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A LOOK AT SOME OF THE FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCES AWAITING THOSE WHO LIKE A GOOD SCARE...

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places to chill and scream on Halloween

Frights and fun across Western Mass.

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

hile the coronavirus pandemic took the fun out of Halloween hijinks last year, including the cancellation of trick-or-treating in many cities and towns, this year the spooky holiday is back in full force.

Halloween revelers can visit haunted houses, take a hair-raising thrill ride, walk through some historic building where true paranormal activity has occurred, climb aboard a haunted hayride, or visit a less-scary pumpkin festival.

Six Flags New England, above, continues its Fright Fest through Sunday. Monster Mash Scream Park at McCray’s Farm in South Hadley, pictured top left, is open Friday through Sunday from 7 p.m. onwards. (ABOVE: COURTESY OF SIX FLAGS ; TOP LEFT: THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

ern Massachusetts.

The big news for this year is a shorter, more condensed hayride with constant chills on the left and right of the new trail as well as overhead, Augusto noted.

“Riders were telling us that there was too much time beHere is a look at some of tween the scares, so now it is the frightening experiences a more intense ride,” he said awaiting those who like a about little time to catch your good scare: breath from one frightening Now in its 31st year, Monster experience to the next on the Mash Scream Park at Mctrail.

Cray’s Farm in South Hadley In addition to the haunted was brought to life through hayride, Fear on the Farm, as the imagination and talents it is also referred to, includes of Dan Augusto, owner of two walk-through haunts for Tombstone Productions, who those who dare, such as the was 25 years old in 1991 when popular DON (Diagnostic, the attraction opened.

Operations, Nexus) Genetic He brought his idea to many Research Facility. The hauntplaces and people, but it was ed hayride and two walkonly the late Don McCray at throughs provide an hour’s McCray’s Farm who let him worth of entertainment, create a haunted hayride on noted Augusto. the farm which over the years Riders 21 years of age and DementedFX, located at 530 Main St. in Holyoke, offers brave older can now enjoy a beer, Halloween fans the opportunity to come face to face with giant grew to become one of the largest and most talked about pumpkin or otherwise, or monsters, scary props, interactive video and more. haunted attractions in Westeven a hard cider at the new (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

outside trailer bar.

“We got a permit a couple of years ago but couldn’t do it last year with COVID,” Augusto said, noting the Country Creamery will also be open serving ice cream, snacks and beverages.

Monster Mash Scream Park — located on 55 Alvord St. — operates on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October and is open from 7 p.m. until “the last rider runs screaming,” according to its website.

Tickets are available online or on-site beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit fearonthefarm.com.

It is not surprising that Storrowton Village Museum and its nine authentic 18th and 19th century buildings transported to the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield might be haunted.

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of our brand, and we’re glad House portrays one coheit’s back. We have over 200 sive storyline: “An immoral scare-actors who go through medical laboratory, ravaged CONTINUES FROM PAGE E2 intensive training and reby its own experiments, has ghost hunters can find out hearsals on how to make the let loose a virus that is turning about the paranormal investi- event a scary, and most imthe world into monsters and gations that took place in the portantly, safe event for our ghouls. Visitors need to break Village, then take a guided visitors,” Jennifer McGrath, into the lab and rescue the scitour of the museum buildings communications manager at entist who has the cure to save with staff and volunteers Six Flag New England, said. all humanity.” The indoor hearing stories of unexParents be warned, after waiting area features a VIP plained occurrences.

6 p.m., Fright Fest is not lounge and two bars stocked Paranormal experts have recommended for children 12 with The Serum — Zombie shared with Storrowton’s staff and under.

Apocalypse Ale. The apple that spirits could be people “As the clock strikes 6 p.m., cinnamon ale is a product of who once lived and worked screaming begins with all Great Awakening Brewing in the museum’s historic of the zombies, monsters, Co. in collaboration with Six Flags New England Fright Fest offers activities for the buildings, but they could also ghouls, and more creatures DementedFX. whole family throughout the day and a frightening evening of be connected to the objects who awaken and enter the The MEAT tank is a PG-13 fun after the sun goes down. (SIX FLAGS PHOTO) inside on display for visitors. park all at once as music simulation experience that “All nine buildings are gives thrill seekers a small believed to have paranormal taste of the gigantic scares “We have over activity. But, it’s the blackfound in the Bio Med Corp smith shop that is the most Haunted House.

200 scare-actors active. Our blacksmiths The attraction is open who go through regularly tell us that they will Fridays, Saturdays and intensive training leave tools in one place when Sundays in October, as well leaving for the day, and when as tonight, from 7-11 p.m. or and rehearsals on they come back the next day until the last person enters how to make the are very insistent that somethe haunt. event a scary, and one moved them. And no one General admission is $30 or else has access to the shop. $34 including the MEAT tank most importantly, Also, security often walks by or $5 for only the MEAT tank. safe event for our at nighttime and say it seems Tickets are available at the visitors.” as if someone was in there,” door or online at demented said Jessica K. Fontaine, fx.com.

Jennifer McGrath, director of Storrowton Village Bob Plasse, president of Westfield on Weekends, and board VIP tickets, priced at $55 and communications manager member Lisa Sunderland Burns fashion four scarecrows for Museum. available only online, offer at Six Flag New England, on WOW’s Scarecrow Trail in 2020. WOW is again offering its Fright Fest Ghost Tours run 90 minone hour of access to the VIP Scarecrow Trail and Drive-By Haunted House through Hallowutes to two hours long and lounge, including one beverare recommended for ages 12 een night. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) age and snack, and the ability and up.

Westfield on Weekends is enter its Haunted House or to enter the haunt at any time Ghost Tours at Storrowton blares and dancing ensues — offering its Scarecrow Trail MEAT Tank the opportuniand skip the general admisare $20 per person. Masks it’s intense,” McGrath said. and Drive-By Haunted House ty to come face to face with sion line. Check dementedfx. must be worn in all indoor loDuring the “thrill by day” through Halloween night. giant monsters on a Hollycom for available dates and cations. Tickets are available less frightful experience, McA map, found at facebook. wood-style set with scarier times. in advance on the museum’s Grath noted the Trick or Treat com/WestfieldOnWeek than scary props, creepy Holyoke has a mask manwebsite, or at the door if Trail for kids who want to fill ends, offers a guide of homes sounds and interactive video. date and masks must be worn space is still available (cash their bags with candy will be with scarecrows eerily decked Bio Med Corp Haunted while visiting DementedFX. only). free this year to those attend- out for Halloween.

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Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares brings 2 concerts to Springfield

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IONEER VALLEY Jazz Shares is planning two performances at the Community Music School of Springfield.

The Orrin Evans Trio with Evans on piano, accompanied by bassist Matthew Parrish and drummer Byron Landham, will perform on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the school on 127 State St. On Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m., the Community Music School of Springfield will host Bill Lowe’s Signifyin’ Natives. It features Lowe on tuba and bass trombone; Hafez Modirzadeh, saxophone; Taylor Ho Bynum, cornet; Kevin Harris, piano; Ken Filiano, bass; Luther Gray, drums; and Naledi Masilo, vocals.

Tickets are $15.

All patrons must show proof of vaccination and be masked while indoors.

For more information, visit jazzshares.org.

Liner notes • Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro is coming to the University of Massachusetts Amherst in early 2022.

Notaro, currently seen in Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” will perform at the Fine Arts Center on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

Tickets, priced between $25 and $49.50, are available through dspshows.com or eventbrite.com.

Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.”

Notaro wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show “One Mississippi” and hosts an advice podcast, “Don’t Ask Tig,” as well as the documentary film podcast “Tig and Cheryl: True Story.”

• Foxwoods Resort Casino is betting on laughs in 2022.

The Mashantucket, Connecticut, casino is welcoming several major acts.

Nightclubs THURSDAY Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Thursday Night Trivia. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Gateway City Arts: Marty Stewart and His Fabulous Superlatives. 92 Race St., Holyoke

Orrin Evans performs with Ravi Coltrane and the Africa/Brass Ensemble at the Biamp PDX Jazz Festival at the Newmark Theatre on Feb. 26, 2016. Evans will perform with the Orrin Evans Trio at the Community Music School of Springfield on Saturday. (DAVID GREENWALD / THE OREGONIAN)

Theodores’: Kerry Kearney. 201 Worthington St., Springfield West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

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Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

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Delaney House: Buddy McEarns Band. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted

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

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Live Music with 91 South Halloween Party. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Theodores’: The Love Dogs. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

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Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Delaney House: Piper Hopkins. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Tickets will be mobile delivery only to reduce transmission of Tig Notaro, an Emmy and COVID-19.

Grammy-nominated comeFabolous, born John David dian, will perform at the Fine Jackson in New York City, has Arts Center at UMass Amreleased seven studio albums herst on Jan. 19. including his debut disc, (RICH FURY / INVISION / AP) “Ghetto Fabolous” in 2001, Among the talent coming to and, most recently, “Sumthe casino are: Nikki Glasser, mertime Shootout 3: Coldest Jan. 29; Bob Marley, Feb. 5; Summer Ever” two years ago.

Tracy Morgan, April 29; Bob He has appeared in a Saget, May 6; Sinbad, May number of television shows, 14; and Trevor Noah, June including “The Apprentice” 24. and “Keeping Up with the Tickets for all shows are Kardashians.” available through foxwoods. com/entertainment.

• The “Happy Together” tour is set to hit the road next • Rapper Fabolous is set summer with a stop at the to perform at the MassMutual Calvin Theatre in NorthampCenter in downtown Springton on June 18. field on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m.

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‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ arrives at Majestic Production begins today and runs through Dec. 5

By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

Stephen Petit, who has been directing the Majestic Children’s Theater in the summer, is stepping outside his comfort zone.

Danny Eaton, founder and producing director of The Majestic Theater, recently asked Petit to bring his talents as director to the West Springfield theater’s next production, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” which opens today and runs through Dec. 5.

It’s the first time Petit, who also serves as Majestic production manager, will direct adult theater. And he is feeling comfortable about the challenge.

“There is a lot of physical comedy in the play, and I’m used to doing things on the sillier side. It’s been a great, very positive experience so far. When I’m working with kids, they are younger and newer to theater, so you have to show them a bit more on what to do and where to go on stage. There is less of that now with the more seasoned actors I’m working with,” Petit said.

The play, written by French playwright Marc Camoletti, draws the audience into a

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The tour features performances from The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), The Cowsills, The Association, Mark Lindsay and The Vogues.

• Ed Sheeran revealed on Instagram that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Sheeran is scheduled to

The Majestic Theater in West Springfield is staging a new production, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” which starts today and runs through Dec. 5. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

fast-paced web of marital treachery. At a renovated French farmhouse about a two-hour drive from Paris, Bernard is hoping to send his wife Jacqueline off to her mother’s house for the weekend, so that he can romance his mistress Suzanne, a Parisian model. He’s also hired a Cordon Bleu cook, Suzette, as an alibi, and he’s invited his friend Robert to dinner. Jacqueline, however, is becoming suspicious. In a phone conversation with Robert, it’s revealed that they, too, are also having an affair. Suzette, the caterer, arrives and Robert introduces her as his mistress.

Bernard is furious because of the mix-up, and Jacqueline feels betrayed because she

drop his fourth studio album, “=” tomorrow and will now self-isolate at home.

“Hey guys.

Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following Ed Sheeran government guidelines,” the singer posted on Sunday.

“It means that I’m now un-

one can come and have a good laugh,” Petit said.

Jack Grigoli, who portrayed Bernard in the Majestic Theater’s production of “Boeing- Boeing,” the prequel to “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” is bringing his character back to life for the new show.

“I had such a blast and to be back doing it again with the same actor playing Robert is really exciting, but with a different scenario, in a different house in the play, and a different cast,” he said.

Grigoli said what he loves so much about the character of Bernard is that he is “such a great liar and gets away

with it.”

“But telling lies always gets Bernard into trouble. I just don’t know how he maintains a relationship with his wife and friends and women who he is wooing. He is the best liar and will sell you a bridge that you don’t need, but you will regret it. Still, people stick with him, even Robert, even though he threw him under the bus in ‘Boeing-Boeing,’” he said.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” runs through Dec. 5 at the West Springfield theater.

For more information, visit majestictheater.com or call 413-747-7797.

“It is just a fun, silly play. There’s no politics, no social commentary, or illusion to what is going on right now in our world, so I hope everyone can come and have a good laugh.”

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thought she was Robert’s only mistress. Suzette is convinced, for a little extra money, to go along with the deception — but then Suzanne arrives and she now has to pretend she’s the cook. And that is only a part of the story.

“It is just a fun, silly play.

There’s no politics, no social commentary, or allusion to what is going on right now in our world, so I hope every-

able to plough ahead with any in-person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/ performances (as) I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone.”

Sheeran played just last week in London at the first Earthshot Prize awards, hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

He is scheduled to perform on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 6.

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Have a wild time with DC’s misfit anti-heroes in ‘The Suicide Squad’

By Tribune News Service

A comic book sequel starring DC Comics’ supervillain team tops the DVD releases for this week.

“The Suicide Squad”: Director James Gunn, who helmed “Guardians of the Galaxy,” turns his attention to DC’s chaotic crew in this follow-up to 2016’s “Suicide Squad.”

In Gunn’s sequel, “the team that we end up following is comprised of Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior), Polka Dot Man (David Dastmalchian), and King Shark (Sylvester Stallone),” writes critic Katie Walsh in her review for Tribune News Service. They link up with Harley

Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Col. Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) in an effort to infiltrate a South American island nation, Corto Maltese, which has just been taken over in a military coup.”

As Walsh explains, “it’s your basic black ops mission, but with incredibly colorful characters, and Gunn keeps the tone light and lively.” With the director able to strike that balance, “what’s remarkable about ‘The Suicide Squad,’ is that for all its bloody sneering and snark, you care about all of these characters, who actually feel like real people.”

Also new on DVD “Stillwater”: Crime drama starring Matt Damon as an

Oklahoma oil worker who travels to France to help his estranged daughter, who has been charged with murder.

Directed by Tom McCarthy.

“Don’t Breathe 2”: This sequel to the 2016 horror movie follows Stephen Lang’s “Blind Man” character, who this time must hunt down a group of criminals after they kidnap the young orphan he’s raising in a remote cabin.

“On the Rocks”: Director Sofia Coppola and star Bill Murray team up again in this Apple TV+ film about a young mom reconnecting with her playboy father as they embark on an adventure across New York City. Also starring Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans.

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‘Found’ leads new films

Capitol Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone is featured in the documentary “Four Hours at the Capitol.”

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From left, cousins Lily, Chloe and Sadie in “Found.” (NETFLIX)

out of the film, whose main theme is the search for one’s

By Michael O’Sullivan which looks at the former Chi- personal history, no matter The Washington Post nese policy of limiting family where that leads. Two of the A synopsis of the documen- size. (The film notes that the girls decide to look for their tary “Found” – which tells the draconian one-child policy led birthparents, using self-destory of three teenage Chinese to more than 130,000 foreign scribed genetic “detective” American girls who learn that adoptions between 1979 and Liu Hao of My China Roots; they’re cousins after hav2015.) But “Found” turns out one cousin opts out. This ing been abandoned on the to be about a lot more. For one search leads to the uncoverstreets of Guangdong provthing, the three girls discover, ing of many stories, not just ince as infants and later advery early in the film, they’re those involving its three main opted by Americans – sounds related, after taking DNA tests subjects, but of the Chinese like a vague hybrid of “Three through the genetic testing “aunties,” nannies and Identical Strangers,” about operation 23andMe. That orphanage workers who took brothers separated at birth, takes some – but by no means care of abandoned babies, and “One Child Nation,” all – the drama and emotion and of parents searching for

David Dastmalchian (back left), King Shark (back center) and Daniela Melchior (back right), with John Cena (front left) and Idris Elba (front right) in “The Suicide Squad.”

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“Good Witch: Season Seven”: The latest season of the Hallmark Channel series starring Catherine Bell as the magical Cassie Nightingale.

“New Amsterdam: Season Three”: Ryan Eggold plays the unorthodox medical director of the nation’s oldest public hospital in this NBC medical drama.

“Warning”: Thomas Jane

stars in this sci-fi thriller set in a near future where humanity’s dependence on technology could spell doom.

“Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series”: For the first time ever, the series that boldly went where no show had gone before is released on Blu-ray in a 20-disc set packaged in three Steelbooks.

children they were forced to give up. Even Hao’s backstory is explored, to moving effect.

The title “Found,” in short, has many meanings, referring not only to how the film’s subjects were picked up off the street by caring strangers, or how the

girls came to know each other, but also to the discovery of what family, connection and identity really mean.

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Take-out packaging, cups under scrutiny

ESPITE LABOR market and supply chain challenges, several major restaurant chains have once again turned their attention to issues of sustainability.

Among the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the stream of packaging waste generated by takeout and delivery. Restaurant brands recognize that whether or not elevated levels off-premises sales persist, the future will include moral (and in some cases, legal) requirements to develop sustainable takeout packaging practices.

Public policy initiatives are once again focusing on takeout packaging. In California, new legislation is pending that will prohibit restaurants from including disposable cutlery or condiment packs with to-go orders unless the customer specifically requests them. Violations of the law could lead to fines of $25 per day.

The California state legislature has also enacted a bill that prohibits the sale or distribution of food packag-

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Also streaming The documentary “Four Hours at the Capitol” looks back at the events of Jan. 6, a mere 10 months after supporters of President Donald Trump’s re-election disrupted Congressional proceedings to officially acknowledge Joe Biden’s win. According to the Hollywood Reporter, viewers of the film – depending on their point of view – will either think that it has arrived “at exactly the right moment, as our visceral memories of the insurrection might be fading and becoming selective, or that it’s far, far too soon.”

TV-MA. Available on HBO Max. 92 minutes.

In California, new legislation is pending that will prohibit restaurants from including disposable cutlery or condiment packs with to-go orders unless the customer specifically requests them. Violations of the law could lead to fines of $25 per day.

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ing that contains PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” often used to make food packaging materials grease-resistant. In doing so California is following the lead of several other states that have taken similar steps.

Earlier this month two of the restaurant industry’s largest players, Starbucks and McDonald’s, announced a $10 million investment in the NextGen Consortium, a project that is tasked with developing workable recycling solutions for food service packaging materials.

The Wendy’s Company, which is also a participant in the NextGen Consortium, has at the same time commit-

ted itself to a sustainability effort of its own. By early 2022 the chain will begin switching to clear plastic takeout cups, discontinuing the use of plastic-lined paper containers, which are difficult to recycle. The plastic cup, although initially more expensive, is easier to reprocess and thus less likely to end up in landfills.

Restaurant industry leaders recognize that they must find planet-friendly ways to reduce the waste stream the industry generates while still meeting the demand for food-to-go experiences.

extensive selection of turkey dinner takeout. Options include a complete turkey dinner that serves six and includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetable sides, and dessert.

An assortment of a la carte dinner components and side dishes is also on offer. Those range from baked eggplant parmesan and braised beef short ribs to pumpkin bisque and truffled mac and cheese.

To see the complete menu go to thefederalrestaurant. com; all orders must be placed by Nov. 18.

The Federal answers at 413789-1267.

Side dishes • Though help is hard to get and expenses are up, many area restaurants are still eager to help with Thanksgiving feasts at home.

The Federal in Agawam is this year again offering an

• Few sandwiches, restaurant made or otherwise, have the loyal following that the McRib enjoys.

First created 40 years ago

by McDonald’s Corp., the McRib was designed to be a regional specialty, originally

as Benny’s vampire-hunting brother, Raúl Castillo), ‘Night Teeth’ is an enervated parade of hot colors and cold hearts.”

TV-14. Available on Netflix.

108 minutes.

In the drama “The Subject,” Jason Biggs (“American Pie”) plays a documentary filmmaker attempting to make a comeback after a teenager was murdered during the making of his last film. While making his new film, he struggles with guilt, remorse and the unfamiliar feeling of being scrutinized, instead of Jorge Lengeborg Jr., left, and Debby Ryan in “Night Teeth.”

(KAT MARCINOWSKI / NETFLIX) the scrutinizer. The movie, according to Film Carnage, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“Bliss”) suckers (Debby Ryan and Lucy is “unexpectedly emotional, stars in the vampire thriller Fry) one night in Los Angeles. impressively gripping and full “Night Teeth” as Benny, a The New York Times writes: of tension, with a satisfyingly college student moonlighting “Underutilizing actors with dramatic turn from Jason Biggs as a chauffeur who picks up a recognizable skills (like Megan and a brilliantly powerful couple of sexy female bloodFox, Sydney Sweeney and, performance from Aunjanue

sold in the chain’s Kansas City locations as a “cold season” option.

A boneless pork patty dressed with barbecue sauce, slivered onions, and dill pickles, the McRib is assembled on a distinctively shaped oblong bun.

Periodically featured as a limited time only offering, the McRib has become a cult classic of sort, with a legion of social media fans who track its appearance at various McDonald’s outlets. Always the savvy marketer, the chain has exploited that outsized interest in the McRib as a way of creating buzz about the brand.

McDonald’s is returning the McRib sandwich to participating restaurants nationwide on Nov. 1 for what is billed as a limited engagement celebrating the sandwich’s 40th anniversary.

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Ellis” – even though the actress does not appear until the film’s last half-hour.

Unrated. Available on demand. 119 minutes.

The sci-fi thriller “Warning” is a collection of loosely interconnected vignettes, set in the near future, that take place as a global storm is causing electronics to go haywire. According to the Guardian, the film – which stars Thomas Jane, Annabelle Wallis, Alex Pettyfer, Alice Eve and Kylie Bunbury – plays like an assortment of ideas that “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker had “while tipsy,” but then “crumpled up and threw in his wastebasket.”

R. Available on demand. Contains coarse language, sexuality, a sexual assault, some drug use and nudity. 86 minutes.

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• Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton will be hosting a Food Truck Friday event on Friday from 5 to 9 pm. Seven beers are usually on tap for these events, and food trucks like Thai Chili, Sun Kim Bop, and Macken’s Sliders are among the participants.

Live music will also be part of the fun.

Abandoned Building Brewery answers at 413-203-2537.

Guinness tastes better in a Dublin pub.

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Hard to beat a Guinness poured in Dublin

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REETINGS FROM Dublin (Ireland, not the ones in New Hampshire, Ohio. or any of the 18 U.S. cities named after Baile Átha Cliath).

First, let’s settle one question that I’ve been asked plenty of times before: Guinness is definitely better in Ireland.

I’ve even written about this debate before, and when people ask me my opinion I usually say, “Yes, it’s better in Ireland, but everything is better in Ireland when you’re on holiday.” But the truth is that Guinness tastes better in the Auld Sod. Some speculate that it’s a matter of freshness, but the Guinness in the U.S. is usually made there. Maybe it’s not made as well, but that seems unlikely as huge brewing companies like Guinness usually have their processes down to a perfectly exact science that is easily replicated by good brewers.

Maybe it’s because bartenders in Ireland pour it better, but that also seems

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specious: If people can replicate the beer, they certainly can learn a simple pouring procedure. They certainly do it consistently across Ireland.

There is little difference between one poured in the sainted Long Hall (a pub you must visit) and one poured at Searsons, a quaint bar down near where I stay (Waterloo Guest House, a fantastic and affordable accommodation).

In the end, I think it comes down to the cultural atmosphere and maybe, just maybe, a little Celtic magic.

I also met up with my old pal John Stephens for a pint or three of beer at Urban

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• Champney’s Restaurant at the Deerfield Inn in Deerfield will be the site of The Champney’s Witches’ Ball on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The daytime get-together will feature a kid-friendly buffet of spooky edibles. Live kids’ music and sing-along fun will be provided by Tom Carroll. Participants are encouraged to come in their Halloween finery.

Cost to attend is $15 for children, $20 for adults.

Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 413-774-5587.

Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton will be hosting a Food Truck Friday event tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include several food trucks, beers on tap and live music.

Above is Matt Tarlecki, owner of Abandoned Building Brewery.

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performance that will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner of Italian-American favorites.

The show will start at 7 p.m.; tickets are $25 plus a minimum charge for food and beverage.

To make reservations call 860-745-2414.

option.

The Blue Heron’s menu can be viewed online at blue herondining.com, and the restaurant answers at 413665-2102.

• Teresa’s Restaurant in Ware is hosting “Bon Jersey, the Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Show” on Saturday.

• Even though cold weathAs is customary at Teresa’s, er is making its inevitable a cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m. appearance, Julie Hannoush the evening of a show; dinner of the Shortstop Bar & Grill follows at 6 p.m. A six-course • One area hostelry with in Westfield is making sure family style meal experience a long tradition of serving that venue’s patio remains is provided, and the show Thanksgiving dinner has open on a year-round basis. itself begins at 8 p.m. made the decision this year Fire pits, radiant heaters, and Tickets are $60 and include to remain closed on Turkey plenty of blankets are availboth tax and gratuity.

Day. able and help chase away the Call 413-967-7601 for resIn a posting on the Salem chill. ervations.

Cross Inn’s website, the Shortstop Bar & Grill anSalem family announced that swers at 413-642-6370.

• The Irish Cultural “with a heavy heart” they Center in West Springfield have decided not to be open • The Blue Heron will be celebrating an Irish on Thanksgiving.

Restaurant in Sunderland Halloween on Saturday from Fireplace Feasts, another is also continuing outdoor noon to 3 p.m. in the outdoor hallmark dining event at the seating even though evenings patio tent.

Salem Cross, are still “on,” grow brisk. The establishApple pie, cider, cocoa with the first available dates ment’s outdoor spaces have and Halloween treats for in November already sellradiant heaters on hand, but the young goblins will be outs.

Deborah Snow and Barbaavailable.

Contact the Salem Cross ra White, the restaurant’s The Irish Cultural Center Inn at 508-867-2345 co-owners, encourage guests answers at 413-333-4951. to dress warm.

• “The Crooner and the To promote good airflow Hugh Robert is a faculty Songstress” will be appearin the restaurant’s indoor member in Holyoke Commuing at Figaro Restaurant in spaces, some combination nity College’s hospitality and Enfield on Nov. 14. of windows and doors are culinary arts program and has A Vegas-style evening being kept open as well. Thus nearly 45 years of restaurant starring Dave Colucci and a sweater or jacket is suggest- and educational experience.

Lisa Carter, the show is part ed for those who choose the Robert can be reached online of a Sunday evening dinner Blue Heron’s indoor dining at OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.

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Great wines, miserable moments in Red Sox history

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HAD IT ALL PLANNED out.

The perfect wine column about the wine vintages for the years the Boston Red Sox won the World Series this century — 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018.

I know these years and these vintages well.

I was at Game 4 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees and all seemed lost until Dave Roberts stole second base in the bottom of the ninth inning.

2007 was a fantastic vintage for France’s Chateauneuf Du Pape region.

Then in 2013, I was back at the ALCS in Game 6 when Shane Victorino belted a grand slam deep in the seventh inning to send the Sox into Seventh Heaven (a play on a classic newspaper headline if a sports team wins a best-of-seven series) and onto another World Series title.

Then came 2018, which is a rather great, recent vintage for France’s Bordeaux region.

What a great idea.

What great timing.

Great wines to celebrate great moments in Red Sox history, especially since the Sox seemed destined for another World Series title after their miraculous playoff run so far this season.

Then came Game 4 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros last week.

Or to be more precise, the ninth inning of the fourth

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Ken Ross

Great wines & miserable moments in Red Sox history ble, missed third-strike call 1946: One of Boston’s with two outs, two strikes and greatest Red Sox teams ever the game tied 2-2 in the ninth assembled (featuring Ted Wilinning of Game 4 last week liams, Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Boston Red Sox’s Hansel Robles pats Alex Verdugo on the head against the Astros.

Pesky, who all hit above .300 after the team’s loss to the Houston Astros in Game 6 of baseTo quote John McEnroe, you that season), they easily adball’s American League Championship Series on Oct. 22 in cannot be serious! vanced to the World Series for Houston. The Astros won 5-0, advancing to the World Series.

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game of the series.

After looking invincible the previous two games (three grand slams?), the Sox suddenly looked vulnerable.

Suddenly, that fifth World Series title in 17 years seemed far out of reach.

But one of the great things about the Red Sox is even when they lose, they lose in spectacular fashion. Their collapses are almost as memorable as their crowning glories.

I know this might seem hard to believe for younger New England sports fans, but there was a time when world championships were a rare treat. Twelve championships in the last 20 years (six for the Patriots, one each for the Bru-

ins and Celtics, along with the four Red Sox titles) is not normal. It’s amazing, and frankly we’ve become spoiled.

Before 2004, long-suffering Red Sox fans could recite from memory the memorable collapses in the previous 86 years, a time period often referred to as “The Curse of The Bambino.”

In comparison to those World Series losses, last week’s Astros series wouldn’t even qualify as spectacular.

Those losses were epic.

Those losses were Shakespearian.

Last week’s loss was just another, normal close call.

Well, except for that terri-

tasty brews. We also grabbed a glass of the barrel-aged version of Carlow Brewing Co.’s Leann Follàin, a delicious and complex stout that was on tap at Urban. If you visit Dublin, check Urban Brewing out.

John and I decided to stroll to another beer bar he liked, but unfortunately it was closed.

So instead we traipsed down the avenue and happened upon a tiny pub named The Confession Box. Well-appointed and intimate, this

old bar was formerly named The Maid of Eire, but gained its current name from the fact that Michael Collins and other members of the Irish Revolution had been excommunicated by the Catholic Church but secretly received absolution and communion from sympathetic local priests in the pub.

You have to love these accidental adventures. But that’s what beer can make happen.

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Brewing, a great craft beer spot just over the Liffey on the north side of Dublin. John is a retired professor at UCD who now spends some of his time as treasurer for Beoír, an independent group of consumers that supports Ireland’s native independent microbreweries.

Urban Brewing was a lovely space with great servers and

about the wine vintages for the years the Red Sox won the World Series this century, I thought it might be fun in a ghoulish sort of Halloween way to revisit some of Boston’s worst moments in playoff history and see how the wines fared that particular year.

Hope you enjoy.

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Events THURSDAY “Mr. Saturday Night”: Thu.-Sat., Barrington Stage Company, with Billy Crystal, also featuring Randy Graff, David Paymer, Alysha Umphress, Chasten Harmon, Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales and Mylinda Hull. 30 Union St., Pittsfield; 413236-8888, barringtonstageco.org Outdoor Circle Time: Thu., 10:30-11 a.m. Sixteen Acres Branch Library.

Families are welcome to bring their own blankets and sunscreen.

(In event of rain, program will be canceled.) Ages 0-5, older siblings welcome. Free. 1187 Parker St., Springfield; 413-263-6858 Six Flags New England Fright Fest 2021: Thu.-Sun., Six Flags New England. Open weekends and select days, visit sixflags.com/new england for more information and to purchase tickets, 1623 Main St., Agawam; 413-786-9300.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime on the Lawn: Thu., 10 a.m. Forbes Library. For ages 2-5 and parents or caregivers. 20 West St., Northampton; 413-587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.

“The Who’s Tommy”: Thu.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Exit 7 Theater, $18-$22. 37 Chestnut St., Ludlow; 413-583-4301, exit7players.org.

FRIDAY 94.7 WMAS Halloween at the Hall: Fri., 4-6 p.m. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Come in costume for some free, safe trickor-treating from 4-6 p.m. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield; 877-4HOOPLA, hoophall.com.

“Mr. Saturday Night”: See Thursday listing

St., Chicopee; 413-594-1800.

Six Flags New England Fright Fest 2021: See Thursday listing UMass Amherst Dept. of Music and Dance Faculty Concerts: Fri., 7:30 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall, associate professor of French horn Joshua Michal will perform alongside faculty pianist Ludmila Kraslin.

Free. North Pleasant St., Amherst; 413-545-2511, umass.edu.

“The Who’s Tommy”: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY

SUNDAY Nightmare on Broad Street: Sun., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Windsor Town Hall.

Enjoy a fall hayride, walk around the town green for trick-or-treating, watch “Hocus Pocus” and more.

Free; 275 Broad St., Windsor.

Six Flags New England Fright Fest 2021: See Thursday listing West Springfield Coin Club Coin Show: Sun., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dante Club, Coin dealers will be exhibiting as well as buying and selling coins and giving free appraisals. Admission and parking is free. For more information, contact Peter Setian at 413-596-9871, 1198 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

“Adams Family” Halloween Buffet: Sat., 5-8 p.m. Castle of Knights, Featuring garden salad, chicken tenders, mac & cheese, lasagna, sau“The Who’s Tommy”: See Thursday sage onions and peppers, chicken francaise, dessert and cash bar. Visit listing kofc4044.com or call Don at 413534-4749 for details; $20 adults, $5 children 4-12. 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee; castleofknights.com.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. 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 Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outmonths and older); $4 grandparents/ door sculpture garden of larger-than- seniors (60+); Members and infants life bronze statues of Springfield free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield, native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board ameliaparkmuseum.org. surrounded by characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit: includes the WigLorax. Free on the green. gle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler George Walter Vincent Smith merry-go-round and a STEM-based Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: cash register for kids. Hours: Tues., “Ancient Treasures,” a display of Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and artifacts from ancient China, Greece, 1-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 Rome and Egypt. Hands-on making p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Admission: activities in the Hasbro Games Art Children & Adults $8; Seniors (62+) Discovery Center. $5; Children under 1 and members Lyman and Merrie Wood Musefree, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, um of Springfield History: “Horn childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Man: The Life and Musical Legacy Connecticut Trolley Museum: of Charles Neville,” through Nov. Pumpkin patch through Oct. 31.

28. Permanent exhibit: more than Ride a trolley car out to the pumpkin two dozen Indian motorcycles and patch and pick a pumpkin; included related memorabilia. with admission. Each person

Quadrangle

“Mr. Saturday Night”: See Thursday listing Halloween Celebration in the Hills: Sat., 3 p.m. Sugar Shack Galleries.

Celebrate Halloween with art, music and a food truck from 3 to 6 p.m.

Music by Tom Shields & Barely Standing. 850 Greenfield Road, Leyden; 413-552-7620.

Halloween Fun at the Library: Sat., 11 a.m., West Springfield Public Library, monster crafts. No registration needed. While supplies last, 200 Park St., West Springfield; 413-7364561, wspl.org.

Organ Celebration Series: Sat, 2 p.m. First Congregational Church of Ashfield, Celebrates the restoration of the 1903 George W. Reed pipe organ with Jerry Noble, organ and piano; Bob Sparkman, clarinet; Kara Noble, bass; and Tinky Weisblat, soprano. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 31. Free and open to the public. 429 Main St., Ashfield.

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 Psychic Fair/Medium’s Day and by the Springfield Photographic Bake Sale: Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

HCC’s annual Halloween Trunk Society” through June 26. “Secret Healing Hands of Light Spiritualist or Treat: Fri., 5-7 p.m. Holyoke Church, 15 min. private readings $20. Lives of the Quabbin Watershed,” Community College. Takes place in Readings must be booked in advance with Dale Monette Oct. 28 at 12:15 Parking Lot R on the main campus. to assure proper safety measures. For p.m Cost: $4, $2 members. Join in Halloween treats and non-food information or advance bookings, call person or online with Zoom. Register items for children with dietary Denise at 413-519-9669; 465 Granby at springfieldmuseums.org. restrictions. Families can park in Springfield Science Museum: “Cut Road, Chicopee. adjoining lots nearby by the Bartley ‘N’ Rough Collection” through June Center for Athletics and Recreation, Six Flags New England Fright Fest 2022 in Mineral Hall. A collection 2021: See Thursday listing 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke; of cut stone displayed side-by-side hcc.edu Social Commentary of Horror with the same stone in its original Films: Sat., 1 p.m. LAVA Center, Jazz for Justice, Peace & Dignity rough state. “Sweet Treats and Mad Presented by GCC Professor Lillian - The Benny Benack Band: Fri., 7 Science” Halloween party Oct. 30, p.m. Center Church, $25 (VIP $100). Ruiz, “Ticket to terror: Horror Film in 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free with museum the Age of Anxiety.” Free, dona1 Church St., South Hadley. admission, costumes encouraged. tions will be accepted. 324 Main Outside Spooky Storywalk: Fri., 3-5 The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss St., Greenfield. facebook.com/ p.m. Chicopee Main Library. Walk Museum: Permanent exhibit:. 1st events/701661300789757/ through anytime from 3-5 p.m. Read floor exhibition provides opportunia story, pick up a craft kit. Halloween “The Who’s Tommy”: See Thursday ties to play rhyming games, invent listing costumes encouraged, 449 Front stories, and engage in activities Dee Dee Bridgewater + Bill Charlap: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Florence Congregational Church, $35-$45.130 Pine St., Florence section.

that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. 2nd floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets required, for reservations; visit springfield museums.org.

will get a bag filled with stickers to decorate their pumpkin and the arts and crafts tables will be open. Visitor Center will be open.

Admission: nonmembers $13 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children 2-11, free children under 2; members $6.50 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 2-11, free children under 2. “Rails to the Darkside” through Oct. 30. For ages 16+. $20 nonmembers; $10 members, 58 North Road, East Windsor, cttrolley.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books” through Dec. 5, in the East Gallery. Tickets must be purchased in advanced online. “Ashley Bryan in Song,” through Nov. 7 in the Central Gallery. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, carlemuseum.org.

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

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

New England Air Museum: “Haunted Hangars Trick or Treat.”

Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Build a “Bat Glider,” take home a spooky goodie bag, and participate in the festive scavenger hunt. $16 ages 15 and up, $14 for seniors 65+, $10 for children ages 4-14. New England Air Museum members and children under 3 free, veterans free, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, neam.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration,” “Real and Imagined: Fantastical Rockwell,” “Land of Enchantment: Fantastical Sculptues,” all through Oct. 31. Hours: Thurs.Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance tickets purchase required; $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retired military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit. “Phantoms & Fire,” through Oct. 31 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring theatrical and family-friendly Halloween activities in the village.

Admission is $20 adults, $12 children 4-17, Route 20, Sturbridge, osv.org.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior ranger programs conducted frequently.

Hours: Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

1 Armory Square, Springfield, nps. gov/spar.

University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Nicole Eisenman: “Prince,” through Dec. 5; and Feb. 3-May 1; virtual live chat with the artist Nov. 10, 6-7 p.m.

“Sideshow: Nicole Eisenman’s Modernist Inspirations.” through Dec. 5; Feb. 3 - May 1. “We Are for Freedoms” through Dec. 5. “Artifacts at the End of a Decade” through Dec. 5. Exhibits available online, fac.umass.edu/UMCA/Online. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Halloween Weekend at the Haunted Hall. Oct. 29-31.

Ventfort Hall will welcome families to visit the house at no charge on Fri. and Sat. from 3-5 p.m. entry will be every 15 min as space allows. The first floor of the house will be open with a Halloween scavenger hunt for children. David Raby returns

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Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit.

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.;.

“Positions and Props: a loosening line” by Roberly Bell & Sandy Litchfield through Nov. 6. 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. 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.

Florence Congregational Church: Exhibit of Angel de Cora’s work on view in the Parish Hall through Dec. 2. 130 Pine St., Northampton Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Reflex” by Kerry St. Laurent and “At a Glimpse” by Abbie Wanamaker through Oct. 30; 28 Amity St., Amherst 413-256-4250.

Hampden Gallery: “The Think Itself”

by Christopher Janke through Dec. 1. Artist reception, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m.; artist talk, Nov. 4, 6-6:30 p.m. 131 Southwest Circle, Amherst, umass. edu.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: Nov. 6-7, noon - 4 p.m.: Open studios, art show and sale hosted by the artists at Indian Orchard Mills.

Food trucks and live music both days. Painting, jewelry, interactive plant bar, designers, photographers, programs for kids, lessons for adults, workshops and more. $3 suggested donation, children welcome and masks required. Visit iomills.com or email iomills413@gmail.com for more information. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard; 413-543-3321.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

6 Elm St., Westfield, westath.org.

Old Town Hall: “Our Times” by Ken Gagne, Matt Gagne, Anthony Pacinella and Mariah Pacinella. Through Nov. 13; Hours: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. 43 Main St., Easthampton R. Michelson Galleries: “Road Dreams” by Deborah Rubin through Oct. 31. Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10

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vintage is considered one of cause the Sox had such a huge 87th birthday in 1999. Again, the best from that decade in lead in Yankees. But the real I will cherish the memory of Italy. Sauternes from France’s reason why this season leaves tasting this velvety smooth, CONTINUES FROM PAGE E9 Bordeaux region were also such a bitter taste in Sox fans’ luxurious wine with him and 1918, where they faced the St. outstanding as well. If you mouths comes down to the do my best to block out the Louis Cardinals. (You can read manage to snag a bottle, raise one-game playoff with the 1986 World Series, especially about these three players and a glass to Yaz and the rest of New York Yankees, who were if there’s a Mets fan somefellow Red Sox player Bobby the ’67 Sox. tied with the Sox after the reg- where in the room.

Doerr in David Halberstam’s ular season. The game-winoutstanding book “The 1975: Yaz and fellow Red ning home run was hit by the 2003: Like 1978, the Red Teammates: A Portrait of a Sox players (including CarlYankees’ Bucky Dent. Or as Sox didn’t make the World Friendship.”) ton “Pudge” Fisk, Fred Lynn, he’s called by Sox fans, Bucky Series this particular season.

In the seventh game of the Jim Rice, Luis Tiant and Bill (Insert Curse Word) Dent, And like 1978, you can thank best-of-seven World Series, “Spaceman” Lee) breezed thanks to his game-winning the New York Yankees for the Sox tied the game 3-3 on a their way into the playoffs, home run. Worst of all, the spoiling the party. The two ri2-run double by DiMaggio in sweeping the Oakland A’s to Yankees then went on to win vals faced off in the American the top of the eighth inning, advance to the World Series, the World Series.

League Championship Series, only to lose the game by one where they faced Cincinnati Wines that year: While one of the most memorable run due to Enos Slaughter’s Reds. this year is often remembered between the two franchises. infamous “Mad Dash” from Here again, the best-of-sev- as a miserable one among There was the famous brawl first base to home plate in the en World Series made it all Sox fans, many wine regions in Game 3. (I remember bottom of the eighth. the way to the seventh game, throughout the world made watching it with fellow fans Wines that year: The year where the Sox lost a game spectacular wines in 1978, in a hotel room in Baltimore, before, 1945, remains one of they should have won, 4-3. especially in Italy, Spain where I was attending a the greatest wine vintages (Blame Pete Rose’s high, hard and France’s Bordeaux and cousin’s wedding.) But it’s the ever created. But there were slide in the sixth inning for Burgundy regions. I once had series-winning home run in still many great wines made sparking the Reds’ comethe good fortune years ago to the bottom of the 11th inning with grapes harvested in back.) But many Sox fans taste a 1978 Lafite Rothschild in Game 7 that still stings 18 1946, including some reds The 1967 vintage is considered one of the best from that decade in from France’s Bordeaux region (including 1946 Italy. Sauternes from France’s Bordeaux region were also outstanding Chateau Lafite Rothschild), as well. If you manage to snag a bottle, raise a glass to Yaz and the certain ports from Portugal and Armagnacs from France. rest of the ’67 Sox. I’ve never tried any of these wines. But if I ever do, I know have fond memories of this and I will happily remember years later. Here again, I can exactly which four teamWorld Series, thanks to Fisk’s the wine and do my best to still vividly recall how quiet mates I’ll be toasting. famous game-winning home forget Mr. Dent’s home run. the bar was in Springfield that run in the bottom of the 12th Thursday night when the Yan1967: Affectionately inning in Game 6, which Fisk 1986: Even the most casual kees’ Aaron Boone launched a known as “The Impossible “waved fair” as it sailed over baseball fan knows about this home run off Tim Wakefield.

Dream” season, there are the Green Monster. (There’s infamous chapter in Red Sox The worst part was having to many Red Sox fans who get a memorable scene about history. This year looked like interview Red Sox fans the misty eyed remembering this this incredible home run in the year the Sox would finally next day for the newspaper beloved team featuring Carl the 1997 movie “Good Will win a World Series for the first about the losing game.

Yastrzemski. The 1967 Sox Hunting” starring some kid time since 1918. The Red Sox Wines that year: An made the playoffs thanks to you’ve never heard of named were one strike away from especially warm summer an exciting second half of Matt Damon.) winning the World Series in produced some great wines the season. Four teams were Wines that year: This the 10th inning of Game 6. In- around the world, particwithin half a game of each particular vintage doesn’t stead, the ball rolled through ularly in California, South other in the American League stir wine lovers’ hearts the Red Sox first baseman Bill Africa, Australia and France’s in September. same way as Game 6 of that Buckner’s legs, the New York Bordeaux, Burgundy and In the World Series, the Sox year’s World Series for Sox Mets won the game and went Rhone regions. You’ll have to first since 1946, they faced fans. But some wine critics on to win the World Series in pay a pretty penny for many the St. Louis Cardinals again. did give high ratings to a few the seventh game. The pain of of these wines now. But if you And, like 1946, the Sox lost wines from 1975, including watching a replay of that play do splurge, I’d recommend a the seventh game in the best- vintage 1975 Dom Perignon (and frankly feeling for Buck- red from Northern Rhone or of-seven series. The seventh Champagne and 1975 Chaner) feels fresh every time.

Northern Burgundy. Let me game wasn’t a close one. The teau D’Yquem sauterne from Wines that year: Another add that the 2003 wines taste Sox lost 7-2. But none of that France. So if someone does bittersweet Red Sox season even better now for Red Sox seems to matter when fans open either bottle for you, which produced many outfans knowing that the magical recall this feel-good season remember to raise a glass to standing wines throughout 2004 season – including the more than half a century Pudge as you dance down the the world, especially in Caligreatest comeback in playoff later. first-base line. fornia, Australia and France’s history – was just around the Wines that year: If you Bordeaux region. I once corner. Cheers! want to recapture that 1978: Something happened splurged years ago (far less Wine Press by Ken Ross enchanting Sox season in a between 1975 and 1978. May- than what these ridiculously appears on Masslive.com every bottle, crack open a red wine be it was all those near misses expensive wines cost now) Monday and in The Repubfrom Italy’s Piedmont and in the World Series for the Sox on a bottle of 1986 Chateau lican’s weekend section every Tuscany region. The 1967 since 1946. Maybe it was beLatour for my grandfather’s Thursday.

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Goats greet visitors at a past Spooky Safari at the Forest Park Zoo. The Spooky Safari returns Saturday, and tickets must be purchased in advance.

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cation Center: Timed tickets are required to visit. Open through Oct. 31. The City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 CONTINUES FROM PAGE E11 per in-state and $5 per out-ofa.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 state passenger car payable a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 132 by cash only. All buses and Main St., Northampton, michelson. larger vehicles are charged $15 com. per vehicle. Admission prices: Adult: $10; Military & Senior: $7; Taber Art Gallery: “Cosmology of Children (1 - 12): $5; Children the Body” by Anna Bayles Arthur through Dec. 9. Gallery hours: Mon.- (Under 1): Free. Admission prices vary depending on the season.

Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke; 413-552-2614. “Spooky Safari,” Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will feature William Baczek Fine Arts: “Holgrab-and-go stations around lywood Nights” Solo exhibition of the zoo with different goodies at artwork by Ryan Landry through each, including take-and-make Oct. 30. https://www.wbfinearts. crafts, books, candy, pumpkins com/. 36 Main St., Northampton. and more. Every person in possession of a child ticket will be given a wristband and an empty goody bag upon entry to fill up as they walk through the zoo.

Costumes encouarged. Tickets Lupa Zoo: Zoo open through Oct. must be purchased in advance.

31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Buy tickets Sumner Avenue, Springfield, online at lupazoo.org. Admission: forestparkzoo.org.

Adults (13+): $15; Seniors (62+): $12; Children (2-12+): $10; Infants (Under 2): Free, 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow; lupazoo.org.

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Outdoors

Mass Audubon-Connecticut River Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries: “Halloween Night Hike” Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Celebrate Halloween with your family on a night hike at Arcadia. Learn about the phases of the moon as well as nocturnal animals’ adaptations for being active in the dark, as well as the history of Halloween and myths about the animals associated with the holiday.

Registration required. The program will take place entirely outdoors, however indoor restrooms are available. Participants are required to wear a face mask when indoors.

Members: adult $8, child $8.

Nonmembers: adult $10, child $10, https://www.massaudubon.org/ get-outdoors/program-catalog.

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

Holyoke Farmers Market: Sat., 11 a.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: Last day is today, noon-6 p.m. thelongmead owshops.com. 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow.

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, emaield to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/myevent

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McCray’s Farm: Monster Mash Scream Park at McCray’s Farm.

Through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. For more information visit fearonthefarm. com. $25 per person, 55 Alvord St., South Hadley

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