Weekend - April 27, 2023

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LIVEWIRE: Craig Ferguson to make stop at Academy of Music, E3

OFF THE MENU: Lemonade is sure sign of warmer weather ahead, E6

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E10

AMHERST STOMP keeps the rhythm going

By K en Ross Special to The Republican

FOR MORE THAN three decades, STOMP has lived up to its name — stomping and bashing its way into the hearts of loyal fans throughout the world.

Created by Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell in 1991 in England, STOMP quickly became a worldwide entertainment phenomenon.

Part live dance performance mixed with exhilarating percussion on practically anything you can imagine (wooden boxes, garbage cans, hubcaps), STOMP eventually became a Broadway sensation, packing theaters in New York City starting in 1994.

This past January, STOMP NYC gave its last performance at the Orpheum Theater in New York.

But the show lives on, thanks to an extensive, on-going, worldwide tour that will take STOMP to the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center in Amherst for three shows — one on April 28 and two on April 29.

Stomper Madeline Jafari is one of the performers who will take part in the three STOMP performances at the UMass Fine Arts Center. Raised in Austin, Texas, Jafari received a BFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Recently, Jafari answered a few questions about STOMP, including the secret to the group’s success, what audiences in Amherst can expect and what’s planned for STOMP in the future.

Q. What’s it like being a performer in STOMP?

A. Being a performer in STOMP is an experience like none other. I have the privilege of doing shows alongside a cast with very diverse skillsets but with the common thread of loving and appreciating rhythm.

Q. STOMP was created in 1991. Why do you think STOMP remains popular more than three decades later?

A. STOMP has persevered for all these years in part due to the genius of the show, created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, and in part due to the genius of the folks they cast in the show. The show has a timeless and universal appeal. There is no speaking and no narrative, but it is full of visual humor and musical moments that transcend the need for language or story.

Q. Are you part of the NYC cast that performed

in New York for 29 years up until this past January and what are your feelings about that incredible performance run coming to an end earlier this year in New York?

A. I am a part of the last group to have auditioned and trained at the Orpheum Theater in NYC, and was able to watch the last performance there on January 8th. They sent me out on tour before I had the chance to do a show there, but I had the great fortune to see many. It was a staple of the East Village and breathed such life into its culture. But we can all rest assured that the creators were happy and content with the show’s time in NYC coming to a close. All good things come to an end! But the national and international tours have no plans to end any time soon!

Q. What are STOMP’S plans for the future after the current North Ameri-

can tour ends in April?

A. Although this current North American tour ends on April 30, the national tour for next season is already booked and they are looking out at the next year already, too!

Q. Is the music or choreography ever improvised in STOMP or is everything carefully choreographed ahead of time?

A. A large part of STOMP’s success lies in our freedom to improvise on stage every night. Many solo moments in the show are frequently improvised, as well as theatrical choices and the interactions amongst characters on stage.

Q. How would you describe STOMP to someone who has never seen your group before?

A. STOMP is a gritty, funny, wild blend of percussion, dance, and theatre that tickles the hearts of audiences both

young and old. It’s a sweaty 1 hour and 45 minute show of nonstop music, played on or with unconventional objects.

Q. How would you describe the STOMP performances scheduled for the UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst? What can audiences expect?

A. Audiences coming out to the shows in Amherst can expect power, finesse, and spontaneity coming from eight brilliant cast members on stage any given night. No one show will be alike, but every show will include lots of high-energy movement, and music played on things like trash cans, zippo lighters, newspapers, brooms, paint cans, suitcases, and sinks. STOMP performs at the UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets or for more information about STOMP’s performances, visit the UMass Fine Arts website.

Madeline Jafari of STOMP performs on stage. The group will play the UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center for three shows this weekend. (PHOTO COURTESY OF STOMP)

Group shares secrets to success before 3 shows at UMass Fine Arts Center

MUSIC

Craig Ferguson to make stop at Academy of Music

CRAIG FERGUSON will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on Sept. 7.

Ferguson is a multiple Grammy-nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York

Nightclubs

THURSDAY

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Fatoumata Diawara. 130 Pine St., Florence

Delaney House: Alex Touhey. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

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

The Drake: Jive Talk. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: PWRUP, Jeopardy, Hans Gruber and the Die Hands, Girth Control. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Hot Damn Scandal with the Ditrani Brothers. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam

they’ve released.

Tree House Brewing is at 1 Community Place.

Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous stand-up specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon. He also has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.

The wildly popular “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson“ ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube, racking up millions of views every year on fan-posted bootleg clips.

Liner notes

• Yo La Tengo will play the outdoor stage at Tree House Brewing in South Deerfield on June 14.

Hailing from Hoboken, New Jersey, the renowned indie rock trio has been creating its singular blend of chaos and catchy pop melodies for four decades now. The lineup of Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals), and James McNew (bass, vocals) is buoyed by a steady cult following and has been a critical darling with almost every album

• Boy George and Culture Club just announced their 2023 tour, “The Letting It Go Show,” which will make a stop at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on July 25.

The 25-city tour comes fresh on the heels of Boy George and Culture Club wrapping up their sold-out Las Vegas shows. The evening will also

feature Howard Jones and Berlin as support acts. Culture Club rose to popularity in the 1980s with such hits as “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon” and “Time (Clock of the Heart).”

Tickets are on sale at livenation.com.

• Rickie Lee Jones will play BOMBYX in Northampton on June 12. Jones, who will be

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

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Loudon Wainwright III. 130 Pine St., Florence

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

Delaney House: Myke Ross. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

East Mountain Country Club: Hard Knox. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons, Greg Hall. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Lucky Soul: Pride Fundraiser and Birthday Bash. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

Theodores’: Good Rockin Martin Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

SATURDAY

Arrigoni Winery: Tom Savoy. 1287 Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland

Delaney House: Frank Serafino. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

East Mountain Country Club: 91 South Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Valley

ASTRONOMY DAY 2023

ASTRONOMY DAY 2023

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Experience the new Seymour Planetarium, now with full-dome projection and brand-new shows; and the new International Space Station Gallery!

Experience the new Seymour Planetarium, now with full-dome projection and brand-new shows; and the new International Space Station Gallery!

Yo La Tengo — James McNew, standing; Ira Kaplan, seated left; and Georgia Hubley — will play the outdoor stage at Tree House Brewing in South Deerfield on June 14.

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LiveWire

Talk show host Craig Ferguson participates in AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the History Channel television show, “Join or Die”, at AOL Studios on Feb. 17, 2016, in New York. Ferguson will make a stop at the Academy of Music on Sept. 7. (EVAN AGOSTINI / INVISION / AP)

SEE LIVEWIRE, PAGE E12

SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E12

Train show arrives for 2nd stop at Eastern States Exposition

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

RAILROAD ENTHUSIASTS are getting a return trip this year to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

In addition to the annual Railroad Hobby Show held there each year in January by the Amherst Railway Society, the dedicated group of model railroaders is adding a second showthe Northeast Large Scale Train Show — on Friday and Saturday in the Young Building.

Similar in concept to the January show, this weekend’s event features operating large scale railroads, exhibits by the major manufacturers of large-scale model railroad equipment — locomotives, track, rolling stock, and scenery — as well as clinics on all aspects of large-scale railroad construction, maintenance, and operation.

“We’ve been wanting to hold a largescale show for a while, but logistics got in the way until the folks at the Eastern States Exposition did a lot of schedule juggling to make it work,” said Gregory Maas of the Amherst Railway Society.

“There is no large-scale show in the Northeast. A couple of things were driving the need for a show like this. There are many garden clubs in New England whose members run model rains outdoors and require large-scale models in able to be seen. The other fact is that many people continue to love Lionel models, which are still going strong and will be the subject of a special exhibit at the show,” he added.

For those who know their model

trains, large scale includes S-scale, O-scale (Lionel size), G-scale (often found in garden railroads), F-scale, 7 ¼ gauge, and 7 ½ gauge models. Some large-scale locomotives are actually powered by steam.

Maas noted that those who attended the January show might recall stopping into the Mallory Building and seeing a large setup by the New Hampshire Garden Railway Society who will be returning for the new show with a “Live Steam-up.” They will be providing a 44”-by-22” Gauge-1 (45mm) track space for steam-powered trains and space to store and service locomotives during the show.

“When you are running bigger railroads, the sounds are so real with the clickety clack on the tracks and the steam whistles and horns blowing, and that appeals to a lot of people. These trains have their own little boilers and water supply fired with butane capsules which are approved to use indoors at the show” he said.

In addition, the society is inviting anyone with an operating Gauge-1 steam locomotive to bring it to the show and run it on their tracks. However, only propane and butane fueled locomotives will be allowed to run indoors, open flame or coal fired locomotives can be displayed, but not fired indoors.

Maas noted that the show will offer something new that you also don’t see at the January show called “Drag & Brag.”

“Drag & Brag, which is always a popular feature at large-scale shows, gives area modelers working on a project the

A place for pottery lovers

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail’s 19th edition set to take place both in-person, online

By C ori U rban Special to The Republican

THE ASPARAGUS VALLEY

Pottery Trail brings many new people to Lucy Fagella’s Greenfield pottery studio each year, and many become returning customers.

“There is such excitement around the trail. I love seeing how interested and excited people are to see each pottery studio,” said the owner of Lucy Fagella Pottery, located at 86 Leyden Road.

“People love to see how and where we create our work. It is always a pleasure to see the regulars each year and catch up on the past year.”

The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, now in its 19th year, will take place as both as an online sale and an in-person studio tour.

The online opening will be tomorrow at noon via apotterytrail.com; the in-person “Asparagus Valley” studio tour takes place Saturday and

Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The trail, named for a fertile stretch of the Connecticut River valley and its world-famous crop, welcomes visitors and clay enthusiasts from throughout New England and the country in late April to visit the creative spaces of the area’s close-knit community of potters.

Pottery will be available for sale in a wide range of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics for tabletop, home and garden. Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk with the artists about their work, techniques and sources of inspiration.

This year there will be 27 potters at eight studio locations; guest artists come from Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Maine, Connecticut and New York.

Steve Théberge, of Steve Théberge Ceramics, 319 Rocky Hill Road in Florence, will be hosting three guest artists this year, and he “gets a jolt of energy bringing in people whose work is different than mine” and engaging in creative dialogue with both the guest artists and the pottery trail visitors.

He enjoys seeing customers who participate in the trail every year and meeting first-time visitors, talking

An engine from New Hampshire Garden Railway Society rumbles down the track at the 55th annual Railroad Hobby Show at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

GREENFIELD

Lucy Fagella is pictured in her Greenfield studio. She is among the studio owners taking place in this year’s Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail. (RIKKI SNYDER PHOTO) SEE RAILROAD, PAGE E7

Beer stats are pointing in right direction

WE CAN ALways use some good news, and today I have some: In 2022, the overall craft beer market share by volume grew to 13.2%, up from 13.1% in 2021, according to preliminary numbers from the Brewers Association (BA) — the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers.

In addition, small and independent brewers collectively produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, which is right in line with 2021′s statistics. While the overall beer market shrank 3% in terms of volume last year, the retail dollar value was estimated at $28.46 billion — a 6% growth over last year.

“2022 presented small brewers with a number of challenges, including rising operating and material costs and increasing competition, particularly in distribution,” said Bart Watson, chief economist for the Brewers Association. “In this maturing and competitive market, collective growth for the category is hard to come by.”

Craft brewers also provided 189,413 direct jobs, a 9% increase from 2021, driven both by growth in the number of breweries and a continued shift to hospitality-focused business models.

That growth also might have stemmed from the fact that the number of operating craft breweries reached an all-time high of 9,552 in 2022. That watershed mark included 2,035 microbreweries, 3,418 brewpubs, 3,838 taproom breweries, and 261 regional craft breweries. Add in macro breweries and that Toto number operating

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breweries in the country was 9,709, up from 9,384 in 2021.

New brewery openings declined for a second consecutive year, with only 549 new venues compared to 319 closings.

“The relatively low closure rate reflects both the solid demand for fuller flavored local beer as well as the versatility and flexibility of small brewers,” Watson said.

In addition, the Brewers Association also released its annual list of the top 50 producing craft brewing companies and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on beer sales volume.

Of the top 50 overall brewing companies in 2022, 40 were small and independent craft brewing companies.

“Breweries that managed to move up the list organically are often those that are adding incremental growth to the category,” Watson said. “Both beer and craft need to create new occasions and new beer lovers to find growth.”

While the above statistics are preliminary figures, they seem to be mostly pointing in the right direction. The full 2022 industry analysis will be published in the May/June issue of The New Brewer, highlighting regional trends and production by individual breweries.

DINE & WINE

Great, affordable wines in a can

WINE PEOPLE CAN be picky. Some only drink specific types of wines.

Others only like certain wine regions.

Even how the wine’s served has to be just right. Not too cold or not too warm. Only in this glass and not in that one.

That same fussiness sometimes even extends to the packaging for wine. No cute animal labels. No screw top bottles. Now imagine serving one of these people wine in a can. They would probably pass out or perhaps need to be led to their fainting couch in the parlor. Get over it.

Wine in a can isn’t a big deal. In fact, it’s a great way to have a small amount of wine, especially if you’re taking your wine to a picnic or the beach. Wine in a can easily fits into a cooler, right alongside cans of beer or other beverages. This week, you can learn more about wine in a can and read about four delicious, affordable wines that just happen to come in a can. And price wise, all four can wines recommended this week cost less than $10 a bottle, if they came in a standard-sized bottle. Hope you enjoy.

• History: Winemakers have been trying to put wine in a can for nearly as long as they have been putting beer in cans. According to a 2004 article in Wines & Vines magazine, winemakers in the United States first began putting wine

in cans in 1936, one year after breweries first started packing beer in cans. However, winemakers back then were not able to keep the wine in cans fresh and stable. Since then, various winemakers have been trying to successfully put wine in cans at various times in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Now, wine in a can is more popular than ever.

• Popularity: So just how popular is wine in a can? The sales figures speak for themselves. In 2018, canned wine sales in the United States increased by 69% in just one year, according to Beverage Media and Straits Research. By 2020, more than $241 million worth of canned wine was sold worldwide. And that figure is expected to grow to more than $725 million worldwide by 2030. “The demand for canned wines has increased as a result of people all around

the world demanding beverages that are more lightweight and less brittle for outings and picnics,” according to a Straits Research wine study.

• Size: Most wines in a can come in 375 milliliter cans. That’s half of a standard bottle of wine. Now comes the great debate. How many glasses of wine are included in a standard 750 ml bottle? I agree with two of the cans featured this week, which state that one 350 ml can contains two glasses of wine. However, two of the other 375 ml cans claim to contain two-and-a-half glasses of wine. Half a glass of wine might not seem like a big deal. But what gets me is many restaurants charge the same amount for a 150 ml glass of wine (if you believe there are five glasses in a bottle) versus a 187.5 ml glass of wine (if there are four glasses in a bottle).

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The four recommended wines in a can. (PHOTO BY KEN ROSS)

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Lemonade is sure sign of warmer weather ahead

field is holding a “pre-Mother’s Day Kids’ Event” on Tuesday, May 9, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The focus of the occasion will be the chance to decorate a flower pot, to gift to Mom. While participating, kids eat free from the kids’ menu at Uno; an adult entrée purchase is required to access the “free meal” deal.

For more details or to make reservations, contact the restaurant at 413-543-6600.

IF SUMMER HAD AN OFficial drink, it would most likely be lemonade. The simple blend of lemon juice, water, and sugar has been around for a long time, with the first recorded recipe for it dating back to the 12th century.

Lemonade has played a role throughout the modern restaurant industry’s history, although during much of the 20th century, carbonated soft drinks dominated the non-alcoholic beverage category.

More recently, lemonade has enjoyed a resurgence, trading both on its nostalgia factor and a perception that the drink is “healthier” than soda. According to Tastewise.io, the Tel Aviv-based data platform for food and beverage trends, lemonade currently appears on over a third of all restaurant menus.

Selling lemonade can be an attractive business proposition. Apart for its “healthier” image - most chains distance themselves from corn sweeteners by emphasizing that their version is made with cane sugar — lemonade is easy to make, store, and dispense. Sold at a price point similar to soft drinks, lemonade is also quite profitable.

Chick-fil-A, the chicken sandwich chain, has long promoted its classic lemonade as being made from three simple ingredients: real lemon juice — not from concentrate, cane sugar, and water.

The brand has enhanced its lemonade-based repertoire to include the Sunjoy, an Arnold Palmer-like blend of lemonade and sweetened ice tea, while a seasonal Watermelon Mint lemonade is currently

being featured at participating locations.

McDonald’s, which has long been a lemonade hold-out, has this month introduced their own version of the beverage, which they describe as being formulated from lemon juice, bits of lemon pulp, and cane sugar. The lemonade is currently in four major markets as a limited-time-only option. Food industry observers expect “McLemonade” to go national if this four-city test is successful.

A number of other restaurant chains have announced plans to feature lemonade in the months ahead — blended with other fruit flavors, as an ingredient in summer cocktails, or as part of a dessert creation.

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• Jackalope Restaurant in downtown Springfield has developed a “Whine Down Wednesday” deal this spring.

Every Wednesday night, the establishment is promoting half-priced wine specials and, at the same time, offering a kids-eat-free deal for youngsters 10 or younger with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Jackalope, which is located on Worthington Street at Stearns Square, answers at 413-2334422.

• Panera Bread Bakery Cafes has introduced two salads for the springtime enjoyment of their customers.

A new Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken brings together romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, and avocado with grated Parmesan and cilantro before tossing them all together with a traditional Caesar salad.

Panera has also brought back the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad, a romaine-based fan favorite that incorporates mandarin orange, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, and roasted pecan pieces in a composition that’s dressed with a poppy seed emulsion. Both are available for an unspecified limited time.

• On Monday, May 1, from 4 to 6 p.m., Max’s Tavern at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will be hosting another “Max on Monday” networking event.

Cocktails, connections, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres are on offer; the evening’s featured charity is the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club.

Those wishing to attend should RSVP to AnnMarie Harding at 413-244-4055 or email aharding@maxtavern.

com.

• Thanks to an online petition by fans of the flavor, Butter Pecan Swirl has joined the permanent lineup at participating Dunkin’ shops.

The flavoring syrup can be added to any iced or hot beverage for a nominal up-charge.

• Union Pizzeria & Grill at Haymarket Square in Spring-

• Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub locations have introduced a “Colossal” Lobster Roll as a limited-time-only menu addition. Available in either a cold lobster salad or a hot buttered lobster meat format, the lobster roll comes on a brioche bun and is served with French fries and coleslaw.

Ninety Nine is currently serving a Lemon Caper Haddock entrée special as well. Plated with a white wine sauce, the haddock comes with two sides. A BBQ Ribs & Chicken Combo plate and a Chicken Parmigiana main dish are also menu contributions to this limited-time-only effort, which will be available through May 12.

• Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield is holding its 2023

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

Weather permitting, the Cima Restaurant & Chop House in Wilbraham will be offering outdoor seating for diners. Above, a 16-ounce NY Strip steak is ready to be served at the restaurant.

(DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

Hugh Robert Off The Menu

Rose Release Party on Saturday, April 29 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The event has been organized to celebrate the debut of the winery’s 2022 Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon.

To be held outdoors the Release Party will feature live music, several food trucks, and an on-site photo booth. Admission to the party includes a sample of the freshly-released wine and complimentary wine glass from which to enjoy the “taste.”

Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and snacks can also be brought along, but no offsite alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Tickets, which are $12 plus a “convenience fee,” are available at simpletix.com/e/2023ros-release-party-tickets-122620.

For more details, contact the Vineyard at 413-2473300.

• The Max Cares Foundation has announced its 2023 Scholarship Awards Program. Student from Greater Springfield who are interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry can apply for a scholarship that will support the pursuit of a degree in either the culinary arts or hospitality fields.

More information and applications materials are available online at Max CaresFoundation.org/ Scholarships/. May 15 is the application deadline.

• Weather permitting, Cima Restaurant & Chop House in Wilbraham is providing outdoor dinner seating on its porch.

Reservations, which are strongly advised, can be made by calling 413-2793322 after 4:30 p.m.

• “Hot ‘n’ sweet” is the flavor theme for the current sandwich promotion at Arby’s, where Hawaiian

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As a result, you’re essentially paying 25% more for a smaller glass of wine. But that’s another topic for another day. Let’s get to this week’s wines.

• Crafters Union Pinot Grigio ($4.99 for 375 ml can at Table & Vine in West Springfield)

Region: Sonoma, California

Grape: Pinot grigio

fornia pinot grigio in a can.

• House Wine Chardonnay ($4.99 for 375 ml can at Table & Vine)

Region: Walla Walla, Washington

Grape: Chardonnay

style buns and a special sweet and spicy sauce are being used create a pair of handheld options

The King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich is made with a breaded and fried chicken breast cutlet topped with the aforementioned sauce, cheddar cheese, onions, and other accents, while a King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Beef ‘n Brisket Sandwich features smoked brisket and thinly sliced roast beef that’s been garnished in a fashion similar to that of its chicken sandwich cousin.

Participating Arby’s locations are also offering Loaded Fries topped with sweet and spicy sauce along with cheddar cheese sauce, diced chicken nuggets, and chopped bacon.

• As might be imagined, the city-by-city rollout by Starbucks of its Oleato lineup is triggering plenty of social media buzz. The Oleato drinks, which pair espresso variations with a “finish” of extra virgin olive oil, are earning both praise and disapprobation from customers and Starbucks baristas alike.

While some online influencers report enjoying the drink, others are sharing anecdotes of temporary gastrointestinal “urgency” after consuming an Oleato drink.

In some individuals, at least, the latter may well be a natural reaction to drinking a slug of olive oil in the morning. Rapid ingestion

of fat can often benignly prod into action a digestive system unaccustomed to such fat ingestion.

• Pizza has been dubbed by one food writer as the “unofficial food of the COVID pandemic.”

Pizza chains racked up impressive sales gains as Americans picked up and took delivery on record numbers of Italian pies. Starting in 2022, however, that pizza sales boom began to taper off, with same-store sales nearly flat when compared to the year before. Company executives blamed labor problems and delivery driver shortages for the weak sales performance.

But this year a new obstacle to pizza sales growth has emerged — menu price inflation. Consumer research undertaken by marketing firm Vericast reveals that customers are choosing frozen supermarket pizza over ordering from pizza shops, and the reason for the switch is price.

Frequent pizza purchasers are often quite price-sensitive, Vericast points out, and thus they are turning to non-restaurant pizza rather than ordering delivered pies.

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.

Tasting notes: This crisp, dry, refreshing wine has a wonderful, complex array of flavors and aromas. Initially, the wine tastes flinty and smells fragrant, like a bouquet of wildflowers. The next sip, there are hints of sea salt, peach and honeydew melon with an earthy finish that seems to last a full minute.

• 2018 Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Pinot Grigio ($4.99 for 375 ml can at Table & Vine)

Region: Sonoma, California

Grape: Pinot grigio

Tasting notes: Charles Smith Wines has been making great wines in Washington State since 1999. Founded by former rock band manager Charles Smith, his wines might seem gimmicky with names like Boom Boom! or The Velvet Devil. But don’t let the cheeky marketing fool you. Smith’s wines rock. And this pinot grigio from California is no exception. Straight out of the can, this wine has a light, bright, lemon-like finish. A few minutes later, the wine tastes crisp and fragrant, with hints of sea salt and flowers. Another exciting, Cali-

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opportunity to bring it in and show it off and talk to others about it,” he said.

There will also be a White Elephant table where attendees can bring in large-scale model railroad gear to show and sell.

Free clinics will include “Adding a Water Feature to Your Outdoor Garden Train by Ted Curtain, “Intro and Features of the RailPro Control System with Comparison to DCC,” Pruning Dwarf Trees for Your Garden Railway” and “Access Your Garden Railway” by Nancy Norris. There will also be mini demos and clinics offered throughout the day by experts at

Tasting notes: Plain acme-like packaging, no bells, no whistles, just simple, straightforward great wine. This can did not last long in our house. My wife and I both loved this bright, clean, refreshing chardonnay. The flavors include lemon and sea salt with a crisp, mineral-like finish. In a way, this chardonnay reminds me of ones from Macon in the southern part of Burgundy in France. An absolutely delightful, delicious wine.

• House Wine Rose ($4.99 for 375 ml can at Table & Vine)

Region: Walla Walla, Washington

Grape: Unknown

Tasting notes: Same wine company, same straightforward approach — absolutely great wine without a lot of fanfare. I couldn’t find which grapes are used to make this rose wine. Whatever they are, the wine tastes crisp, refreshing and slightly flinty, just the way I like my roses. Flavor wise, there are hints of raspberry and strawberry but nothing overpowering and not a hint of sweetness. Just delicious, dry wine that happens to be in a can.

Cheers!

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

their exhibit areas.

“One of our clinicians, Nancy Norris, is among the foremost garden railway designers and builders in the United States. She operated out of California for a long time but now lives in Maine. She is also helping us design a garden railroad in Palmer,” Maas said.

Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets — sold on the grounds one-hour before the show begins — are $10, with children 15 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult admission. Parking on the fairgrounds is $5. There are no online ticket sales For additional show information, visit nelsts.org.

Max’s Tavern will host its “Max on Monday” networking event on Monday, May 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. The evening’s featured charity will be the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)

Mother’s Day

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at one of Table 3’s highly acclaimed locations. With the many available dine-in options it may be difficult to choose!

The Duck and Avellino will be offering the Duck’s daily menu plus some fantastic specials sure to delight Mom. Call 508-347-2321 for Mother’s Day reservations at The Duck & Avellino. Seating is 11am–4pm.

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

The Barn at Wight Farm’s will host a spectacular Mother’s Day brunch buffet this year, brimming with all her favorites. This mom’s day feast is just $43.95 per guest (plus tax & gratuity). Call 774-241-8450 for reservations. Seating is 10am-4pm.

Events

THURSDAY

“The Buddy Holly Story”: Majestic Theater, through May 28. For more information, visit majestictheater. com; for tickets, call the box office at 413-747-7797, 131 Elm St., West Springfield. 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

indiVisible Talks: Farmworker leader and organizer Claudia Rosales, Thu., 6 p.m. LAVA Center. $5 suggested donation. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

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

FRIDAY

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing Human Agenda Theatre presents “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, in the Perch. $10-$30 sliding scale. 289 Main St., Greenfield, hawksandreed.com.

“Into the Woods”: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Exit 7 Theater, tickets $20-$25. 37 Chestnut St., Ludlow; 413-583-4301 or exit7players.org.

Langhorne Slim and John Craigie: Fri., 8 p.m., Academy of Music. For tickets, visit signaturesounds presents.com, $20 - $30. 274 Main St., Northampton.; 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Northeast Large Scale Train Show: Fri.-Sat., Eastern States Exposition, Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 3 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, seven women from various walks of life debut their new “first person” solo theatre pieces with themes that include mental health, show business, love, loss and family, $10-$30. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

SATURDAY

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail: Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Arts and Industry Building-Florence, 19th annual tour of ceramic studios in Western Massachusetts featuring 27 potters at 8 studios. Online opening Friday, noon. Visit apotterytrail. com for more information, free. 221 Pine St., Florence; 413-348-7503 or

artsindustryopenstudios.blogspot. com.

“The Buddy Holly Story”: See Thursday listing Community Baby Shower: Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m., Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Expecting a child or with a newborn? Looking for information and support about life with a new baby, plus practical connections to local support and programs and information? Drop into this two-hour event and check out the festival next door at the same time. Shop the It Takes a Village Pop-up Free Store. Enter the free baby gear raffle. For questions, call 413-587-1471 or email earlychildhood@northampton-k12.us. Visit northamptonfamilies.com/weekof-the-young-child.html, 80 Locust St., Northampton.

Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping Program: Sat., 3 p.m. Jones Library, Learn about edible perennials at the Jones Library by local naturalist John Root. This presentation is a visual one that features the variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England for harvests of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, free and open to the public. 43 Amity Street, Amherst, 413-256-3090 or joneslibrary.org.

“Faithfully - An Eagles & Journey Experience”: Sat., Turners Falls High School Theater, tickets available at Hillside Pizza, Bernardston; Weatherheads Convenience Store, Erving; World Eye Bookshop, Greenfield; Bobby’s Hair & Nail Salon, Northfield; Freedom Credit Union; Greenfield Savings Bank & Scotty’s Store, Turners Falls. Also available online at thegmef.org. Advance tickets $30 at the door, $35 in advance. 222 Turnpike Road, Turners Falls.

Fishing for Fun! Shad-Themed Family Fun: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Windsor Historical Society, Children pre-kindergarten to fifth grade will enjoy outdoor activities including fishing for prizes, photo ops with Queen Roe-Ena, shad painting, shad cooking demonstrations and much more. Register in advance or just stop by. Visit windsorhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-688-3813, advance $5 per child or $10 per family; same-day registration $7 per child or $15 per family. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor, 860-688-3813 or windsorhistoricalsociety.org.

Human Agenda Theatre: “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: See Friday listing

“Into the Woods”: See Friday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Northeast Large Scale Train Show: See Friday listing

Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: See Friday listing

Power of Truths Arts and Education Festival: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity, For more information, visit bombyx.live/ power-of-truths/, 130 Pine St., Florence.

“Riven”: Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. A.P.E. Gallery, work-in-progress performance, $5-$20 suggested donation at the door. 126 Main St., Northampton, 413-586-5553 or apearts.org.

Spaghetti Dinner: Sat., 5-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, spaghetti dinner to include meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 8 and will be sold at the door. Call 413-525-6341 for more information, $12 for adults, $8 for children under 8. 1 Porter Road, East Longmeadow.

St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Food Drive: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Greek Cultural Center, to benefit the Grey House food pantry. Nonperishable food items are welcome, 22 St. George Road, Springfield.

SUNDAY

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail: See Saturday listing

The Buddy Holly Story: See Thursday listing

CISA’s Field Notes: Sun., 2 p.m., Academy of Music Theatre. This event has sliding-scale pricing. Choose whichever option feels right for you; $30 pay-it-forward helps offset the cost of attendance for others; $20 solid ground; recommended price $10. 274 Main St., Northampton, 413-584-9032 or aomtheatre.com

Human Agenda Theatre presents “Mira and the Liminal Dimension”: See Friday listing “Into the Woods”: See Friday listing MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Pauline Productions with Kofest-Women’s Solo Festival: See Friday listing Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival: Sun., 7 p.m., Basketball Hall of Fame. For a complete list of films and more information, visit pvjff. org. It kicks off with Fred Cavaye’s “Farewell, Mr. Hoffmann.” Tickets for films screenings at the Academy of Music, Amherst Cinema, and Greenfield Garden Cinemas available on their websites, $12 general admission, $11 for students and seniors (65+). 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield.

Power of Truths Arts and Education Festival: See Saturday listing “Riven”: See Saturday listing West Springfield Coin Club

Semi-Annual Coin Show: Sun., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dante Club. Coin dealers will be exhibiting as well as buying and selling coins and giving free appraisals. Admission and parking is free. For further information, contact Peter Setian at 413-596-9871. 1198 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

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.

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: “Artifice: New Paintings” by Priya N. Green, through Dec. 31. “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” through Sept.

3. “New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. “Museum a la Carte” today, 12:15 p.m. “The Influence of Space Art on America’s Relationship with Space Exploration.” $3, free for members. Presented by Carolyn Russo, Museum Specialist and Curator of the Art Collection, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.

Springfield Science Museum: “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May. Astronomy Day 2023. April 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Be among the first to experience all-new shows in the Seymour Planetarium with our new full-dome projector. Enjoy activities and demonstrations on the Museums grounds and in the Science Museum. Free with museum admission. Tour the Universe with STEM Curator Kevin Kopchynski, 1 p.m.; Sunspot Viewing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Look through telescope carefully prepared with filters to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. On the Quadrangle Green, weather permitting.

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 are required. For reservations, visit

springfieldmuseums.org.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session. 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 or 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.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Historical artifacts. Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32year period. “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5.

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. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Art exhibit: “Ethereal Diversity: The Eloquence of Shared Experience,” through May 31. Pieces created by J. Bryant II will showcase in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor

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about his work and sharing new concepts and ideas.

The self-guided pottery trail winds along scenic rivers and through the historic villages and college towns of Western Massachusetts. Look for distinctive yellow trail signs guiding visitors to studios clustered in three areas: Florence/Northampton/Hadley, Greenfield and the Mohawk Trail village of Shelburne Falls.

Théberge’s work will feature some new glazes, firing techniques and “refined existing body of work,” he said. Items for sale will include a variety of tableware, large sculptural work, vessels, jars and vases — “across the spectrum of size, purpose and function.”

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center to celebrate Holyoke’s 150th birthday. Admission is free and the Visitor Center is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. 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 The park and visitor center are wheelchair accessible. Free. mass.gov/locations/holy oke-heritage-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. Museum hours: Tues.-Thu. and Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 220 S. Pleasant St., Amherst or amherst. edu.

Naismith Memorial Basketball

Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan

keepers, tiny lidded treasure jars, citrus juicers, serving bowls, soup and dessert bowls, plates and mugs. Many of her glazes are new this year.

Her salt cellars and mugs are among her perennial best sellers.

important for him to participate also to connect with the local business and arts community.

platform to show their work,” Fagella said.

Pick up a pottery trail passport at your first location. Those who have their trail passport stamped at all eight studios will be entered to win a mug or cup. Twenty-seven prizes will be awarded.

At Lucy Fagella Pottery, items for sale will include salt cellars, berry bowls, butter

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. Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit nrm.org for more information. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students; free children 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s. “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours, through Oct. 1, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Standard daytime admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID, $15 children 4-17, free for children ages 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

“Handmade pottery is so different from the everyday mechanized, mold-made ceramic wares that you buy at big chain stores,” Fagella said. “Handmade captures the love and effort of the potter. The subtle nuance in a wavy undulating form, the sparkle of a glaze, the earthiness of the clay. Picking out that handle of a mug that just fits your hand perfectly, like the potter made it just for you.”

Though the pottery trail event accounts for a significant portion of his annual sales, Théberge said it’s

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. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy photos exhibit, through May 7. Armory is open Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet the photographers, April 29, 10 a.m-noon. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps. gov/spar.

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Open Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 students and children 6-17; free for children under 6 and NARM/ NEMA/ROAM members. 67 East Road, Adams or susanbanthony birthplace.com.

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: 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. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/Visit to purchase your

The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail launched an Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists last year. Gleidymar Rivera, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, and Amy Sanders, of St. Petersburg, Florida, were chosen to be guest artists for this year’s tour.

“We look forward to sharing our vibrant pottery community with them,” said Tiffany Hilton — who has been one of the tour hosts for 18 years — of Tiffany Hilton Pottery, 221 Pine St., Studio 336, Florence.

“We feel that many BIPOC ceramic artists have not had the same opportunity as white ceramic artists. This fellowship gives young emerging ceramic artists a

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 or titanic1.org.

University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit. The Fine Arts Center requires patrons to be fully vaccinated to attend performances. UMass students, staff, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated per university policy. 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.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online ticket purchasing strongly recommended. Visitors are required to wear masks. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall. org.

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: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open

“Beautiful, functional objects and a connection to those who make them are what the Pottery Trail is all about,” Hilton said. “The pandemic has heightened our need for human connection, as well as our appreciation for the objects we choose to live with in our homes.”

Fagella commented on the importance of community support for local craftspeople, farmers, restaurants, breweries, small shops and tourism: “This is what our beautiful Pioneer Valley has to offer to the world. People do not come here for industry or big city life. We live in a beautiful place, and as artists/makers we are contributing to this beautiful community.”

For more information, go online to apotterytrail.com.

daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events visit wistariahurst.org. $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. “Victory Theatre WPA Murals” exhibition, through March 2024. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or www.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 or yiddish bookcenter.org.

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Go to masslive.com for the full list of caldendar events.

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 masslive.com/ myevent

A “batter bowl” crafted by Lucy Fagella. (LUCY FAGELLA PHOTO)

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accompanied by a jazz quintet, is touring behind her new album, “Pieces of Treasure.”

The record is a reunion with her lifelong friend, producer Russ Titelman, who was co-producer of Jones’ debut and her second album, “Pirates.” With “Pieces of Treasure,” she devoted the entire album to songs from the American Songbook.

“This album is as much about being human, the view of surviving – which means aging, and loving relentlessly – as it is about anything,” Jones said in a press release.

• Foo Fighters will drop a new album, “But Here We Are,” on June 2.

Co-produced by Greg Kurstin and members of the band, the new album is the first record from the group since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.

A press release said that the album is a “brutally honest and emotionally raw

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Music Showcase- The FINALS!

The Best in New Original Local Music. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar Comedy Club: Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Clay Melton and Davy Knowles. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Big Yellow Jacket-Joni Mitchell Tribute. 289 Main St., Greenfield

Theodores’: The Peter Poirier Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

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

SUNDAY

Delaney House: The New System. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

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

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response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year.”

After Hawkins’ death, the band canceled all of its shows but did two live tributes to Hawkins featuring numerous stars. They plan to return to touring in May. The band’s most recent album, “Medicine at Midnight,” came out in 2021.

Arts Center: Jake Klar with Hannah Mohan & Eliza Edens. 289 Main St., Greenfield

MONDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee

TUESDAY

The Drake: Miles Griffin, Noho Jazz Workshop. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

WEDNESDAY

Delaney House: Westside Walk. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran by Road, Chicopee

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

Rickie Lee Jones will play BOMBYX in Northampton on June 12. (VICKI VELLIOS BRINER / SPECIAL TO PENNLIVE)