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Two shot near Providence and Dorchester Streets but WPD arrests suspect in Arthur Street shooting that rattled little league players, coaches and parents last month. -3 Marian Golemo, a former Millbury Street businessman charged with defrauding Polish immigrants of hundreds of thousands of dollars in the early to mid-1990s, pleads guilty to fraud and larceny charges. We’ll drink a Zywiec to that. +1 City eyes an expansion to Green Hill Park. A small step to make up for all the green space that’s been lost over the years. +4 Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup, and everyone’s favorite goalie, Tim Thomas, wins all kinds of hardware. New England: region of professional sports champions. +2 School budget approved, but cuts hit nine teachers and 19 instructional aides. Maybe the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School is hiring? -2 City clerks agree to contract, saving eight jobs and not backlogging city administration with reduced man power. +1 Worcester Cares raises $215,000 for the Red Cross’ effort to aid Central and Western Massachusetts tornado victims. That doesn’t even include ticket sales from the Tornadoes game and online donations. +6 Carpenters honor outgoing Holy Cross President Rev. Michael McFarland, saying $120 million of construction on campus during his tenure was done with union work. Some people do that without the need for a TIF? +1 Massachusetts unemployment rate stays at 7.4 percent for May with job growth reported in Worcester, but because the state’s three month average has been lower than 8 percent this shortens the Extended Benefits program. Yay? +1 This week: +13 Last week: -7 Year to date: +2
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Up in the old rooming house Uncertainty for the Albion’s owners and clients Jeremy Shulkin
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uilt somewhere between 1886 and 1898 the Albion rooming house has loomed over the corner of Main and Jackson streets during the Main South neighborhood’s rise from industrial and housing center to an impoverished and sometimes dangerous strip of the city. As the Main South area shows small gestures of revitalization around the Albion’s 765 Main St. address – a brand new YMCA and the closing of the People in Peril shelter –neighborhood activists, city housing and code inspectors, and building residents allege the property owners haven’t improved the building since they bought it out of foreclosure for $635,000 in June of 2010. In September of that year the building’s new owners, Clealand Blair and Richard Magdis of Sterling, Mass.based 765 Realty LLC, met with the city Licensing Commission about a transfer of the lodging-house license from the previous owner to them. According to Peter Lukes, who chairs the Licensing Commission, they agreed to wait a year while evaluating the property owners’ commitment to cleaning up the downtrodden building. The trial year didn’t go as hoped. On a June 9 hearing to provide 765 Main with a lodging-house license to run the Albion, city officials relayed stories to the board about the property’s mismanagement and excessive use of city services. “We believe that management isn’t doing what the rules and regulation say they should be doing,” testified Worcester Police Officer and member
of the city’s property-review team Anthony Petrone. John Nordberg, a senior housing inspector with the city, called his repeated trips to the building “a drain in my active use of time.” “I get in a lot of complaints that eventually get resolved, but it’s a drain on city resources to have me there as often as I am,” he added. In the five months between January 1, 2011 and May 1, 2011, city departments have been called to the building 259 times: 38 from Inspectional Services, 53 from the Worcester Fire Department and 168 from the Worcester Police Department. Lukes chastised Blair and Magdis during the meeting. “We’ve been before this body on several occasions this year … with the owners of this property,” he clarified, adding that last year the “intent was to have these numbers decline rapidly.” “You’re off the charts in terms of police calls.” Shortly after that, the Licensing Commission voted to decline 765 Main Street’s bid for a lodging-house permit. It was a result neighborhood activists and the city had hoped for. Questions have been raised, however, over what’s next for the building and its tenants.
THE CONDITIONS “Steve” moved into the Albion during one winter when he and his girlfriend needed cheap housing, fast. They pay $450 for a room “just a little bit bigger than a jail cell.” He calls the building conditions “decrepit.” His girlfriend has developed
a near-constant sickness, which he blames on black mold that’s spotted around the building. This year’s annual lodging-house inspection cited the owners for an inoperable toilet, cracked ceiling, water damage and missing electrical covers, toilet seats and bathtub control knobs. Steve says that’s no surprise. “There’s only one working shower on our floor” with 12 rooms. Adding to the trouble, he says those broken bathtub knobs meant residents couldn’t use their hands to turn on the water. “If you didn’t have pliers you couldn’t take a shower.” Another tenant wrote a letter to Blair, reiterating common complaints from living in the Albion: cleaning is sparse, food is stuck on the walls, there’s no control over heat and air conditioning, the garbage isn’t taken away on any regular schedule, no visiting hours control the noise or guests and there’s no full-time resident manager. “With a decent owner and manager and a good cleaning crew, or even with the same owner but with a good manager and good resident manager, the Albion could afford a more stable existence for many of those currently at the Albion, and the owner could still make a small fortune,” she wrote to Worcester Mag. The drug use and prostitution in and around the building has also attracted attention. Building residents living cleanly resent that illegal activity happens so blatantly and without consequence. Steve says he’s been sober for six months, but it’s been a challenge when
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-From an article on Politico.com on Utah and Massachusetts health care reform, in which “Worcester” was misspelled three times. WORCESTERMAG.COM • JUNE 23, 2011
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“going in and out of that building; it’s always, ‘What do you need?’” He also alleges that the door personnel break policy by not writing down the names of known drug dealers or prostitutes who enter the building. Then there have been reports about the intimidation of staff and security personnel. Steve says he has spoken with an attorney about filing a lawsuit after he was assaulted by a security guard for not wearing a shirt on an 88 degree day. The altercation left him bloody and photos revealed a swollen-shut left eye. He says his nose was broken too. The police’s Vice Unit has kept eyes on the building. The prevailing story from the June 9 Licensing Commission meeting revealed allegations that a known drug dealer and a front-door staffer had a walkie-talkie system in place that would serve as a warning whenever the police entered the building. After the police arrested the dealer (and former tenant), Felix Rivera, a police officer picked up the radio on the bed. “Hey, thanks for letting me know the cops are in the building,” he said. “Sorry, they came in too fast,” replied the voice on the other end.
CAUSE AND EFFECT Blair and Magdis argued throughout the meeting that they’d actually worked to clean up the building. They suggested they were responsive to code-enforcement requests, evicted 40
tenants and didn’t know the drug and prostitution problems were as prevalent as revealed. They offered to fire the lax front-door staffers and meet with police on a monthly or weekly basis. “We’ve been trying to be very proactive here,” Magdis claimed. “We’re extremely responsive to the code violations,” said Blair. “People will call in code violations if they owe us back rent.” And they put the blame on the tenants. “How do you know if a person is a prostitute or deals drugs?” Magdis asked. “These people have to live someplace.” Main South isn’t a foreign area to the two property owners, though. The two are partners in another Limited Liability Company, Wellington & Main, which owns 698-702 Main St. and 2-6 Wellington St. District 4 City Councilor Barbara Haller responded to their testimony, saying they’ve had successful business ventures elsewhere, chalking the mismanagement of the Albion to irresponsibility. “I’m so insulted by this feigned ignorance,” she said. Neither Blair nor Magdis returned a phone call for this story. Part of the issue could be the aftereffect of closing down the People in Peril shelter, once located at 701 Main St. According to the property managers
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WHAT COMES NEXT? Neighbors and local politicians have been anxious to see the building go into receivership. The city plans on taking 765 Realty LLC to Housing Court, showing their record as property owners to a judge, and having a temporary owner appointed to run the building until it’s up to code, collecting a fee from the city for their work. Once the receiver’s job is done, the city places a lien on the property to be
paid either by the property owner or a foreclosing bank. Otherwise, 765 Realty LLC could submit a counteroffer to clean up the property themselves. But receivership has been the clear intention of various city ofďŹ cials, who are hoping to see the 68 unit building out of 765 Realty LLC’s hands. Ekstrom hopes that the city has a plan if receivership becomes the only option. With reports in last weeks Telegram & Gazette that the triage center, the PIP’s housing-ďŹ rst oriented replacement, has 75 homeless people staying in a program designed for 25, there should be concern about will happen to the Albion if a new owner comes either through sale or receivership. “It’s an important housing resource for the folks that we serve,â€? says Ekstrom, but she adds, “It hasn’t been in great shape and hasn’t been well managed.â€? Even so, the city has lost rooming houses over the years. In 2009, a ďŹ re destroyed the Griggs building on Pleasant Street and the city denied a license to a lodging house at 5 Sycamore St. in 2007. It has Ekstrom concerned
that the supply doesn’t meet the demand. City ofďŹ cials point to other lodging houses nearby that don’t have the same issues as the Albion has had, arguing that all it takes is for a property to have the right kind of ownership and management. The city’s going to have
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and residents, many of the homeless using the PIP as de-facto long-term housing migrated to the Albion. “It’s obviously something that’s very important to our population,� says Community Healthlink president and CEO Deborah Ekstrom of lodging houses. Community Healthlink and the South Middlesex Opportunity Council now run the triage center and diversion program that have replaced the PIP wet-shelter mentality with a push to get homeless people into stable homes as soon as possible.
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{ worcesteria } AIRPORT NEWS: A series of talks have allowed the Massachusetts Port Authority, the City of Worcester and the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local 495 to come to an agreement over employees at the Worcester Regional Airport heralded by all three parties as “unprecedented.” Starting in fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011) all employees currently working at Worcester Regional Airport will transfer over from city employees to MassPort employees. Future hires will fall under MassPort employment as well. This means that the 18 current City of Worcester employees working at the airport will move off of city health insurance and into MassPort’s – most likely the Group Insurance Commission. MassPort now has hiring power at the airport, but the NAGE agreement means MassPort will hire locally and allow airport employees to unionize under Local 495, rather than any of the unions out at Logan. Sean Maher, head of the local, said the jobs were coveted by Boston employees and contractors, yet he thinks MassPort “is going to make an investment here.” “This is a new venture, going into an airport that’s not Logan,” says director of the Worcester Regional Airport Andy Davis, who called the agreement a move to “keep the employees whole and keep them local.” City retirees who worked at the airport will remain under the same insurance they retired with, with those costs covered by MassPort as part of the airport deal between the agency and the city last June.
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MAYORAL ENDORSEMENT: With a number of candidates running for the Democratic nomination to run against Sen. Scott Brown in 2012, a contingent of eight Massachusetts mayors, including Fitchburg’s Lisa Wong and Worcester’s Joe O’Brien have taken sides relatively early in campaign season, contributing to a supportive statement on Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s campaign site. It was no matter to O’Brien that the primary is still more than a year away: “The short answer is that he has a strong record of experience on local and federal levels and been in leadership positions,” he emailed. “He is also a veteran who has served in Iraq and as a mayor understands the needs of cities like ours. He will be a strong candidate with national appeal, and I believe he can beat Scott brown.”
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Bill Higgins, the Northboro Republican who challenged Sen. Harriette Chandler for her senate seat last fall with some doozies of campaign ads has sort of, kind of, apologized for their content. In a statement that came out of an agreement for both sides to drop post-election litigation, Higgins wrote, “I have become aware of documents and other information that were not available to me at the time of the campaign. It appears … that some of the allegations that I made were not true.” In a statement from Chandler, she wrote, “It is sad that it took a court action to get to the truth but it was necessary. Because, if candidates are allowed to libel and slander their opponents without consequence, good and decent people will not run for office.” Higgins also had a campaign-season habit of sending angry and abusive emails to journalists (and cc’ing their peers) who he felt slighted him or defended Chandler in their stories. Any chance they’ll be one last email blast apologizing for those? We don’t have all the documents or information to guess yes or no.
SCOLDED: Twenty-six-year Massachusetts House veteran John Binienda appeared at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, but he didn’t have warm words for the chamber. Addressing the council, the administration and Clark University regarding the proposed taking of Downing Street by the school to make a pedestrian-only plaza, Binienda noted that he grew up in that neighborhood, and if you were to stand in the middle of Clark’s gym you’d be somewhere in his former living room. “I have always been treated with respect on every matter that has come before my district … unfortunately with this event, I wasn’t granted any respect,” he complained, noting that he heard about the proposal from residents rather than the city or school. “I do not want to see Downing St. shut off,” he said, pointedly…Ceding the street to Clark once seemed like a done deal, but neighborhood opposition has stiffened, leaving the council to recommit reports to committee and holding off until September for a traffic study. It looks like it won’t be until October at the earliest before the council takes up the issue again. Got a tip? Email it to jshulkin@worcestermag.com. Get your daily dose of news and gossip at worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria.
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t a recent council meeting, Mayor Joe O’Brien and District 4 Councilor Barbara Haller showed that they are thinking outside the coop. While careful not to ruffle the feathers of the other members of the flock, O’Brien and Haller clucked over their request to let people raise chickens in the city. Undoubtedly many people think that allowing backyard chickens in Worcester is a bird-brained idea. These folks mimic Ronald Reagan when they tell the Worcester City Council, “There you go again.” Everyone knows that the mayor and a few councilors laid an egg when they advocated for illegal immigration in Arizona and considered banning the use of plastic bags by stores here. And the council’s ridiculous vote to prohibit 10 percent of retail outlets (mainly pharmacies) from selling cigarettes while the other 90 percent were allowed to do so was embarrassing for that body. Now the $28,000 we pay councilors isn’t chicken feed. So we expect them to address the important issues such as residential and commercial tax rates, job creation, economic development and public safety. But I think they should be good eggs and hold a few hearings that will allow people to support or peck away at the proposed chicken-keeping ordinance. Don’t worry naysayers, the law would ban roosters and prohibit slaughtering. With some restrictions, hundreds of large cities across the country including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Miami, San Antonio, Seattle, Las Vegas, Syracuse, Denver and Baltimore allow backyard chickenraising. Providence, R.I., joined them last year by passing a sensible ordinance that encourages this return to local agriculture. Raising chicks is an inexpensive, educational and fun hobby. Hand-raised baby chicks are gentle, bond with
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I was quite interested in your article as you mentioned your grandmother and the “old” Piccadilly Restaurant. My parents owned the Piccadilly and I remember your grandmother well as I worked at the restaurant for many years as a young boy. I remember your grandmother working as a waitress especially on Fri and Sat evenings. Thanks for the memory. G U S LUPAR EL L I , former owner of the Piccadilly Restaurant
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The city council is in a fowl mood their owners as they mature, and make wonderful pets. Many chicken owners pride themselves on the colorful, creative and cool coops they have built or bought for their prized hens. It gives new meaning to keeping up with the Joneses. As with dogs and cats, there are several breeds of chickens. Different breeds lay eggs of different colors. Besides the familiar white and brown eggs, imagine pink, red, blue, green and spotted eggs. And there is just no comparison in taste between a fresh backyard egg (with a dark orange yolk) from a happy chicken and a storebought egg of questionable quality. Unlike dogs, hens make very little noise. And, when their coop is kept clean, they emit no odor. But I concede that people who keep backyard chickens must know what they are doing so that parasites, infestations and diseases don’t infect a backyard flock. In this day and age of sustainability, so many people already use their backyards to produce food (fruits and vegetables) for their families. Worcester already has more
than 40 community gardens. Keeping a few hens nearby to provide a couple of fresh eggs per day is a natural extension of Worcester’s green movement. And adding chicken poop to a compost pile will provide quality fertilizer for backyard or community gardens. Licensing fees charged by the city for keeping chickens can go toward administering and enforcing the ordinance. College students from local agricultural and environmental-science programs and retired seniors can provide information and education to participants. The few people who will run afoul of the law should not be allowed to deny Worcester families the opportunity to be caring and responsible chicken owners. I hope that our city councilors don’t chicken out on this needed change to the city’s animal control ordinance. By voting in favor of this progressive legislation, no councilor will have egg on his face. And eventually, many of Worcester’s kids, when asked where their food comes from, won’t say the supermarket.
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Now I know for sure that the Worcester City Council is totally useless. They are spending time looking at passing a law that will allow residents to raise up to 5 chickens in their back yards. First of all, I don’t want chickens being raised next to my house. If people want to raise chickens, then they should move to the country. That is also where most of the Worcester City Council should move to.....Any town but Worcester!!
The rack of lamb is incredible--the best I’ve ever had. I think you’re missing something by not sampling the main meals in your reviews. Submitted online by S TAC Y I look forward to your reviews as they are generally accurate and succinct. However, I was really disappointed with your review of “RITUAL”. Although you gave good balanced assessments of what you and “Emily” obviously enjoyed, you also mentioned that you had visited the place several times. That being said, HOW do you, as a reviewer, not mention any of the entrees or desserts for that matter? If you want draught beer, go to Irish Times; if you want a sensational dining experience go to this place. Between the unreal rack of lamb, to the “bacon in chocolate” and everything in between the place is special, and i would like to see you do a second review incorporating the entire gamut from this great new addition to the dining scene here in Wormtown. Submitted by RON M. So, wait, you think $95.00 for a bottle of wine, 6 fantastic appetizers and two espressos is a lot of money? As a “restaurant reviewer”, you need to know that you could not do that anywhere in the city. You did not even have an entree there. I have been to Ritual several times, the food is 5 stars! I love the decor, not cookie cutter at all. I think you should go back and have the Rack of Lamb...it will blow your socks off!! Submitted by C H I P
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The media pays a lot of attention to how much institutional support any given candidate is getting in the initial steps of a race and adjusts its reporting. These outright endorsements at such an early stage of the race seem out of line, Setti has been very much the media darling, he did pre-positioning last year with Sen. John Kerry. These endorsements were not necessaryh now and my be counter productive. I am a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate as well I I just have a little bit of news: the race is actully next year and the fundrasing to match Scott Brown’s is moot if all the money is spent in the efforts to win the primary nomination. JOHN ZELAZO (D-MA-Adams) for United States Senate 2012. http://johnzelazo. com/ and on Facebook.
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Of course. With the rise of lyme disease, put a couple Guinea Fowl in your backyard, ticks will be gone.
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Why not! We have plenty of land for them.
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No. I don’t think they should. In the towns around, if you have enough property, that’s OK but in the middle of a city, kind of weird.
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Paul Cotnoir, head of Becker College’s Massachusetts Digital Games Institute says that many students don’t see digital pirating as theft, but rather a way of supporting the gaming community. Barbara Taormina
If you have a computer, a smart phone or anything that hooks you on to the Internet, you have a ticket to an endless buffet of music, movies, art, games and porn.
For most of us, the Internet is a digital feast of free art and entertainment. Still, somebody eventually has to pick up the tab, and some artists — many of whom are local — whose songs, photos, films and poems are being snatched without permission from every corner of the Web say they’re the ones getting stuck paying the check. Unfortunately, copyright laws and the technical and international territory they attempt to regulate is mindnumbing, complex stuff. Fortunately, however, zombies are not. While there are probably thousands of sad copyright rip-off stories, one that might resonate with a lot of today’s digital pirates involves George Romero, director of the cult horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” and father of the modern zombie renaissance. Back in 1967, Romero and his cast of unknown actors spent months in rural Pennsylvania filming one of modern cinema’s most disturbing horror movies. “Night of the Living Dead” immediately rose to the head of the ranks for blood and gore. Major film distributors all passed on the chance to market the movie, but the Walter Reade Organization decided to take it on. Initial reviews of the movie were brutal, but audiences soon started filling theaters and a small circle of critics started analyzing the film’s cultural relevance. “Night of the Living Dead” eventually grossed millions, but Romero saw hardly any of it. “When we made the original film, we titled it ‘Night of the Flesh Eaters,’” he later told Dark Horizons Magazine. “We registered that title with the copyright office, but at the last minute, the producers changed the title to “Night of the Living Dead” and neglected to copyright the new title, leaving us without rights to our own film.” Without a copyright notice on the film’s title card, “Night of the Living Dead” fell into the public domain where anyone could make copies to rent and sell.
Exploiting Romero’s copyright blunder wasn’t fair, but it was legal. Today, it’s both unfair and illegal. Copyright now begins automatically, as soon as an original piece of work is complete, roughly about the same time digital pirates start circling. Romero recovered quickly and went on to become a Hollywood horror-film icon. But local artists are finding it a little harder to just bounce back from digital theft. Whenever their images, songs or words are downloaded they lose income, sometimes sorely needed income. But they also waste a lot of time and energy trying to protect their work from pirates, tracking down cases of theft and trying to collect payments or even just legitimate attribution. “People need to understand what it means and how much harm digital theft does,” says Donna Dufault who works with her husband Scott Erb at their business, Erb Photography based in Worcester. “Since when did it become acceptable to take someone else’s property?” Dufault and Erb feel if they could catch the public’s ear and explain how digital theft affects local art, people might think twice before copying an image or downloading a movie or a song. And people who can relate to being ripped off might even support Dufault, Erb and artists throughout the country who believe the best way to protect their work is with tougher copyright protection.
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Photographer Jeff Baker specializes in portraits and photos of personal and business events. In 1993, he started Visions by Baker, a photography business that Worcester residents turn to for images that often become family heirlooms. “Digital theft has affected me to a minimal degree,” he says. “It’s not something that’s costing me a staggering amount. But there are definitions and degrees. How many shades of gray do you want to talk about?” Part of the problem for photographers may be that people who buy original images don’t understand that they aren’t buying the copyright of a photo. Most professional photographers don’t sell those rights. What they do sell is the license or right for you to enjoy the image, display it and probably even make a copy of it for your grandmother. You do not, however, have the right to copy and sell it to someone else and make a profit from it. “You can use images for personal promotion but not for profit,” says Baker who explains this to his clients who, for the most part, seem to understand. Erb Photography’s main business is commercial photography and portraiture and their particular area of expertise is food and restaurants. “It’s all about the light,” says Erb who can make a serving of oysters look like a Vermeer. Like Baker, Dufault and Erb also try to make sure clients understand how their images can be used. But once photos are up on a website, a lot of people seem to
Scott Erb of Erb Photography in Worcester asks, “Since when did it become acceptable to take someone else’s property?” think the images are there, free for the taking. And when images are copied, Baker, Dufault and Erb are cheated out of licensing fees that should be part of their income. “Most of the time, I’m OK with people using my work if they ask me,” says Dufault. But people don’t ask, and they usually don’t credit photographers for their work which means they not only lose fees, they lose future opportunities. Photographers have a range of remedies. They can send a friendly letter to whoever is using an image without permission and include a friendly bill. They can also try to negotiate a settlement. If those strategies don’t work, there’s always a “cease and desist letter,” and ultimately, if it comes down to it, a law suit. But all of that is grueling and distracting for artists who would prefer to spend time in their studios rather than their lawyer’s offices. “It seems black and white,” says Dufault who can’t understand how otherwise honest people steal photos from the Internet. “Either you have permission to use an image, or you don’t.” “Most people have a pretty good grasp of what plagiarism is and why it’s wrong to steal someone else’s words,” says Dufault. “Why don’t they see the connection to digital theft?”
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While education and awareness may be part of the answer in some cases, the problem of copyright infringement goes beyond something that can be fixed with an open forum discussion at the library. There are stories of Worcester photographers who have found their images framed and up for auction on e-Bay. Other local images have been used to sell picture frames imported from China. Those types of international copyright infringement cases involve deep legal rabbit holes that could take generations to resolve. Artists looking for more copyright protection are continued on page 12
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who think intellectual property rights and copyright no longer have a valid role when it comes to music. He acknowledges copyright may still have a limited function when it comes to films and books. Wilson was “Ultimately, it comes down whether or not you’re one of the ready to focus on yourself and your work,” founding members says Photographer Jeff Baker. “You need to know of Downhill how you are going to adapt.” Battle, a group of Worcester it’s clear we now have plenty of music, we activists who organized back in 2003 no longer need copyrights to encourage in part to challenge the music industry, and protect it. which was lobbing big lawsuits at And as Holmes sees it, copyrights were students and other individuals who had never used to protect musicians anyway. been caught swapping songs with fileThey were used to protect the recording sharing programs. Downhill Battle has industry. “And that power structure has since launched a sister organization, distorted music at every level,” he says. the Participatory Culture Foundation, a But technology has put recording nonprofit group that supports creative capabilities within everyone’s reach and work by providing free, open-source cut the ties between music and recording media tools. companies. Music has become more Holmes says copyrights were included democratic, and musicians have the in the Constitution to promote the chance to create free-flowing exchanges creation of arts and sciences. And since of ideas and sounds, and all music is richer for it. Holmes says it was the music industry that was driven to make millions of dollars off the backs of musicians, and corporations used copyright to accomplish that goal. “The incentive for musicians is to be You may be eligible to participate in EPOC, a new clinical research study investigating the safety profile awesome, to be funny, to get laid,” he and patient satisfaction associated with switching from your current multiple sclerosis treatment to an says. “Those are the kinds of things that drive people to make music.” investigational medication for MS.
supporting a new piece of proposed legislation, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, also known as the PROTECT IP Act. The new law would give the Justice Department the power to obtain court orders forcing Internet service providers like Comcast, Verizon, Earthlink and Qwest to block sites providing or selling material that violates copyrights. The PROTECT IP Act would also allow artists whose work has been stolen to seek court orders blocking online advertisers and credit-card companies from doing business with sites that allegedly violate copyrights. Dufault and Erb contacted Sen. Scott Brown to make the case for PROTECT IP. “His office called back and his aides had a lot of interesting questions,” says Erb. “I really felt they heard what I was saying and that Brown will be voting in favor of the law.’ Erb believes the law will be passed since it’s asking for the most basic type of protection. “All we want is to make it easier for creators to get compensated for their creations and harder for someone to get away with stealing our work,” he says. But since PROTECT IP was introduced
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{ coverstory } late in May, opposition has been rallying. A coalition of groups and organizations including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Google, e-Bay, the New York Times and the Center for Democracy and Technology worry that the legislation will give the government and private parties the authority to shut down sites before owners or administrators have an opportunity to defend themselves against the charges of copyright violation. The PROTECT IP Act is fast and it’s sweeping but Gerry Bloggett, a Worcester patent attorney with more than three decades of experience in U.S. and foreign patent, trademark, and copyright law says the scope and speed are a reflection of the times. “The digital revolution has made everything go so much faster,” he says. From creation, to execution, to marketing, sales and finally, pirating, computers have really sped up the pace. “The problem is computers have also made stealing very much a matter of your upbringing,” says Bloggett. “If you have respect for other people’s stuff, or if you’re someone who is very territorial, you’re probably not taking anyone’s work from the Internet. But there are also a lot of people in our society who don’t believe property is a legitimate concept.” Holmes Wilson is one of those people
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As for downloading free music instead of paying that 99 cents per song to the musicians who created it, Holmes doesn’t think it’s much of an issue.
“Ask the majority of musicians if they download music for free, and they’ll say yes,” he says. “It’s like picking your nose in your car. Nobody really talks about it, but everyone knows it happens.” Holmes acknowledges that his take on copyrights and digital downloading is probably generational. Similar attitudes do exist in other creative arenas where young people are leading the way. A couple of months ago, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray stopped by Becker College to help launch the Massachusetts Digital Games continued on page 14
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themselves,” says Cotnoir. But while digital theft is an issue, Cotnoir says the gaming industry is responding in different ways. Massive multiplayer online, or MMO games, that continually offer new and bonus content to registered customers has put a dent in online piracy. And so has the trend toward smaller, independently produced STEVEN KING
Holmes Wilson feels that digital theft doesn’t matter to most musicians, as money isn’t their incentive. “The incentive for musicians is to be awesome, to be funny, to get laid,” he says. “Those are the kinds of things that drive people to make music.” games like “Angry Birds,” a wildly popular iPhone game. Roughly 70 percent of the players currently obsessed with “Minecraft,” another hugely successful independent game, are using pirated versions; but that doesn’t trouble game designer Markus Persson. At a San Francisco gamedevelopment conference earlier this year, Persson released a statement explaining his take on digital theft. “Piracy is not theft,” says Persson. “If you steal a car, the original is lost. If you copy a game, there are simply more of
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them in the world.� According to Persson, designers need to focus less on big scenarios and more on innovation and continual updates. Game development should be more a service for games that change and evolve, he says. Cotnoir understands the type of investment big publishers put into games like “World of Warcraft� and “Eve.� “The number of people who work on those games is similar to the type of group you would find working on any major movie,� he says. And a lot of those people have mortgages to pay, and kids to send to college. But even major players like Blizzard, that once seemed committed to DRMs and other legal strategies to wipe out piracy, are now seeing innovation and strong customer loyalty as the best protection against piracy. And that refocusing allows Cotnoir and his students to focus on creating games that foster creative thinking, problem solving and other valuable skills. “Games serve a very real need,� says Cotnoir. “They help players develop skills that solve problems that transcend killing the last orc.�
ORIGINAL SKIN Fans of the movie “Hangover Part II� who are waiting for it’s DVD release this fall probably already know that the movie they are aching to own won’t be the movie that they saw in theaters over the past couple of weeks.
Warner Bros. has already agreed to digitally alter the film before its DVD release to sidestep a copyright lawsuit over a tattoo on one of the main characters. The tattoo in question is a copy of boxer Mike Tyson’s facial tattoo. Although Tyson appears in both Hangover films, his tattoo artist, S. Victor Whitmill never gave Warner Bros. permission to use his design on another face. Whitmill originally tried to stop the release of the film, but the U.S. District Court Judge Catherine D. Perry felt that remedy was over the top. She delayed the case but warned Warner Bros. that Whitmill would probably eventually win. A lot of people, including tattoo artists, haven’t thought much about copyright infringement and tattoos. There has, however, been a long-standing problem with ripped-off designs. “A lot of artists are leery about posting their original work online,� says Ben Mack, owner of Out of the Dark World. “There’s a huge amount of animosity in the industry over copies of original designs.�
{ coverstory } Mack says artists can spend weeks or even months developing an original design and customers can spend a lot of money seeing the process through. After that type of investment, it’s not cool to walk down the street and see your oneof-a-kind piece of body art on someone else’s skin. Cory Heisson, a longtime illustrator and tattoo artist at Unholy Grail Tattoo, agrees ripped-off designs are a huge issue. “Frankly, there’s not much you can do about it,� says Heisson. “You can’t really copyright a tattoo.�
And Heisson doesn’t want people who have his designs to cover them up. “As a tattoo artist and an illustrator, I want people to see them,� he says. “People with my tattoos are permanent billboards of my work.� Still, Heisson would rather design something original for an admirer, than see someone else copy his work. “If someone’s going to steal an idea, all I can say is I hope they take it to a tattoo artist who reproduces it in a terrible fashion,� says Heisson. Mack agrees that limiting online
examples or original work is about the only way to protect designs. But he disagrees with Heisson’s notion that the best revenge is seeing a botched copy. “The industry takes care of these things on its own,� he says. “Tattoo artists have their own inside justice.� Quid pro quo If there’s inside justice for tattoo artists, it seems like there should be inside justice for other artists who are being hurt by digital theft and copyright infringement.
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Even if the problem doesn’t hit all artists and all media in quite the same way, it does have an effect. In fact, according to Gerry Bloggett, digital-art theft isn’t just a problem for artists. “The psychological needs of the world are also important,â€? says Bloggett. “The world is a pretty dismal and dreary place when there’s no creative output.â€? Bloggett believes the need for art in our lives is part of the human condition. “But if you can’t encourage The PROTECT IP Act is fast and it’s sweeppeople to pursue art by allowing ing but Gerry Bloggett, a Worcester patthem to make a reasonable living, ent attorney says the scope and speed are you really can’t expect them to stay in Worcester and be a simply a reection of the times. professional arts community for the rest of the city,â€? he says. education changes everything. Jeff Baker agrees public support “But the job of the professional is not for copyright protection would be a going away,â€? he says. “You need to see valuable asset. But he’s also seen how you can produce a product others can’t.â€? dramatically technology has affected art Bloggett sees it. In fact he feels art is and consumer behavior. Digital theft is one of the few truly valuable products still today’s problem, and there’ll be something made in America. else to confront tomorrow. “Everyone wants our music, our songs, “Ultimately, it comes down whether or our plays and our poems,â€? he says. “If not you’re ready to focus on yourself and we don’t encourage and protect art and your work,â€? he says. “You need to know artists, we’ll lose that too.â€? how you are going to adapt.â€? Baker says time, technology and
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A presence oft felt, yet rarely seen. Such can be said about the vacant dirt lot located at 237 Main Street in Worcester where, for decades, a three-story building once stood, the past home of the Caravan Coffee Company. This then, is the pretext for the upcoming exhibit, Caravan, at the Worcester Center for Crafts, where photographer Edward Bissell presents his work of a building in the throes of its demise.
How many pedestrians had strolled by that storefront window, their gaze distant from images just past the thin expanse of glass? But those same images are what intrigued Bissell to capture them on film, visions that he pursued further by venturing into the chaotic and crumbling shambles of a structure left derelict and in disarray. “I tend to lean toward taking pictures of things that people pass by every day, but never really see,” Bissell comments. “Whether it is a building, a crack in the sidewalk, or certain signage, those are the visuals that attract me.” Thirty-seven framed photographs of this long-defunct edifice ring the gallery wall, a testament to this oncethriving enterprise. Initially, Bissell was attracted to those storefront window displays, thinking to himself that it was a fun project to photograph these static images, capturing on film both the interior and surrounding reflected exterior. But then, he thought, “What’s inside?” And with that rhetorical query did he gain permission to enter the premises, spending the next seven months taking pictures of rooms laden with hastily abandoned objects. To finance this exhibition, Bissell received a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. With these funds, Bissell was able to prowl the three floors, taking countless photos of items seemingly left in a hurried fashion. “At times, I must admit it was rather unnerving, being the lone soul within this vacant building, and occasionally I would hear a noise echoing somewhere within,” recalls Bissell. “I never lingered too long past sunset, but during that particular time of day is when I captured some indelible images.” One such photo is of a single cane-backed bar stool, standing in a brilliant rake of sunlight, as late-afternoon rust-colored shadows harbor melancholic wistfulness.
After taking numerous photos of the showcase windows, Bissell thought it would be interesting to insert a mannequin into the surrounding detritus. “Matilda,” the largest photograph represented in the exhibit, depicts this faux woman appareled in a dress borrowed from Bissell’s wife’s grandmother. She sits amongst the rubble in the window, her lips pursed with arms crossed and, nursing a cup of coffee nearby, she stares back at whosoever gazes upon her arresting pose. Bissell incorporates this fetching
of a stairwell, where a multitude of colors lay faded and tattered upon the walls, as mushrooms march along the landing. “It was fascinating to see the results of a place long abandoned, and to witness nature take over,” he says. “Elegance” is another striking image, recalling the ghostly remnants of the ill-fated Titanic. A sign, placed haphazardly upon a chair, sits amongst shattered shards of pottery. STEVEN KING
inanimate person in various prints, juxtaposing her against backdrops of utter disrepair. From there, Bissell photographed randomly strewn objects, taking photos of items as they were left behind. “It was incredible to walk these floors and witness all the stuff lying around,” Bissell comments. “Besides the mannequin, everything I photographed was as is.” Haunting images were the result, like the three discolored glasses left upon the stairs or, as in “Dinner for Two,” a table festooned in rubble, graced only by a bouquet. Two chairs sit tucked, mere memories of a romantic repast of yore. “As I trampled the echoing halls, I had to wear a respirator because of the mold, mildew and moss that thrived on every floor,” Bissell recalls. One such image is
Two of the 37 photographs are in black and white, an ode to Aaron Siskind, a masterful photographer who greatly influenced Bissell as he spent many lonely days within this hollow structure. “Siskind, as well as the photographer Robert Doisneau, were great inspirations to me as I contemplated my imagery,” Bissell says. After canvassing the expanse of the gallery, a visitor will certainly be witness to the passion and perfection of this contemporary master of photography. Caravan will be on view from June 21-July 23 in the Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester. Opening reception: June 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 508-753-8183, ext. 3006. JUNE 23, 2011 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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The festival, which runs from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday and noon to midnight on Saturday, will conclude with New Orleans blues musician Mem Shannon. Shannon says he is eager to perform at the festival. “I’m looking forward to a nice audience and to having some fun,” he explains. The Roadkill Orchestra, which is the house band for Dr. Gonzo’s Uncommon Condiments (122 Main St.), played last year’s festival. Self-described as “garagelounge music,” the band got invited to the festival last year when Collyer unexpectedly walked in on one of their band practices in the shop. Esty, who also goes by Dr. Gonzo, stressed that the festival is great for Worcester. “Music, community, and food – that’s what brings people together, that’s what makes a neighborhood.” Tickets are available online at baevents. com/pauliesnolabluesandjazzfestival, at John & Son’s II, or on the day of the event.
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Jane Morin is “a straightahead jazz, cabaret and blues singer,” says Vince Lombardi, director of Audio Journal, a radio reading service based in Worcester. Morin, however, thinks of herself as a “jack of all trades” when it comes to musical styles, working with country-western, honky-tonk and jazz bands. Morin says her voice is similar to those of Judy Garland or Liza Minelli.
The Auburn resident received attention at Nick’s last fall when vocalist Linda Dagnello invited Morin, who was attending the concert, to sing. According to one member of the audience, “Jane performed her song and the crowd just exploded with cheering and applause. She
blew the audience away and everyone there was amazed.” Lombardi, who was there that night, adds, “She’s a real pro and knows how to manipulate her powerhouse voice.” Morin became interested in music at a young age. Blind and sick much of the time, Morin says she was comforted by listening to the radio and music especially before going to bed. And she didn’t just listen; she started singing for the pure joy it. “I was always singing around the house,” she recalls. At age 7, her rendition of “Your Cheating Heart” earned her second place at a talent contest at The American Legion Hall in Grafton; she won $7.50. “That was a big deal at the time,” jokes Morin. In 1963, at age 14, Morin and her sister Kathleen started singing at the Granite Club in Millbury, owned by their father. The club boasted all the modern amenities of the time, a Formica horseshoe bar, waxed floors, and (now- illegal) fiberglass curtains. What Morin loved about this
neighborhood hotspot was that it was kid-friendly, and she made sure her music was suitable for family audiences. Today, she takes pride in the respect she holds for her audiences. As Lombardi says, she is “a class act and a real pro.” Although she never had her own band, Morin was most connected to one band in particular, The Townsmen, consisting of Don Majau, Joe Brendisi, Alan Gustavson and others. Morin recalls, “They were so talented, I didn’t have to bring music. They had such good ears. Even if they didn’t know the song, we could do anything I wanted to do off the cuff. And they spoiled me for other bands.” The ’70s were exciting times for Jane. After winning first place on the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour, she was selected to sing for “Protégé Day” on the Mike Douglas’ TV show that Ted Mack was co-hosting. Other milestones included singing with Bob Hope, participating in a Symphony Hall fundraiser that included Hope and Arthur Fiedler, singing at the 1976 Miss World pageant in Boston and
singing the National Anthem prior to the first entertainer to perform at the Centrum, Frank Sinatra. Morin’s most exciting event, however, was singing the National Anthem at the 1975 World Series. Despite a quick rehearsal with the organist as people filed into the stadium, there was a mishap. It was raining that day, and although her microphone and headset were covered in plastic, when the organist started playing, her microphone temporarily shut down. When she sang out “Oh, say can you see…” the audience heard nothing but the organ. Then, when it suddenly came back on to a startled audience with “by the dawn’s early light,” they were back on track. But it was a scary and memorable experience for Morin. Come hear Morin sing “straightahead jazz” at Nicks on June 24 with Pamela Hines on piano, Kevin Aucoin on saxophone, Bob Simonelli on bass and Rick Petrelli on Drums. Two seatings, 9 and 11 p.m. $5 cover. nicksworcester.com.
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Solitude in the city Tower Hill offers urban garden tour
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Gardening is an art. It takes time, plenty of effort, and thoughtful planning. It also takes space, and living in a city puts a restriction on space. Living in a city as large as Worcester – the second largest in New England – can handcuff people and their search to create a personal space of solitude and wilderness. Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston explores urban gardens that meet these challenges and displays their beauty for the 17th straight year with its City Spaces/ Country Places Garden Tour.
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around to these gardens. They discover how other gardeners face these issues.” David Sjosten and his wife Arlene have been working on their garden in Worcester for 17 years. They’ve been planning and working with the obstacles that come with living in a city, namely shade. The Sjostens’ garden took a few years to become a mature garden. The hours spent digging in the dirt has given rise to the Sjostens’ place to relax, and now they’re excited to share that experience with other gardeners. “There is a lot of personal joy in gardening, both enjoying it as it surrounds one and enjoying the work that makes it happen,” says David Sjosten. “It’s a
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pleasure to share that with others who have gardens.” While the Sjostens made the best of working in the shade, Cynthia Pitcher and her husband Stephen found the lack of sprawling space in Worcester posed the biggest challenge for them and their urban garden. Their successful use of the space they have is one of the reasons why Tower Hill selected to feature their garden in this year’s tour. “We have less than an acre. So, to accommodate what we wanted and to do a design we wanted in such a small place was a challenge,” says Cynthia Pitcher. The work has paid off for the Pitchers. They spend plenty of time doing the hard work of weeding and digging, but they also get plenty of pleasure sitting on their screened in porch listening to birds and enjoying some solitude from the hustle and bustle of the city. Tower Hill provides that a great opportunity to see how urban gardening can transform a city space into a rural oasis – first hand. “There is no better way to learn about gardening than to see it. You can read a lot from a gardening book,” says Arnum. “But there’s nothing like talking with someone in your own area who is growing something.” Tower hill botanic garden City Spaces/ Country Places Garden Tour will take place on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tickets may be purchased in advance. For more information visit towerhillbg.org.
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Celebrate African American Culture with the Henry Lee Willis Community Center Vanessa Formato
Summer is a season just begging for celebration, and there’s no better way to do it than a day in the great outdoors with food, friends, music—and a little education, too. Join the Henry Lee Willis Community Center on Saturday, June 25, for some free fun as they hold their 14th-annual African American and Juneteenth Festival from noon to 8 p.m. in Institute Park. “Juneteenth is the oldest nationally recognized celebration of the end of slavery,” Sasha Chait, the Willis Center’s assistant director of development and communications, says. “It’s generally recognized as the date that all the slaves were actually aware that they were free.” Especially given Worcester’s diverse community, the festival has become one of Worcester’s largest, most well-loved summer celebrations. “We’re expecting people to come from as far away as Boston,” Chait says. According to its website, the center expects nearly 5,000 people to be in attendance this Saturday to celebrate what makes African American culture special. Part of what makes the African American and Juneteenth Festival unique each year is the entertainment. This year’s featured performance is R&B group The Manhattans, known for the hit songs “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and “Shining Star.” It’s not every day you get the chance to see a world-famous act for free, so for that reason alone you won’t want to miss it. There will be plenty of bands playing throughout the day, including West African troupe Jalikunda, Voices in Christ Gospel Choir and the R&B duo Monique and Fingers. Music won’t be the only form of entertainment. Steppers In Da Zone and the African Community Education Dance Troupe will take the stage to show off their moves, and you’ll surely want to stick around for Shi Shi’s Lounge Hair Show at 6 p.m. When you need a
break, grab some soul food or do a bit of shopping with the local craft vendors—and if the kids are getting rowdy, you can always take them to the kids’ tent for crafts with the Worcester Art Museum, cool faux tattoos and face painting. At 3 p.m., make sure you catch the grand finale of the second annual Worcester’s Black Starz Search competition. Three finalists, who were chosen in preliminaries over the last three months, will go head-to-head for a $250 prize. Black Starz coordinator Parlee Jones is thrilled to have some “absolutely incredible” talent vying for the title: Indy-O, a rapper and singer with a “great message” behind him; Deja, a spoken-word artist; and a young modern dancer named Ava. The winner will be determined by audience vote, so your attendance is crucial to crowning the best act. Despite the fun that will surely be had, fun and games aren’t the only things this day is about. The Willis Center’s mission is not just to support the community— especially “communities of color”—through engaging activities like this festival, but to use its resources to provide social services, including education. There will be familyfriendly booths set up to provide health and medical information, and several of the vendors are nonprofit organizations working to improve the community. “We have five service areas,” Chait says, “which include sober living, developmental services, HIV support, sheltering the homeless and neighborhood services.” According to Chait, during the 2010 fiscal year, the Willis Center served more than 13,000 individuals. Among the center’s community initiatives are The Worcester Opioid Overdose Prevention Coalition, Black Unity and the Worcester Partnership for Racial and Health Equity. By bringing the community together for fun, the Willis Center hopes to educate the public on what they can do to help each other and themselves. “We’re hoping for a great summer day and that everyone will bring their friends and family,” Chait says. With all the effort and talent behind this day, there’s no way it could be anything but great. For more information, visit williscenter. org and click on “Festival.”
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Home Skillet helps homeless Vanessa Formato
A little selflessness goes a long way. Don’t believe it? Allow local band Home Skillet to demonstrate as it holds charity concerts every other Thursday at Nu Café to support Worcester’s homeless through the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Worcester.
“The specific idea to do these benefits came about because I read a book by Dorothy Day, who spent her whole life working with the poor and homeless in New York City as part of the Catholic Worker movement,” says Jim Lang, who is one half of Home Skillet. Lang also found inspiration in the work he already does with the Interfaith Hospitality Network as a member of the Blessed Sacrament church in Worcester. “The Interfaith Hospitality Network is a program that works in partnership with the faith community to provide shelter, support and assistance to families with children
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who are homeless,” Interfaith Hospitality director Joanne Alley says. Twenty-six churches are involved, providing overnight shelter to homeless families. “The way they house these families is by putting them up in different church buildings for weeklong stays, which means that the responsibility of caring for these families gets spread around among a bunch of different churches,” Lang explains. Meals and supplies are donated by the congregations’ volunteers, as well as overnight staffing. During the day, the families go to the Interfaith Hospitality Network Day Center. From there they go to work or school and meet with staff in order to obtain housing, jobs and other support services. “We accept families regardless of income or family make-up, as long as there is a child under 18,” Alley says. The organization provides a crucial service, not just in helping the homeless, but by helping homeless families that are ineligible for state-funded shelter. Lang and his band mate, Matt Roberts, are no strangers to giving back. As members of popular rock band Hats On,
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A shining green beacon of awful Green Lantern Grade: D – David Wildman
Here’s a dirty little secret: The film studios are well aware when they have a stinker on their hands. The problem is millions of dollars have already been wasted on said stinker. They’ve got tie-ins with fast food restaurants, merchandising deals with toy companies and have been running previews for months. They have to release it. And so they fall back on the plan of disingenuously attempting to block critics from seeing it ahead of time, holding off screenings until the last minute in the hopes that you, the consumer, will be taken in by the promotional hype and spend your twelve 3D dollars before the movie reviewers can warn you. I sincerely hope I’m not too late in suggesting you jam the accelerator to the floor and vacate the vicinity of any cinema showing this irredeemable dreck. So now you’re thinking: how bad could it be? That’s what Napoleon said when he decided to invade a plague-stricken Moscow. Don’t make the same mistake. “Green Lantern” is the kind of bad that, except on rare occasions, doesn’t even allow you to laugh at its ineptness. It’s a smirking self-aware kind of wretchedness and it is so fundamentally onerous that it tramples right through a surface sheen of competent special effects and uninspired filmmaking to render the entire enterprise unfit for human consumption. The collection of actors, writers and director involved reads like a whosewho list of people that should not be allowed to make films ever under any circumstances. Take Ryan Reynolds. Through a woodchipper. Please. When you make a superhero movie you are by definition fighting a high level of suspension of disbelief. Remember when the first big Superman flick came out and the tagline was: “You will believe
a man can fly” as if accomplishing that feat would make it a good film? For this one you will believe that Reynolds can fly long before you are convinced he’s an actual person. The script calls for our super powered ring-wielding hero to be a total wise-cracking he-man asshole – no problem there, it’s all Reynolds does – but we are supposed to ultimately like this jerk, and by the end he is supposed to be rehabilitated as a great guy who saves the universe and everything. Mission so not accomplished. In fact, every scene Reynolds appears in is rendered unwatchable simply by warrant of his being in it. He is a shining green beacon of awful, taking down everything around him. Of course, it doesn’t help that the cliché-studded cartoon dialogue and ridiculous plot are being hatched by a cadre of TV hack writers whose collective credits include second rate drivel like “Everwood,” “Brothers and Sisters,” “Eli Stone” and “Flash Forward.” Director Martin Campbell at least has some celluloid experience, although it hasn’t helped much. He made a couple of half-decent Bond films once and then laid a huge Mel Gibson-shaped egg with “Edge of Darkness.” The only actor with any presence is Peter Sarsgaard, who plays a mildmannered scientist inhabited by a hideous alien. He’s a pretty interesting side story for a little while, battling his corrupt senator dad (Tim Roberts, cashing a paycheck) but then his head inexplicably balloons up because of exposure to the alien or something and he goes into a Heath Ledger-lite villain routine. Blake Lively is totally not believable playing a hot top gun pilot who is also Reynolds’s tough boss, but don’t worry, it isn’t long before she is melted under the smoldering heat of his macho stare and insufferable bad boy histrionics. “Green Lantern” might be interesting as a comic book, but with acting and writing like this don’t be fooled, as a film it’s an eyesore. JUNE 23, 2011 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Weekends are great for short road trips. Whether it’s to the beach, yard sales, or just a little jaunt for lunch, a nice sunny Saturday can be transformed by hopping in the car and just driving. And hop in the car is what we did this past Saturday with two hungry 10 year olds buckled into the back seat. E.B. Flatts was a short drive into East Brookfield, and although the sign out front wasn’t as demanding as some others along Route 9, the building grabbed our interest. A cute house-like building set back off the main drag, we pulled into the parking lot and entered into a fun, post-and-beam dining room. Seated right away, we didn’t even open the menus at first. There was so much to look at everywhere, including a toy train running above our heads on the beams, much to
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the enjoyment of the kids, as well as the adults. All different types of decorations sat along the beams in the beautiful wideopen room above the 15 or so wooden tables. So much to look at, but being as hungry as we were, we had to turn our attention to the menu at last. “Appeteasers” lived up to their name. By the time our cheerful waitress came with our drink orders, we knew we wanted to start with Mac ’n’ Cheese bites ($5.99) and Deep Fried Pickles ($5.99). While perusing the menu, salads, burgers, sandwiches and seafood tempted us all. But final decisions were almost easier than focusing our attention on the menus. Dakota immediately saw hot dogs and couldn’t be persuaded to get anything else (even if hot dogs were for dinner the night before). My partner and her daughter went with the fish and chips, one with regular fries and the other with sweet-potato fries ($10.99). I choose their signature sandwich — the Old-Fashioned Reuben ($7.99). While waiting for our meals, we studied more of the fun decor and quizzed each other’s knowledge with little trivia cards at the table. The girls ended up playing “I
Spy,” giggling away at all the items on the beams. Although our waitress was very sweet, personable and willing to answer all our questions, she was slightly scarce, although she did apologize as she brought our apps. The Mac ’n’ Cheese bites seemed to be standard boxed macaroni and cheese in wedge form battered and deep fried. Although good, and a hit with the kids, grown-up tastes would have preferred homemade macaroni and cheese with a more seasoned batter. The Fried Pickles, though, redeemed any criticisms that one might have had about the food. A basket of hot pickle chips, battered and fried to a golden brown sat before us. These chips were among some of the best I’ve had with a great “bite” to the batter. When our meals came out, I was worried that our eyes had been bigger
than our stomachs. Big round plates filled with our orders were placed before us. The hot dogs we’re described by our young guests, with a big smile, as “good,” but the hand-cut fries received an “awesome!” The fish and chips were complete with fresh, flaky fish and more than enough fries. I like to think my Reuben was the star of the table. Piled high on marble rye with plenty of sweet-potato fries, this sandwich was amazing, but so big I could only eat half. The sweet-potato fries probably had something to do with that though, as I kept abandoning the sandwich to go back for more of the “awesome” fries. With togo boxes provided, I could take the rest of my sandwich home to enjoy later. Four meals, two apps, four drinks with refills brought the bill to $57. Not bad for our Saturday excursion. With full bellies and our leftovers, off we went to enjoy more of our road-trip.
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Thai Place 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road/371 Main Street, Sturbridge 508-347-2999 thaiplacerestaurant.net Great for eating in or take-out, the Thai Place is offers a delicious menu for a variety of diners: vegetarian, carnivore, or vegan. The price range is average for Thai food, meaning it’s a little more expensive than Chinese, but less expensive than your average sitdown family restaurant. The elegant but cozy décor, lightly scented with roses, also creates a good date atmosphere.
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Falzone’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge 306 Main St., Douglas 508-476-7220 falzones.com Falzone’s Italian Restaurant and Lounge offers a romantic and tasty dining experience in the Blackstone Valley. Classic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine combined with excellent service makes this eatery a great night out in Douglas.
The Whistle Stop Bar & Grille 85 Main Street, Oxford 508-987-3087 stopbythewhistle.com The Whistle Stop Bar & Grill on Rt. 12 in Oxford looks like your typical pub or bar, until you check out their diverse menu. With reasonably priced meals for everyone from carnivores to vegetarians - and even some vegan-friendly salads apps and lighter fare - patrons will have difficulty finding something they wouldn’t like. The food is solidly good and anyone from barflies to families with babies are treated to excellent service. Stephen Anthony’s Restaurant & Home Made Sausage Company 999 Boston Post Road East, Marlboro 508-560-9618 stephenanthonys.com If you’re looking for that balance of “family friendly,” but still elegant and romantic, then Stephen Anthony’s is the place to go. The prices are a little higher than your average family restaurant, but in this case, you get much more than you pay for in both quantity and quality. Excellent food - especially if you love seafood, original menu offerings, and a great staff ensures that no matter what you like, you’ll have a great experience.
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>Thursday 23 The Little “a” Poetry Series, Worcester’s favorite poetry series, returns after a one-year hiatus to a new venue, The Strange Attractor, located at 97D Webster St. The reading starts at 7 p.m. and the featured poet will be none other than John Hodgen. Stop by for this kick off to a new regular series with host Cowboy Matt Hopewell and enjoy what he calls “a big, fun ol’ mess of spoken word madness.” themadecowboy@gmail.com, 508-479 8311. Join the Regional Environmental Council at Ralph’s Diner tonight for a benefit concert for the YouthGROW program’s trip to the “Rooted in Community” conference in Philadelphia. Rooted in Community is the premier youth-planned, youth-driven food-justice conference on the East Coast, and a place to share its story and connect its YouthGROWers with other young food-justice activists. Come out and show your love and support of youth urban agriculture while you dance your butt off to electro-pop R&B soul with Gamble and Burke, Burke and Bizzle, Niki Luparelli and DJ Kaz Gamble, DJ Food Science, Shaun Connolly and more. 21+, $10, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Diner, 95 Prescott St., Worcester. recworcester.org. On Thursday, June 23 through 29, The Author Institute will feature notable award-winning authors who present to graduate students and teachers from across New England. It takes place over a one week period and features a different children’s author each day. The presenters/authors work diligently to present not only their literature, but also a variety of genres and literacy elements, ways to motivate and develop student interest in literature and authoring, and formalize teacher-based activities and creativity for classroom use and interest in writing by both teachers and students. The day consists of author presentations, background to the literature being presented, round-table discussions and activities, personal insight into the author process and life experience, and author signing. Featuring Laban Carrick Hill, Sarah Pennypacker, Barbara Dee and Margie Palatina. worcester.edu, $675. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8127. Musicians Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards, Matthew Fox and Paul Gandy are walking the Midstate Trail and performing in several towns along the way to promote community-based art, culture and land conservation. Check out these folk musicians as they stop at Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton. Free from 7-9 p.m. 978-464-2712 or masswalkingtour.org.
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Ukuleles, wurlis and harmonies, oh my! It must be Somerville’s A Pony For My Birthday along with Joy Rachelle all for free starting at 9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.
>Friday 24 Gary Hoey: With a collection of 16 albums and five top-20 Billboard hits, it’s no wonder Gary Hoey (below) is listed in the top100 greatest guitar players of all time. Whether it’s rock, blues, surf
or Christmas, Hoey’s command of each style makes his live show one of the most exciting on the circuit today. Multitasking as writer, producer and guitar player, Hoey has toured and traded licks with the likes of Brian May (Queen), Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Joe Satriani, The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Peter Frampton, Rick Derringer and Deep Purple. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Rd., Shirley. 978-425-4311, tickets.bullrunrestaurant. com. Kick off summer 2011 with great food, music and raffles, and help us raise critical funds for the Polycystic Kidney Foundation at the PKD Party to fund research grants to cure this lifethreatening genetic disorder that affects more than 600,000 Americans. Hear classic and contemporary rock by Red Badge, Wood, and Run and Gun, old-timey music by Home Skillet, and rootsy original rock by Hat on, Drinking Wine. Food by the Hibernian Club. Raffles, including $1,000 worth of Mass. Lottery tickets. $15 (all proceeds to PKD Foundation). 6 p.m.-midnight. Boiler Room, 70 Winter St. 508-795-0158. During Jazz at Sunset with Dan Gabel and the Abletones, travel back in time with an 18-piece Big Band, led by trombonist Dan Gabel, recently returned from a world tour with The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Fronted by female vocals and sporting a vintage look and a repertoire of more than 2,000 arrangements,
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the Abletones are the real deal—a Big Band that looks and sounds just like those of the 1930s and 1940s. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. General admission is lawn seating; bring a chair. Jazz at Sunset is presented by the EcoTarium and WICN Public Radio. $18 per person, $15 EcoTarium and WICN members. Reserved tables for four: $90, $80 EcoTarium and WICN members. 6:30-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, Sundial Plaza, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700, ecotarium.org. Little brown bats are disappearing from New England due to white nose syndrome, but we are fortunate to still have a native bat colony in Paxton. Join Mass Audubon during Bats at Moore State Park to learn about this devastating disease and ways that human activity may increase its impact. We will also play games and do an activity to gear us up for the fabulous flight sightings at dusk! Meet in the parking lot. For ages 5 and older. $6 Mass Audubon adult members, $8 adult NM, $4 child members, $6 child NM. Family max. - $20 members, $28 NM. 7-9 p.m. Moore State Park, Mill St., Paxton. 508-792-3969. Chanteuse Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers: Join Niki Luparelli, Worcester’s First Lady of Cabaret, for a vintage evening of retro music and glamour. Vintage or evening attire encouraged but not mandatory. Come hear the songs of Patsy Cline, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Italian Lounge Songs, French Torch Songs, Swankified ’80s tunes, James Bond Singles, 1940s Swing, and more sass than you can shake your monocle at! Parking in the covered Union Station Lot is free with validation or Valet parking out front is only $2. No cover, but it’s hip to tip! 8 p.m.-midnight Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Sq. 508-755-6408.
North County Land Trust and Nashua River Watershed Association to offer a series of family programs at its sanctuaries in Fitchburg and Gardner. During Northern Worcester County Wildlife Walks: Morning Mountain Laurel Family Stroll at Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary. Mass Audubon invites you to explore and learn about the lovely wooded trails that may be in your own backyard. Families are welcome to experience the fully blooming mountain laurels and other signs of summer along this two-mile loop trail near Lake Wampanoag. Bring sturdy sneakers, water, and a light snack for the little ones. $6 Mass Audubon members, NCLT, or NRWA; $8 NM; $3 child member; $4 child NM. 10 a.m.-noon Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton. 978.464.2712 For many, an ideal Saturday would include music, food, bands, and booze. Well, guess what? It all can be found during Ralph’s Rock ’n’ Roll Flea Market. Buy-sell-swap cool stuff! Bands playing noon to 5 p.m. are: Zack Slik, Eyewitness, Red Cloud, Tokyo Tramps, Roadhorse, Solstice Bears, Shirts + Skin! Free. Noon-5 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Join the EcoTarium in a joyful Celebration of Kenda the Polar Bear (pictured below with a young fan in 2009), who died this month at the age of 27. Come play with Kenda’s toys, share your memories, learn about her care and training, color messages for a memorial display, and enjoy popsicles, the human version of her favorite bear snack — fishsicles. Free train rides all afternoon! Donations in memory of Kenda the polar bear may be made to the Kenda Memorial Fund for enrichment and toys for her animal FILE PHOTO
Go Gadget Go can be found covering your favorite songs at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420. Rumblehouse Rockabilly takes over Vincent’s tonight at 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
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picks friends at the EcoTarium. Free with museum admission. 1-3 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. Call 508-929-2700. ecotarium. org. Dance2Swing takes their boogie to the streets today during the Leominster Downtown Summer Stroll. Join Alan & Luan of Dance2Swing and the D2S HepCats as they get rockin’ and rollin’ in front of the Mia Bellas Spa from 1 to 5 p.m. with Rocky DJ AlanHep2theJive. Free swingin’ rock ’n’ roll dance lesson starts at 1:30 p.m. followed by dancing and performances, classic cars, swing dancing, music, parade, face painting, food and more! Mia Bella Spa, 12 Main St., Leominster. 978-263-7220, dance2swing. com. Tim Russell was known in the Worcester music scene for playing bass in bands like Murder in the First, IRA, Change of System & Say Uncle. When he passed away unexpectedly this past fall, he left behind 3-year-old Hayden Russell. Local bands Orange Diesel, The Time Bandits and Blues Train are coming together to help raise funds for Hayden, so stop by and lend a hand. Food, lots of kids activities, games, raffles, 50/50 raffle. The raffles include Red Sox tickets, custom built Xbox by Kustom Designs and gift certificates for area restaurants. $10 - kids 10 and younger free. 3-8 p.m. Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Ave., Oxford. 508-987-8783. Miss Latina Worcester County Pageant is an extraordinary cultural event offering scholarships and personal development that provides young and adult Latina women between the ages of 6 and 40 with an opportunity to enhance their cultural knowledge, develop transferable skills, and showcase their personal and cultural attributes. Approximately 30 contestants will compete this year in five age divisions for the titles of: Little Miss Latina Worcester County, Pre-Teen Latina Worcester County, Teen Latina Worcester County, Miss Latina Worcester County, and Señora Latina Worcester County. These ladies will compete in four main contests for the titles, scholarships and tons of prizes. The main contests include a cultural dress presentation, cultural presentation in oral and art form, casual wear, and evening gown. Other contests include: Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic, People’s Choice, and Cover Girl. $20. 5-8 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469, thehanovertheatre.org or misslatinaworcester.com.
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Annual Arturo’s Fusion Sunday to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research. Featuring foods donated by Arturo’s from its eclectic menu as well as authentic Korean and Japanese fare donated by Sapporo Korean BBQ & Sushi Restaurant. Returning again to perform this year will be the dynamic, Worcester-based Jubilee Gardens. All proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the UMass Medical School in Worcester. $35 advance, $45 door. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Arturo’s Ristorante, 54 E Main St., Westborough. Call 508-366-1881, firstgiving.org.
Hear more than 40 Bowie songs performed live during David Bowie! A loving tribute to the thin, white Duke! at Ralphs Rock Diner tonight. The event will include Bowie-themed Burlesque and Jagermeister merchandise giveaways. Starring Preacher Roe, The Daily Pravda, Tad (of Sidewalk Driver) and the Cooper Girls, Why Are Those, Girls So Loud, Andy Cummings, Eric-Yankus Franco, Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers! Burlesque by Serendipity Galore, Machete, and Bettysioux Tailor. 9 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Admission is $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.
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Have you ever daydreamed about flying while sitting in a classroom or office? How would you feel about flying our classroom in the sky? Stay cool this summer by exploring and learning all about the exciting field of aviation. At Aviation Discovery Weekends Worcester Regional Flight Academy will introduce students to the full range of Aerospace studies and provide an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. Each student will find themselves in the pilot’s seat actually flying one of the academy’s training aircraft under the highly skilled guidance of our FAA-certified flight instructors. Session 1: June 25 – 26. $250. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Worcester Regional Airport, 375 Airport Drive. 774-287-4180, worcesterregionalflightacademy.com.
>Sunday 26 During Canoeing/Paddle Boating on Salisbury Pond on a lazy Sunday afternoon, drop in and grab a paddle on one of the available canoes, or peddle push one of five new paddle boats in this admission-free excursion on Salisbury Pond. Take pleasure in the ease and freshness of a summer’s afternoon on the water. All participants must certify in writing that they know how to swim. Free. 1-4 p.m. Institute Park, meet at edge of Salisbury Pond near Salisbury Estates complex in the Park adjacent to Salisbury Street and Park Avenue. 508-754-1234. A spectacular summer afternoon of food, music, cash bar, raffle and great company under a big, white tent awaits you at the 2nd
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The Raven on 258 Pleasant St. Joining him this evening are Bernard Dolan, Shane Hall, The Grand Arkanum, Alex Charalambides and Decypher of The Dead. $10 and all ages, doors open at 7 p.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-3048133 or find ’em on Facebook.
>Wednesday, June 29 Explore Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park with drop-inanytime activities, crafts, stories, and nature walks. Take a break from the playground to learn about the plants and animals that can be found in Worcester through hands-on projects and games. This is a free program. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087 Free. 1-4 p.m. Elm Park, Highland Street and Park Avenue.
>Thursday, June 30 Odds Bodkin Musical Storyteller uses his character voices and vocal sound effects to musically perform folktales and myths from around the world. Part of the 2011 Summer Reading program “One World, Many Stories” Massachusetts Library System and the Mass Board of Library Commissioners, and it’s free! Pick up your free ticket available in the Children’s room. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester
food vendors and entertainment, including music hosted by 98.9 ORC-FM’s Dave O’Gara will start at 6 p.m. Rain date is the following Thursday, July 7, 2011. Free. 6-11 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175, WorcesterFilmWorks.org. How many times must I tell you, if you are a metal fan, there is nowhere else to be but Metal Thursday CXXX at Ralph’s. This week you’ll see Coffin Birth, Soul Remnants, Naegleria and Totality. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. For something completely at the end of the spectrum, visit Nick’s for Sirens of Song! Featuring Joan Cleary and more of Worcester’s best female vocalists. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.
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Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. He will also rip phone books in half upon advanced request. But please, don’t touch his moustache. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Summer Music Nights. Lidio’s Summer Music Nights are back. Hope you can join us on the patio for some great music, delicious food & cool drinks. Never a cover charge just a treat for our patrons. Music played from 6-10pm, adults only after 8pm. Tonight: The Killer Bees (Mike’s Lemonade Promo). Lidio’s Restaurant & Lounge, Outdoor Patio, 1045 Central St., Leominster. 978-534-6600 or lidios.com. Title Fight / Touche Amore / TheMezingers / Dead End Path @ The Palladium (upstairs). Tickets $12 adv., $14 door. 7-11 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Tom Revane. Tom Revane- Tropical Rock- Are you done with the gloomy Winter and Spring ? Let’s heat things up at The Pub. Come in and enjoy all of your favorite summer time tropical rock- and Jimmy Buffet Tunes. No cover charge. 7-10 p.m. Olde Post Office Pub, Lounge, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. No charge. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverneon-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!” is your host. To check the schedules and open slots visit: myspace.com/openmicworld. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve your half-hour set at: openmcc@verizon. net 7:30-11:30 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800. Thirsty Thursday-All request DJ. No Cover. 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Thursday Open Jam with The Jam King. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-9397373. Flock Of A-Holes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with guests Ryan Fitzgerald & the East Coast Runaways. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or find them on Facebook. Fundraiser: YouthGROW Rocks. Performers: Gamble and Burke, Dan Burke and Geoff Killebizzle, and B. Stokes, with DJ sets by Kaz Gamble and DJ Food Science interspersed with hilarious live comedy from MC Shaun Connolly and local legend Nicki Luparelli. $10 donation. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. A Pony For My Birthday and Joy Rachelle. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030. AriBand. Original singer/songwriter. Captivating and mysterious. No cover. 9-11 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257 Audio Wasabi hosted by Brian Chaffee. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bridge Burner. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Dive Bar Thursdays. Duncan Arsenault hosts this weekly music series at The Dive Bar, featuring musicians from all genres. There is never a cover charge, music starts at 9:00pm and goes all night. Free. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. thedivebarworcester.com. DJ Brian Spinnin’ & Scratchin’ The Hottest Dance Music. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Shane Wood Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St.,
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Fitchburg. 978-345-5734. Club Days End w/ DJ Roberta - Dance off for cash. Join DJ Roberta every Thursday night when Days End Tavern turns into Club Days End. She’ll be spinning all the hottest dance tunes and hip hop beats from 9:30pm-1am! Midnight dance-off competition for awesome cash prizes. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or daysendtavern.com. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Friday 24 Fuel Of War, Scarecrow Hill, Truman Highway, Dorian Gray. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find the event on Facebook. Top 40 Dance Night w/ DJ Fast Track. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166. 4th Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival. 4th year New Orleans festival in the Village of Piedmont, Worcester. New Orleans style food and refreshments. $15-$30. noon-5, 7 p.m.-midnight John & Son’s Fairgrounds, 226 Chandler St. 617625-2140 or baevents.com. PKD Party w/Great Music and Raffles. Kick off summer 2011 with great food, music, and raffles, and help us raise critical funds for the Polycystic Kidney Foundation. Food by the Hibernian Club. Raffles, including $1,000 worth of MA Lottery tickets. $15 (all proceeds to PKD Foundation). 6 p.m.-midnight Boiler Room, 70 Winter St. 508-795-0158. Kenny Loggins at Indian Ranch. Soft rock legend Kenny Loggins is performing at the historic Indian Ranch in Webster as part of their summer concert series. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com , all Ticketmaster outlets or call 1-800-745-3000. The Indian Ranch box office will be open for on sales, please call 508-943-3871 or go to indianranch.com for updated hours. Reserved Tickets: $49.50, $47, $44.50 General Admission: $37. 6:30-11 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-9433871 or indianranch.com. Bill McCarthy @ Tavern on The Common. Bill McCarthy & his guitar- Classic & contemporary acoustic rock. myspace.com/ badclownproductions Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Ameranouche. Ameranouche (pronounced uh-MARE-uh-noosh) features two French acoustic Gypsy jazz guitars and upright bass, and is a winner of Best of New Hampshire awards as well as being veterans of the famed Newport Jazz Festival. More info at: ameranouche.com $12 advance; $15 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Chanteuse Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers. Join Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Worcester’s First Lady of Cabaret for a vintage evening of retro music and glamour. Parking in the covered Union Station lot is free with validation or valet parking out front is only $2. No cover, but it’s hip to tip. 8 p.m.-midnight Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Square. 508-755-6408. Gary Hoey. With a collection of 16 albums and five top 20 Billboard hits, it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed in the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Guy Bergeron. Acoustic show out on the deck. Blues, classic rock, hillbilly music and Guy originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. New England Steak & Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon. 508-478-0871. Ladies Night Dance Party w/DJ Shocka. Ladies night w/ DJ Shocka upstairs playing your favorite dance music! $2 cover for the guys...ladies get in free all night. 21+. 8 p.m.-midnight Tino’s Pub, 102 Front St., Winchendon. 978-297-9888 or find the event on Facebook. Mike Livingston. 8 p.m.-noon Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and
producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 8-11:30 p.m. Absolutely Fabulous, 454 Main St., Melrose. 781-620-0940. Sean Ryan. 8 p.m.-noon Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Live Entertainment. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Ozzy Osbourne tribute band “Crazy Train” with Mafia Bonghit and Lost In The Paradox. The North East’s #1 Ozzy band. You’ll swear it’s actually him. $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. 0 Drift. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508459-9035. A very special performance by Jane Morin! First show at 9pm, Second show at 11pm!. Please call for reservations. There are 2 separate shows for this event. 9pm and again at 11pm. $5 cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. DJ Pete the Polock. Yeh, he’s still here playing whatever he wants. The girls flash him for requests, sit on his lap, and listen to his same old jokes but still love him. He only plays to get out of the house away from his queen. Classic rock to the blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester legend. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Go Gadget Go. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. I Love Fridays at Fusion with DJ B-Lo. Fridays Fusion features the best sound and lights in Central Mass with DJ B-LO spinning your favorite dance, hip hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Jason James & Bay State House Rockers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978939-7373. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston St. 352-895-8355. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers. Ladies (and gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest area, DJ Norm. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. Live Band Karaoke. The name says it all. Karaoke with a live band. Combining the silly fun of karaoke with the energy of a live rock band. Live Band Karaoke allows everyone to fulfill their rock and roll fantasy. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. MT Presents: Faces of Bayon (CD release), Black Pyramid, Dead Languages, Pilgrim. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Touched - Classic Rock & 80’s Pop. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Forty’s, 1030 Central St., Leominster. 978-534-7026 or touchedband.com. Under Pressure. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Where’s Tom- classic rock 70’s & 80’s. No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Squire Whites Pub & Restaurant, 347 Greenwood St. 508-752-7544 or wherestomrocks.com. Henri Smith’s New Orleans Friends & Flavours Featuring Saxophonist Charles Neville. Vocalist Henri Smith has been thrilling audiences in his hometown of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, with his sophisticated swing and dramatic delivery of jazz, blues, and Cajun flavored music. New Orleans born and bred, Henri Smith has long been a radio personality on WWOZ FM, the radio arm of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. $15-Adults, $5-Children 14 & under. 10-11:59 p.m. John & Son’s Fairgrounds, 226 Chandler St. baevents.com . Rumblehouse Rockabilly. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Saturday 25 Brand New Revolution, Auditory Implant, Next To Nothing, Buried Electric, Vioda, Carnivara, The Jesse Minute, The Workout. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-3048133 or find the event on Facebook. Hot Spot Music Night. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166. Jukebox Playlist Showdown. Winner gets $20 gift card to Jak’s Pub. No cover. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. Exotic Information. DJ’s play uncategorizable yet strangely satisfying music... Free. 10-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. 4th Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival. 4th year New Orleans festival in the Village of Piedmont, Worcester. New Orleans style food and refreshments. $15-$30. noon-5, 7 p.m.-midnight John & Son’s Fairgrounds, 226 Chandler St. 617625-2140 or baevents.com. Worcester Jazz Jam. Jazz jam session for professionals and amateurs. Bring your real book. Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800. Benefit for Hayden Russell & Celebration of Life of Tim Russell. Please join us to raise money for 3-year-old Hayden Russell, whose father passed away unexpectedly this past fall. There will be live music provided by Orange Diesel, The Time Bandits & Blues Train. We’ll also have food, lots of kids activities, games, raffles, 50/50 raffle. Tim was known in the Worcester music scene for playing bass in bands like Murder in the First, IRA, Change of System & Say Uncle $10, kids 10 and under are free. 3-8 p.m. Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Ave, Oxford. 508-987-8783. Jazzed Up Trio Live at Val’s in Holden. Jazzed Up Trio, the best in local jazz, brings their romantic blend of cool American Songbook Jazz Classics to Val’s in Holden. Now you can get great food, beverages, at a reasonable price with a world-class group. No cover. 6-9 p.m. Val’s Restaurant, 75 Reservoir St., Holden, MA, Holden. 508-829-0900. Mark Robie. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508926-8800. Arts Rock! Summer Concerts. Time Slips Daily opening for Desiree Bassett. In the event of rain, concerts will be held indoors at the WBHS Auditorium. Proceeds used to support school arts & music programs. Under 12 yr. free; $5 ages 13-21 yr; $10 adult. Advanced tickets available 4 for the price of 3 at West Boylston Insurance and Zaza Ink. 7-11 p.m. Goodale Park, Crescent St., West Boylston. wbaf.org . Mike Epps. Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors toe emerge in the Hollywood scene as of late. $38 & $50. 7-10 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or thewilbur.com. WCUW Presents: Little Red & The Riders. Join us for a night of happy jump blues & swing music. WCUW’s email: wcuw@wcuw.org. Find WCUW on Facebook. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $10, $8 WCUW Members/Students, and are available at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door, if still available. Free parking available in lot across the street. 7-10:30 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, The Front Room, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org. Guy Bergeron. Acoustic perofrmance, blues, classic rock and Guy originals al fresco on the patio at this Rustic New England pub and restaurant. Free. 8-11 p.m. New England Steak & Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon. 508-478-0871 Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-noon Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Crumb! with Clovis Point, Sheez Late and Kanabo. $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or find them on Facebook. Linda Dagnello and The Pamela Hines Quintet. No cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck as they return to rock Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s in Sturbridge, MA. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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Admiral T. J. O’Briens, 407 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-2838 or find the event on Facebook. Bon Jersey. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. David Bowie- A loving tribute to the thin, white Duke. Over 40 Bowie songs performed live. Including that one you like. 9 pm sharp-1:30 am. $10 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Desert Rain Trio. Desert Rain Trio shows are genuinely fun and performed with a certain warmth, intimacy, and confidence that comes with playing for many years. Come and take a trip with Desert Rain and go where wind don’t blow so strange. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, music room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. DJ Happydaze playin the hottest dance & hip hop. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Upstairs in The Den, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Drive-In Saturday: A David Bowie Tribute Show. A loving tribute to the thin, white Duke. Over 40 Bowie songs, including that one you like. Bowie Themed Burlesque! Jagermeister merch giveaways! 9 pm -1:30 am $10. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find the event on Facebook. Jon Bowser. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Malice in Oasis Land. Lore, Beyond Arms Reach, The Clozapines, Sh** Outta Luck, Valhalla, Spread the Infection Awesome night with awesome bands. $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. London Billiards/Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-799-7655. No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. One Track Mind. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro & DJ Savas- Top 40. DJ Hydro & DJ Savas spin your favorite dance, mash ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and dance club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. The Jeff Mason Band. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Trebek. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., Fitchburg. 978-343-3148. Ric Porter and Sons of the Soil. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Sunday 26 Bernard Dolan, Shane Hall, The Grand Arkanum, Alex Charalambides, Decypher of The Dead. Doors at 7 pm, All ages, $10. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find the event on Facebook. Jazz Brunch Sundays. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Ed McCarron. No cover. 4-8 p.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Sunday Blues Jam. 4-8 p.m. Dunnys Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, East Brookfield. Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to “jam” in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band. An old world tradition suitable for the entire family. Free (Worcester College Students Earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. The Bobby Gadoury Trio 5pm, then Andy Cummings 9pm till close. No cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Vincent’s Presents: 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 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional
musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 7-10 p.m. Sweet, 305 Shrewsbury St. Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running reggae night hosted by DJ Nick and guest DJ’s spinning the hottest reggae, hip hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.
>Monday 27 Acoustic Open Mic. Acoustic open mic, each player gets a 15 - 20 minute set. After everyone has done their own thing, let the jamming begin! No drum set available This is a new venue for an open mic, together we can make it a great place to be! 7 p.m.-midnight Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035 or blbrumby.com . Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 9 p.m.-midnight Cabby Shack Restaurant, 30 Town Wharf, Plymouth. 508-746-5354.
>Tuesday 28 Ross McGuiness Acoustic Guitar and Vocals. No cost. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007 or briarwoodretirement.com. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Book your half-hour set in advance at: myspace.com/openmicworld Email Bill at: openmcc@verizon.net FREE!. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com No cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com . Open Mic. Open mic plus poetry and comedy. The club’s kitchen is open. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508-791-4149. Scott Riccuiti, Michael Thibodeau & John Donovan. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Steel Pulse. Steel Pulse is one of Britain’s greatest reggae bands, in terms of creative and commercial success. Steel Pulse started out playing authentic roots reggae with touches of jazz and Latin music, and earned a substantial audience worldwide. $25$35. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or thewilbur.com. Bobby Gadoury American Songbook Singalong. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Bass Embassy & ReBirth Tuesdays. Every Tuesday Bass Embassy & ReBirth bring you the best dubstep, jungle and drum & bass music in Central Mass.10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or fusionworcester.com.
>Wednesday 29 Girls Night Out. Girls Night Out every Wednesday all females (ages 2-92) receive: Free billiards all night, $5 GameCard, complimentary appetizer buffet, chocolate covered fruit All ages until 9 pm! After 9 pm, 18+. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Outdoor Concert: Blues/Americana with Jumpin’ Juba. Outdoor concert: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso, & Latin flavors. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wood Park, 65 Park St., Hudson. 617-416-7039 or stevehurl.com. Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band. The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is a true community band consisting of approximately seventy talented musicians from the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Our performance will feature a
variety of music including popular songs, jazz, rock, music from the movies, concert pieces and marches. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Hopedale Town Park, 33 Dutcher St. Hopedale, MA. bvccband.org. Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. Come enjoy the best in local live music. Come down for dinner and drinks and stay for the music. Performers sign up after 7 pm. Find “Friends of Harvest Cafe Open Mike” on Facebook. No cover, pass the hat for the hosts. 7-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Sean Ryan & Co. Free. 7 p.m.-midnight Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Concord Band at Fruitlands. For more than 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. Theme: In a Latin Mood. Parking fee ($15/ car, $10 for Fruitlands members) supports both the Concord Band and Fruitlands Museum. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-897-9969 or concordband.org. Free Summer Concerts: Wednesdays at The Willows. The weekly concerts are sponsored by Salmon Health and Retirement and are held in The Willows. Tonight: Beantown Swing Orchestra. Refreshments will be available and donations will be accepted for the following area non-profit organizations. This week: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 2011. Call Toll-Free in Massachusetts 1-800-446-8060, or visit SalmonHealthAndRetirement.com. Free. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Willows Courtyard, 5 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-898-3490, ext. 3490. Open Mic Night at Beatnik’s with Bill McCarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/ openmicworld Email Bill at: openmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 Open Mic Night. Looking for Worcester’s amazing acoustic acts to come check out the new Leit’s Back Bar Open Mic night. Sign-ups begin at 8 and acts begin at 8:30. We’ll keep the music going as long as there’s acts to play, so come down and check us out. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrim’s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-7982447 or LeitrimsWorcester.com. Flash - 16+ Electro-Dance Party. Umbrella Gallery & Free Idea Clothing bring you Flash 16+ Electro-Pop/Hip-Hop Dance Parties every Wednesday night from 8:30-12:00! Check out our Facebook page for more info. $7. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Umbrella Gallery, 639 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-707-9684
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Wednesday night Concert series with Zak Smith & The Zak Smith Band, Element Of The Machine, IllStrator and Endo. Free. 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Bridge Burner. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. The Take Two Trio. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dan Burke. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508752-9439.
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ARTSWorcester, ARTSWorcester presents “A Visual Diary”, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 24. Hours: closed Sunday-Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. EcoTarium, Arctic Adventure, Through Sept. 4; Tree Canopy Walkway, Saturdays, through June 25; Tree Canopy Walkway, Sundays, through June 26; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Beauty In Excess on Display, Through Aug. 31. Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org
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800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or www.osv.org. Post Road Art Center, The Next Generation 2011: High School Artists, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 24. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art in the Garden Exhibit 2: Silk Illusions, Through July 31; Opening Reception for Silk Illusions, Thursday; Sogetsu Ikebana with Kaye Vosburgh, Thursday; Native Plant Design, Saturday; Youth Gardening Program Spring 2011, Class A: K-2, Saturdays, through June 25; Youth Gardening Program Spring 2011, Class B Grades 3-5, Saturdays, through June 25; Rose Show & Sale, Sunday; Rose Show Tour and Judging Demystified, Sunday; Roses for Everyone, Sunday; The Rose Doctor Is In, Sunday; Abstract Photography, Wednesdays,
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poetry >Monday 27 Dirty Gerund Poetry & Variety Show. Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Visual Arts and Ruckus collide to create an innovative, fast paced variety show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Featured Performers, Live Painting, House Band, Snack Time and Bonus Ruckus Challenges make Monday’s Fun and Inspiring! Hosted by Nicholas Earl Davis and Alex Charalambides. 21 plus. Coming soon: 6/27/11 – Caroline Harvey – Nationally Acclaimed Slam Poetry Veteran, Published Poet, Berklee College of Music Artist in Residence, Yoga master visiting from Boston! $2 Suggested Donation. 9-11:30 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.
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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Biagio’s Grille. 257 Park Ave Worcester, MA Showtimes: 1st & 3rd THURS 8pm- Fri 9pm -Sat 8pm & 10:15pm Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Friday June24, Saturday June 25 Frank Santorelli, Greg Howell, and Andy Dawson. 257 Park Ave Worcester, 800401-2221 or laughstub.com. Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays. Hosted by a variety of local comedians under the leadership of Andy Paquette. 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516. Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Jose Murphy’s Saturdays. This location is in Jose Murphy’s (2nd floor) every Saturday night. There’s a full bar and food menu in the showroom! This location is also 18+. $12 (All Woo card holders and active duty military is 2 for 1). 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 2nd Floor, 97103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub. com.
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ADVERTISEMENT The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Federalization Work of Housing for the Worcester Housing Authority in Worcester, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Reinhardt Associates, Inc. The Project consists of: Site work including loaming and seeding, fencing, new concrete sidewalks, bit. conc. crack sealing, bit. conc. demo and removal, tree removal, bluestone paver repair, concrete coring, concrete repairs. Building exterior work including spalled brick replacement, roof overhang painting, exterior door repairs and painting, concrete canopy patching, repairing and painting, installation of new metal corner protection, concrete repairs. Interior work including metal stair repair, new basement door and frame installations, firestopping, metal window installation, concrete repairs. The work is estimated to cost $ 708,455.00 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the General Construction category. General Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 21, 2011 and publicly opened, forthwith. Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 14, 2011 and opened forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement. SUBTRADES Section 04 20 00 Masonry Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 09 90 00 Painting All Bids should be delivered to: Worcester Housing Authority 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and received no later than the date & time specified above. General bids and sub-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.com (may be viewed online and hard copy requested) on or after June 29, 2011. There is a plan deposit of $ 50 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to the Awarding Authority. Deposits must be a certified or cashier’s check, or money order. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-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 BidDocs ONLINE, Inc., to cover mail handling costs. The site will be available for inspection at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday June 29, 2011 and Thursday June 30, 2011. Walk Thru shall begin at 28 Lakeside Avenue, both days. The Contract Documents may be obtained by electronic media at: Project Dog 978 499-9014 www.projectdog.com McGraw Hill 781 430-2008 www.construction.com iSQFT 800 364-2059 www.isqft.com 6/16/ & 6/23/2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Docket No. WO11P1880EA In the Estate of: Eric J Marx Late of: Millbury, MA 01527 Date of Death: 03/26/2011 to all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that Robyn L Marx of Millbury, MA or some other suitable person be appointed administrator of said estate to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 07/05/2011 WITNESS, Hon. Denise L Meagher, First Justice of the Court. Date: June 9, 2011 Stephen G Abraham Register of Probate 6/23/2011
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TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on July 14, 2011 at 7:35pm on the petition of Beth A. Hyder-Lamontagne for a Home Business Special Permit as required in §IV.3 of the Town’s bylaws . The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 210 Mendon Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #30, Parcel #’s 19. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal of¿ce hours in the Town Clerk’s Of¿ce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Richard Deschenes Board of Appeals Clerk 6/23 & 6/30/2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court WORCESTER Division Probate and Family Court Department Docket No. 43P1402-01 Notice of Fiduciary’s Account To all persons interested in the estate of Harris Grace late of Worcester. Worcester County. You are hereby noti¿ed pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the forty-fourth (being the 23rd in a series) account(s) of Eugene L. Rubin, Alan Feingold and Kim M. Rubin as Trustees (the ¿duciary) for the bene¿t of Rose Pearl Grace Oppenheim has been presented to said Court for allowance. If you desire to preserve your right to ¿le an objection to said account(s), you or your attorney must ¿le a written appearance in said Court at Worcester on or before the twelfth day of July, 2011 the return day of this citation. You may upon written request by registered or certi¿ed mail to the ¿duciary, or to the attorney for the ¿duciary, obtain without cost a copy of said account(s). If you desire to object to any item of said account(s), you must, in addition to ¿ling a written appearance as aforesaid, ¿le within thirty days after said return day or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order a written statement of each such item together with the grounds for each objection thereto, a copy to be served upon the ¿duciary pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 5. WITNESS, Denise L. Meagher, Esquire First Justice of said Court at Worcester this ¿fteenth day of June, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 6/23/2011
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Dave McGrath Local cancer survivor and activist Dave McGrath is the recent winner of Best Blog in Worcester Magâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best of Worcester 2011. His site, davestshirts.blogspot.com, showcased a different shirt every day for a full year, with sales of the shirts raising money for the American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope Lodge in Worcester, which provides free rooms for cancer patients treated at local hospitals. His next fundraising endeavor pairs two important aspects of his life, ice skating and support for those enduring cancer treatments, culminating in Skating for Hope on July 30. His journey of surviving brain cancer at a young age has given McGrath insight on what really matters in life, and with a goal to help raise $1 million for cancer, nothing stands in McGrathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way. First off, tell us a bit about yourself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age, professional background, etc.? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m
37, studied psychology and sociology at Boston College, got my masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in special education from Wheelock College, taught in special education for 10 years, and have been the night manager at the American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worcester Hope Lodge for the past four years.
You recently won Best Blog in our Best of Worcester contest. Tell us about that blog and how it became so popular? In late 2009, a friend of mine gave me his older MacBook, iPhone, snowboard and some other things. His act of generosity really got me thinking about all the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thingsâ&#x20AC;? I had, and how when it comes down to it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the things we have in life that make us happy, but the people we have â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I wanted to give away all of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thingsâ&#x20AC;? I owned.
I think greed is one of the biggest problems in the world. I had amassed a huge T-shirt collection over the years and joked with my family that I hoped to someday have 365. That Christmas, my cousin Katie gave me a T-shirt and mentioned that she wanted to help me reach 365. After telling my family that I wanted to do something with my collection, my sister Megan suggested I blog about them. When I counted and saw (in the middle of last summer) that I was going to run out of my own T-shirts, family, friends, Facebook friends I had never met, Hope Lodge guests, and about 20 websites and businesses donated T-shirts and helped me reach 365.
I hear you have survived cancer? Tell us about this journey? Just before I turned 18, I started having double vision and a headache that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going
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Two minutes with... away. After visits to several doctors, one finally ordered a CAT scan. They found a tumor in the middle of my brain that was pushing on my optic nerve. After a few weeks of tests, my doctors still werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure if my tumor was cancerous, so they scheduled me for brain surgery to biopsy the tumor. Days before my scheduled surgery, they found a marker in my blood that told them what kind of tumor it was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cancerous. The course of treatment was chemotherapy followed by radiation. After six rounds of grueling chemo, my cancer was gone.
How has this experience inďŹ&#x201A;uenced your future? Having cancer has given me perspective on what is important â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the only thing that really matters is the people you have in your life.
What inspired you to produce the Skating for Hope event? I participated in the Relay for Life events, and they were really inspiring, along with knowing that it all started by Dr. Gordy Klatt walking 24 hours by himself. Two years ago, I was ice skating with a friend and we went for three hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I had an idea to have a Relay for Life type event, but on ice to benefit Hope Lodge.
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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important piece of advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to share with others? When it comes down to it, there are very few things worth getting upset over. Be happy for what you have, instead of always wanting more. If you have people in your life that love you, then you have enough.
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6 Ft Beach Umbrella
Comp. $75
Aveeno® & Neutrogena®
Collapsible Rain Barrels
$
29
Sunblocking UPF 100+ rated polyester top
12
$
Grants Ant & Spider Killer $ Granules 17.5 oz..................
20
7’ Beach Market Umbrella
$
5
$
Curves® Workout Wear
$
$
5-Position Brazilan Chair
Grants IndoorOutdoor Ant Contol Bait Stations
3 pack
Super-soft cotton sheeting Khaki or Blue • Missy or Plus
Comp. $15
5 Position Aluminum Beach Chair
4 Position Easy-In Easy-Out Aluminum High Back Chair
33
5
$
Ladies Garment Dyed Shorts
JUST ARRIVED!
5
8
15
$
Premium cotton - Petite & missy sizes
Comp. $15 & more!
$
$
$
Sudden Death Ant & Roach Killer
Dust
$
®
1
$
Comp. $44
Ladies Dept. Store Label Better Tees
Comp. $12.97
Comp. $14.97
17
7-Position Backyard & Beach Chair
A wide variety of styles Made of Stretch Twill & Denim - Missy & Petite!
18” Kick Board with Leash
33” Childrens Body Board with Leash
$
40
7
$
AdvancedTM Insect Repellent Towelette
Multi-million Dollar Closeout! Famous Label Capris!
200
Comp. $39.99
$
6 oz - 2 pack spray
Masks, Snorkels, Fins, Swimvests, Pool Toys & Games, Hats, Visors, Rash Guards and more...
$
41” Slick Bottom Body Board
Comp.$90
Backwoods®
Citronella Fuel - 50 oz
298
•Xtra thick 2mm neoprene for warmth •Assorted sizes
Body Glove® Beach & Pool
50%-80%* OFF
Comp. $499.99
$
Full Wetsuit
250
2 Million Dollar Closeout!
•2 styles to choose •3 fins for stability Includes leash
Comp. $399
48” Citronella Candle Torch
$
Ortho®
199
Not available in all stores. Fishing pole holder not included
399
6’2” Fiberglass Surfboards
Water Quest 10’ Deluxe Kayak Selection varies by store
4lb........19.99 7lb........29.99 15lb.....59.99 25lb.....79.99
10
Comp. $379 - $449
Citronella Candle Bucket
One Lb T.K.O. Shock
$
$
15 27 37.50
$
Mens Swimsuits
Kayak
Speed $ $21...................... $ $40...................... $ $60.........
5’ Fancy Bamboo Patio Torch
15
$ Flex®
High Velocity Fans
Your Choice
Your Choice 3" Jumbo Tabs - Chlorine
NEW SELECTION!
Comp. $50 - $100
$
Up to 62” HT $ Comp. $38...... 24.50
Comp. $40....................$30
299
499
Choose from 1 piece, tankini or bikini
Comp. $15
$
1 lb Powdered or 1 Gallon Liquid Shock
1 Gallon Algaecide or Clarifier
*Mfg. Sugg. Retail
Famous Dept. Store Label Ladies Swimwear
Tops or Bottoms
5
18
*Measured from leg to leg
*Measured from leg to leg
Swim Separates
Cotton jersey, terry or French terry
120
$
America’s Favorite National Fashion Discounter
Swim Covers
18” Oscillating Pedestal Fan
Comp. $200
Sierra II™ 10’x10’*Gazebo
$ *Measured from leg to leg
Patriots Game Day® 10’x10’ Gazebo
$
Comp. $200
50
21
• Includes mosquito netting ™
3 speeds up to 58” HT
$
260
$
Not available in all stores
Comp. $30
Comp. $32 8” 3 Speed Window Fan with Thermostat
Comp. $500
20’ x 30’ Commercial Grade Party Pavillion..................599.99
16” Oscillating Pedestal Fans
7” 2 Speed Twin Window Fans
• ZipframeTM technology • UPF 50+ rating • Includes mosquito netting
99 399 39999
25 Pint Electronic Digital Dehumidifier Comp. $179
STORE HOURS! Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm Sale Dates: Thurs. June 23 - June 29, 2011
4
$
20’ x 30’ Party Shelter
• 9.5 EER, 24 hr digital timer, 5 ft window-hose exhaust
Famous Brand
#1 Fancy Grade Rose Bushes
Kills bugs on contact!
Carry Beach Mat
22
$
2 Gal. Home & Garden Sprayer
50’ Heavy Duty Garden Hose
Lightweight poly tank
15
$
3 lbs
OR
5
15
$
Grass Seed Sun & Shade URI #2
39
$
34
$
3 lbs
50
Your Choice
URI #2 not available in NY
Lawn & Garden Bed Edger Stainless steel blade D-top handle
10
$
$
70
$
Midback Steel Sling Chair
Oversized Highback Sling Chair
Gardener’s 4 Shelf Greenhouse Comp. $50
23
10
Aluminum Sling Chair
40
$
Plates 8” to 14” Round........ 65¢-$1.99 16” to 18” Oval.......$1.99-$2.49 Bowls 7” to 12” ............... 60¢-$1.99
14” Chip & Dip.......................$1.99 Asst. Sizes Serving Trays........ $1.50-$3.49
Single Wall Plastic Cups
6 Cubic Foot Contractor Wheelbarrow
BPA Free
199
•Rustproof & dentproof poly tray
$
16 oz
40
$ Our Reg $50
Pop-Up Leaf Bag
34 gallon size, folds for storing
9
$
LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!
Kneeling Cushion or Garden Gloves
1
$
Your Choice
Standard or Queen Latex Pillow....... 15 $ Wamsutta Slumber Gel Pillow............ 10 $ Jumbo Poly Pillow................................... 5 $
We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards
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