of Old ton.org.

Sturbridge Village. Permanent Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor for rides. Sat. and Sun., noon-4 learning gallery in the Visitor’s Cenp.m. $3.50 ride or 4/$10, 221 Apter where kids ages 3-10 can try on pleton St., Holyoke; holyoke period costumes and imagine life in merrygoround.org. the 1830s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England,” Naismith Memorial Basketball apparel in portraiture. Hours: Wed.Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 three floors with dozens of handsseniors, $8 children 3-17, free for on exhibits, a regulation sized children under 3. “Fairy Tale Farm basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display, in addition at the Village.” Through Sunday.

Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children to a new technologically advanced visitor experience including the fol- ages 4-17, Route 20, Sturbridge; lowing: “High Above Center Court,” osv.org.

“Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” Smith College Museum of Art: “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Smith College Museum of Art Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colreopening weekend: Tomorrow angelo Court of Dreams.” Hours: through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. Admission will be free all weekend.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $28 adults Before your arrival, visit scma.

(16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 smith.edu for health and safety youth (5-15); $23 students with information and further details that valid high school or college ID. Free will help make your visit as safe, for ages under 5. 1000 West Coeasy and enjoyable as possible. lumbus Ave., Springfield; hoophall. Free, Elm Street at Bedford Tercom. race, Northampton; scma.smith. edu.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Enchanted: A History of FanSpringfield Armory National Histasy Illustration,” through Oct. toric Site: Ranger-led interpretive 31. Permanent exhibit: Gallery programs offered in the museum

in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Hours are Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield; nps.gov/spar.

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A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of p.m.; “Homecoming: 2021 NHS Honors Art Alumni Exhibition,” the International Titanic Historical through Saturday. Gallery hours: Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4 adults, Tues.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. and Fri. 2-8 $2 children and students, 208 Main p.m. or by appointment. 126 Main St., Northampton; apearts.org.

St., Indian Orchard; titanic1.org.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Age Museum: Nutshell PlayTues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 house to perform “Saving Jazzy.” a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Program is 28, 1 Armory Square, Springfield; appropriate for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Program 413-755-5258. will be held outside on the museum Forbes Library: “May Day: An grounds. Bring a chair or blanket.

International Labor Poster Exhbit,” $15 adults, $7 ages 4-17, ages 3 and through today. Current hours: under free, 104 Walker St., Lenox; Mon, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. gildedage.org.

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hours may change, check for Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Due to COVID-19, the updates at forbeslibrary.org when museum is only open Sat. and Sun. planning your visit. 20 West St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m and a maximum Northampton; forbeslibrary.org. of 50 visitors will be permitted Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: inside at a time. Online ticket “Assemblage (within a Box or purchasing strongly recommended. Frame) by Gk Khalsa and “Cracks Visitors are required to wear masks in the Wall” by Tom Morton and a mask will be provided if you through Saturday. Gallery hours: do not have one. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Thurs.-Sun., 3-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Dwight St., Holyoke; volleyhall.org. Amherst; 413-256-4250.

Wistariahurst Museum: PerHolyoke Community College: manent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines Virtual art exhibit of HCC’s Visual in Full Bloom.” Carriage House Art faculty. The exhibition can be and gift shop open Sat.-Sun and viewed online now through the end Mon. noon-4 p.m.;. Historic house of the 2021. Visit the exhibit at hcc. tours $7, $5 students and seniors. edu/taber-faculty21. 303 Home“Connecting Threads: Bridal stead Avenue, Holyok; hcc.edu.

Gowns from the Wistariahurst Hope and Feathers Framing and Textile Collection” through Aug. 31.

Gallery: “All This and More” mosaView online or make a appointment ics by Isabel Margolin, through toto view in person. 238 Cabot St., morrow. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 Holyoke; wistariahurst.org. p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10

Berkshire Botanical Garden: “A Photographic Walk at Berkshire Botanical Garden” Saturday, 2 p.m. Join local fine art photographer Thad Kubis for a 3-hour walk at Berkshire Botanical Garden.

The adventure will begin with a review of Smartphone and DSLR camera tools, techniques and controls. Next, the group will walk the gardens creating photographs while experimenting with exposure, aperture, shutter speed, filters and angles Upon completion of the 90-minute walk, the group will review some of the images and discuss and explain editing, post-production, and provide positive comments on the compositions submitted. $35 members, $25 general. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge; berkshirebotanical. org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Butterfly story walk “Gotta Go! Gotta Go!” through Sept. 6. For young readers ages 3-6 and everyone who loves butterflies and caterpillars. Great Hall Exhibit: “Light, Breath, Form” through Sept. 1. “Art Naturally Series: Discover Nature Through Story and Art.” Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, meet at the Great Hall. For adults, teens and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult.) Workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. and materials are provided free. Registration recommended, call the center at 413-863-3221.

“Bike Path BINGO.” Sunday, 10:3011:30 a.m. Meet outside of the main entrance. All ages welcome. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls; greatfallsma.org.

Lupa Zoo: Weather permitting, the zoo is open: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tues.-Sun. through Aug. 29; open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Aug. 31 through Oct. 31. Open Labor Day

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and Columbus Day. Buy tickets online at lupazoo.org. Adults (13+): $15; Seniors (62+): $12; Children (2-12): $10; Infants (younger than 2): free. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow; lupazoo.org.

Mount Tom State Reservation: “Life Around the Lake.” Saturday, 11 a.m. Birds are the focus for this week’s topic. Meet at Bray Lake.

“D.O.C. Trail Hike.” Saturday, 1 p.m. 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. Use bird guides, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom. “Sunday Afternoon Family Program” Sunday at 1 p.m. The title for this week’s program is “Owl Prowl.” Meet at the Stone House Visitor’s Center.

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. The City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per in-state and $5 per out-ofstate passenger car cash only.

All buses and larger vehicles are charged $15 per vehicle. Admission is $10 adults; $7 military and senior; $5 children ages 1-12; and free for children under one. Admission prices vary depending on

Stop at one of our locations for a nice fresh sandwich on the way to the beach, a picnic or a delicious break at your desk.

Forest Park: Farmers Market at Forest Park, Tues. through Oct. 26, 12:30-6 p.m. Enter at Trafton Road entrance, Sumner Avenue, Springfield Greenfield Farmers Market: Outdoor farmers market. Sat. through Oct 31, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Court Square, Greenfield.

Holyoke Farmers Market: Farmers market, Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Race Street (between Dwight and Appleton streets), Holyoke.

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

The Longmeadow Shops: Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops.

Thurs. through Oct. 28, noon-6 p.m., 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow.

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

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329; emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/ myevent.

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90 William Street, Springfield • 732-5428 159 Shaker Rd, East Longmeadow • 525-9400