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14 to watch in 2014
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The people in Central Mass. are pretty incredible ~ always coming up with new and exciting ideas. Here are 14 that we think stand out from the crowd, so keep an eye on them this year! By Juli Fahey
Photography by Justin Mayotte of Flash House Studios
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When it co mes to eng aging the a at WAM, R udience ozan, 35, o f Worceste man. He h r, is your elps ensure that the au has a qualit dience y time. In fact, Ro zan is the first person this positio to hold n and has been at W Feb.1. AM since Rozan is e spe major exhib cially excited about one it in 2014. The Higgin Armory co s llection will be on exhib at WAM be it ginning Ma rch 28. Th exhibit will is be on disp lay for two The Higgin years. s Armory c ollection w combined ill be with WAM ’s collectio n. There are many clas ses you ca at WAM, a n take nd Rozan said his go to get peo al is ple more in volved and “come in, m to eet in galle ries and ha discussion ve s.” Every Thu rsday, there is a nude m and there is also a d odel rawing clu to name a b, just few of the activities a t WAM. Originally from Califo rnia, Roza to go arou n likes nd Worces te ra the area. H e usually w nd explore inds up the at Volturno day or Armsby Abbey.
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There w ill themed definitely be m o photo s hoots in re Gordon 2014. likes to go by h motto, “I er o d the pas on’t copy; I cre wn t, she h ate.” In as series b ased on created photo th Alice in Wonderl emes such as and, the deadly sins and seven more. Gordon sa her mod id she does no t pick els for h e on look s; instea r shoots based d, she b picks on ase th said she eir personalitie s her s. conside rs mode She artists, as well. ls to be After a pho to unwin to shoot, Gord on likes d by ha nging o friends ut with and tho se w with her to create ho worked series o f photos another great .
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Comm u Worce nication Spe ster cialist for the worce City of sterma .gov In Jun e Worce 2013, Aman da Riik ster, jo , in a com munic ed the city o 34, of ation s f from a Worce pe s backg round cialist. She c ter as years that in of wor omes c king in ludes field. N nin the o promo w, she using public relati e te all th o those talents ns at Wor cester to has to Riik fo offer. re “I have sees a year of grow always determ th in 2 been a 01 in succes ed person w motivated a 4. nd s,” she ho striv can’t’ a es for said. “ T re sky’s th not in my v he words ‘no oc ’ e limit 2014. to wha abulary, an or ‘I d the I am a t I am g compe titor at oing to do in heart.” Riik als o serv e Depar tment s as the sec of Tran retary Worce for sit ster Ad visory ional Assista the board Board nce memb er an Univer sity Alu on the Wor d is a ce mni Bo Worce ster. ard an ster State d Desti nation When she’s n ot wor is Riik king, p ’s ho photog hobby. She is self- tography rapher, taught photog and so ra me of her Blacks phs are cur r tone B istro R ently on disp estaur lay at ant.
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Founder of Wor cester Young Pr ofessionals Wom meetup.com/You en’s Group ng-Professiona l-Lesbians-Wor cester About two year s ago, when Ba rbara Zerillo, 29 people. The an , moved back to swer was obvio Worcester, she us: Form her ow was having diffi n group. culty meeting ne Zerillo, assistant w director of Care er Se Group is an LG rv ice s at Cl ark University, sa BT group but is id the Worcester open to everyo members, two ne. It has expa Young Professio years later. Gro nded its membe nals Women’s up members come each other. rs from 10 in th from many diffe e first month to rent professions about 130 and use the grou p to socialize wi Zerillo said she th sees the group continuing to gr events. ow in 2014. Sh e also would lik e the group to pa rticipate in mor In her spare tim e charity e, you can find Zerillo running Recently, Zerillo around the city, ran a half marat literally. “Running hon and often pa is a big thing fo rticipates in runn r me,” she said ing 5Ks with he . r group membe rs.
CrystalBy ron
Artist, creator of Things to Do in Central Mass facebook.com/g roups/FunThing sToDoInCentra lMass/ Remodeling he r family’s living room was what develop a new Crystal Byron, passion for her 31, of Worcester own artwork. , had in mind. Sh e never though Byron has alwa t she would ys enjoyed crea ting things in he r spare time an d decided to ta Byron uses mixe ke things to the d media such as next level two ye LED lights, mos Room Landscap ars ago. s and other kin es on Etsy. “Wha ds of material to tever I think is go Byron finds mak m ak e in ing her artwork her artwork, wh g to look neat,” to be a time of ich she calls Livin is her motto wh relaxation and en gathering pi g m eces to create ak es a few new piec But that’s not By her art. es each month ron’s only creatio . n. About five m Massachusetts onths ago, Byro . She was havin n started a webs g a hard time try footwork led to ite focused on fu ing to find things her website. n things to do in to do with her kid Central s, so she had to do some footwo A website and an rk . The art business? By ron is definitely someone to wa tch!
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After attending Quinsigamond Community Co decided to give llege for a year real estate a ch , Dan DiRoberto ance. ’s brother introdu ced him to real “After shadowin estate, and he g him for a few months, I decid ed to leave scho ol after my first Now, DiRoberto year and work , 24, of Worcest in real estate fu er , is working under th ll time,” he said e le ad er of The DiRoberto him. Team under RE /MAX Advantag e 1 and has thre In 2014, DiRobe e agents rto said he sees hi mself continuing plan for 2014 wi ll bring his busin to do even larg er amounts of bu ess a larger inve siness than his ntory from land team already ha lords and sellers “So what I see s. His . as far as work go es for 2014 is grow DiRoberto said . th and making ‘The DiRoberto Team’ well know n in real estate Working countle ,” ss hours per we ek , DiRoberto said manages to mak he does not fin e it to the gym d that much fre five days a week Sunday Patriot e time for himse . He loves to be s game is a mus lf. But he always around his fam t in his schedule ily and friends, . and a
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clothing line was The idea of having a Jamaal Dockery, 25, never in the plan for tthew Weeks, 24, of of Leominster, and Ma n as a blog discussing ga Worcester. RLGN be the fashion world. what was going on in d n in 2011, Dockery an Since the blog bega and ss ne ed their creative Weeks have expand e rib sc de ey Th e, RLGN. started a clothing lin h wit s ce pie art t stree the line as as luxury r Yamamoto and Olivie hji Yo m fro es nc ue infl Rousteing.
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LaurenMonroe Founder of Worcester Think Tank worcesterthinktank.com
A singer, songwriter and actress, Lauren Monroe is as dedicated to changing the face of education as she is to the arts. After graduating from University of Massachusetts Amherst, Monroe educated international students on Peace Boat. That got her thinking about what would become Worcester Think Tank. Worcester Think Tank is an education resource center that focuses on science, technology and art. Students ranging from 9-18 engage in courses, after-school programs and workshops at the Think Tank. Homeschooled children are encouraged to attend these courses also. “Think Tank is a niche where homeschoolers can outsource,” said Monroe, 34, of Worcester. In 2014, Monroe said the Think Tank will see a partnership with the Ecotarium, as well as Worcester Center for Crafts. There will be new teachers at these locations. “The biggest realization for Think Tank is to expand collaboration and creative projects.” There will also be an after-school program offered at Shaw Elementary in Millbury, Mass. You can find Monroe listening to live music in her spare time, as well as providing her own live music. She also enjoys hiking and traveling when she has the time.
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Catching up from 2012
Dan Donahue
Massachusetts State Representative dandonahue.org Dan Donahue was one of Pulse’s 12 to Watch in 2012. At that time, he was looking forward to joining Worcester mayor Joe Petty’s staff as deputy chief of staff and policy director. Last year turned out to be an impressive year for Dan Donahue, 26, of Worcester. He was elected Massachusetts State Representative for the 16th Worcester District. “As state representative, I have the wonderful opportunity to represent my district at the State House, as well as being a vocal leader in the district and working collaboratively with the city, local elected officials, businesses and neighborhood groups to continue to improve our area.” In 2014, Donahue said he will to continue to work tirelessly for his district. He will be up for re-election in fall of 2014. When he has the opportunity for time away, Donahue still plays hurling and likes to go hiking and fishing.
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Worcester native reaches
The Majority By Tine Roycroft
Entertainment Sam Seder, host of the popular daily political show, The Majority Report with Sam Seder, is what Hollywood might classify as a quintuple threat ~ he’s an actor, a writer, a director, a comedian and an insightful political commentator. He has worked with some of comedy’s greats, such as Sarah Silverman, David Cross and H. Jon Benjamin. But beyond the talent, bright lights and late nights, Seder is a sweet Worcester boy at heart. “It was great growing up in Worcester,” he recalled. “[It was] one of the best places to grow up. I rode my bike everywhere, played Wiffle Ball in backyards, played Little League.” Even during his earlier days at Doherty Memorial High School, Seder was involved in politics and the performing arts. He was the codirector of the school’s variety show, and as a teen, worked with some of his classmates to submit a proposal to the Charter Commission when Worcester rewrote its charter. Seder earned his diploma and went on to attend Connecticut College in New London, Conn. Upon graduation, life got particularly interesting. “After college, I traveled for a year. Then, went to law school for a year,” Seders said. “Then, I left law school to do comedy.” Seder was not alone in this adventure, which reads a bit like a screenplay. One of his college classmates, a Worcester native named H. Jon Benjamin (Archer, Bob’s Burgers) decided to join him. Seder quit law school, Benjamin left Northwestern, where he was obtaining his master’s degree, and the two of them moved into a Somerville apartment and started hitting the comedy clubs. Seder concentrated on standup before he and Benjamin joined Cross Comedy, a Boston troupe started by comedian David Cross. “There were a lot of great people coming through Boston at the time,” Seder remembered. “Janeane Garofalo came through town; Louis C.K. was around. That’s when I met Sarah Silverman, too.” The entertainment world embraced Seder, and soon he was traveling to New York and L.A. to write, direct and perform. Still, his interest in politics was never far from his mind. Finally, opportunity struck in 2004, and his friend Janeane Garofalo was asked to do Air America Radio, a liberal talk network.
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“[Garofalo] and I had always talked about doing a radio show together, so we went for it, and that’s how I got started in the business,” Seder said. “I really enjoyed it, and I segued out of entertainment and into politics.” Today, Seder is deeply involved with his own show, Majority Report. He’s constantly interviewing guests, bringing political news to the forefronts of his listeners’ minds, and the action is nonstop. “I focus on things that I find interesting, like economics and equality. I’m pretty much always stressed,” he laughed. “But then, I have some days when my producers take over the show, typically on a Monday. And I try to plan my vacations around my daughter’s school vacations.” Majority Report has featured incredible guests throughout the years from the political and comedy arenas ~ Sarah Silverman, Fran Lebowitz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Eliot Spitzer are just a few. Seder couldn’t think of his “dream guest,” but spoke very highly of Chris Hayes. “I used to have [Hayes] on pretty often. But now he’s busy with his own show,” he said. “I always enjoy talking with him.” Seder already has his plate full as we enter 2014. Not only is he constantly on the go for his profession, but his family life keeps him busy, as well. He said that although he might not have specific comedy projects scheduled for the new year, gigs and shows are always popping up. Despite an insanely busy schedule that has earned him many bragging rights, Seder said he seeks to improve himself and Majority Report. “Personally, I’m still finding that balance between work and home,” he said. “With my job, I’m constantly checking the news and I have so much information coming at me. I end up spending more time on my phone than I probably should. As for the show, I’m just looking to grow it. Majority Report is pretty big in the politics arena, but I’m looking to grow its reach.” For more information on Sam Seder, or to listen to Majority Report, go to http://majority.fm.
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Documentary explores homeless in Massachusetts college town By Briana MacMillan
Driving through the streets of Amherst, Mass., you may be surprised at the numbers of homeless people panhandling or walking the streets. So many, in fact, that Sari Gannon and Matt Haron-Duranti, of Counterfeit Cow Productions in Amherst, were inspired to begin researching their recent documentary, Homeless in a College Town. Haron-Duranti explained that it was something Gannon originally brought to the table, wondering why there were so many panhandlers on the streets and why they seemed to be different all the time. Haron-Duranti himself is originally from the Amherst area, and he said he “became used to it and didn’t notice as much.” Amherst is a small town with five colleges in the area and residents with a high level of education. This contrast of living styles led the two to try to discover what was driving such a large number of homeless to the area. Gannon explained that the homeless people started to become a common sight in college towns because “resources are already in place for the students.” These resources include public bathrooms, buses and 24-hour stores and facilities. Also, “students are the No. 1 [source of] volunteers at soup kitchens and shelters,” Gannon said. The same idea applies to cities such as Worcester and other college towns. However, Gannon explained, “people recognize those cities, like Worcester, have homelessness.” Amherst is not really a city, and, according to Gannon, its number of homeless nearly matches Worcester. Homeless in a College Town follows a number of people throughout their journey with homelessness over the span of about a year. The documentary also tracked the shift in the lives of many of the homeless, as the production team helped them to find homes and furniture and move. The team of Counterfeit Cow Productions also worked to raise awareness, petitioning the town for shelter expansion and working with student groups. The documentary followed the team through the multiple construction stages of a cow statue that doubled as a piggy bank for donations to benefit the homeless.
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Involving college students and younger kids in the production of the statue was also an important aspect of the project. Haron-Duranti said he feels that it is vital to get younger generations involved in causes such as homelessness to “educate them on helping their fellow man and showing them the difference they can make.” The documentary is meant to serve as an educational eye-opener for the public about what is happening around them, not just in college towns. Haron-Duranti said he hopes it will teach people to “take a second look at someone and not just judge them.” Haron-Duranti said that while interviewing the homeless in North Hampton, one interviewee asked him if he would like to meet another homeless person in the area. Ready to do a final interview, Haron-Duranti came face-to-face with a childhood friend. “It could be someone you know, anyone you grew up with, a neighbor,” Haron-Duranti said. Haron-Duranti said that although the documentary focuses on the Amherst area, it is “applicable in any community.” Trying to put his inspiration for the film into words, he fell back on his co-founder, Gannon. “She says, ‘If I was a seamstress I would make clothes; a cook, I would cook; but I’m a filmmaker, so I’m making a film.’” The team is currently producing another documentary, Hope Fiends, which focuses on an alternate lifestyle for Amherst residents and an underground sober house that is being run by one resident. Counterfeit Cow Productions plans to debut Homeless in a College Town at a film festival, with its public premier coming sometime in the fall of 2014. More information on Counterfeit Cow Productions and the documentary can be found at homelessinacollegetown.com.
Keep an eye on My Silent Bravery
With the new year comes a new album, Diamond From Coal. This new full-length is again being self-released under Wade’s MWS Records moniker and was produced by Warren Huart (Aerosmith, Eve 6, The Fray). The latest music video, from the single “Amazing,” has already been getting attention on MTV.com.
By Alex Kantarelis
Every now and then, a band comes out of Massachusetts that really redefines what a band can accomplish. Singer/songwriter Matt Wade’s project, My Silent Bravery, is one of those bands. Labeling Wade as an Up and Comer is ~ quite possibly ~ the biggest understatement ever. He has already arrived, and he’s here for the long run. With three full-length albums already under his belt and a professional work ethic, My Silent Bravery has no limits and no signs of slowing down. Wade got started writing songs when he was 18. “For a school project, we were given the opportunity to learn about anything we wanted to learn, and I chose to learn how to play the guitar and I wrote my first song, ‘Sign of the Road,’” he said. That song ended up on the TV show, One Tree Hill, earning him national attention. He continued writing songs, keeping a positive message at the forefront of his lyrics. “One of my missions is to spread a positive message to people, and I feel like music is the best way to do that.” The songs led to albums ~ plural. Three, to be exact ~ all of them self-released and all accompanied by music videos. Just like that, My Silent Bravery was the real deal and started getting national radio attention. Soon, Wade was opening for national acts like Daughtry, Howie Day and Ryan Cabrera. The last release, Can’t Quit, came out in 2012 and was produced by Anthony Resta (Guster, Collective Soul, Elton John) and features Matisyahu on the single, “To Give.” The notoriety continued, and My Silent Bravery’s songs kept getting plays on TV shows, including American Pickers, The Real World and Bad Girls Club.
Wade’s work ethic continues to get him attention nationally, including opening gigs, music videos and TV placements, but, of course, none of that is enough for Wade. In addition to managing his band and his label himself, he is working on a remix project, creating EDM versions of his own songs. “You have to roll with a few things and see how they play out before you go to your next thing,” he said, adding “[EDM] will be something new for me that I’m getting into.” As we get into 2014, keep an eye on My Silent Bravery. Wade will be doing lots of live shows, lots of TV placements, more touring and even an EDM album. Should MSB be called an up and comer? Maybe, maybe not. Maybe it should be called the next big thing to come out of Massachusetts. T:9”For
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ON CD Brick + Mortar ~ Bangs By Jason Savio
Real and with plenty of street grit, Brick + Mortar’s new EP, Bangs, is a wake-up call that is sure to catch many listeners off guard. The New Jersey duo mixes the ironic hardships of coming of age with a sly underdog demeanor in this standout, seven-song collection. From the first note, singer/guitarist Brandon Asraf and drummer John Tacon lock in a groove and never look back, creating layered peaks and valleys of tension and release that are accompanied by deeply personal lyrics. Check out the pulsating 8-bit jam of “Old Boy,” which straddles the edge but never falls off, or the tightly wound head-trip of the EP’s title song. Although the instrumentation in “Old Boy” is indeed upbeat and sounds like Mario on acid, there’s still a slight strand of venom laced in when Asraf sings, “Hi, I’m your son/You are to blame/Goodbye,” that epitomizes much of the I’m-going-to-put-you-in-your-place tone of Bangs. Asraf and Tacon are talented songwriters in that they don’t allow the music itself to always match the mood of the lyrics; more times than not, the music will juxtapose the intention of the lyrics with a wink. Bangs successfully blends a smooth and focused concoction of modern electronic bass and drum programming with the dirty and rustic snarl of rock’s past to create something wholly unique and original. Add in Asraf’s honest lyrics, and you have an instantly personal recording that never gets tiresome. Remember the name: Brick + Mortar. For more, visit brmr.net.
Celine Dion ~ Loved Me Back To Life By Mike Wood
There’s an undeniable power that resonates with every syllable Celine Dion has ever sung, but this disjointed effort feels like she’s trying just a little too hard ~ not to sing; she can do that without question ~ but to fit into a club that’s moved on from her sound. Loved Me Back to Life should affirm Dion’s standing atop the adult contemporary chart, but her first English language album in six years is uneven in its execution by a diva who is trying to play by a new set of rules. What we get with Loved Me Back to Life is mostly a mixed bag; the title track grows on you (its signature Dion…with a twist), and there are other quiet wonders on Life, but by trying to sound so current, so now, she sounds less like Celine Dion and more like an over-produced poplet (pop starlet) wannabe when we should be swept up in her soaring vocals. And that’s just a little sad. She still sounds gorgeous, but most of her efforts on Life seem somewhat disingenuous at best, or just dated at their worst. Reinventing oneself for a new generation of fans is a part of pop chart survival, but Dion has too many misses on this one. Some pluses include “Didn’t Know Love,” a standard-issue Celine Dion power ballad (this is a good thing!) and the would-be/could-be hit single just waiting to have its chance to explode at that dance clubs, “Breakaway.” For all her latest, visit celinedion.com or follow her on Twitter @celinedion
Lady Gaga ~ Artpop By Jennifer Russo
She is a walking, talking, singing and strutting Picasso painting. Though it seems the record sales for Lady Gaga’s new release, Artpop, have not been doing well, I am convinced that it is the result of the music industry’s steady decent and not a testament to the CD itself. In fact, I think the album is brilliant. In this album, Gaga sings for herself and even puts herself on the spot in the radio-worthy “Applause” when she sings “I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong.” There are artists who “think out of the box,” and then there is Lady Gaga. She blatantly refuses to be closed in artistically. She isn’t afraid to push through the boundaries that modern culture attempts to place. She sings the note you don’t expect to come next, and she does what she wants. I believe it would be more accurate to describe her as a music designer, rather than simply as a singer. Artpop is a bold offering of everything she is capable of. There are sounds of the ethereal and futuristic, disco, hip-hop, R&B, dance, rock and pop. She touches upon the taboo topics of sex and addiction and woos us playfully with songs about fashion and glam. Her powerful and versatile vocals layer over well thought out rhythms and sounds. This is not an album you can listen to if you are going in with expectations and a closed mind, but if you are willing to let it just play and be, you just might be blown away. Like any great piece of art, the more you experience it, the clearer it will become and the more you can relate to it. For more information, visit ladygaga.com. Jan. 2014 | THEPULSEMAG.COM 17
Club & Pub Listings
Entertainment at clubs, bars, pubs, & other select venues
American Graffiti 113 Summer St., Lunenburg 978-345-1010 The Banner Bar & Grille 112 Green St., Worc. 508-755-0879 thebannerbar.com Barber’s Crossing Road House 861 Main St., Leicester 508-892-7575 barberscrossingrestaurant.com Barbers Crossing (North) 175 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-8438 barberscrossingrestaurant.com Thursdays: Karaoke Beatnik’s 433 Park Ave., Worc. 508-926-8877 beatniksbeyou.com Beemer’s Pub 114 River St., Fitchburg 978-343-3148 beemerspub.com Black Sheep Tavern 261 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-8484 blacksheeptavernsterline.com Fridays, Saturdays: Live bands Jan. 24: Tony Soul Project Blackstone Tap 81 Water St., Worc. 508-797-4827 blackstonetap.com Blue Plate Lounge 661 Main St., Holden 508-829-4566 hometown.aol.com/blueplatelounge Thursdays: Open Mic with Ed Sheridan Jan. 25: Cosmic Slim & Hist Intergalatic Plowboys Blueprint New American Bar & Grill 9 Village Square, Westminster 978-668-5580 Jan. 3: Scott Babineau Jan. 4: Total Domination Jan. 9: Strumburgh Jan. 10: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Jan. 11: Gadgets Bassist Jan. 16: Kevin Shields Jan. 17: JCDC Jan. 18: New Pond Fondle Jan. 23: Just for Kicks Jan. 24: Dan Kirouac solo/acoustic Jan. 25: Mark Rubin Jan. 30: Brian Chaffee Jan. 31: Scott Babineau Bolton Roadhouse Bar & Grille 544 Wattaquodock Road, Bolton 978-365-5757, 978-365-3036 Boulder Cafe 880 Main St., Fitchburg 978-345-0008 Breakaway Billiards 104 Sterling St., Clinton 978-365-6105 myspace.com/breakawaybilliardsclinton Brew City 104 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-752-3862 brew-city.com Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Road, Shirley 978-425-4311, 877-536-7190 bullrunrestaurant.com
Jan. 3: Rusted Root Jan. 4: Claudia Schmidt Jan. 9: Edwin McCain Jan. 17: Jeff Pitchell and Charles Neville with Texas Flood Jan. 18: The Bob Wolfman Band with Larry Coryell Jan. 25: Diana Jones Jan. 26: Judy Collins Jan. 31: Catie Curtis Cafe Destare 320 Main St., Fitchburg 978-345-5734 destare.com Canal Restaurant & Bar 65 Water St., Worc. 508-926-8353 facebook.com/CanalRestaurantandBar Thursdays: Open Mic Night Fridays, Saturdays: DJ music and dancing Jan. 3: Tom Revane
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Mr. Worcester Pageant Head to Coral Seafood on Friday, Jan. 24, for the Mr. Worcester Pageant. Guys from seven Worcester colleges will be competing to become the first Mr. Worcester. $10 at the door gets you finger food, raffle tickets for some amazing prizes and a seat at the pageant. Even better, the money goes to Working for Worcester. Doors open at 7 p.m.; pageant starts at 7:30 p.m. For a sneak peek at the guys competing for the title of Mr. Worcester, check Pulse’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ thepulsemagazine) in January!
The Cannery 12 Crane St., Southbridge 508-764-1100 12crane.com/canneryhall/index.php Cantina Bar & Grill 385 Main St., Worc. 508-459-5325 cantinaworcester.com Center Bar & Grill 102 Green St., Worc. 508-438-0597 thecenterbar.com Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Matty J Fridays: Friday Dance Night Party with DJ Blackout Sundays: Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J Centerfolds 2000 139 Southbridge St., N. Oxford 508-987-5222 centerfolds2000.com Chooch’s Food & Spirits 31 E. Brookfield Road, N. Brookfield 508-867-2494 sitewizzer.com/choochs Fridays: Karaoke Sundays: Sunday Blues Jam with Da Funk Feb. 1: Valvatross Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge 21 Commercial Road, Leominster 978-534-0020 chopsticksleominster.com Christopher’s Pub 7 Pleasant St., Leominster
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978-534-8250 facebook.com/christopherspubleominster Cicero’s Cafe 17 Suffolk St., Worc. 508-767-9728 worcesterscene.com/admin/location_images/ ciceros.jpg Classic’s Pub 285 Central St., Leominster 978-537-7750 classicspub.net Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: Karaoke Fridays, Jan. 10-31: DJ Nathan Cantino Jan. 3: Evenspeak Jan. 4: Trigger Jan. 11: H2 & The Groove Jan. 18: Soundtrack to Monday Jan. 25: Laquerhead Club Caliente 816 Main St., Worc. 508-826-9305
Jan. 25: Thought Bomb, comedy monthly, featuring The Rice Cakes Jan. 31: Black Mountain Symphony Fat Tony’s Pub 1102 Main St., Worc. 508-798-8908 facebook.com/pages/Fat-TonysPub/120246167987079 Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant 19 Temple St., Worc. 508-792-3700 aohworcester.com Firefly’s / Dante’s 350 E. Main St., Marlborough 508-357-8883 fireflysbbq.com Flip Flops 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 flipflopsma.com
Club Instyle 41 Pleasant St., Worc. theclubinstyle.com
Flying Rhino Cafe 278 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.com
Club KasBar 234 Southwest Cutoff, Worc. 508-798-8385 facebook.com/ClubKasBar
Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill 305 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-753-2995 funkyandjosemurphys.com
Cornerstone’s Restaurant 616 Central St., Leominster 978-537-1991 cornerstonesrestaurant.com Jan. 3: Tom Yates & The Workingman’s Band Jan. 11: Tom Yates & The Workingman’s Band
Fusion 109 Water St., Worc. 508-756-2100 fusionworcester.com
Cosmopolitan Club 96 Hamilton St., Worc. 508-752-0482 Creegan’s Pub 65 Green St., Worc. 508-754-3550 creeganspub.com Dance Ranch & Saloon 70 James St., Worc. 508-757-6977 danceranchandsaloon.com Dar Bah 29 Canal St., Millbury 508-865-8441 Days End Tavern 287 Main St., Oxford 508-987-1006 daysendtavern.com Jan. 11: Auntie Trainwreck Devens Grill 4 Ryans Way, Devens 978-862-0060 devensgrill.com Dunnys Tavern 291 E. Main St., E. Brookfield Electric Haze 26 Millbury St, Worc. 508-799-0629 facebook.com/ElectricHaze Tuesdays: Hip Hop/Blues every Tuesday Night Thursdays, Jan. 9-30 Reggae Thursdays with Dub Apocalypse Jan. 3: Get Down Jan. 5: Fusion Jazz Sundays Jan. 8: Art Gallery Opening; featuring artist Mary Murph Jan. 11: Lucid, Root Nine Jan. 18: Airspray Jan. 19: Fusion Jazz Sundays Jan. 24: The Hornitz album release party
Galway Bay Irish Pub 186 Stafford St., Worc. 508-753-8909 thegalway.com Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St., Gardner 978-669-0122 gardnerale.com Sundays: Sunday Brunch with Chet Williamson Mondays: Blue Mondays, live blues Thursdays: Audio Wasabi Fridays, Saturdays: Live music Gilrein’s 802 Main St., Worc. 508-791-2583 gilreins.net Greendale’s Pub 404 W. Boylston St., Worc. 508-853-1350 myspace.com/greendalespub Tuesday: Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy Halligan’s Sports Bar and More 889 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-6793 halliganssportsbarandmore.com Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club 1 Millbury St., Worc. Indian Ranch 200 Gore Road, Webster 508-943-3871 indianranch.com Ixtapa Cantina 308 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg 978-582-9701 ixtapacantina2.com JC Fenwick’s 37 Mechanic St., Leominster 978-840-4845
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Continued from Page 18 Jillian’s - Worcester 315 Grove St., Worc. 508-793-0900 jilliansworcester.com Wednesdays: Karaoke Thursdays: Open Mic Night JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough 508-842-8420 jbag.biz Wednesdays: Wacky Wednesday Night Jam Jan. 3: Graceful Mayhem Jan. 4: The Sage Project Jan. 10: Nibot Jan. 11: No Alibi Jan. 17: Heavy Horses Jan. 18: Probable Cause Jan. 25: Legit Jan. 31: The Usual Suspects
Lounge Mickey Sheas 324 Electric Ave., Lunenburg 978-342-5825 The Mill 185 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com Jan. 3: Brian Chaffee Jan. 4: Sean Ryan Jan. 10: Brian Richard Jan. 11: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Jan. 17: Joe Macey Jan. 18: Bill McCarthy Jan. 24: Mychael David Jan. 25: Andy Cummings Jan. 31: Scott Babineau
LaScala Restaurant 183 Shrewsbury St, Worc. 508-753-9912 lascalashrewsburystreet.com
Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex) 18 Mill St., Southbridge 508-764-6900 millstreetbrews.com
The Lazy Dog 31 Main St., Marlborough 508-229-2264 doggonelazy.com
Moonstruck Café 19 Worcester Road, Charlton 508-248-4558
Legends Airport Road, Fitchburg 978-342-6500 facebook.com/centericebar Leitrim’s Pub 265 Park Ave., Worc. 508-798-2447 leitrimspub.com Loft 266 Bar & Lounge 266 Park Ave., Worc. 508-796-5177 loft266.com Tuesdays: Karaoke London Billiards / Club Oasis 70 James St., Worc. 508-799-7655 londonbilliards.com Lucky Dog Music Hall 89 Green St., Worc. 508-363-1888 luckydogmusic.com Mondays: Lucky Dog Monday Night Open Mic Jam Mahoney’s Pub 413 Park Ave., Worc. 508-277-1073 facebook.com/mahoneyspub.ma Marty’s Pub 225 Cantebury St., Worc. 508-754-0033 martyspub.com MB Lounge 40 Grafton St., Worc. 508-799-4521 mblounge.com McNally’s Grille & Pub 88 Sargent Road, Westminster 978-874-1444 mcnallysgrille.com Michael’s Cigar Bar 1 Exchange Place, Worc. 508-459-9035 michaelscigar.com Jan. 3: Jim Devlin Trio Jan. 4: Russo Brothers Jan. 9: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Jan. 11: Just Brad Jan. 15: Jon Bowser Jan. 17: Acoustic Nation Jan. 18: Hit the Bus Jan. 22: Hit the Bus Jan. 23: Mystic River Band Jan. 24: Bill McCarthy Jan. 29: Brett Brumby Jan. 30: Jim Devlin Jan. 31: Andy Cummings and The Swingabilly
Moynihan’s Pub 897 Main St., Worc. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant 124 Millbury St., Worc. 508-753-4030 myspace.com/NicksWorcester The Nines Neighborhood Bar 136 Millbury St., Worc. 508-340-0318 Olde Post Office Pub 1 Ray St., N. Grafton 508-839-6106 On The Rocks Sports Bar & Grill 96 Lakefront Ave., Lunenburg 978-342-6692 The Outlook Restaurant 79 Powers Road, Westford 978-692-5700 dineoutlook.com Jan. 11: Chris Reddy Naragansett Promo, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 16: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Jan. 18: Chris Reddy Naragansett Promo, 3-5 p.m.
Sean Patrick’s Family Restaurant 494 Electric Ave., Lunenburg 888-824-3924, 978-345-2000 seanpatricksrestaurant.com
Pho Dakao 593 Park Ave., Worc. 508-756-7555 Point Breeze On the Lake 114 Point Breeze Road, Webster 508-943-0404 pointbreezeonwebsterlake.com
South Side Grille & Margarita Factory 242 W. Broadway, Gardner 978-632-1057 southsidemargaritafactory.com
The Pumphouse 340 Main St., Southbridge 508-765-5473 facebook.com/#!/pages/The-PumpHouse/374917818127?sk=info
Speakers Night Club 19 Weed St., Marlborough 508-480-8222 speakersnightclub.net
Rage 105 Water St., Worc. 508-756-2223 rageworcester.com
Spruce Street Tavern 68 Spruce St., Clinton 978-368-1255 SpruceStreetTavern.com
Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner 148 Grove St., Worc. 508-753-9543 ralphsrockdiner.com Sundays: Sunday Night Cinemageddon; check facebook.com/ralphs.diner for movies. Tuesdays: C U Next Tuesday ~ tunes in the diner with DJ Poke Smot and special guests Jan. 3: Elsewhere, Day One Jan. 4: Shred of Salvation Jan. 9: Happy Time Harry Jan. 10: Bottlefight, Derailer and the McGunks Jan. 11: Unite the Clans-Fest II ~ Faces of Bayon, Barren Oak, Lore, Nocuous, Infested Prophecy and Frost Rot
Squire Whites Pub & Restaurant 347 Greenwood St., Worc. 508-752-7544 squirewhites.com
The Raven 258 Pleasant St., Worc. 508-304-8133 facebook.com/people/RavenWorcester/100001022046717 Wednesdays: Open Mic Night Jan. 4: Onward, The Royal Twenties, ATS, Timmy Hadlock and Leon Legacy Jan. 5: Monarch, Foul Play, Rat Trap, Lesser Men, Capture and more
Tal’s Place 138 Lake St., Webster 508-949-6559 talsplacewebster.com Three G’s Sports Bar 152 Millbury St., Worc. 508-754-3516 3gs-sportsbar.com Fridays: The Ramm Jamm
Tweed’s 231 Grove St., Worc. 508-755-8047 tweedspub.com
RG Scooters Pub 84 Lakefront St., Lunenburg 978-348-2453 facebook.com/pages/RGScooters/211225168902092 Jan. 11: Ottomatic Slim Band
The Palladium 261 Main St., Worc. 508-797-9696 thepalladium.net Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant 145 E. Central St., Worc. 508-757-1070 pampas-restaurant.com
Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub 16 Milford St., Upton 508-529-7776 uptonrosegarden.com
Partner’s Pub 970 South St., Fitchburg 978-345-5051 partnerspub.com
Rumors 371 Park Ave., Worc. 508-755-5542 clubuniverseworcester.com
Patsie Dugan’s 49 Millbury St., Worc. 508-755-4155 patsiedugans.com
Rye & Thyme 14 Monument Square, Leominster 978-534-5900 ryeandthyme.com Jan. 23: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell
Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge 64 Water St., Worc. 508-792-4263 perfectgameworcester.com Fridays: DJ One-3 Saturdays: DJ Reckless Sundays: Open Mic with Bill McCarthy
Sakura Tokyo 640 Park Ave., Worc. 508-792-1078, 508-792-1068 sakura-tokyo.com Jan. 24, 25: Windfall Classic Rock
Paisanos Pizza & Spirits 450 Lancaster St., Leominster 978-534-7117
Sunset Tiki Bar 79 Powers Road, Westford 978-692-5700 skinashoba.com/summer
Trumbull Bar & Grill 117 Main St., Spencer 508-885-6901
Red Onion - Otter River Hotel 29 Main St., Baldwinville 978-939-7373, 978-939-8321 myspace.com/theredonion
Rivalry’s Sports Bar 274 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 774-243-1100 rivalrysworcester.com Jan. 3: Chad Clements Jan. 4: The Office Party Band Jan. 10: Registered Blues Freaks Jan. 11: Aprils Fools Jan. 17: The Bubbleheads Jan. 18: Tom Revane Jan. 24: Drunken Uncles Jan. 25: Mychael David & Help Wanted Jan. 26: Bo & The Highlanders Jan. 31: Take Two
Oxford Tavern 314 Main St., Oxford 508-987-5397
Stagecoach Inn and Tavern 128 Main St., Groton 978-448-5614, 877-782-4346 grotonstagecoachinn.com
Union Music 142 Southbridge St., Worc. 508-753-3702 unionmusic.com Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grille 377 Stetson Road, Barre 978-355-2224 upperdecksportsbarandgrille.com Victory Bar & Cigar 56 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-756-4747 victorycigarbar.com Vincent’s Bar 49 Suffolk St., Worc. 508-752-9439 facebook.com/vincentsbar Sundays: Big Jon Short Whiskey Alley 281 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg 978-345-4040 Whistle Stop Bar & Grill 85 Main St., Oxford 508-987-3087 StopByTheWhistle.com William’s Restaurant & Tavern 184 Pearson Blvd., Gardner 978-632-7794 williamsrestaurantandtavern.com Wonder Bar Restaurant 121 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-752-9909 wonderbarrestaurant.net
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LIFESTYLE Moving this winter? Tips to keep in mind
From slippery walkways to snow-filled roads and freezing cold temperatures, there is no denying that moving in the wintry weather can be treacherous. By seamlessly relocating the U.S. for the past 20 years in any weather conditions ~ rain, sleet or snow ~ FlatRate Moving is helping you relocate during the upcoming snowy season with six winter moving tips, ensuring your cold weather move is a success. 1. Pack items as usual, with one caveat. Make sure any temperaturesensitive items (plants, anything that can freeze, etc.) are well protected and kept from exposure. Most trucks are not temperature controlled, so special care and thought should be given to protecting these items in transport if they will be in transit for long periods. 2. Dress appropriately. You’ll be back and forth, in and out of cold weather, and probably breaking a sweat regardless. Wear layers that can be easily added or removed as your temperature fluctuates throughout the day. 3. Prepare for the elements. Icy sidewalks and steps, poor driving conditions and the elements in general can make moving a box across the street a challenging adventure. Be prepared with the proper attire and footwear ~ or even rock salt and sand to cover icy areas. And don’t forget to put down mats by the door of your home to help reduce the dirt and snow tracked in. 4. Monitor and be flexible. Some natural events cannot be avoided ~ and an unexpected blizzard may force you to reschedule your move. Staying on top of the weather forecasts and staying in communication with your moving company (or moving help) will help you prepare for any last minute changes you might require, including rescheduling a move in advance. 5. Keep warmth within reach. Pack a separate box or bag of cold weather gear and include extra blankets and warm clothing. Make sure to have your car checked if you will be moving long distance, so you can avoid any breakdowns in the frigid middle of nowhere. And make sure to contact all the utility companies to ensure you’ll have properly functioning heat and hot water when you arrive at your new home. You don’t want to spend your first night shivering. 6. Pack and organize extra early. The more organized you are, the more efficiently you will complete your move. Why spend more time outside than necessary? For more information on moving, visit flatrate.com.
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3 steps to avoid a hack on campus With open-access campus Wi-Fi, an abundance of personal devices are exposed to security risks around every corner. Getting hacked is a matter of when, not if, for most college students. DriveSavers Data Recovery prepared this list of tips for securing personal devices and avoiding hacks on campus. 1. Use a password manager. There’s nothing like college to double ~ or even triple ~ the number of passwords you’ll have. It’s practically impossible to remember all the passwords you use when logging into various websites, which is why many people use the same password for many different websites. While it’s convenient to use a single password, it defeats the purpose of having them. The best option, besides keeping a printed copy locked in a safe deposit box, is to use a password manager such as 1Password or LastPass. 2. Encrypt sensitive data. The risk of theft on campus may be substantial, but encrypting data can protect you from an unwanted breach of security or privacy should your device become stolen. If you aren’t sure where to get started, Lifehacker has a list of the five best file encryption tools, and ~ bonus! ~ they’re all free. 3. Back up data regularly. No matter how busy you are, protecting your data, such as photos, essays and research papers, is imperative. Make backups easier by automating the process with software. For added protection, use the triple-redundant method: Back up locally to a hard drive or other media; back up to a secondary local device and take the media offsite; back up across a network to a server or online backup service. For added protection, encrypt your backups, too. For more information, visit drivesaversdatarecovery.com.
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CANAL DISTRICT
CANAL DISTRICT
REVIEW
DINING & Entertaining
Blackstone Bistro
offers reasonable prices, flashes of flare By Bernie Whitmore
The Blackstone Bistro 35 Blackstone River Road, Worcester (774) 243-7285 theblackstonebistro.com Ever on the prowl for the next dining “discovery,” I recently learned of Blackstone Bistro. It’s independently owned, located in Quinsigamond Village and BYOB. The Quinsig neighborhood has a history of owner-operated places tending toward the eccentric, so I checked Blackstone’s website and found low prices and flashes of ethnic cuisine. There was nothing elegant in what I’d seen so far, but Blackstone might, perhaps, be perfect for meeting friends for casual dining. A recon mission was necessary. So on a midweek evening, I met a friend for dinner. As we entered Blackstone, we found the dining room empty but fully stocked with enthusiastic greetings. The owner-chef came out to greet us, and Caitlin, our server, offered us our pick of tables. I immediately noticed the music ~ a mix of baroque, early classical and, improbably, sacred music that would play throughout the evening. Glancing around at the rather austere décor, I concluded that if Blackstone’s cuisine was to prove noteworthy, it’s the type of place you’d call funky-chic in a DIY kind of way.
We were surprised when Caitlin announced the salad course. Salad included? Very unusual! Blackstone’s garden salad was composed of a mix of fresh greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices and red cabbage confetti. With a flourish, she also presented a cruet of fresh vinaigrette. Initially, I dressed my salad with restraint. Then, I tasted the dressing; it was such a fine balance of seasonings and vinegary tartness that I went back for more.
I refocused on the menu.
Some of the ethnic dishes ~ Spanish in particular ~ were what had originally attracted me to Blackstone Bistro. I was tempted to order the Pernil, a slow-roasted pork shoulder. But then, I read the description for the Eggplant Parmesan and realized I hadn’t had this elegant vegetable all summer. So, I veered direction to Italian.
The appetizer list led off with Queso Frito with guava sauce. But a couple entries down from that, we noticed Sautéed Mussels. They proved to be the perfect starter; a mid-sized bowl contained pristine mussels, not a trace of sand or off-taste, simmered in a buttery wine broth loaded with savory bits of garlic and torn basil leaves. The broth was so tasty, I sipped it by the spoonful, and we divided chunks of garlic bread to soak up whatever remained.
The eggplant entrée started with a bowl of ziti topped with marinara. At first taste, I knew I’d made the correct decision; Blackstone’s marinara was fresh and light and perfectly seasoned. Then, the platter of eggplant came, traditionally breaded slices layered with stretchy cheese and more of that zesty marinara sauce. It was such a humongous plateload, half of the entrée went home for sandwiches later in the week.
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Hot & Now By Paul Giorgio
Kozara closes. Wilson Wang, owner of Park Avenue’s Kozara Asian Restaurant, recently closed down the place next door to his other restaurant, Baba Sushi. He plans to open a traditional Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant in its place.
I cautiously glanced over to my friend’s entrée, Charbroiled Rib Eye Steak. It was meticulously crisscrossed with grill lines and topped with a butter sauce featuring more of those garlic bits. This was the work of a chef unafraid of bold flavor! However, the steak was a thinner cut, and I feared my friend would complain. Instead, he raved about its flavor and the cook’s achievement of perfect medium-rare. Co-starring on this dish were emerald-green steamed broccoli florets and a twice-baked potato that was broiled golden brown, with a crusty top and fluffy inside, rich with cheesy goodness. Our Blackstone Bistro experience proved successful in each of the categories critical to informal dining: fresh ingredients capably prepared with robust flavors, friendly service and near rock-bottom prices. But as we glanced around at the empty dining room, we had just one last question: Where was the queue of parties waiting for a table? I suspect they will come.
Further down Park Ave. We hear that Chopsticks, one of Worcester’s oldest Szechuan Chinese restaurants, has closed, and new owners will be taking over and reopening. Chopsticks has been around for about 30 years and was the first Chinese restaurant in the city that wasn’t an old-fashioned Chop Suey place. Chopstick’s was owned by Alex Seto, who owns Sakura Tokyo, also nearby. Changes at the Beechwood. Longtime general manager of the Beechwood Hotel and Ceres Bistro, Mark Waxler, has left and has opened a hotel and restaurant consulting company. The new manager is Mario Cuevas, who formerly worked at the Park Plaza in Boston. Happy 80th birthday and what a gift. Atlas Distributors of Auburn is celebrating its 80th year in business, and it just got a big gift. The company was chosen to be the Central Massachusetts distributor for Yuengling products. Yuengling, founded in 1829 and located in Pottsville, Pa., is the oldest brewery in America. Consumers can expect to purchase D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. products beginning in March 2014. Initially, Yuengling will sell its Lager, Light Lager and Original Black & Tan in Massachusetts, eventually expanding to its entire portfolio. Yes, we have no bananas. Banana Joe’s, a fruit stand on Worcester’s West Boylston Street, closed last year, and the sign promised a new restaurant in its place. Well, The Saloon will soon be opening at the 715 W. Boylston St. location. The restaurant will serve alcohol, and we will get you the details about the opening. Bridge over troubled waters. After a management change and new owners this summer, we have heard that The Bridge Street Bistro in Grafton has closed. This is according to postings on Trip Advisor. There was no answer or message on the phone when we tried to call. The Bistro was owned by the same people who own Shrewsbury’s Elsa’s Eatery on Route 9. Buffalo Wild Wings opens. The newest restaurant in the Buffalo Wild Wings chain opened its doors right before Christmas. Located on Route 9 and Lake Street in Shrewsbury, the restaurant occupies the former Borders Bookstore. The restaurant also added windows, so now you will have a great view of Worcester. The first 100 customers received free wings for a year. Brew City gets new chef. Shrewsbury Street’s Brew City has a new master of the range. Jon Kaupilla, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, recently took control of the kitchen. Kaupilla formerly worked at Rovezzi’s in Sturbridge. Speaking of brewing. Owen O’Leary’s restaurant, which is just over the line in Framingham on Route 9, has opened its second location in Westborough. O’Leary’s is serving food and alcohol and the brewery will be open soon. The restaurant and brew pub has a 10-barrel system, which is on the large side for a brew pub.
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Now Serving:
Pure Juz offers a healthy, delicious alternative By Benjamin McNeil
You’ve probably driven past Pure Juz, the recently opened juice bar at 123 Highland St., next to The Boynton and across the street from The Sole Proprietor. Luz Gonzalez and Arber Isaak, who own and operate Pure Juz, reside in the Highland Street area and created the juice bar to promote the benefits of juicing to the Worcester community that they call home. “We’ve wanted to open something like this for a while. Now, we can promote the miraculous natural healing power of juicing,” Gonzalez said with a smile. And her ambition rings genuine; originally from Columbia, Gonzalez watched her friend suffer from various ailments, all of which traditional medicine failed to treat. After some time, a doctor of natural healing referred them to a vegetarian restaurant that championed juicing and a raw food diet, which Gonzalez believes led to her friend’s dramatic recovery. Pure Juz is one of Worcester’s small, hidden gems. Upon entering the shop, you’ll be greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable server juicing up some supercharged concoction. Kale, carrots, spinach, apples and a mountain of other ingredients ~ the majority of which are locally sourced from farms throughout Worcester County ~ line the refrigerator shelves. Drinks include “Pineapple Madness,” “The Cure,” “The Cleanse” and many others. Coinciding with Gonzalez and Isaak’s passion for juicing, a prominently displayed board lists the “healing properties” of each juice (“The Cure” boosts mood, energy and overall health; “Pineapple Madness” treats colds and fevers while stimulating digestion). Visitors can also order medicinal tea to experience the health benefits of ginger, honey, cinnamon and lemon, among others … just in time for the flu season! If you’re like me, the holiday season has wreaked havoc on any prior self-imposed dietary restrictions (it doesn’t help that I live next to White City, a fast food mecca). I wasn’t initially keen on drinking my 12-ounce “Cleanse,” consisting of beets, carrots and ginger, but I was proved wrong by my taste buds, and I felt observably better the rest of the day. And those at Pure Juz are genuinely driven by community betterment. “We’re holding open workshops for those who’d like to start juicing, and we’re working to get into the Worcester school system,” Luz said. The Pure Juz team also creates juicing regimens for the elderly and has held tastetesting events at several Worcester colleges. Pure Juz may not be large in respect to square footage, but the team’s unbridled passion for juicing and making Worcester a little healthier cannot be denied. Pur Juz is open from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit facebook.com/PureJuz.
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PulseBREW: Beers for the winter By Kerry Cyganiewicz As the weather gets colder, our activities change. Mowing the lawn turns into shoveling the walk. Fireworks and cookouts turn into Super Bowl parties. And the cold weather calls for something a little heavier in your glass.
Sam Adams Utopias 2013, 29% ABV
Yes, you read that right ~ 29 percent ABV ~ and yes, the price tag is $199 a bottle. I always wondered what made it so special and was it worth it? I have my answer. It poured a ruby brown color. The aroma of warm, dark fruit, tobacco, wood and a boozy sweetness that is hard to describe, but completely addictive, wafted throughout the room. There was no head or carbonation, as intended. Instead, I noticed “legs” clinging to the side of the glass, almost like syrup. The taste changed slightly over the time that I drank it, with flavors that included citrus, plum, chocolate, maple and sweet alcohol warmth. The warmth and mouthfeel was reminiscent of a fine port wine or cognac. This is one of the best beers I have ever had. It is an experience not to be missed if you can find a bottle. My friend summed it up best when he said, “It is like a warm hug on the inside.”
Dog Fish Head 120 Minute IPA, 18% ABV
This is one of the strongest IPAs on the market at 18% ABV. It poured a deep orange brown color, with a small head and minimal carbonation. It smelled of dark fruit, tropical fruit and toffee. I didn’t pick up any hops, which is odd for an IPA. The mouthfeel was quite thick, like warm honey. It tasted as it smelled ~ a thick sweetness with the warming effect of a high-alcohol beer. But where are the hops? Although I picked up little of the bitterness or aroma typical of this style, it is still an enjoyable beer.
Stone Crime, 9.6% ABV
I am a big fan of Stone Brewing. I was excited to try this new offering. If this beer does not warm you, you might want to check your pulse. This is a blend of a blend. Stone starts with its Lucky Basartd [sic] Ale, which is a blend of three of ales: Arrogant Bastard, Oaked Arrogant Bastard, and Double Bastard Ale. It is then aged in oak barrels, along with half of the harvest from the founder’s own chile pepper garden. It pours a hazy, dark copper, with a small head and light carbonation. There is no lacing at all, which could be attributed to the oil content in the peppers. It smelled of oaky bourbon and peppers ~ lots of peppers. It tastes like someone poured a well-made, complex hot sauce into a bottle of one of my favorite beers. The lingering warmth from both the alcohol and peppers was almost overwhelming. Was it a “crime” to add the chile peppers to a wonderful beer? You decide. A great beer for chileheads.
Andecher Dopplebock Dunkel, 7.1% ABV
I have never experienced this style of beer from Germany. I am glad I broadened my horizons. It pours a deep brown, with a lively tan head that eventually settles. It has aromas of bread and earthy chocolate. Mouthfeel is medium. I found it to be quite drinkable. The tastes are wide-ranging and complementary: sweet fruit, very light smoke, toffee and the aforementioned earthy chocolate. There is little hop aroma or bitterness, as dictated by the style. The alcohol is hidden well. Have you ever spent too much time in the store looking for something different? If you are looking for something great for the season without hops or spices, give this a try!
Harpoon Winter Warmer 5.9% ABV
I chose to review this beer for a couple of reasons. Harpoon IPA is the first IPA I drank and the one that got me to explore the style. Everywhere I go, except the hardware store, seems to carry this beer, and that is not a bad thing. It pours a familiar amber color. The head is lively at first before subsiding to a white ring. Mouthfeel is surprisingly on the light side for a beer of this color. The aromas are like a Christmas spice cabinet. Heavy cinnamon and nutmeg aromas rise from the glass. I taste cinnamon, slight nutmeg and a little caramel sweetness. If you are having a gathering, pick up some. It’s a beer that will appeal to many and will satisfy your seasonal taste buds. Jan. 2014 | THEPULSEMAG.COM 31
Drink Red Wine and Live Longer! By Tim Korby In 1991, the CBS news show 60 Minutes aired a segment titled “The French Paradox,” with French researcher Serge Renaud, Ph.D., discussing his ideas of why France had lower rates of cardiovascular disease than America, even though people in both countries consumed fatty diets. Renaud argued that the French people’s regular, moderate consumption of wine with meals, particularly red wine, was a significant reason for their better health. This sparked a 39 percent increase in wine sales in the U.S. and spurred research worldwide that continues today. In 1992, Harvard researchers included moderate alcohol consumption as one of the eight proven ways to reduce coronary heart disease risk. More recent research has suggested that red wine is the most beneficial to your heart health, and the American Medical Association has agreed that red wine may lower cholesterol, reduce blood clotting, help regulate blood sugar, protect from or slow the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, may inhibit tumor development in certain types of cancer, prevent fat growth and even help stave off colds. This cardio-protective effect has been attributed to antioxidants present in the skin and seeds of red grapes. Scientists believe the antioxidants, called flavonoids, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in three ways: by reducing production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), by boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (“good” cholesterol) and by reducing blood clotting. Furthermore, consuming a glass of wine along with a meal may favorably influence your lipid profiles following that meal. Red wine is full of polyphenols, including the oft-written about resveratrol and the even more powerful proanthocyanidin. In fact, some red wines have more antioxidants than commercial grape juice, raw blueberries and even miracle fruits like Açaí. In the fruit juice category, a full-bodied red wine will even beat pomegranate juice. But which wines are highest in these antioxidants? This takes us back again to “The French Paradox.” The region of Gers in southwest France has the longest living people in France, with 401 of every 100,000 people older than 90 years of age, as opposed to the national average, which is 200 in 100,000. From this southwest region of France come the wines Madiran, Cahors, Bergerac and Saint-Mont, which are high in the fat-scraping antioxidant procyanidin. All of these wines are made with a high percentage of either Tannat or Malbec grapes, which have twice as many antioxidants as cabernet sauvignon and four times that of merlot. A good and affordable wine from Cahors, which is made from 100 percent Malbec, is Gouleyant by George Gigouroux. As for a Tannat-based wine, the Pueblo del Sol from Uruguay is a good and affordable choice. A moderate amount of red wine is considered to be one glass a day for women or two glasses a day for men. And this is a case where drinking twice as much will give you twice as many antioxidants, but at that point, the risks outweigh the benefits. Research also shows that the most benefits of consuming wine are derived when enjoyed with food, as it helps with digestion, especially the digestion of fats and carbohydrates. So, in summary, enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner every evening and live longer. Tim Korby is the director of Julio’s Liquors’ the-AngelShare.com online wine store. He started in the wine industry in California in 1976 and moved to the Boston area in 2000. In addition to being a retail wine buyer, he has taught wine courses since 1984 and has regularly written newsletters, articles and blogs since 1981. Korby travels the world several times each year to find just the right wines for his customers and to learn the true romance of the wines he sells.
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The boys are back in town: Bravehearts bring baseball back to Worcester By Kimberly Dunbar There’s a new sheriff in town, and he wears crazy suit coats. This summer, Worcester will boast a new baseball team in a new league with a new attitude. But there will still be a few familiar faces. Like the team’s general manager, Dave Peterson, whom you may know as “Peterman,” the energetic emcee of Tornadoes baseball games of yore, who is famous for his game-day uniform of khaki shorts and loud blazers. “I still have a collection of coats, but you won’t see me in them as much,” said Peterson, who was named the general manager of the Worcester Bravehearts in late September. Perhaps he just doesn’t want to get them dirty. Since the announcement of baseball’s return to the city and his hiring less than four months ago, Peterson and the Creedon family ~ owners and operators of the Worcester franchise ~ have been digging in and preparing for the Bravehearts’ inaugural season in June. “This team was a long time coming,” said Peterson, adding the idea came about after the Tornadoes left town in August 2012. John W.S. Creedon Jr., whose Worcester-based family business was a vendor for the Tornadoes, proposed the family step in and keep baseball alive in Worcester. “That August, talks began with the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, which had already identified Worcester as a market. Lots of pieces that were necessary were already in place.” When it came time to pick a GM, the Creedons turned to Peterson because of his prior experience running the Tornadoes’ corporate sales and marketing (in addition to his engagement with fans). “I fell in love with the idea of having this team in the city,” Peterson said. The Worcester Bravehearts ~ a name that was picked by the fans and honors Worcester’s fallen firefighters, as well as all servicemen ~ will be part of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, a summer collegiate, wood-bat league comprised of 10 teams from across New England. “Every team is comprised of half of its players from New England and the other half of the best prospects from around the country,” Peterson said. “A lot of players already have name recognition in Worcester County.”
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Including their new coach ~ former Tornadoes player Alex Trezza. After being drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of college, Trezza spent five seasons in Worcester. He is currently the assistant coach at Sacred Heart University and helped coach the University of New Haven to its first league championship in 2013. “Alex is an up-and-coming superstar in the college baseball ranks,” Peterson said. “He has great experience and knowledge of what it takes to become a professional baseball player, to get noticed on the college level and also to be noticed in Worcester. He was a clubhouse leader for the Tornadoes, and you need a strong personality to help these kids. He gets it.” Peterson understands that some might be wary of history repeating itself with this new team, but he’s quick to assure us that won’t be the case. “The number one difference is that we have local ownership,” he said. “The Creedons’ office has been here in Worcester since 1985, and they’ve been a local business for almost 30 years. They understand the Worcester market.” Even though this is amateur ball ~ unlike the professional team the Bravehearts replaced ~ Peterson insists you’ll get your money’s worth at every game. “Lots of scouts come to these games. Last year, 12 players from this league were drafted by the MLB,” he said. “These players come hungry and put in a lot of effort, day in and day out. This is on par, if not better, baseball than the Tornadoes.” Like the team before them, the Bravehearts will play their home games at an improved Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field. “We plan to keep great aspects that the former team had, but our job is to improve the fan experience ~ that’s what it all comes down to,” said Peterson, adding that there will be free parking, more tents and improved concessions. “We want energy to come back into that ballpark.” Some of that energy will be generated by Peterson himself. “The fans won’t have to worry,” he said. “I’ll be out there; maybe not as much as before, but I’ll be there.” For more information, visit worcesterbravehearts.com.
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Beauty products worth trying It’s January ~ and that means cold temperatures and dealing with the results of neglecting your beauty routine to go to one more holiday party. It’s time to repair the damage to your hair and skin. So relax with these fantastic beauty products and let the rejuvenation begin!
beauty & style
Give your hair a boost
After a month of keeping your hair perfect, you may be tempted to let your hair go. But limp, lifeless hair is rarely flattering. NEUMA’s neuVolume Blowout Mist helps create the beautiful, bouncy and voluminous hair you aspire to with a blend of plant extracts and essential oils, making limp locks a thing of the past. $24; neumabeauty.com.
Hop in the tub
Draw a warm bath this month and add some of Kneipp’s Warmth & Energy Mineral Bath Salt and Herbal Bath, both containing spruce and pine. Known to energize the mind and body, spruce also provides warming properties and improves circulation and elevates energy. Pine helps to strengthen the body’s defenses against the cold of winter and ease tension, chest congestion and muscle pain. Whether you pick an herbal bath or a bath salt, the overall effect is a sense of warmth and energy. $19 for salt, $20 for bath; kneipp.com.
Get a clean slate
Don’t forget your lips
Balms are great to make lips feel great, but we’re also fans of looking great! Smashbox Cosmetics Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss is packed with both color and shine to do the trick. A contoured wand hugs lips for an easy, one-coat application that lasts up to six hours, so it’s OK to forget to reapply. It comes in 10 shades to accent any skin tone. $22; sephora.com.
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Soak it up
Feeling a little dull and dry after the holidays? Keeping your skin moisturized is the best thing you can do during cool months. Orico’s Streetwise Oxygenating Day Cream works to optimize cell respiration while smoothing, rejuvenating and protecting skin against daily pollution and weathering elements. $42; oricolondon.com.
It’s the new year, so start with a clean slate. Check out Mama Mio Clean Slate. This super-gentle, sulphate-free cleansing gel cleans deeply and effectively without leaving skin feeling tight. It removes make-up and impurities without over-drying or unbalancing skin. $32; mamamio.com.
The Style List.
People to Watch on By Stacia Kindler
Let’s be honest this new year: Staying connected with the latest fashions can be hard, especially with the buzz of the holidays still settling. Luckily for us, getting back in touch with your inner babe is just as simple as staying connected with the people who have that “it” factor. Our good friend Instagram has made that challenge as easy as a tap away. Then again, with endless bloggers, stylists, models and retailers competing for your attention on social media across the board, you might find yourself going follow-crazy on random fashion accounts. So, how do we choose which muses drive us crazy with inspiration for beautiful outfits in 2014? We got you covered! We dug deep to reveal some of the up-and-coming fashion heavy-hitters for you to follow who are sure to be big hits in no time.
Sophia Amoruso, founder and CEO of NastyGal @sophia_amoruso
One of the most inspiring women of our generation, as well as setting an example for the industry all around, Sophia Amoruso started her powerhouse online retailer, NastyGal, from an account on eBay. She sold her used clothing, using MySpace as an advertising platform. Now, more than five years later, nastygal.com has thousands of customers in countries around the world. It’s a wonder this busy lady even has time to Instagram! Though, as an entrepreneur who credits much of her success to the wonders of social media, the photos are a must. Her interesting account reveals masses of bad-ass wardrobes choices that can be found on the site, with Amoruso herself pushing the envelope with her outfit choices. Sprinkled with images of what life is like as the 2013 “Sexiest CEO Alive” at NastyGal headquarters and living large in Los Angeles, her account is an inspiration to anyone looking for some new fashion ideas ~ and especially for anyone considering a career in the industry.
Ashley Glorioso, fashion blogger
@pursenboots
Blogger Ashley Glorioso, also known by the adorable alias Purse ‘N Boots, is a self-proclaimed “professional outfit maker.” Her insanely rad bohemian outfitting, which she matches with the latest trends, screams California cool. The best part about her account, however, is the laid-back, hippie-grunge vibe of it all. It’s cooler-than-cool fashion, hold the kissy face. Topped off with her fearlessly modern ombre mane and plenty of statement jewelry, Purse N’ Boots has recently gained the attention of fashion giant Nordstrom as their newest muse for her own style-inspired shopping list on the department store giant’s website.
Chloe Ting, fashion blogger
@chloe_t
Aussie native and outfit-making queen Chloe Ting is a master at fashion, her favorite hobby. That’s right; the style blogger actually works in finance! Depicting the best of all worlds on her ever-growing account, Ting may be decked out in all-over grunge in one photo and wearing a classically feminine outfit in bubblegum colors the next. Her theory on style is very realistic: She goes with the flow of however she may feel, wearing whatever may motivate her in that moment, rather than desperately trying to adhere to one specific genre or trend. The photos are a clean, beautiful, no-fuss style inspiration for anyone looking for fresh new ideas this 2014 ~ because sometimes, we all need a little inspiration. Jan. 2014 | THEPULSEMAG.COM 37
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