Weekend - March 23, 2023

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LIVEWIRE: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to play MGM Springfield, E3

BEER NUT: Holyoke celebrated and an Irish beer map, E5

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E10

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Original Western Mass. Home & Garden Show opens for 4 days at Eastern States Exposition

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

WHEN THE 68TH annual Original Western Massachusetts Home & Garden Show opens its doors today for four days, visitors will find hundreds of vendors focused on helping consumers who want to remodel or build a new house, spruce up their landscape, or purchase that newest model stove or other home products.

The show, produced by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts, will be held in the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

The show will feature some 225 vendors showcas -

ing a wide array of home and garden products and services, including builders, remodelers, kitchen and bath specialists, financial institutions, landscapers, painters, roofers, pool and spa companies, as well as exhibitors promoting everything from solar energy to garage doors and from windows to roofing.

In addition, there will be exhibitors selling their products or services in other areas that you might not associate with a home show such as health and beauty items, jewelry, mobile auto detailing, safes, food products from Bavarian Beer Nuts to Boston Iced Tea to American Frozen Foods, Tupperware, health and fitness items offered by Leaf Massager, The Turmeric Boss, and Bazin Chiropractic Office, and other unique things.

Andrew Crane, director of the show and executive director of the Home

Builders & Remodelers Association, noted that a spring home show is more feasible than any other time of the year.

“We tried to run one in the fall, but it just didn’t work out. We learned people have other things on their mind in the fall such as the upcoming holidays. They’re not thinking about yard work then or an addition to their house. But in the spring they are looking at their home with fresh eyes and are anxious to get out of the house,” he said.

There are many advantages to attending the home show no matter what project you might be considering from a new kitchen or bath to new roofing or siding to lawn control, noted Crane.

“You can go to the web to look at new possibilities for your kitchen, for example, but nothing takes the place of meeting someone faceto-face and learning more about their service and how they conduct their business or even being able to see and touch the products they are selling,” he said.

The “Original” Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show is produced by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts

Inc. Founded in 1939, the Springfield-based association is a not-for-profit trade association with over 425 members operating in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The association seeks to meet the housing and construction needs of the people of Western Massachusetts and to serve its members and the community by promoting the best interests of home ownership, home buyers, and the building industry. Visitors are invited to stop by their booth located at Door 7 where staff and members of the association will be on hand to answer questions.

Home Show hours are today and Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults; children under 12 are admitted free. Special discount coupons are available for $3 off of regular ticket price. Veterans and active military are free of charge on opening day. For more information and a list of vendors, visit westernmasshomeshow. com, where you can also print out the discount coupon, or call the Home Show Information Line at 413-205-5061.

Lise Lessard of International Housewares demonstrates an Aqua Blade at a past show.

(STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

Margaret and Randy Krotowski, of Northampton, check out a pond at Picture Perfect Ponds during a past show. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

Barbara Kelleher, right, shows Tupperware to Janet Barstow, left, of Hadley, and Lynda Hurley, of West Hatfield, during a past show. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

Lacey Caruso, of Leaf Massager, shows heating pads to a customer during a past show.

(STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

Amy Poehler, Tina Fey to play MGM Springfield

FORMER “SATURDAY

Night Live” writers and comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will play MGM Springfield on June 8.

Fey is best known for creating and starring as Liz Lemon in NBC’s “30 Rock,” which received 103 Emmy nominations and 16 wins over seven seasons. Fey also wrote the screenplay for the comedy hit movie “Mean Girls,” which was subsequently adapted for Broadway, receiving 12 Tony Award nominations, Poehler is best known for her starring role in Emmynominated NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation” and is currently the executive producer and co-host of Peacock’s “Baking It” with Maya Rudolph.

Liner notes

• Boston-area singersongwriter Mark Erelli will be performing two shows at The Parlor Room in Northampton on Saturday. Erelli released his new album, “Lay Your Darkness Down,” last month.

The album’s theme stems from Erelli’s 2020 diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease that causes progressive loss of

Nightclubs

THURSDAY

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Shemekia Copeland. 130 Pine St., Florence

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

Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick

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

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

night and peripheral vision, and can lead to complete blindness.

As he became increasingly anxious about the diagnosis, he recalled a conversation with singer-songwriter Joe Henry, who told him that an artist’s job is not to avoid but rather to delve into the darkness. These thoughts are at the heart of “Lay Your Darkness Down.”

• Grammy Awardwinning singer-songwriter Judy Collins will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on July 1. The performance will see Collins taking a look back on her landmark 1967 album, “Wildflowers.”

Collins will be backed by a string quartet for the show. The concert will also feature Collins’ most beloved songs

from her six-decade career. “Wildflowers” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and it remains the singer’s highest-charting

album. The meditative 10song record was one of the first orchestral pop albums of the 1960s.

East Mountain Country Club: Time Trippers. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Jordan Jensen. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Heavy Blanket (feat. J. Mascis), Willie Lang, DJ Matt Krefting. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

Tina Fey, left, and Amy Poehler arrive at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The duo will play MGM Springfield on June 8. (JORDAN STRAUSS / INVISION / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

George Lenker LiveWire

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Forest Park Zoo opens with birthday bash

By Ashley P otter apotter@repub.com

WHERE ELSE CAN you find timber wolves, fennec foxes, and a leopard celebrating its 19th birthday?

The Zoo in Forest Park opens for the season on Saturday, and the highlight of the day will be a birthday party for Oz the leopard.

The party will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and since no birthday party is complete without a cake, zoo staffers will present Oz with a cake made of meat and a “pinata” filled with his favorite snacks.

“We have been fortunate to care for Oz since he was a cub, making him a fan favorite of both staff and guests. Because he’s been here for 19 years,

he’s been a part of so many families memories of The Zoo,” said Gabry Tyson, development manager for the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center.

Providing animal enrichment is a primary goal for zoo staff. “Enrichment allows an animal to express its natural behaviors and provides both mental and physical stimulation as well as reduces boredom,” Tyson explained.

Enrichment may vary from animal to animal, depending on species as well as the animal’s individual preference, Tyson added.

“By learning about animals like Oz in addition to the native species that live at the zoo, we hope that guests leave with a greater appreciation for the natural world and the animals that inhabit it,”

Tyson said. “Humans, just like animals, have a role to play in the ecosystem and it is our

responsibility to play our part to preserve the natural world for future generations.”

Visitors can go online to forestparkzoo.org/exhibits to see a list of animals they can visit during their trip to the zoo. However, Tyson advised, not all of the animals will be visible early in the season due to weather conditions.

Following opening weekend, the zoo will host an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes a Bunny Trail, where children will be able to collect candy, coloring books, and prize-filled eggs, arts and crafts, live music by DJ Johnny Taylor, animal encounters, and of course, the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. For children with allergies, goodie bags with allergy-friendly alternatives will be offered on the Bunny Trail.

a birthday party planned for Oz the leopard, pictured above during a past birthday event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

‘Find Your Hero’ at Disney on Ice

Show skates into MassMutual Center through Sunday

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

THEY MAY NOT BE superheroes like Batman or Supergirl, but to audiences at the MassMutual Center today through Sunday, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from around the Disney kingdom will be heroes in the newest Disney on Ice adventure.

Disney on Ice’s “Find Your Hero” is about finding the hero inside you. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will take audiences through a show that demonstrates some of the great skills and talents the beloved characters have. Fans will get to see Ariel from the “The Little Mermaid” courageously exploring the world above, Moana bravely showing Maui the heroine inside of her, Rapunzel adventuring with Flynn Rider into the great outdoors, Belle from

“Beauty and the Beast” bravely defending the Beast from Gaston, as well as everyone’s favorite “Frozen” sisters: Anna and Elsa.

Heroes are an important part of the Disney genre.

“I think everyone loves an underdog story. Disney does an incredible job creating dy-

Teson, tour manager.

make everyone laugh,” she added.

In the event of severe weather, Eggstravaganza will be moved to April 9.

Tickets to Eggstravaganza,

noted.

namic characters with unique voices who all of us, young and old, want to root for and see succeed,” said Claire

“Our show is fun and exciting. It is narrated by Mickey and Minnie, which is different than past shows with live hosts. We have quite a few big production numbers where the lights and the music get everyone singing along. Audiences will get to hear their favorite characters singing and talking all through the show. There are definitely some funny lines that will

The set and curtains will transform the world of Disney on Ice to be anywhere needed to take place — whether it’s “Under the Sea” with Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder or in the cold blizzard of the North Mountain of Arendelle where Anna and Kristoff find Olaf dreaming of summer.

The costumes are also bright and vibrant, making everyone pop on the ice, Teson

“Some of my favorite costumes are from when Olaf sings his iconic “In Summer” tune. We get to see bees, butterflies, dandelions, and seagulls join Olaf on the ice. It’s incredible to see the detailed work that goes into these costumes – which are all handmade by our incredible costume department,” she said.

It wouldn’t be Disney on

The Zoo in Forest Park will open for the season Saturday, with

Disney on Ice’s “Find Your Hero” will skate into the MassMutual Center in Springfield for shows today through Sunday and will include classic characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck. (FELD ENTERTAINMENT)

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Holyoke celebrated and an Irish beer map

3 affordable, delicious cabernet sauvignon wines from Chile

MANY REVERED wine regions throughout the world make great red wines with cabernet sauvignon grapes — from France’s Bordeaux region to California’s Napa Valley.

Unfortunately, some of the “cabs” from those two regions cost a small fortune.

TWO INTERESTING items popped up on my beer radar over the past few weeks so I thought I’d share them today.

First up is a collaboration between Springfield’s White Lion Brewing, the city of Holyoke, Holyoke Craft Beer, Explore Holyoke, and regional design firm TSM in creating a beer release and commemorative label to celebrate the history of the city during its sesquicentennial.

The beer, named Holyoke 150, is an American lager that was released during the annual St. Patrick’s Road Race last week. The brew will be available at special events and local accounts throughout 2023.

“We have been keeping an eye on Holyoke for quite some time; it has great leadership, passionate stakeholders, and an incredible history,” said Ray Berry, president of White Lion. “It is positioned to make a major impact in the region as a true destination on so many levels. We are a community committed brewery that is excited to play a part in the city’s festivities and showcase its pride.”

Aaron Vega, director of the city’s Planning & Economic Development Office, also weighed in.

“We’re excited to be partnering with White Lion and to see this partnership with our own Paper City Beer,” Vega said. “As co-chair of the 150th Committee, being able to bring Ray’s passion and excitement for beer and community to Holyoke as part of our 150th celebration is a true honor.”

I’m always happy to see collaborations, especially across various local communities. And having another local lager hitting the market just as the warmer weather arrives is certainly a welcome development. I can’t wait to try it.

I didn’t see this next item until after last week’s deadline, otherwise I would have added it to my St. Patrick’s Day column. But since plenty of readers head to Ireland for vacation, I’d figure it would be of interest. Wilderness Ireland is part of the Wilderness Group in the U.K., specializing in adventure travel (hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and more) across Ireland, Scotland, and England. Now, Wilderness Ireland is helping people find that perfect pint of beer with a new, interactive craft beer tool.

Working together with craft breweries across the entire Emerald Isle — from the capital city of Dublin to the rugged coastlines of the Wild Atlantic

Way — the team has indexed the flavor profiles of more than 100 beers.

Using a few key pieces of information — indicating color preference, body, alcohol content, bitterness and hop preferences, sweet or sour, fruity or not, or somewhere in between — this tool helps tipplers discover which Irish craft beer best matches their tastes. It also provides information about the beer, the brewery that makes it, and where in Ireland folks can find a favorite brew.

My only quibble with the tool is that it seems to only give you the top three choices for your preferences, but it’s still cool to use. I’m guessing they’ll be adding more beers and breweries as they go along. To try the tool, go online to wildernessireland. com/inspire/c/irish-craftbeer Sláinte!

Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to buy great cabernet sauvignons. Nowadays, you can find many delicious, affordable ones from many other parts of the world – from Australia and South Africa to New Zealand and Argentina.

Another source for outstanding cabernet sauvignon wines is Chile.

This week, you can learn more about Chilean cabernet sauvignons, along with a brief history of winemaking in Chile, its main wine regions and other popular wine grapes in this South American country. You can also find tasting

Ken Ross Wine Press

notes for three Chilean cabernet sauvignons that cost less than $24, including one great one that costs just $9 a bottle. Hope you enjoy.

History

Chile’s winemaking history dates back to the 1500s, when Spanish missionaries brought grapevines primarily to produce wine for religious purposes, according to Wines of Chile. Winemaking expanded significantly in the 1800s and again in

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The special Holyoke 150th anniversary White Lion beer label.

George Lenker Beer Nut

Restaurant owners face new pricing challenge

AS WHOLESALE food commodity prices level off and in some instances begin to decline, restaurant owners are facing a new pricing challenge.

Throughout most of the past two years, the growth in the cost of dining out has lagged behind supermarket price inflation, but, during the last several months, that pattern has flipped. During February, for instance, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that food service prices had increased 0.6%, a rate the same as the previous month. Grocery store prices, however, only ticked up by 0.3% during the same time period.

It is, of course, a harsh reality that once prices go up, they rarely come back down, but some in the restaurant industry are suggesting caution when it comes to further upward menu price adjustments. Such an approach, they suggest, might prove to be especially important in the months ahead should an economic downturn materialize and consumers respond by reducing their discretionary spending.

In a highly competitive industry like the restaurant business, providing good value is essential; consumers have too many options for any one brand or location to raise prices at will. Should restaurant prices continue to grow faster than those at the grocery store, the public will notice the difference.

Thus given the uncertainties ahead, some chains are experimenting with new menu strategies. Noodles & Compa-

ny, a Colorado-based company that operates fast-casual restaurants specializing in noodle dishes, has embraced dynamic pricing.

The chain has just finished invested in digital menu boards for all its restaurants, giving the brand the ability to quickly implement menu changes, including varying prices at different times of the day.

That practice isn’t exactly new to the industry; many operators have long used had “lunch” and “dinner” prices on their menu. The kind of dynamic pricing that Noodles & Company is experimenting with, however, can be more pervasive, adjusting prices up and down to reflect demand across both dayparts (lunch versus dinner) and days of the week.

An order of spaghetti, for instance, might be cheaper on a slow Tuesday than it is on busy weekend evenings, allowing the restaurant to maximize revenue without having to implement permanent prices hikes.

Noodles & Company operates restaurants locally in Manchester and West Hartford, Connecticut.

Side dishes

• With Easter fast approaching, a number of area restaurants are already promoting their help for those who might want to celebrate at home.

Hartford-based Max Hospitality is taking orders for dinner boxes, each of which serves up to four people. Entrée options include glazed Easter ham, horseradish-crusted salmon, turkey breast, prime rib, and tenderloin of beef. Boxes additionally contain an appetizer, three sides, and a dessert; rolls and jelly beans are also part of the package. There are also a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts from which to choose.

Orders must be placed by April 4, with pickup available at Max Tavern in Springfield on April 8.

For more information, visit maxrestaurantgroup.com/ max-to-go-events or call 413-746-3003.

• On Saturday at 10 a.m. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) will be collaborating with Franklin Country food producers to present a family- and kid-friendly event, “Making Food Fun.”

To be held outdoors in the

providing Easter dinner takeout service, with orders due by April 1.

The package dinner, which serves eight, includes both ham and sliced turkey breast, potato, and salad. Spring peas with pancetta and honey-glazed carrots are also included, as is a carrot cake for dessert.

A number of extra cost “addons” are available as well, such as shrimp cocktail risotto balls, braised beef short ribs, and eggplant parmesan.

Dinner packages must be picked up on Easter Sunday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The entire menu can be viewed at thefederalrestau rant.com, and orders can be placed by calling 413-789-1267.

alleyway space adjacent to Green Fields Market in Greenfield, the free two-hour event will feature demonstrations and tastings from area food producers.

Call CISA at 413-665-7100 for more information on the “Making Food Fun” program.

• The Federal in Agawam is

• On Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m., Shattuck Sugarhouse in Belchertown will be hosting their first Sugarfest in partnership with Austin Brothers Valley Farm in Belchertown and Vanished Valley Brewing Company of Ludlow. Sugarhouse tours, live music, hamburger grill ing, and maple goodies will be part of the fun.

Shattuck Sugarhouse answers at 413- 262-6594.

WEDNESDAY

Polish American Citizens Club 355 East Street, Ludlow, 583-6385

Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Doors Open at 4pm.

Minimum Admission $50

1 - 1199 Progressive w/ Climbing Consolation Prize

2 - $500 Cover Alls

3 - $200 Special Games

All Games will be $100 with 90 People or More

All Cards are included with Admission

THURSDAY

Fairview Knights of Columbus 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee (413) 532-2011

DOORS OPEN 4:30PM MASKS OPTIONAL Progressive Jackpot 6:15pm Early Bird 6:20pm Start Min. Entry Package $15 Electronic Bingo Aval. Snack Bar, Open Seating, Handicap Restrooms

CALL TODAY 413-788-1250 TO LIST HERE

Hartford-based Max Hospitality is taking orders for Easter dinner boxes, with options including glazed ham, horseradish-crusted salmon, turkey breast, prime rib and a tenderloin of beef. Orders must be placed by April 4, and can be picked up at Max Tavern in Springfield on April 8. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)

Hugh Robert Off The Menu

• After testing the product in Denver and Indianapolis, Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced Chicken al Pastor as a limited-time-only menu option.

Described in company press materials as “fire meets flavor,” the Chicken al Pastor is freshly grilled chicken that’s been marinated in abodo, ground achiote, morita peppers, lime, and pineapple juice.

Morita peppers are a type of chili pepper that are made from red-ripe jalapenos. Briefly smoked, the peppers are richly flavorful with a slight residual fruitiness. The heat they lend to a dish is typically moderate, being about the same as the jalapeno from which they are produced. Chicken al Pastor can be ordered as an ingredient in

Wine

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the 1980s, when Chilean winemakers began exporting more of their wine to other countries. Nowadays, Chile’s the largest wine-producing country in South America and the sixth-largest in the world.

Regions

There are many different wine regions located throughout this narrow country stretched along

most Chipotle menu items, including the recently-introduced quesadilla with fajita vegetables.

• Every Saturday and Sunday in March, the Hardwick Vineyard and Winery in Hardwick will be serving a Maple Barn Breakfast, with seatings at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

The buffet breakfast includes buttermilk pancake, maple baked French toast, maple bacon, twice-baked potato casserole, and more. Maple products, maple wine, vendor displays, and, in the afternoon, live music, will be part of the breakfast experience, and wagon rides will also be available, weather permitting.

Tickets can be ordered online at hardwickwinery. com; the Hardwick winery answers at 413-967-7763.

• During March, IHOP has been promoting a menu of sweet and savory crepe

the western edge of South America between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains, which has some of the best skiing in the world during their winter in July and August. Chile’s three largest and best-known regions include the Maipo Valley south of Santiago, Chile’s capital; the Colchagua Valley a little further south and the Elqui Valley north of Santiago.

Grapes

Cabernet sauvignon is king in Chile. Roughly 22% of all Chil-

options. New sweet crepe options include Cinnamon Bun, which has a filling of cheesecake mousse and is drizzled with cinnamon bun filling; a Lemon Ricotta Blueberry that’s rolled with lemon ricotta and topped with fresh blueberries; and a Fresh Berry Crepe variation with blueberries and sliced strawberries. Sweet crepes can be enjoyed a la carte — two to an order — or as part of an “eggsand” breakfast combo. Two savory crepe creations are also being served. Breakfast Crepes are filled and rolled with scrambled eggs, bacon, hash-browns, and two cheeses. Chicken Pesto Crepes are rolled around grilled chicken and finished with a nut-free pesto, two cheeses, and roasted cherry tomatoes.

As part of the current crepe promotion, participating IHOP locations are offering a buy one, get one free deal on full orders of crepes through

ean wine is made with cabernet sauvignon grapes. Other popular red wine grapes in Chile include merlot and carmenere, a distinct, delightful merlot-like grape that is pretty much only grown in Chile.

As for white wine grapes, Chile’s most popular grapes are sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, along with a small amount of viognier and riesling.

Tasting notes

• 2019 Veramonte Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon ($8.99 at Table & Vine in West Springfield)

Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting notes: Easy drinking cabernet sauvignon with a nice, light, long finish. Its lovely, subtle flavors cover a wide range, including hints of fresh blackberries, raspberries and a dash of almonds and vanilla. Absolutely wonderful wine for an amazing price.

• 2019 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon ($21 Suggested Retail Price)

Region: Maipo Valley, Chile

Tasting notes: Terrific cabernet sauvignon from one of Chile’s best-known and most respected wine regions.

March 26.

There are IHOP restaurants in West Springfield on Riverdale Street and in the Five Town Plaza in Sixteen Acres.

• The White Lion Brewing Co. of Springfield is hosting a beer dinner and comedy show on April 1 from 6 to 9 p.m.

This April Fools Beer Dinner will feature Rafi Gonzalez and Friends as its comedy component, while the beer dinner itself will focus on food pairing that match up various White Lion brews with savory dish specialties.

Sticky Rib Tonkatsu is being served along with White Lion’s Local Pilsner, while the brewing company’s Insane Mane Red Ale is being matched up with Tempura Oyster Mushrooms. Potato Flake Encrusted Cod and a Duo De Beouf are also in the event’s culinary line-up.

For more details, contact White Lion Brewing at 413-

The flavors in this elegant wine have a lot of depth and complexity, including hints of black pepper, toasted almonds, roasted blackberries and tobacco. A robust yet refined wine perfect with hearty foods, especially grilled or smoked meats.

• 2020 Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon ($24 SRP)

Region: Apalta, Chile

Tasting notes: This racy cabernet sauvignon from Apalta, which is located within Chile’s Colchagua Valley, illustrates

455-0820.

• Chicago-based McDonald’s Corp. has reworked and rebranded its crispy chicken sandwich, giving it a potato roll and a new name — the McCrispy.

The McCrispy is available in three versions — a basic build that includes a garnish of crinkle cut pickles, a spicy version, and a Deluxe that comes topped with lettuce and tomatoes.

As part of the promotional effort surrounding the McCrispy launch, McDonald’s locations are also offering, for a limited time only, a Bacon Ranch McCrispy that’s topped with Applewood smoked bacon and ranch sauce.

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.

why Chile has gained a loyal following among red wine lovers around the world in recent years. A big, bold yet sophisticated wine, the flavors here keep coming in one subtle wave after another and include hints of plums, blackberries, roasted cherries and dark chocolate. A truly magnificent with a lot of character and personality.

Cheers!

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

The three cabernet sauvignon wines from Chile recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

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WITH TABLE 3 RESTAURANT GROUP

For a special Easter celebration leave the cooking to Table 3 Restaurant Group. Our talented chefs have prepared sensational menus so you can enjoy a stress-free and relaxing holiday meal.

Celebrate Easter at one of Table 3’s highly acclaimed locations. We have so many terrific dine-in options it may be difficult to choose!

The Duck and Avellino will be serving a traditional à la carte menu with all your holiday favorites, fantastic holiday cocktails, and decadent desserts. Call 508-347-2321 for Easter dinner reservations at The Duck & Avellino. Seating is 11am–4pm.

The Barn at Wight Farm’s spectacular annual Easter brunch buffet returns this year, brimming with all your favorites. This Easter feast is just $43.95 per guest (plus tax & gratuity). Call 774-241-8450 for reservations. Seating is 10am-4pm.

Cedar Street Grille will be offering their unique brunch menu all day plus some great Easter specials. Call 508-347-5800 for reservations. Seating is 10am–4pm.

Cedar Street Café and Table 3 Restaurant Group have you covered for the best Easter holiday catering around. We can provide your complete meal or you can add a few key items to enhance your celebration. Please check out our Easter holiday catering menu on our website and give us a call at 774-241-8450 to place your holiday order.

Events

THURSDAY

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: Thu.-Sun., Holyoke Mall, Café Square. Reservations are encouraged, walk-up visits available as space permits. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. extends to 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. on April 7; Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m., extends to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 2. To register, visit holyoke mall.com, 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke.

“The Glass Menagerie”: Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun,, 2 p.m., Majestic Theater, through April 2. For tickets, call 413747-7797. Tickets start at $29. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-7477797, 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.

The Original Western Mass Home Show: Thu.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center, westernmasshome show.com. $10, parking $5 (collected by ESE Fairgrounds). 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-737-2443, thebige.com

Paint and Sip Workshop: Thu., 6 p.m., West Springfield’s Irish House Restaurant & Pub. Paint along with artist Joan Nelson and create your own Celtic Tree of Life scene. All materials provided. Advance registration is required, $35. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, Irish Centerwne.org

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.

Westfield Athenaeum and MOSSO: Thu., 7 p.m. Westfield Athenaeum, The Champlain Trio. There will be a pre-performance talk at 6 p.m. with Guy McLain, executive director of the Westfield Athenaeum, which is free to ticketholders. For tickets, visit the Athenaeum during business hours, or go online to westath. org, $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 6 Elm St., Westfield, 413-562-7833.

FRIDAY

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: See Thursday listing Friday Fish Fry: Fri., 5-7 p.m., Swift River Sportsman’s Club, through April 7. $14 Fish & Chips; $16

Shrimp & Chips; $18 Fish, Shrimp & Chips Combo. For more information, call 413-323-9387. 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 berkshire pulse.org/classes-programs/ special-programs/, 280 State Road, Great Barrington.

Music at Amherst Series: Fri., 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Nathaniel Dett Chorale. For updated COVID-19 concert rules, visit www amherst edu. $18 general, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students with valid ID; Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst, amherst.edu.

The Original Western Mass Home Show: See Thursday listing Song & Dance! A Live Music and Dance Celebration of Women in the Berkshires: Fri., 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, featuring Gina Coleman, Olga Dunn Dance Co., Wanda Houston, and Mary Ann Palermo. For tickets, visit berk shiretheatregroup.org/event/ song-and-dance-a-celebrationof-women-of-the-berkshires/, $30. 111 South St., Pittsfield; 413997-4444, thecolonialtheatre.org.

St. Patrick’s Ladies Guild Lenten

Lunches: Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., grab-and-go Lenten lunches. Meal choice of lobster roll, choice of homemade minestrone soup or clam chowder, a bag of chips and a cookie for $19; or tuna salad on a croissant, choice of homemade minestrone soup or clam chowder, a bag of chips and a cookie for $10. Orders and payment due prior to pickup. 15 School St Parking Lot, Main and School Streets, South Hadley.

SATURDAY

Amherst College Glee Club and Concert Choir: Sat., 8 p.m. Buckley Recital Hall, the 157th Amherst College Glee Club and Concert Choir. No tickets required. For more information about COVID protocols, visit amherst.edu. Free and open to the public. Intersection of Routes 9 and 116, Amherst, amherst.edu.

Doodle-a-thon 2023 Benefit: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cottage Street Boardwalk at Nashawannuck Pond, to benefit the Art is for Everyone

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Scholarship Fund. Free to attend, but advance workshop tickets available at resilientcommunity arts.org/doodleathon; $10 for workshops. Live music, artwork and crafts, food, and raffles. Water Lane, Easthampton.

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: See Thursday listing The Legible Bodies Present “Graceland”: Sat., 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Northampton Center for the Arts. Set to the iconic album of the same name by Paul Simon, “Graceland” is a multimedia dance performance that explores the social and cultural themes of the music in a modern context. Viewers are invited to reflect on the personal and societal narratives woven throughout, set in front of a dazzling visual landscape, $20. 33 Hawley St., Northampton; 413-584-7327, nohoarts.org

“The Glass Menagerie”: See Thursday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing The Original Western Mass Home Show: See Thursday listing Second Chance 24th Annual Dinner Auction: Sat., 4 p.m., Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center. Cocktails, 4-6 p.m.; dinner and auction, 6 to 9 p.m. Silent auction and raffles featuring hundreds of items, buffet dinner and dessert, $55 per person. 14 Mechanic St., Southbirdge.

SUNDAY

“Pictures at an Exhibition-A Gallery Stroll”: Sun., 4 p.m., Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, $28/$52. 14 Castle St., Great Barrington; 413528-0100 or mahaiwe.org.

Easter Bunny at the Holyoke Mall: See Thursday listing

“The Glass Menagerie”: See Thursday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

“A Night Out for Ukraine”: Sun., 4-9 p.m., Edwards Church of Northampton. Featuring “Survivor’s Syndrome,” this event will include a panel discussion, food, music, and four new play readings. 297 Main St., Northampton.

The Original Western Mass Home Show: 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, 413583-5717.

The Story Of My Song: Sun., 3 p.m., Blue Room at CitySpace. Musical concert presented by Soirée of

Western Massachusetts. The event entails big band performance with screen imaging and detailed narration. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Free. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

Valleycon 32: Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Wings & Wheels Modelers presents Valleycon 32. More than 50 vendor tables in a fully accessible hall. 31 class es include military vehicles, aircraft, automotive subjects, figures, ships, science fiction, and diorama. Two classes are reserved for juniors under 16. Huge raffle includes models, reference material and surprise items returns. Contest forms can be found online at wwmodelclub.org.

Admission is $5 for the first three entries; additional entries are $2 each to a maximum of $15. Children under 17 get in for free and may enter up to three models at no cost. Parking is free and lunch is available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus. For more information, contact Al LaFleche at 413-3061270 or ajlafleche@comcast.net, $5-$15. 460 Granby Road, Chicopee, kofc69.com

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, 2023. Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” through Sept. 3. “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m. “Civil War Monuments & Race in America.” $4, members free. Presented by Kevin M. Levin, historian, educator, and author.

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 helicopter, making changes to improve the aerodynamics and

more. “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May.

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, 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 S. Broad St., Westfield, ameliapark museum.org

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes 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, childrensmuseum holyoke.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 more. Open 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 Loves Japan,” through SEE CALENDAR, PAGE E11

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Ice with the popular tunes kids love to hear. There will be favorites such as “Under The Sea” from the “The Little Mermaid” and “See the Light” from “Tangled.” Audiences will also hear uplifting, iconic songs such as “How Far I’ll Go,” “Be Our Guest” and “Let It Go.”

Teson noted one of the biggest crowdpleasers is the incredible aerial web routine.

“During the ‘Little Mermaid’ segment, Ariel is bewitched by the evil sea witch, Ursula, and she is granted a pair of legs. To demonstrate this, our performer does a high-flying web routine 30 feet in the area. She flips upside down and is spun around on a single rope — all while in skates. It’s one of the coolest parts of the show,” she said.

Showtimes are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.;

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Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32-year period. 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, 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

and Sunday at noon and 4 p.m.

Tickets — ranging in price

from $59 to $169 — are available online at mass mutualcenter.com.

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The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Bella’s Bartok with Dr. Bacon. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Tracy Grammer & Jim Henry. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

Theodores’: Theodore’s Presents The Incredible Amplifires’. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

SATURDAY

Burgy Brews: Tom Savoy. 4 Main St., Williamsburg

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

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Jordan Jensen. 1

MGM Way, Springfield

Disney on Ice’s “Find Your Hero” will skate into the MassMutual Center in Springfield for shows today through Sunday. Ariel and Prince Eric, from “The Little Mermaid,” are part of the show. (FELD ENTERTAINMENT)

European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Open 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 or hoophall.com.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Nora Krug: “Belonging,” through June 18.

Permanent exhibit: gallery. Thu.Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required; Closed Tues. and Wed. $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: 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, 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: Permanent exhibit. Open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchase timed tickets are required. Go online to EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/Visit to purchase tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst, emily dickinsonsmuseum.org.

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: North Stars

Benefit Concert. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Underworld: That Magic. 289 Main St., Greenfield

Theodores’: The Christopher Dean Band. 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: Jamie-Rose Guarrine. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

MONDAY

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

The Drake: Minstrels in the

Gallery: A Live Tribute to Classic Jethro Tull. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

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. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst.

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit: The museum is open every 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: “Victory Theatre WPA Murals” exhibition, through March 2024. Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open

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

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, go online to wista riahurst.org. $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members: 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, wistariahurst.org

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” Open Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon., 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.

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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

LiveWire

• Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on June 15. Cross, who first rose to notoriety with Bob Odenkirk on “Mr. Show,” premiered his 2022 comedy special, “David Cross: I’m From The Future,” as a livestream event available internationally on his website.

Recorded on November 8, 2021, in Brooklyn, the special showed Cross reflecting on life during the pandemic, euthanizing a pet, The Gettysburg Address, the true power of wishes, and much more.

Due to the adult nature of Cross’ material, the

Northampton show will require all attendees to be 18 or older. Attendees may be asked to show identification upon entering the venue and there will be no refunds provided for those who are turned away.

• The Cure’s 2023 tour of North America will make a stop on June 18 at the Xfinity Center in Boston.

The band has not played stateside since 2019, and their last studio album was in 2008.

But band leader Robert Smith has hinted at a new record for years, saying during the group’s 2019 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, “If I’m optimistic, it will be finished before the start of this summer.”

Fans are still waiting for the album, so a tour should help ease the pain.

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which are required, must be purchased in advance at forestparkzoo.org/eggs. The zoo will be closed to the general public during the event. The zoo will continue to be open weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May, and will be open daily April 9 to 23 for Connecticut and Massa-

chusetts’ school vacation weeks. After Mother’s Day, May 14, the zoo will move to a daily operating schedule.

Zoo admission is $12 adults, $8 for seniors 62 and older, and $6 for children 1 to 12. The city charges a daily parking fee of $3 in-state and $5 out-of-state car, cash only.

For more information about the zoo and plans for its upcoming season, visit forestparkzoo.org.

Robert Smith of The Cure performs during a concert at the Royal Arena in Oerestad, Copenhagen, on Oct. 14, 2022. The band’s tour will make a stop at the Xfinity Center in Boston on June 18 . (IDA MARIE ODGAARD / RITZAU SCANPIX / AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES / TNS)