The Boston Red Sox equipment truck won’t depart Fenway Park for Fort Myers, Florida, for a few more weeks. Pitchers and catchers aren’t due to report for spring training until mid-February.
Need your baseball fix? For the first time in two years, the Boston Red Sox open their “winter weekend”
event in person at MGM Springfield and the MassMutual Center across the street in downtown Springfield tomorrow. The two-day event gives Sox fans a chance to get autographs from players and coaches, features activities like indoor Wiffle ball and will also include a town hall-style meeting with Red Sox team leadership tomorrow night. Expect fans to have questions about the team allowing shortstop Xander Bogaerts to leave in free agency, the questionable timing of Trevor Story’s elbow surgery and the diminished state of the Sox lineup as the 2023 season approaches.
Manager Alex Cora, third baseman Rafael Devers, pitchers Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale, Kenley Jansen and Garrett Whitlock, infielder Storyand first baseman Triston Casas are among those expected to attend. Also on deck will be hall of famers David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Dennis Eckersley, Jim Rice and Wade Boggs, all of whom have been confirmed. Red Sox alumni Luis Tiant, Dwight Evans, Lou Merloni and Will Middlebrooks are also slated to make appearances.
The weekend will begin tomorrow night with the introduction of the participating players, followed by a fan-interactive town hall meeting with Red Sox leadership on hand to answer questions.
Red Sox owner Tom Werner said last week that he and John Henry do not plan to sell the Red Sox, despite the ownership group turning its attention to other endeavors like the Pittsburgh Penguins and reportedly considering the purchase of an NFL franchise.
The event, which was canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the following year because of the MLB lockout, will also offer autographs and photos with Red Sox players, roundtable discussions and — for the first time — the annual Boston
Baseball Writers Awards ceremony.
Tickets for the winter weekend festivities cost $95 for adults and $40 for children 14 and under, but the Red Sox give their season ticket holders a bit of a break, $85 for adults and $35 for kids. They may be purchased online at redsox. com/winterweekend. A full schedule of events and other details can be found online at mlb.com/redsox/fans/ winter-weekend.
On Saturday, fans will have an opportunity to see the four World Series trophies, and Red Sox artifacts such as Silver Bats, Gold Gloves, MVPs, and Cy Young Awards.
Family-friendly activities
include Wiffle ball on the indoor field, a virtual reality experience, batting and pitching cages, and the chance to meet Wally and Tessie. Panel discussions will also take place throughout the day on Saturday, with popular favorites returning such as the kids-only press conference and a game show presentation.
NESN and WEEI will broadcast live from Red Sox Winter Weekend on Saturday with interviews with Red Sox players and leadership. NESN Clubhouse, presented by Delta Dental of Massachusetts, will also be hosting open auditions for young fans who want the chance to be on NESN’s award-winning show for kids.
During the Boston Red Sox sixth annual Winter Weekend in 2020 in downtown Springfield at MGM Springfield and MassMutual Center, alumni and National Baseball Hall of Famers David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez take the stage. Ortiz and Martinez are due to be back in Springfield tomorrow and Saturday as the Winter Weekend returns for the first time in two years.
MOTOWN LEGends The Commodores will play MGM Springfield’s ARIA Ballroom on May 5 at 8 p.m.
The Commodores have remained a force in the music industry for more that three decades. Hits such as “Brick House,” “Machine Gun” and “Sail On,” made the band a household name, but it wasn’t until their 1986 breakthrough song, “Nightshift,” that gave the group Grammy recognition. The Commodores release music via their own record label, Commodores Records and Entertainment.
Tickets are on sale at MGM Springfield.com
• Lou Barlow, co-founder of Dinosaur Jr. and leader of Sebadoh, will play a solo show at The Drake in Amherst on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.
Barlow, who incorporates a nylon-stringed acoustic guitar and ukulele into his solo concerts, was among the first performers inside The Drake back in December 2021, when Dinosaur Jr. played an opening night sold-out show. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. The Drake is at 44 N. Pleasant St.
• Comedian Dane Cook will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 29 at 8 p.m. Cook, who has been featured in numerous Comedy Central and HBO specials, has also been prolific with comedy albums, releasing such hits as
“Harmful if Swallowed,” “Vicious Circle,” “Rough Around The Edges,” “Live From Madison Square Garden,” and “ISolated INcident.” His 2005 album, “Retaliation,” became the highest-charting comedy album in 28 years and went double platinum.
Tickets are $79.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and are on sale at ticketmaster.com.
• If you’re a Metallica fan who really likes to plan way ahead, single-day tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4, 2024 at Gillette Stadium will be on sale Jan. 20 at livenation. com.
The tour will feature the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each “No Repeat Weekend” featuring two completely different set lists and different support lineups. The M72 tour will also feature a new in-the-round stage design that relocates the “Metallica Snake Pit” to center stage so that fans there will have a complete 360-degree view of the show.
• John Fogerty has finally regained control of Creedence Clearwater Revival publishing rights 50 years after signing them away.
Fogerty relinquished the rights in 1974 to free himself from his contract with Saul Zaentz’s Fantasy Records. But Concord Records bought Fantasy in 2004 and immediately gave Fogerty some of
his rights back. But as of this month, Fogerty now says he owns a majority interest in his songs again.
“As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be a possibility,” Fogerty said in a statement.
Concord retains the Creedence Clearwater Revival master recordings.
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick
The Drake: Valley Voice Story Slam. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst
The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam
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
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
East Mountain Country Club: Looney Tunes Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield
The Drake: Sunburned Hand of the Man + Franklin’s Mint, Mountain Movers, Bulle. 44 North
The Commodores will play MGM Springfield on May 5. (DENISE TRUSCELLO PHOTO)
by Beyoncé. Yet, she show is about “real, historical facts,” Romero added.
IX” IS COMING to The Bushnell. A pop concert interpretation of the true story of King Henry VIII of England and his six wives, “SIX” features a score with songs like “Ex-Wives,” “No Way” and “Don’t Lose Ur Head.”
For Didi Romero, playing Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, feels like “traveling back in time and seeing the queen … and then we just got back … and we made it to 2023.”
But don’t expect any 16th-century sets or costumes; this show “has a concert vibe,” Romero explained, and each of the queen’s character is influenced by a modern-day singer. That juxtaposition is “awesome,” she said.
For example, Catherine Howard’s character has an Ariana Grande/Britney Spears vibe while Catherine of Aragon’s was influenced
Her character, Catherine Howard, was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. When Henry learned of her premarital affairs, he became incensed. On Feb. 11, 1542, Parliament passed a bill of attainder declaring it treason for an unchaste woman to marry the king. Two days later Catherine was beheaded in the Tower of London.
“People say she was the most irrelevant queen,” Romano said. “Some say she was the most reckless of the bunch, which was not the case. She was just a child” who had come from a difficult home situation.
“Of course I feel bad for her,” Romano said in a telephone interview from Omaha where SIX was playing. “I love playing her because I get to defend her.”
A native of Puerto Rico who left home at 18 to pursue her acting dreams, Romano graduated in 2020 from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and has since acted in Connecticut, Sacramento, New York and Puerto Rico.
Tickets for the Tony
“SIX,” being staged at The Bushnell in Hartford, is a pop concert interpretation of the true story of King Henry VIII of England and his six wives. (JOAN MARCUS PHOTO)
Award-winning new musical phenomenon are now on sale for the Hartford show that runs through Sunday. The North American tour Aragon company cast features Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Romero as Katherine Howard and Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr. The cast also includes Kelsee Kimmel, Erin Ramirez, Cassie Silva and Kelly Denice Taylor. From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power
“SIX” has won 23 awards in the 2021-’22 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. It earned five 2019 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, including Best New Musical. “SIX” is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Moss and Toby Marlow devised the original concept and started writing “SIX” when they were students at Cambridge University in early
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power.
2017. It was first presented as the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society’s submission to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe later that year, playing a one-month run and featuring student actors.
Performances of “SIX” at The Bushnell will be held today
at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets for “SIX” start at $42 and can be purchased in person at The Bushnell Box Office, by calling 860-9875900 or online at bushnell. org.
‘Real, historical facts’ meet modern
WE’VE SPENT the past few weeks looking ahead into 2023. Now that the dust has settled from the change to the new year, let’s take a dive into what happened in the beer universe in 2022.
We will start with some hard numbers that are a good indicator of the health of craft beer: According to the Brewers Association (where I got all today’s information), more than 200 breweries closed, but more than 500 opened, resulting in more than 9,500 active breweries in the country. This balance isn’t as robust as a few years ago, but as all industries have seen, COVID still casts a somewhat long shadow on growth. (I’m sure you readers
are all sick of COVID creeping into so many stories; trust me, we writers are just as tired of mentioning it. But it is as it is.)
But at least the craft beer industry isn’t flatlining. A plus-300 gain in the number of breweries is still quite healthy. However, the Brewers Association is predicting that brewery openings in 2023 will be the lowest in more than a decade
Certain instability still persists. The association noted that supply chain problems and ingredient shortages still created headaches for breweries. Although the barley harvest recovers, a hangover effect from the severe 2021 shortfalls kept inventory and prices erratic. Yet despite these red flags, the Brewers Association thinks that overall, employment in the brewing world will increase. That’s always a good bellwether for an industry.
Bart Watson, chief econo -
mist of Brewers Association, said the innovative mindset of brewers and beer professionals served the industry well last year.
“Riding through a challenging and competitive year, taprooms and brewpubs found ways to innovate and keep customers coming through the door, while brands with a retail presence continued to compete with other beverage alcohol choices for shelf space,” he said. “2023 will be a reset
MENU DESIGN and development in today’s restaurant world represents a balancing act. Independent operators and chains alike are challenged to keep their offerings fresh and exciting so as to attract and retain customers, yet operational imperatives demand that menu expansion be kept in check.
Major chains deal with this conflict between variety and efficiency of execution in several ways. Some develop and introduce new items, then quietly recalibrate the menus by removing less popular offerings down the road.
“Limited-time-only” items have become a common approach to keeping menus interesting, with many brands maintaining a seasonal or even more frequent calendar of such introductions.
This January has seen a rash of menu reworks, with many restaurant brands introducing new items and
reprising old favorites. What follows represents a representative subset of the mainstream menu tweaking that’s currently underway.
• Arby’s Restaurant locations are featuring two seafood sandwiches during these winter months, with both on-bread builds featuring a fish filet in a crispy crust.
The Crispy Fish Sandwich, served on a toasted sesame bun, is finished with shredded lettuce and tartar sauce.
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U.S. Small Business Administration officials and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, tour Vanished Valley Brewing Co. in Ludlow in July to highlight how small-business programs helped the craft brewer weather the challenges of COVID. The Brewers Association reports the industry remained robust during 2022 amid the challenges of the pandemic. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN) George Lenker Beer NutSOME PEOPLE JUST can’t wait. I get it. We live in a culture that celebrates instant gratification, urges us to seize the moment, live for today or some other slogan you might see mounted on the wall in block letters of some beach house or mountain getaway. But some things are worth waiting for, like the person to spend the rest of your life with or the perfect moment to do something special. The same is true with wine.
Great wine can’t be rushed. Great wine takes time and patience.
This applies to making wine as well as drinking it, especially when it comes to when to open a great bottle of wine.
Some people love their wines young and lively. Others will wait years before they take the plunge and decide once and for all to open a particularly great bottle of wine.
My dad and I have this debate all the time. I often open some wines too soon. He sometimes waits too long.
However, we both agree that many great red wines
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to stratospheric prices. As a result, if we’re lucky, we might have one or two bottles of great Burgundy red tucked away in some dark corner of our basements, waiting for just the right moment.
I was thinking about all this last week while tasting wine in Burgundy for the first time in four long years. Let me add quickly that there are still bargains to be found in this magical corner of France. (You can read more about them, other wines and specific wineries I visited in Gevrey-Chambertin and Santenay soon.)
Several winemakers said most Americans open great red wines from Burgundy when they’re young.
same complexity as younger ones, and that’s what he and many French people love about them.
I was puzzled because I would have thought the exact opposite. The next day, I found out for myself.
Near the end of a delightful tasting at Domaine Duroche in Gevrey Chambertin, Pierre Duroche opened a bottle of red wine without a label and poured each of us a glass. Even before I knew what the wine was, it looked different than all the other wines I had tasted at the winery.
turned out to be something truly special: a 53-year-old pinot noir.
To be precise, the wine was a 1970 Domaine Duroche Lavaux St. Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey Chambertin.
Though 1979 is not known for being a great year for red wine from Burgundy, this particular one tasted great. It’s probably thanks to Pierre’s grandfather, Phillippe, who was clearly a
skilled winemaker judging from this outstanding wine. He had great raw materials to work with when creating this masterpiece.
Lavaux St. Jacques is the name of the vineyard. It’s one of the best “premier cru” vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, one of the best wine villages in northern Burgundy, which is famous for making some of the best pinot
from France’s Bordeaux region need at least 20 years or more stored in a cool, dark cellar to hit their sweet spot and really shine.
What about red wines from France’s Burgundy region? How long should you wait to open these rock stars of the wine world?
It’s an important question because we don’t normally get a second chance when it comes to these great wines.
Many of the top wines from Burgundy have sadly soared
In contrast, most French wine drinkers prefer their red wines from Burgundy much older, the winemakers explained. And by older, they mean wines that are 20 to 30 years old.
I’ve never had the opportunity to taste Burgundy wines that old. So I asked one winemaker why he liked older Burgundy red wines.
The winemaker said something I didn’t expect. Older red wines from Burgundy, he explained, don’t have the
The wine had a light red rust color that worried me at first. Then I smelled the wine in the glass and knew right away that everything would be just fine. The wine had a beautiful, soft floral aroma, like a blend of freshcut flowers and dried rose petals.
Then I tasted the wine. Powerful hints of spice and black pepper mixed with fleshy fruit flavors lingered on my tongue for at least two minutes or longer. Everything about this wine was subtle and elegant and yet vivid and alive.
In my notes, I wrote that the wine “dances like Fred Astaire” and has the subtlety of “the soft pink light of the sun just after a sunset.” It
Sonic does business locally at 1057 Boston Road in Springfield.
Deluxe is additionally garnished with sliced tomato and cheddar cheese; a toasted King’s Hawaiian roll serves as assembly platform.
Also returning to Arby’s this winter is a Mint Chocolate Shake. Flavored with chocolate syrup and Andes Mint pieces, the shake is topped with whipped cream before being served.
There is an Arby’s location Chicopee at Route 33 and Granby Road.
• Inventive grilled cheese variations have dominated the limited-time-only menu at Sonic Drive-Ins of late, with the most recent iteration being a Steak and Bacon Grilled Cheese. Made with Texas toast bread, it has a filling of shaved steak, grilled onions, American cheese and bacon. It will be available through Feb. 26 or while supplies last.
• IHOP is reintroducing, as a limited-time, value-priced menu option, its Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity breakfast combo. The package deal includes two eggs, bacon or sausage, and two fruit-topped pancakes, a Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity can be enjoyed in three new variations in addition to the original glazed strawberry version.
There are IHOP restaurants at the Five Town Plaza in Sixteen Acres, Springfield, and on Riverdale Street in West Springfield.
• Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken restaurants are turning up the heat by bringing back, as a limited-time-only offering, the chain’s Ghost Pepper Wings. Marinated in a ghost pepper spice blend for 12 hours or more, the wings are hand breaded, deep-fried, and served with buttermilk ranch dip.
Joining the trend of “limited-time-only” menu options, IHOP has reintroduced its value-priced menu option, the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity breakfast combo. (IHOP)
Popeye’s can be found on Route 33 in Chicopee, on both State Street and Boston Road in Springfield, and on Route 9 in Hadley.
• Panera Bread Bakery-Cafes have launched a new line-up of “toasted baguette” sandwiches. Formulated to resemble the toasted baguette sandwiches that are a staple of cafe menus across Europe, the new handhelds are prepared on Panera’s “French-style” baguette bread.
Starting this month, three such sandwich variations are being offered: a Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt that delivers a pizza-like flavor profile, thanks to a filling of pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and cheeses; Spicy Buffalo sauce is the flavor headliner in the Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt; and “meat-free” is the idea behind a Green Goddess Caprese Melt, a sandwich filled with peppadew peppers, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, and garlic aioli.
Panera has locations in East Longmeadow, Chicopee, West Springfield and Hadley.
• For its first flavor feature of 2023, Starbucks is promoting pistachio in two coffee drinks.
A new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew is cold brew coffee flavored with vanilla syrup that’s served topped
with pistachio cream cold foam and salted brown butter sprinkles.
The Pistachio Latte, which is returning for its third season, has pistachio and brown butter flavors blended in. The drink can be enjoyed hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino beverage.
• Drawing on the new year’s self-improvement meme, Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced seven new Lifestyle Bowl combinations. The chain’s press materials describe the new lineup as “inspired” by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who, in the chain’s words, “eat clean” and “eat mindfully.”
Among the new bowl offerings are a Wholesome Bowl made with chicken, fajita
veggies, and “supergreens”; a low-gluten Grain Freedom Bowl; and a High Protein bowl that features cheese, black beans, and a double portion of chicken.
One interesting aspect of this Lifestyle Bowl menu is that it’s only available through Chipotle’s digital channels (app and website). Chipotle is also heavily promoting the lineup using SnapChat’s social media space.
To promote the new Lifestyle Bowls, Chipotle launched their marketing effort on Quitter’s Day (Jan. 13), the tongue-in-cheek date by which most New Year’s resolutions are supposedly shelved.
• On Jan. 24 the Cedar Street Grille in Sturbridge will present a Diner De Tapas — a French small plate dinner. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., it is designed to apply a French appreciation for ingredients and techniques to the idea of “small plates.” Priced at $59, not including tax and gratuity, the dinner will be accompanied by a special regional cocktail, wine or beer. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant at 508347-5800.
• Atkins Farms Country
Market in Amherst is presenting a series of “Tastings in The Loft” events with the next one slated for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each tasting provides participants with the chance to taste selected wine, beer, or ciders; complimentary light snacks are also provided. For more information, contact Atkins Farms Country Market at 413-253-9528.
• The Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant in downtown Springfield has announced the dates of the annual Hunters Dinners. A tradition that dates back to the 1950s, the five-course wild game dinner this year will be featuring wild boar
belly, bison oxtail, python and more.
The first will be held Feb. 9 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75, a price that includes tax and gratuity. Tickets can be purchased online at student prince.com/huntersdinner; the Student Prince answers at 413-734-7475.
• Holyoke Community College’s Business and Workforce Development Department is presenting a series of personal enrichment programs at the HCC-MGM Culinary Arts Institute in Holyoke.
A three-session “Diabetes Lab” series is designed to help those with diabetes select and prepare good
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for many brewers as they return to more conscious and thoughtful innovation to balance customer demand and adapt to supply chain fluctuations.”
The Brewers Association itself has played a major hand in building bridges to span these gaps on the beer world horizon. Fostering mentorships between beer veterans and brew neophytes is just one way that the BA has helped the brewing universe sustain itself through the twisting maze of
the pandemic. Another hurdle is increasing competition from other types of alcohol. Again, Watson cited innovation as a key to reaching new converts to craft beer.
“The maturing craft industry continues to grow more competitive, facing both internal business pressures and externally the continued growth of new beverage alcohol competitors,” Watson said. “While these challenges are daunting, craft brewers are known for their innovation and flexibility, and will need both as they evolve to meet the next generation of beer lovers with new beers and new occasions.”
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noir wines in the world. For me, the wine was a revelation. Now, I get it. I understand why many French people love older red wines from Burgundy. But I disagree with the winemaker who said these wines lack complexity. I wouldn’t call these wines simplistic. I would call them classics.
I like to think of these masterpieces like the straightforward, no nonsense performances by actors like Katharine Hepburn or
food choices. Conducted by registered dietitian Marissa Chiapperino, the cook-along sessions will include nutritional breakdowns as well as recipes.
The first session, “Snacks & the Power of Protein,” will be held today starting at 6 p.m. Additional programs, also held on Thursday nights, will include “Breakfast & Fabulous Fats” on Jan. 26.
The series will be repeated
starting April 6. Registration information can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/ yky5e6fb. HCC’s Business and Workforce office can be reached at 413-552-2324.
Hugh Robert is a faculty member in Holyoke Community College’s hospitality and culinary arts program and has nearly 50 years of restaurant and educational experience. Robert can be reached online at OffTheMenuGuy@aol.com.
Paul Newman late in their careers. Watch “On Golden Pond” or “Nobody’s Fool,” and you’ll know exactly what I mean. Or consider the baguette — another one of France’s great gifts to the world. It’s only made with three ingredients: flour, salt and yeast. When made correctly, there’s nothing simplistic about this bread fresh out of the oven. It’s pure poetry in all its crusty glory. So if you’re lucky enough to have a super bottle of red wine from Burgundy squirreled away in some dark corner of your cellar, don’t pop the cork just yet.
Resist the temptation and wait a just little longer — or perhaps quite a bit longer.
If you do, you just might discover something magical that transports you to a different time and place and reveals what’s hidden inside the beating heart and soul of many wine lovers in France — the passion for older red wines from Burgundy that teach us how to age gracefully for decades.
Wine Press by Ken Ross appears on Masslive.com every Monday and in The Republican’s Weekend section on Thursdays.
APOWERFUL historical drama tops the DVD releases this week.
“Till”: This movie about Emmett Till shows us the journey of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, who showed her dead son’s face to the world and changed the civil rights movement.
“Chinonye Chukwu’s ‘Till’ is a story of two faces: Emmett’s and that of his mother Mamie Till-Mobley, portrayed by Danielle Deadwyler in a powerfully skilled and undeniably star-making screen performance,” writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review.
“Using a variety of filmmaking techniques, Chukwu asks us to look at Deadwyler’s performance as Mamie in many different ways ... and to truly understand and feel the enormity of what she accomplished. The result is a true achievement of filmmaking to create an emotional, affecting portrait of a mother and an unlikely civil rights pioneer, and to pay loving tribute to the life and death of Emmett Till.”
• “The Menu”: Ralph Fiennes portrays the world-class-est of worldclass chefs, inviting a select handful of foodies to his remote island resort for the meal of a lifetime, in this horror satire that also features Anya TaylorJoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Leguizamo and Judith Light.
• “Speak No Evil”: Taut psychological thriller about a Danish couple who befriend another couple while on vacation and make plans to visit them in the countryside for an idyllic
holiday, but once there things go from politely awkward to worse.
• “Spin Me Round”: A restaurant manager is swept away on an Italian work retreat by the CEO of her company, but she discovers something much darker lies below the surface. Starring Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Alessandro Nivola.
• “Detective Knight: Redemption”: Bruce Willis stars as Detective James Knight in the second film of this action trilogy, racing to stop terrorists wreaking havoc in the Big Apple.
• “My Life is Murder:
Series 3”: Lucy Lawless is back on the case in the third season of this Australian mystery drama.
the 15th anniversary of the found-footage monster film directed by Matt
deleted scenes and director commentary.
• “High Expectations”: Kelsey Grammer stars in this sports drama about a renowned soccer coach who cuts his son from the team, sending him adrift.
• “Back to the Wharf”: Chinese drama about a man who returns to his hometown 15 years after being falsely accused of murder, intent on finding out the truth.
• “Night Train”: Action thriller about a single mom just trying to make ends meet by transporting black market drugs while evading the FBI.
• “She Is …”: The power of dance helps a girl heal from past sexual abuse in this documentary.
• “Snow Falls”: Winterset horror film in which five friends at a cabin get snowed in and start losing their grip on sanity.
Using a variety of filmmaking techniques, Chukwu asks us to look at Deadwyler’s performance as Mamie in many different ways ... and to truly understand and feel the enormity of what she accomplished. The result is a true achievement of filmmaking to create an emotional, affecting portrait of a mother and an unlikely civil rights pioneer, and to pay loving tribute to the life and death of Emmett Till.
• “Cloverfield”: This limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release marks
Reeves and produced by J.J. Abrams. Includes new artwork as well as legacy bonus content on Blu-ray, including alternate endings,
• “There’s Something Wrong with the Children”: A couple embarks on a weekend getaway with friends and their two children, but things take a dark turn after the children disappear in the woods in this horror film.
Jalyn Hall, left, as Emmet Till and Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till.” (MGM / ENTERTAINMENT PICTURES / ZUMA PRESS / TNS)The Benefits of Reiki: Thu., 7 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Christine Bailey from the Western Mass Wellness Center will offer a presentation on Reiki and its benefits. Register online at agawamlibrary. org or by calling 413-789-1550, ext. 4. 750 Cooper St., Agawam, 413-789-1550 or agawamlibrary. org
MGM Casino: Thu.-Sun., MGM Springfield, featuring retail stores, restaurants, Regal Cinemas and more. For more information, visit mgmspringfield.com, 1 MGM Way, Springfield.
Square Dance Classes: Thu., 6:30 p.m. American Legion 0239. First two classes free, $5 per class after that. For more information, contact Gloria at 413-467-3352 or email ladicaller@gogtt.ent, 66 State St., Belchertown.
6th Annual Ice Invasion: Fri.-Sat., various ice sculptures throughout downtown Springfield, from MGM Springfield, all the way down Main to Fort Street and the dining district on Worthington. On Sat., the Dunkin Mobile Truck will be handing out samples of product and giving away beanies. The truck will be parked outside the Springfield Visitors Center at the corner of Bruce Landon Way and Main Street, from 9 a.m. until supplies last. For locations of the ice sculptures visit springfielddowntown.com
MGM Casino: See Thursday listing
Robert Burns Night: Fri., 6 and 9 p.m., Deerfield Inn/Champney’s Restaurant, honoring Robert Burns with a Scottish dinner. Pipes, songs, poems, scotch, and a dose of real haggis. $85 per person plus tax and 21% gratuity. For reservations, call 413-774-5587. 81 Old Main St., Deerfield, 413-7745587 or deerfieldinn.com
6th Annual Ice Invasion: See Friday listing
Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell: Sat.Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. $13/day, 12 and under are free with paid adult. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-7372443 or thebige.com
MGM Casino: See Thursday listing
Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell: See Saturday listing
MGM Casino: See Thursday listing
Spirits of the New Year: Sun., 7-9 p.m., Geraldine’s. International psychic medium Lisa Lanno brings you messages from loved ones passed and psychic readings. $13 advance, $15 door. 116 School St., Chicopee.
Square Dancing Classes: Sun., 6:30-8 p.m., Union Church of Christ. First two dances are free and then it is $5 per person. The instructor is Gloria Vivier. For more information, call 413-4673352. 51 Center St. (Route 21), Ludlow, 413-583-5717.
Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden:
Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life 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 artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Handson making activities in the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center. Part
of the free family activities.
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “The Grinch’s Grotto: A Wonderful, Awful Idea,” extended through Jan. 29 Visitors are invited to bring their cell phones or cameras to take a portrait with the Grinch. Visit the online calendar to see when the Grinch himself will be there. “The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1, 2023. Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.
Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m. “Capturing Lee Miller,” $4, free for members. Documentary film presentation, 60 min.
Springfield Science Museum: “Leonardo’s Lab,” Sat.-April 23. Visitors can recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s tool-and-hardware-free interlocking bridge and assemble an air powered flying helicopter, making changes to improve the aerodynamics and more. “We’re Still Here,” through June 30.
Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May Munford.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets required. For reservations, visit springfieldmuseums.org.
Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, including the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org. Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 10 a.m.3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older), $4 grandparents/seniors (60+), military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission. Members and infants free, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.org
Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit: Amazing world of learning and play, including the Wiggle and Wash Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a state of the art, STEM-based cash register for kids. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Closed Mon. In the event of severe weather conditions, check Facebook or Instagram, or local TV Station 22 for closures. Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5;
children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org
East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Historical artifacts. Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, through June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Eric Carle’s Book Birthdays,” through March 5. “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions,” through April 9. Bilingual Storytime (English and Spanish), Jan. 29, 2 p.m., Feb. 26, 2 p.m.
Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Museum hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org
Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Preserving the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry. Also featuring a new scale model of Mountain Park. Visitor Center open Tues.-Sun., noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. Free admission. mass.gov/locations/holyokeheritage-state-park. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.
Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield 413-734-8322.
Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: Various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Tues.-Thu. 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.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James
Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com
Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance ticket purchase required. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students; free children 18 and under, members and active military. “Eloise and More: The Life and Art of Hilary Knight,” through March 12.
“Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays,” through Feb. 5. “Online Series: Drawing Life with Liza Donnelly,” today. To register or for more information, visit www.nrm. org. $5, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org
Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s 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 through Feb. 21: Fri.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adult, $26 seniors, $14 college students with ID & children 4-17, free for children 3 and under. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org
Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Tues.Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free, 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-733-1823.
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include “Coming to America,” “At Home in America,” “Folk Art,” and “History.” Open daily Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m., except for inclement weather and holidays. Other times may be scheduled by appointment. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net
Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon.
Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit:
Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Open Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students and children 6-17, free for children under 6 and NARM/NEMA/ROAM members. 67 East Road, Adams or susanbanthonybirthplace.com
The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance purchase timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/ Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information.
280 Main St., Amherst or emilydickinsonsmuseum.org
Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: 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 titanic1.org
University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit. The Fine Arts Center requires
patrons to be fully vaccinated to attend performances. Masks are not required, but are welcome and encouraged. The University Museum is open through May 1; Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon–4p p.m.; and first Thursdays until 8 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and academic breaks. Check for snow days at umass.edu/closing/. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or www.volleyhall. org.
Windsor Historical Society: “Windsor Music Series,” Fri., 7-9 p.m. Snow date Sat. Featuring acoustic music with Nekita and Ray. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. 21+ only. To register, visit windsorhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-688-3813. $15 per person or $50 for a table of four, 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor.
Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift
shop open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events, visit wistariahurst.org $7 Holyoke residents; $5 Seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. 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 Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children, 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org
A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit: Tues.-Thu., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. “Deconstructions” works by Adrienne Albro-Fisher, Isabela Cusano, Henry Prentiss, through Jan. 30. Gallery hours: Mon.-Thu., 1-4 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. For appointments,
contact kathycouch@apearts.org at 413-586-5553. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org
Gallery: Permanent exhibit. 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.
Burnett Gallery: Sculpture by Jon Bander, through Jan. 31. 43 Amity St., Amherst
Forbes Library: Jan. exhibits, through Jan. 30. Mosaics by Cynthia Fisher; paintings by Lennie Kaumzha and photographs by Paul Yandoli. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary. org
Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Birds” by Keith Hollingworth, through Jan. 28. Art Forum online, today, 7:30 p.m. Register at gallerya3.com. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.
Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “Glued Down” by Jules Jones, through Feb. 25. Opening reception, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m. Galley hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com
Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. 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. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-732-9128.
Jasper Rand Art Museum: Permanent exhibit. Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.6 Elm St., Westfield or westath.org
Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick.
Trinity United Methodist Church: “Boars Head Festival Memories: Photos and Memorabilia,” in the Trinity Community Gallery, through Jan. 31. Open Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and during the week by appointment. Call 413-218-7391 for more information. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield, 413-737-5311.
Great Falls Discovery Center: “Nice and Easy Walk,” Fridays in Jan., 1 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance. An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside
Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots. Bring water. Free. In case of inclement weather, come on inside for the interpretive topic of the day. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, greatfallsma.org
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
Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary: Norcross Wildlife Winter Lectures. Sat., 1 p.m., “Reptiles & Amphibians of Massachusetts.” Registration is required and space is limited. Call 413-245-1353 or email info@norcrosswildlife.org.
Takes place in the upstairs public program room, accessible at grade from the main parking lot. Free. 30 Peck Road, Wales
Northfield Mountain: “Winter Animal Tracking at Northfield Mountain with David Brown,” Fri., 7-8:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. The first part is an indoor slide presentation on wildlife tracking in winter. Learn about the tracks, trails and sign of many species, including bears, bobcats, foxes and coyotes. The second
part is an outdoor walk where you will search for, identify and interpret animal evidence in the snow. Registration is required at bookeo.com/northfield as group size is strictly limited for this free program. Masks are required for indoor group gatherings. 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield, firstlightpower.com/northfield.
Winter Farmers Market at Forest Park: Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Jan 21; Feb. 4 & 18; March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15. Sumner Avenue, Springfield, farmersmarketatforestpark.com
Winter Farmers Market at Hampshire Mall: Inside the Target hallway of the Hampshire Mall. Find vegetables, meats, baked goods, crafts and more. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through March 25. Family-friendly and handicap accessible. EBT/HIP accepted. Located on the PVPA 43 & FC buslines. Free and ample parking, wfmhm.com. 367 Russell St., Hadley
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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Pleasant St., Amherst
The Meeting House: Dave Brinnel. 827 Williams St., Longmeadow
Theodores’: The Mark Nomad Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
The Drake: Alex Rohan Band with Pride Falls. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst
Theodores’: Mark’s Boys Rent Party Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield
Burgy Brews: Tom Savoy. 4 Main St., Williamsburg
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
Marigold Theater: Ethel Lee Ensemble, Juke Join Jazz. 84 Cottage St., Easthampton
Shaker Farms Country Club: Tom Savoy. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield
The Drake: Bandwidth. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst
Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee
The Drake: Yasu Suzuki method + Fundraiser. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst
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
