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Above, from left, Aylianna Marquez, of Springfield, shows off her freshly painted face design during a past Star Spangled Springfield, and Jalend Samkin, of Monson, “drives” his sister Aubrielle around a track as part of a kiddie ride at a past East Longmeadow Fourth of July carnival. At right, a member of Melha Shrine Circus greets spectators along the route of a past Fourth of July parade in East Longmeadow. (THE REPUBLICAN PHOTOS)

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By Keith O’Connor

Special to The Republican

he Fourth of July, or Independence Day as it is also called, celebrates the unanimous decision of the colonies to be free independent states from Great Britain.

A federal holiday, July 4 is traditionally celebrated with family get-togethers, picnics, parades, concerts, and displays of “bombs bursting in air.”

Members of East Longmeadow High School’s cheerleading team take part in a past Fourth of July parade. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

Fireworks celebrations took a backseat for a while with the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020, but this year look for a big return in most cities and towns around the country.

Star Spangled Springfield will be held in Riverfront Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, July 4, with Fireworks by Grucci set for 9:30 p.m.

“We were able to hold Star Spangled Springfield last year after a one-year absence due to COVID-19, and I am pleased that many Americans across the country will once again be able to join with Springfield in this ultimate celebration of patriotic pride as cities and towns once again return

to holding traditional firework celebrations,” said Judith A. Matt, president of Spirit of Springfield.

From 6 to 8 p.m., there will be face painters, balloon artists, and a Massachusetts Army National Guard ball toss. At 7 p.m., there will be welcoming remarks with the National Anthem performed

by Vanessa Ford. UnionJack, a 1960s British tribute band, will take to the stage at 7:15 p.m.

Formed in 1979, UnionJack features the look and sounds of the 1960s British Invasion era and beyond. They will perform everything from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, Kinks, Dave Clark Five, Hollies, Searchers,

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and many others.

“Because they represent an entirely different and welcomed musical invasion on our shores back in the sixties, UnionJack is a fitting addition to our celebration and our early heritage,” Matt said.

Food and beverages will be available in the park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. including from Elegant Affairs and Batch Ice Cream.

The pyrotechnics wizardry of Fireworks by Grucci will dance to music broadcast on Mix 93.1FM. Among the songs accompanying the fireworks of red, white and blue will be “Armed Services Medley” by St. Louis Orchestra, “Born in the USA”

by Bruce Springsteen, “We Are The Champions” by Queen, “Rock in the USA” by John Mellencamp, “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood, “Think Freedom” by Aretha Franklin, “America” by Neil Diamond, “God Bless America” by Celie Dion, “Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”

by Bette Midler, “America the Beautiful” by Ray Charles, and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes.”

In addition to MassMutual and TD Bank, Star Spangled Springfield is supported by 90 Meat Outlet, Affordable Waste Solutions, American Medical Response (AMR), Charlie Arment Trucking, Elegant Affairs, iHeart Media, Joseph Freedman Company, MassLive, Michael’s Party Rentals, Quality Beverage, Republic Services, Sheraton Springfield, Springfield Parking Authority, The Republican, WWLP-22News, and the City of Springfield.

For the public’s safety, officials will be enforcing no alcohol, no smoking, no pets, no bicycles, no skateboards, no roller blades, no drones, no sparklers, and no fireworks in and around Riverfront Park.

The Spirit of Springfield has been presenting Independence Day festivities since 1991.

For more information about Star Spangled Springfield,

Above, Keisha Lewis brings her four children out to see the fireworks at a past Star Spangled Springfield. From left they are Michael, Davon, Dreyonni, and Mikehi. At left, Christine Johnston, of East Longmeadow, with her daughter Eleanor enjoy a past Fourth of July parade. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN)

Fireworks illuminate the sky as the Springfield skyline is seen in the background during a past Star Spangled Springfield fireworks display. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

visit spiritofspringfield.org or contact the Spirit of Springfield at 413-733-3800.

Among the other celebrations planned on and around the Fourth of July holiday to honor our nation’s birthday are:

information on hours, admission prices and more.

Amherst Fun for the whole family is planned at the Independence Day celebration presented by Amherst Recreation and the town of Amherst tomorrow Agawam at McGuirk Stadium, behind Six Flags and Coca-CoUMass Amherst. It all begins la have teamed up to offer at 5 p.m. with live perfortheir annual July 4th Fest mances, a beer garden, hot that runs Saturday through air balloon rides, games, prizMonday. There will be an epic es, food, raffles, and more. fireworks display each night Don’t bring your credit cards at 9:15 p.m. to say “Happy as it is a cash-only event.

Birthday America.” Before the For more information, visit spectacular fireworks, visitors amherstmarec.org or call can enjoy heart-pounding 413-259-3065. rides and kiddie rides, too, as Chesterfield well as music and plenty of Coca-Cola themed opportuNew this year in Chesternities. The Coke Studio will field is a block party on Sunoffer Coca-Cola and Six Flags day. South Street will become themed photo ops through the a pedestrian walkway for a park and a special Patriotic car show, live music providPunch of Sprite, blue rasped by the band Sidetracked, berry syrup and a shimmery food trucks from Holyoke glitter will be served up in Hummus Company and Wora souvenir cup with a rock thy-Que Smoke N’ BBQ and candy stirrer. Visit sixflags. sweets from First Congregacom/newengl­and for more tional Church. On Monday,

a pancake breakfast will be hosted by the Chesterfield Fire Department, along with music at the firehouse and on the Town Hall lawn, roaming entertainers, historic exhibits and an art show. After the 10:30 a.m. parade, there will be more music, more entertainers, the Recreation Committee will be serving up hot food and cold drinks, and the church is back with their

famous chicken barbeque.

East Longmeadow The East Longmeadow Rotary Club announced in May the return of their annual carnival, fireworks and concert series. Following the Sunday concert featuring Trailer Trash at East Longmeadow High School at 7 p.m., America’s independence will SEE FOURTH, PAGE E6

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CLUBBING | MUSIC

Nightclubs THURSDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee 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 Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Good Acoustics. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

FRIDAY Delaney House: Frank Manzi. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Music Fridays: American Honey. 1 MGM Way, Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Cold Shot. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert: The Tom Ingram Trio. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby West Springfield Fish and Game Road, Chicopee Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 East Mountain Country Club: Garden St., Feeding Hills Nice Shirt Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

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Crestview Country Club: Mike Smith. 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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Delaney House: Ed Byrnes Trio. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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Road, Chicopee Les Trois Emme Winery: Tom Savoy. 8 Knight Road, New Marlborough Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

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

Theodores’: Tommy Whalen & The Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Ragged Edge. 201 Worthington St., Courtyard Series: Ethel Lee Ensemble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Riverside Station. 820 The Republican is not responsible West Columbus Ave., Springfield for unannounced schedule changes.

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Jason Bonham bringing Led Zeppelin tribute to Springfield

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ASON BONHAM, SON of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, will bring “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening” to Springfield Symphony Hall on Aug 17.

The show, performed by a group of top-notch musicians, features a set list of Led Zeppelin’s most renowned tunes over its entire career and celebrates the life and music of John Bonham, who died in 1980.

The concert is also peppered with Jason’s jokes and anecdotes about growing up the son of a legend, providing fans an inside peek into the life of his father and their relationship.

The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets, available through ticketmaster.com, start at $35.

Symphony Hall, which is managed by MGM Springfield, is located at 34 Court St. in downtown Springfield.

Liner notes • Comedian and Emmy Award-winning actor Katt Williams will bring his “2023 and Me” tour to the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield on Nov. 18.

Tickets start at $56 and are available at massmutual center.com

tweeted support for right-wing journalist Andy Ngo. The controversy led to Marshall quitting the band.

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Jason Bonham, far right, is pictured with Led Zeppelin band members, from left, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page at the “Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day” premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on Oct. 9, 2012, in New York City. (DENNIS VAN TINE

that Mumford “just said today is day one for his next thing.”

Mumford and Sons faced backlash last year when banjo player Winston Marshall

• Toby Keith, who has been battling stomach cancer, has canceled his July 30 show at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The country music star revealed he has been undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, for the last six months.

Ticket holders will be emailed with more information.

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The show, performed by a group of top-notch musicians, features a set list of Led Zeppelin’s most renowned tunes.

His latest stand-up special, “Katt Williams: World War III,” premiered May 17 on Netflix and was filmed at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The MassMutual Center performance is sponsored by MGM Springfield.

Williams won an Emmy for

his appearance on “Atlanta.”

He has appeared on “NYPD Blue,” “Norbit” and “Scary Movie V.” • Marcus Mumford appears to be ready to go solo.

The Mumford and Sons frontman has also been posting videos of himself in the studio on social media over the past month.

Mumford, 35, also reportedly played a few new songs at a Spotify event for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

According to the New York Post, a person at the show said

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Starring Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law, with Mads Mikkelsen replacing Johnny Depp as the villainous dark wizard.

Writing for Tribune News Service, critic Katie Walsh found “The Secrets of Dumbledore” to be “a bafflingly bad project that can only be described as ‘anti-cinema.’ It has all the charm and fun of a contractual obligation, and dares to pose the question: what if an entire movie was gray?”

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be celebrated with fireworks at about 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Concessions and refreshments will be available for purchase during the concerts. Parking is expected to be limited and the public is encouraged to carpool or walk to the high school. On Monday, July 4 proper, the East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade Committee will host the largest independence parade in the Northeast. Participants will step off from East Longmeadow High School at 10 a.m.

More parade information is available at eastlongmead owma.gov/4th. Also, the family fun carnival, which returned to Center Field on June 30, continues to run from 6 to 10 p.m., but on July 4 will be open noon to 4 pm. Ride tickets and wristbands are available for purchase at the carnival.

Attendees enjoy a past Fourth of July performance in West Springfield. This year, the fun begins Monday on the Town Common starting at 11:30 a.m., with a Kids Color Run and a performance by illusionist David Garrity. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

Adelaide Ehle at 9:30 p.m., all followed by colorful pyrotechnics at 9:35 pm. Rain date is July 5. For more information, visit greenfieldrecreation. com or call 413-772-1553.

South Hadley South Hadley will hold its annual display of liberty and Greenfield freedom with fireworks at Greenfield’s Beacon dusk on Saturday at Michael Field will come alive with E. Smith Middle School, an independence day firelocated on 100 Mosier St. The works celebration organized event features food trucks,

by Greenfield Recreation games, rides and music. PeoDepartment on Friday, with ple are encouraged to bring music, vendors, and more. It a blanket and/or chairs and all begins at 4 p.m. with mixed plenty of bug spray. Since the music, followed at 5:15 by Pi- event is on school grounds, zazz Dance Studio, Lakeside alcohol and tobacco products Drive at 6 p.m., the presenare not allowed. Rain date is tation of the Fortin Family July 5. For more information, Award at 7:10 p.m., Janet Ryan call 413-538-5030, ext. 6188. & Straight Up at 7:15 p.m., West Springfield Greenfield Military Band at 8:30 p.m., and the singing The town’s Recreation of the National Anthem by Department has a Kids Color

It’s all smiles on the swings ride during a past East Longmeadow Fourth of July carnival. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

Run and performance by illusionist David Garrity planned for Monday on the Town Common beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored

by Westfield Bank.

Westfield The city will host an Independence Day parade on Monday at 10 a.m. The parade begins at the Hampton Ponds Plaza on Route 202 and ends at the Hampton Ponds Association Hall at the corner of North and Old Stage roads.

Enfield Nearby Enfield holds a three-day Fourth of July town celebration on the green beginning on July 8, and for those who might have missed catching the holiday fireworks earlier in the week, there will be fireworks on July 10 from Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. The event includes the Taste of Enfield all three days and the Enfield Craft and Vendor Marketplace on Saturday and Sunday. Among the many musical performances spread over three days include Trailer Trash and Johnny Sixgun on Friday and Slaughter, Vixen and Autograph on Saturday. It all comes to an end on Sunday with a performance at 7:30 p.m. prior to the fireworks by the Michael Allman Band, followed by the fireworks at 9:45 p.m. All shows and children’s activities are free. For a complete list of events, visit enfield celebration.o­rg.

Austin Butler appears in a scene from “Elvis.” (WARNER BROS. PICTURES VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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‘Elvis’ gives little sense of the King of Rock n’ Roll

By Chris Hewitt

very famous in the middle of the 20th century. Like Stone, The good news about “ElLuhrmann cuts the movie into vis” — and there’s not enough non-chronological bits, with good news — is that “Moulin the camera swooshing all over Rouge” writer/director Baz the place, music blaring and Luhrmann has not made a each image — even newspaper traditional biopic. His model photos — springing to noisy seems to be Oliver Stone’s life.

“JFK,” also a flashy, frenetic Say this for “Elvis”: It is nevand not entirely factual movie er boring. But it also tells SEE ‘ELVIS’, PAGE E7 about a man who became Star Tribune

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Survey reveals meal delivery woes

HOUGH FOOD DElivery has proven to be a lifeline for restaurants and restaurant customers alike during the pandemic, third-party delivery is not always a stellar experience for the restaurants, delivery service customers, or the delivery drivers themselves.

The expenses involved in delivery are obvious. Whether paid for by the restaurant in the form of a cut from the total check or the delivery customer as a fee and/or order surcharge, third party delivery is a costly proposition, and the recent run-up in gas prices has served to make it even more so.

Other issues with the restaurant delivery experience were the subject of a recent survey conducted by Circuit Routing Limited, the developers of Circuit, a route-planning app for gig-worker delivery drivers. The study, which involved

1,000-plus customers, reported that over 90% of those participants had experienced some sort of delivery problem in food or grocery deliveries.

One of the more interesting findings in the survey was that more than half of those who had problems with incomplete orders believed that the delivery driver was responsible, having in some instances eaten part of the food before dropping it off.

Late deliveries, the survey reported, were also a source of annoyance, more so for older customers than those in those in the Generation Z demographic. About half of baby boomers report being annoyed by late deliveries, while only 29% of younger customers supposedly are.

Circuit has also collected data on the experiences of delivery drivers themselves Delivery drivers, according to Circuit’s research, had plenty to grouse about when

Late deliveries, the survey reported, were also a source of annoyance, more so for older customers than those in those in the Generation Z demographic. it comes to dealing with delivery recipients. Poor tips and barking dogs were among the most common grumbles, as was unfriendliness on the part of those receiving deliveries.

Nearly one in five drivers expressed annoyance at customers incorporating them into TikTok or social media posts.

One particularly interesting complaint was the practice of “tip-baiting.”

Tip baiting takes place when a customer enters a tip into a delivery app, then changes the amount of the tip after the delivery transaction is complete, either reducing the tip or deleting it altogether.

For a complete list of delivery courier grumbles about customers, go to getcircuit. com/route-planner/blog/

courier-confessions.

Circuit Routing Limited is a U.K.-based app development company whose stated mission is to “rebuild” the last mile of delivery using app-based tools that make the experience more efficient for all involved.

For more information on Circuit go to getcircuit.com.

Side dishes • With many of their customers focusing on cookouts, holiday celebrations, and family vacations, a number of independently-operated restaurants in the area are choosing to close for vacations during the weeks either side of the July 4 holiday.

Just a few of the operations which have announced such

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closure plans include the Irish House Restaurant in West Springfield (today through Sunday), Tucker’s Restaurant in Southwick (Saturday through July 12), and the Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (today through Sunday).

A quick phone call to local restaurants you’re thinking of patronizing therefore might be a wise precaution over the next few weeks. Your intended destination might be taking some well-deserved time off.

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Say this for “Elvis”: It is never boring. But it also tells us virtually nothing about Presley.

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us virtually nothing about Presley. Luhrmann is so hellbent on hitting each highlight of Presley’s music career (recording at Sun Records, TV appearances, controversy about suggestive dancing, Vegas residency, etc.) that “Elvis” feels more like a Wikipedia entry than a movie.

Luhrmann skips right past the King’s movies — the period from 1956-68 zips by in less than five minutes — but, worse, he never gives us a sense of Elvis’ life. We don’t see him eating a sandwich or playing catch with daughter Lisa Marie (who barely pops up at all) or chatting up a friend, if he had any.

Weirdly, a more accurate title for “Elvis” would be

to overwhelm Hanks, who appeared to be playing an evil walrus. Either the look was fixed in post-production Rated: PG-13 (for subor it’s easier to get used to in stance abuse, strong language, suggestive material the film because, in context, and smoking) Parker’s appearance is not Running time: 159 min. a distraction from Hanks’ Playing at: Cinemark entertainingly melodramatic Enfield, West Springfield, performance, which makes Hampshire Mall; Regal me wonder what he’d be like MGM Springfield; Greenas Big Daddy in Tennessee field Garden Cinemas Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

“Elvis” concludes with compelling answers to those footage of the real, effortlessquestions, unfortunately. ly charismatic Elvis Presley, Parker mostly remains a cipher who brings the movie alive and his hold is depicted as a in a way that seems unfair to combo of drugs and vague Butler. Other than those clips, hints about Elvis’ insecurithe only time we feel the thrill ty. Hanks, at least, gives a of musicians taking control of compelling performance as a a room are in brief, magnetic small-minded man who grasps performances by Yola as Sisfor every crumb within reach. ter Rosetta Tharpe and Alton In early trailers for “ElMason as Little Richard. How vis,” the prosthetics used to about big-screen biographies suggest Parker’s girth seemed of those rock pioneers?

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Austin Butler and Tom Hanks appear in a scene from “Elvis.”

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“Parker.” Austin Butler comes off as a decent imitator in the title role but the movie is dominated by Tom Hanks’ “Colonel” Tom Parker, who “discovered”/exploited Elvis and is depicted as a malevolent conman. Parker narrates the movie, which opens in 1997, 20 years after its title character died at age 42. He

skips back and forth in time, filling in details of his protege’s speedy rise (including some that Parker wouldn’t have been around for) but mostly dropping clues about the movie’s big mystery: Who was Tom Parker (not his real name) and what was his hold on Elvis?

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6 red wines perfect for summer barbecues

HE FOURTH OF July means a lot of things to a lot of people.

Our county’s birthday.

(Happy 246th!)

Fireworks — lots of fireworks.

The official start of summer.

And barbecues — lots of barbecues.

There are a lot of opinions when it comes to what makes a backyard barbecue complete.

There’s the gas versus charcoal debate. (Gas is definitely easier but nothing tastes quite as great as charcoal.)

There’s even the debate over what constitutes a barbecue.

For some, it’s hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill.

For others, it might be a nice, thick steak.

For many others, barbecue means slow-cooked smoked meat and nothing else.

And among barbecue purists, if it’s not pork, it’s not barbecue.

And if you really want to get barbecue people going, ask them what type of sauce you should put on your barbecued pork.

Mustard sauce? Vinegar-based sauce? The list is endless.

But no matter what you decide to grill or barbecue or whatever you call it when you cook food outside on a fire, you need something to wash down all that great food.

For many people, it’s an icecold beer.

But perhaps you might want to consider something different.

And I bet you can guess what I’m going to suggest, seeing that this column is called “Wine Press.”

Yes, I’m talking about wine with barbecue.

So which wines go best with grilled meats? The possibilities are endless.

ular zinfandel from Contra Costa County just east of San Francisco comes from the Cline family winery, which has been making wine for 40 years. Some of the grapevines in the 350 acre winery date back more than 100 years and you can definitely taste that age in this earthy yet elegant wine. If you love Rhone-style wines from France’s Rhone region, you’ll love this velvety-smooth wine with hints of roasted cherry, dark chocolate and fresh blackberries.

The six red wines perfect for summer barbecues recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed everything from champagne to rose wine with hamburgers, steak or smoked pork ribs.

But if you’re looking for a classic wine-grilled meat pairing, you can’t go wrong with a great, hearty red wine.

So this week, in honor of July 4th, here are six robust red wines perfect for barbecued meats.

Let me add: if you can’t find these specific wines, red wines made with these three grapes — malbec, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel — taste great with all sorts of meats.

Hope you enjoy.

($10 SRP) • 2018 Quinta De Ervamoira Duoro ($125 SRP)

Wine tasting notes 2016 Ad Agio Basile Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva • Grape: Sangiovese • Region: Montecucco Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy • Tasting notes: Made with Sangiovese grapes from the Montecucco Sangiovese region of Tuscany, this elegant, understated wine with a long, luxurious finish also has plenty of depth and character to complement grilled or smoked meats. Flavors range from roasted cherries and raspberries with spicy notes Wines recommended and a dash of minerality, this week meaning the wine has a pleas• 2016 Ad Agio Basile Mon- antly flinty finish that really tecucco Sangiovese Riserva smooths out in the glass. ($33 Suggested Retail Price) • 2020 Cline Family Cel2020 Cline Family Cellars lars Ancient Vines Zinfandel Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County ($14.99 Contra Costa County at Table & Vine in West • Grape: Zinfandel Springfield) • Region: Contra Costa • 2017 Banfi Chianti ClasCounty, California sico Riserva ($19.99 at Table • Tasting notes: Red & Vine) zinfandel and grilled meats • 2018 Primus The Blend go together like Fred AsApalta ($20.99 SRP) taire and Ginger Rogers.

• 2020 Ninety Plus Cellars They complement each Montepulciano D’Abruzzo other perfectly. This partic-

perfect for a barbecue or a lazy summer afternoon.

2020 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 90 Plus Cellars • Region: Abruzzo, Italy • Grapes: Montepulciano • Tasting notes: 90 Plus Cellars has a knack for finding great, affordable wines from around the world. Two years ago, I raved about a French red wine from this winery. This Italian wine from the Abruzzo region on Italy’s Adriatic coast is another home run. This wine 2017 Banfi Chianti Classi- will appeal to people who co Riserva enjoy their wines on the very • Grapes: Blend of Sandry side. Austere and undergiovese, canaiolo nero and stated, this powerful wine has cabernet sauvignon hints of dried blackberries, • Tasting notes: Aged toasted almonds and other for at least two years, with dense flavors that seem to a minimum of one year in last forever after each sip.

Slavonian oak barrels, this Perfect for a warm summer wonderful, DOCG wine from afternoon or with robust Chianti Classico (meaning foods that require a substanthe wines from the Florence tial wine. or Siena area and made with at least 80% Sangiovese 2018 Quinta De Ervamoigrapes) has a dry, flinty finish. ra Duoro Hints of dried cherry flavors • Grape: 86% Touriga Namixed with earthy, woodsy cional, 14% Touriga Franca notes combine to give this • Region: Douro, Portugal wine a crisp, long finish that • Tasting notes: Made pairs perfectly with a wide with a blend of two grapes, range of foods, especially this splurge-worthy wine grilled meats. (which a friend shared with me) illustrates just how great 2018 Primus The Blend red wines from Portugal’s Apalta Douro region taste. (So if you • Grapes: 55% cabernet decide to spend less on a red sauvignon, 20% carmenere, wine this summer, definitely 10% petit verdot, 10% syrah, keep Portugal’s Douro region 5% cabernet franc on your radar.) This partic• Tasting notes: This ular handcrafted wine aged well-balanced, fruit-forward, for 18 months in French oak dry red wine from Chile’s barrels has beautiful, bright, Apalta region located in the expressive notes with hints of Colchagua Valley’s perfect ripe blackberries and cherfor all sorts of grilled meats ries. Long, smooth, elegant this summer. Flavors range finish. from subtle hints of ripe cherCheers! ry to toasted almonds, black Wine Press by Ken Ross licorice and roasted blackber- appears on Masslive.com every ries. Long, clean finish with Monday and in The Repuban earthy yet bright finish. A lican’s weekend section every truly distinct, delicious wine Thursday.

But no matter what you decide to grill or barbecue or whatever you call it when you cook food outside on a fire, you need something to wash down all that great food.

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Musicians’ favorite beers hard to find

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S I MENTIONED A few weeks ago, I caught Paul McCartney at Fenway Park earlier this month.

The show prompted me to rewatch “Get Back,” Peter Jackson’s three-part series using footage from the band’s original “Let It Be” film from 1970. I again noticed something that had caught my attention during my first viewing, but which I had forgotten to investigate then.

During one early rehearsal, Paul asks if any of the others wanted a drink. George opts for a glass of wine, while John and Paul order beer. It’s unclear whether Ringo orders anything.

When the beverages arrive, I tried to see what kind of beer was being served, but the beer bottles are on a tray with glasses flipped upside-down on top of them, so the labels are obscured. After spending way too much time trying to discern the brand through numerous internet searches (by using the label colors), I gave up.

These internet searches also reminded me of the fact that McCartney also brewed (and maybe still brews) his own beer, a British mild called Old Stinkhorn.

Apparently it’s a private batch using hops he grows on his estate that he gives out to friends, family and staff members. One of his old pals, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, once told USA Today that Paul still sends him a case of the beer every Christmas.

This internet rabbit hole also made me wonder what beers other musicians enjoyed, but that road also turned into somewhat of a dead end. I found some results, but they were mostly attached to artists who aren’t exactly household names.

One name that will be familiar to a decent amount of

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readers is G. Love, who told Paste magazine in 2015 that he enjoyed Cisco Brewery’s Whale Tale Pale Ale and Big Boss Brewing’s Bad Penny Brown Ale. Finally a craft beer aficionado!

Then it occurred to me that one way to discover musicians’ preferred beers is to look at their contract riders (where bands can request certain amenities or extras for backstage). I found a good list in a Business Insider story from 2016. So let’s finish with a list of some stars’ requested beers. This does not indicate that the star in question drinks the beer. I’m guessing a lot of these beers are for the backing band.

Iggy Pop seems to like Grolsch, while Kanye West asks for Heineken (although he also requests a bottle of Hennessy Liquor, a bottle of SKY or Absolut vodka and a bottle of Patron Silver Tequila). Drake also favors Heineken, but also has several other types of liquor in his rider.

Alicia Keys simply requests two cases of beer (one imported and one domestic) but states that the brands preferred are Amstel Light, Corona, Bud, Bud Light or local beer. Last but not least, Taylor Swift doesn’t seem like much of a beer drinker but still requests a 12-pack of Corona and a 12-pack of Newcastle. Well, at least the latter one is a beer many readers would drink.

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Both drinks are limited-time-only additions to Applebee’s beverage lineup.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE E7 Applebee’s has also seashore experience this sum- launched an effort to boost mer. Available for on-premits late-evening business by ises dining (no takeout), The introducing a dine-in promoStill is serving up a Lobster & tion. For a limited time, seven Steamers Bucket Special every appetizer specialties such as Monday. boneless wings, artichoke dip, The bucket deal includes a and chicken wonton tacos whole chicken lobster, a half- are available on a half-price pound of steamers, and corn basis. Also included in the on the cob, all for $27, Monpromotion are the brand’s days only. recently-introduced Brew Pub The Still Bar and Grill anLoaded Waffle Fries. swers at 413-304-2795.

The “late night” hours when this promotion is in force • Black Birch Vineyard, vary according to restaurant. of Hatfield, in conjunction Contact individual Applebee’s with Wheelhouse Catering Neighborhood Grill & Bar of Amherst, is presenting a locations to learn about their farm-to-table dinner on July particular “late night” hours.

16, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The menu’s first course • Peter Saleh, a Wall Street will be a pork dumpling with analyst who tracks the quick hoisin glaze; grilled tofu satay service restaurant industry, with a peanut sauce will folhas once again commented low. After a cabbage and fresh on the saga of McPlant, the strawberry salad, an entree of plant-based burger McDonseared scallops sauced with ald’s Corp. has been testing coconut curry will be served. in various markets throughout Basmati rice and grilled corn the U.S. succotash will be offered as Sahel, who works for global sides. financial services firm BTIG Dessert is to be a pandan LLC, has been tracking the chiffon cake with lemongrass McPlant since its introduccustard sauce; pandan is a tion, and he reports that flavoring often called “tropical “disappointing” test market vanilla.” sales will mean the product Black Birch Vineyard wines is unlikely to be launched will be paired with each nationwide this year. The adcourse. dition of the McPlant burger The dinner is $95 per to the menu at McDonald’s person, which includes tax would have served as a clear and gratuity. Tickets can be indication that plant-based ordered online at simpletix. products have become solidly com/e/farm-to-table-din mainstream. ner-with-wheelhouseDespite a seeming lack of ticke-tickets-109098. consumer interest in the U.S., Black Birch Vineyard anthe McPlant has met with swers at 413-247-3300. success in some international markets. The sandwich was • Participating Applebee’s introduced across the U.K. Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Ireland in February after locations are offering two successful testing in both drink specials. countries.

The All-American Mucho is made with vodka and frozen • To celebrate the chain’s lemonade; layers of strawber- 50th anniversary, Popeyes ry and blue raspberry “slush” Louisiana Kitchen is bringproduce a patriotic-themed ing back a customer favorite — cocktail experience.

Cajun rice. Originally known A Blue Bahama Mama pairs as Rice Dressing, Cajun rice spiced rum with blue Curagets its flavor appeal from bell cao along with fruit flavors pepper, onions, garlic, celery, of pineapple, passion fruit, and a blend of Creole seasoncherry, and lime. ings.

Popeyes has also added a Strawberry Cheesecake Fried Pie to its dessert menu.

The chain has opened a Popeyes location in Hadley on Route 9; it’s on the South Maple Street side of the Mountain Farms Mall shopping center.

The new restaurant answers at 413-387-0283.

• The Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant in Springfield has announced that it will be hosting its Rock ’N’ Roll Part IV Beer Dinner on July 27, starting at 6 p.m.

The five-course dining experience will pair “legendary” tunes with selected brews; tickets are $65, tax and gratuity included.

Tickets can be purchased online at studentprince. com.

• Still Life Farm in Hardwick will be presenting a farm dinner July 8 starting at 5 p.m.

The evening begins with local crudites and an optional farm tour. Chef Jesse Drewniak will employ early summer’s local bounty to create a four-course dinner.

Tickets for the event are $120 each; guests are invited to B.Y.O.B. Reservations, which can be made by calling 413-477-8268 or emailing StillLifeFarm@aol.com, must be guaranteed by advance payment.

• Chef Drewniak will also be doing a Gourmet Pizza Day “pop-up” on July 2 from noon until 6 p.m. at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham.

Wood-fired pizza offerings will include Cheese Veggie, Mushroom Pesto, or “Meat” (pepperoni, hot honey, and fried garlic.)

Tickets for the pop-up event are available at agrono my-farm-vineyard.square. site.

Agronomy Farm Vineyard answers at 508-212-9889.

Hugh Robert is a faculty member in Holyoke Community College’s hospitality and culinary arts program and has more than 45 years of restaurant and educational experience. Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.

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Events THURSDAY Chester Theatre Company presents “Pride@Prejudice”: Thu.-Sun., Chester Theatre Company, proof of vaccination required for all performances. Patrons can present a physical vaccination card, a digital vaccination card, or a digital photo. Visit chestertheatre. org for more information. Wed. 2 p.m.,; Thurs., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $52.50 single, $10 Chester and Middlefield residents, $15 military personnel, $10 EBT and ConnectorCare Card to Culture; $10 student rush. 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, 413354-7771.

Concerts in the Park Series: Thu., 6:30 p.m. Forest Park Ampitheater, Floyd Patterson Band. Those attending may enter the park through Sumner Avenue or Route 5 entrances for free after 5:30 p.m.

Attendees encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and food, Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

Berkshires Arts Festival: Fri.-Sun., scenic Ski Butternut. 150+ exhibitors join live music, craft demos, workshops, entertainment and kids activities. Family-oriented festival produced and curated by An American Craftsman Galleries, Lenox.

David Herbert, of Hebeepottery in Chicopee, will conduct demos at the potter’s wheel. Ventriloquist/ puppeteer Bruce Bowie, Pittsfield, will entertain kids and flying painter Michael Indorato will fascinate crowds. Entertainment will include East African fusion band Zikina, Howard Richard Liebermann and

of “Celebrate Holyoke,” Labor Day. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Connecticut Trolley Museum: Summer hours, through Sept. 5, open Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Mon., except on Labor Day, Sept. 5. Last trolley ride at 3 p.m.

Various activities and events during the summer. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $8 children ages 2-11, half off for museum members, 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Fantastic Ruins” etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, through July 17. “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper,” through Sept. 4.

The Floyd Patterson Band will play the Forest Park Ampitheater today at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Concerts in the Park Series. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO) the John Meyers Trio, Route 23, Great Barrington.

Chester Theatre Company presents “Pride@Prejudice”: See Thursday listing East Longmeadow Carnival: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 presents Bodytraffic: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 presents Ronald K. Brown/Evidence: See Thursday listing

Sundays in the Park: Sun., 12:302:30 p.m. Lee Common, in front of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival the First Congregational Church in 2022 presents Bodytraffic: See Town Park. Free concerts held rain East Longmeadow Carnival: Thu.- Thursday listing or shine. Lineup: Sun., Robin O’Herin Sun., 6-10 p.m. Center Field, featurJacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 and Marylou Ferrante; July 10, Eva ing food, games, rides, live music presents Ronald K. Brown/EviCappelli and Wildcat O’Halloran; July and fireworks after the Trailer Trash dence: See Thursday listing 17, Liv Cummins, Sandy McKnight concert at the high school. Parking and Garrin Benfield; July 24, Sherry will be limited, and audience memSteiner and Bill & Jay; July 31, Dos bers are encouraged to carpool SATURDAY Matchsticks, Dar Maloney, Tom or walk to the high school, Maple Berkshires Arts Festival: See Conklin and Bel Canto Chamber Street, East Longmeadow.

Friday listing Players; Aug. 7, Tere Luna Romantica Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and Acousticca. Bring a chair, stop in Chester Theatre Company 2022 presents Bodytraffic: Thu.the park to get 10% off discount coupresents “Pride@Prejudice”: See Sat,, 6 p.m.; Sun, noon. Jacob’s pons from participating restaurants Thursday listing Pillow Dance, Bodytraffic on the or bring your own picnic, and have Henry J. Leir Stage. $25-$35. 358 East Longmeadow Carnival: See a seat to listen to local musicians.

George Carter Road, Becket; 413Thursday listing Social distancing and masks are 243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

HVC’s Fun Fridays Game Night: encouraged, Main Street, Lee. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 Sat., 5:30 p.m. Happier Valley ComTanglewood 2022 Season: Sun., 8 presents Ronald K. Brown/Eviedy Theater, enjoy a night of board p.m. Tanglewood, James Taylor, Sun. dence: Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and and card games in Happier Valley and Mon. For tickets, visit tangle8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Comedy’s Next Door Lounge. Free, 1 wood.org; takes place at the Shed.

Dance, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, Mill Valley Road, Suite B, Hadley; Tickets start at $29. 297 West St., in the Ted Shawn Theatre. $55-$85.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Lenox; 888-266-1200.

358 George Carter Road, Becket; 2022 presents Bodytraffic: See 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

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family activities. Summer hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 presents Ronald K. Brown/Evidence: See Thursday listing Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Popup Art Salon and Gallery: Outdoor sculpture garden of largerSat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. LAVA Center, than-life bronze statues of Springfeaturing new art and vendors, 324 field native Dr. Seuss at his drawing Main St., Greenfield. board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the SUNDAY Lorax and others, free on the green.

Berkshires Arts Festival: See Friday listing

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display Chester Theatre Company presents “Pride@Prejudice”: See Thurs- of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Handsday listing on activities in the Hasbro Games East Longmeadow Carnival: See Art Discovery Center. Part of free Thursday listing

Springfield Science Museum: “Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond,” through Sept. 4. This handson, immersive, bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit will encourage young children to explore the natural world.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor contains interactive three-dimensional exhibits; second floor contains Theodor Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets required. For reservations, visit springfieldmuseums.org.

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

Museums Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older), $4 grandparents/seniors (60+), military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission. Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.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.

“Celebrating Collage: A 20th Anniversary Celebration,” through Dec. 31. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: preserving the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry, seasonal interpretive tours and programs. Visitor Center open daily, noon-4 p.m. Free admission. mass.gov/locations/ holyoke-heritage-state-park. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-5341723.

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

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members, 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on Berkshire Museum: “Living Ink: display. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 The Art of Tattoos,” through July 31. p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 Open to all ages, but note nudity adults (16-24), $23 seniors (63+), $19 is featured in this exhibit. “Art of youth (5-15), $23 students with valid the Hills: Visual Evidence,” through high school or college ID, free for Sept. 11. 39 South St., Pittsfield or ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus berkshiremuseum.org.

Ave., Springfield, or hoophall.com.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit includes the Permanent exhibit. Hours: Thurs.Wiggle and Wash vet clinic, a todMon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance dler merry-go-round and a STEMticket purchase required. Closed based cash register for kids. Hours: Tuesday and Wed. $20 adults, $18 Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; seniors, AAA and retired military, Sat., 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; $10 college students, free children Sun., noon-4 p.m., two slots. Closed ages 18 and under, members and noon-1 p.m. for cleaning each day. active military, Norman Rockwell: $8 children and adults, $8 seniors Freedom’s Legacy: “Imprinted: (62+), $5 children under 1, members free. Closed July 4, weekend SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E11

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route. For ages 4-7 and anyone seeking connections with wildlife.

“Kidleidoscope Story Hour” Fri., July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult.

Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors. Meet in the great Hall courtyard or in the Great Hall, depending on the weather. Topic on Fri. is “Eagles,” July 15 is “Frogs.”

“Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk,” Sat., rain date Sun. All-day event.

Takes place on the center’s south garden lawn. Daylong, percussion-forward festival featuring free live performances and workshops.

2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or great fallsma.org.

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“The Lincoln Memorial Illustrated,” through Sept. 4. “In Our Lifetime: Paintings from the Pandemic” by Kadir Nelson, through Oct. 30. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit. Visit Kidstory, a new indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. 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.

The exhibit examines parades and parade traditions in New England from 1776 to 1940. Included with general admission, Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Permanent exhibit. Museum is open for guided tours through Oct. 15. Sat.-Wed. from 1-4 p.m. and closed on Thurs. and Fri. All visitors are required to wear masks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Wednesday Folk Traditions in the Sunken Garden: July 6, Dave Mallett, 6:30 p.m. Picnickers are welcome on the grounds starting at 5 p.m. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site.

Admission for the concerts $12, $2 for children 16 and under. 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum: Permanent exhibit, featuring new exhibitions, programs and refurbished historic buildings. Tues.Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including holiday Mondays through Oct. 16. $4 all-day pass, $2 children; children 6 and under free with adults, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls or sftm.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 or nps.gov/spar.

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., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: Permanent installation: “Post-War and Contemporary Art.” Hours Fri. noon-8 p.m. (after 5 p.m. enter at 29 Atheneum Square North); Sat.-Sun, noon-5 p.m. Museum is closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Barbara Cherry, of Springfield, shops for produce at the Red Fire Farm stand at The Farmers Market at Forest Park. The market is open Tuesdays through October. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN) Free, 600 Main St., Hartford 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 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.

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

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; ARC 2022: Chloe London, through July 3. 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.

Anchor House of Artists: “Charles Miller: Ninety Years of Protest, a Year-long Revolving Retrospective.”

Through today, 1-6 p.m. The New England Visionary Artists Museum wing of Anchor House of Artists presents this seventh installment in a year-long retrospective presents

one of Miller’s more challenging paintings, “The Village Green,” 72x50 inch oil on canvas. The other large canvas is a self-portrait of the artist seen from behind surveying a verdant landscape. $10 admission fee, anchorhouseartists.org. “Bitter Sweet Feast Exploded View,” through today, 1-6 p.m. Reception is free and open to the public. $10 admission fee, 518 Pleasant St., Northampton Burnett Gallery: “Patches of Color”

by Jo Tebaldi, July 1-31, jones library.org/virtualburnett. 43 Amity St., Amehrst Forbes Library: “The Towns of Berkshire County,” an exhibition by the Springfield Photographic Society. July 2-29. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Syncopate: Homage to Jazz,” through July 2; Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst. 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “A Walk in the Reeds,” original pastels by Donna Roy, through Sat. 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 hopeand feathersframing.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; 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.

Storrs Library: Exhibit of watercolor, pastels and oil paintings by Noreen Acconcio, Friday-July 30. reception July 16, 1-3 p.m. Artist contact information for purchasing art is available at the exhibit. 693 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, 413-565-4181.

William Baczek Fine Arts: Travis Louie: “Misfits,” through Sat. Free, wbfinearts.com. 36 Main St., Northampton

Outdoors Berkshire Botanical Garden: Symbiosis - art/garden gallery and outdoor sculpture, through Oct. 28.

Renowned art collector Beth Rudin deWoody brings her exceptional art prowess to Berkshire Botanical. Outdoors, she has curated a sculpture collection created by prominent artists. Indoors, visitors are treated to a rotation of three consecutive exhibitions in the Leonhardt Galleries, interpreting the seasonal theme. Free with admission, berkshirebotanical. org. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall photography exhibit: “Pollinators and Predators of Massachusetts and Costa Rica,” through July 5. StoryWalk Series: “Dear Treefrog” by Joyce Sidman, Fri.-Aug. 2. Follow the path to book pages posted along the

Holyoke Elks Lodge: Weekly EORC cross-country race at Ashley Reservoir. Timed Thursday evening races consisting of dirt and gravel roads, circling Ashley Reservoir. Open to the public, hosted by Empire One Running Club, through Aug. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The race is open to the public and attracts runners of all abilities.

Age group records are kept and prizes are awarded weekly to winners in selected male and female categories. The remaining prizes are distributed in a lottery drawing. Cost $7 plus $2 reuseable bib, https://www.facebook.com/ events/472996691189965/ 479985047157796. 250 Whitney Ave., Holyoke; 413-538-8895.

Mount Tom State Reservation: “Life Around the Lake,” Sat., 10:30 a.m. Snakes are the focus for this week’s topic. Meet at Bray Lake.

“Hike the D.O.C. Trail,” Sat., 1 p.m.

This 1 1/2-2 hour hike travels on the D.O.C. Trail, one of the lesser used trails. This is a moderately strenuous trail. Bring water and bug spray. “Birding for Beginners,” Sun., July 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m.

This one-hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. The use of bird guides, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom. “Sunday Afternoon Family Program,” Sun., 1 p.m. Patriotic chalk drawings, sidewalk chalk will be provided for anyone who would like to draw their favorite patriotic symbol on the designated spot.

125 Reservation Road, Holyoke; 413-534-1186.

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center exhibits daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center: “Ride Like an Animal Challenge,” join for a scavenger hunt throughout Western Mass. Ride kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sept. 6.

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CONTINUES FROM PAGE E11 The event wraps up with a celebration at the Ludlow Elks on Oct. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. All proceeds go directly to the medical care and treatment for the animals in need at the TJO Animal Shelter. Visit tjofoundation.org for full details, and to register. Tiered pricing, tjofoundation.org/events/ridelike-an-animal-challenge. 627 Cottage St., Springfield; 413-8882917.

Farmers Market at Forest Park: Tues. through Oct. 25, 12:30-6 p.m. In the parking lot of Cyr arena. Sumner Avenue, Springfield Farmers Market at The Longmeadow Shops: Farmers market every Thurs. from noon-6 p.m., through Oct. 27. For more information visit TheLongmeadow Shops.com, 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow

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“See For Me”: There’s someone in the house in this home invasion thriller about three thieves who break into a mansion being watched by a blind former skier to get at the hidden safe inside.

“The Artist’s Wife”: Lena Olin and Bruce Dern star in this drama about the wife of a renowned painter who finds her life in upheaval when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, threatening the completion of the art for his final exhibit.

“Horror Noire”: Horror anthology showcasing Black actors, directors and screenwriters that features six tales of racist vampires, supernatural creatures and more.

“Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete Second Season”: Scooby-Doo and co. recruit a different celebrity to join the gang in

each episode of the animated show’s second season.

“Where the Scary Things Are”: A group of high schoolers will do anything to score a viral video, including filming the hideous mutant they are keeping prisoner, in this horror movie.

“The First Wives Club”: The 1996 comedy starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton as three Manhattanites and longtime friends gets released on Bluray for the first time.

“Boomerang”: 30th-anniversary Blu-ray release of the Eddie Murphy comedy that finds the funnyman playing a hot-shot advertising executive. Also featuring Robin Givens and Halle Berry.

Out on Digital HD “Down With the King”: Freddie Gibbs stars in this drama about a disillusioned rapper who decides to leave fame behind and move to a rural farming community.

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