Weekend - August 17, 2023

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LIVEWIRE: Taylor Swift leads all VMA nominees, E3

BEER NUT: Great American Beer Fest offers diverse beer experience, E6

CALENDAR: Events at museums, galleries in WMass, E9

WESTFIELD

Fair ready to mark 95th year

3-day event kicks off tomorrow

The 95th Westfield Fair is bringing Lucky E Rodeo to the event for the first time.

“We are very excited to have Lucky E Rodeo,” said Andrew J. Freniere, a member of the fair’s board of directors, adding that the last day of the fair will feature New England Lawnmower Racing Association lawn mower racers for the second year.

Set on 20 acres of picturesque property, the Westfield Fair features agricultural and livestock exhibits, truck pulls, a midway, motorized competitions, live entertainment, food and children’s activities.

It will take place Friday through Sunday at 137 Russellville Road, Westfield.

“Our entire event is focused on welcoming families each year,” Freniere said. This will be his 14th year serving at the fair, having begun by volunteering to help with set up and with cleaning duties.

“We are cautious of the economic commitment to attend, entertainment that is welcoming to all demographics along with planning a variety of free kid events to share in agricultural history and memories,” he said.

Many fair volunteers are third- or fourth-generation volunteers. “It’s a family tradition that is driven by the involvement of those before them,” said Freniere, who likes watching families enjoy the weekend with friends each year.

He credited the volunteers with keeping the fair alive despite challenges like flooding or a pandemic: “It’s all about the people who commit their time and efforts. It’s a passion that runs deep in their roots.”

This year they are bringing to the fair a free truck and equipment show with awards and community participa-

IF YOU GO:

Event: 95th Westfield Fair

When: Friday through Sunday

Where: 137 Russellville Road, Westfield

Admission: General admission $10; seniors $8; children under 12 free with a paid adult admission

For more information: Online at thewestfieldfair.com

tion, two new food vendors with a variety of new options from current providers, an expanded offering of craft and outdoor vendors and free children’s bike raffles. There will be an expanded midway, redesigned free kids’ zone, a children’s division in the haybale toss and “a tremendous amount of infrastructure improvements to this entire property,” Freniere said.

The fair originally took place at the Normal School grounds and featured flowers, vegetables and sewing produced by grade school and young teen students. Next it was moved to the Westfield Women’s Club House, later the Armory on Route 20 and Westfield High School.

When livestock was added it became necessary to move the fair to a field at the Blanchard Farm. When the flood of 1955 struck on the weekend of the fair and the Ferris wheel floated downstream to West Springfield, it was necessary to move again. The following year the Allen family of Wyben loaned the present property to the fair association, later deeding it to them. There were no buildings and cattle were tied to a rail fence. Food was served under a tent. The following year bleachers were added for those watching the oxen and horse pulls.

The fair was founded under the name of the “Young People’s Agricultural Association” in 1927. Later it was renamed the “4-H and Agricultural Society.” In 1953 it was incorpo -

rated as the Westfield Fair. This year’s events will take place Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a closing auction at 6 p.m. General admission is $10; seniors are $8; children under 12 are free with a paid adult admission.

For more information, go online to thewestfieldfair. com.

MUSIC

Taylor Swift leads all VMA nominees

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WHAT IS QUITE

possibly the least surprising news of the month, the entertainment juggernaut known as Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards with a total of eight.

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 Drake: Wet + Lucy (Cooper B. Handy). 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Grateful Dead Night with Weir Dead. 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

Nominations were announced on Aug. 8, revealing that Swift had the lead, with Sam Smith coming in second with five nominations. Shakira, BLACKPINK and Diddy all received four nods apiece.

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be held Sept. 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Liner notes

• The 2023 Emmy Awards have been rescheduled for Jan. 15, 2024.

The show was originally scheduled for Sept. 18 but was postponed because of the ongoing strikes by both actors and writers. The ceremonies, which will represent the 75th annual iteration of the Emmys, are now slated to be broadcast on Fox live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles from 8 to 11 p.m. But if the strikes continue through the end of the year, the show could be pushed back again.

• Chelsea Handler will make a stop at Springfield Symphony Hall on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.

Handler, best known as a comedian, has also served as a television host and has

ranked as a New York Times best-selling author. After a

er James and East Coast Oracles. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

Theodores’: Brother Sal’s Blues. 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

Burgy Brews: Tom Savoy. 4 Main St., Williamsburg

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

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Jacob Williams. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Illiterate Light & Carinae. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Cindy Foster Comedy Night. 289 Main St., Greenfield

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

East Mountain Country Club: Union Jack. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

Fort Hill Brewery: Tom Savoy. 30

Fort Hill Road, Easthampton

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

MGM Springfield: MGM Free Music Fridays: One Time Weekend. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: GA-20. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Don Gadi with Hoop-

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

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‘Class Act’ comes to Academy of Music

Comedian Sam Morril plays venue tomorrow

Widely regarded as one of the best joke writers today, comedian Sam Morril is bringing his Class Act Tour on Friday to Northampton at the Academy of Music.

Showtime is 7 p.m.

“I’ve toured nonstop for many years, but this is my first theater tour and it is so exciting. I call it the Class Act Tour as a sarcastic way to describe the show. I don’t think of it as classy when telling a joke about a girl who wanted to pee on me,” Morril said in an interview with The Republican. One of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City, Morril was a regular on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” where he appeared frequently when not touring cities across the nation. He was named one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch in 2011 and has performed multiple stand-up sets on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Late, Late Show with James Corden” and “Conan.” He’s also had stints on “Last Comic Standing,” “America’s Got Talent,” “@midnight” with Chris Hardwick, and “Inside Amy Schumer.” He also appeared in Showtime’s hit series “Billions” as well as the Academy Award-nominated film “Joker” alongside Joaquin Phoenix.

Morril’s voice can be heard as several characters in the

current season of the hit MAX animated series “Ten Year Old Tom” and his latest hour standup special, “Same Time Tomorrow,” is currently streaming on Netflix. The comedian’s last three standup specials — “I Got This,” “Up on the Roof” and “Full Capacity” —collectively have over 15 million YouTube views. Also on Netflix, he

recently appeared on “That’s My Time” with David Letterman, where the iconic late-night host invited some of the hottest up-and-coming stand-up stars to perform a set and sit down for a chat. A popular voice on the sports and comedy podcast circuit, Morril co-hosts the popular podcast “We Might Be Drunk” with fellow comedian

Mark Normand.

Turning his attention to the recording industry, Morril decided released his stand-up special “I Got This” as a comedy album with 800 Pound Gorilla Records. In 2015, the comedian recorded his debut album, “Class Act,” with Comedy Central Records, which went to No. 1 on iTunes and made numerous top 10 lists and appeared on season four of Comedy Central’s “The Half Hour.”

With quite a list of accomplishments to his name, asked when he felt he had truly “arrived” on the scene, the entertainer noted “comedy is not an overnight thing.

“You get just enough approval to not quit. It’s not one moment, but a series of moments when you are performing, when something feels different and cool. It is hard to feel you have arrived. You don’t feel your career is forever ... you don’t feel success is forever. One night you find yourself opening for Amy Schumer on her arena tour, then later you are back doing stand-up in a small club. So, you don’t get a big head,” Morril said.

The comedian turned his attention to the four-month strike by the Writers Guild of America who were later joined by striking SAGAFTRA members. The Writers Guild of America is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio and internet programming. SAG-AFTRA is the largest labor union representing performers, broadcasters and recording artists. Their current dispute pits them against the Alli-

ance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, a trade association that represent such huge corporation as Disney, Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

“I’m fortunate that it doesn’t really affect me, although my mom once wanted be to be a screenwriter because she felt it was a secure profession,” Morril said.

“It’s a pretty horrible situation for these underpaid writers and for those striking actors now from SAG-AFTRA. The lack of empathy is pretty shocking from CEOs who make an enormous amount of money like (Disney CEO) Bob Iger, who are coming to the negotiating table with evil tactics,” he added.

Morril looked ahead to the future.

“I certainly would like to continue what I’m doing at this level in my career. Once again, there is no guarantee in this business for continued success. I’m liking my current theater tour which makes for an easier life. ... A bus is efficient and fun and waking up in a new city every day is pretty cool. That’s not to say I don’t love working comedy clubs as well,” he said.

Tickets are $35 — or $44.42 after fees. They can be purchased online at aomtheatre.com or by visiting the Academy of Music box office, or calling 413-5849032, ext. 105.

Morril’s tour has asked for no cellphones, texting, cameras, or recording devices of any kind to be pulled out/ used during the show. Violators will be ejected from the event without a refund.

You get just enough approval to not quit. It’s not one moment, but a series of moments when you are performing, when something feels different and cool. It is hard to feel you have arrived. You don’t feel your career is forever ... you don’t feel success is forever. One night you find yourself opening for Amy Schumer on her arena tour, then later you are back doing stand-up in a small club. So, you don’t get a big head.

3 Greek wines made with assyrtiko grapes

GREEK ISLANDS have enchanted people for thousands of years.

Odysseus spent 10 years traveling around them on his way home in the epic poem,

Great American Beer Fest offers diverse beer experience

THE GREAT AMERIcan Beer Festival is more than a month away, but if you’re thinking of a September vacation, I’d grab tickets as soon as possible.

The festival will be back in Denver, Colorado, after a two-year absence due to the pandemic, on Sept. 21-23 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St.

It’s hard to believe that this festival was first held way back in 1982 at the Harvest House Hotel in Boulder, Colorado. There were only 24 breweries, 47 beers, and 800 attendees at the inaugural fest. Two years later, it moved to Denver. By year 10, the festival featured 150 breweries, 500 beers, and 7,000 attendees. The overwhelming popularity of the event saw it shift in Denver to the Colorado Convention Center in 2000.

Cut to 2022, and the festival pulled in 40,000 attendees and showcased 500 breweries serving 2,000 beers.

Breweries for this year’s

shindig are still being finalized, but there are already some notable names in the mix. Of course, Massachusetts’ own Boston Beer Co. (Sam Adams) will be there, along with another pioneering brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. out of California.

Rhode Island’s iconic Narragansett Beer will also be on hand, along with renowned breweries such as Maine’s Allagash Brewing Co., Dogfish Head Craft Brewery out of Delaware, Louisiana’s Abita Brewing Co., and Deschutes Brewery from Oregon. For fans of nonalcoholic beer,

“The Odyssey.”

Jacquelyn Kennedy idled away many days on them. So did Canadian songwriters Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, who were enticed and inspired by their crystal-clear blue waters, rich cultural history and laid-back welcoming residents.

Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz. Assyrtiko grape vines on Santonri can also be extremely old, including some that date back nearly 500 years. That might explain why these dry white wines have such distinct, elegant flavors.

Hope you enjoy them as well.

• History

Not surprisingly, Greece has been making wine for thousands of years. Based on archeological records, people in Greece have been producing wine since at least 6,000 BC. So depending on who you ask, Greece may be close to being one of the first places in the world to create wine. The country of Georgia often takes that title. Then again, my money’s on the ancient Greeks. You definitely need wine when you’re philosophizing and writing Greek tragedies.

• Regions

ferent places that produce wine in Greece. Basically, if there’s an island or a piece of vacant land in Greece, odds are someone’s growing olives or wine grapes. Since this week’s column is about Greek islands that produce wines, I’ll skip mainland Greece this time since there are too many great places there that make great wines. This week, I’ll simply stick to mentioning some of the islands best known for producing outstanding Greek wines. According to “The World Atlas of Wine” by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, such islands include: Crete (the largest wine-producing island in Greece); Kephalonia (Ionian Island that produces many great red wines); Rhodes (Aegean Island that produces many outstanding white wines); and Santorini (Aegean Island famous for its dry white wines).

But what many people might not realize is Greece also makes outstanding wine.

This week, you can learn more about the history of winemaking in Greece, along with one of its most popular wine grapes, assyrtiko.

All three white wines recommended this week are made with assyrtiko grapes and range in price from $28 to $44 a bottle.

Another thing they all have in common – all three wines come from Santorini, the beautiful, sun-drenched Greek island famous for its distinct, white buildings perched on steep seaside cliffs.

Nearly 70% of wines from Santorini are made with assyrtiko grapes, according to “Wine Grapes” by Jancis

There are so many dif-

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Data points at new restaurant trends

ONE CONSEQUENCE of the cloud-based technology that increasingly dominates restaurant reservations and point-of-sale transactions is the almost-limitless pool of data generated. Those with access to that data can, in turn, “mine” it to discover dining out trends that might not otherwise be obvious.

For example, Resy, the online reservation service, has discovered that the most popular time for dinner reservations is no longer 7 p.m., the traditional benchmark for dinner “out.” Instead, Resy’s reservation data has, over the past several years, revealed a consistent shift towards earlier hours, with bookings before 7 p.m., even as early as 6 p.m., becoming popular.

The trend, which first appeared during the post-pandemic reopening of the industry, is shifting consumer behavior in big cities like New York City, where restaurant pundits joke that “6 p.m. is the new 8 p.m.” when it comes to getting reservations.

San Francisco-based Square, the restaurant tech company that specializes in transactions servicing, recently released its Restaurant Industry Report, an analysis of dining trends and customer behavior based on data gathered from Square’s 800,000 users.

One of the headline findings in the report is that spending on food and beverages is now peaking on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., making up more than 10% of the total spent over the course of a typical week. The shift is sig-

nificant, since pre-pandemic spending peaked on weekdays — Fridays at noontime, to be specific.

It’s important to note that the Square findings covers a whole host of food and beverage establishments, not just fine-dine, sit-down operations, where the action is still all about Saturday night. Nonetheless, Square’s analysis does suggest an opportunity for restaurants to exploit, with weekend breakfast and brunch an option that more operators might want to consider.

The entire Square Restaurant Industry Report, which also explores vacation destination spending, beer pricing nationwide and the growth in restaurant “merch,” can be found at squareup.com.

Side Dishes

• Taking a victory lap in celebration of its “liberation” of Taco Tuesday, Irvine, California-based Taco Bell is offering customers a free Doritos Locos Taco every Tuesday through Sept. 12.

On that date, Taco Bell is also partnering with DoorDash to cover a portion of taco orders from any DoorDash-participating Mexican cuisine eatery.

More details on the Sept. 12 promotion will be made public over the next several weeks.

Taco John’s, which surrendered its rights to the Taco Tuesday trademark in the face of a Taco Bell legal challenge, has also benefitted from publicity surrounding Taco Bell’s actions. The smaller Wyoming-based chain reports a “significant growth” in sales and traffic since their Taco Tuesday trademark was first contested back in May.

• This week Burger King is launching a new line of chicken-based snack wraps. These BK Royal Crispy Wraps, which are made from a soft tortilla that’s filled with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, are available in three versions - Classic, Spicy and Honey Mustard.

The Crispy Wraps will be available at participating Burger King locations for a limited time only.

• The Belchertown Cultural Council is once again sponsoring a Food Truck Friday event, the final one of the 2023 season. To be held on Aug. 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. on the Belchertown Town Common, the gathering will feature food trucks, music, and activities

Shakes. The limited-time-only bites are filled with chicken blended with buffalo sauce and cheddar cheese; the bite wrappers are deep fried to a crispy golden brown. There are Sonic Drive-Ins on Boston Road across from Five Mile Pond and on Buckland Street in Manchester, Conn.

• The Duryea Way Beer

Garden continues its series of Thursday evening programs today with a Hawaiian Night. Held on Duryea Way, which connects Worthington and Taylor Streets in downtown Springfield, the block party-style get-together starts at 4 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m. Selected beer and cocktail options are available along with several food vendors.

Downtown’s own BarKaya is scheduled to handle the food, with Worcester-based Wormtown Brewery featuring their Cape Codder brew.

for the kids. More information can be had by contacting the Belchertown Cultural Council at their email address, hello@belchertownculturalcouncil.com

• Sonic Drive-In locations are “going small” this August, offering Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites and small-sized Classic

The Duryea Way Beer Garden is sponsored by the Springfield Business Improvement District; they answer at 413-781-1591.

• The Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield will be hosting its second Community Brew Feast on Aug. 25.

Held in conjunction with Lost Towns Brewing of Gilbertville, the Feast will be a barbecue night with brisket, baby back ribs, and grilled kielbasa featured. Dessert is to be the Inn’s own strawberry shortcake. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is priced at $75 all-inclusive of tax and gratuity. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 508-8672345.

• This August, Canton-based Dunkin’ is making a major effort to build membership in its Dunkin’ Rewards program. The strategy involves a number of “free” or reduced-price offers, such as a free medium frozen beverage with any purchase or a $2 price on a medium Cold Brew when bought in conjunction with another menu item.New members who sign up for Dunkin’ Rewards in August will also get a free medium coffee the first time they use their membership. Accounts can be created at dunkinrewards.com or by downloading the Dunkin’ app. This month’s Dunkin’ Rewards promotions continues through Aug. 31.

• A bit of mystery in the fast food world — during a late July conference call with Wall Street analysts, McDonald’s Corp. CEO Chris Kempczinski

Wine

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• Grapes

In general, Greece produces more white wine than red wine, according to Wines of Greece. That said, the most widely planted wine grape in Greece is the agiorgitiko red wine grape. Other popular wine grapes include assyrtiko (dry white wine grape featured in this week’s column); savatiano (white wine grape that’s the second most planted grape in Greece); liatiko (dry red wine grape almost exclusively from Crete); and xinomavro (outstanding dry red wine grape mainly from northern Greece).

• Tasting Notes

2021 Gaia Wines Thalassitis

revealed that the burger giant is developing a new brand to be known as CosMc’s.

No specifics about the spinoff are as yet forthcoming from McDonald’s management, although Kempczinski did say that the company planned to “test” the new venture in early 2024. The new brand takes its name from a McDonald’s advertising character from the 1980s. In that era’s marketing storyline CosMc was an alien who craved McDonald’s food.

More details on CosMc, the restaurant brand, are promised before the end of the year.

• Brignole Vineyards in East Granby, Conn., will be partnering with Make Food Lovely to present a Labor Day Charcuterie Workshop on Sept.

2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Make Food Lovely will be providing the meats, cheese, fruit and chocolate as well as a 10-inch palm leaf platter and a jar of honey with dipping tool included. Participants will be guided through the process of creating a handsome display snack platter from the ingredients provided. Brignole Vineyards will be providing a complimentary glass of wine to adult participants. Cost to attend is $65 plus a convenience fee; tickets can be ordered at Eventbrite.com. Brignole Vineyards answers at 860-6539463.

• Keeping a restaurant kitchen adequately stocked can be a

Santorini Assyrtiko ($43 Suggested Retail Price)

First, let me just say right up front that all three of these wines taste great. There are simply subtle differences between them. This particular crisp white wine has hints of sea salt and lime on the first sip. Soon after, the wine has a slightly tart, mineral-like finish with hints of lemon and green apple. An absolutely wonderful, well-balanced wine.

2022 Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko ($28 SRP)

In the case of this particular assyrtiko wine from Santorini, its flavors are more citrus-like at first, with hints of lemon and lime. And like the first one, this bright, refreshing wine takes a turn towards more tart flavors with hints of sea salt and min-

challenge, with unpredictable customer demand, ordering lead times with vendors and infrequent wholesale deliveries. As a result, many chefs find themselves relying on nearby supermarkets and wholesale clubs for sourcing product, sending an employee (or going themselves) to pick up needed food and supplies.

Instacart, the grocery delivery service, has identified that practice — dashing out to make emergency “buys” — as a business opportunity. Restaurants, it seems, have become a significant part of Instacart’s customer base, using the service as a supply chain supplement.

In response Instacart has created a new division, Instacart Business, to cater to the restaurant business, offering services such as invoicing and sale tax exemption processing in addition to buying and delivery. The primary value that Instacart Business hopes to deliver to restaurant owners, however, is time. Using the new service can eliminate the need for a chef or owner to leave their business unattended to make “fill-in” buys.

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.

erals. A truly delicious wine ideal with shellfish and other seafood.

2021 Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko ($44 SRP)

While I absolutely enjoyed all three assyrtiko wines from Santorini, if I was hard-pressed to pick just one wine, this one would win by a nose. Its expressive, soft, flavors start with hints of lemon and soon give way to sea salt, green apple and peach with a smooth, mineral-like finish. Everything about this wine is smooth and subtle. No wonder so many people have been enjoying great Greek wines like this for thousands of years. Yamas!

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

Theater

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East Haddam, Connecticut, is offering a sensory-friendly performance of its musical comedy, “Summer Stock.”

Filled with dance numbers and hits from the American songbook, “Summer Stock” is adapted from the 1950 film costarring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.

The special performance

Aug. 27 at the Goodspeed Theatre at 6:30 p.m. will include pre-show resources such as a character guide, plot synopsis, photos and video clips, a social story, frequently asked questions, and a “coming to the theatre” video. There also will be modifications to lighting and sound, and a designated quiet area for people who need a break.

All tickets for the sensory-friendly performance, which will only be sold to people affected by sensory processing challenges and their families, are $12.

To purchase tickets or ask

Beer

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Connecticut’s Athletic Brewing Co. will have their wares on sample.

One exciting aspect for the festival is the showcase of brewer collaborations, including dozens of pro-am partnerships.

Of course, the annual event is more than just a quaff-fest. It also features a massive beer judging competition of over 99 categories with plenty of subcategories, looking at everything from American wheat beers to scotch ales and barley wines. The beers are judged by the festival’s professional judge panel. Festival attendees can also sip the beers entered in the competition during the tasting sessions.

The blind tasting sees small groups of judges weigh the pros and cons of beers in each specified style category, with goal being to identify the three beers that best repre-

questions, contact Morgan Dumark-McNamee at 860615-0318.

• “The Notebook,” based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, is set for a musical debut on Broadway this spring. Show previews will begin on Feb. 6, 2024, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre ahead of its official opening night in March, according to Broadway.com.

“The Notebook,” which was adapted into a 2004 film co-starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, follows the love story of Allie and Noah who meet as teenagers and are tested by circumstances over time. The production will feature music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, and will be co-directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams. Greif has been nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Direction of a Musical for “RENT” in 1996 and “Dear Evan Hansen” in 2017. Cast members are set to be announced at a later date.

sent each beer-style category as described and adopted by the Great American Beer Festival. Judges are assigned beers to evaluate in their specific area of expertise and never judge their own product or any product in which they have an interest.

The festival will have one session each on Thursday and Friday and two Saturday sessions. The Sept. 21 and 22 sessions will run 5:30 to 10 p.m., with the Sept. 23 sessions running 12-4 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., respectively. Sessions are $95 per person and include a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited one-ounce samples.

A VIP Experience session includes exclusive access to the “PAIRED” event where small bites are matched with unique beers not found on the festival floor. The VIP session is $199 per session and includes admission to the fest’s general session.

For tickets or more information, go to great americanbeerfestival.

Events

THURSDAY

Chicopee Library Thursday

Night Concerts: Thu., 6:30 p.m.

Chicopee Main Library presents May Garncarz. Concert will be held outside behind the library, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, it’ll move inside. Bring chairs or a blanket. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Jacob’s Pillow presents American College Dance Association: Thu., 6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, American College Dance Association on the Henry J. Leir Stage. Choose what you pay. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Martha Graham Dance Company: Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sun., 2 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Tickets from $60. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-243-0745 or jacobs pillow.org.

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Thu., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater presents The Corvettes. For tickets, call the box office at 413-747-7797, $28, $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, majestic theater.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.

Square Dance: Thu., 7-9 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. No experience is necessary, attendance by free-will offering. 256 State St., Granby.

Unifier Festival: Thu.-Sun., Camp Timber Trails, an expressive arts, yoga and music gathering. For more information and tickets, visit unifierfestival.com/. Tickets start at $60. 1266 East Otis Road, Tolland.

What’s New From Lupa Zoo: Thu., 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sixteen Acres Branch Library, for ages 5 and older. 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 animal. 1187 Parker Street, Springfield, 413-263-6858.

FRIDAY

Free Summer Movies in Turners Falls: Fri., 7:30 p.m. Peskeomskut Park, “Princess Bride” (1987), rated PG. Free. Avenue A and 7th Street, Turners Falls.

Hardwick Fair: Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Hardwick Town Hall and the Hardwick Town Common, featuring blacksmithing and pottery demonstrations, a lumberjack contest, pancake breakfast, cattle judging, frog-jumping contest, stone cutting, horseshoe contest, children’s games, a children’s parade, Hardwick trivia and more. Entry and parking are free. 40 Common St., Hardwick.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Martha Graham Dance Company: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Community Day: Fri., 3-6 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Community Day on the Henry J. Leir Stage. Everyone is invited to this kid-friendly, all-ages Friday afternoon program, featuring movement classes as well as dance-themed children’s activities and tours. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-243-0745 or jacobs pillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Artists of the Berkshires: Fri., 6 p.m., Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Artists of the Berkshires on the Henry J. Leir Stage. Choose what you pay. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

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 StandOut display of diverse 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. Then signs for Stop Asian Hate and United Against Antisemitism were 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: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater presents A Ray of Elvis. For tickets, call the box office 413-747-7797, $28, $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, majestictheater. com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

“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.

Stanley Park Friday Mornings for Children: Fri., 10 a.m., Stanley Park is sponsoring a children’s scavenger hunt through the park. Meet park staff at the Beveridge Pavilion Annex to get your scavenger hunt booklet. Complete the activities

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and return your finished booklet for a special prize. This event will take place from 10-11 a.m., weather permitting, and is free of charge, 400 Western Ave., Westfield, 413568-9312 or stanleypark.org.

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Fri., 8 p.m., Tanglewood, BSO: Andris Nelsons conducts Saint-Saëns, Simon, and Gershwin featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano. Shed. Tickets range from $21-$87. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org

Unifier Festival: See Thursday listing

Westfield Fair: Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Westfield Fairgrounds, featuring live music, an antique tractor pull, dairy and beef shows, a craft barn and farm museum, oxen show, sheep shows, ox draw, truck pulls, kid’s pedal tractor pull, balloon sculpture, goat show, horse draw, petting zoo, and more. $10 general admission, $8 seniors, children 12 and under free with a paid adult admission. Russellville Road, Westfield.

SATURDAY

Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Mass. Inc Annual Banquet: Sat., 6 p.m., Greek Cultural Center. The center provides individual men and women’s unties and also has a group home for men, as well as providing community food programs, rehabilitation, mainstreaming and other assistance programs for all veterans. RSVP; for tickets, visit billingualvets.org. $70 per person, $560 for a table for eight. 22 St. George Road, Springfield.

Candle Making: Sat., noon-2 p.m., Forest Park Branch Library, for adults ages 18+. There will be a variety of dyes and scents to make a candle your own. 380 Belmont Avenue, Springfield, 413-2636843.

DELving Mini-Workshop: Martha Graham Dance Company: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jacob’s Pillow Dance. This interactive movement workshop explores the work and legacy of modern dance icon and pioneer Martha Graham, $49. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413-2430745 or jacobspillow.org.

Hardwick Fair: See Friday listing Jacob’s Pillow presents Martha Graham Dance Company: See Thursday listing Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia Council #10195 Car Show: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fountain Park, open to all makes and models. Rain date Aug. 26. All proceeds to local charities. Cars can arrive as early as 8 a.m. Sponsored by the Knights

of Columbus, St. Cecilia Council #10195 and Body Works Unlimited. 883 Tinkham Road, Wilbraham. Magic in the Valley: Sat., 7:30 p.m. Polish American Citizens Club, featuring three world-class magicians performing with local magicians. Chris Capehart, Jimmy C, and Bill Wisch and local magicians Rich Gilbert, Bob Hale, Deanna Congo and Jake Dufour. Tickets available from Tom Gentile at tdgmagic@ gmail.com. Call 413-533-7653 for more details, reservations, tickets, will-call, etc. If possible, leave name and phone number to have him call you back, $30 adults, $15 for children 12 and under. 355 East St., Ludlow.

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: See Friday listing

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing

Off the Shelf Play Reading Series: Sat., 1 p.m. LAVA Center, “True West” by Sam Shepard, $5-$10 suggested donation for each performance. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

The Photo Angel with Kate Kelly: Sat., 11 a.m., South Hadley Public Library, The purpose of this project is to document success stories and inspire others to search their dusty attic boxes for photos with identifiable information and join in the fun. Free. 2 Canal St., South Hadley; “School of Rock the Musical”: See Friday listing

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Sat., 5 p.m. Tanglewood, Spotlight Series: Carrie Mae Weems and Yo-Yo Ma, Ozawa Hall. Tickets range from $25-$71. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-

266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Sat., 8 p.m. Tanglewood, BSO: Andris Nelsons conducts Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev featuring Leonidas Kavakos, violin. Shed. Tickets range from $24-$112. 297 West St., Lenox, 888266-1200 or tanglewood.org.

Unifier Festival: See Thursday listing

Westfield Fair: See Friday listing

SUNDAY

Foster Memorial Church Services: Sun., 9:30 a.m. Foster Memorial Church continues to provide child care and church school. All are welcome. For more information, visit fostermemorial.org or call the church office at 413-782-2112. 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, 413-782-2112.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Martha Graham Dance Company: See Thursday listing

Majestic Theater Summer 2023: Sun., 2 p.m. Majestic Theater, Freddie Marion & Friends. For tickets, call the box office 413-747-7797, $28, $26. 131 Elm St., West Springfield, majestictheater.com.

MGM Casino: See Thursday listing Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: Sun., 3 p.m. Memorial Hall Museum, Michael Nix, banjar; Chris Devine, violin, $15 adults, $8 seniors and students. 8 Memorial St., Deerfield. 413-7743768, ext. 10, or deerfield-ma.org.

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Pioneer Valley ART FESTIVAL

August 26 & 27, 10:00-4:00

Polish American Club, 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills

Over 65 Artists and Artisans 4 Paint-Alongs at 11 and 2sign up at agawamarts.com

New England Mosaic and Silent Auction raising funds for scholarships for students pursing art.

Events

“School of Rock the Musical”: See Friday listing Sevenars Concerts: Sun., 4 p.m., Sevenars Academy. Rorianne Schrade plays all-Rachmaninoff 150th anniversary concert, $20 suggested donation at the door. Ireland Street at Route 112, Worthington, 413-238-5854 or sevenars. org.

Tanglewood 2023 Season: Sun., 2:30 p.m., Tippett and Beethoven with the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. Shed. Tickets range from $21-$68. 297 West St., Lenox, 888-266-1200 or tanglewood.org. Unifier Festival: See Thursday listing

Westfield Fair: See Friday 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. 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-theart 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; Summer

Spectacular activities are free with museum admission. For more information, visit springfield museums.org.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. Firstfloor 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. 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: Amazing world of learning and play. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. In the event of severe weather conditions, check Facebook, 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: Summer hours: open daily, except Mon., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept.

4. Storytime Trolleys: Tue. and Fri. 11 a.m. through Sept. 4, featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. Included with paid admission. For more information visit cttrolley.org. Admission: $12 adults; $11 seniors; $11 youth; $9 children 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 and bookstore are 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.

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. Check website for programs and tours, mass.gov/locations/ holyoke-heritage-state-park Free. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3; $1 children 6-12; free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.

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 (515); $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: “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play,” through Nov. 5. “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. “Drawing Life with Marc Rosenthal,” Aug. 17. Visit nrm.org to sign up, $5 per episode. “Noman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream,” through Sept. 30. “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/events.

Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance-ticket purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. Visit www.nrm.org for more information. $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: “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. Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s. “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours through Oct. 1, Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Standard daytime admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs like Phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight. $30 adults; $28 seniors (55+); $15 college students with valid college ID; $15 children 4-17; free for children ages 3 and under. Blue Star Museum Season, through Sept. 4: To gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org. Pan African Historical Museum

USA: Permanent exhibit features exhibitions by local artists. Tues.Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-733-1823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A 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 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 polish center.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. $5 adults, $1 children. 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Hours: 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: Open 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 susanbanthony birthplace.com.

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: Permanent exhibit. Open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission

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

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Summer hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall.org.

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

Windsor Historical Society: Windsor Music Series, Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. Low Ceilings Outdoor Concert. Rain date Aug. 20. Register at windsorhistoricalsociety.org

$10, 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor.

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 is open on Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults; $6 seniors; free for members, students and children. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddish bookcenter.org.

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. 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.

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, 413256-4250.

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

Invisible Fountain: “They Look Good to Me” by Luke J. Cavagnac, through Sept. 12. Gallery open Mon.- Fri. and sometimes on the weekend. 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.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Permanent exhibit. Hours: 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: “The Summer of iZM” portraiture by iZM Prizm, through Sept. 2. 43 Main St., Easthampton

Park Hill Orchard: Art in the Orchard 2023 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. 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: Trinity Artists: 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 413-2187391 for more information. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.

William Baczek Fine Arts: “Scott Prior: New and Recent Paintings,” through Sept. 2. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com.

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.

Berkshire Mall: Family Bike Program: Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Explore the ART with park staff and volunteers from the Berkshire Bike Path Council. Learn about bike safety, enjoy bike decorating, receive a free bike light and safety check from a local bike shop expert. Meet at the Berkshire Mall road entrance on Route 8 in Lanesborough. Bring your bike, drinking water, wear a helmet and weather-appropriate clothing. Old State Road & Route 8, Lanesborough, 413-445-4400.

Great Falls Discovery Center: StoryWalk: “Auga, Aguita/Water, Little Water” by Jorge Argueta, Aug. 17 - Sept. 26, a bilingual book for readers ages 4-7 and everyone who celebrates water.

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: 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. Art Naturally Series: Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in the series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques

you create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall. Whale Mobile: Aug. 19, 2 p.m., featuring a presentation by whale watch naturalist Cynde McInnis, followed by tours inside a realistic life-sized inflatable whale. For kids and teens. Call to register, 413-863-3214. Live Animal Program: Massachusetts Wildlife. Aug. 20, 2-3 p.m. For all ages. The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum presents a live animal program featuring wildlife of the Connecticut River watershed. Includes a presentation of furs, skulls and other artifacts for an exploration of the local fauna. Free. 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.

Admission: $15 adults (13+); $12 seniors (62+); $10 children 2-12; free for children under 2. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or lupazoo.org.

Mohawk Trail State Forest: Junior Ranger program for children, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy walking shoes. Water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Call for directions, 413-339-5504. Cold River Road, Mohawk Trail Route 2, Charlemont

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Nice & Easy Hike, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.1:30 p.m. Easy-paced, 1 to 3-mile guided hikes, geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Dress for weather, wear sturdy boots. Bring drinking water, a snack and bug spray. Inclement weather cancels. Call 413-499-4262 for meeting location and pre-register. 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 at 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.

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center exhibits daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., year-round; explore the park story through displays,

artifacts and scavenger hunts. $2 parking fee; programs are free. 107 McAuley Road, North Adams Northfield Mountain: Family Hike and Bike Rodeo, Aug. 20. Part of Northfield’s 350th celebration. Takes place at the Visitor’s Center. Northfield Police Department will host a bike rodeo for children, focusing on bike safety. Families are also encouraged to hike the trails at Northfield Mountain. For more information, visit https://north field350.org. 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield or firstlightpower.com/northfield.

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center: Open daily, 10 am-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sept. 4, weather permitting. For more information, visit forestparkzoo.org. Admission: $12 adults; $8 seniors (62+); $6 children 1-12. City of Springfield daily parking fee: $3 per in-state car, $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 visittower square.com.

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

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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seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated “Chelsea Lately,” she launched her documentary series “Chelsea Does,” followed by her talk show “Chelsea” on Netflix in 2016.

Of her six best-selling books, five have reached No. 1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. Handler made her return to Netflix last year with her comedy special “Revolution.”

• The microphone that Cardi B threw at an audience member was recently sold in a charity eBay auction for a little less than $100,000.

Cardi B was performing at the Drai’s Beach Club in Las Vegas on July 29, when a fan threw water at her, prompting the artist to retaliate by throwing her microphone at the alleged thrower. The microphone was put on a weeklong auction on eBay, with all the profits going to charity.

The microphone, which originally cost $1,000, saw bids of $50,000 by the second day, and ended up selling on Aug. 8 for $99,990. Although a police report was initially filed about

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

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

The Drake: Briscoe & Lighthearted.

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Jonas Brothers’ first number-one song and the first number-one song by a boy band on the chart at the time since 2003’s “Bump, Bump, Bump” by B2K, according to Billboard.com.

The Jonas Brothers’ reunion spurred them on to release their “Happiness Begins” album, an Amazon Prime documentary titled “Chasing

the incident, the charges were later dropped.

• Olivia Newton-John once sang “let’s get physical,” and her daughter and husband say she is still doing that – despite having passed on from the physical realm.

The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, said that her mother appeared to her two weeks after her death on Aug. 8, 2022.

Lattanzi told People magazine that Newton-John showed up as a blue orb in a mysterious photograph.

“Two weeks after she passed, my phone accidentally took a picture of my dog, and there floating by his head was a little blue orb, the same color as this,” she told the magazine. “Mum and I had talked years back. We’d watch these paranormal shows, and I’d say, ‘You gotta show up for me.’ And she was like, ‘I’ll show up as one of those orb things.’”

The singer’s widow, John Easterling, also reported having an almost identical otherworldly encounter with the singer, saying a blue orb showed up in a picture he took in Peru while commemorating their anniversary.

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

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

Happiness,” and embarking on their 10th and 11th world tours. The World Tour marks the group’s 12th headlining venture.

Tickets, which begin at $130, can be purchased online at mohegansun.com/ events-and-promotions/ schedule-of-events/ pop-jonas-brothers.html. Backpacks, string bags, diaper bags, messenger bags, briefcases and rolling-style bags will not be permitted into the arena.