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Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield returns for its 27th year to light up the holiday season through Jan. 2. Above is a light display from a past Bright Nights. At left, guests enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the park. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTOS)
Bright Nights is back Holiday lights show open through Jan. 2 at Forest Park in Springfield
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rogs will be jumping and deer will be leaping across the roadway in Forest Park for the next several weeks, but they don’t pose a threat to those driving through the Springfield landmark. The frogs and deer are just two of more than 400 light displays that make up Bright Nights at Forest Park, which is now open for its 27th year without skipping a beat.
“Last year during the pandemic it was touch and go as to whether we would be able to open the gates to Bright Nights. Recognizing that this was mainly an outdoor event, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Helen Caulton, the city’s health commissioner, gave us permission to continue this cherished family tradition for holiday light seekers near and far,” said Judith Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield. “During a dark time last year with COVID-19 in the community, people turned
out in droves for a drive through Springfield’s magical forest to help brighten their spirits. Amazingly, even though our hours were curtailed last year, we had the second largest attendance in the long history of Bright Nights. We are expecting a banner year for 2021 and I am asking everyone to turn out to help make this our biggest year ever,” she said. Today, as drivers make their way into Forest Park — joining over 6 million visitors from around the world who have visited Bright Nights over the
years — they will be greeted at the front gate with some giant red flowers in Poinsettia Fantasy, then continue their tour viewing displays called American Flag, Spirit of the Season, Winter Garden, Springfield Thunderbirds, MGM Springfield, Seuss Land, Letters to Santa, Garden of Peace, Jurassic World, Victorian Village, Barney Mansion, Leaping Frog, Winter Woods, North Pole Village, Toy Land, Giant Poinsettia Candles and Kinsley Mackiewicz of Ellington, Conn., enjoys the Bright Nights Happy Holidays, Springfield. carousel with Lorraine Rabinovitz, of Enfield, during a past Bright The big news this year is Nights. Santa’s Magical Forest is reopened this year after being SEE BRIGHT, PAGE E3
closed to visitors last year. (CHRIS MARION / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)
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“We are expecting a banner year for 2021 and I am asking everyone to turn out to help make this our biggest year ever.”
and more. Santa’s Magical Forest will also be the site of special muCONTINUES FROM PAGE E2 sical performances by local that Santa’s Magical Forest — high school choral groups feahome to the Bight Nights Gift turing the East Longmeadow Shop, a carousel children’s High School Chorus on Dec. ride, and a refreshment stand 2, Longmeadow High School — is back after being closed to Chorus on Dec. 10, and Pope visitors last year. Francis Preparatory School “Because Santa’s Magical Chorus on Dec. 18. PerforForest comes up rather quick- mances will be held from ly in your journey through 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bright Nights, many visitors Additional activities at have told us that they missed Santa’s Magical Forest include its entrance and once you do, face painting on Dec. 6 and you can’t turn back. So, we 13, Zoo Night on Dec. 8, and asked Carpenter Decorating, Princess Night with Anna and “Seussland” is lit up during a past Bright Nights at Forest Park. who created our very first light Elsa on Dec. 15. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) displays, to make several new While there will be no phocandy cane displays leading tos with Santa in his Magical up to Santa’s Magical Forest Forest this year, the jolly ol’ identification required. p.m.; Friday, Saturday and that say rides, gifts, snacks, elf will be traveling from the • Dec. 5 and 12: Supper holidays from 5-11 p.m.; and and turn to enter the area,” North Pole to Bright Nights with Santa. Tickets are $22 buses with priority reserMatt said. every Friday, Saturday and per person, $15 for children vations from 5-6 p.m. The “Once inside Santa’s MagSunday from 5-8 p.m., where under 12, and free for chilNortheast’s premier holiday ical Forest, you can also take he will be waving to passdren under 2. Participants light display is open Thanksa selfie with friends or family ers-by just inside the gates. receive one complimentary giving, Christmas Eve, Christbetween two additional large, “We want to thank Santa vehicle admission with a paid mas Day, New Year’s Eve and illuminated candy canes with for also creating the musical reservation. Pre-paid reserNew Year’s Day. a 2021 Bright Nights sign so accompaniment to your ride vation required. To reserve Ticket prices are $23 per people know where you have through Bright Nights. The tickets, which are limited, car, limousines are $35, mini JUDITH MATT, been,” she added. man in the red suit has put call the Spirit of Springfield at buses seating 17-31 persons PRESIDENT OF THE While in the gift shop, together over two hours of fes- 413-733-3800 or email staff@ are $80, and buses with a SPIRIT OF SPRINGFIELD SEE BRIGHT, PAGE E5 visitors can purchase all kinds tive music in a pre-recorded brightnights.org. of Bright Nights mementos show that you can hear by tun• Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve and other gifts, including ing your car radio to 100.7 FM festivities with free noisehandmade chocolates. The which we are calling our own maker or hat and free amuseMonson MonsonArts ArtsCouncil Council tradition also continues this WELF – Elf Radio,” Matt said. ment ride for children. presents its 38th Annual p Monson Arts Council presents its 42nd Annual year of introducing the third Among the special activities Matt noted that horsepresents 38th Annual p Monsonits Arts Council in a series of children’s books and nights lined up for this drawn wagon and carriage presents its 38th Annual p especially created for the year include: rides offered every year have Spirit of Springfield. Written • Dec. 1: Military and already sold out for 2021. Monson Arts Council by Michele Dufresne, “Little Emergency Responders This year’s Bright Nights p presents its 38th Annual Frog and the Bright Lights” is Night, featuring free admisruns through Jan. 2. The about a cute green frog who sion for active military, law event will be closed Nov. 29 doesn’t like the cold winter enforcement officers, fireand 30 for the Bright Nights Sat turday, November 26th Sat turday, November 26th and leaves his pond to find fighters and emergency med- Road Race. Hours are Sunday MonsonNOVEMBER Arts Council SATURDAY, 27TH 99 am - -4:30 pm am 4:30 pm a new home at Forest Park, ical service personnel. Valid through Thursday from 5-9 presents its 38th Annual pturday, Sat November 26th 9 AM - 4:30 PM 27th uNday, Su uNday, November Su where he sets out on a new 9 November am - 4:30 pm 27th SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH NooN - -4:30 NooN 4:30pm pm adventure. The book costs uNday, November Su 11:30 AM - 4 PM 27th $10, $20 including the plush Sat turday, November NooN - 4:30 pm 26th 9 am - 4:30 pm frog from the story with his tie-dyed shirt, or $12 for uNday, NovemberiN 27th Su 70 exhibitorS iN 70 exhibitorS NooN - 4:30 pm Four buildiNgS iN iN eaSy the frog alone. 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IONEER VALLEY Ballet returns to the stage with four shows of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 10-12. This year’s production at the Academy of Music in Northampton will feature one-hour shows without an intermission. Pioneer Valley Ballet features dancers from all across Western Massachusetts. Tickets are general admission and range between $20 and $28, plus service fees. The Pioneer Valley Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” reThe show schedule is as fol- turns to the Academy of Music in Northampton in December. (SAMUEL MASINTER / DOUBLESHOT PHOTOGRAPHY) lows: Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., Dec. 11 at 1 and 4 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. The keyboard great was inducted earlier this year Liner notes into the Rock & Roll Hall of • Brit Floyd, a renowned Fame and can be seen in the Pink Floyd tribute, is bringPeter Jackson documening its 2022 tour to Symphony tary on The Beatles, “Get Hall on April 14. Back.” The band, which has done Following The Beatles more than 1,000 shows since split, Preston worked with launching in Liverpool, Enmembers John Lennon and gland, in 2011, will perform George Harrison on various George Lenker its brand-new production, solo projects. LiveWire including highlights from Now, a full-feature doc“The Wall,” “The Dark Side umentary about Preston is of the Moon,” “Wish You in the works, directed by Were Here,” “Animals,” “The 28. That show will feature Emmy Award winner Paris Division Bell,” along with opener Billy Idol. Barclay. featuring a note-for-note perThe tour will later wind up It will include significant formance of “Echoes” from its run with a visit to Hartinterviews and incredible Pink Floyd’s 1971 album, ford’s XL Center on May 11. footage of Preston who, at “Meddle.” The Hartford concert will 9 years old, portrayed the The group has played feature Toto as the support young W.C. Handy in the some of the world’s greatest act. movie “St. Louis Blues” opvenues, including London’s posite such stars as Nat King Royal Albert Hall, Red Rocks • Fifteen years after his Cole, Pearl Bailey, Mahalia Amphitheatre in Denver, Col- passing, Billy Preston is Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, orado, the Greek Theatre in getting his due. Cab Calloway and more. Los Angeles and Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. Tickets are on sale at MGMSpringfield.com. • Journey just announced the band’s “Freedom Tour 2022,” which will make two regional stops. The 40-city tour will follow a six-show residency in Las Vegas in December and will make a Massachusetts stop at TD Garden in Boston on Feb.
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West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills
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 Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics. 278 Worthington St., Springfield 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 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
SATURDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Delaney House: Jake Manzi. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Iron Horse Music Hall: Roomful of Blues. 20 Center St., Northampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Roger Salloom. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer The O’s Music Bar: Two Towns Duo. 330 Amherst Road, Sunderland Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield
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FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley Delaney House: Ask Me Now. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Great Awakening Brewery: Tom Savoy. 77 Mill St., Westfield Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer
The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Whiskey Treaty Road Show. 289 Main St., Greenfield
The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer should be mailed to Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, The O’s Music Bar: Metal Night. Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed 330 Amherst Road, Sunderland to pmastriano@repub.com or submitTheodores’: Marcia Gamache Band. ted to masslive.com/myevent 201 Worthington St., Springfield
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seating capacity of more than 31 persons are $175. Special discount days will be held Dec. 7 and 14, when admission is $10. Coupons will not be accepted on $10 Tuesdays. Tickets must be purchased in advance at brightnights.org or at Big Y World Class Markets for $16.50 with your Silver Savings Club Card. A Bright Nights Loyalty Card is available by signing up at brightnights.org. The free card includes many amenities such as two free amusement ride tickets, one free child’s dinner at Supper with Santa, Bright Nights Coupon book featuring area restaurants and attractions, and other benefits. Restrooms are available near the entrance and at the gift shop. In 1996, the Spirit of Springfield held its first City of Bright Nights Ball which continues today. The goal was to raise funds to illuminate public properties for the holiday season that would enhance the displays at Bright Nights at Forest Park. After leaving Bright Nights, the light show continues in downtown Springfield, where buildings such as Monarch Place, MassLive, TD Bank, MassMutual Center, Tower Square, as well as MGM Springfield are shining
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brightly. Also, Court Square has a 30-foot traditional Christmas tree decorated with colored lights and an illuminated fountain. There are also halos on the park’s light poles and halos up and down the Memorial Bridge. And as you travel Main Street into the North End, there are snowflakes adorning the light posts. Bright Nights has attracted national attention over the years in many publications and websites including Frommers.com, New England Living, American Bus Association Destinations Magazine which has named Bright Nights among “the best of the best” lighting shows in America, Harvard Alumni Magazine, Yankee Magazine, and People Magazine as “one of the top holiday happenings in America. USA Today also has Bright Nights back on its roster for its Best Public Light Display competition. You can vote for Bright Nights until Dec. 6 at 10best.com/awards/ travel/best-public-holi day-lights-display-2021/. Before venturing out to visit Bright Nights at Forest Park, you can check bright nights.org/live-webcam to see how the traffic is flowing. Bright Nights at Forest Park is a collaborative effort by the organizer, Spirit of Springfield, with Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management. For more information, visit brightnights.org.
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Pioneer Valley Art for the Soul Gallery Symphony presents welcomes Edjohnetta Miller virtual concert By Aprell May Munford
‘Movements in Time’ part of orchestra’s 83rd season By Clifton Noble Jr
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ley, and Legrandice Audio have been “dream partners for this ambitious project,” according to Ng, recording this concert and the first one of this season for streaming. “Yesterday when I walked into the room and saw the seven (!) cameras, innumerable microphones, brand new lights, and everyone dressed in our performance finery, I was just so proud to see how we’ve succeeded in coming together to make music in the year 2021. “We planned for every one of our concerts this season to be flexible in format so we can jump right back into the concert halls once conditions are right,” Ng continued. “We are optimistic, passionately determined, and I know we will be back live in person as soon as we can!” For generations of readers, their first association with Rossini’s Barber Overture may well be the fabulous 1950 Bugs Bunny cartoon “Rabbit of Seville.” Its opening phrases are inextricable from Bugs’s immortal words, “How do! Welcome to my shop, lemme cut your mop, lemme shave your crop – daintily!” Born in 1979 in Singapore, Ng has similar associations. “Absolutely!” he agreed, “That was the stuff of my childhood.” Mary Watkins’ music may be familiar to the Pioneer Valley audience as well. In 2014, Ng gave the East Coast premiere of Watkins’ opera “Dark River” with the Mount Holyoke College Orchestra, which he has conducted since joining the MHC music department in 2011. Ng first encountered Watkins’ music as a young conductor at the Oregon Bach Festival. “A conductor and singer in the audience came up
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Visitors to the Art for the Soul Gallery will have the opportunity to go on a spiritual journey as new works of Edjohnetta Miller will be on display through her self-titled exhibit. An opening reception for the nationally acclaimed master fiber and quilt artisan will be held on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tower Square gallery in downtown Springfield. Miller is a master weaver, curator, lecturer, workshop leader, and an internationally trained indigo dying professional based in Hartford, Connecticut. “Edjohnetta’s works are really world renowned,” owner of the Art for the Soul Gallery, Rosemary Tracy Woods, said.
Edjohnetta Miller, master fiber and quilt artist, is seen surrounded by works that are full of color and life.
Miller views her works to be clean, fundamental, and direct. According to Miller,
every piece she creates tells a story with a single journey. To Miller, what sets her work apart is her unorthodox style as she steps over the boundaries of traditional quilting techniques and color patterns. “When people say no, I say yes. I do whatever makes me feel good,” Miller said. Working with guest curator Jonathan Bruce, founding director of United Black Artists and Woods, Miller wants to produce an interactive experience with works that feel alive and free. Fired up about this exhibition, Miller has crafted 25 new works. One of her most cherished pieces for this exhibit is a fabric with a floral pattern. “It is full of life. It’s has beautiful silk and embroidery. SEE MILLER, PAGE E12
“New England is wonderful. If I lived anywhere else, I don’t think I would have grown so much. I love being in the local area. The community has supported and sustained me throughout my career. I want people to enjoy, ask questions, and share ideas.” Edjohnetta Miller
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The Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra continues its 83rd season on Saturday at 7 p.m. with a virtual concert entitled “Movements in Time.” The program includes Rossini’s capricious “Barber of Seville Overture,” contemporary composer Mary D. Watkins’ “Soul of Remembrance,” and Schubert’s “Great” Symphony in C Major, D. 944. The concert, conducted by music director Tianhui Ng, will be made available in two ways: via stream on a smart TV or other internet-connected device, or via Zoom for a community watch party and post-concert talk. Professor David Schneider, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Music at Amherst College, will offer a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The PVSO has risen with alacrity to the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Maestro Tianhui Ng, the orchestra and their media partners have remained fiercely committed to keeping the music playing. “I recall comments by the president of the League of American Orchestras earlier in the pandemic,” Ng said in a recent interview, “that we went to bed one day and woke up the next, finding that we were all helming media organizations and not just musical organizations.” Northampton Open Media, in its arts space at 33 Haw-
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HE ARRIVAL OF Thanksgiving officially ushers in the holiday shopping season, and those planning to purchase restaurant gift cards are advised to think “sooner, not later” this year. Often a last-minute purchase, gift cards are usually available at an attractive discount if bought early. Over the last several holiday seasons a number of local eateries have done “Black Friday” gift card promotions, offering bonus cards or discounts on gift card purchases the day after (or weekend after) Thanksgiving. Bargain hunters should therefore stir from their turkey-induced food comas to check out the website of their favorite restaurants in a search for post-Thanksgiving gift card deals. Some local restaurant operators, like the MAX Restaurant Group, have even been running pre-Thanksgiving sales. Online purchases of MAX gift cards in excess of $500 have been earning purchasers a 20% bonus for their own enjoyment. Those giving the gift of a restaurant experience might also want to recalibrate their generosity in 2021 to compensate for the unavoidable restaurant price inflation that the pandemic has triggered. While a few Christmases ago a $50 gift card would have been enough for nice dinner at local restaurants, that’s no longer the case. Should your gift-giving intentions be aimed at dinner for two with a few drinks or dessert, it’s probably going to take a three-figure gift card purchase, say $125, to cover it. Even a $5 donut shop gift card isn’t going to go very far toward funding a midmorning coffee break. Side dishes • Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar has introduced, as a limited time only offering, a selection of spicy snack food options based on the flavor signature of Cheetos
presentation. Also new on the menu is the Green Machine, a salad combo of chopped mixed greens and tomato garnished with sliced, hard-boiled eggs. The Rudy the Reindeer Sundae, a holiday season dessert offering made with chocolate ice cream and decorated with pretzel ears, M&M eyes, and a cherry nose, is included free with a kid’s meal.
The Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant in Springfield will host a Brunch with Santa event Dec. 12. Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant at 413-734-7475. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN)
snack chips. Participating Applebee’s locations are offering “boneless” wings finished with either a Cheetos wing sauce or a “Flamin’ Hot” wing sauce variation. Both options are tossed in Cheetos crumbs before being served. Fried cheese bites are also being offered, prepared in the same two “Cheetos” styles. This limited time only offer is designed to promote Applebee’s new delivery-only virtual brand, Cosmic Wings. Applebee’s has been successfully retooling itself to appeal to younger customers. The chain reports that more than half of its patrons are now under 35, with a third coming from the coveted millennial demographic.
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cheese sandwiches such as “the wedge” (blue cheese crumbles, cheddar, bacon, and tomato); the “pickleback” (cheddar, bacon, and dill pickles); and the “figgin’ goat” (goat cheese, fig jam, and arugula). The truck’s full menu is at saycheeseft. com. Iron Duke Brewing, located • The Student Prince Cafe in the Ludlow Mills complex, and Fort Restaurant in Spring- answers at 413-624-6258. field has announced that it will be hosting a Brunch with Santa • Participating Friendly’s on Dec.12. Restaurants have added two The Jolly Old Elf will be on new children’s items to their site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on permanent menu. that date, and tables at the The Taco Pocket is a grilled brunch can be reserved online tortilla filled with taco meat, at studentprince.com or by a two-cheese blend, diced calling 413-734-7475. tomato, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and tortilla strips. • The Iron Duke Brewing A second new children’s item, Co. in Ludlow will have the the Chicken & Rice Garden, “Say Cheese” food truck on site pairs grilled chicken and rice Dec. 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. pilaf with broccoli, cauliflowBased in Holden, Say Cheese er, and carrot; a garnish of specializes in gourmet grilled pineapple tidbits completes the
Hot Chocolate brings together the flavors of white and milk chocolate in a classic beverage presentation. As its contribution to holiday season snacking, Dunkin’ has introduced Pancake Minis, bite-sized pancakes filled with maple-flavored bits and served warm with a side of syrup. The chain has introduced a Cranberry Orange Muffin and brought back the Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Croissant Stuffer, • As the latest part of the a warm croissant filled with chain’s “Eat Fresh Refresh,” savory chicken, bacon, and Subway has added several cheese before being finished chicken sandwiches to its menu with a few shakes of “everylineup and brought back an thing” seasoning mix. updated roast beef sandwich. More details about the holThe two chicken selections in- iday menu at Dunkin’ can be clude a Chicken & Bacon Ranch found at DunkinDonuts.com. offering that’s finished with Monterey-cheddar cheese and • Though many restaurants a peppercorn ranch sauce. across the region are happy The second new selection, to pitch in and help during Baja Chicken & Bacon, also in- Thanksgiving, Mezze Bistro + corporates Pepper Jack cheese Bar in Williamstown is making and a newly formulated Baja a similar effort for the HanukChipotle sauce. kah holiday season, offering The reformulated and upa la carte takeout of latkes, graded roast beef sub is being brisket, and gravlax tomorrow made with USDA Choice Angus through Sunday. Advance noroast beer and comes garnished tice of 72 hours is required for with lettuce, baby spinach, large orders. green peppers, onions, and The restaurant is also featurthin-sliced cucumbers. ing traditional Hanukkah dishes on its dine-in menu over the • The Starting Gate at post-Thanksgiving weekend. Greathorse in Hampden is Mezze answers at 413-458hosting a Breakfast with Santa 0123. on Dec. 5. The event begins at 9 a.m. and • Cedar Street Grille in will include a breakfast menu, Sturbridge will be holding a carolers, cookie decorating, and Global Tapas Dinner on Tuesother craft activities. Santa will day, Dec. 7 starting at 5:30 be on hand and will pose for p.m. The menu focus will be on photos with kids of all ages. barbacoa, the Mexican style of Call The Starting Gate at 413- barbecue cookery. 566-5158 to make reservations; Tickets for the dinner are the website for Greathorse is $65 per person, with a selected TheStartingGate.com. specialty cocktail, wine, or beer included. Tax and gratuity are • Dunkin’ locations across additional. Massachusetts and beyond are Call the restaurant for resercelebrating the holiday season vations at 508-347-5800. with a selection of beverage Hugh Robert is a faculty and snack items. member in Holyoke Community The chain has brought back College’s hospitality and culinary its Peppermint Mocha Signaarts program and has over 45 ture Latte as well as introducyears of restaurant and educaing a Toasted White Chocolate tional experience. Robert can be Signature Latte. reached online at OffTheMenu A seasonal White Mocha Guy@aol.com.
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2021 Beaujolais Nouveau wines fun, festive and affordable
EAUJOLAIS NOUveau wines bring out the best in people. Released the third Thursday of November each year, these playful red wines feature grapes harvested just a few months ago. No wonder so many people around the world celebrate the release of these wines each year on a day now known as Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which was Nov. 18 this year. The wines are called Beaujolais Nouveau because they’re new (“Nouveau” in French) and come from France’s Beaujolais region, which is located in the southern part of Burgundy just south of Macon. Unlike many other red wines from Burgundy, where Pinot Noir rules supreme, Beaujolais Nouveau wines are made with Gamay grapes, which often produce lighter, more refreshing red wines. Some wine snobs sneer and look down on Beaujolais Nouveau wines. They’re too fruity, too light, too young. They don’t know what they’re missing. Yes, the marketing for Beaujolais Nouveau wines can sometimes be a little over the top. And, yes, it’s frustrating that for many people, Beaujolais wines only mean Beaujolais Nouveau. In reality, there are many outstanding, complex red wines from France’s Beaujolais region, especially Beaujolais “Cru” wines from 10 different parts of Beaujolais. (I wrote extensively two years ago about the 10 Beaujolais “Cru” wine villages.) But rather than focusing on what these wines are not,
• 2021 Domaine Des Nugues Beaujolais Nouveau ($11.99 at Table & Vine)
The 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau red wines recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)
part of what makes Beaujolais Nouveau wines so much fun is what they are. Yes, they are slightly fruity. But that’s to be expected of any wine this young. If you taste practically any red wine in barrels at a winery harvested a few months ago, they almost always taste slightly sweeter than wines aged longer or bottled later. And rather than waiting a few years, Beaujolais Nouveau wines give people a great sneak preview of what this past summer’s harvest tastes like without having to wait a few years to try them. And judging from the 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau wines released last week, this year’s harvest looks like another great one. The two, new Beaujolais Nouveau wines reviewed this week are both delightful and refreshing, approachable and not over the top. Below, you can read more about two 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau red wines. Best of all, both wines cost less than
Wine tasting notes 2021 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau • Tasting notes: Perhaps the best known Beaujolais Nouveau wine in the world, Georges Duboeuf winery means Beaujolais Nouveau for many people who love these wines. The 2021 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau has an especially bright, lively finish with hints of fresh-picked cherries, red licorice and raspberry jam. This wine is definitely slightly sweeter than the other Beaujolais Nouveau recommended this week. It’s also quite delicious and has definitely raised my expectations about 2021 red wines from Beaujolais and Burgundy as a whole.
2021 Domaine Des Nugues Beaujolais Nouveau • Tasting notes: This delightful Beaujolais Nouveau has an incredible complexity for a red wine this young. Ken Ross Slightly more dense than the Wine Press Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, this wine has a much more jam-like finish, $12 a bottle, making them with hints of blackberry, a great, affordable way to plum, roasted cherry and enjoy some light, refreshing black licorice. The wine is red wines right now. also smoother and has a lonSo don’t be a party poopger finish. Let me add that er. Hop on the Beaujolais the two wines taste great Nouveau bandwagon and together and complement celebrate this year’s Beaujo- each other very well. So if lais wine harvest with a glass you’re not sure which one to or two this week. Hope you buy, you can’t go wrong with enjoy. a bottle of each one. Cheers! Wines recommended this week Wine Press by Ken Ross ap• 2021 Georges Duboeuf pears on Masslive.com every Beaujolais Nouveau ($9.98 Monday and in The Repubat Table & Vine in West lican’s weekend section every Springfield) Thursday.
Released the third Thursday of November each year, these playful red wines feature grapes harvested just a few months ago.
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5 brown ales to kick off the holidays
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HILE THE MAmas & the Papas famously sang, “All the leaves are brown, and the skies are gray” about winter, autumn might see a different sort of brown becoming more prevalent: brown ales. And I can think of no better time to break out a few of these often underrated and understated brews than the holidays. Brown ales are not the most popular of beers, especially these days that seemed to be ruled by IPAs and stouts. But the style definitely has its fans. And, in fact, a brown ale — the Northampton Brewery’s Old Brown Dog — was the very first beer I wrote about in this column. (The 18th anniversary of which I will celebrate in my column next week.) So this week I thought I would mention five brown ales that you might want to include for Thanksgiving or over the holiday season in general. (The style is often seen as a great beer to pair with food.) This is not a topfive list, but rather a list that shows the rather surprising variety of the style. • Brooklyn Brown Ale: This brew has long been a favorite. Rich and bready, the flavor showcases an oat aspect SEE BEER, PAGE E9
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Events THURSDAY Bright Nights at Forest Park: Thu.-Sun., Forest Park, hours: Mon.-Thurs., 5-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. Holidays 5-11 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets available online at brightnights.org, $23 per car, $35 limousine; $80 mini buses (seating capacity of 17-31); $175 buses (seating capacity 31+). Sumner Avenue, Springfield. StoryWalk: “Go, Girls, Go!” by Frances Gilbert: Thu.-Sun., Forbes Library. Be sure to stop by inside the library to pick up a take-home art kit for children 3 and over inspired by the book, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1011; forbeslibrary.org. Thanksgiving Day Buffet: Thu., noon-2 p.m., East Mountain Country Club, featuring roast turkey with gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, baked ham, broiled cod, eggplant parmigiana, sausage stuffing, vegetable stuffing, mashed potato, au gratin potato, green bean casserole, butternut squash, buttered corn, turnip, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, rolls, croissants, coffee, team, milk, dessert station. Make your reservation by calling Brenda at 413-374-3434, the pro-shop at 413568-1539 or online at eastmountaincc.com; no reservations accepted without payment. Adults: $35 per person; children 10 and under $15 per person; children 3 and under are free. Prices include tax and gratuity. 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield; 413-568-1539. Thanksgiving Day Lunch for Veterans and their Families: Thu.,
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FRIDAY 2021 Boys & Girls Club of Springfield Festival of Trees: Fri.-Sun., MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield; 413-787-6600, mass mutualcenter.com. 2021 Feztival of Trees: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Water Park, Nov. 26-Dec. 5. For $10 you get 15 raffle tickets. Shop at the craft fair, have lunch or dinner. Take a souvenir photo with Santa, 1080 Riverdale St., West Springfield. 2021 Franklin County Festival of Trees: Fri., 5-8 p.m.; Sat, noon-6 p.m. Aromatic Fillers, 253 Greenfield Road, Deerfield. Bright Nights at Forest Park: See Thursday listing The Gilbert Players present: “Annie”: Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, $12/$14/$16. 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick; 413-477-6746, thecenterateaglehill.org. Leap Agility Trial: Fri.-Sat., Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Complex, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443,
“Annie”: See Friday listing
Six Flags Holiday in the Park: Fri.-Sun., Six Flags New England, open on various days. For more information or to purchase tickets visit sixflags.com/newengland, $14.99 per person. 1623 Main St., Agawam; 413-786-9300. For information about the drive-thru event, visit sixflags.com
Girl Scout Carol Sing: Sat., 4 p.m. Memorial Hall. This holiday music precedes Santa’s arrival on a fire truck at approximately 4:30 p.m. Once he arrives, all children may meet Santa Claus in person in the town’s fire station, where cocoa and cookies will be served, 110 Main St., Monson.
StoryWalk: “Go, Girls, Go!” By Frances Gilbert: See Thursday listing
Leap Agility Trial: See Friday listing
Thanksgiving Classic Cluster Dog Show: Fri.-Sun., Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center, Mallary Complex, Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443, thebige.com.
SATURDAY 2021 Boys & Girls Club of Springfield Festival of Trees: See Friday listing 2021 Feztival of Trees: See Friday listing 2021 Franklin County Festival of Trees: See Friday listing Bright Nights at Forest Park: See Thursday listing Christmas Bazaar: Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m., Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Homemade Greek pastries made by the parishioners all packaged to go, a vast array of gift baskets, a variety of Christmas items such as wreaths, trees, and signs, and imported products from Greece such as olive oil, honey, coffee, oregano and liquor. Masks are required for entry, 30 Grattan St., Chicopee. The Gilbert Players present:
might be the best for food pairing in general, as much like Newcastle it doesn’t have any flashy aspects that would clash with comestibles. I like it slightly better than Newcastle because I think it’s a bit more complex without being showy. • Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale: This one is a hybrid of an American brown ale, a Scotch ale and an IPA. The flavor glides though a melange of coffee, caramel and roasted grain elements, adding a biting hop aspect midway. Not traditional in any sense, this offering could serve as a gateway brew for IPA lovers who want to dip their toes into brown ales.
Monson Arts Council 42nd Holiday Craft Fair: Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., House of Art, more than 70 artisans, crafters and nonprofit organizations who will all offer a variety of items. The crafters are located in four buildings in downtown Monson. Crafters are set up in Memorial Hall, the House of Art, and the Universalist and Methodist churches, 200 Main St., Monson. “Movements in Time”: Sat, 7 p.m. Online, Visit https://www.pvsoc. org/?pgid=kt6nfmyf-cfe03bc4-8 ea9-46fb-86ee-393383deb881 Saturday Holiday Salon: Sat.,
11 a.m.-2 p.m. LAVA Center. This pop-up-art salon and marketplace features local vendors, artisans and craftspeople selling locally-made wares, 324 Main St., Greenfield. Six Flags Holiday in the Park: See Friday listing StoryWalk: “Go, Girls, Go!” By Frances Gilbert: See Thursday listing Thanksgiving Classic Cluster Dog Show: See Friday listing
SUNDAY 2021 Boys & Girls Club of Springfield Festival of Trees: See Friday listing 2021 Feztival of Trees: See Friday listing Bright Nights at Forest Park: See Thursday listing Christmas Bazaar: See Saturday listing The Gilbert Players present: “Annie”: See Friday listing
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• Hill Farmstead’s George: You might think I’m including this beer because CONTINUES FROM PAGE E8 it bears my name (and OK, combined with a cocoa/cofmaybe that’s a little true), fee undertone. The moderate but this beer is also one that but notable hop presence helps showcase the diversity makes this tasty treat from of the style. George is one of Garrett Oliver & Co. a comthe hoppier brown ales, with a plete package. decent amount of citrus tang • Newcastle Brown Ale: to balance the malt backbone, This one is a classic that is which features caramel and about as straightforward as cocoa notes. beer can get. Newcastle isn’t • Samuel Smith Nut reinventing the wheel here, Brown Ale: Here is another but rather making a study British classic, brewed with tire that grips the road in all well water from a well sunk in conditions. Nut flavors are 1758. The flavor here is all nuts the leading notes here and and biscuits, with a dollop the alcohol content of 4.7 of hops to keep things on an ABV makes it a great session even keel. It’s malty without brew. being overly cloying. This one
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Edith Wharton: The Mount: “NightWood: An Outdoor Sound and Light Experience,” through Dec. 31. Thurs.-Sun. nights starting at 5 p.m. NightWood combines music, lighting and theatrical elements to create seven unique scenes that evoke feelings of wonder, mystery and magic. Book now at EdithWharton.org. $20 adults, $10 children (5-18), free for children 5 and under. Holiday house tours: Sat.-Sun., Nov. 27-Jan. 2. Tours are self-guided. Book online. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox; edithwharton.org.
Monson Arts Council 42nd Holiday Craft Fair: See Saturday listing Six Flags Holiday in the Park: See Friday listing StoryWalk: “Go, Girls, Go!” By Frances Gilbert: See Thursday listing Thanksgiving Classic Cluster Dog Show: See Friday listing Westfield Technical Academy Annual Holiday Craft Fair: Sun., 9 a.m., 33 Smith Ave. Ample parking, one-way foot traffic, masks required, 413-572-6533.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Color \ Joy \ Eric Carle” through March 6, 2022. Included with general admission. “Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books,” through Dec. 5 in the East Gallery. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Admission $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. “The Undefeated: An Exhibition of Original Paintings,” by Kadir Nelson through April 3. Purchasing museum admission in advance on Eventbrite is highly recommended, as visitor capacity is reduced. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst; carlemuseum.org.
Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial. Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-thanlife bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green. George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Handson making activities in the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center. Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Horn Man: The Life and Musical Legacy of Charles Neville,” through Nov. 28. “Splash and Bubbles: Dive in, Lend a Fin!” interactive exhibit, through Jan. 16, 2022. 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. Holiday Happenings 2021: Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the museums. Featuring “All Things Grinch-y,” “Meet the Grinch,” and more. Visit springfieldmuseums.org. Quadrangle Welcome Center: The Lighting of the Quadrangle 2021, Friday, 5-7 p.m. Featuring entertainment by Vinny the Bubble Guy and visits to the “Under the Sea” gingerbread exhibition. Free and open to the public, museum admission not required. Springfield Science Museum: “Cut ‘N’ Rough Collection,” through June 2022; A collection of cut
The Thanksgiving Classic Cluster Dog Show returns to the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition this weekend. Above is Flash, who participated in a past dog show. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)
stone displayed side-by-side with the same stone in its original rough state, ready for all to see in Earth Hall, on the second floor of the Springfield Science Museum. “Gingerbread Under the Sea” annual gingerbread exhibition, Friday through Jan. 2.
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Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, including the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org; Hours: The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sun. 10 a.m.noon and 1-3 p.m. Open for groups floor exhibition provides opportuon Tues. and Wed. $8 adults; $8 nities to explore new sounds and children (12 months and older); $4 vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activ- grandparents/seniors (60+); ,ilitary ities that encourage teamwork and personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second regular admission. Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., floor contains Theodor Geisel’s Westfield; ameliaparkmuseum. personal memorabilia. Timed tickorg. ets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org. Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent Exhibit: The Wiggle Quadrangle admission - $25 for and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and merry-go-round and a STEMcollege students with ID, $13 for based cash register for kids. children ages 3-17; free to children Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. and under age 3 and members, SpringFri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Sat. field residents are free with proof 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; Sun. of residency. Welcome Center and noon-4 p.m. Closed noon-1 p.m. Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 for cleaning each day. Closed p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mondays. Admission: children and adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 year of age and members are free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke; childrensmuseum holyoke.org. Connecticut Trolley Museum: Pictures with Santa Friday, 5-9 p.m. Capture your holiday photo with Santa, positioned by vintage trolley cars taken by photographer Marc Glucksman of River Rail Photo. Pictures will be available on riverrailphoto.com for purchase along with holiday card options, digital download, tote bags, picture packages and more. Reservations must be made in advance at ct-trolley.org. $20 for Winterfest patrons, $50 non-Winterfest patrons. Winterfest and the “Tunnel of Lights,” Friday through Dec. 19, Fri.-Sun. 5-9 p.m. Additionally the museum will be open from Dec. 26-30. Halls are decked both inside and outside. Closed trolley cars transport guests down a tunnel of lights as they sing traditional Christmas carols. Admission $15-
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open for rides Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3.50 ride or 4/$10, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke; holyokemerry goround.org. Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: Various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst; amherst.edu. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. 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 (515); $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: Permanent exhibit: including the restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities. $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under, $11.50 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E11
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Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Exhibit: Exploded View presents: “Maintenance and Repair.,” through Dec. 1; reception Nov. 28, 1-3 p.m. “Go Green on Black Friday Walk.” Friday, 1-2:30 p.m. Take a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail trail in Turners Falls. Meet at the front entrance to the center. This walk is about 3 miles long, on a level paved surface making for an easy stroll appropriate for adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather, dress tin layers. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions will cancel. “Exploded View Presents: Napping.” Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Bring your mat and pillow into the great Hall and enjoy restorative rest and repair with members of Exploded View. For all ages, spread out on the floor and enjoy an ambient sound scape. Social distancing and masks required. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls; greatfallsma.org.
seniors 65+, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks; neam.org. Norman Rockwell Museum: Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military, “Jan Brett: Stories Near and Far,” through Jan. 2. Included with general admission, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge; nrm.org. Old Sturbridge Village: OSV Holiday Market and Cafe. Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 30. Come shop the village’s unique selection of Christmas ornaments and decor, holiday gifts and treats, as well as village-made pottery, tin and iron crafts. The cafe will feature hot and cold beverages and some sweet treats. Admission to the museum is not required. Visit osv.org for more information. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. “New England on Parade” exhibit, through July 2023; This exhibit examines parades and parade traditions in New England from 1776 to 1940. Included with general admission, 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 each day. Hours are Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield; nps.gov/spar.
Families gather for a group photo with the Grinch at the 2019 Quadrangle Holiday Lighting ceremony at the Springfield Museums. The 2021 Quadrangle Holiday Lighting ceremony will take place Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a day of holiday activities throughout the museums from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)
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; wistariahurst.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; yiddish bookcenter.org.
Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students; 208 Main St., A.P.E. Gallery: “Wave / Surge / Indian Orchard; titanic1.org. Spike” by Amanda Maciuba, Jen University Museum of Contempo- Morris and Jessica Tam through rary Art - Fine Arts Center: Nicole Dec. 4. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. Eisenman: “Prince,” through Dec. 5; noon-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m. Perand Feb. 3-May 1, 2022. “We Are for manent exhibit hours: Tues.-Thurs. Freedoms,” through Dec. 5. “Sidenoon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; show: Nicole Eisenman’s Modernist Sun. noon-5 p.m.;. 126 Main St., Inspirations,” through Dec. 5; Feb. 3 Northampton; apearts.org. - May 1. Permanent exhibit. Exhibits Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: are available online, visit https:// Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. fac.umass.edu/UMCA/Online/. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Artifacts at the End of a Decade,” First floor of building 28. 1 Armory through Dec. 5; first Eva Fierst StuSquare, Springfield, 413-755-5258. dent Curatorial Exhibition. Curated BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: by Jessica Scott. 151 Presidents Exhibit of Angel de Cora’s work on Drive, Amherst view in the Parish Hall through Dec. Volleyball Hall of Fame: Hours: 2. 130 Pine St., Florence section of Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online tick- Northampton. et purchasing strongly recommendForbes Library: Len Seeve: “Photoed. Visitors are required to wear graphs of Vietnam”; Karen Gardner: masks. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight “Birds and Nature Photography,” St., Holyoke; volleyhall.org. through Nov. 29. 20 West St., Wistariahurst Museum: PermaNorthampton; forbeslibrary.org. nent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance:
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“.in this backyard garden of the mind.” by Rebecca Muller, through Nov. 27. 28 Amity St., Amherst; 413256-4250. Hampden Gallery: “The Think Itself” by Christopher Janke, through Dec. 1. 131 Southwest Circle, Amherst; umass.edu. Holyoke Community College: Virtual art exhibit of HCC’s visual art faculty. The exhibit can be viewed online now through the end of 2021. Visit hcc.edu/taber-faculty21. 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard; 413-543-3321. J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield; 413-732-9128. 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. Taber Art Gallery: “Cosmology of the Body” by Anna Bayles Arthur, through Dec. 9. Gallery Hours: Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. during regular school sessions. 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke; 413-552-2614. William Baczek Fine Arts: Chie Yoshii and El Gato Chimney solo art exhibitions, through Dec. 4. Yoshii will exhibit new figurative oil paintings and Chimney will present new large-scale watercolors. 36 Main St., Northampton; wbfinearts.com.
Lupa Zoo: Open through the end of November, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends only. Adults (13+): $15; seniors (62+): $12; children (2-12+): $10; Infants (Under 2): Free, 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow; lupazoo.org. Mass Audubon-Connecticut River Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries: Mass Audubon’s “Hike-a-thon.” Nov. 26-28. As part of the Hike-a-thon, people can hike anywhere over the three days, the statewide conservation organization also is offering registration-required free guided hikes at select Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries. Participants who sign up to participate in the Hike-athon are also eligible for a drawing to win a free guided hike at a future date for them and eight friends. Visit massaudubon.org/hikeathon. “Guided Hike at Arcadia.” Nov. 27, 10 a.m. Two-hour free hike at Arcadia. Arcadia’s trails offer gentle terrain on a less than 2 mile loop. Bring water and a snack if you need it, and wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing to layer to stay warm (hat, gloves, and jacket if necessary). Audience: People 16 and older. Registration is required. The program will take place entirely outdoors, however indoor restrooms are available. Participants are required to wear a face mask when indoors. Free, 127 Combs Road, Easthampton; 413584-3009, massaudubon.org 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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‘Jungle Cruise’ comes to life Tribune News Service
A globe-trotting adventure film inspired by a Disneyland ride tops DVDs now available. “Jungle Cruise”: Set in the early 20th century, Emily Blunt plays an adventurer who hires Dwayne Johnson’s riverboat captain character to take her up the Amazon River in search of a mysterious flower. Also starring Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons and Paul Giamatti. Disney’s film is “modeled on classic screwball adventure movies like ‘The Mummy,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘The African Queen’ and ‘Romancing the Stone,’” writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review. However, with all these influences, “there are too many capers, high jinks, antics and escapades at play in ‘Jungle Cruise,’ and it all starts to feel rather harried, with little modulation in tone and dynamic.” Also new on DVD “Candyman”: Sequel to the 1992 horror film about the urban legend of Chicago’s now gentrified Cabrini-Green neighborhood, this time centered on artists and curators looking for advancement. “Flag Day”: Sean Penn directed and stars in this adaptation of Jennifer Vogel’s memoir about her father, who it turned out was leading a double life as a con man and counterfeiter. “It’s a Wonderful Life”: 75th anniversary Blu-ray release of the holiday classic starring James Stewart and directed by Frank Capra. The two-disc set includes both colorized version of the film and the original, digitally remastered black-and-white movie.
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to congratulate me on my work,” he recalled, “but was also somehow moved to introduce me to Mary’s opera (“Dark River”) in hope that I might do it someday! I heard her music and was instantly intrigued. (She has) a unique voice, gorgeously gifted with melody and enriched by such an unostentatious but authentic feeling for harmony and text.” Ng said he found the Watkins work the PVSO will play on Saturday, “Soul of Remembrance,” as part of his preparation to premiere the opera. “I needed a bite-sized piece that was a perfect way to introduce both my MHC students and an audience to her music. ‘Soul of Remembrance’ is now one of the most often programmed piece in my repertoire. It is a meditation on the story of African Americans through time.”
Watkins’ shorter, contemplative “movement in time” contrasts with the more abstract puzzles in time that Schubert has posed for the listener in his “Great” C Major Symphony, Ng said. “Like a DJ at a club,” he added, “Schubert constantly plays with our expectations with repetitions, interruptions, and alterations.” The Schubert “Great” Symphony is known for its length as well as its beauty, clocking in at 60 minutes in some performances. According to Ng, “You’ll find our interpretation quite a bit faster than many recordings out there, (and) I fear we’ve dropped the repeats due to practical reasons rather than artistic ones: stamina (we are still emerging from the pandemic) and also time with our recording engineers.” Tickets for “Movements in Time” are by donation, with a suggested donation of $15. Tickets and more information can be found at pvsoc. org/tickets
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