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Based on the 1980 film that starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, “9 to 5: The Musical” features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and opened on Broadway in April 2009.
At left, Joe Casey, of New York City, and Kaytlyn Vandeloecht, of Ellington, Connecticut, in a scene from “9 to 5: The Musical.” Above, from left, Mollie Posnik, of New York City; Vandeloecht; Crystin Gilmore, of New York City; and Chris Rojas, of South Hadley, act out a scene from the musical. “9 to 5” is onstage at West Springfield’s Majestic Theater through May 29. Tickets range from $31 to $37 and can be purchased by visiting or calling the box office at 413-747-7797. (LEE CHAMBERS PHOTOS)
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something to say about the workplace, gender discrimination, and how people are By Keith O’Connor treated,” Foerster said. Special to The Republican Foerster was tapped two years ago to direct the play, f you’ve never seen the movie “9 to 5″ but have heard the film’s which was in production when title song by Dolly Parton, it’s tempting to think that maybe it was COVID-19 closed the country down. a musical. “We had many aspects to “‘9 to 5′ the movie was never a musical,” said Rand Foerster, the play already started at that who is directing the movie-turned-musical at the Majestic Thepoint that were left unfinished and it’s great to be back to wrap ater in West Springfield, starting today. things up,” he said. Based on the 1980 film that domineering and lecherous work ready to take over when The director noted that while starred Dolly Parton, Jane man. A fantasized poisoning the company’s CEO arrives, each of the three women all Fonda and Lily Tomlin, “9 to has him threatening to call is impressed by the changes, had specific situations they 5: The Musical” features music the police on the women, but promotes Violet and ships Hart were dealing with, including and lyrics by Dolly Parton and they turn the tables on him, off to manage the company being women in the workplace, opened on Broadway in April tie him up and kidnap him. branch in Bolivia. their struggles and how they 2009. Back at work, they institute “The play has so many won- were viewed, he believes VioThe story focuses on Violet, changes under Hart’s name, derful musical numbers and is let, played by Lily Tomlin in the Doralee and Judy, whose boss, but also discover some “cretruly entertaining. Although movie, is the essential figure. Franklin Hart Jr., is president ative accounting” practices. the movie dates back to 1980 Crystin Gilmore, who porof their company, as well as a Hart escapes and returns to it is still relevant today and has trays Violet in the play, agrees
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with Foerster. “Violet is the motherly type and I think that is why audiences are drawn to her. She is the force that keeps everything going and is the essential link that connects the three women together,” Gilmore said about her character, who is a widow with a child. What attracted her to the role is the “foundation of the story — women wanting their due.” “Violet is exhausted balancing her work and home life. She is also tired of being passed over for jobs she was qualified for. Their boss treats the three like car parts and knowing they have more to offer, the women band together and show they can do the job without their boss,” Gilmore said. SEE MAJESTIC, PAGE E6
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Carniroll brings 3 days of music, fun to Three County Fairgrounds By Keith O’Connor
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Wiz Khalifa, Method Man and Redman are among the acts performing at the inaugural Carniroll, which begins its three-day run tomorrow at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton. Carniroll is described by organizers 4Life Entertainment and Cruz Control Entertainment as a mix of concert, carnival, car show, fireworks and pro-wrestling. Tickets start at $55 offering access for one day of your choice, while $125 buys a three-day pass. There are also special VIP packages available. Parking is $10 or $20 for a weekend parking pass. Hours are tomorrow and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 am. to 9 p.m. “Carniroll is my brainchild. It is a duality of ideas such (as) environmental awareness and the Earth Day combined with the environment within oneself, with a focus on real life issues such as mental health, addiction and gay rights,” said Spencer Lavoie, founder of 4Life Entertainment, who noted Tapestry Health will have a tent at the event with counselors on hand. Popular rapper, singer and songwriter Wiz Khalifa will headline tomorrow’s musical lineup along with rapper and reality star Waka Flocka Flame. Saturday night features DJ, songwriter and electronic music producer GRiZ, along with rapper and actor Method Man and rapper Redman. There also will be four stages of musical entertainment throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, with 75% of the lineup featuring local and regional performers, including many female and LGBTQ acts, Lavoie noted, adding that the acts move to one stage on Sunday. Among the lineup
Actors rehearse a scene from “Escaping Eden” by Dawson D. Atkin, to be staged at the University of Hartford Friday and Saturday.
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Adam and Eve reimagined in musical ‘Escaping Eden’ Wiz Khalifa, seen here performing on Jan. 31, 2020, in Miami, will headline the three-day Carniroll on the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton. (FRAZER HARRISON / GETTY IMAGES FOR
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of some 50 musicians and acts include Danny Pease & the Regulators, Lush Honey, Honeycomb and Friends, Shantyman, She-Wolf, Ms. Laura Michelle, Hershe, Kerry Quirk, Loud Life, Xpresso, Gingerlo and a host of others. There also will be a Pride parade on Saturday that begins at 3 p.m. and marches to the main stage for an electronic musical performance by queer musician Wreckno. Lavoie noted that music on stage will often be accompanied by a colorful display of laser lights. No Carniroll is worth its name without some tasty fare. There will be 12 food trucks onsite, many new to the area, serving up popular comfort foods to more inventive menu items such as egg rolls filled with something special for every taste. Additional highlights include an exotic car show on Friday and Saturday featuring more than 75 luxury cars, such as Bentley and Lamborghini models, as well
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as a custom-built Mustang. Wrestling fans can see plenty of action in the ring on Friday and Saturday with the Roll Up Rumble presented by Blitzkrieg Pro Wrestling. There will be carnival games and rides requiring the purchase of tickets. Considered an adult event on Friday and Saturday, those attending must be at least 18 years old or 16 accompanied by someone at least 18. All ages are welcome on Sunday, which is Family Fun Day, when children under age 10 are free, as well as all residents of Northampton, Easthampton and Amherst. Family Fun Day will feature an array of activities for families, including a “massive” Easter egg hunt for the holiday, Lavoie noted, as well as fun games such as leg races and scavenger hunts and more, along with a performance by the Northampton High School Band. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit carniroll.com.
Dawson D. Atkin, a Gateway Regional High School graduate in his final semester at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is retelling the biblical story of Adam and Eve in his senior honors project. The pair are reimagined as a domestic farm couple in “Escaping Eden.” It is told from Eve’s point of view, entirely through folk song. The new musical by Atkin, a musical composition major, premiers in Auerbach Auditorium at the University of Hartford tomorrow and Saturday. Stephani Bauduccio, of Ludlow, stars as Eve. Directed by Omar Sandakly,
a Hartt alumnus, the production serves as a lens to explore gender and gender roles. Exploring themes of gender, free will and unquestioned faith, “Escaping Eden” asks the audience to question the traditional interpretation of the biblical Book of Genesis with which they might be familiar. In “Escaping Eden,” Adam is responsible for maintaining the garden and Eve is responsible for doing the domestic chores. “In a way, they fall into the traditional patterns of the American mid-century home, with the man as the breadwinner and the woman as the caretaker,” Atkin explained. “The inciting incident of the story comes when Eve starts to question her own creation and purpose, wondering if there can be more to life than SEE ‘EDEN’, PAGE E5
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HE UNO PIZZERIA & Grill Summer Courtyard series will return on May 2. The outdoor patio music series will run through Aug. 28. It features one band each night of the week on a rotating basis. Mondays will see Smith & Ingram, while Tuesdays will feature Gary & Natalie Jones. Wednesdays will have Eagle Eyes take the stage, with Thursdays bringing the music of Good Acoustics to the courtyard. The Tom Ingram Trio will be the Friday band each week and Saturdays will feature Riverside Station. The Ethel Lee Ensemble winds up the week each Sunday. Uno Pizzeria & Grill is located at 820 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield. Liner notes • Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is coming to The Big E Arena on Sept. 23. Tickets, priced at $49 and $39, are on sale exclusively at TheBigE.com. Concert tickets include admission to The Big E. Nelly’s debut album, “Country Grammar,” spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the massive hits “Ride Wit Me,” “Country Grammar” and “E.I.” His second album, the multi-platinum “Nellyville,” debuted at No. 1 and scored two Grammy Awards for “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland. The concert is sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer. The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and third largest fair in North America. It runs from Sept. 16 through Oct. 2.
• The Sighs will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, “What Goes On,” at Race Street Live in their hometown of Holyoke on June 11. A power pop band that built its reputation playing clubs
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• Pink Floyd has released its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine. “Hey Hey Rise Up” with Ukrainian singer Andriy KhGrammy Award winner Nelly will perform Sept. 23 at The Big lyvnyuk on lead vocal features E in West Springfield. Pink Floyd members David around New England in the vitalizing the blues in a potent Gilmour and Nick Mason, 1980s, The Sighs landed a and powerful way.” along with longtime bassist record deal with Charisma Guy Pratt and keyboardist NiRecords in 1991. • John Hiatt and the tin Sawhney. (Roger Waters, Co-produced by John DeNi- Goners will play Academy who left Pink Floyd in 1984, is cola and Tommy Allen, the of Music in Northampton on not involved.) debut album was released in June 22. Recorded on March 30 and 1992. Tickets, priced at $49.50 released a week later, it is the The record received positive and $59.50, are available at first new original music they reviews and the band toured aomtheatre.com. have recorded together since America extensively with such Hiatt, an acclaimed song“The Division Bell” in 1994. acts as The Spin Doctors and writer, has penned numerous “Hey Hey Rise Up” features The Gin Blossoms. tunes covered by a wide array Khlyvnyuk singing a patriotic Tickets, available through of notable artists, includUkrainian song from a clip he eventbrite.com, are priced at ing Bob Dylan, Emmylou recorded in front of St. Sophia $20 and $25. Race Street Live Harris, B.B. King, Willie Cathedral in Kyiv. is located at 114 Race St. Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and Proceeds from the single will scores of others. go to Ukrainian Humanitarian • Blues rocker great Kenny Relief. Wayne Shepherd is bringing his “Backroads Blues Festival Tour” to Springfield Symphony Hall on Aug. 18. Tickets, priced at $59 and $69, are on sale at mgm springfield.com. “These days nobody mounts a traditional touring blues festival,” said Shepherd in a tour statement. “I conceptualized one that will Escante Springtime give people a chance to see Bra Set the best of the best all in one place. We are extremely excited that Buddy Guy will be with us for each show. He is, after all, the living king of the Pleasure, Adventure, & Fun blues these days. Also worthy 18 Main St., Greenfield, MA • 413-774-9800 AEStoresGreenfield of great respect is Christone www.Greenfield.AdamEveStores.com ‘Kingfish’ Ingram who is reEveryone Welcome Mon-Thurs 10am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 12pm-7pm AdamEveGreenfieldMA
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the role she’s been given.” He sees this story as a metaphor that followers of Abrahamic religions can use to better understand their religion. “In creating this show, I found it really important to strip the story down to its most human elements, focusing on the characters and story beats and leaning away from the more spiritual elements,” he said. “In ‘Escaping Eden,’ Adam and Eve and even the serpent are presented as very human, with each having their own desires and emotions. Treating the characters or story with too much reverence would undermine the humanity of it that allows us to connect with the characters.” When Atkin began working on this show, he frequently thought of a homily he heard in his youth about the story of Adam and Eve. “A priest who was new to our church used the story to justify the subjugation of women by their husbands,” he recalled. “He said the story showed that men should be the leader of their household.” The show is about pushing back against this interpretation. “Eve is spawned into being with no purpose other than to serve a man. And once you start questioning that, the story makes so much more sense,” Atkin said. “Why wouldn’t she want to leave the garden if she had no purpose there other than to a man? So, to me, the story is a lot about gender and gender roles, although that may be more in our interpretation than in the original story.” Atkin is drawn to storytelling, especially creation stories: “I think creation stories have a unique way of showing us what we believe is our purpose.” He also enjoys small-scale musicals. “Although the influence of this story is huge, it plays out mostly as a story about a couple that could be any couple, dealing with things that real couples deal with,” he said. “It’s a fairly intimate story, which is something the musical theater
genre does quite well but doesn’t often get the opportunity to explore.” He was drawn to this specific story because he saw the opportunity to reimagine a familiar story in a new way. “This is a real trend in the musical theater world right now, and I love the direction it’s taking the art form,” he said. “I get to take a story that is familiar and important to so many people and ask them to consider it through an entirely new lens. I think it’s important to question and examine our most familiar stories, and this was a way for me to explore that, specifically in the context of religion.” The actors will be using scripts, and the set and costumes will be minimal. A 2018 graduate of Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Atkin plans to participate in an AmeriCorps program called ArtistYear after his college graduation. He will move to Queens and serve as a music teacher in a Title I school there. His long-term goals are to continue writing music across disciplines. “I work in musical theater and singersongwriter genres, but I also work in contemporary concert music, and I hope to keep doing all of it,” he said. “I’ve always admired Dawson’s drive to consistently put out insightful, personal works of various styles and genres,” Sandakly said. “Getting the chance to premiere a musical of theirs alongside our wonderful cast and creative team is something I’m ecstatic to be a part of.” “Escaping Eden” – featuring musical theater majors at the University of Hartford – will be performed tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance at tinyurl.com / escapingeden. A livestream will be available via a YouTube page titled “Escaping Eden: A New Folk Musical.” This can also be found at tinyurl.com/ edenlivestream. The musical also will be available on a Facebook event page named “Escaping Eden: A New Folk Musical.”
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High school best friends form band in ‘Metal Lords’ By Michael O’Sullivan
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Two high school best friends form a band in “Metal Lords,” a surprisingly sweet and unsurprisingly raunchy comingof-age comedy starring newcomer Adrian Greensmith as the heavy metal-obsessed Hunter and Jaeden Martell (“It”) as his geeky, grudging drummer, Kevin. Rounding out the central duo is Emily (Isis Hainsworth of “Emma”), a cellist with a mood disorder who becomes, in order, Kevin’s girlfriend and the band’s sort-of bassist. The three are all either bullied or otherwise outcasts, but they’re a likable crew for the most part. (Hunter can be a monomaniacal jerk about what being “metal” – used here as a metaphysical adjective – means, but Greensmith delivers his character’s snark in an amusing way.) The action centers on the buildup to a battle of the bands showdown, and while it’s predictable, it also takes enough detours to keep things interesting. The talented supporting cast includes Brett Gelman as Hunter’s plastic surgeon father and Joe Manganiello as a headbanger-turned-doctor who counsels Hunter after his father, in desperation, packs the kid off to rehab. Hunter is as straightedge as they come, but he’s, er, a difficult child. His musical tastes feel very authentic – probably the result of Tom Morello serving as the film’s executive music producer and co-writer of Hunter’s signature song, “Machinery of Torment,” whose angst feels both hilarious and genuine. The former Rage Against the Machine guitarist also appears in a dream sequence, along with Rob Halford of Judas Priest and other veteran rockers, to give romantic advice to Kevin. It’s all very silly,
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It is Gilmore’s first play with the Majestic Theater. Born and raised in Tennessee, she lives in New York and is active in the theater as well as appearing in commercials and doing voiceover work. Additional cast members include Kaytlyn Vandeloecht as Dora Lee, Mollie Posnick as Judy, Joe Casey as Hart, Kait Rankins as Roz and Chris Rojas as Joe. Mitch Chakour is musical director and choreography is by Stacy Ashley. In accordance with regula-
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7 California red wines worth splurging on this spring
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PRING IS IN THE AIR. You can often feel it in the warm afternoon breezes and the longer, brighter days. It’s especially true for many of us here in New England. Unless you’re a skier or a weirdo like myself who loves winter, you’re probably climbing the walls by now just waiting for winter to end. As I write this column last week, winter’s still doing its best to make its mark on our lives in Western Massachusetts. The wind is howling outside, a steady rain’s falling. But soon that will all be a distant, fading memory. So why not celebrate the change in seasons with something special. Why not crack open a special bottle of red wine? Many of us have other reasons to celebrate this month as well. This week it’s Easter. It’s the start of Passover this week as well. And for those of you who don’t celebrate either holiday, I’m sure you can think of a great reason to open a great bottle of wine. This month alone, there’s National Pet Day (April 11), Thomas Jefferson’s birthday (April 13), Emancipation Day (Saturday) and Patriots Day (April 18), otherwise known as Marathon Monday in Boston. So whether you just ran 26.2 miles or you’re celebrating National High Five Day (April 21) or World Penguin Day (April 25), here are seven outstanding California red wines worth splurging on this spring. Let me add that if you can’t find some of these wines at your local wine store, you can order many of these wines directly from the winery in California. Hope you enjoy.
The seven California red wines worth splurging on this spring. (PHOTO BY KEN ROSS)
Wines recommended this week • 2018 Etude Pinot Noir Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros ($47 Suggested Retail Price) • 2018 Berringer Knights River Valley Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($70 SRP) • 2018 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($72 SRP) • 2019 Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($37 SRP) • 2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($80 SRP) • 2018 Hamel Family Wines Isthmus Sonoma County ($90 SRP) • 2018 OG De Negoce Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sonoma County ($60 SRP)
Tasting notes: Sonoma County has been giving neighboring Napa Valley a run for its money the past decade or so when it comes to which region is the best wine region in California. Think of it as a friendlier Duke-North Carolina rivalry. This particular, outstanding red wine shows why Sonoma County consistently receives rave reviews. This single-grape wine tastes more like a blend from France’s Bordeaux region. The wine has subtle yet intense flavors, including blackberries, cherries and roasted almonds. Let me add that 2018 is a particularly outstanding vintage for many California wines. Refined elegance.
2018 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Region: Napa Valley, California Grapes: 100% cabernet sauvignon Tasting notes: The wineKen Ross makers note on the label Wine Press that they make the wine with cabernet sauvignon grapes soils in Grace Benoist Ranch “not only from our Estates are well-drained, rocky and but also from equally unique influenced by the nearby Pa- and meticulously cared for cific Ocean. All of those influ- vineyards in Napa Valley.” ences come together to create This blending of several a distinct, delicious, graceful different cabernet sauvignon wine perfectly in harmony grapes is one the reasons why with other. (It’s amazing I think this wine tastes so how big a role drainage plays terrific. There’s a complexity, when it comes to some of subtlety and nuance to the the best pinot noir wines in wine that shines through in the world.) Flavors range every sip. Flavors are light yet from strawberry, cherry and pronounced, ranging from Wine tasting notes cinnamon to hints of black fresh raspberries and cherries 2018 Etude Pinot Noir Es- pepper and toasted almonds. to hints of dark chocolate tate Grown Grace Benoist Great now but can easily age with slightly cedar-like notes. Ranch Carneros another five years or more. Simply sublime. Region: Carneros, Sonoma Pure poetry. County, California 2019 Crossbarn Sonoma Grapes: Pinot noir 2018 Berringer Knights Coast Pinot Noir Tasting notes: Grace Ben- River Valley Knights Valley Region: Sonoma Coast, oist Ranch refers to where Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, California the grapes come from in this Region: Knights Valley, Grapes: Pinot noir particular micro-climate of Sonoma County, California Tasting notes: The Pacific Carneros in Sonoma County. Grapes: Cabernet sauviOcean plays a big role in many According to the winery, the gnon Sonoma County wines. In cer-
tain parts of Sonoma County, it’s fascinating to see, feel and smell the dense fog and mist created by the nearby ocean early in the morning. This coastal influence clearly plays a role in this robust yet elegant wine. Dark chocolate, tobacco and fresh wild blackberries (not the store-bought kind) are just some of the dominant flavors in this superb wine. Let me add this wine tastes great straight out of the bottle. These flavors are long, intense and linger for nearly a minute after each sip. Powerful precision. 2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Region: Napa Valley, California Grapes: Cabernet sauvignon Tasting notes: Here again, the label is slightly deceptive. Bella Union isn’t really Bella Union. The winery’s a partnership between two of the best winemakers in Napa Valley — Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. And yes, this wine is made entirely with cabernet sauvignon grapes. But those grapes come from several sources in California’s Napa Valley. The result is a complex, well-rounded wine with a wide range of flavors, including subtle layers of fresh raspberries, blackberries and a hint of dark chocolate. Delightfully delicious. 2018 Hamel Family Wines Isthmus Sonoma County Region: Sonoma County, California Grapes: 64% cabernet sauvignon, 18% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, 4% petit verdot Tasting notes: Don’t let the cutesy critter label (any wine that features animals on the label) fool you. This is a serious wine made with a wonderful blend of four grapes, SEE WINE, PAGE E8
Let me add that if you can’t find some of these wines at your local wine store, you can order many of these wines directly from the winery in California.
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Bartenders, waitstaff among jobs with high divorce rate
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ARITAL DIFFIculties of all sorts – chronic quarreling, separation, and divorce – are often cited as occupational hazards of restaurant work. The nature of the profession is usually blamed: Work hours for the dining-out business are those times when much of the rest of the world relaxes — evenings, weekends and holidays. Living one’s waking life out of sync with a significant other is bound to put strain on a relationship. The work itself can be physically and emotionally exhausting, leaving a restaurant professional with precious little energy or empathy to invest in an intimate relationship at home. People who work in restaurants often spend big chunks of their waking hours in the company of others in the business, and those coworkers are typically young and attractive, with outgoing, fun-loving personalities. Those characteristics can make flirting a common part of the workplace routine, and infidelities are too often an outcome. Add the easy availability of alcohol into the mix, and it’s not surprising that a restaurant career can become an obstacle to happiness at home. Recent research by online financial services site Lending Tree explored which types of workers appeared most likely to split from their spouses. Using date for the U.S. Census Bureau American Community
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Survey, Lending Tree determined that bartenders and waitstaff topped the list of occupations with the highest divorce rate. Bartenders reported a divorce rate of 4.34% and waitstaff 3.4%. Both rates were double the national divorce rate of 1.6%. Also among the top three occupations was home health aides, with a reported divorce rate of 2.87%. Given the anecdotal observations often made about hospitality industry careers and their impact on personal relationships, it’s not surprising that bartending and waitstaff work are jobs likely to put a marriage at risk. To read more about the Lending Tree study of jobs and divorce rates, go to lendingtree.com/personal/ divorce-rate-jobs-occupa tions-study/.
Andrew Brow of Center Square Grill prepares food during the 2018 Feast in the East held by East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce at GreatHorse Country Club in Hampden. The event returns April 26 and feature tastes of signature dishes from area restaurants, sweet three-bite nibbles and beverage samplings. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN)
to help with the cooking have fewer options The Main Street Deli & Restaurant in Agawam, however, is promoting individual Easter dinners for pickup or local delivery. Two choices are available, smoked glazed ham or roasted turkey breast. Both meals incorporate a choice of three side dishes from among a selection that includes roasted red potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans almondine and homemade sausage stuffing. Dinners are priced at $13.95 each, and for an additional $3, dessert in the form of either Side dishes lemoncello or chocolate cake • While many restaurants can be added. are offering fully prepared, Individual Easter meals heat-and-eat Easter holiday must be preordered by today dinners, singles and couples at 7 p.m. who might want someone else The Main Street Deli can be
dar undertones. Let me add this one’s just getting started and will keep getting better over the next decade or more. Seriously outstanding.
reached at 413-821-9881. • Dairy Queen locations are currently featuring a menu of four new “stackburger” sandwiches. These two-patty constructs include an “Original Cheeseburger” made with melted sharp American cheese, a “Two Cheese Deluxe” that features both melted American and white cheddar cheeses, a “Loaded A.1. Signature” version that’s sauced with its namesake condiment, and a “FlameThrower” sandwich that relies on pepper Jack cheese and a proprietary “Flamethrower” sauce to give it heat. On the ice cream side of things at Dairy Queen there’s currently a S’mores Shake made with marshmallow,
saying that you can find this wine for far less right now on the winery’s website, where it’s been marked CONTINUES FROM PAGE E7 down from $60 to $19 a bottle if you including predominantly cabernet order a minimum of six bottles of any sauvignon, which is why this wine 2018 OG De Negoce Cabernet wine from the winery’s website. (And reminds me of a Left Bank Bordeaux Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sono- let me add that I don’t get a commisstyle blend. (Red wines from this part ma County sion, in case you’re wondering. I’m of France feature a similar cabernet Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma just letting you know from one wine sauvignon dominated blend.) Flavors County, California lover to another.) But enough about range from soft, subtle hints of blackGrapes: Cabernet sauvignon the price. Let’s get to what matters berry and cranberry mixed with ceTasting notes: Let me begin by most – how it tastes. This red wine
• On April 26, GreatHorse in Hampden, in conjunction with the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the Feast in the East, a food and beverage tasting event. Held at Greathorse’s Starting Gate venue, the evening, which begins at 5 p.m., will feature tastes of signature dishes from area restaurants, sweet three-bite nibbles, and beverage samplings. Tickets, which are $100 for chamber members and $115 or nonmembers, can be ordered online at erc5ma. chambermaster.com/event registration/register/4677. • Wine dinners have become something of a rarity in the restaurant world, so three such upcoming events merit mention. The first is an Italian Wine 101 dinner event being presented by Verdura Tapas & Wine Bar in Granby. Planned for April 27 with a starting time of 6:30 p.m., Verdura’s five course dinner will explore the Italian wine experience through selected pairings with each course. Tickets for the dinner are $70 and can be ordered online at toasttab. com/verduratapas/v3.
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illustrates what Sonoma County does best – elegant yet earthy wines with a bright, lively finish. This wine in particular has plum-like notes mixed with hints of blackberries and walnut flavors. Truly terrific. Cheers! Wine Press by Ken Ross appears on Masslive.com every Monday and in The Republican’s weekend section every Thursday.
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DINE & WINE Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center in West Springfield has CONTINUES FROM PAGE E8 announced the spring season As the restaurant’s name debut of its outdoor dining suggests, Verdura specialpatio. The spacious terrace izes in Spanish and Amerioffers plenty of real estate for can-style tapas served along social distancing, and a large with craft cocktails and fine tent offers protection from wines. the growing-stronger spring The Wine Bar’s menu can sunshine (as well as the occabe viewed at verduratapas. sional April shower). com; they answer at 860-653The Irish House Restaurant, 3333. which answers at 413-342On April 23, there also will 4358, is open Wednesday be a wine and dine event at through Saturday from 4 to 10 the Hardwick Vineyard and p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Winery in Hardwick. The Spring Fling Wine Din• On May 1 starting at 5:30 ner, which begins at 6 p.m., p.m., Figaro Ristorante in will feature locally sourced Enfield will present “Ladies ingredients. Prepared by chef Night,” a tribute perforPeter Ryezewski, the event mance celebrating female will feature wines selected by vocalists and their memorawine educator Missa Capozzo. ble hits from the 1960s on up The dinner’s first course will through today. be a charcuterie assortment; Tickets for the entertain“next up” is slated to be a fri- ment portion of the evening see salad garnished with pear are $25; food and beverage and blue cheese. purchases are also required. After the third course Both a special buffet dinner presentation of a cranberry and a selection of Figaro’s stuffed poblano pepper, the regular menu will be availmain course of a wine-braised able to those attending, as short rib will be served. will a cash bar. Citrus-kissed cheesecake is Contact Figaro Ristorante planned for dessert. at 860-745-2414 to obtain Tickets for the dinner, which more information or to purare $95 plus a broker’s fee, chase tickets. can be purchased online at hardwickwineryspring • Villa Rose in Ludlow flingwinedinner.event will host an Easter Holiday brite.com. Bruch Buffet on Sunday with The Hardwick Vineyard and reservations accepted beWinery answers at 413-967tween 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 7763. The breakfast side of the Lost Acres Vineyard in buffet will feature most all North Granby, Connecticut, the typical morning food is collaborating with Avon options along with cinnamon Prime Meats of Avon to swirl French toast and a brocpresent an Earth Day Wine coli and cheddar quiche. Dinner on April 22 at 7 p.m. A Those in a luncheon frame five-course menu paired with of mind can enjoy the likes of selected Lost Acres Vineyard sesame-soy glazed roast pork wines will be offered. and haddock stuffed with The dining experience with crabmeat. Chef-carved honwine pairings is priced at $75 ey glazed ham and roast leg but is also available without of lamb will also be available, wine for $50. Tax and gratuity as will an array of side dishes, are additional. salads, and more. Tickets are available online Dessert temptations will at lostacresvineyard.com/ include a warm apple-berry wine-dinner-w-apm.html. crisp, chocolate mousse, Lost Acres Vineyard anpudin flan, and a selection of swers at 850-324-9481. pies and cakes. The buffet is priced at • The Irish House $29.95 for adults and $15.95
for ages 3 to 12. Call Villa Rose at 413-5476667 to make brunch reservations, which are strongly encouraged.
Marys, and a rotation of TexMex cocktails. Mission BBQ is available from noon until 4 p.m., after which Mission Cantina “takes over” and the two operations • A restaurant within a switch up menu identities. restaurant, Mission BBQ in Mission Cantina (and MisAmherst, is now open. sion BBQ) answer at 413-230Mission BBQ is a brunch 3580. experience available on Hugh Robert is a faculty Saturdays and Sundays before member in Holyoke Commuits host restaurant, Misnity College’s hospitality and sion Cantina, starts doing culinary arts program and has business in the evening. The more than 45 years of restauThe Villa Rose Restaurant in brunch menu offered is classic rant and educational experiLudlow is offering an Easter Tex-Mex; the bar staff at Mis- ence. Robert can be reached brunch buffet Sunday. (DON sion Cantina will be on hand online at OffTheMenuGuy@ TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) to prepare Mimosas, Bloody aol.com.
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The real difference between ales and lagers
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UE TO SOME structural repairs on the building, I can’t currently drink the fantastic beer that is served at McNeill’s Brewery in Brattleboro, Vermont. But I can talk to brewer extraordinaire Ray McNeil, which can be just as delicious in a different way. Along with making superb beers, Ray is as knowledgeable about brewing as anyone I’ve ever met, and can explain complicated aspects of brewing in an understandable way. I guess having well over three decades of brewing experience helps. I was chatting with Ray a few weeks ago, and he casually mentioned a short piece that he had posted on
the McNeill’s Facebook page. The topic was the difference between lagers and ales. Now many beer drinkers (and even brewers) like to state that the difference is due to the yeast: ale yeast ferments at the top of the wort at warmer temperatures; lager yeast ferments at the bottom at colder temps. While this is generally accurate, the truth is a bit more complex. So after reading it, I reached out to Ray for some further clarification, which he provided eloquently. I’m not a scientist, but I love stuff like this and think it’s fascinating. So I’m going to attempt to boil down the (fairly complex) topic into what I hope is a palatable column. First let me repeat: Ray said
ose into glucose, which can easily pass through cell walls. This is where fermentation occurs, as the yeast clumps together, creating both alcohol and carbon dioxide. Some yeasts flocculate quickly, and the rapid release of carbon dioxide propels the yeast upward. Other George Lenker yeasts are slower, and with Beer nut less carbon dioxide activity, gravity plays a bigger role, and that the simple explanation is the yeast sinks to the bottom. generally accurate, but that Generally, the former are ale it’s “neither objective nor yeasts, and the latter are lager entirely correct.” yeasts. “Yeasts have a tendency – But not always, Ray said. some don’t – to flocculate, that And all yeast strains are is, at a certain stage in their dependent on temperature. development,” Ray said. This And although ale yeasts are means they tend to “clump” thought of as flourishing at or form “flocs.” This occurs warmer temperatures and when yeast breaks down malt- lager yeasts in colder environs,
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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. Part of free family activities.
Refugee Tom Petty tribute concert: Thu., 7:30 p.m. Westfield High School, the national touring production of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers live in concert complete with big venue sound and lighting production. The show is Westfield High School’s Band sixth annual benefit concert. Past shows included Beatlemania, Fleetwood Mac Tribute and more. $35-$45. 177 Montgomery Road, Westfield. UMass Percussion Ensemble Concert: Thu., 7:30 p.m. Tillis Concert Hall (formerly the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall). All attendees must be prepared to present either proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 plus a matching photo ID bearing the same name or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test with collection date and time stamp within 72 hours of the event. While masks are no longer required by university policy, all patrons are welcome to wear them, $10 general, $5 students, seniors and UMass Amherst employees, and free for UMass students. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, 413-545-2511 or fineartscenter.com.
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A black timber wolf at The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center. The zoo is open for the season, with an Easter event planned on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (HOANG’ LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)
Standup Showcase: Fri, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater. Watch Happier Valley Comedy talent try out their latest material, laugh together, raise a glass, and support up-and-coming standup comedians. Doors open at 5:30. Showcase starts at 7pm, 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley.
SATURDAY Amos Lee: Sat, 8 p.m. Tillis Concert Hall. Tickets: Reserved $58.50, $48.50, $38.50. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst; 413-545-2511 or
fineartscenter.com. Easter To-Go Meals: Sat., 1-3 p.m. Springfield Rescue Mission, free Easter meals for the whole family. 10 Mill St., Springfield.
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
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “A Legacy of Campus Activism: The Springfield College Protests of 1969-1970,” through June 26. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia. Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Capturing Our Worlds” Works by the Springfield Photographic Society,” through June 26. “Fantastic Ruins” etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, April 16-July 17. “Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul,” Through May 1. Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m. “Reflections on a Legacy of Campus Activism: The Springfield College Black Student Protests of 1969-70 and Their Significance Today.” Moderated by Martin Dobrow, professor of communications at Springfield College and an author. Panel: Teresa Burr (SC ‘70), former Dean of Liberal Arts, Springfield Technical Community College;
it’s not always true. “Some ale strains quit altogether at 63 degrees. Some lager strains love it. Whether the strain ferments top or bottom is not dependent on whether it is ale or lager, but instead depends on how well it flocculates, and how quickly it ferments at any given temperature,” Ray said. “Therefore, it is true that lager strains tend to flocculate down, and are so-called bottom fermenters and ale strains do the opposite, but neither of those definitions are exclusive.” So there you have it. In the end, most beer drinkers don’t worry about such things. They just want good beer. But I occasionally like to provide readers (and myself) with a bit of education. Cheers!
Richard Griffin (SC ‘73), former guidance counselor, Boys’ Club, East Harlem Clubhouse; Sabrina Moore (SC ‘23), history major, Springfield College, and member of the Black Student Union; Sabrina Williams (SC ‘21) double major, English and sociology, Springfield College, former student-trustee, and president, Women of Power club. Springfield Science Museum: “Cut ‘N’ Rough Collection.” Through June; Mineral Hall at Springfield Science Museum. A collection of cut stone displayed side-by-side with the same stone in its original rough state, ready for all to see in Earth Hall. The Cut ‘N’ Rough exhibit is on loan from Fred Wilda and Helen Rodak of Hadley, MA. “Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost,” through May 1. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent Exhibit. First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia,, including his drawing board and armchair. For tickets and more information visit springfield museums.org.
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CONTINUES FROM PAGE E10 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. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org; Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups on Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); Military personnel & teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission. Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield; ameliaparkmuseum.org.
1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June., weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow
students and seniors, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or 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 or yiddishbookcenter.org.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: 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. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four, “I Could Do That!” The Picture Book Art of Ed Emberley, through June 12. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.
“Easter Eggspress” returns to the Connecticut Trolley MuseHolyoke Heritage State Park: Perum tomorrow and Saturday. The Easter Bunny will roam the manent exhibit: Holyoke Parks and grounds for photos and each child will receive an Easter egg Recreation exhibits depict city’s with a surprise inside. history. Hours Tues.-Sun. noon.-4 p.m. free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke 413-534-1723. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open for rides Sat. and Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3.50 per ride or 4 for $10, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or holyoke merrygoround.org.
$15 seniors (65+), $10 children ages 4-14; free for children 3 and under and veterans, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks or neam.org.
Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit: gallery. Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. AdJosiah Day House: Permanent vance tickets purchase required; exhibit: featuring guided tours, Closed Tuesday and Wed.; $20 artifacts, furniture, clothing and adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire documents from 1754-1902. call military; $10 college students, free for open house schedule and indichildren ages 18 and under, memvidual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, Berkshire Museum: “Project Vacbers and active military, “Bascove: free for members, 70 Park St., West cine; Our Best Defense.” Through The Time We Spend with Words” Springfield; 413-734-8322. May 31. 39 South St., Pittsfield or exhibit through June 5. School berkshiremuseum.org. Mead Art Museum: Permanent Spring Break Week, April 15-24. 9 exhibit: various American and Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org. European paintings, Mexican cePermanent exhibit includes the Old Sturbridge Village: “New Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a tod- ramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and England on Parade” exhibit through more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. dler merry-go-round and a STEMJuly 2023; examines parades and based cash register for kids. Hours: and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 parade traditions in New England a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, Tues-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; from 1776 to 1940. Included with 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or closed noon-1 p.m. for cleaning general admission. Permanent amherst.edu. each day; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 exhibit: visit Kidstory, an indoor p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Admission: Naismith Memorial Basketball learning gallery where kids ages Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: 3-10 can try on period costumes $5. Children under 1 and members three floors with dozens of handsand imagine life in the 1830s; are free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or on exhibits, a regulation sized “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed childrensmuseumholyoke.org. basketball court and more than in Early New England”; apparel 900 artifacts on display. Hours: Connecticut Trolley Museum: in portraiture. Hours: Wed.-Sun. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. “Easter Eggspress.” April 15 & 16. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); The Easter Bunny will be roam$8 children 3-17, free for children $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); under 3, Route 20, Sturbridge or ing the grounds and posing for $23 students with valid high school osv.org. pictures. Each child will receive an or college ID. free for ages under 5, Easter egg with a surprise inside Springfield Armory National His1000 West Columbus Ave., Springwhen they complete a Scavenger toric Site: Ranger-led interpretive field or hoophall.com. Hunt, make a Bunny ear Craft and programs offered in the museum visit the Fire truck Museum. Earn New England Air Museum: in the afternoon. Junior Ranger up to three-filled eggs or more. $13 Permanent exhibit: including the programs conducted frequently adults, $11 children ages 2-12 and restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage each day. Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 museum members receive half off planes, gift shop, hands-on activp.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield admission, 58 North Road, East ities. $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free or nps.gov/spar. Windsor or cttrolley.org. for children 3 and under free, and Titanic Museum: Permanent $11.50 seniors 65+, annual Easter East Longmeadow Historical exhibit: exhibits from the collecEgg hunt, Friday, families and Commission Museum: Permation of the International Titanic children are invited to join from 11 nent exhibit: Historical artifacts. Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy special scavenger Featured at the museum are East 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. hunts, computerized flight simulaLongmeadow artifacts pertaining $4, $2 children and students, tors, “build and fly to go” packets, to the quarries, local Native Amer208 Main St., Indian Orchard or and an Easter-themed activity icans, period clothing, the railroad titanic1.org. booklet. All activities are included system, and much more. Hours: with regular admission. $18 adults, University Museum of Contem-
porary Art - Fine Arts Center: Nicole Eisenman: “Prince,” through May 1. “We Gotta Get Out of This Place - Transportive Art,” through May 1; Artist talk with Sue de Beer on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. over Zoom. The Fine Arts Center, requires patrons to be fully vaccinated to attend performances. UMass students, staff, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated per university policy. The University Museum is open through May 1; Tue–Fri, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun, noon–4 p.m.; and first Thursdays until 8 p.m. “Sideshow: Nicole Eisenman’s Modernist Inspirations,” through May 1. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst. Volleyball Hall of Fame: Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Online ticket purchasing strongly recommended. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall.org. Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and Gift shop open Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon-4 p.m.;. Historic house tours $7, $5
Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon5 p.m.; “Wanna Come Over?” through April 24; Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m. 126 Main St., Northampton or 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. Augusta Savage Gallery: Kabu MBII is “Nolda” through April 27; Gallery hours: Mon.-Tues. 1-7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. 101 New Africa House, Amherst or umass.edu. Chicopee Main Library: NAMI Western Massachusetts 11th annual Art & Poetry Show through April 30. Free, namiwm.org/events. 449 Front Street, Chicopee; 413-5941800. Downtown Northampton: Children’s Art in Business Windows. Through Sunday. Walk to see children’s art in business windows in downtown Florence and Northampton. Art is supplied by local public preschools-K-12 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E12
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Calendar CONTINUES FROM PAGE E11 classrooms, private preschools and head start programs, as well as the Northampton Parents Center. Businesses in Northampton: A2Z, Baker’s Pin, Broadside, FACES , Fitzwilly’s, Florence Bank, Fly by Night, Gazebo, Herrell’s, Local Burger, Mayor’s, Memorial Hall, Northampton Cooperative Bank, Northampton Post Office, Northampton Wools, Paradise Copies, Serio’s Pharmacy, State St. Fruit, NPS Superintendent’s Office, TD Bank, Woodstar. Businesses in Florence; Coopers Corner, Community Classroom, Florence Bank, Florence Hardware, Pie Bar, P.O, Hannoush Jewelers, Tandem Bagel. northamptonfamilies.com/ week-of-the-young-child.html. Main Street, Northampton. Forbes Library: “Rubber Stamp Portraits” by Alison Johnson; “Thread” by Jen Dieringer; “The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape, Photographs of New Americans” by Mark Chester. Through April 29. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org. “Home,” a virtual exhibit by western Mass. artists and writers. Through April 30. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org. Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “twenty-three pieces” by Diane Steingart. Through April 30; art forum online April 21, 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst; 413256-4250. Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “Close to Home” original oil paintings by Maggie Hodges. Through April 28. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com. 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; 413543-3321. 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; 413-7329128. 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 or westath.org. Friends of the Agawam Public Library 2nd Open Juried Virtual Photography Show:
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Outdoors Great Falls Discovery Center: StoryWalk Series. Through April 27, “One Earth” by Eileen Spinelli, for ages 4-8; April 29-May 18, “We Planted a Tree” by Diane Muldrow, for ages 3-7. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Great Hall Exhibit: “Watershed Moments” by Joanne Belair. Through April 29. Earth Week Investigation Station. April 16-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include a “What’s wrong in the Watershed?” scavenger hunt, a spring outdoor bingo game, an outdoor Story Walk. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org. The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Eggstravaganza at The Zoo in Forest Park. April 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will include grab-and-go stations for children with take-and-make activities, prize-filled Easter eggs, books and candy while supplies last. Registration is required to attend, no additional tickets will be sold at the door. Visit forest parkzoo.org/eggs. The zoo is open for the season. Open weekends only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Zoo will open seven days a week on May 9. They will however, be open the entire week of Mass. (April 18-April 22) spring vacation week. The City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per in-state and $5 per out-of-state passenger car cash only. All buses and larger vehicles are charged $15 per vehicle. Please note that these prices are subject to change as the City of Springfield decides the parking admission prices. The zoo is open on the following holidays: Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Admission: Adult $10; military and senior $7; children (ages 1 - 12) $5; children (under Age 1) free, Sumner Avenue, Springfield or forestparkzoo.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/ myevents
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