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World War II Club may have a new lease on life

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FEW MONTHS back, I penned a column — a love letter, really — about the World War II Club, aka The Deuce, in Northampton.

The place had faced a lot of adversity due to a flood that caused a lot of financial stress to the club.

Despite heroic efforts by staff and friends of the venue, it just couldn’t make up lost ground and was put up for sale as the last hope of keeping it open. Very shortly after, I heard, off the record, that a buyer had made an offer. (Full disclosure: I am a dues-paying “member” of the club, which basically affords me some benefits I will never use; I simply wanted to do my part to help keep the place afloat.)

Now the pending sale has been made public: Jim Olsen and Peter Hamelin of Signature Sounds, who own and run the concert venue The Parlor Room in Northampton, are hoping to close the sale and turn The Deuce into a live music venue.

When I first heard this back in late 2019, I was thrilled. Jim has been a visionary leader in the city and overall area, from his days as program director at WRSI (now called The River), to organizing and running the Green River Festi-

play another gig in their “farewell tour,” a series that has been going on since at least 2016. It’s all in good fun, of course, as is the band, which pays this show at Theodores’ at 201 Worthington St. in Springfield. The show starts at 5 p.m.

Also on St. Patrick’s Day, Brennan’s in Holyoke will George Lenker feature The Blackthorne Band Club Scout from Boston, followed by Darik and the Funbags. Brennan’s is at 173 High St. eral busy businesses, such as Also on St. Patrick’s Day, Paradise Copies, NorthampDonovan’s Irish Pub at the ton Convenience, and the The World War II Club, aka The Deuce, is located at 50 Conz Eastfield Mall in Springfield St. in Northampton. Jim Olsen and Peter Hamelin of Signature always hopping NETA (the welcomes Jimmy McArdle Sounds are hoping to close the sale and turn The Deuce into a marijuana dispensary that and Jerry Murphy from noon live music venue. (MASSLIVE FILE PHOTO) opened last year). to 4 p.m. The Healys with Plus, The Deuce has been a Charlie Bongiovi will play an val, to launching and growing bar there for decades. If anyevening set beginning at 5 What matters thing, changing it to a concert p.m. the superb Signature Sounds is keeping the venue run by the likes of Jim label. Add in creating the Reminder, The Sighs will doors open and and Peter should make it even headline a fundraiser for the intimate setting of The Parlor more welcome. And with all Room and offering shows like Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade preserving a truly the talk of empty storefronts the Back Porch Festival at the Committee tomorrow at The historic place in in town, does Northampton Academy of Music, and it’s Wherehouse? in Holyoke. need one more? hard to think of anyone who Tickets are $20 and the show town.

I hope the council saves The starts at 8 p.m., with Holyhas done more.

Even if I wasn’t a huge fan of Deuce. It won’t be called that oke’s Eddie Jackowski openThere is only one hurdle ing with an acoustic set. The the place already, I have to say anymore if it’s sold, but that left for this transaction: The Wherehouse? is located at 109 that Conz Street, where The is no matter. What matters is neighborhood where The Lyman St. keeping the doors open and Deuce is located is not zoned Deuce is located, is hardly a Do you have a cool event quiet suburban neighborhood. preserving a truly historic for this type of venue. An coming up at a local club? Send The senior center is across the place in town. upcoming vote by the city me a note about it at least two council will determine wheth- street, and although seniors er the zoning will be changed are not raising a ruckus on the Scouting report weeks in advance to geolenker@ On St. Patrick’s Day, Bo Fitz yahoo.com and I’ll try to get it to allow the sale to proceed. regular there, it is an active and the YankCelt Band will To me, this is a no-brainer. in this space. joint at times. There are sev-

Nightclubs THURSDAY Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley

Road, Holyoke

91 Taylor St., Springfield

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

Mattie’s Cafe: DJ Aaron, reggae, old school, R&B. 750 Boston Road, Springfield

Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield

Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Buccaneer Lounge: DJ with rock and Top 40. 86 Maple St., Agawam Industrial Park, Westfield Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Delaney House: Italian Music with Luke Baillargeon. 3 Country Club

Mike’s East Side Pub: Karaoke J & M Productions. 535 Page Blvd, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Hot Shot Billards: DJ JR. 1440 North Main St., Palmer

Paisano’s Pub: Dave’s acoustic jam.

138 College Highway, Southampton

J.J.’s Tavern: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 99 Main St., Florence

Pizza Shoppe: Open mic with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow

Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Karaoke with Jonathan.

916 Suffield St., Agawam

Rafters: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 422 Amity St., Amherst SEE NIGHTCLUBS, PAGE E3

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

Off The Record will perform at the East Mountain Country Club in Westfield Saturday.

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E2 Shadow Lounge: DJ with classics.

278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: DJ karaoke, featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted

by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band.

479 College Highway, Southwick Tavern Restaurant: Just Len. 2 Broad St., Westfield

(Route 20), Wilbraham Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Trailer Trash. 916 Suffield St., Agawam Lion’s Den: The Savoy Duo. 30 Main St., Stockbridge Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

91 Taylor St., Springfield Matador: Karaoke and DJ. 300 East St., Ludlow MGM Springfield: Brass Attack. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Magic Lantern: Nude female MGM Springfield: MGM Roar! dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Comedy Series: Sean Donnelly. 1 The Still: Drink specials. 63 Spring- MGM Way, Springfield field St., Agawam Michael F. Curtin VFW Post 8006: Theodores’: HCC Jazz Night. 201 Karaoke with Reil Entertainment Worthington St., Springfield Productions. Florence Road, Florence Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

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

185 Grove St., Chicopee

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield

Patti’s 410 Lounge: Open mic. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee

FRIDAY Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley American Legion Post 266: Moose and the High Tops. 74 Pleasant St., Granby Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club One Entertainment Complex: Austin James + the Nomads with Identity Crysys. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills

Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow

Pulaski Club: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 79 Maple St., Easthampton Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: Dave Brinnel. Featuring a full dinner menu and over 150 martinis, DJ Dance. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Shaker Farms Country Club: Wine Cellar Live Music. 866 Shaker Road, Westfield Tavern Restaurant: C.A. Jones. 2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: The Gibson Brothers and Green Sisters. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Wildcat O’Halloren.

201 Worthington St., Springfield Turtle Pond: Live entertainment.

349 Wilbraham St., Palmer

Underground Pub at the Crown Collegian Court Restaurant: Blue Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote ProCube Jazz Don McMahon and Leslie ductions. 1 West St., Pittsfield Alexandra Jazz Ensemble. 89 Park VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with St., Chicopee Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Danger Zone Saloon: Live enterRoad, Belchertown tainment. 948 Main St., Warren West Springfield Fish and Game Delaney House: CO2. 3 Country Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Club Road, Holyoke Garden St., Feeding Hills Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby World War II Club-The Deuce: Road, Chicopee Karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield

East Mountain Country Club: Livio.

1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield Florence VFW: Karaoke with DJ Greg. 18 Meadow St., Florence Frankie B’s: DJ. 2957 Boston Road

SATURDAY Academy of Music Theatre: Paula Poundstone. 274 Main St., Northampton Alina’s: Emery Smith. 96 Russell St., Hadley

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American Legion Post 260: Karaoke with Larry. 1 Bridge St., South Hadley

ment. 1620 North Main St., Palmer

ton Road (Route 20), Wilbraham

American Legion Post 266: Variety nights, comedy, live music and pool.

74 Pleasant St., Granby

Club Castaway: Nude ladies dancing. Routes 5 and 10, Whately Club House Lounge: Open mic comedy. 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke

Froggy’s Saloon: DJ karaoke with songstress Shorty. 846 Airport Industrial Park, Westfield

American Legion Post 338-The Wick 338: Karaoke with Chris. 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick American Legion Post 351: Karaoke with DJ Chris. 50 Saint Kolbe Drive, Holyoke Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Live acoustics. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield Christy’s Lounge: DJ. 278 Main St., Indian Orchard Cindy’s Sports Bar: Live entertain-

Iron Horse Music Hall: Big Bad Bollocks. 20 Center St., Northampton

Club One Entertainment Complex: The Wandering Kin Band. 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills

Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant and Distillery: Floyd Patterson Band.

916 Suffield St., Agawam

Danger Zone Saloon: Karaoke. 948 Main St., Warren

Lighthouse: Karaoke. 108 Sewall St., Ludlow

Delaney House: John Tabb. 3 Coun- Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing. try Club Road, Holyoke 91 Taylor St., Springfield Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee Donovan’s Irish Pub: Live entertainment. 1655 Boston Road #C6, Springfield East Mountain Country Club: Off the Record Band. 1458 East Mountain Rd, Westfield

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar!

Comedy Series: Sean Donnelly. 1 MGM Way, Springfield My Brothers Place: DJ with rock.

185 Grove St., Chicopee New City Brewery: Izzy Heltai at New City Brewery. 180 Pleasant St. (Rear), Easthampton

Frankie B’s: DJ Lady Di. 2957 Bos-

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Donovan’s Irish Pub 1655 Boston Road Springfield, MA 01129 413-543-0791 Donovanspub.com

Live entertainment at Donovan’s Irish Pub during the St. Patrick’s Season!

Thursday, March 12th Billy Eagen and Barney McElhone 7:30 – 10:30pm Friday, March 13th Terry Brennan 4 – 7pm Deirdre Reilly 8 – 11pm Saturday, March 14th Tom Shields and fiddler Don Calsyn 4pm – 7pm Jeff Conlon 8pm – 11pm Tuesday, March 17th Jimmy McArdle and Jerry Murphy 12 – 4pm The Healys and Charlie Bongiovi 5pm - ?

Join us for the live music and the best Corned Beef and Cabbage in town!

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Nightclubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE E3 Open Door: DJ with karaoke. 247 Cady St., Ludlow Patti’s 410 Lounge: Karaoke with Peter Kennedy. 32 Quincy Ave., Chicopee Shadow Lounge: DJ Redd. 278 Worthington St., Springfield Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: DJ dance, featuring a full dinner menu and more than 150 martinis. 21-23 Hampden St., Springfield Tavern Restaurant: Frank Serafino.

2 Broad St., Westfield The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Jimmy Just Quit: St. Patrick’s Day bash. 289 Main St., Greenfield The Magic Lantern: Nude female dancers. 399 Wilbraham St., Palmer Theodores’: Roberto Morbioli. 201 Worthington St., Springfield Underground Pub at the Crown Plaza: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 1 West St., Pittsfield VFW Post 8428: Karaoke with Highnote Productions. 41 Pelham Road, Belchertown Whip City Brew: DJ with dance.

287 Elm St., Westfield World War II Club-The Deuce: Acoustic music, karaoke. 50 Conz St., Northampton

SUNDAY 350 Grill: Sunday Night Jazz. 350 Worthington St., Springfield Anthony’s Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 500 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley Boston Boston: Open mic. 16 Bolduc Lane, Chicopee Center Stage Gentlemen’s Club: Nude dancing. 267 Dwight St., Springfield

UPCOMING CONCERTS A look ahead at some of the most-anticipated concerts in western and central Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Michael Ray, Carly Pearce: Today, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Tony Bennett: Friday, 8 p.m.

– Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Survivor: March 20, 8 p.m.

– Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Adam Sandler: March 20, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Styx: March 21, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Chris Young: March 26, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Charlie Wilson: March 27, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Indigo Girls: March 27, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Pitbull: March 27, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Nate Bargatze: March 27, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Guster: March 28, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton

Brad Paisley: April 3, 7:30 p.m.– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Dashboard Confessional: April 4, 8 p.m.– Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Godsmack: April 16, 5 p.m.

– DCU Center, Worcester Tracy Morgan: April 17, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: April 18, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Adam Sandler: April 24, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Voyage: April 24, 8 p.m. – Calvin Theatre, Northampton Niall Horan: May 1, 7 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 2, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield for King & Country: May 3, 7 p.m. – MassMutual Center, Springfield Patti LaBelle: May 3, 7:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

They Might Be Giants: May 3, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Five Finger Death Punch: May 5, 6 p.m. – DCU Center,

Ticket information: Academy of Music, 413-584-9032; Calvin Theatre and Mountain Park, 413-586-8686; Foxwoods, 800-200-2882; MassMutual Center, 855-278-4667; Tanglewood, 888-266-1200; Ticketmaster serves DCU Center, MGM Springfield Plaza, Mohegan Sun, Mullins Center, Oakdale, Symphony Hall, Xfinity Theater and XL Center, 800-745-3000

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Pizza Shoppe: Kids nite with John O’Neil. 134 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow Shakago Martini & Piano Bar: Featuring a full dinner menu and

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Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Frankie Valli: May 23, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Zac Brown Band: May 30, 7 p.m – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford Ozuna: May 30, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Kesha: May 30, 8 p.m. – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

The Commodores: May 31, 8 p.m. – Aria Ballroom, MGM Springfield Almost Queen: June 5, 7 p.m. – Look Park, Northampton Sugarland: June 6, 7 p.m. – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford Bela Fleck: June 6, 7 p.m. – Look Park, Northampton David Crosby: June 10, 8 p.m. – Academy of Music, Northampton Chelsea Handler: June 13, 8 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield

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

Mardi Gras: Nude female dancing.

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Worcester Temptations, Four Tops: May 7, 7:30 p.m. – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn.

Wu-Tang: May 7, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Candlebox: May 7, 8 p.m.

– Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra: May 9, 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Hall, Springfield Dave Chappelle: May 9, 7 and 10 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

AJR: May 15, tba – Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Conn Marlon Wayans: April 17, 8 p.m. – Aria Ballroom, MGM Springfield Ann Wilson: May 1, tba – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn.

Frankie Valli: May 22, 8 p.m. – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.

Dropkick Murphys, Rancid: May 23, tba –

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Club One Entertainment Complex: Acoustic after hours with Matt Gibbs. The Blues Jam. The World Of Drum And Bass: Springfield Edition.

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Iron Horse Music Hall: The Way Down Wanderers. 20 Center St., Northampton

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Big Rock Summer Tour coming to Mohegan Sun RATT is among ’80s hard rock bands teaming up for The Big Rock Summer Tour, which makes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

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album of the decade award from the Academy of Country Music. He has sold over 7 million albums and 27 million singles worldwide.

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GROUP OF ’80S hard rock bands have joined forces for a summer tour that will come to Connecticut.

The Big Rock Summer Tour will play Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show are on sale beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

The tour will include performances from RATT, Tom Keifer of Cinderella, Skid Row (without Sebastian Bach), and Slaughter.

RATT was instrumental in the creation of the Los Angeles glam rock scene of the ’80s. Keifer’s first three albums with Cinderella achieved platinum status.

Skid Row was the first “metal” band to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and Slaughter achieved double platinum status with its debut “Stick It To Ya.”

the Hartford Courant in 1999, in May and runs through “I just want to say I’m very, October. very sorry for what happened.

Bryan’s 2013 album “Crash It was a stupid thing to do. It My Party” received the first was a horrible incident.”

• Luke Bryan will perform at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford on June 19 and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Guilford, New Hampshire, on Aug. 5.

Tickets for the shows are available through Live Nation at livenation.com.

Luke Bryan’s “Proud to Be Right Here 2020” tour begins

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Liner notes • Sebastian Bach has extended his 30th anniversary tour performing his former band’s self-titled debut “Skid Row” and has added dates in Connecticut and Boston.

The hair-band veteran will perform at the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 11 and at Big Night Live in Boston on April 16.

Wolf Den shows are free and seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets for the Boston show are available through the

singer’s website at sebastianbach.com.

Bach is the only member of the original Skid Row on the tour, although he has extended an open invitation for the others to join in the celebration.

Sebastian Bach is part of local concert folklore due to an incident in 1989 (opening for Aerosmith at the Springfield Civic Center), when he was arrested for hurling a bottle into the crowd.

Bach has apologized for the incident over the years, telling

• Brett Eldredge is set to play the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on June 20 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-7453000.

Eldredge has had five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, three of which came off his 2012 debut

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‘Celtic Sojourn’ comes to Academy of Music Brian O’Donovan to host night of Irish music, culture

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St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn will come to Northampton’s Academy of Music tomorrow with host — and Boston Public Radio fixture — Brian O’Donovan leading concertgoers through a night of beloved Irish music in the traveling show’s first appearance in Western Massachusetts.

“The origins of this come from an idea I had years ago to bring people on a bit of a journey, or invite them into a genre they don’t always get to be in,” said O’Donovan. “In a real way, it’s an old-fashioned variety show. We assemble top-level musicians, singers and dancers – and invite people to the party. That’s the guiding principle of it.”

As host of “A Celtic Sojourn” on Boston’s 89.7 WGBH for more than three decades, O’Donovan said he’s no stranger to taking listeners on a journey into the world of traditional Irish music and culture. In 2005, O’Donovan introduced the popular show to the small stage by way of its St. Patrick’s Day concert and Christmas spe-

IF YOU GO Event: St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan When: Tomorrow, 8 p.m.

Where: Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton Tickets: Start at $35 For more information: dspshows.com/e/a-stpatricks-day-celtic-sojourn-78521392599

cial, which was seen by more than 14,000 people in four cities this past December.

“What we look to do is get into what we call the ‘roots and branches’ of Celtic music.

We look at contemporary Irish culture through the lens of

A Celtic Sojourn will come to Northampton’s Academy of Music Theater tomorrow with host Brian O’Donovan. (WGBH PHOTO)

its authentic source, the old traditional tunes, but we always look at the more contemporary end of it to show audiences how vibrant and bright a form it is,” he said.

O’Donovan said this year’s performers will represent a “who’s who” of traditional Irish music featuring the likes of The Murphy Beds, Claire Horgan in her “Sojourn” debut and the twin fiddling of Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen, both of whom have built themselves reputations as two of the top young per-

formers of Irish music.

The show will also feature performances from the likes of accordion player Chris “Junior” Stephens and choreographer/ dancer Ashley Smith Wallace, while an old favorite, Keith Murphy, serves as musical director, a role held since 2012, bringing Irish and Quebecois tradition to the forefront.

For O’Donovan, bringing Irish music to life in front of a live audience is about creating an atmosphere that both respects tradition and reflects modern Irish culture.

“The origins of this come from an idea I had years ago to bring people on a bit of a journey, or invite them into a genre they don’t always get to be in.”

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“Bring You Back.” His most recent recording is the 2017 release “Brett Eldredge.”

• John Fogerty is scheduled for the Grand Theater

at Foxwoods on April 25 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-7453000.

Fogerty is celebrating more than 50 years as a rock icon

and will be performing his solo hits and songs from his Creedence Clearwater Revival catalogue.

Fogerty was featured on Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time. He has been inducted into both the Rock & Roll

Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

He is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir “Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music.”

• Train has a single New England show on its limited summer tour and it is in Con-

“I think at this stage, people want an authentic experience but don’t know how to get it.

I describe myself simply as a messenger; a curator like you’d find at a museum,” he said.

“Over the years, I’ve expanded my role from merely host to participatory. I’m a singer and musician myself, although I don’t focus on that during the show. I do a couple spots I enjoy.

From my standpoint, it’s getting back to that idea of a gathering in somebody’s house. I like to be right in the middle of it.”

A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn will come to the Academy of Music tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m and tickets start at $35. For more information or to buy tickets, visit dspshows.com/e/ast-patricks-day-celticsojourn-78521392599

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ine decades. 70 albums. Nearly two dozen Grammy Awards. To say that the career of vocalist Tony Bennett doesn’t rank among the most significant in the history of recorded music might be the understatement of not just one – but two – centuries.

But who knew that Bennett’s also a World War II veteran who recorded his first hit song decades before most contemporary pop acts were born?

With Bennett’s appearance at Foxwoods Resort Casino tomorrow quickly approaching, here are five things to know about one of pop music’s most consistent – and most beloved – acts.

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about his service over the years, writing that “anybody who thinks that war is romantic obviously hasn’t gone through one” and describing his experience as a “front-row seat in hell.”

3. He scored his first hit in 1951.

Upon being discharged from the Army in 1946, Bennett studied at the American Theatre Wing on the GI Bill, learning many important skills – such as the “bel canto” singing discipline – while returning to perform while waiting tables. This led to an opening gig in Greenwich Village with vocalist Pearl Bailey in 1949 and a handful of recordings – such as 1950’s demo of “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” – that put Bennett on the radar of Columbia Records’ Mitch Miller, who would sign Bennett in 1950.

Fame came quickly to Bennett under the guidance of Miller, who would go on to produce Bennett’s first hit – 1951’s “Because of You” – which sold more than a million copies and remained a fixture on pop charts before being followed by a cover of Hank Williams’ “Cold, Cold Heart” later that year, subsequently exposing Bennett to a new audience.

4. Bennett’s fame sustained

1. 2020s? Try the Roaring Twen-

ties.

Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on Aug. 3, 1926, to working-class parents who immigrated to Queens, New York, at the turn of the 20th century, Bennett is – yes, you’re reading this correctly – 93 years old.

At the time of his birth, Northampton’s own Calvin Coolidge was president, Prohibition was in full effect and roughly half of all homes in the United States had electric power; furthermore, some of the biggest events in

modern United States history – such as the Wall Street crash of 1929, the Great Depression and the onset of World War II – would be years from having a significant influence on Bennett’s life.

2. He’s a World War II veteran

from a working-class family.

Bennett’s itch to perform started early, working as a singing waiter at Italian restaurants in his native Queens at age 13. But after dropping out of New York’s School of Industrial Art to help support his family at age

16, Bennett would find himself drafted into the United States Army in November 1944.

Only a couple months later, in January 1945, Bennett would be assigned as a replacement infantryman to the 255th Infantry Regiment of the 63rd Infantry Division. Bennett then made his way across France into Germany, battling German gunfire and bitter cold conditions on the front line before eventually being involved in the liberation of a Nazi concentration camp near Landsberg, Germany.

Bennett has made many remarks

through the rock ’n’ roll era – to an extent.

In 1955, Chuck Berry’s “Maybellene” brought the overdriven electric guitar to mainstream popularity and just nine years later the cultural landscape would change forever thanks to a little phenomenon called “Beatlemania,” representing a dramatic shift away from Bennett’s brand of pop, standards, jazz and show tunes, and leaving many artists out of work.

During this time Bennett would continue to thrive as a recording artist and nightclub act throughout the 1950s and into the 1960s, collaborating with jazz icons such as drummer Art Blakey, guitarist Kenny Burrell and the Count Basie Orchestra and recording many of his “signature” tunes in the process.

This includes 1964’s “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” which was ranked by the Recording Industry of America as the 23rd most historically significant song of the 20th century in 2001.

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ing the singer to record “contemporary” rock music would lead to personal and professional turbulence, with Bennett’s marriage to Patricia Beech dissolving in 1970, attempts to start his own record label, Improv, failing during the mid-1970s and nearly losing his life due to a cocaine overdose in 1979.

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5. Bennett’s comeback

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Adam Sandler goes all in in ‘Uncut Gems’

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An Appalachian man (Josh Hartnett) attempts to quit dealing opioids but is met with increasing threats and violence.

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“Uncut Gems”: Howard Ratner (Adam Sadler) is a wildly chaotic jewelry dealer and gambler, always trying to talk his way into making bigger bets (or maybe more accurately, out of the latest mess he’s created). The latest is moving black market Ethiopian opals in 2012 New York, specifically with the help of Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett.

Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, who co-wrote the script with Ronald Bronstein, the film features a stressfully frenzied score by Daniel Lopatin, and cinematography by Darius Khondji that shakily locks in on Howard, perfect complements to the pandemonium the character inspires.

Howard is a good-for-nothing hustler, says his wife (an icy Idina Menzel), which almost everyone in his life knows, minus his co-worker/ girlfriend (Julia Fox; women have two settings in this film).

But Sandler’s performance makes it a thrill.

“Watching Howard work overtime can be exhausting.

Watching Sandler do it is oddly refreshing,” wrote Los Angeles Times critic Justin Chang in his review. “In recent studio misfires, the actor’s familiar shtick has seemed to arise not from a place of gutsy transgressive comedy, but from a zone of laziness and complacency,

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was a family affair.

By the 1990s, Bennett’s son, Danny (who remains his father’s tour manager to this day), had successfully helped the crooner break free from the stigma of being a “Vegas” act, performing at colleges and subsequently being exposed to a new, younger audience in the process.

This carefully constructed plan was furthered by appearances with “Late Night with David Letterman,” an animated appearance on “The Simpsons,” and even a 1994 appearance on one of alternative music’s most beloved programs, “MTV Unplugged.”

The 2000s and 2010s proved kind to the elder Bennett as well, thanks to appearances on television shows such as “American Idol” and albums such as “Duets II,” which featured appearances from Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga, the latter of whom would later join Bennett on a much-publicized – and profitable – 2014 tour.

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW

‘The Longing’ requires patience, but is worth it

BY Christopher Byrd

Special to The Washington Post

Every so often a game comes along that is so audacious it reminds me how conventional and pedestrian many of the games that I’ve reviewed – and liked – are by comparison. This level of creativity reinvigorates my expectation of what games can be. They lift my standards. On a short list of games that meet this standard I would include titles such as “The Witness,” “The Beginner’s Guide,” “Nier: Automata,” ‘THE LONGING’ “Disco ElysiDeveloped by: um” and now Studio Seufz “The LongPublished by: ing.”

Application Sys“The tems Heidelberg Longing” is Available on: a point-andMac and PC click game about waiting based on an old German legend about a ruler who goes to sleep in an underground cave. It commences with a giant King addressing his trusted servant, the Shade – a yellow-eyed, beak-nosed, sooty-looking figure – whom he stands on the palm of his hand. Upon informing his servant that his power is waning, the King tells him that he will sleep for 400 days to regather his strength after which time his servant is to wake him so that he may “end all fear and longing.”

Once the king falls into his slumber, the Shade repairs to a smaller nook within the sprawling underground network of caverns where he contemplates the weight of his task. The 400 days of which the king spoke equate to 400 actual days; so, if you start “The Longing” and come back after 400 days you’ll discover one of the game’s different endings. (I read that there is a consequence if you try to cheat the game by changing the time on your computer.)

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A scene from “The Longing.” (APPLICATION SYSTEMS HEIDELBERG)

Mercifully, the Shade strikes upon an idea in his journal as to how he can make time go faster by decorating his sparsely furnished abode to make it more habitable and/or by reading.

By exploring the neighboring areas, the Shade will come across items such as paper, books (real books courtesy of the Gutenberg Project), coal, tools, and mushrooms that glow in the dark. The Shade can use paper to create drawings to decorate the wall of his home and coal to create a cozy fire in a small fireplace. The mushrooms can be used as makeshift flashlight or ingested to bring about a vision.

Soon after he sets about exploring, the Shade finds a door that takes a couple of minutes to open, so slowly does it move on its old hinges. Seeing

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the door open wide enough for him to pass, I naturally tried to send him over the threshold, but he didn’t budge and instead observed “I could squeeze through already, but not to wait until the door is open in full glory would be blasphemy.” Wait you must for two hours, a week or a month for some of the events in the game to occur. “The Longing” makes a mockery of the idea that games depend upon instant gratifications. It is a minimalist game that creates ample space for the mind to wander and philosophize along with the Shade as he considers his existential condition, his loneliness and his lack of control over his situation.

The part of me drawn to “The Longing” is close to the same part of me that appreciates some of the Hungarian

filmmaker Béla Tarr’s work. In both, there is the purposeful use of glacial pacing to stimulate thought. Wandering through caves so devoid of distraction, it’s natural for the imagination to take flight, for the mind to look for meaning in the situation.

As I type this sentence, my computer is running “The Longing” in the background. Last night I had the Shade read through “Moby Dick” while I slept; he turns the pages at a faster clip than I do. A nifty feature of the game is that you can bookmark different locations to which the Shade to walk back, so you can send him hiking while you cook dinner. I’m only 387 days in (seven days of real time), so obviously I can’t make a conclusive judgment, but I’m invested.

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Unmi Abkin prepares Hoisin-Glazed Baby Back Ribs to be sent out. (DOUGLAS HOOK / MASSLIVE)

• Michael Anderson, the chef-owner of Tucker’s Restaurant in Southwick has announced that he will be holding “office hours” on a few upcoming Tuesday evenings this month.

On March 24 and 31, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., he’s welcoming any and all to join what’s being billed as an “open discussion.”

Anderson says he’ll be ready to offer advice on menu planning for parties at home, tips on how to make recipes more interesting, and share stories

about what life is like in the professional kitchen.

Tucker’s Restaurant will also be hosting a Center Stage Motown Review dinner-show on March 27.

Dinner seating will begin at 6 p.m. with the show slated to start at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the Motown Review are $45 and can be purchased by visiting the restaurant or calling 413-5690120.

• During the Lenten season Arby’s locations will be offering two special sandwiches – a “Crispy Fish” Sandwich made with Alaskan pollock and a “Fish ’n’ Cheddar” alternative SEE MENU, PAGE E15

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On Saturday the restaurant will be hosting what it’s calling an “afternoon of elegance,” with a menu of scones, biscuits, jams and clotted cream as well as finger sandwiches and “small bite” canapes.

In addition to gourmet loose leaf teas, the Afternoon Tea will incorporate sweet treats like lemon squares, cream puffs, and chocolate ganache custards.

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efforts such as a Women’s Leadership Program designed to address gender imbalance in the professional kitchen and a Chef ’s Boot Camp for Policy and Change, which encourages culinary professionals to become involved in food policy advocacy.

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HE JAMES BEARD Foundation recently announced its list of restaurant and chef semifinalists for the foundation’s 2020 awards.

One of the restaurant industry’s most prestigious red carpet events, the annual James Beard Awards honor both individuals and restaurant organizations who represent excellence in the field. Now in their 30th year, the James Beard Awards focus on exceptional achievement in restaurant operations, baking and pastry, and the chef profession.

This year, two area chefs have been nominated in the “Best Chef: Northeast” category. They are Unmi Abkin, the chef-owner of Coco & the Cellar Bar in Easthampton, and Tyler Anderson, the chef at Millwright’s Restaurant in Simsbury, Connecticut.

This regional “best chef ” category is designed to recognize culinarians who set high standards and demonstrate integrity and leadership.

Finalist nominees for James Beard Awards will be announced at a press conference later this month, with a gala series of award presentation

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DINE & WINE Fran Bellamy | restaurant Review

Caminito Steakhouse fare enlivened with gaucho style

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ow in its 17th year of operation, Caminito Steakhouse in Northampton has undergone changes since we last visited.

Originally specializing in Argentinean cookery, the restaurant has since repositioned itself as a “new American steakhouse” that, in the words of owner Brian Doyle, takes inspiration from Argentina while also honoring European culinary tradition.

The restaurant’s Old South Street location remains much as we remembered it.

It’s a space that’s laid out in a table-and-chair format; a hard-surfaced contemporary minimalism tends to make the environment a noisy one.

The menu, while not extensive, incorporates variety.

Entree options range from Sirloin Gorgonzola ($32) to Jalapeno Brined Chicken ($24). Lamb Shank ($29) and an 18-ounce Rib Eye ($36) are also available.

Appetizers include Fried Brussels Sprouts and Artichokes ($12), “Cast Iron” Carrots ($8) served with whipped goat cheese, and Veal Sweetbread ($15).

Several entree salads, including a Kale Caesar ($14) and a Roasted Beet ($9) salad with Gorgonzola are also available.

We began our dinner with a small plate of Gnocchi ($9).

What might be thought of as traditionally Italian can legitimately claim Argentinean roots, since South America

CAMINITO STEAKHOUSE Address: 7 Old South St., Northampton Telephone: 413-387-6387 Website: caminitosteakhouse.com Hours: Winter hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m.

Entree prices: $24 - $36 Credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Handicapped access: Steps at entrance, rest rooms equipped for wheelchairs Reservations: Accepted Clockwise from top left: Shrimp Skewers appetizer at Caminito Steakhouse, 7 Old South St. in downtown Northampton; the new bar at the restaurant; Filet Mignon cooked over a wood fire; Lamb Shank is ready to leave the kitchen. See more photos at MassLive.com. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

was once an endpoint for many Italian immigrants.

The pasta pillows had been sauced with a chorizo Bolognese, a thick, cooked-down tomato fondue flavored with diced chorizo sausage and mellowed with a splash of

heavy cream. The result was much to our liking, thanks to its appealing richness enlivened by tomato acidity and cured meat spiciness.

Caminito’s kitchen specializes in wood-fired grilling, a preparation technique it

executes with commendable finesse.

We’re a bit fussy about grilled meats, not liking the excesses of blackening and seasoning that some grill cooks inflict on steaks and chops.

Our Filet Mignon a la Mostaza ($33) was devoid of any such defects. It had just the slightest hint of a char on its exterior, and the seasoning applied to it, a sprinkle or two of sea salt, added flavor

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wine for home use, turned their grapes into raisins or simply sold their grapes directly to customers, which was still legal during Prohibition.

And I’m sure a few bottles of wine managed to somehow make their way into the speakeasies and other illegal bars that sprang up throughout the country during the 1920s and early ’30s.

So here’s to some of the California wineries that somehow managed to survive Prohibition. I say some since this is not a comprehensive list. Other California wineries managed to make it through Prohibition. These are just a few of the best known wineries that thrived during Prohibition. And here’s hoping they’re still making great wine 100 years from now without interruption.

There’s nothing more tempting and enticing than forbidden fruit.

Wines tasted from California wineries that survived Prohibition • 2017 Beringer Brothers Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon ($15 suggested retail price) • 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard B.V. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($25 SRP)

Wines from California wineries that survived Prohibition 100 years ago. (KEN ROSS PHOTO)

• 2017 Charles Krug Carneros Napa Valley Pinot Noir ($27 SRP) • 2016 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($40 SRP) • 2014 Freemark Abbey Mount Veder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($125 SRP) • 2016 Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($135 SRP)

Tasting notes 2017 Beringer Brothers Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon Like many wineries, Beringer Brothers managed to stay open legally during Prohibition by receiving permission to make and sell wine from religious purposes. Beringer Brothers makes a wide range of wines – from everyday budget wines to top-of-theline, high-end wines. I’ve had

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On Jan. 17, 1920, the sale of alcohol was banned nationwide, thanks to the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Prohibition, as it was commonly known, lasted for 13 years. That’s when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a law on March 22, 1933, which permitted the sale of low-alcohol beer and wine nationwide. Then on Dec. 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, completely repealing the 18th Amendment and allowing for the sale of all alcohol nationwide.

In the face of such legislative hurdles, it’s easy to imagine every brewery and winery across the country going out of business.

Instead, Prohibition seemed to kick off a decade-long party across the country.

Honestly, isn’t it ironic that this dry decade is known as The Roaring ’20s, when bathtub gin flowed like water and bobby-haired flappers drank, smoked and danced the night away to jazz music in clandestine nightclubs known as speakeasies.

Then again, there’s nothing more tempting and enticing than forbidden fruit.

And through it all, some creative wineries managed to thrive during Prohibition, including several prominent wineries in California.

Many wineries stayed in business by making wine for religious purposes, one of the loopholes in the 18th Amendment. Other wineries made

many great Beringers over the years. This week, I decided to taste a more moderate priced one, especially since some of the other Prohibition wines this week cost significantly more.

Tasting notes: Bourbon aged barrel wines may not appeal to everyone. They have a slight caramel and vanilla flavor with a hint of butterscotch, which is definitely the case with this delightful Beringer red wine. Let me add that the wine tasted even smoother and less sweet one day later and even one week later. Fascinating, rich, smooth wine.

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Massachusetts to welcome 60 breweries this year

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RAFT BEER SALES may have leveled off a bit over the past few years, but that isn’t stopping prospective brewers from opening up new breweries.

According to an article in the Boston Business Journal, 60 new breweries are slated to open in Massachusetts in 2020.

Some of these places have already opened, and some may not end up doing so before the calendar year is out, but 60 is still an astounding number. According to the article, 38 breweries opened in the state last year, which is a fairly impressive number

“The more, the merrier” is a great, welcoming attitude to have overall, and a big tent is wonderful. And competition ideally makes everyone up their games. But the pie is only so big and with sales not growing the way they did from, say, 2005 through 2015, I worry about this boomlet occurring.

White Lion Brewing, which is on the list) there is good representation in Western Massachusetts.

Here is a rundown of local(ish) breweries slated to open, (or in some cases, already open).

Arcpoint Brewing, Belchertown: Although it’s already selling it’s beers, the plans for a brewery are for fall of this year.

Great Awakening, Westfield: Targeting a spring opening.

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already. But nearly doubling that total is stunning, to me, at least.

While the lion’s share of these breweries will be in the eastern part of the state (although not Springfield’s

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Kismet Brewing, Westfield: Opened in January.

Loophole Brewing: Shooting to have an outdoor beer garden open late this spring, and the brewery open by some time midsummer.

Sena Farm Brewery, Worthington: Not much information on this one, but “coming soon.”

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Vanished Valley, Ludlow: Opened last month.

There is also the aforementioned White Lion, which is currently under construction, and Wilbraham’s Iron Duke, which isn’t technically opening, but rather moving once its lease in Ludlow expires.

All this activity is a great sign for Western Massachusetts (and the state in general) and I am thrilled to see it. But I have to admit I get a little nervous about how crowded the craft beer scene is getting.

“The more, the merrier” is a great, welcoming attitude to have overall, and a big tent is wonderful. And competition ideally makes everyone up their games.

But the pie is only so big and with sales not growing the way they did from, say, 2005 through 2015, I worry about this boomlet occurring. Then again, many of these places are so-called nanobreweries and probably don’t need massive sales to stay afloat. But sinking costs into a brick and mortar operation is a tightrope act and we will only find out how these ventures play out over the next few years.

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Restaurant Week is not asking Both sandwiches are served on information about the show can be found online at new establishments to create mula sesame seeded bun.

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• Figaro Restaurant in investing in local and regional Enfield continues its series advertising that encourages • “Zoodles” are making a of dinner and entertainment patrons to come to each and menu appearance at Uno Piz- evenings this month with every Sturbridge restaurant zeria and Grill locations for offerings on two successive during the promotion’s two the next several months.

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the winery continues to thrive and makes a wide range of wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon recommended this week, along its higher priced “private reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon, which is highly coveted by wine collectors.

Tasting notes: Slightly austere and a bit flinty at first, this dark, supple wine has an intense, complex finish. Really smooths out nicely in the glass.

Full-bodied, fragrant, vibrant, smooth red wine.

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of cherry. Really opens up and smooths out nicely about half an hour after opening the bottle.

2014 Freemark Abbey Mount Veder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Founded in 1886, Freemark Abbey has long been one of my favorite California wineries. Its wines often express the vibrant fruit flavors of Napa Valley in a subtle, understated manner.

Like many California wineries during Prohibition, Freemark Abbey stayed in business by making wine for the Catholic church. But the winery was never part of a monastery or 2017 Charles Krug Carner- religious order. Instead, the os Napa Valley Pinot Noir name Freemark Abbey comes As Napa Valley’s oldest from parts of the names of the winery, Charles Krug was three partners who purchased originally established in 1861 the winery (called Lombarda and later purchased in 1943 by Cellars during Prohibition) in the Cesare Mondavi family. To 1939 — Charles Freeman, Mark this day, the Mondavi family Foster, and Abbey Ahern. (easily the most famous and Tasting notes: Clean, bright most recognizable wine family finish abounding with subtle, name in California) continues fruit flavors, especially fresh to manage Charles Krug, which raspberries. Fragrant, fleshy, I should add mainly sold its flavorful wine. An absolute grapes during Prohibition to delight straight out of the bottle stay in business. to the last drop.

Tasting notes: This bright, lively red wine abounds with 2016 Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ripe fruit flavors, especially Founded in 1895, Larkmead cherry. Smooth finish. Easy is celebrating its 125th annidrinking. A real gem. versary this year under family 2016 Louis M. Martini ownership in Napa Valley.

Napa Valley Cabernet SauLarkmead wines won acclaim vignon at the World’s Fair held in Don’t quote me on this, but San Francisco in 1915. During this winery just may be the only Prohibition, Larkmead made California winery that can trace sacramental wine for religious its roots back to being founded purposes. After the repeal of during Prohibition. In 1922, Prohibition in 1933, Larkmead L.M. Martini Grape Product was one of the first California Co. was established by Louis wineries to receive permission M. Martini. The company foto resume selling wine. Nowcused on the production of sac- adays, Larkmead continues to ramental wine and concentrate produce top-rated wines under for home winemaking. In 1933, the guidance of winemaker Louis built his new winery in Dan Petroski.

St. Helena, in anticipation of Tasting notes: Intense, the repeal of Prohibition. Louis elegant wine. Flavors linger for M. Martini Winery secured nearly 30 seconds after each its bond on Sept. 19, 1933, but taste. Soft raspberry flavors were not allowed to sell wine with a subtle floral aroma make until Dec. 5, 1933. Louis went this stunning wine a real pleasure to drink. on to help found the Napa Cheers!

Valley Vintners Association and establish Louis M. Martini Wine Press by Ken Ross Winery as a bastion of Napa appears on Masslive.com every Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes: Earthy, Monday and in The Repubrobust red wine with intense, lican’s weekend section every dry flavors, including a hint Thursday.

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without being intrusive. Served in a pool of mellow mustard cream, the filet was juicy, tender, and just downright delicious.

The accompanying noisette potatoes — spherical cuts about the size of a small grape — had been pan-fried until their interiors were soft, almost creamy. Diced fresh tomato further decorated the plate.

Our second main dish choice, Pan-Seared Sweet & Spicy Salmon ($26), also gave us no cause for complaint. A skin-on filet had been prepared with a maple garlic glaze, with sauteed green beans and scallion rice occupying the rest of the plate’s real estate. Cooked with care, the salmon had been taken off the fire at the point of perfect doneness.

However, we didn’t find the garlic-maple syrup glaze to be a palate dazzler. Though the combination was in no way objectionable, it wasn’t, in our opinion, particularly inspired.

Salads aren’t included with meals at Caminito, but can be ordered on an a la carte basis.

Bread is served by request only.

Earlier this winter the restaurant christened an attractive new bar and celebrated that event with an expansion of its beverage menu, so the restaurant now has quite an ambitious wine list. Not surprisingly it describes a number of wines from Argentina and Chile as well as from most other wine producing regions of the world, with bottle prices starting around $30.

A three-item array represents the current dessert menu at Caminito.

Passing up the Creme Brulee and the Dulce de Leche Crepes (both $8), we opted for a shared encounter with Chocolate Mousse ($8). Light-textured and cocoa-colored, the mousse had an ever-so-slightly-understated

chocolate flavor that avoided the flaws — too sweet and overly intense — that sometimes afflict this particular dessert favorite.

Although on hiatus for the winter months, Caminito offers a Sunday brunch menu that suggests traditional breakfast favorites as well as inventive entree options.

Delivering skillfully prepared meat-and-potatoes fare enlivened with gaucho style, Caminito Steakhouse is a dining out option we’d label as “worthy of a visit.”

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John Fogerty is scheduled to perform at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn., on April 25 at 8 p.m.

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The show is one of only 12 scheduled for the summer. The band recently completed the sixth edition of its “Sail Across the Sun” concert cruise.

• R&B sensation En Vogue is coming to Mohegan Sun on April 17 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show are available beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets and locations including ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.

En Vogue formed in the Bay Area in the late ’80s and broke through into the mainstream with the 1990 hot single “Hold On.” The group has gone on to sell over 20 million records. Its latest release is 2018’s “Electric Cafe.”

• Jonatha Brooke has a 2020 tour that is coming to the Iron Horse Music Hall.

The songwriter is set to play the Northampton venue on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show are on sale through the Northampton Box Office at 413-5868686 and online at iheg. com.

Brooke and fellow Bostonian Jennifer Kimball met at Amherst College in the late ’80s and began performing together as The Story.

As a solo artist she recently won the Overall Grand Prize in the 15th annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards), as well as Best Female Artist with her song “Put the Gun Down.”

Her latest release is called “Imposter.”

Wilbraham Woman's Club March Meeting: Today, noon, St. Cecilia Church; A sandwich luncheon will precede the meeting. The speaker for this meeting is Janet Barret who wrote the book, "They Called Her Reckless," 42 Main St., Wilbraham.

FRIDAY Free Movie Night: Fri, 6 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church; "Harriet," 27 Streiber Drive, Chicopee.

HCC Jazz Festival to feature SNL saxophonist Ron Blake: Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holyoke Community College; Tickets: $15 general, $10 seniors and non-HCC students, $7 for members of the HCC community; Sat. events free (small fee for workshops). 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke. hcc. edu.

Late Nights at Amherst Cinema: Fri, 9:45 p.m. Amherst Cinema; "Tank Girl", Rated R, Regular admission. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Mark's Northeast Motorsports Expo: Fri, 4-8 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center; $15 adults, free for children under 7; Friday admission for Veterans free with ID. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-7372443 or thebige.com.

Marshal Mania 2020 Kick Off Party: Fri, 6:30 p.m. The Wherehouse?, Kick off the celebration

Westfield Concerts: The Screaming Orphans: Fri, 7 p.m. Westfield Women's Club; $29-$39. 28 Court St., Westfield.

SATURDAY Ammo Fight League: Battle of St. Patrick's: Sat, 5-11 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Compex.

For tickets visit their facebook page, facebook.com/ammofightleague, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Antique & Modern Firearms Show: Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Young Building; $12 adults, children under 12 free with parent. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.

Art on Screen: "Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait": Sat, noon, Amherst Cinema; Not rated, Regular admission. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

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• Tim McGraw has a Hartford stop on his summer tour.

The country star will play the Xfinity Theatre on July 11 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show are on sale through Live Nation at livenation.com.

McGraw’s “Here on Earth“ tour will feature Midland and Ingrid Andress as opening acts.

The singer is one of country music’s biggest stars and shares the spotlight with superstar wife Faith Hill.

He is an actor and author who recently partnered with John Meacham to produce “Songs of America: Patriotism, Protests, and the Songs That Made A Nation.”

for St. Patrick's Day with the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke.

Featuring music by The Sighs and opener Ed Jackowski of Holyoke.

THURSDAY Doors open at 6:30 p.m. music "Coming to America" Reading starts at 8 p.m. Food, cash bar, Groups for Public Libraries: Today, raffle prizes and more. Buy tickets Forbes Library; All four books are online at marshalmania2020. currently available for borrowing brownpapertickets.com or in the Reference area. Everyone contact Jeff Walsh (jeffwalsh127@ is invited to join the discussion gmail.com, 413-530-3944); $20. group on Thursday afternoons 109 Lyman St. #2, Holyoke. or Wednesday evenings. Visit Multimedia Performance: "Findforbeslibrary.org/event, 20 West ing Home: We Are Stories": MaStreet, Northampton. 413-587-1011 haiwe Performing Arts Center, For or forbeslibrary.org. more information visit nrm.org/ "The Pitch": Today, 7:30 p.m.; findinghome. Reserve free tickets Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 and 7 p.m. at Mahaiwe.org. 14 Castle St., Majestic Theater; Through April 5; Great Barrington. 413-528-0100 or $24-$31. 131 Elm St., West Spring- mahaiwe.org. field. 413-747-7797 or majesticthe"The Pitch": See Thursday listing ater.com.

A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn: Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Fri, 8 p.m. Academy of Music TheOpen Rehearsals: Thu.-Sun, Rockatre; Hosted by Brian O'Donovan, ridge Community Room; singers 274 Main St., Northampton. 413of all ages, levels and backgrounds 584-9032 or aomtheatre.com. welcome. Rehearsals weekly on Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through May Open Rehearsals: See Thursday 28. The fee is a sliding scale of listing $180-$220, add $50 for students.

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Photography 101: Sat, 2-4 p.m.

Make-It Springfield; Plenty of hands-on photography experience.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE E17 You will learn the best handling techniques and tips/tricks to work p.m. MGM Springfield; to support with a DSLR camera, and apply St. Baldrick's Foundation fight for the basic principles of photogchildhood cancer research, 1 MGM raphy composition and walking Way, Springfield. photography field trips. There are 5 shop cameras available, or bring Corned Beef Dinner & Comedy your own. Please email anamaShow: Sat, 5 p.m. Foster Memorie@makeitspringfield.org if you rial Church; Dinner will be served would like to use one of the shop at 5 p.m., featuring corned beef, cameras. This four class session is potatoes, beverages and dessert. for adults and students 18+; $20.

We also offer a vegetarian option: 168 Worthington St., Springfield; baked pasta, salad and dessert.

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by The Quicksilver Comedy Group. "The Pitch": See Thursday listing There will also be a raffle. AdmisSewing Essentials Series: Sat, sion: $15 for adults, and $7 for Make-It Springfield; Learn all the children 12 and under. Reservations functions of the sewing machine. only. Please call 782-2112 by today.

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Use shop machines or bring your Experience Music at United: Sat, 7 own. Registration is required. p.m. United Congregational Church First Saturday: April 4 - BASICS. of Holyoke; Silent film "Peter Pan," Second Saturday: March 14, April accompanied live by organist 11 - DOLL MAKING. Third SaturPeter Krasinski; $10, $5 students day: March 21, April 18 - TSHIRT suggested donation. 300 AppleMAKING, for experienced sewers. ton St., Holyoke. 413-532-1483 or Fourth Saturday: March 28, April uccholyoke.org.

25 - OPEN SEW; start a new projFarley String Band Celebrates St. ect or finish an old one. Elizabeth Daniels, owner of Alterations by Patrick's Day: Sat, 1-3 p.m. LAVA Elizabeth, will lead the class; $20 Center; Free, donations gratefully accepted. 324 Main St., Greenfield. per week. 168 Worthington St., Springfield; 413-342-1681.

Film Screening and DisscusSouthwick's 250 Food and Pub Crawl Event: Sat, at four local restaurants: Nora's Restaurant Lounge & Catering, Rail Trail Ale House, The Southwick Inn and Westfield River Brewing. The bus "The Godfather" Part I, II, and III: will run from 4 to 7:30 p.m. but Sat, 4-8 p.m. Italian Cultural Cenparticipants should plan to start ter; Part I, Saturday; Part II, March their tour between 3:15 and 3:30.

21 and Part III, March 28, 4-8 p.m., Advance reservations strongly $5 members; $8 members. 56 recommended. To reserve in Margaret St., Springfield. advance visit Celebrate Southwick HCC Jazz Festival to feature SNL 250 Facebook page, Limited same saxophonist Ron Blake: See Friday day tickets for $20. 707 College listing Highway, Southwick.

Improvised Mockumentary: Sat, Springfield Stamp Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Happier Valley Comedy Sat, 10 a.m. Meadowbrook Manor Theater; Show inspired by The Community Room; All meetings of Office and Christopher Guest films. the stamp club meet on the second Tickets: $13 online and at the door. Saturday of the month. Any person sion: Sat, 2:30 p.m. Jones Library; "Standing On My Sisters," Free and open to the public. 43 Amity Street, Amherst. 413-256-3090 or joneslibrary.org.

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Josh Bogin: Sat, 8 p.m. Bing Arts Center; $10, $5 students. 716 Sumner Ave., Springfield. 413-7319730 or bingartscenter.org.

Lupa Zoo Winter Fundraiser: Sat, 6 p.m. Polish American Citizens' Club-Ludlow; $30 each. 355 East St., Ludlow.

Mark's Northeast Motorsports Expo: See Friday listing NAMI Night with the Springfield Thunderbirds: Sat, 7:05 p.m.

MassMutual Center; Hosting the Utica Comets; $16. 1277 Main St., Springfield. 413-787-6600 or massmutualcenter.com.

interested in stamps is invited to attend, whether novice or expert.

There will be informal discussions, auctions and light refreshments, 66 Meadowbrook Manor, Agawam.

St. Stanislaus School Silent Auction & Teacup Raffle: Sat, 5 p.m. St. Stanislaus School and Parish Center; Check St. Stanislaus School Chicopee on Facebook for updates on auction items and more; $5. 534 Front St., Chicopee.

Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: See Thursday listing Westfield Concerts: Sat, 4 p.m.

Westfield Women's Club; Jon Adams, 4 p.m.; Robbie Fulks, 5 p.m.; $29-$39. 28 Court St., Westfield.

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Concert: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Shea Theater; For tickets visit sheatheater.org, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. 413-8632281 or theshea.org.

YankCelt Band at the Trinity Pub: Sat, 6 p.m. ICC's Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub; The show is from 6-9 p.m. The Pub opens at 3 p.m. for ticketholders only, with dinner service starting at 4:30 p.m. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Cost is $25 ICC Patrons, $29 general for main room, $25 for seating in rear room (some obstructed view). 3-course prefix or light sandwiches, burgers and salads menu will be available for purchase (not included in ticket price). 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield; IrishCenterwne.org.

Zydeco Connection: Sat, 7:30 p.m.

Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse; $6-$15. 6 Center St., Wendell. wendellfullmoon.org.

SUNDAY Antique & Modern Firearms Show: See Saturday listing

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3 p.m. for ticketholders only, with dinner service starting at 4:30. Cost is $20 ICC patrons, $25 general for main room, $20 for seating in rear room (some obstructed view). Our 3-course prefix or light sandwiches, burgers and salads menu will be available for purchase (not included in ticket price). 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield; IrishCenterwne. org.

South Hadley Chorale Concert: Sun, 3 p.m. Abbey Chapel; Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms with full chorus, counter tenor solo, organ, percussion, and harp.

Music Director Alexandra Ludwig conducts. Also works by Benjamin Britten, Alice Parker, Randall Thompson, and others. Featuring South Hadley Middle School OPUS Singers. General admission: $16 advance, $20 at door. Seniors: $11 advance, $15 at door. students and children: $5. 50 College St., South Hadley; mtholyoke.edu.

Valley Jazz Voices Spring Session Open Rehearsals: See Thursday listing

Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) Essentials Workshop: Sun, Jacob's Pillow Dance; For ages 18 and up: Movement and dance education workshop is a two-day intensive course on the DEL Model of Dance Education, Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), collaborative dance making, lesson planning, human development, strategies for effective teaching, and linking dance to curriculum for children and teenagers. Scholarships are available. Housing is located on the Jacob’s Pillow campus. $290 with housing; $240 without; includes workshop & training, meals, and programming. 358 George Carter Road, Becket; 413-243-0745 or jacobspillow.org.

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Films of Kelly Reichardt: Amherst Cinema, "Wendy and Lucy"; Rated R, Regular admission. 28A Amity St., Amherst.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Legacy: The Philanthropy of Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson.” Through June 7.

“Sweet: A Tasty Journey.” Through April 26. “The Confection Connection.” Through April 26. Permanent exhibit: more than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass Lecture Series: Sun, 2 p.m. Italian Cultural Center; "La Transazione" (The Transaction), $5 members, $7 non-members. 56 Margaret St., Springfield.

Maple Harvest Day & Pancake Breakfast: Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Storrowton Village Museum; Breakfast will be in the Greenwich Barn from 10 a.m.-noon. There will be a side choice of sausages and coffee or juice; $5 per person. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. thebige.com.

Mark's Northeast Motorsports Expo: See Friday listing "The Pitch": See Thursday listing Sarah the Fiddler at the Trinity Pub: Sun, 4 p.m. Irish Cultural Center’s Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub; The Pub opens at

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Dr. Seuss National Memorial is an 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: “Springfield Public Schools Youth Art Month Exhibit.”

Through March 22. Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

manent exhibits: Family Science Adventures will be presented on weekends 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinosaur Hall with Tyrannoseaurus Rex; African Hall with elephant, giraffe and other animals; Solutia Live Animal Center; Native American Hall; animal habitats.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit: First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. The second floor contains Theodor Geisel’s personal memorabilia, including never before publicly displayed art, the original Geisel Grove sign which used to hang in Forest Park, and furniture from Ted’s sitting room and studio, including his drawing board and armchair. 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. Monday: Closed (except some holidays; go online to springfieldmuseums.org/hours-and-admission for more information.)

Museums Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $7, $3.50 seniors, free children 1 year and under, members, teachers and military personal receive $1 off, 29 South Broad St., Westfield or ameliaparkmuseum.org.

Berkshire Museum: “She Shaped History.” Through May 25. “We Shape History,” Saturdays through May 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Visitors will travel from farm life to the mid-century office and learn the power of raising their voices as Michele and Donald D’Amour Mu- they explore the extraordinary stoseum of Fine Arts: “People at Work ries of the many women featured in and Other Environmental Portraits “She Shapes History.” Learn how to

by Tad Malek.” Through July 12. spin wool, weave yarn, and design “The Essence of Nature,” paintings an effective protest poster. Included

by Marlene t. Yu. Through May 3. with regular museum admission, “Voices of Resilience” Exhibition. free for children under 18. 39 South Through April 26. Museum a la St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseCarte, Music in the Glen: A Brief um.org.

Journey through Irish Music and Children’s Museum at Holyoke: History. Coffee and cookies providPermanent Exhibit: Newest addied, cost: $4,$2 members. tions are The Wiggle and Wash/ Springfield Science Museum: Vet Clinic, toddler Merry-Go-Round “Interactive Science Exhibit: Fallen and STEM based cash register for Log.” Dinosaur Train the Traveling kid’s. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. Exhibit. Through May 10. PerSEE CALENDAR, PAGE E19

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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E18 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. $8 adults and children, $5 seniors, children under 1 free, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Connecticut Science Center: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on, interactive experiences with over 150 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences plus more. Hours: Tues.-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Admission $17, $14 children 4-17, $15.50 seniors 65+, free ages 3 and under.

250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford or ctsciencecenter.org.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and more. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June, weather permitting, or by appointment, 413-525-3425 (messages only). Free, 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Now and Then: Contemporary Illustrators and their Childhood Art.”

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Through May 10. “The Pursuit of Everything: Maira Kalman’s Books for Children.” Through April 5. 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. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.Sun. noon-4 p.m. $3 individuals, $6 families, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.org.

Hitchcock Center for the Envrionment: Saturday Family Science: Backbones Not Required: learn about some invertebrates and meet one of the spineless teaching animals. Saturday at 10 a.m.

Register at eventbrite.com/e/ second-saturday-science-registration-62012964446. Join in for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents, geared toward ages 3-8. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. The Hitchcock Center will be open. Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 per family, hitchcockcenter.

org/programs/children-and-family-programs/saturday-family-science-series/. 845 West St., Amherst or hitchcockcenter.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Holyoke Parks and Recreation exhibits depict city’s history. Hours Tues.Sun. noon.-4 p.m. 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.

Mark Twain House and Museum: Permanent exhibit hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. $16, $14 seniors, $10 children 6-16 and children under 6 free for the main house tour. $6, $4 children 6-16 servants wing tour. $20 adults, combined main house and servants wing tour package, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford or marktwainhouse. org.

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: “Works by James Turrell, Sol leWitt, and Laurie Anderson” currently on extended view.

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seniors/veterans, $12 students with ID, $8 children (6-16); $2 EBT/WIC Cardholder; children under 6 and museum members including MCLA and Williams College students, visit for free, 87 Marshall St., North Adams or massmoca.org.

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 amherst.edu.

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum: Permanent Exhibit: Special Loans from the David C. Driskell Center. Through June 21. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free, open to the public.

Lower Lake Road, South Hadley or mtholyoke.edu.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Hours: Mon.-Fri. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $19, $15 seniors 65+, $14 children 5-15, free for children 4 and under, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.

New England Air Museum: Permanent exhibit: Restored F-104 Starfighter, vintage planes, gift shop, hands-on activities. $12.50, $7 children 4-11, free for children 3 and under free, and $11.50 seniors 65+.

36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks or neam.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences.” Through May 25. Hours: Daily Nov.-April weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends and holidays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gallery talks daily, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $18, $17 seniors, $10 students, $6 children 6-18, free for members and children 5 and under. “Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys.” Through May 25. “Virtual Reality Rockwell!” Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and every Saturday through June 6. The magic of virtual reality gives a new view into Rockwell’s Four Freedoms. Discover the themes of the paintings, war time culture, Rockwell’s painting process, parodies of his paintings, and much more. 10 minute session, or as time permits.

Family Bookmaking, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Kidstory, an indoor learning

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Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE E19 gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830’s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $8 children 3-17, free for children under 3. “Maple Days” on Saturday and Sunday and March 21, and 22. Times: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Pan African Historical Museum USA: Exhibitions by local artists.

Hours: Tues.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. free, 1500 Main St., Springfield 413-7331823.

Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “History.” Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. $5 donation, 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.

Smith College Museum of Art: “A Dust Bowl of Dog Soup: Picturing the Great Depression.” Through May 24; $5. “Object Histories: From the African Continent to the SCMA Galleries.” Through June. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton or scam.smith.edu.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. The museum will be closed for visitation through March 31, for critical systems upgrades. The historic grounds will be accessible during the closure. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar.

The Clark Art Institute: Permanent exhibit: European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver and early photography. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free year round for members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID, $20 general, 225 South St., Williamstown or clarkart.edu.

Titanic Museum: 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.

University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays and spring break. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst.

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and second floors. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; tours are on the hour

with the last tour at 3 p.m., Mon.-Sat. reflect, both literally and abstractly, and at 2 p.m. Sun. 104 Walker St., on the story of Daedalus and Icarus.

Lenox or gildedage.org.

Free, gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., Amherst 413-256-4250.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Hours: Thur.-Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. $2.50$3.50, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or volleyhall.org.

Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Wisteria Vines in Full Bloom.” Carriage House and Gift shop open; Sat.-Sun, Mon. noon-4 p.m.; Historic house tours $7, $5 students and seniors. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org.

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” $10, $8 member, $5 student. FILM: “The Burning Child.” Sunday at 2 p.m.; $6-10,1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries A.P.E. Gallery: Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; “VHS (T.A.P.E.).”

Reception on Saturday; 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: 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.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: Nan Salky: “Shapeshifting” through March 28. hopeandfeathersframing.com/salky-shapeshifting. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com.

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: New exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills.

Admission $2 per person; Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment.

34 Front St., Indian Orchard 413543-3321.

Jasper Rand Art Museum: Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield or westath.org.

Loomis Chaffey School: “Youth” photographs from the Buhl Collection. Through April 14. 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor or mercygallery.org.

Nina’s Nook: “Triple SSS: Sensual, Sexual, Smut” exhibit, through March 21. 125A Avenue A, Turners Falls.

Salmon Falls Artisans Showroom: Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1 Ashfield St. #9, Shelburne Falls or salmonfallsgallery.com.

Taber Art Gallery: “At Home with Arts Unlimited Gallery: Featuring Our Histories,” by Kelly Popoff. the works of local artists and beyond. Through March 26. 303 Homestead Hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues.Ave., Holyoke 413-552-2614.

Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Located in the Village Commons. 25 College St., South Hadley 413-532-7047.

Barbara Prey Gallery: Permanent Exhibit: Work by Barbara Ernst Prey.

Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 71 Spring St., Williamstown or barbaraprey.com.

Berkshire Museum: “The Art of Warner Brothers Cartoons.” Through May 10, featuring production artwork including drawings, paintings and transparent celluioids used to create some of Warner Studios’ classic cartoon shorts. 39 South St., Pittsfield or berkshiremuseum.org.

Forbes Library: Photogrpahs by Christopher Curtis; Ceramic sculptures by Immer Mowry Cook; paintings by Susan Valentine. Through April 3, Reception March 16, 6-8:30 p.m. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Searching for the Feathers of Icarus An Installation” by Constance Hamilton, through March 28. Forum/ Artists in Community on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Constance Hamilton exhibition through March 28. This exhibit titled “Searching for the Feathers of Icarus” includes large oil paintings and fabric sculpture.

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Valley Photo Center: Hours: Tues.Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1500 Main St., Springfield 413-781-1553.

Vault Gallery: Permanent exhibit: Prints by Marilyn Kalish and other artist available for purchase. 322 Main St., Great Barrington; 413-6440221.

Western New England University Arts Gallery: Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield or wne.edu/arts.

William Baczek Fine Arts: 2020 Landscape Exhibition. Through Saturday; Gallery hours are: Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. free, wbfinearts.com/index.php?id=7886. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com.

Outdoors Berkshire Botanical Garden: The Bulb Show, through March 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, in the Fitzpatrick Conservatory; featuring a collection of New England favorites and South African flowering bulbs rarely seen in the Northeast. Free. 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge or berkshirebotanical.org.

Great Falls Discovery Center: “Fertile Ground: Corn, cranberries, Tobacco, and Artists.” Through April 29. Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Friday – “Chipmunks”; March 20

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For children ages 3-6, siblings and friends welcome, accompanied by an adult. Great Falls Coffeehouse presents The Hampton Trio Friday at 7 p.m. $6-$15 suggested donation. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.

Natural Bridge State Park: Visitors Center Exhibits. Daily 9 a.m. to 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.

Markets Winter Farmers' Market at Forest Park: 10 a.m.-noon. in the Monkey House on the seconda and fourth Saturday of the month through April.

Use Trafton Road entrance. Free, Sumner Avenue, Springfield.

Northampton Senior Center: Winter Farmers’ Market runs 9 a.m-1 p.m. every Saturday through April 18. 67 Conz St., Northampton or northamptonseniors.com.

The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes.

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