How about a dash of olive oil with your coffee?

THROUGHOUT THE chain restaurant industry the development of menu innovations is usually a long and deliberate process. Product concepts are brainstormed; test kitchen chefs produce multiple versions of the product under development that tasting panels rigorously evaluate.

The menu additions that make those preliminary cuts then go to test markets, where they are evaluated for customer acceptance (how well they sell), compatibility with in-store operations, and supply chain availability.

The whole cycle is typically time consuming; it’s not unusual for a new restaurant product to take months, if not years, to move from the “idea” stage to chainwide rollout.

That customary deliberateness was one reason that the restaurant industry raised a collective eyebrow in response to a recent new product announcement by Seattlebased Starbucks. The coffee chain, with 36,000 locations worldwide, is introducing a new line of beverages it has dubbed Oleato; the five coffee beverage in the Oleato lineup are infused in various ways with extravirgin olive oil.

Taking a spoonful of olive oil every morning is a common health-promoting custom in Italy and, during a visit to Sicily last year Howard Schultz, the founder and CEO of Starbucks, incorporated the practice into his daily routine. One morning Schultz had the brainstorm of blending the oil into his morning cup of coffee and, in his words, was “absolutely stunned” by the result, which he describes as a “velvety, buttery flavor that enhances the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate.”

Of course, any idea that a corporate CEO has enjoys a tremendous tailwind within the organization he or she leads. Last week, Starbucks rolled out the Oleato line in stores across Italy, with introduction in the U.S. slated to begin this spring. Five beverages are part of the line — a latte, an orangeinfused iced espresso, a “golden foam” cold brew, an oil-spiked espresso topped with cold foam, and an espresso-oil “martini.”

Restaurant industry commentators are already wondering what kind of acceptance the unconventional, extracost and extra-calorie combination of coffee and extra-virgin olive oil will enjoy with Starbucks customers. Moreover, there is speculation as to how these new beverages and

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Flowers

the flowers on view will be daffodils to hyacinth, tulips to freesia, and fritillaria to muscari.

The Bulb Show traditionally opens with an informative lecture, which this year will be delivered by Rachel Beth Sayet entitled “A Celebration of Land and Sea: Modern Indigenous Cuisine in New England.” The event will be held prior to the show’s opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Campus Center’s Carroll Room.

Wine

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• 2020 Josh Cellars

Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99 Suggested Retail Price).

Josh Cellars was created by Joseph Carr, someone who perfectly understands the KISS principle.

Carr has created one of the most popular wine brands in the country by doing something I wish more American winemakers would do — make great wines that don’t cost a lot of money.

(You can learn more about Carr and Josh Cellars in my 2021 interview on Masslive. com.)

Based on a paper she wrote in 2013, Sayet will share her knowledge on the multiple traditional thanksgivings of New England, along with her years of work revitalizing these traditional foods alongside her tribal elders.

Sayet, or Akitusut (She Who Reads) is a member of the Mohegan nation. Raised with the spirits of her ancestors, she grew up leaning traditional stories and teaching and participating in tribal events.

Passionate about food, she grew up cooking with her grandmother and mother and later went on to receive a bachelor of science in Restaurant Management from Cornell University. She also received a master’s degree in anthropology and museum studies from Harvard University. Also during the show, visitors can stroll through the Church Gallery to view

Sure, there are many other factors and considerations that go into making distinct, interesting wines. But there’s a reason why wine sales are down, especially among younger people. Too many wines cost too much. There are only so many special occasions most of us can spend a fortune on for a single bottle of wine.

Another great thing about Carr’s wines is you can find them in many stores, something that’s not always the case with many outstanding but hard-to-find wines. Often, part of the problem has to do with the small size of the vineyards used to make such great wines. Harsh spring weather can also wreak havoc on young grapes, resulting in small crops. Plus there’s import taxes, supply shortages, importers’ personal tastes, perceived biases about what wine consumers in certain places want — the list goes on and on.

But that’s another story for another day. Let’s keep this simple and get back to this week’s wine.

Carr’s latest creation — Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon — perfectly lives up to its name. This is exactly the wine you want while sitting by a warm, glowing fire. It’s earthy yet elegant, robust yet refined. Its flavors are fairly straightforward for a California cabernet sauvignon: a hint of plum along with a few dashes of cherry and blackberry.

Nothing too complicated, nothing over the top. I think the Into the Glasshouse exhibit featuring student artwork that was inspired by the plant collection at Lyman. Visitors can also walk through the other Lyman houses to view the artwork created from students in the J-Term botanic garden paper making class.

Bulb Show hours are it’s perfect for a cold, winter night. This wine simply satisfies and provides pure pleasure.

Cheers!

Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. There is no parking on College Lane during the flower show, however, there is free on-street parking near campus, as well as parking options throughout the campus.

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To read the full Starbucks version of the Oleato story, go to stories.starbucks.com.

Side dishes

• New England Public Media will host its 36th annual Wine & Food Lovers’ Weekend on March 10 and 11 at MGM Springfield.

This year’s weekend is celebrating this legacy of Julia Child, with more than 200 wines, beers, and ciders as well as menu specialties from local restaurants featured as part of various events.

On March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., “Bottoms Up!, A Wine, Beer & Food Tasting” will be held. Hosted by Provisions of Northampton, it will feature beverage selections as well as tapas-sized “tastes” prepared by local culinary professionals.

“Uncorked!”, a wine and food lovers’ dinner, is planned for March 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. The multicourse event will feature courses inspired by Child’s culinary legacy paired with specially selected wines.

Tickets to both events can be purchased at nepm.org/ wine; an Eventbrite.com “convenience” fee is added to online ticket purchases.

• On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has rolled out a new menu of limited-time offerings for late winter and early spring.

Crabmeat plays a big role in the effort, with a limited-run starter option of Mexican Crab Dip.

Main course selections include Crab Tostadas layered with crab meat and guacamole as well as other garnishes, while stuffed Crab Enchiladas feature a crab meat and melted jack cheese sauced with sour cream sauce and a

Pico de Gallo garnish. A Crab Combo incorporates both of the above selections, and a side order of crab meat is being offered to go with other items on the menu.

Other limited-time selections include an “Ultimate Fajita” made with grilled steak, pork carnitas, chicken, and shrimp as well as Chicken Flautas filled with chicken tinga.

There’s an On the Border location in West Springfield off Riverdale Street at the I-91 interchange.

• White Lion Brewing Company in Springfield and Fed by Foley LLC of Leeds are cosponsoring a “Build a Charcuterie Board” event on March 9 starting at 6 p.m.

To be held at White Loin’s 1500 Main St. taproom, the event will include all the ingredients and tools needs to put together a handsome (and tasty) charcuterie display. A White Lion beverage of the participant’s choice is also included in the $65 cost to attend.

Tickets can be ordered by going to fedbyfoley.com; more details are available by emailing fedbyfoley@gmail. com.

• On March 7, Uno Piz - zeria & Grill at Haymarket Square in Springfield will host a March Kids Cookie Decorating Party. The event, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m., will give youngsters the opportunity to decorate cookies for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Kids will eat free that evening from the restaurant’s kids menu with qualifying adult entree purchase. Reservations for this event, which are required, can be made by calling 413543-6600.

• On March 12, starting at 5:30 p.m., Figaro Ristorante in Enfield will be hosting “A Night to Remember ...”, a tribute show featuring Tymeless, a group that specializes in the Motown sounds of the 1960s and ’70s.

An Italian-America buffet will be available as a separate purchase; a cash bar also will be offered. Tickets for the show itself are $28. Reservations can be made by calling 860-745-2414.

• The third of the Wild Game Feasts presented this winter and spring by the Munich Haus German Restaurant in Chicopee is scheduled for March 11, with peanuts, and a topping of chocolate ganache. For more information, call Nini’s Italian Ristorante at 413-527-0149. a start time of 6 p.m.

• The Boathouse in South Hadley, along with CherishedCookieCreations, will be hosting a Cookie Decorating Class on March 9.

The event, which will start at 5:45 p.m., will focus on the art of using royal icing to decorate cookies. Designed for participants 12 and older, the class will be a two-hour guided session during which participant will decorate six themed sugar cookies. Royal icing, cookies, and all necessary tools will be provided; participants will take home both recipe cards and their own cookie creations.

The menu will include a carving station featuring venison, bison, elk, and more. That selection will be supplemented by additional game dishes like marinated squid, fried alligator, and game stew.

Cost to attend in $65, and tickets can be ordered online at MunichHaus.com.

The Munich Haus answers at 413-594-8788.

• It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and in support of the effort, Nini’s Italian Ristorante in Easthampton has been creating a series of dessert experiences inspired by popular Girl Scout Cookie varieties.

Recent offerings included a Samoa Cheesecake topped with shredded coconut, salted caramel, and dark chocolate ganache as well as a four-layer Thin Mint Cake finished with mint-infused dark chocolate buttercream and a garnish of Thin Mint cookies.

Among the other sweet finale inventions the restaurant has been featuring are a Lemon Up Cake frosted with lemon-white chocolate mousse and a Tagalong Cake of dark chocolate layers, peanut butter frosting, roasted

The Boathouse will be offering its full menu for participants to order on their own at additional cost during the event.

To reserve a place in the class, text “Cookie Class” to 413-885-4895 or email Cherishedcookiecreations@ yahoo.com.

• Through April 25, Outback Steakhouse locations are featuring “Chook Ribs,” a specialty created from bone-in chicken thighs cut to look like ribs. The Chook Ribs are available in two menu formats — a plate of grilled Aussie Chook Ribs that’s finished with a smoky aioli and garnished with Fresno chilies, and a Sirloin and & Aussie Chook Ribs combo.

Crab-topped Barramundi is an additional entree special that will be available at Outback through late April. There are Outback locations on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and on Southbridge Street in Auburn.

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.

Calendar

Events

Thursday

“The Glass Menagerie”: Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Majestic Theater, through April 2. For tickets, call 413-747-7797; tickets start at $29. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-747-7797, majestictheater.com

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

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.

Wilbraham Garden Club Meeting: Thu., 10:30 a.m., St. Cecilia Church. Coffee, tea and breakfast refreshments will be served. Speaker is Bobbie Albano, who will discuss “Art Influence in Wreath Making.” Albano will be making floral wreaths incorporating her artistic background; she will discuss and demonstrate how art influences the making of floral wreaths and arrangements. The wreaths will be available as raffle items. 42 Main St., Wilbraham.

Friday

Applause Series: “The Way It Used To Be,” Fri., 7 p.m., Agawam Senior Center. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. This performance also will be broadcast and livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 SD and Channel 1074 HD. Consider calling 413-821-0604 to say that you will be attending; free and open to the public. 954 Main Street, Agawam.

Back Porch Festival: Fri.-Sun., Academy of Music, featuring over 50 bands in eight venues across downtown Northampton. Performers include Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Watchhouse, Lonesome Brothers and more. For tickets and more information, visit backporch fest.com; $99 premium weekend pass; $25 Weekend Ramble pass (includes all except evening Academy of Music shows). 274 Main St., Northampton, 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com

Friday Fish Fry: Fri., 5-7 p.m. Swift River Sportsman’s Club, Swift River Sportsman’s Club, Fridays through April 7. $14 fish and chips; $16 shrimp and chips; $18 fish, shrimp and chips combo. For more information, call 413-323-9387, $14-$18. 79 Moore Road, Belchertown.

“The Glass Menagerie”: See

Thursday listing 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 berkshirepulse.org/classesprograms/special-programs/, 280 State Road, Great Barrington. Music at Amherst Series: Fri., 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Gryphon Trio. To purchase tickets, visit am herst.universitytickets.com. For the latest COVID concert protocols, visit amherst.edu, $28 general public; $22 seniors (65+); $12 students with valid ID. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst, amherst.edu.

SATURDAY

Adult and Teens Paint and Sip: Sat., 10 a.m., South Hadley Public Library, painting and hot cocoa with lifelong artist Carlotta. Sign up online at shadleylib.org or at the library’s main desk, free. 2 Canal St., South Hadley.

Amherst College Department of Music: Sat., 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College Symphony Orchestra. No tickets required. For the latest on COVID concert protocols, visit amherst.edu, Free and open to the public. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst. Back Porch Festival: See Friday listing

CT River Working Group Assoc. Dog Show: Sat., Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Complex, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443 or thebige.com

First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Dog Show & Obedience Trials: Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Complex, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443 or thebige.com

Five College Choral Festival: Sat., 7:30 p.m. John M. Greene Hall, featuring 275 students in 11 ensembles. Free and open to the public. College Lane, Northampton, smith.edu

“The Glass Menagerie”: See Thursday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing MTARA 34th Annual Amateur Radio & Electronics Hamfest: Sat., 8:30 a.m., Castle of Knights. Handicapped parking, snack bar, coffee, soda, donuts, breakfast, sandwiches. Raffle prizes; six tickets for $5. 10:30 a.m., free VE exams for amateur radio license, must pre-register prior to Hamfest. Visit, PVVET.ORG; fees may apply.

Contact Jeff Bail 413-238-1992 or visit mtara.org for more information. $5 adults, children 12 and under free. 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee; castleofknights.com.

“Native Memories”: Sat., 4-5:30 p.m., Shea Theater, “Native Memories: Recovering Pocumtuck hours of flight time in more than 40 different aircraft and spacecraft. Kelly has traveled more than 200 million miles, which is more than twice the distance to the Sun, and he has orbited the Earth more than 8,300 times. Kelly is married to Amiko, a former NASA public affairs officer. Free, 34 Court St., Springfield; 413-733-2291, symphonyhall.com

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Old Deerfield Spring Sampler

Craft Fair: See Saturday listing Square Dancing Classes: Sun., 6:30-8 p.m., Union Church of Christ. First two dances are free; additional classes are $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

Histories in Franklin County.” New England Public Media presents with the Nolumbeka Project, a talk with Dr. Margaret M. Bruchac (Nulhegan Abenaki), associate professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. Free. 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-8632281, theshea.org.

Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Eastern States Exposition, Young Building. The fair features 150 juried artisans in all craft media, including garden and Easter-themed items. Free demonstrations by crafters, music, activities for families, and a chance to win $50 shopping certificates, with multiple winners each day.

$6 adults; children 12 and under free; $5 parking (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-737-2443, thebige.com

SUNDAY

Back Porch Festival: See Friday listing

First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Dog Show & Obedience Trials: See Saturday listing “The Glass Menagerie”: See Thursday listing

“Making History: Lessons from a Year in Space”: Sun., 2 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall, Scott Kelly is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Navy captain, U.S. spaceflight record holder and an experienced test pilot having logged more than 15,000

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.

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: “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” Sat. through Sept. 3. “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. “Museum a la Carte,” today, 12:15 p.m., “Colorful Colombia.” $4, members free. Presented by Amy S. Dane, world traveler and photographer.

Springfield Science Museum: “Here for the Party: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration,” Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Rain, shine or snow; an all-day salute to beloved children’s author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel to celebrate his 119th birthday. Free with museum admission. Birthday activities will be open to all visitors; timed entry to the Dr. Seuss Museum is limited and will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis in the

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Welcome Center. Arrive early to secure desired entry time. “Leonardo’s Lab,” through April 23. Visitors can recreate Leonardo’s tool-andhardware-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. “Stars Over Springfield,” Fri., 7:30 p.m. Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for a discussion of current topic in astronomy and, weather permitting, skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. Tonight’s topic is Paul Cardone, “Back to the Moon.” $3 adults, $2 children.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor provides interactive three-dimensional exhibits; second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets required. For reservations, visit springfield museums.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, 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.

“A Night Out at the Museum,” Sat., 5:30-7:30 p.m., featuring a live band, food, beer, wine and a scavenger hunt that takes attendees on an exploration through the “Art of Storytelling” exhibits. For ages 21+. To purchase tickets, visit berkshiremuseum.org. $35; $60; admission includes beer, wine, soft drinks, food, and music. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 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 are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, childrensmuseumholyoke.org

Connecticut Trolley Museum: “Kids Arts & Crafts Saturdays” Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., theme is “Caterpillars and Butterflies.” 58 North Road, East Windsor, cttrolley.org

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit. 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: “The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions,” through April 9. “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “Eric Carle’s Book Birthdays,” through Sun. “Word Play with The Center Dance Studio,” Fri., 11 a.m.-noon. “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: 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, 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 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; 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, hoophall.com.

New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit including the restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities. $12.50, $11.50 seniors 65+, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under. 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks or neam.org

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Eloise and More: The Life and Art of Hilary Knight,” through March 12. Permanent exhibit. Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance ticket purchase required; $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retired military; $10 college students; free children 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: “Maple Days,” through 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: 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. $28, $26 seniors, $14 college students with ID & children 4-17, free for children 3 and under. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

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, 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, susanbanthony birthplace.com

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: Per- manent exhibit. Open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchased timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinson Museum.org/to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst, emilydickinsonmuseum.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, 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. UMass students, staff, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated per university policy. 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 online 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, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekends, 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 413-637-3206. $18 adults; $17 seniors (65+); $10 students with ID; $7 children 5-17. 104 Walker St., Lenox, gildedage.org.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke; volleyhall.org

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit: The museum is open to the public first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items 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 public; Holyoke residents $5; seniors $5; youth under 18, museum members, active military and family members free. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, 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, yiddishbookcenter.org

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: “After Archives,” Fri.-March 30, reception with artists Fri., 5-7 p.m., with opening remarks 6 p.m. “Arts Night Out,” March 10, 5-8 p.m. 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; 413-755-5258.

Forbes Library: Paintings by Margaret Lloyd, Lydia Kinney, and Kate Marion Lapierre. Fri.-March 30; artists’ reception March 9, 5-7 p.m. Open during library hours. 20 West St., Northampton, forbes library.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Sculptures in Wood” by GK Khalsa, Today-April 1. Opening reception today, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst; 413-256-4250.

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, westath.org. Old Town Hall: “The Writing is on the Walls,” through Sat. 43 Main St., Easthampton

Rendezvous: “Montague at Work and Play” exhibit, through March 18. 78 Third St., Turners Falls, thevoo. net

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: Paintings of Holly Tuttle, through March 31. 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.

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