September 23, 2015
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Symphony Season is here


October 1
Opening Night 
Dvorak, Grieg and Lash
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Dvorak's Seventh Symphony
Grieg's Piano Concerto in
A Minor
 


Details and purchase tickets
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October 3
Opening Night Gala
Dvorak Carnival Overture Op 92 
Sibelius Violin Concerto Op 47 D minor 
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra   
7: 30 p.m. 

Kevin Rhodes and the
 New England Patriots

Phillippe Quint, Violin

 






                 

 
Enjoy dinner before the concerts at local restaurants

          Concert Night Dining     
 
     
 
Check Pinterest to see the food!  
                                        
         

 Connecticut

Avon
                               Toshi Izakaya
                                (860)677-8242
  • Join us for Sunday Brunch
  • We have a private party room for your family gatherings or business meetings at Toshi Izakaya.
  • Make reservations for your Holiday Parties at Toshi Izakaya!
  • Off-site catering available for your Memorable Events.
  • Dinner menu
  • Happy Hour
  • Early Bird 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Later Night 9:00 - Close
  • Promotion: $10 Off purchase of $60 or more
  • Promotion: 15% Off purchase of $35 or more
Enfield
                           
                         Figaro Ristorante 
                                        
                                   (860)745-2414
  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert  Dinners will be available at Figaro Ristorante throughout the season. Menu
  • We have a New Wine List.
  • Great Lunch Special Monday - Saturday for $8.95
  • Roman Nights Dinners
  • Stop by for a freshly brewed cup of espresso or cappuccino
  • Holidays will be here soon.  Make your reservations soon.
  • Let us do the cooking for your next office or house party.  Party Trays To Go
  • Be sure to ask about our Early Bird Specials
  • Weekend Luncheon Buffet Menu for your catered affairs. 
Glastonbury
                           Sakura Garden
                                                                
                                 (860)430-5600
  • Outdoor dining on our Patio while the weather cooperates.
  • If you are short on time, but still want a healthy lunch, think of Sakura Garden.  You have the choice of a Lunch Box or a Rice BowlSee what is included.
  • Lunch Menu
  • Join us at Sakura Garden Glastonbury for lunch hibachi.
  • Dinner Menu
  • Wine Menu
  • Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.   
  • We would love to cater your next party or event Catering menu.  Call us at 860.430.5600
  • Make reservations for your Holiday parties here at Sakura Garden Glastonbury.
  • No time to cook or go out to dinner?  Order online! It is quick and easy.
    www.sakuragardenglastonbury.com
Hartford
                           Ficara's Restaurant
                               (860)296-3238
  • Stop by for a cocktail or to have a bottle of wine with your dinner.
  • Dinner menu
  • Lunch.
  • Call us for your events or celebrations.  We are ready to help you make your plans at Ficara's.
  • Holidays are coming!! Make reservations for your Holiday dinners and parties.
  • Ficara's has three party packages from which you may choose to plan your events.  Call for details at 860.296.3238 
J's Crabshack
(860)231-9545

Where the portions are BIGGER
and the fish is fresher!
  • This Tuesday and Every Tuesday, Kids Eat Free at J's Crabshack .
  • Promotion  FREE bottle of wine with the purchase of $30 or more!
  • Menu
  • Happy Hour:  Monday - Friday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • If it is great seafood you are looking for, check our Fresh Market Prices.
                               Salute
                                (860)899-1350
  • Our Patio is Open! Enjoy lunch and dinner overlooking Bushnell Park!
  • Salute welcomes all old friends and newcomers to our energetic, upscale casual restaurant. 
  • For a fantastic night on the town, join us at Salute for cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert.
  • Lunch menu
  • Dinner menu
  • Dessert menu
  • And for a Happy Couple of Hours, check out Happy Hour menu.
  • Gift Certificates are available. 
Newington
                          Ruth's Chris
                                  (860)666-2202
Rocky Hill
                     Casa Mia on the Green
                                  (860)563-7000
  • The Patio on the Green is open with a special Patio and Golfer's menu.
  • The Taste of the Suburbs  is being extended by one week!
  • Every Monday, Half Price Bottle of Wine with dinner
  • Every Thursday, two drinks for the price of one for Ladies Only from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Late Night Menu - Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.  $5.00 Appetizers
  • Pasta E Fagioli Night  is now at Casa Mia on the Green.
  • Free Online Ordering ~ just click, relax and enjoy
  • Always available Casa Mia on the Green Prix Fixe - $29.95 per person.
  • Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with drink specials and complimentary food.
  • Promotion
  • Dinner menu
  • Lunch menu 
  • Catering menu
Elizabeth's Bar & Restaurant
(860)721.6932 
  • Italian cuisine with a Brazilian flair.
  • Lunch menu
  • Dinner menu
  • Nearly all entrees can be made gluten free.
  • Holidays are just around the corner.  Make reservations for your Holiday dinner and parties.
  • Check our Special Events menus for your business parties or family gatherings.
  • Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.  Sunday Closed ~ Private Parties
Simsbury
                  Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar
                                  (860)264-1580
  • The Patio is open for the season.  Join us for a craft beer, inspired cocktail or seasonal specials.
  • We have remodeled our bar and added a new draft system featuring 10 Craft Beers.  Please join us for a cold one!
  • Open for Lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Artisinal Flatbreads at Abigail's ~ inspired and crafted by Executive Chef April Gibson
  • Complete Dinner Special:  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday for $24.95 per person
  • Happy Hour: Half Price Small Plates and Signature Stone Pies and Drink Specials.
  • From Birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events in our dining room to a casual evening at the bar, Abigail's is open to host your special occasion. 
West Hartford
                       Vinted Wine Bar
                               (860)206-4648

  An experience you will want 
 to enjoy again and again!
Butterfly Chinese Restaurant
(860)236-2816
New York
East Setauket
                           The Curry Club
                                  (631)751-4845
  • Our Zagat-rated menu contains exquisite delicacies of curries,kebobs, and tikka masalas.
  • Scared to try Indian food?  Well, do not be afraid. Our Lunch Buffet, served every day, gives you a chance to try a variety of dishes, and we promise you will leave with a different opinion of Indian cuisine
  • Zagat-rated ... the best of its kind east of Queens! 
  • We have an expansive menu. Please browse through the pages to see what we have to offer.
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  • The Holidays are coming soon!  Make reservations for your Holiday parties.
  • Order Online
  • We would love to see you for dinner.
Huntington
                           
                         PG Steakhouse
                                  (631)499-1005
  • "When steak is on your mind, Think PG Steakhouse.!"
  • We have a special selection of Prime meat sliced to your perfection, as well as several other entrees on our  menu.
  • At PG Steakhouse we have a wide choice of  red and  white wines.
  • Make reservations for Holiday parties and dining soon!
  • We look forward to seeing you soon!
Massachusetts

Agawam
                              The Federal
                                  
                                 (413)789-1267
Belchertown                   
                                
                            Bistro 21
                   at Cold Springs CC
                                 (413)323-4888
East Longmeadow
                             
                      Villa Napoletana
                                 
                                (413)732-9300
  • You Must See This! Villa Napoletana's Second Annual Lobster Fest ~ September 6th - 30th. Lobster ... every way... with a baked potato and corn on the cob.
  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert Dinners will be available at Villa Napoletana throughout the season. Menu
  • Sunday Brunch:  We have a Breakfast Station, Omelets made to order, Carving Station, Hot entrees, Bakery Showcase and Fresh Fruit.
  • Lucky 7 is every Thursday.  Choose:  Any glass of wine - $7, appetizer - $7, dessert - $7.  Get all three for $21 AND receive a $10 Gift Card for your next visit
  • Porchetta Dinner for Two on Sundays and Mondays.  
  • Live music:  Wednesday through Sunday  
Feeding Hills
                            Casa di Lisa
                                       
                                       (413)786-1900

  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert Dinners will be available at Casa di Lisa throughout the season.
  • Consider Yourself Invited!  It is Casa's Anniversary Weekend ... October 30 with Cory and the Knightsmen Band from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  No Cover Charge.  Full Bar and Menu Available
  • At Casa di Lisa:  Tailgating Sweatshirt on sale for $40.  Call to order yours today! 413.786.1900
  • Casa di Lisa will be OPEN on New Year's Day!
  • Promotion
  • Enjoy a Sunday dinner with us from 4:00 - 9:00 p..m.
  • Dinner menu
Hadley
            Mi Tierra Restaurant & Lounge
                                 (413)587-9820
Ludlow
               Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill
                                  (413)547-6443

                   "We have great things going on."
  • The Patio is Open.  " A 21st century dining experience from a concept over two thousand years old."
  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert Dinners will be available at Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill throughout the season.  Menu
  • Book your Holiday Party by October 31 and receive a $50 gift card to Europa (applies to groups of 20 or more)
  • Remember, we do Outdoor barbecue catering. (Clambakes and cookouts) Call us for details.
  • Steamers and Raw Bar available Thursdays through Saturdays
  • During Monday Night Football games, get 1/2 price wings!!
  • Did you know that on MONDAYS you get 1/2 off any entree with the purchase of another.  Higher price prevails.  Eat in Only!
  • Kids under 10 eat FREE on Sundays at Europa. (not valid with any other offer or discount.)
  • Wine Down Thursdays: Half price bottle of wine with the purchase of two entrees..
  • APPY HOUR!  Get half price appetizers Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • $10 Takeout   Tuesday - Friday
  • Join us for Sunday Brunch.
  • Promotion
Northampton
                           Platform Sports Bar
                                  (413)341-3952
  • Enter to Win:
    A Vacation Giveaway: One vacation to Las Vegas will be given every week during the NFL Season. There have been Two Winners already!!
  • Mondays "Industry Night" Anyone working in the Hospitality / Restaurant industry receives Half price appetizers
  • The Deck is open for the season! 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Food served until 10:00 p.m.
  • Country Night - Thursdays
  • 21 tv's for your sports watching pleasure and 2  110" projection screens in the Blue Goose Room.  175 seats in all!
  • On-site parking is available.
  • Winter Hours: M - T 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 11:30 a.m - 2:00 a.m.
  • Lunch/Dinner menu
  • Cribbage Tournament on Wednesday night
Southwick
                          Nora's Restaurant
                                 (413)569-9585
  • Our Patio is Open for the season.
Springfield
                  Hana Saki Japanese
                Steakhouse & Hibachi
  
  (413)783-0368 

"You know you are in the mood for sushi tonight."
  • Stop in for a refreshing drink!
  • Dinner Menu
  • Keep Hana Saki in mind when you are planning a party or event.
  • Make reservations for your Holiday dinners and parties
  • Happy Hour: Mon.-Thurs. from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Mention Dine Best and get Half Price Apps.
  • If you haven't had a chance to experience the phenomenal taste of sushi, you need to stop here next.
  • Online Ordering
  • If you want Deliver Service, Click here.
Nadim's Downtown
Mediterranean Restaurant
(413)737-7373

Westfield 
                  Raven Hollow Winery
 
(413)562-0259 
  • Wine Season is in Full Swing featuring 14 wines and our new carbonated Apple Cider.
  • Our tent is up, and we are ready for our Music.
  • Be sure to stop at our Farm Stand for fresh fruits, vegetables and Homemade bakery items.
  • Wine of the Month: September ~ Apple Wine
  • Our tasting room has a nice selection of gifts both locally-crafted as well as designed to complement your wine purchases.
  • Hours
  • Where to Purchase our Wines ( in addition to the Tasting Room at the Winery )
  • We make Gift Baskets for ALL occasions.
  • Vintner's Wines of the Month Club  You can join the club at any time! Call for information.
  • Gift Certificates are available.
  • Visit our website: www.ravenhollowwinery.com
West Springfield
                          Cal's Wood-Fired Grill
                                     (413)827-9353
  • Sunday and Monday, treat yourself to our 4-Course Prix Fixe  3:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • Our private party rooms seat up to 60 guests for business meetings or family events. We are booking parties for Summer events.  Call Renee at 413.827.9353 or email at  [email protected]
  • Lunch Prix Fixe
  • Sunday Brunch from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. 
  • Promotion: 20% off Dinner (food only) Tues. - Sat
                           Hofbrauhaus
and
      Hofbrau Joe's German Steakhouse

                                   (413)737-4905
  • The Bier Garten is open for the season!  Come and enjoy... (paused during the Big E)
  • October 7 Beer Dinner
  • Dinner menu 
  • Lunch menu
  • Children's menu
  • Be sure to visit us the the Beer Garden on the Big E Fairgrounds  We will have great food and great beer!
  • Join our Rewards/Frequent Diner Program:  You receive points on each visit ~ and with 225 ponts, your card will be credited with a $10 reward! Ask your server for more details.
                          
                           Lattitude
                                 
                                 (413)241-8888
  • The Patio is Open for your pleasure.  Flavor.  Friends.  Fun. 
  • Big E Patio Schedule... lots going on.
    music, upcoming specials, football...
  • Look for our Big E New England States Burger Bar menu... new for the 2015 Big E.
  • New Bruschetta Bar... details.  If you would like to have a Bruschetta Bar at your next event, call our Events Team  413.363.1208
  • Grill and Chill in you own "backyard" with Lattitude at your company cook-in.
  • Along with gourmet eclectic dining goes elegant parties for all occasions.  Call Erin Corriveau and book your parties! 413.363.1208  [email protected]
  • Menus change frequently...
  • Brunch Menu
  • Dinner Menu 
  • Lunch Menu
  • Dessert Menu
     Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House
                                 
                               (413)732-4188
  • The Patio is Open for your pleasure.
  • Slow roast prime rib is available every Thursday through Saturday.
  • Stop in for a Good lunch or dinner while you are visiting The Big E.
  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert Dinners will be available at Storrowton Tavern throughout the season.  Menu
  • Dinner menu
  • 5 Banquet rooms available for any occasion.
  • 6 item buffet for Bereavements.  One call can take care of any last minute needs.
  • Sunday Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
Whately
                           The Whately Inn
                                (413)655-3044
Wilbraham
       
                 Horizons Restaurant
                                
                            (413)599-1271
                                   Look...
  • Every day is special at Horizons.
  • Tuesday  Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Oysters: $1.50 each
  • The Holidays are on the way.  Make reservations for your parties or cozy Holiday dinners.
  • Horizons to Go: "Too Busy or Too Hot to Cook?" Call Horizons 413.599.1271 (Sandwiches, Salads, Entire Meals)
  • Fish and Chips special on Fridays.
  • Hours:  Lunch - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.              
 
If you have questions or comments please send us an email!


Lenox, MA
877.990.1715

 

Whately MA  413.665.3044  

Belchertown, MA
413.323.4888





Tucker's Restaurant
625 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
413.569.0120

Springfield Symphony
Pre-Concert Dinner


MeatBall Kitchen
(from the Federal
Restaurant Group)
2000 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095

On the Border
Locations 



860.666.2202
Specialty Shops 

 
Westfield, MA



Pasticceria Italia
Southwick, MA
413.569.2250
Bloomfield, CT
860.242.3440

Gourmet Breads
and Pastries

It is Showtime at the Restaurants!
  
West Hartford, CT

Karaoke
Friday and Saturday nights
9:30 p.m.


 

Feeding Hills, MA

Mimmo and Michael
Live Tableside Entertainment
Saturdays

October 22
Paint Nite
Harvest Moon Kitty
October 28

October 30
Casa's Anniversary Weekend
with Cory and the Knightsmen Band
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
No Cover Charge

November 1
"She's Back..."
Kimberly Ann Wright
Messages from Beyond
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

November 20
Paint Nite
Love in the Rain




Rocky Hill, CT

Jazz Night
Thursday 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Italian / Latin/ Contemporary Pop
Tony Reali
Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 - 1:30 a.m.

Piano Bar
Sundays
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.



Ludlow, MA

Every Wednesday
Nick Blais, the Magician

Thursdays
Smart Phone Trivia
7:00 p.m.

October 12
Paint Nite
Autumn Bliss

October 16
Comedy Show
8:30 p.m.

October 24
Kassio
Dinner Dance
6:00 p.m.

October 29
Sierra Nevada
Octoberfest Beer Dinner
6:30 p.m.

November 9
Paint Nte
Magical Lamp Post


Live Entertainment
Fridays and Saturdays

 

Enfield, CT

October 4
Vicki Rose -
Tribute to Celine Dion

 October 25

Wild Heart -
Tribute to Stevie Nicks

 November 1

Rick Larrimore -
Tribute to Rod Stewart

November 15
Robert Black
Elvis Tribute Show



West Springfield, MA

Join us at the Beer Garden on the Big E Fairgrounds

October 7  
6:00 p.m. 

October 21
Paint Nite
Pumpkin Love
7:00 p.m.
 


Hartford, CT

Live Jazz Nights
Mondays 6:00 - 9:00
Thursdays 7:00 - 10:00
Fridays 8:30 - 12:30
Karaoke  

Thursday, September 24
Liviu's Invitational
Soul, Jazz, & Blues
Featuring Chris Tofield
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.



West Springfield, MA

Big E Patio Schedule
at Lattitude


Friday, Sept. 25
Brass Attack
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26
Maxxtone
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.


October 22
White Lion Birthday Bash
Beer Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.


 
Hadley, MA

Thursdays
Open Mic


Northampton, MA

Weekly Events Calendar
Mon. - Smart Phone Quiz
Tues. - Paint Nite
Wed. - Cribbage Tournament
Thurs. - Country Night
FRi. / Sat. Love to Dance
Sun. Game DAy (board)

Music on the Deck

September 29
Paint Nite
Sunset Heart Tree

October 27
Paint Nite
Hot in the City

November 24
Paint Nite
B-You-tiful Bloom



Newington, CT

Wine Dinners 2015

October 18
The Best of the Best
90+ wines
menu



Agawam, MA

Live Music

Friday
Contemporary Singers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday
Jay Messer
Instrumental Jazz
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.



East Longmeadow, MA

Live Music
Wednesday - Sunday

September 6th - 30th
Second Annual LobsterFest

Sunday Dinner
Jazz Standards
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
No Cover
Regular menu with
Nightly Bar Menu
Theater and Music

Springfield, MA

October 15
Thursday Night Jazz Series



Springfield, MA
Hartford, CT

Sept. 17 - Oct. 11
An Opening in Time



Hartford, CT

Oct. 1 - Nov. 8
Third



New Haven, CT

October 1
7:30 - 9:30
Dvorak, Grieg and Lash
**2015 - 2016hSchool Night at the Symphony
Check for details.



Stamford, CT

Oct. 24  - 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 25  - 3:00 p.m.
Opening Weekend with Tchaikovsky



Albany, NY

September 27
Full of Grace special screening

October 2
Kevin James Live
8:00 p.m.

October 3
Josh Groban
with special guest
Lena Hall
8:00 p.m.

Occtober 4
Dave Chappelle
Live in Concert
7:00 p.m.

Colleges and Universities

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

  September 27
Baden-Baden's L'Elisir d'Amore
2:00 p.m.

October 2
Akropolis Reed Quintet:
Pulse
7:
30 p.m.


Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

October 9
The Tempest
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.


Smithfield, RI

October 9
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Letters from Nuremberg:
My Father's Narrative of
a Quest for Justice
The Honorable
Christopher Dodd
FREE and Open to the Public



University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

October 8 - 18
The Laramie Project



Fairfield, CT

September 27
Connecticut Trio
3:00 p.m.

October 2
The Great Guitars
8:00 p.m.



New Haven, CT

Student Life



Hempstead, NY

October 2 - 11
How I Learned to Drive



Hampden, CT

September 29
Sonia Nieto to discuss
new book
"Why We Teach Now"
7:00 p.m.
FREE and Open to the Public



Northampton, MA

Exhibitions:
Sept. 8 - Dec. 7
Watercolors by
Nava Grunfeld
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Alumnae House Gallery

Sept. 11 - Jan. 3
Women's Work
Feminist Art from
from the Collection


Springfield, MA

October 21
Su Meck
Author and Memoirist
10:10 a.m.  and  11:15 a.m.



Stony Brook, NY

October 7
Emerson String Quartet
8:00 p.m.



Hartford, CT

Arts and Entertainment Calendar



Amherst, MA

September 23
Cloud Gate Dance Theater presents RICE
7:30 p.m.



Amherst, MA

2015 - 2016 Season



Kingston, RI

Oct. 15 - 17,  22 - 24
Oct. 18 & 25
In the Next Room
(or  the Vibrator Play
3:00 p.m.



Middletown, CT

September 25
Dorrance Dance
8:00 p.m.


Springfield, MA
Calendar of Events



Westfield, MA

Events Schedule Dever Stage



New Haven, CT

October 2 - 24
Indecent