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By Gary Carra

Welcome back to Random Raven, the column with aspirations more grandiose then providing readers a complete, entertainment itinerary on a month-tomonth basis.

Perhaps nothing around these parts is more closely connected to the turning of tassels and returning of textbooks as a visit to Six Flags New England (sixflags.com). The “Thrill Capital” of the region kicks off daily operation on Weds, June 7. And offers a couple of new, must-sees for 2023.

Chief among these for the youngsters has to be the all new Dino Off Road Adventure. The archaeologyinspired attraction opened Memorial Day weekend pits its participants faceto-nostril with life size dinosaurs. The neighboring Fossil Fuel restaurant is also new - and very omnivore friendly.

Parental units may be more intrigued with the park’s July plans, including a weekend of patriotic pyrotechnics in the form of an upcoming Fireworks Celebration July 1-4 as well as a Summer Celebration series July 7-Aug. 27 featuring weekend entertainment, dance parties and more.

Six Flags’ aquatic option, formally known as Hurricane Harbor water park, presently open on select days but begins daily operation June 17.

Since the Raven has seemingly set his sights north this installment, perhaps this is as good a time as any to uncork his next offering. Namely, the annual Burlington Food & Wine festival in Vermont.

The 12th iteration of the state’s largest homage to libations will occur on Saturday, June 24 at HULA Lakeside.

While intermittingly marveling at the new technology campus just minutes from Burlington downtown and the spectacular views of Lake Champain, guests can partake in hundreds of carefully curated wines and Vermont-made spirits. The all-inclusive, $75 ticket also allows for access to celebrity chef demos, book signings, wine and food seminars, live jazz music and more.

Attendees must choose between the two, scheduled sections. Session One will run from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Session Two, 5-8 p.m. For more information on the event or procure tickets, kindly point your browser to burlingtonfoodand wine.com

Next on tap...many, many taps, actually. On Father’s Day eve (hint, hint)June 17, to be specific, The Worthy Brewfest unleashes just shy of three dozen area craft beer creators upon Worthington Street in Springfield from noon- 4 p.m.

The annual event is coordinated by Theodore’s Blues, Booze & BBQ on Worthington and limits the 4-hour sampling to 1,000 participants maximum Discounted, advanced tickets are presently available through June 16 at theworthybrewfest.com for $50. Designated driver tickets can also be purchased for $10.

Among the breweries participating June 17 is West Springfield’s own Two Week’s Notice. And while they will be taking the proverbial show on the road that day, they are actually offering a very unique experience at their home base on 110 Bosworth Street the week prior.

From June 2-June 11, Two Weeks Notice will become the legendary Moe’s Tavern of The Simpson’s fame. The “pop experience” bills its self as a family-friendly, photo-up laden event and encourages costumes.

Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance at moespopup.com Children 2 and under are free.

And don’t even bother asking, there is no Moe’s Tavern phone number to call. Guess they had some pesky kid crank calling them relentlessly in the past?

E-mail your event news to: gary@thenorthcentralnews.com