Weekend - August 04, 2022

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MODEL RAILROADS: Kids ‘job fair’ comes to Springfield’s Union Station, E3 LIVEWIRE: Westfield’s ‘Big Day’ fest reveals music lineup, E4 LITTLEVILLE FAIR: 3-day event marks 100th anniversary, E5

‘Redcoats & Rebels’ Revolutionary War reenactment returns to Old Sturbridge Village, E2

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Scenes from a past “Redcoats and Rebels” event include, clockwise from top left, Laura Quintiliani, of Manchester, Conn., and Peter Laramie, of Fairhaven, Vt., walk arm in arm between reenactment camps; reenactors sit for a break; Bob Allegretto, of North Andover, rides through the dirt streets of Old Sturbridge Village; and military reenactors march through the village.

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‘Redcoats and Rebels’ Revolutionary War reenactment returns to Old Sturbridge Village

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By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

edcoats and Rebels,” the largest military reenactment in New England, will return Saturday and Sunday to Old Sturbridge Village during Kids Free Summer, when up to three kids 17 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult paying full admission.

“Redcoats and Rebels,” the largest military reenactment in New England, returns to Old Sturbridge Village this weekend.

Hundreds of costumed reenactors will host talks and demonstrations. (DAVID MOLNAR / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

“We’ve run similar promotions in the past, and find it really does attract folks in the summer months when they are looking for something to do with the kids,” said Christine S. Freitas, director of communications and content at Old Sturbridge Village.

“Also, in these tough economic times, we want to remain as

accessible as possible to our community.”

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Redcoats and Rebels” will welcome hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common and throughout the countryside.

Visitors can explore the exhibits, galleries and demonstrations and talk with the costumed historians about everyday life in early New England. They also can tour the camps, witness recreated skirmishes and battles, see special presentations and listen to fife and drum music.

One side of the town common will be the encampments for the British soldiers, the opposite side the American soldiers. Troops live on the common for the weekend, and visitors can learn about camp and military life in the era. Visitors will see troops training, marching and preparing for battle. There also will be related programs throughout the village, including sword play, costume displays and lectures.

“Reenactments are not only fun but a huge, immersive learning opportunity in line with the village’s mission to SEE ‘REBELS’, PAGE E3

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Model railroading ‘job fair’ makes stop at Union Station

By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

Get on board for this “job fair,” and though you won’t even have to think about switching careers, you’ll be on track for some fun.

Kids ON TRACK: A Model Railroading Job Fair will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Springfield Union Station on 55 Frank B. Murray St. Model railroad clubs from Massachusetts and Connecticut will set up models in the concourse of Union Station, similar to a corporate job fair where employers set up and give prospective employees an opportunity to find out more about the company.

The Kids ON TRACK model railroad “job fair” will be an opportunity for children to run trains on the club layouts and ask questions about the model railroad clubs at the event.

“While the program is aimed at children, it is really an opportunity for anyone of any age that has an interest in model railroads to run trains and ask questions about

A battle reenactment takes place during a past “Redcoats and Rebels” event at Old Sturbridge Village. (DAVID MOLNAR / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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events currently follow Mas- but are asked to try to arrive sachusetts and CDC guidwithin a half-hour of the start ance on mask-wearing and time selected. After arriving, CONTINUES FROM PAGE E2 all COVID safety regulations. they are welcome to stay be a learning resource and Masking is optional for visiuntil the village closes for the to help visitors find meantors in all indoor and outdoor day. ing, pleasure, relevance spaces. Hand-sanitizing During Kids Free Summer and inspiration through stations are available upon at the Village, up to three exploring history,” Freitas entry and exit of the visitor kids 17 and younger are adsaid. “Activities like firework center as well as throughout mitted free when accompadisplays, cannon demonthe grounds. nied by an adult paying full strations, musket firing and Due to the popularity of admission ($28) now through battle reenactments get your “Redcoats and Rebels,” the end of Labor Day, Sept. 5. pulse racing. Visually you visitors are asked to purchase Additional youth are admitnever really see anything like tickets with arrival blocks ted at the regular rate of $14. it, so it’s also quite mesmerto spread out the arrival of For more information izing. Combine that with the visitors coming through the about Old Sturbridge Village, fact that you are learning and visitor center. Visitors do not located at 1 Old Sturbridge processing all sorts of new need to arrive exactly at the Village Road in Sturbridge, go information – it makes for a time stated on their ticket to osv.org. thrilling experience.”

This year, reenactors are coming from throughout New England and New York.

Events take place rain or shine, barring severe weather conditions.

All reenactments, skirmishes and battles take Cummington Fairgrounds place in the countryside 97 Fairgrounds Rd, Cummington, MA behind fenced lines with “great viewing and photos SATURDAY AUG 6: 10am - 7pm is Family Friendly Faire Fun opportunities but a safe 7pm - 10pm is our 18+ Market After Dark distance from the action,” SUNDAY AUG 7: Freitas said.

10am - 7pm Family Friendly Faire Fun As with all museum events, & Pet Day! there are safety protocols Visit https://massrenfaire.com/ in place with the village’s for more information & ticket sales. own security department.

Tickets are also available for Current health and safety purchase at the gate. r chle ine Wes protocols for all guests and Photo courtesy of Lara Contact: info@massrenfaire.com

“While the program is aimed at children, it is really an opportunity for anyone of any age that has an interest in model railroads to run trains and ask questions about the hobby.”

Gregory J. Maas, director of marketing and communications, Amherst Railway Society

the hobby,” said Gregory J. Maas, director of marketing and communications for the Amherst Railway Society, the founding sponsor of the Kids ON TRACK program.

The Amherst Railway Society was part of the Union Stations grand re-opening several years ago and had a model railroad running that drew large, enthusiastic crowds. “Out of that event, a close working relationship has

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MUSIC & CLUBBING The Indigo Girls will play the Pines Theatre at Look Park in Northampton on Aug. 24. (PHOTO COURTESY INDIGO GIRLS)

Nightclubs THURSDAY

Stafford Palace Theater: Roomful of Blues. 75 Main St., Stafford Springs

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

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

Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield

Theodores’: Arno and the Low Down. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick

Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert: The Tom Ingram Trio. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Good Acoustics. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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ESTFIELD WILL hold a “Big Day/ National Night Out” on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.

The event will feature music, food and children’s games on the Middle School Athletic Fields behind Amelia Park on both South Broad and West Silver Streets. The goal of the event is to foster communitypolice relations.

Five musical ensembles ranging country and acoustic to blues and hard rock will perform during the afternoon on the giant Main Stage while Billy and the Jets will headline with a full concert in the evening.

String Theory, a five-piece country band from Connecticut, whose mandolin, fiddle, guitars and banjo will offer old-time country, folk and bluegrass favorites at 2:10 p.m. and The Salty Sisters Project, a folk-rock acoustic trio, who self-describe their music as “three sisters and a

bunch of strings” will rock out at 3:10 p.m.

Lucky #9, a regional hard rock quartet, will take the stage with a mix of originals and guitar classics at 4:10 p.m., to be followed by a Youth Showcase, presented by the Greater Westfield Boys and Girls Club at 5:15 p.m.

The MidLife Crisis Band, a regional seven-piece group, influenced by the music of the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan and Tom Petty, will echo sounds of the 1970s and ’80s at 6 p.m.

Headlining at 7:30 p.m. will be Billy and the Jets, an Elton John/ Billy Joel tribute band. The group is fronted by pianist and lead vocalist Chris Brunelle.

Admission to Big Day/Night Out is free, although producers hope that participants will avail themselves of raffles.

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

Liner notes • An all-new “Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland” will

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come to Springfield Symphony Hall on Dec. 2.

“Wonderland” is a musical journey that brings audiences to a magical land for a holiday-themed show.

“Our holiday-themed Cirque Musica productions have quickly become a season tradition for families across the country, and we are excited to continue this tradition with our ‘Holiday Wonderland,’” said Stephen Cook, president of TCG Entertainment and producer of Cirque Musica.

Tickets and VIP packages are on sale at MGMSpring field.com.

• Indigo Girls will play the Pines Theatre at Look Park in Northampton on

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Delaney House: New Leaf Irish Night. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield

Westfield ‘Big Day’ fest reveals lineup

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Just ‘N Kace Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

SATURDAY BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: The Bad Plus. 130 Pine St., Florence Delaney House: Frank Serafino.

3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Les Trois Emme Winery: Tom Savoy. 8 Knight Road, New Marlborough Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: The Mark Nomad Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Riverside Station.

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Littleville Fair marks 100th anniversary 3-day event includes live music, petting zoo, competitions

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By Cori Urban

Special to The Republican

his is a big year for the Littleville Fair as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend.

“A lot of people are very excited to have 100 years of an agricultural fair,” said Littleville Fair President Maurice R. Boisseau Sr. “We’re looking forward to some good weather and good people showing up.”

Usually about 4,000 to 6,000 people go through the gate each year.

New this year is a renovated snack bar with a concrete rather than wooden floor.

There’s a new office for the exhibit hall and new Farm Olympics for children.

The fair opens tomorrow at 4 p.m.

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Pony rides and horse and rider competitions will be offered this weekend at the 100th Littleville Fair. (STEVE SMITH PHOTO)

ple’s interest,” he said, adding his praise for all the “good people” who help make the fair a success.

Fair hours are Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $8 adults, and free for children 12 years and under.

The Littleville Fair will take place at 15 Kinnebrook Road, Chester.

For more information, go to littlevillefair.com.

“We’re a true agricultural fair. …

We’re here to support agriculture.”

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This year’s event includes myriad activities including live music, oxen draws, a petting zoo, pony rides, horse and rider competitions, dairy and beef cattle showing, a puppet show, a BMX performance, children’s activities, a women’s fry pan toss, ATV and side-by-side pulls, exhibits, a turkey dinner, chicken barbecue and a Jack n’ Jill Cross Cut Saw Competition.

The new Farm Olympics for children will feature such challenges as pushing wheelbarrows, shoveling and throwing bales. “It’s all different things to do with agriculture,” Boisseau said.

“We’re a true agricultural fair. … We’re here to support agriculture.”

There are more activities this year at the fair than in the past, a way “to keep peo-

Loren Carpenter serves loaded baked potatoes at a past Littleville Fair. The fair celebrates 100 years this weekend.

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Event: Littleville Fair When: Friday through Sunday Where: 15 Kinnebrook Road, Chester Tickets: Adults $8; children 12 years and under free For more info: Go online to littlevillefair.com

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘League of Super-Pets’ is fun spin on superhero lore

By Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

The DC Comics Cinematic Universe has mostly taken a dark, gritty approach to blockbuster comic book movies. But perhaps there’s another way to explore the world of the Justice League that’s a bit more warm, cuddly and friendly? That’s the thesis presented by the animated movie “DC League of Super-Pets,” which combines several elements that have already proven successful to create a family-friendly access point to the worlds of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their gang of superheroes.

“DC League of Super-Pets” is written by Jared Stern and John Whittington, who have writing credits on “The Lego Ninjago Movie” and “The Lego Batman Movie.” The film is directed by Stern, who also directed the 2018 romcom “Happy Anniversary,” and is co-directed by Sam Levine, who brings the ani-

Nightclubs CONTINUES FROM PAGE E4 Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

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SUNDAY Blue Room at CitySpace: Sunset Mission: Showcase Plus Q&A. 43 Main St., Easthampton Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee 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 Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard Series: Ethel Lee Ensemble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, appears in a scene from “DC League of Super Pets.” (WARNER BROS. PICTURES VIA AP)

mation experience. The voice cast is packed with favorite comedy actors, including Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Jemaine Clement, John Early and Marc Maron.

But most importantly, it teams Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in the lead roles of Krypto the Super-Dog and Ace, a rescue mutt. Johnson and Hart have had quite the success in their odd cou-

MONDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Smith & Ingram. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

TUESDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Trivia Night. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Gary & Natalie Jones.

ple pairing in films such as “Central Intelligence” and “Jumanji,” and “DC League of Super-Pets” relies on their lively banter to sell the enemies-to-friends story at the center of of the film.

Stern and Whittington’s script imagines a world in which a young Kal-El (who later becomes Superman and his alter ego, Clark Kent, voiced by John Krasinski) has

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for the toll that being back on the road would take on me,” Mendes posted on Twitter.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE E4 “I started this tour excited to Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. finally get back to playing live Indigo Girls’ 1987 eponyafter a long break due to the mous major label debut sold pandemic, but the reality is I more than two million units, was not at all ready for how with singles such as “Closer difficult touring would be to Fine” and “Kid Fears” after this time away.” turning the duo into one of He added, “It has become the most successful folk acts more clear that I need to take in history. the time I’ve never taken perStarting out in clubs around sonally, to ground myself and their native Atlanta, Georgia, come back stronger.” the Grammy-winning duo has Refunds for tickets will be recorded 16 studio albums processed automatically. (seven gold, four platinum, one double platinum), and • Ed Sheeran just became sold more than 15 million the first musical artist to records over their 35-year reach 100 million followers career. on Spotify.

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DINE & WINE

Friendly’s, Dairy Queen score high in survey of ice cream treats

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This is a hot fudge sundae at Friendly’s Ice Cream. Friendly’s ranked No. 8 in a list of Top 10 “most craveable” ice cream.

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“Many people seem to have an innate fascination with CONTINUES FROM PAGE E3 trains — men, women, boys, developed between the stagirls, old, young — makes no tion management team and difference. The fascination is Amherst” Railway Society, there,” Maas said. “The reviMaas said. The group has set talized Springfield station has up RailCams at the station to given more people a chance stream train movements over to ride trains. And with more the internet and has a model opportunities to ride trains railroad set up in one of the comes a greater interest in vacant car rental booths. modeling them.”

“When we started planning Model railroad manufacthe Kids ON TRACK event, turers include a wide range Union Station seemed like a to equipment — steam, diesel natural fit — model railroads and electric locomotives and in a real railroad station,” he freight and passenger cars said. from many eras. “From my Visitors to the event will be experience, the variety and able to operate trains on seven quality of railroad models model railroads. available today is the best it The model railroads will in- has ever been,” Maas said. clude a variety of scenes such “This kind of product availas lumber companies, mines ability makes it easier to modand industries along with el specific railroads or areas rivers, bridges, forests and of the country or particular city scenes. All of the model periods in time.” railroads will be constructed Amherst’s annual Railroad in sections that meet track Hobby Show at the Eastern and electrical standards.

States Exposition draws about There will be a variety of 25,000 attendees, 28% are trains such as freight and pas- 15 years old or younger. “We senger, both steam and diesel see a strong interest in model

N LATE JULY, RESTAUrant Business released another in its series of “most craveable” lists.

Developed using data from Technomic, Inc., a Chicagobased consumer research firm, the lineup measures customer preferences toward restaurant brands in various product categories.

The most recent craveability “Top 10” described consumer sentiments toward a warm-weather staple, ice cream, and ranks chains where the ice cream is worthy of “craveable” status.

Among the locally available brands on the list, Friendly’s Restaurant ranked No. 8, with a third of the survey’s respondents ranking it as “craveable.” Friendly’s sundaes got special mention,

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being described as “awesome” and “delightful,” with such creations as the Reese’s Pieces sundae the recipient of customer accolades.

Another well-established ice cream brand, Dairy Queen, earned No. 6 status on the top 10 list. DQ’s “Blizzard” ice cream treats were the most commonly mentioned reason for the chain’s craveability, al-

IF YOU GO Event: Kids ON TRACK: A Model Railroading Job Fair When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Springfield Union Station, 55 Frank B. Murray St., Springfield Admission: Free For more information: Visit amherstrail.org

railroading, and I think the revitalized Union Station has contributed to that,” said Maas, who began his train hobby with a Christmas train set when he was 7 or 8 years old.

Kids ON TRACK is an emerging national effort by the model railroad industry to encourage young modelers and link model railroading to science, technology, engineering and math education. “The list of STEM components in model railroading is long,” Maas said. “If you are modeling a bridge, for example, you have to understand the physical science of trusses and arches and why triangles are so strong.”

He also pointed out that over the last 25 years technol-

ogy has become an important part of model railroading.

Relatively simple analog electronics have been replaced with more complex digital electronics. Locomotives now run with microprocessors that have to be programmed and fine-tuned. Operating trains with the older transformers has given way to wireless throttles and even iPhones.

“For modelers building structures, an understanding of the engineering techniques that make a building stable is essential,” Maas continued.

“Model railroads are built to a scale — a fraction of the size of the real object. That brings math into play, calculating the scale dimensions of buildings, vehicles, people and animals.”

Model railroads also involve

though sundae creations such as the DQ Banana Split also received kudos.

There is a Dairy Queen location in Greater Springfield on Memorial Drive in Chicopee as well as a seasonal treat DQ Treat Shop on Enfield Street in Enfield.

Scoop shop specialists like Ben & Jerry’s and Carvel tend to dominate the top of the list.

Cold Stone Creamery, with its unconventional flavors and customizable mix-ins, comes in at No. 4 on the list, with more than half of those surveyed describing Cold Stone’s creations as “craveable.” Cold Stone’s ice cream cakes and waffle bowls were additionally cited as customer favorites.

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art “because scenery design and construction is an equally important part of the model railroad hobby,” he added.

He appreciates the creativity involved in the hobby. “A model railroad is an opportunity to build your own world, just the way you want,” he said.

“Plus it is a chance to learn a lot of technical skills from layout design and construction to understanding electricity to soldering to programming locomotives. And it’s very rewarding to actually see your trains run and know that you made it happen.”

There is no charge for the Kids ON TRACK event, and the Union Station parking garage on Main Street will offer a special $2 event parking fee.

In addition to the model railroads at this event, Maggie the Railroad Clown will be at Union Station on Saturday.

For more on the Amherst Railway Society, visit amherstrail.org.

For more on Springfield Union Station, visit spring fieldunionstation.com.

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What are the best hot weather wines?

AST WEEK, I WROTE about five tips for dealing with wine during really hot weather.

This week, I thought I would recommend five wines that taste great in the heat.

Doesn’t any wine taste good, no matter what the weather, you might think?

Great wine is great wine, right?

Not always.

As I briefly explained last week, heat can wreak havoc on certain wines.

This is especially true with many red wines.

Yes, there are ways you can enjoy red wine when it’s really hot. As I suggested last week, putting the wine in the fridge for a few minutes can do wonders.

But once you take many red wines out of the refrigerator and into a hot room, keeping the wine cool (without making it too cold by putting the wine in an ice bucket) can be very challenging.

That’s why this week I thought I would recommend the best hot weather wines.

These are wines that do just fine when chilled and served on a hot day.

Just make sure you don’t chill them too much. About 40 to 50 degrees is just fine. And feel free to put any of these wines in an ice bucket as well.

So here they are – five types of wine that taste great on really hot days, along with a suggestion for each one.

Hope you enjoy.

not sure if the wine’s sweet or dry, ask someone at the wine store. Hopefully, they can help.

If not, I wrote about this exact topic last year in a column called “How to read a German wine label.”

Suggested wine: 2019 Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett ($45 SRP) — One of my favorite Rieslings from one of my favorite German wineries. Trust me.

It’s a Riesling, even though the word doesn’t appear anywhere on the bottle. Wehlener Sonnenuhr is the name of the vineyard where the Riesling grapes come from in Mosel. Crisp, dry, refreshing and perfectly well-balanced. Wunderbar!

Five great hot weather wines recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

Many winemakers here consistently produce the best rose wines in the world. This classic Provence rose is a blend of five grapes – grenache noir, syrah, carignan, cinsault and mourvedre. It’s light, bright and refreshing.

your tastes or if you want to try something slightly different, this Prosecco Rose is perfect for making an Aperol Spritz, which is equal parts Prosecco and Aperol (an orange aperitif) mixed with a dash of club soda, an orange slice and ice. Salute!

Prosecco Rose • Take two fan favorites (say chocolate and peanut butter or Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn), put them together and watch the sparks fly. The same thought process probably went into the recent creation of Prosecco Rose. In 2020, the wine officials in Italy expanded the rules for the controlled designation of origin (DOC) for Prosecco to include sparkling rose wines. Before, if a rose Rose wine came from Italy’s Prosecco region, it could not be called There’s a reason why rose a Prosecco. Whatever they’re wine sales have soared in recalled, they’re the perfect light, cent years. These wines shine refreshing sparkling wine for a in hot weather. Why? Let me count the ways. First, they taste hot summer day.

Suggested wine: Pasqua great chilled. Next, the best ones have a great, complex Prosecco Extra Dry Rose flavor. Plus, you can find many ($18 SRP) — This delightful, medium-dry sparkling wine delicious rose wines for less strikes just the right balance than $20 a bottle. between dry and sweet. It has Suggested wine: Fleurs de wonderful, bright, light fruitPrairie ($20 Suggested Retail like flavors, including hints Price) — France’s Provence of raspberry and strawberry. region is famous for its rose Best of all, if it’s too sweet for wines. There’s a reason why.

Vinho Verde This distinct, delightful wine comes from a particular part of northern Portugal. So when you see Vinho Verde on a wine label, it’s referring to a type of wine, not the grape. Vinho Verde can be red or white wine, but their white wines are more famous. What makes them Vinho Verde wines is they are young wines. They’re bottled and sold three to six months after being harvested. So in a way, Vinho Verde wines are like Beaujolais Nouveau wines from France. And while many different grapes can be used to make Vinho Verde wines, alvarinho’s often used to make many white wines from Vinho Verde.

Suggested wine: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde ($7.99 at Table & Vine in West Springfield) — The Casal Garcia Vinho Verde has long been one of my favorite go-to white wines during the summer, especially since this wine is so affordable and

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easy drinking. There’s a slight sparkling quality to this light, refreshing wine. And definitely feel free to add an ice cube on really hot days. This wine tastes great that way. And just in case you’re wondering, the winery’s website states that the Casal Garcia Vinho Verde is made using trajadura, loureiro, arinto and azal grapes.

Sauvignon blanc Clean, bright, dry refreshing white wines with a wonderful, crisp finish. Yes, there’s nothing quite like a nice, chilled sauvignon blanc on a hot summer day. Chardonnay might be the most popular white wine in the world. But when it comes to flavor and affordability, nothing beats a great Sauvignon Blanc in my opinion. And best of all, many of the best ones easily cost less than $10 a bottle.

Suggested wine: 2021 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc ($9.98 at Table & Vine) — While there are definitely great sauvignon blancs from around the world, New Zealand produces some of the best ones, hands down.

Many of them come from New Zealand’s Marlborough region on the northern tip of the South Island, including this classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Oyster Bay. There’s no mistaking a New Zealand sauvignon blanc and that’s definitely true for this one. Its refreshing flavors and aromas include hints of fresh cut green grass, green apples and lime — perfect for a lazy, hot, summer afternoon.

Cheers!

German Riesling White wines made with Riesling grapes taste terrific on hot days. And while you can find great Riesling wines from around the world, you honestly can’t go wrong with one from Germany, which makes some of the best Rieslings in the world. These wines come in a Wine Press by Ken Ross apwide range, from dry (trocken pears on Masslive.com every and kabinett) to sweet (auslese Monday and in The Republican’s and beerenauslese). If you’re weekend section every Thursday.

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Northampton Brewery celebrates 35 years

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HERE AREN’T MANY things that last for 35 years, particularly in the business world.

I’m sure plenty of readers of this column weren’t old enough to drink beer in August 1987 when the Northampton Brewery opened.

These days it seems as if there’s a brewery popping up on every corner in many towns. But you have to realize that in 1987 there were no breweries in Western Massachusetts.

Some popped up here and there a bit after that year, but only a few stuck. Berkshire Brewing (1994), Amherst Brewing (1996) and The People’s Pint (1996) come to mind.

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A beer is poured at the Northampton Brewery, which is celebrating 35 years in business. (GEORGE LENKER PHOTO)

location is part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame complex in Springfield, where it does business seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Baskin-Robbins, which is No. 1 on the craveability list with a score of 66%, is cited for the range and intensity of its flavors. The chain doesn’t operate here in Western Massachusetts but does have locations in West Hartford and Glastonbury, Connecticut, where it is co-branded with Dunkin’ outlets.

Locally, of course, there are plenty of ice cream options that would easily find a place on any WestMass “craveability” top 10. Herrell’s Ice Cream in downtown Northampton and Alvin Rondeau’s Dairy Bar in Palmer have multi-decade histories of satisfying ice cream cravings, while a host of newer scoop shops up and down the Pioneer Valley ensure that the region remains an ice cream lover’s nirvana.

The complete Restaurant Business ice cream “Top 10” list can be accessed at restaurantbusiness online.com/consumer-trends.

is featuring its 40-ounce prime tomahawk steak as part of a three-course dinner for two.

The prix fixe meal includes two salads, two side dishes, and two madeon-site desserts. That dessert lineup includes a retro classic, baked Alaska.

Complimentary valet service is available at the restaurant’s front entrance.

For more details (and to make a reservation) call 860-522-2530.

ed $1 for every iced coffee sold on May 25. Iced Coffee Day, first held in 2012, has cumulatively raised more than $250,000 in support of the Shriners Hospital.

• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews locations are currently featuring a Savory Steakhouse Burger.

Glazed with A.1. Sauce and garnished with cheddar cheese, black pepper bacon and fried onions, the burger is also topped with garlic mushrooms • The Spencer Food Truck Festiand gets a smear of roasted garlic val and Craft Fair will be held on the aioli on its brioche bun.

Spencer Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Red Robin’s signature steak fries Organized by Boylston-based are receiving the “loaded” treatment WooTrucks, the festival will run from in another limited-time offering, a noon until 5 p.m. Admission is $3, with side of Loaded Baked Potato Fries. tickets available online at wootrucks.

Garnished with bacon crumbles, the square.site. fries are also decked out with cheese WooTrucks answers at 508-612sauce, shredded cheddar, red onion, 4583. diced tomato, and sour cream.

There are Red Robin locations at • The Massachusetts Department Holyoke Crossing in Holyoke and in of Transitional Assistance recently the Enfield Square in Enfield. announced a pilot program that will allow restaurants and food trucks • Unionization efforts at Starto participate in the SNAP (“food bucks continue, with workers stamp”) program. at more than 200 locations now The initiative will authorize locally represented by Starbucks United, owned restaurants and food trucks an affiliate of the Service Employees that provide counter-based service to United Union. An additional 100 to Side dishes accept SNAP benefits as payment. Part 150 Starbucks stores are currently • Dine Out Boston, the Hub’s of an effort designed to target those awaiting National Labor Relations twice-yearly restaurant week promo- who may have difficulty cooking and/ Board (NLRB) action on their individtion, starts Sunday and runs through or preparing meals for themselves, the ual requests to unionize.

Aug. 20.

SNAP Restaurant Meals Program will While the number of unionized Organized by the Greater Boston begin in the fall. locations is small compared to the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dine Restaurants and food trucks interalmost 10,000 Starbucks outlets in Out Boston is featuring prix fixe lunch ested in the program can find more the U.S., the continued momentum menus at $22, $27, and $32 and three- details at Mass.gov/SNAP of the organizing campaign is worcourse dinner experiences at $36, $41, Restaurants. Applications for restau- risome to both Starbucks corporate and $46. More than 70 restaurants rants to accept SNAP benefits close and the restaurant industry as a are signed up for the event, with a full Aug. 31. whole. range of locations and cuisines on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which offer. As is customary, a restaurant’s • Poland Culinary Vacations has was facing a unionization effort at an participation on Saturdays is at the announced a seven-day “cultural and Augusta, Maine, restaurant, has perindividual operation’s discretion. culinary adventure” for this October. manently closed that location, citing As part of the promotion, Dine Out “Cooking Your Way from Krakow chronic staff shortages.

Boston is running a social media to Zakopane” will include a series of Employees at a second Chipotle contest for restaurant week diners. hands-on and demo-style cooking restaurant in Lansing, Michigan, have A number of Boston hotels are also lessons in various locations visited as also filed for an NLRB election. That offering special lodging packages for well as cultural sightseeing. The tour group of workers is coordinating its those who want to arrange a multiday runs Oct. 2-8. efforts with the formidable Internagetaway around Dine Out Boston.

For more information visit Poland tional Brotherhood of Teamsters.

The Greater Boston Convention CulinaryVactions.com or call 888Major restaurant chains whose & Visitors Bureau is maintaining a 703-8130. outlets are primarily company-owned web-based directory of Dine Out seems to be particularly vulnerable to restaurants at bostonusa.com/ • Western Massachusetts Dunkin’ this current wave of union represendine-out-boston. The Visitors franchisees last week presented the tation efforts.

Bureau also provides information at Shriners Hospital for Children in Hugh Robert is a faculty member in 888-SEE-BOSTON. Springfield with a check for $25,000, a Holyoke Community College’s hospitalcontribution that represented the total ity and culinary arts program and has • Max’s Downton in Hartford this amount raised by Dunkin’s recent Iced more than 45 years of restaurant and summer is promoting what it’s calling Coffee Day fundraiser. educational experience. Robert can be the “ultimate steak experience.”

Dunkin’ shops in Hampden, Hamp- reached online at OffTheMenuGuy@ Every Friday evening, the restaurant shire, and Franklin Counties all donat- aol.com.

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THURSDAY Bird ID Program: Thu., 11 a.m. Edwards Public Library. Join Meghan from the Hampshire Hampden Conservation District for bird identification. For families, 30 East St., Southampton, 413-527-9480.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Indigenous Enterprise: Thu., 6 p.m. Indigenous Enterprise on the Henry J. Leir stage. $25. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Thu.Fri,, 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Alonzo King Lines Ballet in the Ted Shawn Theatre. $55-$85.

358 George Carter Road, Becket.

413-243-0745 or jacobs pillow.org. ”Pass Over”: Thu. and Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. through Aug. 7. Chester Theatre Company. 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. 413-354-7771 or chestertheatre.org.

Attendees have fun with an animal guest during a past Brew at the Zoo fundraiser at the Zoo in Forest Park. The fundraiser event returns Saturday. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN) Center, 21+ event features beer samples from local craft breweries, a home brew competition, food trucks, live music, games, a raffle and animal interactions. Attendees can choose from four ticket types: VIP, VIP Designated Driver, General Admission and Designated Driver.

Advance tickets are required and IDs will be checked at the door.

Tickets are limited and on sale at forestpark.zoo.org/brew, Sumner Avenue, Springfield, 413-733-2251.

”Pass Over”: See Thursday listing Popup Art Salon and Gallery: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield.

SUNDAY

Alliance for a Viable Future Benefit Concert (John Medeski Fundraiser): Sun., 6 p.m. BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity. Doors Sarah & the StarCats: Thu., 6:30 open at 5 p.m. Night begins with p.m. Chicopee Main Library. Proa performance by Yonatan Gat gram will be outside, weather perHVC’s Fun Fridays — Game Night: (guitarist from Monotonix) and the mitting, so bring chairs or blankets Sat., 5:30 p.m. Happier Valley Com- Medicine Singers, the drum group for sitting. In case of bad weather, edy Theater. Free, 1 Mill Valley Road whose members sing in an Eastern program will be moved indoors, 449 Suite B, Hadley.

Algonquin language indigenous Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 to Massachusetts. Neftalí Duran, Tanglewood 2022 Season — TMC indigenous chef from the I-Col— Alonzo King Lines Ballet: See Music: Thu., 8 p.m. TMC Music for lective, will also join the gathering Thursday listing Mixed Chamber Ensembles, Ozawa with an Oaxacan-style taco pop-up Massachusetts Renaissance Hall. Free. 297 West St., Lenox. 888from 5 to 7 p.m., $45. 130 Pine St., Faire: Sat.-Sun., Cummington 266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

Florence.

Fairgrounds, family-friendly Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 entertainment, shopping, fairies, — Alonzo King Lines Ballet: See and fun during the day. Then FRIDAY Thursday listing drop the kids off and come for the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 adults-only Market After Dark on Ludlow Cultural Council Concert —Soles of Duende: Fri., 6 p.m. Soles Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Tickets Series: Sun., 5 p.m., PaxSax Quarof Duende Percussive Trio on the are $20 adults, $10 kids (ages tet at Memorial Park. Bring your Henry J. Leir stage. $25. 358 George 6-15), $17 senior/military (with ID). own chair/blanket, Chestnut and Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 97 Fairground Road, Cummington, East Streets, Ludlow. or jacobspillow.org. cummingtonfair.com.

Massachusetts Renaissance Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 Mindful Reading with Cadence Faire: See Saturday listing — Alonzo King Lines Ballet: See the Dog: Sat., 11 a.m.-noon, Sixteen ”Pass Over”: See Thursday listing Thursday listing Acres Branch Library. Calling all ”Pass Over”: See Thursday listing kids: Come to a mindfulness expe- Sevenars Concerts: Sun., 4 p.m.

Sevenars Academy presents Judith rience for emerging and practiced Tanglewood 2022 Season: Fri., Lynn Stillman and Friends, $20 readers of all ages. Special guests 8 p.m. Earl Lee conducts Brian suggested donation at the door.

Raphael Nabors, Poulenc, and Men- include Megan and her certified Ireland Street at Route 112, Worththerapy dog Cadence.

Children are delssohn featuring Christina and ington. 413-238-5854 or sevenars. welcome to take a turn meeting Michelle Naughton, pianos. Shed, org.

Cadence and reading with her — tickets start at $21. 297 West St., books will be available or bring Tanglewood 2022 Season: Sun., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or your favorites from home. Event 2:30 p.m. Thomas Adès conducts tanglewood.org. will be held on the library lawn and Thomas Adès, Mozart, and Holst moved inside if it rains. Children 7 featuring Leonidas Kavakos, violin, SATURDAY and under must be accompanied Antoine Tamestit, viola, and Lorelei and consistently supervised by an Ensemble. Shed, tickets start at Brew at the Zoo: Sat., 1-5 p.m. The adult, free. 1187 Parker St., Spring- $21. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266Zoo in Forest Park and Education field; 413-263-6858.

infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum. org.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash vet clinic, a Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: toddler merry-go-round and a Outdoor sculpture garden of STEM-based cash register for kids. larger-than-life bronze statues of Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Mon. Admission: $8 of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the children and adults; $5 seniors (62+); children under 1 and memGrinch, the Lorax and others. Free bers are free. Online reservations on the green. not required, but are available. 444 George Walter Vincent Smith Dwight St., Holyoke or Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

“Ancient Treasures,” a display Connecticut Trolley Museum: of artifacts from ancient China, Summertime hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 Greece, Rome and Egypt. Handsa.m.-4 p.m., closed Mon, except on on making activities in the Hasbro Labor Day, through Sept. 5. Last Games Art Discovery Center.

Summer hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- trolley ride at 3 p.m. $11 adults, $10 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer seniors, $8 children ages 2-11, half Spectacular, through Aug. 13, from off for museum members. 58 North 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a list of activi- Road, East Windsor or cttrolley. ties visit springfieldmuseums.org; org. all activities are free with museum admission.

Edith Wharton — The Mount: “The Garden of My Soul: Edith Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum Wharton in France, The Lesage Collection,” through Sept. The of Springfield History: PermaMount is open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. nent exhibit: more than two dozen Tickets available online. $20 adults, Indian motorcycles and related $18 seniors (65+), $13 students memorabilia. with ID; free ages 18 and under, 2 Michele and Donald D’Amour Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.

Museum of Fine Arts: “Washi org.

Transformed: New Expressions in Eric Carle Museum of Picture Japanese Paper,” through Sept. 4.

Book Art: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Springfield Science Museum: storytime programs are held Tues.

“Nature Cat: Backyard and Beand Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. yond,” through Sept. 4. Hands-on, and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with immersive, bilingual (Spanish and admission. Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 English) exhibit. p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss noon-4 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a Museum: Permanent exhibit. First family of four. “Celebrating Collage: floor contains three-dimensional, A 20th Anniversary Celebration,” interactive exhibits; second floor through Dec. 31. 125 West Bay contains Theodor Geisel’s personal Road, Amherst or carlemuseum. memorabilia. Timed tickets required, org. visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Quadrangle admission — $25 for Permanent exhibit. Visitors Center adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and open daily, noon-4 p.m. Free, mass. college students with ID, $13 for gov/locations/holyoke-heritage children ages 3-17; free to children -state-park. 221 Appleton St., under age 3 and members, SpringHolyoke, 413-534-1723. field residents are free with proof Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open of residency. Welcome Center and for rides Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 $3.50 ride or 4 for $10, 221 Applep.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ton St., Holyoke or holyokemerry goround.org.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Hours: Mon., Thur.-Sun., 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

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID. free for ages under 5, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.

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day. Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps. gov/spar.

Road, Leverett, 413-548-9070.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: 77th annual juried show, Fri.-Aug. CONTINUES FROM PAGE E10 Titanic Museum: Exhibits from 27. Opening reception today, 5-8 the collection of the International p.m. Art forum online Aug. 18, 7:30 Norman Rockwell Museum: Titanic Historical Society. Hours: p.m. Register online at gallerya3.

“In Our Lifetime: Paintings from Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 com. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 3-8 p.m. the Pandemic” by Kadir Nelson, a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and stu- 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256through Oct. 30. “The Lincoln Memorial Illustrated,” through Sept. dents, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard 4250. or titanic1.org.

4. Norman Rockwell: Freedom’s Indian Orchard Mills Dane GalLegacy: “Imprinted: illustrating Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent lery: Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by Race,” through Oct. 30. Hours: exhibit. Summer Hours: Tues.-Sun., appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon.Online Orchard, 413-543-3321.

Tues. and Wed. $20 adults, $18 ticket purchasing strongly recomJ. H. Miller Custom Framing and seniors, AAA, retired military, $10 mended. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke Gallery: Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.college students, free children ages or www.volleyhall.org.

5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 18 and under, members and active Wistariahurst Museum: Perma10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge nent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Springfield, 413-732-9128. or nrm.org.

Bloom.” Carriage House and gift Jones Library: “Through the CamOld Sturbridge Village: “New Enshop open Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m. era Lens”, an online photography gland on Parade” exhibit, through Historic house tours $7, $5 stuexhibit, through Aug. 31, presented July 2023, examines parades and dents and seniors, 238 Cabot St.,

by Jerrold Meyer, UMass professor parade traditions in New England Holyoke or wistariahurst.org. emeritus, longtime Amherst resifrom 1776 to 1940. Included with Yiddish Book Center: Permanent dent, and amateur photographer. general admission. “Redcoats and exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Free, joneslibrary.org/virtualburRebels.” Sat.-Sun. For two days, Worlds of Jewish Culture.” Hours: nett. 43 Amity St., Amherst. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the village Thurs., Fri., Sun., and Mon. from LAVA Center: “Why I Stand” common will transform into a 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos and “The UK Farm Belt: Looking military camp from the time of the (Saturday) and Jewish and legal out from lockdown” by Alfonso Revolutionary War, showcasing holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, Neal. Today-Aug. 27. Reception for what it was really like for those who free for members, students and Alfonso Neal today, 6-8 p.m.; “Why fought to win America’s freedoms. children, 1021 West St., Amherst or I Stand” reception Sat., 1-2 p.m.

Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org. yiddishbookcenter.org.

Gallery hours: Thurs. 5-8 p.m.; Sat. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Muse11 a.m.-2 p.m. Greenfield Arts Walk, um: Open for guided tours through Aug. 26. 324 Main St., Greenfield Oct. 15., Sat.-Wed. from 1-4 p.m.

Northampton Center for the Arts: and closed on Thurs. and Fri. All “Works by Adrienne Albro-Fisher visitors required to wear face masks A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. and Chole McLean.,” today through and be fully vaccinated. 130 River Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Aug. 30, reception Aug. 12, 5-8 Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., during arts night out. Hours: Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum: p.m.; 126 Main St., Northampton or Mon.-Thurs. 1-4 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 Permanent exhibit features new ex- apearts.org. p.m. or by appointment. 33 Hawley hibitions, programs and refurbished St., Northampton or nohoarts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Galhistoric buildings. Tues.-Sun. 10 lery: Hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 Old Town Hall: Exhibits by a.m. to 5 p.m., including holiday p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor Marlene Rye, Laura Radwell and Mondays, through Oct. 16. $4 of building 28. 1 Armory Square, David Brewster through Aug. 27; all-day pass, $2 children; children Springfield, 413-755-5258. reception Fri., 5-8 p.m. 43 Main St., 6 and under free with adults, 14 Easthampton Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts Depot St., Shelburne Falls or sftm.

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

Beer

and Arts: “All of the Things” by Susan Valentine, Sun.-Aug. 28. Opening reception Sun., 2-4:30 p.m.; closing reception Aug. 28, 2-4:30 p.m. Hours: Thurs-Fri. 3-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. 13 Montague

TV. The Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards was “Graceland” by Paul Simon.

CONTINUES FROM PAGE E9 “The Simpsons” debuted as a it out, and it was as crowded cartoon short on “The Tracey as I’ve ever seen a place. So I Ullman Show.” waited a day or so, but still had A gallon of gas cost about to fight the crowds lined up at 89 cents, and a U.S. postage the bar. It was a phenomenon. stamp just 24 cents. And a pint For you youngsters out there of beer cost just $2.75 at the – and for you nostalgic folks Northampton Brewery when it who like to reminisce – here first opened. are some other things that And craft beer pickings were were going on in 1987: “The slim as well: You could find Cosby Show,” “Roseanne” Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or a and “The Golden Girls” ruled Sam Adams Boston Lager (or

Schantz Galleries: Works by Dale Chihuly, Sat.-Sept. 18. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Aug.; and Fri.-Sat. in Sept. 3 Elm St., Stockbridge or schantzgalleries. com.

a decent import) at a reasonable number of places, but other choices were spotty and inconsistently available.

So Western Massachusetts having its own craft brewery was a huge deal.

Of course the world of craft beer itself was still finding its legs. You really didn’t see any IPAs anywhere, and the Northampton Brewery only initially has a handful of choices, such as Daniel Shay’s Best Bitter, Black Cat Stout, Old Brown Dog and Paradise

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Outdoors Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Art Exhibit: “Let Food Be Your Medicine.” through Aug. 30. Reception, Aug. 13. Story Walk Series: “Gotta Go! Gotta Go!.” Fri.Aug. 30, for ages 2-6 and anyone who loves butterflies. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

Holyoke Elks Lodge: Weekly EORC cross-country race at Ashley Reservoir. Open to the public, hosted by Empire One Running Club, through Aug. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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, 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. Meet at Bray Lake, this week’s topic is amphibians. Hike to Whiting Peak: Sat., 1 p.m. This one-and-a-half to two-hour hike travels on the MM trail to Whiting Peak. The terrain is moderately strenuous and the pace moderate.

Bring water and bug spray. Birding for Beginners. Sun., Aug. 14, 21, 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding including 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.

The title for this week’s program is “Let’s Go Ponding.” This program teaches how to do proper scooping and then identifying of each catch in the water. Gentle releasing is also discussed. 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke, 413-534-1186.

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 presents scavenger hunt event throughout Western Mass. Ride began July 1 and runs through Sept. 6, wrapping up with a celebration at the Ludlow Elks Lodge on Oct. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the medical care and treatment of animals in need at the TJO Shelter in Springfield. Visit tjofoundation. org for full details, and to register.

Tiered pricing. 627 Cottage St., Springfield; 413-888-2917.

Unity Park presents Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free celebration will have live music, drumming, dancing, storytelling, native crafts and food. Sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. 1st Street, Turners Falls

Markets Amherst Farmers Market: Sat. through Nov., 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Boltwood Avenue and Spring Street, Amherst 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: Open Thurs., noon-6 p.m., through Oct. 27. For more information visit TheLongmeadowShops.com. 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center exhibits open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round; explore

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/myevent

City Gold.

Janet Egelston-Cichy, the brewery’s founder and owner, was actually the first woman to own a brewery in the state, which was quite groundbreaking.

There still aren’t enough women in power positions in craft brewing, but it’s gotten a lot better in the past 35 years.

Janet herself just took a step in that goal, recently hiring Meghan Leahy as the brewery’s first woman assistant brewer.

Janet also has never stopped making the place better, from building the outdoor beer garden to making the brewery environmentally “green,” among many other improvements over the past three-plus decades.

So on Aug. 10, stop by 11 Brewster Court to celebrate the brewery’s 35 years.

There will be limited-edition anniversary pint glasses and T-shirts available, raffles, games and giveaways all day long.

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Both cutesy and comic, this animated film finds a way for kids and families to experience these well-known characters, but older DC fans will enjoy the references to their beloved comic book tales too.

From left, Chip, a squirrel voiced by Diego Luna; PB, a potbellied pig voiced by Vanessa Bayer; Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson; Ace, voiced by Kevin Hart; and Merton, a turtle voiced by Natasha Lyonne, in a scene from “DC League of Super Pets.” (WARNER BROS. PICTURES VIA AP)

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Rated: PG (for action, mild violence, language and rude humor) Running time: 106 minutes Playing at: Agawam Cinemas; Cinemark Enfield, Hampshire Mall, West Springfield; Regal MGM Springfield.

both “The Lego Batman Movie” (arguably the best deconstruction of the Batman myth) and “The Lego Ninjago Movie.” McKinnon’s performance of the megalomaniacal Lulu proves to be one of the funniest in the film, while Lyonne’s Merton is a sleeper breakout.

“DC League of SuperPets” isn’t trying to break down the genre or trouble the already well-established world, but rather, find some wiggle room to play with the familiar characters and insert some childlike wonder and earnestness.

Both cutesy and comic, this animated film finds a way for kids and families to experience these well-known characters, but older DC fans will enjoy the references to their beloved comic book tales too. It’s a funny and sweet refresh on the DC lore that should please fans old and new.

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a stowaway puppy in the pod that blasts off from the planet Krypton. Boy and pup grow up together into man and dog, saving the world together in Metropolis. But when Krypto starts to become jealous of Lois Lane (Olivia Wilde), Clark wonders about finding his best friend his own best friend.

That quandary resolves itself when a hairless guinea pig named Lulu (McKinnon), rescued from an animal testing lab run by Lex Luthor (Maron), and obsessed with world domination, uses a shard of orange kryptonite to grant herself and the other rescue animals superpowers. Krypto has to team up with the motley crew of Ace, pig PB (Bayer), elderly turtle Merton (Lyonne) and a chipmunk named Chip (Diego Luna) to save Superman and the Justice League, who have been captured by the gang of super-powered guinea pigs.

While the plot following Krypto finding his pack and saving the day is exceedingly formulaic and slightly tiresome to endure with its predictable turns, Stern and Whittington fill the space around the structure with a plethora of absurdist humor and sharply written jokes, as well as the teasing self-awareness that marked

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