Weekend - February 02, 2023

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Weekend

LIVEWIRE: Mary J. Blige, Lizzo scheduled to perform at Grammys, E3

BEER NUT: Stone Brewing Ruination still among greatest beers, E5

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E10

PLUS Winter Carnival ready to celebrate 101st year

Three shows in one

Harlem Globetrotters bring mix of basketball, theater, comedy to MassMutual Center on Sunday, Page E2

Three shows in one

Harlem Globetrotters

bringing mix of basketball, theater, comedy to MassMutual Center

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

GOING TO SEE THE world-famous Harlem Globetrotters is like seeing three shows in one.

When the innovators of basketball bring their 2023 World Tour to the MassMutual Center on Sunday, audiences will see a basketball game filled with nonstop athleticism combined into theater and comedy.

Showtime is 3 p.m.

Tickets range from $26.50 to the exclusive VIP Bench Experience for $309.50 which includes a host of amenities, including watching the game from the team bench.

When the teams hit the

court, the Washington Generals will be attempting to earn their first win since 1971. This year they have an all-new set of antics and tricks up their sleeves to see if they can beat the world’s winningest team known for their outrageous jump shots, slam dunks and half-court hook shots.

Founded in 1926 by sports agent-turned coach Abe Saperstein as the Chicago Globetrotters, the team became known as the Harlem Globetrotters in 1929. His goal was to find acceptance and inclusion for many African

American basketball players in professional touring leagues across the country. Over the decades many of the legendary Globetrotters have become household names including Fred “Curly” Neal, who is memorialized in the team’s 2022 tour, as well as Meadowlark Lemon and legendary NBA great Wilt Chamberlain. Today’s roster includes male and female players from all over the country. The team made history in 1985 when they selected Lynette Woodard, captain of the gold-med-

al-winning 1984 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, as their first female player.

In addition to sitting in the stands, there are other ways to enjoy the Harlem Globetrotter experience, including the Magic Pass Pre-Show for an additional $25. The special ticket offers the opportunity to shoot some hoops on the court and get photographs and autographs with the two teams. The Behind-the-Court meetand-greet for an additional $30 offers a limited number of fans to interact with their

favorite Globetrotter stars, take photographs, and receive a commemorative lanyard. And for an extra $100 for a Celebrity Court Pass, attendees can get on the court for an upclose view of the Globetrotters during their pre-game warmup and more.

Also, for no extra charge after the game, all access is granted for ticked holders to get on the court for an autograph from the players.

For tickets and additional information on the several optional upgrades, visit massmutualcenter.com.

Carter Wood, of East Longmeadow, tries his skill at spinning a basketball on one finger with Harlem Globetrotter No. 7 Too Tall Winston during a meet-and-greet at the MassMutual Center during a past event. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the MassMutual Center on Sunday. (PHOTO COURTESY HALEM GLOBETROTTERS)

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the MassMutual Center on Sunday. (PHOTO COURTESY HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS)

Jamari Williams, of Springfield, slam dunks the ball during a meet and greet with the Harlem Globetrotters at the MassMutual Center during a past event. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

Mary J. Blige, Lizzo scheduled to perform at Grammys

Nightclubs

THURSDAY

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: Underground System & DJ Nitu. 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

FRIDAY

Delaney House: Ask Me Now. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

All-Star event in Cleveland in February 2022. She will perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards, scheduled for Sunday. (JOSHUA GUNTER / CLEVELAND.COM)

MARY J. BLIGE, LIZzo and Bad Bunny are among the nominees who will perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

East Mountain Country Club: Rock 201 Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

MGM Springfield: MGM Free

Music Fridays: Johnny Sixgun. 1

MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Les Derailleurs 6th Anniversary Dana Punk Party. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Meeting House: Dave Brinnel. 827 Williams St., Longmeadow

Theodores’: King Saison. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

SATURDAY

Delaney House: Lower Valley Guys. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

The Drake: Albert Cummings. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

Theodores’: Ricky “King” Russel. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield

SUNDAY

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

The Drake: Elizabeth Chang and Steven Beck. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E9

Hibernian IRISH NIGHT in HOLYOKE is Back at The Log Cabin for 2023!

LiveWire

The Recording Academy announced a partial list of performers who will take the stage at the ceremony, which will be held at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. Other nominees to perform include Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Sam Smith and Steve Lacy. The show will be hosted by Trevor Noah.

Liner notes

• Neil Young will play his first public concert in more than three years when he performs at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday bash on April 29 and 30.

Neil Young performs at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley Expo on May 25, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AMY HARRIS / INVISION / AP)

Crow, Tom Jones, Warren Haynes, and Ziggy Marley Tickets are now on sale.

Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. She will perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards, scheduled for Sunday. (LEON

Billed as “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90,” the celebration will take place at the Hollywood Bowl.

Young, still a spry 77, is one of many stars scheduled to play the party, a list that includes such names as Beck, Snoop Dogg, Bob Weir, Miranda Lambert, Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl

• Paul McCartney will release a new photography book featuring 275 snapshots he took at the dawn of Beatlemania.

“1964: Eyes of the Storm” will be published on June 13 and will provide and insider’s look at the Beatles’ travels through Liverpool, London, Paris, New York,

SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E12

Featuring the Four piece Band of KEOHANNE AND KENNEALLYA TOUR DE FORCE OF MUSICAL TALENT (Irish Folk Music, Classical Rock,, and Country).

Also featured, is a TRADITIONAL CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER AND RIBS prepared by the Log Cabin.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2023

doors open at 5 p, dinner at 6:30p. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Reservations required by February 20, 2023 by calling Joe O’Connor @413-627-7148 or Fran Hennessey @ 413-785-5687 or by going online at Eventbrite.com.

Additional entertainment will be by THE CASSIN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE AND PIPER MATT O’CONNOR of the Springfield Kiltie Band.

Be sure not to miss the Giant Raffle of Baskets!

The event will benefit the Maurice A. Donahue Memorial Scholarship and is in honor of the late Hibernian Daniel P. Curran.

www.aoh-holyoke.com

Mary J. Blige performs during an NBA

George Lenker

Winter Carnival ready to celebrate 101st year

Activities include fireworks, parade of lights, contests, more

By C ori U rban Special to The Republican

AHUNDRED YEARS AGO ORGA-

nizers of the Greenfield Winter Carnival weren’t thinking about climate change and how it might affect the winter fun.

But Christy Moore, Greenfield recreation director, is hoping the first weekend in February sees snow on the ground, no rain and seasonably cold temperatures.

This year’s Greenfield Winter Carnival takes place today and tomorrow.

This will be the 101st Greenfield Winter Carnival, and “it’s a community favorite,” Moore said.

“Last year was our centennial year and we had a lot of cool and different things, and this year we’re back and bringing new and different things,” she continued. “It’s a time to celebrate and have fun with our friends and families.”

New this year is a performance by Party Robot, a glow-in-the dark robot dancing event that “is going to be really cool,” Moore said.

Other activities throughout the weekend include a parade of lights, scavenger hunt, poetry walk, fireworks and a virtual jigsaw puzzle contest.

Winners of the puzzle contest will receive a “Winter Carnival Piece Award.”

The Winter Carnival also will include a family fun fest, winter tales, a laser-mania show, a chili contest, a cookie bakeoff, the K9 keg pull and cardboard sled races.

And Adams Donuts will offer doughnuts with Olaf.

“If you haven’t had any of their doughnuts, you definitely have to drive up here. They are amazing,” Moore said.

Ten ice carvers will create ice sculptures downtown, and the public can vote for favorites.

“We try and blend some of the old traditions (like the ice sculptures) into our modern-day winter carnival,” Moore said. “But we’re at the mercy of the weather.”

Organizers plan activities for the carnival weekend that do involve snow “and hope Mother Nature is on our side,” she said. “We do our best to help the earth and reduce our carbon footprint, and we still plan and hope for the best” weather for the winter carnival. For more information and a full list of activities, go online to greenfieldrecreation. com

A scene from a past parade of lights that takes place as part of the Greenfield Winter Carnival. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

Nicholas Tomaskovic-Duvey, of Baltimore, Md., and his nephew Arthur Rapp, of Woodbridge, Va., watch dancers around the Greenfield City Common during a past Winter Carnival. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

Raia LeBereux joins Mason and Katy Lengieva, of Charlemont, for a photo near a large ice sculpture at the Greenfield City Common during a past Winter Carnival. (FREDERICK GORE

PHOTO)

Stone Brewing Ruination still among greatest beers

LATELY I’VE BEEN INTO revisiting older craft beers to see how they stand up to more modern brews. It’s easy to let old favorites fall by the wayside with so many offerings now available.

Virtually every time I look at the shelves of a beer purveyor in Western Massachusetts, there is at least one beer — and often brewery — I’ve never tried or even heard of. I’m not a completist and don’t have unlimited income, so I have to pick and choose.

Sometimes, though, I spy an old favorite I haven’t seen in a while, and I’m compelled to stroll down memory lane. I just did this in November when I grabbed a pack of Ballast Point Brewing’s Sculpin India pale ale.

I’m particularly interested in doing this with IPAs, mainly because of how exponentially the style has grown and expanded. Back in the early 2000s, there were no New England IPAs, very few black IPAs and just a handful of double IPAs (which sometimes weren’t even identified as such). So it can be fun, educational and a bit nostalgic to revisit popular beers from that era — especially ones you don’t see very often on local shelves.

I did this again when I spied some loose cans of Stone Brewing Ruination IPA. Stone has always made fantastic beer, especially IPAs, and Ruination was a game-changer back in the day.

At 8.2% ABV, this beer lived up to its name, as it “ruined” your palate for tasting anything

Stone Brewing Ruination IPA stands the test of time as one of the greatest beers, according to Beer Nut columnist George Lenker.

after you quaffed it. (By the way, this is the original Ruination, not the later Ruination 2.0. Stone did a special release of the original over the past month.)

There are plenty of double IPAs clocking in at more than 8% (or higher) these days, but back in the day, the only ones that come to mind were Ruination, Dogfish Head’s 90-Minute IPA (9%) and Rogue’s XS IPA (9.5%). (Of course there were others, but those were the big ones in my neck of the woods. Send me a note on others you remember at geolenker@ yahoo.com.)

The difference between Ruination and the other doubles back then was that Stone didn’t buff out the rough edges of the hop profile. The resinous piney notes swirl like a DNA strand intermingled with some solid citrus aspects to create a near-perfect West Coast IPA. This still holds up today, and I was thrilled to experience the bold flavors once again. It is as good or better than any newer IPAs.

I’m not sure of the balance between the hops used, but whatever ratios exist between the triumvirate of Magnum, Chinook, and Centennial hops is perfect. As I wind up this column, I’m preparing to jump in my car and head over to River Valley Market (where I found it last week) and grab any cans that are left, if any. Cheers.

ONE OF THE GILTedged business days in the restaurant year, Valentine’s Day 2023 represents both opportunity and challenge for those who run dining establishments.

Feb. 14 traditionally brings in plenty of business as the romantically inclined treat their special someones to dinner out, but the holiday’s position among the days of the week in any given calendar year can be problematic — a “Saturday” Valentine’s Day isn’t as incrementally lucrative as one that falls on Monday or Tuesday.

This year the holiday falls on a Tuesday, an evening that’s traditionally among the slowest dining-out times of the week, so Valentine’s Day 2023 has the potential to be a windfall.

However, with some establishments still operating on a pared-back, fiveday-a-week schedule, some owners are finding it necessary to juggle their hours and staff schedules to make Valentine’s Day work.

The celebration also poses operational challenges, since the occasion tends to be a “couples only” holiday. Finding their reservation books full of “deuces,” dining room managers often can’t make best use of larger tables and booths, a situation that constraints the day’s money-making potential.

Many restaurants rely on a fixed-price menu for

(COURTESY PHOTO)

George Lenker Beer nut

Max’s Tavern, 1000 West Columbus Ave., at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield is among the area restaurants with “to go” Valentine’s Day specials. The Delaney House in Holyoke will also offer special to-go meals for Feb. 14. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

Hugh Robert Off The Menu

Here’s letters O, P, Q & R in the A to Zs of wine

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of columns about wine terminology from A to Z.

Popular Wine Grapes that start with P

• Palomino Fino: Widely planted white wine grape used to make light Fino sherry, a type of sherry often served before a meal in Spain, especially in the Jerez region;

• Pedro Ximenez: At the other extreme, this wine grape serves at the foundation for Pedro Ximenez, one of the darkest, thickest sherries in Spain, which is often served after a meal;

SOME OF THESE words — especially quinta and quagliano — might not roll off the tongue of even the most hard-core wine fan. (I know I sure had to look them up.) But for every obscure wine word found in the letters O, P, Q and R, there are some of the most familiar and beloved terms like Rhone, riesling and pinot noir. So without further ado, let’s get right to them. Hope you enjoy.

LETTER O

• Oenophile: Greekbased word used to describe someone who loves wine;

• Oloroso: A mediumbodied sherry from Spain that’s slightly sweeter than Fino sherry but not as sweet as Pedro Ximenez Sherry, which you can read more about below;

Popular Wine Grapes that start with O

If the letter Q were not on this list, the letter O would easily win the prize for some of the most obscure wine grapes. Since there are no familiar O-named grapes, let’s learn a little more about some of the off-the beaten path ones, thanks to the wine reference book, “Wine Grapes” by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz:

• Odessky Cherny: Red wine grape widely planted in Ukraine. The name means “Black of Odessa,” one of the places in Ukraine where you can find grapes grown to

make these wines;

• Oeillade Noire: Red wine grape rarely grown anymore in France’s Provence region, where it was once widely grown. Nowadays, such grapes often make their way into some table wines from Provence; and

• Orangetraube: White wine grape historically grown in Germany, but now only grown by a small number of winemakers just south of Vienna in Austria.

Popular wine regions that start with O

• Ontario: Central Canada province that makes outstanding wines, especially ice wine, riesling for white wines and cabernet franc for red wines. Many of the best Ontario wine producers can be found in Niagara Peninsula on the southern shores of Lake Ontario in between Niagara Falls and Toronto. Trust me. Many of these wines are world class; and

• Oregon: State famous for making earthy pinot noir red wines and complex chardonnay white wines. You can thank the cool, damp weather — especially

in the Willamette Valley, which is similar to France’s Burgundy region, where both grapes thrive as well.

LETTER P

• Petit Chateau: Wine producer in France’s Bordeaux region that does not have an official classification. This term can be confusing since many top wine producers in Bordeaux make a less expensive second wine with the word “Petit” in front of the name;

• Port: Delicious, dark fortified wine (meaning liquor has been added to the wine) from the Douro region in Portugal. Perfect after a big, hearty meal, the best vintage ports (made with grapes from a specific vineyard and specific vintage) can age well for decades;

• Premier Cru: French wine term that means “first growth” and serves as an official classification for certain wines, especially from France’s Burgundy region. These wines are considered better than village wines but just below Grand Cru wines. Don’t

be fooled, though, as many Premier Cru reds and whites from Burgundy can hold their own with many of the top Grand Crus, especially ones from ChambolleMusigny and GevreyChambertin for reds and Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault for whites.

• Petit Verdot: Red wine grape widely used in France’s Bordeaux region often to make blended, dry red wines using a combination of merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes;

• Picpoul: Sometimes called piquepoul, these grapes come in red and white, although white wine picpoul grapes are much more common in France’s Languedoc region and produce outstanding, affordable, refreshing white wines;

• Pinot Noir: Revered red wine grape famous around the world for making

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From left, a Rhone wine, an Oregon wine and Burgundy wine made with pinot noir grapes.

(PHOTO BY KEN ROSS)

Ken Ross Wine Press

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Valentine’s Day to help maximize revenue while others will rely on “specials” to boost check totals.

A recent innovation has been the promotion of dinners for two “to go.” Such a service can build revenue and spread out the Valentine’s Day workload over four or five days prior to the holiday itself, as the items in finish-at-home packages often can be partially prepared in advance.

Bottled cocktail specialties are a popular (and profitable)

with salmon en croute.

More details (and an order link) are available online at delaneyhouse.com/ valentines-dinner-to-go.

Side dishes

• Plano, Texas-based Pizza Hut has reached back into its product archives for its most recent limited-time-only special. The “Big New Yorker,” a thin crusted, 16-inch pie formulated to mimic the authentic New York City pizza experience, returned to the chain’s menu this week.

Sauced with a sweet marinara, topped with extra cheese, and dusted with an orega-

facilitate the practice of “folding over.” The reintroduced pie will be available at participating Pizza Hut restaurants for an indefinite period of time.

• On Feb. 18, starting at 6 p.m., the Munich Haus German restaurant in Chicopee will hold its second Wild Game Feast of the 2023 season. Priced at $65, the buffet dinner will feature a considerable line-up of exotic game meats, including wild boar, venison, alligator, bison, and mountain goat as well as an array of compatible “sides.” Tickets may be ordered online at munich haus.com; the restaurant answers at 413-594-8788.

• Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield will present a three-session series, “Wine 201: Wine and Food Pairing.” Black Birch has recruited Alena Douglas, from Provisions, and Laura Bowman, from Blue Door Gatherings, to conduct the programs. Each session will focus on a particular menu category; the first will discuss appetizers, the second, main entrees and the third, desserts. Each class will be built around five representative food-wine pairings

• The Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will offer a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating party on Feb. 7. The fun will begin at 4 p.m., and kids eat free that evening with the purchase of an adult entree. Reservations are required. Contact the Holyoke Uno Pizzeria at 413534-3000.

The buffet is priced at $25.95 for adults and $9.95 for children age 12 and younger. Reservations are advised and can be made online at villanapoletana.com or by calling 413-732-9300.

add-on enhancement for these celebrations to-go.

Two Western Massachusetts operations that have plenty of experience in promoting “finish and serve at home” options have put together extensive Valentine’s “to go” menus.

The Max Restaurant Group is offering Valentine’s Day three-course dinners for two, with main course options that include surf and turf, baked stuffed lobster, rack of lamb and vegetarian lasagna.

Max Tavern in Springfield is a participating “pick-up” location for this service, and orders can be placed online at maxrestaurantgroup.com/ maxtogo/.

The Delaney House in Holyoke, one of the first venues in the area to produce holiday dinners to go, is offering two different four-course packages, one featuring gorgonzola sirloin and shrimp scampi and a second pairing filet mignon

no-grated parmesan spice blend, the Big New Yorker gets “double” pepperoni as its default topping, although customers can opt for topping alternatives or even customize their pizza with multiple garnishes.

The Big New Yorker, which made its debut in 1999, is cut into six oversized wedges that

Sessions will be held on Feb. 9, March 9 and April 6. The series costs $260; individual courses are priced at $80 for appetizer, $125 for the entree session and $80 for the dessert session. A ticket broker’s fee is also charged. Tickets can be ordered online at simpletix. com/e/wine-201-wine-andfood-pairing-a-3-partseries-tickets-123661. Black Birch can be reached at 413247-3300.

• Villa Napoletana in East Longmeadow will offer a “Brunch & Bubbly Buffet” on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The restaurant will take its Sunday brunch buffet to a more elaborate level for this annual event, offering handcarved meats, made-to-order omelets and waffles, hot entrees, breakfast classic, appetizers, salads, and, to bring the experience to a suitable conclusion, decadent dessert selections. Adult guests will receive a complimentary split of prosecco to enjoy with their meal.

• Just in time for the “Big Game,” Taco Bell is bringing back chicken wings. Served eight to an order, the crispy chicken wings are coated with a queso seasoning.

Also available for early February enjoyment is the Ultimate Game Day Box, a combo package that includes an order of wings, four crunchy tacos, and a Mexican pizza.

The box, which is designed to forestall the wings and pizza veto (“no, I want wings”) when customers order food to enjoy along with sports events, will be available at participating Taco Bell locations through Feb. 9.

Pizza lovers can party like it’s 1999 with Pizza Hut’s 1999-era “Big New Yorker,” a thin crusted, 16-inch pie formulated to mimic the authentic New York City pizza experience. (COURTESY OF PIZZA HUT)

Villa Napoletana in East Longmeadow will host a “Brunch & Bubbly Buffet” on Feb. 12. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

The Munich Haus German restaurant in Chicopee will host its second Wild Game Feast of 2023 on Feb. 18. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

WITH TABLE 3

Table 3 has some great options for your Valentine’s celebration.

THE DUCK & AVELLINO ’s talented chefs have crafted some fantastic Valentine’s specials sure to make your Valentine’s celebration a memorable one. Valentine’s specials will be available Tuesday through Saturday, February 14–18. To celebrate with that someone special, please call 508-347-2321 for reservations. We expect to fill up quickly so don’t delay.

CEDAR STREET GRILLE will be open for some amazing Valentine’s specials Tuesday through Sunday, February 14-19. Along with Valentine’s specials, Cedar Street Grille will also be serving up our signature small plates, entrées, and dessert specials. We’ll also be offering a brunch on Sunday from 10am–3pm. Valentine’s is always busy at Cedar Street Grille, so please plan ahead and make your reservation now by calling 508-347-5800.

TABLE 3 RESTAURANT GROUP

Wine

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ethereal, life-altering wines, especially in the northern part of France’s Burgundy region, where nearly all red wines are made exclusively using pinot noir grapes; and

• Pinotage: Red wine grape found almost exclusively in South Africa made using a blend of pinot noir and cinsault grapes.

Popular wine regions that start with P

• Paso Robles: Wine producing in California’s Central Coast just north of Los Angeles, best known for making earthy, robust yet elegant wines using cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel grapes;

• Pauillac: Revered wine-making region on the Left Bank in France’s Bordeaux region that includes some of Bordeaux’s best wineries, including Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite Rothschild;

• Piedmont: Vast wine region in northwestern Italy that includes some of the country’s best wine subregions, including Barolo and Barbaresco, where the nebbiolo grape reigns and produces many outstanding, elegant red wines;

• Pomerol: Another

• On Saturday, Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern at the Deerfield Inn will present another Fancy Nancy Luncheon. Diners young and old are invited to come “dressed fancy” and enjoy lunch ordered from Champney’s regular or children’s menus. A reading of Nancy O’Connor’s young people’s classic “Fancy Nancy” will be part of the experience.

Seating for the 11:30 a.m. event will be limited, and reservations are encouraged. Call 413-774-5587 for details.

• Last month the New York City Council approved a bill that’s designed to reduce the environmental impact of food delivery by prohibiting restaurants and third-party delivery services from including disposables along with orders

revered wine-making region on the Right Bank in France’s Bordeaux region that includes some of Bordeaux’s best wineries, including Chateau Petrus and Chateau Cheval Blanc;

• Portugal: Not really a wine region, but since other countries have been included in other previous A to Z columns, it’s only fair that this European country gets its time in the sun, thanks to its wide range of outstanding, affordable red and white wines; and

• Provence: Southern French region best known for its dry rose wines and beautiful lavender-covered hills and sandy Mediterranean beaches filled with rich middle-aged Americas and Brits “finding themselves.” But seriously, if you love wine, don’t skip this often overlooked French wine region, which also makes many great, affordable red and white wines and you can learn more about in my five-part series about Provence wines.

LETTER Q

• Quinta: Portuguese term for the name of a wine estate. That’s it. That’s all I have for Q.

Popular Wine Grapes That Start

With Q

The 1,242-page-long “Wine Grapes” book has just one page devoted to two grapes that

for off-site consumption.

Similar to a law recently enacted in Los Angeles, the “Skip the Stuff Bill” would prohibit the inclusion of single-use items like cutlery, paper plates, and condiments in takeout meals unless a customer specifically requests them.

Restaurant industry buy-in for these new regulations has been secured by reports of the cost reductions that could potentially result. Since the Los Angeles law took effect, restaurants in that city have reported savings on disposables of as much as $12,000 per year.

Starting this month those enrolled in Starbucks’ loyalty program are finding it going to take more love on their part to earn a free beverage.

In January program participants received a brief email from the chain informing them of the rewards program reset. The new rewards structure

start with the letter Q. Here they are:

• Quagliano: Red wine grape found only in Italy’s Piedmont region used to make lighter red wines; and

• Quebranta: Red-skinned grape from Peru used mainly to make pisco, a popular (and delicious) distilled drink widely consumed in Peru and Chile. Popular wine regions that start with Q

• Quebec: A province in Canada just north of New England that has been making wine since the 1600s.

LETTER R

• Reserva: Spanish term which can only be used for wines that have been aged for at least a specific amount of time — three years for red wines and 18 months for white wines;

• Reserve: Meaningless word that often gets slapped onto wine labels and which is supposed to mean that the wine’s better because it’s made with the best, reserved grapes. Outside of Spain, any winemaker can put the word “reserve” on their wine for any reason;

• Ripasso: Excellent, relatively affordable red wine made in Italy using the grapes first used to make Amarone wine, which are some of the

doubles the amount of “stars” (points) that must be earned to qualify for a free hot coffee, and there were similar boosts in the award thresholds for espresso drinks, salads, and sandwiches.

The company justified the program modifications as part of an effort “to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Starbucks Rewards program and to meet the changing needs of our members.”

Awards requirements for a few items, such as packaged coffee and iced coffee beverages, were reduced by the program reset.

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.

best (and most expensive) dry red wines made in Italy; and

• Rouge: French word for red wine.

Popular wine grapes that start with R

• Rolle: Sometimes called ugni blanc in France or vermentino in Italy, rolle is a white wine grape often used to make white and rose wines in France’s Provence region and dry white wines in Italy’s Tuscany region;

• Riesling: Popular white wine grape grown in Germany, especially in the Mosel region, that’s been used to make great wines there since the 1400s. Great riesling wines can also be found in Australia, Hungary, Washington and France’s Alsace region; and

• Roussanne: White wine grape often blended with the marsanne grape to make dry

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MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

The Drake: Joe Magnarelli and Noho Jazz Workshop. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

white wines in France’s northern Rhone region.

Popular Wine Regions that start with R

• Rhone: Third-largest French wine growing region (Bordeaux’s the biggest, followed by the Loire Valley) best known for making affordable, dry, complex, earthy yet elegant red wines, especially in the southern Rhone region. But don’t overlook Rhone white wines, which can be just as dry and complex and delicious; and

• Romania: Fifth-largest European wine producing country that has been making a wide range of red and white wines for more than 6,000 years.

Cheers!

Wine Press by Ken Ross appears on Masslive.com every Monday and in The Republican’s Weekend section every Thursday.

WEDNESDAY

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

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

THURSDAY

Build with Lego: Thu., 3:30-4:30 p.m., Chicopee Main Library, Freeform building time for ages 6 and up. No registration required. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-5941800.

MGM Casino: Thu.-Sun., MGM Springfield, featuring retail stores, restaurants, Regal Cinemas and more. For more information, visit mgmspringfield.com. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

“Native Gardens”: Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m., Majestic Theater through Feb. 12. Tickets start at $29. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-7477797 or majestictheater.com

Square Dance Classes: Thu., 6:30 p.m., American Legion 0239. First two classes free, further classes $5. For more information, contact Gloria at 413-467-3352 or email ladicaller@gogtt.ent. 66 State St., Belchertown.

FRIDAY

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

MGM Roar Comedy Club: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., MGM Springfield presents Joe Machi in the Armory. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com/ artist/1750491?venueId=9264, $25. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

“Native Gardens”: See Thursday listing

Rev Tor’s 11th annual Dead of Winter Jam: Fri., 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre. This annual mid-winter celebration honors 58 years of Grateful Dead music and includes a slew of special guests, including Mark Mercier, Jen Durkin, Mark Paradis, Mike “Woody” Wood and Them Bastards (Chris Merenda & Dave Brown), $25. 111 South St., Pittsfield; 413-997-4444 or thecolonialtheatre.org

Virtual Applause Series: Fri., 7 p.m., online. One-woman show about the life of Civil War nurse and Red Cross founder Clara Barton, performed by Sheryl Faye. This is a virtual performance only, broadcast on Agawam Comcast Channel 15 and streamed on agawammedia.tv, free.

SATURDAY

Amherst College Department of Music: Sat., 7 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, two honor theses in music. For up-to-date COVID information, visit amherst.edu/news/covid-19 Free and open to the public.

Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst, amherst.edu

Celebrate New Art Works: Sat., 2-3:30 p.m., Forbes Library, featuring new artworks by local and

Museums

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

Berkshire Museum: “The Art of Storytelling: Celebrating Illustration and Literature.” Featuring three exhibitions, “Storyland: A Trip through Childhood Favorites,” “Childhood Classics-100 Years of Illustration for the Art Kandy Collection,” and the work of author Ty Allan Jackson. Opening celebration Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to noon, best for ages 3-12 with caregivers. Treats will be served. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

regional BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists. 20 West St., Northampton, 413-587-1011 or forbeslibrary.org.

Great Barrington Kennel Club

Dog Show: Sat.-Sun., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-737-2443 or thebige.com

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

MGM Roar Comedy Club: See Friday listing

“Native Gardens”: See Thursday listing

SUNDAY

Great Barrington Kennel Club

Dog Show: See Saturday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

“Native Gardens”: See Thursday listing

Square Dancing Classes: Sun., 6:30-8 p.m., Union Church of Christ. First two dances are free, further classes $5 per person. The instructor is Gloria Vivier. For more information, call 413-467-3352.

51 Center St. (Route 21), Ludlow, 413-583-5717.

Quadrangle

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. Hands-on 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: 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: “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m., “RollsRoyce America, Springfield MA, 1919 – 1931.” $4, free for members. From 1919 through 1931, RollsRoyce America Inc. produced nearly 3,000 cars in Springfield, and are today considered more collectible than their British counterparts. The program will conclude with a visit to the Wood Museum of Springfield History as part of the Museums’ Continuing Conversations program. Presented

by Joel Cummings, science docent, Springfield Science Museum and the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington D.C.; informal Educator, NASA Connect & The US National Laboratory.

Springfield Science Museum: “Leonardo’s Lab,” through April 23. Visitors can recreate Leonardo’s tool-and-hardware-free interlocking bridge and assemble an air powered flying ‘copter, 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.

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 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 Mondays. In the event of severe weather conditions, check Facebook or Instagram, or local TV Station 22 for closures. Children and 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, Sept.-June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “What Might You Do?

Christian Robinson,” through June 4. Bilingual Storytime (English and Spanish), Feb. 26, 2 p.m.

“Eric Carle’s Book Birthdays,” through March 5. “Everyday Art Project,” through March 12. “The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions,” through April 9. 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

Dog handler Amanda Brennan, of Taunton, grooms Brady, an Irish setter, owned by Ed Dee of Assonet, during a competition during a past Great Barrington Kennel Club Dog Show at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds. The two-day event returns Saturday and Sunday to West Springfield. (MICHAEL S. GORDON / THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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hours: Weds.-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-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. 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 (515); $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: “Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays,” through Feb. 5. “Eloise and More: The Life and Art of Hilary Knight,” through March 12. Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues.-Wed. Advance ticket purchase required; $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students; free children 18 and under, members and active military. 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”; ap-

parel in portraiture. Hours through Feb. 21: Fri.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $28, $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”; “History.” The Polish Center is open to the public 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

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-4 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 volleyhall.org

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

Gallery: “Glued Down” by Jules Jones, through Feb. 25. Opening reception today, 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 or 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

Rendezvous: “Montague at Work and Play” exhibit, through March 18. Reception Feb. 19, 4 p.m. 78 Third St., Turners Falls or thevoo. net

Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery. Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick.

Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Open Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-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 susanbanthony birthplace.com.

The Clark Art Institute: Permanent exhibit: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free year-round for members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID; $20 general. 225 South St., Williamstown or clarkart.edu

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchase timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinson Museum.org/ Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst, emilydickinsonsmuseum.org

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;

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, yiddishbookcenter.org

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Tues.-Thu., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts. org

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts 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, 413755-5258.

Forbes Library: Paintings and digital art by Sunny Allis, Ella N. Alkiewicz, and Jay Smith, through Feb. 28. Reception today, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Showing the Unseen” by members of Gallery A3 Cooperative, today-Feb. 25. Champagne reception, today, 5-7 p.m.; art forum online Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. Register at gallerya3.com. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst or 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and

Outdoors

Great Falls Discovery Center: “Nice and Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition,” Fri. and Feb. 10, 17, 24, 1-2 p.m. 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. Meet at the main entrance. Great Hall exhibit: “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” Feb. 5 - March 18. Ribbon cutting Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee and refreshments available. Tues., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or 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 Northfield Mountain: Children’s Art Activity Series, first Sat. of the month through June, creating art together, using natural materials and traditional art supplies. In each class, hear stories of the season while you work. Join all seven classes or come for just one or two. Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, for children 4-10, with a limit of 10 children per class. The programs will take place both inside and outside, so dress appropriately for the weather. To register, visit firstlightpower.com/

This file photo shows a 1927 Rolls Royce Convertible that was assembled in Springfield. The Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield will host “Rolls-Royce America, Springfield MA, 1919 – 1931” during its Museum a la Carte program today at 12:15 p.m. (THE REPUBLICAN FILE PHOTO)

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Northfield. 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield.

Markets

Winter Farmers Market at Forest Park: Sat., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Feb 4 & 18; March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or farmersmarketat forestpark.com

Winter Farmers Market at the Hampshire Mall: Inside the Target hallway of the Hampshire

LiveWire

Washington D.C., and Miami between the end of 1963 and early 1964. The forgotten photos were discovered in McCartney’s archive in 2020.

Included in the book will be some never-before-seen portraits of John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The book will also feature a foreword by McCartney, a preface by the director of the National Portrait Gallery, London, Nicholas Cullinan, and an introduction by Harvard historian and New Yorker essayist Jill Lepore.

• We’ve heard from “Captain Fantastic.” Get ready to hear from the “Brown Dirt Cowboy.”

Those are nicknames for Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin, and

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

since John wrote about their collaborations in his 2019 autobiography, fans will now get Taupin’s take in his upcoming book from Monoray, “Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, And Me.”

“It was never my intention to write a traditional A to Z autobiography,” Taupin said. “I began a few years back composing essays and observations on my life that ultimately gained momentum and started to look like a book. From then on, it became a long, arduous task that was both exhilarating and liberating.”

The book is scheduled for a September release.

• In internet lingo, being “rickrolled” means being tricked into listening to Rick Astley’s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

But rapper Yung Gravy (real name Matthew Hauri) is being “rickrolled” in a different way.

Astley is suing the rapper for allegedly using an imitator to sing Astley’s part of the song, parts of which Astley had authorized Hauri to use. But Astley’s lawsuit says that he never authorized his voice to be used or imitated.

“A license to use the original underlying musical composition does not authorize the stealing of the artist’s voice in the original recording,” Astley’s lawyers wrote in the lawsuit, according to a Billboard story. “So, instead, they resorted to theft of Mr. Astley’s voice without a license and without agreement.”

Paul McCartney performs at Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England,