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Care for the caregivers Personal care attendants look for a new state contract Jeremy Shulkin Jam band Phish and dance group LMFAO both announce upcoming shows at the DCU Center. The bands have little in common, except that a number of attendees won’t remember the shows the next morning. +1 Union Station commuters get a giveand-take book shelf courtesy of the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. You’ll still have to find your eBooks online. +1 WRTA unveils eight brand new buses to replace older models by the end of the month. Fifteen more are on their way in the next two years. +2 After nearly snowless winter, March roars in like a lion. At least the kids could go sledding for once. -1 At Whiskerite, Worcesterites auction off their months of beard growth for charity, raising $1,000 for the Worcester County Food Bank. Maybe you noticed your coworker finally shaved? +1 New England Revolution’s U-17 roster for the Future Champions Gauteng Tournament in South Africa includes Worcesterites Gabe Gissie and Matthew Nyeayea. +1 WPD detective work leads to more arrests of those involved in an altercation between youth at the Greendale YMCA. To date, five arrests have been made after the Feb. 20 incident that included one youth showing a gun. 0 Gun violence continues to accumulate at a fast pace in 2012, as a teen was shot in the leg on Cambridge Street and required surgery. -4 Fire Chief Gerard Dio and firefighter Brian Carrol, injured in the Arlington Street fire that killed Jon Davies, receive the Eagle Award from the Main South Community Development Corporation, Clark University and the Main South Alliance for Public Safety. The ceremony took place at 1020 Main St., where the names of every Worcester fire victim are etched into a granite memorial. +2 Holy Cross ponies up $80,000 for five years to cover the cost of a high tech bookmobile, which will roll through the streets in May. +2 This week: +5 Last week: +1 Year to date: +11

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errie Cherry isn’t a nurse but it’s easy to confuse her for one. She has a slow, soft cadence when she speaks, a friendly face and two clients in the area rely on her to come to their homes and perform various tasks that allow them to remain in their homes instead of an eldercare facility. Cherry works as a personal care attendant (PCA), one of nearly 1,000 in Worcester and 3,500 in the Greater Worcester Area. The program provides aid for more than 20,000 seniors and people with disabilities across the state. “The whole premise of the PCA program is to keep people in their homes,” says Cherry. On average, PCAs perform small tasks like running errands, helping with banking and taking clients to doctor appointments. While PCA’s aren’t certified nurses, Cherry says many of them have training in First Aid and CPR. Cherry became a PCA over five years ago when her sister and then her husband both fell ill and she quit her job to take care of them. (She’s since moved on to other clients.) For her work, the state pays her – and all PCAs, no matter the length of their service – $12.48 per hour with none of the benefits awarded to other government workers. This is something

MassHealth determines how many PCA hours clients can have a week. A PCA can stay with a client longer than the assigned hours, but they don’t get compensated for it. (Cherry says this happens. “Sometimes

the PCAs and their union, 1199 SEIU, hope will change. While paid by the state through MassHealth and reporting to the state’s Workforce Council, Cherry explains PCAs are “in a gray area. We work for the state but we’re considered subcontractors.”

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PCAs Terrie Cherry and Jean Atkinson

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t’s fitting that an annual awareness campaign for easier access to governmental information centers on March 16 – known as Freedom of Information Day and timed to coincide with Founding Father James Madison’s birthday. While a number of discussions, forums and panels will convene in Washington, D.C., next week to shine light on transparancy at the national level, a group of local activists, bloggers and citizen journalists will bring requests in front of the Worcester City Council next week in an effort to improve access to public information. “Sunshine Week is just a week to celebrate open government. The hope is people will talk about it and realize the

importance of it,” says Richard Karpel, executive director of American Society of News Editors, the nonprofit that has taken the lead on Sunshine Week awareness since 2004. His goal: to make it clear that people “have a right to collect and publish [governmental] information.” “Sunshine Week was good timing to get folks together,” says Kevin Ksen, “to help build relationships between people doing this work in Worcester.” In 2007 Ksen helped facilitate a panel broadcast on WCCA TV that brought together a mix of local news organizations and citizens interested in making local government more accessible after unresponsiveness to requests for information from various city departments and a push to have video recordings of city council meetings posted on the city’s website.

Ksen says it started an “ongoing conversation” around information accessibility. It also served as a jumpingoff point for articles and editorials in the Telegram & Gazette and fostered relationships between professionals and everyday citizens doing similar work in the city. Recently, the City of Worcester has made strides in giving citizens more access to information. In October 2010, Worcester notably became the first municipality in the state to post its checkbook online, allowing the curious to see how much money the city is spending on what or who; and this past November the city brought in a new server that will retain emails for a seven-year period in accordance with state law. These changes come as the city has won noteriety for the

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with a 10 to one vote supporting the measure. Hall notes that a lack of awareness among the general public hasn’t helped the PCAs cause in previous years (last year they agreed to an extension of a contract that expired in 2010, and one that had no wage increase). “Homecare workers across the state have launched a major campaign to raise awareness about PCA jobs and PCA services,” he says. “This campaign isn’t just about improving their jobs, it’s also about raising awareness of

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[clients] need more than MassHealth feels that they do.”) The Executive Office of Health and Human Services does not comment on contract negotiations. “A key principle of the program is the element of control,” says 1199SEIU communications director Jeff Hall, who adds that PCAs are hired, trained and fired by their clients. PCAs and their labor organizers have quickly framed the recently begun negotiations with the state as an economic concern. “The whole premise of the PCA program is to keep people in their homes,” says Cherry, who argues that people who remain in their homes rather than an eldercare facility put more money into the local economy through simple errand runs and tax payments. Hall calls the 1,000 PCAs living in Worcester and 3,500 in the area a “major employment category” for “good jobs that can sustain a family; jobs that can’t be sent overseas.” Hall says the PCAs are asking the state for a wage raise and health insurance. In a press release, he justified it with the following: “PCAs bring over $12.7 million in state dollars to the Worcester community. Worcester is home to almost 19,000 seniors and nearly 20,500 individuals living with a disability. This already high level of demand for long term care services is expected to grow substantially over the next decade.” These increases in wages and benefits would mean more investment from the state into MassHealth for Fiscal Year 2013. Hall says “that’s the fiscally prudent” move. “It’s really a win-win for the state to invest in having a strong PCA program.” Recently, with coordination from the 1199SEIU, PCAs have gone on a statewide campaign to rally support, starting at the local level: municipal leaders have been asked to go on record supporting the PCA program and good-faith negotiations during collective bargaining. On Feb. 29, the Worcester City Council went on the record

the homecare that they’re a part of.” “You’re not going to get rich in this job,” Cherry admits, though they might start seeing some more recognition.

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Like a phoenix from the  ames The rebirth of Allgos STEVEN KING

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he stood alone behind the bar, a glass cupped in her hands. About a few dozen others, most of them her friends, stood just feet away, ready to sip from their glasses, but not before Natchi, as she is affectionately known, spoke. “We’ve been closed for eight months and six days,â€? she said. “Against all odds, we made it back. I hope this is still your home.â€? Her eyes having already ďŹ lled with tears, Naat Paiva lifted the glass to her lips as a voice shouted, “To Natchi!â€? The owner of Allgos Sweets & Drinks, where dozens gathered in celebration on Thursday, March 1, took a sip of champagne. With it came the sweet taste of success, mixed with a dash of resilience and a swirl of deďŹ ance. All were ingredients in a recipe that has been cooking since June 23 last year, when an air-conditioning unit in the window of a third-oor apartment at 58 Shrewsbury St. short-circuited, starting a ďŹ re. Fast-acting ďŹ reďŹ ghters quickly doused the ames, but the business that Paiva had started with her ex-ďŹ ancĂŠ suffered severe water damage. While the equipment, furniture and other contents were insured, Paiva did not have interruption insurance, which she initially didn’t think would be a problem. “I was told a week tops,â€? she says of

how long she thought the business would be closed. “It didn’t look that bad at ďŹ rst. I put up a sign that said, ‘closed for a week.’ That didn’t work out.â€? Not by a long shot. As more work was done, more things were found to be damaged. Paiva, a Brazilianborn entrepreneur who studied business at Assumption College, was then told it would be about ďŹ ve to six weeks before she could reopen. The weeks, however, stretched into months. In the meantime, all Paiva had worked for was slipping away. “I was living day to day,â€? she says of the struggle to earn an income. Her house, she Naat Paiva, owner of Allgos, raises a glass at her grand re-opening. adds, is in foreclosure, although not yet in me want it more. [The restaurant] wasn’t bartending and babysat. She also found bankruptcy. ready to be done and over with.â€? support from her ďŹ rst boss, Cheryl Shea, “I was running a business by myself,â€? Instead, buoyed by the support and of Network Insurance Agency, who hired she says, “and I didn’t have back-up for encouragement of close friends, and Paiva to work in the ofďŹ ce. something like this.â€? with the near-constant companionship Doubt, she confesses, crept in. A single mother looking to provide for of her young son, she worked tirelessly “I had people offer to buy Allgos,â€? her 3-year-old son, Caleb, Paiva did some continued on page 9 she says, “but I think ‌ that just made

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{ citydesk } A community’s generosity leads to new Union Hill library Lindsey O’Donnell

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n Tuesday, February 28, Worcester city officials, donators and school staff members gathered to hold a dedication ceremony for the Union Hill Elementary School’s new library. The creation of the library, estimated to have been a $100,000 project, was a part of a community-service mission launched by five young Worcester Academy students. When five seventh-grade students created a school club as part of the Destination ImagiNation Program, creating a new library for Union Hill was not their first intention. Destination ImagiNation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching teamwork, problem-solving and creativity. The Worcester Academy students are led by Patty Eppinger, mother of Destination ImagiNation member Katie Eppinger. The club originally began by tutoring

the Union Hill children how to read. Eventually, the club members discovered, to their surprise and dismay, that Union Hill did not have an official library. This realization prompted the group into constructing a new school library as part of their project. Community volunteers, mainly consisting of various Worcester Academy students, worked to clean, paint and organize the space that was soon to be the library. With shelving, furnishing, construction, digital networking and more than 8,000 books, the total cost of the Union Hill project is an estimated $100,000. But more important is the opportunity for education that it provides for Union Hill elementary students. Two years ago, Massachusetts designated Union Hill as a level 4 underperforming school. Now, as embodied by its new furnished library, the school has come a long way since then. “I am so excited

that we are able to offer our students this amazing resource,” said Marie Morse, principal of Union Hill Elementary School. “Our library has a rich variety of literature that will help to promote our students love of reading and learning.” “We feel that by having this library, we have taken a great step toward our reaching improvement goals. Having a place in our school where students can select books and spend time thinking is an opportunity that all students should have. The culture and environment in our school embraces literacy and this library makes us feel rich in resources and hopeful and secure about our future.” The library probably would not have become a reality without crucial donations and help from various organizations, such as the Hanover Insurance Group, Coghlin Electric, George and Sybil Fuller, and the Worcester Public Library, and most especially Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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which donated a total of 5,000 books to the library. “A library is an essential space in a school,” states Lynn Pitcavage, vice president of the Education Solutions Group at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. “It is a place that spurs academic growth, inspires creativity, and introduces each student to a new world of ideas. We hope our donation will instill the love of reading and a lifelong desire to learn…The outpouring of thanks from the school and community at large has been wonderful. Everyone was very appreciative of the donation and our involvement in the project.” Working with more than 57 million students in all 50 American states and 120 other countries, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt hopes to overcome the challenges facing education today. The company works with Worcester Public

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Schools as a long-term partner, and back in November 2011, announced an education solution for the school district. This solution aimed to increase parent engagement, promote teamwork, and incorporate a digital culture into the students’ educations. “We look forward to many more successful years partnering together with the educators, students, and parents of SUNSHINE WEEK continued from page 4

sheer volume of information accessible on its website. “Our job is to serve the public and their right to know,” says City Manager Michael O’Brien. “We continue to find ways to enhance this effort.” This year, interested citizens, advocacy groups and media outlets have localized the national awareness campaign. Along with a planned article in the Telegram & Gazette, Ksen and others (including Worcester Mag) will ask the Worcester City Council to 1) create a public records and data retention policy for governmental social-media use, 2) to record city council meetings in a file format that’s easier to view and share, 3) to designate a city employee as a point person and facilitator for all public records requests and 4) request the political body to go on record in support of two public records bills currently in committee at the Statehouse. “We’re all for it as long as it’s in the law,” says O’Brien, adding that exemptions for ongoing police investigations and privacy concerns would still apply. According to Sunshine Week’s national organizers, it’s currently an important time in open government awareness, and these local requests fall in line with issues cropping up at all levels of government across the country as the rise of websites, email and social media as communication tools; digital record keeping; and broadening uses of privacy and security exemptions to records requests become commonplace. “Public records laws should be user

Union Hill and all schools in the WPS community,” assures Pitcavage. Moving forward, the Union Hill School will continue in its efforts to improve its environment for its students’ education, welfare, and opportunity for experience. “The sign on our school says ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve,’” notes Morse. “This bold sign on our school says it all!”

friendly,” says Lucy Dalglish, the executive director of the Reporter’s Committee of Freedom of the Press. Dalgish complains that too often records requests come with high fees, over-zealous redactions or plain old secrecy. “Making requests should be easy for a citizen, not a back-breaker,” she says, noting that individuals should have the same access and power when requesting information as large media groups. That sentiment extends to the federal level too. Freedom of Information advocacy groups all point to the Obama administration’s quick use of the Espionage Act to press charges against whistleblowers – a tactic used only three times in the country’s history before 2008 but six times during Barack Obama’s presidency. And Dalglish has strong words for Massachusetts’ open records laws, roundly considered weak by open government experts. (Hence the bills in the Statehouse.) “Massachusetts has one of the most antiquated public-records laws in the country,” she says. “Why the citizens of Massachusetts put up with it is beyond me.” The purpose of Sunshine Week celebrations couldn’t be any more direct. “What you end up having is a more informed citizenry that makes better decisions at the ballot box,” says Dalglish. “Democracy operates better when people have as much information as possible,” Karpel adds. Those are sentiments with which it’s hard to find fault.

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to salvage the business she had always wanted to run. She painted and fixed furniture. She and friends even installed a new drop-down ceiling. As rough as the road had become, Paiva said the whole experience, including the break-up of a relationship, has made her stronger – and taught her a valuable lesson. “Nothing’s the end of the world,” she says. “I use to always think I couldn’t live [without her fiancé], or that if Allgos closed, what would I do? But life goes on. I think a lot of it has to do with having a son.” It also has to do with the woman behind it all, according to one of Paiva’s closest friends, Michelle Zielinski. “I knew she would do this,” she says of Paiva’s triumph over adversity. “She is the strongest person I’ve ever known.” That strength is accompanied by a refusal to dwell on the negative, according to Dawn Winslow, whose daughter, Arlene Toomey, is another of Paiva’s friends. “She’s wicked positive,” says Winslow. “She always has been. She’s just got a good head on her shoulders.” And, it seems, a good heart. While last week’s reopening was a personal success, Paiva was donating 10 percent of all

proceeds to the Firefighters Children’s Foundation. “This isn’t just a reopening,” she says. “It’s a tribute to firefighters. This was a bad year for firefighters. They need some recognition. They get it for a week or so, and then people forget about them. The only reason I’m here is because of them.” STEVEN KING

With Allgos back in business, Paiva hopes she has turned a corner, even if not all of her financial problems are resolved. She has no plans to let that stop her. “I think a lot of people thought I would have given up by now,” she says, “I just kept hoping and hoping. Eventually, I realized I didn’t want this taken from me. “If Allgos closes, I want it to be because I closed it.” allgoslounge.com

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Worcester St. Patrick’s parade will get a ďŹ nancial boost from a breakfast held at St. Spyridon Cathedral co-emceed by former Worcester City Councilors Gary Rosen (also a Worcester Mag columnist) and Tim Cooney. The event will serve as a political celebration as Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Mayor Joe Petty will start the morning off with remarks and former local pols Paul Clancy, Barbara Haller and Vincent Pedone will all receive special recognition. So who’s getting roasted? “Anybody who shows up,â€? says Cooney. “And the people who don’t [show up] get roasted doubly. See how good these politicians are on their feet.â€? Those who will be speaking (though this likely won’t preclude them from being roasted) include Joe Carlson, Jim O’Day, John Mahoney, Kate Toomey, Lew Evangelidis, John Fresolo and Frank Foley. (If you’re interested in buying a ticket, contact Gary Rosen at RosenGary@gmail.com.)

BACK TO SCHOOL COMMITTEE: School Committee meetings will see a return to normalcy on April 5 when they return to City Hall after months at Worcester Tech because of the garage construction at city government headquarters. (Subcommittee meetings were held at the Durkin building.) Dianna Biancheria said that City Hall is on a direct bus line which makes meetings more accessible and if city councilors have been able to ďŹ nd parking in the Main and Franklin street area then school committee members could do the same. She also pointed out that this would mean ďŹ rst term school committee member Donna Colorio will ďŹ nally get to sit on the board in their natural environment: the Esther Howland chamber. WE WEREN’T GOING TO WADE INTO THIS BUT‌: Local news and talk

radio station WTAG on Tuesday afternoon posted parent company Clear Channel Communication’s statement on Rush Limbaugh’s comments last week about Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke. The statement, calling Limbaugh’s diatribe just some “absurdist humorâ€? (this phrase does not mean what they think it means) came in response to calls for afďŹ liates to drop the talk show host. “WTAG is committed to providing its listeners with access to a broad range of opinion and commentary without condoning or agreeing with the opinions, comments or attempts at humor expressed by on-air talent. We respect the right of Mr. Limbaugh, as well as the rights of those who disagree with him, to express those opinions,â€? reads an excerpt from the statement. Requests to the station for comment were redirected to Clear Channel’s ofďŹ ces in San Antonio. They didn’t return phone calls.

BOOKS ON THE GO: After nearly six years of waiting to haul the old girl out of storage, the City of Worcester can ďŹ nally dust off its bookmobile after a Tuesday announcement that Holy Cross would contribute $80,000 annually for ďŹ ve years to turn an old white bus into a mobile library that will feature wiďŹ and link up remotely to the main public library building. In fact, this new bookmobile is promised to be so state-of-the-art that some folks at the event wanted to steer away from using the B-word because of its stodgy connotations. City ofďŹ cials were clearly thrilled at the new service the library will provide, and mentioned that the materials the mobile library will contain will be swapped out depending on where the vehicle will stop when it begins servicing neighborhoods in May‌Of course, all the fancy gadgetry and high-tech capabilities aren’t on the bus yet. Worcester Mag is hopeful that someone from city government has already gotten in touch with Xzibit for a comeback episode of “Pimp My Ride.â€? (“I heard you like to read so we put a bookshelf between these 20 inch subwoofers!â€?) ‌ Don’t call the bookmobile a payment in lieu of taxes, though. Director of Government and Community Relations for Holy Cross Ed Augustus noted that PILOT agreements usually deal with property transactions, while the bookmobile ďŹ nancing was just “a unique opportunity to bring our mission beyond campus walls‌It seemed a natural ďŹ t.â€? Want more Worcesteria items? Visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria and follow @JeremyShulkin on Twitter. Got a tip? Get in touch through jshulkin@worcestermag.com or 508-749-3166 x243.

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Have you ever attended the Worcester St. Patrick’s Day parade?

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Cyrus Alexander WORCESTER

No, I’ve never been.

Tracy LaPointe WORCESTER

No I haven’t, I’ve never been to a St. Patrick’s parade.

Alorian Alarie OXFORD

Absolutely. I like it, it’s actually great family time. I very much enjoy it.

Anna Ford WHITINSVILLE No, I don’t think I ever have. I hope to go this time if I can.

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lead character in “Lion King.” Or LaToya Jackson, who, like her late brother did before his untimely death, now breathes out of a keyhole instead of a nose. Or like Kenny Rogers. There’s a guy who should drag his surgeon to court, no? His eyes look like shirt buttons! Since the surgery, when not applying warm compresses (the next step after the ice), I’ve found myself scrutinizing every man and woman on television. HDTV is a great tool for this kind of investigation, and the new season of “Jerseylicious” has me convinced that the Gatsby hair salon employees used the hiatus to go under more than one knife. I even took a closer look at the Worcester City Council members during their televised session…and I now suspect that Rick Rushton has had work done… What’s been – ahem – eye-opening – is the reaction of other women I’ve told about the surgery. So many of them have voiced envy over this procedure; nearly every female friend I told about my plan yanked and tugged at her own lids. They mumbled about sagging skin and pointed out each and every flaw that plastic surgery could fix. Age didn’t come into play – women as young as 25 lamented the flaws they’re forced to live with. We are an insecure lot, I’ve learned. Are any of us happy with the mugs God gave us? Apparently not. So was it worth it? Stay tuned. At press time, I’m still sporting enough colorful bruises to keep me indoors. My brother called me Jake Lamotta. I can tell you that if the end justifies the means, I’d recommend it, but it’s no picnic, ladies. The best advice I can give to you, as the sutures heal and the purple swelling subsides? Trust me on this: don’t sneeze.

his all began with a photo ID. Back in September, the visiting photographer came to North High to snap those God-awful school portraits that haunt us throughout our lives. You know the ones I mean: basic stuff, with no touch-ups to cover the blazing acne that erupted on picture day. There was never any good way to hide the bad haircut you gave yourself in the girls’ bathroom when you decided your bangs were too long. For most of us, pictures that showcased our braces and the doughnut we ate for breakfast may still hang in Mom’s living room – or the den, as we referred to the place where the TV was kept. School pictures were and always have been part of the joys and horrors of childhood. Panic was setting in during homeroom as girls realized that they hadn’t applied enough cobalt-blue eye shadow or strawberry lip gloss, when it was announced that the faculty could also come along to the auditorium to be photographed for ID tags. So I went. I thought I looked presentable. There was no broccoli stuck between my teeth and my hair looked the way it always looks: like I drove to work in the fast lane with my head hanging out the window like a happy Collie. No big deal. Two poses were taken, I gave my name, and I promptly forgot about it. Until the proofs arrived. That’s when I noticed my droopy left eyelid. I’ve always been aware of the genetic defect I share with my siblings, but recently the lazy lid decided to drop like a Venetian blind. The ID was all the proof I needed to know that something had to be done. I looked again at the stamp-sized snapshots. All that was missing was a pipe and a can of spinach. Maybe I yam what I yam, but I didn’t ...for students to prepare for their future have to look like you-knowwho. Quabbin Regional High School Presents: And that’s how I ended up on my couch with ice packs The QRHS’ Academic Planning Process on my face for the past week, at the 4-year Academic Planning PresentaƟon looking as if a blindfolded Edward Scissorhands tried Thursday, March 15th to apply my mascara. A visit to the ophthalmologist led School Auditorium to a test of my peripheral 7:00 —8:00 pm vision, which I failed with flying colors, which led to my Public is invited lids being lifted, so that I’ll Those interested in School Choice for high school are hopefully be less of a menace on the road. Sounds simple, welcome huh? Quabbin Regional High School My biggest fears centered 800 South Street Barre MA 01005 on botched work we’ve all seen, like Joan Rivers, or that www.qrsd.org Cat Lady who looks like the M A R C H 8 , 2 0 1 2 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M 11

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he Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade may look orderly by the time it comes marching past your Park Avenue viewing position, but during the hours prior to its start, bedlam and mass confusion reign as parade organizers rush to get participants into their proper order. “But the moment the whistle goes off, everyone gets into their place and it goes off perfectly,” says Janet White, the parade’s treasurer for the last 26 years.

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She’s part of a devoted group of volunteers who oversee the event ďŹ lled with tradition – both of its celebration of Irish culture and the place where many area children attend their ďŹ rst major event. Many of those volunteers have been in place since the parade returned to the city in 1983 after a 72-year absence – and want to pass that tradition on to a new generation to ensure it continues for years to come. The big job of planning the lineup belongs to director of operations, Leo Quinn, 82. “I start on the ďŹ rst of October,â€? he explains. “My wife, Ann, and I send out invitations to marching bands of past parades and new bands we’ve chosen to invite; we ďŹ nd out how many people are in each band and the cost of them performing here. In November, we send out invites to nonmusical marching groups, color guards, antique cars and motorized bike drivers and people with oats.â€? On average, 10 to 12 new groups join each year. The parade committee meets once or twice a month from late August to early September through December to catch up on communications, any bills that need to be paid and planning fundraising events. Come January 1, it meets every Wednesday night at the Main South American Legion Post #341. The Grand Marshall for the coming year’s parade is named in December, with a big event to honor the selected recipient held in late January, where he or she is presented with a ceremonial walking stick. “They have to be of Irish descent and do something of importance for the people of Worcester, or more signiďŹ cantly, for the Irish of Worcester County,â€? Trainor says. This year’s Grand Marshall, Len Gengel, whose daughter Britney died in the Haiti 2010 earthquake, was selected for his efforts to establish an orphanage there in her memory. He follows a string of Grand Marshalls that reads like a who’s who of Worcester, including Lt. Gov.

Parade chairman Steve Trainor and director of operations, Leo Quinn run a tight ship each year. Timothy Murray (2007); Small Business Service Bureau founder Francis R. Carroll (2003); Brendan O’Connor, co-owner of O’Connor’s Restaurant and Bar (1995); retired judge Paul V. Mullaney, whose daughter Elizabeth Mullaney helped

and Health Sciences; more than 100 of its students are expected to march this year. “Last year, they handed out green carnations,� says parade chairman Steve

form the ďŹ rst parade committee (1992); and longtime Irish radio producer Sean Hastings (1991). Last year’s Grand Marshall was Charles F. Monahan, Jr., president of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

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Trainor. The committee also selects a “Mayor of the Parade,” who’s given a ceremonial sash and a whistle to start the parade at high noon. This year’s “mayor” is John W. Riley, one of 16 Riley children who by sheer number alone are a major part of the city’s fabric. His selection was campaigned via a pancake breakfast at the family-owned Riley’s on Lincoln Street and a pasta and meatball diner at the Press Box. He’s served the Worcester area as an educator, someone who’s donated large amounts of his time and money to area charitable and educational organizations, as a musical performer for over 30 years and has participated in numerous sports and sports leagues as a coach, player and umpire. Parade day starts with a 7 a.m. breakfast at the Webster House. “We feed all the volunteers,” Trainor says. “It’ll probably be the only meal they’ll get till 5 p.m.” They head to the Main South Post headquarters for route assignments. Quinn’s wife stays at home in case anyone calls with a last-minute cancellation, which she relays to her husband prior to him printing out 60 copies of the parade order, which he then passes onto the volunteers and gets to the Elm Park reviewing stand and announcers of Charter TV-3, who broadcast the parade live for shut-ins and those who can’t make it out in person.

Trainor’s three sisters are amongst the volunteers. The oldest, Theresa Trainor, helps out on the reviewing stand; Ellen Trainor handles the vendor permits while Kathy Hinson oversees the parade judges, tallying up their votes and getting the award winners’ names to the Telegram. By 9:30 a.m., everyone departs for their positions, and the area surrounding the intersection of Mill Street and Park Avenue becomes a chaotic scene as volunteers direct marchers and float operators to their proper places. “On the day of the parade, you need to have a thick skin,” Trainor says. Roughly 8,000 to 10,000 people will march down the parade route and as noontime arrives, some of the marchers are frantically trying to find their group, and tempers can sometimes flare. “[If that happens,] we tell our volunteers, ‘No one’s attacking you. Everyone’s out to make sure their ducks are in order when they hit Park Ave.’”

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be better spent on a new meeting hall; others feared it would be, according to Timothy J. Meagher, in his book, “Inventing Irish America: Generation, Class, and Ethnic Identity in a New England City, 18801928,” a “provocation or excuse for the drinking and brawling that besmirched the name of the Irish people of Worcester and everywhere.”

While Meagher’s book contains no reports of such problems, the lukewarm reception from Irish groups caused the

parade to take place only nine times in the next 15 years. From 1897 to 1904, “row after row of men in green tunics and trousers, putters, spiked and plumed helmets, marched down Worcester’s Main Street on March 17,” Meagher wrote. The last St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 72 years took place in 1911, a year after the Knights of Columbus held the city’s first Columbus Day Parade, which, unlike the Irish-only St. Patrick’s event, was inclusive to all ethnic groups of the Catholic community. Subsequently, thousands of local Irish residents annually marched each Columbus Day. The St. Patrick’s Parade returned to Worcester on March 13, 1983--the “Day” was dropped due to the event being held on the second Sunday regardless of continued on page 16

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date. While still intended to honor Irish Catholics and the Irish heritage, unlike its predecessor, anyone interested in marching or having a float was invited. Prior to moving to Park Avenue to take advantage of its wider lanes in 1986, for its first three years, the parade went down Main Street. Head of finance Paul Foley attended one of the earliest parades prior to his enlistment on the parade committee. “Our family set up at the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets when the parade had just started,” he recalls. “We brought all the kids, all dressed up (in Irish green) and the wind came howling down Pleasant Street and almost blew us over onto the Common. It was the coldest day. For a while, all you could hear was the sirens from fire engines. Then there came camels and elephants – and a belly dancer from the El Morocco. After that, the family was into the parade—hook, line and sinker.” Foley said the St. Patrick’s Parade became an established Worcester tradition, due in great part to the support of the

El Morocco Restaurant in its early years. “After each parade, we went back to the El, they always fed us and had a big party for everyone associated with the parade.

If they didn’t buy into it (at the start), it might have sputtered.” For the millions of people who’ve viewed and participated in the parade,

there have been few problems and little controversy. Whether folklore or fact, many tend to equate St. Patrick’s Day and its affiliated events as rowdy affairs. “Folks have been going on about that for years,” Trainor points out. “It’s the first thing I heard about St. Patrick’s Day – you’re going to go out and cause trouble. It’s not about that — it’s about celebrating our Irish Catholic and Irish heritage and bringing the people of Worcester together. There have been no fights, no arrests for being drunk (at the Worcester parade). There are some areas you know are going to be packed, and we keep an eye on them.” Acknowledging that a “lot of people” think the whole parade is about the beer, parade committee member Jeff Harris said a big part of the committee’s responsibility during the event itself is being vigilant. “We go up and down the parade route and if something needs to be pointed out to the police, we do so. The bars do a good job too.” Another safety concern is making sure children don’t run out in front

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Briscoe, was in attendance in 1989. In 2000, the Irish Air Force Bagpipe Band of Dublin made an emotional stop at the Park Ave. Fire Station to lay a wreath in honor of the Worcester six who died in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire the previous December. Prior to marching that day, it made special visits to perform

concerns could be floats where the music was too loud and drowning out the next band six spaces down from them,” Trainor offers for an example. “We go back and pick two or three things to work on and improve on and make better.” In its history, only two groups were not invited back to the parade.

at the Worcester Fire Department’s Grove and Central streets stations. The parade committee returns to the Main Street Post on the Wednesday after each parade for a “bitch session,” where its members discuss what they liked, what they didn’t like and what concerns they might have about that year’s event. “Those

Treasurer White said this year’s parade was the most difficult in its history to raise funds for. “It was a tough, tough year, but we did it,” she says. “At the beginning of January, it was very doubtful. We were down 60 percent with our donations. But our corporate sponsors came through and

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then we had to beg, borrow and steal and go on the radio asking for donations. The $10, $15 and $25 dollar donations made a big difference. Every little bit helps and now we have the money to put the parade on.â€? The cost to put on this year’s parade is approximately $40,000. “It’s come down a bit,â€? head of ďŹ nance Foley says. “We used to spend close to $50,000. If we brought in the Mummers from Philadelphia and ďŹ rst class marching bands of 100, 200 people, we’d pay their fees to get them in but we haven’t paid it for some time.â€? Operating costs are partially covered through sponsorships by elected ofďŹ cials who march in the parade. “Politicians are required to sponsor a band. Most are booked for over $1,000,â€? says Trainor. “For $800, we assign a band; Congressman Jim McGovern likes to sponsor the Clinton Middle High School Marching Band, because they’re from his district, and they perform alongside him and his supporters.â€? Senator Scott Brown will be marching at this year’s parade, accompanied by the Tantasqua Warrior Marching Band. Local politicians will also be in attendance at the St. Patrick’s Breakfast and Political Roast to raise funds for the parade coffers this Saturday, March 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Spyridon’s Cathedral in Worcester. While none of the executive leadership sounds the least bit tired of the annual preparation process, it’s inevitable that a new generation will eventually have to ďŹ ll their shoes. “It remains to be seen how long it’s going to keep going (without an inux of fresh energy), Foley says. “I don’t know if people think it’s a closed organization; it’s not. It’s an organization whose sole purpose is to put on the parade and raise money for the parade. It’s not a sophisticated process, and we’re not a sophisticated group.â€? White and her husband Don Finnegan indoctrinate their grandchildren into the

parade process as banner carriers when they turn 10, just as their parents did before them. Finnegan’s oldest grandson, Justin Beauregard, joined the parade committee a couple years ago. “That’s how we set it forward,â€? White explains. “Members bring their kids. Some have brought old-time schoolmates they’ve run into.â€? Another newcomer, Mike Doherty, runs the parade committee’s golf tournament. Jeff Harris, 35, started as a participant, marching amongst 80 scouts of the Mohegan Council of the Boy Scouts of America, where he’s employed, in honor of its 100th birthday in 2010. “I deďŹ nitely think it’s important [to bring fresh energy into the group],â€? Harris says. “I’ve asked some family and friends to help out with ‘day of’ things. [Each year] they’ll ask me, ‘Do you still need help?’â€? The parade committee’s willingness to share ownership with newcomers goes a long way. “When people show up a few times, we give them more to do,â€? Harris says. “They come at it with a lot of excitement and passion for it. You get sucked into it. It’s fun to see how something operates instead of watching it.â€? For now, parade organizers only have their eyes on this Sunday. “Even on the worst days, people will come out,â€? White says. “It’s great watching the faces of the kids, seeing that look of amazement as they look at the oats. They get thrilled. Three years ago, when Ted Coghlin, Jr., was Parade Marshall, there was a torrential downpour and we still had people watching. They come up and thank us for doing it. That gives me a lot of joy and makes it all worthwhile.â€? This year’s Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade takes place on Sunday, March 11, beginning at noon on the corner of Park Ave. and Mill St. and continuing down Park Ave. to Highland St., Worcester. For more information, visit stpatsparade.com.

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“Narragansett Nightsâ€? continues the assault with a touch of Diamond Dave (the band cites both Van Halen and Chickenfoot as inuences), as Auger talks to the listener, laughing and invoking the local beer label’s slogan, “Hi, neighbor! What’s shaking? This could take all night,â€? as the band gets the riff together, announcing that it’s party time. â€?You can bet I feel a party comin’ on/The clock stops at ďŹ ve/Living on borrowed time, Narragansett nights,â€? he sings over a rocking groove that evokes images of stick twirling, and lascivious, predatory looks for groupies in the front row. Later, as dual guitars solo, Auger sets up a tryst with women in a bar, in a gag right out of Roth-era Van Halen. This is arena rock, plain and simple. “We’re performing in a beer commercial,â€? Auger says. With this song, they soon could be.

Whiskey Bent brings their good-times hard rock to The Lucky Dog Music Hall Saturday, March 10, when they release their debut eponymous E.P, and open for local rock stalwarts Deep Six (featuring Jimmy D’Angelo) and Mullethead. If your good times involve crankedup Marshall stacks and Gibson guitars, then Whiskey Bent might just have your number. Whiskey Bent will take you on a trip straight back to late ’80s “Appetite for Destruction� and “Girls, Girls, Girls� unabashed Sunset Strip hard rocking and hedonism. On “Freak Like Me,� from the new E.P., the band welcomes you to its world with a Ramones-cum-Motley Crue gang vocal (“Hey! Hey!�) and a wah-wah riff right out of Slash’s private stash, while Auger sings, “Hot living, sweet sinning. Bet you never met a freak like me,� as he celebrates a night out, full of “Gibsons let out of their cage� and “willing� girls and their friends: the stuff of ’80s MTV videos.

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the new record, release shows, what they have planned and what the hell took them so long to write a new full-length. The soundtrack to the interview was some relaxing Thelonius Monk and the occasional interruption by friendly drunks. Jon Strader, who plays guitar in the band, and the cousins Rheault—Tom and Brad (on vocals and bass guitar respectively)—kept the jokes coming almost as fast the beers were going down. Missing from the interview was drummer Mike Ciprari and guitarist Mike Pryzgdoa. So what has been going on since the “Canyoneer” touring cycle ended? “Everyone has been extremely busy working and getting our lives together,” replies Strader. This means different things for each member of the band, but you aren’t likely to find a group much more driven in their personal lives than No Trigger. Tom Rheault is a successful realtor; Brad Rheault is a contractor and runs a tight ship at the apartment building he owns, renting several of his rooms out to other notable area musicians; Pryzgdoa is a serious finance guru; Ciprari runs the

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BarOpera is a clever new project with huge scope and plenty of wit. The founder of the group, Tara Alcorn, spearheaded the idea. She developed an interest in opera when her parents took her to see La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera for her 18th birthday. “I have been hooked ever since,” says Alcorn. From there she met the other singers involved, through different productions over the years, keeping the group very Massachusetts along the way. Thaddeus Bell, Christine Petkus and Mauri Tetreault all call the greater Worcester area home. While Laura Hansen, Mike Wood and the group’s accompanist, Emily Murphy are all residents of Boston. The idea of BarOpera is, “basically a crazy idea of mine that is actually coming to fruition.” States Alcorn, “Opera is very intimidating for many people. It’s seen as elitist in our society and it is, in fact, very expensive.” Those two caveats can deter many who may otherwise enjoy the experience. “I have a lot of friends who would love to come and see me in the shows, but they are put off by the price tag. As a result, most people have no idea what opera is all about.” Alcorn graduated from Clark University in 2007. There she became involved in the chorus and coached with Sima Kustanovich. Her first opera role was in Die Fledermaus with Greater Worcester Opera and she currently studies voice with Jane Shivick, who lives in Worcester and who, Alcorn says, “is an incredible WHISKEY BENT continued from page 23

“When we hit the stage everything wrong in the world goes away for 45 minutes and the room becomes a sanctuary from evil forces,” says Auger. “Good times, good friends and good cheer. We do a song called ‘The Legend of Whiskey Bent.’ It’s actual folklore about the rise of Whiskey Bent from rock ’n’ roll scripture. So it is written, so it shall be. We perform it while wearing sombreros.” “Rips Down,” the third and final track on the E.P., recorded recently at Rocket Dog Studios in Cambridge, takes the listener to a more sober place, but still within the parameters of any selfrespecting, libidinous rock act, lamenting the morning after blues “about my

singer and teacher.” She currently sings for various orchestras and orchestra companies and is also a soprano section leader with the Schola Cantorum at the College of the Holy Cross. Somewhat in contrast to Alcorn’s rise to operatic destiny, Tetreault recalls that “I always loved to sing and wanted to be a pop-star when I was younger but my voice naturally sounded operatic.” For years Tetreault sang and taught part time, she decided just over a year ago that she would make music her full time career. Since her decision, she has sung with the Boston Lyric Opera and was invited to audition for the Met opera of New York. Teaching and performing with the various local companies also keeps her incredibly busy. Because of all this, she states that, “Opera chose me.” BarOpera is certainly an ambitious project, and that fact is not lost on anyone involved. In more recent years, “opera audiences have been dwindling and aging,” reflects Alcorn, “According to the Metropolitan Opera the average age of an opera audience member is 60. As an artist I have a responsibility to introduce new people to the art form.” Tetrault agrees, and her goals are pretty simple; she humbly wants to, “change people’s opinions about the opera.” Alcorn wanted to branch out into the bar scene to present opera in a fun new way that could appeal to a wider range of people. “I thought that, of all the bars heart getting busted.” Dave Mabardy and Peter Hubbard’s guitars interweave in clean harmonic tones ala Jimmy Page, and Dave’s solo shows unmistakable Page influences in tone and phrasing, while drummer George Moomjian and bassist

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and music venues in Worcester, [Ralph’s] would be the most receptive to BarOpera.” So definitely make sure to head over to Ralph’s Diner on March 11 for the maiden voyage of BarOpera where you will hear some of opera’s greatest hits, from Mozart to Puccini with some surprises thrown in for good measure. For $5 this promises to be a memorable event and what will hopefully become a Worcester staple.

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Glenn Selmi lock on a syncopated twochord groove. “Rips Down” provides the necessary balance to what will no doubt be a largely up-tempo, rocking set, full of tight and practiced grooves, screaming guitars, and a general atmosphere of good times and partying. Whiskey Bent’s crusade to bring a little hard-rocking fun into your life is just getting underway, but they seem to relish being unknown. “There is so much talent out there in our own backyards. How many more butterfly songs do we need from Nickelback? Don’t be fooled by the house on ‘Cribs.’ The true talent lies within the unsigned, baby.” Yet, the band’s hopes, as you might guess, include playing more gigs, reaching more fans (especially “willing ladies,” it seems) and acquiring a recording contract. “That’s not to say we won’t sign on the dotted line in a second, though. Who wouldn’t?” Experience the band live with Mullethead and Deep Six, Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., $8. The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street Worcester. luckydogmusic.com, reverbnation.com/bostonbent

incredibly successful SJC drum company and Strader helps with that operation. “We aren’t the simplest group of kids here,” says Tom Rheault. “We milked ‘Canyoneer’ for all it was worth; we toured on it for far longer than we should have.” So at some point, the band knew that they needed some sort of pause. There was never a permanent break though, as Tom Rheault says, “I don’t think the band will ever break up.” That makes a lot of sense when you hear Strader’s perspective on the issue, “If music lives forever, why can’t the band?” There is an innate truth in that statement that would be welcome from many musicians. In an age where breaking up only to eventually reform for a half-assed reunion show is the status quo, it is nice to know that while there may be breaks along the way, No Trigger in some shape or form will live on into the future. So how does the band feel the new album stacks up, so many years after their last full-length release? “This is my favorite record we’ve ever done,” answers Tom Rheault, “It’s my favorite piece of art we’ve ever put out, and it’s exactly how we’ve always wanted a record to be.” Everything came together perfectly, from their new life with No Sleep record label to the album art, to the music itself. Even the lyrical content has undergone a bit of a change. Tom Rheault says that “‘Canyoneer’ was written when I was in college in biology class and I had a lot of big ideas in my head. Now it is so much more personal than it’s ever been. I feel like it is what I always needed to say but never wanted to before.” “Tycoon” is an incredible record; No Trigger has always been a tough band to nail down as far as genres go, combining punk rock, hardcore, something a bit more melodic and something else that is completely No Trigger specific. This album builds on what had been set in place over six years ago with ‘Canyoneer’ and perfects it. Equal parts heavy and rocking with uplifting undertones and beautiful melody. At this point in their career, their goals have simplified. “We are doing this for fun and for our fans,” says Strader. With a genuine attitude like that, is tough not to love No Trigger and the music they create. Check out No Trigger’s new album, “Tycoon,” and catch them at Ralph’s Diner on Friday, March 9, with Ghost Ocean, Great Lakes, Save Ends and Pro Re Nata. MARCH 8, 2012 • WORCESTERMAG.COM

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Chico is a jazz pianist and a lady’s man, a fine combination for Havana in 1948, when Cuba’s neon-lit capital city is a playground for tourists who pack the nightclubs and drink too many mojitos.

Rita is a singer whose smooth vocal stylings are abetted immeasurably by an hourglass figure that she manipulates with willful-bordering-on-criminal sensuality. She’s an electrifying performer with A-list potential — the hips don’t lie. One night on the town, Chico spots Rita. She eyes him back. They dance, they kiss, they make love. The next morning, Chico’s girlfriend shows up at his apartment and slaps Rita; Rita slaps Chico and vows never to see him again. Ah, but what would a movie named “Chico and Rita” be if that remained the case? This Oscarnominated animated feature chronicles the couple’s turbulent, heart-breaking love affair over five decades, across continents, and through shifts in musical taste, cultural appetites and lurid circumstances that conspire to keep them apart. The film is reminiscent of the urban melodramas that introduced both Latin and African American actors to the American movie-going public in the 1940s and ’50s. When Rita, who is whisked to the United States to be groomed as a recording artist and movie star, is first seen on the big screen, the soulful number she performs in an empty alley is vaguely reminiscent of Lena Horne peering out the window at a drenched cityscape and singing “Stormy Weather.” (Oddly, in only one passing remark, does anyone question the producer’s decision to cast a Latina actress as a romantic lead at a time when

such a risk was revolutionary.) Told through flashback via the memories of a now elderly Chico, “Chico and Rita” has a bit of “A Star is Born” feel to it — a popular theme these days (see: “The Artist”). As Rita’s trajectory rises, Chico is left behind playing piano for big bands and in a series of small clubs in New York, Paris and Las Vegas, cities where she’s become a major star. They reconnect periodically, and passionately, but Chico is seen as a threat by Rita’s handlers, and they have ways to keep him out of the picture. This is an opera played to a jazz beat, unfolding amid some of the most exciting settings of the time. The animation of things in this movie is particularly exquisite — the way the cars negotiate the city, the sumptuous interior of the Tropicana hotel, and especially the detailed depiction of Havana’s streets in the late 1940s, with hundreds of small businesses, each with distinct, colorful signage, crowded into a bustling downtown. To achieve maximum accuracy, co-director Javier Mariscal was allowed to study government archive photos of the city circa 1949, and his research infuses every shot with a mix of vibrancy and nostalgia The story, too, is engaging, if predictable. My lone quibble lies with the ending, which I found inconsistent with the movie’s tone. The film harkens to the rediscovery of the great Cuban musicians in recent years (seen most famously in “Buena Vista Social Club”), an understandable avenue for Chico to regain his footing in the world. But the fate of Chico and Rita’s relationship is too soft-focused, too easy. Dare I say, not operatic enough? “Chico and Rita” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 2:55 p.m. on Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.

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The books this film is based on were written a hundred years ago by “Tarzan” author Edgar Rice Burroughs, and people have been distancing themselves ever since. First Burroughs was afraid people would think he was nuts, so he hid under the pseudonym Norman Bean. Then, apparently in 1930 there were plans to make it into the first animated feature that would have been beaten “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” to the punch, but nobody pulled the trigger.

It’s been in the works ever since, with Disney losing the rights to Paramount in the 1980’s, gaining them back and most recently running through directors Robert Rodriguez and Jon Favreau, finally picking up Andrew Stanton, who won an Oscar directing “WALL-E” and was a writer of the superb “Toy Story 3,” only to be completed and ultimately have Disney distance themselves from the thing, spend no money on the lead actors and dump the potential summer blockbuster in the boneyard slot of early March. After all that it really could have been worse. Certainly low expectations help. The plot is as familiar as you might think: badass Alpha Male earthman is transported to alien planet and kicks everyone’s butt with his manly ways. There are echoes of so many sci fi and classic film tropes it’s hard to keep track. You can spot elements of “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Dune,” “Avatar,” et al, as well as production design drawing on Cecil B. DeMille epics like the “Ten Commandments.” There’s a sexy Martian princess (Lynn Collins), a bald headed

alien interloper (Mark Strong), an evil wannabe emperor (Dominic West), a race of bizarre-looking creatures that rise up to take on the humanoids, and so on. And while you’ve seen it all before, you have to remember that the books it’s based on predate every one of these other fantasy sci-fi epics, so the John Carter series is actually an originator rather than an imitator. In the titular role Taylor Kitsch however is merely adequate. The complex fast moving tale begins, after a teaser that opens with a Mars battle, on Earth in the late 1800’s where a nebbish Edgar Rice Burroughs (Daryl Sabara) inherits a book along with a lot of property from his late uncle, then begins to read it, and we are brought into Carter’s story. He’s a former soldier from the Civil War who escapes Indians and conscription to find a cave of gold and a medallion that transports him to Mars. The running joke is that when he arrives, bounding across the land due to reduced gravity (which seems to only affect him), he tells the twelve-foot tall, four-armed greenskinned denizen he runs into that he is John Carter of Virginia. The Martian misunderstands and calls him Virginia. He flashes a helpless exasperated look that brings to mind the caveman guy from the Geico commercials, but the name sticks. Basically, Kitsch does silly a lot more convincingly than he does either tough guy or romantic lead. Despite this “John Carter” was so full of energy and visual extravaganza that it pulled me in even though the characters were cookie cutter, the 3D annoying and the dialogue rife with clichés. The saving grace is that the $250 million spent is all up there on the screen. The CGI is a sumptuous feast, depicting giant moving Roman-like cities that crawl across deserts, flying crafts that seem modeled after insects and battles mixing the ancient with the awesomely futuristic. In other words, my inner critic was overwhelmed by the pure spectacle of the whole thing, and it certainly didn’t hurt that a sense of fun is maintained throughout. “John Carter” isn’t going to be a huge hit, but it probably won’t be a flop either, and for a project that has limped along for seventy-three years, that’s not bad.

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Restaurants often revel in local lore, and Stone’s Public House in Ashland is no different. In 2012, a commuter rail runs just adjacent to this historic building, but it was in the 1860s that a rail car struck and killed a small girl who supposedly still haunts premises. While stories of ghosts and ghouls have brought national attention to Stone’s Public House, one would be remiss to let these mysterious tales overshadow a dining experience that is, -ahem, to die for.

I was drawn to the restaurant by its strong list of beers, and the menu seemed varied and original, while still offering a number of pub-grub favorites. Stone’s sits on top of Main Street in Ashland, with an impressive, early 19th-century white facade, welcoming guests to a warm and cozy interior with low woodplank ceilings, and warm fireplaces. The restaurant is divided into two main dining sections, with a large bar that flanks the length of half of the interior. I visited Stone’s on a busy Friday night with three other guests, Joy, Benny and Taylor, and we were disappointed to find that the reservation made over its bizarre voicemail call-ahead system was never recorded. Nevertheless, we nabbed a comfortable corner in the bar and jumped into their impressive beer list, including draughts and bottle selections from Dogfish Head, Stone, Six Point and other nationally renowned craft brewers. After an hour at the bar, our table was ready. We began our meal by splitting an order of French fries, served with a unique curry sauce and chutney-based ketchuplike side. These thin-cut, heavily salted

and spiced fries are worth the visit and also accompany each sandwich on the menu. Taylor and I both began our meals with bowls of clam chowder, with thin but creamy broths and packed with small chunks of tomato and loaded with plenty of gummy clams. While the initial wait for our table was more than expected, our food and drinks came out at appropriate times, and the entrées arrived just as we finished up our appetizers. Benny opted for the Asian Pear & Smoked Cheddar Salad, which came served with pecans and a light flavoring of grape that accented a white balsamic dressing, adorned with crunchy strips of bacon. Meanwhile, Joy chose a turkey sandwich which came served on near inch-thick slices of fresh bread, with avocado and a bell-pepper mayonnaise, delivered along side plenty of delicious fries. Taylor, full from our appetizers, chose a Caesar salad which was good, but lacked the zesty dressing that she had enjoyed on a previous visit. Since we dined on a Friday during Lent, I ordered the famous Mac & Cheese from the bar menu, served in a giant, scorching hot

crock, with crunchy breading that was pub grub fit for king. Stone’s features a well sized menu, but is divided into three sections: dinner entrées, small plates and pub food. Dinner entrées start at about $16 but top up well into the $20s, with a personal favorite being a truly stellar 8-ounce soymarinated hanger steak, served with some of the best mashed potatoes that I have ever eaten. The stars of the pub menu are an enormous corned beef sandwich lacquered with a spicy horseradish mustard, and an authentic Irish breakfast dinner complete with blood pudding. While Ashland is quite a hike from Worcester, Stone’s Public House has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. Wait times can exceed 60 minutes on busy nights, and with a somewhat faulty call-ahead system, I would encourage diners to double check before heading out the door. But despite the distance, the waits and the disturbing rumors of ghostly patrons, Stone’s Public House in Ashland is a can’t miss dining experience.

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If you have a craving for wings, come to Worcester’s Best Wing Man Competition on Thursday, March 8, at Perfect Game on Water Street. This event is the first wing-eating competition, initiated for our readers by our very own Worcester Mag. Sponsored by Perfect Game, Bud Light, and Hurt Reynolds Clothing Co, the Wing Man Competition searches for the biggest lover of wing-eating. Each contestant will start with exactly two pounds of chicken wings, which must be Suney’s Pub and Family Restaurant consumed in no more than two minutes. 216 Chandler St. Go to Worcestermag.com to register for 508-753-9072 Suney’s Pub and Family Restaurant has enjoyed a popular reputation the Wing Man Competition, with just a for about 20 years, for its F riday night fi sh fry and its Saturday $15 fee!

sorentos.com The menu, as the name implies, features Italian g ourmet, and many dishes, in categories like vegetarian pasta, (classic Italian) entrees and (coming so on) pizzas and calzones. T here’s also a page of house specialties, loaded with dishes of lamb, kab obs, seafood and steaks, providing a welcome respite from the overworked recipes that comprise other Mediterranean menus. The wine list offers seven reds and eight whites by the glass and 35 reds and whites by the bottle. Curbside meter parking. Mo derate pricing. Credit cards a ccepted. Full liquor license.

night all-you-can-eat chicken, shells, fries and salad throw-down (a la Wright’s Chicken Farm). Suney’s menu offers a m ostly fried sampling of seafood, French fries, onion rings and mozzarella sticks; and burgers and subs; as well as soups and salads. Full liquor bar. Credit cards accepted. Kitchen: Thursday, 11-8; Friday, 11-9; and Saturday, 4-9.

Mezcal Tequila Cantina 166 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-926-8308 mezcalcantina.com The menu at Mezcal — Worcester’s newest upscale Mexican cantina — is similar to the basic Mexican restaurant, spruced up a bit. It offers a few novel and interesting items as well, like barbe cue duck

Westminster’s Joseph’s Bistro and Pub, part of the Independent Restaurant Group, is closing. This restaurant, serving “comfort food and comfort prices” at all times

of the day, will be sorely missed. We are not yet sure what will be replacing the restaurant on 97 Main St. Go to josephsbistro.com for details.

JJ’s Bar and Grill is hosting a Beer Dinner, sponsored by the Wachusett Brewing Company. This five course event will be on April 3, starting at 6 p.m. Each course will be paired with a delicious Wachusett beer. Tickets are only $50 per person, including tax and gratuity. For more information, call JJ’s at 508-842-8420. Located on 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. - Lindsey O’Donnell Have a BITES tip for us? Does your favorite restaurant have a new menu? Are you about to venture into the dining world with new establishment? Send us your delectable tip to editor@worcestermag.com.

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food is, and the Hop Vine Café provides such a heart at 12 Crane in the Flat Iron district of Southbridge. This gastropub offers an upscale ‘Celtic-inspired’ menu, often pairing dishes with suggested wines, in quesadillas, red snapper and tilapia, shrimp and scall ops, fried a relaxed setting. Savory appetizers are an interesting combination of plantains and pork. Mezcal is also a shrine to tequila — by far the best the familiar pub chips and onion rings, and such unusual delicacies list in Worcester, and undoubtedly in Central Massachusetts. Mezcal as miniature bridies and graa vlox. Entrees from fi sh & chips, meat offers at least 100 tequilas, ranging from the ordinary (Cuervo) to the pies, steak, lamb, and Cornish game hen are in the $17-$28 range. extraordinary (Patron products — up to $60 per sh ot). The room is Leave room for dessert. classy and dark, and devoid of most stereotypic kitsch. Moderate to expensive. Open 7 days. Free valet parking. Parkway Restaurant and Bar 148 Shrewsbury St., Worcester Morocco Restaurant and Bar 508-753-9968 172 Shrewsbury St. Diner fans can now enjoy the Parkway’s renowned home-style fare 508-459-9660 for dinner. Thursday through Saturday nights, the Evangelistas are moroccoworcester.com serving up an inexpensive array of Italian fare and classic American Morocco Restaurant and Bar brings traditional Lebanese and Middle comfort foods. Be sure to tr y the pasta fagi ola! Credit cards Eastern cuisine and culture into the hear t of Worcester’s Little Italy: accepted. Full liquor bar. Open 7 Days, Open for Breakfast and Lunch Shrewsbury Street. Not only does it serve up perhaps the best Middle and Dinner served all day until 10pm. Eastern food in the cit y, Morocco features belly dancing and live entertainment and DJs on Weekends, too. Sample their L ebanese Yoong Tong beers and wine. Moderately priced. Credit cards accepted. Full liquor 278 Main Street / Rte. 20, Northboro bar. 508-393-7714 yoongtong.com Tortilla Sam’s The bevy of tantalizing ingredients on the Yoong Tong Thai and sushi 107 Highland St. menus challenges the diner to pa ck as many as po ssible into one 508-756-sams order. Appetizers offer tofu, shrimp or barbe cued beef, even sweet tortillasams.com corn and carrots, cucumber or c hili sauces. Try yum salad, with If gritty and funky, BYOB Mexican is your thing, then Tortilla Sam’s is meat, vegetables, and mint, or larb, seasoned with spicy lime sauce, your place. Dead center on the bustling Highland Street Bohemian/ rice powder and coriander. Spe cialties, pan-fried dishes, curries, coed scene, Tortilla Sam’s serves the full complement of Mexican and seafood, noodles and vegetarian dishes promise even more. Dine in southwestern favorites (burritos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, or take out, for lunch or dinner. enchiladas, fajitas, soups, salads, baby-ba ck ribs, burgers, chicken sandwiches and fingers, wraps [chicken, tofu, etc.], and ta cos, and Carmella’s Italian Kitchen fried catfish) for a reasonable fee. Credit cards a ccepted. Cheap to 55 South Maple St., West Brookfield moderate. Street parking. BYOB. 508-867-5475 carmellasitaliankitchen.com Hop Vine Café Carmella’s has been in business 20 years and stems from the family 12 Crane St., Southbridge that once ran W orcester’s Italian Kitchen. The legacy carries on in 508-764-1100 their Italian specialties and award-winning homemade bread. With 12crane.com the exception of a few items, like jalapen o poppers, Buffalo wings, The heart of any home, or mixed-use complex, is where the good and burgers, Carmella’s menu is pure, classic Italian: scampis, continued from page 29

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marinara, cacciatore, parmesana, Alfredo, marsala, and pesto, with veal, meatballs, sausage, steaks, pork c hops, shrimp, haddock, and calamari, to name a few, plus a slew of weekly and daily specials, like sirloin tips, prime rib, chicken picatta, seafood fra diavolo, and stuffed eggplant, and soups. Mo derate prices. Off-street parking. Full liquor license. Credit cards accepted.

The Steakloft 369 West Main Street, Northboro 508-393-8134 http://members.aol.com/CJSteakloft/steakloft.html Bring a hear ty appetite to this old-st yle tavern, hidden beneath a West Main S treet, Northboro plaza. For an “all-Americanâ€? menu, it is something of a melting pot, with c hicken hazelnut Francaise; haddock Parmenaise; and the Australian Delight, with c hicken or sirloin, stuffed with scall ops, crabmeat, h omemade stufďŹ ng and topped with mushroom sauce. Beef is commander-in-c hief, poultry and seafood are priced reasonably, and there are a variety of burgers and sandwiches.

Firey’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que and Beyond 350 East Main St. (Rte. 20), Marlboro 508-357-8883 ďŹ reysbbq.com Firey’s owner Steve Uliss spent nine years perfe cting his rib recipe, in his quest to bring authentic southern barbecue and cuisine to New England. He has three jam-pa cked restaurants (in Framingham and Quincy) and a l ong list of a wards to validate his lab ors. Barbecue devotees will be in oink, cackle and moo heaven, with your choice of six signature sauces. Whether you’re a ribs purist, or you go for some of the more creative entrees, salads, or piled-high sandwiches — and

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Fins and Tales 858 Main St., Southbridge 508-764-3340 fins-and-tales.com Lovers of vintage American architecture and modern American cuisine alike will be rewarded by a visit to Fins and T ales, housed in the renovated 1878 Delahanty building, which excels in b oth. The building, like the menu, blends old and new, traditional and contemporary. Recipes for popular American fare, like beef, c hicken and seafood come alive in creative American bistro re cipes. Full liquor license. Moderate prices. Credit cards accepted. Off-street parking. Chef Sun 30 Lyman St., Westboro 508-366-88997 chefsun.com Chef Sun blends new and traditi onal recipes for those looking for Thai and Chinese under the same roof. The menu ranges from light to spicy for eaters of various palates and preferences. The Pad Thai is reliably good, the chili duck a great harmony of meat and vegetables.

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For openers, try the excellent scallion pie, and for a sweet ending, go with the green-tea ice cream. The Citizen 1 Exchange Place, Worcester 508-459-9090 thecitizenwinebar.com A unique dining experience, The Citizen offers a very limited menu – mostly variations on a grilled cheese theme, along with some novel accompaniments – that are delicious. A wide selection of cheeses, chocolates, and wines by the glass, and a chic bar scene, also make this a perfect pre- or post-dinner stop. Romaldo’s Restaurant 455 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-9965 romaldos.com Located in the Hear thstone Inn, R omaldo’s has a sign out front bearing a little l obster icon. Many miles from the o cean, they understand that visitors to Massa chusetts expect fresh seafood — and here, they get it. R omaldo’s offers Italian specialties and some

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very excellent seafood dishes. Don’t miss the lobster sliders. The Lodge 148 Gore Road, Webster 508-949-0000 restaurantlodge.com If you love steakhouses and steakh ouse fare, y ou must tr y The Lodge. The only drawback is that you’ll have a hard time going back to any chain steakhouse again. Everything is homemade with the best ingredients and delivered in generous por tions for the same price as competing steakhouses. Furthermore, the staff is excellent, the restaurant is beautiful and offers a spe ctacular view. While not the venue for vegetarians, there are options for non-meat or seafood eaters in the pasta se ction and among the salads. For th ose who love meat and seafood, however, it’s a must visit. Mrs. Mack’s Bakery & Restaurant 1393 Grafton St., Worcester 508-753-0610 mrsmacksbakery.com If you’re looking for a Slice of Sweet Home on a budget, stop into Mrs. Mack’s Bakery & Restaurant. It’s only open for breakfast (served all day) and lunch, but it’s a comfortable and clean place to get local, homemade favorites for less than $10 for an entire, filling meal. The staff is friendly, the food is nourishing and solidly good, and you’ve got plenty of coffee and tea options. Don’t forget to treat yourself to one of the amazing baked goods. O’Connor’s Restaurant and Bar 1160 West Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-0789 oconnorsrestaurant.com O’Connor’s is an authentic Irish pub offering a variet y of Irish specialties along with traditi onal American pub fare. T he place is a sprawling, yet still h omey, collection of rooms bedecked with paraphernalia that bestows instant Irish heritage on all diners, regardless of their ancestr y. You can’t g o wrong star ting with the butternut squash bisque or classic clam c howder, and moving on from there (try the chicken with boxty). It’s a great spot for celebrating special events or just celebrating the end of the work week. Point Breeze Restaurant 114 Point Breeze St.,Webster 508-943-0404 pointbreezeonwebsterlake.com A family-friendly restaurant with a spe ctacular view and generous portions, Point Breeze Restaurant offers solidly good seafood that will satisfy a wide range of diners. T he food is simple and there are selections for land-l oving diners as well. It’ s a safe bet for any occasion, including th ose that require beautiful ballro oms or

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meeting rooms, where the ambiance gives the feel of something a little special for anyone. Salem Cross Inn 260 West Main St. (Route 9), West Brookfield 508-867-2345 salemcrossinn.com The Salem Cross Inn marries rich, well-prepared ingredients with the heritage of old New England. S teak, chicken, veggies and desser t, all delectable — with plent y of butter, cream and sugar (we’re n ot sure the word “light” is in the v ocabulary here). The Inn is located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, and it’s a place where charm meets food served fresh. Anokye Krom 687 Millbury St., Worcester 508-753-8471 A beautiful and intriguing restaurant that spe cifically caters to African heritage and African ex-pats, Anokye Krom offers authentic, fresh food at a reasonable price as well as evening dances on the weekends and resources for networking. The wait staff organization is confusing to n on-regulars, but the meals are an experience for all your senses. Haiku Sushi, bar and Grill 258 Park Ave. Worcester 508-459+3033 haiuksushi.com Haiku Sushi Restaurant, Bar and Grill on Park Avenue offers an array of tasty sushi options, inspired by Chef K enzo. Set in a laidba ck atmosphere, the convergence of a m odern bar and grill with the simple, yet well-designed combinati on of Japanese fl avors gives sushi another dynamic home in Worcester. If you’re not into sushi, the restaurant’s “grill” portion has plenty of delicious choices. Fiddler’s Green 19 Temple St., Worcester 508-795-0400 fiddlersgreenworcester.com A cute little pub nestled in the Hibernian Cultural Centre, Fiddler’ s Green is open to any one as it prom otes the celebrati on of Irish Catholic culture. Live music and shows happen at the pub on Fridays and during the week. The pub menu is limited, but there are options for vegetarians, and the food is fresh and high qualit y. Even better, you can eat and drink your fill and still feel good about the bill.

Pho 2000 1394 Main St., Worcester 508-754-1755 pho2000boston.com While the emphasis is on Vietnam, Pho 2000 offers a touch of Thai on their overabundant menu. There are plenty of choices for fans of goi (salads), pho (noodle soups), and bun (rice vermicelli), yet you’ll also find Thai appetizers, soups, curries, noodle dishes, and stir-fries. Dessert list was short, as was the beer/wine c hoices, but the food was fresh, plentiful for sharing yet just a tad on the sweet side – and the price offer a good value for the amount of food offered. Lucky’s Café 102 1/2 Grove St., Worcester 508-756-5014 Lucky’s is that se cret, cozy geta way that can w ork as y our own special treat for lunch or a weekend dinner and night out — without requiring a special budget. Lunches offer fresh, original, and healthy options for anyone on the go, and Friday or Saturday dinners with entertainment supply the perfect night out. While the menu is only two sides of one page, there is cer tain to be something for any one who appreciates good food.

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Loving Hut 56 Hamilton St., Worcester 508-831-1322 Veggie Corner gives Worcester a quality vegan experience with an assortment of delicious meat-alternative menu items. On a re cent visit our reviewers sampled the vegan “beef” and “c hicken” and found them flavorful and substantive, even for regular meat eaters. The restaurant’s Vietnamese-inspired dishes sh ow that eating healthy does not mean compromising taste. Zimmy’s Kitchen 865 Main St. (Rt. 9), Leicester 508-892-3200 Zimmy’s offers a wide variety of good food at a great price. Patrons can eat on location or one of the classic pizza-place booths, or they can even check out the catering ser vices. With several options for vegetarian or even vegan, as well as Italian, Greek and Albanian dishes, it’s important to remember to sa ve room for desser t including some of the m ost generous slices of bakla va. Go ahead and get a giant co okie, too. Neither your taste buds nor wallet will mind. My Brothers’ Place 144 Gore Road, Webster 508-949-2433 My Brothers’ Place is a cozy family-style restaurant that serves up classic lunch and dinner entrees like hamburgers (including veggie), chicken, steaks, BBQ, pasta, sandwiches, kids’ menu, salads, and soups. Prices are very affordable; quantity and quality are satisfying. Good spot for a weekend lunch. Take-out and catering are available. Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s 407 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-2838 This casual dining venue offers a menu of seafood, pasta, poultry and steak. The food is solidly good with several specialty offerings, especially the Admiral’s Fries, that make you want to return for more. Some nights offer live entertainment, and the prices are just right for a night of fun that won’t break you.

Sweet Basil Jane’s Corner Grille 806 Pleasant St., Worcester 508-754-8884 cornergrille.com An adorable indie-bistro style café for pizza, deli items and baked goods, Sweet Basil Jane’s Corner Grille offers original, unusual and fresh-made flavors, alongside more familiar offerings that stand out with superior quality. Although more of a take-out venue, there are a few tables, and if you stay, the service is excellent. The price is on par for the quality offered, so you will pay a little more than your regular pizza or lunch take away, but the price is worth it. Coral Seafood 225 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-755-8331 coralseafood.com Coral Seafood serves up a wide array of fresh, simply prepared seafood. The setting is stylish, with creative lighting and tasteful fish motifs, but the atmosphere is informal and family-friendly. With daily specials complementing grilled, fried, baked, and sautéed options, there’s something for every seafood lover. Given the high quality, the cost is very reasonable, and there’s a nicelypriced wine list as well. Thai Place 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road/371 Main Street, Sturbridge 508-347-2999 thaiplacerestaurant.net Great for eating in or take-out, the Thai Place is offers a delicious menu for a variety of diners: vegetarian, carnivore, or vegan. The price range is average for Thai food, meaning it’s a little more expensive than Chinese, but less expensive than your average sitdown family restaurant. The elegant but cozy décor, lightly scented with roses, also creates a good date atmosphere.

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dining experience in the Blackstone Valley. Classic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine combined with excellent service makes this eatery a great night out in Douglas. The Whistle Stop Bar & Grille 85 Main Street, Oxford 508-987-3087 stopbythewhistle.com The Whistle Stop Bar & Grill on Rt. 12 in Oxford looks like your typical pub or bar, until you check out their diverse menu. With reasonably priced meals for everyone from carnivores to vegetarians - and even some vegan-friendly salads apps and lighter fare - patrons will have difficulty finding something they wouldn’t like. The food is solidly good and anyone from barflies to families with babies are treated to excellent service. Stephen Anthony’s Restaurant & Home Made Sausage Company 999 Boston Post Road East, Marlboro 508-560-9618 stephenanthonys.com If you’re looking for that balance of “family friendly,” but still elegant and romantic, then Stephen Anthony’s is the place to go. The prices are a little higher than your average family restaurant, but in this case, you get much more than you pay for in both quantity and quality. Excellent food - especially if you love seafood, original menu offerings, and a great staff ensures that no matter what you like, you’ll have a great experience.

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Pilgrim Soul Productions presents Tuesdays with Morrie by Jeff Hatcher and Mitch Ablom on stage at the Singh Performance Center until Saturday, March 10. $15 per person, $12 groups of 10 or more; 8-10 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville. 508-752-0224, alternativesnet.org. Maple Days: Weekends in March, 2012 at Old Sturbridge Village runs now through March 25 and features historians demonstrating early New England maple sugar-making at the village’s own working Sugar Camp. Plus visitors can ng experience the entire sugar-making process, from tapping 65 the trees to sugaring off. $20 Adults, $18 Seniors (65 and older), $7 Youths (3-17), younger than 3 are bridge Village, 1 free; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Sturbridge Old Sturbridge Villagee Rd., Sturbridge. 1-800830, SEE-1830, .org. osv.org.

“Decayed Expectationsâ€? Art work by Dan Bythewood is the next installment of art at the Dark World Gallery hung now through March 28. Bythewood’s works on paper draw from varied inuences; including 1970’s underground comic, classic American tattoo ash, 19th-century lithography, and the iers, zines, and album art from the countercultures of the ’80s and ’90s. 7-10 p.m. Dark World Gallery, 179 Grafton St. 508-459-5798, outofthedarkworldgallery.com. WCUW observes International Women’s Day 2012 with dedicated live broadcast today at 91.3 FM. Live radio programs and in-studio performances, from 6 a.m. until midnight. 910 Main St. 508508-753-1012, wcuw@wcuw.org, wcuw.org. Worcester Center for Crafts’ newest show Keepers of the Flame: Opening Reception opens tonight. Curated by Tom OO’Malley, program director at Worcester Center for Crafts, and Gale Scott, glass and metals ddepartment head, “Keepers of the Flameâ€? features 2200 pieces from WCC’s diverse students and ffaculty. The exhibition reects the relationship bbetween those teaching and those being ttaught and the conversation that develops. Light refreshments will be served; 5:30-8 pp.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Krikorian GGallery, 25 Sagamore Rd. 508-753-8183, wworcestercraftcenter.org.

Post Ro Road Art Center celebrates the opening of It’s in the BBag! tonight with a wine and cheese reception. This exc exciting new show offers an opportunity to compare the creativity and talents of our local artists from a level playing ďŹ eld. Each artist was given an identical mystery bag upon registering Well, no matter how much you for the show and was limited to using try tto psyche yourself up, there’s only those supplies in creating these no preparing you for an experience works. The results are all for sale, lik like The Balls. Much like a and are as varied as the artists. Free; multicar pile up on the interstate, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Post Road Art Center, on one hand, you can’t bear the 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough. 508thought of the mangled carna carnage splayed out on the asphalt in front of you, and 485-2580. on the other hand, yo you also can’t help but sloooooooow your own vehicle down and take a ggood look. You can’t explain it, but people love it!!! Worcester’s Worcester Chamber Music favorite sons return to Ralph’s Diner Saturday, March 10 to celebrate and Society: CafĂŠ Concert is a dinner rock SSt. Patrick’s Day with Happy Little Clouds, The Numbskulls and and a show – classical music style. Your Gro Groupaction. You won’t want to miss this spectacle! theballsrule.com and ticket will include a delicious prix ďŹ xe didig ‘em up on Facebook. dinner, or you can choose the concert

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ticket option. Following your meal, join WCMS for a concert in their enclosed, heated courtyard, featuring Tracy Kraus, ute; Krista Buckland Reisner, violin; Peter Sulski, viola; and Ariana Falk on cello performing music of Mozart, Haydn and Martinu. $40 dinner and concert (price does not include meal tax), $15 concert only, free valet parking. Dinner seating at 6:30 p.m., concert is 8-9 p.m. The People’s Kitchen, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9090.

The Dublin’s The Merry Ploughboys are brought to town by Mechanics Hall and the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center. Playing Irish Music together in Dublin since 1989, the Merry Ploughboys have provided the best traditional Irish entertainment for visitors to Dublin and locals alike for the last 20 consecutive years. $20, $25; 8-11 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-7520888, mechanicshall.org.

Street Beat Poetry Thursday with humorist and The Bard of Aisle 9’s Joe Fusco, Jr. Feature is preceded by an open mic and a longer than usual break to cut the infamous homemade mocha-chocolate cake. (It’s Fusco’s birthday!) Free from 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters-Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester. 508-479-7574, wcpa.homestead.com.

Gov’t Surplus is the local super-band with special guests Let it Bleed the Rolling Stones tribute. Get Behind The Mule! $8; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or ďŹ nd them on Facebook.

Ukulele Thursdays March Edition with Rich “Amazing Dickâ€? Leufstedt strums on stage from 7-10 p.m. at Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Flock of Assholes offers the ultimate ’80s tribute with guests Bobby Morin and Matt Jackson. $5; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888, ockofassholes.com. Heading toward its 5th year, The Dive Bar Thursday Music Series continues with Pistol Whipped. This week Duncan Arsenault welcomes Scott Ricciuti on acoustic guitar and vocals, Jeff Burch on upright bass and Kara Kulpa on ďŹ ddle. Come down for a night of rootsy rock ’n’ roll and the best American craft beer on the planet. No cover, doors open at 6 p.m., music at 9 p.m.; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. thedivebarworcester.com

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During Ballroom Dance Beginner Tango you can learn tango with other couples and singles. Characterized by a close hold, low center of gravity and an emphasis on contra body movement, Tango is stealthy, almost catlike and has an unmistakable staccato feel. The best part is that no partner or experience required – so no excuses. $10 drop in or $50 monthly membership includes all classes; 11 a.m.-noon Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-752-4910, psmdance. com. The Furies CD Release Party will be held at The Palladium (upstairs) for a $12 fee at the door. Described as “fever-femme� and “pop/rock with an edge,� these ladies mix classic punk energy with blues and folk, creating a unique sound with as much intimacy as there is boldness. 6-11 p.m. 261 Main St. 508-797-9696.

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Coyotes play with no cover at Greendale’s Pub, from 7-11 p.m. 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Get into your reggae groove when you come hear the Guns of Navarone play with The Pomps tonight at 9 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

Catch some local theater when Steel Magnolias, a play by Robert Harling, will be performed through March 18. $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and youth younger than 18; 7:30-10 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-4531, gatewayplayers.org.

Metal Mayhem III features Clever Titles (Have Parentheses), My Pet Carcass, Stairwell Sea, Skull’Rz Bane and Post-Existence with the heaviness kicking off at 9 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Bring the whole family to see some action on the ice when the Worcester Sharks take on the Portland Pirates. It’s Go Green Night and $2-$2-$2 Friday! $2 hot dogs, popcorn or soda. $10-$26; 7:30-11:30 p.m. DCU Center-Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-929-0500, sharksahl.com.

Girly Show with the Police, Queen, and Bowie will be an evening of ďŹ erce femmes rocking out some mammoth tunes! Heiress, Boston’s all-female darlings perform songs by the Police (heiressband.com). Gunpowder Gelatine is the world’s only all-female Queen tribute (facebook.com/gunpowdergelatinemusic). Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers channel David Bowie (nikiluparelli.com) with go-go dancing by Machete $8; 9:30 p.m.-

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Life of a Campus: Clark Buildings Then and Now is an exhibition that celebrates the architectural history of the Clark University campus and its surrounding neighborhood, and runs today through Friday, April 13. It features the scholarship and creative work of students in the art history, studio art, screen studies and music programs. The exhibition includes archival documents and photographs, along with contemporary drawings, photographs, music and video interpretations of the campus architecture. Free. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 2nd Floor Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7639.

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The “Official” St. Patrick’s Parade “After” Party is a daylong music celebration at the Fiddler’s Green. Noon-11 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700, aohworcester.com. Bret Talbert Live on St. Pat’s Parade Day features a great mix of Irish pub and folk songs with the best in rock, pop and country - acoustified! Free; 2-6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Circuit Ave. 508-752-2475. The General: Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Generously sponsored by Providence and Worcester Railroad. See this original silent film from 1926, directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton, starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack and Glen Cavender. $20, $5 discount available for members, groups of 15 or more, corporate partners, kids and students; 3-4:40 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469, thehanovertheatre.org Come join the JCC and Grille 57 in raising funds for youth programs for children who otherwise could not afford JCC camp and afterschool programs during the Ugly Sweater & Karaoke Contest. Wear your ugliest sweater and/or bring on your fabulous voice to complete for prizes. Prizes will be given to best ugly holiday sweater; best ugly animal sweater, plus others. We will also have a contest for the best Ugly Sweater Karaoke singer(s). We are also working a children’s karaoke contest into the event - stay tuned! $15; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-756-7109, ext. 252; worcesterjcc.org. Worcester musician Ken Macy recently released, “Goin’ California,” a nine-track album on which he plays every instrument

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Bobby Gadoury American Songbook Sing-a-long brings back the gems of old in an interactive way at 9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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In ”Harriet Tubman” A One-Woman Play Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti brings to life this African American abolitionist, humanitarian and Union spy. Quezaire-Presutti is a professional storyteller who combines her expertise in public speaking and historical research to create memorable interpretations, incorporating learning into each of her performances. Part of the Worcester State University Department of History and Political Science multiyear commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. 2 p.m. Free. Worcester State University, Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8078. Paul Broadnax is a Boston jazz legend, nominated twice for Boston Music Awards Jazz Singer of the Year and chosen Musician of the Year in 2003 by Boston Musician’s Association (paulbroadnax.com). Don’t miss his appearance at the next Brown Bag Concert, produced by Mechanics Hall and WICN Public Radio at 90.5 FM and streaming live at wicn.org. Concerts begin at noon and admission is free. Bring your own lunch or purchase one at the Hall. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-7525608. In the drama Pooter McGraw Is Not Dead Party, Padraic Lillis and six friends from college reunite because of the sudden death of a friend. Only three years out of school, the loss causes them to question their friendships, and if it is possible to hold onto what they wanted when they were in school. And at the pace things

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This installment of Courageous Conversations features “Define American: My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” with Jose Antonio Vargas which focuses on the highly polarized and powerful issue of immigration. Antonio Vargas was born in the Philippines and sent by his mother to live in the United States with his grandparents when he was 12. His essay in the New York Times Magazine (June 2011) disclosed his story, “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” stunning the media and political circles and attracting worldwide coverage. A Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and activist, Vargas has written for some of the

most prestigious news organizations in the country. Free; 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8049, worcester.edu. One of the biggest names in contemporary essay today, Scott Russell Sanders will give the annual Vocation of the Writer Lecture sponsored by the Creative Writing program and the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at Holy Cross. The lecture engages issues of craft and language by inviting authors to read sections from their own work and talk about their writing process, and to consider the ways in which they attempt to explore and engage questions of truth. Free; 7:30-9 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Smith Hall, Rehm Library, 1 College St. 508793-2562.

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KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Worcester Chamber Music Society - CAFÉ CONCERT. New this season! Come to Worcester’s newest Niche Hospitality restaurant for great food and great music. Your ticket includes a delicious prix fixe dinner, or you can choose the concert ticket option. Following your meal, join WCMS for a concert in their enclosed, heated courtyard. 6:30 dinner seating 8:00-9:00 concert. Featuring Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner, violin; Peter Sulski, violal and Ariana Falk, cello. Performing music of Mozart, Haydn and Martinu. Free Valet Parking $40 Dinner+Concert, $15 Concert (Dinner option does not include meal tax). 6:30-9 p.m. The People’s Kitchen, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9090. Colorado Quartet. When you think chamber ensemble, do you think charismatic and intoxicating? No? Well, you ought to, if the ensemble in question is the Colorado Quartet, who is recognized on four continents as one of the finest string quartets on the international scene. $28-$30. 6:45-9 p.m. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road, Unit 3104, Storrs Mansfield. 860-486-4226 or jorgensen.uconn.edu. Mark Frederick Fisher. Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass and Country all connected by solid song stories that wrap hope and loss in the same blanket.” - Fitchburg Sentinal. Mark Frederick Fisher has been captivating audiences for nearly four decades. During the journey from band front man, to soloist in pubs, wedding singer, singer songwriter, and recording artist, Mark has learned a thing or ...two about how to hold an audience and deliver a show. He has been playing his own diverse mix of comedic, personal, and sociopolitical songs since releasing his CD They went North in 1995. At Home Alone, his 6th CD, is scheduled for release on April Fools Day of 2012. 7-8:30 p.m. Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. 978-270-2457 or poluscenter.org. Open Mic Night with Ed Sheridan. A great sounding PA and a supportive audience of players and listeners makes this a wonderfully rewarding and informal way to share your music and meet new musical friends! 7-11 p.m. Blueplate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Performance by Joe Fusco Jr.. Award-winning humorist/ poet Joe Fusco Jr. has no new books or CD’s to plug but does own a new male-boutique shoppe “Vinny’s Secret.” free. 7-9 p.m. Worcester County Poetry Association, 1 Ekman St. 508-797-4770. Ukulele Thursdays March Edition with Rich “Amazing Dick” Leufstedt. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. WCUW Presents: FRONTROOM Live with Denis Coughlin featuring Long Time Courting. March 8th, WCUW presents another in the concert series “FRONTROOM Live! with Denis Coughlin”, this time featuring Long Time Courting, (Traditional folk) and Irish North Hampton WCUW 91.3 FM: Community Radio for a Global Community 910 Main Street Worcester MA 01610 WCUW’s phone: (508) 753-1012 WCUW’s email: wcuw@wcuw.org/ WCUW’s website: wcuw.org Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too! No Charge.. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Saw Doctors. Rolling Stone magazine says the Saw Doctors

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breathe new life into Irish rock. Topping the charts in Ireland and Europe, now ecstatic American audiences are lining up to experience the bands rousing signature acoustic-rock stylea celebration of first kisses, Gaelic football and best friends. Described as one part Creedence, one part Hootie, and one part Irish Historical Society,.England’s Q magazine calls the Saw Doctors, “the very definition of the people’s band.” Don’t miss their return to Worcester this March! Full price tickets are $28, $34, $38 and $45, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 15 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO card holders.. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic & Not-So-Acoustic Rock!. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic & Not-So-Acoustic Rock! MySpace. com/BadClownProductions Bill McCarthy and His Guitar Playing your favorites: Beatles, CCR, Stones, Dead, Petty, Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Zevon, Who, Pogues, Steely Dan, Squeeze, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Rock, Blues, Irish, Country, New Wave, and More! Fronting several Cape Cod bands in the late-1970’s and early-1980’s then, after settling down in bee-yoo-tee-ful Worcester, MA in 1984. FREE!. 8-11 p.m. Black & White Grille & Pizzeria, 206 North Spencer Road, Spencer. 508-885-5018. Hit the Bus. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. KARAOKE with Mike Rossi. free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dana Lewis Live!. Acoustic Classic Rock Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s From the Animals to Zevon “The sound track of your youth” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & ME! NO COVER. Come on out! 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508839-5931 or myspace.com/danalewismusic. FLOCK OF A-HOLES, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with guests Bobby Morin and Matt Jackson. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or flockofassholes.com. Cara Brindisi. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dive Bar Thursday - Pistol Whipped. Heading towards its 5th year, The Dive Bar Thursday Music Series continues! This week Duncan Arsenault welcomes Scott Ricciuti on acoustic guitar and vocals, Jeff Burch on upright bass and Kara Kulpa on fiddle. Come down for a night of rootsy rock n’ roll and the best American craft beer on the planet. no cover, doors at 6pm, music at 9pm see you there! thedivebarworcester.com FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/events. Metal Thursday!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ned Lucas Band. Great wings & great music with room to dance! FREE!. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Chicken Bone, 358 Waverly St., Framingham. 508-879-1138 or Nlucas.com. Steve Gagliastro w/Bobby Gadoury!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Thirsty Thursday ALL Request DJ. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or daysendtavern.com. Jay Graham Live!. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. 18+ Red Carpet Thursdays. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Instyle, 41 Pleasant St. 774-444-0216 or facebook.com. Holy Cross Night. Holy Cross takes over the Hound ! Draft beer specials every week. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. The Grey Hound Pub, 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100.

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KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved

to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in photography. Kelly continues to live and work in the greater Boston area and has exhibited her work internationally. About the exhibit: Her project, War of the Worlds, is commentary on our lack of ability to distinguish reality from simulation. One of the most important shifts in our culture has been the ability to simulate to the point of not being able to distinguish the difference between Real and fake and in some instances, representations have come to supersede that which they are representing. We are now living in a world of simulation. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Dana Lewis LIVE!. Acoustic Classic Rock Hits Every Friday. Music of the 50’s to the 80’s from the Animals to Zevon. “The sound track of your youth” Family dining, Home made desserts, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! NO COVER. Check it out! FREE!. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208 or myspace.com. ICED EARTH / SYMPHONY X / Warbringer @ The Palladium. Tickets $30 adv., $35 door. 6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Coyotes. BAND FREE. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. CrossRock Band. Hailing from Horizon Christian Fellowship in Fitchburg, come and enter in with powerful worship from this anointed group of worshippers who take their gifts into the prisons to share the Good News. Free. 7-9 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658. Dublin’s The Merry Ploughboys. Presented by Mechanics Hall and the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center Playing Irish Music together in Dublin since 1989, the Merry Ploughboys have provided the best traditional Irish entertainment for visitors to Dublin and locals alike for the last twenty consecutive years. If you have specific seating requirements, contact the Mechanics Hall Box Office Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 508752-0888 or 508-752-5608. * All ticket prices include appropriate service fees, usually equal to $2.50 per ticket for preservation and processing, although sometimes fees are more or less than $2.50. $20, $25. 8-11 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org. Now & Then. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. The Merry Ploughboys. Playing Irish Music together in Dublin since 1989, the Merry Ploughboys have provided the best traditional Irish entertainment for visitors to Dublin and locals alike for the last twenty consecutive years. In 2006 the band achieved a lifelong ambition by purchasing their own traditional Irish pub in Dublin called “the Merry Ploughboy” Irish Music Pub Dublin. The Great Hall at Mechanics Hall will be transformed into an Irish Pub, here’s your chance to experience a trip to the Emerald Isle without having to leave the States! The public house atmosphere will be complete with Irish draft beers and traditional pub food. Their performance is a lively blend of traditional Irish ballads and folk music, and includes warm interaction with their audience. Food and Beverage a la carte. $25, $20. 8-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org. Tigerlily - “Top 40, Rock”. $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Gov’t Surplus The Local Super-Band With Special Guests Let It Bleed The Rolling Stones Tribute!. Get Behind The Mule !! Derek V. -Lead Vocals , Guitar , Stage Destruction Mike G. - Lead Guitar , Vox , Legal Advisor Tony C. - Keys , Organ ,Vox, Wierd Sounds Mike K . - Bass Guitar , Vox, Thunder Makin Steve B. - Drums , Vox , Bad Ideas Dave A.- Divine Intervention , Spiritual Advisor / Motivator $8. 8:30 P.M.-2 A.M. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 Or facebook. com. Live Music in the Pub - Tom Lanigan Band. Tom Lanigan was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to America when he was sixteen. He grew up developing a great love for both Irish and American music. In the early 90’s, he started the folk/

rock band Screaming Under Stars, which went on to open for The Commitments and Black 47. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or tomlanigan.com. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic & Not-So-Acoustic Rock! @ LAKESIDE BAR & GRILLE. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic & Not-So-Acoustic Rock! MySpace.com/BadClownProductions Bill McCarthy and His Guitar Playing your favorites: Beatles, CCR, Stones, Dead, Petty, Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Zevon, Who, Pogues, Steely Dan, Squeeze, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Rock, Blues, Irish, Country, New Wave, and More! FREE!. 9 p.m.-midnight Lakeside Bar & Grille, 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-4253543. Musicians of the Old Post Road present: Fit for a King - Frederick the Great at 300. Celebrate the 300th birthday of beloved music-loving monarch, Frederick the Great! This program highlights the styles popular at “Fritz’s” court, including Baroque, galant, and the dramatic ‘empfindsamer stil’. Works by Quantz, Janitsch, Graun, Benda, and the King himself. With guest oboist, Sarah Davol. Suzanne Stumpf, traverso, Sarah Darling, violin, Daniel Ryan, cello, Michael Bahmann, harpsichord. $30 General Admission; $25 Seniors/Students; children 7 to 17 FREE with adult. 8-10 p.m. First Parish in Wayland - Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Cochituate Road, Wayland. 781-466-6694 or oldpostroad.org. Now & Then. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ. Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester classic. Full bar reasonably priced. Ice cold beer. Friendly service. Keno Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. DJ HappyDaze Spinnin All the Hottest Dance Mixes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. FlOCK OF A-HOLES, the ultimate 80’s tribute band at SAKURA TOKYO Friday and Saturday!. Every time the Flock plays at Sakura, you can bet you will have an incredible time. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078 or sakura-tokyo.com. FRIDAY FRENZY with Blurry Nights & DJ SOUP - DJ B-LO. FRIDAY NIGHT FRENZY at FUSION features the BEST sound and lights in Central Mass with DJ SOUP & DJ B-LO spinning your favorite Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston st. 352-895-8355. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers! Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm!!! FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. No Trigger, Ghost Ocean, Great Lakes, Save Ends, and Pro Re Nata!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Smear Campaign. Check out The Smear Campaign band as they come to rock the house at JJ’s this Friday, March 9th at 9pm!! No cover charge!! Playing a variety of music, from Green Day to Chuck Berry to Michael Jackson, these guys will have you on your feet from start to finish! Check out their facebook page at: facebook.com/thesmearcampaign 9 p.m.-1 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Trina Vargas and The Bobby Gadoury Trio!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Cool Hand Blues Band. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dan Kirouac & Dorette Weld. facebook.com free. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough.

Upload your listings at our redesigned website worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. 508-366-6277. Dirty Deeds. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Karaoke @ Scoreboards Sports Bar!. NO COVER. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Scoreboards Sports Bar, 137 Lancaster St., Leominster. 978-534-1313 or facebook.com. Karaoke with Making Memories. No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-9871006. 18+ Fridays. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. International Lounge, 27 Pleasant St. 774-444-0216 or facebook.com. The Red Riders. jump blues & swing 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or musiclyne. com.

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KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in photography. Kelly continues to live and work in the greater Boston area and has exhibited her work internationally. About the exhibit: Her project, War of the Worlds, is commentary on our lack of ability to distinguish reality from simulation. One of the most important shifts in our culture has been the ability to simulate to the point of not being able to distinguish the difference between Real and fake and in some instances, representations have come to supersede that which they are representing. We are now living in a world of simulation. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. KARAOKE. FREE. 9-12:30 a.m. Shangri-la chinese restaurant, 60 madison St. 508-798-0888. The Furies CD Release Party @ The Palladium (upstairs). Tickets $10 adv., $12 door. 6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Second Base. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/ Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978464-2300 or wachusett.com. MULLETHEAD, the fabulous 80’s hair/glam metal band w/ DEEP SIX (Jimmy D’Angelo) and WHISKEY BENT. Sean-”Dee Sniper” formerly of Twisted Sister Dave“Jonathon Co-Cain” formerly of Journey Chris-”Frankie Cannoli” formerly of Quiet Riot Tony- “Klip Weiner” formerly of Winger Jim- “Edward Hands Failin’” formerly of Van Halen $8. 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com. The Invaders!!!. The Invaders are a fun cover band that will have you dancing all night long. Come down and have a great time with us! 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dreamers Bar & Grille, 815 Worcester Road, Barre. 978-355-9095. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck as we return to Greendale’s Pub on March 10th, 2012! Stop in to Greendale’s to hear Classic Rock, Blues, New Country and Alt Rock favorites from your Auntie Trainwreck, and maybe some brand new songs you have not heard from us before. Mikey and Lisa... will be behind the bar, ready to serve you your favorite drink as you dance the night away. We’ll be giving away copies of our Auntie Trainwreck Demo CD, and AT T-shirts will be available for only $10! Come out and have some fun and let Kenny know how much you love Greendale’s Pub and Auntie Trainwreck- see you there! $5 cover, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or https://facebook.com/events. FlOCK OF A-HOLES, the ultimate 80’s tribute band at SAKURA TOKYO Friday and Saturday!. Every time the Flock plays at Sakura, you can bet you will have an incredible time. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078 or sakura-tokyo.com.

Guns of Navarone, The Pomps. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Jennifer Antkowiak and The Bobby Gadoury Trio!. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030. Metal Mayhem III w/ Clever Titles (Have Parentheses), My Pet Carcass, Stairwell Sea, Skull’Rz Bane, and Post-Existence!. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Shakedown Street. Come down to the Blue Plate Lounge to shake you bones to our favorite Grateful Dead cover band. $5. 9 p.m.-midnight Blueplate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-8269927. SPINSUITE SATURDAYS - Top 40. SPINSUITE SATURDAYS - DJ SOUP - DJ NICK - DJ B-LO spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. The Groove Street Band. Join us this Saturday March 10th at 9 pm for The Groove Street Band!! They are high energy, eight-piece band with an amazing horn section playing Motown, R&B, Rock, Funk and Soul!! If you love to get up and dance the night away, you can’t miss this one! Check out the band at thegroovestreetband.com 9 p.m.-1 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Girly Show with the Police, Queen, and Bowie. An evening of fierce femmes rocking out some mammoth tunes! **Heiress** Boston’s all-female darlings perform songs by the Police heiressband.com **Gunpowder Gelatine** The World’s Only All-Female Queen Tribute https://facebook.com/ gunpowdergelatinemusic **Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers** channel David Bowie. Total Blam Blam nikiluparelli.com with Go-go dancing by Machete $8. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Lazy Dog, 31 Main St., Marlborough. 508-229-2264 or https://facebook.com. Moral Dilemma. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Gale County. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. The Ed Melikian Ensemble at Sahara!. Come take a magic carpet ride with the exciting sounds of the Ed Melikian Ensemble, appearing each month at the Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St., Worcester. Their next scheduled date is Saturday, March 10th, starting at 10 PM. Their diverse audience continues to grow along with the band’s reputation for making the whole room jump to their high energy music! They play world music from Armenia, Greece, Turkey and the nations of the Middle East, with a jazz flair. Come sample the finest in middle eastern cuisine, while enjoying the exciting sounds of Ed Melikian and his band. The Ed Melikian Ensemble performs at the Sahara on the 2nd Saturday of each month, so come join us for an unforgettable evening of music and dancing! 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

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Drag Shows. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 105 Water St. 508-762-9499. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in photography. Kelly continues to live and work in the greater Boston area and has exhibited her work internationally. About the exhibit: Her project, War of the Worlds, is commentary on our lack of ability to distinguish reality from simulation. One of the most important shifts in our culture has been the ability to simulate to the point of not being able to distinguish the difference between Real and fake and in some instances, representations have come to supersede that which they are representing. We are now living in a world of

simulation. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. ”Official” St. Patrick’s Parade “After” Party. A DAY LONG MUSIC CELEBRATION SERVING IRISH FOOD ALL DAY LONG Live Music All Day - Fiddler’s Green 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Bards 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Mick Carr $5 pp Worcester college students earn WOO points. noon-11 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or aohworcester.com. Park Ave. Parade Day featuring CLAMDIGGER!. noon6 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Bret Talbert Live!: St. Pat’s Parade Day!!. Great mix of Irish Pub and Folk songs with the best in rock, pop & country Acoustified!! Free!. 2-6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Circuit Ave. 508-752-2475. Thick & Thin. Thick & Thin (Jim Bennett, Eric Hart, Dan LaCroix and Mark Lammi) play a mixture of Country Rock, Bluegrass, Irish and Original music. They will be joined by various friends and musicians from the area for a four week run at this classic Worcester County music venue. Free. 3-7 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Music Across the Ages. Assabet Valley Mastersingers (Artistic Dir. Robert Eaton) & orchestra with Worcester Children’s Chorus (Artistic Dir. Jennifer Kane)& soloists. Beethoven MASS IN C and Rutter MASS OF THE CHILDREN, combining traditional Latin Mass texts with popular hymns to embrace a complete day from waking to sleeping. Soloists soprano Andrea Matthews, mezzo Krista River, tenor Arthur Rishi, baritone Donald Wilkinson. $25; $20 Stu/seniors; Advance discount $5. 3:30-5:30 p.m. St. Mark’s School, Class of 1945 Hall, 25 Marlboro Road, Southborough. 978562-9838 or avmsingers.org. Faculty Recital: Nancy Ackerman, Clarinet & Sanghee Kim, Piano. Nancy Ackerman, clarinet & Sang Hee Kim, piano perform the works of Walter Mourant $10 suggested donation; $7 seniors and students. 4-5:30 p.m. Joy of Music Program, JOMP’s Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541. Joe Macey. No cover. 4-6 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. Acoustic Open Mic/WARL Charity Event. Celtic/ Acoustic music and an ongoing charity event for the Worcester Animal Rescue League No Cover. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. The Raven “Battle of the Blues Bands. The Raven @

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new and innovative opera ensemble, presents arias and duets from opera’s greatest hits at Ralph’s Rock Diner! $5. 8-9:30 p.m. Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Royal Southern Brotherhood - Cyrille Neville, Devon Allman & Mike Zito. Cyril Neville, Devon Allman, Mike Zito, Charlie Wooten & Yonrico Scott. Since the late 60s the names Allman and Neville have been synonymous with great music. Music that is untamed, hard to categorize, a blending rock, blues, and soul into a fusion that remains on its own and has been a staple of the Blues and Jam music scene. $30 advance; $35 day of show plus ticket fee.. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com. Andy Cummings!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Sunday Funday with LoriAnn.. You never know what’s happening here on Sundays. Great special drinks whipped up by LoriAnn are ALWAYS the standard. FREE. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic. com. The SUNDAY NIGHT Hang w/ Ronnie Sugar Bear.. FREE. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. REGGAE FUSION SUNDAYS with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running REGGAE night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s spinning the HOTTTEST Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

millbury St. 508-615-7311. Richard Hughes presents “Silent Movie Piano”. No Charge. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-8529007 or briarwoodretirement.com. Earth and Spirit Singers (weekly rehearsal). Join the chorus! Be a part of the Earth and Spirit Singers! Sing with us into Spring! Lend your voice to our community chorus, celebrating peace, earth and nature. We’ll sing for the beautiful, amazing and fragile environment on our small planet. We’ll also sing songs of working people, of peace, and of spirituality. For information and to register interest, visit: JimScottMusic.com, call: 508-755-0995, or email: Jim@JimScottMusic.com $7 per rehearsal, or $50 for the Spring session. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St. 508-755-0995 or JimScottMusic.com.

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KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in photography. Kelly continues to live and work in the greater Boston area and has exhibited her work internationally. About the exhibit: Her project, War of the Worlds, is commentary on our lack of ability to distinguish reality from simulation. One of the most important shifts in our culture has been the ability to simulate to the point of not being able to distinguish the difference between Real and fake and in some instances, representations have come to supersede that which they are representing. We are now living in a world of simulation. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Music with Carrie Rowan. Enjoy some music with Carrie! March is music month at Worcester Family Partnership! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Worcester Family Partnership, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136. Booty Groove. Booty Groove This luscious class is a combination of yoga warm-ups, booty sculpting dance routines, core strengthening and muscle toning. We blend the grounding aspects of yoga, the booty enhancing benefits of dance and the energy behind it all in this fun, cardio workout that will leave you feeling refreshed, stronger and leaner. Do you like feeling good, looking good and having fun? This class is the best complete workout you can get in one solid hour! $16. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Zest Yoga and Fitness, 65 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-843-9887. Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm, then Big Game Karaoke 9:30pm till Close!. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311.

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Fenway Jazz Jam. The host trio is led by guitarist and Boston resident David Ehle with a bassist and drummer plus special guest musicians. This is an open jazz jam session where all are invited to bring your instrument and your voice or just come enjoy the fun. No Cover. 7-11 p.m. Tiki hideaway Lounge, Howard Johnson Hotel, 1271 Boylston St (behind Fenway Park), Boston. 617-572-3692. “Totally Tuesdazed!” Tunes in the Diner every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com. T.J. Peavey. A veteran, accomplished and eclectic singer, songwriter and guitarist. Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. Terry Brennan / LIVE. 8 p.m.-midnight Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879 or terrybmusic.com. THE UN-GONG SHOW!. Weekly talent show to win cash prizes! Show off your talent, skills, comedy, etc every Tuesday night. To sign up go to bizentertainment.net 8:30-10 p.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Bobby Gadoury American Songbook Sing-a-long!!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

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War of the Worlds photography exhibit by Kelly Burgess. A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. About the artist: Kelly Burgess was born in eastern Connecticut in 1986. In the fall of 2006, she moved to Massachusetts to attend the Art Institute of Boston. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in photography. Kelly continues to live and work in the greater Boston area and has exhibited her work internationally. About the exhibit: Her project, War of the Worlds, is commentary on our lack of ability to distinguish reality from simulation. One of the most important shifts in our culture has been the ability to simulate to the point of not being able to distinguish the difference between Real and fake and in some instances, representations have come to supersede that which they are representing. We are now living in a world of simulation. Free. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Brown Bag Concert: Paul Broadnax. Paul Broadnax is a Boston Jazz Legend, nominated twice for Boston Music Awards Jazz Singer of the Year and chosen Musician of the Year in 2003 by Boston Musicians Association. Pauls love of music and performing began in childhood and blossomed after his time in the Air Force and Engineering school when he arranged, recorded, and performed with notables including his dear friends Joe Williams and Champ Jones. Known for his King Thing (Nat King Cole) Joe Williams said: I feel like Im passing the torch! paulbroadnax.com Produced by Mechanics Hall and WICN Public Radio at 90.5 fm and streaming live at wicn.orgin partnership with Bank of America. Concerts begin at noon and admission is free. Bring your own lunch or purchase one at the Hall. Programs are subject to change without notice. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608. Open Mic. Acoustic open mic beginning Nov. 2. Sign up at 7:00 pm, Performers start at 7:30. Feature act starts at 8:45, Drop-in performers start again at 9:30. Nice stage and lighting. Good sound system and room acoustics. Select videos will be posted online at blbrumby.com. Professional videographer will be on site as well offering nice audio/video packages. 0. 7-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-9878669. DJ Spinning. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rocco’s Pub & Grub, 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 401-349-2280. Sean Ryan & Company. Open Jam! FREE. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Acoustic Open Mic Nights with Chris Reddy & Scott Babineau. 8:30 p.m.-noon Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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Woo Town Wednesdays. Free Show With James Keyes, Jeff Burch & Duncan Arsenault And Western Education. Every Wednesday we bring you some incredible talent from across this region. All FOR FREE! FREE. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Clayton Willoughby. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. WOO-TOWN Wednesday Free show LIVE BANDS. Live entertainment every Wednesday night. Check luckydogmusic. com for complete lineup. FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com.

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Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays, Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, November 11. Hosted by a variety of local comedians under the leadership of Andy Paquette. Worcester’s longest running open mic attracts regional talent and newcomers. 100’s of aspiring comedians have bared their wares in front of this supportive and simpathetic crowd. Well known as the breeding grounds for

local talent it has produced many known and not to be known comedians. Fear not! Your Sense of Pride. 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516. Frank’s Comedy Safari - Saturdays, Saturday, April 23 Monday, April 23. Show Every Sat Night ...Call 1-800-71-Laugh For Reservations Or Buy Tickets At The Door $20 A Ticket. 8-9:30 P.M. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 508-7999999 Or Visit Frankscomedysafari@Yahoo.com. Romeo and Juliet - Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Thursday, March 1 - Sunday, March 18. “Two households both alike in dignity..” Two families in conflict. When children act on their parents’ grievances, and teens flame with the passion of first love, unintended consequences can devastate. Ten professional actors will team up with ten members of the Stoneham Theatre young company to explore this timeless story of love and conflict not only between families but within them. March 1-18th, ThursdaysSundays $44-$48 Regular Admission, $42-40 Senior Discount, $20 Student Discount. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham. Call 781-279-2200 or visit stonehamtheatre. org. The Trojan Women - Wednesday, March 7 - Thursday, March 8. 0. 7-10 p.m. St. Spyridon Cathedral, Tonna Room, 102 Russell St. Trojan Women Open Auditions - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Wednesday, March 7 - Thursday, March 8. Try out for a staged reading of Euripides’ classic drama adapted and directed by Bill Sigalis for a May 12, 2012 production date. Those cast will have an opportunity to work with experienced guest performers in one of the world’s great dramas. Tryouts will consist of readings from the script guided by the director. Members of the Greek community are especially encouraged to audition. 0. 7-10 p.m. Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tonna Room, 102 Russell St. Call 508791-7326. Open Auditions for Euripides’ The Trojan Women Thursday, March 8. Performance itself will be on May 12, 2012. Play is adapted and directed by Bill Sigalis. Those cast will have the opportunity to work with experienced guest performers in one of the world’s great dramas. Tryouts will consist of readings from the script guided by the Director. All are encouraged to audition. 0. 7-10 p.m. Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tonna Room, 102 Russell St. Call 508-791-7326. Steel Magnolias - Friday, March 9. Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Performances are on March 9, 10, 16, & 17th at 7:30pm, and on March 18th at 2:00pm. Tickets cost $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and youth under 18 years of age. The is a $2 discount for tickets purchased prior to March 8th. For tickets please call 508-764-4531. Directed by Lou-Ellen Corkum and Produced by Kathi Grenier. Featuring Lynn Boucher, Nicole Fiorentino, Simone Germain, Patti Hughes, Joni Metras, and Amy Parmenter. Adults $12 Seniors and Youth under 18 years of age $10. 7:30-10 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531 or visit gatewayplayers.org. Bob Marley Comedy - Friday, March 9. Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan OBrien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. $23 plus $2 ticket fee. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Call 978-425-4311 or visit tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Steel Magnolias - Saturday, March 10. Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Performances are on March 9, 10, 16, & 17th at 7:30pm, and on March 18th at 2:00pm. Tickets cost $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and youth under 18 years of age. The is a $2 discount for tickets purchased prior to March 8th. For tickets please call 508-764-4531. Directed by Lou-Ellen Corkum and Produced by Kathi Grenier. Featuring Lynn Boucher, Nicole Fiorentino, Simone Germain, Patti Hughes, Joni Metras, and Amy Parmenter. Adults $12 Seniors and Youth under 18 years of age $10. 7:30-10 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531 or visit gatewayplayers.org.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-7646900 or adcmusic.com. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu. ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3. com/book. Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu. Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Voice to Vision Exhibition, Through April 9; Life of a Campus: Opening Reception, Wednesday. 92 Downing St. clarku.edu. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Cuban Artists’ Books and Prints 1985 -2008, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 13; Painting Borges: Art Interpreting Literature, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 21. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, ”Decayed Expectations” Art work by Dan Bythewood, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. DZian Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net.

EcoTarium, Playing Together: Games, Through Sept. 9; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Campus Center, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (age 60+), $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup. com. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Opening Reception: It’s in the Bag!, Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-7548760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-3463341 or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: fre. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester. com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Passing on the Power: A Show of Unexpected Artists, Sundays, Mondays, Saturdays, through March 30; Learn to Paint Mini Workshop, Sunday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com.

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Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Jose Murphy’s Saturdays, Saturday, March 10 - Saturday, November 17. Wisecracks is Worcester County’s newest and hottest comedy club franchise - this location is in Jose Murphy’s (2nd floor) every Saturday night. There’s a full bar and food menu in the showroom! You’ll see comics that have been on Comedy Central, HBO and all the late night shows. This location is also 18+ We are expanding to several other venues in central Massachusetts!!! Go to our website for more information. $15 (All Woo card holders and active duty military is 2 for 1). 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 2nd Floor, 97103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub. com. “Harriet Tubman” A One-Woman Play - Wednesday, March 14. Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Harriet Ross in 1822, was an African American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy. She escaped from slavery and rescued more than 70 slaves using the network known as the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. Bibliographical Presentation Workshop for Worcester State University Students Eager Auditorium 2:00 p.m. FREE. 10-11 a.m. Worcester State University, Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. Call 508-929-8078.

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Cats Meow Speak Easy Benefit For Health Alliance Hospital. Calling all Gangsters & Flappers...Prohibition Is Back. A Premier Tasting Event Help raise much-needed funds for cancer care. ( All Gangster,flapper and 1920’s speakeasy attire welcome but not required.) Entertainment by The Tom Nutile Big Band and the Dance2Swing Studios Hep-Kats For more info. contact the Health Alliance Hospital Development Office at 978-466-2258 $50.. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Leominster, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. 978-466-2258 or dance2swing.com. Ballroom Dance Int/Adv Rumba. Have fun learning Rumba, sometimes called the dance of love, with other couples and singles. No partner required. $10.00 drop in $50 monthly membership includes all classes. 7-8 p.m. Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-752-4910 or psmdance.com.

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Ballroom Dance Beginner Tango. Learn with other couples and singles. Tango is characterized by a close hold, low center of gravity and an emphasis on contra body movement. Movement in Tango is stealthy, almost cat like and has an unmistakable staccato feel. No partner or experience required. $10.00 drop in. $50 monthly membership includes all classes. 11 a.m.-noon Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-752-4910 or psmdance.com. Contra Dance Worcester. Beginner’s lesson at 7:30. Music by Dueling Whiskey Factory with Rachel Shapiro calling. general $8; family $18; student $6. 8-11 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. 508-799-4191 or worcesterdance.org. Square Dance. Bill Mager calling and Kathy Reardon cueing. 8-10:30 p.m. Sutton High School, 383 Boston Road, Sutton. 508-476-3394.

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Homeschool Programs at Wachusett MeadowSkulls Are Amazing. Explore the world of skulls using Richard Wolniewicz’s book Field Guide to Skulls and Bones, and the genuine article. There will be a treasure hunt outside to find some skulls that we will identify. Bring your own skulls or bones that you have collected. For more information and to register, call 978.464.2712. $8 Mass Audubon Child Members, $12 Child Non-members. These programs are free for adults.. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712. Friday Night Fun with Beadmaking: Saint Paddy Beads. Have you ever wondered how glass beads are made? Spend a fun, festive, interactive evening in the New Street Glass Studio learning the process of glass beadmaking and the art behind the creation of beautiful glass jewelry. Working with an instructor you will make your very own lampwork glass beads behind the flame of a torch. Safety and proper studio use will be covered in depth. No experience necessary. All materials are included. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts off-site glass facility New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $60. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or register. worcestercraftcenter.org. Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Saint Paddy’s Beer Glass. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course. In one evening you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass creations at the New Street Glass Studio. After safety and studio etiquette are discussed, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2,000 year old art before diving in and making their very own beer glass. Students will choose their own colors with a St Patrick’s Day theme if they wish, and then be guided through the process of gathering, blowing the bubble, shaping a cylinder, and applying the handle. No experience necessary, all materials included. Avoid wearing man made fibers and bring a bottle of water with you to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $80. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508753-8183 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Open House - Holden Acupuncture and The Healing Path Massage. “Holden Acupuncture and The Healing Path Massage Therapy are holding an Open House on Saturday, March 10 from 9am-1pm at our offices at 788 Main Street in Holden. Please stop in to sample herbal teas and healthy homemade snacks; pick up recipes and information; enter raffles; and to learn more about our programs and services. We will be giving mini acupuncture treatments and massages all morning and accepting donations to benefit The Wachusett Food Pantry.” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holden Acupuncture, 788 Main St., Holden. 508-829-8094. Disaster Management - Digitally Organizing and Preserving Your Genealogy Materials”.<P> We will begin with a short business meeting which will then be followed with a presentation brought to you by Sandra Goodwin. Come Hell or high water, are your genealogy materials protected against natural or man-made disasters? Discover how to digitally organize your materials to make reconstruction of your files as painless as possible. Learn steps to prevent your life’s work from literally going up in smoke! This meeting is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a friend(s) as well as your morning coffee and donut. Membership in the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists is only $25.00 for individual and $30.00 per family living in the same household per year. Questions? Contact: Jane Cain, Worcester Society President, at 978-838-0235 or Nancy Schultzberg, Publicity Chairperson, at 774-573-9529. For more information about the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, visit our website:massachusettssociety

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Mental Massage. Join award-winning massage therapist Jared Chrudimsky and life coach Tom Ingrassia for a Mental Massage--their innovative and transformative group workshop designed to help you achieve harmonious mind/body balance. Using a fusion of guided visioning, massage and self-motivational tips and techniques, Mental Massage is a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life as Jared and Tom guide you to clarify, set and achieve your professional and life goals--with vision, courage, determination and passion! Pre-registration is required at zestyogaandfitness.com. $25/ person; enrollment limited to 20;

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Pakachoag Music School Spring 2012 Class Registration. Spring registration for families new to Pakachoag’s Music Together (infants to age 8) will be accepted starting Tuesday, March 13. Registration for continuing families opened Monday, February 27. Classes begin March 26. Depending on the day of the week, Music Together classes are held in Auburn, Shrewsbury, Sterling, Sturbridge or West Boylston. Spring Registration for Shrewsbury Arts Alive (SAA), a cooperative program of Pakachoag and First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, will be accepted starting March 1. SAA offers a variety of group and private music instruction and theater classes for students or all ages. Classes begin April 2. For more information on school events and programs, visit pakmusic.org or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org. Roman Chain. Ever want to learn the ancient craft of chain making? In this three week course you will how to make a silver, 18” two-way single Loop-in-Loop chain. Techniques such as fusing, weaving and finishing will be discussed. Material fee: 75$ Student Fee: $99 Materials Fee: $75 (Required). 6:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or register. worcestercraftcenter.org. Intermediate Zentangle ~ Tangle in Color. We will take the art of Zentangle one step further by introducing color. Students will use a palette of watercolor pencils to add color washes and highlights to their art pieces. We will learn about color mixing and layering, and how to use color to play up or play down areas of the tangles. $40. 7-9 p.m. 1835 Old Town Hall, 31 Main St., Sterling. 978-563-9890 or artofthetangle.com/classes.php. Watercolors with Mark Waitkus. Watercolor artist Mark Waitkus teaches the essentials of composition, color and brushwork, for beginning & intermediate students in this 3-part class Pre-registration is required by email or phone. A list of suggested materials and supplies will be provided upon registration. Sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation in support of school arts. $15 teens; $30 adults. 6:30-8 p.m. West Boylston Middle High School, Art Room, 70 Crescent St., West Boylston. 508-835-6489.

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CPR Class. Free CPR class presented by American Heart Association. To obtain a card from AHA there is $5.00 fee. Childcare is avaiable. Please call to register, space is limited. Free class/To obtain card from AHA $5 charge. 5-7:30 p.m. Worcester Family Partnership, Parent room, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136. Yoga by Nature - Winter Session 2, Class 5. Instructor: Lynsey Smith, Fruition Begin opening to your body on a deeper level. Learn to cultivate breath awareness, mindfulness, and feel how all the elements of nature exist in you as well. Every class is guided to fit individual needs. Bring a mat, blanket, or anything you might require for class. You are warmly invited to come and experience Yourself. Member $13, Nonmember $15. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111. MARCH 8, 2012 • WORCESTERMAG.COM

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3 br 1 bath ranch. Spacious farmhouse style single story home. Originally used as a carraige house before being converted. Open concept living room and dining room. Attached barn has option for future expansion of the house or lots of additional space for the craftsperson/hobbiest. Well located for the commuter. Quick access to Rt. 2 or Rt. 495. Aberman Assoc Inc Gail Lent 978-537-7971 x15 www.gaillent.com

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 2012 MISC.__459610_________ ORDER OF NOTICE To: Susan M. Beauchene and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App.§ 501 et seq.: Freedom Mortgage Corporation dba Jefferson Home Mortgage and Loan claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in 7 Birchwood Drive, Millbury given by Susan M. Beauchene to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., dated December 7, 2009, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 45256, Page 16 and now held by the plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before April 9, 2012 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of this Court on February 24, 2012 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201112-1036-grn 03/08/2012

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO12P0353GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B §5-304 In the matter of: Richard Brazowski RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person Of: Worcester, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Developmental Serv in the above captioned matter alleging that Richard Brazowski is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Victor Sloan of Uxbridge, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/20/2012. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 8, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 03/08/2012

TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC ASCERTAINMENT HEARING The Millbury Public Access/Cable TV Advisory Committee will conduct a public ascertainment hearing on Thursday March 15, 2012 at 7:15 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 127 Elm Street, Millbury. The purpose of this hearing will be to review the performance of Charter Communications during its current license term and to hear testimony on future cable-related needs and interests of the Millbury community. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and offer testimony on cablerelated matters. For more information please call the Town Manager’s Office at 508-865-4710. 03/01/2012 & 03/08/2012 MILLBURY FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, in accordance with Section 6-7: Action on the Budget, of the Millbury Charter, the Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 operating budget. The hearing will be held at the Millbury Municipal Office Building on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00PM Michael O’Connor, Chairman

SECTION 00 02 00 WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY MODERNIZATION/NEW DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the Parking Area Repair Project – John J Curran Property until 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization/New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Str, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time & place all bids will be publicly opened & read aloud. The project includes the removal and replacement of portions of the existing sidewalk, repaving of a parking lot and adjusting existing catch basins at the Belmont Street Property. Estimated construction cost is $98,000. All bids must conform with provisions of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M and Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instruction to Bidders. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (Telephone 508-635-3304) between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM beginning March 1, 2012. Copies of the contract documents prepared by the Lenard Engineering, Inc may be obtained on March 1, 2012, after 10 am at the above address by depositing $50 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting Contract documents be mailed to them shall include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, MHC/Joseph Merritt & Co., 17 Everberg Rd, Unit C, Woburn, MA 01801 (781-430-2008) Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Ste 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450) Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of a bid bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority as follows: a. By bidders for General Contract in the amount of 5% of the bid price. Attention is called to the following: D Provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity. E Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages set forth in the Specifications. F Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter. G Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the Specifications. H Insurance Certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the Contract Requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the Contract. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: Non-Collusive Affidavit attached to the bid. Form of General Bid. General Contractor Statement. Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders. Previous Participation Certification (HUD-2530). Bid Bond A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the Project site, John J Curran Property, 201 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604 at 11:00 AM on Wednesday March 14, 2012 at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the Engineer and a Worcester Housing Authority Representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiver any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Worcester Housing Authority Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson 03/01/2012 & 03/08/2012

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Séamus Cloverhopper WE’VE SPENT THIS WEEK GEARING UP FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY, SO WORCESTER MAG FIGURED WE SHOULD CHECK IN ONE OF IRELAND’S MOST WELL KNOWN FIGURES TO SEE HOW OTHERS MAY CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY OUTSIDE OF THE PARADES AND PUB PARTIES. AFTER A CAREFUL SEARCH, WE MANAGED TO SCROUNGE UP A LEPRECHAUN FOR AN INSIGHTFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT HISTORY, STEREOTYPES AND IRISH LORE. Let’s get some of the standard questions out of the way. Leprechauns are known for making mischief. What’s a memorable prank you’ve pulled? When I was a young lad my family moved to an Irish town called Crookedwood; sleepy little village. Lots of farms nearby. One night we grabbed three pigs from Farmer Reilly’s place and painted “1”, “2” and “4” on their backs and let ’em loose in the school one night. After they got the three pigs out the next day, they spent two months looking for #3.

Have any of your pranks ever backfired? When this happens we don’t think of it as backfiring, we say it’s just the prank taking on new life. But in retrospect, we probably shouldn’t have served that boiled cabbage to Father O’Malley in 1851. His congregation was never the same.

Where’s your pot of gold? Is it really at the end of a rainbow? You want to

know where that myth comes from? Some exhausted pagan in the 6th century wanted to get his kids out of the house so he could have some peace and quiet, so what does he do? He tells ‘em there’s a leprechaun with a pot of gold outside but he knows this fake treasure hunt has got to be far enough away to keep his little ones occupied for hours. He looks up as the sky begins to clear after a light Irish misting and viola! 1,500 years of people wasting my time asking me for directions.

quarterbacks and it wasn’t because of “hard work,” that’s for sure. This isn’t all fun and games though. The methods people use to catch us...Baiting young leprechauns with fools gold, ambushing families as they sit down to dinner when they’re tired from a long day of work and school. I’ve had friends with legs mangled from getting caught in bear traps. It’s gruesome. I’m surprised PETA hasn’t stepped in with some kind of awareness campaign. They’ll rename fish “sea kittens” but they won’t lift a finger to help out the leprechaun. Thanks for nothing.

What is your own St. Patrick’s Day tradition? Do you do anything to celebrate? It’s St. Pat’s day, and we’re good friends so I try to keep it all about him. We call up a couple of selkies we know, get together for a few Guiness and watch the festivities. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff that goes down on March 17 even if I showed you pictures. Have you ever seen a river dyed green? A whole freakin’ river? It’s unbelievable. It’s crazy. We usually wind down the night with some ding-dong-ditching of Robbie Burns’ house because when he’s riled up his Scottish accent is priceless. It isn’t anything wild and crazy but we have a good time.

Worcester has a proud Irish population that stretches back generations. Do you have any ties to the area? A few family

Another rumor is that if you’re caught you have to grant three wishes. Is this true and has this ever happened to you?

members worked on the Blackstone Canal in the 1820s. My cousin, Bailey, was reportedly a real cut up among the diggers. A second wave of family members showed up a few decades later, and actually Worcester’s second Irish mayor, John Duggan, is a distant relative of mine. Yep, part leprechaun. But they don’t tell you that part in the history books there, do they?

Yes and yes. Let’s just say Archie Manning and I go way back. He and his sons are three history-making

You’re pretty short. Is this a sensitive topic for most leprechauns? Hey, good

So there’s no pot of gold? If I had a pot of gold do you think I’d still be wearing shoes with a buckle? You think I like looking like a Puritan?

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