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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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CONTINUED FROM PAGE E10 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.

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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. important for him to participate also to connect with the local business and arts community. platform to show their work,” Fagella said.

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

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.” 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.

For more information, go online to apotterytrail.com.

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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