Weekend For a full listing of Western Mass. events, go online to masslive.com/entertainment A GEM OF A SHOW: Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show begins 3-day run tomorrow, E3 MIDDLEFIELD FAIR: Keeping hilltown traditions alive, E6 BEER NUT: Some beach reading for beer bellies, E7 Jazz & Roots E | | THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 , 2022 Festival returns bigger and better with 2 days of music and more, Page E2 Live Tribute Music Fundraiser https://m.bpt.me/event/5446197 SCAN HERE FOR TICKETS: FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: NORTHAMPTONARTSCOUNCIL.ORG TUESDAY The Pines Theater AT LOOK PARK IN FLORENCE, MA • 4-9:30 PMAUGUST 23 NEVERMIND “THE 90s”
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The Fiery String Sistas perform at the 2019 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival at Court Square. The festival, which has expanded to two days with two locations this year, returns tomorrow and Saturday. (ED COHEN PHOTO) Singer Shor’ty Billups will perform tomorrow night as part of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. Martha Redbone, above, will take the stage on Saturday during the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. At right, the Second Line Parade started at the Springfield Community Music School as part of the 2019 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. (ED COHEN PHOTOS)
Jazz & Roots Festival returns bigger, better
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BY K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican T he Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, which has been bringing thousands of people together for nine years to enjoy national stars and local talent playing jazz, blues, funk, Latin and African music, just got bigger.
Expanded to two days with two locations, Stearns Square and Tower Square Park, the fes tival begins tomorrow at 5 p.m. “Evan Plotkin was involved in getting funding for the restoration of the Worthington Street Mural project and want ed to do an unveiling on Friday of its progress at the festival,” said Kristin Neville of Blues to Green, festival founder and producer along with Plotkin, CEO of NAI themencefoodjustice;talkstionJanetBand;rockersdirector;whoMitchCreek;guestPeterareamongWilsonScreamingplayednowBillups,performancestheaccuratelybuilding’siedJohnrestoredhistory,CelebratingPlotkin.SpringfieldthemuralisbeingbySpringfieldartistSimpson,whohasstudoldphotographsofthewallinanefforttorecreateasmuchoforiginalmuralaspossible.Tomorrownight’smusicalfeatureShor’tyasoulandR&Bgreat,residinginEnfield,whowithRuthBrown,JayHawkins,JackieandWilsonPickett,others.AlsoperformingValleylegendsFATwithNewlandandtheirspecialScottMurawskifromMaxValleyblues/rockiconChakourandFriends,wasJoeCocker’smusicpopularValleybluestheBuddyMcEarnsandsoulfulbluesbelterRyanandherband.Thefamily-friendlycelebraalsooffersartactivities;onart,culture,andsocialandlocalpop-upcraft,andbeveragesstations.Saturday’sfestivitiescomat12:30p.m.whenSecondLineParadesteps off from City Hall led by the New Orleans celebrated second-line ensemble New Breed Brass Band. The parade will end at the stage for the kick-off performances. The complete line-up includes Adi Oasis, Albino Mbie, William Cepeda Afro-Rican Jazz, Bomba De Aqui, Dayme Aro cena, New Breed Brass Band, Curtis Haywood, Tang Sauce + Breakin Battle, Haneef Nel son Quintet, Linda Ransom + Trilogy, Martha Redbone Roots Project, and DJ Chico. Neville noted that Springfield is rooted in jazz history. “Springfield has its own role in the history of jazz. Saxo phonist Phil Woods was born in Springfield and Taj Mahal grew up here. Jazz is a Black American art form and we have a very strong Black com munity in Springfield. This weekend’s festival celebrates the influence of Black music 2-dayart,celebrateseventmusic,culture
Above, a couple of shoppers look over beads at Wei Li Imports at a past East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at the Eastern States Expo sition. At left, purple quartz from Aurora Mineral Corp. This year’s show runs tomor row through Sunday.
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aspects of quartz that I can. This includes the varieties of quartz such as amethyst, smoky, rock crystal, citrine, prase, rose and others, along with quartz habits, associ ations, inclusions, pseudo morphs, as well as a few of the agates and jaspers,” Frazier said.When Ann and her hus band met, he was studying geology/mineralogy. They later spent a year in Europe collecting study material for Minerals Unlimited, a compa ny in Berkeley, California. On their return, he attended grad uate school and Ann went to work, but they knew that they wanted to be in the mineral business. By 1965, the couple owned a mineral business in Berkeley which they operated for about 17 years. During that time, they started a mineral collection, which they used while teaching mineralogy, gemology and related sub jects at San Francisco State University and San Francisco City College. Even with the business, they continued to travel to Europe twice a year on buying trips both for min erals and gemstones. They also included books in their extensive business inventory. And they continued doing shows and traveling until
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Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show begins 3-day run tomorrow
(STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTOS) IF YOU GO Event: East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show When: Tomorrow-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposi tion at 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield Admission: $10 for adults and children under 12 are free with a paid adult. Eastern States charges $5 for parking. For more info: Online, fall-east-coast-showmineralshowslld.com/ of
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• Beyonce surprised fans by dropping a new four-song EP.The extended-play record features four distinct versions of “Break My Soul,” a cut from her recent LP, “Renaissance.” The tracks include a remix by will.i.am, a slightly longer remix by DJ Terry Hunter, a Honey Dijon remix, which clocks in over six minutes, and a truly extended Nita Aviance Club mix which is just shy of the 10-minute mark. “Renaissance,” Beyonce’s
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THURSDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female danc ing. 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 Crestview Country Club: Mike Smith. 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam Delaney House: Charlie Apicella Trio. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee East Mountain Country Club: Dukes of Hazardville Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, South ampton Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield MGM Springfield: MGM Free Mu sic Fridays: Otan Vargas. 1 MGM Way, Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Shokazoba. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Concert: The Tom Ingram Trio. 820 West Columbus Ave., Spring field West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills SATURDAY Delaney House: Floyd Patterson. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. 91 Taylor St., Springfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: The Mighty Soul Drivers. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Uno Chicago Grill: Uno’s Summer Courtyard: Riverside Station. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield SUNDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, South ampton 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 En semble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield MONDAY Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female danc ing. 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 Gran by Road, Chicopee Mardi Gras: Nude female danc ing. 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 Sum mer Courtyard: Gary & Natalie Jones. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/ myevent
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Mary Chapin Carpenter will play the Pines Theater at Look Park in Northampton Saturday at 7 p.m. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO) George Lenker LiveWire SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E12
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From livestock shows to horse, oxen and truck pulls and from an exhibitor’s hall show casing the talents of hilltown residents to pie-eating contests and more, the Middlefield Fair opens tomorrow for three days of“Ourfun. fair continues a long time tradition dating back to 1855 focusing on livestock education. There are a lot of people from out-of-town who come to our fair who don’t nec essarily see big oxen or horses up close. And we also have a petting zoo where they can also get up-close and personal with all kinds of barnyard animals,” said Erin Judge, secretary of the Highland Agricultural Society, organizers of the annual event.
A tractor pull at a past Middlefield Fair. The three-day fair begins tomorrow. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)
3 days of family-fun begins tomorrow
IF YOU GO Event: Middlefield Fair When: Gates open tomor row at 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday Where: MiddlefieldFairgrounds,Middlefield7BellRoad, Admission: $7; $5 for seniors; free for active military and veterans For more info: middle fieldfair.org about 2016, when they tired of this activity and Si’s health was declining.In1980they closed the store and just did gem and mineral shows. During all of that time they were adding to the collec tion in bits and pieces. They were encouraged by several people in the business to write a book about quartz. “Si was most interested in the subject and we had started to direct almost all of our personal collecting activities in that area. We did start on a book about quartz, the notes of which cur rently fill about 10 file cabinets, unfortunately it never came to fruition. The quartz collection did, has, and continues to do so. I am still actively adding to the collection whenever I chance on a good specimen,” Frazier said. The show will feature dealers from all 50 states and Canada, as well as from Spain, Uruguay, Russia, Africa, Morocco and other faraway locations, noted Laura Delano of LLD Produc tions Inc., organizers of the annual event. Also, for those who want to dig a little deeper into the hobby, there will be several lectures of fered throughout the three days. “Our dealers understand that the future of shows rests upon the shoulders of kids, so we must engage and get them interested in what the hobby has to offer. So, they are interested in answer ing any and all questions and will often have small gift bags to give out,” Delano said. The show also features a new ly expanded wholesale section forHoursbuyers.are tomorrow and Sat urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. an Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and children under 12 are free with a paid adult. Eastern States charges $5 for parking. Gem The show will feature dealers from all 50 states and Canada, as well as from Spain, Uruguay, Russia, Africa, Morocco and other locationsfaraway
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The fun begins tomorrow evening with the Ken Boisseau Memorial Diesel Truck Pull, followed on Saturday by 4x4 truck pulls. Also, on Saturday there will be old-fashioned horse pulls in the animal arena. There is still more on Sunday with garden tractors in the mechanical pull arena and oxen in the animal arena. And, just like the old days, fairgoers will find the exhib itor’s hall full of entries from local hilltown residents, both adults and children. “It’s just like when the fair started in 1855. The exhibit hall showcases produce from local gardens and handiwork such as embroidery, quilting, needle work, handwoven baskets and more. The hall also features for judging baking efforts such as breads, cakes and all sorts of yummy goodies. With the children, it’s fun to see how their work progresses over the years....how their cookies become more evenly shaped or how their artwork evolves,” JudgeLivesaid.entertainment this year features Just-N-Kase Band tomorrow, Highwaymen (not the American country music supergroup) on Saturday, and Bruce Mandel and the Pioneer Valley Fiddlers on Sunday. Balloon Ben will also be around to entertain on Saturday along with Henry the Juggler. There also will be face painting on Saturday and Sunday, as well as Bubba’s Snakes and Reptiles. In addition to all the popular fair foods from hot dogs to hamburgers to ice cream and more, the fair-run Food Booth will serve up break fast sandwiches on Saturday and their popular pancake breakfast on Sunday featuring Middlefield blueberries. Also, the Dining Hall will have a ham dinner for hungry fairgoers on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday from noon to 4 Keepingp.m.thelivestock tradi tion alive, Sunday’s fair will host a cattle show. For the kids, there will be a Kid’s Zone open Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. featuring free activities as well as games for a small charge and the opportuni ty to win a prize. There will also be a Kid’s Pie Eating Contest at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday that Judge called “a lot of fun.” And at the end of each day there will be a Children’s Scooter Giveaway.Otherfun things to do include bingo tomorrow night; a tug-o-war and family games including children’s chicken chucking, lady’s skillet toss and men’s chainsaw throwing on Saturday; and a car and tractor show on Sunday. There also will be plenty of vendors selling crafts, handy gadgets and home improvements items. Judge noted this year’s fair is dedicated to the late Richard Cook who passed away in July, and who served as president of the Middlefield Fair for 23 years.“Even after he retired as president, Dick came to the fair every year to help at the horse and oxen pulls, which were his big passion,” Judge said. For more information, visit middlefieldfair.org.
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The four rose wines recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO) So what makes rose wines pink? The wine’s color simply has to do with how long the grape juice comes into contact with the grape skins during the fermentation process. The longer the wine and the grapes are in contact with each other during fermentation, the darker the pink color for the rose wine.
pocket-sized publication that is perfect for travel. It’s small, well-organized and provides a fairly large amount of infor mation despite its size. (The content and illustrations were used courtesy of the Brewers Association.)Thisdiminutive edition runs through defining and decon structing craft beer, talking about the craft beer communi ty and covering various styles. It also gets into beer and food pairings, as well as providing a handy 25-page pocket tasting log to document your alecation (when you’re at the beach’s local brewpub).
2021 Feudo Montoni NerelloLocation:Mascalese Sicily, Italy Grape: 100% Nerello Mas calese Tasting notes: Fabio Sireci of Feudo Montoni winery on the Italian island of Sicily has created an absolutely wonder ful wine using the relatively unknown Nerello Mascalese grape popular in Sicily. Made using grapes from 40-year-old vines, this light, refreshing rose has floral aromas mixed with a dry, flinty finish with a wide range of flavors, including hints of apricot, peaches and raspber ries. It is a perfect rose wine for a hot summer afternoon or hopefully cool evening, especially one soon.
• 2021 Oyster Bay Rose ($16.99 at Whole Foods) Wine tasting notes
Last but not least, “Simple Homebrewing” by Drew Beechum and Denny Conn looks to be a great guide for those looking to streamline their education on homebrew ing.The book promises to pro vide “the best possible beer with less work and more fun,” and the format certainly seems to lead readers down that path. It’s chock full of information, with many pages also provid ing insightful sidebars with extra tips from the two writers. These asides are often amusing, but I have to say that the one about brewing with extracts where Drew casually says The Beatles are overrated and then sings the praises of Jimmy Buffet made me wonder about Drew’s judgment. But music taste quibbles aside, this looks like a great book, especially for new or inexperienced homebrewers.
• 2021 Feudo Montoni Nerello Mascalese ($22 Sug gested Retail Price)
• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Rose ($10 SRP) • 2021 Prisma Rose of Pinot Noir ($14.99 at Whole Foods in Hadley)
2021 Domaine Bousquet RoseLocation: Uco Valley, Men doza, Argentina Grape: 50% pinot noir, 30% syrah, 10% pinot gris, 10% viognier Tasting notes: One of the most consistent wine produc ers when it comes to afford able, delicious wines, Do maine Bousquet hits another one out of the park with this dry, chalky rose wine made with a blend of four different grapes. Like other Domaine Bousquet wines, what I love about this rose is its intense
Great rose wines from around the world
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A BEER BELLY IS not usually associ ated with a “beach body,” but that doesn’t mean people who have developed a keg rather than a six-pack around their middle sections don’t go out to get some sun and fun by the ocean.Since we are at the height of vacation season, I thought I’d let beer fans know of some great beer beach reading they can do while soaking up some rays.First up is “Hooray for Craft Beer” by Em Sauter. This guide is hot off the presses and perfect for perusing as the tides roll in. It’s presented in a very simple and fun format, using cartoon illustrations and a largish whimsical font that imi tates chalkboard handwriting. While it’s probably not for longtime beer connoisseurs, it’s still an easy introduction to the world of craft beer, es pecially for beginners or those with only passing knowledge. It covers everything from beer basics to beer history to differ ent styles and much more. Of course, these topics are not covered in graduate-level detail (although there is a sur prising amount of information, considering the format), but the presentation makes for an easy and palatable read, kind of like a fresh, clean lager on a hotWhatday.makes the book espe cially engaging is that Sauter is both an byistheinformativemendreadsections,ed,gaged:andcanjudge.thecartoonistaward-winning(shealsoillustratedbook)andacertifiedbeerAnotherplusisthatyouopenthebookanywherebecomeimmediatelyenTheformatisopen-endandwhileit’ssetupinit’snotnecessarytoitinorder.Ihighlyrecomthiswhimsicalyetverypage-turner,forbeachoranywhereelse.Thesecondbookfortoday“TheGuidetoCraftBeer”BrewersPublications,a
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R OSE WINE FROM France’s Provence region often grabs all of the attention when it comes to this particular type of popular Californiawine.rose wines also have a devoted following among many people as well. But there’s a whole world of rose wines out there just waiting to be discovered. So this week, as the tem peratures here in New England continue to hover in the 90s, I thought it would be a perfect time to explore rose wines from around the world. The four rose wines recom mended this week come from Sicily (Italy), Argentina, Chile and New They’reZealand.alsomade with a wide range of grapes, which is one of the great things about rose wines. Unlike chardon nay or pinot noir, rose wine can be made with a wide range of grapes. So what makes rose wines pink? The wine’s color simply has to do with how long the grape juice comes into contact with the grape skins during the fermentation process. The longer the wine and the grapes are in contact with each other during fermenta tion, the darker the pink color for the rose wine. Best of all, many of these rose wines cost less than $20 a bottle.Hopeyou enjoy! Wines recommended this week
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Hugh Robert Off The Menu flavors (raspberry and orange zest in particular) mixed with dry, rocky, chalky notes you often find in many French wines grown in limestone soils. These particular grapes were grown in gravel and sand soils at 4,000 feet elevation at the foot of the Andes Moun tains. Whatever the technical details are, the finished prod uct tastes delicious. And you can’t beat the $10 price tag.
2021 Oyster Bay Rose Location: Marlborough, New Zealand Grape: Blend of chardon nay and pinot noir Tasting notes: If you’re a fan of Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc, you probably won’t be surprised by how great this rose from the Marlbor ough region on the northern end of New Zealand’s south island tastes. Like Domaine Bousquet, Oyster Bay has a well-earned reputation for producing outstand ing, affordable wines. This particular rose wine made with a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes has an understated finish with muted flavors that range from peach and strawberry to hints of raspberry. Its fragrant, floral aromas also set just the right mood, whether you’re sipping this wine on a hot afternoon by the pool or trying to cool off with your feet in the hot, dryCheers!sand.
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• Irvine, California-based Taco Bell has announced that Mexican Pizza will be avail able on its menus again start ing Sept. 15. First introduced in 1985, Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is assembled on a flour tortilla crust and layered with beans, pizza sauce, seasoned beef, tomatoes, and cheese. As part of a 2020 streamlin ing of operations, Taco Bell dropped the pizza from its ‘kitchen appreciation fees’ catch on?
2021 Prisma Rose of Pinot NoirLocation: Casablanca Val ley, Chile Grape: 100% pinot noir Tasting notes: You can’t miss this rose wine in a store with its funky, rainbow-col ored prism label. But don’t worry. This rose wine from Chile isn’t all flash and no substance. Its intense, bright, crisp flavors abound with fruit aromas and hints of raspberry, strawberry and melon. The fruit-like nature of this wine is definitely more pronounced than the other three wines recommended this week. But don’t worry. Nothing’s too over the top or in your face. This playful rose wine hits just the right balance between being frisky and understated.
• The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring another Food Trucks, Farmers and Artisans Market tomorrow from 3 to 8 p.m. The event, which will be held at Hryniewicz Park on Springfield Street in Three Rivers, will feature a number of food trucks as well as local crafts, a farmers market, and liveTheentertainment.ThreeRivers Chamber of Commerce can be reached at gmail.com.threeriversMAchamber@
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• Sonic Drive-In locations are celebrating late summer with churros. The deep-fried Mexican pastry is being made available in a cinnamon-sug ar-dusted version as a limitedtime-only menu item. The churros will also be used to garnish a special Churro Shake. Flavored with cinnamon and caramel and topped with whipped cream and the obligatory maraschi no cherry, the shake is served with a churro stuck into it, swizzle-stick fashion. A Cherry Burst slush is also being served as part of special menu, which will be available at participating locations through Sept. 25.
cite the difficulty restaurants would have if they “fairly compensated” cooks and dishwashers. In order to do so, the argument goes, menu prices would have to be raised, putting an operation at a competitive disadvan tage.Like current tipping practic es, the fee can, on the other hand, be seen as inherently underhanded, obscuring the true cost of a restaurant meal through menu prices that don’t fully support a fair wage for the workers preparing and serving those meals. Moreover, since tips and fees are typically paid with credit cards, unscrupulous operators can easily divert a portion of the “appreciation” expressed into their own cof fers rather than distributing those fund to employees. It will be interesting to see if restaurant kitchen appre ciation fees catch on in the tight-supply, post-pandemic labor market. Side dishes • Chicago-based McDon ald’s Corp. has officially wrapped up its test of the McPlant, the chain’s plantbased “hamburger” sand wich.Featuring a patty developed by Beyond Meat Inc., the McPlant had been undergoing expanded test marketing in 600 restaurants, primarily in Texas and California. McPlant has already earned a place on the McDonald’s menus in a number of European coun tries.The formal announcement ending the McPlant test pro gram provided no information on what the product’s future might be here in the U.S.
The Churro Shake will be available at Sonic Drive-in only through Sept. 25.
McDonald’s has officially wrapped up its test of the McPlant, the chain’s plant-based “hamburger,” above. Although the McPlant has a place on McDonald’s menus in several European countries, the fate of the product is still unclear in the U.S.
F EES AND SUR charges have become a commonplace way of obscuring the true price of a product or service. The typical utility or cable bill, for instance, often includes a half-dozen various fees, sur charges, and assessments that serve to effectively boost the cost of the services involved. Table service restaurants have long maintained such a strategy in the form of tip ping. That percentage add-on, once a simple “thank you” for first-class service, has become embedded in the compensa tion programs for restaurant servers.Overthe past several years some restaurant owners have been experimenting with a new guest check add-on, a “kitchen appreciation fee.” Typically set at around 3% and is still in most instances optional, the kitchen appre ciation fee is designed to sweeten the pot for backof-house workers. The total proceeds from such a fee are supposed to be distributed to those employees based on the number of hours worked over a pay kitchenhousementswheremonwealthjurisdictionsattractiveTheperiod.feeisparticularlytooperatorsinliketheComofMassachusetts,tippoolingarrangethatincludeback-of-staffareprohibited.Apologistsfortheuseofappreciationfees
Jazz CONTINUES FROM PAGE E2 menu lineup. The product’s fans subsequently took to social media with complaints about the product’s discontinu ance, and earlier this year Taco Bell reintroduced the Mexican Pizza on a six-month-only basis.However, supply chain issues and unexpectedly high levels of demand soon lead to wide spread shortages of the item. After only two weeks Taco Bell was forced to once again withdraw Mexican Pizza from itsThestores.September re-launch, which will be promoted with a social media event, “Mexican Pizza: The Musical,” suppos edly represents the permanent return of the Mexican Pizza. The TikTok-inspired musical star Dolly Parton, who is a self-described fan of the Mex ican Pizza and one of several celebrities who lobbied Taco Bell to bring back the item.
For more info: springfieldjazzfest.com
Over at the Wood Museum of Springfield History, attend ees will have free access to the “Horn Man: The Life and Musi cal Legacy of Charles Neville” exhibit.Thefestival is made possi ble by a grant from the City of Springfield’s Neighborhood Relief Fund, other grant funders and local business sponsors and donors.While admission is free, donations are welcomed, and you can donate and reserve a ticket in advance at spring fieldjazzfest.com.
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on our culture and our collec tive experience,” she said. In addition to the musical performances, the multi-facet ed festival will feature various arts activities and presenta tions/workshops. Puerto Rican jazz trombonist William Cepe da will lead a workshop about traditional Afro-Puerto Rican music on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Hispanic American Library. Cuban jazz vocalist Dayme Arocena will hold a workshop about traditional Afro-Cuban music on Saturday. Attendees can also participate in a mural paint party and a presentation by Puerto Rican mural artist Betsy Casanas. The mural paint party is a collaboration between Live Well Springfield and Fresh Paint Springfield as well as Blues To Green. The finished product will be unveiled in September as part of the Fresh Paint Mural Festival and installed on a building in the North End of Springfield.“Wewillbe laying fabric panels on tables that will have the design outlined on them and the public will be invited to help paint them. The design was informed by community input which reflected on the history of climate advocacy and culture and diversity in the North End and also involved having community members think about the vision for the North End that they see for the future based around the theme of climate justice,” Neville said. Inspired by her husband, famed musician Charles Neville, Blues To Green is a nonprofit using music and art to center the cultures of the Af rican diaspora within American culture, nurture personal free dom, strengthen multicultural community, and catalyze action for racial and climate justice.
• The Dirty Truth Beer Hall in Northampton has an nounced that the operation will be on “summer break” through Saturday, Aug. 13, and will reopen, resuming its normal Tuesday through Saturday op erating schedule, on Aug. 16. The Dirty Truth answers at 413-585-5999.
• In its coverage of July restaurant industry financial reports, “Restaurant Business” found hopeful signs that food cost inflation in the industry is abating.Jonathan Maze, who covers restaurant finances for the publication, wrote that several industry executives had noted leveling-off or even reductions in key ingredient prices such as chicken, chicken wings, and beef.The downward drift in gaso line prices from their early sum mer levels also was frequently cited as a positive indication that the worst of food cost infla tion may have passed. Maze’s complete analysis, “Restaurants Start Getting Some Relief on Inflation,” can be found at economy.nessonline.com/article/restaurantbusi
• Champney’s Restaurant at the Deerfield Inn in Deer field will be holding a Fancy Nancy luncheon on Saturday.
• In late July Plano, Texasbased Pizza Hut rolled out a makeover of its oven-baked pasta specialties. The menu doover, which involved reworking recipes to incorporate premium ingredients, adds a number of new pasta dishes. Choices include a chicken alfredo pasta, pasta baked with Italian meats, a cheesy alfredo that’s layered with cheese and topped with parmesan before it’s baked, and a veggie pasta option that’s assembled from penne, marinara sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, black ol ives, tomatoes, and cheese. Oven-baked pastas come with garlic bread or breadsticks and can be ordered in two portion sizes.
Where: Stearns Square and Tower Square Park in Springfield Admission: Free; donations are welcomed. Donate and reserve a ticket in advance at springfieldjazzfest.com.
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Robin Lewis and her son Reed enjoy a dance in front of the stage at a past Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)
IF YOU GO Event: Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival When: Tomorrow starting at 5 p.m.; Saturday starting at 12:30 p.m.
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 OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.at
The event is a tribute to Jane O’Connor’s classic of children’s literature, “Fancy Nancy,” and those attending the lunch are encouraged to “dress fancy.”
Champney’s children’s menu, as well as the restaurant’s regular midday bill of fare, will be avail able, and a reading of “Fancy Nancy” will be part of the fun. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. with reservations suggested. Champney’s Restaurant can be reached at 413-774-5587.
• The Irish Cultural Cen ter’s Irish House Restaurant will sponsor an indoor gardening “make-it” session this month. On Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., the Flower Shed of Indian Orchard will bring its “succulent bar” to the outdoor terrace at the Irish House. After a brief overview of succulent care as well as a demonstration of planting techniques by Flower Shed staff, participants will step up to the “Succulent Bar” and select container and plants to assemble their own succulent garden.Costto attend is $25; advance registration is required. Contact the Flower Shed at 413-222-2541 or andableIrishcomtheflowershed413@gmail.formoreinformation.FoodandbeveragesfromtheHousemenuwillbeavailforpurchasebothbeforeduringthisprogram.
• Iron Duke Brewing of Ludlow will host Vuture Food of Los Angeles today from 4 to 8 p.m.Vuture Foods, a traveling food truck and pop-up restau rant operation that teams up with microbreweries across the U.S., offers a menu of what it calls vegan comfort food. Their specialties include a Crispy Chik’n Sandwich and Loaded French Fries; all their items are nut-free and made with gluten-free ingredients. Iron Duke Brewing can be reached at 413-624-6258 idb@inrondukebrewing.com.or
• A “Back to School” kids event is being organized by the Uno Pizzeria & Grill at Hay market Square on Boston Road inPlannedSpringfield.forAug. 16, from 4 until 7 p.m., the get-together in cludes back-to-school crafting. Participants will be decorating pencil boxes. Kids eat free with the pur chase of an accompanying adult entree, and reservations areContactrequired.Uno Pizzeria & Grill at 413-543-6600 for more information.
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Hands-on making activities in the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center. Part of the free family activities. Summer Spectac ular, through Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museums are open daily during Summer Spectacular. For a listing of activities visit springfield museums.org; all activities are free with museum admission. Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memora bilia. Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper,” through Sept. 4. Springfield Science Museum: “Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond,” through Sept. 4. This hands-on, 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-di mensional exhibits; second floor contains Geisel’s personal memo rabilia. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuse ums.org. Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for chil dren ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of resi dency. 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 Muse um: Permanent exhibit: hands-on activities and creative exhibits, including the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org; Hours: Mon., Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Liz Lerman “Wicked Bodies”: Thu.-Sat., 8:15 p.m. Liz Lerman “Wicked Bodies in the Festival Tent, Tickets start at $35. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow. Majesticorg Theater Summer 2022: Thu., 2 and 7:30 p.m., Rick Larrimore: Rod Stewart Tribute. Tickets are $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or Newmajestictheater.comPlayReadingSeries: Thu., 5:30 p.m. LAVA Center, Rex McGregor. Actors are invited to perform in an unpaid cold reading of the play in a casual atmosphere, 324 Main St., Greenfield. QuiltFest New England: Thu.Sat., 10 a.m. MassMutual Center, $15 includes re-admission and can be purchased on site only during show hours. Accompanied chil dren under 16 are free. 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or “Tomassmutualcenter.com.theMoonandBack”: Chester Theatre Company, today-Aug. 21. Wed. 2 p.m.; Thurs. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $52.50 single tickets, $10 Chester and Middle field resident tickets, $15 military personnel, $10 EBT and Con nectorCare Card to Culture, $10 student rush tickets. 15 Middle field Road, Chester; 413-354-7771 or chestertheatre.org
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THURSDAY Agawam Community Artists and Artisans: Thu., 5-7 p.m., Crestview Country Club. The community is invited to the unveiling of the New England Mosaic Project. The mosaic will be on display as part of the third annual arts and crafts festival on Aug. 27-28. Crestivew’s full bar and menu will be available to attendees at their expense, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam; 413786-2593 or crestviewcc.org. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Dance Heginbotham: Thu.-Sat., 6 p.m.; Sun., noon. Dance Heginbotham on the Henry J. Leir Stage, Tickets start at $35. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow. Jacob’sorg Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Hubbard Street Dance: Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in the Ted Shawn Theatre, Tickets start at $65. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413243-0745 or jacobspillow.org
The Majestic Theater in West Springfield will host a weekend of concerts, including Rick Larrimore, a Rod Stewart tribute, today; The Driftwoods, a Beach Boys tribute, tomorrow; Jimmy Mazz on Saturday, and Brad Shepard on Sunday.
FRIDAY East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. Discover minerals from around the globe, $10 adults, children under 12 free with paid adult, $5 parking (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or HVC’sthebige.com.FunFridays
— Trivia Night: Fri., 5:30 p.m. Happier Valley Com edy Theater. Come with a team of up to six people or by yourself to prove what you know about music, science, sports, literature, current events, movies, TV, and more. Doors open at 5:30. Trivia play begins at 7 p.m. Free, 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Dance Heginbotham: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Hubbard Street Dance: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Liz Lerman “Wicked Bod ies”: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022: Fri., 8 p.m. The Driftwoods: Beach Boys Tribute. Tickets are $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413747-7797 or majestictheater.com. “Margaret and the Giant”: Fri.-Sat., 6 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ja’Duke Theater. Running time: 70 minutes (one intermission). $12 children 12 and under and seniors; $15 general ad mission. 110 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls; 413-863-0001 or jaduke.com. QuiltFest New England: See Thurs day listing Springfield Jazz and Roots Festi val: Fri.-Sat., Stearns Square, All the action takes place in Stearns Square and Tower Square Park and begins a day earlier, starting Friday at 5 p.m., Stearns Square, Springfield. Tanglewood 2022 Season: Fri., 8 p.m. Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, Antoine Tamestit, and Yo-Yo Ma in the Shed. Tickets start at $32. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200 or “Totanglewood.org.theMoonand Back”: See Thursday listing SATURDAY Drive-In Event: Sat., 1-3 p.m. Foster Memorial Church, The church will be collecting nonperishable food for the Open Pantry and school supplies for students at the Rebecca Johnson School. Takes place in the church’s back parking lot, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. 413-782-2112. East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fos sil Show: See Friday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Dance Heginbotham: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Hubbard Street Dance: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Liz Lerman “Wicked Bodies”: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022: Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. Jimmy Mazz: Blast From the Past. Tickets are $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413747-7797 or majestictheater.com. “Margaret and the Giant”: See Friday listing Popup Art Salon and Gallery: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. LAVA Center, featur ing new art and vendors, 324 Main St., Greenfield. QuiltFest New England: See Thurs day listing Springfield Jazz and Roots Festi val: See Friday listing Springfield Stamp Club Meeting: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, Meadowbrook Manor Community Room. Anyone interested in stamps is invited to attend, whether novice or expert. Meetings include informational discussions, auctions and show ings of various stamps. For more information, contact Ken, 413-7324976; or George, 413-789-9980. 66 Meadowbrook Manor, Agawam. Suffield Players “New Faces” Theatre Program: Sat., 2 and 7 p.m. Mapleton Hall, general admission only. No reservations required. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place. $10 suggested donation at the door. 1305 Mapleton Ave., Suffield. 860-668-0837 or suffieldplayers. Tanglewoodorg. 2022 Season: Sat., 8 p.m. Dima Slobodeniouk conducts Dutilleux, Mendelssohn, Debussy, and Ravel featuring Leonidas Kava kos, violin, in the Shed. Tickets start at $24. 297 West St., Lenox. 888266-1200 or tanglewood.org. “To the Moon and Back”: See Thursday listing SUNDAY East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fos sil Show: See Friday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Dance Heginbotham: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 — Hubbard Street Dance: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022: Sun., 2 p.m. Brad Shepard: I’ve Heard That Song Before. Tickets are $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Spring field. 413-747-7797 or “Margaretmajestictheater.com.andtheGiant”: See Friday listing Sevenars Concerts: Sun., 4 p.m. Sevenars Academy, The Bob Spark man Trio, featuring Bob Spark man, pianist Jerry Noble, and bass guitarist Kara Noble, $20 suggested donation at the door. Ireland Street at Route 112, Worthington. 413-2385854 or sevenars.org. Sunday Afternoon Summer Con certs: Sun., 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Museum presents Carol Hutter and friends, $10, $5 seniors 65+. 8 Me morial St., Deerfield. 413-774-3768, ext. 10, or Tanglewooddeerfield-ma.org.2022Season:Sun., 2:30 p.m. Cristian Măcelaru con ducts Anna Clyne, Elgar, Debussy, and Enescu featuring Yo-Yo Ma, cello, in the Shed. Tickets start at $32. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-2661200 or tanglewood.org. “To the Moon and Back”: See Thursday listing Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of largerthan-life bronze statues of Spring field native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others. Free on the green.
Old Town Hall: Exhibits by Mar lene Rye, Laura Radwell and David Brewster, through Aug. 27. 43 Main St., Easthampton Oxbow Gallery: Prints by Joan Dix Blair, through Aug. 28. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 40 Cottage St., Easthampton or Schantzoxbowartgallery.com.Galleries:Works by Dale Chihuly, through Sept. 18. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Aug.; and Fri.-Sat. in Sept. 3 Elm St., Stockbridge or schantz Williamgalleries.com.Baczek Fine Arts: Summer 2022 Group Exhibition, through Aug. 31. Selections from this exhibition and other works by gallery artists can be seen online at wbfinearts.com. For more information about this or upcoming exhibits, call the gallery at 413-5879880 or email info@wbfinearts. com. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free, 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts. com. Outdoors Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Art Exhibit: “Let Food Be Your Medicine,” through Aug. 30. Reception on Sat. Story Walk Series: “Gotta Go! Gotta Go!,” through Aug. 30. For ages 2-6 and anyone who loves butterflies. “Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Trio Mambo.” Tomorrow, 7-9 p.m. Refreshments available. Admission is by sliding scale suggested dona tions, which support educational programs at the center. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org. Holyoke Elks Lodge: Weekly EORC Cross Country Race at Ashley Reservoir. Timed Thursday evening races consisting of dirt and gravel roads. 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, 479985047157796events/472996691189965/https://www.facebook.com/ . 250 Whitney Ave., Holyoke; 413-538-8895. Mount Tom State Reservation: “Life Around the Lake,” Sun., 10:30 a.m. Insects are the focus for this week’s topic. Meet at Bray Lake. “Hike the McCool Trail,” Sun., 1 p.m. This 1-2 hour hike travels on the McCool Trail. The terrain is mostly easy and the pace moderate. Bring water and bug spray. “Birding for Beginners,” Sun., Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding through the use of bird guides, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabi
Titanic Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. 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 Universitytitanic1.org.Museum of Contem porary Art — Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit. The Fine Arts Center requires patrons to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend performances. UMass students, staff, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated per university policy. Masks are not required, but are welcome and encouraged. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, Wistariahurstumass.eduMuseum: Perma nent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and gift shop open Sat.-Mon., noon-4 p.m. Historic house tours are $7, $5 stu dents and seniors, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.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 admis sion. 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 Anni versary Celebration,” through Dec. 31. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or Holyokecarlemuseum.org.HeritageState Park: Permanent exhibit: preserving the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry, seasonal interpretive tours and programs. Visitors Center open daily, noon-4 p.m. Free admission. state-parklocations/holyoke-heritage-mass.gov/ . 221 Appleton St., Holy oke; 413-534-1723. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open for rides. Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. $3.50 ride or 4 for $10, 221 Apple ton St., Holyoke or holyokemerry Josiahgoround.org.DayHouse: Permanent exhibit: featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and indi vidual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members, 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322. Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or amherst. Naismithedu.
Open for guided tours through Oct. 15. Sat.-Wed. from 1-4 p.m. and closed on Thurs. and Fri. All visitors required to wear face masks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 130 River Drive, Hadley or Shelburnepphmuseum.org.FallsTrolleyMuseum: Permanent exhibit: featuring new exhibitions, programs and refur bished historic buildings. Tues.Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including holiday Mondays, through Oct. 16. $4 all-day pass, $2 children; chil dren 6 and under free with adults, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls or Springfieldsftm.org.
Armory National His toric 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 www.nps.gov/spar.
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized bas ketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Technological ly-advanced visitor experience in cludes “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Col angelo Court of Dreams.”; 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., Spring field or Normanhoophall.com.RockwellMuseum: “In Our Lifetime: Paintings from the Pandemic,” by Kadir Nelson, through Oct. 30. Permanent exhibit hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retired military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. “The Lincoln Memorial Illustrated,” through Sept. 4. “Norman Rock well: Freedom’s Legacy: “Imprinted: illustrating Race,” through Oct. 30. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm. Oldorg.Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitors Center where kids 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. Kids are free during the summer at the village this year, with up to three kids under the age of 17 admitted free when accompanied by an adult paying full admission. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. “New England on Parade” exhibit, through July 2023, examines parades and parade traditions in New England from 1776 to 1940. Included with general admission, Route 20, Sturbridge or Museum:Porter-Phelps-Huntingtonosv.org.
J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-7329128. Jones Library: “Through the Cam era Lens”, an online photography exhibit, through Aug. 31. Jerrold Meyer, UMass Professor Emeritus, longtime Amherst resident, and amateur photographer, is present ing an online photography exhibit through the Burnett Gallery. Free, joneslibrary.org/virtualburnett 43 Amity Street, Amherst. LAVA Center: “Why I Stand” and “The UK Farm Belt: Looking out from lockdown” by Alfonso Neal, through Aug. 27. Gallery hours: Thurs. 5-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Greenfield Arts Walk, Aug. 26. 324 Main St., Greenfield Northampton Center for the Arts: “Works by Adrienne Albro-Fish er and Chole McLean,” through Aug. 30; reception tomorrow, 5-8 p.m. during arts night out, in the Mezzanine Gallery. Hours: Mon.Thurs. 1-4 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 33 Hawley St., Northampton or nohoarts.org.
Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” Open to the public Thurs., Fri., Sun. and Mon., 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., Am herst or yiddishbookcenter.org. Special screening of the docu mentary, “The Adventures of Saul Bellow” Sun., 2 p.m. A talk with writer and director Asaf Galay will follow the screening. Tickets will be available at the door only on a firstcome, first-served basis. No online ticket sales for this event. Proof of vaccination(including booster) is required. Attendees are required to wear masks at all times while inside the building. $10. Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: “Worked: Artist Labor Relations,” curated by Grace Clark, through Sept. 2. Reception tomorrow, 5 to 8 p.m. No tickets are necessary for this free exhibition. All are welcome. Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org. Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258. Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts and Arts: “All of the Things” by Susan Valentine, through Aug. 28. Closing reception Aug. 28, 2-4:30 p.m. Hours: Thurs-Fri. 3-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. 13 Montague Road, Leverett; 413-548-9070. Forbes Library: “Paintings and tex tiles” by Ryan Murray, Jeff Wrench, and Yoni Glogower, through Aug. 29. 20 West St., Northampton or Galleryforbeslibrary.org.A3Amherst Art Alliance: 77th Annual Juried Show, through Aug. 27. Juror is Daniel Kojo Schrade. Art forum online Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. Register at gallerya3. com. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-2564250. Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gal lery: 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.
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Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older), $4 grandparents/se niors (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 Children’sameliaparkmuseum.org.MuseumatHolyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a STEM-based cash register for kids. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Closed Mon. $8 children and adults, $5 seniors (62+), children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrens Connecticutmuseumholyoke.org.TrolleyMuseum: Summertime hours, through Sept. 5, open Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon, except on Labor Day. 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. Edith Wharton — The Mount: “The Garden of My Soul: Edith Wharton in France, The Lesage Collection,” through Sept. The Mount is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $13 students with ID; free ages 18 and under, tickets can be purchased online. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.org.
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• Christina Aguilera is back to working on new music just three months after her latestAguilerarelease.dropped her Span ish-language album, “Aguil era,” in May. According to a source quoted in The Sun, the singer “really enjoyed trying something different with ‘Aguilera,’ which was a real passion project for her, but she is ready to go back to her popTheroots.”source went on to say that the pop star “is experi menting with sounds” but the next record is “likely to be the dancey commercial sound with big vocals that fans love herAlso,for.”at an Aug. 3 Liver pool show, Aguilera told the audience that the follow-up to 2018′s “Liberation” “is coming.”
• The court battle over Prince’s estate has finally ended.Prince, who died in April 2016 from a fentanyl over dose at age 57, did not have a will.This led to probate court, where the assets of a person’s estate are divided. The artist’s six half-siblings were decided to be his legal heirs, but because three of them sold their their rights to a company named Primary Wave, further court battles ensued on how to divvy up the $156 million estate. On Aug. 1, a judge signed off on a deal that splits the holdings into two equal companies.Inastatement to Billboard, Primary Wave said the com pany was “extremely pleased that the process of closing the Prince Estate has now been finalized.” FROM PAGE E4 tants of Mt. Tom. Sunday After noon Family Program: Sun., 1 p.m. The title for this week’s program is “Tracking the Wild Thing.” This program searches for animals living at Mt. Tom. 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 Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center: Sat., 10 a.m.noon. Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, tree & Wild Edibles Hike. Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and fields. $20 per person. Regis tration is required, email aimee@ gaiaroots.com or visit org.hollownatureandculturalcenter.tamarack
seventh full-length album, was just released July 29.
