Events

Thursday

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

“Punk the Capital” Screening: Thu., 7 p.m. Amherst Cinema, followed by in-person Q&A with director and film participant. Tickets available at amherstcinema.corg/ films-and-events/punk-capital or by calling the box office at 413253-2547, $11.75 general admission, $10.75 for seniors (65+) and students. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Re-Opening Week Free Activities: Thu.-Fri., Make-It Springfield, Sew

Together today; Paint & Chill Friday. 286 Bridge St., Springfield, 413342-1681.

Rockland County Kennel Club

Dog Show: Thu.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Complex, free. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-737-2443 or thebige.com

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

Time Out for Teachers: Thu., 4-6:30 p.m., Make-It Springfield.

Roberta Wilmore, executive director, offers a presentation on Make-It Springfield and how it can be used by teachers as a stimulus for student creativity. Join for a pedagogy discussion, followed by music, food, and special treats. Appropriate for middle and high school educators. Register to reserve your spot, 286 Bridge St., Springfield; 413-3421681.

UMass Amherst Dept. of Music and Dance: Graduate Jazz composers to play Bezanson Recital Hall, North Pleasant Street, Amherst. 413-545-2511 or umass.edu

“To Understand A Tree” Webinar: Thu., 7 p.m. Hilltown Land Trust

Online, multi-disciplinary collaborators will discuss their year-long study of the dignity of a living red oak, its network of eco-systemic relationships, and the ubiquity of the material of wood in design and daily life. Join in for a presentation, panel discussion and audience Q&A. Zoom-generated closed captioning will be available during the event. Registration is required, visit hill townlandtrust.org/events/to-un derstand-a-tree-webinar, 0-$25 sliding scale donation. Online.

Friday

“The Bridges of Madison County”: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m., Enfield Annex, $25. 124 North Maple St., Enfield.

Gianmarco Soresi Comedy Night: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., MGM Springfield, $25. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

“Making Ground”: Fri., 10 a.m.noon, Northampton Center for the Arts, geared for homeschoolers. Led by Mollye Maxner. All ages welcome (14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). Drawing materials will be provided. Face masks are encouraged for all public events. For more information visit apearts.org

33 Hawley St., Northampton, 413584-7327 or nohoarts.org

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Movie Life Stories Program: Fri., 6-8 p.m., South Berkshire Friends Meetinghouse. This program is created for and geared toward the Berkshire immigrant population and their allies. These workshops provide opportunities to share personal journeys, stories, and connections to places past and present through movement games, exercises, dancing and community building. For more information, visit berkshire pulse.org/classes-programs/spe cial-programs/, 280 State Road, Great Barrington.

Re-Opening Week Free Activities: See Thursday listing

Rockland County Kennel Club Dog Show: See Thursday listing Springfield Sportsmen’s Show: Fri, noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. The largest hunting and fishing show in the Northeast is filled with hundreds of booths, seminars and action areas, osegshows.com. Adult $15; children 6-12, $5; under 6, free; parking, $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige. com

Suffield Players present “These Shining Lives”: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Mapleton Hall, through Sat. For tickets visit suffieldplayers.org or call 800-289-6148. Performances are mask-optional, $20 per person, 1305 Mapleton Ave., Suffield. 860-668-0837 or suffieldplayers. org

Saturday

Amherst Orchid Society Orchid Show: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, displays of blooming orchids from local growers as well as growers from other New England societies. Commercial growers will have plants for sale as well. There will be talks on orchid culture. 80 Locust St., Northampton.

event is free and open to the public; registration is required — visit umass.edu/music/events for information. North Pleasant St., Amherst, 413-545-2511, umass.edu

WinterFest: Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Majestic Theater. Free events, activities and more will be held throughout various businesses. Festivities are expanding this year beyond the central Business District of Elm Street to include businesses on Union and Main Streets. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com

Sunday

Amherst Orchid Society Orchid

Show: See Saturday listing

“The Bridges of Madison County”: See Friday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Springfield Sportsmen’s Show: See Friday listing

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 413-467-3352, 51 Center St. (Route 21), Ludlow, 413-583-5717.

“The Bridges of Madison County”: See Friday listing

Gianmarco Soresi Comedy Night: See Friday listing

House Music College A Cappella Jam: Sat., 7 p.m. Helen Hills Hills Chapel, annual benefit for Friends of Homeless featuring Smith College Chamber Singers, Groove, Noteables, Vibes, Smiffenpoofs and Smithereens. With special guests Celebrations Dance Company, the Amherst College Sabrinas, UMass S#arp Attitude, and the Longmeadow High School Swedish Fish. Admission by donation. College Lane, Northampton, smith.edu

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Rockland County Kennel Club Dog Show: See Thursday listing

Springfield Sportsmen’s Show: See Friday listing

Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Concert: Sat., 7:30 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall, New Orleans Jazz Mardi Gras. For tickets, visit springfieldsymphony.org/event/ mardi-gras/, $15-$70. 34 Court St., Springfield. 413-733-2291 or symphonyhall.com

Suffield Players present “These Shining Lives”: See Friday listing Western Mass. Flute Festival: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall. Day-long event will culminate with a free concert by guest flutist Catherine Boyack at 3 p.m. The

Bandwidth Chamber Ensemble: Sun., 3 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall, The Bandwidth Chamber Ensemble, free and open to the public. North Pleasant St., Amherst, 413-545-2511 or umass.edu

Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of largerthan-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. 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., “Let’s Talk: Plant Communication and Plant Health.” $4, free for museums. Presented by

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Stefan Schütz, Justus-Liebig University in Giessen and Georg-August-University in Goettingen.

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. Feb. School Vacation Week Program through tomorrow, “Curiosity Challenge.” Included with museum admission.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition offers 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.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliapark museum.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, 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. “Ten Days of Play,” through Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For children during school vacation week. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes 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 & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrens museumholyoke.org

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. Permanent exhibit.

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: “The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions,” through April

9. “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. Bilingual Storytime (English and Spanish), Sun., 2 p.m. “Eric Carle’s Book Birthdays,” through March 5. “Everyday Art Project,” through March 12. 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: 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 www.carlemuseum.org

Holyoke Heritage State Park: “Wildlife in Winter” through Sat., noon-4 p.m. Explore the world of winter wildlife at Holyoke Heritage State Park. The Visitor Center features interactive activities for kids and their families. Search the exhibits on a scavenger hunt. Bring out your artistic talent at the Heritage State Park Winter Birds coloring table. Something for all ages. For more information, call 413-5341723, or visit mass.gov/locations/ 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. 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.

Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Newell Snow Factory: “Crossroads: Cutlery and Hand Tools,” Sat., 1-4 p.m. Join silversmith Steve Smithers as he explores the story of the first tradesmen/artisans who came to Greenfield and the surrounding towns in the late 18th century. 2 Mead St., Greenfield 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: “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. and Wed. Advance tickets purchase required. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military, Feb. School Vacation Week Thu.-Fri.. Art of Adventure, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. RSVP required, walk-up accommodated as space allows. Visit www.nrm.org; Storyimes held 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. Free for kids and teens, and members, or included with admission. No reservation required, adult accompaniment required. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org Old Sturbridge Village: “Maple Days.” Feb. 22-March 19, Wed.-Sun.

9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Guests can see the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off” and learn why maple sugar was more commonly used than maple syrup in early New England. Permanent exhibit: Kidstory, a new indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s. $28, $26 seniors, $14 college students with ID & children 4-17, free for children 3 and under, Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org 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 polish center.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 susanbanthony birthplace.com

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

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and second floors. Open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are on the hour with the last self-guided tour weekdays at 2 p.m. and weekends at 3 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Call to reserve at 413637-3206. Admission is $18 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID and $7 children 5-17. Marionette

Shows during Feb. School Vacation Week: Today, 3:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited. Call 413-6373206. $15 adults, $7 children 4-17 and ages 3 and under are free, 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. $2.50-$3.50, 444

Dwight St., Holyoke or www. volleyhall.org

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit. Open on first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items of Interest and on display include hand built models of early town buildings and other structures, local artifacts and historic items from the Civil war, Mittineague Park and Bear Hole area, as well as other local historic items and displays. 55 Altamont Ave., West Springfield

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.” Open 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 yiddish bookcenter.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 or 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, 413-755-5258. Forbes Library: Paintings and digital art by Sunny Allis, Ella N. Alkiewicz, and Jay Smith, through Feb. 28. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Showing the Unseen” by members of Gallery A3 Cooperative, through Sat. Register at gallerya3.com 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 Sat. 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 hopeandfeathers framing.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.