Annual show shares what’s new in restaurant industry

LAST MONTH’S NAtional Restaurant Association Show 2023 in Chicago attracted over 2,00 exhibitors and more than 44,000 attendees. As always, the four-day event served as the restaurant industry’s biggest showcase for what’s in vogue — or what would like to be.

Bret Thorne, who writes about food and menus for “Nation’s Restaurant News,” attended this year’s show and took stock of what he saw, filing a story on trend-forward items looking for a place on restaurant menus.

Plant-based protein wannabes, according to Thorne, were one of the most com-

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Off The Menu mon items showcased by exhibitors. The options presented were considerable, including not only meat substitutes but replacements for seafood, milk, and eggs. This popularity was a paradox of sorts, since plant-based foods have yet to gain much traction in the restaurant mainstream. Other more traditionally sourced plant foods, such as mushrooms and seaweed, were prominently promoted, their health-promoting characteristics frequently a big part of the sales pitch.

In contrast to plant-based products, a number of exhibitors were featuring premium meats such as wagyu beef and heritage breeds of pork.

Pretzels were “big” at the NRA Show this time around, with multiple flavors and forms being sampled to the crowds in attendance, as were pickled vegetables, their distinctive flavor signature a “plus” in a marketplace where “big flavors” are increasingly popular.

As always, convenience foods that required little labor to prepare and serve were also being widely exhibited, their relevance this year no doubt enhanced by the restaurant industry’s lingering labor shortages.

Thorne also observed that West African foods and ingredients were being marketed at the Show, a presence that reflected a growing interest in that region’s cuisine.

Thorne’s article can be read at nrn.com/ foodtrends/10-food-trends-national-restaurantassociation-show.

Thursday

Concerts in the Park Series: Thu., 6:30 p.m. Forest Park, Blood Brothers, at the amphitheater. Rain location: Barney Estate Carriage House tent. Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks. Those attending may enter Forest Park through the Sumner Avenue or Route 5 entrances for free after 5:30 p.m. Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

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

Springfield Pride Parade You Ball Fundraising Gala: Thu., 6 p.m.-midnight, MGM Springfield, Aria Ballroom, featuring Celebrity DJ Kenneth Kyrell, Springfield’s own Malado, and The House of Margiela. Hosted by Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Wesley Days Jr. This formal attire fundraising event is Met Gala-inspired with a Faberge Egg theme. Proceeds support youth-based initiatives. For tickets, visit springfieldparide parade.org/youball, 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

Wilbraham Garden Club Luncheon and Meeting: Thu., 11:30 a.m., Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House. Social hour will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon at noon. Contact Norma Banderra at 413-596-8173 for more information or reservations, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-732-4188 or storrowton.com/.

Friday

Applause Series presents Voce: Fri., 7 p.m. Agawam Senior Center, Voce. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Live streamed on Agawam Channels 15 (SD) and 1074 (HD). Consider calling 413-821-0604 to let them know you’ll be attending, Free and open to the public. 954 Main St., Agawam, 413-821-0604.

Clock Tower Artists Open Studios: Fri., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Clock Tower Business Park, third floor. The public is invited to explore 13 artists’ studios, see original artworks, learn about processes, and observe tools and techniques. there is ample parking, an elevator, and handicap accessibility, 75 South Church St., Pittsfield.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

On the Boards: A Festival of New Play Readings: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m., LAVA Center, “An Interview with Archie” by John McDonnell Tierney. For more information and tickets visit thelavacenter.org/on-theboards/, $5-$15 sliding scale. 324

Main St., Greenfield. StamperCon: Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, in the Better Living Center. Retail consumer show featuring art rubber stamps, cardmaking, scrapbooking and paper crafts. For more information, visit stamp ercon.net/west-springfield ma-show/general-admission/, $8 at the door, $5 parking. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield; 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Youth Community Panel: Springfield Technical Community College, in the auditorium. Springfield K-12 students will have the opportunity to speak directly with city officials, business owners, mental health professionals and more, to discuss the needs of the LGBTQIA+ youth in Springfield. This event is free and open to all students. Visit eventbrite.com/e/2ndannual-springfield-prideparade-community-paneltickets-626578762947, 1 Armory Square, Springfield.

SATURDAY

2nd Annual Springfield Pride Parade: Sat., Springfield Technical Community College. Line up at 10 a.m., parade starts at noon. Participants can walk in groups, or create their own floats. Costumes and family participation are encouraged. Visit eventbirte. com/e/571063615647, 1 Armory Square, Springfield.

2nd Annual Springfield Pride Parade-Block Party: Sat., 12:30-9 p.m., Stearns Square, This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Event highlights features a DJ, live music, dance performances, food and drink vendors and retail booths. The block party will end with a performance from Trina Rockstarr, Stearns Square, Springfield.

Agawam Garden Club Plant Sale: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon, Feeding Hills Congregational Church UCC, The sale will include many perennials and shrubs all from members gardens. Also featured this year will be Agawam and Feeding Hills’ hand-painted pots as well as chair planters painted and decorated by club members. Proceeds form the sale go towards funding the club’s scholarship and providing gardening programs for the year, 21 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills.

The Barnspace Concert Series: Club d’Elf, Sat., 8 p.m., Race Brook Lodge. For dinner or room reservations, call 413-229-2916. $30. 864 South Undermountain Road (Route 41), Sheffield.

Clock Tower Artists Open Studios: See Friday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing MGM Roar! Comedy Club: Adrienne Iapalucci: Sat., 8 p.m., MGM Springfield, in the Armory. For tickets visit ticketmaster.com/roar-comedy-adr ienne-iapalucci-springfield-mas sachusetts-06-03-2023/ event/01005E51DE1873D1, $25. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.

Moe’s Pop Up: Sat., noon-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company. Grab a beer at the bar, try your hand at the Love Tester, play some pool, catch a crank call, and see what Spider Pig is up to! Limited and timed tickets. Here for two weeks only, $37 to $89. 110 Bosworth St., West Springfield;

On the Boards: A Festival of New Play Readings: See Friday listing Saturday Playgroup: Sat, 1 p.m. Chicopee Main Library, The playspace will be open for families to meet up and play. Recommended for families with children under the age of 8, 449 Front Street, Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Springfield Garden Club Plant Sale and Scholarship Fundraiser: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon Forest Park, The annual plant sale has moved to Forest Park. It will be set up behind the Cyr Arena where the Farmers’ Market is, Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

StamperCon: See Friday listing Unity Park Festival/Maker’s Market Night Skate: Sat., 2-10 p.m., Unity Park, a festival for gear-heads, creators, wood-workers, inventors and tinkerers. Local makers of art items to swap, sell, demonstrate and learn. Music by Groove Prophet from 6-10 p.m. Rain date is June 4, 1st Street, Turners Falls.

Vendor Fair/Yard Sale: Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foster Memorial Church, held rain or shine. New and gently-used items, lunch food and tickets for a gift basket raffle will be available for purchase. The church is located in the Sixteen Acres section, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, 413-782-2112.

Sunday

16th annual Family Fishing Day: Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Great Falls Discovery Center, Fishing equipment provided; limited supplies available. Bring a pole if you have one. No fishing license required. Free. Free shuttle bus to the cove. Held rain or shine. Takes place at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Discovery Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult, Free. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-8633221 or greatfallsma.org

Four Hands for Healthy Habitats:

Sun., 4:30 p.m. Click Workspace, Connecticut River Conservancy to host a piano benefit concert featuring performances by Estela Olevsky & Deborah Gilwood. Proceeds from the concert will benefit conservation and restoration efforts in support of a cleaner, healthier Connecticut River. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with light refreshments; concert begins promptly at 5 p.m. and will run approximately one hour. There will be additional time for Q&A and mingling after the show, $25. 9 1/2 Market St., Northampton; clickworkspace.com.

Let the Sun Shine Music Fest, Shining a Light on Alzheimer’s: Sun., noon, Hyland Orchard and Brewery, The day includes live music food raffles and outdoor activities. Bands include: Booty and the Jett Colt and the Coyotes and Specific Gravity. Food by: Bay State Chews food truck. This event is organized in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association The Longest Day raising funds and awareness of Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day takes place around the summer solstice, Free. 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge; hylandorchard.com

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Moe’s Pop Up: See Saturday listing Mystra Ooze Fest #8: Sun., noon, Peskeomskut Park, features about 10 acts, mostly solo, acoustic, Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

Novi Cantori presents: “A Musical Menagerie”: Sun, 4 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Society, A choral concert about animals of all shapes and sizes. Admission by freewill offering. Half of all donations will be given to Dakin Humane Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield.

Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others. Free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Family Pride Day 2023: Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A celebration of diversity, equality, and family, featuring a rainbow of activities for all ages. Free with museum admission. Activities take place in all the museums. Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Big Games,

Big Fun,” through Sept. 3. “The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1. “We Have a Story

To Tell: Stories, Maps, and Relationship to Place,” through Sept.

3. 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. “Artist Talk: Artifice: New Paintings by Priya N. Green.” $4, free for members. Green discusses the influences of her recent paintings from the body of work entitled “Artifice.” Her work explores how the human condition is affected by modern communication, the deluge of screens, and our perception of current events and personal experiences.

Springfield Science Museum: “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure,” through Sept. 3. Explore Alaska by way of this interactive exhibit that brings the acclaimed PBS KIDS series produced by GBH Kids, “Molly of Denali,” to life. “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May. Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-Art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with 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 ame

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CONTINUES FROM PAGE E8 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 & Teachers: Receive a 10% discount off the price of your regular admission. Members and infants free. 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum. org

Amherst History Museum: Permanent exhibit: Open through Sept. See the museum’s collection of artworks and more. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. during the summer. 67 Amity St., Amherst

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit. Open Tues.Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat,. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members are FREE. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or 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. Hours: 1 - 3:00 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of the month, Sept - June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Edith Wharton: The Mount: Open for the 2023 Season. The Main House & Bookstore are now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sept. 4.The grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.

Admission: Adults $20,seniors $18 (65+); students with ID $13; children and teens free 18 and under; Military with ID $10 siscount extends to one family member, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or www.edithwharton.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola.” Through Nov. 5. “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 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 or www.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 to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. Free admission. mass.gov/ locations/holyoke-heritagestate-park. Free. 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.-Thurs. 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 or www.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.”; Hours: 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: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance tickets purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. Visit www.nrm.org for more information. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or www. nrm.org

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830’s; “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.; Oct. 4-12, Wed.Sun. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs like phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID,

$15 children 4-17, free for children ages 3 and under. “Blue Star Museum Season,” through Sept. 4. To gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. “For the Purpose of Illumination.” Learn how New Englanders needed, used, and created artificial lighting methods in the 1830s and see first-hand artifacts from the era. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Open for the 2023 Season. Sat.-Oct. 15. Guided tours are Sat.Wed. 1-4 p.m. Tours will be offered at the beginning of every hour and last for approximately 45 minutes. The museum is closed Thu., and Fri. $5 adults, $1 children, 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. hours are Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or www.nps.gov/spar

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Summer hours: Thu.-Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 4. $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 susanbanthonybirthplace.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 emilydickinso museum.org.

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: 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

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: guided tours of the first and second floors. Effective New Year’s Day Ventfort Hall will be open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are on the hour with the last self-guided tour weekdays at 2 p.m. and weekends at 3 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Call to reserve at 413-637-3206. Admission is $18 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID and $7 children 5-17. Free for children 4 or younger. Prima Music

Foundation Concert and Cocktail Reception: Sun., 4 p.m. “Musical Romanticism in the Gilded Age.” Reservations are required as seats are limited. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/events or call 413=637=3206. $45 general, $40 Berkshire country residents. Ghost Tours at Ventfort Hall. Sun., June 16, 8 p.m. with Robert Oakes. This is not a active investigation. This program is for ages 12 and up, reservations are required. To purchase tickets, call 413-6373206. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event. $30, 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage. org.

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit. The museum is open to the public 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: 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 www.wistariahurst.org. Standard

Admission: $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 Thurs, 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 yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries

A P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 126 Main St., Northampton or www.apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: 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.

Ferrin Contemporary: Online: “REFIND: Peter Pincus at Schaller Gallery.” Through Dec. 31. For more information, visit ferrincontemporary.com/portfolio/peter-pincus/. 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams

Forbes Library: “Glass Souls” by Alicia Saxe, painting by Michelle Vigeant, paintings by William Sharp. Fri.-June 29. 20 West St., Northampton or www.forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Emily Dickinson’s Ghosts” by Laura Holland and Nancy Meagher, through July 1. Reception today, 5-7 p.m. Art Forum online, June 15, 7:30 p.m., register at gallerya3.com. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sun. 3-8 p.m. 28

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

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Amity St., Amherst, 413-2564250.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413543-3321.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield; 413-7329128.

Old Town Hall: “Unnatural History” by Mark Brown and Marty Klein, through June 3. 43 Main St., Easthampton

South Hadley Public Library: Art Squad: Inspirations x4. Featuring works by Liz Austin, Lucia Foley, Abby Jaffe, Marion Pascone. Through June 28. Hours. Mon.Wed. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; thus.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2 Canal St., South Hadley

Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery.

Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick

Trinity United Methodist Church: Student art from Washington Street Elementary School. June 1-30. Prepared with instruction from Art teacher Connie Moore. Gallery hours: Sun. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during the week by appointment. call 413-218-7391 for more information. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.

Outdoors

Andrew Devries Fine Art International Inc.: River Studios

Sculpture Walking Trail. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 3 and other times by appointment. 42 East River Road, Middlefield or andrewdevries.com.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Exhibit: “Visions of the Connecticut River Valley.” Through June 30. Story Walk: “Ruby’s Birds.” Through June 27. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise. Walk the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk featuring the children’s picture book “Ruby’s Birds” by Mya Thompson, for readers ages 3-7.

2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or www.greatfallsma.org

Lupa Zoo: Weather permitting, the zoo is open Tues.-Sun. through Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 adults (13+); $12 seniors (62+); $10 children 2-12; free for children under 2. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or www.lupazoo.org.

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: National Trails Day Event: Wilbur’s Clearing Hike. June 3, 11 a.m. Enjoy a vista along a short segment of the Appalachian Trial and explore a backcountry campsite. Trail is moderate to strenuous, 2.5 mile length. program duration 2.5 hours. For ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Note: space is limited, registration is required at https:// mgry2023-national-trials-day. eventbrite.com. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center Exhibits. Daily 9 a.m.-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 Northfield Mountain: Children’s Art Activity Series. First Sat. of the month through June, creating art together, using natural materials and traditional art supplies. In each class, hear stories of the season while you work. Join all seven classes or come for just one or two. Sat. 10 a.m. to noon, for children ages 4-10, limit ten children per class. The programs will take place both inside and outside, so dress appropriately for the weather.99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield or www.firstlightpower.com/northfield

Robert E. Barrett Fishway-Holyoke Dam: HG&E’s Robert Barrett Fishway Public Viewing Season. Wed.-Sun, through June 13. Free, https://www.hged.com/ community-environment/barrett-fishway/default.aspx. Off Canal Street, Holyoke Turners Falls Fishway:Open Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through June 11. Free. 15 First Street,

Turners Falls

Markets

Forest Park Spring Farmers Market: Tues. through Oct., 12:30-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Cyr Arena. Sumner Avenue, Springfield

Northampton Farmers’ Market: Tues. through Nov. 7, 1:30-6:30 p.m. located on Gothic Street right off of Main. Parking is available on Main Street, King Street and on Gothic Street (please enter Gothic Street via Trumbull Road). 8 Gothic St., Northampton

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 or e-mail pmastriano@repub.com or submit it to www.masslive.com/myevent

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• Some welcome supply chain news for the restaurant industry - the egg market reached a 17-month low last month, with the average wholesale cost of large eggs dropping to just over $1 a dozen.

Across the food industry as a whole, supply chain pressures have eased substantially over the last several months, thanks to lower commodity prices and a decline in freight costs.

Some commodities remain in short supply, however, notably beef, thanks to drought-related smaller cattle herds being sold to market.

• On Friday, from noon to 6 p.m., a Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be at the Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls.

Cousins Maine Lobster is a food truck brand that’s a “Shark Tank” success story. The trucks, which are franchised, feature lobster rolls in both “warm buttered” and “chilled salad” forms, as well as lobster bisque and clam chowder. Element Brewing, which is located at 15 Bridge St. (Route 63) specializes in unconventional beers and distilled spirits; they answer at 413835-6340.

• Villa Rose Restaurant in Ludlow will be hosting a BARC Night on June 7 from noon to 9 p.m. The event is a

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287 Elm St., Westfield public media in wWstern Massachusetts. benefit for the Belchertown Animal Relief Committee, and Villa Rose is donating 20% of all food and non-alcoholic drink sales that day to BARC.

If you preregister online, you will get a free ice cream from Flayvors of Cook Farm.

Villa Rose Restaurant can be reached at 413-547-6667.

• Each year following Memorial Day, the community of Wellfleet on Cape Cod celebrates Restaurant Week. The week is billed as a way for locals and early-season visitors alike to enjoy the dining experiences Wellfleet offers.

In 2023 the 14th annual Wellfleet Restaurant Week is being observed from Wednesday, May 31 to Tuesday, June 6. Participating restaurants (as well as some shops and overnight accommodations) will be offering various specials during that period, and details are available online at wellfleetrestaurantweek.com.

The Wellfleet Restaurant Week is organized by the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce. They can be reached at info@wellfleetchamber. com.

• Waypoint Spirits in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is hosting a Cigar Dinner on June 16, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Partnering with Up in Smoke Cigar Shop in Cromwell, Connecticut, Waypoint has put together an event that features a three-course prime rib dinner, two craft cocktails, and three cigars to enjoy during and after the feast.

Participants will also receive a “swag bag” from Up in Smoke and Waypoint will be

Another option is to become a new member of NEPM with the Asparagus Festival Pass providing access to PBS Passport, an NEPM tote bag and pair of socks, NEPM Kids Day T-shirt, stickers, and a bottle of water for $60.

“This is a really import- ant fundraiser for us and last year we raised about $80,000 for programming and operations at NEPM,” Cerillo said. chocolate, mint flavoring, and Frappuccino chips; the drink is served topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate-mint cookie sprinkles. adding a $10 gift certificate good for a future visit to the distillery-taproom.

A White Chocolate Macadamia Dream is a cold-brew beverage flavored with macadamia syrup. It’s topped with white chocolate macadamia cream cold foam and garnished with toasted cookie crumbles.

Starbucks is also offering a bumblebee cake pop as a summertime treat this year.

The rain date for this al fresco event is June 23. Tickets are $184.66, including tax and gratuity, and are available at Eventbrite. com, which will also add their own “convenience fee” to the price.

The number for Waypoint Spirits is 860-904-6583; their web address is drinkwaypoint.com.

• On June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. the first of this season’s “Mondays at Armour Yard” will take place in Holyoke. Held at 164 Race Street in the city’s Arts and Innovation District, Armour Yard is a family-friendly beer garden event hosted by Holyoke Craft Beer.

In addition to beers from Holyoke Craft and White Lion Brewing, food will be available from local food trucks in attendance. Live entertainment is also on the agenda.

• Participating Sonic Drive-in locations are featuring Sonic Grillers this month. A seasoned, grilled, and glazed ground beef patty, the Griller is topped with two slices of American cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and Sonic’s signature “comeback” sauce.

Also available through June 25 is a Red Bull Juneberry Slush. Made with Red Bull’s Juneberry energy drink, the beverage is available in various sizes.

There is a Springfield Sonic location on Boston Road in the Walmart shopping center.

• The summer menu lineup at Starbucks includes two new beverage offerings.

A Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino is created by blending Starbucks coffee with

• On Saturday, Historic Deerfield in Deerfield will be presenting open hearth cooking demonstrations that showcase the “big three” grains of early New England. Held in the Hall Tavern Kitchen, the demonstration focuses on the grains — maize, wheat, and rye — that were the dietary mainstays of life in 17th and 18th century New England.

The demonstrations take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are included in the general admission to Historic Deerfield. The program also will be repeated on June 10, 17, and 24.

More information about Historical Deerfield can be found at historic-deerfield. org.

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.

SUNDAY

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Kirin Ahiuwalia. 130 Pine St., Florence

Delaney House: Baird Souls. 3

Country Club Road, Holyoke

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264

Granby Road, Chicopee

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

The Drake: Danielle Nicole. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing

Arts Center: Madhouse Local: Pride Celebration. 289 Main St., Greenfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Ethel Lee Ensemble. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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