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‘Marvelous Wonderettes’ story continues Cast returns to Majestic Theater for sequel to 2019 show

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

he Marvelous Wonderettes are back to sing their way into the hearts of Majestic Theater patrons when the West Springfield stage comes alive for its 24th season today with “The Marvelous Wonderettes – Dream On.” The first play, an off-Broadway hit simply titled “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” was presented at the Majestic Theater in 2019 capping its 22nd season.

“The first play was very successful here ... a hugely popular show and really fun play with great music and terrific choreography,” said Danny Eaton, the Majestic’s producing director and founder.

But it is not just singing.

“Roger Bean, who created the series, has put together snatches of dialogue that lead into songs that in one way or another reflect what they were speaking about,” Eaton said.

The play features the returning cast of Kait Rankins as Missy, Mollie Posnick as Suzy, Tina Sparkle as Betty Jean and Kaytlyn Vandeloecht as Cindy Lou. Mitch Chakour also returns as music director.

For the fourth show in the Wonderettes series – Eaton has skipped over the middle two – the Marvelous Wonderettes find themselves back at their beloved Springfield High (not Massachusetts) in 1969 where there is a retirement party being thrown for their favorite homeroom teacher. As the girls sing their way through the greatest girl-group hits of the ’60s to say farewell to Ms. McPherson, one of the Wonderettes reveals she will also be saying goodbye to search for success and happiness on her own.

How successful will she be?

Jump ahead in Act Two to

IF YOU GO Event: “The Marvelous Wonderettes – Dream On” When: Today through Oct. 17 Where: Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St, West Springfield Tickets: $29-$37; Purchase at the box office or by phone at 413-747-7797 More information: Call 413-747-7797 or visit majestictheater.com

their 20-year high school reunion — they graduated in 1958 — where the girls are back together and singing classic pop and rock hits of the ’70s, providing the soundtrack for them to catch up on the place life has led them.

Among the songs performed in the play include “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “I Know A Place/Downtown,” “L-O-V-E,” “It’s Your Thing,” “For Once In My Live,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “When Will I Be Loved,” “Build Me Up, Buttercup,” “You’re No Good,” “Band of Gold,” “The Hustle,” “I Will Survive,” and 14 others.

Posnik, who portrays Suzy, said it was “definitely a surprise” to be called back to appear in the sequel to “The Marvelous Wonderettes.”

“We never thought that we would be doing these characters and the show again together,” Posnik said.

“It’s special that we have the same cast and the entire band

Above, actors, from left, Kaytlyn Vandeloecht (from Ellington, Conn.), Kait Rankins (of West Springfield), Mollie Posnik (of New York, N.Y.) and Tina Sparkle (of Enfield) appear in a scene from “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” which is onstage at West Springfield’s Majestic Theater today through Oct. 17.

At left, from left, are Vandeloecht, Rankins, Sparkle and Posnik. (PHOTOS BY JO RANKINS)

and same crew as before. It feels like coming home,” she said.

Posnik noted she loves her character “for a lot of reasons.”

“She is a lot of fun, a little behind on what is going on, and she has a good heart,”

they have aged, but the hearts of these women are still there.

What we do see differently now is how life experience has made a difference in how they respond to things,” Posnik said.

Audiences will have an opportunity to see Posnik again in April as she appears in “9 to 5 – The Musical,” which will end the 2021-2022 season.

Tickets range in price from Posnik said. $29 to $37 and can be purIn the play, Suzy is dealing chased at the box office or by with a lot. She is deeply in phone at 413-747-7797. love with her husband, but “The Marvelous Wonderworries about their marriage ettes” runs through Oct. 17. because he has lost his job and For updated COVID-related is forced to look out of town regulations at the Majestic for work.

Theater, please visit “We see these characters as majestictheater.com

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SPRINGFIELD

Arts festival returns to Mattoon Street 48th annual event features 90 exhibitors, vendors, musicians

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

he longest-running arts festival in the Pioneer Valley is back.

Scenes from past Mattoon Street Arts Festivals in Springfield. The 48th annual event is set for Saturday and Sunday. (ED COHEN PHOTOS)

back negative. So, I started reading, conducting my own research, and experimented making my own soaps, lotions and shower gels to calm my skin,” Taylor said.

After getting relief from using her own concoctions, Taylor, noticed that many of her friends suffered from dry skin and acne. She began suggesting her own handcrafted products to help them. As her friends’ skin began to clear up, the word quickly spread about her products.

It was while living on Mattoon Street that Taylor created her line of unisex skin care products formulated for men and women for the purpose of hydrating, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and to assist in reducing acne outbreaks.

“It’s an all-natural, organic, vegan skin care line with home-scented accessories, including 100% soy-scented candles and diffusers, room sprays and goat milk soap. I actually milk the goats, sometimes together with Shannon Rice, who owns a farm in Amherst,” said Taylor, who launched her business online on Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Her many products — all boasting “Made in Massachusetts, USA” on the front label — include Frank + Sand Facial Wash, Aftershave + Toner Mist, Facial Serum, Hydro Lux Facial Cream, Shaving Oil, Beard and

Mustache Oil, Lavender and Peppermint Lip Balm, Just Goat Body Lotion, several varieties of goat milk soap and more.

If Taylor looks or sounds familiar when visiting her booth, she is also an actress, commercial print model, media

personality and voice-over talent, who has appeared in commercials for Wayfair, Vermont State Lottery, Care.com, Hartford Hospital and others.

Since 2009 she has hosted the overnight radio show “Melodic Whispers” on the local WEIB

106.3 Smooth FM channel out of Northampton.

Throughout both days, shoppers can enjoy strolling Mattoon Street to the tune of festive music, which Taylor curated.

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Please join us on Sunday, September 26, 2021 Sophie Lawry, Dan Kane and Friends and the Singing Priests

A Concert To Benefit JERICHO Where: 537 Northampton Street, Holyoke • Time: 1:30pm

Outdoor mass conducted by Bishop Byrne at 12pm.

A light lunch will be served after the Noon Mass prior to the concert starting.

Cost: $15 per ticket, includes refreshments Tickets: Website: www.jerichobeca.org Email: sharon@jerichobeca.org • Phone: 413-538-7450 The Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults at JERICHO is dedicated to breaking down barriers experienced by individuals and families living with disabilities. Fornearly 50 years, this organization has served Western Mass through family support, social events, creating the right connections and providing critical disability information, resource spiritual support. Founded by Fr. Robert Wagner and served by Sr. Joan Magnani, ssj, they focused on partnering with families, individuals and professionals who are working with or caring for adults or children with special needs.

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Canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 48th annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival will return on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We may not be as big as we normally have been, but currently we are at 90% capacity with over 90 exhibitors, food vendors and strolling musicians. And we have attracted the attention of about 20 new exhibitors this year,” said Robert McCarroll, a member of the Mattoon Street Historic Preservation Society, sponsor of the event.

On Mattoon Street in Springfield with its Victorian rowhouses, artists and crafters will be selling their creations in a variety of categories, including painting and printmaking, photography, jewelry, wood, metal, ceramics, glass, fibers and mixed media.

“For the first time in a long while we will have someone who lives on Mattoon Street exhibiting at our fest,” McCarroll said of Kat Taylor and her line of skin care products.

Taylor, who worked for more than 20 years in the field of law enforcement, moved from Washington, D.C., to Ridgefield, Connecticut, where her skin problems began, before eventually moving to Springfield 10 years ago.

“I developed allergies and would break out in hives and itch uncontrollably. I saw seven specialists while living in Connecticut and tests always came

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MUSIC | CLUBBING

Nightclubs THURSDAY Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Gateway City Arts: Hiss Golden Messenger Solo. 92 Race St., Holyoke Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live music with Jack Manzie. 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 Delaney House: Luther Johnson. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Karaoke with Kris Sanders. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Gateway City Arts: Popa Chubby.

92 Race St., Holyoke Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Tailgate Tunes. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live music with Looney Tunes. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Stafford Palace Theater: James Montgomery Blues Band. 75 Main St., Stafford Springs The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: DeadBeat Live. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Tom Ingram. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

SATURDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Delaney House: CO2. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Gateway City Arts: Mdou Moctar.

92 Race St., Holyoke 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 with 91 South. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Stafford Palace Theater: Emi Sunshine. 75 Main St., Stafford Springs The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: John Wash live. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Floyd Patterson. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

SUNDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Tom Savoy. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live music with Don, Leslie. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Ethel Lee Ensemble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield 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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Juke Joint Jazz postpones Iron Horse show

UE TO THE MASK mandate and reduced capacity restrictions in Northampton, Juke Joint Jazz has moved its Sept. 26 show at the Iron Horse Music Hall to Nov. 21.

“We are all hopeful that by then, enough people will have been vaccinated and boosted that the infection levels will decrease sufficiently for the show to take place under ‘normal’ circumstances,” the band said in an email. “Meanwhile, please get vaxxed and boosted and stay safe and healthy!”

To minimize health risks, the Iron Horse and its sister venues — the Calvin Theatre and Pearl Street Nightclub — are also requiring proof of vaccination from guests, artists, staff and crew before entering the venue.

According to a statement on the club’s website, COVID-19 mitigation efforts include: • A physical CDC-issued vaccine card or a clear photo of this card showing proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (14 days or more after final required shot) and a matching government-issued photo ID. The vaccination requirement applies to all ages, including children. If a child is too young to be vaccinated, the child is too young to attend the show.

• Per Northampton Board of Health, masks will be required while in the venues at all times except while eating and drinking.

Those requirements may be updated as circumstances change with local, state, and national policies.

Liner notes • Kacey Musgraves will play a limited headlining tour starting in January, with King Princess and Muna serving as support acts.

The tour, named “StarCrossed: Unveiled,” will kick off in St. Paul on Jan. 19 and end in Los Angeles on Feb. 20, with a stop at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 27.

Although the tour only in-

Kacey Musgraves will play a limited headlining tour starting in January, with a stop at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 27.

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Simmons, who recently contracted COVID-19, prompting KISS to postpone its upcoming tour, said that while he also blames record companies for not taking stronger legal action when downloading began, he holds music fans accountGeorge Lenker able for “robLiveWire bing” artists.

“So, Pancludes 15 stops, more dates are dora’s box Gene Simmons expected to be added. has been Musgraves will release opened. There are hundreds “Star-Crossed,” her follow-up of millions of fans around the to 2018′s Grammy-winning world that are trained (in their “Golden Hour,” tomorrow. minds) not to pay for music,” Simmons said. “So what does • Gene Simmons says mu- that do for new bands? It kills sic fans who engaged in illegal them. When you take away downloading have denied new the value of something, it artists the chance to make a becomes by definition worthliving from their music. less.”

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GREENFIELD

Franklin County Fair to be ‘the Bee’s Knees’ Four-day fair begins today

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By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

Evans Kotsikopoulos, right, puts together a gyro sandwich in the gyro tent at a past Glendi Greek Festival at the Greek Cultural Center in Springfield. This year, Glendi Express offers a condensed take on the annual festival. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

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Food the focus of Glendi Express One-day event ‘condensed’ take on annual festival It’s Glendi 2.0.

On Saturday, the popular festival of everything Greek is returning to the Greek Cultural Center in Springfield as a very “condensed” version, as chairman Xenophon Beake describes it.

The focus of the one-day event is strictly on the food, one of the biggest reasons people flock to the fest each year.

“We didn’t want another year to go by without Glendi and this year’s Glendi Express will keep us on the map hopefully for a full return next year,” said Beake, returning chair of Glendi.

Glendi Express will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., when many of the taste-tempting Greek delights served up at the annual festival will be available for in-person “takeout.”

“Everything is a la carte and ready to take home. You can mix and match from the menu and create an entire meal if you like,” Beake said.

The menu will feature many of the Greek delicacies that are served up each year at Glendi, including gyros, baklava, spanakopita, mousaka, finikia, koulourakia, rice pudding, rice pilaf, tsoureki, Greed side salads, and many others.

While the focus is on takeout, Beake said there will be a limited number of tables in a large hall in the Greek Cultural Center, where hungry customers can sit and enjoy their treats if they “can’t wait until they get home.” Water, soft drinks, and coffee will also be available. Festive recorded Greek music will play in the background.

There will be some action, however, outside on the Greek Cultural Center grounds. Visitors can see cooks hard

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“It’s not just about the food, Glendi has always been about welcoming people into our community and learning more about our religion and culture.”

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t’s fair to say this year’s Franklin County Fair is going to be the bee’s knees.

That means you can expect it to be a humdinger, a knockout, a standout.

The 172nd Franklin County Fair will take place today through Sunday, with the theme “Franklin County Fair: It’s the Bee’s Knees.”

“We hope to get a lot of ‘buzz’ at the fair,” said Michael M. Nelson, president of the board of the Franklin County Fair, Fairgrounds and Agricultural Society.

What began as a “cattle show’’ on the Greenfield Town Common now features karaoke, senior bingo, freestyle motocross, an apple pie baking contest, kids’ Power Wheels demo derby, line dancers, tae kwon do, the Tug of the Towns, a midway, music and, of course, livestock shows.

The Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby will take place Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m.

The demolition derby is a “really exciting way to spend an evening at the fair,” Nelson said. “It is by far one of the biggest attractions year after year.”

Dozens of drivers will be competing for cash prizes, and the event “really gets the crowd going,” Nelson continued. “Nobody ever knows what to expect. It’s thrilling.

You’re always on the edge of your seat — you never know what’s going to happen next.”

The annual kickoff parade

Emily Alamed soars high on the midway at a previous Franklin County Fair in Greenfield. This year’s event begins today and runs through Sunday. (STEVE SMITH PHOTO)

day party. “You know what’s coming, and you’re getting ready” for something special.

Event: Franklin County Fair The fair could not take When: Gates open today place last year because of the at 3 p.m., Friday at 1 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic, and and Saturday and Sunday this year fair organizers are at 8 a.m. working with the Greenfield Where: Franklin County Health Department to monFairgrounds, 89 Wisdom itor and implement safety Way, Greenfield guidelines. “We strongly Admission: Adult (18-59): $10; opening night special: recommend guests wear $7; senior (60+): $7; active masks, and masks will be military and vets (with ID): required in the buildings,” $7; youth (9-17): $8; age 8 Nelson said. Also, there will and under: free be “hand sanitizer galore,” More information: Online social distancing will be at fcas.com encouraged where possible, and there will be enhanced takes place today. It begins cleaning protocols. at 5 p.m. from the GreenThe Franklin County field Middle School, travels Fairgrounds at 89 Wisdom down Federal Street and Way, Greenfield, is run by the turns right onto Main Street. Franklin County AgriculturFrom there it turns left onto al Society, an organization River Street then right onto that promotes agriculture, Laurel Street and ends at the farming and the humanities fairgrounds. through exhibition; is a host “Everybody loves the fair, for cultural and humanitarand the parade is a great ian events and fundraisers; way to bring the community and recognizes the need for together and celebrate all stewardship to improve and the exciting things going on maintain the historic fairthe Franklin County area,” grounds.

Nelson said.

For more information and He likened the parade to tickets online, go to fcas. buying balloons for a birthcom.

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DINE & WINE

FAQ: What is the best temperature to serve white wine?

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

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HE WORLD REvolves around certain accepted customs.

Don’t wear white after Labor Day. Never buy “fresh” fish on Sundays.

Leave the gun, take the cannoli. (Confused? Watch “The Godfather.”)

Similar rigid rules often apply to wine — minus the gun.

White wine with fish.

Red wine with steak.

And always, always, always serve white wine chilled.

But is it true?

Does white wine taste better cold?

And how cold is chilled?

What’s the right temperature?

And do some white wines taste better colder or warmer?

Inquiring minds want to know!

I started thinking about all these questions recently while I was tasting an older white wine from France’s Burgundy region, a wine and a wine region I normally adore. The wine was served nearly ice cold. And initially, surprisingly, I found the wine to be somewhat bland.

But as the wine slowly started to warm up in the glass, the wine thankfully started tasting better and better. Eventually, about an hour later, that initially underwhelming wine was out of this world.

So this week, I decided to do a little experiment.

I wanted to find out what’s the ideal temperature for white wine.

So for the purpose of this completely unscientific experiment, I chilled four different white wines (two chardonnays, two sauvignon blancs, one of each from California and France) and tasted them at different temperatures. (Let me quickly add that all four

the glasses of wine back in the nearly ice cold 34-degree refrigerator for 15 minutes. Same goes for a small glass of red wine I was drinking outside.

Sunlight, bad. Refrigerator, fixed.

So if you’re ever drinking a glass of wine and it gets too warm, don’t worry. You might be able to save the wine if you simply chill the glass of wine for a few minutes.

All of which proves at least one wine rule holds true.

Always store wine in a cool, dark place. Sunlight can be fatal to certain, delicate wines.

Just don’t worry too much once The four white wines recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) you open the bottle. Hope you low instead of 40 or 50 degrees enjoy.

Fahrenheit.

Wines tasted this week So instead of focusing on the exact temperature of the • 2020 Mouton Cadet Blanc wine in the glass, I kept track of ($13 Suggested Retail Price) how well a glass of white wine Baron Philippe De Rothschild tasted after it was poured in a Bordeaux White Wine glass. Specifically, I tasted four • 2014 Domaine Laurent different glasses of wine over Boussey Monthelie 1er Cru Sur the course of five hours.

La Velle ($22 SRP several years The temperature of the wine ago) started out at 34 degrees Fahr• 2019 Tangent Sauvignon Ken Ross enheit, I’m assuming, since Blanc Paragon Vineyard Edna Wine Press that was the temperature of the Valley ($17 SRP) refrigerator.

• 2018 Maggy Hawk SkyAs for how warm the wine crest Vineyard Anderson Valley I was absolutely got, I’m not exactly sure. But Chardonnay ($55 SRP) amazed at how well the temperature of our living — and often better Wine tasting notes room was 72 degrees Fahrenheit. And as I explained, I 2020 Mouton Cadet Blanc — many of the wines tasted the same four glasses of Grapes: Blend of predomitasted hours after I wine several times five hours nantly sauvignon blanc along first poured them. So after I first poured each glass. with semillion and muscadelle.

So how did the wines taste?

Wine region: Bordeaux, if you think you have You can read my tasting notes France to serve white wine below. But in general, I was About the wine: Outstandcold, think again. absolutely amazed at how well ing affordable white wine from — and often better — many of legendary wine producer Barwines tasted great and I highly the wines tasted hours after on Philippe De Rothschild. recommend them.)

I first poured them. So if you First opened: Again, I set At least, that was my initial think you have to serve white my refrigerator to 34 degrees plan. However, I had to slightly wine cold, think again.

Fahrenheit to see how the adjust the parameters of my exA word of warning — sunwines tasted as close to freezperiment soon after I started it. shine. ing as possible. I then tasted That’s because I couldn’t get an The day after I conducted this each small glass nine times accurate temperature reading experiment, I tried two of the over the course of five hours in on a thermometer. I was using same white wines outside on a 72-degree room. I suspected the kind you use to take your a sunny, 72-degree afternoon. the wines would be cold but temperature if you think you’re Both wines wilted like dried bland at first. Surprisingly, less sick. Except instead of putflowers in bright, direct sunthan a minute after I opened ting the thermometer in your light. All the flavors that made the ice-cold wine, it tasted mouth, I put the thermometer them fascinating the day before tart, crisp and flinty. Nothing in my wine glass. The only seemed to vanish into thin air. bland about this wine at all. problem was the digital therThe good news — both wines 15 minutes after pourmometer simply read “L” for bounced right back after I put ing glass: Still very tart but

already softer and silkier.

30 minutes: Opening up really nicely, even better than 15 minutes before, still fairly cold.

One hour: Wine definitely warmer (feels about 55 to 60 degrees), refreshing flinty flavors mixed with green grass.

90 minutes: Grassy and flinty, but also expressing more floral notes.

Two hours: Floral notes more pronounced; grassy, flinty flavors starting to disappear.

Three hours: After taking a nap (the wine, that is) about an hour ago, fragrant, aromatic flavors spring back to life.

Four hours: Still fragrant and floral, but flavors definitely shutting down.

Five hours: Soft, subtle hint of melon but much of flavor has gently drifted away.

2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Monthelie 1er Cru Sur La Velle Grapes: Chardonnay Wine region: Monthelie, Burgundy, France About the wine: Delicious, affordable Burgundy white wine from the village of Monthelie near Meursault, just south of Beaune.

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DINE & WINE

United Kingdom faces beer shortage

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H, AUTUMN: MY favorite season, where air gets crisper, the nights get longer and the beers get darker.

As we cross the threshold into the “unofficial” end of summer and start of fall. I’m sharing two beer stories of interest that you may have missed. Let’s get started.

First up is a Washington Post story I read about the United Kingdom’s reported beer shortage. Apparently this was caused by the combination of Brexit and the forced self-isolation of some workers due to contact tracing showing they had encountered someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

These two factors have led to a shortage of workers in some sectors, one of which is truck drivers. The trucking industry estimates a current shortfall of more than 100,000 drivers in England, according to the Post story. In addition, the British paper The Guardian reported that warehouses are now at their lowest levels of stock since records started being kept.

While we can’t complain about beer problems caused by the pandemic — after all, it obviously has wreaked much worse havoc than a beer shortage — we can roll our eyes once again at the numbskullery of Brexit.

Here’s hoping our British friends solve this problem soon.

Our second story is the news from Brewbound that Brienne Allan will step down from her role as production manager at Notch Brewing in Salem.

“It’s with a heavy and hopeful heart that this Thursday will be my last day at Notch Brewing,” Allan stated in an Instagram post. “I’ve never felt more supported and shared such a similar goal

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with a company.”

Allan caused a firestorm in May when she questioned on Instagram how many other women face sexist behavior in the brewing industry. She had encountered some sexist questioning of her brewing credentials from construction workers at Notch’s second site. The response was overwhelming, as women shared stories of everything from feeling they worked in a hostile environment to outright sexual assault. This led to the resignations of leaders at breweries.

Allan will now focus on Brave Noise, a collaboration beer she helped create that aims to provide inclusive and safe environments for women, people of color, and members of LGBTQ+ community throughout the beer industry.

“By brewing this beer, your brewery is standing in solidarity with those who shared their stories about mistreatment and who are survivors of gender discrimination, racism, sexual assault, and harassment within the industry. By standing with us now, you are part of the movement for change that is long overdue in beer,” the project’s website states.

So far, 69 breweries and 194 homebrewers have signed up to brew Brave Noise, according the Brewbound. Notch will release its second batch on Sept. 10.

Best of luck to Brienne in her new path.

National Restaurant Association provides snapshot of industry

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ATE LAST MONTH, the National Restaurant Association released a “Mid-Year Update” to its State of the Restaurant Industry Report series.

Designed to provide as comprehensive-as-possible a picture of where the industry stands as of August, the report explored some interesting statistical highlights as well as serving as an advocacy document for the industry’s agenda.

Among the research findings the report focused on was the extent to which the restaurant business has rebounded since spring 2020 and the amount of pent-up demand that still apparently exists for the dining-out experience.

The trade association reports that food and beverage sales have increased over 18% in real terms over the past year, with about 50% of all adults still (as of June) describing themselves as not using restaurants as often as they would like.

Trends that appear to be changing the nature of the restaurant business are also examined by the update, with the accelerated adoption of technology the No. 1 game-changer.

Consumers are, in increasing numbers, using digital tools to view menus online, to read reviews, to place orders, and to pay for their meals.

Alcohol-to-go is another trend the report talks about, with association staffers claiming that takeout alcoholic beverages have the potential to boost off-premises sales by as much as 10%.

The trade association also continues to promote on-street dining, claiming that the association’s research has found that 84% of adults favor allowing restaurants to use sidewalk and street space permanently.

On a less favorable note, the report describes how menu prices are being driven upward, increasing nearly 4%

Pedestrians walk past Modern Pastry on a sidewalk along outdoor dining areas in the North End of Boston in May. The National Restaurant Association’s research has found that 84% of adults favor allowing restaurants to use sidewalk and street space permanently. (MARY SCHWALM / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

Side dishes • Chef-owner Nicole Ortiz of Crave Holyoke Restaurant in Holyoke will be presenting an “Italia-Rican Fusion Tasting Dinner” on Sept. 25.

Chef Ortiz has created a four-course menu that brings together the flavors of contemporary Italian cookery Hugh Robert with those of Puerto Rico. The Off The Menu four-course dining experience she has put together has this year so far. Those price in- options for vegans and omnicreases, the association argues, vores alike. can be directly traced back to The meal will begin with a rapid inflation in both wholechoice from among a Caprese sale food prices as well as other salad, pastelon fries, or arroz supply chain cost pressures, con gandules arancini; course primarily the price of gasoline two will be a house salad with and diesel. an Italian twist.

The Mid-Year Update also The centerpiece of the menu examined the recent impact of is also built around choice — coronavirus variants. In a sur- baked fish with lemon caper vey of 1,000 adults completed sauce, churrasco over linin mid-August, the association guine, or braised jackfruit (a discovered that six in 10 have vegan-friendly option). changed their restaurant use in Dessert is to be limoncello response to the spread of the sorbet or passionfruit tiraCOVID-19 delta variant, with misu.

19% now choosing not to dine The dinner will be offered out at all. in two seatings, one at 5 p.m.

The entire Mid-Year Update and a second at 6:30 p.m. to the National Restaurant Groups of one to six can be Association’s State of the accommodated, and alcoholic Restaurant Industry Report beverages will be offered for can be downloaded from its sale separately.

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Joe Wilson on jazz saxophone, 4-5 p.m.

On Sunday, Wilson returns from 10-11 a.m. along with Moja and Rivera from 11 CONTINUES FROM PAGE E3 a.m.-noon, Springfield Symphony OrchesSaturday’s entertainment includes tra from noon-1 p.m., and Cucinotti from Dominic Cucinotti on flute, 10 a.m.-noon; 3-4 p.m. members of the Springfield Symphony Also, Leon Spragley and Chucky LangOrchestra with some soothing sounds, ford, vocalist and saxophonist, join the noon-1 p.m.; vocalist Donna Holmes, 1-2 lineup from 1-3 p.m. p.m.; Heshima Moja and David Allen RiIn addition to music to soothe the soul, vera, vocalist and drummer, 2-3 p.m.; and there is a food court to fill the tummy,

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Tickets, which are $60 per person plus a $5.28 broker’s fee, can be purchased online at eventbrite.com/e/ital ia-rican-pop-up-tickets166562313363.

Crave Holyoke, which is located at 285 High St. in Holyoke, answers at 413-4279328.

• Cedar Street Grille in Sturbridge will be presenting another of its Global Tapas Dinners on Sept. 21. Planned for a 5:30 p.m. start, the multicourse meal will highlight local ingredients sourced from area farmers markets.

The dinner’s price of $65 (exclusive of tax or tip) will include a special autumn cocktail, wine, or beer.

Call the restaurant directly at 508-347-5800 to make reservations for the Tapas Dinner.

No brand has publicized any cheeseburger deals as of publication time, but expect at least a few restaurants to step forward with a special offer for the cheeseburger’s special day.

Regardless of the September cheeseburger day event, Wendy’s locations have rolled out a “Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger” as a limited-time offering this month. Topped with bacon, bacon sauce, fried onions, American cheese, and a cheddar spread, the sandwich is assembled on a cheddar-flavored bun.

including NOSH, Cajun on the Go, Moe’s Dogs, Everything About Crepes, Granny’s Baking Table, and Island Cow Ice Cream.

“I love the camaraderie among the neighbors on Mattoon Street. We all look after each other,” Taylor said, who devotes her spare time to the Mattoon Street Historic Preservation Society.

Parking at the TD Bank lot on Dwight and Harrison Streets and admission are free.

Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m.; the race itself starts at 11 a.m.

At the finish line The Old Mill will be offering music, food, and lawn games throughout the afternoon, with Darren Bassette playing until 2:30 p.m. and Brian Chaffee on stage from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Day-of-race registration is $40, with kids 16 and under paying $30. Early registration, which ends on Sept. 18, offers a $5 discount on the registration fee.

Online registration can be completed at The Old Mill’s website, 1761oldmill.com.

• Earlier this year Pizza Hut introduced its version of Detroit-style pizza and by doing so created a “Detroit-style” minitrend in the Italian pie biz.

Now the 6,700-unit chain is bringing back its Detroit-style pizza as a limited-time-only menu option. The pies will be available in three versions — a “Meaty Deluxe,” a “Supremo,” and a “Double Pepperoni.” A create-your-own option, which can be finished with up to five toppings, is also available.

Detroit-style pizzas are unique in their “frico” crusts, their cheese-on-the-bottom layering, and their “racing stripes” of sauce.

• Faced with the challenges the COVID-19 delta variant presents, Chicago-based McDonald’s Corp. late last month asked franchisees to consider closing dining rooms in areas where COVID is surging.

The company has previously provided guidance for dining room closures. In making such recommendations for a particular community or region, McDonald’s uses the region’s COVID-19 case count and local responses to that case count as

the primary metric.

In discussing possible dining room closures in the weeks ahead, the company did reaffirm the importance of inside dining at McDonald’s locations, revealing those facilities both take pressure off drive-thru lanes and deliver incremental sales.

Hugh Robert has nearly 45 years of restaurant and educational experience. Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenu Guy@aol.com.

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at work in a large tent roasting on a spit the lamb and beef that go into making the ever-popular gyros, as well as operating a fryolator to make loukoumades, which are hot puffed pastry with honey sauce and cinnamon.

Both of those items can be purchased on the spot at the tent.

“It’s not just about the food.

Glendi has always been about welcoming people into our community and learning more about our religion and culture,” Beake said.

Prior to Glendi Express there will be a flag raising as a salute to Glendi on the steps of City Hall in Springfield at 11 a.m. with Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and other invited dignitaries.

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• On Sept. 24, Figaro Ristorante in Enfield will be hosting “River of Dreams,” a dinnertribute show to Billy Joel.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and both a special dinner buffet and the restaurant’s regular dinner menu will be options for those in attendance.

Tickets for the show are priced at $25 each; dinner and beverage purchases are separate.

• Though the fall season flaLater that same weekend, vor for which Starbucks is best on Sept. 26, Figaro will be prenoted is pumpkin spice, this senting “Wild Heart,” a tribute year the coffee house chain is to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie also promoting another flavor Nicks. experience in the form of an The 7 p.m. show will be apple crisp macchiato. preceded by a dinner hour, the The espresso and steamed seating for which will begin at milk drink is spiked with an 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the show apple and brown sugar syrup; only are $23; an additional a crosshatch of an apple-spice minimum food or beverage drizzle garnishes the top of the purchase is required. beverage. The macchiato can Contact the restaurant at be ordered hot or iced.

860-745-2414 to make reservaStarbucks is also once again tions for either show. featuring the pumpkin spice latte it first introduced 18 years • The 1761 Old Mill Restauago. rant in Westminster is hosting its 5K Duck Run on Sept. 19.

• Cheeseburger lovers, take Part of the restaurant’s 75th note: Sept. 18 is National Cheese- anniversary celebration, the burger Day, so expect some 5K Duck Run takes its name chains and local restaurants to be from the ducks that inhabit the offering deals on the iconic ham- mill pond on the restaurant’s burger/cheese slice matchup. grounds.

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Events THURSDAY 2021 Brimfield Flea Markets: Thu.Sun, Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show. For more information visit brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com, Route 20, Brimfield.

Concerts in the Park Series: Thu, 6:30 p.m., Forest Park, featuring Floyd Patterson, Motown and contemporary. At the Amphitheater.

Those attending may enter Forest Park through the Sumner Ave. or Route 5 entrances for free after 5:30 p.m. on the evenings of the concerts.

More details can be found online at springfield-ma.gov/park/, Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

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

Street entrance. Limited seating available. Lawn chairs and blankets welcomed. Free. West Columbus Avenue and Memorial Bridge, Springfield.

West Springfield Park & Rec Dept.

Summer Concert Series: Thu, 7 p.m., Morgan Road Pavilion, featuring General Gist. Bring a chair. 459 Morgan Road, West Springfield.

2021 Brimfield Flea Markets: See Thursday listing

FRIDAY 2021 Brimfield Flea Markets: See Thursday listing Community Meal: Fri, 5 p.m., United Congregational Church of Holyoke, second Friday of each month beginning in September. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at 6:30 p.m., just before the Family Movie Night begins. Meals are “free.” 300 Appleton St., Holyoke; 413-532-1483 or uccholyoke.org.

Franklin County Fair: Thu, 3 p.m.; Fri, 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun, 8 a.m.; Franklin County Fairgrounds. Adults (18-59) $10, opening night special $7; seniors (60+) $7; active military and Veterans with ID $7; children (9-17) $8; children 8 and under free; $5 parking. 87 Wisdom Way, Greenfield. End of Summer Rock the ’80s Pavilion Party: Fri, Agawam Polish Free Concert on the Lawn: Thu, American Club. All proceeds to 5:30 p.m., Jones Library, featuring benefit the Agawam Little League.

Gaia Roots. In case of bad weathFeaturing food and live performancer, the event will take place in the es by Streets The Ultimate tribute to tent in front of the library, 43 Amity ’80s Hair Rock. For tickets and addiStreet, Amherst. 413-256-3090 or tional information, contact Michael joneslibrary.org.

Natale at 413-478-4272 or michael.

K and E Theater Group Presents natale0000@yahoo.com. Tickets “Hello Again, A Musical”: Thu.-Sat, can be purchased using Venmo@ 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m., Northampton AgawamLittleLeague, tickets are Center for the Arts. Presented by K $25 or 2 for $45. 139 Southwick and E Theater Group. This producRoad, Feeding Hills. tion includes sexual content and Family Movie Night: Fri, 6 p.m., partial nudity. Parental guidance is United Congregational Church of suggested. All audience members Holyoke; Family Movie Night held are required to wear a mask at on the second Friday of each month.

Northampton Center for the Arts, September movie will be in the including while seated watching courtyard. Free. 300 Appleton St., the show, $25. 33 Hawley St., Holyoke; 413-532-1483 or uccholyNorthampton; 413-584-7327 or oke.org. nohoarts.org.

Franklin County Fair: See Thursday Lindsey Buckingham: Thu, 8-10 listing p.m., Academy of Music Theatre. For tickets visit eventbrite.com, $49.50- ”Hang”: Fri.-Sun, Shakespeare and Company. For tickets visit $79.50. 274 Main St., Northampton.

413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com. shakespeare.org, 70 Kemble St., Lenox. 413-637-3353. ”The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On”: Thu, 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat, K and E Theater Group Presents 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Majestic Theater, “Hello Again, A Musical”: See Thursday listing through Oct. 17, 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or Madeleine Peyroux and Joan Osmajestictheater.com. borne: Fri, 8 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre, doors open 7:30 p.m. for Outdoor Circle Time: Thu, 10:30-11 tickets visit eventbrite.com, $39.50a.m., Sixteen Acres Branch Library, $59.50. 274 Main St., Northampton. featuring songs, rhymes and a story 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com. or two. In event of rain, program will be canceled. Ages 0-5, older siblings ”The Marvelous Wonderettes: welcome. Free. 1187 Parker Street, Dream On”: See Thursday listing Springfield; 413-263-6858.

Sept. 11th Ceremony: Fri, 6 p.m.

Post Bedtime Parents Group: Thu, Riverfront Park. To honor the fallen 8:30-9:30 p.m. Online. Grab a snack, firefighters, police officers, EMTs and put on your PJs, and join other tired members of the armed services, in parents for this online, night-time front of Springfield’s September 11th group. Find the Zoom link at Monument in Riverfront Park. Access hilltownvillage.org/groups. Free. to park will be available at State

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48th Annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival: Sat.-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mattoon Street Festival, featuring live music, arts and crafts available for purchase, food vendors. Free festival parking is in the TD Bank lot on Dwight Street and Harrison Avenue.

On-street spaces are free on weekends, Mattoon Street, Springfield.

413-736-0629 or mattoonfestival.org.

Berkshire Scenic Railway Train Rides: Sat, 3:30 p.m., Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. One hour ride through the scenic Berkshires on the fully restored, 100 year old coaches. Train rides run every Saturday through Sept. 18. Tickets can be bought online at berkshiretrains. org, $14 each adult, $12 each senior/ military (65+) with ID, $10 each child (4-14), free lap-sitter (3 and under).

98 Crowley Ave., North Adams.

Franklin County Fair: See Thursday listing ”Hang”: See Friday listing K and E Theater Group Presents “Hello Again, A Musical”: See Thursday listing ”The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On”: See Thursday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Walking Tour: 19th Century Chestnut Street: Sat, 10:30 a.m.noon, Quadrangle Welcome Center and Museum Store. Tours begin at the Springfield Museum Welcome Center. Hear stories of long-lost houses and the famous artists, publishers, military leaders and business tycoons who once lived in them; $5 general, free for museum members, Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association and Preservation Trust members. 21 Edwards St., Springfield. 413-263-6800 or springfieldmuseums.org.

Western MA Pagan Pride Day: Sat, Northampton Farmers Market, All are invited to join in from 10 a.m.5:30 pm. There is no admission fee to the event, however a cash donation to the food drive is encouraged.

Event features harvest ritual, musical entertainment, workshops (classes) and many vendors for a fun, family friendly community-driven event. 1 Kirkland Ave., Northampton.

SUNDAY 2021 Brimfield Flea Markets: See Thursday listing

48th Annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival: See Saturday listing Franklin County Fair: See Thursday listing ”Hang”: See Friday listing K and E Theater Group Presents “Hello Again, A Musical”: See Thursday listing ”The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On”: See Thursday listing Open House at Old Meeting House Museum: Sun, 2-4 p.m., The Old Meeting House, featuring history interpreter Dennis Picard as guest speaker in the garden of the museum. The title of Picard’s lecture is “Pox, Pus, and Creeping Miasma: Disease and Death in the Colonial New England,” 450 Main St., Wilbraham.

West Springfield Coin Club Meeting: Sun, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd; a special featured topic will be presented and discussed as well as business matters and special events. A small auction will take place and refreshments will be available. Guests are always welcome.

For further information, contact Peter Setian at 413-596-9871, 214 Elm St., West Springfield.

ZONTA Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Sun, 8:30 a.m., Cold Spring Country Club, men and women players of all levels are welcome. The cost of $100/person includes greens fee, cart, box lunch, raffles, prizes.

Registration forms are available online at zontaqv.org/golf. Questions: Call 413-219-8260. 330 Chauncy Walker St., Belchertown.

Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: The Dr. Seuss National Memorial is an outdoor sculpture garden of largerthan-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.” Hands-on making activities in the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center. Part of the free family activities. 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. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

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, 2022. “Construction Poetry: Sculptural Work” by Don Gummer. Starr Gallery, Alpert Gallery, and the Springfield Museums’ Grounds; through Sunday.

Museum a la Carte, today at 12:15 p.m. “Art as an Instrument of Politics: Pre-and-Post Mao Art in China,” the presentation will be in person or available on Zoom. To register for Zoom, visit springfieldmuseums. org; Cost $4, $2 members.

Springfield Science Museum: “Cut ‘N’ Rough Collection.” Through June 2022; Mineral Hall. “Wild Kratts: Creature Power,” through Sunday, 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. Sensory Friendly Saturday: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. at the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum.

Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Exhibits are modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what the museums have to offer. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available in the Cat’s Corner. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. The modifications are enabled until 11 am.

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.

Museum 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.

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 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E11

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Old Town Hall: “Bird Impressions”

by Valerie McQuillan and Brian McQuillan. Through Sept. 25. 43 Main St., Easthampton

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William Baczek Fine Arts: New Jeff Gola and Charlie Hunter solo exhibitions. Through Sept. 25; wbfinearts.com/index.php. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com.

age and members are free. 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday from noon-4 p.m. at Heritage State Park. Free museum admission, food trucks, DJ, Holyoke Police and fire Department trucks, Boomer from the Thunderbirds, games, raffle and goodie bags, Zumba exhibition, food and more. Free and open to the public, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseum holyoke.org.

Edith Wharton: The Mount: SculptureNow 2021. Through Oct. 13. Pop-Up Bistro at The Mount, Thursdays in Sept, except on Sept.

30., from 5-8 p.m. Elijah T. Grasshopper and Friends, Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Best for children ages 3-7 years old. Registration is recommended, visit edithwharton.org. Free. SculptureNow Artist Led Tour on Sunday and Oct. 10, 2-4 p.m. Each month, an exhibiting artist will lead a guided tour through the 2021 SculptureNow exhibition. Entry will be timed and by reservation only. Please do not bring dogs to this tour. $15 adults, $12 seniors and youths, children 10 and under are free, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Visitor’s Center currently closed due to COVID-19. Hours Tues.-Sun. noon.-4 p.m. free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke 413-534-1723.

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open for rides Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3.50 a ride or 4/$10, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or holyokemerrygoround. org.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 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.

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Brayden Mailhoit takes the fire truck out for a ride at the Children’s Museum at Holyoke. On Sunday the museum is hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration from noon-4 p.m. at Heritage State Park featuring free museum admission, food trucks, games, and more. (ED COHEN PHOTO) a horse-drawn wagon ride, and listen to live Scottish fiddle/cello duo Elizabeth and Ben Anderson.

Registration is required, visit osv. org. $12 nonmembers adults, $6 nonmembers children 4-17, free for members of OSV and Coggeshall Farm Museum. 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.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration,” through Oct. 31. Hours: Thurs.-Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance tickets purchase required. 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.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public on Thurs, Fri, Sun, and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children, 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddish bookcenter.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. Evening at the Village, Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. Stroll through the scenic campus, explore the gardens, take

A.P.E. Gallery: “New Paradigm Tool Company.” Through Oct. 2; reception on Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Galleries

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery:

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

Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts and Arts: “Tuscany Revisited: Golden Light” by Lori Lynn Hoffer; “Paintings from Lockdown: domestic botanica” by Susan Valentine.

Through Sept. 26; closing reception, Sept. 26, 2-6 p.m.; Gallery hours: Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. 13 Montague Road, Leverett 413-548-9070.

Forbes Library: “Mountain Folders Origami Group Show,” through Sept.

29. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Pay Attention” photographs from Provence and Paris by Larry Rankin.

Through Oct. 2; art forum, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Register at gallerya3.com.

28 Amity St., Amherst 413-2564250.

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.

Holyoke Public Library: “Listening” Photography Exhibit by Virginia Sandman. Through Sept.

28; hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

YouTube Live Event: “Listening.”

Studio talk with Virginia Sandman.

URL: youtube.com/watch?v=M4LjBogvOo8. Sept. 26, 3 p.m. The event will be available in English and Spanish. Free, virginiasandman. com. 250 Chestnut Street, or holyokelibrary.org.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “Survivor Tree” a book illustrated by Aaron Becker. Through Oct. 8; book signing, today, 5-8 p.m.

Gallery 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 hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Berkshire Botanical Garden: Birding in the Garden. Today, 5:30 p.m. Bring binoculars and clothing appropriate for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Presented in partnership with Massachusetts Audubon. $20; $15 members; berkshirebotanical.org/events. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotanical.org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Exhibit: “Make Do or Do Without-Depression era Wool Quiltsl.” Through Sept. 30. Walking Tour: “On a Roll: The story of Paper in Turners Falls.” daily through Sept.

30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The walking tour features four major paper mills. Visit the park webpage to download the guide. Story Walk Series: “Abuela”

by Arthur Dorros. Sept. 10 - 22. For young readers ages 3-7 and families of all ages. Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Friday, topic is “Rabbits.” Meet at the Great Hall outdoor courtyard.

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Art Naturally Series: Discover Nature Through Story and Art, Saturday 10:30 a.m.-noon. for adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Materials are provided free. Registration recommended, call the center. Celebrate Grandparents Day, Sunday, 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m., with self-guided adventures; a bike path B-I-N-G-O game and craft supplies for making a memory book. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

Lupa Zoo: Weather Permitting the Zoo is open Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Buy tickets online at lupazoo. org. Admission: Adults (13+ yrs) $15; Seniors (62+ yrs) - $12; Children (2-12+ yrs) - $10; Infants (< 2 yrs) - Free. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or lupazoo.org.

hours, please choose the morning or afternoon session when registering.

Audience: All, children must be 2-16 year old. Members: adult $5, child $5. Nonmembers: adult $8, child $8, massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/ program-catalog#search. 127 Combs Road, Easthampton 413-5843009.

Mount Tom State Reservation: Life Around the Lake. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. The reptiles, snakes and turtles that live around the lake is the main object of the explorations for this week’s program. Meet at Bray Lake. Hike the Bray Lake Outer Trail, Saturday. 1 p.m. This 1 1/2 hour hike travels on the outer loop of Bray Lake. The terrain is mostly easy to some moderate. 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, 1 p.m. The title for this week’s program is “Hawk Watch”; the first of three hawk watches starts with this program. 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.

Markets Farmers Market at Forest Park: Tuesdays through Oct. 26, 12:30-6 p.m., enter at Trafton Road entrance.

Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

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. thelong Mass Audubon-Connecticut River meadowshops.com. 690 Bliss Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries: Fall Migration Thursday Bird Walk. Today, Road, Longmeadow.

Westfield Farmers Market: Thurs8 a.m. Bring binoculars. Duration 2 hours, Audience: People 16 years and days through Oct. 14, noon-5 p.m. older. Registration is required. Mem- at Episcopal Church of the Atoneber: $8, nonmember: $10. Fall Migra- ment, 36 Court St., Westfield. tion Saturday Bird Walk. Saturday, 8 a.m. Bring binoculars. Registration is The Republican is not responsible required. Duration 2 hours. Audience: for unannounced schedule changes.

Listings must be received two weeks People 16 years and older. Member: $8, nonmember: $10, massaudubon. before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#search. Art Trail Walk & Activi- Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, ties, Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Trail Springfield, MA 01102-1329; emailed features seven stations to learn more to pmastriano@repub.com; or submitted it to masslive.com/myevent about art and nature. Duration 2

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