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{ citydesk } Gulf oil spill threatens summer seafood favorites July 16 - 22, 2009 ■ Volume 34, Number 45
Brian Goslow
Joint subcommittee sends $120 million CSX expansion proposal to full council, including funding for traffic and neighborhood improvements. More commuter trains: good. Streetscape improvements: good. Up to 100 more trucks a day: ? (0)
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aulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival is less than a month away, and organizer Paul Collyer will soon begin to nail down the final details of the two-day event that’s been held at John & Son’s Fairgrounds on Chandler Street since 2008. The bands have been booked, the tents rented and the main food attraction … well, that’s a little up The City and Shrewsbury agree to in the air. partner on a new regional approach to “I’m worried about it,” Collyer public health services. A one-year trial said last week, prior to going down never hurt anybody. +1 to Pensacola, Fla., and Alabama to visit family and check out the effect A Westboro power company wins of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on the the right to negotiate with out-of-state beaches and food supply. “Last year, companies for green power. Somewhere we served 500 pounds of crawfish at in Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Vinnie’s Crawfish Shack. We have them weeps green tears. -1 shipped up from the Louisiana Crawfish Company. It takes 24 hours.” The U.S. soccer team ties England Collyer was in Louisiana for the New 1-1 in its opening World Cup match. The Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival when gift goal from England’s butterfinger word of the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico hit. “When people heard keeper makes it feel like a win. +2 what took place, there was concern for the loss of life, but nobody knew about CitySquare II Development Co. the leak,” he said. acquires more pieces of what the City Since the extent of the environmental hopes will become CitySquare sooner damage to the region and its food rather than later. We believe them, but we’ll fell better once they start smashing supply has become known, the price of jumbo shrimp sold locally at Colony old buildings. +2 Farms in Auburn has jumped from $10 to $12 a pound. State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer “People are still buying them,” said predicts that casino gaming could be manager Kevin VanCott, who couldn’t authorized as soon as next week. We’ll speculate on where prices might be later take the jobs even with the poor odds of in the summer. “Right now, it’s wait and ever winning money at one. +1 see.” Many Worcester area restaurants The Celtics are blown out by the get their seafood supplied by Captain Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Marden’s Seafood in Wellesley. Most of forcing a deciding Game 7 in Los the wholesale distributor’s fish comes from New England waters, with the Angeles on Thursday. More momentum majority of its shrimp coming from for L.A. -1 Wednesday print deadline forces WoMag to wait an entire week to comment on outcome of Game 7. There’s no way to know if we’ll be happy or sad. -1 This week: +3 Last week: +3 Year to date: +20
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worldwide sources other than the Gulf region. Should the Gulf region be unable to provide shrimp and other seafood for an extended period of time, Kim Marden, the company’s president and buyer, said it would put a strain on other fishing regions to fill the vacuum. “It would horribly affect the supply of oysters nationwide,” he said. “The Gulf is the number one producer of oysters in the country.” Last weekend, Collyer was in Pensacola, Florida. While there, he checked out the shoreline. “Many fishing areas in Alabama are closed; soon, it’ll be happening along Florida coast,” he reported. “Oil is here in the Florida Gulf Coast from Perido to Panama City. You can see the oil skimmers all off the coast from Orange, Alabama to Destin, Florida.” Just in case, he’s been investigating possible backup sources for crawfish for his festival. “I’ll talk to the local fisheries about that,” he said prior to heading south. “Shipping north has to be done in a certain amount of time. The crawfish come up alive. They’re alive when they show up at our door and when we drop them in to be cooked on the day of the event. If I can’t get them from Louisiana, I have to look elsewhere.” Meanwhile, lobster distributors and lovers are keeping a weary eye on the American Lobster Management Board (ALMB) of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, whose stated goal is to achieve “healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic coast fish species, or successful restoration well in progress, by the year 2015.” It will meet on July 22 to draft a resolution that could potentially call for a five-year moratorium on the harvesting of lobster in Southern New
England waters. The proposed move, intended to address the problem of continued stock declines in the region, will be open to public comment after the ALMB makes its recommendation after the meeting. “It would have a huge effect on us,” Marden said of a possible five-year ban. “It absolutely would if it ever happened but I don’t think it will. Whoever proposed it was out of their minds. The infrastructure of the industry would be wiped out.” Marden pointed out the proposed ban is aimed at offshore lobster fleets. “The local guys in the coastal towns aren’t who they’re targeting,” he said, noting that it wouldn’t make sense to shut down the Southern New England waters while 200 miles to the north, Maine’s lobster catch is at its highest levels. Many of the area’s restaurants and markets get their lobster from Maine and Canada so, theoretically, the ban wouldn’t hurt local lobster lovers’ ability to eat their beloved crustaceans and lobster rolls. What remains to be seen is whether it would create a rise in prices due to an increased demand on stock elsewhere. Meanwhile, it looks like the attendees of Paulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival, which is scheduled for July 16 and 17, will be able to enjoy all the “mud chickens” they like after all, as the family farm that serves as his distributor is landlocked in Natchitoches in central Louisiana, far away from any potential oil contamination. An announcement on its Web site reads: “Our farm is not being affected by the recent oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.” Guess that leaves Collyer to get his tail back home and polish up his dancing shoes. ❏
ALL WOO — ALL THE TIME Inferiority Complex: Worcester’s Mentions in the National Media
The best thing I can say about Quincy, Massachusetts is that it’s not Worcester, Massachusetts. That, and Quincy used to have some badass cliff quarry diving — which is the jumping off point for this week’s Blawg Review. - Abovethelaw.com a “news and gossip site about the world of law” which also popped this week a Clarence Tomas run for presidency and “Debrahlee Lorenzana’s breasts.” (She’s the Citibank employee fired because she was “too hot.”) But back to the gratuitous Worcester bashing. Abovethelaw.com threw in the Woo shot while linking to something called the Health Blawg, which is “a nationally recognized health care law and policy blog,” according to its writer David Harlow of Newton. Abovethelaw.com is produced by Breaking Media in New York and the site has nearly 5,000 Facebook fans.
{ citydesk } Lessons Today, Leaders Tomorrow? Worcester’s teens take hold of their future
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problems they see. HOPE, founded in 2001, is a faction of the statewide Teens Leading the Way program and is made up of students around the state working to improve problems in their communities (the girls mention drugs, violence and simple boredom to name a few). “We try to empower youth to access their rights as citizens of the state,” says HOPE co-founder and assistant coordinator Walter Jovel. Through weekly meetings, workshops and retreats, the group teaches teens governmental processes and how to advocate for what they believe in. The more than 20 teens involved with HOPE discuss changes they want to see in Worcester and then brainstorm ways continued on page 6
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to get their message to the community. There is a constant revolving series of projects, some of which the kids come up with and some that naturally arise during discussions. But the focus is always on active participation. When they see a problem in their community, “they need to know what they can do to impact it,� Jovel says. Veronica Yanes, a 16-year-old North High student, was introduced to the program three years ago and is now active in both the HOPE Coalition as well as the Teens Leading the Way program. The group currently is advocating reducing teens’ exposure to tobacco, specifically by keeping tobacco out of pharmacies. “It’s really
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D A M N E D LI E S and STATISTICS hypocritical,� Yanes says. With tremendous eloquence, she explains a recent HOPE demonstration to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco. “We wore old clothes and put out tombstones and just dropped dead outside of City Hall,� she said. Demonstrations like this are only part of HOPE’s mission; the group kicked off its “Lessons Today, Leaders Tomorrow� campaign last Wednesday. The campaign, designed to make civics classes available in Worcester’s public high schools, has been ongoing since 2008, Jovel says. Johnston, who has been a member of HOPE since 2006, explains the importance of the civics campaign: “People don’t know what they need to
V E R BATI M I just want to save my job here. I’ve been doing this for 15 years. Nobody has ever told me to join the union or be terminated.� – Major Stephen L. Godin, a Naval Junior ROTC at North High, to FoxNews about his refusal to pay the teacher’s union fee resulting in his possible termination.
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leave high school, they don’t know how to be leaders,� she says. “They don’t take responsibility,� Billinger adds. But by offering civics classes, this education may be available. According to Jovel, South High is the only public school offering a form of civics classes, but HOPE is working to make them available at North High, Doherty and Burncoat as well. Classes will offer a relevant, accessible curriculum for students to understand their constitutional rights, the process of policy making and current events. Members of the HOPE Coalition and Teens Leading the Way already have a step up on this education. The group is going strong, Jovel says before excitedly explaining some of the many activities they have experienced: everything from country line dancing to kayaking. “We try to take them out of their element so they can experience new things,� he says. As a mentor, Jovel explains the importance of keeping kids charged and excited, and much of that happens by teaching new skills and instilling confidence.
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All three girls proudly speak of the things they’ve learned through HOPE: organization, public speaking and independence, to name a few. And these skills are obvious upon speaking with them. Each is passionate and articulate, without so much as an “umâ€? or “ahâ€? as they recount press conferences and explain statistics. “These kids are awesome,â€? Jovel says. The feeling is mutual, as each girl fondly recalls events and trips they’ve experienced together. “We’re like a little family,â€? Billinger says before turning back to her computer where she is sending out Facebook invitations to upcoming events. Jovel continues, recounting the personal development that HOPE fosters in teens. The program is a chance for youth to see the difference they can make, and actually make that difference, he explains. The education is an incredible opportunity, “and these kids deserve it,â€? he says. â??
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On Tuesday night the five Republicans challenging incumbent Democrat Jim McGovern for the 3rd Congressional seat (Marty Lamb, Michael Stopa, Brian Herr, Robert Delle and Robert Chipman) squared off against each other in a debate held at North Attleboro High School and, naturally, there were some conflicting reports over who won. Last night Lamb sent out a press release with the headline “LAMB WINS DEBATE” and writing “The discussion between the candidates allowed Lamb to shine.” Stopa seemed to disagree, posting on his Facebook page “People are asking how the debate went. Actually, I am too modest to say....no I’m not. I blew the room away. Talked to several people afterward who said essentially that.”
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UNIONS BACK FOLEY: Worcester’s two police unions, IBPO Local 504 and NEPBA Local 911, both endorsed former State Police Colonel Tom Foley for Worcester County Sheriff last Thursday. Foley is running against Scot Bove in the Democratic primary. Along with his time as a state police officer, Foley spent a couple years as a corrections officer at a Walpole prison, and later at the South Middlesex Pre-Release Center.
MAJOR PAIN: North High
JROTC instructor Major Steven Godin’s complaint over having to pay a $452 agency fee to the Educational Association of Worcester – the local teachers union – has gone viral. The story, written about by The Boston Herald’s Howie Carr, tweeted by Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker and picked up by FOX News’ Web site, took another twist (and another appearance on foxnews.com) when Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Richard Tisei attached a bill to a budget amendment that would exempt junior ROTC teachers from paying these fees, which passed votes in both the state Senate and House and is now waiting to be signed by Governor Deval Patrick … Before this passed through the state government, a similar action came pretty swiftly, with Mayor Joseph O’Brien writing in a press release that “the School Committee is in contract negotiations with the Education Association of Worcester and we are requesting that as part of the negotiations that the six ROTC instructors should be removed from the bargaining unit. We believe that due to the unique nature of these positions, that are funded in part by the United States military, that these positions shall not be classified as classroom teachers.” … A lot of flack flew around Worcester over who had say in Godin’s future, shifting blame between the school committee, the school administration and the EAW. But the way everything is structured between the three entities, firing someone gets complicated. According to members on school committee, they have no authority over the firing of a teacher, but can back up the superintendent/administration’s position to do so. The administration said through statements to newspapers that it won’t accept the EAW’s request to fire Godin, but that created fears among at least one school committee member that the EAW would still have grounds for a lawsuit against the district. They could claim that while Godin’s benefits come from the military, things like his working environment conditions are established through union bargaining. Sean Sweeney, the lawyer the city uses in its collective bargaining negotiations, did not want to comment on the ordeal.
THE FUTURE IS NOW: We were promised decades ago that we’d have flying cars by now. Lake Aerospace, a company equally wooing and being wooed by Worcester to set up shop in the Worcester Airport Industrial Park might bring the subject of past sci-fi projects to Worcester. Called “Lake Amphibians,” the single engine car/boat/ planes are FAA-approved and the company says there is interest from police forces and militaries. Civilian models are available as well. WORCESTERMAG.COM • JUNE 17, 2010
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I write to call attention to the profoundly obnoxious and troubling attitudes of certain members of the Worcester Planning Board. At the Planning Board meeting on June 2, the Salisbury Hill development, of 727 Salisbury St., was up for a special permit. Salisbury Hill, a massive “Continuing Care Retirement Community,” needed a special permit from the Board in order to extend the time initially granted to them to build. Development began in 2002, and was supposed to have been finished by now. Salisbury Hill has been a menace to the city of Worcester. The developer’s consistent failure to take and maintain adequate erosion control measures, a failure underscored by repeated citations from the Worcester Conservation Commission and a complaint by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, has caused severe pollution of two ponds downstream of the development. One of these ponds is behind my mother’s house. At the June 2 Planning Board meeting, I spoke in opposition to the granting of the extended permit to Salisbury Hill. I spoke as both the attorney for my mother and as a witness to Salisbury Hill’s troubled past. I urged the Board to deny the permit on the basis of several factors, foremost among them the development’s sordid history of pollution. It would be unreasonable, I argued, to expect better behavior next time – indeed, to grant the permit would be to encourage this and other developers to believe that pollution like Salisbury Hill’s is not to be taken seriously. Various Board members, as well as a city attorney, responded that the Planning Board cannot legally take into account a petitioner’s past behavior in making its decision on a permit application. I do not take issue with that arguable contention here. I take issue, rather, with the derision and disdain with which a certain Board member evidently greeted my comments, as well as with another member’s apparent bias toward developers. First, as to the disdain: Over the course of my comments, one Planning Board member in particular, Andrew Truman, was evidently amused. Although I cannot identify with certainty the source of his mirth, which was most vividly manifest by a steady stream of smirks, Mr. Truman appeared to find my concerns and comments quite comical. Whatever the cause of his amusement, and whatever degree of contempt Mr. Truman meant to display, I found it extremely disheartening – indeed, appalling – to find that one entrusted with such weighty responsibility should take his job so lightly. His behavior was nothing short of juvenile. It was what you might expect from a smart aleck junior high school student forced to sit through a tedious lecture. I, for one, think that the sad story of Salisbury Hill is much more interesting than tedious; I am certain, in any case, that a member of the Worcester Planning Board should do his best to convey any thoughts to the contrary in a civil and professional manner. Mr. Truman’s behavior was an embarrassment to the city of Worcester. More problematic was the expressed bias of another Board member, Scott Cashman. At one point during the meeting, a resident of Salisbury Hill rose and spoke in favor of the permit. This gentleman intimated that those such as myself, who spoke in opposition, were simply opposed to “progress.” Development, to this gentleman’s apparent thinking, was synonymous with “progress” – an absurd position, I think, but certainly one which a member of the public was entitled to have and espouse. It is not acceptable that a member of the Planning Board should share, much less explicitly endorse, this gentleman’s view. Later in the meeting, this is precisely what Mr. Cashman did, insisting that whatever the expressed concerns of Salisbury Hill’s abutters, one should not lose sight of the desirability of “progress” in our city – development being the embodiment of “progress.” At the risk of stating the obvious: The very premise of any zoning law is that development is not presumptively “progress.” Coming from one charged with responsibility to decide whether proposed developments comply with the law, Mr. Cashman’s unvarnished declaration of partiality toward development is deeply unsettling. Mr. Cashman apparently styles himself an advocate for development. This being the case, he should resign from the Planning Board and put his partiality to work elsewhere – perhaps as a legislator or a lobbyist. Where he sits now, a predisposition in favor of development has no place. As an administrator of the city’s zoning law, he is meant to be a referee, not a cheerleader. In short, the actions of the Worcester Planning Board at the June 2 meeting were extremely disturbing. Such cavalier and biased attitudes on the part of Board members make a mockery of the Board, and violate the trust of the citizens of Worcester. I am demoralized to think that our city is in such hands. J AMIE VAN D E R SAL M Worcester
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The best restaurants I’ve visited get a run for their money when compared to Worcester’s own eateries.”
of stale popcorn that wafted through the aisles of the Mart on Main Street – but did I make it to McFadden’s before it morphed into the City Grille and then abruptly closed its doors, shrouded in as much mystery as Natalie Wood’s last boatride? No, I did not. Nor have I skated on the beautiful rink built behind City Hall … oh, wait. Neither has anyone else. Nevermind. Ahem. As I was saying… In recent years I’ve been dining in other cities more often than the one in which I live; I’ve enjoyed the appetizers at the Biltmore in Providence, sampled the Guinness at Kinsale’s in Boston, enjoyed drinks at the Drake in Chicago and sweet potato fries from a Times Square vendor. The steamers at the Squire in Chatham are second to none and the clam chowder served in Perkin’s Cove tastes like no other. But the best restaurants I’ve visited get a run for their money when compared to
Worcester’s own eateries. I know this to be true because I’ve been making the rounds for the past few weeks. My ever-compliant companion has allowed me to drag him here, there and everywhere while I reacquaint myself with the city of seven hills. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to drive. On a mission, I’ve stuffed myself like a rat with some of the best food this side of Harry Carey’s in the Windy City. I’ve noshed on Coney Island’s barkers and washed them down with root beer; I’ve sipped Groth Cabernet Sauvignon while feasting on beef carpaccio at the 111 Chophouse. I’ve had Brendan O’Connor’s splendid bacon-wrapped scallops and John Piccolo’s delicious cod filets. Sakura Tokyo’s strange and wonderful onion soup haunts my dreams. Worcester, you do me proud. Calorically speaking, I may regret this foray; after all, my last column centered around the horrors of finding a bathing suit that doesn’t look like I’m wearing sausage casing. But my tastebuds haven’t been this happy since James Hogan and I discovered the Harvest Moon pizza pie at the Corner Grille on Pleasant Street after weighing in at Weight Watchers. I’ve only licked the tip of the ice sculpture as far as a full exploration of Worcester’s kitchens goes. However, I have a few declarations of greatness to make: 1. The spring rolls at Saigon Restaurant on Main Street are the food of the gods. No kidding. Just order #2. Trust me on this one. 2. The Saigon Restaurant is the cleanest eatery I’ve ever visited. The bathroom is a thing of beauty. The floors shine. The windows are streak-free. The food is so good I want to move in – I could live in the ladies’ room. 3. The service at 111 Chophouse is the best. Ever. End of story. 4. John, the bartender at Via’s makes the most superb Mojitos ever mulched. Don’t bother ordering them anywhere else; nobody makes them like John. 5. The Black Forest noodles at Nick’s on Millbury Street have to be tasted to be appreciated. My Roget’s Thesaurus has no words to help me out here. 6. The best meatballs in the city are not found on Shrewsbury Street despite the street’s ethnicity. Instead, order a sandwich at Vincent’s on Norfolk. Your mouth will thank you. I guess that pesky little Dorothy Gale was right: There’s no place like home, after all. Now pass me the pepper. ❏ Janice Harvey can be reached at editorial@worcestermag.com JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Posted by Will W. W. on WORCESTERWONDERLAND.BLOGSPOT.COM: Seems the anonymity post from last week set off a conflagration of insults on WWW. Well, actually just three. But I deleted them. My blog remember? Listen folks, a little sarcasm goes along way; profanity validates my argument. My intent was to start a dialog – pro and con - on the issue of online anonymity. Apparently folks around here don’t think it’s much of an issue? Could be the infamous Wusta apathy tinged mindset kicking in again? How can that be? Wusta’s an intellectual town right? Got twelve institutes of higher education around here, there’s gotta be plenty of folks talking and debating social issues, politics, online anonymity, etc. Alas, this being Wusta, it’s usually only about potholes, greasy spoons, or Sarah Palin’s boob job. Not one person came forward to make an rational argument against online anonymity. Not one. Posted by “Heather” on WORCEATSVEG. BLOGSPOT.COM: Ever since the BP oil spill happened, I’ve been spinning my wheels. Wondering what to do to help, I have two kids and it’s a full time job, so heading down there to actively participate in the cleanup process isn’t going to happen, at least right now. I might get my chance of course, doesn’t look like cleanup is going to happen overnight. When Lisa of Pandawithcookie told the Etsyveg street team her plans. I jumped right up onto the bandwagon and helped myself to the reins. ;) She posted her donation idea: “***20% of all sales go to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary who are preparing to clean and care for animals affected by the horrible oil disaster happening in the Gulf Coast: seabirdsanctuary. ****” I decided I’d do the same thing & asked around on the other street teams I’m on & the one I help facilitate, if others would like to help too. The response was immediate! People out there are concerned and looking to do something, anything to help out.
Posted by “Dee Wells” on WORCESTERISMAJOR.BLOGSPOT. COM: As with all World Cup matches, there is always some bit of controversy. This year it seems to be the Jabulani soccer ball from German-based Adidas that many of the players and goalkeepers have said, “It’s rubbish,” England backup goalkeeper David James said in a June 12 interview in Rustenburg. “It’s just not a very good football. But everyone’s gotta play with the same ball and those who can manipulate it the best have an advantage.”As the games continue to be played, I’m interested to see what adjustments the teams make to deal with the Jabulani, which means “to rejoice” in the Zulu language, which is said to be very unpredictable in the air.
Posted by “Nicole, Worcester” on NICOLECOMMAWOO.WORDPRESS. COM: (I think all future pool construction in the City of Worcester should come with one of those Percy’s guarantees: if we start digging a pool and there are no major biohazards found by May 15, the pool’s on us!) I’d been planning on writing a gushy
Have you been following the World Cup? A S K E D AT E L M PA R K
Somewhat. I’m not really rooting for a team. I’m just enjoying the games.
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No, but I watched the opening night and it was very, very exciting.
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post about how good the Bennett Field Pool is looking, because I drive by it multiple times a day. Even my elder son has noticed how great it’s looking, and he wanted to know what they’d been doing and why they’d been doing it. So I described asbestos abatement (as I understand it, which is about as well as I understand, say, particle physics. Or City Council Meetings.) and my son got really upset and said, “Well, they better not put any more asbestos in there, because then they’re going to have to dig it up, and it looks awesome right now and they should keep it like this forever.” Out of the mouths of babes.
Yes. Umm...wait we are talking about basketball right?
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I am following the World Cup. I want the USA to win...or Portugal...or the Ivory Coast.
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Posted by “LB Worm” on WORMTOWNPUNK.BLOGSPOT. COM: The Worm Bros, Jeff and I, are
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No not really. I’m not really that interested in sports.
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What the World Cup means to Worcester SOCCER’S DECADES-LONG HISTORY OF BUILDING COMMUNITY
the Ivory Coast, when the nation’s 2005 Politics and soccer go hand-in-hand, qualification for the tournament and star more so than any other sport. Every player Didier Drogba’s soccer club that doesn’t play in plea for peace halted America’s Major League Soccer has more than six years of a history of political associations. conflict and stopped Russian club Dynamo Moscow had the death toll after loose ties to the Soviet Union’s secret reaching more than police and Interior Ministry after the 4,000. The game thrives Bolshevik Revolution took hold of off of tension between the country in 1917. Real Madrid, countries. Whenever arguably the most well known and England battles successful soccer club of the 20th Germany in national century, is still known by haters as play, a favorite taunt of the “fascist” team because it was the Old Blighty’s recounts favorite of former dictator Francisco their head to head Franco and enjoyed support from victories – “Two World Wars and one World Cup,” wealthier whites. The city’s working sang to the tune of “Camptown Races.” (For the 2006 World Cup held in Germany, British officials asked class and immigrants break for rival fans to refrain from chanting this.) Atlético Madrid. Germany found itself as another post-war target Even as recently as the 2006 World Cup, soccer’s when Dutch midfielder Frank Rijkaard spit on the political capacity was enough to halt a civil war in back of German Rudi STEVEN KING Völler’s mullet during the 1990 World Cup. Franklin Foer, author of the book How Soccer Explains the World, equated this to the Dutch regaining national pride against Germany without ever firing a shot. England hears its share of historical taunts as well, with people at last Saturday’s England vs. USA game reporting that Americans were chanting the simple and direct “1776 mother****ers!” Soccer is indubitably the most popular sport on the planet. An estimated 2.8 billion people will tune Top right: Alexis Santiago watches Mexico play South Africa at into the World Cup this Santiago’s Market on Main Street as shoppers look on. year, more than one-third Above: A group cheers after a Brazil goal at Ranch Cantina of the world’s population.
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With this much attention on a game that elicits such passion, it’s hard not to tie in current events – and no political topic is more current than immigration. Here in Worcester, however, away from the Arizona immigration law debate and after the failed bid to boycott businesses located there, immigrants and refugees use soccer to engage in the community. And they have for decades. Immigration trends to Worcester can be tracked through the various soccer leagues in the city dating back to the 1960s and 1970s. The leagues helped built communities then and continue to redefine them today. And while immigration spurs on soccer in Worcester, players and advocates in the city have been able to do what so many other countries and famous clubs haven’t: remove the baggage and politics around the sport. In a world where a loogie is equal to a bullet and European spectators chant racist taunts, in Worcester the goal seems simple: The more diverse the field, the better the game. Just like the real World Cup.
It was during 1960s and 1970s that an influx of Greek immigrants came to Worcester, many to work for the H.H. Brown Shoe Company. Not long after the first wave came, a Greek team called the Worcester Olympias formed through the Massachusetts State Soccer League, which traveled around Massachusetts as part of a JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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“Nothing else was there for us to enjoy except soccer and [Greco-Roman] wrestling, because we don’t know the language and we know the sport,” he says. “We have no idea about football, baseball, hockey.” Angelou, who went on to become the vice president of the Worcester Olympias, remembers that when the teams of different ethnicities played each other, rivals STEVEN KING would often wonder how each others’ homes and families were, asking “How’s your country?” “Sport is the way to be close with different nationalities, in my idea,” he says. Through soccer connections, Angelou and friends were able to see “big stars” like Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer when they played in the now-defunct North American Soccer League for the New York Cosmos – something Angelou says would compare to seeing David Beckham play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Eventually Olympias had trouble filling the team S T E VE N K I NG with Greek players, and by the In the 1980s, fleeing from the civil war in El end of the team’s run most players Salvador (an indirect cause of which was an earlier were Mexican or Brazilian. Dues war between the two countries over immigration, became hard to pay, especially if dubbed “The Soccer War”), Hondurans and El they couldn’t field a full team of 11 Salvadorians came to Worcester and started their own players, and the team was further leagues, first on Chandler Street and continuing today strained when roster members who at Elm Park Elementary School. played professionally in their home Other large groups came from Brazil, Albania country wanted to be paid here as and Ecuador, and they immediately formed teams well. Olympias folded in 1995. throughout Worcester and Shrewsbury. More recently, Even without any direct African immigrants and refugees arrived from places involvement with local soccer, like Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria, who can often be Angelou still follows national team found playing nightly at Elm Park Elementary School. play and the MLS. He’s even learned Sedaris Angelou, a Greek immigrant who worked at to appreciate football and baseball, H.H. Brown, brought his wife and two of his children taping newspaper clippings of the (one more was born after they arrived) to Worcester Patriots and Red Sox recent Super in the 1970s. Soccer, along with church, was seen as Bowl and World Series victories a way to break into the city, meet people and find to the wall in the back of his restaurant on the first something familiar. floor of the Denholm building STEVEN KING (ironically, another headline on one of these pages is “Group Protests English Only”). But he still watches and still gets excited. He says his son-inlaw, Tasos, is the “best goalie in the area.” And while he cheers for the U.S. National team, the Greek pride is still there. “We are a tiny country but we’re very good at athletics,” he says of his Greece. So how will they do in this year’s World Cup? “We’ll see. We’ll see,” he says. Greece lost its first game, 2-0 Top: Paul Gyasi reacts to a missed scoring opportunity for Ghana. to South Korea on June 12. They Above right: Julius Kumah (right) reacts to a call awarding Ghana a play Nigeria on June 17.
league where referees and travel expenses were paid by club dues. Olympias would play against teams made up of Yugoslavians (before the country dissolved), Italians and Portuguese.
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Ghana’s national team, nicknamed the Black Stars, is one of the best in Africa, so it’s no surprise that as Worcester’s Ghanaian population rises, so does soccer’s profile. According to statistics compiled by immigration lawyer Randy Feldman, Ghanaians as of 2005 trailed only Indians, Brazilians and Albanians among the nationalities with the highest number permanent residencies in the city of Worcester. In 2005, 264 Ghanaians were married at city hall, more than any other nationality aside from American. The 266 Ghanaian students in the Worcester Public Schools as of the 2006-2007 school year made them the largest foreign nationality enrolled in the district. “Some of them have been here since the mid1950s,” says Kwasi Sarpong, a Ghanaian immigrant, the executive director of the African Cultural Development Corporation and publisher of the monthly newspaper The Radiant. He says the numbers have jumped in the last 10 years as green cards have become more accessible. His corporation provides services for recent immigrants, including connections to GED resources,
references for jobs and aid with all the paperwork that comes along with having a green card. “Soccer is a passion in Africa. Once you mention it, it’s jubilation,” he says. From the highly publicized tribal conflicts to the political turmoil scattered around the continent, Sarpong says that soccer could be the one thing that can bring all these different factions together. “There are no differences when watching soccer,” he says. Julius Kumah, who came to Worcester from Ghana when he was in high school, wears an “I [heart] Ghana Football” T-shirt and watches Ghana’s opening round game versus Serbia on a recent Sunday at his family’s bar/restaurant, Tropical Gardens. He notes Worcester’s growing Ghanaian population, but says they are “exposing ourselves slowly.” As for building the community, Kumah explains that for the new people who come to Worcester, social events are crucial to immersion in the community. “The only way you meet a person is from soccer, birthday parties, things like that,” he says. Kumah, who works as an estimator for Francis
{ coverstory } Harvey and Sons, has had a lengthy soccer career in Central Massachusetts. In high school he played for Doherty’s team as well as Juventus USA, then went on to play for Worcester State College. In 2003 he was named second team All-Conference as he helped lead the team to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference title over Bridgewater State – a game during which he had to leave early to drive back to Worcester for the birth of his first child. On the day of the Ghana World Cup match his Greater Worcester Adult Soccer Association team played in the league championship game. Kumah also played and attended school in Ghana with national team deputy captain John Mensah. Sulley Muntari, also on the Black Stars, went to the same school as well, but Kumah says their years didn’t overlap. Kumah gives a tour of the restaurant, ending in a room with chairs, a drum set and some hand drums. He explains that Tropical Gardens rents this room out to a church for services every Sunday morning, but that weekend’s meeting didn’t happen.
“They knew it would be too rowdy,” he says. Joseph Dankwah, another Ghanaian immigrant, made it his mission this year to bring the spirit of the World Cup to Worcester as the organizer of a parade on June 6 in Green Hill Park meant to emulate similar parades held all over the world. Unfortunately, the event was limited due to bad weather. Dankwah calls the tournament an “outlet for social interaction,” and even though his parade was rained out, he still believes he brought the passion of the game to the city. “Everybody wants to write about it,” he says, pointing to the reporter, “That was my purpose: to see Africa. To see that Africa can pull this off because everybody thought they couldn’t.” To him though, it’s not just about soccer, or Ghana, or any other team, but rather the spectacle of the whole thing. “In Slovenia people are going crazy. A country of two million,” he says, referencing their team making the cut of 32 for the tournament, while nearby heavies Russia failed to qualify. “That is the story. That is the image. That is the
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to keep it a part of their lives want to see the team win, they here,” she says. want to see a show,” he explains. In 2006, CETS created the Like others from outside Worcester World Cup, an annual the U.S., Souza notes the tournament of national teams game’s potential for building comprised of players living in relationships and communities. the Worcester area held at the “Especially in Brazil, soccer is Elm Park Elementary School a social life. They get friendship, soccer field. Last summer’s social connection through tournament, held at Foley soccer.” Stadium, fielded 19 men’s It can function similarly in a and women’s teams from 16 new country too. countries, including Albania, “When you go to a different Ireland, USA, Iran and Iraq. country it’s hard because you It’s more than just a feel-good don’t speak the language. story too – the event also helps [Soccer] is the niche that brings raise money and further immerse us together,” he explains, adding people into the city. CETS scored that aside from drawing one block grant funding to certify group into the open, it helps food vendors and businesses unite immigrants from other serving the crowd. This enabled countries as well, even if there’s immigrants to navigate city hall a language barrier. and understand a little bit about “Soccer is the main sport in how local government works, most countries. That helps us Suroviak explains. communicate with people from “Ten years from now those Spanish and African countries.” businesses could be the micro Souza says soccer “has businesses or restaurants – the been a good way to bring the The most successful Abel Johnson heads a ball during the Liberian next Maria’s Kitchen or Pickle community together,” adding country in World Cup play team practice at Elm Park Elementary School. Barrel of Worcester,” she says. that more importantly than just has been Brazil. Since the The group, helped by the having fun, it does a lot of good World Cup’s inception in success of the Worcester for the immigrant community. draw people in, immigrant 1930 the South American World Cup, also successfully lobbied “There’s a big problem with and refugee aid groups country has won five times depression among immigrants. It’s city hall for $40,000 worth of field have started to coalesce and came in runner-up improvements and re-sodding of the huge,” he says. “They feel lonely, out of around soccer, helping new once-worn down pitch behind Elm Park twice more. Some of the place,” but organizing through soccer residents find their footing Elementary School – a big deal for city can help draw people out of their house best players on the world soccer advocates. and into human contact. in Worcester. stage have come from the “If anything, [soccer] fields disappear Brazil defeated North Korea 2-1 in In July of 2003 the organization country too, including and are redeveloped as baseball or their opening game. They next play the Cultural Exchange Through Soccer Pelé and, more recently, football fields,” Suroviak says. Ivory Coast on June 20. (CETS) formed “to unite diverse Ronaldinho. Entering its fourth year, there’s no communities in Worcester using the So it’s no surprise that Brazilians take set date on this summer’s tournament, common language of soccer,” explains Around town, soccer has soccer seriously, but with that comes a but it’s expected to be back at Foley turned into something more Laura Suroviak, a volunteer coach and desire to play with flair and beauty. Stadium again once the hourly rate of coordinator with the group. than just leagues or pick “Brazilian fans are spoiled,” says renting the field is agreed upon between “Most immigrant communities that Adelson Souza, a Brazilian immigrant up games of immigrants the organizers and the venue. found soccer to be an important part of and captain of the Worcester World in a park or school field. As far as Sarpong is concerned, he their lives back home have found ways Cup’s Brazilian team. “They don’t just Noting the game’s power to says immigrants, especially those from Africa, haven’t been able to generate a high profile for themselves in Worcester, but he’s glad that the Worcester World Cup has set its sights on that. If you can’t save your marriage, you can save your divorce. “This city has a problem with inclusion,” he says. “We’re here, we’re … part of the system, it’s going to take a Mediation allows you to save, time and emotional energy. Protect your rights while preserving your family’s resources. while. 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spirit,” he says. He gestures toward Shrewsbury Street. “The last time Italy won (in 2006) this street was…,” he makes a noise, indicating the atmosphere was indescribable. Finally, he says, he sees Worcester excited about the games. He references signs around town advertising where to watch and describes the buzz surrounding the World Cup. “Everywhere I go, ‘did you see Ghana?’ Everybody wants to talk to me about soccer. Everybody knew Ghana had arrived. That was there. That was the feeling I tried to bring to Worcester.” Don’t expect Dankwah to try a similar feat for 2014. The organizing for this year’s tournament only happened because he wanted to hype up Africa’s involvement. In 2014, he points out, Brazil plays host country. Ghana defeated Serbia 1-0 on a penalty kick in the 83rd minute on June 13. They play Australia next on June 19.
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Minimal art at WAM organic curvilinear forms, in flat vivid colors, are components are the light, as medium, combined with a geometric structure. Kelly was inspired and the precise action of burning. by Henri Matisse’s line drawings and flat-colored forms, Ross’ work, minimal and conceptual, and he worked to further refine those forms by applying demonstrates the integration of idea geometrical precision. and process. It’s one of more than The beauty of text and typesetting as an art form is 40 examples from WAM’s permanent explored in Jo Baer’s embossed, hand-colored, “Cadmos’ collection of graphic art currently on Thicket,” from 1973. In this work Baer dissects Cadmos’ display in the exhibition Minimalism: alphabet into basic forms by pulling the letters apart and Logic Structure in the Graphic Arts reorganizing them so that each letter element becomes organized by the Department of Prints an individual work of art. The purpose of this piece is to Drawings and Photographs rethink principles of language, speaking and writing. The The term graphic art is applied to historical Cadmos, or Cadmus, was said to have brought the art of drawing and printmaking. the alphabet to Greece in ancient times. The objective of this exhibition is Minimalism lends itself naturally to practical and to demonstrate how printmaking decorative applications, and thus is the fundamental techniques, such as lithography and approach seen in graphic and commercial design today. etching, attracted artists working with Artists utilize the precision of mathematics, geometry, Minimalist concepts because of its science and language. They create graphic works technical complexity, its collaborative meant to draw attention to simple forms in an effort to processes and final serial products. heighten their power. Artists were interested in the slow Minimalism: Logic Structure in the Graphic Arts is on processes that separated the creator/ display at the Worcester Art Museum through July 11. artist from the product/art. As a Worcester Art Museum is located at 55 Salisbury St. For movement, Minimalism - developed more information about this exhibition visit worcesterart. in America during the post-war era, ❏ gained popularity in the late 1960s and org. ’70’s, but its concepts emerged earlier. In 1919, the Bauhaus, the German progressive design school, was already Robert Mangold, American, 1937-, Distorted Square within a working Circle, 1,2,3, Color screenprints. with geometric imagery and the integration In the Francis L. Hiatt Gallery at the of art and industry. In the 1960s there was new interest Worcester Art Museum you will find an in Bauhaus teachers László unusual work of art: a small chipboard Moholy-Nagy and Josef square painted white with a smoky burn mark at its center. The work is simple and Albers. Minimalist style is its meaning ambiguous. What exactly meant to calm the scenes, heighten the intellect and is this piece trying to communicate? promote a slower uncluttered To accomplish this work, called “Solar of basic forms. Burn,” Charles Ross concentrated sunlight appreciation The designs are about logic through a magnifying lens once a day for and precision. Subjects are an entire year. typically geometric shapes, To understand the concept underpinning the or basic lines, with color creation of Solar Burn we must examine Sol LeWitt’s added, sometimes contrasted statement regarding Minimalism: “The idea becomes the against organic fluid elements machine that makes the art.” In this statement LeWitt is or depicted in reasoned attempting to explain that the idea itself, the concept, sequences such as patterns. is the machine driving the process. In the case of “Solar Ellsworth Kelly’s color Burn,” the light and its effects upon the chipboard can lithograph, “Untitled (Yellow be interpreted as the “machine.” The end result, the burn Over Black)” (1964-65) is Mel Bochner, American, 1940-, Rules of Inference, 1974, itself, can not stand alone as a work of art and must a perfect example of midAquatint on gray appliqué. be considered as only one part of the piece. The other century minimal design where JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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The comeback kid The return of Roger Salloom
Roger Salloom, a singer songwriter with a career spanning five decades, is returning to Worcester’s Hanover Theater on June 19 to bring his Americana sound to the beautifully renovated stage – a perfect locale for an intimate show with a living legend. Worcester Mag decided to get down and personal with the revitalized musician before his latest gig to both reacquaint him to his steadfast fans and perhaps garner a few new.
What was it like to be part of the creative ‘60’s musical scene? I would say first that we were idealists who wanted to change the world. Money meant nothing, recognition and having a good time were our goals. We wanted a better world and music was the way to get the world to listen. We had our preacher voices on and also our own intuitive, feral ears listening to the world. There were many political, large items on the table: civil rights, Vietnam, poverty, hunger, working people, nuclear war.
What’s the most challenging aspect of returning to music after such highs in the ’60’s and ’70’s? Well, I am older now … Age is a big deal to the shallow folks and money alone determines what they do … I am learning a horrifying fact: that a good percentage of the music business folks do not know a good song from a good parking place. That is sad for the public and the musicians.
What’s the story behind Chris Sautter and the film, So Glad I Made It, The Saga Of Roger Salloom, America’s Best Unknown Songwriter? How did this come about? Well, unbeknownst to me he
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parenting was my burden, my joy and my escape from the real world. I kept writing, performing and recording ... I was a loner mostly. There were two groups of men who helped me; one consisted of the remnants of Creedence Clearwater Revival and [the other] were fellows in Western Mass.
Where do you feel you fit in today’s popular musical landscape? I am a rootsy writer and singer and that puts me in a certain area. I say rootsy only by default because so much of the music that is the most popular today seems to be fluff, inimitably forgettable, and then, therefore, that leaves me on the beach after the sea retires sounding rootsy. I borrow from people like Jimmy Reed, Leadbelly, gospel, Hank Williams, Jimmy Rogers, contemporaries, two-step jazz.
What was it like to be recognized by the Grammy Awards through eight nominations in 2006? It [felt] good. There are two levels of nominations: On the first level, where I
Summer Capoeira in Worcester! Capoeira is a unique Brazilian martial art that combines culture, music, dance, acrobatics and self-defense. Instructor Morcego of Capoeira Luanda holds Capoeira classes at Salsa Storm, 9 Harrison St., Worcester Adult Classes, Thursdays at 7:30 and New! Kids’ Class this summer. Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. starting July 10th and running through August 14th. Ages 6-11 welcome. Also, Free adult Brazilian Movement Classes that combine capoeira, samba, and other popular dances July 17th and August 21 at 11:00 a.m. For more information, visit masscapoeira.com WORCESTERMAG.COM
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was recognized, it was in 20 categories over three years. The public generally hears of the last five nominees and then only on that TV broadcast show. The first nominations, however, are the purest made by your peers in committees around the country over a two week period of judging. The last, second nomination, results because of a combination of popularity, record sales, recognition and talent.
was a fan of mine for years, listening to my old recordings and trying to find out things about me whenever he could ... I was still just coming out of my long sleep. I was terrified of performing. He saw a videotape of the concert and found me on the Internet. He asked if I would send him some music that was current. I did. He loved it and asked if he could make a film about me. That was basically it. At first for me it was nearly overbearing to have a film crew of five to seven people following me around for two years but eventually I enjoyed it because I could clown around and lead them to some places.
Tell us about the Hanover show with saxophonist Charles Neville and Mitch Chakour. Well, Charles and I have been doing recordings and a few shows together. I respect what he has done and is doing in his life and I must assume he really likes my songs. He certainly does not need to perform with me to make a living. Mitch and I go back 30 years. I used to go to Mitch’s family kitchen in Auburn when he was 16, sit with his lovely mom and dad chatting about life before every show. I needed their permission every time before I took their baby boy out in the wilds. I was taking their little genius out for his first back-up gigs.
How did this show come together? Well, Eddy Madaus and I have been talking about doing the Hanover for years. There were no agents involved ... very personal. The truth is that I have come to love Worcester because so much of my life is wound up there … the memories of family, friends and school are my most tender. I wrote the song “Out of Worcester” in the ’70’s. Not only has Worcester become a success story since then, but I have become more broad with my cherished remembrances of myself as a child and teenager. Worcester was a gentle place to grow up in. Learn more about Roger Salloom at rogersalloom.com.
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Juneteenth Celebration and African American Festival offers music, food and fun Heather Vandenengel
On June 19, 1865, a group of soldiers went to Galveston, Texas, and told the slaves living there that they were free. The news was delayed – it was two and a half years after the Emancipation of Proclamation – but the newly freed and overjoyed slaves celebrated with food, music and family.
145 years later, the celebration of freedom continues this Saturday at the African American and Juneteenth Festival at Institute Park. The festival is organized by the Henry Lee Willis Community Center, the largest minority-based health and social service agency in Central Massachusetts, and has been a tradition for the past 13 years. Originally celebrated in February for African American history month, it is now held in June and coincides with Juneteenth, the international day marking the freedom of slaves in America. “We look to celebrate black history and the black culture, and not just the history but also our current experience,” says Keesha LaTulippe of the Willis Center. The festival, which starts at noon and goes until 8 p.m., celebrates the cornerstones of African American culture, including a long lineup of live performers, interactive educational activities, art and jewelry vendors, children’s tents and - of course, plenty of food. Music and history take the center stage, often intertwined into one reflection of the African American story. “Music is part of our celebration, of our mourning, of our sorrow. It’s part of everything we do, it’s part of our culture, it’s what drives us,” says Domingo Guyton, who will play gospel hip-hop with his band Mingo and the J. Newry Band. Headlining the festival is Walter Beasley, one of the 10 highest selling saxophonists in the world, a full-time professor at the Berklee School of Music known as "the heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne.” The crowd can expect a skillful saxophone performance blending contemporary jazz and R&B, and incorporating classics along with his own smooth jazz creations. “I just want them to enjoy the music, and if they have fun that’s great and if they don’t then I’ll try harder,” Beasley says. The Black Starz Talent Search Competition, an Apollo Theater style contest, will also take place between a group of liturgical dancers, a drummer
and a vocalist and keyboard player, who each won at the three earlier competitions. The winner will be crowned Worcester’s Black Star and will take home $500. Closing out the festival is Ashanti Munir, a Boston-based gospel and soul singer who will perform songs from her album, Soul of a Woman, to be released
July 1, as well as old school cover tunes like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Although the activities and music are diverse, the soul of the festival remains simple, according to Dorothy Ware, festival committee member and co-chair of the Black Starz competition. “It’s about just being happy because
you are free,” she says. The Juneteenth and African American Festival is noon-8 p.m. June 19 at Institute Park, Salisbury Street in Worcester. Admission is free. Call 508799-0702 or visit cyberdrumm.com for more information. For a list of performers, see page 30. ❏
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iZombie#2 (Vertigo) Coming from the same place as the BBC television series Being Human, iZombie follows two post-mortem gals — a zombie named Gwen who works as a gravedigger so she can procure brains in secret, and her groovy, ’60’s ghost pal Ellie. This issue moves forward with a murder mystery and introduces some new characters, including a bunch of vampire prostitutes, but Allred’s art keeps it all down to earth, accenting the light dashes in Chris Roberson’s words. Jam: Tales From the World of Roller Derby (Oni Press) Is anyone really surprised to find out that roller derby and comics go well together? This big anthology — written by actual
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roller derby girls and drawn by the likes of Eric Powell and a host of others — takes the starting point of roller derby and uses it to jump
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Kim Jennings My Own True North The only reason I gave folk singer/songwriter Kim Jennings’ latest release My Own True North a listen is because she’s playing my home town June 18 (at Pejamajo Cafe in Holliston). Considering that a sleepy Metrowest town like Holliston isn’t exactly known for its music scene, I was curious who would play a show there. It turns out compelling independent folk musicians do, because that’s exactly what Jennings is – when she’s not headlining small towns or playing street fairs, she’s delighting crowds with her heavenly acoustic-driven style at Club Passim in Cambridge. And that heavenly style translates perfectly on True North, whether it’s the sparkling finger-plucked chords on “One More Time,â€? the dream-like musings on “Can Hardly Waitâ€? (“Four a.m., sky clear and stars twinkling forever on the horizonâ€?), or the chill-inducing piano riff and harmonized vocals on “Save Meâ€? (“When it’s gray, fades to black, can you come bring me back?â€?). After hearing all that, I might just catch that show in H-Town. kimjenningsmusic.com â??
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Give your inner child a chance Toy Story 3 ★★★★ ½ David Wildman
Confession time: I didn’t see the first Toy Story film, or the second. Not being a child and having no children it just seemed from all accounts that I would probably find them juvenile and precious. Not only that, because I’m a big proponent of the longstanding tradition of using actual actors in films, the advent of computer animation, of which Toy Story was a groundbreaking pioneer, was something that didn’t exactly fill me with excited anticipation. And then I saw Toy Story 3, and something inside me melted. The machines won me over. Immediately I went back and watched the first two films, partly for background to write this review, but mostly just because I really wanted to see them. One thing I can say after enjoying all of these films is that the latest is the most ambitious and has the biggest visual impact, which is not surprising given the developments of what is possible with computer animation. The original was focused on the rehabilitation of a flawed character, the cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks), whose jealousy of the new toy on the block Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) leads him to an incident in which he appears to murder the new arrival. By episode’s end, the two have become friends, a development as predictable as it is heartwarming. The second film kept the spotlight on Woody as he’s kidnapped by a toy collector. Surprisingly, Woody comes to the decision he’d rather be a museum piece than risk being tossed aside when his owner gets older. Ultimately he comes around to the ultimate importance of being loved by a child, a theme that, along with a steady stream of pop culture references to other films like Star Wars, permeates all of these films. In the latest adventure Andy, the toy’s owner, is grown up and going off to college. Woody gets separated from the group again, and this time he has to save all the rest of the toys when they get trapped in a daycare center run
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like a prison camp by the smiling but malicious pink bear Lotso (Ned Beatty) that damns them to an existence that has them daily being torn apart by toddlers. The film has all of the hallmarks of the franchise: Randy Newman on the soundtrack, an opening that features the toys in a fantasy role, and so on. It does, however, lack some of the complexity of the Woody character – here he is solidly the heroic figure throughout. Buzz goes through some interesting changes when he gets reprogrammed back to his original setting as a space hero and then turned against his friends by the dark forces of the daycare center. But what Toy Story 3 lacks in character development it certainly makes up for in scope and spectacle. Visually the quality is striking, much improved from the first film and even the second. The 3D effect is wisely underplayed. The scenes in the daycare center are clever and vivid, as we watch the happy carefree play-space filled with interesting new toys gradually transform into Stalog 13. And the subsequent escape and trip to the dump is as thrilling a joy ride as you are likely to find this summer. One caveat: I’m no expert, but I think the darkness of some of these scenes might be disturbing to very young children, so keep that in mind when you are deciding how much of the family to take. But definitely go see this film. It is excellent, well-paced, truly funny and heartfelt summer movie fare that will not disappoint. And if you are like me and have ignored this franchise from the beginning, give your inner child a chance; Toy Story 3 might be exactly what it is craving. ❏
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If you’re looking for an egg roll or inexpensive, deep-fried seafood, Egg Roll Lady and Fish Shack is the place to go. If you want anything else, including vegetable matter of any kind besides coleslaw, this is not the place for you. Egg Roll Lady and Fish Shack has only three tables, but despite its small size the atmosphere is bright and cheery. The walls are painted a vivid green and are adorned with paintings that seem to have been done by someone in the family. A portrait of ducks is accompanied by the photograph that inspired it, giving you a window into the workings of the artist. The staff is helpful and friendly, and there is a general intimacy granted by the
coziness of the quarters. One reason for the establishment’s scale is that food is primarily served as take-out, and even if you specify “for here,” your meal will arrive in styrofoam. If you order the Special Shack’s Platter ($18.95), which features haddock, shrimp, scallops, clam strips and clam belly, all fried, plus fries, you’ll be glad it comes pre-packed, because there is no way that you can eat it all. In fact, you’ll barely be able to see your dining partner over the staggering mound of fried marine life that you’ll find before you. After eating as much of it as he could, this reviewer still could not manage to close the styrofoam container’s lid. When I tried to move the parcel by grabbing its lip, the piece of it that I had between my fingers broke off, so great was the opposing weight of its contents. The menu is so limited as to be almost comical, though there is something
refreshingly straightforward about its shamelessly simple offerings of fried seafood, plus the occasional appearance of chicken, which is also fried. Besides sides and sauces, there is only one menu item that is not or does not contain something fried, and that is the garden salad ($4.95). Here there are no confused high concepts, no daring failures or thoughtless marching in step with the fads of the day. There is only the chicken tender plate ($8.95), clam roll ($7.95), fried shrimp by the pint ($11.95) or quart ($22.95) and so on. For dessert there is cheesecake ($1.99) and, incredibly, fried dough ($3.49), presumably for that rare individual who could finish his or her meal and still have an appetite for yet more crispy batter. Beverages include canned and bottled sodas, iced tea and water.
Though the menu doesn’t leave much to the imagination, it is hard to imagine being disappointed by this eatery. The concept is so crystal clear and the execution so unambiguous that one’s expectations can only be met. The batter, especially the beer batter, is flavorful and crunchy, and the restaurant is small enough that you can hear your food sizzling while you wait the brief amount of time it takes to be prepared. Clearly, everything is cooked to order. Even the coleslaw is good, and tinged slightly pink by the addition of red cabbage. But it is the egg rolls that are the star of the menu. Made in-house, these Vietnamese-style rolls differ from their Chinese cousins in width (these are thinner), thickness of wrapper (again, thinner) and filling (better). The Egg Roll Lady stuffs hers with pork, chicken, egg and clear, fine rice noodles. They are nearly perfect, if not perfect. It makes you wish that there were more Vietnamese specialties, perhaps some of which might not be fried? If only there was more Egg Roll Lady, a little less Fish Shack. ❏
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Location: Mass Pike rest stops, particularly Charlton Eastbound and Charlton Westbound Seasonality: Mid-May through October Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday Specialty: Local produce, artisan bath products, specialty prepared foods, canned preserves, herbs, baked goods Claim to Fame: On the Pike – you’re already traveling, why not pick up fresh, native and artisan products on the way to your destination? Whether you travel the Mass Pike for work or pleasure, the spring, summer and fall months offer a fresh alternative to the usual fast food and convenience fair and products. In just stopping at the Charlton eastbound side, I found Amy’s All-Natural hand-made soaps and lip balm made with local ingredients; several delicious unique goat milk and goat cheese foods (including individual portions of gelato, perfect for hot summer days) ranging from savory and spicy to sweet and mild from The Shepherd’s Gate; native berries and honey from Prairie Orchards; and local mustards, jams, jellies, preserves, dips and spices from Shaker Kitchen. Each Pike stop has a different group of farmers, and each day brings different products. Not only were all the samples luxurious (in regards to the lip balm and body products) and/or entirely delicious, but most of the
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from them when the highway was built. Farmers don’t have to pay for space at this market, so by purchasing from the vendors patrons are directly supporting the local farming community. While I was blown away by the coconut brittle gelato and horseradish mustard I sampled, the adventurous home cook can put together some excellent foods with ingredients from one visit.
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Colonial Restaurant & Pub 290 Thompson Road, Webster 508-943-4040 colonialrestaurant.com The menu at the Colonial features seasonal specials, pasta (primavera, parmesan, scampi and Alfredo), traditional entrées (including lamb and weiner schnitzel), a few surprises (haddock Nantucket), and plenty of seafood. Right off of I-395, it is located near scenic Webster Lake. You’ll find good food and pleasant service in the spacious dining room or in the pub. The Sole Proprietor 118 Highland St., Worcester 508-798-3474 thesole.com The Sole has been a Worcester seafood lover’s dream for nearly 30 years. The menu is fresh, contemporary and comprehensive, including lots of fare for the seafood wary. The atmosphere is elegant and upscale in the dining rooms, lively and loud in the bar. From the most basic fish to expedited kettle meals and sushi, The Sole does it right. Reservations encouraged. Credit cards accepted. Offstreet and valet parking available. The Lazy Dog 31 Main St., Marlboro 508-229-2254 doggonelazy.com Lovers of a clean sports pub with some roadhouse vibe and shadowy corners will enjoy Marlboro’s Lazy Dog, where you can enjoy a beer and a good meal while watching your favorite sports team, or listening to the frequent live music. The menu includes a little of everything you expect in a pub. Prices are moderate. Off-street parking. Credit cards accepted. Full liquor license. Nancy Chang 372 Chandler St., Worcester 508-752-8899 nancychang.com Nancy Chang boasts a number of awards — for best buffet, best Chinese, etc. It’s also renowned for its efforts to make healthy the infamous American Chinese fare, reducing carbs and lowering fat, and addressing the needs of the gluten-allergic and vegetarian. This they have done, all the while producing flavorful, fresh meals in the traditions of this cuisine. Full liquor bar. Credit cards accepted. Offstreet parking. Lunch buffet and Dinner buffet. Cancúns 75 Worcester St., North Grafton 508-839-8800 This is one of those unlikely finds that is worth going out of your way for, even if you’ve not ventured to Grafton before. Discover the lively mood and friendly staff at Cancúns, located at the fork of routes 122 and 140. The burritos are stuffed in artfully folded tortillas and topped with (not bathed in) mild enchilada sauce, crisp onions and shredded lettuce, refreshing sour cream, zesty guacamole, and a sprinkling of ranchero cheese. Go with the familiar enchiladas and fajitas, or go a little gourmet with a more sophisticated entrée. Alternative selections include a steak and shrimp platter (hold the guacamole), chicken Caesar salad, fajita melt, puerco adovado (grilled marinated pork loin) and a few other chicken and seafood entrées. William’s Restaurant & Tavern 184 Pearson Blvd., Gardner 978-632-7794 williamsrestaurantandtavern.com Conveniently located right off Rte. 2, William’s Restaurant & Tavern is a great place to catch up with friends over dinner. The regular menu is packed with plenty of signature selections and options. Salads are a slight cut above, with such ingredients as artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and homemade croutons. The Greek salad even
comes with stuffed grape leaves. Next to deli sandwiches, wraps and Angus burgers are paninis, grilled and served on rustic focaccia. Pasta dishes are mostly standard fare (ravioli, veal parmesan), and other entrees include specialties, fried and baked seafood purchased daily, and Hunter’s Catch beef selections.
Allora Ristorante 139 Lakeside Ave., Marlboro 508-485-4300 alloraristorante.com Looking for good Italian near the Metrowest beltway? Allora is a step above its competitors, offering an interesting array of beef, pork, seafood and pasta both familiar and novel. Desserts are made fresh in-house, as is the complementary focaccia bread, both of which serve to elevate the experience. Moderate prices. Easy access to Rte. 495. Off-street, free parking. Credit cards accepted. Full bar.
Calabria Ristorante 7 South Main St., Millbury 508-581-9700 The Ritacco family have brought Calabria back and resettled in the center of Millbury. Consider exchanging long waits and massproduced chow for a fresher, more personal experience at this rustic Italian eatery. Seafood is here in abundance. If you can’t choose from swordfish, haddock, sole or salmon, try a medley in zuppa de pesce (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels and haddock in red broth), or the seafood sampler (baked shrimp, grilled swordfish and broiled salmon). Everything comes with pasta, except Mario’s special, a carnivore’s feast of grilled sausage, pork chops and lamb chops. Other interesting selections include stuffed beef braciole and spicy tripe.
Enrico’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 500 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-1740 enricosbrickovenpizza.com Enrico’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is a great place to put down your bulging shopping bags, put up your feet, and warm the bones with a good meal. Serving up reasonably priced panini sandwiches, Italian entrees and the aforementioned pizzas, along with a full liquor complement, Enrico’s makes a nice place to pause from the early Americana or to watch the big game. Off-street parking. Credit cards accepted. Lunch and dinner (and extended bar hours) every day except Monday.
Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St., Gardner 978-669-0122 gardnerale.com The Gardner Ale House just might be the most appealing spot for a night out in Worcester County, or it could just be the beer talking. The house-brewed beer at the “home of rhythm and blues in North Central Mass.” is definitely worth talking about. Combine that with trans-fat-free appetizers, soups, salads (like Thai Chicken, taco, or steak), “Pub Offerings,” (a variety of burgers, including black bean; or mahi-mahi, grilled or blackened), brick oven grinders and pizza (“Kitchen Sink” for the carnivores or “Through the Gahden” for veggies). A cut above ordinary pub fare, the menu also includes pasta and excellent entrees (from chicken pesto to fabulous Naked Stout Teriyaki steak tips,) for a night of fine dining.
Sorento’s Italian Gourmet 128 Main St., Marlboro 508-486-0090 sorentos.com The menu, as the name implies, features Italian gourmet, and many dishes, in categories like vegetarian pasta, (classic Italian) entrees and (coming soon) pizzas and calzones. There’s also a page of house specialties, loaded with dishes of lamb, kabobs, seafood and steaks, providing a welcome respite from the overworked recipes that comprise other Mediterranean menus. The wine list offers seven reds and eight whites by the glass and 35 reds and whites
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Local Chef Helps Big: Local chef Bill Brady
of Sonoma Restaurant represented Worcester at the National Lobby Day for childhood hunger in Washington D.C., where he served up 100 servings of rack of lamb (Rep. James McGovern’s favorite), alongside famous chefs like Rachel Ray. “It’s inspiring that someone who is running a restaurant and teaching young kids is taking the time to show up in D.C. and stand up for this crucial issue,” said McGovern. Bravo Bill!
Dads Eat Free: On Father’s Day, give the gift no Dad can refuse: more food. Purchase one entrée for $12.99 and dad gets a free meal. Dad can also win more if he enters a raffle for a $100 gas card or a framed and matted Red Sox photo. Noon–10 p.m. Brew City Grill, 104 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, 508-752-3862. Ceres Bistro Grand Opening: Receive a complimentary dinner and wine tasting on June 24 at the grand opening of
{ recommended } by the bottle. Curbside meter parking. Moderate pricing. Credit cards accepted. Full liquor license. Suney’s Pub and Family Restaurant 216 Chandler St. 508-753-9072 Suney’s Pub and Family Restaurant has enjoyed a popular reputation for about 20 years, for its Friday night fish fry and its Saturday night all-you-can-eat chicken, shells, fries and salad throw-down (a la Wright’s Chicken Farm). Suney’s menu offers a mostly fried sampling of seafood, French fries, onion rings and mozzarella sticks; and burgers and subs; as well as soups and salads. Full liquor bar. Credit cards accepted.
Mezcal Tequila Cantina 166 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-926-8308 mezcalcantina.com The menu at Mezcal is similar to the basic Mexican restaurant,
Ceres Bistro, the new restaurant in the Beechwood Hotel. The dinner will be a sample of its menu, which includes farm fresh food and dining al fresco. 5:30–8 p.m. Reservations required by June 18. Ceres Bistro at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester, 508-754-2000.
roast lamb, prepared by Executive Chef Josh Harrison. Guest speaker Len Presutti of The Martignetti Companies will also introduce the wines. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. seating. $85 per person, all inclusive. Call for reservations. Tavolino, 33 East Main St., Westborough, 508-366-8600.
Quintessential New England Tasting: Explore the tastes of Central Massachusetts restaurants at the “Taste of Tourism at Old Sturbridge Village” on June 23 and sip samples of beer and wine from Yankee Spirits. Also get a chance to network, enter raffles, bid on items in the silent auction and stop by for the free culinary seminar at 4 p.m. Dinner is $10 for Central Mass Convention and Visitors Bureau members and $10 for non-members at the door. Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 508755-7400.
Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway: Vegan ice cream is not too common, but free vegan ice cream? It’s a dairy-free goldmine. Head to Elm Park on June 19 and fill up on dairy-free frozen treats, courtesy of VegWorcester. Noon-1 p.m. Elm Park, Hosted by Loving Hut, 508-459-0367.
Argentina Wine Dinner: Explore the tastes of Argentina at Tavolino in Westborough on June 22. The wines of Bodega Luigi Bosca will be paired with a five-course meal featuring hazelnut venison and spruced up a bit. It offers a few novel and interesting items as well, like barbecue duck quesadillas, red snapper and tilapia, shrimp and scallops, fried plantains and pork. Mezcal is also a shrine to tequila — by far the best list in Worcester, and undoubtedly in Central Massachusetts. Mezcal offers at least 100 tequilas, ranging from the ordinary (Cuervo) to the extraordinary (Patron products — up to $60 per shot). The room is classy and dark, and devoid of most stereotypic kitsch. Moderate to expensive. Open 7 days. Free valet parking. Morocco Restaurant and Bar 172 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-9660 moroccoworcester.com Morocco Restaurant and Bar brings traditional Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine and culture into the heart of Worcester’s Little Italy: Shrewsbury Street. Not only does it serve up perhaps the best Middle Eastern food in the city, Morocco features belly dancing and live entertainment and DJs on Weekends, too. Sample their Lebanese beers and wine. Moderately priced. Credit cards accepted. Full liquor bar.
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Peppercorn’s: Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern is rolling out the specials this week, including a new summer menu with an updated burgers and appetizers selection. Dads can also eat free on Father’s Day with the purchase of two entrees. Finally, buy a six pack of Wormtown Brewery growlers and receive a free Wormtown Brewery T-shirt. Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern, 455 Park Ave., Worcester, 508752-7711.
Tortilla Sam’s 107 Highland St. 508-756-sams tortillasams.com If gritty and funky, BYOB Mexican is your thing, then Tortilla Sam’s is your place. Dead center on the bustling Highland Street Bohemian/ coed scene, Tortilla Sam’s serves the full complement of Mexican and southwestern favorites (burritos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, soups, salads, baby-back ribs, burgers, chicken sandwiches and fingers, wraps [chicken, tofu, etc.], and tacos, and fried catfish) for a reasonable fee. Credit cards accepted. Cheap to moderate. Street parking. BYOB.
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Get a taste of Worcester’s fantastic dining scene at this year’s Taste of Shrewsbury Street 2010 taking orders 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22. This annual festival of food celebrates the culinary delights served up on Shrewsbury Street’s mile-long stretch many have dubbed “Restaurant Row.” The chefs at more than 40 ethnically diverse restaurants really show their stuff, accompanied by great entertainers (including the one-of-a-kind Italian Serenaders). The Taste is the biggest outdoor festival of food you’ll find on Worcester’s annual calendar. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting local charities you can eat all you want, guiltfree. tasteshrewsburystreet.com.
Caribbean flavor
For a tribute to some of the most flavored Caribbean musical hits and outstanding talent from local artists, you won’t want to miss “Gala de Verano 2010” on Friday, June 18. Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and Salsa will be performed on The Mechanics Hall stage. Brought to you by Eduardo Ortiz and a group of collaborators with the purpose of making this a summer tradition in the city of Worcester, featuring Wilma Cespedes from Worcester Gilberto Rivera from Charlestown and Janet Morla from Boston plus much more. $25 table/$15 balcony. 8 p.m.-midnight, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 nqmusicians. com.
sample more than 1,000 fine wines, beers and spirits from around the globe. The expo offers guests the chance to participate in the tastings program and sample high-end wines in the Fine Wine Tasting Lounge; the Chef’s stage features education and
relaxing day with your family, take in a few shows and help celebrate with some special animal “Dads” like their wonderful Chimpanzee, who is the father of 1-year-old “Tanzie”. Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick St., Mendon. 800-258-9182.
sampling by celebrity and talented local chefs; the Cheese Corner has presentations of the country’s finest cheeses; the Art of the Cocktail Stage will engage and entertain. Plus there will be an array of talented French-style performances. This year’s theme is Wines of California – and it’s all for free! 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the DCU Center Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 888-628-7511, dmandevents.com.
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Take dad for a hike at beautiful Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and look for birds during the
Feathered Father’s Day Hike on Sunday, June 20. Learn how to identify some common male birds and hear about the important role that father birds play in building nests, gathering food and raising young. Fathers are free. $8 members/$6 nonmembers; $4 child members/$5 child nonmembers; max charge per family $14 members/$18 nonmembers. 10-11:30 a.m. Mass Audubon: Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Polar Spring Road, Spencer.
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Worcester Earn-a-Bike is hosting a Kid’s Bike Sale on Saturday, June 19. All proceeds from the sale benefit Worcester Earn-a-Bike, a community program dedicated to teaching people bicycle maintenance while enabling them to earn a bike from an inventory of donated bicycles. $5 for bikes, $10 for bike and a helmet. Noon-3 p.m. Worcester Earn-a-Bike Shop, 34 Cambridge St. 508-579-9093.
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Walking With Dinosaurs is a $20 million arena spectacular and it’s coming to the DCU Center June 18-20. No, it’s not a movie, and it’s not an exhibit, but it IS a breathtaking 90-minute show for all ages that takes you through 200 million years of history when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Audience members will be transported back in time and will experience what it must have been like during the reign of these giant creatures. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18; 11 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20. $20.25-$53.25 . DCU Center Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. Call 508755-6800 or visit ticketmaster.com.
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The New England Gourmet Food & Wine Expo comes to town June 18-20 and will offer
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fashion Extravaganza walks the catwalk on Monday, June 21.
This exciting evening of fashion, food and friends returns once again, with all proceeds benefiting the Youth and Children’s programs of St. Anne Parish. Ike’s Den will be presenting the fashion show, and the ticket price also includes a family-style Italian dinner. There is plenty of free parking and a cash bar. Call Joan at 508-797-4546 for tickets at $40 per person. 6-9 p.m., Leo’s Ristorante, 11 Brackett Court. 508-753-9490 for more info.
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Southwick’s Zoo says Happy Father’s Day with a Father’s Day Special on Sunday, June
barbecued kielbasa. Take a horse drawn wagon ride through the back fields. Watch local crafters demonstrate how they make their wares. The militia will even march through with their fife and drum corps! When the dinner bell rings, move to the tent where there are two separate buffet tables overflowing with food. It’s a feast that you and dad will never forget. $55 per person/$25 under 12. 2-5 p.m., Salem Cross Inn, 260 W. Main St., West Brookfield. 508-867-2345, salemcrossinn.com.
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Come join the Salem Cross Inn as it prepares a 1700s American trailside feast during the Drover’s Roast Feast on Sunday, June 20. Hand rubbed prime ribs of beef with an age old recipe of herbs and spices are slowly roasted over a huge fire pit. Come help baste the prime rib or make chowder in an antique iron cauldron over an open fire. Snack on fritters and
Did you know that dads can enter Worcester Art Museum for free on Father’s Day at WAM: Sunday, June 20? WAM’s gift to all dads is free admission to come with or without the family in tow to see everything from Greek and Roman artifacts to modern abstract paintings. Kids 17 and under are free too, so dad’s a cheap date today – take advantage of that! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406, worcesterart.org.
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ARTSWorcester, Hangin’ on the Wall, through June 25. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Romancing Life”, Photography by Bette LaHair, Through June 30. 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. DZian Gallery, Wine Artist Thomas Arvid visits Dzian Gallery Friday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-8311106 or dzian.net EcoTarium, SkyWatch: Shields Up!, Thursday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fruitlands Museum, Flights of Discovery Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; For the Birds: Art from the Mass Audubon Collection, Through Nov. 15; Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; noa@Fruitlands 2010 Artisan Series through June 26; Concord Band Concert Series at Fruitlands! Solstice Celebration, Wednesday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org Higgins Armory Museum, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, Through June 20, 2011; 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. Museum of Russian Icons, Grand Discovery: Icons Acquired from Private European Collections, Through July 30; Russian Sacred Art Trip: An Educational Tour, Through June 27. 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, An Evening at the Kiln, Saturday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org Prints and Potter Gallery, American Craft Gallery, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com Worcester Art Museum, Minimalism: Logic and Structure in the Graphic Arts, through July 11; Reception: WAM Faculty Art Exhibition, Thursday; The Museum Cafe is Open, through Aug. 28; Wall at WAM: “Actions Speak,” THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman), Oct. 30 - Oct. 17; WAM Faculty Art Exhibition, through June 25; What Matters, Dec. 19 - Aug. 22. 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. Worcester Center for Crafts, Mud, Minerals, and Fire, Thursdays, through July 1; The Vases of Spring: A Celebration of Season, through June 22; Wheel I-Introduction to Wheelthrowing, Thursdays, through July 1. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Exhibit: Elementary Worcester, Through Aug. 7. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Drawn to Nature through June 30. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 120 Years of Fine Printing : the Story of Woodbury and Company, Through Sept. 24. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.
music >Thursday 17 Adult Lunch Jam Session. Jack’s Guitar Garage will run an hour and a half Jam session/Lunch. For a small fee, locals can spend their lunch break jamming with other musicians, having lunch, and working on skills. $5. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jack’s Guitar Garage, 243 West Main St., Northborough. 508-393-7200. Crazy Dave and Farley!. Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. Twice a week, Every week. Don’t miss it! 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Jubilee Gardens. last in this seasons Third Thursday musical series. To be held outside in the courtyard, or inside~ weather dependant. 5-8:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band. The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is a true community band consisting of approximately fifty talented musicians from the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Performance will feature a variety of music including popular songs, jazz, rock, music from the movies, concert pieces and marches. This is music your whole family will enjoy. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Millbury Senior Center, 1 River St., Millbury. 508-865-9154 or bvccband.org. Laura Bullock/Casey Abrams - BR Soundstage. 7-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. The Smile Makers. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Thursday Night Music Series. 7-10 p.m. Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens. 978-862-0060. Open Mic Night W/ Bill McCarthy. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-0174. Clockwork. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. College Night 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Redcarpetworcester.com. Open Mic Thursdays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. The Trio Huggers- play acoustic with three lead vocals and great harmonies at Harvest Cafe in Hudson. Dinner is served 5-9pm. Reservations accepted. After Dark menu, desserts and cocktails until closing. harvestcafeonline. com. No cover, pass the hat for the performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Flock Of A-holes, w/ Intermission and Only At Night. Every Thursday! Come on down and join the 80’s party! New songs! $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or myspace.com/flockofassholes. International Night 18+ DJ C-bombz. DJ C-bombz Hosted by John Franklin The Raven Music Hall 258 Pleasant St. Worcester. $8 Cover. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Online 978-868-6340 or theravenrox.com. Open Mic Jam. Every Thursday starting @ 8:30p.m FREE. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. “Audio Wasabi”-theme: Pink Floyd -w/Tara Joy. Brian Chaffee hosts the popular weekly “Audio Wasabi”, featuring a different musical theme every week, with a cavalcade of stars joining in the fun! Ladies Night from 8-10pm! This weeks theme: Pink Floyd ; Special Guest: Tara Joy free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or myspace.com/ audiowasabi. 18+ College Thursdays. DJ Nick & DJ U-KNO Blazin the
BEST! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. A Night of Metal w/ Faces of Bayon, Vaporizor, Wizardry, and Orim!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Applebee’s Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Thursday Night!! FREE. 9 p.m.-midnight Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 632 Park Ave. 508-3633032. Retro Night 18+ “Songs and Video of the 70s & 80s”. 18+ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 The Dive Bar Thursdays. Duncan Arsenault hosts this weekly music series at The Dive Bar, featuring musicians from all genres. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. thedivebarworcester. com. Thursday Night is 18+ Night @ LC’s Lounge W/ Cavan & Guest D.J.’s Every Week. Under 21 $5 21+ FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Jay Graham Live!. Free. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Lisa Marie & All Shook Up!. No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Shane Hall and The TickleBomb Trio. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Friday 18 Crazy Dave and Farley!. Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. Twice a week, Every week. Don’t miss it! 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. IRA. 5-10 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Jazz at Sunset Concert Series: Sax Gordon and the Little House Rockers. No other performer on the scene today brings to life and pushes forward the great tradition of American R&B Sax like Sax Gordon. His signature style, hard-blowing, exciting, gutsy sax steeped in the traditions of Blues and Soul, excites live audiences and conjures up the style and feeling of past R&B sax masters. Playing Jump Blues, Jazz & Swing. $18, $15 per EcoTarium and WICN members, and Commerce Bank debit cardholders. Free under 12. $80 per four-person advanced reserved table. 6:30-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, Sundial Plaza, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2703 or ecotarium.org. Cha-Cha & Dr. Nat’s “Savin’ It All for You. $35 each and include: dinner, two act show (two + hours), dessert, and server gratuity. 7pm: Dinner 8pm: Show Tickets must be reserved IN ADVANCE at the box office by calling 86 Winter American Bistro at 508/459-5400. $35 per person. 6:45-10:30 p.m. 86 Winter American Bistro, 65 Water St. 508-459-5400 or tinyurl.com/ June18thCabaret. Dan Kirouac. free. 7-9 p.m. Fritz’ Restaurant, 45 Main St., Keene. 603-357-6393. Russian Men’s Choral Ensemble, Blagovest. In Russian, Blagovest - literally means - announcing something good - and often involves the prolonged ringing of church bells or chimes. Masters at chants and vespers, the Moscow’s The repertoire of Blogovest is based on works of composers of the Russian national school, compositions of Renaissance masters, ancient znamenny chants, western-European classics, adaptations of folk songs, romances, and works of modern composers. $5 per person, includes Museum admission, Advance ticket purchase recommended.. 7-8:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, Upper Level South Gallery, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000, ext. 17. Eric G. Utilizing Urban R&B and Hip Hop’s cutting edge style, Eric G. is determined to infiltrate mainstream; particularly the youth who are in such dire need of positive and Godly influence. ericgsounds. com Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658 or chapelattemill.org.
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On Thursday June 17 say hello to the Smilemakers as this collaboration between Eric Donaldson and Nicole Sutka brings their bluegrass sound to Beatnik’s on Park Ave. “We will be playing Beatnik’s with a bluegrass group called Livestock from Brookfield, and our friend Mike from Illuminati Illuminations will be orchestrating a light show for the event,” Donaldson says. “This is the first time we’ve played our own gig at Beatnik’s, and it’s really the first time we’ve played a show in Worcester after opening for Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse a couple months ago. This is really a new project for us.” Don’t miss Worcester’s own Cha-Cha and
Dr. Nat’s 1920s Inspired Cabaret on Friday June 18 as they bring their cabaret adventures around the New England area. Appearing at 86 Winter American Bistro, this act stars Cha-Cha Connor and Dr. Nat Needle. This original cabaret show from two Worcester natives features the down and dirty songs of the 1920s vaudeville era, with original patter and repartee. Tickets are $35 each and include dinner, the two-act show, dessert and server gratuity. 7 p.m. dinner/8 p.m. show. On Saturday, June 19 there is an all ages benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Tammany Hall (43 Pleasant St.) featuring Insufficient Evidence, Azarus and Challenge the Throne and rumors abound that a few more will land on the bill. The $5 cover will go toward the Out of The Darkness Walk in Boston, which raises funds for suicide awareness and prevention. If you’re in the mood for a more adult crowd, stop by Cigar Masters at 1 Exchange Place and hear the smoky voice of Niki Luparelli and The Gold Diggers. “We are performing in the loungey area, luckily not in the humidor, although I bet that would be better for my voice,” says Luparelli. “By the end of the night there I sound like Stevie Nicks.” Trust me, that’s a good thing. JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Before the Fall & 7 Minute Swagger. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Flock of Assholes. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. John Pizzarelli. 8-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. Other Place Pub Live Piano Bar. 8-11:30 p.m. The Other Place Pub and Restaurant, 71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston. 508-8696003. Sally Sweitzer and the Noname band play Harvest Cafe’. harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic. seanfullertonmusic.net. 8 p.m.-midnight The Myst, 1 East Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-8699 or seanfullertonmusic.net. The Boston Soul Revue presents “From Memphis To Motown”. A musical history of Soul Music in America. $18 ($15 Members; $17 Students/Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787 or amazingthings.org. This Burning World, The Protean Collective. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Tony Yodice - Acoustic Fridays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Charles River Music Whores (farewell show!), Duc’n-it Easy and 1st (9p.m.) The Tone Deffs!. This could be the very LAST show for The C.R.M.W’s. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Jack Babineau performs. free. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com Ashland’s Attic. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507. Bistro Boys. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Chyldz Play. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Friday Night Decadence 18+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 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. Pueblo Nuevo Band @ Bocado. Pop Latino. Free. 9-11 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011 or pueblonuevoband.com. Live Music in the Pub: Mick Carr. Formally of the Donegal Chords. Playing all the best Irish and country music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or
irishemigrant.com. Mindrift. On their way to the top of Worcester’s music scene again after a 4 year break! 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Over a Cardboard Sea!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 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. Phantasia Fridays with DJ Tony-T. Spinning Top 40, MashUps and Hip Hop. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Rectangle Club Reunion: Finnegan’s 10-in-1 Circus Sideshow, Shane Hall & The TickleBomb Orchestra, Green Apple Ghost, and People With Teeth!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Rugged Road Band’s Summer Kick Off Party!. 5 dollar cover. 9 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566 or ruggedroadband.com. Sean Ryan. 9 p.m.-noon Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Synergy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. The Last Call Band. Winner of the 2010 Worcester Music Awards for Best Rock Band 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 24 Bar and Grille, 24 Parker St., Gardner. 978-630-2424 or thelastcallband.com. Weekly Live Acoustic. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Victory Bar & Cigar, 56 Shrewsbury St. 508-756-4747. Crow Hop Blues Band. $10. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gilrein’s, 802 Main St. 508-791-2583. Feature DJs every Weekend!. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Boiler Room, 70 Winter St. Jason James and the Baystate Houserockers. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. The Throttles. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Saturday 19 The Taubl Family. The Taubl Family has been touching the hearts and souls of people with their glorious music for over ten years. John and Carol, along with their 7 children, perform with a unique blend of vocal harmonies and stringed instruments. thetaublfamily.com $10. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658 or chapelatthemill.org. Sean Fullerton & Beatles For Sale. Bring the family to the 2010 Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA 2010 Summer Solstice Festival, 155 Central St in Winchendon, MA. The days events start at 9am. For more information, please visit theclark. com/summersolstice/index.htm. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA - 2010 Summer Solstice Festival, 155 Central St., Winchendon. theclark.com/summersolstice/index.htm. Awesome Concert - Benefit. Full bar. Live Bands, Awesome Fun, All ages. $5. noon-6 p.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St.
508-753-7001 Dana Lewis. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091. Harvest Cafe’ presents Kate and the Finn-tones. A fusion of acoustic rock, blues and jazz with Kate Finn guitars, vocals, harmonica Diane Heffner Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax Richard Gates electric bass. Julie McKenzie Violin. harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 No cover, pass the hat for the performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Jazz with Ten String Swing featuring Rich Falco and Jim Allard. 8-11:30 p.m. Oxford Casual Dining, 2 Millbury Blvd, Oxford. 508-987-1567. Karaoke and Dance W/ D.J. Tobey.B. 8 p.m.-midnight Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-4228484. Mulligans Fancy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Natasja Gaumond’s 21st Birthday Bash!. MSB Cafe Stage: The Human Floor. MSB Showcase Stage: Burns From Within, Fuel Of War, Gutta, In A Blackout, TBD. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. Niki Luparelli and The Gold Diggers. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Roger Salloom, featuring Charles Neville Roger Salloom, featuring Charles Neville. $17 general admission. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. the Stompers with the Tornado Alley Horns! and Fatal Flaw. Tickets will be available @ brownpapertickets.com This show is going to be amazing. $20 advance/$25 @ the Door. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Witch Bonnie, Sweet Cheater, Sidewalk Sally. 8 p.m.2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Brian Chaffee. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com. Live Music Night - great classic rock and blues!. Featuring “Jericho” the great blues and classic rock band. Also the “B&E” Band, the PACC Allstar Band, Larry, Gerry Cullan, and others! With our hot bar babe Amy on duty! 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508-943-9716. Auntie Trainwreck. Auntie Trainwreck returns to the Emerald Isle with your Classic Rock, Blues, New Country and Alt Rock favorites all night long. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Emerald Isle, 49 Millbury St. 508-792-3830. Free Beer, Dead Last, The Decline, Colony, Dry Heave. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Common Coz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.
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Copperhead. Northeast CT’s top party band returns to rock the Cannery! 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or myspace.com/girlspotri. Guns of Navarone & The Satellite Rockers. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Hard Drive Classic Rock Maximized Rythm & Blues. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Jim Porcella with pianist Jack Senier!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030. Leaving Eden. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Emerald Isle, 49 Millbury St. 508792-3830. Mullet Head. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. rick porter and the sons of souls. $5 cover charge. 9 p.m.-noon Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-8294566. Rock House 6 @ The Wheelock Inn. Come to The Wheelock Inn for the Debut Show of Rock House 6! Dave Budge: Lead Vocals Neson Hamlin: Lead Guitar & Vocals Dennis LeTendre: Keyboards & Vocals Joe Paul: Bass Guitar & Vocals Mike Desrosiers: Drums & Vocals 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro - Top 40. Providence’s DJ Hydro spins your favorite Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Spin Suite Saturdays with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247. Synergy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. The Allens $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. The Numbskulls and Guests. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508363-3507. Weekly Live Acoustic. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Victory Bar & Cigar, 56 Shrewsbury St. 508-756-4747. “Old School” 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Babe Pino. $10. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gilrein’s, 802 Main St. 508791-2583. Hard Drive @ LC’s Lounge $5 COVER. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. (Parking in rear of Building). 508-926-8844. Featuring DJs every Weekend!. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Boiler Room, 70 Winter St.
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Doors open at 5:30pm, Game at 6! $12 adults/$8 ages 6-12 at the door (cash only but ATM on premises); $10/$8 online at www.CentralMassRollerDerby.com Roll On America, 90 Duval Rd., Lancaster
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>Monday 21 Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm-9pm, Karaoke 9pm-Close!. No Cover. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Lydia Warren performs on “Blue Monday”. The Incredible Lydia Warren performs on “Blue Monday” Free. 7-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com. Open Mic with John Windle. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Everyman
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>Tuesday 22 Chet Williamson Chromatic Harmonica. Chet Williamson, Chromatic Harmonica and Steve Cancelli, guitar. A new twist on the old classics. no cost. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007 or briarwoodretirement.com. Jam Night @ LC’s Lounge. Looking to start a Jamm Night @ Lc’s Lounge Any Interest should give Kaz a call @ 508-9268844 FREE. 7-11 p.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. “Totally Tuesdays” Rad tunes in the Diner played every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-10 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com. Open Mic with Shane Hall. Open Mic hosted by Shane Hall. Never ceases to be interesting! 1 food or drink item purchase. 8-10 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. 508-479-8311. Vincent’s presents Scott Ricciuti and Michael Thibodeau every Tuesday night. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Bobby Gadoury’s American songbook Sing-a-long!. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Open Mic. New Open Mic at the English Social Club in Worcester. All styles, genres and skill levels welcome. Spots are
Open Mic w/ Ned Lucas. This is for songwriters, cover performers, soloists, bands or whatever. The following equip. will be available: Piano, Hammond w/ Leslie, PA w/ mikes, 1 guitar amp 7-11 p.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507 or myspace.com/ hotelvernonshiproom. Concord Band Summer Concerts. This summer the Concord Band is celebrating a Silver Anniversary. For 25 years, fans have enjoyed sunset picnics, spectacular views, and the sounds of a 65-piece, symphonic wind ensemble on the grounds of the Fruitlands Museum. The tradition continues on Wednesday evenings (Thursday rain dates) from June 23 through July 28, 2010. The Concord Band will begin playing at 7:15 PM, with gates opening at 6p.m. June 23: A Solstice Celebration. $10/car. 7:158:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-897-9969. Open Mic Night hosted by Sax Player Joe Ferreira. harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 No Cover, Pass the hat for the host. 7:30-9:30 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. Open Mic Night w/ Ned Lucas. Songwriters, cover artists, bands, duos, musical performance artists welcome (Spoken word artists have their own, different night at The Vernon). I’ll be bringing a Hammond w/ Leslie, electric piano, PA, guitar amp, mikes & stands. If you want to play guitar or drums, you’ll have to bring your own. It’ll be 1st come, 1st serve. I’ll have a sign-up sheet and you can pick a 15 minute slot. Duos or bands will get 30 minutes but you’ll be expected to setup & tear down quick. Once everyone has played, we’ll see who wants to get back up. I’ll start it off with a short set to get the system dialed in. Notify me by email with your time preference to beat the crowd. Come on out and have some fun in the friendliest bar in Worcester! Free. 8-10:30 p.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507 or myspace.com/hotelvernonshiproom. FREE Wednesday night Concert series with The August Infinity, Eolune, It’s Too Hot In These Lamps.. Every Wednesday, come see the best local, regional and nationally touring bands for free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Open Mic with Joe Auger. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way, Providence. 401-751-3630 or everymanri.com/music.htm. Andy Cummings!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Starving Artist Open Mic- Hosted by Josh Briggs and Tony Yodice. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. 508-792-0900. Upstairs - Stereo Drive-By, Gimme15, and Intermission!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Vincent’s presents Lisa Marie & All Shook Up every Wednesday. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Wasted Wednesdays with DJ Soup. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.
poetry >Thursday 17 The After 9 Poetry Series. every Thursday open mic poetry then either a featured poet or a slam...no cover but there is a hat pass to help pay the feature...21+ 0. 8:30-10 p.m. Hotel Vernon The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-3633507 or After9poetry.wordpress.com. The Little “a” Poetry Series. The Little “a” Poetry Series
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>Saturday 19 Mary Ellen Tuthill Poetry Reading. Craftworks, a local craft cooperative, is hosting a reading of engaging, thought provoking poetry, by gifted local poet Mary Ellen Tuthill. She will be reading from her book, “The Linen Man & Other Poems”. Mary Ellen writes with clarity about love, death, war, class, race and yes, there is humor, too! 3-4 p.m. Craftworks, 3 Pierce St., Northborough. 508-393-9435.
>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 a poetry slam. This week we welcome Nick Fox to our stage. Nick Fox is a poet, novelist, editor and rabid White Sox fan who has been performing spoken word poetry for over ten years, featuring at over a hundred venues across the U.S. and Canada. poetsasylum.org. No cover; donations accepted.. 6-9 p.m. Jumpin’ Juice & Java, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800.
>Monday 21 \The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. Spoken Word Poetry & Music & Surprise Ruckus blend together to create an eclectic, dynamic show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Comedy Shtick, Special Featured Performers, Poets On Tour, Snack Time and prizes for demented variations on poetry challenges! Hosted by Alex Charalambides and Nick Davis. Music by Worcester Favorites, Shane Hall & the Ticklebomb Orchestra! The show also streams online most Monday’s! Check the dirtygerund.com website for a link! 9-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.
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Orlando’s Comedy Jam. Thursdays, Thursday, April 1 - Friday, December 31A Showcase of New England’s best comics, hosted by Orlando Baxter. 5 BUCKS. 8-9:30 p.m. Fifth Amendment, Frank Foley’s Comedy Safari, 90 Commercial St. Call 508-812-0093. “Deathtrap” June 4 - Saturday, June 20. 8-10 p.m. Worcester County Light Opera Company, 21 Grandview Ave. Call 508-7534383. The Community Players present Brighton Beach Memoirs. June 11 - Saturday, June 19. The Community Players present Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s coming-of-age dramatic comedy about a young Eugene Jerome as he dreams of baseball and girls while coping with family problems in 1937 Brooklyn. $15 adults, $12 students through high school. Reserve at thecommunityplayers.org or call (401) 726-6860. 8-10:30 p.m. Joseph Jenks Junior High School: Auditorium, 350 Division St., Pawtucket. Call 401-726-6860 or visit thecommunityplayers.org. Outside the Wire Auditions June 15 - Thursday, June 17. Cornerstone Performing Arts Center presents Outside the Wire, a new play written by Jimi Stanton, and directed by Daniel Marcum. After four years of fighting the war in Iraq, Sergeant Mark Mercer comes home to find that life will never be the same. Follow Mark as he struggles to deal with life after the war and the events that changed him forever. Auditions will be held at Cornerstone Studios at 454 Main St, Fitchburg, MA on June 15 & 17 from 6pm-9pm. Submit headshot, resume, and preferred 30 minute time slot to Outsidethewire@cpacfitchburg.org . We are seeking 7 males between the ages of 18-40, any ethnicity, 3 females between 18-30, any ethnicity and 3 Middle Eastern males between the ages of 18-50. For more information go to cpacfitchburg. org 6-9 p.m. Cornerstone Performing Arts Center, 914 Main St., JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Fitchburg. Call 978-345-2915 or visit cpacfitchburg.org. Agatha Christie’s “Witness For The Prosecution” June 17-20. Only Agatha Christie could have conceived such a suspenseful thriller and then capped it with an uncanny triple flip ending!! Performances are June 17, 18, 19 & 20. Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2 pm. $14 - Seniors (65+) $12 - Students (with ID) $10 - Children age 12 & under $7. 7:30-10 p.m. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978-355-2096 or visit barreplayers.homestead.com.
Cinderella. Friday, June 18 - Sunday, June 20. Come watch a magical fairy tale unfold! Young members of several local communities are acting, singing, and dancing in this production, which is the Milford Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) 19th annual spring musical. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend and enjoy this fantastic event!! When: 7:30pm on Friday, 18 June 2010 2pm & 7:30pm on Saturday, 19 June 2010 2pm on Sunday, 20 June 2010 Tickets: advance sales: $12 student/senior, $15 adult, $10/groups of 15 or more at the door: $15 student/senior, $18 adult Call for further information and reservations see additional description below. 2-4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Milford High School, Davoren auditorium, 31 West Fountain St., Milford. Call 508-473-1684. Jimmy Tingle Saturday, June 19. Drawing on 25 years of comedic insight, outrage and commentary nationally known comedian and commentator for 60 Minutes II Jimmy Tingle In Concert is a clean, intelligent, hilarious, and thought provoking one man show performed with passion, creativity and humanity. Appropriate for ages 14 +. $35 ($30 Members; $33 Students/ Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Call 508-405-2787 or visit amazingthings.org.
lectures >Thursday 17 Eve Rifkah reading from her new book “Dear Suzanne”. Dear Suzanne is a novelist rendering in verse on the life of impressionistic artist Suzanne Valadon merging with prose poems from the author’s life written in letters to Valadon. The reading is accompanied by a slide presentation depicting Valdon’s art, impressions of her by other artists and photographs. She was also a famous model and mother of Maurice Utrillo. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-853-4143 or jacobedwardslibrary.org.
>Saturday 19 Lecture: The Harvard Forest and Nature Journaling. Throughout history, the land which we occupy has gone through changes - some natural and evolutionary, some caused by events and lifestyles. Join us in this three-part series where we’ll consider the changing landscape. Birder, artist, and Museum staff person Alex Dunn will lead an exploration of Harvard Forest and the use of journaling to record what we see and experience in the “wild” as well as to record our own experience of changes to the landscape. A van will provide door-to-door service for this exciting educational adventure! Learn more by calling 508.793.4333 or 508.793.4334, or browse the Classes brochure online. Register early as classes fill quickly! Please see Classes brochure for pricing.. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-793-4333.
>Wednesday 23 Author Institute. Dates: June 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 The Author Institute is held each year at the end of June and features notable and award winning authors who present to graduate students and teachers from across New England. Authors for 2010 Grace Lin - 2010 Newbury Honor Winner for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” Jarrett Krosoczka - “The Lunch Lady Series” Kate Feiffer - Author of Henry the Dog with No Tail and Which Puppy? Ann Turner - Her novel A Hunter Comes Home was an ALA Notable Children’s Book, and her first picture book, Dakota Dugout, received
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the same honor. Other authors to be announced $650, Graduate and professional development credit awarded. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Worcester State College, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8127 or dgce.worcester.edu.
classes/ workshop >Friday 18 Group Channel Session with Pat Caffrey. Please join us for this special evening with Master Channel Pat Caffrey. As a voice for the Angelic Council of Light in a group session, she brings you both global and personal wisdom, information and messages. Call 508-987-3310 or register online at generations-gifts.com and click on Events. $30. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310. Zentangle Beginner Class. Do you wish you could unwind and get those creative juices flowing? Come to the Stitcher’s Academy at The Sprinkler Factory 38 Harlow Street, Worcester, and learn how to create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. “Creating a Zentangle is an easy to understand process of simple deliberate strokes which build on each other in beautiful, mesmerizing and surprising ways.” Using this “meditational art form”, created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, seemingly complex and intricate designs are created “one step at a time.” No artistic talent or background is needed. $30 fee includes beginner Zentangle Kit, 12 patterns with guide and two hours of instruction. Contact Toni Henneman at tandehenneman@charter.net or Vicki Niro at vicki@thestitchersacademy.com. For more information on the Zentangle art form visit tonihenneman.blogspot.com or Toni Henneman Artist in Wonderland on Facebook. $30 - includes materials. 7-9 p.m. The Sprinkler Factory, Stitcher’s Academy, 38 Harlow St. 508-667-0315.
>Saturday 19 Introduction to Fly Fishing. This program will include an introduction on the basic equipment needed to get started, basic fly casting lessons, and techniques used for fly fishing. Rods and flies will be available for use but feel free to bring your own equipment. At the conclusion participants will have a chance at using their newly learned skills on the Quinapoxet River. Bring along waders if you wish to fish above the dam. Free. 9-11 a.m. MWRA Shaft 1 Facility, River Road, West Boylston, West Boylston. Electrolytic Salt Water Etching. With Ashley Vick In this workshop students will learn the low-tech method of saltwater etching. Unlike other methods, which use harsh chemicals, saltwater etching is safer and accomplishes the same results. Electro-etching is when the etching bath is electrically charged. During this workshop students will learn how to make their own saltwater etching baths and have the knowledge to create their own setup at home. Preparation of metal, etching solution and various kinds of resists will be discussed during this workshop. Student Fee: $69/Supplies: $25. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcester.edu. Seed Money: Attract Abundance Into Your Life with Ramona Garcia. $65 includes materials. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Amethyst Point Holistic Center, 232 Chandler St. 508-753-3975 or amethystpoint.com.
>Monday 21 Adult June Summer Art Institutes (daytime workshops). Be part of the 23rd annual Summer Art Institute and find just the class or intensive workshop to jumpstart your creativity and expand your skills in studio art, computer art or creative writing. Credit is available for some classes. The Sally Riley Bishop Education Fund supports the Summer Art Institute. Learn more by calling 508.793.4333 or 508.793.4334, or browse the Classes brochure online . Register early as classes fill quickly! Please see Classes brochure for pricing.. Worcester Art Museum, Higgins Education Wing, 55 Salisbury St. 508-793-4333.
>Tuesday 22 Planning for Success: It’s Not Just About the
Numbers. Whether you are a new business or an existing one you must have a plan for your business. Every business needs a: Business Plan; Strategic Plan; Financial Plan; and a Marketing Plan. Learn why these plans are important, how to create these plans and how to implement them into your business. Instructed by Ann M. Connor, AdviCoach. $35, Partial Scholarships Available. 6-8 p.m. Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Central Massachusetts, 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. 508-363-2300.
dance >Thursday 17 Hustle Classes (Beg). Learn with other Singles & Couples for 6 weeks. The Hustle is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns. The lady spins almost constantly while her partner draws her close and sends her away. $50pp. 5-6 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com. Salsa/Bachata Classes (Int). Learn with other Singles & Couples for 6 weeks. $50pp. 6-7 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.
>Friday 18 Latin Dance Lounge. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio hosts a Latin & swing dance lounge. Lower level, Maironis Park, Shrewsbury, MA. Singles & Couples are welcome. The evening includes a Bolero Lesson, General Dancing, Cash Bar, Lounge and Refreshments, Jeans ok. Dance to Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mergenue, Bachata, Swing, Hustle. 7:15 Lesson & 8-11pm General Dance. Admission is $15pp with a $5 discount for students, DOCMA & MASSabda members. $15pp. 7:15-11 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.
>Saturday 19 Step About! A Flying Irish Recital. Come see the region’s premiere Irish Dance group in performance! Doors open at 1:30 pm. $10, tickets available at the door. 2-4 p.m. Marshall Auditorium, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. 978-386-2325 or flyingirish.com/Appearances.htm. Summer Tropical Salsa Social. Dance to sizzling Latin beats on a hot summer night. Dress in your best tropical attire and enter a chance to win free raffles. Salsa beginner and beginner advanced dance lessons at 7:30p.m. followed by hot salsa music played by DJ Rey G. till 12:30am. $10. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-854-8489 or salsastorm.com. Foxtrot Classes (Beg). Learn with other Singles & Couples for 6 weeks. $50pp. 2-3 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537.
>Sunday 20 The Red Riders Dance2Swing. 6pm Doors Open 6:30pm Beginner Friendly Group Swing Dance Lesson 7:30pm Live Bands Singles and Couples Welcome Admission $12 June 20th The Red Riders. Come with or with-out a partner. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-263-7220 or dance2swing.com.
>Tuesday 22 Quickstep Classes (Int). Discover Quickstep with other Singles & Couples for 6 weeks. $50pp. 8-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com. WC Swing Classes (Beg). Learn with other Singles & Couples for 6 weeks. $50pp. 8-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com
Juneteenth Celebration and African American Festival Performers Walter Beasley and Ashanti Munir are joined by a strong lineup of performers in all genres and styles.
Koliba Drumming Experience a blend of West African tradition and American contemporary style in one heart-pounding, foot-tapping drum performance. Domingo Guyton & the J. Newry Band Guyton describes his gospel hip-hop group as “uplifting, not focusing on the negativity that we see on the TV and hear on the radio.”
Bunny Price & the Soul Jazz Quartet Bunny Price has been playing jazz music in Worcester for most of his life – first trumpet, then bass, and neither performances should be missed. Marshalee Ellis-Kehlhem Great gospel and inspirational music for both religious and secular audiences. In Da Zone This step dance group from the Worcester Boys and Girls Club gives a very fun performance by making music with performers’ hands and feet.
The Gospel Choir Association of New England A powerful collective of gospel singers who will give you chills even on the hottest summer day. Big Moe Funny guy Big Moe is cohost of the Black Comedy Explosion and will have you laughing off the calories from the soul food you’ve been eating all afternoon. Sunta Africa Soulful is the only word to describe this blend of R&B, jazz and reggae. Sweet Smelling Savor and In His Image Belmont AME Zion Church liturgical dancers and teen ministry groups combine for a knockout performance of spiritual worship through dance. In addition to the musical lineup, check out the many other activities including local craft vendors, African American history exhibit, food from the African Diaspora, a community quilt and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
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GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC. F SHREWSBURY 18 Hutchins St. Sat. & Sun. June 19th & 20th. 9am-6pm. Rain or Shine. Housewares, bedding, toys, books, furniture, electronics. Lots of quality stuff real cheap! LARGE CHURCH YARD SALE WORCESTER TO BENEFIT HAITI, Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St, Sat. June 19, 10-3, rain or shine, adult and children's clothing, household items, books, CDs, videos, jewelry, toys, furniture and sports equipment.
OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR
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MILLBURY, INDOOR YARD SALE 60 Riverlin St, Sat & Sun 6/19 & 6/20 9-3, Moving -Everything must go. Furniture, entertainment center, tools, collectibles, Thomas Kinkade, Cherished Teddies, Angels, Beanie Babies, etc. Rain or shine. WESTMINSTER TOWN WIDE YARD SALE Sat. June 19, 8-3 Rain or Shine Pick up maps ($1) at Westminster HIstorical Society 110 Main St., Westminster.
7am - 4pm
Huge Church Yard Sale WORCESTER: 10 Irving Street, JUNE 19TH, 8AM-1PM All Saints Church Our Annual Sale is fabulous! antiques, household items,toys, coins, movies, music,baby items,outdoor/sports equipment. Get a jump on the action and come to our SILENT AUCTION/SALE on FRIDAYJUNE 18TH, 7pm-9 pm small entry fee to have first choice of rummage items, vacation and dining packages and so much more!
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You Spoke ... We Listened! JONESIN’ Across 1 Grateful Dead bass guitarist Phil 5 Mosque figure 9 SeaWorld star attraction 14 Olympic figure skater Kulik 15 Style for Dali or Ray 16 Al who was A.L. MVP in 1953 17 Part 1 of headline 19 “___ To Be You” 20 “Well, shucks...” 21 Ballet bend 23 Spa nail treatment, for short 24 Part 2 of headline 27 Lb. and mg, e.g. 30 Yoko with the 2007 remix album “Yes, I’m a Witch” 31 Medieval protection 32 Owl sound 34 AP rival 36 Unspecific 40 Part 1 of the headline’s subtitle 44 Judge played by Sylvester Stallone 45 Up to now 46 Unlike copies: abbr. 47 Opera highlights 50 “American ___!” (Seth MacFarlane cartoon) 52 Nav. officers 53 Part 2 of the headline’s subtitle 58 1/63,360th of a mile 59 Pronto 60 Alcohol rumored to spoil after opening, in an “Arrested Development” episode 64 Improvised, like a committee 66 Part 3 of the headline’s subtitle 68 Leonard of “Star Trek” 69 Bank (on) 70 Wine sediment 71 “It’ll be ___ day in hell...” 72 Fort site, often 73 “Pardon the Interruption” network Down 1 Long ride? 2 “In the Valley of ___” (2007 Tommy Lee Jones film) 3 Belt one out 4 Soul legend Isaac 5 First name in “The Last King of Scotland” 6 Kudos, to rappers 7 Fred Astaire’s sister
“Movie Madness” — be kind, can't rewind.
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If you have a problem with opiates like heroin, Oxycontin or Percocets, you may be eligible to participate in a 3-month Suboxone research study to test medications for opioid abuse. This study is being conducted by the University of Massachusetts Medical School. We are currently seeking volunteers ages 18 to 25. If you are interested, please call Chelsea or leave a message at (508) 856-4566. All calls are confidential. Docekt #13261.
8 Revolutionary doctrine 9 ___ Lanka 10 Game with a lot of passing 11 Urn contents 12 CNN “Morning Express” host Robin 13 Tore down 18 “Big Brother”’s Power of ___ 22 “The Name of the Rose” author Umberto 25 Heavy burden 26 Volcanic flow 27 Faith-based acronym on bracelets 28 “Kon-Tiki” author Heyerdahl 29 Beverage brand with a lizard logo 33 One way to kick it 35 Like winter weather 37 Word after call or ball 38 Dennis Haysbert show, with “The” 39 Poacher’s collection? 41 Funk 42 Popular fruit 43 List-ending abbr. 48 Broadway actress Salonga 49 “Open mouth, ___ foot” 51 “Whip It” band 53 “From This Moment On” pianist Krall
54 Like Sanskrit, Hindi and Bengali 55 Nincompoop 56 Circus performer 57 “The French Connection” character Popeye 61 Rick with a weekly Top 40 62 Hold on to 63 Part of ASPCA 65 “Singin’ in the Rain” actress Charisse 67 Lutefisk soaking agent
CLEANING SERVICES Housekeeping Inexpensive quality work. Call Elizabeth for a free estimate. References available. 508-755-3970
CONSTRUCTION/HOME IMPROVEMENT GRUMPY’S CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, decking and more. FREE Estimates. Senior Citizen Discount. HIC 161737. Call Rich 774-2536155.
BOOKS FOR SALE
Books! Books! Books Last week's solution
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We have 80,000 lively old books at THE BOOK BEAR. We have books for the scholar, collector and general reader. Located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, halfway between Amherst and Worcester. Open 7 days a week. 10a.m.-6p.m.
WE ALSO BUY BOOK COLLECTIONS, LIBRARIES & ESTATES Call for info 508-867-8705 or call Toll Free 877-809-2665 www.thebookbear.com JUNE 17, 2010 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Size.........................................13/4” x 13/4” ($240) 8 weeks..................../week $30 ($300) 12 weeks..................../week $25 20 weeks................. $23 /week ($460) 36 weeks................. $22 /week ($792) 52 weeks................. $21 /week ($1,092) *Minimum commitment of 8 weeks
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Construction
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All Types of Generators Installed
Roofing, siding, decking & more FREE ESTIMATES Senior Citizen Discount HIC 161737
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Fence & Stone
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ED WEBER
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Painting
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Landscaping
BFB PAINTING Schultz Plumbing We offer the following:
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CONSTRUCTION/HOME IMPROVEMENT HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800OLD-BARN, www.woodfordbros.com, MAHIC#155877; CTHIC#571557; RICRB#22078* DUCT CLEANING
FENCE & STONE
Charles Kach licensed electrician. No Job too small. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic #E35374. 508-755-4619.
Commonwealth Fence & Stone Your Complete Fence & Stone Company. All fence types- Cedar, Vinyl, Chain Link, Post & Rail, Ornamental, Pool. Hardscapes- Stone Wall, Walkways, Patios. Contact: 508-835-1644 for free estimate.
Watery Eyes? Sneezing? Wheezing? Your heating Duct System is a haven for dirt, dust mites, mold, bacteria. Duct cleaning recommended by the American Lung Asso. McDonald Heating & A/C Co, Inc. 508-892-9436.
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Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining Powerwashing Masonry Cleaning of Gutters
We will meet or beat the competitors price! INSURED & REFERENCES Call 508-667-4554 or 508-797-9397 or E-mail sbrogna1958@aol.com
ELECTRICAL
Ed Weber Electrical Residential & commercial. For all your electrical needs. Serving greater Worcester for 25 years. Fully insured. Lic# 26420. 508-839-3345..
Home Improvement
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10,15, 20 & 25 YARD DUMPSTERS Clean-outs, Junk Car & Scrap Metal Removal Also Available: DEMOLITION SERVICES • BOBCAT SERVICES
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FINANCIAL SERVICES Personal Care Attendant I am a PCA, Home Health Aide and Nurse’s Aide. I am Hospice trained & have CPR certification. I have my own car & can prepare small meals. People like me & I do my best for them. $16.00 an hour. References. 508873-2011
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STAY COOL THIS SUMMER
...
With Help From the Experts Who Keep You Warm All Winter ! 10 year warranty • Rebates/Financing Available 2-Stage Conditioning Unit Up to 20 SEER Rating All technicians licensed & certified.
McDonald Heating & A/C Co. Inc. Plumbing Repairs Available
Leicester, MA
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Landscape & Construction
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SPRING CLEANUP
We Make It So … Clean You’ll Think It’s New!
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Commercial & Residential Driveways • Seal Coating Parking Lots • Patchwork Road Work Warren Monette Fully insured Toll Free 866-721-9254 • 508-885-3320
WORK VANS & TRUCKS A MUST!
Landscaping
Landscaping
Lawn Mowing Spring Clean-up Mulching • Planting Pruning • Edging Hedge Trimming
LAWN BOYZ LANDSCAPING
LE’S PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING
Clean Ups
Full Plantings • Design Hydro-Seeding • Block or Stonewalls • Patios Walkways • Septic • Excavation
Flower Bed Desig n
Pruning, Mulching, Mowing... You Name it! We Do it!!!
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Landscaping
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Landscaping
Complete Lawn Maintenance Seeding • Mowing • Weeding Fertilizing • Aerating • Thatching Spring & Fall Cleanup Auto Sprinklers & Drip Systems New Mulch (Bark, Hemlock and Pine) Rock Gardens • Retaining Wall Flagstone • Pavestone • Brick Decking & Fencing • Steps Electrical & Garden Lights
Michael’s Mowing & Landscape Full mowing, bark mulch, dethatching, fertilizer & lawn installation, planting, See the spring difference and fall professional service can make in clean-ups. your lawn this summer.
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Security Guards
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Apholt Tree Service
Experienced, fast, neat & tidy professional service Senior citizen and Group discounts Call Ken at
Stump Grinding Cord Wood Trimming & Pruning Rubbish Removal Family Owned & Operated Fully Insured Discounts Available No Job Too Small
Jay Magill
DUMPSTER SPECIALS 10 yd. - $230 • 15 yd. - $300
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HOME IMPROVEMENT BFB PAINTING We offer interior and exterior painting and staining, powerwashing masonry, gutter cleaning. We will meet or beat the competitors’ price. Ins & ref. CALL 508-667-4554 OR 508-797-9397 or email: sbrogna1958@aol.com Brad’s Home Improvement Quality Workmanship Reasonable Rates Licensed & Insured 508-829-7361/ 508-380-7453
Home Clean-outs Landscape Clean-ups Demo Rubbish • Appliances “Give us a call & we’ll talk trash.”
508-864-7755 HOME IMPROVEMENT CUSTOM BUILDING, RENOVATIONS & Additions Specializing in Kitchen & Baths. Fully Licensed & Insured. Local references. General Contractor. R.K. Builders, Inc., www.rkbuilders-inc.com Call Richard Douglas 617-892-3956. // EARL’S POWER WASH/ EXTERIOR PAINTING. Washing starting at $150. Licensed/insured, hard working, honest contractor, Free estimates. Credit cards accepted. Licensed - CT#501225, RI-#26194. 1-800273-4650, www.aehomeimprovements.com//
Licensed by the MA State Police BONDED VACANT BUILDINGS, AUTO LOTS, MALLS, ETC. PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL
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HOME REPAIR/ RESTORATIONS GENERAL REPAIRS Floors: ceramic, hardwood, vinyl; Painting, Roofs, Power Washing, Vinyl Windows, Remodeling, baths & kitchens. Handyman Services. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Lic# HIC154720/ CSL102604 J.D. RICHARDSON 508826-0941, 508-791-1594
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JUNK CAR REMOVAL FREE JUNK CAR REMOVAL Nationwide! We haul away your junk car, boat, motorcycle, trailer, any type of motor vehicle away FREE of charge. 1-800-We-JunkCars; 1-800-675-8653 * LANDSCAPING L ANDSCAPING /S p ring Clean-up. We have all the equipment to get the job done! Full plantings, hydro-seeding, blocks/stonewalls, patios, walkways, excavation, septic & more. Warren Monette, NE Landscaping & Construction, 866-721-9254.
LANDSCAPING Le’s Professional Landscaping Commercial & residential. Spring & Fall clean up, complete lawn maintenance, aerating/thatching, sprinkler systems, rock gardens, decks, fences, steps, lighting. We do it all. FREE estimates. All work guaranteed. 508865-4248 PERRONE LANDSCAPING Spring Clean-ups. Weekly/ Bi-weekly Lawn Maintenance. Rubbish Removal. Power Washing 508-7359814
LAWN & GARDEN A R B O R V I TA E / C E D A R 2'/$5.95, min 20. 3'/$7.95, min 15. Shipped FEDEX. Creates dense privacy hedge. Other sizes & species available by installation. 888-449-3358. www.cedartrees.com* LAWN BOYZ LANDSCAPING Clean Ups, Flower Bed Design, Pruning, etc. You Name it! We Do it!!! (508) 410-2756 email: lawnbz@gmail.com
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“Oh My Gosh” Antiques & Collectibles Found at The Cider Mill
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The Holden Landmark Corporation is the parent company to The Landmark, The Community Journal, Leominster Champion, Fitchburg Pride, The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, Worcester Mag, Central Mass Classi¿eds and Bay State Parent magazine! Our legacy publications, The Landmark, and Worcester Mag were both founded in 1976, each providing 34 strong years of local coverage of the issues that make up our everyday lives.
(Side Entrance) Worcester, MA 01604 Open: Wednesday-Sunday
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In more than 62,000 households in 24 cities and towns in Central Mass, educated, active readers are turning to The Holden Landmark Corporation newspapers every week for their local news, sports, entertainment, and classi¿eds. Thousands more visit our websites each day. Employers and local businesses get great results from advertising locally in the Central Mass Classi¿eds in print, and online…one low price does it all!
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STEEL BUILDINGS 5 only - 20x20, 30x44, 40x56, 45x84, 80x150. Must move now! Will sell for balance owed. Still crated. Free delivery. 1-800-411-5869x235* PAINTING Johnson & Johnson Painting Interior/Exterior. Wallpapering, Carpentry. Fully Insured. Free estimates. Don 508865-1575
PLUMBING SCHULTZ PLUMBING 10% Off for new customers. Lic’d & Ins’d. #26981 D. Scott Schultz Jr. 508-735-3567 www.schultzplumbing.com
June’s “DAD& ME” Fun Photo Contest! Submit your favorite “Dad & Me” photo for a chance to win Tornadoes tickets.
You’ve heard the saying, “Consider the Source.” We are a valuable source of news and information in our communities because of the support of real, local businesses … scammers need not apply!
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JUNE 18TH.
You’ve got a real business, we’ve got real customer service. To work with a real person locally, contact June or Carrie at 508-755-1199 or email sales@centralmassclass.com, or jsima@holdenlandmark.com, or visit us Monday through Friday 9:30-5:00 at 101 Water Street in Worcester!
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www.centralmassclass.com RUBBISH REMOVAL ATS Trash Removal 10 yard Dump Trailers. Call for pricing. Discounts available. 774-364-1150 R.S. ENTERPRISES Roll-off Dumpsters and Clean-Outs. Junk car and scrap metal removal. Free Estimates. Weekend Specials. 508-829-0551. TOTAL DISPOSAL Dumpster Specials 10yd. $230, 15yd $300. Home Cleanouts, Landscape Clean-ups, Demo Rubbish, Appliances. Give us a call and we’ll talk trash. 508-864-7755 SECURITY SERVICES Security Guard Patrol Services Licensed by the MA State Police Bonded. Vacant buildings, auto lots, malls, etc. Private and Commercial 508-527-5196 SERVICES ADVERTISE IN OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY AND GET A FREE LISTING IN THE CATEGORY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR THE LENGTH OF YOUR RUN. CALL 508-755-1155 FOR DETAILS. SEWER CONNECTIONS Sewer Connections Book now & SAVE! Highfields Development Corp. Experienced, fast, neat & tidy. Professional service. Senior citizen discounts. Call Ken at 508-769-6722.
EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH VENDING! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own Local Vending Route. 25 Machines and Candy for $9,995. 1-800-920-8301* ALL CASH VENDING! Incredible Income Opportunity! Candy, Gumball, Snack, Soda... Minimum $4K-$10K Investment Required. Excellent Quality Machines. We Can Save You $$$$. 800-962-9189� \\
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WHA CONTRACT NO. IFB WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids for a Cast Iron or Steel Bathtub Refinishing Contract for One Year at Various Federal and State projects of the WHA, with Option by WHA to renew for two additional one year periods, will be received at the Purchasing Department office of the Worcester Housing Authority, 69 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605, telephone (508) 635-3203, until 11am on July 21, 2010. Envelopes containing proposals must be plainly marked as a Sealed Proposal and with the due date and time for proposals. Specifications, plans, and copies of the contract documents to be used, including the instructions to bidders, may be obtained in advance at the office of the Authority, or may be requested from the Authority by mail. The estimated cost of this contract is $30,000 to $35,000 per year. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, cash, or certified check on, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, in the amount of 5% of the one-year contract Base Bid Proposal Amount. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the one-year Base Bid Proposal Amount, will be required of the successful bidder upon the signing of the contract. Insurance certificates indicating coverage for public liability, property damage, and workmen’s compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon the signing of the contract. The bidder must comply with the schedule of minimum wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries or by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the contract work, as list of which is included in the contract documents. Attention is called to the equal employment opportunity conditions of the contract documents. Bidders should plan to establish a minimum goal of 20% of the one year Base Bid Proposal price for the procurement of services/supplies from SOMWBA-Certified Minority Business Enterprises. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday July 14, 2010 in the Conference Room at 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA. at which time prospective bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive informalities or irregularities in the bids, and to make awards in a manner deemed in the best interest of the Authority and the public. Award of a contract is subject to approval by the WHA Executive Director. For the Worcester Housing Authority Brian E. Bigelow, C.P.O. Publication Date: June 17, 2010
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The WORCESTER Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for 149159 Lincoln Street for the WORCESTER Housing Authority in WORCESTER Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Lenard Engineering, Inc. The Project consists of: the replacement of the retaining wall, walkway stairs; the improvement of roof drains; associated site grading. The work is estimated to cost $104,113. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30 § 39M & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 1, 2010 and publicly opened, forthwith. Mailed Bids should be sent to Worcester Housing Authority, Facilities Management and Planning, 81 Tacoma St, Worcester, MA 01606, ATTN: Fred Paris and received no later than the date & time specified above. General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the WORCESTER Housing Authority Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at: www.biddocsonline (may be viewed electronically and hard copy requested). There is a plan deposit of $ 50 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE, Inc. Deposits may be electronically paid or must be a certified or cashier’s check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $50. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40 per set for UPS Ground (or $65 per set for UPS Overnight), payable to the BidDocs ONLINE, Inc., to cover mail handling costs. A pre-bid conference will be held on site at 11 A.M. to 12 P.M on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The job site and/or existing building will also be available for inspection at this time. For an appointment call Fred Paris at 508-635-3304. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Worcester Housing Authority Facilities Management and Planning 81 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA 01606
The Worcester Housing Authority will receive sealed bids from DCAM Certified Electrical Contractors for MA 12-12, 40 Belmont Street, Worcester MA 01605 Circuit Breakers Replacement Project until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday July 15, 2010 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization/New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Estimated construction cost is $ 150,000. All bids must conform with provisions of General Law (Ter. Ed.), Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instruction to Bidders. Filed sub-bids will be taken for the following portions of the work: N/A Copies of the contract documents prepared by Worcester Housing Authority may be obtained Friday June 18, 2010 after 10:00 a.m. at the above address by depositing $25.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contact documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $15.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, 24 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092 ProjectDog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of a bid bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority as follows; a. By bidders for General Contract in the amount of 5% of the bid price. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Non-Collusive Affidavit attached to the bid (2) DCAM Certificate of Eligibility (3) DCAM Update Statement CQ 3 (4) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders (5) Previous Participation Certificate HUD Form 2530 Attention is called to the following: a. Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; b. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; c. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; d. Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the specifications, e. Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 30, 2010 at 40 Belmont Street, Community Room at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiver any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after the approval by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. No bid of a SubBidder shall be withdrawn, excluded, after award of the contract to the General Contractor without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Worcester Housing Authority Roland G. Carlson, Chairman
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TERRY HASSELMANN, CAPTAIN OF CENTRAL MASS ROLLER DERBY’S MEN’S TEAM, THE MASS MAELSTROM, HAS BEEN A SKATE RAT MOST OF HIS LIFE. HIS QUAD-WHEELED EXPERIENCE, AMAZING SKILLS AND AGILITY, COMBINED WITH HIS NATURAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, HAS BEEN THE IMPETUS FOR THE SHAPING OF MASSACHUSETTS’ NEWEST MEN’S DERBY LEAGUE. PETER ROTTONTAIL, AS HIS DERBY FAMILY CALLS HIM, IS GEARING UP FOR THE TEAM’S HOME DEBUT ON JUNE 20 AT ROLL ON AMERICA AGAINST THE VISITING NEW YORK SHOCK EXCHANGE. How long have you been with Central Mass Roller Derby? In early October of 2009 I decided to go to a Central Mass Roller Derby practice and see what it was all about. My first thoughts were of a bunch of people roughhousing on skates. Soon after walking in the door, I saw how regimented and organized everything was and, of course, with said roughhousing on the side. Since that day I was hooked.
When did the men’s team, Mass Maelstrom, officially form? Back in late March we had enough players to actually form the men’s team for Central Mass Roller Derby. I sat all the guys down before practice one day and we banged out all the details. I’d say the hardest part was agreeing on a name.
How did you come up with the Derby name Peter Rottentail? Like anyone else in the derby world, finding the perfect
name for yourself is hard. Apparently I have a knack for being “cute as a bunny.” In the end it came down to a mix of old nicknames and googling. It still feels weird when someone calls me Peter.
around for a few years and trains hard, but we train hard, too. On top of that we have some very talented skaters from all over Massachusetts. Mass Maelstrom in the derby underground is known for not being pushovers.
Your real life girlfriend is the Captain of Boston Derby Dames’ Cosmonaughties team and jam coach of Mass Maelstrom. What is the biggest criticism she has ever given you? Having an experienced and amazing player as a jam coach is invaluable. She has seen me at my best and my worst and knows when something isn’t right. When I’m not my best she likes to ask “Are you OK babe? You seem tired.” It’s kind of a running joke now.
What should your fans expect during your home debut bout against the New York Shock Exchange? Our fans should be expecting an intense, high energy, fast-paced game. New York has been
What is the biggest difference between men’s and women’s derby (besides anatomy)? Numbers. In Massachusetts there are about 30 men’s teams who play roller derby (not including referees), but more than 150 girl’s teams. So seeing a local men’s roller derby bout is a rare occasion.
plyometrics. Training is essential to staying in shape, playing safe and being at our best.
What is your retort when people say to you, “But Derby is for girls?” “Well sure it’s for girls, but guys play too. And no, I’m not a referee.” True story. Men’s roller derby is small right now, but it’s growing fast. People aren’t ignorant, they just don’t know about it. Mass Maelstrom’s job is to show Central Mass that there is a men’s derby team and it kicks ass.
What is your training schedule like? We train two to three times a week. Nights and weekends, between two and five hours per session. We train using all different kinds of exercises, from endurance and pack skating to
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21 20 PITT PITT
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