Weekend - June 22, 2023

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Weekend

LIVEWIRE: John Fogerty to play Big E Arena, E3

BEER NUT: Even annoying beer ‘experts’ help promote the cause, E6

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E9

PLUS Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Movie Review

Green River Festival returns with music from across the globe, Page E2

Green River Festival returns with music from across the globe

3-day event begins tomorrow at Franklin County Fairgrounds

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

DESCRIBED AS A cross between the world’s greatest street fair and a major music festival, the 36th Green River Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for three days beginning Friday with world class music, tasty local food, juried craft fair with handmade creations, and plenty for the kids to do.

“This year we have one of best musical lineups ever. We are an eclectic festival offering music lovers everything from bluegrass to Afropop and everything in-between including indie rock, alt-country, folk, singer-songwriters and indie bands from all over the map including Argentina, Venezuela, United Kingdom, and the Congo,” said Jim Olsen, festival director.

“Over the years our festival has become a travel destination for people who come here from 44 states and six foreign countries. We are a family-friendly festival unlike a lot of pop festivals designed for a post-college age crowd where you are shoulder-to-shoulder with the next person, which is not a pleasant experience. We have always gone out of our way to attract families with kids, so there is something for everyone,” he added about the festival’s expansive fairgrounds and welcoming atmosphere.

It all begins on Friday with Alisa Amador at 4 p.m. Winner of the 2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, her music is a synthesis of the many styles she has absorbed over her lifetime - rock, jazz, funk and alternative folk - infused with the spirit of the Latin music she grew up with. The event ends on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by Little

Feat. Formed in 1970, the group continues its musical journey today with three of its original members. The band’s blues rock sound was the invention of founder Lowell George and bass guitarist Roy Estrada, who were veterans of the Frank Zappa band Mothers of Invention.

Sandwiched in-between on four stages will be an electric lineup of some 30 artists such as Cory Wong, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Moxie, Bridget Kearney, The Wood Brothers, Rubblebucket, Eilen Jewell, The Heavy Heavy, Winterpils, Rachel Baiman, Viv and Riley, Kimaya Diggs, Mark Erelli, Miko Marks, High Tea, The Greys, Joe Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, and many others.

Over the years as the festival has grown, so has its emphasis on food, making it a melting pot for cuisines of the world.

“When you hold a daylong festival, people need to be nourished and we have over 25 food vendors cooking up all kinds of ethnic speciates, as well as everyday popular treats such as hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and more. And there is something for all tastes with vegan and gluten-free options and choices for vegetarians as well,” Olsen said.

A sampling of the many food trucks rolling onto the fairgrounds includes Anon’s Thai Cuisine, All Things Maple, Binge BBG, Bart’s Handcrafted Ice Cream, Cocina Lupita, Dean’s Beans, Ginger

Cachitas Now! is among the acts for this year’s Green River Festival. They will perform on Friday. (CREDITS: AGUSTINA JAURENA PHOTO)

Sammy Rae & The Friends is among the acts performing at this year’s Green River Festival. They will perform on Saturday.

(CREDITS: COURTESY PHOTO)

Winterpills is among the acts for this year’s Green River Festival. They will perform on Saturday. (CREDITS: JOANNA CHATTMAN PHOTO)

GA-20 is among the acts for this year’s Green River Festival. They will perform on Saturday. (CREDITS: JON MEDINA PHOTO)

Kimaya Diggs is among the acts for this year’s Green River Festival. She will perform on Saturday. (CREDITS: COURTESY PHOTO)

Miko Marks is among the acts for this year’s Green River Festival. She will perform on Sunday. (CREDITS: AMANDA LOPEZ PHOTO) SEE MUSIC, PAGE E12

John Fogerty to play Big E Arena

JOHN FOGERTY, THE renowned singer/songwriter and guitarist who fronted Creedence Clearwater Revival, will play The Big E Arena on Sept. 15. Hearty Har, led by Fogerty’s sons Shane and Tyler, will open the show.

Deeds

THURSDAY

Delaney House: Made Men. 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: Mikaela Davis, Jake Manzi. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Green River Festival Kickoff Party. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

Uno Chicago Grill: Good Acoustic. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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As leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty forged a sound the incorporated blues, country, pop, rockabilly, R&B, and swamp boogie, all united by Fogerty’s distinct vocals. A Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, Fogerty is also the only musician to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his song, “Centerfield,” a staple at baseball stadiums across the country.

Tickets are on sale exclusively at TheBigE.com.

Liner notes

• Janelle Monáe’s upcoming tour will make a stop at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Sept. 19

The tour is supporting her new album, “The Age of Pleasure.” The record includes contributions from Grace Jones, Sister Nancy, Amaarae, Doechii, Nia Long, Ckay, and Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Monáe announced the album last month by dropping a sensual video for the song “Lipstick Lover.”

“The Age of Pleasure” is Monáe’s first studio album since 2018′s “Dirty Computer.”

• The Beach Boys have just released a new mix of the

band’s renowned album, “Pet Sounds.”

Giles Martin, son of revered Beatles producer George Martin, oversaw the new Dolby Atmos mix. Martin had access to the original analog tapes and Brian Wilson’s original mono mix.

“Pet Sounds,” originally released in 1966, influenced numerous bands at the time, including The Beatles.

“Pet Sounds by the Beach

Boys is a game-changing, iconic album that changed the face of popular music,” Martin said in a news release. “It influenced the Beatles to go and make ‘Sgt. Pepper’s,’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ then influenced Pink Floyd to go and make ‘The Dark Side of the Moon.’ It’s a fascinating record because it’s really the workings of a genius, Brian Wilson, that sort of had boundless

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: New Directions Cello

Festival. 130 Pine St., Florence

Delaney House: Billy Egan. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264

Granby Road, Chicopee

East Mountain Country Club: Rock 201 Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Tom Savoy. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

MGM Springfield: MGM Free Music Fridays: Brynn Cartelli. 1

MGM Way, Springfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing

Arts Center: Jaz Hollow. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

Theodores’: Orb Mellon Trio. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Ingram

Trio. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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

SATURDAY

Blue Room at CitySpace: Redfest. 43 Main St., Easthampton

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: New Directions Cello

Festival. 130 Pine St., Florence

Delaney House: CO2. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264

Granby Road, Chicopee

Luthier’s Co-Op: Bryan Bielanski. 108 Cottage St., Easthampton

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Jon “Polar Bear”

Gonzales. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

Theodores’: Professor Harp. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Kyle Langlois. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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

SUNDAY

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Terry Jenoure and Angelica Sanchez. 130 Pine St., Florence

John Fogerty performs on stage at Jacobs Pavilion on July 1, 2015. Fogerty will play The Big E on Sept. 15. (CHUCK CROW / THE PLAIN DEALER)

Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ won’t set the world on fire, but it holds water

By JAKE C OyLE Associated Press

PIXAR’S “ELEMENtal” conjures a diverse metropolis where the elements — fire, water, earth and air — live like ethnicities mostly ghettoized from one other. For fire and water, especially, mingling can be combustible. A bad splash could consume fire; a strong flame could evaporate water. This is the rare kids’ movie where subway rides are actually more fraught with danger than in the real world.

“Elemental” is the 27th Pixar feature and the second from longtime studio veteran Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur”). But in many ways, it feels like a spiritual sequel to the Disney Animation release “Zootopia,” a likewise gleaming urban tower of anthropomorphized racial metaphors with occasional interactions with municipal bureaucracy.

In “Elemental,” Ember Lumen (voiced by Leah Lewis) is the daughter of immigrants from Fireland: Ernie (Ronnie Del Carmen) and Cinder (Shila Omni), both of whom were handed English names while passing through an Ellis Island-like customs entry.

Like countless real-life immigrants before them, Ernie and Cinder have scraped together a thriving life and business, a bodega of literally hot foods that Ember is expected to inherit. Her temper is a problem. Ember, a red-haired flame capable of going “full purple,” can resemble Lewis Black’s Anger of “Inside Out.” But her more pressing issue is a basement leak out of which flows Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie), a water person and building inspector who immediately spots a few dozen code violations that would shut the place down.

“Elemental” may not be anywhere near top-tier Pixar, but, with water and fire hazards everywhere, it’s certainly an insurance man’s dream.

So where does it slide into the Pixar canon? Probably in

‘ELEMENTAL’ rrts

Rated: PG

Running time: 103 minutes

Playing at: Cinemark Enfield, Hampshire Mall, West Springfield; South Hadley’s Tower Theaters; Greenfield Garden Cinemas.

the lower half. But “Elemental” — sincere and clever, with a splash of dazzle — comes closer to rekindling some of the old Pixar magic than some recent entries.

Yet the marriage of elemental high concept with a classical immigrant tale never quite achieves alchemy. Aside from a beautiful elevated subway that splashes water below whenever a train glides through, Element City doesn’t come across a fully fleshed-out world. Despite basing the movie in the building blocks of life, there’s little feel for the natural world.

Opening on the heels of raging wildfires, “Elemental” manages to be a movie about fire and water without even a passing reference to today’s climate realities. Missed opportunities abound. Earth and air are relegated to bit players. Not a soul sings “The Eternal Flame.” Earth Wind and Fire go cameo-less.

But if the comic potential of “Elemental” goes untapped, its central story is more convincing and tenderly drawn. Ember, who travels the city with a stylish cloak to keep from igniting things in her path, is one of Pixar’s strongest protagonists. The sacrifice and burden of being a first-generation immigrant daughter is movingly rendered in her.

“Elemental’s” strongest scenes are with Ember and her father as they navigate a familiar crossroads. As responsible as Ember feels to her family, she’s pulled in another direction. Her real talent is glassmaking, which she can exquisitely do in a moment, with a few quick puffs. She’d be a runaway champ on “Blown Away.”

Ember, I think, would have been enough to build a movie around. But that’s not “Elemental,” my dear. Instead, Sohn’s film, scripted by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, is too much given over to a “West Side Story”-esque romance between her and Wade as they rush around an Element City that, like “Chinatown,” has a water problem.

As they hurry to plug a mysterious leak, Wade is soon carrying a torch for Ember. The puns fly. “You’re so hot,” he says. “Excuse me?” she replies. “No,” he strutters. “Like smoking.”

It’s a seemingly impossible love story; they fear even touching each other. And they come from much different worlds. Wade, who sort of resembles a watery Colin Jost, lives with his family in a doorman building. But as a match for Ember, he’s a bit of a drip. He gushes tears at the mere mention of butterflies and speaks wide-eyed about “embracing the light.”

“Elemental” begins to push against a here-to-unknown threshold: There may be only so far you can take a romance

when your leading man is a translucent blob named Wade.

An extra word, though, on the short that precedes “Elemental.” “Carl’s Date” picks back up with Carl Fredricksen and the squirrel-chasing Doug. Here, Carl nervously prepares for his first date since

the death of his beloved Ellie. Doug’s advice: “Bring a toy.”

It’s both a fitting companion to “Elemental” (the boy from “Up,” Russell, was loosely inspired by Sohn) and poignant swan song for Ed Asner, who recorded his dialogue prior to his death in 2021.

Ember, voiced by Leah Lewis, appears in a scene from the animated film “Elemental.” (DISNEY/ PIXAR VIA AP)

Nightclubs

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Delaney House: Freddie Marion. 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

Outlook Farms: Tom Savoy. 136 Main Road, Westhampton

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

MONDAY

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

Uno Chicago Grill: Smith & Ingram. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

TUESDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Gran-

by Road, Chicopee

Uno Chicago Grill: Gary Jones & Natalie Jones. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

WEDNESDAY

BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity: Vieux Farka Toure. 130 Pine St., Florence

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

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

Uno Chicago Grill: Floyd Patterson. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

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Even annoying beer ‘experts’ help promote the cause

IT SOMETIMES SEEMS

that everyone thinks they’re a beer expert these days.

Everyone except me – and people like me – of course. Of course, it’s natural for people to think that someone like me – a guy who has written a beer column for just shy of 20 years – is a beer “expert.” But that word is a bit loaded for me. It’s not a cloak that I’m comfortable wearing.

My old friend Tom Nichols (Chicopee represent!) wrote a great book, “The Death of Expertise,” a few years back. It’s a superb book and you all should read it, even though it’s not about beer. But although I shied away from describing myself as an “expert” long before it was written, that book reinforced my beliefs.

As I’ve mentioned in this column before, I know several people whom I consider real beer experts, so to put myself in their elevated echelon seems both haughty and laughable to me. I certainly know a fair amount about beer – I reckon a lot more than the average person – but “expert” seems to imply an almost arcane depth of acumen that I would never claim.

To use culinarily terms, I’m much more of a gourmand than a gourmet, although neither of those terms really describe my place on the scale.

I was in a pub last week, where a young man was sampling the offerings of the venue (they were small, free samples), and felt the need to describe why he was deciding against certain offerings. His pronunciations were fine, if a little over the top (no one seemed interested, although

the patient bartender nodded as the pontificated), but it felt a bit performative. But that’s the way a lot of things are these days,

And, hey, what do I know? Maybe this guy was an actual beer expert. And discussing the nuances of beer is a wonderful pastime, as long as it’s a respectful give and take. But sometimes one party in the chat comes off slightly condescending and/or professorial. And even if they’ve earned that right, it’s rarely fun to deal with if they act like a know-it-all.

On the other hand, it’s encouraging to see so many people engaged with craft beer to the point where they feel comfortable talking about it with some degree of authority.

Even the most insufferable wags who drone on endlessly about their opinions are often knowledgeable enough to allow listeners to learn something. To be honest, I have often gleaned a few nuggets of new information even as I conceal my exasperation with one of these types.

So, in the end, I’m OK with a few bumps in the road as long as that road leads to a place where more people appreciate and drink craft beer.

3 Bordeaux white wines under $20

FRANCE’S Bordeaux region might be best known for its outstanding (and often very affordable) red wines.

But did you know that many of these same winemakers also produce distinct white wines?

This week, you can learn more about them – history, grape varieties, wine growing regions, etc. – along with tasting notes for three Bordeaux white wines.

Best of all, the three wines recommended this week – along with many other white wines from Bordeaux – each cost less than $20 a bottle.

Hope you enjoy.

• History

People have been making wine in France’s Bordeaux region for roughly 2,000 years. But whether those wines were white wines isn’t exactly clear.

What I do know is some of Bordeaux’s most popular white wine grapes (more on them in a bit) have been grown in Bordeaux starting at least in the early 1700s, according to the

outstanding wine reference book, “Wine Grapes,” by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamaz.

• Grape varieties

Compared to red wine, white wine production in Bordeaux is a drop in the bucket. (Pun intended.)

Approximately 10% of all wine that comes from Bordeaux is white wine. However, since Bordeaux produces roughly 158 million gallons of wine each year, that’s still nearly 16 million gallons of Bordeaux white wine.

Two types of grapes account for the vast majority of white wine produced in Bordeaux –

semillon and sauvignon blanc. Semillon makes up roughly 45% of Bordeaux’s white wine vines, followed closely by sauvignon blanc at 43%. The third most common white wine grape in Bordeaux is muscadelle (5%).

Many times, winemakers in Bordeaux blend together these three grapes to make many of their white wines as well as Bordeaux’s famous (and absolutely delicious) dessert wine, Sauterne. However, in recent years, some winemakers in Bordeaux have started creating wines using just one grape –sauvignon blanc.

• Growing regions Within Bordeaux, certain subregions are known for their white wines. Specifically, there are 12 AOCs (French abbreviation for a term used to describe wine grown in a specific location) in Bordeaux that produce white wines, according to the Wine Association of Bordeaux. In general, all of these

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The three, Bordeaux white wines recommended this week. (PHOTO BY KEN ROSS)

Ken Ross Wine Press

TikTok ‘hacks’ find their way to restaurant menus

IN ADDITION TO “UNboxing vids” and silly dance moves, user-created content on TikTok can feature “how-to” videos on everything from DIY home improvement tips to dangerous schoolyard pratfalls. The restaurant industry has increasingly found the social media channel to be a useful source of product development insights, with more than a few TikTok food “hacks” ending up as featured menu items.

Earlier this month Flavor & the Menu, a food trends newsletter, highlighted a recent TikTok sensation, the “smash taco,” suggesting it presented an opportunity for restaurant menu innovation.

The smash taco concept, as described by newsletter contributor Rob Corliss, is a simple one - a burger is smash-grilled onto a small flour tortilla, then flipped and finished with cheese and other topping. The resulting smash taco can be folded and further garnished, taco-style, creating a portable eating experience.

Corliss’s article goes on to describe his “how-to” of smashed taco creation, including characteristics of the meat patty (pressed as thin as possible), the cheese (quick-melting), and toppings (small in size and fresh in character). Flavor combinations can be traditional or international, depending on the creator’s inspiration.

Corliss even suggests some smash taco “builds”, such as a “Double Cowboy” smash taco with a ground beef patty, cheese, smoked brisket, and roasted mushrooms; a “Banh Mi” smash taco with ground pork, Boursin cheese, and a “pickle” of daikon, carrot, cucumber, and jalapeno; and a “B-Fast” smash taco of breakfast sausage, American cheese, chopped bacon, and a fried egg.

He also points out that that, as a crisp-crusted handheld, a smash taco is a natural pairing with a dipping sauce or even a cup of soup.

Corliss’s article can be read in its entirety at getflavor. com/finding-opportunity-in-the-smash-taco-craze/.

“Flavor & the Menu” is a newsletter produced by a Freeport, Maine-based media company of the same name that specializes in print and digital content for chefs and menu developers. More information on Flavor & the Menu and its content offerings can be found at GetFlavor.com.

Side Dishes

• Namaste Indian/Nepalese Restaurant in Greenfield has recently added several new items to their menu. Samosas, the traditional fried pastry turnover of South Asia, are now available with either chicken or lamb filling.

Malia kabobs (grilled chicken skewers) are also among the items added. They are made with cubes of chicken that’s been marinated in spices and cream before being finished over the fire.

The restaurant also reminds customers that it prepares an American treat, fried dough, all year long.

Namaste, which is located at 286 Main St. in downtown Greenfield, answers at 413325-8232.

• Chick-fil-A locations are now serving some of their summer season specialties. A selection of peach-enhanced drinks and dairy desserts are being offered. They include a Peach Milkshake made from frozen dairy dessert with peaches blended in and a Frosted White Peach Lemonade that is “frosted” with soft serve.

White Peach Lemonade, a White Peach Iced Tea, and a White Peach Sunjoy (a lemonade and iced tea blend) are available as well.

The chain has also made permanent its Spicy Chicken Biscuit.

There are Chick-fil-A restaurants on Route 33 in Chicopee and in Enfield on Hazard Avenue.

• On June 26, Figaro Restaurant in Enfield will be holding its monthly family-style Italian Night.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., with dinner service starting at 6:45 p.m.

The menu includes assorted appetizers followed by minestrone soup. Beef braciole is to be the main course; house-made pasta topped with braciole sauce and meatballs will serve as plate mates.

Dessert is also included in the meal, which costs $38 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A cash bar will be available. Call 860-745-2414 to make reservations.

• McDonald’s locations

nationwide are celebrating the June 12 “birthday” of the Grimace, one of the brand’s mascot characters, with a special drink creation.

The Grimace Shake is made with vanilla soft serve and a berry-flavored syrup. It’s available in several different sizes and will remain on the menu while supplies last.

McDonald’s been promoting the Grimace Shake and an accompanying Grimace Birthday Meal (Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets, fries, and

Grimace Shake) with a text message/email to McDonald’s app users.

In the message Grimace apologizes for the way the message is written - “pls excuse typos my hands r furry & big.”

• On June 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. the First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow UCC is sponsoring Food Trucks on the Rotary, a fundraiser to benefit the East

Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake combines icecream dessert and peaches, topped off with whipped cream and a cherry. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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Longmeadow Food Pantry. A selection of food trucks will be parked in front of the church, and live entertainment will be provided. Those coming to the event are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food items.

More details about the event, including suggestions on where to park, can be found at churchontherotary.org/ food-trucks-on-the-rotary/.

The Brass Rail answers at 413-569-9585.

• The Table 3 Restaurant Group in Sturbridge is hosting its second summer event, a New Orleans Patio Dinner, on July 12, starting at 6 p.m.

Table 3 executive chef Enrico Giovanello will be creating a menu rich in Creole tradition, infusing that culinary ideology with his own distinctive interpretation.

The dinner will be held on the patio at The Barn at Wight Farm, Table 3′s function venue. In the event of rain, the

ket is billed as a chance to meet and support local crafters and artists.

The Brewery, which specializes in ales and beers made with grains grown on its own property, also has the Port No. 3 food truck on site.

Port No. 3 specializes in fried chicken thigh sandwiches, smash patty burgers, and sides like hop-salt fries and “Brewhouse” potato wedges.

During June, the truck is offering wedges of rhubarb custard pie for dessert. For more information about

Wine

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regions can be found on the Left Bank, the geographic term used to describe wine regions in Bordeaux on the south side (left side) of the Garonne River. The Graves subregion (the word “graves” refers to the gravel-like soils here) is the best-known region for white wine in Bordeaux. Next to the Graves region, the PessacLeognan subregion (which used to be part of Graves) produces many outstanding white wines. Perhaps the best-known (and most expensive) white wine from here comes from Chateau Haut-Brion. (Expect to pay about $1,000 for a single bottle.)

refreshing wine bursting with distinct aromas and flavors.

2021 Chateau HautColombier Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux ($18 SRP) Region: Cotes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux Grapes: 60% sauvignon blanc, 30% muscadelle, 10% semillon

The Bordeaux region’s famous for its blended wines. This wine and the next one illustrate why. Like the first wine, this one definitely has a zesty, fresh-cut grass quality to it due to the sauvignon blanc grapes. But there are many other flavors (green apple, grapefruit, sea salt) at play here as well. Another difference is these flavors and aromas are much softer. This wine speaks in a whisper, like a gentle breeze dancing across the grass.

• Food truck fans can also indulge themselves on June 24 by visiting the Manchester Food Truck Festival in Connecticut. To be held at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester, the festival will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., hosting 20 of Connecticut’s top food trucks. The festival’s organizers also will be providing carnival games and bouncy houses for the enjoyment of younger visitors.

For more details, email manchesterfoodtruckfest@gmail. com.

• Food trucks, along with a vendor fair and live music, will be among the attractions at Sunday Funday, an event being held on June 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Brass Rail Meeting House in Southwick.

More information about this event is available at brassrailmeetinghouse.com/Sunday-funday.

proceedings will be moved indoors.

Reservations are required for the patio dinner, which is $65 per person not including tax or gratuity.

Call The Barn at 774-2418450 for more information or to book a table.

• On June 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern at the Deerfield Inn in Deerfield will be hosting Pride on the Patio. TJ & The Peepers will be providing live music, and a pop-up drag performance featuring Henna C. Johnson will be part of the fun. Champney’s regular menu will be available during the event.For more details, contact Champney’s at 413774-5587.

• The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield will be holding its second annual Summer Market on June 24, from noon to 5 p.m. The mar-

The Brewery at Four Star Farms, call 413-225-3187.

• On June 29, the Hardwick Vineyard & Winery is sponsoring a Cookie Decorating Class led by Heather Gagne of Cherished Cookie Creations. The two-hour guided class will provide instruction on how to decorate six themed sugar cookies.All materials are provided, and Cherished Cookies will be serving a light dessert. Hardwick Vineyard will be supplying beverages for purchase. Tickets for this event are $45. Contact Hardwick Winery at 413-967-7763 for additional details.

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.

Further north, the Margraux subregion also produces many outstanding white wines, including Chateaux Margraux, which makes a 100% sauvignon blanc wine that sells for a mere $300 a bottle. But as you will read below, you don’t have to spend a fortune to find outstanding Bordeaux white wines.

• Tasting notes

2018 Chateau Reynon Sauvignon Blanc ($18

Suggested Retail Price)

Region: Cotes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux

Grapes: 100% sauvignon blanc

I loved this wine even before I tasted it. Pouring the wine into the glass, its fragrant, floral-like aromas filled the room like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Tasting the wine, I was instantly reminded of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc (zesty, fresh-cut grass) but with a twist. In addition to those flavors, there are also subtle hints of citrus-like flavors, including grapefruit, lemon and lime. An absolutely delightful,

2021 Chateau La Grande Metairie ($12 SRP) Region: Entre-DeuxMers, Bordeaux Grapes: 90% sauvignon blanc, 10% muscadelle I didn’t know what to make of this wine at first. It tastes so different from the other two recommended this week. Even though it’s mostly sauvignon blanc, it doesn’t taste like a sauvignon blanc. The crisp flavors here range from lemon, lime and pear to sea salt and vanilla. And compared to the first two wines, this one’s much leaner, much more austere. Maybe that’s because the grapes are grown in soils that are a blend of clay and limestone. Whatever the reason, this distinct, affordable wine illustrates why Bordeaux white wines deserve their place in the spotlight as well. Cheers!

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

Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern at the Deerfield Inn in Deerfield will be hosting Pride on the Patio on June 28. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)

Events

THURSDAY

Concerts in the Park Series: Thu., 6:30-8 p.m. Forest Park, Dee Reilly. At the amphitheater, rain location is 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. on the evenings of the concerts. Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

Main Street Redesign Community Workshop: Thu., 6-8 p.m. John Zon Community Center. Members of the community are invited to submit their input and learn more about this project, which stretches .7 miles from 100 feet east of Colrain Street to High Street.

The Main Street redesign aims to implement a complete street rehabilitation, including safety infrastructure upgrades to pedestrian, bicycle and transit accommodations, 35 Pleasant 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.

“Puppetry Percolator” Workshop

Series: Thu., 8 p.m. LAVA Center, takes place fourth Thurs. of each month beginning June 22, 5-8 p.m. For teens and adults. Drop-in to examine puppetry’s history and evolution as an art, play with different forms, and workshop simple puppets and performance. Free, donations are welcomed. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

Tanglewood 2023 Popular Artist Series: Thu., 8 p.m. Tanglewood, “Wait Wait.Don’t Tell Me” with special guest Dorinda Medley. In the Shed. For tickets, visit tanglewood. org, $26-$135. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200.

Thursday Evenings at the Wendell Meetinghouse Spirit Circles Series: Thu., 7 p.m., Wendell Meetinghouse. Joshua Jay Waffles will present “Transmogrify, Discover your true self.” Admission is free, donations strongly encouraged. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse and support programming and the continued renovation of this historic structure. Visit wendellmeetinghouse.org/events for more information. 1 Morse Village Road (on the Common), Wendell.

The View UpStairs - A Musical: Thu.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Northampton Center for the Arts, $27. 33 Hawley St., Northampton; 413-584-7327 or nohoarts.org

FRIDAY

Green River Festival: Fri., 2-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Franklin County Fairgrounds, Over 30 acts on four stages; the best in local food, beer and wine; handmade juried crafts at The Makers Market; a wide array of kid’s music and activities, and camping. Featuring: Little Feat, The Wood Brothers, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sierra Ferrell, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Cory Wong (Vulfpeck), Rubblebucket, The Felice Brothers, Eilen Jewell, Mark Erelli, Winterpills, and more, $49.99- $325 VIP passes; kids 10 & under are free. 87 Wisdom Way, Greenfield.

Loculus Collective presents Sideways Door II: Fri., 7 p.m. Holyoke Media, followed by a party at Fame Lounge/Eatery, 386 Dwight St. For more information, visit loculuscollective.com, $15-$50 sliding scale admission. 1 Court Plaza (23 Suffolk St.), Holyoke.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Movie in The Park: “Field of Dreams”: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Peskeomskut Park, music by Drew Paton at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

On the Boards: A Festival of New Play Readings: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. LAVA Center, “As We Were: Nine Days in October” by Jan Maher. For more information and tickets, visit thelavacenter.org/on-theboards/, $5-$15 sliding scale. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

Summer Solstice Arts and Meditation Mini-Retreat: Fri., 6 p.m., online. Celebrate the season of growth, color and joy! Relax your body and mind, make some art based on guided meditations. Materials provided or bring your own. No experience necessary. In person and online. Register with Dori Dittmer at OasisintheStorm@ gmail.com, $40.

Tanglewood 2023 Popular Artist Series: Fri., 7 p.m. Tanglewood, Steve Miller Band with special guest Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. Shed. For tickets visit tanglewood.org, $20-$129. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200. The View UpStairs - A Musical: See Thursday listing “why are you all still here”: Fri., 7:30 p.m., The Foundry. Tickets available online at thefoundryws. com/event/, $18. 2 Harris St., West Stockbridge.

SATURDAY

Adult Program: Improv for Scaredy Cats (& Non-Scaredy Cats Too!): Sat., 10 a.m. South Hadley Public

CALENDAR

Library. Designed especially for improv newbies, improv-curious, and anyone who wants to step outside their comfort zone to use their voice with more joy and ease. Presented by Happier Valley Comedy, free. 2 Canal St., South Hadley. Green River Festival: See Friday listing

Human Book Chain: Sat., 10-11:30 a.m., Greenfield Public Library. Help move the children’s picture books to the new library. Afterward, refreshments will be served and participating kids will be given a free book to take home, courtesy of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. To sign up, visit greenfieldpubliclibrary.org. 402 Main St., Greenfield, 413-772-1544.

Keep Springfield Beautiful Hosts Free Electronic Recycling: Sat, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield DPW Headquarters, Springfield residents may bring electronics to be safely recycled and properly disposed of. Acceptable items include but are not limited to televisions, phones, computers, printers, remote, stereos, air conditioners, monitors, batteries, wires and cables, cameras, and keyboards. Items do not need to be in working order. Residents should bring proof of residency in the form of an ID or utility bill. For more information, visit www. KeepSpringfieldBeautiful.org, 70 Tapley St., Springfield.

Loculus Collective Classes: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LOCULUS Studios, loculuscollective.com, $15-$30 sliding scale admission per class. 80 Race St. 3rd FL, Holyoke.

Loculus Collective Presents Sideways Door II: Sat., 7 p.m. Anchor House of Artists. For more information, visit loculuscollective.com, $10-$30 sliding scale admission. 518 Pleasant St., Northampton.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing On the Boards: A Festival of New Play Readings: See Friday listing Penny Whistle Workshop Dane Donato: Sat., 1-3 p.m., LAVA Center, This two-hour, hands-on workshop will give participants a solid musical and practical grounding for the penny whistle. Register in advance by contacting Dane at danemitchell@comcast.net, 413773-9032 or 413-522-5969, Free, donations are welcomed. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club Pond Tour: Sat.Sun., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. , This self-guided tour will allow visitors to see nine backyard ponds in Hampden and Hampshire counties in Massachusetts and in Northern Connecticut at their own pace for just $20 per car. Tickets are sold at pioneervalleykoipond.club. Purchasers will be sent a link to

locations, descriptions and photographs of all the ponds open for this year’s tour. Held rain or shine. Quilt Show & Open House: Sat., 1-4 p.m., Thomas Smith House. The public is invited to an open house and quilt show at the Agawam Historical Association’s Thomas Smith House. Approximately two dozen quilts, both old and new, including children’s & dolls quilts, will be on display inside and out (weather permitting). Historical association members and area quilters will be present to answer quilting questions, identify patterns, and provide some history of the older quilts. Tours of the Thomas Smith House and its recently preserved 1920s garage will also be offered. Copies of Edith LaFrancis town history Agawam, Massachusetts, and David Cecchi’s Images of Agawam: Agawam and Feeding Hills, and Agawam and Feeding Hills Revisited will be available for purchase, free. 251 North West St., Feeding Hills. thethomassmithhouse.com.

Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon

To Go: Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Grange #382, Pick-up hours will be 11 a.m. tp 1p.m. The menu will consist of a hearty sandwich served with homemade macaroni salad and baked beans. dessert will be a fresh strawberry shortcake. Also included will be a cold beverage. Donation is $10. Pre-order your meals by calling 413-789-2061. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will benefit Grange activities. 47 North West St., Feeding Hills.

The View UpStairs - A Musical: See Thursday listing

SUNDAY

Green River Festival: See Friday listing

Loculus Workshop and Reading: Sun., noon-5 p.m., Looky Here, workshop and reading. Visit loculuscollective.com, $3-$10 sliding scale. 28 Chapman St., Greenfield.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club Pond Tour: See Saturday listing

The View UpStairs - A Musical: See Thursday listing

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: 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, 2023. “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. “Color Rapping: A Kinetic Approach to Abstract Expressionism to Create Afro-Kinetic Expressionism.” $4, free for members. The talk includes a short discussion of the Munsell Color System, collage techniques and the application of the use of dynamic range in the reproduction of faces, the human body parts and musical instruments that Nelson Stevens used to create and develop his style. Presented by Clyde Santan, muralist.

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 to life. Set in the fictitious rural Alaskan village of Qyah, the show follows the adventures of Molly Mabray, her family, friends, and dog Suki and is infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions, and language. “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 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.

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Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, including the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org. Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults; $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission; members and infants free. 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

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

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. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 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.

Connecticut Trolley Museum: Summer hours: Open daily except Mon., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sept. 4.

Storytime Trolleys: Tue., Fri. at 11 a.m. through Sept. 4. Featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. Included with paid admission. For more information visit www. cttrolley.org. Admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $11 for youth, $9 for children ages 2-11, half off for members. 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

East Longmeadow Historical

Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. Open 1 to 3 p.m. on the third 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. Grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted. Special events may affect hours. Admission: Adults $20, seniors (65+) $18; students with ID $13; children and teens 18 and under free; military with ID $10 discount, extends to one family member. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5. “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20. Featuring never-beforeseen 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 carlemuseum.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Preserving

the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry. Featuring a scale model of Mountain Park. Visitor Center open daily noon-4 p.m. For more information, visit mass.gov/ locations/holyoke-heritagestate-park. Free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Three floors with dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID. free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, or hoophall.com.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Art Tours: Rockwell Studio Tours,” through Nov. 12. 20-minute guided tour of the

historic studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, and posed models for more than 20 years. “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play,” through Nov. 5. “Curator Tours: Genius of Tony Sarg,” through Aug. 26. Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour through his diverse portfolio. Tickets at NRM. org/visit. 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 ages 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: 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 like Pantoms 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.

Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413733-1823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people

Dee Reilly will play the free Concert in the Park Series at Forest Park today at 6:30 p.m. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)

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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.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Open for the 2023 season, through 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. Wednesday Folk Traditions, 6:30 p.m., June 28, The Pangens will perform in the sunken garden. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. Community Days: Northampton, Hatfield, and Whately. June 24, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Book Talk and Signing with Alain Munkittrick. June 25, 2 p.m., “Historic Places & Open Spaces.” Following the presentation, guests will be able to purchase a signed copy of his new book “Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley.” Takes place in the Corn Barn. 130 River Drive, Hadley or www. 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. Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 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. 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-purchase timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/ Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst.

Titanic Museum: Permanent

exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or www.titanic1.org.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. $2.50-$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall.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

Windsor Historical Society: “Revolutionary Kids!” June 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Handson learning for ages 8-12. Learn drill formations, how to pitch a soldier’s tent, and identify the gear a Patriot would carry in their haversack during the Revolutionary War. Registration required. $5, 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor or windsorhistoricalsociety.org.

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 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 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: Open Tues.-Thu., 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. 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.

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

Gallery A3 Amherst Art

Alliance: “Emily Dickinson’s Ghosts” by Laura Holland and Nancy Meagher, through July 1. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 3-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “New Works” by Lynne Adams, through July 1. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-732-9128.

Old Town Hall: “Landing” by Laura Radwell, through July 6. 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. Mon.Wed., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu.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, on display through June 30. Prepared with instruction from art teacher Connie Moore. Sun., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and during the week by appointment. Call 413-2187391 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 selfguided StoryWalk featuring the children’s picture book “Ruby’s Birds” by Mya Thompson, for readers ages 3-7. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma. org.

Lupa Zoo: Weather permitting, the zoo will be 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 lupazoo.org.

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Storywalk Stroll, through June 30 from dawn to dusk. This self-guided walk through the Visitor Center meadow features the children’s book “Summer’s Flight, Pollen’s delight.” by Flora C. Caputo. “Family Friendly Hike” June 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly trail hike, suitable for families with children able to walk 1 to 3 miles on an easy to moderate trail. Be prepared for variable weather. Dress in layers and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles may be advisable. Bring drinking water, a snack, and bug spray. Free for all ages. “Scenic Summit Tours,” Sat.-Sun., through Sept. 3, 1 and 2 p.m. all ages. Park Interpreterguided short and easy walk along paths explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Mass. Wheelchair accessible. Meet a the circular relief map at the Summit. Program duration approx. 20-30 minutes. Parking fee may apply. “Nature

Scavenger Hunt,” Sundays through Sept., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for all ages. Suitable for children and families. Selfguided adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open for the 2023 season, through Sept. 4. Hours open daily: 10 am-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information visit www. forestparkzoo.org. $12 adults, $8 seniors (62+); $6 children 1-12. City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per

in-state car, and $5 per outof-state car, cash only. Bushes and larger vehicles are $15 per vehicle. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or forestparkzoo. org.

Markets

Belchertown Farmers market: Sun. on the Town Common, through Oct. 1,10 a.m.-2 p.m., except on Sept. 24 (fair weekend). Park and Main Streets, Belchertown or belchertownfair.com.

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

Northampton Spring 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 (shoppers should enter Gothic Street via Trumbull Road). 8 Gothic St., Northampton

Downtown Springfield Farmers Market: Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through Sept, weather permitting at Tower Square Park. 1500 Main St., Springfield or visittowersquare.com.

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

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enthusiasm for ideas and textures.”

• Tool announced a fall arena tour of North America, making stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Nov. 10 and TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 15.

Earlier this year, Tool played Florida’s “Welcome to Rockville” and the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio. In Florida, frontman Maynard James Keenan turned heads by performing in a blonde wig, red lipstick, along with wearing prosthetic breasts. Keenan said his choice of drag attire “had nothing to do with Florida … I’ve been

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Love Café, Holyoke Hummus Company/Wingman, Jamaican Jewelz, Hearthstone Artisan Bakery Jaju Pierogi, La Veracruzana, LemoNates , Vegan Pizza Land, Broccoli Bar and others.

For thirsty festivalgoers, Berkshire Brewing Company will host two Beer and Wine Tents with libations poured into compostable cups.

Beyond the music, kids looking for some fun can watch three performances on Saturday by Team East BMX Bike Show, four performances on Sunday by New England Center for Circus Arts, as well as participate in a Kid’s Mardi

cross-dressing since long before these clickbait-junkie dupes were out of diapers,” he said to The Messenger, a digital news site.

• Henry Rollins will bring his “Good to See You” spoken word tour to the Shea Theater in Turners Falls on Sept. 24. According to a news release about the tour, Rollins will “faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief preCOVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months.”

Rollins came to prominence first as the frontman for Black Flag, then for the Rollins Band. Along with music and spoken word performances, Rollins is also an author, actor and DJ.

Gras Parade with Soggy Po Boys on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Tickets, available at greenriverfestival.com, are $59.99 for Friday, and $74.99 on Saturday or Sunday. Two-day and weekend passes are also available at a range of prices. Kids 10 and under are free. Parking is $20 for one day and $49.99 for the weekend.

Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday with music beginning at 4 p.m., and at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday with music starting at noon. The music ends at 10:55 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 8 p.m. on Sunday.

The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 89 Wisdom Way in Greenfield.

For more information, visit greenriverfestival.com.

Adam Jones and Maynard James Keenan of Tool performs onstage during the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall’s Island on June 4, 2017 in New York City. The band will play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Nov. 10 and TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 15. (STEVEN