Weekend - August 10, 2023

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Weekend

LIVEWIRE: Weekend of ‘throwback music’ at Majestic Theater, E3

WINE PRESS: 3 outstanding California chardonnays for summer, E6

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E9

Gem show is sure to dazzle, Page E2

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Gem show is sure to dazzle

East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show opens on grounds of Eastern States

Exposition

By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican

Laura Delano turned a childhood fascination with “rocks” into a business that promotes shows around the country that celebrate the earth’s bounty like this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show.

The annual event opens its doors on Friday in the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield with an expanded wholesale section for dealers only in the Young Building.

Dealers, miners, artisans, and crafters will be selling a variety of collectibles ranging from 50-cent tumbled stones to $50,000 mineral specimens, from inexpensive beads to designer creations, and from shark’s teeth to fossil skeletons.

Natural mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, beads, jewelry, meteorites, crystals, geodes, decorator items, and lapidary supplies and

equipment are among the items for sale.

“There is a big interest and market today in metaphysical crystals with healing properties, and we will have dealers at this year’s show selling many of these gemstones,” Delano said.

The show will feature some 200 dealers between both buildings from all 50 states and Canada, as well as from Mexico, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Spain, Uruguay, Russia, Africa, Morocco and other faraway locations.

This year Delano will be stepping out from behind the scenes to be a participant in the show. The promoter and collector will exhibit her own collection of gems, minerals and fossils from all over North America, Europe and beyond including calcites, quartz, and fluorites, as well as other exotic and rare specimens that she has self-collected and purchased over the past 30 years.

“We are the only show to adopt the concept of a one-person exhibition filling 50 cases of specimens from their personal collection.

David Bunk, a mineral dealer from Colorado who knows all the great collectors, is my exhibit chair who has identified and secured collectors to showcase their collections at

our shows, including my own this year,” Delano said.

It was her dad who got her interested in collecting and encouraged Delano in the hobby.

“Life often gets in the way for some collectors from high school to college and from marriage to children. My children knew vaguely about my interest in rocks and stopped to visit with a dealer selling minerals at an arts and crafts fair in Longmeadow, where we were living at the time. They gave me his business card and that is when I went back to collecting for many years from collecting in the field to purchasing items at mineral shows, where I was able to self-educate myself about minerals, where they come from, and what constitutes a good specimen,” she said.

Flash forward some years and Delano found herself as the site manager for all of the mineral shows across the country held by Martin Zinn Expositions, including the East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. When Zinn retired, he sold his production company to her.

Now owner of what was renamed LLD Productions since 2018, Delano noted she is excited to share her personal collection with those attend-

ing her West Springfield show.

Among the many “gems” to be found in the 50 cases on display is a uniquely-shaped green specimen of fluorite — think of a totally disjointedlooking Borg cube from the Star Trek series — from the William Wise Mine in New Hampshire, which is no longer commercially mined.

“It’s my number one favorite. You just don’t find gems of this quality and it is one

of the finest fluorites I feel to ever come out of the mine,” Delano said.

Another favorite of hers on display will be a naturally-formed yellow botryoidal fluorite which looks like a sunny-side egg on a bed of sparkling quartz crystals of the amethyst variety. She purchased the prized-possession, which emanates for Nasik, India,

from a dealer in

Shoppers check out trays of gemstones during a past East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. The show returns to the ground of the Eastern States Expoition for a three-day run, beginning tomorrow. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)

Louise Coly, of Agawam, checks out some necklaces from Global Pathways of Burlington, Vermont, during a past East Coast Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. (EVAN AGOSTINI / INVISION / AP, FILE) SEE GEMS, PAGE

LIVEWIRE

Weekend of ‘throwback music’ at Majestic Theater

THE MAJESTIC THEATER IN WEST SPRINGFIELD will feature a weekend of throwback music through Saturday.

Thursday and Friday, the Center Stage Motown Review will showcase the talents of Darryl Carter, Donald McCall, and Irving Lewis, as they recreate the flair of the classic Motown shows of acts such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The Spinners, The O’Jays, and more.

On Saturday, Moondance will pay tribute to the renowned works of Van Morission, featuring songs like “Brown-Eyed Girl,” “Moondance,” “Tupelo Honey,” and “Caravan.”

The Majestic is at 131 Elm St. Call 413-747-7797 for tickets.

Liner notes

• Jon Stewart, John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will play the MassMutual Center on Sept. 8. Stewart is the former host of “The Daily Show,” as well as a comedian, political commentator, actor and director. He now hosts “The Problem with Jon Stewart” on Apple TV+. His accolades include 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.

Mulaney is a two-time Emmy award-winning writer, actor and comedian, while Davidson is a comedian, actor, and writer.

• The Northampton Jazz Festival will return downtown on Sept. 29-30.

This year’s festival will celebrate drummer Max Roach with a band led by world-renowned, South Hadley-born drummer and Roach disciple, Joe Farnsworth. The group will also feature Max Roach Quintet veteran and saxophonist George Coleman, along with Christian Sands (piano), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet) and Peter Washington (bass). The festival kicks off Sept. 29 with the annual Jazz Strut from 4:30-11:30 p.m. at establishments across town. For a full description and lineup, please visit northamptonjazzfest.org.

• Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will play the Academy of Music in

Nightclubs

THURSDAY

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

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

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Drag Bingo. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: The Upstairs District, Rufus Cesspool. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

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

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

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

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

MGM Springfield: MGM Free Music Fridays: Johnny Sixgun. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Disq & Graham Hunt 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

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

Theodores’: Michelle Willson. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Ingram Trio. 820 West Columbus Ave., Spring-

field

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

SATURDAY

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

Tunnel Bar: Tom Savoy. 126A Pleasant St., Northampton

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

SUNDAY

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

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

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 Granby Road, Chicopee

The Drake: Grant Stewart-Northampton Jazz Workshop. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

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

WEDNESDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264

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Northampton on Dec. 28. The band emerged from New Jersey in 1974 and became a renowned R&B horn band in the Memphis Stax Records tradition.

Organized by singer John Lyon and guitarist/songwriter Steve Van Zandt (who left for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in 1975), the group ultimately became known for their roots-tinged rock and bluesy sound over 12 studio albums.

Tickets are available at aomtheatre.com.

• Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the song list for “Guts,” the follow-up to her popular debut album, “Sour” from 2021.

The singer shared the track list on Instagram in a video showing her typing out the names of the 12 songs. “Guts” is due on Sept. 8, and Rodrigo has already released the lead single, “Vampire.”

Mark Twain Prize recipient Jon Stewart is introduced at the start of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 24, 2022, in Washington. Stewart, John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will play the MassMutual Center in Springfield on Sept. 8.

(AP PHOTO/KEVIN WOLF)

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Yo-Yo Ma returns to Tanglewood stage

What makes Yo-Yo Ma so popular?

By K en Ross Special to The Republican

Why is Yo-Yo Ma so popular?

Why do so many people love him?

And if you don’t believe me, go to Tanglewood this Sunday afternoon.

One of the largest crowds of the summer will be there to hear the world-famous cellist playing Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Andris Nelsons.

The same will surely be true when Ma and pianist and longtime friend Emanuel Ax and violinist Leonidas Kavakos perform an all-Beethoven program at Tanglewood on Aug. 25.

Thousands of people will show up to hear this once-in-a-generation musician. This is nothing new.

Every time Ma performs, he attracts thousands of adoring fans. More than any other classical musician in decades, the 67-year-old cellist packs concert halls like no other classical musician in the world. Trust me. I’ve seen it, time and time again. Think of it as “The Yo-Yo Ma Effect”whenever he performs, there’s a massive crowd.

The only classical musician who comes close is violinist Joshua Bell, who recently performed Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with the BSO at Tanglewood on July 30. Why?

What is it about Ma that makes him so popular?

There are many reasons why. Actually, I think there are ten reasons why Ma is the most-beloved classical musician in the world.

Let us count the ways.

1. Prodigy

Like Mozart, Ma’s gift for music became clear at a very young age. He started playing the cello at the age of four

MORE INFO

• Yo-Yo Ma and the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Andris Nelsons perform on Sunday at 2:30 pm at Tanglewood in Lenox.

• Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Emanuel Ax and violinist Leonidas Kavakos perform an all-Beethoven program on Aug. 25 at Tanglewood.

years old, according to Ma’s personal website. By the age of seven in 1962, he was studying how to play the cello at The Julliard School in New York, one of the best music schools in the world. That same year, he performed on live television for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower, with an introduction by Leonard Bernstein. So much for elementary

school recitals.

2. Familiarity

Ma’s live television performance in 1962 was the first of many. Two years later, he performed on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. During his lifetime, Ma has performed for nine Presidents, at the opening ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City with Sting and twice on “Mister Rodgers’ Neighborhood.” You might have also noticed him on “The Simpsons” and more recently in the movie “Glass Onion.” He’s everywhere all at once.

3. Technique

You can’t become as famous as Ma without being a phenomenal musician. His technique has been routinely hailed by critics as flawless and exquisite. And like many of the greatest in what they do — Roger Federer playing tennis or Michael Jordan shooting a basketball – Ma makes everything look effortless, everything look easy — even when it’s some of the

with Ma on a deep level.

5. Playful

Along with being passionate, Ma is playful. He has a great sense of humor and doesn’t take himself seriously. You can clearly see that when he’s on stage or talking with interviewers on television or anywhere else. This is someone who enjoys having fun, someone who’s confident enough to not take himself too seriously. In that respect, he’s practically Canadian. (Trust me. I’m married to one. The jokes never stop.)

6. Adventurous

most complicated musical passages.

4. Passion

It’s not just how well Ma plays. It’s the passion he brings to playing the cello that makes him stand out. You can clearly see how much Ma enjoys doing what he does. You can’t fake passion. You can’t pretend you love doing something. And audiences recognize that and connect

MOOSE

Many classical musicians — and people in general — play it safe. Ma has always done things different. He doesn’t play the same pieces with the same orchestras. He’s constantly searching for something new and exciting, constantly exploring new possibilities. He regularly performs new works. He’s played with bluegrass musicians, Carlos Santana, James Taylor and on a cover album of Metallica songs. He’s played in museums, on stage with dancers with the Mark Morris Dance Company, Mikhail Baryshnikov and recently played in a cave in Kentucky. He constantly takes music fans somewhere unexpected.

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World renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gestures to the crowd while receiving a standing ovation during the New Jersey Symphony Centennial Gala Concert in the Prudential Hall at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Nov. 13, 2022.

Middlefield Fair promises fun for the whole family

By C ori U rban Special to The Republican

Maureen M. Basile has been going to the Middlefield Fair for 27 years. “There’s something for everyone. We have a kids’ zone with so many free activities for kids,” she said. “There are events happening all day long. It’s just a fun time with lots of great food.”

The Middlefield Fair will take place Friday through Sunday at 7 Bell Road, Middlefield.

It will feature exhibits, bingo, truck pulls, children’s scooter giveaways, oxen

IF YOU GO

Event: Middlefield Fair

When: Aug. 11-13

Where: 7 Bell Road, Middlefield

Tickets: $8

For more information: Online at middlefieldfair. org

pulls, a car show, games, face painting, K-9 demonstrations, music (A Ray of Elvis and Rumours), fiddlers, a cattle show and a horse pull.

New this year will be the cross-cut saw contest, the saw mill, the special blueberry pie contest and crafters.

About 2,500 to 3,000 visitors are expected — if the weather is good — coming from the Hill Towns, the Berkshires and beyond.

“The vibe at the fair is very exciting. We are traditional but putting in a modern twist,” said Basile, the Middlefield Fair president.

Her favorite fair memory is watching her in-laws walk hand-in-hand to go to watch A Ray of Elvis. “It was sweet and so Middlefield Fair,” she said. “I love the fair and the people. If you haven’t been to Middlefield, you haven’t

Young performers to stage ‘School of Rock’

By Ashley P otter apotter@repub.com

AS PART OF

IT’S

Summer Theater for Young Performers series, the Opera House Players are staging “School of Rock” at the Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple St.

Featuring a cast of actors ranging from ages 10 to 22, the play is based off of the 2003 film of the same name. It boasts a script written by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes and features the original songs from the movie, along with 14 new songs penned by Broadway’s Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The Opera House production is directed by Tim Reilly, with assistant director Nate Ferreira, musical director Graham Christian, and choreographer Courtney Normand.

Showtimes are weekends through Aug. 20, Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets — which are available online at operahouse-

players.org/tickets and at the door before each performance — are $25 for adults and $21 for seniors, students and children under 12.

Special “School of Rock” sunglasses also will be on sale for $10 during each performance, with proceeds benefitting United Sound, a new, inclusive, peer-mentoring program at Enfield High School that provides access to ensemble music education to students with learning and developmental disabilities.

Also playing:

• The Carriage House Theatre in Hartford will play host to award-winning playwright and actor Jesús I. Valles on Aug. 18 and 19.

• Valles (they/them) will stage their one-person play “(Un)Documents,” a tale of their Mexican family’s experience of undocumented immigration into the United States. The autobiographical play follows Valles’ early childhood in Mexico, their migration to the United States, and their early life as an undocumented person

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been to heaven. It’s beautiful.”

The Middlefield Fair is one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the nation.

Dating back to the mid 1800s it has kept tradition alive with traditional produce displays, horse and oxen pulls and more.

“The fair stays alive because of the hard work of the small dedicated committee that supports it. We work hard, we are creative and,

like all small fairs, fight hard to survive,” Basile said. “We hold fundraisers all year long to be able to fund the fair. We work on our buildings and grounds year round. … It’s hard work but our members are dedicated and work hard.”

The Middlefield Fair opens tomorrow at 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, go to middlefieldfair.org.

Weston Main, of Middlefield, participates in the children’s Chicken Chucking game during a past Middlefield Fair. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

Debbie Katsanos, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, uses a lemon press to make a fresh cup of lemonade during a past Middlefield Fair. (FREDERICK GORE PHOTO)

Beer gardens, ‘beertinis’ and other news

SUMMER MIGHT BE beginning to wind down, but outdoor beer gardens are still in full swing for at least a few more months. Virtually everyone loves a good beer garden.

In a recent USA Today Readers’ Choice Award article, Massachusetts’ Cisco Brewers took sixth place in the readers’ top 10 beer gardens. Considering that the newspaper is a national publication, that’s pretty impressive for the Nantucket-based brewery.

“Cisco Brewers stands out as one of the top attractions on an island permeated by perfect beaches for its nearly yearround entertainment, brewery tours, local food truck vendors, and selection of beer on tap,” the article stated.

As happy as I am to see a Bay State brewery on this list, I have to say that the list skewed heavily to East Coast breweries. Only one of the top 10 was west of the Mississippi River (in Colorado), and I found it odd that two of the top 10 were in Washington D.C and another two in North Carolina. That means there were four places in the top 10 within a 300-mile radius, and remember, the continental U.S. is more than 3 million square miles.

Then again, this was a readers’ poll, so it was at the mercy of the vagaries associated with such fickle endeavors. What criteria that various people uss to rate a beer garden is anyone’s guess. But this article made me wonder: What aspects make a beer garden attractive to you? Let me know at geolenker@yahoo.com.

In other August beer news, research out of the University of California has shown that a prescription drug can help reduce binge drinking.

UCSF Community Health Systems professor Glenn-Milo Santos, Ph.D., MPH, has shown that naltrexone, (a drug that has been employed to treat alcohol use disorder for decades) could possibly reduce

3 outstanding California chardonnays for summer

CALIFORNIA CHARdonnay can be complicated. Not just the wines themselves. The reaction to them as well.

Some people adore them. Others despise them.

binge drinking.

Binge drinking is when a woman has four or more drinks within three hours or a man has five or more drinks in the same time span. Naltrexone blocks the general buzz one gets from drinking, thereby reducing the impulse or desire to keep drinking. The drug also blocks one’s appetite for alcohol, which can assist those who crave alcohol to an unhealthy degree. The trick, of course, is being willing to take it.

Last up today is an odd, yet oddly appealing, suggestion from an article on Lifehacker: putting green olives in cheap beer to make it better.

Now, I assume most readers of this weekly missive don’t buy or drink a lot of cheap, crappy beer, but I have to admit that — to an olive lover like myself — this idea will probably be one I try at some point.

The concoction, referred to as a “beertini,” only has a few rules: The beer should be cheap (think PBR) and the olives green. Apparently, the brininess of the olives adds some savor to the drink and mitigates some of the less desirable properties of cheap brews. Also, don’t try this with beers such as stouts (the thought of that makes me cringe) or IPAs (where the brine will get lost in — or even battle with — the beer’s bitterness.

The article suggests Castelvetrano olives, which I love. Have you ever tried this? If not, will you? Let me know at the email address above.

There’s even a phrase for this — ABC — Anything But Chardonnay.

Part of that might have to do with their popularity. Chardonnay is often the most popular (or second most popular) wine by grape sold in the United States most years. And most of that chardonnay wine comes from California.

Many of us know someone who doesn’t like something just because it’s popular.

Others might not like California chardonnay because they often used to be so oaky, so over the top.

Thankfully, many California winemakers got the message. Most of us want wines that taste like the grape, not the barrel they’re aged in. We want subtle wines with complexity, with nuance, with distinct flavors.

This week, you can learn more about three outstanding California chardonnays - two from Napa Valley and one from Sonoma County.

One thing they have in common is the chardonnay grapes used to make them all come from colder parts

of California, something chardonnay grapes often love.

Let me add that these wines cost $30 to $50 a bottle. Hope you enjoy.

• 2021 Fort Ross Winery

Sea Slopes Chardonnay ($30 Suggested Retail Price)

Region: Sonoma Coast, California Sonoma Coast is the part of Sonoma County right on the Pacific Ocean north of

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Three outstanding California chardonnays recommended this week. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

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Summer of French cooking with Julia Childs

ONE OF THIS SUMmer’s guilty pleasures has been watching Julia Child’s “The French Chef,” her collaboration with Boston’s WGBY. Currently being released weekly on YouTube by PBS Distribution, the programs were groundbreaking when first aired in the 1960s, defining French cookery for a generation.

Now, of course, the halfhour shows can seem deliciously retro, with Child assembling a “fancy” molded timbale from leftover roast lamb and instant mashed potatoes. The programs also reflect the popular preconceptions of what “French food” is all about — bouillabaisse, onion soup gratin, quiche, and creme brulee — and thus serve as a distant echo of mid-20th century attitudes about what a “fine dining” experience should be.

Contemporary restaurant cookery in France is far different from what Child showed us. Defined in part by successive waves of immigration as well as by influences from other cultures, modern French restaurant cuisine tends to be more ingredient-focused, with impeccably fresh, perfectly prepared food served without elaborate embellishment. Instead of amplifying flavors with butter, cream or slow-simmered stocks and sauces, top-flight French kitchens in 2023 are more likely to turn to global seasonings and cooking techniques when creating dishes. One place to sample modern French restaurant cookery is

The Bocuse Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America. Located a relatively easy drive away in Hyde Park, New York, The Bocuse is one of the Institute’s teaching restaurants in which advanced students polish their cooking and serving skills under the guidance of Institute instructors.

Re-imagined from the Institute’s more classically inclined Escoffier Restaurant, the Bocuse Restaurant opened in 2013 as a teaching venue using the latest in culinary technology. It’s mission then and now is to reflect what the “French restaurant” of the future is likely to be.

The Bocuse Restaurant welcomes the general public for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Currently closed for summer break, it will resume taking reservations for service on Sept. 6.

More information can be found at their website, bocuserestaurant.com.

Side Dishes

• The summer edition of Dine Out Boston is underway, running Aug. 6 through 19, with more than 125 restau-

rants in Greater Boston part of the celebration.

Now in its 23rd year, Dine Out Boston offers visitors to the Hub the opportunity to experience that city’s vibrant culinary scene. Participating restaurants are offering prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at one of three price points: lunch for $22, $27 or $32 and dinner for $36, $41 or $46. Restaurants have the option of listing as many courses they like as part of each of their prix fixe offerings. A comprehensive listing of menus and reservations links is available at DineOutBoston.com. In addition, a number of hotels are offering overnight getaway packages.

Dine Out is presented by Meet Boston, the city’s convention and visitors bureau, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Meet Boston answers at 617-5364100.

• The Federal Restaurant & Bar in Agawam has been honored by Wine Spectator magazine with one of that publication’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. The Awards, which are

In referring to the award, Alastair Cowleson, The Federal’s Wine and Beverage Director, describes the designation as both humbling and a reassurance that the wine program at the Federal is headed in the right direction.

The Federal, which specializes in New American cuisine, serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday evenings. The restaurant answers at 413-789-1267.

• Throughout August, the Springfield-based Association of Black Business and Professionals is sponsoring Dine Black 2023, a showcase of black-owned food businesses in Greater Springfield. Those establishments signed up for the event are offering weekly specials during Dine Black as an incentive for guests to come out and experience what black food entrepreneurs have to offer.

presented annually, recognize those establishments that are dedicated to wine and wine-loving diners. First presented in 1981, the award program is designed to recognize those restaurants whose wine lists offering interesting selections appropriate to the cuisine the operation serves. In 2023 more than 3,500 restaurants from around the world are being honored with a Restaurant Award designation.

A partial listing of participating restaurants and food businesses includes Level 5 Restaurant, White Lion Brewing, The Artist Cafe and Wings & Waffles.

Go to facebook.com/ blackprofessionalassoc for more information on Dine Black 2003.

• On Aug. 11, the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting a Food Trucks, Farmers and Artisans Market. The event, which will be held in

White Lion Brewing in Springfield will host its “Summer Ending Clam Bake” on Aug. 23 at its 1550 Main St. beer garden. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)

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Theater

leading up to their eventual naturalization. Valles also shares the story of the sudden deportation of their older brother.

Valles is an educator and performer and has received numerous awards, including the 2023 Yale Drama Series; the 2022 Kernodle Playwriting Prize; and four B. Iden Payne Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama and Outstanding Original Script for “(Un)Documents”.

The play will be staged at the Carriage House Theatre, 360 Farmington Ave., at 8 p.m. both days. General admission tickets are $25 and students and seniors are $20, but no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

For more information and to

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Hryniewicz Park in Three Rivers, will begin at 3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce at threeriversMAchamber@gmail.com.

• Taco Bell locations are introducing, as a limited time only feature, a Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco. The new handheld features a filling of slowbraised shredded beef, Taco Bell’s interpretation of birria, a traditional Mexican beef specialty currently experiencing a wave of popularity.

In addition to the braised beef, the white corn taco is filled with a jalapeno cream and a three-cheese blend. Two sauces are served with the taco — a warm nacho cheese and a savory red sauce.

• On Aug. 12, the Springfield Preservation Trust will be sponsoring a Springfield Food History Tour.

Led by James Johnson, the Preservation Trust’s executive vice president, the walking tour will visit the sites of local restaurants and food-related attractions.

Co-sponsored by the Springfield Museums, the walking tour is part of the Second Satur-

purchase tickets, go online to HartBeatEnsemble.org.

• August Wilson’s “Fences” is the current stage production by Shakespeare and Company.

“Fences” follows the story of Troy Maxson — a working-class Black man struggling to provide for his family. The play has received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play in 1987.

The Shakespeare and Company rendition is being led by Boston-based director Christopher V. Edwards. Cast members include Brian D. Coats as Gabriel, L. James as Lyons, JāQuan Malik Jones as Corey, Ashley McCauley Moore as Raynell, and Ella Joyce as Rose.

The play runs through Aug. 28 at the Tina Packer Playhouse in Lenox, with tickets

day Walking Tour program that the Preservation Trust and the Museums present periodically.

Cost to join the tour, which begins at 10:30 a.m., is $5.

The Springfield Preservation Trust answers at 413-747-0656; their email address is info@ springfieldpreservation.org.

• As part of its summer-long series of ice cream creations, this August Friendly’s locations are featuring a Clown Sundae. Made with vanilla ice cream, the sundae is decorated with whipped cream and sprinkles; a cherry nose, candy eyes, and a sugar cone hat complete the presentation. The Wilbraham-based chain has also recently introduced three new menu options — a Pastrami Supermelt, a Grilled Cheddar Jack Chicken entree, and a Center Court Turkey Club.

For more information on Friendly’s Family Restaurants, go to friendlysrestaurants. com.

• The Still Bar & Grill in Agawam has updated its Monday-only Four Course Dinner Menu. Priced at $24, the fixed price menu starts with an appetizer course and includes a selection of soup or salad.

There are nine different entrée options from which to choose. They include chicken cacciatore, fish & chips, a half-

ranging from $26 to $81. Showtimes vary.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit shakespeare.org.

• Monty Python’s “Spamalot” will make a Broadway revival this fall.

The musical comedy, based on the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” is slated for performances at the St. James Theatre in New York on Oct. 31, followed by an official opening on Nov. 16.

The show features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, with music by Idle and John Du Prez.

“Spamalot” originally premiered on Broadway in 2005 and ran for 1,575 performances before closing on Jan. 11, 2009, according to Broadway.com.

Tickets are available for purchase online at spamalotthemusical.com.

pound “Still” burger, eggplant parmesan and more.

Dessert choices include chocolate cake, apple crisp or lemon mascarpone cake.

For more details, contact the Still Bar & Grill at 413-3042795.

• On Aug. 3, the Berkshire County-based Mezze Hospitality Group opened its newest restaurant, Bluebird & Co., in Hancock.

Serving a menu that celebrates global flavor and regional ingredients, Bluebird & Co. is located at the base of the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in the former home of the Powder Hounds Restaurant & Tavern. Bluebird & Co. is open Thursdays through Mondays starting at 4 p.m. each day. Their telephone number is 413738-9002; their web address is eatatbluebird.com.

• As part of their White Lion Wednesdays series, White Lion Brewing in Springfield will be holding their “Summer Ending Clam Bake” on Aug. 23. The evening, which is being held in the brewery’s 1550 Main Street beer garden, will start at 4:30 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, games, and more. Rick Larimore impersonating Rod Stewart will be the featured guest for the event. Clam Bake “boil bags” will

be featured, and they will include shrimp, clams, mussels, Andouille sausage, and more. Sides, beverages and White Lion’s own beers will be available as well. Boil bags should be ordered in advance by going to Eventbrite.com, where they are $25 plus a $3.52 convenience fee. The beer garden experience itself is free.

White Lion Brewing Company can be reached at 413-3261829.

• Log Rolling Catering, the event planning division of the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke, is once again scheduling parties at the Big E. Held at the private banquet pavilion just off the Avenue of States, events can feature a custom-designed menu and a host of Big E-related activities to make a business gathering or family celebration memorable.

To learn more about hosting an event at the Big E, contact Mo Freniere at 413-205-5026 or email mfreniere@TheBigE. com.

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.

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San Francisco. This matters since this part of Sonoma County’s cooler and wetter than other parts of the same county. That might sound like terrible weather, but it’s ideal for certain grapes, especially chardonnay. Like France’s Burgundy region, chardonnay thrives in this cool, wet part of California. This particular chardonnay tastes like the refreshing ones you often find in the southern part of Burgundy near Macon. It’s crisp, fresh, lively and has hints of lemon, sea salt, pear and lime - perfect for a warm summer day.

• 2021 Baldacci Family Vineyards Chardonnay ($50 SRP) Region: Carneros, Napa Valley, California

The Carneros wine region is located in between California’s Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Like the Sonoma Coast region described above, Carneros is cooler than many other parts of Napa and Sonoma. It’s also windier and wetter than other parts of both

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Brady Syzmanski is a member of the cast of the Opera House Players’ production of “School of Rock” in Enfield. (CREDITS:

PHOTO BY SARAH STEPHENS)

CALENDAR

Events

THURSDAY

Artists in Action Summer Camp: Thu.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Girls Inc. of the Valley, for girls in 6-7th grade. This 3-week program runs from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided. To register, visit girlsincvalley.org, 480 Hampden St., Holyoke.

Chicopee Library Thursday Night

Concerts: Thu., 6:30 p.m. Chicopee Main Library presents Jumpin’ Juba. All concerts are outside, weather permitting. Bring your own chairs or blanket. Free. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800. Concert on the Green with Nekita Waller: Thu., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Windsor Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 275 Broad St., Windsor.

Duryea Way Wine and Beer Garden: Thu., 4-7 p.m. Duryea Way featuring music by DJ Your Boy Munch, and food by Ballz. Kick-off to Enshrinement Weekend celebration. Chris Marion Photography will be exhibiting images from the NBA’s 75th anniversary reunion.

Beer of the Night: Sampling HoopTea + White Lion/Marcus Camby. Worthington and Taylor Streets, Springfield.

Flip Circus: Thu.-Sun., Holyoke Mall. Buy tickets online at FlipCircus.com or at the box office during each engagement. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 1, 4 and 7 p.m. on Sat. and Sun., $30-$80. 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: Thu.-Sat. , 6 p.m.; Sun, noon Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Decidedly Jazz Danceworks on the Henry J. Leir Stage, $45. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sun., 2 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Tickets start at $60. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-

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Tucson, Arizona.

Also, Delano is bringing along her husband’s favorite piece, and “He isn’t even a collector,” she said.

It’s a rare ammonite from Alberta, Canada, that is a

243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Library Mini Golf: Thu., 2-5 p.m. Chicopee Main Library, 449 Front St., Chicopee or 413-594-1800.

Local Filmmaker Series: Samarah Hasan-Kepes and Family: Thu., 6 p.m., LAVA Center. For more information, visitthelavacenter. org/local-filmmaker-series/, $5 suggested donation to support the filmmakers and LAVA. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Thu., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater presents Center Stage Motown Review. For tickets, call the box office at 413-747-7797, $28, $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, or majestictheater.com.

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

What’s New From Lupa Zoo: Thu., 2-3 p.m. Indian Orchard Branch Library, for ages 5+. Friends from the Lupa Zoo will be at the library to share their knowledge of our animal neighbors. This educational show features a variety of animals. 44 Oak St., Springfield, 413-2636846.

FRIDAY

Albany Berkshire Ballet Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser: Fri., 6 p.m. Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House. For tickets, visit albanyberkshireballet.org Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-732-4188 or storrowton.com.

Artists in Action Summer Camp: See Thursday listing

Beginner Ukulele with Julie: Fri., 2 p.m., Chicopee Main Library. Sign up at the Reference Desk. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Fall East Coast Gem & Mineral Show: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, inside of the Better Living Center. $10 adults; children 12 and under free with adult, $5 parking. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or

naturally-occurring specimen attached to a piece of shale. Ammonites were marine animals that evolved about 416 million years ago and were once the most abundant animals of the ancient seas before they died out about 66 million years ago. The fossil is distinguished by its iridescent

thebige.com.

Flip Circus: See Thursday listing Friday Mornings for Children at Stanley Park: Fri., 10-11 a.m. Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi at the Pavilion Annex. This program will focus on conservation and species identification of Birds of Prey such as falcons, hawks, eagles, vultures and owls. Ricardi will educate the audience about certain species with a live, hands-on demonstration as well as answer questions. Chairs will be provided and blankets are welcome, free. 400 Western Ave., Westfield, 413-568-9312 or stanleypark.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: See Thursday listing

Longmeadow Stand Outs: Fri., 4-6 p.m., corner of Longmeadow Street and Forest Glen Road. A new sign about Stand Up Against Violence was added to the Stand Out display of signs, next to the sign End Violence Now. The Stand Outs started in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. The initial signs were Black Lives Matter and Unity Against Racism. Signs for Stop Asian Hate and United Against Antisemitism were later added. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, signs for Ukraine In Our Hearts and Support Ukraine, along with the Ukrainian flag, were displayed, Longmeadow Street and Forest Glen Road, Longmeadow.

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: See Thursday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Middlefield Fair: Fri, 4-10 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Middlefield Fairgrounds, featuring exhibitor hall full of entries in categories such as baking, canning, vegetables, quilting, needle work, photography and more. There will also be truck pulls, children’s zone activities and so much more, 7 Bell Road, Middlefield.

Musical Theater Intensive: Fri.Sat., Berkshire Pulse, All levels, full-day camp for ages 10-14, SEE EVENTS, PAGE E10

colors and it is unique only to Southern Alberta, she noted. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. an Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults and children under 12 are free with a paid adult. The Eastern States Exposition charges $5 for parking.

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regions, which is ideal for chardonnay. The result - another fresh, lively wine with hints of citrus, lemons, pear and caramel, without being too sweet. A truly charming California chardonnay.

• 2021 Mount Veeder

Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay ($50 SRP)

Region: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California

The Mount Veeder section of Napa Valley has a lot in common with Carneros, which is only a few miles east. Both have windy, cooler weather and regular fog. But Mount Veeder also has steep slopes, which puts

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7.

Personable

Someone as famous and as accomplished as Ma could easily be, shall we say, “difficult” or “demanding.” But talk to anyone who knows him or works with him and they all talk about what a personable, down-to-earth person Ma is to be around. And that shows in his performances. You often feel like you’re spending time with a friend when you’re at a Ma concert.

8.

Loyalty

It’s telling that many of the people who work with Ma have been doing so for decades. In particular, Ma and Ax have known each other for more than 50 years. They met at Julliard when Ma was 15. They still regularly play together. If Ma was a tyrant, I doubt Ax would still be playing with him half a century later. He’s also been married to Jill Hornor since 1978. That speaks volumes about Ma’s character.

9.

Presence

While Ma makes you feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend or your nextdoor neighbor, it’s partly an illusion. That’s because Ma has a magnetic stage presence. You can see it and

extra strain on the vineyards, which is always a good thing when it comes to making great wine. (I know, it makes no sense. The more challenging the growing conditions, the greater the wine, in many cases.) This particular chardonnay has a slight hint of oakiness many people associate with California chardonnays without being overpowering. It’s also flinty, fresh and vibrant with hints of lemon, pear and vanilla. An absolutely outstanding wine perfect for any time of year.

Cheers!

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

feel it when he’s performing. The spotlight seems to naturally gravitate towards him every time he walks on stage in front of an audience.

10. Mystique

All the words in the world can’t quite explain what it is about Ma that makes him so magnetic, so special. We’ve watched him grow up right before our eyes on stage and on television. And yet, there’s something about him that remains unknowable, that remains mysterious. You can see it when he performs — his eyes closed, his head leaning back. He often seems to be in his own world while he’s playing the cello. Something hidden inside him seems to be inspiring him, driving him to greater heights in every magnificent performance. And that’s what keeps fans coming back to see him again and again and again.

Events

Jazz Danceworks: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: See Thursday listing

are seated in theater. For more information, look up ParanormalQueen1 on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok or Instagram. $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield; 413-747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

Color Rapping,” through Sept. 3.

evening series for ages 14+. Fullday camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening series, 5-7 p.m. This week-long camp gives students the opportunity to jump right into the world of musical theater with classes in tap, Broadway, jazz, voice, acting, and improvisation. Students will learn healthy warm-up practices for the voice and body, and work on character development, expression, teamwork, and more. The program directors will work with students to produce a small cabaret performance for the program’s final day. $400. 420 Park St., Housatonic.

P*ssy Sludge: Fri. and Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, for 18+ only. For tickets, visit reallivetheatre. net/now-playing, $10-$50. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

“School of Rock the Musical”: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Enfield Annex. This show contains mild adult themes and language, $25. 124 North Maple St., Enfield

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Fri., 8 p.m. Andris Nelsons conducts Williams, Strauss, and Ravel featuring Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin, in the Shed. For tickets, visit tanglewood. org, $24-$112. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200.

SATURDAY

Drive-In Collection of Donations: Sat., 1-3 p.m. Foster Memorial Church, taking place in the church’s back parking lot. Nonperishable food for the Emergency Food Cupboard of the Open Pantry in Springfield, as well as school supplies to be donated to students at the Rebecca M. Johnson School, will be collected. 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, 413-782-2112.

Fall East Coast Gem & Mineral

Show: See Friday listing

Flip Circus: See Thursday listing

Halcyon Arts New England presents Joel Venna and Mir Naqibul Islam: Sat., 3 and 7:30 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, for a day exploring Indian Classical Music. There will be a workshop about the use of rhythm and cyclical time in Hindustani music at 3 p.m. and the concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available now at hartsne.org or by calling 413-345-2917. 7 Woodbridge St., South Hadley.

Home Body: Sat, 6:30 p.m.

Peskeomskut Park, Spirited synth spectacle. Special guest: RAW Impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow. Rain date Aug. 13, Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Decidedly

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Sat., 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater presents Moondance, a Van Morrison tribute. For tickets, call the box office at 413-747-7797, $28, $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, 413747-7797 or majestictheater.com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Middlefield Fair: See Friday listing Musical Theater Intensive: See Friday listing

Off the Shelf Play Reading Series: Sat., 1 p.m. LAVA Center, “The Memorandum” by Vaclav Havel, $5-$10 suggested donation for each performance. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

P*ssy Sludge: See Friday listing

“School of Rock the Musical”: See Friday listing

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Sat., 8 p.m. Tanglewood, BSO: Susanna Mälkki conducts Mozart and Bartok featuring Seong-Jin Cho, piano, in the Shed. For tickets, visit tanglewood.org, $21-$87. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200.

West African Drumming Workshop: Sat., 2:30 p.m., Jones Library. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit the reference desk at the library or call 413-259-3096 for more information. 43 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-3090 or joneslibrary.org.

SUNDAY

The Assunta Feast: Sun., 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the Mass and procession are free and open to everyone. The dinner is $35 per person with tickets available online at springfielditalians.com. Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is at 10:30 a.m., followed by procession at 11:30 a.m. with statue of Maria SS dell’Assunta, 4 p.m. Italian feast dinner at the Parish Center. 123 William St., Springfield.

Fall East Coast Gem & Mineral Show: See Friday listing

Flip Circus: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: See Thursday listing

Lee Sundays in the Park Concert Series: Sun., Lee Common, Sundays in the Park Concert Series on Main Street, Lee.

Messages from Beyond/Psychic Q&A: Sun., 2 p.m., Majestic Theater presents Lisa Lanno, psychic medium and ghosthunter. Readings conducted wherever you

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Middlefield Fair: See Friday listing Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: Sun., 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Museum presents Liana Paniyeva, piano. $15 adults, $8 seniors and students. Tickets available at the door. 8 Memorial St., Deerfield, 413-774-3768, ext. 10, or deerfield-ma.org.

P*ssy Sludge: See Friday listing “School of Rock the Musical”: See Friday listing

Sevenars Concerts: Sun., 4 p.m. Sevenars Academy. Carol Wincenc, flutist, joins Joy Cline Phinney, pianist and Rebecca Young, violist, $20 suggested donation at the door. Ireland Street at Route 112, Worthington, 413-238-5854 or sevenars.org

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 “Molly of Denali” 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. Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit. Summer Spectacular Activities: “Play, Explore and Create with Us,” through Aug. The Museums are open seven days a week for Summer Spectacular. Free with museum admission. For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Closed Mon. In the event of severe weather conditions, check Facebook or Instagram, or local TV Station 22 for closures. Admission: Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org

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

Stanley Park Sunday Night Concerts: Sun., 6-8 p.m., Stanley Park presents Bad News Blues Orchestra. In case of inclement weather, see Facebook. In the Beveridge Pavilion. 400 Western Ave., Westfield, 413-568-9312 or stanleypark.org.

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Sun., 2:30 p.m. Tanglewood, BSO: Andris Nelsons conducts Adolphe, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky featuring Yo-Yo Ma, cello, in the Shed. For tickets visit tanglewood.org, $30-$152. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200.

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:

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 ameliaparkmuseum.org. Hours: 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 features 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 STEM-based cash register for kids. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.;

Edith Wharton: The Mount: Open for the 2023 season. The Main House and 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. 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: “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32-year period. “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. 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.

Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.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. Visitors Center open daily noon-4 p.m. mass.gov/locations/holyoke-heritage-state-park. Free, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke or 413-5341723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call

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for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.

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.

in the Visitors Center where kids 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. 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. Blue Star Museum Season, through Sept. 4. To gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. Standard daytime admission is $30 adults; $28 seniors (55+); college student (with valid college ID) $15; youth (4-17) $15; and free for children 3 and under, Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

seum 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.

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

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: 8th Annual Juried Show “undercurrents,” through Sept. 2. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 2-7 p.m.; Art Forum online Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., preregister at gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.

Outdoors

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.

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Art of Brewing Festival,” Sat., 1-4 p.m. Valid ID with proof of age required to participate in beer tasting. Each ticket buyer receives 10 drink tickets to redeem for sample pours. Event features regional craft brews, haute food truck cuisine, and creative illustration art that brings beer cans and bottles, and other brewed product packaging to life. In addition to tasting and comparing many craft brews, distillers, coffee brewers, and other food products made through fermentation are included. Receive a free commemorative beer glass while supplies last. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.

Art Tours: “Rockwell Studio Tours,” through Nov. 12. Twenty-minute guided tour of the historic studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, and posed models for more than 20 years. Tickets at NRM.org/visit. “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play,” through Nov. 5. “Noman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream,” through Sept. 30. 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 www.nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: “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. “Textile Weekend,” Sat.-Sun., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., included with standard daytime admission or Village membership. Permanent exhibit: Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery

Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit features exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-7331823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “History.” The Polish Center is open to the public daily, Mon.-Fri, 1-5 p.m., except for inclement weather and holidays. Other times may be scheduled by appointment. $5 donation. 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.

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. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. 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 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.

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West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit: The museum is open every first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items on display include hand-built models of early town buildings and other structures, local artifacts and historic items from the Civil War, Mittineague Park and Bear Hole area, as well as other local historic items and displays. 55 Altamont Ave., West Springfield

Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and Grounds open 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.” Center is open 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: “Digital Slip,” through Aug. 27. Curated by Kelly Clare and featuring work by Emma Safir, Kole Kovacs, Alyssa Moore, and Sarah Holloway. Opening reception: Fri., 5-8 p.m., part of Arts Night Out. Permanent exhibit. Hours: 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: Exhibition by Richard Getler, Sally Greenebaum, and Rob Weir, through Aug. 30. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Invisible Fountain: “They Look Good to Me” by Luke J. Cavagnac, Aug. 12-Sept. 12. Gallery open: Mon.- Fri. and sometimes on the weekend. Opening party Sat., 6-9 p.m. 116 Pleasant St. Suite #206, Easthampton or invisiblefountain. com.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours: 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: “The Summer of iZM” portraiture by iZM Prizm, through Sept. 2. Reception today, 5-8 p.m. 43 Main St., Easthampton

Park Hill Orchard: “Art in the Orchard 2023,” Aug. 12 through Nov. 26, dawn to dusk. You are allowed to make a voluntary donation to AIO at the trailhead. The sign suggests $5 per person or $20 per group or family. All donations are voluntary and walking the sculpture trail is free. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking around farm fields and trails. Well-behaved and leashed dogs may come to the sculpture trail but no dogs are allowed in the PYO fruit areas. There is no charge for parking. 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton

Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center: “Photographs of the Black South (1966-1969),” through Aug. 30. Gallery hours: Tues, Wed, Sun. 1-5 p.m. Also, by chance/appointment. 2 East St., Southampton, 413-529-2635.

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: Arts and crafts by the Trinity community, through Aug. 25. Open Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and during the week by appointment. Call 413218-7391 for more information. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.

William Baczek Fine Arts: Scott Prior: New and Recent Paintings,” through Sept. 2. The public is invited to an opening reception with the artist today from 4 to 6 p.m. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com.

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Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall exhibit: “Portraits in Red-Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Painting Project,” through Aug. 30. Athol-based artist Nayana LaFond began painting a portrait, “Lauraina in RED”, in 2020 to support the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous peoples. Kidleidoscope Story Hour.

Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Aug. 11, “Coyotes”; Aug. 18, “River Otters”; Aug. 25, “Skunks,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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. Free. Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Hampton Trio. Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Sliding scale $6-$15. Nice & Easy Walks: Aug. 16, & 23 and Sun, Aug. 13, 10-11 a.m. An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet outside the main entrance. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or 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 lupazoo.org.

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Discover Greylock Hikes, Aug. 11, 25, 1-3 p.m. All ages. This free guided hike explores hidden features of Mt. Greylock. Hike may include waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Program uses trail skills, outdoor stewardship and bear awareness. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a snack, bug spray and sunscreen. Call 413-499-4262 for meeting location, to register, and to check weather updates. Mt. Greylock Photo Group meet-up, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. All ages and skill levels. Meeting locations vary. Bring along your camera, tablet or cellphone. Program duration is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Call the Visitor Center 413-499-4262 for meeting locations, directions, and weather updates. Scenic Summit Tours: Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 3, 1 and 2

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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. 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

Northfield Mountain: Yoga and hiking: Aug. 12, 1- 3:30 p.m. Bring water, dress in layers, and wear soft-soled shoes that allow your feet and ankles to move freely. Offered rain or shine. Thunder cancels. 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield or www. firstlightpower.com/northfield.

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open for the 2023 season through Sept. 4. Open weekdays, 10 am-4 p.m.; Sat.Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weather permitting. For more information visit 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 out-of-state car, cash only. Buses 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 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.

Westfield Farmers Market: Thu. through Oct. 19, noon-5 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Atonement. 36 Court St., Westfield

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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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