Weekend SHOW YOUR PRIDE
SHOW YOUR PRIDE
Above are scenes from a past
Springfield Pride Parade steps off this year in support of city’s LGBTQIA+ youth; free block party to follow
By Ashley P otter apotter@repub.com
Show up, stand proud and let’s make history together. That’s the message of the fourth annual Springfield Pride Parade, which steps off this weekend amid a time that is tense and uncertain for the LGBTQIA+ community.
“Being a Black man of the community, those are two things that are truly under attack, people of color and the LGBTQ community,” Taurean Bethea, who is executive director and founder of the Springfield Pride Parade Organization, said. “Springfield has just an array of different backgrounds and all types of people. We want to make sure that our youth feel seen and supported, especially in this time.”
President Donald Trump’s second administration has set forth a flurry of executive orders, largely aimed at the LGBTQIA+ population, including the restriction of gender-affirming care and the removal of federal funding from organizations that support
“gender ideology.” The American Civil Liberties Union has reported a total of 588 anti-LGBTQ bills in the United States as of May. While Massachusetts only accounts for five of those bills, the political atmosphere has many in the LGBTQIA+ community feeling tense and uncertain about the future.
“This is not the time for us to cower or be victims,” Bethea said. “We need to stand up and be loud and proud and really hold our elected officials to account and make sure that they’re taking care of our needs.”
Bethea is a gay man. The idea for the first Springfield Pride Parade came from a hate comment that
Springfield Pride Parade. This year’s pride parade steps off Saturday at noon, followed by a block party in Stearns Square.
It’s all about
the asparagus this weekend in Hadley
Asparagus stalkers will be in asparagus heaven with such delicacies as pistachio asparagus ice cream at the Hadley Town Common this Saturday. (THE REPUBLICAN, FILE PHOTO)
NEPM Asparagus Festival returns with post-festival comedy show
By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican
What did one asparagus spear say to the other and the friends surrounding the bright green spring veggie?
“Can I join the bunch of you?”
And there will be plenty of bunches of asparagus to choose from on Saturday, June 7, when the NEPM Asparagus Festival returns to the Hadley Town Common.
Now in its 11th year, the annual festival — the largest fundraiser for New England Public Media in support of its programming — celebrates
A Walk Honoring Sima and Dylan Pariseau
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Fountain Park - Wilbraham, MA
Post-walk food, live music, raffle, fresh flowers, and signature jewelry!
the area’s local businesses and organizations and spotlights the area’s agricultural heritage.
From adults to kids, even those young ones who don’t like to eat their vegetables, there will be plenty to do from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., including a tasty menu of local foods, lots to imbibe, music and games, and plenty more fun.
Shopping through the Farmers Market, you can pick up some delectable goodies and meet the farmers who grow them — especially Hadley asparagus, considered “the asparagus capital of the world.”
During a May interview with The Republican, Wally Czajkowski of Plainville Farm in Hadley, who is currently picking 21 acres of
With your support, we can play a direct role in aiding the lives of domestic violence survivors. All proceeds will go directly to the YWCA of Western MA, in honor of Sima and Dylan Pariseau, who tragically lost their lives to domestic violence in June 2024.
Please help us to honor their legacy by supporting those in need.
Parade. This year’s parade steps off on Saturday, starting from Springfield Technical Community College.
Here’s how to celebrate Pride all month long in Western Mass.
Pride month lasts the whole month of June, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, and plenty of communities in Western Massachusetts are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the events slated to take place this weekend and beyond include:
• The Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade, returning to The Common Park on First Street in Pittsfield on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will include live entertainment, food vendors, community resources and more. The parade, starting at 11 a.m. sharp, will feature community members, businesses and organizations showing off their LGBTQ+ support. For more information, visit berkshirepride.org
• The Franklin County Pride Parade, stepping off in downtown Greenfield at noon on Saturday, June 7. The parade will march down Federal Street and onto Main Street, ending at Energy Park, where a block party will be held from 12:45-4 p.m. The party will include live music, speeches, vendors, food and more. For more information, visit franklincountypride.org
• Chicopee Pride Festival, being held in Szot Park on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 5 p.m. The day, being presented by the Chicopee Queer Consortium, promises to include a variety of fun activities and live entertainment. For more information, visit facebook.com/ events/608831355289558/
• Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run, stepping off on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. 5K run and 1-mile fun walk options available. All are welcome and prizes will be awarded for top overall finishers, top age group finishers and a special prize for the best drag outfit (no heels). All ages and abilities welcome. For more information and to register, visit holyokepride.org
• Holyoke Pride Fest, being
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Grammy-nominated singer Mary Lambert will be a headlining performer at the Holyoke Pride Fest, to be held Saturday, June 21, at Veterans Park.
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was posted to his social media in 2017 about his sexual orientation. At the time, he was closeted. Now, he’s loud and proud about who he is, and he wants to spread that message and encourage everyone to live who they are unapologetically.
And this weekend in Springfield there will only be joy, acceptance and, above all, pride.
The Springfield Pride Parade is not just a one-day event, but a weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in the region.
It begins today with a flag raising ceremony at Springfield City Hall at 10:30 a.m. and a youth community panel at Springfield Technical Community College.
The You Ball gala will be held in MGM Springfield’s Aria Ballroom the following night, June 6, starting at 6 p.m.
The gala’s theme is inspired by Studio 54, a former nightclub in Manhattan, and true to its name, the night will be full of sparkles, sequins and all things disco. General admission tickets are $200 and can be purchased on Springfield Pride Parade’s website.
Funds raised from the You Ball gala will support the Pride Parade organization’s
Safe Space program, an afterschool initiative to empower and provide a safe community for LGBTQIA+ youth in grades 6 to 12 in Springfield schools.
“It almost feels like we have to shield them to make sure that they still have their head held high and are confident, even in these very trying times,” Bethea explained. “We really want to make sure that they know that they are our next generation, because there is going to be a lot of work to do.”
The Safe Space program
offers a combination of both summer and after-school programs year-round for LGBTQIA+ youth, including guest speakers, internships and leadership opportunities, advocacy workshops and more.
Pride weekend culminates with the Pride Parade and downtown block party on Saturday, June 7. This is the fourth parade — the first parade was expected to have a turnout of “around 500 people,” Bethea said, and they ended up
Above and at right are scenes from a past Springfield Pride
“We really want to make sure that they know that they are our next generation, because there is going to be a lot of work to do.”
TAUREAN BETHEA, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SPRINGFIELD PRIDE PARADE
welcoming more than 6,000 people into the city in that first year. The number has only grown since then, he said.
“This year is a little different because we are actually trying to take our messaging more national, so we’re reaching out and expanding our reach overall,” Bethea said. “So, we’re reaching into Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut and really just trying to gather everybody within the region to come and celebrate and support.”
The result of which, Bethea hopes, will be an even bigger celebration this year.
The parade steps off from Springfield Technical Community College at noon sharp, but if you’re participating in the parade, plan to be there by 10 a.m. “I’m very adamant about the 12 o’clock [step-off],” Bethea said with a laugh.
Those interested in march-
ing in the Springfield Pride Parade can register on the organization’s website, spring fieldprideparade.org. Students interested in marching can reach out directly to their schools and programs. Everyone is encouraged to line the streets to Stearns Square and be “loud and proud,” Bethea said.
“Everyone is welcome to march with us,” he said. “We need as many people as possible because we have to make a statement this year.”
Following the parade, a free block party will be held in Stearns Square from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The party will include food, vendors, live music by DJ Kenneth, and special guest Dawn Richards of Danity Kane, a 2000’s R&B/pop group best known for songs like “Damaged,” “Show Stopper” and “Ride for You.”
“Come out and let’s make our pride loud a-f,” Bethea said. “That’s our theme this year. It’s a pretty edgy kind of hashtag we’re using, but I think now is the time for us to be loud.”
For more information about Springfield Pride Parade events, visit spring fieldprideparade.org.
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held on Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at Veterans Park. The day will include food vendors, art vendors, nonprofit organizations and live performers, including special headliners Mary Lambert, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and Alyssa Hunter, a Puerto Rican drag performer from season 14 of "RuPaul's Drag Race." For more information, visit holyokepride. org
• Amherst Pride Parade and celebration, being held on Sunday, June 22. The day will begin with a Pride Parade starting at noon at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, 21 Mattoon St., and ending at the Amherst Town Common on Boltwood Avenue. A pride rally and celebration will be held from 1-3 p.m. on the Town Common, featuring speakers, community leaders, and guest performances. For more information, visit amherstma.gov/3851/ Amherst-Pride
Event listings and times are subject to change. Check each event’s website for the most up-to-date information. Have a Pride event that’s not listed here? Send a note to apotter@ repub.com.
TUESDAY
Chicopee Elks #1849
431 Granby Road, Chicopee 413-592-1849
Bingo Tuesday
Doors Open at 4PM
2 Progressive Jackpots
6:15PM Early Bird
6:20PM Start
Min. Entry Package $15
Open Seating
2 Halls for Players
Handicap Restroom 1st Floor
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 $900
2 - $500 Cover Alls
3 - $400 Special Games All
$100
THURSDAY
Fairview Knights of Columbus 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee (413) 532-2011
DOORS OPEN 4:30PM
MASKS OPTIONAL Progressive Jackpot 6:15pm Early Bird 6:20pm Start
Electronic Bingo Aval. Snack Bar, Open Seating, Handicap Restrooms
Min. Entry Package $15
Above and at right are scenes from a past Springfield Pride Parade.
Wild Heart offers intimate Stevie Nicks tribute
STEVIE NICKS JUST turned 77 on May 26, and although she still tours, seeing her live can be both difficult and expensive.
But local fans have an alternative way to experience her live show with the Wild Heart Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.
Now in its 11th year, Wild Heart was the brainchild of local singer Jami Delia, who became enchanted with Nicks at the age of 17 and now finds herself inhabiting Nicks’ persona on stage.
“We may have started out doing it because we love the music, but it didn’t take long to realize that once choosing a tribute, we were on a path of not looking back,” Delia said.
“Other Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks tributes have popped up in and around New England, and each has something special about it. Our specialty is our intimate portraits, our theatrical approach and our connection with the audience.”
The group will play a slate of local shows this summer, starting with one at Outlook Farms summer concert series in Westhampton on June 7 at 4 p.m. (with a rain date of July
Asparagus
asparagus on his farm, noted “it was an amazing start to the picking season this year.”
“We were picking in early April, but last week the temperatures got colder and the picking wasn’t great, but we have all the confidence that it will come back because the soil moisture is so phenomenal,” he said, noting that 3 inches of rain is needed for optimal growth.
13). Other dates include The Stationery Factory in Dalton on Aug. 2, the Majestic Theater in West Springfield on Aug. 7, the Southwick Rotary Club on Aug. 13, and Glendale Ridge Vineyard on Aug. 31. Delia talked about the tribute show in a recent interview.
Q. What inspired you to form a tribute band around Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac?
A. Stevie Nicks inspired me when I was a teenager. Her lyrics and music helped me through up-and-down relationships, inspiring me to sing, perform and to write music. I saw her on her first solo tour in 1981 and again in 2015 at Mohegan Sun.
Q. Do you do any Fleetwood Mac songs that aren’t written by Nicks? And what’s the balance between Nicks material and other songs?
A. Absolutely. We play Lyndsey Buckingham and Christine McVie songs. Stevie wrote for herself and for Fleetwood Mac, so her music
Czajkowski added that what makes Hadley asparagus so good and tasty is the soil with “exactly the right qualities for growth and flavor.”
“I like my asparagus grilled with anything on it, especially a little olive oil, but it’s even good by itself,” he said.
In addition to selling his asparagus at the Farmers Market, the Hadley farmer oversees the Asparagus Bunching Contest — there are no prizes, just bragging rights — where people are invited to test their bunching skills based on weight and who can go the fastest.
The Farmers Market will also play host to more than 75 local vendors selling arts and crafts, from fine art to photography and from jewelry to jams and jellies, alongside face painting for the kids.
There also will be a number of nonprofit organizations on hand to provide information about who they are and what they do.
There is also no shortage of fun for kids, including a chance to meet PBS Kids’ characters Curious George and Nature Cat. Families can find out how fast they can pick asparagus with the Asparagus Valley Pick game or join Wild Garden of Childhood Nursery for arts and crafts
Local food trucks and restaurants that will be on site include Wake the Dead Donuts, Holyoke Hummus Company, Esselon Café, Vibesman’s Jerk Shack, Dean’s Beans, Ginger Love Café, P’frogi, Crooked Stick Pops, Bruisers BBQ, Vegan Pizza Land, Thai Chili Food
Truck, The Skinny Pancake, Bueno Y Sano, Flayvors of Cook Farm, All Things Maple, and Masa Mexicano.
Among the special asparagus-themed menu items will be fried asparagus, smoked asparagus mac and cheese, asparagus pierogi, asparagus hand pie, and asparagus stir fry over rice.
And to wash it all down, the Provisions Beer and
Spears Tent will sell local beers, cider and wines from Headwater Cider Company, Element Brewing & Distilling, Abandoned Building Brewery, Leadfoot Brewing, Amherst Brewing, Bright Ideas, Ginger Libation, and Katalyst Kombucha.
Throughout the day on the 413 Stage, visitors can hear headlining Haitian musician
Saturday’s Asparagus Festival has plenty of entertainment and things to do for the whole family — above, face painting was a popular activity during a past festival. (THE REPUBLICAN, FILE PHOTO)
Wild Heart will bring the music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac to several Western Massachusetts venues this summer.
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Hop in the DeLorean time machine at The Bushnell ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’
By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican HARTFORD
— “Great Scott!”
It is one of Dr. Emmett Brown’s popular phrases used in the cinematic classic “Back to the Future,” a phrase he would probably use today about the special effects required to bring “Back to the Future the Musical” to authenticity on stage.
Audiences will have the opportunity to see for themselves if it all works for a limited time as the North American tour of “Back to the Future: The Musical” arrives in Hartford. The musical is now playing at The Bushnell’s William H. Mortensen Hall through June 8.
“It will blow your mind to see how they pull off these incredibly challenging feats, it’s just breathtaking. I wondered myself when I first saw the show on Broadway how they would make these iconic scenes happen and feel real. We have everything to the full extent — car chases, the incredible clock tower sequence and a real DeLorean ‘time machine’ car on stage. It’s all there,” said Zan Berube, who plays Lorraine Baines, a flirtatious 17-year-old high school student in 1955 who meets Marty McFly, who back in the future is her own 17-yearold son.
Berube — a singer, actor, dancer and model originally from Boston — noted producers sent her an audition for Lorraine Baines for the first national tour that would be hitting the road in June 2024.
“I auditioned for Lorraine and absolutely loved the character Lea Thompson created in the original movie. Lea is so iconic, so hilarious,
parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.
The story is adapted for the stage by the movie’s creators, including Bob Gale who wrote the trilogy and director Robert Zemeckis. It is directed for the stage by the Tony Award-winning John Rando. “Back to the Future: The Musical” features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside hit songs from the movie, including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel” and “Back in Time.”
Berube noted that she grew up watching all three “Back to the Future” movies.
“I remember going to the audition and when I got there having everything come flooding back to me ... all those iconic scenes with the car, the plutonium, Doc, Marty and traveling
“Lea (Thompson) is so iconic, so hilarious, so genuine and so kind as a person. I really wanted to pay homage to the character she created, while also giving it a little of my own spin and keeping it fun and fresh for the stage.”
Zan Berube, who plays Lorraine Baines in ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’
so genuine and so kind as a person. I really wanted to pay homage to the character she created, while also giving it a little of my own spin and keeping it fun and fresh for the stage,” she said.
“What I like about Lorraine is that she is incredibly curious and always wondering why, how, who, when. I think that is why she is so intrigued by meeting Marty, because he is like someone she has never met before in a town where he doesn’t fit in and yet
is so cool. And that piques her curiosity,” Berube added.
The musical — which originated in London’s West End before moving to the Broadway stage in 2023 — is based on the first part of the movie trilogy when Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown. He accidentally changes the course of history and before returning to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged
through time. But I had to go back to watch the movies for the little details to familiarize myself with them again. The movie is such a cult classic for so many people,” she said.
But what she couldn’t be familiar with at the time were the more than 20 additional tunes that were written for the new musical.
“Glen Ballard is an incredible artist who has created some fun music to add to Alan Silvestri’s score. Some
"Back to The Future: The Musical" is playing at The Bushnell in Hartford through June 8.
Zan Berube, Burke Swanson and Caden Brauch appear in "Back to the Future: The Musical," playing at The Bushnell in Hartford.
NEW YORK
‘White Lotus’ creator Mike White returns to ‘Survivor’
By DAviD M AtthEws New York Daily News
CBS has spoken. Mike White, the writer of the hit HBO series ‘White Lotus,” is returning to the island for “Survivor” Season 50.
The 54-year-old Emmy winner placed second on the show’s 37th season in 2018. He is one of 24 returning players who will compete in the milestone season, which will be filmed in Fiji.
“Mike, after he finished playing, said, ‘I want to play again,’” host and executive producer Jeff Probst told CBS Mornings on Wednesday. “Then ‘White Lotus’ hit, and I thought, ‘Well, he’ll never play again.’ But he kept texting and saying, ‘Look, I’m serious. If you ever do anything where you have returning players, I want to play again.’ So we’re happy to have Mike.”
Other returning fan favorites include Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Colby Donaldson, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Aubry Bracco and Benjamin “Coach” Wade. White also competed with his father Mel on two seasons of “The Amazing Race.”
“The White Lotus” has already been given a Season 4 renewal.
“Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” will head into production this summer and air in February 2026.
2025 Tony Awards
Here’s what to know about
Broadway’s biggest night
By M ARK K ENNEDy Associated Press
NEW
YORK
— Twenty-nine shows on Broadway got Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy — and the box office attention they usually bring.
Here are some key things to know as Broadway’s biggest night approaches, including how to watch, who is poised to make history, what old favorite gets to take a victory lap and how you can see George Clooney on Broadway from the comfort of your couch.
When are the Tony Awards?
The Tonys will be broadcast to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, from 8-11 p.m., live from Radio City Music Hall.
How can I watch them?
On CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
Who’s hosting the Tony Awards?
Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, the “Wicked” star, will be making her debut hosting the Tonys. She won the lead actress in a musical Tony in 2016 for “The Color Purple” and will have just released her new album, “I Forgive You.”
A pre-show will be broadcast on Pluto TV from 6:408 p.m., where some Tonys will be handed out. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host that telecast. Viewers can access it on their smart TV, streaming device, mobile app or online by going to Pluto TV and clicking on the “Live Music” channel, found within the Entertainment category on the service.
How many awards are there?
A total of 26 competitive
“I haven’t seen one nominated show that I haven’t been wowed by. Everything brings something,” says Lowe Cunningham, lead producer of “Death Becomes Her” and also a Tony voter.
“How dare the Broadway community come together with such excellent work,” she jokes. “I needed everything else to be much worse, and I don’t appreciate it.”
A special guest
categories, from lead and featured actors to scenic, costume and lighting design. Some technical award handouts may be pre-taped and winners won’t appear on the live show, only cut down into edited bits sandwiched into the telecast.
What are the top nominees?
There are three of them: “Buena Vista Social Club,” which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders’ 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary; “Death Becomes Her,” based on the 1992 cult classic film; and “Maybe Happy Ending,” a rom-com musical
about a pair of androids. Each have a leading 10 nominations.
Who is vying for best new play and musical?
For new musicals, it’s “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Dead Outlaw,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.”
For new plays, it’s “English,” “The Hills of California,” “John Proctor Is the Villain,” “Oh, Mary!” and “Purpose.”
Many of the races are unusually tight this year, the product of a Broadway heaving with shows after having largely rebounded from the pandemic.
Normally, shows open for several years don’t get any Tony telecast attention but “Hamilton” is no normal show. The original cast will celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary on Broadway with a performance featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and actors Goldsberry, Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan and Phillipa Soo.
How can you get in the mood?
Even if you haven’t been able to get to Broadway this season, you can still see one of the shows. The night before the Tonys, “Good Night, and Good Luck” — starring and co-written by Clooney, a Tony acting nominee — will stream across CNN properties.
Mike White
Cynthia Erivo performs "Defying Gravity" during the Oscars March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Erivo is hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday (CHRIS PIZZELLO / ASSOCIATED PRESS, FILE)
Events
THURSDAY
Connecticut Morgan Horse Show: Thu.-Sat., Eastern States Exposition, Coliseum, Free. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or thebige.com.
Thursday Night Live Music Series: Thu., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Liston’s Bar and Grill. Performances will take place outdoors (weather permitting). Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, and seating will also be provided. While outside food or beverages are not allowed, the event will feature an outdoor bar, The 143 Club, offering a limited selection of food and beverages. In addition, the regular restaurant and menu will be open, with indoor and patio seating available for those who want to enjoy a meal while listening to the music. 324 Old North Road, Worthington, 413-238-5353.
FRIDAY
Cancer Connection Grateful Bed Tour: Fri., Cancer Connection. Bring out your tie-dyes and brush off your bootlegs for a daylong birthday party, a celebration of music, food, community and gratitude — all to raise essential funds for Cancer Connection. Tara Brewster will be the host for all the fun. 41 Locust St., Northampton.
Connecticut Morgan Horse Show: See Thursday listing
First Friday in Turners Falls: Fri., 5 p.m. Avenue A Storefront Galleries, First Friday in Turners Falls. Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dream House Restaurant and Waterway Arts. Third Street closed between Avenue A and Canal Street. Shops open late with popups and specials and live music. 106-112 Avenue A, Turners Falls.
Free In-Person Medicare Info Session with Health New England: Fri., noon, Hampton Inn & Suites, Health New England Medicare experts will be on hand to answer your Medicare Advantage questions and explain the company’s 2025 Medicare Advantage options. Pre-registration at healthnewengland.org/medicare/sessions is recommended. You can also find other community Medicare sessions at the same site. Free. 445 Pittsfield Road, Lenox. LAVA Center “On the Boards” Play Fest: Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. LAVA Center, “The Plan” by Patricia Crosby, directed by Tracy Grammer; “Narrow House: Dreams to Let” by Konrad Rogowski, directed by Charlene Kennedy, 324 Main St.,
CALENDAR
Greenfield.
Quarter Auction: Fri., 6-9 p.m. Foster Memorial Church. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for two paddles. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Open Pantry, for a free third paddle. Part of the proceeds will go to the D’Amour Cancer Care Center and the Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center. Dinner, food, baked goods and snacks will be available for purchase, $5. 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield; 413782-2112.
Springfield Pride Parade You Ball: Studio 54 Experience Fundraiser. Fri., 6-10 p.m. MGM Springfield, fundraiser for Springfield Pride Parade Organization. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://springfieldprideparade. org/you-ball/, $200 per person. 1 MGM Way, Springfield.
Victory Players Residency & Concerts: “Puerto Abierto”: Fri., 7:30 p.m. De La Luz Soundstage, $25. 114 Race St., Holyoke.
SATURDAY
Agawam Historical Museum
“World War II Bond Drive” Fundraiser: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Thomas Smith House, the 82nd Airborne, 505th P.I.R, 2nd Battalion, Company D. Reenactors will hold a WWII “Bond Drive” fundraiser to benefit the Agawam Historical Association. The grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House in
Feeding Hills will return to the 1940s with WWII era military and civilian vehicles, music, and demonstrations. Souvenir War Bonds will be available for a donation of $5 each, with all proceeds aiding the Agawam Historical Association. Free and open to the public. 251 North West St., Feeding Hills, thethomassmith house.com.
CitySpace Bluegrass Pickers, Singers, & Strummers: Sat., Blue Room at CitySpace, Pickers, Singers & Strummers. Free for all ages and all are welcome, 4-7 p.m. CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk, Free. 43 Main St., Easthampton.
CitySpace Presents Tiny Pop-Up Market: Sat., Blue Room at CitySpace, 4-7 p.m. Free. 43 Main St., Easthampton.
Connecticut Morgan Horse Show: See Thursday listing “Echoes of Nature” Hampshire County, Belchertown Performance: Sat., 3 p.m. Clapp Memorial Library, experience a unique performance that blends poetry, song, and story inspired by the natural beauty of Hampshire County. Join artists Kim Hoff and Jess Martin for “Echoes of Nature,” a creative journey that celebrates our local landscapes and shared sense of place through moving words and melodies. All are welcome for this uplifting morning of nature-inspired reflection. This work is supported by the Belchertown Local Cultural Council, free. 19
The run starts at 10:30 a.m., but the program and group warmup will begin at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the activities starting at 9:30 a.m. Participation in the 5K event is open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run Western MA. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., cost is $25 for adults and $10 for youth under 12 and includes a 5K shirt for the first 1200 registered. 131 Commonwealth Ave., Amherst.
Novi Cantori Concert: Sun., 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society. Admission to both concerts will be by freewill donation, with no one turned away due to lack of funds. They will be donating at least half of proceeds at the door to LGBTQ support organizations in Massachusetts. 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield.
South Main St., Belchertown; 413323-0417 or clapplibrary.org.
Franklin County Pride: Sat., noon. Downtown Greenfield, The parade goes down Federal Street, turns right onto Main Street, and then left to Energy Park in downtown Greenfield. During this time, the community is welcome all along the route to watch and cheer from the sidewalk. Festival starts at 12:45 p.m., Main Street, Greenfield. 413-773-5463 or franklincc.org.
LAVA Center “On the Boards” Play Fest: See Friday listing Patriotic Music Concert — West Mass Brass Band: Sat., 2 p.m. Aldenville Commons, concert by the West Mass Brass Band to feature patriotic music on Saturday June 7, 2 p.m. at Aldenville Common. Rain date June 12 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ken McCance at 413-6592622 or email westmassbrass@ gmail.com. Free. Grattan Street, Chicopee.
Springfield Pride Parade: Sat., starting at noon at Springfield Technical Community College. 1 Armory Square, Springfield.
Springfield Pride Parade Block Party: Sat., 1-6 p.m. Stearns Square, hosted by Chavis and Ruby Monroe, with special guest Dawn Richard and DJ Brandon D’Lux, Stearns Square, Springfield.
SUNDAY
Girls on the Run 5K Celebration: Sun., 10 a.m. UMass Amherst,
Queer Joy Spring Fun Fair: Sun., 3-6 p.m., Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. This event will feature local artisans, makers, performers, demonstrations, community organizations, and food trucks, all coming together to uplift queer joy and mutual aid. The event is rain or shine. 80 Locust St., Northampton.
West Springfield Coin Club Meeting: Sun., 7 p.m., Mittineague Congregational Church. A presentation and discussion will include facts about the third side of coins — the edge (different types & why). Refreshments will be available. Guests are always welcome. For further information, contact Peter Setian at 413-596-9871, 1840 Westfield St., West Springfield.
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George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. On the first Wed. of every month through the end of 2026, admission to the Springfield Museums is free. For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org.
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem,” through Nov. 2. The exhibition explores how the first instance witchcraft hysteria in the American colonies influenced the early history of the city and how the conversation continues today. Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.
Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Portraits
Morgan horse "Smash Hit" moves in for a little snuggle with rider Caitlin Lewis, from Rochester, during the 2024 Connecticut Morgan Horse Show. The show is returning today through Saturday to the Eastern States Exposition Coliseum. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)
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in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Painting Project,” through Sept. 7. In this striking series of portraits, artist and activist Nayana LaFond sheds light on the crisis affecting Indigenous peoples, particularly women, who are 11 times more likely to go missing than the national average. The exhibition is the last time the works will be on view together: At its close, the portraits will be returned to living family members. “Van Gogh for All,” through Sept. 14. ‘YoKai: Japanese Ghosts, Demons and Monsters,” through July 20. In the Starr Gallery of Watercolors. On view for a limited-time only; showcasing a stunning collection of Japanese woodblock prints and decorative arts, this exhibition features the diverse forms and stories of supernatural entities known as yokai. Museum a la Carte: June 5, 12:15 p.m. “We Will Look for You: Investigating LGBTQ Cold Cases.” Presented by Dr. Anthony Redgrave, co-founder of Redgrave Research Forensic Service and Trans Doe Task Force. Springfield Science Museum: “Here Be Dragons,” through Sept. 14. On the second-floor Changing Exhibits Gallery. Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit. The live animal center has been reopened as “Living Waters: From Oceans to Valleys.”
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit: Firstfloor exhibition offers interactive three-dimensional exhibits; second floor contains Theodor Geisel’s personal memorabilia. For details, visit springfieldmuseums.org.
Quadrangle admission — $5 for adults, $6.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $3 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museums
Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibits include spaceship, construction site, library, grocery store. Weekday activities. Hours: Tue.-Tue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for groups Wed. Visit ameliapark museum.org for information. 29 S. Broad St., Westfield.
Anchor House of Artists: Rotating art exhibits, self-staged by fine regional talents. The best leastknown gallery in the Pioneer Valley.
Free, public receptions on the second Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m. For more information, email artists@anchorhouseartists.org, go online to anchorhouseartists.org, or call 413-588-4337. 518 Pleasant St., Northampton East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit. Open every third Saturday of the month, 1-3 p.m., with free admission. Featuring displays of local history. Guided tours are available. For more information about seasonal events, visit them on Facebook by searching “East Longmeadow Historical Commission.” 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow
Edith Wharton — The Mount: Outdoor Sculpture: “Sculpture at the Mount,” through Oct. Free and open to the public. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or edithwharton.org.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “Open + Shut: Celebrating the art of Endpapers,” through Nov. 9, guest Curated by Bruce Handy. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Museum hours: Wed.-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.
Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 46 Bridge St., Northampton or historic-northampton.org.
Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.
Norman Rockwell Museum: “Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor,” through June 10, nrm. org/2023/11/norman-rockwell-il lustrating-humor/. Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thu.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. “Illustrators of Light: Rockwell, Wyeth, and Parrish from the Edison Mazda Collection,” through Jan. 4, nrm.org/2024/09/illustratorsof-light-rockwell-wyeth-andparrish-from-the-edison-mazdacollection/.“All for Laughs: The Artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course” exhibition, through June 15. Online exhibit: “Imagining Freedom.” The exhibition highlights the important role of Norman Rockwell and other artists in advancing and communicating these ideals, envisioned as core human rights for all people, NRM.org. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge.
Old Sturbridge Village: “Hands & Hearts: Courtship and Marriage in 19th Century New England,” through June. Explores marriage
A new exhibit, "Here Be Dragons," is on display at the Springfield Museums through Sept. 14. This immersive exhibition brings visitors face-to-face with live reptiles, like the one shown above. (PHOTO
and partnership by telling the stories of four couples from the 19th century. The new exhibit is located in the Visitor Center and is included with standard daytime admission. “For the Purpose of Illumination,” learn how New Englanders used and created artificial lighting methods in the 1830s and see first-hand artifacts from the era. Included with standard daytime general admission. Route 20, Sturbridge or www.osv.org.
Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit features exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri. noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-7331823.
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “History.” The Polish Center is open to the public daily, Mon.-Fri, 1-5 p.m., except for inclement weather and holidays. Other times may be scheduled by appointment. 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: “Forty Acres and the American Revolution: Stories of Independence and Servitude,” through Oct. 15. Season is open through Oct. A historic house dating to 1752 in Hadley is now open to the public, and offers guided tours Sat.-Wed. from 1-4 p.m. The Museum’s programs share stories of enslavement, resistance, and independence at Forty Acres, from the Revolutionary Era to the present, and the networks of labor that sustained the site for generations. 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.
Smith College Museum of Art: “Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now,” through July 13. Free. Permanent
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to close. 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. Visitors are free to browse the museum store and exhibit galleries at no charge. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor or www. windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
exhibits: “Ancient World Gallery, Beyond the Museum: Art on Smith’s Campus.” Hours: Tues.Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Mondays and major holidays. Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) is free to all. Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton or www.scma.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. Hours: Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or www.nps.gov/spar.
The New England Visionary Artists Museum: The New England Visionary Artists Museum has five exhibition showrooms hosting New England 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. 518 Pleasant St., Northampton.
Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or www. titanic1.org.
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. 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage. org.
Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Open Tues.-Sun,
Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift shop open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events visit wistariahurst.org. “Holyoke Arts League Annual Wistariahurst Exhibition,” through June 30. Throughout June, the exhibition may be viewed free of charge during the museum’s open hours. For more information, email holyokeartsleaue@gmail.com. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or www.wistariahurst. org.
Yiddish Book Center: “Yiddish: A Global Culture,” free. Exhibit: “Albert Chasan: Painting His Parents’ Lives,” through Oct. Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. “The Art of 20th Century Yiddish Poster Design: Theater/ Politics/Lectures,” through Sept. 1. “Melinda Rosenblatt Lecture: The Yiddish Book Center at 45, with Aaron Lansky,” June 8 at 2 p.m. Free. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.
Galleries
A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon5 p.m. ARC 2025, June 2 - 8, “Purrmetheus” Pearl Shread + Barb Abulashvili. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org. Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258.
Cooper’s Common: “Bridges, Barns and Farms” Art Exhibit. The exhibit, sponsored by the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans, will be on display throughout the summer. Proceeds from any sold art goes directly to the artist. 159 Main St., Agawam.
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Q. What is it about Stevie Nicks that has made her such an icon in the music world?
A. Stevie’s material, like her persona, is timeless, ageless. Her words seem to affect people today who hear it for the first time equally to those who heard it for the first time in the 1970s. Most of the songs are about relationships, which most people relate to. The music is recognizable and unique. She has performed live with Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey and the
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Eastover Estate and Retreat:
Juried Arts & Crafts Show. June
7 - July 15. Opening reception, held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Eastover Contemporary Arts Space, 430 East Street in Lenox. To RSVP for the reception or more information, visit https://artintheberkshires.
com. 430 East St., Lenox
First Congregational Church of Southampton: “Women in History” Photo Exhibit, through June 28. Artist Gallery Conversations: June 8, 1-3 p.m. Award Ceremony Reception: June 8, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments. 212 College Highway, Southampton Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Domestic Radius,” June 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-28, 2-7 p.m. Opening reception Thursday, June 5, 5–7 p.m. Art forum online on June 19, 7:30 p.m., with guest speaker Robbie Moll. Preregister at www. gallerya3.com. Free. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.
Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.
Jasper Rand Art Museum: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Elm St., Westfield or www.westath.org.
LAVA Center: “Portraits in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous People” by Nayana LaFond,
“In our tribute, many of these songs are not just music to re-create. They are experiences to have in that moment together, based on the nostalgia that we all know and feel when we hear them.”
Jami Delia, lead singer of Wild Heart
band HAIM; this is a brilliant way to keep her music and her “Stevie-ness” alive and youthful.
Q. When you play in larger or more formal settings, you have said the show is more theatrical. In what ways is it theatrical?
A. Our tribute is unique amongst tributes in that we have built in space between and during songs where we talk about where the music came from in the lives of the artists. The costume chang-
through July 2. “Marlboro Remainders” Art Exhibit, through June 30, opening reception June 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 324 Main St., Greenfield
Trinity United Methodist Church: June exhibit: Artwork by Janet Masciotra, through June 30. Using oils, colored pencils, and watercolors, the artist portrays a variety of members from the animal kingdom. Gallery is open Mon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, email gallery-cafe@trinityspringfield.org or call 413-218-7391. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.
Outdoors
Barton Cove Camping and DayUse Area: 18th annual Free Family Fishing Day, June 7, 10 a.m.—2 p.m. The annual Family Fishing Day at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join for a day of free fishing fun. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. Free shuttle bus between sites. 82 French King Highway, Gill Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall Exhibit: “Dam Culture 1995-2025: Skateboarding in Montague,” through June 29. Jeremy Latch presents a photographic and video still exhibit of skateboarding in Montague. For all ages. “Nice & Easy Walks” Fridays, June 6, 13, & 20, 1—2 p.m. Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the
es are authentic, and my personal handler is quick on a dime to switch me out, just as Stevie does in her work, from one shawl to the next, and one set of boots and gloves, and the hair — everything that fits the songs in the era they were created. In our tribute, many of these songs are not just music to re-create. They are experiences to have in that moment together, based on the nostalgia that we all know and feel when we hear them.
Q. If you had to pick one
Amora Mitchell, of Springfield, shows off the container of strawberries she picked out at the Red Fire Farms stand at The Farmers Market at Forest Park in Springfield. The summer market is held every Tuesday through October from 12:30-6 p.m. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN, FILE)
Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. Free. “First Friday: Migratory Fish on 3rd Street,” Friday, June 6, 5-8 p.m. During the event 3rd Street, from Avenue A to the Brick House, is open to pedestrians only. Free and open to the public. Annette Spaulding Talk: “Recent
him. It’s chilling and beautiful.
Q. And which song seems to be an audience favorite when you play it?
Stevie Nicks song as your favorite, which one would it be and why?
A. It’s very difficult to do because I really do love them all, however, “Silver Springs” is Stevie’s swan song to Lindsey. This music and lyrics are stirring. She is singing of her optimism that if he could just allow it, he would always be there with her, and then in her very unique and stylized way of stating her bitterness, she gently threatens that she’ll follow him down to the sound of her voice will haunt
Diving Discoveries in the Connecticut River,” Sunday, June 8, 3:30-5 p.m. Join for a talk by Annette Spaulding, an experienced master scuba diver, whose favorite place in the whole world to dive is in the Connecticut River, one of only 14 rivers in the United States that are designated heritage rivers. Enjoy a fascinating slideshow presentation showing footage of underwater dives along with a display of items of some of the unusual and interesting things she found in the river. Free. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or www.greatfallsma.org
Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Visitor Center open daily. Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Interpretive exhibits explore the park story through artifacts and displays. Trail maps, hike guidance, 13-minute orientation film, bathrooms, drinking water available. Wheelchair accessible. “Nature Scavenger Hunt,” Ongoing, Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For children and families. Self-guided adventurous quests invited you to search for natural treasures along part trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several seek and find scavenger hunts for different age and skill levels. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
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. Parking fee, programs are free. 107 McAuley Road, North Adams
River Studios DeVries Fine Art International Sculpture Trail:
A. “Don’t Stop” is a favorite, as it is one of the very few true optimistic songs. It’s really what people need these days to believe that we always can look forward and we need to stop getting stuck in the past. The music is absolutely perfect and each member of Fleetwood Mac has a verse so that’s always a fun component as well.
More information about each show, including ticket prices, can be found on each venue’s website. For more information about the band, visit Wild Heart’s official website, wild heart-tribute.com/home
Open for the 2025 season, through Oct. 19. Art and nature enthusiasts can explore a half-mile stroll through a wildflower meadow and shady groves adorned with 40 up to life size bronze sculptures by sculptor Andrew DeVries. River Studios begins the fifth new season of its Sculpture Trail, at 36 E. River Road, Middlefield, located along the middle branch of the Westfield River. Hours: Fri, Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., other times by appointment. The trail is free, donations are graciously accepted to help with upkeep. 36 E. River Road, Middlefield
Markets
Amherst Farmers Market: Sat. through Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Boltwood Avenue and Spring Street, Amherst
Farmers Market at Forest Park: Every Tues. May-Oct. 12:30-6 p.m. 200 Trafton Road, or free entry at main entrance on Sumner Ave for market shoppers. Sumner Avenue, Springfield or farmersmarketat forestpark.com.
Northampton Farmers Market: Sat. through Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 8 Gothic St., Northampton 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
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pay homage to ’80s style music and some is new musical theater pop songs that work seamlessly together to help complement the original music,” she said noting her favorites include “Something About That Boy” which she sings about Marty, and “Gotta Start Somewhere,” sung by diner worker Goldie Wilson.
In addition to playing Lorraine Baines, Berube’s recent credits include starring as Anne Boleyn on the North American tour of “SIX.”
She is a 2020 graduate of
Asparagus
Paul Beaubrun, known for his impeccable guitar skills, rich vocals, musical ingenuity, and deep cultural roots, who will deliver a smooth mélange of English, French and Creole. Also performing are local bands Splendid Torch, LeFever and The Greys.
In a hurry to enter the family-friendly event? Skip the line by registering online, even though the festival is free, and you will also be entered to win a VIP package to the Green River Festival, which will be held June 20-22 in Greenfield.
There is, however, a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family for those who can afford it to support public media in western Massachusetts.
But when the festival is over on the Hadley Town Common, there is still more fun to be had.
Some of the best touring comedians in the country will be heading to the Hadley American Legion for a standup comedy show to further benefit NEPM and keeping public media alive and well in the Pioneer Valley.
Showtime is 8 p.m.
Produced by Hadley native Tony Sykowski of Time Out NY and Second City, the show will feature performances from Sykowski as well as local comic Alex Paquin, Caitlin Reese from the HBO “Women in
the University of Michigan, where she received her bachelor’s degree in musical theater.
Ticket holders are invited to a pre-show ’80s dance party and are encouraged to “bust out your raddest ’80’s gear and get ready to moonwalk back in time” — think leg warmers, parachute pants, scrunchies and shoulder pads. The fun begins two hours before every performance with DJ B-EZ and DJ10Four providing the beats for the dance floor.
For showtimes, tickets priced from $43.50 to $203, and more information, visit bushnell.org.
Comedy Festival” and Sirius XM, and Rob Christensen of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” and Comedy Central. Sykowski — who currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he appears in New York clubs and does comedy touring on the road — is the son of Hadley asparagus farmer Wally Czajkowski of Plainville Farm.
“I grew up picking asparagus and worked on the family farm until I turned 23. If anyone was stuck in traffic behind a tractor, that was me,” he said.
The comedian said the show is “an excuse to come back and perform.”
“I wanted to bring an event to the Pioneer Valley to give back to the community I grew up in, as well as bring some additional talent to the area for a fun night of comedy to benefit NEPM,” Sykowski said.
And don’t worry, it won’t be a night of asparagus jokes.
“I do have a couple of jokes about asparagus to tie in some local flavor, but you can’t do an entire evening about asparagus. As for the other comedians, they will be doing material about themselves and their life experiences,” Sykowski said.
Tickets to the show are $20 presale and $25 at the door with cash or Venmo. Visit NEPM.org to purchase tickets by clicking on “Learn More” under the Asparagus Festival Comedy Show.
