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WORTHY BREWFEST

WORTHY BREWFEST

Beer festival arrives at its new home: The Landing at the MassMutual Center

By Keith O’Connor Special to The Republican

It’s a brewfest worthy of beer drinkers and brewers alike.

Some 30 beer vendors and 23 homebrewers will be pouring their frothy libations for tasting at Saturday’s Worthy BrewFest in downtown Springfield.

While the name remains the same, the location has changed. The longtime event has moved to The Landing at the MassMutual Center from its original home on Worthington Street, where it was founded in 2010 by downtown hotspots Theodores’ BBQ and Smith’s Billiards.

“We want to begin to add some variety to the Worthy BrewFest and this year we are starting by offering kombucha from Katalyst, cider from Citizen Cider, and vodka-based Boston Tea Party hard iced tea from Night Shift Brewing.”

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The event is also now under the care of the Springfield Business Improvement District.

“We’re honored to carry forward the legacy of the Worthy BrewFest while bringing new energy and vision to the event,” said Michelle Grout, executive director of the Springfield BID, in a statement. “This move is about preserving something people love while creating an even better experience that reflects the vibrancy of downtown Springfield.”

As in past years, Jeff Goulet of Loophole Brewing is helping to organize the event and is overseeing the many breweries and homebrewers who are participating.

“We want to begin to add some variety to the Worthy BrewFest and this year we are starting by offering kombucha from Katalyst, cider from Citizen Cider, and vodka-based Boston Tea Party hard iced tea from Night Shift Brewing,” Goulet said.

Before he started Loophole Brewing, Goulet was a homebrewer, like many others who have gone on to opening their own breweries and tap rooms.

“I’ve always had an affection for home brewers. Our Homebrewers Competition was created with the idea that it would help to lead the way for some of them to become a commercial craft brewer. And it has over the years,” he said.

While they imbibe, attendees can vote on their favorite drinks using tokens that can be placed into a container at each homebrewer’s booth.

The winner works collaboratively with a commercial brewer to create “The Worthy Beer,” which will then be on tap at next year’s Worthy BrewFest.

Homebrewer Mike Jarvis, of West Springfield, who has won the competition twice in 2022 and 2023, is back again this year as a homebrewer and is hoping for a trifecta with his entry of a Root Beer Float Ice Cream Beer. Jarvis, 40, who calls his

Heritage Greens Kitchen & Bar

Come experience the beginning of something special!

Welcome to Heritage Greens Kitchen & Bar, the newly imagined restaurant at Wyckoff Country Club, offering a fresh and elevated dining experience in a beautiful setting.

Wednesday: Italian Night • Thursday: Ladies Night • Friday: Prime Rib Night

Ethel Lee, shown here on stage at the 2018 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, will perform with the Eric Bascom Quintet at the Lawn Party @ The Landing in downtown Springfield tonight. (ED COHEN

NIGHTCLUBS & OUTINGS

THURSDAY

Northampton Brewery: Free Range Cats. 11 Brewster Court, Northampton

White Lion Pridelands: Live DJ and cold beer. Tower Square Park, Springfield

Lawn Party @ The Landing: Ethel Lee & The Eric Bascom Quintet. The Landing at the MassMutual Center, Springfield.

The Drake: Michael Wilbur with DJ Aims. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

Uno Chicago Grill: Country Music. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Wyckoff Country Club: Ladies

Night with DJ Munch. Heritage Greens, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke

FRIDAY

Delaney House: Fred Marion. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

MGM Springfield: Billy and the Jets. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Drake: Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst

Theodores': Ryan Hart & the Blue Hearts. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Roots, Blues and Rock. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

West Springfield's Irish House

Restaurant & Pub: Lower Valley Guys. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield

Wyckoff Country Club: Elena Ciampa Jazz. Heritage Greens,

LA CASITA EXPERIENCE

The MassMutual Center is going to feel a lot like a trip to Puerto Rico this weekend when La Casita Experience, the nationally expanding Puerto Rican cultural entertainment experience, takes over the venue.

“It really takes inspiration from something like the Super Bowl Bad Bunny set, and it turns that party vibe into really just uplifting the culture again,” said Angelle Lopez, secretary of the Puerto Rican Parade Committee, which is hosting the event. “It’s going to be all decked out as if you were on the island.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. with a lineup of talent, including DJs Playero, Mozart and Miguel Mixx from Puerto Rico.

Adrian “El Matatan” Franco, an on-air radio

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When booking events at 52 Sumner, co-founder Angela Park is always looking for things that are unique and interesting.

personality and DJ known for connecting Spanish-speaking and bilingual communities through music, and Bomba de Aqui, a Western Massachusetts-based dance company, will also perform.

La Casita Experience first made its mark in Rochester, New York, where it was a sellout success. Now, it brings its culture and party atmosphere across the country, with dates also “La Casita,” meaning “little house,” is purposeful. According to the event’s website, the celebration is meant

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SPRINGFIELD

They rocked The Landing

Three hours before the Plain White T’s, New Found Glory, and Yellowcard took over the MassMutual Center on Saturday night, concertgoers got an early taste of what was to come at “Rock the Landing” — an outdoor party on The Landing. The outdoor event included live music, food trucks, and cold beer. For more information on events coming to the MassMutual Center and The Landing, go online to massmutualcenter.com

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Deep Trees branching out with live show

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Redko has been intrigued with music since childhood, but when she went to school at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, she didn’t pursue a degree in an instrument or songwriting. Her degree is in electronic production and sound design. Redko creates her music under the

name Deep Trees and will play at Luthiers Co-op in Easthampton on Friday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m.

While Redko describes Deep Trees as “indie pop or indie rock,” the project is unlike most other bands that might fall into that category. Redko isn’t writing and producing jangle-pop, post-punk, chamber pop or lo-fi rock. In fact, it’s hard to categorize Deep Trees at all. The

Explore the bold inventions,

sound is fresh, energetic and breezy, but with a touch of melancholy at times.

But one thing is obvious: Redko’s education and expertise in production and sound design has made her music sound both great and different from most of the stuff out there today.

Redko got involved in the production side of things when she was attending a

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

Polish American Citizens Club 355 East Street, Ludlow, 583-6385

Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Doors Open at 4pm. Minimum Admission $50 1 - 1199 Progressive Betty Boop 50/50 Prize

THURSDAY

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DOORS OPEN 4:30PM MASKS OPTIONAL Progressive Jackpot 6:15pm Early Bird 6:20pm Start

Electronic Bingo Aval. Snack Bar, Open Seating, Handicap Restrooms

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It’s all about having, showing Pride

By K eith O ’C onnor

Special to The Republican

There will be plenty of “Pride” to share with everyone at Saturday’s fifth annual Holyoke PrideFest , featuring headline performer drag queen Joslyn Fox of Worcester, who placed sixth on the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. HOLYOKE

The popular event — a daylong celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community featuring live music, drag performances, food and more — will be held at Veterans Park in downtown Holyoke from noon to 6 p.m.

Holyoke Pride was founded in 2022 to create an inclusive celebration for the queer community in Western Massachusetts and to commemorate their contributions in the City of Holyoke, while creating an opportunity for its allies to come together to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

It was back in 2022 that Juan Anderson-Burgos, who serves on the Holyoke City Council representing the city’s 6th Ward, assembled a number of people who would go on to create the city’s first PrideFest.

“Juan, who is my husband, told us we needed to talk Pride. Pride Month was coming up quickly and in just a couple of months we were able to put together our first one-day PrideFest,” said Jeffery Anderson-Burgos of the Holyoke Pride Committee.

Today, Holyoke Pride oversees several events during the monthlong celebration including a Youth Queer Prom, Pride Rainbow Run, Drag Story Hour at the Holyoke Public Library and much more.

“Ours is an inclusive event for families, not just for the LGBTQIA+ community, but for everyone to attend and have fun, enjoy the entertainment, and share a sense of community with one anoth-

er,” he added.

While Anerdson-Burgos noted “this is a gay-themed event, so you can expect drag queens to perform,” there is a wide range of bands, singers and others on the entertainment lineup.

This year’s stage performers span multiple artistic disciplines, showcasing everything from drag and dance to indie folk, EDM, rock music, spoken word, activism, and choral performance.

In addition to headliner Joslyn Fox, other performers taking the stage at Holyoke Pridefest, co-hosted by Tito Midnight and Locke Hart, will be Peachy Crème, Bien Latina, Holyoke-based drag performer Sabrina La’Strain, former Miss Gay Western Mass Damela Cuca Deville, Juan B Ontop, Vin U Endo, Deanna Bach, Ruby Monroe, Olivia Life, Ultra Violet, Inde, DJ Greebles, Stygian Midnight, Blu Berri Moore, Sherman, Musikk4life and the Queer Joy Chorus.

For anyone working up an appetite while at PrideFest, there will be plenty of tasty treats to eat from food vendors including Crave, Paris and Ty’s, Angel’s Catering, Shanashil Grill, White Lion Brewery and others.

Arts and crafts vendors will be selling a number of products, many handmade, including paintings and prints, shawls, hats, scarves, jewelry, mugs, suncatchers, greeting cards and an array of other crafty items to take home.

Local community organi-

zations will also staff tables offering information about their resources.

Following the event will be a Holyoke Pride After Party from 6-11 p.m. at The Wauregan at 368 Dwight St. in Holyoke for those 21 and older. The dance party will feature food trucks and a cash bar alongside performers DJ Transcendence, DJ Jay Alexander, Lady Tatiana, Natalia Fierce and Ruby Monroe. Tickets to the afterparty are available at holyokepride. org.

The celebration continues on Sunday with “Skating with Pride! Party and Roller Derby Bout,” hosted by Pioneer Valley Roller Derby Inc. at Fitzpatrick Arena at 575 Maple St. in Holyoke. The event begins at 1 p.m. with a bringyour-own-skates party driven by Pride-themed tunes, and a roller derby bout from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For tickets to the event and more information, visit zeffy.com.

For more information about PrideFest and all of its events and offerings, visit holyoke pride.org.

merchandise.

Don’t worry about bringing a pint glass. Free glasses will be provided and will be premarked with a fill line for the allowed 2-ounce pour.

This year’s event is presented by Beacon Bank.

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home operation Side-Gig Brewery, previously won bragging rights for his Triple Berry Sour Smoothie and his variation of Starbucks’ Strawberry Dragon Fruit Refresher, referred to as the Pink Drink, which he turned into a beer.

“I enjoy entering competitions simply because it is fun and I get to see people enjoying my beers, while also listening to any critiques they may have,” Jarvis said.

Jarvis became more adventurous over the years, brewing

“The Landing looks awesome and is a great location to hold this year’s event. There is going to be tons of room for everyone to move around.”

Homebrewer Mike Jarvis

what he calls “fun crazy beers that you can’t get anywhere else because it would cost commercial brewers too much money to make.”

Some of his more daring concoctions over the years have included Cookie Monster Cream Ale, Churro Ice Cream Stout, Nika-Cola Cherry Ice Cream Beer, Princess Peach

IPA, Butter Beer Cream Ale, and Death by Chocolate Ice Cream Stout.

“The Landing looks awesome and is a great location to hold this year’s event. There is going to be tons of room for everyone to move around,” Jarvis said of the festival’s new home.

DJ Onyx will keep the festive atmosphere going all day on

Saturday with live music, while in-between pours, participants can munch on an array of menu items served up by North Elm Butcher Block, Lattitude Restaurant and Fenway Sausage Guy. Monsoon Roastery also will be pouring their specialty roasts for coffee lovers. Visitors also will be able to purchase beard and beer apparel and other novelties from Beer with Beards, decommissioned whisky barrels made into rustic home décor items from What Dreams May Come, book a tour of local breweries through Pioneer Valley Brews Cruise, and bring home some exclusive Brewfest

The Landing, an outdoor plaza and event space located outside of the MassMutual Center, officially opened last summer, along with the opening of the Convention Center Carpark.

Hours are noon to 4 p.m.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go online to springfielddowntown.com. Tickets are priced at $55, while designated driver tickets are $20.

A list of breweries participating in the 2026 Worthy BrewFest include:

• Incandescent Brewing

• Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company

• Rustic Brewing Company

• Paradox Brewery

• Two Weeks Notice

• Lefty’s Craft

• Fieldcrest Brewing Company

• Great Awakening Brewing Co.

• Skyline Beer Co.

• Seven Railroads Brewing Co.

• Progression Brewing Company

• One Way Brewing

• Abandoned Building Brewery

• Kismet Brewing Company

• Bright Ideas Brewing

• Wormtown Brewery

• Swing Oil Beer Co.

• Night Shift Brewing

• Back East Brewing Company

• Amherst Brewing Co.

• Katalyst Kombucha

• Ginger Libation

• Vanished Valley Brewing Co.

• Citizen Cider

• Sloop Brewing

• Jack’s Abby Craft

• Counter Weight Brewing Co.

• Arcpoint Brewing Co.

• Barrel One Collective

• Artifact Cider

A list of homebrewers participating in the 2026 Worthy BrewFest include:

• Side-Gig Brewery

• StrongHaus Brewing

• Smiling Dog Cidery

• Pour-1-3 Brewing

• SPARGE Homebrew Club

• Block Party Brewing

• Beerfort brewing

• Carriage Brewing Company

• Catseyesoup Brewing

• Flying Leap Basement Brewing

• Engineered Beer Works

• River Valley Brewing

• HeBSheX

• Screaming Cider Company

• In Tolerance Brewing

• 3 Crows Brewing

• So-Called Brewing

• Singletrax Brewing

• Flying Fox Brewing

• Big Fish Brewing

• Timber & Tide

• Collective 4 Walls Brewing

• Inside Joke Brewing Collective

For more information about this year’s Worthy BrewFest, visit springfielddowntown. com.

Worthy BrewFest, a new brew neighbor and best way to drink pilsners

Today we have a tasty trio of local beer stories, so let’s start sampling them.

First up, of course, is Springfield’s own Worthy BrewFest, which will take place on June 27 from noon to 4 p.m. The location has changed from previous years, and the festival will now be held at The Landing at the Mass Mutual Center (1277 Main St.)

What hasn’t changed is that the fest will feature an amazing lineup of local and regional breweries, as well as its renowned homebrewing contest. Among the breweries who will offer their beers at the gathering are Incandescent, Field Crest, Progression and Abandoned Building, among many others. Regional offerings will come from such icons as Jack’s Abby, Barrel One and Wormtown.

One older local favorite will make its return after a seven-year absence: Lefty’s Brewing, which is now operating under the name Lefty’s Craft. The brewery sadly closed its Greenfield taproom in 2019 but just reemerged last month.

There will no longer be a taproom, but the brewery will contract brew via Castle Island Brewing Co. in Norwood. So, make sure you welcome the owners back to the craft beer scene if you go. Otherwise, the festival will feature plenty of food vendors and other beer-related fun as it always does.

Next up is the news that Exhibit A Brewing is putting the finishing touches on its new home in Williamsburg. The brewery started

exhibitabrewing.com for more information.

Last but certainly not least (especially in my opinion) is a discovery I made a few weeks ago at Gigantic. Gigantic is an incredibly cool cocktail bar in Easthampton that gets rave reviews from fans of curated mixed drinks.

I’m not a cocktail guy, but I found myself in Gigantic with a friend a few weeks ago. As it turns out, the venue has quite a nice lineup of taps. But what really got my attention was that they serve Pilsner Urquell using a side-pull tap.

a decade ago in Framingham but decided to move west in 2024. It closed the Framingham brewhouse (which was originally home to Jack’s Abby) that year, and the move is finally almost complete.

The new digs for Exhibit A

will be familiar to local beer fans: The brewery will move into the space formerly occupied by Burgy Brews (and before that, Brewmaster’s Tavern) at 4 Main St. Along with a renovated indoor tavern space, Exhibit A’s new home will also feature a

large outdoor beer garden. While the opening date hadn’t been announced at press time, the brewery’s regular hours will be 4-10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, and noon-8 p.m. on Sunday. Go online to

If you’re unfamiliar with that concept, you’re probably not alone, as I personally haven’t seen one before in this country. (I’ve seen one in Galway’s Bierhaus on my trips to Ireland.) Of course they exist here, but they seem to be rare.

The basic idea is that instead of a typical tap, which bartenders pull straight back using a plunger valve, the side-pull tap employs a ball valve and a screen that aerates the beer. This creates a thicker foam for the head of the beer, which is the best way to serve a pilsner. The difference is not just noticeable, it’s stunning.

I stopped back to Gigantic a few times since that visit and asked manager Ned King about it. He said that he purchased the device after drinking Pilsner Urquell in the Czech Republic, where they used a side-pull tap. If you like pilsner, this is a fantastic way to drink one. And since Pilsner Urquell is one of the best pilsners of all time, you owe it to yourself to make the trip to Gigantic. Hey, look at it this way: It’s saving you the cost of a trip to the Czech Republic.

Along with a renovated indoor tavern space, Exhibit A’s new home will also feature a large outdoor beer garden.

THURSDAY

Chester Theatre Company presents “A Hundred Words for Snow”: Thu.-Fri., 2 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m. ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance. For more information, visit chestertheatre. org. For tickets, call 413-354-7771, $50. 1000 Main St., Williamstown. www.62center.williams.edu.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Uppercut Dance Theater: Thu.-Fri., 5:30 p.m. Uppercut Dance Theater on the Henry J. Leir Stage. Choose what you pay; rain or shine tickets priced at $48.50. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or www. jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Paul Taylor Company: Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sun., 2 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Paul Taylor Dance Company in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Tickets start at $71.50. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or www. jacobspillow.org.

Jacob’s Pillow presents Shamel Pitts: Thu. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sun., 2:30 p.m. Shamel Pitts’ “TRIBE: Touch of RED” in the Doris

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sound engineering school in New York City, and ended up working as a sound engineer at a recording studio.

But her initial interest in creating her own music started long before that.

“I think I was just called to it when I was very young,” she said. “I remember being 11 or 12 years old and trying to start a band with neighbors. That led to a high school band, and that led to playing with fourtrack machines, and it just progressed from there.”

It culminated when she went to sound engineering school, which coalesced all the technical aspects of music for her.

“That helped me be able to produce on my own,” she said. “I have just been doing it for a really long time, and I just have never stopped.”

Somewhere along the line, Redko signed a licensing deal with Viacom, and some of her instrumental songs were put into a pool for television and film producers to use.

CALENDAR

Duke Theatre. Free livestream available; pre-register at jacobspillow. org/live. Tickets priced at $81.50 plus fees. 358 George Carter Road, Becket. 413-243-0745 or www. jacobspillow.org.

LAVA’s Comedy Project presents Joke Writing Boot Camp: Thu., 6-8 p.m. LAVA Center, with Andrea CK. There is a $5–$20 donation requested to support LAVA and the arts in Greenfield. Making a reservation is recommended. For more information and to RSVP, email andrea@thelavacenter.org. 324 Main St., Greenfield.

”R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe”: Thu.-Sun., Chester Theatre Company, For more information visit www. chestertheatre.org. Tickets priced at $58 single tickets; $30 special event tickets; $15 military personnel tickets; $15 EBT, WIC recipients; $10 for Chester and Middlefield residents. Call the box office for tickets at 413-354-7771.

FRIDAY

Blandford’s Happy Birthday

AT THE PILLOW

Uppercut Dance Theater, one of Denmark’s longest-running dance companies, will play the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket this weekend. Founded in 1982, the company is bringing their new work, “Benched,” described as a “dynamic, brutally honest bodily tale about life’s big — and very small — questions: about settling down, daring to sit in opposition, being put off or benched, and learning when to take, create, or give space before the bench ends beneath you,” to the festival. For more information, visit jacobspillow.org. (RAPHAEL FRISENVÆNGE SOLHOLM PHOTO)

Friday, June 26.

“That was a little bit of an accident,” she said. “I just ended up popping up on TV shows. I didn’t even know about it until I got a royalties check.”

Although she’s been

creating music for decades, there isn’t a lot of it out in the world. But she’s working on changing that.

“I’ve written 15 songs in the past two years, and I’ve released about three songs

America 250 Celebration: Fri., 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Blandford Fairgrounds, two-day festival will feature fireworks, live music, food and family fun. Free. 10 North St., Blandford.

Chester Theatre Company presents “A Hundred Words for Snow”: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Uppercut Dance Theater: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Paul Taylor Company: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Shamel Pitts: See Thursday listing

”R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe”: See Thursday listing

SATURDAY

2026 Worthy BrewFest: Sat., noon-4 p.m. MassMutual Center, The Landing. Ages 21+ only. General admission $55, designated driver $20. 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or www.mass mutualcenter.com.

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“I remember being 11 or 12 years old and trying to start a band with neighbors. That led to a high school band, and that led to playing with four-track machines, and it just progressed from there.”

Summer Redko, of Northampton

in the past year, and I’m working on the fourth one,” she said.

While she records most of her music herself, with a guest artist here and there, her vocal coach helped her assemble a band of renowned local musicians for her Easthampton show. The band will feature Joe Fitzpatrick on drums, John O’Boyle on bass and James Robinson on guitar. Since her online music includes a fair amount of keyboards, is it safe to assume Redko will be playing those for the show?

“Yeah, you would think,” she said with a laugh. “And that was my ideal setup, but I honestly couldn’t find a synth player.”

Instead, Redko will be playing her main instrument, the guitar.

“In fact, I don’t even know if I can sing without playing the guitar. It’s really connected for me,” she said.

Since the band is an ad hoc entity, Redko knows her music will sound different from what she’s produced online.

“It’s not something I can replicate on faithfully live, so some of the produced stuff I’ve done is going to sound a little different,” she said.

“And the other songs I’ve been writing over the past year, I’m just letting them turn into whatever they turn into with these guys.”

Redko also noted that the set will be pretty eclectic.

“It’s going to be high-energy for the most part, although it might be a little moody in parts,” she said. “We’ve got some ska and we’ve even got some Russian folk music.”

CALENDAR

Calendar

Berkshire Choral Sings British Mavericks: Sat., 7:30 p.m. At the Tillis Concert Hall, Berkshire Choral International will present a choral-orchestral concert featuring music of two groundbreaking British composers. The program will be guest conducted by Grammy Award-nominated conductor Beth Wil, $10 to $20. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst; 413-545-2511 or www.fineartscenter.com.

Blandford’s Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration: See Friday listing Chester Theatre Company Presents: “A Hundred Words for Snow”: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Paul Taylor Company: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Shamel Pitts: See Thursday listing

”R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe”: See Thursday listing

Thunder in the Valley Concert & Fireworks: Sat., 11:30 a.m. Park Hill Orchard, Held rain or shine.

Advance tickets are $20 adults; $10 children ages 6-15; free for children under 5. At the gate tickets are $25 adults; $10 children ages 6-15; and free for children under 5. 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton.

AT THE PILLOW

Dancer, artist, and choreographer Shamel Pitts and his collective TRIBE will bring "Touch of Red" to the Doris Duke Theatre on the grounds of the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival this weekend. "Touch of Red" is inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy Hop, Gaga movement language and nightlife culture. It examines the way Black men are perceived and perceive themselves in contemporary society. Pitts also received the Jacob’s Pillow Men Dancers Award this year, presented to a choreographer of any gender who creative an innovative body of work danced by male dancers at the festival. Tickets to “Touch of Red” can be purchased online at jacobspillow.org. (C-O NORTHROP PHOTO)

SUNDAY

Jacob’s Pillow presents Paul Taylor Company: See Thursday listing

Jacob’s Pillow presents Shamel Pitts: See Thursday listing

“R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe”: See Thursday listing

Quadrangle

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Currently closed for renovations until further notice.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: Permanent exhibits include vintage automobiles, Indian motorcycles, historic firearms, Hasbro GameLand, and other industrial and cultural artifacts. Current special exhibition: “Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas,”through Sept 27.

(includes all 5 museums) — $27.50 for adults, $18 for seniors and college students, $15 for ages 5-17, free to children under 5, museum members, and Springfield residents. On the first Wed. of every month through the end of 2026, admission is free for all visitors. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Starting June 29, Museums will be open Mon. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibits include spaceship, construction site, library, grocery store, and weekday activities. Visit ameliaparkmuseum.org for information. Hours: Tue.-Tue., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for groups Wed. Admission is $8 adults; $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); free for members/infants. Military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission. 29 South Broad St., Westfield.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Cooking with Eric Carle,” through Aug. 23. “Soul, Sound, And Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,” through Jan. 3. “Under the Cork Tree: The Story of Ferdinand,” through Nov. 8. Exhibits included with museum admisison. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or www.carle museum.org.

separate from museum admission. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or www. nrm.org.

Old Firehouse Museums: Open for the 2026 season on the last Sat. of the month: June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 1:30 p.m. The museum is housed in the First Fire Station built in 1888. The first floor has two 19th-century hand pumper trucks. Second floor showcases exhibits of historical wartime memorabilia from South Hadley citizens. 4 North Main St., South Hadley or southhadleyhistoricalsociety. blogspot.com.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Open for the 2026 season. Guided tours through Aug. 30, Sat., Sun., Mon. Tues., Wed. from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday Folk Traditions: July 1, 6:30 p.m. featuring Thea Hopkins. Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden. Admission to the concert is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5 p.m. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. 130 River Drive, Hadley or www. pphmuseum.org.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: Permanent exhibitions include American and European prints, paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Current special exhibition: “Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-on Journey with Donna Castellanos,” through Sept 6.

Springfield Science Museum: Permanent exhibits include dinosaurs, African wildlife, interactive STEM labs, Earth’s ecosystems, and immersive planetarium shows. Current special exhibition: “Game On!,” through Sept. 13.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibits include immersive, hands-on stations that explore the author’s whimsical characters and stories and childhood influences; and displays of his original studio, art, and family memorabilia.

Visit springfieldmuseums.org for more information. Admission

Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: Various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or www.amherst.edu.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Online exhibit, “Imagining Freedom,” highlights the important role of Norman Rockwell and other artists in advancing and communicating core human rights for all people. The fee for accessing “Imagining Freedom” is $5 for the general public, available on the museum’s website at NRM.org. “Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Walking Tour,” June 27, 1 p.m. Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village’s including its Mohican origins. Tours do not take place at the Museum. Meet in front of the Old Corner House, 48 Main St. Public on-street parking or at designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks. $20;

Smith College Museum of Art: SCMA Exhibition “Crafting Worlds,” through Aug. 23. This installation explores how artisans in Japan utilized materials and handcrafted techniques to forge social relationships and engage with the world around them. It features lacquerware, ceramics, bamboo baskets, and metalwork from the 18th- through 21st centuries. “Don’t Mind if I Do” exhibit, through June 28. Artists include: Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Pelenakeke Brown, Sky Cubacub, Emilie L. Gossiaux, Felicia Griffin, Joselia Rebekah Hughes, Jeff Kasper, and Finnegan Shannon. Curator: Lauren Leving. Exhibits at Smith College are free and open to the public. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton or www. scma.smith.edu.

The New England Visionary Artists Museum: The New England Visionary Artists Museum in Northampton has five exhibition showrooms hosting N.E. artists’ work in all media and is home to Anchor House of Artists, the region’s subsidized studio and representation support to artists living with neurodiverse conditions. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 2-6 p.m., with regular free public receptions on the second Friday of the month, from 5-8 p.m. Find them at 518 Pleasant St. There is a $10 suggested day admission donation asked at the door. Pleasant St., Northampton

Who’s playing Macy’s Fourth of July show?

Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

on lineup

By M ARK K ENNEDy

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Macy’s will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a Fourth of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-NPepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.

The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration in New York City will fire 85,000 shells in 30 colors from six barges, as well as host a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge. The fireworks

show will be accompanied by a vocal performance by “The Voice” season 29 winner Alexia Jayy.

TV viewers can watch on NBC or see it simulcast live on Peacock from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. A Spanish language simulcast will air on Telemundo starting at 8 p.m.

“’Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ delivers the largest Independence Day celebration in the nation through a show-stopping spectacle that reminds us of the power of connection and shared experience. We’re proud to honor our 50th Fireworks with an expanded show, never-before-seen effects and music’s biggest stars for a truly unforgettable celebration,” Will Coss, Macy’s 4th of July executive producer, said in a statement.

TV viewers can watch on NBC or see it simulcast live on Peacock from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. A Spanish language simulcast will air on Telemundo starting at 8 p.m.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: guided tours of the first and second floors. Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are on the hour with the last self-guided tour weekdays at 2 p.m. Call to reserve at 413-637-3206. Admission is $18 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID, $7 children 5-17. and free for children 4 and younger.

“Prima Music Foundation’s Jazz Concert,” June 28 at 5:30 pm. This is the opening concert for the Prima Music Institute & Festival week June 28 to July 5. Reservations are required as seats are limited. For reservations, call 413-637-3206. Note that all tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets are $45 general admission. Members receive a discount code for $5 off all ticket prices. 104 Walker St., Lenox or www.gildedage.org.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Open Tues.-Sun, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to close. Admission is $8 adults; $5 seniors 65 and older; $5 students, active and retired military; and free for children 12 and under. Group rates also available online. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or www.

volleyhall.org.

Windsor Historical Society: Permanent exhibit: Explore the people, places and events that have shaped Windsor for over four centuries.

Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with house tours at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. General admission to the library and historic houses is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free to children under 12 and WHS members. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor or www.windsorhistoricalsociety.org.

Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Standard admission is $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); and free museum members, active military and family members. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or www. wistariahurst.org.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” Open Thurs, Fri, Sun, and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. Admission is $8 adults, $6 seniors, and free for members, students and children. 1021 West St., Amherst or www.yiddishbookcenter.org.

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

Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts and Arts: “Merry Melange” by Mary Schreiber. Sat.-Sun. through June 28, 1-5 p.m. Free. 13 Montague Road, Leverett, 413-548-9070.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Gesture and Line” by Karen Iglehart, through June 27. Free. 28 Amity St., Amherst, or 413-2564250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “Into the Mystic” by Elisa Lanzi, through July 31. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 238 Bridge St., Northampton or www.hopeandfeathersframing.com.

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, or 413-543-3321.

LAVA Center: The PeaceBirds Exhibit with “We, The Poets, Grant You Refuge,” through July 31. Free. 324 Main St., Greenfield

Old Town Hall: “Below and Withing” by Martha Brower and Julie Kumble, through June 27. 43 Main St., Easthampton Trinity United Methodist Church: June exhibit: Artwork by the Artists of the Crossroads,

through June 30. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield, or 413-737-5311.

Outdoors

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit.

Great Falls Discovery Center: Outdoor StoryWalk, “We All Play,” by Julie Flett, through June 30. Free. Great Hall Art Exhibit: “Natures’ Colors,” through June 28, by Kate Marion Lapierre. Story Walk: “Fatima’s Great Outdoors” by Ambreen Tariq, through June 30. Enjoy a family camping adventure, a love letter to the outdoors, and a reminder that public land belongs to all of us. Free. Kidleidoscope Story Hour. June 26 “Spiders”, 10:3011:30 a.m. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Meet in the Great Hall. Free, “Art Naturally: Fields & Forests-What do Bees Need?,” June 28. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. In honor of Pollinator Week, make your own native bee habitat by painting with yarn, fleece, prefelt shapes and water. For ages 4 & up, including teens and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed for families. All are welcome! Meet in the Great Hall. Free, “French/ Breton Jam Session,” June 28. 2:30–4:30 p.m. An informal group of musicians gathers to

play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany, commonly known as bal folk. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or www.greatfallsma.org.

Mt. Greylock State Reservation: “Discover Greylock Hike,” June 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For ages 8 and older. Explore seasonal changes in the forest and look for signs of wildlife and unique features. 2-to 3-miles along an easy to moderate trail. Dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy footwear. Bring water and a snack. Hiking poles suggested. Inclement weather cancels. Call 413-499-4262 to register and hike meeting location. “Nature Scavenger Hunt,” ongoing, Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For children and families. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough.

River Studios DeVries Fine Art International Sculpture Trail: 2026 Season of DeVries Fine Art & Sculpture Trail, now open, through Oct. 18. Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 40 up to life-sized sculptures are installed along the trail complemented with poetry by various writers. The path traverses through meadows and wooded groves along the middle branch of the Westfield River. Open to the public. Free, donations welcomed. 36 East River Road, Middlefield.

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to capture that “little house” feeling as best as possible — transforming the venue into a space filled with identity, music and community.

Guests can expect nonstop reggaeton music with high-energy DJ sets; immer-

Sumner

That’s why when the same group that brought several sold-out Edgar Allen Poe speakeasies to the Forest Park venue asked to bring their newest show, it was almost immediately a yes.

“It’s the same concept — instead of having four Edgar Allen Poe short stories, these are stories about serial killers,” Park said in an interview with The Republican earlier this summer. “I spoke to them about it, because I was like, ‘that’s really sort of dark.’ And they said, ‘it is dark, but it also pays homage to the people who were affected and families who were affected by these horrible monsters.’”

The “Serial Killer Speakeasy” will uncover the stories of four infamous serial killers — Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy and Ed Gein — through live on-stage performances.

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233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke

SATURDAY

Delaney House: Ari & Jeff Lynch. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Frank Santos Jr. 1

MGM Way, Springfield

Theodores': Arno & the Low Down.

201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Modern, Contemporary Rock. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield West Springfield's Irish House

sive visuals, including lighting, symbols and themed designs; as well as Puerto Rican food and vendors. Tickets to La Casita Experience, which are required, range in price from $45 general admission to $78 for a VIP front stage experience. They can be purchased on the MassMutual Center’s website.

Described as “stepping inside your favorite true-crime podcast,” each performance will give the audience an up-close-and-personal look into the minds and motives of each subject.

Showtimes are Friday at 8 and 10 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.

Four different cocktails have also been curated and will be served prior to each of the four performances: Friendly Stranger, Apartment Two One Three, Killer Clowns and Gein’s Cauldron. Nonalcoholic versions of the drinks are also available upon request.

Showtimes are Friday at 8 and 10 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. All other times are sold out. Tickets, ranging in price from $55 to $65, can be purchased on Fever’s website.

Each show is an hour and 30 minutes long and guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter the venue.

Restaurant & Pub: The Healys. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield

SUNDAY

Delaney House: Trivia with Bobby Roast Beef on the Patio. 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke

Uno Chicago Grill: Jazz. 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 www.masslive. com/myevent