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March 17 - 23, 2011 ■ Volume 36, Number 28

Public access City shows support for its television channels Jeremy Shulkin

Teachers union voices no confidence in the mayor, superintendent and school committee. Get ready for the ad campaign. -1 Worcester Sharks extend its license agreement with the DCU Center, ensuring Foster Street will remain “Sharks Territory” until at least 2016. +2 Richard Traina, the president who shaped Clark University into what it is now, dies at 73. A true community advocate. -2 Nearly $1.5 million per year over the next ten years will be needed to repair and operate the city’s 29 damns. Raise your hand if you knew there were 29 damns in Worcester. -2 Local boxer Jose Antonio Rivera returns to professional boxing after a 2.5 year break. See the champ return to action on April 9 at the Palladium. +1 CSX project choo-choos along with the Zoning Board of Appeals allowing a 10,000 diesel storage tank. There’s no stopping this freight train. -1 UMass Memorial and WPI donate $160,000 to Wheels on Water.

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ans of community-access television channels have found a sort of safe haven in Massachusetts. Since 2005, cable providers have eroded 22 states’ local franchising laws, taking city and town officials and supporters of publicaccess television out of any contract negotiations.

“Massachusetts — luckily for folks up there – has not had that issue, but nothing says it won’t happen there,” says John Rocco, president of American Community Television, a nonprofit group lobbying for public, educational and government (PEG) access stations.

“The cable industry has not ceased efforts to minimize local franchising.

They’ve been going state by state over the years,” says Rocco.

In 38 states, including Massachusetts, cable providers have to sit down with a local licensing board. In Worcester’s case, it’s city-council subcommittee on Public Service and Transportation chaired by at-large councilor Joe Petty.

Normally, cable operators provide 5 percent of their gross income for PEG channels. In addition, Charter

Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director of WCCA

Communications pays the city a $400,000 capital grant over its five-year contract, which the city then distributes to WCCA, the government-affairs channel and the educational channel.

But both cable providers and local-

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access stations have complaints. Federal laws stipulate that community television stations can only use this money for capital expenses like buying new equipment, but not for operational costs like improving their channel signals.

“I don’t think the CAP [Community Access Preservation] Act is particularly relevant to Massachusetts,” argues Tom Cohan, director of government relations for Charter Communications.

“The people who are probably most supporting this CAP act are in states without local financing.”

Where states control franchising, or where localities haven’t adequately prepared for negotiations, cable operators have been accused of “channel slamming” – bunching PEG channels up in the numeric ranges that casual viewers generally don’t point their remotes – or degrading those channels’ signals and not providing closed captioning for their content.

(Cohan argues that channel 999 is just a click away from channel 2, just in the other direction.)

This is where proposed federal legislation comes in. Introduced to Congress in 2009 by Rep. Tammy continued on page 7

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Catching the bus WRTA needs Union Station move Jeremy Shulkin

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ith the announcement that the city aims to turn an old and unused parking lot next to Union Station into the main transfer hub for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, no one promotes the development like the WRTA’s executive director Stephen O’Neil.

“It’s the right time, right place, right situation to make this move,” he says.

The $13 million project will see the WRTA’s main transfer point moved from in front of City Hall. A build-out at Union Station will create space for eight city buses to park (excluding the Peter Pan and Greyhound buses already allocated) and a building that will house the WRTA’s administrative office, customer service and an American Disabilities Act eligibility center. The move also puts the WRTA in close proximity to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, a group that does consulting work for the bus company. Some bus stops will remain outside City Hall.

As a result, the WRTA will move out of its office on 377 Main St., while the $39 million bus facility planned for 40 Quinsigamond Ave. to replace its current shelter on Grove Street will only house Professional Management Transit Services, Inc. (the entity that the WRTA contracts to run the bus system) offices

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and bus maintenance center. Fundingwise, the project to build a new bus depot is unrelated to the work slated for Union Station.

It’s been no secret the current hub outside City Hall did little for drivers and the WRTA. The current location drew complaints about teenagers loitering and caused traffic congestion.

In a February report to the City Council, acting chief development officer Timothy McGourthy wrote this move would “address the limitations of the (WRTA’s) central transfer station, which is currently located at City Hall.”

“We’ve been trying to pull this thing off for years,” says O’Neil.

City officials say this will lead to short bus routes, more direct connections and would fold bus, train and taxi services all into one area.

The increase in people at the bus hub may also finally attract retail to move into the empty first floor of the Union Station parking garage.

“It’s certainly another building block for the critical mass that makes retail successful,” offers City Manager Michael O’Brien, who adds that

Architectual rendering of proposed WRTA transfer hub.

increased commuter rail and housing developments will provide “the feet on the street that breathes life into those storefronts.”

O’Neil says this will help usher in WRTA reforms that will better integrate the bus service with other modes of transportation. Along with wayside message boards that will show riders

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how long until their bus shows up, riders will be able to upload cash directly onto a fare card that will double as a Charlie Card for those heading into or coming from Boston.

Potentially, more could come out of the move. McGourthy wrote that additional transit opportunities could arise from this change. City Councilor Mike Germain brought forward one idea last week, asking that the city look into working with Direct Air to provide a shuttle between Union Station and Worcester Regional Airport.

“That type of system is utilized throughout the country. You always have to jump on a bus to get to the parking lot,” he said. “Sometimes that parking lot was a lot farther away than what Union Station is going to be from our airport.”

O’Brien says it’s certainly something to look into, and work needs to be done to make sure there’s flexibility to provide the additional routes and make room for any additional carriers.

{ citydesk } V E R BATI M One bottle of whiskey had fruit flies in it and with consent of the owner, this was dumped out.�

-From Worcester Police Alcohol Enforcement Unit ofďŹ cer Mark Jolin’s report of a recent visit to Platinum Premier, submitted to the License Commission in anticipation of Thursday’s hearing. continued from page 4

Baldwin (D-WI) and refiled again this legislative term, the Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act would “enable public and educational and government channels to have a more secure means of funding,� says Rocco.

Since it would be federal law, CAP would cover those 22 states that lost local franchising and shore up funding mechanisms for community-access stations. “What the CAP is saying is that PEG channels should be equal to commercial channels,� says Mauro DePasquale, the executive director of WCCA. “They think of public access as a TV station.

We’re really more of a community resource.�

Cohan praises Worcester’s PEG programming as “quite valuable� and well funded, but says the real question should be whether or not it’s worth it to subscribers to pay for these channels. “The thing I emphasize is that (licensing boards) have to prove customers receive value from these channels because customers are paying for them.� Cohan adds that he asks elected officials to consider if they could easily explain the cost to a customer if stopped at the local supermarket.

He says while this may not be the case in Worcester, he knows some

Massachusetts localities seek funding for subpar programming, “which does a disservice to customers.�

While Charter has kept WCCA and other government channels relatively low on the TV dial, between 11 and 13, DePasquale says he was happy to see his proposal for the CAP Act receive unanimous support from the city council go on the record. “When a city makes a resolution to support this, it’s like the city is sending a message.�

According to Cohan, the city and Charter will begin negotiating for the next round of franchising later this year.

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{ worcesteria } TAKING OUT PAPERS: As campaign season begins we’ve ďŹ nally hit the time of year where it’s time for potential candidates to put up or shut up: rather than deal with political rumors in the wind, we now have access to who’s taking out nomination papers from the city clerk’s ofďŹ ce. In addition to council incumbents Bill Eddy, Barbara Haller, Konnie Lukes, Joe Petty, Joff Smith and Kate Toomey, newcomers Kenneth Anderson, Timothy Beaudoin, Devin Coleman, Jim Kersten, Ralph Perez and Marc Trotto have also asked for signature papers. On the school committee side, incumbents John Monfredo, Mary Mullaney and Tracy Novick are all set, while Donna Colorio has joined in.

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Some of these new names either bring with them a notable background or present an intriguing match up for a district race. Coleman, running for an at-large bid, is a current student at Clark University. Trotto has set himself up for another race against current district 2 councilor Phil Palmieri after dropping out of their showdown in 2009. For those keeping score at home, Trotto is not the same candidate we’ve written about before weighing a D2 run, so another one may still seek that seat. Anderson checked off boxes for both an at-large bid as well as a head-to-head with D3 councilor Paul Clancy. Colorio has taught sociology at QCC for over 20 years, and has a very favorable score on ratemyprofessor.com.

from some 1,200 members of the 2,000 member Educational Association of Worcester (better known as the teachers union) had more drama than just the announcement of no conďŹ dence in Superintendent Melinda Boone, Mayor Joe O’Brien and the other six members of the school committee. Among other motions put forward, one asked for a separation of school committee members Dianna Biancheria, Tracy Novick and Brian O’Connell from the no conďŹ dence vote, but that motion went un-seconded.

Another vote was taken on whether or not the EAW should run full page ads in the Telegram and Globe explaining their grievances. While that motion passed, EAW head Lenny Zalauskas estimated the cost of a full-page ad in the Globe at $30,000, and explained that they can’t afford to do that. While a signiďŹ cant portion of the complaints were over fears that teachers would take a pay cut if they increased their health care contributions, a number of speakers talked about how much support they give to the schools from their own pockets for supplies, snacks and even clothing for their students, working conditions at schools, and a perceived unfairness in the way WPS disciplines teachers and principals.

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ordeal for Millbury, Harding, Water and Green streets as they’ve waited for street and sidewalk upgrades courtesy of $7 million of the federal stimulus program secured by Congressman Jim McGovern, but construction will ďŹ nally start on April 1. Newton contractor Paolini Corporation will be working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and have already set up a temporary ofďŹ ce at 183 Green St. The project – the only transportation stimulus project in Worcester – will signiďŹ cantly alter these streetscapes by adding bike lanes, bump-outs, sharp red crosswalks and aesthetically pleasing lighting and tree planting. The irony in all of this though is that construction will begin just months before the city runs out of a different set of stimulus money that has been plugging holes in the budget and keeping teachers and police ofďŹ cers employed.

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GOING PLATINUM: Embattled strip club Platinum Premier goes in front of the Worcester License Commission on St. Patrick’s Day to deal with allegations that the club made fraudulent charges on a credit card, watered-down its booze and liability issues relating to employee Easton ByďŹ eld’s alleged assault on a patron last year. The police report from WPD ofďŹ cers in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission makes for some interesting reading. Not only did they ďŹ nd ByďŹ eld at the club (he’d been told not to visit until his criminal case ended) but they received the general run-around by club employees. In a moment of descriptive prose, ofďŹ cer Mark Jolin wrote “one bottle of whiskey had fruit ies in it and with consent of the owner this was dumped out.â€?

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hile local aid to cities and towns is expected to be cut this coming fiscal year, it appears that the state will pump millions of additional dollars into our public schools. Even with that, the Worcester public schools are facing a budget deficit of several million dollars.

That has prompted school superintendent Melinda Boone to embark upon a “six-prong communication plan.” During this traveling dog-and-pony show, Dr. Boone will seek community input and support from students, parents, teachers, principals, school partners and business leaders.

Although her itinerary omits the media, let me offer Dr. Boone some advice on how NOT to allocate scarce education resources. Cancel Bulletin #21 from human resources manager Stacey DeBoise Luster seeking a Testing and Evaluation Specialist at a salary of up to $95,000.

Dr. Boone, we don’t need nor can we afford an administrator to “develop and implement a process by which results from testing are communicated on a regular basis to various internal and external stakeholders and for providing technical expertise on the appropriate interpretation of student assessment data.” You just can’t make this stuff up.

And here I thought that the overpaid administrators and support staff at the Durkin Administration Building (DAB), where office space is at a premium, already were tripping over each other.

Instead of exceeding the fire-code limit on employees

at the DAB, let’s use the taxpayers’ $95,000 to hire two new teachers right out of college who will bring youthful energy and enthusiasm to their elementary or secondary classrooms.

These new teachers, however, better realize that the days of nurturing kids’ natural curiosity, creativity and excitement about learning have been replaced by an emphasis on turning students into adept test takers. That explains Dr. Boone’s search for a Testing and Evaluation Specialist.

I wonder if the four ostriches, Mayor Joe O’Brien and school-committee members Jack Foley, John Monfredo and Mary Mullaney, will deny the testing specialist access to the Goddard School of Science and Technology. I know they wouldn’t want that new hire to unearth the truth about that school’s MCAS cheating scandal.

Worcester teachers, who have worked without a contract for more than 18 months, recently voted no confidence in the superintendent, mayor and entire school committee. Such a vote in itself doesn’t pack much clout. It does, however, send the message to the teachers’ negotiating team to continue to play hardball on the few money issues that separate the city and the union.

Because the Educational Association of Worcester is asking for too much and the School Committee is offering too little, negotiations between the parties are now in nonbinding mediation. The teachers know that any settlement will require them to pay an additional 5 percent toward their health insurance. But in doing so, they refuse to accept what amounts to a pay cut.

The school committee hasn’t budged off a 0 percent pay “increase” for each of the three years of the new contract. It has proposed, however, mitigation money of $992 to ease some of the pain caused by the increase in teachers’ health-insurance premiums.

This stipend has been soundly rejected by the union negotiating team.

In any case, collective bargaining will continue until a fair and equitable agreement is reached. Both sides will walk away from the bargaining table equally dissatisfied. Whatever the outcome, I just hope that Dr. Boone no longer has $95,000 left to hire the aforementioned Testing and Evaluation Specialist.

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David Caban SPRINGFIELD I use a credit union, I don’t use a bank. More feasible, it’s open a little earlier and later, and they don’t charge all these exorbitant rates.

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Dawn Messer FRAMINGHAM I don’t have a bank because I don’t trust banks.

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WHY BANKING LOCAL MATTERS C. Kelleher Harris

Recession, bailouts, hidden fees, no fees, low fees, guaranteed loan approval; these are words that have filled the banking world for the last three years. Worcester has by no means been immune to the effects of a troubled economy. As a city with nearly one hundred different financial institutions and brimming with locally owned businesses—some in place for more than a century, plus numerous fledgling establishments— the decision of where to bank speaks to many different levels of financial security and prosperity. For residents who are watching every dime, fees

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“People’s United Bank has $25 billion in assets and over 300 branches,” says Tim Crimmins, president of the Massachusetts division of People’s United Bank.

“The breadth and depth of services we provide, you can’t get with local banks.”

People’s United, which was established in 1842, services all of New England and Long Island.

Headquartered in Bridgeport, Conn., the bank prides itself on the fact that it did not accept any bailout money during the most recent economic crisis.

“What makes us quite unique is our focus on the customer,” Crimmins adds. “If a customer walks into one of our local offices, we have really empowered

our people to deal with all aspects of that customer’s needs.”

Another advantage to larger banks, Crimmins asserts, is the ability to make larger loans, “We go beyond the loan limits of a small bank.”

In 2008, People’s United acquired Flagship Bank and converted branches from Flagship to People’s United across Central Massachusetts. According to Crimmins, the bank is currently in the process of acquiring Danvers Bank, headquartered in Danvers, which has more than 30 offices across the state—and its expansion may not stop there. Crimmins notes People’s United’s interest in acquiring more banks across the Northeast.

As large banks continue to expand, often by swallowing up small-town local banks, no doubt the small-town banks and credit unions that remain will find it even harder to compete with the lending power of a large institution like People’s United. Considering STEVEN KING

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and rates can be the determining factor between banking with a local bank or a larger bank. But the question begs to be asked: Does it really matter?

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{ coverstory } Morency says that local banks, such as Commerce based in downtown Worcester, have a much better customer rapport than their larger competitors.

Because Commerce is smaller, the bank is more keenly focused on the needs and market trends of the communities it serves; its employees listen to what its customers want. Morency maintains that this proximity to the market and customers positively influences the bank’s loan decisions. “[We have the advantage] especially in the lending area,” she says. “The decision is made in the next office, it’s local; we don’t have to call seven states away. My managers tell me what customers want.”

According to Morency, Commerce Bank has the number-one market share in Worcester, ahead of national giants TD North and Bank of America.

“Our customers did it for us,” Morency says.

“The big banks aren’t always as bad as they are portrayed,” she admits. “[But] I think people feel secure when they are doing business locally. People feel ‘I have help close at hand.’”

K. Michael Robbins, president and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank, established in 1871, agrees with the fundaments of Morency’s customer-service focus and notes the immediate advantage of a local bank’s ability to make decisions on short notice. He also cites the economic value in keeping it local.

“If you are trying to keep local deposits making

K. Michael Robbins, president and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank

this, how can the services of smaller banks and credit unions contend with those offered by banks with bigger assets and more branches?

“The biggest advantage [over larger banks] is we know the community we work in,” says JoAnn Morency, senior vice president and director of retail at Commerce Bank. “If you are at a large regional bank, they don’t have the ability to listen to individual pockets throughout the community.”

local loans, why would you want to go to a [big bank] and send your money to San Francisco or Charlotte? We pay local taxes. We are supporting the communities in which we serve,” he emphasizes.

Like Morency, Robbins also believes that larger banks lack a personal touch with their customers, noting that they “have had a disconnect with the small-business community,” where smaller banks can offer their customers “the sense of a true community.”

Guy Boyer, of Barre Bank, agrees that the biggest advantage local banks have is the customer service.

“This is a people business, which is where community banks have an edge. Not to say we have better people; we have people with flexibility due to local decision making and the fact that our policies and procedures are written to fit our local communities and their economy. It’s difficult and impractical for the large banks to tailor their products, services, policies and procedures to each locale,” Boyer says.

Since 1869, Barre Bank has focused on providing that sense of community to its customers. Boyer says, to some extent, the recent economic woes have motivated some to switch from larger to local banks.

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particular area like Worcester County,” Boyer explains. “The rates that many local community banks are paying on deposits, especially on their money market products, tend to be much better than the brokerage firms, and in some cases, the larger banks.”

Boyer also credits advancements in technology with creating a more equal playing field.

“Banking products are similar from bank to bank. Technology has become more affordable, which enables community banks to compete with the much larger competitors in this area, despite the vastly different resources they possess,” Boyer observes.

Another locally owned financial institution is Leominster Credit Union, which recently opened a second Worcester branch on Shrewsbury Street after customer surveys highlighted a request for additional branches. Since 1999, Leominster Credit Union has had a branch on West Boylston Street.

Janet Belsky, vice president of marketing for Leominster Credit Union, says the new branch is a “natural fit” to

the credit union’s footprint, where the members are the number-one priority.

“Our mission is to fulfill our members’ needs by offering outstanding service in the delivery of our products.

Being local to our members lets us get to know them and their circumstances, allowing us to interact with them on a more personal level than an institution that is based hundreds or thousands of miles away,” she says.

“Now while many large national institutions are seeking ways to cut costs by eliminating products like free checking, we remain committed to continuing to offer these products to our members. The bottom-line advantage is the level of personal service that a smaller local institution can offer,” Belsky says, adding that Leominster Credit Union is strongly against the practice of surprising members with hidden fees.

While both large and small banks claim to maintain a personal connection with customers, both also contend that they to give back to the communities they serve.

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that actively gives back to the communities we are in,” Crimmins affirms. “In Massachusetts, we have given back over $300,000 in our footprint, so to speak.”

Morency speaks more specifically about how Commerce Bank directly impacts the city and Central Massachusetts: the bank donated $1 million to Commerce Field, sponsors a preservation board, and supports United Way. “We feel strongly about Worcester’s heritage and preserving it,” she emphasizes. “We tell people that we give within our footprint, because that’s where it is needed.”

At Leominster Credit Union, donations are only part of its contribution to the community.

According to Belsky, the credit union supports community initiatives ranging from sponsoring fundraising events for local nonprofits to community concerts.

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Boyer says that hiring employees who live in the community they serve helps to encourage community activism at Barre Savings Bank, where its employees volunteer at local food banks, read to children at local libraries, volunteer at local senior centers and offer programs in financial literacy.

“I am a firm believer in ‘As the local community goes, so goes the community bank.’ In our recruiting process, we look for, among other things, community-minded individuals who enjoy working with people,” she continues.

A strong customer focus, a commitment to personal service, and an authentic connection to the community are traits that are also important to local business owners. With so many institutions, large and small, offering competitive services, what drives the banking decisions of local business owners?

Greg Richardson, president of the Office Supply Superstore in Rochdale, initially did his banking with a large out-of-state institution, before changing to Spencer Savings Bank. “[I did it] for the level of service and also the individual attention,” Richardson maintains. For example, recently he refinanced a house with Spencer Savings Bank; he says the rate was better than other banks, and he negotiated directly with the decision makers. Richardson says these are services that simply aren’t available

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from larger institutions. “If I was doing business with somebody in Boston, they wouldn’t know anything about Rochdale real estate. In Boston they don’t understand the real-estate value anywhere in Central Massachusetts,� he says.

Richardson considers the employees at Spencer Savings his friends. “They return your calls fast, they know me by first name, they are extremely responsive and they have a more downto-earth attitude,� he says. “Another thing I like about them is that they are involved in the community. You know, if anybody needs a contribution for a positive endeavor, they will step up to the plate.�

As a local businessman, Richardson asserts that he is completely satisfied with the services he receives from Spencer Savings Bank. “I wouldn’t bank anywhere else,� he says firmly.

Allen Levine is another local business man who prefers local banks over larger ones. Levine is part owner of Percy’s TV and Appliance on Glennie Street, which has been in operation since 1926.

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{ coverstory } Levine banks with Commerce Bank, and says that for him the decision to do so was an easy one. “When I pick a place to do business with, I look at the services. Can I have a one-to-one relationship? If I have a problem, will someone answer the phone? Price is important, but it’s way down on the list from service and accountability. Are they going to be there when I need them there?�

Levine says he finds those things at Commerce Bank. “For one, they know you by name, they know your business.

It’s a personal relationship. They shop at your business. They know how my business cycle works. I don’t have to go to another state or country.�

Levine also appreciates Commerce’s investment in the local community. “They’re always out if there is an event or an institution of charity. That’s very important because we are local,� he says.

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Moore also shares that it was local banks that were open to helping her as a teen to get established, despite having little to no credit.

Brian Flynn, of Millbury, banks with Millbury Credit Union. “I’ve been there a long time,” he says. “There is more of a personal touch. You know the people behind the counter. And there aren’t those hidden fees like with larger banks.

Decisions are also made faster.”

Rosie Ductan, of Worcester, says she currently banks with Bank of America, and has banked there for many years.

Though she enjoys the convenience of a larger bank with a wide reach beyond the local community, she admits, she has been thinking about making a change to a local institution.

“The fees [at Bank of America] are outrageous. You have to have a minimum of a couple hundred dollars in your checking account or you are penalized. Who has that kind of money to just leave in the bank? So I’m being charged eight dollars a month for not meeting those requirements.”

Spencer Savings Bank customer Greg Richardson of the Office Supply Superstore.

Crimmins, of People’s United Bank, says that while there were certain fees and charges associated with his bank, they are what he calls competitive.

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in Ohio. In search of a new career path in art, Dunbar started tattooing 16 years ago at the age of 20. Tattooing seemed like a logical choice Tattooing was banned in Massachusetts and he hasn’t stopped since. for 38 years because of a fear that “I see the other jobs that are contaminated art and they aren’t as fun as ITTED BM SU O OT PH needles would tattooing. As a tattoo artist you get to explore more creative spread the HIV sides to yourself and try and hepatitis to bring that out on other viruses. In the people’s flesh,” says Dunbar, fall of 2000 who owns his own tattoo the Honorable shop Almighty Tattoos in Michigan. “Someone comes Barbara J. Rouse to you with an idea and lifted the ban, you interpret it, and so ruling that the there is a lot of yourself “Most of law infringed in every tattoo despite it the first tattoos on people’s First being on someone else.” were seen at “I’ve been going to a Amendment rights the sideshow at LOT of shows, and I’ve to freedom of the carnivals,” been to 15 cities in the speech. explains Fyre. past 7 weeks,” says Joe and Irene Peterson “Tattooed people tattoo artist Halo, opened ZaZa Ink in West were once a rarity whose shop is based Boylston soon after and once exhibited in Maryland yet is Guest a will be celebrating their in the carnival. r ti s t Halo is currently a guest 11th year in business this lo And so for many ta o k ttoo the ing to d artist at ZaZa o the be festival year. The couple started Americans the h s t a s Inc. “By far, this ever se the Annual Massachusetts en. first time they saw seems to be one of the most Tattoo and Art Festival tattoos was at the promising shows I’ve heard of. I’m with the hopes of educating carnival.” a regular guest artist at Zaza Ink, people about tattooing and Tattooing has come a long way from its carnival and just through my experience to give people a chance to origins socially. Tattoos have become more mainstream re of the doing so many guest spot and d Tyler Fy n a ll Ji meet new artists. l . and no longer belong to the carnival or the biker or the il w K o ll h ri S h ll T ri conventions, I have to say that devil Th re “This being the 5th annual a D sailor. y k c Lu this area definitely has the most festival, we are excited to see “It’s been a wild process to watch culture take hold inspiring class of people getting tattooed and this be our most monumental of tattooing and really embrace it. And it’s really only the highest to date. Between the excitement in the last part of our generation PISTOL PHOTOGRAPHY demands on what my from our patrons, enthusiasm that we’ve really got to see tattoos skill has to offer, so it of our repeat vendors and the anticipation of our new become mainstream to where you really pushes the bar vendors, the air in Sturbridge is buzzing,” shares Joe. go to parent-teacher conferences at for me out here.”

Joe launched the festival as a way to educate the the elementary school and you see The host for this masses on what constituted good, safe tattooing and to parents with tattoos and teachers with year’s show is Tyler broaden the reach of the many talented tattooist within tattoos,” says Fyre.

Fyre of the Lucky his network.

“It’s a wild thing seeing as just 25 “We started [the fest] to show people there are so many Daredevil Thrill Show. years ago tattoos were seen as just for Fyre and his wife Thrill more talented artists out there. You just got to get out of sailors and bikers, which wasn’t true.

Kill Jill will perform your bubble and check out other people and determine But there was that stereotype—[the their famous sideshow what you like,” says Irene. stereotype] was still there 25 years act during the festival.

The annual festival continues to grow as tattoos ago. I think just now we’ve begun to The Lucky Daredevil become more commonplace. Artists come from all over see that stereotype break.”

Thrill duo perform the United States and the world. Artists both display their As far as Joe is concerned, this is a across the country works and tattoo on site, offering a chance to see the breakout year due to the response of and have made a artwork process and level of talent. the vendors/artists and anticipation habit of providing Joe Peterson with models from the “I think we started with 40 booths our first show and from the tattoo aficionados in and the entertainment for 2010 festival. now we are at 70 booths. The caliber of artists coming around the area. “…with the quality tattoo conventions. has changed, we have some nationally known artists; of work and the experienced people Sideshows and Kahn comes over from Japan and in the past we had a we have, this is the most exciting year so far,” says Joe. tattoos have a long history together explains Tyler Fyre, guy come from the Caribbean,” says Irene Patterson.

The Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival will take who has been performing with Jill Frye since 2006, after Kyle Dunbar of Flint, Mich., has been a guest place from Friday, March 18 through 20 at the Sturbridge meeting her on Valentine’s Day that year when she saw tattooist and had a booth at the festival for the last three Host Hotel and Convention Center in Sturbridge. $15 for him perform with a burlesque show in Alexandria, Va. years after meeting Joe Peterson at a tattoo convention a day pass; $35 for a weekend pass. zazaink.com.

They married a year later in Las Vegas.

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For 16 years the Latino Film Festival has brought Latin American films to Worcester, showcasing the talents of movie makers from outside of Hollywood and the American movie business. From March 22 to March 27 this year, the Latin American film festival will again open the city to the world of Latin American film - with a collection of movies set to inspire, educate and most of all, entertain.

Dolly Vazquez, director of the festival, says the goal of the festival is “to show movies that, if it weren’t for the Latino Film Festival, you wouldn’t be able to see them in a theater here in Worcester.�

Many people don’t have a chance to see these movies because of the lack of outlet. Worcester isn’t a hot bed of independent and foreign cinema and there are only two cinemas that Vazquez can think of that show independent and foreign movies. “The only two movie theaters where you can see them [independent and foreign movies], the 320 Theater [at Clark University], and the other one is the new Showcase Cinema North,� says Vazquez. “Those are the only two

places in central Massachusetts that I know.�

This year’s theme for the festival is “Two by Two,� because Vazquez and the movie-selection committee divided the festival between two comedies and two dramas. Vazquez says the idea came to her because for many years the festival has a heavy dose of dramatic films. She wanted to mix in some comedies this year because with the economic downturn in recent years, she wants the audience to have a place where they can escape from the hardships of real life. “Myself, I go to the movies to be entertained,� says Vazquez. “With a drama you can be entertained, but with comedies, they make you laugh and you can forget about your troubles for an hour and a half or two hours.�

While forgetting about the world may be great, these movies also offer the perfect chance to educate and communicate with the Worcester community at large.

Cinema 320 at Clark University in the Jefferson Academic Center will be the festival’s home for one week in March, and because of the festival’s coordination with Clark University, Assumption College, WPI, and the other Worcester colleges, it serves as a time for people in the community to build relationships and learn. “It’s a tremendous community opportunity every year,� said Dona Kercher, professor of cinematic studies and Latin American cinema at Assumption College. “[It’s important] to bring films to the area that speak about their heritage and the culture of Latin America today, and they continue to be connected to the world.�

One of the ways that the festival builds awareness and community is through its special guests who come and present one of the movies, as well as answer questions

and interact with the community. This year the guest holds a special place in the history of the Dominican Republic and the country’s fight for freedom.

Jacqueline Guzman-Mirabal will present the movie “Tropico De Sangre� on March 26 at Clark University’s Razzo Hall at 1 p.m. Guzman-Mirabal is one of the daughters of one of the Mirabal sisters, icons and leaders of the Dominican revolution to overthrow the dictator Rafael Trujillo. Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic with brute force and power from 1930 until 1961 when he was assassinated. “Tropico de Sangre� tells the story of the three Mirabel sisters and their subsequent assassination in 1960 because of their involvement in the underground movement.

The Mirable sisters’ story resonates through Latin America, says Belen Atienza, Ph.D., a Spanish professor at Clark University. “I was mentioning to my cobbler, who is Dominican, when I was dropping my boots off, that we were going to have one of the daughters of the sisters, and he was almost in tears,� says Atienza. “He gave me a bag to give to her that he had been working on for months, and I said, ‘No, you just come and give it to her.’ There is this immediate emotional response [to the Mirabel sisters and their story].�

The Latin American Film Festival will take place from March 22-27 at Cinema 320 and Razzo Hall, Clark University. The Festival will include films from Puerto Rico, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors.

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TV do it for you, “New York Five” will definitely deliver and is surely better than anything TV has to offer anyhow.

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New York Five #2 (Vertigo) by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly This follow-up to the “New York Four” graphic novel, which was released by the sadly-departed Minx Books line, picks up at second semester in the lives of four NYU roommates whose lives shuttle between realistic drama and romantic soap opera. Riley has man trouble, Merissa has family trouble and Lona has psycho trouble - she’s stalking her creative-writing professor with a vengeance. If none of the teen soaps on

Dirty deeds done south of the border bring security-system sales guy back to the scene of his darkest disgrace, where he has to face up to his demons, think fast and save a few lives.

This isn’t your usual masculine noir; It wraps real issues for Mexican women into its story of psychosexual violence—as well as the daily reality of politician corruption—and features a strong female character who isn’t there to serve merely as eye-candy for the reader or a playmate for the gringo investigator.

Story of Lee by Sean Michael Wilson and Chie Kutsuwada (NBM) Sweet little Shojo-style graphic novel has a Scottish writer who lives in Japan teamed with a Japanese artist transplanted in London, and pulling from what they know best — the clash of East and West cultures. Hong Kong girl Lee lives a happy but oppressed life, dreaming the unlikely dream of moving to London. She works for her dad, whose pushy stance emanates from his obsession with her future success; he obstructs anything that might derail her. Of course his worst nightmare enters the picture — a slightly older English boy with tragic poetry and a sincere smile. Appealing melodrama and dreams come true ensue.

Zita and Spacegirl by Ben Hatke (First Second Books) “Flight” cartoonist Hatke makes an awesome book-length debut that has cool-girl Zita transporting to another planet to save her friend Joseph from the clutches of a cadre of aliens who hope he’s the key to destroying an asteroid hurtling to the planet. Even with that scenario, it’s not remotely grim — Zita dons a fabulous space-girl outfit and pals around with a giant mouse, a floaty red ball thing and a stumbly robot. Great fun! Surely this is just the beginning!

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with no apparent personal life who hovers around the fringes with his glass jars and bottles. He’s a perpetual visitor, highly regarded yet never embraced. In this light, the film presents Rahmat’s experiences as something of an anthropological study (it certainly seems so to us Westerners) of local class distinctions, religion and customs. The practices — including the stoning of a young man and the sacrificing of a teenage girl to the sea — are primitive and barbaric and invoke in him the hard dilemma of whether to comply

This beautifully photographed piece of filmmaking has been widely hailed as an allegory designed to indict the oppressive political system in Iran, which Rasoulof paints as cruel and intolerant, particularly toward women and free thinkers. Unlike the citizens of Iran, where the film is banned, you now have the chance to see the exact nature of Rasoulof’s “crime� as The White Meadows opens at Cinema 320.

The story is told through the sad gaze of Rahmat, a middle-aged boatman who wearily rows between the sun-blasted islands of northern Iran to observe, and indulge, the inhabitants’ rites and rituals.

Rahmat’s job is like no other: he travels from village to village collecting the tears of mourners in tiny bottles, like holy water gathered drop by drop. He handles the tears with the delicacy of someone transporting nitroglycerine, but their use is unclear until very late in the story when Rahmat participates in one final ceremony that mingles the sacred with the profane.

Rahmat himself is a cipher: a man

with tradition, as he’s always done, or intervene, which presents obvious risk.

One of the film’s most striking vignettes involves an artist who is interrogated, nearly blinded and imprisoned all because he refuses to concede that the ocean is blue rather than red, as he’s painted it. This character pays dearly for his nonconformity as does an idealistic renegade who stows away on Rahmat’s boat. It’s easy to see why a tyrannical regime would feel threatened by the power of creativity and individualism — both are bad for business.

The real-life tribulations behind The White Meadows give the film an urgency that it might not otherwise have. To think of Mohammad Rasoulof moldering in jail is to wonder if anyone in Iran is shedding tears for him.

The White Meadows will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, and 1 and 2:50 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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Once again Simon Pegg has proven that there’s nothing wrong with obvious ideas.

When he was starting out as an actor/writer, Sean of the Dead seemed like such a onejoke automatic pilot production that it was hard to believe it was as good as it was. With Paul he joins with Nick Frost to apply Brit humor to the concept of: what would it be like if ET grew up and was a slacker dude? The results are predictably hilarious.

There is a sense of riffing to Paul, as if Pegg and Frost, who are the screenwriters and play the main roles (Graeme and Clive respectively), are making it up as they go along, and that is not a bad thing at all. You can credit also director Greg Mottola (Superbad) for helping to make it all seem effortless.

The plot is very much road movie fare: sci-fi nerds encounter slacker hipster, pot-smoking, cursing and extremely American alien on a trip across the Southwest to visit Area 51. Throw in some bumbling government guys and a mysterious female head honcho on their trail, a colorful love interest (a Jesus freak girl), her crazy father, parodies of every pop sci-fi flick you can think of, and the thing seems to write itself. At least these guys make it look that way.

This is actually a huge Hollywood production, with great special effects (beginning with the alien himself, voiced

by Seth Rogen) but Pegg, Frost and Mottola still manage to make it feel as comfortable as an indie fan-flick thrown together with a few cameras and a lot of inspiration. This is quite a feat to take on this big a budget and still retain a charmingly amateurish anarchic spark.

Part of the way they make it work is by inventing good archetypal American parodic characters for their Anglo’s to bounce off. Rogen’s rude, boorish dry-

witted hipster alien is so far removed from these politely bumbling Brits that the fact he’s from another planet is the least of their cultural differences. Kristen Wiig as Ruth, the eventual love interest, first appears wearing a T-shirt that shows Jesus shooting Darwin.

It isn’t long before the alien breaks her out of the born-again straightjacket she’s been in, where she’s been living at a trailer park with her doctrinarian dad, resulting in her innocently embracing her newfound decadence in hilariously inappropriate ways: she calls two rednecks that are threatening them “stupid vaginas” and says things like “you bet your big cock” and so on.

There is, of course, the obligatory cameo appearance of Jane Lynch playing a bar maid at a little-green-men-themed restaurant. Lynch, with her lightly abrasive weirdness, has somehow quietly managed to make herself a lynchpin (ouch!) for representing our American modern cultural attitude on both the big screen and TV, showing up wherever a harmless but charmingly tough-minded miscreant is needed.

On the bad guy’s side of things Jason Bateman has thankfully found a recent role he doesn’t seem awkward in; he’s a perfect fit for the character of Agent Zoil, the mysterious Man in Black hunting down the alien, hard-nosed and competent but with hidden motives. The two government minions Haggard and O’Reilly (Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio) are the film’s weakest link. Paradoxically the film makes it easy to accept that ET could be a chain-smoking, discodancing wise guy, very conscious of his pop culture status, who advised Steven Spielberg in the making of Close Encounters (although maybe a bit more difficult to swallow is his magical healing talents and ability to turn invisible), but it’s still more of a stretch to imagine grown G men acting like tenyear-olds. Their over-the-top slapstick antics are the only note that doesn’t ring true in an otherwise well-conceived scifi parody.

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Firewood CafÊ is a small restaurant that could hold maybe about 20 or 30 people — with a lot of great character.

Still more of a pizza place than a restaurant, Firewood ups the ante with its charm and service.

For pick-up or eating in, there is fresh coffee and tea on the counter. The tea is especially good; it’s a high-quality black tea and includes the owner’s own selection of herbs and spices. It’s similar to a chai, but sweeter. The tea comes from a beautiful antique carafe that’s heated with coals from the wood-burning fire that cooks all the food.

The tables and chairs are simple, and there’s a somewhat creepy (in a good way)

vintage chef statue that displays the blackboard of daily specials. The walls are all brick, and you can see right into the kitchen as they prepare your food. One large flat-screen television is in the corner for patrons.

All of the pizza options are available as calzones, and all the sub options are available as Syrian wraps. The menu appears to be mostly pizzeria fare: pizzas, calzones, subs and wraps, salads, pasta, a few dinners, chicken wings and a variety of appetizers. However, if you look closely, there are a few important differences. The cafĂŠ offers homemade soups, a grilled stir-fry entrĂŠe and at least two different vegetarian options (not necessarily vegan) in each category, including a falafel wrap, fire-roasted vegetable pizza and calzones and eggplant parmesan.

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Chunks of bacon and pineapple were served over the wings. It was a perfectly sticky and delicious mess.

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My Firewood CafÊ Supreme calzone was also very good — though I still liked the wings best. It was loaded with plenty of pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheese. The crust was also a good texture and slightly sweet. Even with the fold of the calzone, there was no bite that was too bready; fillings were everywhere.

On top of the good flavor, portions were very generous. Our two calzones supplied leftovers for dinner. The “large� calzone is a large pizza folded in half; there’s no skimping on size, which is why the prices are the same, and you can make any pizza a calzone. Even better, the prices were either comparable or slightly better than most pizza places.

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The specialty-pizza selection includes two vegetarian options, the Veggie pizza and the Mediterranean pizza, and a number of popular and nontraditional selections, like Texan Cowboy, Buffalo Chicken and Chicken Ranchero. They also offer a grilled pizza.

crispness with a little oven char. Besides that, there wasn’t anything especially outstanding; it was good.

The salad, on the other hand, was excellent. It came with warm Syrian flatbread and was covered in plenty of olives, feta cheese and pepperoncinis. The dressing was just enough for the salad without being overpowering and had a nice acidic flavor.

So, if you’re looking for a dependably good pizza with the option of extra-special salads, definitely check out Palace Pizza.

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Viva Bene Ristorante 144 Commercial St., Worcester 508-799-9999 viva-bene.com Viva Bene is an excellent date destination in the heart of Worcester entertainment district, right across the street from the Centrum and down the road from the Paladium and Irish Times. Dinner and dessert are top notch and include vegetarian friendly pasta choices.

The ingredients are clearly high quality with attention to detail in flavor, texture, and appearance. Entrée options are filling and dessert is a must. To save some money, forego appetizers and look for online or mailed coupons.

Sweet 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-373-2248 If you’re jonesin’ for something sweet, how can you go wrong than with a place called Sweet, the cherry on Shrewsbury Street’s sundae.

The dessert bar behind the pastry shop is a hybrid of cool and cute, savory and sugary, and is a cheerful addition to the downtown dining scene. Loaded with wonderful sounding diet-wreckers like bananas foster, tucked into a deep-fried spring roll, lavender crème brulee and the minimalist chocolate — a sample of the finest cacao washed down with a shooter of liquid chocolate — the menu should come with a surgeon general’s warning: Diabetics enter at your own risk.

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Michael’s Place Bar & Restaurant 141 Worcester Road, Webster 508-943-4147 Webster’s own version of “Cheers” is a warm, welcoming place, even if you’re not a townie. The menu is hefty, and features a vast array of steaks, seafood, burgers and sandwiches — prices top out at $21 (as of our Jan. ’09 review) for the fisherman’s platter. Try “Michael’s Special Steak” or any of the numerous offerings from “Baskets and More.” Portions are generous but not grotesque — an excellent value, given the quality and the price.

Carl’s Oxford Diner 291 Main St., Oxford 508-797-8770

Carl’s is a great breakfast and/or lunch destination with a fun atmosphere that won’t zap your wallet. If you like diners, and diner food, hop down to Oxford for this quintessential experience. Health nuts may be a bit uncomfortable with the excessive caloric comfort food, but with fruit-covered pancakes and waffles, one doesn’t have to be a meat-eater to appreciate something on the menu — though, of course, meat-eaters will be pleased. Good service and generous portions only add to the charm.

Amici Trattoria 582 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-7800 amicitrattoria.com Amici Trattoria offers an intimate Italian dining experience in the heart of Shrewsbury — a perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous. The combination of classic Italian ingredients with tender chicken and seafood provides for a memorable evening. Top it off with homemade tiramasu, if you have room. Put this one on your list of dining “do’s.”

Twig’s Café At the Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111 towerhillbg.org Whatever the season, Twig’s Café offers a lovely setting for a hearty lunch. A short menu of interesting soups, salads, sandwiches and sides is available by a roaring fire in winter and on a sunny patio with a panoramic view of north central Massachusetts in the spring, summer and fall. Beer and wine available.

Udupi 378 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn Plaza, Shrewsbury 508-459-5099 Hidden right off of Route 9 in Shrewsbury, this vegetarian haven offers an extensive menu that can satisfy just about anyone. The Indian food is solidly good, but the value is even better. Try one of the specials that sample several menu offerings, and even split it with a friend (the platters are good size). It’s worth a visit if you’re in the area, and if you’re vegetarian and looking for something different, it’s worth a little travel out of the way, too. Even the most devout carnivores will find something to their liking.

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Luck O’ the Irish: Not sure where to get your corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day? Fiddlers Pub is offering up its own version of this Celtic holiday tradition for only $8.99. From noon until midnight you’ll find live entertainment as a side dish to tradition. 19 Temple St., Worcester, fiddlersgreenworcester.com.

Irish Beer & Food: Down at O’Connor’s Restaurant is where you’ll also find a traditional plate of grey corned beef and cabbage available every day for lunch and dinner! Pair it with O’Connor’s beer of the week, Abita Mardi Gras Bock, or a full-bodied and high-malt draught. 1160 West Boylston St., Worcester, oconnorsrestaurant.com.

Corned-Beef Sandwiches, since when? Who knew there was such a thing? Greyhound Pub is offering delicious, homemade

corned-beef sandwiches on Saint Patrick’s Day from 4 to 7 p.m. If you want to experience the most authentic Irish pub, this is where you want to be, and enjoy some great beers as well. 11 Kelley Sq., Worcester, anculiath.com.

Just Your Luck: Waffles for dinner? Don’t tell

your mother! WooDaddy Waffles will be hosting its monthly community potluck dinner on Thursday, March 17, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. for the benefit of all Woo-town residents. This event is free, but it’s recommended that you bring a delicious dish to share. Vegan-friendly!

Moynihan’s Bar, 897 Main St., Worcester.

about the art of reading tarot cards, you won’t want to miss Acoustic Java’s “Talking Tarot” event on Monday, March 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a drink—may I recommend the frozen chai?—and a tasty snack and listen to Tannin Schwartzstein, professional tarot card reader and owner of Bones and Flowers, discuss the histories and mysteries of tarot. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask all your burning questions. Free admission for patrons. Acoustic Java, 932 Main St., Worcester.

Just Brew It: The event of the year is coming up for Worcester beer-lovers. On April 23, the DCU Center will be hosting the first annual Brew-Woo Craft Beer Festival.

Between 3 and 9 p.m., the center will be packed with more than 30 breweries, including Anheuser-Busch, Narragansett, Wachusett Brewing Company and Wormtown Brewery. There will be a “BarBREW-que corner,” concessions, live music and appearances by brew-making experts. Tickets are $30 at the door and $25 in advance. Ticket price covers 10 drink tickets and a souvenir glass. More drink tickets can be purchased inside. This event is 21+. Buy your tickets at the DCU Center box office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Wormtown’s annual Wormtown Winter Carnivale! on March 17. Drink specials, bands all night long on two different stages, plus a whole lot more. 7 p.m. Mill Street Brews (at the Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900.

Pecha Kucha Worcester Vol. 7, will feature an eclectic set of local thinkers, doers and artists on March 20 at the legendary and infamous Ralph’s Chadwick Diner.

Doors at 6:20p.m.; presentations will start at 7:20p.m. Free tickets are available at worcesterPK.eventsbot.com and donations will be accepted at the door. Pecha Kucha is the international phenomenon that brings together all types of “creatives” for a night of rapidfire “show-and-tells,” networking, conversation and fun. The diverse group of presenters focus on their passions while sticking to Pecha Kucha’s patented high-energy formula: 20 slides in 20 seconds each. The 6 minute and 40 second format keeps the momentum flowing and the energy high. Worcester’s 7th Pecha Kucha will feature tattoo artists, photographers, revolutionary thinkers, doers and a host of other creators from the Worcester area. pecha-kucha.org/ cities/worcester or pechakucha-worcester. blogspot.com/.

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Wachusett Regional High School is holding a fundraiser for Be Like Brit on March 23. Britney passed away in the Haiti earthquake and her parents are fulfilling her last wish to build an orphanage in her name, and the Wachusett Regional student council is organizing to help. Pasta dinner is $10 per person; two seatings — one at 5:30 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m. The event also includes raffles and live music from Tall Heights, who are donating $5 of every sale ($10) of their CD, “Smoke Signals,” to the Be Like Brit organization. tallheights.com. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wachusett Regional High School, cafeteria, 1401 Main St., Holden. 508-769-2007.

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For 85 tremendous years, the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences with basketball magic around the world. Don’t miss their return to Worcester on Friday, March 18, and Sunday, March 20. $51.75 (VIP), $38.75, $29.75 & $22.75. Courtside Seats: $126.75. 7-9 p.m. DCU Center-Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. Call 508755-6800 or visit ticketmaster.com.

geek night

At Geeks and Gamers night, an evening of great performances, food, fun and the freshest hip-hop in the 508 awaits. Come dressed representing your favorite video game, comic book or movie because it’s Geek night. With performances by T Checks, Mass Effect and Wortowns Finest. $5 per person. 8-11:55 p.m. Centro Las Americas, 11 Sycamore St. 508-798-1900.

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Yana Payusova, The Unspoken: Best in Painting visual artists and serves as a wonderful opportunity to have their work judged by an outstanding professional curator. Free.

1-4 p.m. ARTSWorcester, Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St. 508-755-5142.

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Barre Players Theater will present the musical Fiddler on The Roof, on March 18-20 and 25-27. Come see the lively story of Tevye (a poor dairy man) as he tries to teach his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. $14; $12, seniors (65+); $10, students (with ID); $7, children under 12. barreplayers. homestead.com. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. 800-733-2096.

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The 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Road Race/ Walk for The Barton Center for Diabetes Education happens on Saturday, March 19, with registration starting at noon. This four-mile run/walk is followed by a buffet and awards ceremony. Walkers head out at 12:30 p.m. and runners start at 1 p.m. $30

on day of the race. The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc., 60 Clara Barton Rd., North Oxford. 508-987-2056, ext.

103, bartoncenter.org.

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Talented local illustrator and graphic novelist Bret Herholz, author of “Sherlock Holmes: The Painful Predicament of Alice Faulkner” and “The Adventures of Polly and Handgraves: A Sinister Aura,” will be signing copies of his books on Saturday, March 19, for all his fans, new and old.

Check it out for free from 2-4 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796-5613.

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Join the Worcester Educational Development Foundation and the Worcester Public Schools at their celebration of American Folk Music during “You Are My Sunshine” on Sunday, March 20. There will be singing, dancing and a few surprises along the way. The annual fundraiser puts instruments and other instructional supplies in the hands of students throughout the Worcester Public Schools. Tickets are available at

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Celebrate the arrival of spring on Sunday, March 20, during the Welcome Spring Cocktail Party. This evening cocktail party wraps up the Welcome Spring Flower Show, featuring floral arrangements reflecting aspects of the EcoTarium. Arrangements are created by florists, designers, and members of area garden clubs. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar add to the oh-la-la factor. Proceeds to benefit the EcoTarium.

Call or e-mail to reserve tickets. $25 per person. $100 Tulip Sponsors (includes 2 tickets). 5-6:30 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2715, ecotarium.org.

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All Doherty parents, teachers, alumni and friends are welcome to support Doherty student clubs and teams during the Doherty Booster Club Fundraiser on Sunday, March 20. Tickets for the evening’s event includes games of pool, arcade-game card and snack platters. Plus a cash bar, and raffle prizes from local businesses. 18+ event. $15 per person, $25 per couple, in advance or at door. 7-11 p.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-799-3270.

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Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Celtic music by Katie McD. No cover. 2-4 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com.

Chris Reddy Celtic Loops from Hell - 8th Annual St Patty’s Day Bash. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Ricky Booth Live Set/Dart Tourney. 5 p.m.-midnight The Nines Neighborhood Bar, 136 Millbury St. 508-340-0318.

Third Thursdays LIVE: Music: Emil Kasich, Tour: Goya. Enjoy music, tastings and art during Third Thursdays LIVE. This March, listen to Spanish guitar with Emil Krasich and enjoy a tour through our Goya exhibition. Always great company, cash bar.

Register your child for Creative Babysitting from 6-8pm for children 5+ during Third Thursday LIVE programming! Cost is $10 per child and pre-registration is necessary. Parents/caregivers must stay on the premises. Free for Members; $14 nonmembers. 5:30-8 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

St. Patty’s Day Bash. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105.

Bret Talbert: Live on St. Patrick’s Day!. Bret Talbert plays and sings a special acoustified performance, mixing traditional Irish favorites with a variety of great rock, pop & country gems. Sláinte!

Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, 85 Main St., Oxford.

508-987-3087.

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. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-onthe-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com.

Harvest Cafe presents the music of Paul Rodriguez.

As a soloist, Paul tends to draw from the music of the 60s and 70s although will sing a Dave Matthews song for the fun of it. His comprehensive guitar skills are matched by a rich and effective vocal ability that brings the best out of the music he plays. http:// eclecticamusic.com, harvestcafeonline.com No cover, pass the hat for the performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Open Mic Jam. All players and singers are welcome! Free.

8 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900.

St Patty’s Day with Reverend JJ. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373.

St. Patrick’s Day - Music of the 50’s - 80’s by Dana Lewis. No Cover Charge. 8-11 p.m. Stake’s Sports Pub, 1281 Pleasant St. 508-755-2925.

Will Darchangelo. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734.

Audio Wasabi hosted by Brian Chaffee. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Brooks Milgate No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Dirty Deeds (AC/DC Tribute). $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222.

Jediah. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

Metal Thursday CXXI: Woods of Ypres [CANADA],

Shroud of Bereavement, Obsidian Tongue, and Vattnet Viskar!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Sin City. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster.

978-537-7750.

Club Days End w/ DJ Roberta - Dance off for CASH!.

Midnight dance-off competition for awesome CASH prizes!! VIP limo service available! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or daysendtavern.com.

Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092.

James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Bill McCarthy & His Guitar - St. Pat’s Bash @ Blackstone Tap!. Free. 10:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m. Blackstone Tap, 81 Water St. 508-797-4827.

>Friday 18 Sound In Stone, Brown Bird, Sarah Benoit, Bella Birds, Dave Magario. $7. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133.

X-Cess Fridays. DJ Patrick Allen BLU Ultralounge & Nightclub, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or blu-nightclub.com.

The Tribe. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Break Through Music presents Metal Fest Series Round 2 @ The Palladium (upstairs). Wolves Among Sheep / jUNT End Time Illusion / 7 Minute Stagger Triforium Dawn / Our Last Stand Escape To Everything / Hell Within Jonestown / Lords Annointed Tickets $10 adv.. 6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696.

Brian Kendall & Dave Miller. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Jazzed Up Trio At Lucianos Union Station. Check us out on Facebook for more performance dates. No Cover, dine, swing, dance, mingle, enjoy ! Great American Songbook classics featuring Joe D’Angelo on bass and vocals, John Murzycki on Drums, Mauro DePasquale, on Piano and vocals. No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Square. 508-755-6408.

Water’s Edge. A phenomenal Christian group. 7-10 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658 or millchurch. org.

Alumni Benefit Concert: Elizabeth Hanson, alto saxophone. Elizabeth Hanson is a Masters Degree Candidate at Arizona State University, a native of Marlborough, MA and an alumna of Joy of Music in Worcester. She will be accompanied

by Scott Bailey, piano, a professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in a recital of works for classical saxophone. $10; $7 seniors and students suggested donation.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541.

Chase Haven w/ Bobby Morrin, The Luxury and Bryce Carson. $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on facebook.

Free Jukebox Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

Hurt Reynolds Clothing Kick Off with Birch Hill Dam. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-4007524.

Kathy Lindsay plays at Harvest Cafe. Whether it be traditional folk music, classic rock, blues or her original songs, this professional entertainer with her warm stage presence, makes the music she plays her very own. Performances are held in dining room of restaurant with full bar. Dinner is served 5-9pm. harvestcafeonline.com No cover, pass the hat for the performer.

8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-5670948.

Return of Bill Cameron to Worcester!. No Cover Charge!.

8-11 p.m. Stake’s Sports Pub, 1281 Pleasant St. 508-755-2925.

Saucy Jack with Fistfull of Yen. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277.

The Spampinato Brothers. Joey Spampinato is a founding member of the legendarily diverse, critically acclaimed and much-

loved NRBQ, the only band to appear at the Berlin Jazz Festival, the New York Folk Festival and the Grand Ole Opry in the same year.

Some twenty-five or so years after NRBQ’s formation, Joey had the distinct pleasure of welcoming his brother Johnny into the band.

Now, Joey and Johnny turn a page and do what they always knew was their destiny: to write, record and perform music together as The Spampinato Brothers. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley.

978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.

Bill McCarthy MySpace.com/BadClownProduction. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Pepe’s Brick Oven, 274 Franklin St. 508-755-1978.

Live Entertainment. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

“Old School” 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Chris Huston. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

DJ Pete the Polock. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

DJ T Rich. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., Fitchburg.

978-343-3148.

DJs & Dance Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734.

El Toro with DJ Buzz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373.

Go Gadget Go. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough.

508-842-8420.

I Love Fridays At Fusion with DJ B-LO. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Jediah. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Jon Lacouture.

Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Art’s Diner, West Boylston st.

Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net.

The Stone Clovers. After leaving Fergus in June 2010 Cait Sargent & Tom Lubelczyk formed The Stone Clovers with former bandmate Pete Himmer. Joining them is former Madra Rua singer and guitarist Tony Gahan. They play a mix of traditional Irish, contemporary Irish and American folk. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or thestoneclovers.com.

Novelty Act!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

STM. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster.

978-537-7750.

Tequila Mockingbird Acoustic Duo @ Cigarmaster’s of Worc.. Soul, reggae, rock, blues, folk, and a little of everything else. 9-11:59 p.m. cigarmasters of Worcester, 1 Exchange St. cigarmastersworcester.com.

The X-rated Funk Rock band, Then Funky Knights!!!.

Come get your Funk on this night! If you like Disco, Funk, and Rock n’ Roll you’ve got to check these guys out!! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Where’s Tom - Classic Rock from the 70’s and 80’s.

No Cover. 9-12:30 p.m. Gas Light Cafe, 59 Schofield Ave., Dudley.

508-461-9981.

The Obsession Band. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The Lights Sports Pub, 395 Grafton St. 508-459-7989.

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The snow is melting, the sun is shining and it is starting to feel like spring! It’s time to pack away your parkas, forget about those furry hats and mittens and come out of hibernation to spend your St. Patrick’s weekend in Worcester with their red-hot music scene!

On Thursday, March 17, start the celebration of the Irish off right over at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center as the Official St. Patrick’s Day Party features a day-long celebration of music with The Bards, Boys of the Town and DJ Arnie Hamm.

Take a trip to Boylston to experience a Not Your Father’s St. Patty’s Day Concert with Celtic Harpist Aine Minogue at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Or for an Irish music session to remember, stop by Mulligan’s Tavern on the Green in Westborough to join in some traditional Irish music. Be sure to come back to Worcester’s Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge to hear Jediah (pictured) rock out! Or visit Hardwick as the Cultural Center at Eagle Hill present what they call “the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet,” Lunasa. For the most diverse set of acoustic rock covers in town then you simply need to be at Cigar Masters to hear the Jim Devlin Trio “We’ll be celebrating Irish style with the Jameson Girls! A whiskey in one hand, a cigar in the other, left only to play our instruments with our feet.” Devlin explains. Finish up your evening at Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner for Metal Thursday CXXI featuring Wood of Ypres, Shroud of Bereavement, Obsidian Tongue, and more!

Recover from your St. Patrick’s Day hangovers on Friday March 18 at Lucky Dog Music Hall with Chase Haven, Bobby Morrin and more! Their funk, jazz, rock sound is sure to be the perfect remedy. If you still haven’t fulfilled your Celtic quota then you need to be at Stake’s Sports Pub to hear the Celtic, folk, roots melodies of Bill Cameron. For some truly incredible piano playing stop

by Clark’s Traina Center for the Arts to hear the free-spirited music stylings of Pavel Nersessian. Before you call it a night you should really consider heading over to Fiddler’s Green Pub and Restaurant where The Stone Clovers will be keeping the Irish spirit alive with traditional and contemporary Irish tunes.

On Saturday, March 19 take a scenic drive to Rutland to hear the acoustified Bret Talbert at the Tavern on the Common. Swing by Lucky Dog Music Hall for a Pearl Jam Tribute by Backseat Lover along with Charles River Music Whores. Looking for an exceptional cover band? Well then you NEED to be at the Black Sheep Tavern in Sterling to rock out to Neon Alley. Guitarist and lead vocalist of Neon Alley, David Vaccaro, explains, “We consider Neon Alley an original band that plays covers. We like to play both our own tunes and popular (but not often played) cover tunes.” Before heading home to crawl into your pajamas, stop by Beatnik’s for some serious funk with Holmes.

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Babe Pino Band. classic blues w/ HiFi Ward, Scott Marshall, George Dellomo, and Mr Pino himself! donations. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

Tokyo Tramps. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

amazing set of Floyd favorites featuring a breath taking light show provided by Johnny Light Boy. The show will feature Dark Side Of The Moon, tracks from The Wall, Animals and deeper tracks for the more avid Floyd fan. Also performing will be Custard Pie, an amazing Led Zeppelin band. gilmoursbreakfast.com Mardis Gras, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 401-463-3080.

The Roadkill Orchestra, The ‘Mericans, Electric Barrelhouse, The Ted Painter Duo. $5-$8. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on facebook.

Dusty Cobb & The Millbury St Band. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Benefit in Memory of Jeffrey “Gus” Augusta. Food, Entertainment and Raffles.....Texas Hold’em Tournament starts at 2pm email kevincrowley9@comcast.net for Tournament details

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$10 donation at the door. noon-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105.

Josh Briggs. No cover. 4-6 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com.

Piano concert with Pavel Nersessian. Pavel Nersessian is widely considered one of the most remarkable pianists of his generation in Russia. In 1987, he graduated with honors from the Central Music School of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, where he now teaches. Since the age of eight, he has toured throughout Russia and surrounding states, and, since his remarkable successes in international competitions. He has given master classes in the United States and world-wide. $12 members, $15 nonmembers. 4-5:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, Upper Level South Gallery, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000, ext. 17 or museumofrussianicons.org.

Norma Jean with Stick To Your Guns Impending Doom / Of Legends @ The Palladium (upstairs).

Tickets $15 adv., $17 door. 6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696.

Jazzed Up Trio Live. Featuring vocalist Mauro DePasquale on piano, Joe D’Angelo on bass and Johnny M Dollar on drums.

The best in local American songbook jazz classics. Come dine, dance, swing, and mingle No Cover. 7-10 p.m. 1790 House Rt 9, Westboro. 206 Boston Turnpike Route 9, Westborough. 508-3661707.

John Valby “Dr. Dirty”. Allen Sherman, spike Jones, Lenny Bruce and Weird Al Yankovic all topped off with the Dirt of Redd Foxx, Only better. $21. 7-9 p.m. Comedy Connection Hu Ke Lau, 705 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. 800-745-3000 or hukelau.com.

Patrick Murphy Blues 7pm to 9pm, then Hilda and Ludwig 9:30 to Close!. No Cover!. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Bret Talbert- Live & Acoustified!. Bret Talbert in a spirited performance singing and playing many of your favorite rock & pop tunes - Acoustified! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600.

Grass Roots Welcomes Phil Rosenthal. Phil Rosenthal is a former lead singer for the great bluegrass group “The Seldom Scene” and plays guitar, banjo, mandolin and is a great songwriter. $12/$10 seniors/$5 students. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. 617-4290347.

Wachusett Music Series Presents: Oen Kennedy with Special Guest The Smile Makers. Oen Kennedy was weaned on West African and South Indian music, having spent his early years overseas. He has been writing songs since childhood; covering manifold subjects, especially love. $12 in advance $15 day of show. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.com.

Bill McCarthy Free. 8-11 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800.

Brian Kendall & Dave Miller. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277.

Come hear the music of Lisa Martin at Harvest Cafe’.

Emotionally charged acoustic rock/alt country. Lounge menu, desserts and cocktails until closing. http:// harvestcafeonline.com No cover, pass the hat for the performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Jean Mancini Gough Jazz Group. A great evening of American Songbook and jazz tunes at a wonderful venue. Come enjoy music, food and drink. Band members include Jean Mancini Gough on vocals, Pete Martin on trumpet, Ed Conley on drums, Ted Knowlton on piano, and Tom Grandprey on bass. Hope to see you there! No Cover. 8-10:30 p.m. Java Room, 14 Littleton Road, Chelmsford. 978-256-0001 or thejavaroom.com.

Jon Lacouture. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Brook’s Pub, Lincoln st.

Music by Sean Ryan. No Cover Charge!. 8-11 p.m. Stake’s Sports Pub, 1281 Pleasant St. 508-755-2925.

Rust Never Sleeps - A Live Neil Young Retrospective. $12 advance; $16 day of show. 8-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.

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Vegas Club Night with DJ Darin. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

A night of Rock and Glam. Planetoid, Hotblack, Yucky Octopus, and Problem with Dragons!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Auntie Trainwreck. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

>Saturday 19 Caves on Mars. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Chris Reddy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

DJs & Dance Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734.

Double D & The Chaos Junkies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or myspace.com/girlspotri.

Living on a Bad Name (Bon Jovi Tribute). $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222.

Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro & DJ Savas- Top 40. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Trantrum Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. BLU Ultralounge & Nightclub, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or blu-nightclub.com.

Wildcat O’Halloran Band with Charley Dee. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978939-7373.

DJ HappyDaze at the DEN at Days End. Dance the night away upstairs in the Den with DJ HappyDaze! Playing a great mix of Top 40, Old school and hip hop! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

Jack Kelley and the Three Beer Story. An evening of rocking blues, featuring special guests Ken Steiner on bass, Dave Birkin on saxophone, and Fred Vaiani on drums. Mention Worcester Mag and get a free copy of Jack Kelley’s critically acclaimed CD, Against the Grain! $5 cover. 9:30-12:30 p.m. Gilrein’s, 802 Main St. 508-791-2583.

Ludwig and Auntie Hilda Celebrate Nicktoberfest. It’s always Oktoberfest when Ludwig and Auntie Hilda play German Music at Nick’s. Participate in the singing and dancing, yodeling contest, chocolate cake eating contest, Masskrugstemmen (strong arm) contest, “Sixteen Days of Oktoberfest”, “Schnitzelbank”. polkas, polkas and more polkas. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-752-6213.

Holmes. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877.

>Sunday 20 Ghost Of Gaia, Nightmare Sessions, Aflas, Kerrigan, Gone Astray. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Sabrina Sundays at Envy. midnight-4, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. ENVY Nightclub, 241 Southbridge St. Acoustic Brunch with Tom Ewart. At a time when his contemporaries were falling for Elvis and the Beatles, Tom Ewart was listening to Chet Atkins, Oscar Moore, and Barney Kessel.

Never a vocalist (you really don’t want to hear him sing), he concentrated on guitar. Now he is the man behind the curtain, playing music, some of which is older than he is, that will aid your digestion and smooth your wrinkles into a smile. 10 a.m.-noon Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Jazz Brunch Sundays. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Pinocchio’s Adventures in Funland. Michael Gandolfi’s charming piece, a retelling of the adventures of Carlo Collodi’s manic marionette, entertains and educates young audiences by introducing them to

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classical music. An adventure for the young and young at heart. $15 adults; $12 children, seniors, teachers.

3-4 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, Abby Theater, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. 413-477-6746 or centerateaglehill.org.

Wine, Women, and Song. Orff “Carmina Burana” & Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes op. 65. Assabet Valley Mastersingers, Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton. Soprano Merrycarol Yumi Wada, tenor Arthur Rishi, baritone Philip Lima, Algonquin RHS Concert Choir, Director Kathrine Waters, Two Pianos & Percussion $20 general; $18 students/seniors. 3:30-5:30 p.m. St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Road, Southborough. 978-562-9838 or avmsingers.org.

Katrin. No cover. 4-6 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978464-2300 or wachusett.com.

Capella Omnium Sanctorum Recital. A new vocal consort, directed by All Saints’ Director of Music Graeme McCullough. Lenten music from the High Renaissance including Palestrina’s Missa Brevis and motets by Lassus, Victoria and Palestrina. A reception follows the recital. Free. 5-6 p.m. All Saints Church, 10 Irving St. 508-752-3766.

Open Mic with Jesse Garcia. Sing, play, watch, or jam..sign up by showing up early or email aj239@msn. com Free. 5-9 p.m. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128.

The Bobby Gadoury Trio 5pm, then Andy Cummings 9pm to Close!. No Cover!. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with Oh Look! A free place to run your next a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and band/gig/event flyer! Don’t let this sweet spot get away Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy send your high resolution file to editor@worcestermag.com solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps at least 10 days before your show. into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Johnny “Romance” Nickerson. Spend a Sunday evening Earth and Spirit Singers - A Community Chorus listening to great music, eating yummy treats like Chocolate (weekly rehearsal). Jim@JimScottMusic.com 7-8:30 p.m.

Fondue and drinking “to die for” cocktails... No Cover. 7 p.m.First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St. 508-755-0995 or midnight Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734.

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Australian Bee Gees. $22.50-$37.50. 8-11 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or thewilbur.com. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike!. Free.

Dancing with DJ Cisco. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mirabar, 35 Richmond 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Northboro Area Community Chorus. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

St., Providence. 401-331-6761 or mirabar.com/calendar.htm.

Algonquin Regional High School, Bartlett St., Northborough. nacc/ Live At Amsterdam Sunday’s. Musicians and poets net. welcome! 21+ Hookah and Bar! Free!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

“Totally Tuesdazed!. Tunes in the Diner every Tuesday Night Amsterdam Lounge, 27 Pleasant St. 508-615-1735 or find them 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. on facebook.

508-753-9543.

Live Piano Night Monthly. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Big Jon Short. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Grafton St. 508-799-4521.

Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.

Sunday Theme Party 18+. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club com/2009/08/jon-short.

Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or Scott Riccuiti, Michael Thibodeau & John Donovan. facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Providence-RI/Club8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

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Terry Brennan. 8 p.m.-midnight Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. Worcester’s 508-755-0879 or terrybmusic.com. longest running REGGAE night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s James Keyes!. No Cover!. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and spinning Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Bass Embassy & Rebirth Tuesdays. Every Tuesday Bass Embassy & ReBirth bring you the best Dubstep ,Jungle and Drum >Monday 21 & Bass music in Central Mass. Doors open at 10 PM. 10 p.m.-2 Driftin’ Sam Politz at 7pm; then “Cocktails and a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or fusionworcester.com.

Karaoke” w/ Anita!! 9pm to Close! Every Monday Night!. No Cover!. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 >Wednesday 23 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Open Mic. Free. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale Brown Bag Concert: Victor Mendoza. Considered by House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. critics around the world to be one of today’s finest Latin jazz artists, Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza’s career >Tuesday 22 includes performances with his own group and as guest soloist Sam James Live. 9-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and

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around the globe. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org.

Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. No cover, pass the hat for the hosts. 7-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy . Free!. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or MySpace.com/ OpenMicWorld.

Acoustic Rock with Johnny R. Free. 8 p.m.-noon Brook’s Pub, 251 Lincoln St., Lincoln st. 508-612-8128.

Free Jukebox Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

Vincent’s Presents: Tiki Night with Frank & Eric!.

Frank and Eric will help you get over the hump every Wednesday with all of your favorite tropical drinks while soaking in special musical guests and movies. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

FLASH - 16+ Electro-Dance Party!. $7. 8:30 p.m.midnight Umbrella Gallery, 639 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-707-9684 or find them on facebook.

Clayton Willoughby’s Traveling Vaudeville Show!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Booklovers’ Gourmet, What Do You See? Photography by Tom Radcliffe, Through March 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster.

508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Wood Work: Wood as Material and Subject, Through April 18. 92 Downing St. clarku.edu College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Art of Africa: Objects from the Collection of Warren Robbins, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-7933356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website EcoTarium, Turtle Travels, Through June 5; Welcome Spring! through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 adults; $8 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. 508929-2700 or ecotarium.org<P Higgins Armory Museum, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, Through June 20; 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: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Beauty In Excess on Display, Through Aug. 31. 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 Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children free.

203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Dinner in a Country Village, Saturdays, through March 26; Maple Days and Maple Sugaring Weekends in March, Sundays, Saturdays, through March 27. Admission: $7 $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Post Road Art Center, Animal Show 2011, through March

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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 Worcester Art Museum, Edouard Manet’s The Dead Toreador, Sept. 25 - March 31; Goya and the Bullfight, Dec. 18 - April 17; Youth Art Month Reception for Grades 9-12, Thursday; Tour of the Month: Syles & Materials, Saturday; Zip Tour: A Closer Look at Louise Nevelson, Saturday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, Sept.

12 - May 22; Welcome to WAM: New Members Reception, Sunday.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, A Well-Documented Life : The Theo Brown Diaries, Through June 15; Benjamin Franklin : In Search of a Better World, Through April 22. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

poetry >Friday 18 d’Alzon Arts Poetry Reading, Featured Reader: Tim Mayo. 7-8 p.m. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7202.

>Sunday 20 The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or poetry slam. This week we hold the final open qualifying slam of the 2011 Worcester Slam season. Slam poetry can be moving, funny and deadly serious, sometimes all in the same poem. A poet comes up and perform their original work for the audience. Five people randomly chosen from the audience before the bout will give each poem a score. We do some math, more poets perform and at the end of the night a winner (or three) is declared. poetsasylum.org . No cover; donations accepted.. 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012.

>Monday 21 Dirty Gerund Poetry Night at Ralphs! Downstairs Every Monday Night at 8pm!. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

classes/ workshops >Thursday 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party. As Chef Fred O’Rubin tells us, the Irish do not eat corned beef and cabbage on this day - and we don’t either! Enough with the boiled dinner - we have a menu that celebrates the day and cabbage doesn’t even figure into it. And the beer - well, we have some ideas about that, too. On the menu: Smoked Irish Salmon with Marinated Red Onions on Brown Bread Steamed Symphony of Seafood with Saffron Butter Vinaigrette Loin of Rabbit with Bacon and Irish Whiskey Cream Wild Mushroom Mousse with a Ragout of Sautéed Mushrooms New Potatoes with Peas and Ham Spiced Ginger Cake with Rhubarb Compote $75.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Road, Southborough. 508-904-6589.

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Yoga Play Days Workshop with Flowforms Yoga Staff. An open, playful yoga practice for children 0 - 3 years of age and their caregivers of all ages. Yoga Play Days are open to the community on a “pay what you can” basis, and accept payment by donation as well as by Flowforms Yoga class pass. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Flowforms Yoga Center, 195 Lake Ave. 508-752-4700 or flowformsyoga.com.

JourneyDance Workshop with Jozie Ewart.

JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, $16 or Flowforms Yoga Class Pass. To register, please visit our web site at flowformsyoga.com.

7-8:30 p.m. Flowforms Yoga Center, 195 Lake Ave. 508-752-4700 or flowformsyoga.com.

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Introduction to Chakras. $35. 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310.

Learn to Use the Potter’s Wheel. Have fun, while learning how to use the potter’s wheel to throw pots, bowls, and pitchers. $45 Materials Fee: $10. 1-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

Knit Still: Beginners Knitting. $40 includes materials. 1-3 p.m. Amethyst Point Holistic Center, 232 Chandler St. 508-7533975 or amethystpoint.com.

Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Training. Start your healthcare career today! This dual certificate will open many doors for you whether you want to work in a healthcare facility or a home setting. Last 2 weeks of course consist of 28 required clinical hours. You must be available 2 nights per week (4:308:30pm) in addition to Saturday for these 2 weeks. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. 508-751-7900 or cce.qcc.mass.edu.

>Sunday 20 Support Group for Couples Experiencing Employment Challenges with Virginia Swain. Donation.

1-3 p.m. Amethyst Point Holistic Center, 232 Chandler St. 508753-3975 or amethystpoint.com.

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Celestial Communications. Celebrate the Emergence of Spring with Celestial Communications Celestial Communications is meditation in motion. While we chant and sing beautiful melodies, we bring motion through sweeping hand and arm movements. $30.

6-8 p.m. Zest Yoga and Fitness, side entrance, 65 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-843-9887.

>Monday 21 USDA Resources for Homebuyers: Panel Presentation. Seth Pitts of the USDA will discuss the many resources available to the community from his agency and explain how potential home owners can negotiate the process. FREE. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426.

>Tuesday 22 Art Matters with Jane Blair “Art Keeps us Human”.

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Birding By Ear. Come and learn to recognize a wide range of common bird calls. This fun series of five workshops will help you decipher the songs and calls you are hearing. Two entire classes will be devoted to those wonderful wood warblers. $25 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $37 Adult Non-members. 7-8:30 p.m.

Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087.

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>Wednesday 23 Citizenship Loan/Application workshop. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Knight Memorial Library, Providence Community Library, 275 Elmwood Ave., Providence. 401-274-4145, ext. 1705.

Medicinal Mushrooms with Ray Lamothe. Free. 6-7 p.m. Amethyst Point Holistic Center, 232 Chandler St. 508-7533975 or amethystpoint.com.

dance >Thursday 17 Lunasa with guest step dancers. The Cultural Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with “the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet, $30 adults; $25 seniors, students, teachers. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, Abby Theater, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. 413-477-6746 or centerateaglehill.org.

>Friday 18 LATIN Dance Lounge. Open to the public, singles/couples.

Dance to Latin, Swing & Hustle music. All-levels $15pp. 7-11 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.

Dance Night with DJ. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105.

>Sunday 20 The Love Dogs Band Dance2Swing. 6:30pm Beginner Friendly Group Swing Dance Lesson 7:30p The Love Dogs & DJ AlanHep2theJive All Dance2Swing Dances Feature a total mix of Crossover Swing: Jitterbug, Boogie Woogie, East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, & Rock n Roll and a mixture of Singles and Couples, $12. 6:30-11 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-263-7220 or dance2swing.com.

>Tuesday 22 Master Class: Smooth Technique. Join other singles and couples as you explore a variety of patterns in the Smooth Style dances. Emphasis will be on technique and partnering connection. $50pp. 8-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.

family >Thursday 17 Music and Movement / Music Together for Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers, and Babies. Spring session registration opens for Pakachoag’s popular Music Together classes for children aged birth through five. 14 different classes available, including satellite classes in Sterling, Sturbridge and W. Boylston. $176/$136 sibling/3rd child free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, Education Wing, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org.

>Saturday 19 Drop In Day: Big Night. Join us for a day celebrating vernal pools! Many of our frogs and salamanders begin their lives in these wicked big puddles that appear just for a few months. Drop in anytime between 10 and 3 for games, exhibits, activities, and a walk to a wicked big puddle. Participants in this theme day can sign up for Big Night alert and come see the salamanders. $4 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $6 Adult Non-members, $3 Child Members, $5 Child Non-members. Family maximum $14 members, $20 nonmembers.. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087.

Children’s Storytime. Free Story Time for children ages three to eight! We will be reading a variety of picture books at each story time. This week’s theme is DINOSAURS. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Please call 508-796-5613 to sign up.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Free. 11 a.m.-noon Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796-5613.

>Sunday 20 Harlem Globetrotters. For 85 tremendous years, the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences around the world. Don’t miss them when return to Worcester on Friday, March 18 and Sunday, March 20! $51.75 (VIP), $38.75, $29.75 & $22.75. Courtside Seats: $126.75. 2-4 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or ticketmaster.com.

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Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A § 5, the Sutton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Town of Sutton Zoning Bylaw.

The hearing will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:15 P.M. at the Sutton Town Hall.

The following is a summary of the proposed changes; a copy of the proposed changes may be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.

1. To delete Section V.A.2.a. of the Flood Plain Bylaw and replace it with a district description that utilizes the updated flood plain map and zone information.

2. To amend Section V.A.2.b. of the Flood Plain Bylaw by updating zone references.

3. To amend Section V.A.3. of the Flood Plain Bylaw by adding reference to other sections of CMR that must be complied with.

4. To amend Section V.A.4.b.1. of the Flood Plain Bylaw by updating the reference to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 1 Office.

Tomm Connors, Chairman Sutton Planning Board 03/10-03/17/2011

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TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 At: 7:30 p.m.

To act on a petition from: HMEA, 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA For two Variances in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: setbacks at 6 Latti Farm Rd., Millbury, MA for the construction of an educational and training facility.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 3/17 & 3/24/2011

TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 At: 8:00 p.m.

To act on a petition from: Christopher Windle, 6 Old Country Rd., Sutton, MA For a Use Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at 32 Grafton St., Millbury, MA for the purpose of Auto Repair in an I-1 district.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No WO11P0682GD In the matter of: Raymond Hemingway Of: Worcester RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Developmental Serv. Of Shrewsbury, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Raymond Hemingway is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Ursula SturmPapp of Fitzwilliam, NH (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve With 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 before10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/05/11. 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: March 08, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 3/17/2011

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES (SEAL) Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. WO11P0681EA In the Estate of: Martha C Gravelin Late of Sutton, MA 01590 Date of Death: 08/10/2010 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Charlene Doucette of Titusville, FL, Nancy Brigham of Sutton, Marcia Rosebrooks of Oxford be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 03/29/2011 In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: March 04, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 3/17/11

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Kamal Afshari and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. City National Bank claiming to be the holder of a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, MA numbered 4 Providence Road given by Kamal Afshari to Imperial Capital Bank, dated August 23, 2007, recorded with the Worcester South Registry of Deeds in Book 80, Page 150, assigned to plaintiff by assignment recorded at the Worcester South Registry of Deeds as Document NO. 98326, Certificate No. 15950, Book, 80, Page 150 has filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale.

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Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice of said Court on March 03, 2011 Attest: DEBORAH J. PATTERSON RECORDER 3/17/2011

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO10D3965DR

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The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN. The Complaint is on file at the Court.

An automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. See Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Kenneth C. Onyema Esq. Cambridge Lawyers Group LLC 340 Main Street, Suite 712 Worcester, MA 01608 your answer, if any, on or before 04/13/2011. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of the Court.

Witness, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 9, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate Court 3/17/2011

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Katy Sullivan THIS SPRING, WORCESTER LOCAL FIRST, A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 250 LOCALLY-OWNED, INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES THAT WORKS TO STRENGTHEN WORCESTER’S LOCAL ECONOMY, ANNOUNCED KATY SULLIVAN AS ITS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SULLIVAN IS DETERMINED TO SHOW THE WORCESTER COMMUNITY HOW SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES CAN BOOSTER OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AS WELL AS SUSTAIN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN OUR URBAN EPICENTER. WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE BUSY DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS HER PLANS AND GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION.

What other professional roles have you occupied in the city?

I moved to Worcester in 1994 to work for Worcester radio stations WSRS and WTAG. I started as an account executive, moved to sales manager, and finally general manager. After almost 10 years in radio, I started working as a marketing and communications consultant. I also devote a significant amount of my time to volunteer roles in community organizations. I cochaired the Worcester Art Museum’s last two gala auctions, and I serve on the boards of the Worcester Public Library Foundation, CultureLEAP and the Smith College Club of Worcester.

As the new executive director of Worcester Local First, what do you plan to do to strengthen this organization?

I want everyone to understand why it’s so important to buy local. When you shift your spending to local businesses, you are strengthening your local economy. For every dollar spent in a local business, 45 cents comes back to the community, compared to only

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Shopping locally also maintains the unique character of our community.

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How do you think a Local First type of organization can help a large urban area in times of tough economic crises?

In these difficult economic times, Local First organizations are more important than ever. The bottom line is that supporting local businesses means supporting your local economy and your community. Money spent local, stays local. Local owners are local contributors. Local businesses offer stable employment. When you support

Worcester businesses, you are helping to grow Worcester’s economy, support Worcester’s citizens, and grow local employment opportunities.

What are a few of Worcester Local First’s goals for 2011?

We want more people to shop more frequently at local businesses. People don’t need to stop shopping at national retailers, but by shifting a portion of their spending to Worcester businesses, they will have a positive impact on our community.

Supporting the local economy isn’t the only reason to support local businesses. We want to show people that they have wonderful shops right in their backyard - retailers that

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My perspective comes from who I am, and what I have experienced. As a member of the Worcester community, I see a tremendous amount of pride of place, and hope for our future.

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