Weekend To see a full listing of weekend events, visit masslive.com/entertainment MORGAN HORSES: Mass. show is at the Eastern States Exposition in West Side, E3 HARDWICK FAIR: Event returns to the Town Common for the 260th time, E3 BEER NUT: The more dog-themed brews, the better, writes George Lenker, E7 Westfield Fair PLUS John Williams 90thcelebrationbirthday E | | THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 , 2022 94th eventannualbeginstomorrow,PageE6 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”
By C lifton Noble Jr. Special to The Republican T legendarybirthdaythecelebratesanglewood90thof composer and conduc tor John Williams on Saturday at 8 p.m. A star-studded supporting cast joins Williams in the Koussevitzky Music Shed, including conductor Ken-David Masur, percussionist J. William Hudgins, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, bass Eric Revis, harpist Jessica Zhou, and another Tanglewood fixture, James Taylor.
Williams’ connections to Tanglewood – he led the Boston Pops for 14 seasons, is current ly its conductor laureate, and holds the title of Artist-InResidence at Tanglewood – are only the tip of the iceberg of his six-decade career. His list of works amounts to a greatest-hits discography of American film music. In addition to all nine “Star Wars” films and the first three “Harry Potter” films, Wiliams scored the “Indiana Jones” films, “Su perman,” “Jaws,” “E.T.,” “Juras sic Park,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Schindler’s List,” “Saving Private Ryan” and many, many more. He has written occasional music for some very high-pro file events, including the 1984, 1988 and 1996 Summer Olym pic Games, and the rededica tion of the Statue of Liberty. He wrote themes for “NBC Nightly News,” “Meet the Press” and PBS’s “Great Performances.”
“I grew up playing in their orchestras and admiring them,” Williams said, “and some of that must have rubbed off to the degree that I’ve been able to absorb it. I particularly admired Herrmann, not only as a musician, but as a personal friend. He was a curmudgeonly, frumpy old character, not en tirely housebroken socially, but he had an artistic conscience and was very rigorous and helpful to me as a youngster. Also very critical of me when he thought I deserved it!” “I said to him that I wanted to write something for orchestra, maybe a symphony, and he re plied very gruffly, ‘Well, who’s stopping you?’”
Composer John Williams conducts the Boston Pops at Tanglewood. On Saturday, a concert celebrating his 90th birthday will take place at 8 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
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Williams gave The Republi can a very generous telephone interview back in 2003 before a Tanglewood Film Night per formance, in which he revealed some of the groundwork that made him what he has become. His father worked for the CBS radio orchestra in New York, and in California film studios after the family moved to Los Angeles in 1948.
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“When I was growing up,” Williams said, “all my father’s friends that I would meet were musicians, so as a 4- or 5-year-old I thought that what you did when you grew up was play music. I probably learned to read music around the same time I learned English…and be fore I was even conscious of it, I assumed that was what I would do with my life.”
At far left, James Taylor performs at Tanglewood in 2019. At left, Yo-Yo Ma performs in 2019 in Washington, DC. SCOTT PHOTO;
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He was 4 years old when he learned to play piano, and by his teens he had added trumpet, trombone and tuba. An orchestration teacher in high school advised him to “play everything,” so he picked up “…a little clarinet, a little bassoon – enough to sit in the band at school – and cello, and I probably learned more about orchestration from that way than any other,” Williams recalled.Hispiano training ended up being a rich mixture of clas sical (studying with Rhosina Lhevinne at Juilliard) and practical (playing in New York jazz clubs with such notables as Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole and Art Pepper).Hisearly work in the film industry brought Williams into contact with such cine matic composing giants as Bernard Herrmann (“Psycho”), Alfred Newman (“The Mark of Zorro”) and Franz Waxman (“Rebecca”).
Concert marks John Williams’ 90th birthday
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It seems that nothing has, in fact, stopped John Williams. In addition to his immense contri bution to film music, Williams’ concert works include two symphonies and concertos for violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trum pet, tuba and harp. Williams is a recipient of the National Medal of the Arts, the highest award given to artists by the U.S. government; the Olympic Order, and the Kennedy Center Honor. In June 2016, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, and in 2020 he received Spain’s prestigious Princess of Astur ias Award for the Arts as well as the Gold Medal from the Royal Philharmonic Society in London.Tickets to wish this icon of American music “Happy 90th Birthday” are available on the Tanglewood website at tanglewood.org
By Jim Russell Special to The Republican T he toFairCommunityHardwickannualreturnstheTown Common tomorrow and Saturday for the 260th time. Admis sion is free. The tradition began in 1762, when agriculture was an economic kingpin. The fair “was more like an open-air market, with area farmers displaying their goods for sale to the public. Large group dinners were a thread throughout the entire life of the Hardwick Fair,” the fair association says in the archives detailing the event’s historical roots. Though all things agricul tural and food remain staples, additions over the years in clude live music, a craft beer, wine and hard cider garden, a 5.8-mile run, literary contests and children’s games.
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By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican G rowing up in Northampton, Molly O’Brien says she was your “typical horse-crazy kid” who was lucky enough at around the age of 8 to at tend the oldest Morgan horse show in the country at the 3 County Fairgrounds.
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Baked goods contests for best apple pie, most deli cious muffin, superior carrot cake, and brownies, to name some of the numerous sweet tooth competitions, are auctioned for sale to highest bidders on Saturday afternoon, after judges have determined which items deserve blue ribbons. The fair opens tomorrow at 5 p.m. with a lumberjack contest that evening and The Otters band performing from 7 to 10 Saturday’sp.m. events kick off with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Livestock judging is at 9:30 a.m., hay rides start at 10 a.m. and a dance demo follows at 11 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., there will be an antique tractor parade. Horseshoe and frog jumping contests begin at 1:30 p.m., and the auction will be at 3:30Morep.m.information is avail able at the fair association’s website, HardwickFair. com. Hardwick Common is on Route 32A. There is free parking at Eagle Hill School, with a free shuttle bus to the common and back.
The Morgan is a ‘very special horse’ A scene from a past Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Spring field. This year’s show began yesterday and continues through Saturday.
Now, many years later, O’Brien is show manager for this weekend’s Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show. The show began yesterday and continues today, tomorrow and Saturday at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.Considered one of Amer ica’s first native breeds, the Morgan began with “Figure,” a bay acquired in 1789 by schoolteacher and composer Justin Morgan, who moved from West Springfield to Randolph, Vermont. The colt, later renamed Justin Morgan after his owner, was the founding sire of the breed.“Itis their beauty, their brains and their tempera ment that make the Morgan a very special horse. And they are so very kind,” O’Brien said, whose Morgan, Mazy, is retired from competition.
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• Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier died on Aug. Dozier,8.81, was part of a songwriting team with siblings Eddie and Brian Holland that penned hits for Motown acts such as The Four Tops, The Supremes and The Isley Brothers.
• Beyoncé’s latest album, “Renaissance,” has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.The album earned the equivalent of 332,000 album units and sold 190,000 physi calAllcopies.seven of Beyoncé’s solo albums have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making her the first female artist to achieve that feat.The only album this year that has topped Beyoncé’s debut on the Billboard 200 charts was Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House,” which had 521,500 total units during its firstStyles’week.total also broke Tay lor Swift’s previous record.
The British singersongwriter, who no tably came to fame by bashing out me lodic punk rock solo on an electric guitar, combined anti-Tory political diatribes with sweet, clever love songs.Alongwith more than a dozen solo LPs, he notably recorded two albums with Wilco, Mermaid Avenue in 1998 and Mermaid Avenue Vol. II in 2000, using old Woody Guthrie lyrics.
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• Kylie Minogue will start work on a new album in 2023, according to her label’sBMGboss.record label presi dent Alistair Norbury said that Minogue, 54, will begin to record her 16th studio album next year. It probably won’t hit shelves until later in the year, according to what Norbury said. “So next year we’ll start our third album with Kylie, and we only expected to do one. So the roster is building to a size where it is almost self-sustaining. We already know our first Q1 and Q2 re leases for next year,” he said in Headliner magazine. Minogue signed with BMG in 2017, releasing two albums since: “Golden” and “Disco.”
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Billy Bragg performs at the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards Show in 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. He will be at the Academy of Music on Oct. 9. (MARK ZALESKI / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO)
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• It seems that Olivia Rodrigo is working on her second studio album. Her debut studio album, “Sour,” was a massive suc cess last year. A source in the “Bizarre” column of The Sun said, “Olivia’s debut was one of the biggest in years. She really did something special when she was in the studio with (producer) Dan (Nigro). She wants the follow-up to evolve her sound so it isn’t exactly the same.” But this doesn’t mean she’ll use a different producer for her second LP. “But she feels like she and Dan are a dream team when they get in the studio, so she is hoping they can make more magic together,” the source said.
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“What is also fun to watch is carriage driving, especially when they are maneuvering an obstacle course. It’s a speed event and a real test of skill and the athletic ability of the horse. There are twist and turns, and cones are set up with tennis balls on top which cannot be knocked over as they maneuver through them,” O’Brien said. The theme of this year’s show is “Movies of the ’80s.” “We encourage those attending to decorate their stalls in the stable area and box seats in the Coliseum to the show theme with $1,000 in prize money to be won. There are certainly so many movies to choose from in that decade,” O’Brien said.
Visitors stopping by the show can observe some 400 Morgan horses and their riders from New England and the midAtlantic states competing in some 200 individual classes.
Vendors at the show will be selling saddles, bridles and more, as well as grooming supplies There also will be horse-themed gift items for sale such as clothing and jewelry.Thehorse show begins each day at 9 or 10 a.m. and continues to 4 p.m., with eve ning competitions tomorrow and Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
Visitors stopping by the show can observe some 400 Morgan horses and their riders from New England and the mid-Atlantic states com peting in some 200 individual classes.Forthose looking for some real action, O’Brien said there will be champion classes tomorrow and Saturday, and some very strong competition on those evenings among trainers in open classes.
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Andy Rida, of Worthington, was the winner of the hay bale throwing contest at the Westfield Fair in 2019. This year’s fair will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (DANNY NASON PHOTO)
For those who love the revving sound of motors, there are truck pulls tomorrow, the Demolition Derby by Sky Fire Productions on Saturday and Antique Tractor Pulls on Sunday.“It’sthe thrill factor of the demotion derby that makes it so popular. They are exciting and intense, and where else can you see a real live crash right before your very eyes that most of the time you don’t get to see, especially without injury,” Rida said. This year the fair is also introducing a variant of mo torsport called lawn mower racing where participants use race-modified lawnmowers that are ride-on or self-pro pelled.“The New England Lawn Mower Racing Association will be putting it on for us on Sunday at 11 a.m. We’ve seen it done at other fairs and it is something new and different for the area and we hope it attracts some new people to the fair,” Rida said. Musical entertainment on the main stage features Cruise Control tomorrow, Ally Rossi & Friends and Rob Bellamy on Saturday, and on Sunday, The Rattle Tones. Other fun en tertainment includes Magical Moments balloon sculpture each day of the fair. For the kids, on Saturday there is a Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull followed by kid’s games at the Activity Center, and Kid’s Power Wheel Race. There is also a new midway. “Last year’s midway was bounce houses, but this year it is real kiddie rides like little planes and more,” Rida said. Also, one lucky boy and one lucky girl, who must be present when announced on Saturday at 4 p.m., will be the winners of the kid’s bike raffle. Full information will be available in the fair’s Exhibit Hall.And there is plenty more going on at this year’s fair, including Touch-a-Truck, Hay Bale Toss, Vehicle Teeter Totter and more to see and do such as the popular Farm Museum and Craft Barn filled with all types of handmade items and other goodies. For a full lineup of events, visit thewestfieldfair.com. After the fair’s closing on Sunday, there will be an auction at 6 p.m. to benefit the fair. Items that are auc tioned are those that people don’t take home from various hall exhibits, including baked goods, vegetables, flowers, corn stalks for decorating and bales of hay.
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“We try to keep everything local from our vendors to our food. We have a big agricul tural program with agricultur al and livestock exhibits and where fairgoers can also get up close and personal with cows and sheep and other animals they may often see only from afar, but here they can actually pet them,” Rida said.“And everybody loves fair food. We have our own food booth where we will be serving up cheeseburgers and hotdogs and breakfast sandwiches, while other vendors will have French fries, ice cream, lemon ade, baked potatoes and many other delights,” she added.
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“Last year’s midway was bounce houses, but this year it is real kiddie rides like little planes and more.”
Above is a scene from a past Westfield Fair. (DANNY NASON PHOTO)
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True to their agricultural roots, the fair will hold a Junior Dairy Show, Jr. Oxen Cart Classes, Junior Sheep Show, Ox Draw, Junior Beef Show on Saturday, and Adult Dairy Show, Adult Sheep Show, Horse Draw, and Adult Beef Judging on Sunday. Also, similar to the early days, fairgoers will find an Exhibit Hall filled with flowers, vegetables, handmade items, baked goods, and more en tered into competition in both youth and adults classes.
“We’re a homegrown fair,” said Bridget Rida, vice president of the Westfield Fair Association.Thisyear’s 94th annual Westfield Fair, featuring fun for the whole family, runs Fri day through Sunday.
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T HE theworldwithinDIALOGUEtherestauranthasshiftedoverpastmonthorso, with owners, operators, and chain executives no longer ob sessing about labor shortages. Instead, inflation has be come the keyword as dining establishments of nearly all types cope with surging prices for food, supplies and fuel. Data from Black Box Intelli gence, a Texas-based consum er research firm that specializ es in the hospitality industry, indicates that year-over-year guest counts in nearly all segments of the industry have been in decline since March, a timing that closely mirrors the early spring jump in global energy prices. Every segment of the busi ness (with the exception of fast food) has been recording declines in year-over-year sales, with the steepest such drops in fine-dining and up scale fast-casual concepts. Black Box’s analysis also suggests that menu price inflation has had an impact on customer behavior. Those operations that the took the biggest menu price increases over the past year have expe rienced the most significant declines in traffic growth.
Plus, everyone loves dogs, right? RIGHT?!? Good. I thought so. I was also inspired by recently revisiting a great brew that I discovered earlier this year. It’s called Dogs and Boats and it’s a delicious im perial IPA brewed by Beer’d Brewing Co. in Connecticut. I mentioned it in my recent January column (about beer marketing themes, not about dogs!)Iquaffed a few more of these cans a few weeks ago, and my appreciation for it only grew. And it got me to investigate which other dogthemed beers have arisen over the past few years (or even from longer ago, but which I haven’t heard of). I discovered a few, and although I haven’t actual ly sipped many of them, I enjoyed learning about them. (I didn’t include ones I may have mentioned before in this column over the years.)
My discoveryfavoritewas a beer named A Dog Ate My Homework, a BrouwerijfruitblackberryalemadebyWestofCalifornia.
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Inflation, Black Box con cludes, is making restaurant customers noticeably valueconscious.However, anecdotal data from individual restaurant operators and executives indicates that the inflation the industry is experiencing isn’t all bad Dannynews.Meyer, the founder of the Union Square Hospital ity Group in New York City, observes that inflation means employees working in situa tions where they are receiving tips are making more money as menu prices escalate. He’s
T HE DOG DAYS OF summer are now over, but our thirst for a good brew during hot weather certainly didn’t disappear with them If anything, it’s still pret ty hot, and our desire for a thirst-slaking beer remains high. And since Sirius (the Dog Star) is still high in the sky, I figured I could use it as an excuse to write about the enduring partnership between dogs and beer. (It’s been two years since I’ve mentioned dogs explicitly in this column, a bit of self-re straint that deserves applause, given my passion for canines.)
The more dog-themed brews, the better
My favorite discovery was a beer named A Dog Ate My Homework, a blackberry fruit ale made by Brouwerij West of California. Although that style is not one I love, the name is a classic. Another good, albeit kind of insulting, one is Rahr & Sons Brewing’s Ugly Pug. I know a number of great dog people who abso lutely love pugs and don’t find them ugly at all. Ugly Pug is black lager named after a pug named “Chug,” and I hope to some day take a slug of it from a mug or a jug, and if I like it, I’ll give it a plug. (OK, sorry, I got carried away.)
One more brew named more generically for dogs is Puppers Beer. Of course, Pup pers started out as a fictional brew on the show “Letterken ny” (now on Hulu in the U.S.) But now Puppers Beer is a real beer, first brewed by Stack Brewing in Ontario, and now made by Labatt Brewing. And there is no shortage of breweries with pooch-related names. Here are just a few I found:BigDog’s Brewing Com pany; Bird Dog Brewing; Dogfish Head; Dirty Dog Brewing; Flying Dog; Hair of the Dog Brewing Company; Island Dog Brewing; Sea Dog Brewing Company; Thirsty Dog Brewing Company; White Dog Brewing. Anyway, dogs and beer is a combination that’s hard to beat.Soraise a glass (and a paw) to this enduring partnership.
Wendy’s this month is expanding breakfast selections at its restaurants with the addition of French Toast Sticks. Made with Texas toast bread that’s dipped in a vanilla-flavored blend of egg, dairy and sugar, the French Toast Sticks are griddle-cooked before being flash-fried for crispness.
• Pasqua Prosecco Extra DryRegion:Rosé Veneto, Italy Grapes: Blend of glera and pinotTastingneronotes: This delight ful, medium-dry sparkling wine strikes just the right balance between dry and sweet. It has wonderful, bright, light fruit-like flavors, including hints of raspber ry and strawberry. Best of all, if it’s too sweet for your tastes or if you want to try something slightly different, this Prosecco Rosé is perfect for making an Aperol Spritz, which is equal parts Prosec co and Aperol (an orange aperitif) mixed with a dash of club soda, an orange slice and ice.
• Gancia Prosecco Rosé Region: Prosecco, Italy Grapes: Blend of glera and pinot noir grapes Tasting notes: Gancia has been making wines for 170 years and it shows in such skillfully crafted wines as this refreshing Prosecco Rosé. This wine strikes just the right balance between floral and fruity tastes and aromas, especially hints of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry. Another delight ful sparkling rosé perfect for a beautiful summer after noon.Cheers! Wine Press by Ken Ross ap pears on Masslive.com every Monday and in The Repub lican’s weekend section every Thursday.
• Domaine Bousquet Spar klingRegion:RoséUco Valley, Men doza,Grapes:Argentina75%pinot noir, 25% seagrowndelightfulgrapesInoftenwinesforsimpleDomainedelicious,outstandingTastingchardonnaynotes:Anotherproducerofaffordablewines,Bousquethasaformulathatworksconsistentlymakinggreatusingorganicgrapes,grownathighaltitude.thisparticularcase,theusedtomakethissparklingroséareat4,000feetabovelevelinthefoothillsof the Andes Mountains of Argentina. This particular sparkling rosé has a wonder ful, flinty, crisp flavor with hints of strawberry and other subtle fruit flavors. Simply delicious.
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They’re called rosé wines because of the wine’s pink color. And that color simply has to do with how long the grape juice comes into contact with the grape skins during the fermentationprocess.
• Tosti Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2020 Region: Prosecco, Italy Grapes: 85% glera, 15% pinotTastingnoirnotes: This familyowned Italian winery has been making wine for eight generations, since 1820. This particular Prosec co Rosé from 2020 has a beautiful, pale pink color and wonderful, delicate floral aromas. Flavor-wise, this Prosecco has a hint of sweetness without being too overpowering. Its subtle, mineral-like flavors also range from honeydew melon to fresh-picked strawberries with a clean, bright finish.
5 delicious, affordable rosé sparkling wines
L AST WEEK, I wrote about great rosé wines from the world. This week, I thought I would keep the rosé theme going with rosé sparkling wine.While there’s no rule against drinking rosé wines in winter, there’s nothing quite like a chilled rosé wine on a warm summer after noon.And while I definitely love nonsparkling rosés, there’s something so festive about hearing the pop of the cork and seeing those bubbles dance in the glass, especially when you’re sharing a bottle of sparkling rosé with family or friends. I briefly mentioned Pro secco rosé wine a few weeks ago.But that’s just one type of sparkling rosé made in the Prosecco region of northern Italy near Venice. You can find many other great ones from around the world.This week, you can learn more about five sparkling rosés.Three are from Italy. The other two are from Spain and Argentina.Bestofall, each one of these wines costs less than $20 a bottle, including one for under $10. And just a reminder, rosé wines are not made with roséThey’regrapes.made with a wide range of They’regrapes.called rosé wines because of the wine’s pink color. And that color sim ply 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 rosé wine. Hope you enjoy. Wines recommended this week • Dibon Cava Brut Rosé ($9.99 at Table & Vine in West Springfield) • Domaine Bousquet Rosé ($15 Suggested Retail Price) • Pasqua Prosecco Extra Dry Rosé($18 SRP) • Tosti Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2020 ($15 SRP) • Gancia Prosecco Rosé ($15 SRP) Wine tasting notes • Dibon Cava Brut Rosé Region: Castellet, Spain Grapes: 100% garnacha Tasting notes: Cava is Spanish sparkling wine. And one of the great things about Cava is they are made the exact same way as cham pagne from France (using the Methode Traditionnelle) for only a fraction of the price. This outstanding, crisp, dry sparkling rosé has wonderful fruit-like flavors and aromas, including hints of strawberry and raspber ry. I can’t say enough great things about this delicious Cava, especially given its terrific price.
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• Tomorrow, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Belchertown Cultur al Council will sponsor a Food Truck Friday on the Town Common.Foodtrucks booked for the event include Macken’s Slid ers, Nom Nom Hut, Rooster’s Roaming Cantina, Rustic Fu sion, Uncle E’s BBQ Express, Tony’s Happy Valley Pizz, and Batch Ice Cream.
• Table 3 Restaurant Group executive chef Enrico Giovanello will host a multi course Patio Dinner on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. To be held outside at Table 3′s function venue in Sturbridge, the Barn at Wight Farm, the “Mexican table” dinner will feature a menu including seafood ceviche, carne asada tacos, Baja surf and turf, various sides and sal ads, and churros for dessert. Arrangements for inside service are in place should weather conditions require them.The price to attend is $65; reservations can be made by calling the barn at 774-2418450.
• The Wendy’s Compa ny is this month expanding breakfast selections at its restaurants with the addition of French Toast Sticks. The new item was sched uled to be rolled out this week. Made with Texas toast bread that’s dipped in a vanilla-flavored blend of egg, dairy, and sugar, the French Toast Sticks are griddle-cooked before being flash-fried for crispness. French Toast Sticks are available in four- and sixpiece orders as well as part of a combo meal with breakfast potatoes and a beverage.
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Entertainment will be provided by Landing Gear, Baby Driver and the Sypeck Brothers.Formore information, the Cultural Council can be contacted by email at com.belchertownculturalcouncil.hello@
Side dishes • On Aug. 28, Figaro Risto rante in Enfield will host “The Crooner and the Songstress,” starring Lisa Carter and Dave Colucci. Carter and Colucci specialize in classic songs from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, which they present in a vintage “Vegas” style. “Piano Man” Richie Mitnick will also be featured in the show, which begins at 7 p.m. Seating for dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with those attending offered a buffet of Italian-American favorites. Tickets are $25, with a food and beverage purchase also required.Contact Figaro Ristorante at 860-745-2414 for information or to purchase tickets.
• In conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, has announced that Wahlburg ers, the casual restaurant and bar chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahl berg and known for its unique menu items inspired by the Wahlberg family kitchen, is set to open in summer 2023. Wahlburgers at Foxwoods will serve as the brand’s stand alone Connecticut location. Unique to this new location, Wahlburgers will feature a variety of fresh burgers and sandwiches, as well as entree salads, the chain’s signature “Wahlbite” appetizers, and vegetarian options. A full-ser vice bar will pour a selection of adult shakes, Wahlcoctions cocktails, wines, and beers including its signature Wahl brewski , an unfiltered pale ale. Wahlburgers will be taking over the current Fuddruckers’ restaurant at Foxwoods. That location will be closing in September.
There are also some indi cations that inflation-driven declines in restaurant traffic are moderating the growth of ingredient prices as well as helping to unravel some of the supply chain tie-ups that have plagued the industry.
• Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) will hold a summer family event, Making Food Fun, at Look Memorial Park in Northampton today from 10 a.m. to Deannanoon.Cook, a children’s cookbook author, will con duct a kid’s cooking class, and Nourse Farms, of Whately, will be on hand with a berry tasting.
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews locations are getting a jump on the fall season by introducing a Pump kin Spice & Everything Nice milkshake. Made from vanilla soft serve flavored with car amel and pumpkin spice, the shake is topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and an additional dash of spice.
The Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice shake can be converted into an adults-only treat with an additional-charge shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.There are Red Robin loca tions at Holyoke Crossing and Enfield Square. Hugh Robert is a faculty member in Holyoke Commu nity College’s hospitality and culinary arts program and has more than 45 years of restau rant and educational experi ence. Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenuGuy@ aol.com.
In conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantuck et, Connecticut, has announced that Wahlburgers is set to open in summer 2023.
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• On Aug. 24, Moe’s South west Grill on Memorial Drive in Chicopee will hold a dineout fundraiser for the Miracle League of Western Massachu setts.That evening from 5 to 9 p.m., Moe’s will donate 15% of all sales, whether dine-in or take-out, to the Miracle League. To take advantage of this offer you can do so on a walk-in, phone or app basis. The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts offers programs that give children with disabilities opportunities to compete in league-style baseball games. For more information, call Moe’s South west Grill at 413-331-4985.
Crooked Stick Pops will be providing the refreshments in the form of mini popsicles. The program, which is free with Look Park admission, will be held at the mini-shelter adjacent to the park’s splash pad and big playground. For more information, call CISA at 413-665-7100.
thus seeing more employees return to work at his restau rants.Some chain restaurant executives are also reporting positive benefits from high inflation. John Peyton, the CEO of Dine Brands Global, which franchises Applebee’s and IHOP restaurants, told analysts recently that those two chains are seeing larger numbers of higher income householders (those earning over $75,000 a year) among their customers. That shift in customer base, Peyton asserted, helped Dine Brand restaurants continue to deliv er modest sales growth during the second quarter of 2022.
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Morgan Horse Show: See Thursday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Tanglewood 2022 Season: Fri, 8 p.m. Tanglewood, Remembering Stephen Sondheim with Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and a stellar Broadway cast. Shed. For tickets visit tanglewood.org; tickets start at $32. 297 West St., Lenox. 888-266-1200.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022: Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m. Majestic Theater, A-Ray of Elvis, $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Spring field. 413-747-7797 or majestic Massachusettstheater.com.
FRIDAY HVC’s Fun Fridays: Storytelling Standup Showcase: Fri, 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Theater, Storytelling Standup Showcase @ Happier Valley Comedy’s Next Door Lounge! Watch Happier Valley Comedy talent try out their latest material, laugh together, raise a glass, and support up-and-coming standup comedians. Doors open at 5:30. Showcase starts at 7pm, 1 Mill Valley Road Suite B, Hadley. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: Fri, 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, East Coast Style. Henry J. Leir Stage. For tickets, visit jacobs pillow.org, $25. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745.
“To the Moon and Back”: See Thursday listing Westfield Fair: Fri, 5-10 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Westfield Fairgrounds, Fri.-Sun. with a closing auction on Sunday at 6 p.m. Featuring rides, games, entertainment and more, $10; Seniors: $8; children under 12 free with a paid adult admission. Russellville Road, Westfield. SATURDAY Arm Wrestling Fundriser: Sat, 7 p.m. Abandoned Building Brewery, organized by Western Massachusetts Arm Wrestling League. WEMAWL’s mission is to empower women, trans, and nonbinary individuals in strength and community through theatre, good old fashioned arm wrestling and philanthropy. For tickets go to Event Brite at WEMAUL Summer Slam. Visit their Facebook page and Instagram, 142 Pleasant St., Easthampton. The Charlemont Reggae Festival: Sat, 1-10 p.m. Charlemont Fair grounds. For tickets visit hawksan dreed.com. Tickets start at $30. Park Street, Charlemont. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: See Thursday listing Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: Sat, 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, The School at Jacob’s Pillow dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immerson Performance Ensemble. Henry J. Leir Stage. For tickets visit jacobspillow.org, Free. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-2430745. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022: See Friday listing Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show: See Thursday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing New Play Reading Series: Sat, 11:30 a.m. LAVA Center, Cheryl Dukes. For many of these readings, actors are invited to perform in an unpaid cold reading of the play in a casual atmosphere. Actors are invited to jump in on this cold read ing, 324 Main St., Greenfield. Par 3 Golf Spree: Sat, 1 p.m. Amherst Golf Club, Friends of the Jones Libraries Par 3 Golf Spree sponsored by the UMASS Five College Credit Union will take place from 1-5 p.m. at the Amherst Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit The Jones Libraries. The Par 3 tour nament welcomes all skill levels and all ages are welcome. Contact Dave Towhig at 413-256-6894 to sign up for a tee time. Payment is due at registration that will occur half-hour before assigned tee times. Raffle, putting contest, wine tasting, snacks, etc.; $50. 365 South Pleasant St., Amherst. Popup Art Salon and Gallery: Sat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. LAVA Center, featur ing new art and vendors, 324 Main St., Greenfield. “To the Moon and Back”: See Thursday listing Westfield Fair: See Friday listing SUNDAY Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: See Thursday listing Majestic Theater Summer 2022:
THURSDAY Backroads Blues Festival: Thu, 7:30 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall, featuring Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $49. 34 Court St., Springfield. 413733-2291 or symphonyhall.com Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: Thu, 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Hustle at the Pillow. Henry J. Leir Stage. For tickets, visit jacobspillow.org; $25. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-2430745. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022: Thu.-Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Ted Shawn The atre. For tickets visit jacobspillow. org; $55-$85. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413 243-0745. Majestic Theater Summer 2022: Thu, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Majestic The ater, The Corvettes, $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-7477797 or Show:Massachusettsmajestictheater.comMorganHorse Thu.-Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, C Barn, Coliseum, E Barn, F Barn, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com MGM Casino: Thu.-Sun, MGM Springfield, featuring retail stores, restaurants, Regal Cinemas and more. For more information visit mgmspringfield.com, 1 MGM Way, Springfield. New Play Reading Series: Thu, 5:30 p.m. LAVA Center, Patricia Crosby, 324 Main St., Greenfield. Succulent Garden Planting Work shop: Thu, 7 p.m. Irish Cultural Center. The Flower Shed is bring ing their Succulent Bar to the ICC. Join us on the outdoor patio for a fun interactive succulent planting workshop. Class starts off with a brief overview of succulent care, live planting demonstration, and Q&A session. You’ll receive tips and tricks on keeping your succulent garden alive and thriving. Guests then step over to the Succulent Bar to select a vessel, (1-3) 2” succulents, and planting tools. No green thumb needed; the plant bar specialist will guide you through the planting process. Workshop is 45 minutes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Trinity Pub. Advanced registration is required. Visit irishcenterwne. org; $25. Morgan Road, West Springfield. Tanglewood 2022 Season: Thu, 8 p.m. Tanglewood, Garrick Ohlsson. Ozawa Hall. For tickets visit tanglewood.org; tickets start at $22. 297 West St., Lenox. 888266-1200. “To the Moon and Back”: Thu.Sun, Chester Theatre Company, through 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. For more information or to purchase tickets visit chester theatre.org; 15 Middlefield Road, Chester. 413-354-7771.
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Trolley Museum: Through Sept. 5, open Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Mon, except on Labor Day, Sept. 5. Last trolley ride at 3 p.m. Various activities and events during the summer, visit cttrolley.org for more information. Admission: $11 adults, $10 seniors, $8 children ages 2-11, 50% off for museum members. 58 North Road, East Windsor. SEE
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Sun, 2 and 7 p.m. Majestic Theater, Lisa Carter: Ultimate Cher tribute, $25/$27. 131 Elm St., West Spring field. 413-747-7797 or majestic MGMtheater.com.Casino: See Thursday listing Sunday Afternoon Summer Con certs: Sun, 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Museum. The Deerfield Trio featur ing Mark Fraser, cello, Anthony Ber ner, violin and Yu-Mei Wei, piano; $10, $5 seniors (65+). 8 Memorial St., Deerfield. 413-774-3768, ext. 10, or Tanglewooddeerfield-ma.org2022Season: Sun, 2:30 p.m. Tanglewood, Dima Slo bodeniouk conducts Unsuk Chin, Bruch and Brahms featuring Itzhak Perlman, violin. Shed. For tickets visit tanglewood.org; tickets start at $32. 297 West St., Lenox. 888266-1200. “To the Moon and Back”: See Thursday listing Westfield Fair: See Friday listing Quadrangle Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial. outdoor sculpture garden of larger-thanlife bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others, free on the green. George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit, “Ancient Treasures,” a display of ar tifacts 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 hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: Permanent exhibit with more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia. Michele and Donald D’Amour Mu seum of Fine Arts: “Card Tricks: Salvador Dali and the Art of Playing Cards,” Aug. 20-Nov. 20. “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper,” through Sept. 4. Springfield Science Museum: “Nature Cat: Backyard and Be yond,” through Sept. 4. This handson, immersive, bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit will encourage young children to explore the natural world. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Gei sel’s personal memorabilia, includ ing never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel Grove sign which used to hang in Forest Park, and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org. Quadrangle admission is $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 Museum: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. The museum is now open. To limit capacity and provide time for cleaning the museum mid-day. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org; Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Open for groups on Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); mili tary personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of your regular admission. Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum. Children’sorg. Museum at Holyoke: Amazing world of learning and play. The newest additions are The Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic. A toddler Merry-Go-Round and a state-of-the-art, STEM based cash register for kid’s. Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for cleaning each day); Sat. 10 a.m.12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Sun.- 12-4 p.m. (two slots); closed Mondays. Admission: $8 general, $5 seniors (62+) and free for members and children under age 1. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseum Connecticutholyoke.org.
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Edith Wharton: The Mount: “The Garden of My Soul: Edith Wharton in France, The Lesage Collection,” through September. The Mount is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tickets are available at edithwharton.org. Admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $13 students with ID; free ages 18 and under, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox. 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. Visitor Center open daily, noon - 4 p.m. Free admission. Online at heritage-state-park.mass.gov/locations/holyoke221 Appleton St., Holyoke 413-534-1723. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round: Open for rides Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m.; $3.50 ride or 4/$10, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or holyokemerrygo Josiahround.org.Day House: Permanent exhibit featuring guided tours, ar tifacts, furniture, clothing and doc uments from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. Admission is $3 general, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield; 413734-8322. Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit includes various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. free, 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or amherst.edu.
Gallery La Vie: Permanent exhibit, interact with your surrounds, read a book, write a letter, savor a snack. Hours: Sun. noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. 471 Main St., Hatfield or IndianGallerylavie.com.OrchardMills 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.
J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield; 413-732-9128.
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Jones Library: “Through the Camera Lens”, an online photogra phy exhibit, through Aug. 31 Jerrold Meyer, a UMass professor emeritus, Amherst resident, and amateur photographer, is presenting an online photography exhibit through the Burnett Gallery of the Jones Library at joneslibrary.org/virtual burnett. 43 Amity Street, Amherst. Northampton Center for the Arts: “Works by Adrienne Albro-Fisher and Chole McLean,” through Aug. 30. 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.
Armory National His toric Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger pro grams conducted frequently each day. hours are Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or Titanicnps.gov/spar.Museum: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org. Volleyball Hall of Fame: Due to COVID-19, the museum is only open Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Docent-led tours are not available; a maximum of 50 visitors will be permitted inside at a time. Online ticket purchasing strongly recommended. Visitors are required to wear masks. Our box office staff will provide a mask for any visitor who does not have one. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall.org. Windsor Historical Society: “Eat Your Medicine But Please Don’t East the Daisies,” Aug. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rain date Aug. 27. Held outdoors by the society’s kitchen garden, learn how early English set tler’s diagnosed and treated their many illnesses, and the traditional uses of garden herbs and other remedies to restore health. Register in advance at windsorhistoricalso ciety.org or call 860-688-3813. $6 adults, 45 seniors, $4 WHS mem bers, 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor or Wistariahurstwindsorhistoricalsociety.org.Museum:Perma nent exhibit, “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and Gift shop open Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon-4 p.m.; historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org. Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public on Thurs, Fri, Sun, and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Jewish and legal holidays. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children, 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org. FROM PAGE E10
The Norman Rockwell studio exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge.
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. In addition to a new technologically advanced visitor experience including the following: “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Super fan gallery” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $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 ex hibit. Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Advance ticket purchase required). Admission: $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. “The Lincoln Me morial Illustrated,” through Sept. 4. “Norman Rockwell: Freedom’s Legacy - Imprinted: illustrating Race,” through Oct. 30. 4th annual Art of Brewing Festival, Aug. 20, 1-4 p.m. For tickets visit nrm.org. $20 members, $35 nonmembers, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge. Old Sturbridge Village: “New En gland on Parade” exhibit, through July 2023, examines parades and parade traditions in New England from 1776 to 1940. Included with general admission. Permanent exhibit includes Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Cen ter where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s. “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England” apparel in portraiture. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 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. Admission: $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. Route 20, Sturbridge or Porter-Phelps-Huntingtonosv.org.
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Muse um: Museum is open for guided tours through Oct. 15. Sat.-Wed. from 1-4 p.m. and closed on Thurs. and Fri. COVID-19 precautions: vis itors will be required to mask and be fully vaccinated. 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, free for children 6 and under with adults. 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls or Springfieldsftm.org.
Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: “Worked: Artist Labor Relations” curated by Grace Clark, through Sept. 2. Perma nent exhibit. Hours: 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 Gal lery: 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. Gallery Hours: Thurs-Fri. 3-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. 13 Montague Road, Leverett; 413-5489070. Forbes Library: “Paintings and texiles” by Ryan Murray, Jeff Wrench, and Yoni Glogower, through Aug. 29. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org. Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: 77th Annual Juried Show, juror Daniel Kojo Schrade, through Aug. 27. Art forum online, today, 7:30 p.m.; register at gallerya3.com. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst; 413-256-4250.
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 ox Schantzbowartgallery.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 September. 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 on the gallery’s website at wbfinearts. com. For more information about this or upcoming exhibits, call the gallery at 413-587-9880 or email at info@wbfinearts.com. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com. FROM Outdoors Great Falls Discovery Center: Story Walk Series: “Gotta Go! Gotta Go!.” Through Aug. 30. For ages 2-6 and anyone who loves butterflies. Great Hall Art Exhib it: “Let Food Be Your Medicine,” Through Aug. 30. Kidleidoscope Story Hour, Aug. 19, “Snakes”; Aug. 26, “Butterflies,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors. Siblings and fiends welcome. Art Demonstra tion: Nature Printing with Vegeta bles,” Aug. 20, 1-4:30 p.m. Leonore Alaniz demonstrates a technique that makes visible the anatomy of plant parts in the Great Hall. She covers them in printing ink and presses them onto paper or fabric. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or www. Holyokegreatfallsma.org.ElksLodge: Weekly EORC Cross Country Race at Ashley Reservoir. Timed Thursday evening races consisting of dirt and gravel roads, circling Ashley Reser voir. 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 se lected male and female categories. The remaining prizes are distrib uted in a lottery drawing. Cost $7 plus $2 reuseable bib, 479985047157796.com/events/472996691189965/facebook. 250 Whitney Ave., Holyoke; 413-538-8895.
Mount Tom State Reservation: Hike the Quarry Trail, Aug. 20, 1 p.m. This 60- to 90-minute hike travels on the Quarry Trail. The terrain is mostly easy and the pace moderate. Along the way quarry ing at Mt. Tom is discussed. Bring water and bug spray. Life Around the Lake, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. Mammals are the focus for this week’s topic. Meet at Bray Lake. Birding for Beginners, Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. The use of bird guides, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom. Sunday Afternoon Fami ly Program, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. the title for this week’s program is “Beaver Dress Up.” This program delves into the different “tools” beavers have to be nature’s engineers. 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke; 413534-1186. Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center Exhibits, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free, 107 McAuley Road, North Adams. Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center: Ride Like an Animal Challenge. Join us for a scavenger hunt event throughout WMass. The ride runs through Sept 6. The event wraps up with a celebration at the Lud low Elks on Oct. 1, noon to 3 p.m. Visit tjofoundation.org for full de tails, and to register. 627Cottage St., Springfield; 413-888-2917. Markets Amherst Common: Amherst Farmers Market. Saturdays through November, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More than 40 vendors, including local growers, set up on the downtown common along Boltwood Avenue and Spring Street, Amherst. Forest Park: Farmers Market at Forest Park. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 12:30-6 p.m. In the parking lot of Cyr arena. Sumner Avenue, Springfield. The Longmeadow Shops: Farm ers Market at The Longmeadow Shops every Thursday from noon6 p.m., through Oct. 27. For more information visit TheLongmead owShops.com. 690 Bliss Road, Longmeadow 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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