Arturo Sandoval to play Springfield’s Hope Center for the Arts, Page D2
JAZZ LEGEND
Also inside: Air Supply to celebrate 50th anniversary in concert at Springfield Symphony Hall, Page D6
10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval to take stage at Hope Center for the Arts
By K eith O ’C onnor Special to The Republican SPRINGFIELD
— Growing up in the small town of Artemisa on the outskirts of Havana, the only music Arturo Sandoval could hear on a transistor radio in the oppressed country of Cuba was traditional Cuban music.
But that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the greatest trumpet players in the world, hailed today for his groundbreaking fusion of Latin and jazz influences.
On Friday, Nov. 14, jazz enthusiasts will have the opportunity to hear Sandoval live at Hope Center for the Arts in Springfield. Showtime is 7 p.m.
“It was very difficult finding music to listen to when growing up because we didn’t have any record store where you could go and buy a record and they were not playing any kind of American music on the radio. For many years, I listened to the Voice of America from Washington, D.C., every day at 3:15 p.m. I never missed that program even when in obligatory military service for three years,” Sandoval said in an interview with The Republican.
“I listened to the show on a small radio, and they put me in jail for several months because I was listening to the voice of the enemy,” he added.
Sandoval started playing music at the age of 12 in 1961 in his village’s band and went on in 1964 to attend the Cuban National School of Arts, where he took classical
Jazz legend plays Springfield
on Friday, Nov. 14.
Arturo Sandoval will play a concert at Springfield’s Hope Center for the Arts
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John Lentz brings songs and stories to Luthier’s Co-op
IT ’S A SAFE BET THAT most local musicians you see toiling away in local clubs are doing it largely for the love of their art.
But it’s one thing to see a guy in his 70s perform tunes out of devotion to his music. It’s even more impressive to learn the singer involved just released his first album earlier this year.
But that’s what you have in John Lentz, who will play at Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton on Nov. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Lentz, who makes his home in Turners Falls, has been a musician his whole adult life, starting out busking on the West Coast in the 1970s. As usual, real life — getting a job and raising a family — took center stage for a lengthy period, but Lentz always kept music on the back burner.
After moving to Massachusetts, he started attending the Vermont Jazz Center’s summer workshops and met pianist Harvey Diamond. This led to Diamond inviting Lentz to jam with him in an unused rehearsal studio during the 2020 lockdown. Ultimately, the collaboration resulted in the album, “how strange the road should be so easy,” a diverse tapestry of jazz standards woven in with lesser-known tracks.
This will be just Lentz’s
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trumpet lessons for three years. But until around 1967, he had never even heard of jazz music.
“A journalist in my town, who I would often speak with, asked me one day if I had ever heard jazz. I said, ‘What is that?’ and went with him to listen to an album of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. It turned my brain upside down,” Sandoval said.
It was in 1977, exactly 10 years after listening to that album, that Gillespie came to Havana with other jazz greats to play a concert there.
“We met and from then on we started a beautiful friendship, and we played together until his death in 1993,”
Sandoval said about being mentored by Gillespie, who introduced Sandoval to his innovative techniques and bebop improvisations.
Gillespie was also instrumental in furthering Sandoval’s career by introducing him to influential people in the jazz world, helping him secure a record deal, and offering the young trumpet master opportunities to tour with him, which led to his own flourishing career.
“Even when I decided to defect while on a tour with him and the United Nations Orchestra, Dizzy went with me to the American Embassy and helped me all the way through the process,” said Sandoval, who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1998.
Sandoval’s musical explorations have extended beyond traditional jazz, leading him to be a pioneer in the realm of Latin jazz. With his innovative compositions and performances, he has fused elements of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin melodies, and jazz harmonies, creating a captivating and distinctive sound. Over the years, he has collaborated with prominent artists from various genres, including Dizzy Gillespie, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban and Alicia Keys.
In addition to his musical achievements, Sandoval
“I listened to the show on a small radio, and they put me in jail for several months because I was listening to the voice of the enemy.”
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has shared his experience and insights through his autobiography, “The Man Who Changed My Life,” a deeply personal account of his artistic journey and the transformative influence of Gillespie. He has also devoted himself to education, conducting masterclasses and workshops worldwide, nurturing the next generation of musicians.
His accolades are many.
Last year, Sandoval was among five honorees to receive the 47th Kennedy Center Honors.
“It was a huge honor, and I am going to be grateful for the rest of my days. I’ve been working hard and my dedication is big, my passion, my love for music, my respect for the audience, in general, as a human, I believe is why I received the award,” Sandoval said.
He was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys in 2023 and is a 10-time Grammy winner.
“It’s an incentive, like inspiration, to continue what you have been doing, and I really keep these awards
very close to my heart,” he said.
Continuing to tour and share his music with both new and familiar audiences, Sandoval is not ready to stop.
“I’ve been working nonstop. I’m blessed because I am doing what I love. God
has given me so many opportunities and I remain active at my age, which is not easy. But that’s my motivation in life, to play in from of an audience which is the best honor. It is such a beautiful experience that I have no words to describe it,” Sandoval said.
Prior to Sandoval taking the stage, the night will begin with a performance by the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts Concert Band, comprised of the school’s most advanced instrumental students in grades 7–12. Admission is by audition only, and members perform an extensive repertoire spanning traditional Latin masters to today’s popular hitmakers. Tickets range from $50 to $75 and are available online at hopecenterforthearts. org and in-person at the door.
Arturo Sandoval, 10-time Grammy winner and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys, will play the Hope Center for the Arts in Springfield on Friday. (SUBMITTED PHOTOS)
‘TIS THE SEASON
Start your holiday shopping at Eastern States Exposition this weekend
By K eith O ’C onnor
Special to The Republican
If you are looking for a gift for a special someone this holiday season, you may find just what you are looking for at this weekend’s 37th edition of the Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler.
Held in the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, craft fair hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
If you are a regular shopper each year at the Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler, you can still expect plenty of new items this year.
“We have 49 new crafters on board for this year’s show among 200 juried crafters from nine states,” said John O’Neill, co-coordinator of the Holiday Sampler.
As shoppers browse the aisles, they will find handmade creations in a variety of categories such as ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, photography, fashion, woodworking, glass, leather and fine art.
today, she noted, and are somewhat “collector’s items” since the wholesaler they bought the houses from went out of business after the COVID pandemic.
Today, they are still selling houses, but now they are making the houses from scratch. This results in exquisite miniature wooden village scenes that evoke the enchanting spirit of traditional “Old New England.”
“John was retired and was looking for something to keep
Nancy and John Kilrain, who call themselves The Wooden Folks, have attended the Holiday Sampler as exhibitors for many years. At one time the Kilrains made Christmas-themed
holiday houses out of paper mache that they would paint, and John would drill very tiny holes into them that Nancy would painstakingly press little lights into. They are in many homes
him busy. He was making these little wooden houses and thought they would look good placed on a board and making a little scene with them. There is snow on the houses and on a barn, as well as on the top of the board where we have placed little snowmen and trees covered in snow as part of each scene,” said Nancy.
The Kilrains also have the distinction of having one of their wooden ornaments hang
Scenes from last year’s Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition. The fair returns this weekend. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)
Gail Losi, of Wallingford, Connecticut, shows off figurines from Red Wagon Primitives as she waits in line to pay for them at the 36th Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair. (STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)
ENFIELD
Welcome to the 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Joey Valencourt rehearses a scene from the Opera House Players' production of "Little Shop of Horrors," being staged at the Enfield Annex through Nov. 23. Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the Opera House Players' website at operahouseplayers. org/tickets; tickets also will be available at the door, subject to availability. Follow @operahouseplayers on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know about "Little Shop of Horrors" and future productions. More photos from the production can be seen on Page D10. (SUBMITTED VIA OPERA HOUSE PLAYERS)
Nightclubs
THURSDAY
Drawing Board Brewing Company: Song Share Sessions: Nonbinary, Trans & Women Singer Songwriters. 36 Main St., Florence
Theodores’: Rockstar Karaoke. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Uno Chicago Grill: Country Music. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield
FRIDAY
MGM Springfield: MGM Roar
Comedy Club: Dan LaMorte. 1 MGM Way, Springfield
The Drake: Nick Shoulders with Jackson & the Janks. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst
Theodores’: Cheryl Arena. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
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fourth gig this year, so although he hopes to play out more often soon, this show is a great opportunity to both check him out and serve a good cause: Lentz is donating all proceeds from the show to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
And while Lentz leans heavily on jazz standards, he’s not afraid to swim in other musical waters.
“I like to dive deeply into the jazz catalog, finding songs that are less well known by the general public,” he said in a recent interview with The Republican. “I also incorporate more current music; at this gig, I’ll also be singing songs by Tom Waits and Billie Eilish.”
Lentz is donating all proceeds from the show to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
That willingness to embrace diversity of sounds is reflected in the singers whom Lentz counts as influences: Van Morrison, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Sheila Jordan, and Dominique Eade, among others.
While Lentz performs with various musicians at different
times, accompanying Lentz at the Nov. 13 show will be keyboardist Bill Winslow and bassist Wes Brown.
“I currently perform with a small group of pro and semipro musicians. They each have strong professional ethics, great listening skills, and are nice people and fun to create with,” he said. “Most importantly, we all have the desire to serve the music.”
Uno Chicago Grill: Roots, Blues and Rock. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield West Springfield’s Irish House Restaurant & Pub: Baird Souls. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield
SATURDAY
MGM Springfield: New England’s Funnies Comedians. 1 MGM Way, Springfield
Theodores’: The Willie J. Laws Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield
Uno Chicago Grill: Modern, Contemporary Rock. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield West Springfield’s Irish House Restaurant & Pub: Al MacKay Band. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield
Vocalist John Lentz sings at A Journey in Jazz-A Tribute to Louis Armstrong at the Elks Lodge #61 on Tiffany St. in Springfield in this file photo. He will play a concert at Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton on Friday. (ED COHEN
When talking about what he likes about going out and playing before a live audience, Lentz mentioned that he recently described himself to another singer as being “60% storyteller and 40% musician.”
“Singing songs and storytelling have an ancient history and were offered by a teller or bard to groups of people. That’s just how it works. So, there’s that,” he said. “But also, there’s just the immediacy of performing live, where one can try out ideas and get instant feedback on whether they work or not.”
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 regular games $100 with 80 people or More. All Cards are included with Admission. Prizes climb with
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
Band marks 50 years with concert at Springfield Symphony Hall
By K eith O ’C onnor
Special to The Republican
Touring nonstop since forming in Australia back in 1975, hitmakers Air Supply are bringing their 50th anniversary tour to Springfield Symphony Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15. Showtime is 8 p.m.
As they mark 50 years, which officially happened on May 12, the duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock continue to tour in North America and overseas to the tune of 130 dates a year. They were the first Western group to tour China and several other countries, who, prior to their breakthrough would not allow pop music across their borders, as well as performing for a record 175,000 people in Cuba in 2005.
The song that started it all for Air Supply was “Lost in Love” from their 1979 album “Life Support.” It shot up the charts, reaching No. 13 in Australia and No. 3 in New Zealand. It caught the ear of legendary music executive Clive Davis, who signed them and later released their U.S. debut album, “Lost in Love,” in 1980.
Air Supply’s first stateside track, “Lost in Love,” became the fastest-selling single in the world, reaching No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their follow up, Graham’s “All Out of Love,” then reached No. 2 on the Hot 100.
Overall sales and airplay are equally astounding, equaling their heroes, The Beatles, run of five consecutive Top Five singles — “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That
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quality. For instance, an artist may have a couple of singles on an album and the rest are mediocre. That’s not what we are all about.
You Love,” “Here I Am” — selling a collective total of 20 million copies of their first three albums.
Tickets to the Springfield concert, available at mgmspringfield.com, range in price from $71 to $223, which include a special VIP soundcheck meet and greet package.
Graham Russell, from his home in Utah, spoke recently with The Republican about the duo’s legendary career and 50th anniversary celebration.
Q. How does it feel to have Air Supply celebrating their 50th anniversary this year?
A. It’s cool. When you sit down and think about it, it’s hard to imagine just a young lad from the center of England suddenly being in a group for 50 years. It’s bizarre, but it’s got to happen to somebody, and so why not us? When we began, we thought maybe we’d be together for a year or maybe 18 months or so. I don’t think any artist can really know how long they’re going to be together or what’s going to
happen. You never know, it’s a precarious industry to join and a lot of people don’t even earn a living at it. Earning a living for a long time like us is quite an achievement, and I think that is anyone’s dream in any profession.
I’m 75 and Russell is 76 and it’s great to still be going at it. The thing is that there are so many artists our age now who are breaking down the barriers, because up until recently there were not any musicians who stayed alive long enough. I mean, look at Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger and all those others like them. Paul is 83 and Mick is 82. So, those people are pushing the boundaries and saying, ‘Hey, you can still play rock and roll in your 80s,’ which 20 years ago was a bizarre thought. There were people saying, ‘Oh no, when you are 60 you have to lie down.’ But now it’s a different story. Just look at Mick Jagger still bouncing all around the stage. He’s putting teenagers, everyone, to shame. But what a great role model for young musicians. He’s a great role model for me and I want to be that agile when I’m his age.
Q. Why do you think Air Supply is so beloved by fans?
A. There are a couple of reasons. We make great records. They’re great songs that are going to stand the test of time. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s true. Take any one of our songs, “All Out of Love,” for instance. It’s been in over 20 movies. And when a director or movie company wants to capture an audience, they put that song in the movie. There is a reason for that.
They know we have an audience around the world. It doesn’t matter what country. We have that audience and people want to tap into that. And fair enough, it’s that kind of thought that has kept us relevant for so long because we have songs in movies and we have songs in commercials and television shows all the time. And it has kept us relevant, also with a younger audience. We have always made great records. We’ve always worked with great producers and people. Some of the songs we picked as singles became big hits, but the albums, in my opinion, they were always very consistent and of high
Q. Take readers back to when you and Graham first met.
A. It was 1975 when we met in the chorus of the Australian touring company of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Nobody knew anybody when we all got together in a room. Russell sat next to me, and I heard his voice when we were all singing and I wondered if everybody else had such a beautiful voice as his. But they didn’t and he had the best voice in the show. We became great friends. We were born in the same month. We saw the Beatles when we were both 14. So, we had a lot in common, and we became great friends. He knew that I wrote songs and we started to sing some of them together. Eventually he asked if I was interested in forming a band and I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ So, that’s what we did.
The apostles in “Jesus Christ Superstar” were paired off and by chance Russell was paired with me. It was almost like the universe predestined that we get together because we had a job to do for the next 50 years that we weren’t aware of. But now when we look back, all those little things that happened, it all makes sense. The universe in its wisdom put us together to do something. So, we did. And, all these years later, here we are.
What a great experience for us to be in “Jesus Christ Superstar” for almost two years. You can’t buy that kind of education. We came out of the tour with a great knowledge of theater and how it works and how to engage an audience.
Not long after that, we had our first hit record in Australia, and we were off to the races. Six months later, we were opening for some of the biggest artists in the world, among them Rod Stewart and many others. So, all of these things we more or less
Russell Hitchcock, left, and Graham Russell are celebrating 50 years together as Air Supply. (DENISE TRUSCELLO PHOTO COURTESY OF LUCK MEDIA)
“You think, ‘Oh, am I doing enough? Am I doing my part? Have I earned my life? Have I contributed to the future?’ But after playing Cuba and 175,000 people you say to yourself, ‘Oh, OK, maybe we made a little dent in people’s lives.’”
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predestined. There’s no doubt about it.
Q. How fortunate do you feel to have been discovered by Clive Davis, who launched your successful career in America and beyond?
A. If you have success in the U.S., you are pretty much guaranteed success around the rest of the world or at least get a foot in the door. But you must have a good product. When Clive came onto the scene, it was a godsend. It was another one of those universe things I spoke of earlier — “I’m going to put the biggest record mogul in the world on your radar, and you are going to work together.” Clive loved “Lost in Love” and he made it his business to buy the song, buy the record, and sign us to a five-album deal, simply on the strength of “Lost in Love.” How he got to hear it in his office, I have no idea. I did ask him once, and he said on Monday mornings he would listen to all these tapes and acetates of new artists. That’s what he was good at. And he said that “Lost in Love” was on top of a pile of tapes and when he listened to it he knew that it was going to be a hit song.
Q. In your 50th anniversary press release, you said, “The simple fact of pop stardom is that a band’s hitmaking heyday doesn’t last forever,” something you would soon come to realize. How did that happen?
A. It was in 1986 with the release of our ninth studio album called “Hearts in Motion” when we realized the hits don’t last forever. “Hearts in
Motion” didn’t really do anything. We realized nobody was going to play anything new by us other than the big hits. Our time had passed. So, we decided to play in places we hadn’t been before — China, South Korea, Vietnam and all over South America. We spent quite a lot of years doing that, and in doing so, we created this great new legion of fans. But when we came back to tour the United States, we found that these overseas places wanted us back all the time. So, we would go back and still do. Again, when we came back to America it was just touring. We still realized nobody was going to play anything new. And still, to this day, they haven’t. And I think that’s a dilemma for a lot of artists in our same position. They just wouldn’t play anything. And you really have to come to terms with that and say, “Well, they’re not going to play anything. So, we’re going to do what we like to do. We’re
going to play live.” And that’s what we do today.
Q. What are some of your most memorable performances around the world and what have you learned about those countries you have toured and their cultures?
A. It was like going to university seeing and learning about all these different cultures, and there are a lot of different ones. It was such an eye opener. Going to China for the first time and being at the Great Wall of China all built by hand over 1,500 years ago. And you think, “Oh my, we’re just a little pop band from Australia,” and you feel so insignificant after learning from your guide how long it took. It’s that kind of feeling wherever we went. In Mexico we were playing in places like Cancun and Yucatan and we visited some pyramids and it’s that
the audience wherever they may be.
Q. Nowhere have I seen an explanation for where the name Air Supply came from.
A. We had made our first single and it was ready to come out. But we didn’t have a name for ourselves, and the producer told us we needed one by the next morning. I had a dream that night about a white billboard with flashing lights like strobes all around it. In the middle in big black letters were the words ‘Air Supply.’ I told Russell about it and neither of us had anything better and he said, ‘Well, maybe that’s our name.’ ‘It sounded cosmic and we do both have air zodiac signs. But, of course, now it has become synonymous with romantic music around the world. So, I think it was the right choice.
Q. Your 50th anniversary press release stated many good things are ahead or have already happened for Air Supply. What is going on?
same feeling again like, “Wow, what is our contribution to the world and the future?” We are not going to be building any pyramids or massive walls. Our only contribution to the world is a few songs that people might remember in 50 years, and that’s what you have to live with. And, you think, “Oh, am I doing enough? Am I doing my part? Have I earned my life? Have I contributed to the future?” But after playing Cuba and 175,000 people you say to yourself, “Oh, OK, maybe we made a little dent in people’s lives.” And I think we have. We sell out every show we play. It doesn’t matter where it is. Apart from that, we’ve changed people’s lives in a positive way and our shows are a part of their lives now and forever. They come to one of our shows and want to hear our songs and we want to play them for the crowd. It’s a great reciprocal energy that is going on with us and
A. We have completed our next and probably last album. It’s called ‘A Matter of Time’ and it is due out the first week of December. We will only be doing vinyl, no CD. It’s a beautiful album and those who buy it will predominantly be our fans, and they are legion as you know. The artwork will blow your mind, and people will buy the vinyl album just for the artwork. Off course, there is a great album inside, too.
We were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the official date hasn’t been scheduled yet. There is also going to be a biopic titled ‘All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story,’ which begins filming in Australia in January. And they have casted a Broadway comedy-drama musical featuring our songs. It is going to begin somewhere in England then move to the West End and then hopefully come to Broadway. So, there is a lot of nice stuff happening right now for us.
Graham Russell, left, and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply perform during the Festival d’ete de Quebec on July 11, 2018, in Quebec City, Canada.
A brewery move and a glut of Franklin County beer news
ALOT HAS HAP-
pened in local and regional beer news over the past month, so let’s dive in before the holidays bury us.
First up is the local news that Drawing Board Brewing in the Florence section of Northampton will soon be moving out of its current building at 36 Main St. (which was previously home to Brew Practitioners). But locals need not be sad, the owners assured fans that they will remain in Florence.
It’s great to see a fairly young brewery succeeding enough to be able to move and grow in this manner. Then again, I’m not surprised, given both the owners’ passion for great beer and their ability to consistently brew it. Check out their social media to follow the transition and definitely stop in for a pint.
As I noted before, the area has lost a few great breweries over the past year. Franklin County was particularly hit hard as it lost Turners Falls’ Brick & Feather last December, while Pioneer Valley Brewery, also in Turners Falls, went dark in May. The most recent loss was Honest Weight Brewing in Orange, which closed its doors at the end of September.
These were not just closings of run-of-the-mill venues.
Each one crafted excellent beer and ventured into styles that are no longer common in today’s American beer universe. My prayer is that these breweries’ courage to brew less popular styles didn’t contribute to their demise. So let’s all make a pledge to venture outside our comfort zones more often in the coming year and try or revisit styles we don’t usually drink. If brewers are willing to put the effort into making them, we at least owe them the willingness to sample their work.
Speaking of Franklin County, here’s hoping that Element Brewing and Distilling of Millers Falls gets the green
Harpist Piper Pichette entertains shoppers at the 36th Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair.
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on the White House Christmas tree.
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light for opening a new site in Deerfield. While some local officials worry about the municipality becoming known as “Beerfield” due its three breweries already in town (Berkshire Brewing, Tree House, and a satellite venue of Powder Hollow), the plan for owners Daniel Kramer and Ben Anhalt seem to be on course.
The new site would be located at 3 Sugarloaf St. where the Giving Circle Gift Shop used to operate. I don’t know about you, but I’d be proud to live in a town with the nickname “Beerfield.” And really, a total of four breweries doesn’t seem like too many these days, (especially since Powder Hollow is just a small beer bar on the Yankee Candle campus).
And speaking of Powder Hollow Brewing, the
It’s great to see a fairly young brewery succeeding enough to be able to move and grow in this manner. Then again, I’m not surprised, given both the owners’ passion for great beer and their ability to consistently brew it.
“Back in 2001, Marcia Wojewoda, who was coordinator of the Holiday Sampler at that time, received a phone call that the White House was looking for hand-painted wooden ornaments that depicted historical buildings. We made one of the Deerfield Town Hall and even got to visit the White House to see the tree,” Nancy said.
This year’s Holiday Sampler will feature free family craftmaking all weekend. A craft sampler favorite each year, there also will be an expertly handcrafted miniature New England village to explore, circa 1897, which was created by Beverly Kidder.
Shoppers can also take part in a contest by voting for their
favorite festively decorated booth. Every year, exhibitors are encouraged to use their creative talents to spruce up their booths for the holidays.
Adding a festive spirit to the holiday-themed show, there will be a DJ playing Christmas music and other hits both days.
And, straight from the North Pole, Santa will be making a special appearance to meet with all believers.
Going up and down all the aisles in the Better Living Center can help work up an appetite, and Big E concessions will be serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and more.
Many homemade treats also will be sold by specialty food vendors at the craft show — eat them at home or save them for gift-giving. Among the treats include honey, chocolates, jam, jellies, pickles, gourmet cotton candy and marshmallows, cotton candy, maple items, peanut butter, hot fudge and much more, including new this year, The Pocono Pickle Guy. Proceeds from the weekend event support the many historical and educational programs of the nonprofit Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, organizers of the Old Deerfield Craft Fairs.
The Big E charges $5 for parking. Visitors are encouraged to turn in their parking receipt at the Information Booth inside the show for a 2-for-1 coupon good for the 2026 Spring Sampler. For more information, visit Deerfield-craft.org or call 413-774-5400.
(STEVEN E. NANTON PHOTO)
Corey and Antonia Lynchare are the founders behind Drawing Board Brewing Co. in the Florence section of Northampton.
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Latino Book Fair returns to Springfield
Bigger venue and more authors on board this year
By Ashley P otter apotter@repub.com
Building on the success of last year, the Latino Book Fair will return to the city on Saturday.
And its new home, Union Station, will accommodate more than double the number of authors from the inaugural fair, which was held inside
the Mason Square Library.
“[Union Station] is a historical place, it is a place of connections,” 7 Arts Latino Foundation Executive Director Jorge Martinez said in an interview with The Republican. “People go there to connect, so we are relating that to what we are doing. We are connecting people through art, through culture, and that is something amazing.”
The goal of the second annual Latino Book Fair is to connect people of all ages with underrepresented
authors. All genres will be represented — nonfiction and fiction alike — so there will be something for everyone, Martinez said.
“These free public events serve as a platform for authors from the Latino community and allies to showcase their work, connect with readers, and build a stronger [literary] presence in Western Massachusetts,” he said.
The daylong fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside of Union Station. Along
Jorge David Martinez, president and executive director of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, prepares for the upcoming second annual Latino Book Fair to be held at Union Station in Springfield.
“[Union Station] is a historical place, it is a place of connections... We are connecting people through art, through culture, and that is something amazing.”
7 ARTS LATINO FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JORGE MARTINEZ
Events
THURSDAY
Yearnings, Music That Knows No Boundaries: Thu., 7 p.m. BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity, Yearnings is a one-of-a-kind concert that brings together incredible singers from the Black, spiritual, Hindu, Jewish, Native American, and Sufi traditions — each sharing songs of their traditions. Scheduled performers include: Balraj Balsubrahmaniyan, Karnartic singer; Richie Barshay, Percussion; Justin C. Beatty, Native American singer; Adam Matlock, Accordion; Gloria Matlock, Black Spirituals singer; Michael Nix, Guitar; Umer Piracha, Sufi singer; Genevieve Rose, Bassist; Felicia Sloin, Jewish devotional singer; and Kevin Sharpe, Keyboards. $25, $35. 130 Pine St., Florence.
FRIDAY
“Acting Class” with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends: Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m. Blue Room at CitySpace, “Acting Class” with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends is part drag show, part theatrical monologue, and part interactive acting masterclass, featuring some delightful guest lecturers, 43 Main St., Easthampton.
Open Mic: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Tangle Chocolate Lounge. Come with your songs, poems, stories, juggling pins, all performances are welcome. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to pick up dinner next door at the Williamsburg Market and enjoy it at Tangle. Free. 5 Main St. Route 9, Williamsburg.
Opera House Players presents “Little Shop of Horrors”: Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Enfield Annex, Visit operahouseplayers.org/ tickets or get tickets at the door. Call the Box Office for discounts on groups of 10 or more: 860-4988899, $25 regular; $21 senior 60+, children, students. 124 N. Maple St., Enfield.
SATURDAY
“Acting Class” with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends: See Friday listing
“American Hope” with the PVS Orchestra & Chorus: Sat, 7 p.m. Abbey Chapel, Arrive early at 6 p.m. for a pre-concert talk with PVS’ resident musicologist Dr. David Schneider. Celebrate the spirit of resilience, joy, and unity with “American Hope,” a concert showcasing seminal voices that have shaped American music reflecting the hope, strength, and artistry of America’s rich musical
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tapestry, Sliding scale $20-$40. 50 College St., South Hadley; www.mtholyoke.edu.
Hold On To Your Butts: Sat, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Music Theatre, Hold On To Your Butts, the critically acclaimed comedy from New York and the West End, is coming to the Academy of Music. Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley, $19.68-$25.16 (including fees). 274 Main St., Northampton; 413-584-9032 or www.aomtheatre.com.
MGM Springfield presents Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration: Sat., 8 p.m. Springfield Symphony Hall, For tickets, visit www.mgmspringfield.mgmresorts. com, Tickets start at $71. 34 Court St., Springfield, 413-733-2291 or www.symphonyhall.com.
Music at Amherst Series: New England Jazz Collaborative: Sat., 7:30 p.m. The Drake, General admission (Seated) - Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Part of the M@A Subscription Series sold through amherst.universitytickets.com, General public: $28; senior citizens (65+): $22; Students with valid ID and children: $12 free, with valid Amherst College ID. 44 N. Pleasant
St., Amherst, www.thedrakeamherst.org.
Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler: Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center. The fair features 250 exhibitors, Admission Adult: $8 Children 12 and under: free. Parking: $5 cash. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-7372443 or www.thebige.com.
Opera House Players presents “Little Shop of Horrors”: See Friday listing Sled Expo — The Snowmobile Superstore: Sat.-Sun., Eastern States Exposition, Young Building. Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and children 13 and older, and free for children 12 and under. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. 413-737-2443 or www.thebige. com.
SUNDAY
Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler: See Saturday listing
Opera House Players presents “Little Shop of Horrors”: See Friday listing Sled Expo — The Snowmobile Superstore: See Saturday listing Sunday Live Music: Sun., 2 p.m.
Tangle Chocolate Lounge. Every Sunday features different artists performing for your pleasure from 2-4 p.m. The lineup includes Martha Grinnell, Louise Coombe, Matt Emmer, The Lonesome Brothers, Don Chiulli, Stephen Katz, Luke Deroy and more. Free. 5 Main St. Route 9, Williamsburg.
Quadrangle
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 www. springfieldmuseums.org.
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.
Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: Museum a la Carte. Nov. 13, 12:15 p.m. “Afflicted and Blue: How the Civil War Transformed Disability;” Cost $4, members free. Presented by Graham Warder, associate professor of SEE CALENDAR, PAGE D10
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history at Keene State College. Springfield Science Museum: Permanent exhibit: State-of-theart Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station exhibit. Live animal center: “Living Waters: From Oceans to Valleys.”
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit: Firstfloor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia.
Quadrangle admission: $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museums
Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibits include spaceship, construction site, library, grocery store, and weekday activi-
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The Opera House Players are staging “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Enfield Annex through Nov. 23. Tickets are available online at operahouseplayers.org. Above, Joshua Farber as Mr. Mushnik, Joey Valencourt as Seymour, and Allie Provost as Audrey Rehearse a scene from the production and at left, Provost and Valencourt act out a scene. (SUBMITTED VIA OPERA HOUSE PLAYERS)
ties. Visit ameliaparkmuseum.org for information. Hours: Thu.-Tue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for groups Wed. $8 adults; $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); military Personnel & teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission; members/infants free. Museum is open on New Year’s Day and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 29 S. Broad St., Westfield or www.ameliaparkmuseum.org.
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 Fri. 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.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: 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. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. “The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting A Friend in an Unexpected Place.” Through Jan. 4. Included with general admission. “Cooking with Eric Carle.” Through Aug. 23, 2026. 125 W. Bay Road,
Amherst or www.carlemuseum. org.
Historic Northampton Museum and Education: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. $5 suggested donation, 46 Bridge St., Northampton or www. 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. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.
Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or www.amherst.edu.
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum: “Anni’s Orchestra: Theme and Variation in the Prints of Anni Albers,” through Dec. 9. Lower Lake Road, South Hadley or www. mtholyoke.edu.
Norman Rockwell Museum: “Jazz Age Illustration,” through April 6. Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Online exhibit: “Imagining
Freedom.” “Shine A Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman,” through June 7. “Illustrators of Light: Rockwell, Wyeth, and Parrish from the Edison Mazda Collection,” through Jan. 4. Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retired military; $10 college students; free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or www.nrm.org.
Old Sturbridge Village: “For the Purpose of Illumination.” Learn how New Englanders needed, used, and created artificial lighting methods in the 1830s and see first-hand artifacts from the era. Included with standard daytime general admission. Standard daytime admission is $30 for adults, $28 for seniors (55+), $15 for youth (4-17), $15 for college students (with a valid college ID), and free for children 3 and under. Route 20, Sturbridge or www.osv.org.
Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit. 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. $5 donation. 33 South St., Chicopee or www.polishcenter.net
Smith College Museum of Art: Permanent 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. SCMA Exhibition “A City in Flux: Reflecting on Venice.,” through March 22. “Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa,” through Jan. 4. SCMA Exhibition “Crafting Worlds,” through Aug. 23. “Second Friday at SCMA,” Nov. 14, 4-8 p.m. Create your own mini-gallery in hands-on art making, pose for a group photo in Steph Craig’s Kameni-inspired photobooth, and explore galleries filled with color, stories, and imagination. Free. 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. Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield
ENFIELD
‘HyperColor’ on display at Taber Art Gallery
Five artists from Western Massachusetts use brilliant colors to explore spirituality, memory, intuition, time, and rebellious joy in the latest exhibit at the Holyoke Community College Taber Art Gallery. “HyperColor” opened Monday, Nov. 3, and runs until Thursday, Dec. 18. The show features the work by Andrae Green, Donnabelle Casis, Kim Carlino, Sharon Leshner, and Sunny Allis. The gallery will host a reception on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5-7 p.m. with an artists’ panel discussion at 6 p.m. "On its face, ‘HyperColor’ is an exhibition about color, but it's also about the ways people explore and express themselves without shame or hesitation,” said Taber director Rachel Rushing, w ho is shown above supervising the installation of a piece for the exhibit. “The artists in this exhibition are fearless in their use of color to explore the internal worlds of dreams, memory, and intuition as well as the ways we connect to the world around us with curiosity and play.” The Taber Art Gallery, located off the lobby of the HCC Library on the second floor of the HCC Donahue Building, is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during regular school sessions. (SUBMITTED VIA HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
with the opportunity to meet with authors, the day will also include live entertainment by the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts vocal group Revolution.
Authors signed up to participate in the fair so far include Tony Mejia, Heidy Mejia, Angela Bianca Echavarria de Panasiti, Adrian Alvarado, Brendaliz Cepeda, Sabrina Cordal, Maria Rodriguez Bross, Veronica Barragan, José Roberto Salinas Padilla, Elena Rodriguez, Mydalis aka Guerrera Writer Vera, Carlos Durán, Wanda Torres, Lhaira Guerrero, Domingo Burgos, Clara Elena García, Dorka Fernandez, and Ines Tejada.
Martinez will also present “Fragmented Youth,” a student-created poetry publication, with several of the student authors from the Springfield High School of Science and Technology and Gilberto Amador.
All of the day’s activities, aside from any books you might want to purchase, are free, so there are no barriers for attending.
we start losing a lot of what we do at home.”
Her book, “Echoes of My Journey,” the first in a series she is working on, is all about connecting with your heritage. A middle-grade fantasy, the novel follows the main character, 13-year-old Paulina, who is transported to the land of her ancestors by a mysterious, magical tree in her backyard.
“She wants to know more about her culture, where she comes from, and it’s kind of like a hidden secret. Her mom doesn’t want to give her that information,” Cepeda said.
The tree she interacts with, Cepeda added, is how she starts to figure out who she really is. She meets her ancestors — the indigenous Taino people who were the first to inhabit Puerto Rico — and goes on a magical adventure that teaches her about her peoples’ history and culture.
or www.nps.gov/spar.
Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or www. titanic1.org.
University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit. The University Museum is open through May 1; Tue–Fri, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun, noon–4p p.m.; and first Thursdays until 8 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and academic breaks. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and sec-
ond 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. “Ghost Tours with Robert Oakes,” Nov. 15, 29, 7 p.m. This is not an active investigation. Minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/ calendar or call 413-637-3206. Admission: $30. “Introductory Tarot Card Reading Workshop,” Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a mostly lecture-style workshop with tea and light snacks as well as independent and collaborative practice time with the instructor present. You’ll need to bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a basic Ryder-Waite system Tarot Deck, which are available for sale in the museum gift shop. Reservations are highly
encouraged as seating is limited, with walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206. Admission: $45. 104 Walker St., Lenox.
Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Open Tues.-Sun, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to close. $8 adults; $5 seniors 65 and older; $5 students, active and retired military; and free for children 12 and under. Group rates also available online. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or www.volleyhall.org.
Windsor Historical Society: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with house tours at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. General admission to the library and historic houses is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free to children under 12 and WHS members. Visitors are free to browse the
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“This is about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unique voices of Latino writers, but we do not discriminate,” Martinez said. “Our hope is that, for the next edition of the fair, we can have Black and brown authors, white authors. This is about celebrating art and we believe in that very seriously.”
Keeping Latino culture alive
Brendaliz Cepeda, owner of the Multicultural Learning Center in Holyoke and author of “The Echoes of My Journey,” knows how important it is for events like this to help keep Latino heritage alive.
“A lot of people leave their home, whether it’s Puerto Rico or El Salvador, and many of their traditions get lost,” Cepeda said in an interview with The Republican. “We come here to work, to build a community, and
Cepeda was inspired to write “Echoes of My Journey” by her day job. As owner of the Multicultural Learning Center, Cepeda teaches students traditional dances from Puerto Rico, like Bomba and plena. She also brings her book into classrooms in the Springfield and Holyoke area to host workshops with students about the importance of knowing their heritage.
A sequel to “Echoes of My Journey” is in the works, and Cepeda hopes it will be out by next summer. In the meantime, she will be ready to share her first book with guests at the Latino Book Fair.
“We have a lot of hidden Latino authors, and sometimes they’re afraid. They could be afraid that people might not like their story, or don’t want to hear their story, or they feel that they are Latinos and should not write books,” Cepeda said of the fair.
“This gives us a space where we get to say ‘OK, we are Latinos. We are authors. We are embracing our community, and we are telling our story at the same time.’”
Nightclubs
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The Drake: Weakened Friends with Nova One, & Perennial. 44 North Pleasant St., Amherst Tribeca Gastro Bar and Grill: Dave Brinnel. 89 Elm St., Westfield
Uno Chicago Grill: Jazz. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield
Beer
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brewery’s main location, just over the state line in Enfield, Connecticut, will hold an 11th anniversary party on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.
West Springfield’s Irish House Restaurant & Pub: House of Hamill. 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield
The Republican is not responsible for unannounced schedule changes. Listings must be received two weeks before the date of the event. Items should be mailed to: Entertainment Guide, The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, emailed to pmastriano@repub.com or submitted to www.masslive. com/myevent
The brewery said the evening will feature live music with Just Jeannie, limited edition 11th anniversary swag, and some extra surprises to be revealed. Powder Hollow is located at 504 Hazard Ave. in Enfield. The brewery answers at 860-996-0092.
Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.
museum store and exhibit galleries at no charge. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor or www.windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
Galleries
A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 126 Main St., Northampton or www.apearts.org.
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.
Barnes Gallery of Leverett Crafts and Arts: “Oh Beautiful Glass” group show and paintings by Susan Mulholland, through Nov 30. Reception Nov. 23, noon-6 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 13 Montague Road, Leverett, 413548-9070.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital: A3 at North Gallery, through Dec. 27. Art Forum online: “Art and Healing,” Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., online registration required. 30 Locust St., Northampton or www.cooley-dickinson.
Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: John Krifka and Larry Rankin Exhibit, through Nov. 29. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.
Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard
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: LAVA’S 6th Annual Community Art Show, through Dec. 31. LAVA Silent Art Auction: Andy Rothschild Feautred Artis, through Dec. 20. 324 Main St., Greenfield Old Town Hall: “Reclaimed & Reimagined” by Kathy Kemp. Through Nov. 30. 43 Main St., Easthampton.
Oxbow Gallery: “Caren Hyde: The Long Twilight - Paintings and Drawings Inspired by Iceland,” through Nov. 30. Hours: Thurs. 12-5 p.m., Fri, 2-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun, 12 - 5 p.m. Free. 40 Cottage St., Easthampton or www.oxbowartgallery.com.
Southwick Public Library: “Golden Rain: A Feminist Sensibility in an Atemporal Age.” Through Dec. 31. Free. 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, 413-569-1221.
Trinity United Methodist Church: “Scantic River Artisans Exhibit,” through Nov. 30. Open Mon.-Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield, 413737-5311.
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
