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.

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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, 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., “Sassafras, Big Dogs, and English Settlers on Cape Cod.” $4, free for members, presented by Christy Anderson, professor at the University of Toronto.

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. Stars Over Springfield: Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m., $3, $2 children. 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. Topic: Ed Faits, Northern Lights: The “Magical” Phenomenon in the Night Sky.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore 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, 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 S. Broad St., Westfield, ameliaparkmuseum.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: Easter EGGSpress Trolley Breakfast: Fri. and Sat. The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each child will receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt, make a bunny ear craft and visit the Fire Truck Museum. All activities and Fire Truck Museum entrance is included with your admission price. $13 for ages 2 and up, under 2 is free for lap seating. Museum members receive half-off admission. 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: “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “The Carle Collection: Recent Acquisitions,” through April 9. “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through 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: Art exhibit: “Ethereal Diversity: The Eloquence of Shared Experience,” through May 31. Holyoke Heritage State Park celebrates Holyoke’s 150th birthday by hosting the works of one who has made the city his home. Pieces created by J. Bryant II will be on display in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor center. Open house to meet the artist on Sat., from 1-3 p.m., in the visitor center. Admission is free and the Visitor Center is open year-round, Tues. through Sun., from noon to 4 p.m. The park and visitor center are wheelchair accessible. Free, 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 hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include: “High Above Center Court,” “Hall

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE E10 of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Mon.Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (515); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com.

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

Pan African Historical Museum

USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m., free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-733-1823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “History.” The Polish Center is open to the public daily, Mon.-Fri, 1-5 p.m., except for inclement weather and holidays. Other times may be scheduled by appointment. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Wed.Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 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-purchased timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/ Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst or emilydickinsonsmuseum.org.

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard, www.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, umass.edu 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, yiddish bookcenter.org.

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

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Tues.-Thu., noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. “Dress” exhibition by Suzanne Wright, through April 23, reception April 14, 5-8 p.m., part of Arts Night Out. 126 Main St., Northampton, apearts. org.

Agawam Public Library: Friends of the Agawam Public Library photography show, virtually through May. To view the images, visit agawamlibrary.org. 750 Cooper St., Agawam.

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.

Chicopee Main Library: NAMI Western Massachusetts 12th annual Art and Poetry Show, through April 29. The show will feature art and poetry works for sale to the public, with proceeds going to the artists. Complimentary refreshments will be served and all are welcome. The exhibit runs through the end of April. The show provides an important opportunity to educate the public about the lives, abilities, and creativity of individuals in the Western Mass. community with mental health conditions. Free, namiwm.org/events. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-5941800.

Cooper’s Common: Historical art exhibit presented by the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans, through May. 159 Main St., Agawam.

Forbes Library: “Monoprint Collage: New one of a kind works,” through April 29, featuring works from Betsy Feick, Kate Jenkins, Lynn Peterfreund and Rich Turnbull. 20 West St., Northampton, forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Becoming Form” by Karen Iglehart, today-April 29, reception today, 5-7 p.m.; Art Forum online, April 20, 7:30 p.m. Register at gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-2564250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “A Distant Horizon” original paintings by Holly Tomlinson, through April 30, reception today, 5-7 p.m. Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst, hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Sat., noon-4 p.m., or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-5433321.

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: “Brushstrokes” by Jessica Bernardara. through April 8. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

Pulp Art + Object: Typewrite-based work by Frederique Q.R. Zacharia, through April 30. The artwork is in the front room. “Rocks, Squids, Clouds, and Other Beings” works by Ashley Eliza Williams, through April 30. 80 Race St., Holyoke.

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

Trinity United Methodist Church: Paintings by Chuck Morkin, through April 30. Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu., 4-7 p.m. and other times by appointment, 413218-7391. In the Trinity Community Gallery. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.

Outdoors

Great Falls Discovery Center: “Crossroads Exhibit-Life is: An Exploration of Being Through the Eyes of Local Young People,” through April 26. Hours: Tues., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Fri., “Frogs”; April 14, “Chipmunks”; April 21, “Beavers”; April 28, “Trees,” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. Nice and Easy Walks: Fri., April 14, 21, 28 1 - 2 p.m. An easy paced, 1-2 mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail trail or downtown Turners falls, geared for seniors but open to all ages. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet outside the main entrance. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, greatfallsma.org.

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center exhibits daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round; explore the park story through displays, artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free. 107 McAuley Road, North Adams

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open for the season Sat.-Sun. through May 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open during school vacation week for MA and CT students, April 10-14, April 17-21. For more information, visit forestparkzoo. org. $12 adults; $8 seniors (62+); $6 children 1-12. City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per in-state car, $5 per out-of-state car, cash only. Bushes and larger vehicles are $15 per vehicle. Sumner Avenue, Springfield, forestparkzoo.org.

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 011021329, emailed to pmastriano@ repub.com or submitted to www. masslive.com/myevent

Nightclubs

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House Boys Cajun Band and Zydegroove. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

TUESDAY

The Drake: Open Mic. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

WEDNESDAY

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

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to masslive.com/myevent