Events

Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32-year period.

Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students. 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or www. hopeandfeathersframing.com.

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. Open 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 state of the art, STEM-based cash register for kids. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 year of age and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Connecticut Trolley Museum: Summer hours: Open daily except Mon., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sept. 4. For more information visit cttrolley.org. Storytime Trolleys: Tue., Fri. 11 a.m. through Sept. 4. Featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. Included with paid admission, $12 adults; $11 seniors; $11 youth; $9 for children ages 2-11; half off for members. 58 North Road, East Windsor or cttrolley.org.

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. 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. On the Trail of Ghosts: A Paranormal Tour, June 29, 7 p.m. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and includes about a half mile of walking. Please dress appropriately. This tour contains adult content and is not appropriate for children under 12. Attendees should drive up to the admission booth; you will be checked in and directed where to park. You do not need a physical ticket; the admissions associate confirms reservations using the last name. Tour changes or cancellations require a notice of 48 hours. Tours may be canceled in the case of unsafe or extreme weather conditions; if this occurs, expect an automatic refund. For tickets, visit edithwharton.org.

$35 adults 18+; $25 ages 12+. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola.” Through Nov. 5.

“Eric Carle Loves Japan.” Through

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., mass.gov/locations/ holyoke-heritage-state-park Free. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.

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,”

$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. “Independence Celebration,” July 1-4, 9:30 a.m. Experience fife and drum music, cannon demonstrations, games, a parade, and more. Hear special readings of poetry and the Declaration of Independence. Join in a game of base ball, or watch a toy hot air balloon take flight. Meet and greet sheep, chickens, cattle, and pigs, take a ride on the horse-drawn carryall, and learn about life in early 19th century rural New England. Up to three kids 17 and under are admitted for free per adult paying full price. Included with standard daytime admission or village membership. Route 20, Sturbridge or www.osv.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

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, 413-543-3321.

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, 413-732-9128.

“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. Admission: $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. Tickets at NRM.org/visit.

“Noman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream,” through Sept. 30. “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play,” through Nov. 5. Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance-ticket purchase required;$20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retired military; $10 college students; free children 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s. “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours trough 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 Phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID,

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., July 5, Klezamir, in the sunken garden. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. $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. 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.;

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

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public on Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries

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

Forbes Library: “Glass Souls” by Alicia Saxe, painting by Michelle Vigeant, paintings by William Sharp, through 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. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 3-8 p.m. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “New Works” by Lynne Adams. Through July 1. Hours: Mond.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield or westath.org. Old Town Hall: “Landing” by Laura Radwell, through July 6. 43 Main St., Easthampton

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, through June 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. Trinity Artists: Arts and Crafts by the Trinity Community: July 1 - Aug. 25. Open Sun., 9 a.m.-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. Kidleidoscope Story Hour: June 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Turtles,” for ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Program includes a story, activities and a craft. activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. “Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk,” July 1. All-day music festival throughout the village. Performances take place at parks all over town. Join DCR staff at 2 p.m. at Unity Park for live music, family-friendly activities, and a kids’ costume parade making its way towards the Great falls Discovery Center.

StoryWalk: “Mole Music” by David McPhail. July 1 - Aug. 8. For readers

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• Chesterfield: There are no fireworks on the Fourth of July in Chesterfield, but plenty to celebrate about. It all begins with a Pancake Breakfast at the firehouse on North Road, sponsored by the Pittsfield Fire Department. Held from 7 to 10 a.m., breakfast is $8 for kids and $12 for adults. The highlight of the day — the 76th annual Fourth of July Parade — begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Bryant and South Streets, travels north to Main Road, then west to Bagg Road. The nearly one-hour long parade features everything from floats to marching band to special dignitaries and more. Following the parade, the First Congregational Church will hold a chicken barbecue with their “world famous potato salad” and more ranging in price from $10 to $18 depending on plate choices. Also, there will be an art display, face painter, petting zoo, and more, including appearances by balloon sculptor and magician Ed Popielarczyk, Trevor the Games Man on stilts, and a roaming actor dressed in 1776 attire. The Heritage Pops Band will also perform on the lawn outside City Hall. Parking for all events is in the field on North Road across from the firehouse. Prior to the Fourth of July celebration, Chesterfield will hold a free Block Party

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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: Storywalk Stroll: Through June 30, from dawn to dusk. This self-guided walk through the Visitor’s Center meadow features the children’s book “Summer’s Flight, Pollen’s delight.” by Flora on July 2 featuring live music, food trucks, car show and more in the center of town.

• East Longmeadow: All of the patriotic fun continues in East Longmeadow with fireworks and more. The East Longmeadow Rotary Club is holding their annual Carnival from July 2-4 at Center Field. Hours. are Sunday and Monday from 6 to 10 p.m. The carnival will open on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride tickets and wristbands will be available for purchase at the carnival.

On July 4, the East Longmeadow 4th of July Parade Committee will host one of the largest Independence Day parades in the Northeast. Participants will step off from East Longmeadow High School at 10 a.m.

Fireworks, however, come early on July 3, following the Rotary Club’s annul Summer Concert Series at East Longmeadow High School. Fireworks will fill the sky at about 9:30 p.m.

• North Adams: The Town of North Adams will hold a display of patriotism on July 4 with free fireworks, at Joe Wolfe Field at 310 State St. after the SteepleCats game against Sanford Mainers.

• Greenfield: The Franklin County Fairgrounds on 89 Wisdom Way will host the Greenmind Fair & Share Fourth of July Fire & Food event on Independence Day from noon to 10 p.m. Admission is $15 to the music and

C. Caputo. “Nice and Easy Trail Hike,” June 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Easy-paced, 1 to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. bring drinking water, bug repellant and a snack. Program last approximately 2 hours. Inclement weather cancels. Meeting locations vary. For updates call the visitor center at 413-4994262. Firefly Frolic: June 30, July 7, 8:30-10 p.m. Free for all ages. Come learn about fireflies and how to best view these glowing lights of summer. Play a game inside the Visitor Center, learn safe “catch and release,” methods you can use at home. Bring a flashlight or Blue Light headlamp. Bring a small butterfly net if you have one. No glass or any collection devices be used out-

Above, a dance party is held in front of the Looney Tunes building during a past Coca-Cola July 4th Fest weekend celebration at Six Flags New England. (HOANG ‘LEON’ NGUYEN / THE REPUBLICAN)

Right, Lindsay King, left, of Springfield, takes a ride with Nico Trumboli and Adriana Trimboli, both of Longmeadow, during a past carnival in East Longmeadow. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO) arts fest including food trucks, beer tent, craft vendors, face painting, glow paint tents, corn hole, games, displays from local businesses and more. Fireworks blast off around 9 p.m.

• Pittsfield: There will be fireworks as the Pittsfield Suns take on the Brockton Rox at doors. Space is limited, register at Eventbrite.com. Scenic Summit

Tours: Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 3, 1 and 2 p.m. all ages. Park Interpreter-guided 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: Sun. through Sept. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for all ages. Suitable for children and families. Self-guided 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.;

Wahconah Park at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the game are $5. Prior to the game, at 10 a.m. the special day’s celebration begins with the Fourth of July

Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit forestparkzoo. org. $12 adults; $8 seniors (62+); $6 children 1-12. Parking: City of Springfield daily parking fee $3 per in-state car, $5 per out of state car cash only. Bushes and larger vehicles are $15 per vehicle.

Sumner Avenue, Springfield or forestparkzoo.org.

Markets

Belchertown Farmers Market: Sun. 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

Parade: Stars, Stripes and Smiles — In the Berkshires. The parade begins at the intersection of South and East/ West Housatonic Streets.

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: Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through Sept, weather permitting at Tower Square Park. 1500 Main St., Springfield or www.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