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ne thing people seem to agree on about US Representative Jim McGovern is that he works hard for his district, and after 14 years of experience in the House the man knows how to rake in cash for Worcester. But it’s crazy out there in Politcaland. Incumbents (mostly Democrats, but a sizable number of Republicans too) are in trouble, according to anyone with a pulse. That sentiment has now infiltrated the races and psyches of candidates once thought of as “safe.” While McGovern has a huge war chest, name recognition, decades of campaign experience and a campaign staff, six challengers have decided the time is right to take him on. Of those six we’ve taken a look at the Republicans, who on September 14 enter a Thunderdome-esq primary where five men enter, but only one man leaves to take on Democrat McGovern and independent Patrick Barron. With the primary only two months away, now is the time for these candidates to make that last push of going beyond talking points, to flesh out ideas and solutions, to bang on some doors. After all, if you can’t get out of the primary then you’re not going to do much to knock out the incumbent. —Jeremy Shulkin | Senior Writer

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Chapter 40B repeal gathering support Opponents say law overreaches Jeremy Shulkin

The idea of how much is too much affordable housing has been a point of division in city government for months. Back in January Councilor Konnie Lukes noted that Worcester’s percentage of affordable housing units, last totaled Asian Longhorn Beetle spreads to at in 2004 at 13.6 percent of the city’s least six trees in Boston’s Jamaica Plain. total housing stock, exceeded the state’s Is anyone checking for more between 10 percent benchmark. She motioned here and there on the MassPike? -2 for a cap on affordable housing projects until the city’s numbers fell below state Charlton looked at as a potential goals. After lengthy debate, that motion casino site, putting Worcester within the turned into a request for a report and 50 mile bankruptcy radius that forms was sent to the Economic Development around gaming sites. Although, we’d subcommittee. be in that radius if Boston got a casino The debate has stirred up emotions instead. Damned if you do, damned if since. The city’s Community you don’t. -1 Development Corporations (CDCs) have bused public officials around town T&G article shows the lack of to see affordable properties they’ve economic spin-off next to Hanover Theatre. Probably not the best omen for constructed in formerly blight-plagued areas, while city administration has CitySquare. -1 hinted that, like Lukes, they’d like to see more of an emphasis on market-rate Texting while driving ban signed housing projects, leaving CDCs out of into law. OMG wut a gud idea. Thx. +2 a revamped housing strategy. At City Independence Day celebrated Manager Michael O’Brien’s evaluation with a reading of the Declaration of last month, a night that mostly Independence, and a weekend full consisted of heaps of praise, one of the of legal and illegal ﬁreworks. Happy bluntest criticisms of the manager’s year birthday, America. +3 came from Councilor Michael Germain, who lamented the city’s gestures to City buys street lights from National move Worcester’s housing policies away Grid as a cost saving measure. But wait, from using CDCs to develop housing. isn’t this what they do in Venezuela and Critical to the debate is Chapter 40B, other socialist countries? Enjoy the a 1969 bylaw in the Massachusetts upcoming mandatory Russian lessons, General Laws (dubbed the “anti-snob comrades. +2 law”) that allows developers to override city and town zoning regulations if that City Manager Michael V. O’Brien area has low numbers of affordable announces Worcester’s Creative Economy Initiative to assist entrepreneurs and business owners in the development of creative enterprise in the downtown area. Gotta love creative thinking! +2 The heat beats the city into submission. Trash night is after we go to press this week, but we’ll bet the streets will smell like you took your garbage and baked it in the oven. -1

housing units. Phil Hailer, a spokesman for Massachusetts’ Department of Housing and Community Development, says 40B was “designed to increase the affordable housing throughout the commonwealth but that 10 percent is more of a “goal.” “You have to be careful when you define what is affordable housing,” he says, noting that it’s not the same as Section 8 or public housing. Technically, affordable housing is aimed at people who earn 80 percent of their municipality’s median income. In Worcester, that would be an individual making $35,020 per year. An “affordable” residential unit is one where less than 30 percent of the

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resident’s salary goes toward his or her rent or mortgage. “There’s a bit of a misnomer when people hear affordable housing. People think of poor people, people who don’t work. But you could be talking about someone in college or in their first job, or a retiree,” says Hailer. Enter the effort to repeal 40B through ballot petition. Filed by John Belskis and supported by the Coalition to Repeal Chapter 40B, the campaign aims to bring forward a ballot initiative to have Massachusetts voters choose whether or not the law stays on the books. According to Belskis, hundreds of similar bills have been filed, but they’ve Continued on page 6

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t’s not only the people in the neighborhoods surrounding the proposed expanded CSX Corp. freight yard who still have some questions on the project. Officials from bordering towns want to be assured changes tied to the expansion will not affect their communities. Shrewsbury fears the implementation of a no-left-turn regulation onto Grafton Street, the main route currently used to reach Route 20 from the Franklin Street CSX facility, could pose problems for local businesses if travel time is affected. Of major concern is the impact on UPS, one of the town’s biggest employers. “(Does that no left turn onto Grafton) create a business disadvantage to Shrewsbury facilities that might cause them not to expand those facilities or could lead to them being open to moving?” asks Shrewsbury Town Manager Daniel J. Morgado. “That could affect employment in the town and our tax base.” Morgado has aired his concerns with Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien, Worcester Public Works and Parks Commissioner Robert L. Moylan Jr., and Mass Highway. “The city has suggested alternative routes that could be just as reliable as Grafton Street,” he said. They include taking Shrewsbury Street to Belmont Street to Lake Avenue to Route 20; I-290 to Route 146 to Route 20, and I-290 to Route 140 through Shrewsbury Center to Route 20. Ultimately, the project would provide benefits for the communities in the region by increasing commuter and freight rail options, reducing vehicular traffic from what it otherwise might be,” says Robert Sullivan of CSX. “CSX has complied and intends to comply with the environmental regulations relevant to this transaction.” “Hopefully we’ve convinced them [the concerns are] not really as significant as they once believed,” Moylan says. The city compiled a study of the number of trucks that use the CSX facility on a daily basis, possible truck routes, and the number of traffic lights on those

routes to allay the town’s fears. “When you look at the various routes trucks could take and ones trucks would like to use to avoid congested streets, there’s not an appreciative increase in mileage or time to get to the UPS facility even though Grafton Street might be the shortest route,” he said. Moylan said 400 trucks a day use the CSX facility. “There will be an additional 100 per day in the new facility,” he said. Of that, UPS would account for about “five to 15 more trucks per day.” Shrewsbury favors the proposed expansion, and the subsequent benefit of added commuter rail service, Morgado said. The town is simply doing its due diligence. “The alternative routes are not that much different,” he said. “If there are any changes, it’s only a few minutes. We just want to verify that.” Additional freight trains on the CSXowned tracks would most likely lead to the need for an environmental impact study. “We have a freight line that runs through the north part of town,” said Grafton Town Planner Steve Bishop. “I’m assuming there will be some additional permitting on the state level where the towns affected would get additional information. The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act would trigger certain thresholds (if a determined number of additional trains went online).” More trains transporting goods create an indirect environmental benefit, said Millbury Town Manager Robert Spain. “Taking diesel-burning trucks off the road is environmentally beneficial,” he said, noting that transporting goods by rail is gaining greater emphasis as companies begin thinking green. Millbury and its Route 146 may see another benefit from an expanded CSX yard. Spain expects companies considering locating in the region will monitor how the new facility affects the transport of goods. If they like the results, he believes companies will be encouraged to locate alongside Route 146, which has received major enhancements over the past two decades, and its accompanying MassPike connector. The Worcester City Council approved the CSX proposal at its June 29 meeting. The next step in the process is for the Planning Board to study zoning and street changes that would could result from the expansion. ❏

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{ citydesk } of states have done it The state’s Chapter 40B laws give developers the ability to push affordable-housing projects better,” Belskis says. in municipalities whose number of affordable units is less than 10 percent of their total housing Craig Chemaly, all languished and expired in legislative stock. One unit is deﬁned as one house, one apartment or one condo. Among Worcester and its director of the Slow committees. After years of waiting, he surrounding towns, only Worcester’s ratio is above the state’s goal. Growth Initiative, a decided the best recourse was to gather public policy research the necessary 100,000 signatures to put % of Affordable % of Central Mass. % of CM Affordable group supporting the the question on the ballot. Housing Units Housing Units Housing Units repeal of Chapter 40B, The coalition argues that the people Worcester 13.6 34.6% 60.1% agrees that the law is whom Chapter 40B advocates say need Auburn 3.1% 3.2% 1.3% too lax on developers affordable housing, like teachers, police Millbury 4.3% 2.5% 1.4% and too hard on towns. and firefighters, don’t live in affordable Grafton 5.1% 2.9% 1.8% “Even if all housing complexes, because developers Shrewsbury 4.5% 6.2% 3.5% have abused the law, shrunk the number municipalities in the West Boylston 2.9% 1.2% 0.4% state would agree with of affordable housing units in the Boylston 1.5% 0.8% 0.2% us saying ‘we want state and raised property values. They Holden 2.7% 2.9% 1.0% slow growth, ’ 40B attribute Massachusetts’ high cost of Paxton 0% 0.7% 0% would allow developers living partially to the freedom given to Leicester 3.7% 1.9% 0.9% to overrun them,” he developers through 40B. laments. “They’re not taking care of the people Chemaly offers that who really need affordable housing,” Statistics from 2004, compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in “the vast majority of says Belskis. scenarios,” developers Normally, affordable-housing housing units has dropped with each 14 percent of residential units are who want to build a Chapter 40B developers can collect hefty tax breaks decade since 1969, while property already affordable, developers don’t housing project can “disregard, ignore and federal aid if their projects contain values rise. have the option of using Chapter or throw out any town zoning bylaw in deed restrictions that keep their units’ “Massachusetts has fallen in 40B’s cover for projects. But Ronayne order to build what they want to build.” rent low for a specified number of affordable housing; the state has says the city still benefits from the He echoes Belskis’ point that the years. become one of the most expensive to law being on the books, as it makes number of state-wide affordable “We think we can do it better. A lot live in,” he argues. “If you care about surrounding towns “do their fair share” affordable housing, you should want to of affordable housing construction. In repair 40B.” Worcester County, only Worcester and But Hailer says the power of the 40B Westborough are above the 10 percent laws is exaggerated. Municipalities goal (according to 2004 statistics). And under the 10 percent goal, he says, are despite carrying 35 percent of Central “susceptible to a development that has a Massachusetts’ housing units, Worcester comprehensive permit,” but the builders accounts for 60 percent of the region’s “can’t run roughshod and build what affordable housing stock. Every Summer and Fall, Mid-June until the end of October they please.” Gilbert Winn of WinnDevelopment, Hailer says an example of 40B in a private company that has projects in Come to the Worcester Farmer’s Markets and shake action would be if a developer wants Worcester (currently they are turning the hand of the farmer who grows your food to build an affordable housing unit the Chevalier building into mixed Westside at 306 Chandler St. MONDAY 9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. two stories higher than the town’s market-rate and affordable-housing Beaver Brook Park Parking Lot June 14 thru October 25 Worcester bylaws allow. In that case, the builder’s units), says that the issue comes down invocation of 40B would trump the to something bigger. 9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Westside at 306 Chandler St. zoning restrictions. “There have been really successful Beaver Brook Park Parking Lot June 16 thru October 27 Worcester Francy Ronayne, a spokeswoman for and great 40B projects,” he says, while the Campaign to Protect the Affordable adding that others haven’t worked 215 East Mountain Street 12:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. THURSDAY Housing Law, says 40B is necessary to because of dragged-out court battles Salem Convenant Church June 17 thru October 28 Northeast Side “promote the development of affordable between towns and developers. housing.” “All we’re talking about really is local Westside at 306 Chandler St. 9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. FRIDAY According to Ronayne, 80 percent zoning rules and the state overruling June 18 thru October 29 Beaver Brook Park Parking Lot Worcester of affordable housing units outside local zoning rules,” he adds. “Local Ask Andy or Bill about tickets to the Massachusetts’ major cities were built control versus state goals. That’s more using 40B laws, and many weren’t of the issue.” 150th Annual Woodstock Fair, September 3, 4, 5 & 6. built by large corporations, but rather Belskis says his repeal effort has Questions or Comments? by non-profits and local housing garnered enough signatures to go on Call Andrew O’Keefe, Managing Director at 508-753-7761 organizations. the ballot. NO Markets - Independence, Labor & Columbus Days “That statistic is pretty powerful “It’s pretty much set,” he says. “Then to us,” she says. Ronayne notes that it’s up to the voters to decide if they residents “still have to qualify for a want to continue this developers’ mortgage and have their finances in welfare program.” order.” In a place like Worcester, where CHAPTER 40B Continued from page 4

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{ worcesteria } OUR GIFT TO YOU, BOSTON: The Asian Longhorn Beetle plague has spread to Boston, as six trees on the grounds of Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain were found infested on Tuesday. According to US Department of Agriculture spokesperson Rhonda Santos, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking is it was human movement of wood from the Worcester areaâ&#x20AC;? by someone visiting the hospital. The USDA estimates the beetles have been feasting on those six trees for three years. Santos says the beetles will be sent to a lab for DNA analysis to verify the Worcester-Boston link.

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Legislature puts together a conference committee to reconcile two very different gambling bills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one from the House, the other from the Senate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to be a tough ďŹ ght to get a casino close to Worcester. The state is broken into three zones, with each zone allowing for one casino. The issue is that Worcester County falls in the eastern zone along with Boston. So even though thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some interest in a Charlton site, Suffolk Downs in East Boston has already rendered artistic drawings of what their renovated race track would look like with a casino. Making it even tougher for Worcester is that the Suffolk Downs plan has strong backers in Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, who helped approve the gambling bill earlier this year and whose district encompasses the race track. Of the three state senators and three state representatives chosen for the reconciliation committee to come up with a bill, only Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn) will represent Central Massachusetts. Another issue with the Illustration shows the casino entrance for a proposed casino committee makeup is that two members, at Suffolk Downs. (David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.) Sen. Richard Ross (R-Wrentham) and Rep. Kathi-Ann Reinstein (D-Revere), have racetracks in their districts, which means there will be a strong push for slot machines. In its original bill, the House incorporated slot machines into the casino legislation, while the Senate did not.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;IMMINENTâ&#x20AC;? HAS NEVER FELT SO IMMINENT: The city released its monthly economic newsletter on Tuesday, providing more details about the CitySquare development. According to the Department of Economic Development, demolition and construction on building H â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 194,000 square feet of which will be occupied by Unum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is set to begin this month. The city estimates the project will take 24 months to complete, provide an $85 million investment into the community and create 300 construction jobs. WILL THEY BE SELLING BOOKS AT THE AIRPORT?: Ever since MassPort took charge of Worcester Regional Airport, rumors have been spinning faster than a turbine in a jet engine. After talking to a few sources, some of those rumors have more potential for truth than others. One of the murmurings was that a ďŹ&#x201A;ight could be created to the West Coast, but Ed Warneck, president and managing partner of DirectAir, squashed that, saying the company focuses on the east. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look at [the West Coast], but always come to the same conclusionâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that Direct Air is better off maintaining operations in this half of the country. Warneck did say, however, that an announcement will be made in the next couple weeks regarding a new location (possibly in Florida), and left us with the teaser, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe more than one. You never know.â&#x20AC;? THE MONEY TREE OF LIBERTY: The Greater Boston Tea Party is ready to accept your tax-exempt donations as it registers as a non-proďŹ t organization, according to a July 4 article in The Boston Globe. Ken Mandile, organizer of the Worcester Tea Party, could not be reached for a comment on whether their group was considering a similar move. â&#x20AC;Ś In the same article, it was mentioned that more Tea Party-related money could start moving around as another Political Action Committee, called Empower MA, is forming with Michael Rossettie of the conservative blog Red Mass Group (and Shrewsbury resident) as one of the founders. Rossettie could not be reached for comment before press time either.

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he municipal elections for City Council and School Committee will be held in the fall of 2011. And once again, Worcester residents are expected to fail miserably at their two major election responsibilities of voting and running for office. Although the city has 50 accessible and convenient polling locations, our 20 Dunkin Donuts see more customers purchasing a bagel or a Coolatta than we see casting a vote. As usual, a paltry 20 percent of registered voters will elect our city officials next year. If Worcester elections were tennis matches, we’d yell, “Advantage, incumbents!” Perhaps most registered voters stay home because they know that there are so few (or new) choices for City Council and School Committee. Worcester can seldom muster up enough candidates to hold a September preliminary election. Once again, “Advantage, incumbents!” However, I still expect a few new faces on the City Council due to vacant seats and the fact that a few councilors are vulnerable in next year’s municipal election. Can the successes of City Manager Michael O’Brien, fresh off an evaluation score even higher than the city’s A- bond rating, save the council seats of all the incumbents at the polls in 2011? I say no. Both District 3 Councilor Paul Clancy and District 4 Councilor Barbara Haller are unbeatable. However, after 12 distinguished terms (24 years) and as the only councilor that his district has ever had, I think that Clancy will not seek re-election. The other three district councilors, Joff Smith, Phil Palmieri and Bill Eddy, can be beaten. If Smith wins the state representative seat being vacated by Bob Spellane, he has promised to give up his District 1 council seat, which then would be up for grabs next year. If Smith loses, he will be as vulnerable as the hardwood trees in his district have been to invasion by the Asian Longhorned Beetle. Although a vocal and committed advocate for District 2, Palmieri flaunts an abrasive and confrontational style that leaves him vulnerable to a reasonable, well-liked and tenacious challenger. In the west side’s District 5, Bill Eddy isn’t yet a proven vote getter, having beaten two weak opponents for his first victory and running unopposed for his second term. Assuming that the six at-large incumbents all seek re-election, Joe O’Brien and Kate Toomey are expected to be re-elected. However, a few smart and hard-working challengers should be able to unseat two councilors among the group of Mike Germain, Konnie Lukes, Joe Petty and Rick Rushton.

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If they run effective campaigns, former candidates Steve Buchalter and Kola Akindele should defeat two of the aforementioned at-large incumbents. But, since their first political runs last fall, Buchalter has stayed visible and involved while Akindele has been missing in action. The biggest mistake made by political newcomers is that they start their campaigns too late. Even though the municipal election is 16 months away, for those contemplating a political run for City Council the time to start planning is now, not next spring. Making the decision to run for office isn’t easy. If you decide to run, it will be a strain on your family and disrupt your daily routine. It will require raising substantial amounts of

money, mobilizing volunteers, countless hours of campaigning, a knowledge of the issues, and a thick skin as you hear and read unflattering comments about you. Of course you won’t run for this parttime office because of the $29,000 salary, the available health insurance, 75 percent of which is paid for by the city’s taxpayers, or the possibility of a pension in the future….or will you? So, potential candidates, I am encouraging you to run. But run an effective campaign that starts NOW. If you do, there will be more ballot choices and a much larger turnout at the polls. And I’ll be the first to yell, “Advantage, voters!”

Correction Due to a reporting error in last week’s cover story (Summer Nationals: 20 years of Smoke and Mirrors), Donna McCabe, the President of The Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau, name was printed incorrectly. And on another note, Speedy’s was open from March 12, 1959 through July 4, 1967.

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I agree with will at Gadgets Technology and Photos, that the depth of really listening to an artist isn’t quite the same as it used to be when I was young. Are we in this world where the Record industry is actually encouraging A D D? Listen to more, buy more. It seems like who is singing or composing as not as important as how the tune moves the listener for the moment? What about the nuances of the writer? The depth of their art and how it relates to where I am at today? Are we becoming less musically tolerant, more musically tactile or responsive. That may have a place in music, but it is far from the richness and value of the entire art form or process. Did this all matter when I first heard the Beatles or Duke Ellington or other artist? Actually, I think, looking back on things, it did. I got to know the artist by the collection of works they produced, the B side of those 45’s, or track 3 on that Thelonius Monk LP. It wasn’t necessarily my choice to learn in depth about the artist, but, in part, by the old technology that forced me to listen to everything. Posted by “Jeff Barnard” on WORMTOWNTAXI.COM: ChemoLog - Rnd2 - Day 3 7:20am - Anzemet and a glass of orange juice for breakfast. 8:30am - First pill. 11am - Pill two. I watched Surrogates, and now I’m watchng the finale of The Tudors. 2:30pm - Pill three. I’ve been watching “John Adams” on HBO on demand. Well, drifting off and on to sleep on the couch, that is.

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This year, even McGovern’s in trouble GANG OF 5 UNKNOWNS AIM TO RIDE “THROW ’EM ALL OUT” FERVOR James McGovern

Sam Bonacci

Back in 1975 Steven Spielberg released Jaws, forever linking summer and sharks in the American psyche. It might have been coincidence, but summer is often primary season in politics, when members of the same political parties feast on one another in order to get their names on the September general election ballot. This year is different though. The hunt is more intense and more crowded. Republicans smell blood in the water. 10

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Scott Brown’s election to the US Senate delivered a debilitating gash to incumbents nationwide, emboldening political newcomers to get in the water. While Brown did not carry the city of Worcester in December, he did carry the vast majority of Central Mass. Just seven months later, there’s little sign of voter anger subsiding. A litmus test of that anti-incumbent fever is quietly shaping up right here in Worcester. Could Democratic U.S. Representative Jim McGovern actually lose this fall? If you answered yes, can you even name a candidate running against him? Probably not.

In just nine weeks the field of five Republican candidates for the 3rd Worcester District seat will be narrowed to one following a Sept 14 primary. The Gang of 5 includes two lawyers and a doctor. The group has held town office positions as selectman, planning board member and school committee member. Not one has even held state or county office. In other years, these candidates would be widely dismissed, ridiculed and ignored. Privately, an incumbent’s inner circle would be almost offended that a physicist who’s never held elected office thinks he would do a better job on Capitol Hill. Not this year. In 2010, the physicist is the candidate showing hubris. “Believe me, this is a case where distinguishing myself from the other guys is a cake walk,” Holliston’s Michael Stopa insists. “I’d bring national attention because of my biography. It will get us money in the general election.” Stopa is joined by fellow Holliston resident Marty Lamb, Hopkinton’s Brian Herr, Westborough’s Robert Delle, and Plainville’s Robert Chipman. Independent Patrick Barron has also taken out paperwork for a run at the seat, but as an Independent he won’t face a September primary and has until Aug. 3 to secure enough signatures to get himself on the November 2 general election ballot. The 3rd Congressional District is made up of 28 cities and towns in 4 counties throughout Central and Southeastern Massachusetts, running from Leominster through Worcester and down along the Rhode Island border to Fall River. How different is 2010? McGovern has been unopposed in the last two elections. This year he hired his first full campaign staff since 1998. “I think a lot of incumbents have traditionally acted like they are entitled to the office. I think as we have seen in the Brown election voters are really rejecting one party rule,” says Tarah Breed, Communications Director for the Massachusetts Republican Party. “With the Republican primaries still far out, things are still a little unruly out on the Republican front,” says Ed Augustus McGovern’s Campaign Manager. “We certainly are conscious of the fact that this is a year where there is a lot of anxiety among voters and there is a special volatility in the electorate,” says Augustus. “The lessons we are seeing around the country at this point are applying to primary challenges,” states John Walsh, Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. “Incumbent republicans and democrats are being challenged within their own party...We’ll have to see how

{ coverstory } that translates into a November Race.” McGovern got credit recently for bringing federal stimulus money to Worcester, and Canal District Business Association President John Giangregorio is worried that voters may too rashly throw out more than just the bath water. “McGovern’s reelection is critical to the citizens of Worcester and this district,” says Giangregorio. “The congressional system is based on seniority. Given Jim’s committee appointments he’s poised to be an effective congressman. Seniority creates power in Congress.” McGovern’s circle senses the danger lurking. “We are expecting a strong opponent whoever the Republican nomination is,” says Augustus. “We are ready to run a full-fledged campaign.” He better, say political observers. “When sweep years come, everybody is in danger,” says Peter Blute, the man McGovern defeated to win the District 3 seat. “It’s not a good year to be a Democrat incumbent — that is pretty clear — and especially in Massachusetts.” Blute served two terms before losing to McGovern in the 1996 election. He now hosts a morning radio show on Worcester’s WCRN. For proof that the anti-incumbent sweep has taken hold in Massachusetts, Blute points to Brown’s huge numbers in the third district. This will be an election about the issues, healthcare, the oil spill, the economy, and a general era of bad feelings directed at incumbents, he claims. “In that environment, challengers have a real opportunity and a real shot,” says Blute. “In this type of an election the more outside you are, the more appealing you might be. A year like this the threshold is lower,” he explains, with the question being, “Can I picture this person in the role of congressmen?” The five Republican candidates have largely coalesced around the platform among themselves of “I am not Jim McGovern,” and admit to similarities. Rarely have they openly talked policy with each other, save a May 27 debate on Blute’s morning radio show and a June 15 debate at North Attleboro High School. As none of them live in Worcester (some do business here), their collective profile in the city hasn’t garnered much attention. The largest commotion between them to date involved Lamb accusing Herr for an unfair “attack” when Herr pointed out that Lamb said that government spending should only grow at the rate of inflation — something Herr argued was tantamount to Lamb saying government can and should expand sometimes. Riveting, it was not. Lamb held a press event outside McGovern’s Mechanics Street office to try and generate some attention and has pronounced himself the front-runner. There has been little media coverage, and even less street campaigning in the city. So, let’s do a quick back of the baseball card on each of them:

Marty Lamb

Age: 53 Residence: Holliston Professional experience: 14 years owned his own business, 10 years as a lawyer Quote: “I’ve created the jobs and I also know what the obstacles are.” Of the candidates challenging McGovern, Lamb can claim he has been at it the longest — his campaign officially kicked off in April 2009. “I’ve been in this well over a year publicly,” says Lamb. “I didn’t jump on the bandwagon on Scott Brown’s coattails.”

Marty Lamb Lamb has been very public in his criticism of McGovern. He recognizes the many similarities among the Republicans running for the office, but insists he is approaching issues from the viewpoint of the founding fathers. “The Constitution was set up to protect people from the government, not the other way around,” says Lamb. “I’m a strong believer in shrinking the government and shrinking the government’s role over people.” “I do not want to be there as a career politician,” says Lamb. “I’m looking in my mind at a maximum of three terms, six years.” Lamb is happy to talk about his lack of experience in the public sector. In fact, he regards it as his best qualification for the congressional position. Since 1996, Lamb has worked as a self-employed real estate attorney. “I’ve created the jobs and I also know what the obstacles are,” he says. “I’m coming in as the small business owner, not from the government.” A combination of issues pushed him to run for Congress, but all are rooted in the poor economy and what he sees as constitutional values slipping away. “As an American, I decided I needed to step forward,” says Lamb. “I was sick and tired of yelling at the TV. It was a matter of put up or shut up.

Brian Herr

Age: 47 Residence: Hopkinton Professional Experience: 26 years private industry experience currently as New England District Manager for a large electrical wholesaler. Public Sector Experience: 10 years in town government. Quote: “I would run government more like a private-sector business.” While those in the race are quick to boast of their private-sector experience, Herr says he is the only one who has shown that he can translate that into public service. J U LY 8 , 2 0 1 0 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M 11

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“The biggest difference between myself and the other candidates is that I have a public record that can demonstrate results of … reducing spending and putting government back in the hands of the people,” says Herr.

wants more power given to state and local governments. “That is where we were 240 years ago and where we need to get back to,” he says. “When government is on a more local level you have more accountability. On the local level you can stop your representative on the street and talk to them directly. The federal government has grown in the last 50 to 75 years. I think we need to put that beast on a diet.”

Robert Delle

Age: 55 Residence: Westboro Professional Experience: Self-employed attorney since 1987. Experience in criminal, real estate and malpractice law. Public sector experience: Worked for legal services, does court-appointed work, spent five years on the Westboro Planning Board Quote: “We need a renaissance of American values.”

Brian Herr

Herr has served in various municipal positions for the town of Hopkinton over the last 10 years, including selectman since 2007. He has worked in the private sector for 26 years, currently as a manager for an electrical wholesaler. Herr takes some credit for helping Lonza Biological increase the company’s sewer capacity and ensure it would remain in Hopkinton. “That saved 200 jobs from leaving Massachusetts,” he says. “You need to let private businesses grow and take the lead in recovering the economy,” Herr says. “Once the government can get out of the way of private businesses it will allow the economy to recover. This is hard to understand if you have never been in the private sector stimulating the economy yourself.” Herr, who holds a master’s degree in government,

Delle lives in Westborough, but he grew up and still works as an attorney in Worcester. He’s aware that the Republican field is packed, but claims he stands out — and hopes the voters will see that. Delle holds similar views as his opponents on several major subjects: he opposes the recently-passed Health Care Reform Bill and would oppose the cap-and-trade legislation. What may set Delle apart is a small fact from his past: he used to be a Democrat. Delle attended the 1990 Democratic State Convention in Springfield, which he considers the turning point in his political orientation. He recalls that a picket line, a result of a union boycott, kept people from entering the convention. When the convention eventually did start, “it was about assuaging the unions.” In 1992, spurred on by Ross Perot’s independent bid for the presidency, Delle ran unsuccessfully for what was then the 9th Congressional District seat as an independent. When asked why he’s moved further right over the years, Delle remarks that, “The old Democratic party of JFK doesn’t really exist anymore.” But he’s not a Howie Carr Republican who claims all state workers are “hacks.” “I know lots of state employees. They put in good honest work. You’ve got to take a little more of an enlightened view,” he says. Like his competitors, he believes the best way to grow the economy is for government to step back. However, he does support the use of Enterprise Zones, which encourage start-up companies to locate on tax-free or limited-tax properties. “Government would leave them alone for a couple years … create an opportunity for private sector jobs,” he says. He also advocates for nuclear energy, and one of his solutions to offset health care costs would be to allow CVS to set up mini-clinics where visitors pay cash. “During World War II people gave up a lot. People accepted that it was a really bad situation,” he notes, arguing that a similar mindset is needed now. Delle isn’t concerned about matching McGovern’s ability to get funding for his district. “Worcester will be better with a Republican because there’s going to be a Republican Congress,” he insists.

Robert Delle

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Robert Chipman

Age: 50 Residence: Plainville Professional Experience: 27 years Residential Real Estate Lender. Public Sector Experience: 3 years as School Committee member. Quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My experience is more broad based and more in tune with the varied walks of life that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived with.â&#x20AC;?

Chipman prides himself on his connection with all aspects of the taxpaying spectrum, much of it associated with handling residential loans for the last 27 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that my life experience has been well rounded based on the people Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with over the last three decades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the ordinary taxpayer,â&#x20AC;? he says. When pressed to differentiate himself from the other Republicans in the race, Chipman says thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like trying to say how you are different from your brothers. Then he adds that life experience gives him an edge. Other candidates are coming at this election boasting legal, academic or government experience, Chipman says, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the profile the typical Massachusetts voter is looking for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what Washington is overflowing with,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to think of myself in a humble way as the typical American working class,â&#x20AC;? Chipman notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of my experience brings an understanding of common working backgrounds and what it takes for people to live, save, and spend, and have a free way of life.â&#x20AC;?

{ coverstory } Chipman has seen how three housing crises affected his clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My personal reaction was [this crisis] was an unexpected but a necessary response to a runaway financial situation.â&#x20AC;? When asked about the amount of money McGovern brings into the district, Chipman replies that relying on government earmarks is not something he wants to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The resources are few and scarce and they are going to become scarcer. We need to depend on each other â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the taxpayers and the employers,â&#x20AC;? Chipman says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;rather than depending on the incumbent who comes out every two years and distributes goodies.â&#x20AC;? His perspective on spending reflects the conservative mindset. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have to spend, I am looking at a counterbalance somewhere else in the budget,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not a fan of the stimulus. I am not a fan of the $50 billion

bailout.â&#x20AC;? Chipman is also not in favor of the Wall Street reform bill. The federal government has missed the mark and done nothing to protect the American consumer, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to layer on regulation to small business and really set up a too big to fail scenario once again,â&#x20AC;? says Chipman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a believer in free market and I am a believer in no too big to fail scenarios.â&#x20AC;? Chipman sides with mainstay Republican stances on the majority of other issues. He favors offshore drilling in the name of energy independence. He dislikes the bureaucracy surrounding the health care bill, which provided the catalyst for his entrance into the race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the poorest piece of legislation introduced in the history of the US,â&#x20AC;? Chipman says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They need to start constructively peeling these issues away and save the healthcare system. But you need to do it incrementally. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw a phone book at it.â&#x20AC;?

Michael Stopa

Age: 56 Residence: Holliston Professional Experience: Physicist for 20 years, currently at Harvard Quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I understand the

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Stopa says he is the intellectual that can go toe to toe with the liberals and bring national attention to a local race.

Michael Stopa

Stopa has a firm grasp on his own marketability. In a race awash with competitors with similar backgrounds, he stands out as a conservative professor from Harvard University. Stopa notes that he’s surrounded by liberal thinkers in his position as a Harvard physicist, and he believes that will work to his benefit if elected.

“You have to accept that the other side has some decent impulses,” Stopa says. “If you listen closely, you hear what the other side thinks and where their emotional sympathies are and you find their fallacies.” Stopa decided to run in response to seeing McGovern run unopposed in the 2008 election, and says he’s compelled to do his part to help straighten out the economy. He says he can address the issues in a measured, thoughtful, and even scientific way — a useful attribute in a district with such a large number of technology companies. “How can someone who is not a scientist understand what is going on in the community?” Stopa says. “It is a highly educated work force and a conglomerate of hightech businesses … the character of the district calls for technical insight.” This also sets him apart from his Republican competition. He says he has the ability to flesh out the issues, explore the problems, and come up with a plan of action for them. “I don’t think the other candidates have the wherewithal to analyze the ins and outs,” says Stopa.

So can any of these guys rise to the surface in September and build enough momentum to defeat McGovern in November? Do they even need to present a compelling case for their unique attributes or can they just ride home on the antiincumbent tide?

Sal Dimasi, and Communication Director for the Tom Reilly for Governor Campaign. “Conventional wisdom says that Democrats are in trouble, as the party that holds the White House typically is in mid-term elections,” says Guarino. “Voters are frustrated with Washington, they aren’t sure about the benefits to them in health care reform and, as always, the economy will define just how aggravated voters are when they enter the polling place.” Guarino feels that on paper, McGovern has his hands full, and says the fact that five Republicans have stepped up is meaningful. “But it’s still going to take more than saying you are a nanoscientist or a local school committee member to knock off an incumbent, especially someone known for hard work like Jim McGovern,” says Guarino. Scott Brown caught both a grassroots groundswell and the cash infusion of nationwide opponents to health care reform. McGovern will undoubtedly have the money advantage barring a massive outside infusion of dollars. “He knows how to put coalitions together and get his vote out,” says Blute of McGovern. “It’s not going to be any cakewalk for anybody.” “A race like this can’t get nationalized like Scott Brown’s was and there isn’t going to be heavy television advertising so it will really take a significant, sustained, grassroots, field-oriented movement by one of the challengers,” says Guarino. “In fact, it may actually favor McGovern that the field is so large because, to build such a movement from the primary to November 2 will be very difficult.”

“Voters are really ready to hold the party accountable… anything can happen,” says Breed. “Anyone who doubts if any candidate can actually lose in 2010 forgets how we started the year in the U.S. Senate campaign,” says David Guarino, a former Chief Political Reporter for The Boston Herald, Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for former Statehouse Speaker

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J. Fatima Martins

On July 23, ARTSWorcester will enthusiastically open its summer exhibition Drawn to Life: Concept and Craft in Contemporary Art at the Aurora Gallery. BILLIE HOLIDAY, LENNIE PETERSON

The exhibition will focus on the craftsmanship, diversity and improvisational nature of drawing as a fundamental technique in the visual arts. Through their drawing, artists will bring to life diverse themes and

styles pulled from their own personal experiences. The exhibit is curated by Thomas Grady, art professor at Assumption College, who is recognized for his figurative paintings and charcoal drawings. The exhibit will feature examples of pen and inks, charcoal, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, various types of graphite line, along with preparatory sketches. Participating artists include: Tony Apesos, Jeff Badger, Jackie Hoving, THE RUBBLE, NORMAN PARIS Colleen Kelsey, Jeremy Long, Jeff Marshal, Carrie Nixon, Norman Paris, Lennie Peterson, Jo Ellen Reinhart, Earl Schofield, David Shapleigh and Erin Walrath. The drawing line is the natural method; the first dimension is visual expression, the most basic way to define space, and can be directed in many different ways. “It’s essential in visual art,” said Cythina Woehrle, ARTSWorcester Program Director. “The mastery of this skill can lead to breakthroughs in other areas, and these are often found as gems in an artist’s portfolio.” The most common purpose of drawing is to communicate information in forms that are recognizable, but the method can also be directed toward abstraction, and sometimes the images are generated through spontaneous experimentation. “There are so many possibilities with this craft,” said Grady. “Artists can work in almost any style and use drawing CARRIE NIXON as the foundation for a myriad of methods.” Someone who has mastered the juxtaposition of abstraction and realism, and explores the concept of spontaneity versus control, is nationally recognized artist and musician Lennie Peterson. Along with a drawing of a pattern-filled guitar, Peterson will present two of his signature pen-and-ink portraits of jazz icons: Billie Holiday and Miles Davis in asymmetrical abstracted form. Peterson explains, “Most of my work is improvised and spontaneous once the basic outline is complete. It is similar to a musician who is able to improvise freely within a given framework of chord structures.” Peterson’s drawings are dramatic

because, with only simple lines, he skillfully balances pattern and rhythm, with calming negative space. Pattern repetition and abstracted forms are seen again in Carrie Nixon’s colorful pastel Balloon Seller, in which the figure is engulfed by amorphous balloon shapes. “My goal is to create multi-layered images,” she said. Drawing diversity is obvious when comparing the

works of Jeff Badger and Norman Paris, who work with representational forms. Badger’s drawing, Why Not?, presents text and pictorial information in a weblike arrangement using a utilitarian line. “I use visual techniques associated with information design to elucidate information related to emotions and memory.” he said. Norman Paris’s depiction, on the other hand, is controlled in order to achieve the depth and precision needed in his realist etching, The Rubble. “In Paris’s print, attention to line detail is important,” said Grady. “Here we see exactly what I mean by precise craftsmanship.” Line, pattern, rhythm, organization and spontaneity are the elements at play in Drawn to Life, which runs until Aug. 20. The opening reception will be held on July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester and is free. artsworcester.org.

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Freedom Song III salutes local veterans Heather Vandenengel

In 2008, as America was in the throes of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, Worcester musician Jim Perry was frustrated by the number of Armed Forces personnel returning to America who were not receiving the support they needed. So he did what a skilled musician with many musical contacts could do: organized a benefit concert for veterans featuring performances by Worcester musicians.

Now in its third year, Freedom Song continues to raise funds for Veterans Inc., a homeless shelter for veterans that also provides employment training and mental and behavioral help. The concert will be held this Saturday, July 9, outdoors at the shelter’s new facility in Shrewsbury. “You really do not have to be veteran to feel their pain. There is a general feeling in the public that regardless of whether you have military experience or whether you

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If there was such a thing as Musical Royalty in Worcester, Duncan Arsenault would be its prince. The progeny of Jazz/Blues legend, Al Arsenault (The Phaetons, The Drifters, Lou Donaldson), if his padre was the “Jimmy Smith” of Worcester, Duncan would be our “Michael Stipe.” Duncan’s band, The Curtain Society’s 2005 album Every Corner of the Room has been heard on multiple soap operas, on Bravo’s The Rachel Zoe Project, and in the locally produced movie Still Green. He has also created one of the area’s most influential Worcestercentric websites, worcesterite.com, which can tell you the general mood of Wormtown’s hipster populace in a double-clicking instant. Plus he hosts and runs the Dive Bar Music Series, which orbits each Thursday. Says Arsenault, “Many people I know are locked into their bands and never have the chance to stretch out and meet other musicians. I have invited sometimes up to 10 people who have never played together to these nights. When we finish the night, people often ask what the band is called and I like being able to say that we are all just Worcester musicians who enjoy playing music.” We caught up with Duncan while he was getting a Turkish Massage (the kind where they hit you with a giant fish) and asked him these very difficult questions. WM: You created the popular “Volcano boy” website, now better known as Worcesterite.com. Where did the name Volcano Boy come from, and what awful thing did 16 W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M • J U LY 8 , 2 0 1 0

believe in the war or not, veterans are people who need help and support,” said Perry. The musical performers seem to share this sentiment as they are all volunteering their services. The lineup includes the spirited Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band, eclectic and worldly folk and pop by Jubilee Gardens, and Jim’s Blues Band, Jim Perry’s group of musicians including Scott Bronnes, Lisa Marie, Bruce “Big Dawg” Reed and more. Also performing is Ric Porter and the Sons of Soil, whose sound Porter describes as “American roots music that kicks butt.” Porter’s father, a World War II veteran, will introduce the group. “The day I was asked to do the concert I called him, and my dad said he would be proud to do it and he thinks that he could still fit into the old uniform,” said Porter Betsy Listenfelt will play solo acoustic selections from

her recently released second album, Be Alive, which features her tribute to veterans, “Freedom Song,” from which the event got its name. Rounding out the lineup is a special appearance by Veteran Inc. Blues Experience, a blues band composed entirely of veterans. A portion of Freedom Song III proceeds will help fund the shelter’s frequently used food bank, said Veterans Inc. Vice President Denis Leary. “The supply has gone down, but the demand for the food bank has gone up,” said Leary. This year will also be the first time that veterans residing at the shelter will be able to attend Freedom Song. In previous years, the event was held at a different location where alcohol was served, and because Veterans Inc. has an alcohol-free policy for their residents, they were unable to attend. Now, those who will receive the benefits from the concert will be able to enjoy it, too, said Porter. “We just want to give the Vets a couple of hours to forget about everything and have a good time. It’s as simple as that to me.” Freedom Song III will take place on Saturday, July 10, from noon to 6 p.m. at Veterans Inc., 59 South St., Shrewsbury. Call Jim Perry at 508-527-1918 or visit freedomsong4vets.com. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through the website or at the event.

he do that you decided to change his name and send him packing? D.A.: In 1995 I wanted to create a fanzine centered around the music scene in Worcester. I was listening to the band Velocity Girl and Volcano Boy popped into my head; it had no meaning and was just something I liked the sound of. I shelved the idea for many years and in 2002 I decided to make an online version of it. In 2008 I abandoned Volcano Boy for the name Worcesterite.

I started accompanying her on whatever songs she wanted to play, I didn’t have a choice. Because of my father, music was simply always around, there was no introduction to it or effort to get us to play. It was not unusual to make music every day and if we weren’t playing, my father was. It wasn’t until I was in my late 20’s that I had the opportunity to play drums with my father. It worked out nicely that I played drums because honestly, I wouldn’t have wanted to get up there next to him on a keyboard, he handled those just fine. WM: Your band, The Curtain Society has backed up the great Jim Carroll as The Catholic Boys, Shana Morrison, and Mark Burgess of Chameleons UK. Do you plan on these kinds of things or do you just bump into these guys and agree it would be great to work together? D.A.: How we meet these people is top secret and only Ron Mominee is allowed to talk about it. We have been fortunate to be able to work with so many great people. Every experience we have had as a backing band has been different. For a long time the three of us only played music together. To be able to play with other people has not only been a great joy for us but also helped us discover new musical voices for our own music. WM: Have you met Shana’s dad? I heard he still owes Peter Wolf money for rent back in 1967. (Shana’s dad is Van Morrison) D.A.: I have not met Shana’s dad yet. I’m looking forward to the day that he shows up at a gig and we get him up there to play with us. After the show I will mention the back due rent and see if I can help out Peter.

com, which I felt was a better and a more obvious name for what the site has become. Volcano Boy now sits and stares at a wall waiting for Google to take him out for dinner. WM: Your father, Al Arsenault, was a very well known, successful jazz and blues organ player. How the heck did you end up with the sticks? D.A.: For as long as I can remember I have had access to instruments. When I was very young my sister Charlene was already playing piano and eventually got a drum set. When she got a guitar, at her insistence

Catch Duncan every Thursday at The Dive Bar on 34 Green Street in tropical Worcester. 9p.m. No Cover, but tips are always appreciated. Find out about more shows at duncanarsenault.com, worcesterite.com, thedivebarworcester.com.

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double points at every concert. Out to Lunch has generated interest among local businesses. Restaurants approached event coordinators this year, anxious for an opportunity to offer their cuisine. In addition to the primary sponsorship supplied by the Want to go? city, Worcester Cultural Coalition, Charter Business and Charter July 9-Aug. 27, Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Communications, other local Worcester Common, Franklin Street and Front Street businesses have also signed on their support. Guaranteed to ﬁnd … “We knew we stumbled onto something good,” O’Brien says Delicious eats from area restaurants, a broad variety of upbeat of the series. He views Out to performances by local musicians, handmade art and crafts, and Lunch as a building block for wholesome goods from local farms. more cultural experiences on the Common. Worcester is blessed with Need another reason? a “tremendous green space, a Help support Worcester’s thriving arts community and the perfect space to create vibrancy and activity,” O’Brien says. Out to Lunch local economy. Besides, Lean Cuisine at your desk is just one way the city is showing off has nothing on a free concert, sunshine some of that vibrancy. and a great lunch. So when Friday rolls around, don’t stand Worcester up. After all, if the first date is fun, it likely will lead to a second.

“The arts bring a community to life,” explains Erin Williams, the city’s Cultural Development Officer, “and this is another way to incorporate the arts into our everyday experience.” Born in 2009, Out to Lunch is the result of a diverse group of city advocates working to promote downtown Worcester, boost the local economy and engage the community. “It was a natural step,” says City Manager Mike O’Brien. Last year’s turnout far exceeded expectations. The series featured four concerts and drew a strong cross-section of the community. Pharmacy students stopped by; professionals in nearby office buildings took a break from their desks; kids from the library wandered over catch some tunes and fresh air. “It is very important to have the chance to bring music to everyone,” says Manolo Mairena, lead vocalist for Curubande, one of the 2010 performers, “because music, culture, and art have to be integrated into the community.” Last season’s success spurred the expansion of this summer’s lineup from four concerts to eight, and the addition of other new attractions. Each week is guaranteed to be a different experience, because the roster of musicians, restaurants, farmers and crafters will vary.

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It had just hit one hundred degrees with humidity of near fifty-percent when I went to the theater to watch Grown Ups. I was happy just to be where there was air conditioning. Fifteen minutes later I was dying to leave, sweltering heat wave or not. Grown Ups is that bad. If it were possible to give it negative stars, I would. Five of them. One for each of the awful comedic actors at the center of this pile of sludge. If Adam Sandler was ever put on trial for crimes against humanity (as he well should) this film would make a swell exhibit A. As the main writer (along with Fred Wolf, veteran of years of SNL and failed shows by Pat Sajak and Chevy Chase) he cast himself at the sanctimonious center of this “story” of five high school basketball players who get together years later when their coach dies. Sandler is Lenny, a successful Hollywood agent with classy, fashion designer wife Roxanne (Salma Hayek – yeah, right). The supremely talentless Kevin James of King of Queens and Mall Cop is Eric, a dude transparently pretending to be successful, with sexpot wife Sally (Maria Bello) who’s breasts are inexplicably still flowing with milk for their 4 year old son. Token black guy Chris Rock is a prissy metrosexual married to pregnant frumpy Deanne (Maya Rudolph), David Spade plays himself, a horny aging bachelor, and Rob Schneider (surprisingly the only actual interesting character) is Rob, a New Age whacko with an Elvis pompadour, a geriatric girlfriend (Joyce Van Patten) and three daughters, two of whom are unreasonably hot. Throw in a gaggle of annoying kids, a whimpering dog and a complaining grandparent and you’ve got a movie … for me to poop on! Seriously. Sandler’s idea of a plot is textbook situation comedy: throw all these people

together into different “situations”, they will interact and “comedy” will theoretically ensue. And so we get The Funeral, The Lake House, The Party, The Morning After, and finally, when his pathetic little idea well has run dry, The Amusement Park, which plays like a twenty minute commercial for Water Country. Oh wait, then we end with The Basketball Game and, just to tie it in with something current, The Fourth of July Fireworks. If any of this were to work and actually be funny, you’d have to care about the characters, and these egregious clichés are all so thinly drawn and half-heartedly rendered that giving a rat’s ass about any one of them is asking too much. The “jokes” are obvious and insulting to anyone intelligent enough to figure out how to breathe. It’s all exactly what you’d expect, and worse. There is peeing in the pool (by everyone), the dog farts; Spade gets kicked in the nuts. Twice. You get the idea. Sandler really needed a laugh track for this, because when I saw it in the theater it was eerily silent. On a slightly more analytical level, this seems to be the next generation of horny teenager movies. The Porky’s and later American Pie crowd that identified with idiotic humor about kids trying to get laid in the 80’s and 90’s are now supposed to do the same, albeit it amid the responsibility of wives, kids, diapers, breast feeding, and so on. In other words, this is a juvenile film for adults. The kids are mere props. Sandler’s spoiled, texting, ghetto-talking rug rats instantly morph into innocent little wonders when exposed to a rope swing. And so on. My advice is: don’t go just because there is nothing else playing, or thinking that an evening of mindless entertainment might be fun. Avoid this film. Don’t encourage these people. Many of these actors (like Bello, Hayak and even Sandler) are capable of good performances. Make them work for your attention. You deserve better.

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Westborough Korean Restaurant is located downtown in a small building that perhaps once was a diner. In each of three visits, most of the clientele was Asian – a good sign. The walls feature attractive hand-drawn posters advertising specialties, mostly in Korean – another good sign. The greeting is warm if slightly harried; buckwheat tea is offered in clay cups. The extensive menu provides helpful descriptions of dishes that may be unfamiliar to many diners. Korean food offers both bold and subtle flavors, with meals organized around stir-fries, stews, noodles, rice and vegetable-based side dishes.

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The Corner Café 27 Main St., Sterling 978-422-0088. A little slice of the American pie, the Corner Café, in Sterling Center, offers basic diner fare at very low prices. Informal and chatty servers make for a nice experience, as do reliably prepared comfort foods.

Da Lat 425 Park Ave., Worcester 508-753-6036 Da Lat is what living in a city is all about — access to interesting ﬂavors and experiences. Already a source of pride for Worcester residents for more than a decade, Da Lat serves authentic and wonderfully prepared Vietnamese cuisine. The prices can’t be beat and the food is ﬁrst-rate. BYOB.

Wright’s Chicken Farm 84 Inman Road, Harrisville, R.I. 401-765-5745 wrightsfarm.com If you like chicken — I mean, really like chicken, and you don’t mind family-style dining, then Wright’s Farm is worth a try. It’s a fun and unique dining experience with a lot of bang for the buck. The menu consists basically of all-you-can-eat-roasted chicken, French fries, salad, shells with sauce, and rolls. Bring a vanload or two of friends in order to do Wright’s right.

Korean restaurants demonstrate generosity through banchan – side dishes served with all meals and meant to be shared by chopstick-wielding diners. Nearly a dozen are offered here, with a wide spectrum of flavors and textures: spicy kimchis of cabbage and cucumber, potato in sweet sauce, fish cake, fried tofu with soy and scallions, a light beansprout salad, a deliciously fiery eggplant, and more. Pan fried dumplings ($4.95/$8.95), or mandu, are a great starter – crispy, light, and satisfying. The thin wrappers are filled with beef and vegetables and served with gingery, garlicky soy sauce. Another winning appetizer is the spicy rice cake ($7.95), thick tubes made from glutinous rice flour. Reminiscent of gnocchi, they’re stir-fried with vegetables in a sauce that balances chili heat with a touch of sweetness. Gimbap ($6.95) are a Korean version of maki rolls, with sautéed beef instead of fish. Their taste is fresh but subdued. Dolsot bibimbap ($9.95) comes in a traditional hot stone bowl: rice sizzling on the bottom, beef and vegetables arranged above, a lightly fried egg on top. Diners

should quickly add a chili-based sauce and stir with chopsticks, mixing in the egg and sauce and distributing the delicious bits of crisp, brown rice from the bottom of the pot. The result is delightful – a savory and comforting bowl of contrasting tastes and textures that’s a fine introduction to Korean food. Bulgogi, marinated and barbecued meat, is another justifiably popular dish. The beef version ($16.95) has been very thinly sliced and carries flavors of soy, sugar, spice and scallions. It’s served with lettuce leaves to wrap the meat – an interesting and appealing touch. We prefer the chicken version ($14.95), which packs a complex heat and is less sweet than the beef. Oh jing uh bokum ($12.95) is a stirfry combining squid and vegetables in a spicy, complex sauce. The squid is slightly chewy; the vegetables are fresh and provide a crisp contrast. The accompanying rice is fragrant and absorbs

the addictive sauce. A combination of fresh and dried chilies gives the dish a substantial kick. Weekday lunch specials ($7.95 $9.95) are a great deal, whether a bento box (main course, rice, noodles, a few appetizers and a salad) or a stir-fry with mounds of fragrant rice. All choices come with tea and the full complement of panchan side dishes. Beer is on offer, but we opt for some bekseju ($10 for 500ml), a fermented rice wine with ginseng and other herbal flavors. Served cold and consumed from tiny glasses, it complements the sweet and spicy flavors well. We opt for more. Westborough Korean is not a restaurant for the impatient. The waitresses are friendly and helpful, but constantly on the run and tough to flag down. An abundant meal of shared appetizers, panchan and main courses will cost about $20 per person without drinks – a very fair price for an eating experience that’s well out of the ordinary.

Viva Bene 144 Commercial St. Worcester 508-797-0007 shorahs.com Shorah’s, which closed its Foster Street home to make way for the growing Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, is back as Viva Bene. The warmly lit, subterranean room offers all the entrees one expects of Italian ﬁne dining, and the service is professional and upscale.

Brisa’s Tropical Restaurante 976-A Main St., Worcester 508-797-3900 If you’re looking for a cultural experience in Worcester, this is it. Unadorned, home-style Puerto Rican and Salvadoran cuisine is Brisa’s calling card. A convenient destination for Clark students, Brisa’s is one block down on Main Street. Brisa’s serves chicken, shrimp, lobster and beef dishes, but no booze.

Al Fresco Trattoria, Pizzeria & Café 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 Al Fresco will surprise those who have driven past its Main Street, Holden, storefront but never entered. Inside is a mildly quaint dining room, in which is served exceedingly good Italian fare. A menu of pasta, seafood, veal, chicken, steak, and brick-oven pizzas; and sauces like “tomato pesto cream,” “light Dijon cream,” and “lemon pesto mayo,” whet the appetite. The pace is brisk, the price is right, and the service is friendly.

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Publick House Barbecue in Tent: The Publick House in Sturbridge is hosting another night of their Community Dinner Series on July 12 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The theme is “Barbecue in Tent” with a menu of barbecue chicken, pulled pork, hot dogs, baked beans and more, with the proceeds going toward the Patrick Donnelly Foundation. It’s an all you can eat buffet, so don’t be afraid to get seconds! Cash donation, adults $13, children (4-13) $5. Publick House, 277 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-3313. 7-Eleven Grand Opening: The White Hen Pantry in Westborough has switched over to a 7-Eleven and they are holding a grand opening on July 9 from 4 – 8 p.m. The party promises to include music, entertainment, freebies, prizes and $.25 Big Bite hot dogs and Slurpees. Guests can also enter to win a $200 7-Eleven convenience card. Just imagine how much Slurpee that can buy! 7-Eleven, 2 South St., Westborough Sunday Funday at The Citizen: The Citizen has come to rescue your Sunday doldrums. On July 11 from 3 – 6 p.m. check out an afternoon cookout on the patio and enjoy free food and music. The event is the first of a weekly series, so mark it on your calendars. The Citizen, One Exchange Place, Worcester, 508-459-9090. Loving Hut Grand Opening: Veggie Corner on Hamilton Street is now officially a Loving

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Kaboodle Pizzeria & Grille 152 Main St., Spencer 508-885-4884 Go for the great, sunny room overlooking the quaint Spencer Main Street. Go for the burgers, the interesting pizzas, and the reasonably priced entrees. Twenty or so tables in a wide-open room with a California-style kitchen make a good spot for a casual lunch, an intimate date, or a big celebration.

Hisa Japanese Restaurant 21 South St., Westboro 508-898-9262 Hisa, in Westboro center, is elegant and simple. A brisk but unhurried pace, fresh Japanese fare of beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables - and outstanding sushi - make for ﬂavorful and light dining. Entrées are inexpensive and come with salad, rice, and miso soup.

1790 Restaurant and Tavern 206 Boston-Worcester Tpke. (Rte. 9), Westboro 508-366-1707 bergsons1790.com The 1790 Restaurant and Tavern lets diners sample the atmosphere of this historic venue, and taste the preparations of the 1790’s excellent kitchen without breaking the bank. Highlights include a vintage interior with tables to seat 40-50; a distinguished wine list; and a pared-down version of their popular menu, offering 11 entrees.

Dante’s 421 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-791-1111 Dante’s most distinct characteristic is its facility; a quaint threeroom ﬂoor of a home, it provides an intimate setting for their ﬁrst-rate food. Dante’s menu isn’t particularly long or varied, but it is nonetheless compelling. Fourteen entrees — a mixed bag dominated by seafood, chicken and pasta, with a couple of pork dishes, and a 12-ounce sirloin — are offered. Additional choices

Ciao Bella 402 Grove St., Worcester 508-756-2426 Ciao Bella is perfect for take-out or eat-in. Very reasonably priced, generous entrees of seafood, pasta and chicken; as well as gourmet pizza, roll-ups, and grinders; and incredible, locally made desserts make this a must for frugals and gourmands alike. Atmosphere is minimal — not much more than a pizza parlor — so, Romeos beware.

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Join the staff of Worcester Mag on Thursday, July 8 as we gather at Perfect Game, the Canal District’s newest sports grill & lounge, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Worcester Mag on Tap. This monthly evening is our chance to invite guests who have been featured in our pages, as well as engage in conversation about our paper with you, our readers. This month, stop by and shake the hand of our new editor, Doreen Manning, as she stops by for a Shirley Temple or two. During the event The Perfect Game and Worcester Mag will be holding a free, high-def golf tournament, with clubs provided. Whoever comes “Closest to the Pin” will win a $25 gift card to The Perfect Game. The Perfect Game, 64 Water St., Worcester, 508-792game, perfectgameworcester.com.

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with host and founder Anne Marie Lucci. Tonight’s double feature and poetry couple Victor Infante and Lea Deschenes as they read from their published works. Come to read a celebratory poem or two in the open mic which precedes the feature. No gifts just your presence is requested with poems to read. free and open to the public/hat passed for feature & venue support. 7-9 p.m. Vasa Hall, first floor, 1 Ekman St. 508-479-7574 or wcpa. homestead.com.

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Become a citizen scientist and contribute to a national study of the monarch butterfly population during the Wildlife St. in Clinton through August 30. The event is free, and you can learn more the artist and this cool space at aorgallery. com.

Step back in time with a Blackstone Canal Horse and Wagon Tour on Thursdays this summer through August 26. This horse and Buggy tour trots along water street and all through the canal district while tales are spun on the interesting and captivating history of the blackstone canal and the district. Iris Sanxhacu and Rubby Wuabu, former South High School graduates and now students of Holy Cross and Simmons College, will be your tour guides. July 8 Kickoff Event comes complete with music, speeches and influential members in the community and happens at 4:30p.m. at 90 Harding Street. Free. 5-7 p.m. Union Station Parking Garage, 225 Franklin St. 917-734-9804.

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The week of July 5 - 11 belongs to daughters on the green, as Golf: Take Your

Daughter to the Course Week at Blissful Meadows Golf Club tees off on Monday, July 5 through Sunday, July 11. Free golf clinic for girls on Saturday, July 10, 2p.m. plus a 30% discount on green fees to any adult that brings a girl to the course during a weekday to play (your daughter can play for free!). Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chockalog Road, Uxbridge. 508-278-6110, blissfulmeadows.com.

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Volunteer Day featuring Monarch Larva Monitoring on Saturday, July 10. Search the Broad Meadow Brook butterfly garden for tiny monarch eggs and caterpillars, and learn to recognize the monarch’s life cycle stages to help monitor the butterfly garden at least once during the summer. Your work will aid in conserving monarchs and their threatened migratory phenomenon. 8+ Free. 10 a.m.-noon Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087.

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Ever wanted to learn Salsa but never had a chance? Stop by Salsa Storm and check out their Free Salsa Open house on Tuesday July 13 and view a class in progress, meet instructors, catch a salsa dance demonstration while enjoying wine, cheese and crackers and just do it! Save $10 on your registration. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison St. Call 508-854-8489 or visit salsastorm.com.

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The 2010 WCMS Summer Festival includes four concerts by members of Worcester Chamber Music Society and QX String Quartet and happens on July 13. Featuring the music of Telemann, Schnitke, Schubert and Mendelssohn, and a pre-concert talk at 7:40p.m. $20 adults/$10 students/ free for festival participants. 8-9:30 p.m. Concert dates are July 13, July 15, July 20 and July 22. Anna Maria College: Miriam Hall, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased in advance at worcesterchambermusic.org. 508-981-8880.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how our Common has served as public open space and the site of municipal government from the 18th century to today? C’mon, sure you have! Put on your walking shoes and get out your parasol for a

Walking Tour of City Hall and Worcester Common on Wednesday, July 14. Meet in front of City Hall and stand where the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time in New England in 1776. See the glorious interior of our grand 1898 City Hall. Learn about the 18th century gravestones in the old Common burial ground and find out about the various monuments on the grounds. Bring your lunch and eat on the Common afterward. Free for Preservation Worcester members; $5 per person for NM. From noon-12:45 p.m. Worcester City Hall, 455 Main St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org.

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Check, check, checking in on the local music scene Heather Vandenengel On Thursday July 8 take the bait at Ralph’s Diner — the Cougar Bait that is, who will play along with Rupert Selection and Crumb. You’ll get reeled in by the progressive and classic rock sounds that will make for a rollicking good time. Music always sounds better outside and on a warm summer’s night so on Friday July 9 enjoy the Jazz at Sunset series at the Ecotarium. Shakura S’Aida, a Canadian jazz, blues and R&B superstar will belt out songs that will make the sunset want to stick around. At Tammany Hall, Hard #9

(pictured), Say You Swear and Chase Haven will play a show bursting at the seams with energy. “Our shows are always high energy and always full of audience participation,” said Hard #9 lead singer Dan Outerson. “We try to get the crowd involved with our shows by singing along, singing back to us.” Looks like you’re not getting off easy by just standing and watching this indie blues group. On Saturday July 10 catch progressive metal band Dream Theater at The Palladium as they stop by during their tour with Iron Maiden. This is one of the few select shows they are headlining on the days off from their tour. Because they are not able to carry their usual lighting and video show, they say it will be a “small, intimate club show”— can’t go wrong there right? For more high energy KT & the Fuse will be rocking out at Greendale’s Pub playing high power funk/dance covers. “Katie McMahon, who was formerly with the Valves from the Worcester area, is a tour-de-force,” says guitarist (and Katie’s father) Jack McMahon. “The band is a smoking four piece ensemble of the finest players in the northeast.”

Crazy Dave and Farley! Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Mister Vic performs for families. Singing, Dancing, and lots of Family fun! Dinner will be served if you’d like....$8 per family. Please pay online before the night of the show! greatbrookfarms. com. $8. 6-7:30 p.m. Great Brook Farms Cafe, 356 Main St., Bolton. 978-779-6680 or greatbrookfarms.com. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. The “Beatles For Sale 2010 Summer Tour” makes a stop at Wilbraham’s Fountain Park for a special outdoor concert on the bandstand. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to be transported back in time to the 1960’s with Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Rain date: August 12th Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fountain Park, 883 Tinkham Road, Wilbraham. Summer Concert Series on the Plaza. Join us for the summer concert series, featuring a different band every week! July 3: 5 After 5 July 15: Ordinary Heart July 22: Blackstone Valley Blue Grass Band July 29: Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band (Sponsored by Unibank) FREE. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-266-6502 or alternativesnet.org. Open Mic Night W/ Bill McCarthy . Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-0174. Bi-monthly music collective hosted by Perry Bakalos of the trio Smoke N Mirrors at Harvest Cafe. A night of instrumental jazz Latin pop and improvisation. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. College Night - Redcarpetworcester.com. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Flock of A-holes, Six To Midnight (formerly DRG), West Gate (NJ), Kate Tucker (9p.m.). $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. “Audio Wasabi” theme: Tom Petty. Ladies Night from 8-10pm! Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or myspace.com/audiowasabi. 18+ College Thursdays. The Canal District’s 18+ College Dance Party Weekly Theme Parties with Prizes and Giveaways! DJ Nick & DJ U-Kno. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-7562100 or ﬁnd them on facebook Cougar Bait, Rupert Selection, Crumb!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Sirens of Song” vocal performances by Susan Catinski, Cha Cha Connor, and Trina Vargas!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. The Dive Bar Thursdays. Duncan Arsenault hosts this weekly music series at The Dive Bar, featuring musicians from all genres. 21+, ID required Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. thedivebarworcester.com.

Thursday Night is 18+ Night @ LC’s Lounge W/ Cavan & Guest D.J.’s Every Week. Under 21 $5 21+ Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Jay Graham Live!. Free. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Shane Hall and The TickleBomb Trio. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Friday 9 Out To Lunch: Summer Concert Series. Every Friday July 9th - August 27th Worcester Common 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This season’s series will include expanded food offerings as well as artisans & crafters, and a farmers’ market. Blackstone Mountain Daredevilsouttolunchworcester.org Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1400, ext. 252 or outtolunchworcester.org. Brian Chaffee. 6-10 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Ice Nine Kills & more. Ice Nine Kills, With Words, Sirens & Sailors $10 adv/ $12 day. 6:30 p.m.-midnight Palladium, The, upstairs, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Jazz at Sunset Concert Series: Shakura S’Aida. $18, $15 per EcoTarium and WICN members and Commerce Bank debit cardholders. Free for children 12 and under. $80 per four-person advanced reserved table. 6:30-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, Sundial Plaza, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2703 or ecotarium.org. Music Concert Series. Fun for the entire family! Refreshments, snacks, burgers & dogs, and super premium, all natural ice cream are available in the Country Store. free entrance. 7-8:30 p.m. Sweetwilliam Farm & Country Store, 153 North St., Upton. 508-529-2000 or sweetwilliamfarm.biz/id3.html. Open Mic Night. Free. A love offering will be taken. 7-11 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658 or millchurch.org. Outdoor Concert with Time Trippers. If 20% or more chance of rain, band will play inside the VIP Lounge in the Sturbridge Host Hotel 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM. FREE. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. The Bubbleheads. Band Free. 7-1:10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Live Brazilian Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant, 145 E Central St. 508-757-1070. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Live Piano Bar. 8-11:30 p.m. The Other Place Pub and Restaurant, 71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston. 508-869-6003. Sally Sweitzer and the Gifthorse band. harvestcafeonline. com 978-567-0948 no cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Tim Gartland with the Workingman’s Blues Band. Performing soulful roots rock rhythm & blues. no cover. 8-11 p.m.

Concord’s Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Tonight there’s gonna be a - Jailbreak! (band). The KoC, and “Big Dickie Birch” Productions proudly presents: Jailbreak - Playing kicking classic rock and a little blues! no cover charge. 8-11 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. 860-923-2967. Tony Yodice - Acoustic Fridays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Mad Men Party Cabaret with Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke, and the Speakeasy Combo. Vintage! Cocktails! Martinis! Enjoy an evening of retro music and an excuse to dress up in swanky 1950s-60s style! Special guests, the Luparelli Sisters will be doing some of the ﬁnest girl group tunes in the ﬁrst few sets! Showtimes: 8:30-ish, 10:30, midnight. No Cover, but it is oh so hip to tip!. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. OSB are back!!! beach party bash w/ Hey Mama, and 1st is the Tokyo Tramps. $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or myspace.com/ luckydogmusichall. DJ Whiteboi spinning in House. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 90 Harding St. 508-762-9499 or mixerscocktaillounge.com/events.asp. Ethan & Anthony. Ethan & Anthony Perform free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com. Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Jim Devlin Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Last Call Band. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900 or thelastcallband.com. Pueblo Nuevo Band. Come and enjoy the spiced music of Spanish style guitar with a combination of South American Flavors and Rumba. Free. 9-11 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011 or pueblonuevoband.com. Live Music in the Pub - Mick Carr. Playing all the best Irish and country music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or irishemigrant.com. Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke & The Speakeasy Combo!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Phantasia Fridays with DJ Tony-T. DJ Tony-T lights up the Fusion Dance Club spinning Top 40, Mash-Ups and Hip Hop. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Rock Out w/ The Angels Share, MindsetX, Whiskey Chapel, Alta Mira!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. SDG. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St.

Summer Capoeira in Worcester! Capoeira is a unique Brazilian martial art that combines culture, music, dance, acrobatics and self-defense. Instructor Morcego of Capoeira Luanda holds Capoeira classes at Salsa Storm, 9 Harrison St., Worcester Adult Classes, Thursdays at 7:30 and New! Kids’ Class this summer. Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. starting July 10th and running through August 14th. Ages 6-11 welcome. Also, Free adult Brazilian Classes that get your body moving by combining capoeira, samba, and other popular dances. July 17th and August 21 at 11:00 a.m. For more information, visit masscapoeira.com

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Synergy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. The Kenny Crisis & Primal Scream. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Drunken Uncles. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Allgos Sweets and Drinks, 58 Shrewsbury St. 508-304-7129.

>Saturday 10 Idiot Circus. Idiot Circus performs for the first time at Speakers!!! 8-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. The Outlaws In Concert at Indian Ranch. The Outlaws perform at Indian Ranch, 2 P.M. see website. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. UCCM Choir Practice. UCCM Choir Rehearsals with Claudia Acerra The Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month 10 a.m. to Noon Nothing. 10 a.m.-noon Unity Church of Central Massachusetts, 21 Cedar St. 508-755-6830. Freedom Song 3. Concert for the Vets to benefit Veterans Inc. Musical entertainment will feature Ric Porter & the Sons of the Soil, Jubilee Gardens, The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band, Jim’s Blues Jam w/ Lisa Marie, Scott Bronnes, Bruce “Big Dog” Reed and other guests, V.I.B.E. (Veterans Inc Blues Experience), & Betsy Listenfelt (who wrote the theme song of our event Freedom Song). Ticket prices are $15./person. Children 12 & under get in FREE. Rain date July 11 $15 @ door, $12 in advance, children 12 and under FREE. noon-6 p.m. Veterans Inc. - Retreat Center, 59 South St., Shrewsbury. 508-791-0956, ext. 123 or freedomsong4vets. com. Thunder In The Valley Bike Run-New Bay Colony Provides The Noise. Contrary to what you might think, Thunder In The Valley is not Benjie after a night of bean burritos. It’s a Bike Run Benefit at the Uxbridge VFW. noon-10 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1385 Uxbridge, 13 Cross Road, Uxbridge. 508-278-7540. “Summah Jam 2010”. Live Music featuring The Shakey Ground Band, The Road Dawgs and An All-Star Jam. Food & Adult Beverages will be served. Free parking. No containers of any kind are allowed. Bring a lawn chair. Proceeds to the SSC scholarship fund. $5 Donation. 2-7 p.m. Shrewsbury Sportsman’s Club, 307 Boylston St., Shrewsbury. 508-842-9581. Piano Under The Stars. Enjoy Mixer’s Patio. Featuring Bobby Gadoury on the Piano outside under the stars. The music of Frank Sinatra and all the old favorites.... Every other Saturday starting June 27 6-10 p.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 90 Harding St. 508762-9499 or find them on facebook. ARTS ROCK! Summer Concerts. Time Slips Daily opening for Varsity Drag w/Ben Deily formerly of Lemonheads. In the event of rain concerts will be held indoors at Major Edwards School, 70 Crescent St., West Boylston, MA. Proceeds used to support school arts & music education. free under 12 yr., $5 students (13-21 yr.), $10 adults; advance tickets 4 for the price of 3 available at West Boylston Insurance Agency and Zaza Ink, can be used in any combination or dates. 7-11 p.m. Goodale Park, Crescent St., West Boylston. wbaf.org/events/ArtsRock2010. Dream Theater & more. Charred Walls of the Damned / Don Jamieson $38 adv. / $40 day. 7 p.m.-midnight The Palladium, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Family Concert. In its Bank of America concert series, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alton Baggett, will present a concert featuring Disney music. Also performing will be singers Karen Hastie-Wilson and Scott Wilson. Announcer will be Bobbie Chase. (Rain date: Sunday, July 11) free but donations will be accepted. 7-9 p.m. Institute Park, Salisbury St. and Park Ave. 508-754-1234. Dana Lewis Live!. Saturday Nights at Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St. (Rte 70) a mile north of Lincoln Plaza. Playing the Greatest Hits of the 60’s to the 80’s. FREE!. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091 or myspace. danalewismusic.com. On the 5 - Blues, Funk & Rock n Roll. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393 or onthe5.

com. “The Classics”. 8 p.m.-midnight Aglio’s Ristorante & Bar, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-835-2224 or aglios.com. Animal Hospital, Geoglyphs, Alto Jeffro, Black Steel Peacock. $5. 8 p.m.-midnight Umbrella Gallery, 639 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-707-9684 or ﬁnd them on facebook. Brandt Taylor. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Spruce Street Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton. 978-368-1255. “Soul Custody” Local residents Paul Davis leads with percussion, David Lussier on bass, Edwin Wyllie with guitar, Steve Gutherz on piano, David Handrick plays tenor sax & alto sax, with Diane Whalen playing ﬂute, soprano sax and alto sax. harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 no cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson Lee Villaire CD Release Party. 8 p.m.-noon Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. Sean Fullerton Live Acoustic. With 6 & 12 String guitars including a Dobro, percussive guitar style, Blues harmonica, live looping, and burnished vocals, Singer/Songwriter. Sean Fullerton plays Acoustic Blues, Folk, Rock, Soul, and his original music. 8 p.m.-midnight The Nines Neighborhood Bar, 136 Millbury St. seanfullertonmusic.net. The Rails come to the Lucky Dog with special guests. $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or myspace.com/luckydogmusichall. A great line up: Indiana Handshake, Lesser Knowns, Sheez Late, Eric Sommer!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ale House “HoeDown” w/ Boothill Express. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com. Almost Heroes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Around the Corner. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Auntie Trainwreck. July 10th! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oxford Tavern, 314 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-5397. Force Driven, Orange Diesel, A Breed Apart, Mortus Ortus, Anarchangel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Freaks in the Basement with Witchita Jack. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or myspace.com/girlspotri. Jim Porcella & pianist Jack Senier! No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KT & The Fuse. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Mark Renburke with Johnny Bro. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro - Top 40. Providence’s DJ Hydro spins your favorite 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. Spin Suite Saturdays with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247. Synergy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Under the Covers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Lisa Marie & HiFi Ward. Blues and other standards performed for your dancing & listening pleasure, by trumbleboys 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gilreins, 810 Main St. 508-791-2583.

>Sunday 11 Blake Shelton in Concert at Indian Ranch. Blake Shelton performs at Indian Ranch 2 P.M. See Website. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. Jazz on the Patio: Chet Williamson-Chromatic Swing. 3-7 p.m. Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main St., Leicester. 508-892-8000. Traditional Irish Seisiun. 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Audra’s Wedding Shower/ The Bobby Gadoury Trio, and Andy Cummings!. No Cover. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dana Lewis. Playing the Greatest Hits of the 60’s to the 80’s. No Cover Charge. BE There! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or myspace.com/danalewismusic. “The Classics” 8 p.m.-midnight Aglio’s Ristorante & Bar, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-835-2224 or aglios.com. Music Under the Moose with Danielle Every Sunday.

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8 p.m.-midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Vektor [AZ], Skull Hammer, Thrillhouse & Lich King!. 8 p.m.-midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Josh Briggs Live. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995 or facebook.com/ ﬁveonfriday. Polynesian Night with Frank & Eric. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. DJ Nick and Weekly Guest DJ’s spin Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

>Monday 12 Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm-9pm, Karaoke 9pm-Close!. No Cover!. 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Danielle Miraglia. Free 7:30-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale.com. Open Mic Monday Nights - w/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chuck’s Steakhouse, 10 Prospect St., Auburn. 508-832-2553 or myspace.com/openmicworld. MC Mondays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.

>Tuesday 13 Irish Music Guy, Kevin Farley. no cost. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-2670 or briarwoodsl.com. Jam Night @ LC’s Lounge. Looking to start a Jamm Night @ Lc’s Lounge Any Interest should give Kaz a call @ 508-9268844 FREE. 7-11 p.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Post Road Chorus. A group of women, singing a cappella harmony, holds ongoing weekly rehearsals. All interested singers

7 Days of Grey The Hartford hard rock quartet 7 Days of Grey is as dreary as its name suggests. Its bleak sound revolves around slow tempos and distorted guitars that drone alongside slogging drum rhythms. During one such stretch on “Give it All Away,” vocalist/guitarist Matt Thibault cheerlessly regrets that his “whole life’s a lie” and that “everyone is in disguise.” It’s a total downer, and it sucks the life out of everything within listening distance. Even when drummer Dan Lane attempts to breathe some uptempo life into “Life Unknown,” Thibault and guitarist Rich Murtha ring out measure-long chords, forcing Lane to drift back to a slower tempo. And the intense outro on “Nothing’s Forever” is flanked by Thibault’s frustration over unrequited relationships: “You’ve become so hard to find, but you’re always on my mind.” 7 D.O.G. is what’s playing on the stereo when misery falls in love with company. sevendaysofgrey.com.

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over 18 years old are welcome. 7:15-9:15 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508852-1327. “Totally Tuesdays” Rad tunes in the Diner played every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp. bigjonshort. com no cover. 8-10 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com/2009/08/jon-short. Open Mic with Shane Hall. 1 food or drink item purchase. 8-10 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. 508-479-8311. Vincent’s presents Scott Ricciuti and Michael Thibodeau every Tuesday night. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. American Songbook Singalong w Bobby Gadoury!. No Cover!. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

>Wednesday 14 Open Jam Sessions. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Canal Sports Pub, 177179 Millbury St. 508-304-7327. 23rd Annual Free Summer Concert Series at The Willows. Lively music presented by some of the area’s best loved music groups. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and families; no pets, please. Refreshments are available for purchase. Note: In case of rain, inside seating will be exclusively for Willows residents and their guests. Free. 7:15-8:30 p.m. The Willows Courtyard, 5 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4730. Open Mic Night hosted by Sax Player Joe Ferreira. Dinner is served until 5-9pm. Reservations accepted. After Dark menu, desserts and cocktails until closing. http:// harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 No Cover, Pass the hat for the host. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy Free!. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or MySpace.com/ OpenMicWorld. Open Mike Night. No Cover Charge. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Firefly’s Framingham, 235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham. 508-8203333 or fireflysbbq.com. Open Mic Night The Raven Music Hall. 258 Pleasant St. Hosted By John Franklin Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Online 978-8686340 or theravenrox.com. Bees Knees, A Pony for My Birthday, Communipaw!. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Clayton Willoughby!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Starving Artist Open Mic- Hosted by Josh Briggs and Tony Yodice. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. 508-792-0900. the Goddamned Gallows with the Lounge Chair All Stars and more!. A great night of psychobilly music. greasers... unite! $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or myspace.com/thegallowspdx. Vincent’s presents Lisa Marie & All Shook Up every Wednesday. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Wasted Wednesdays with DJ Soup. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.

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ARTSWorcester, ARTSWorcester hosts “Creativity Unleashed”, through July 16. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Retracing Roots: A Grecian Odyssey by Lesley Tonna, Through July 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5

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p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fruitlands Museum, Flights of Discovery Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; For the Birds: Art from the Mass Audubon Collection, Through Nov. 15; Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; Concord Band Concert Series at Fruitlands! On Broadway, Wednesday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org Higgins Armory Museum, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, Through June 20, 2011; WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31; Roman Day, Saturday. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Grand Discovery: Icons Acquired from Private European Collections, Through July 30; Museum Docent Gallery Talks, Thursdays, through Aug. 26. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Rollstone Studios, NatureWorks Art Exhibit, Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 22. Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Worcester Art Museum, Adult Institute Works-in-Progress Exhibition, through July 23; Minimalism: Logic and Structure in the Graphic Arts, through July 11; The Museum Cafe is Open, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 28; Wall at WAM: “Actions Speak,” THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman), Oct. 30 - Oct. 17; What Matters, Dec. 19 - Aug. 22. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Exhibit: Elementary Worcester, Through Aug. 7. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Bottles, Bottles and More Bottles: Ceramic Process, Through July 30. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 120 Years of Fine Printing : the Story of Woodbury and Company, Through Sept. 24. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

poetry >Thursday 8 The After 9 Poetry Series. every Thursday open mic poetry then either a featured poet or a slam...no cover but there is a hat pass to help pay the feature...21+ 0. 8:30-10 p.m. Hotel Vernon The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-3633507 or After9poetry.wordpress.com. The Little “a” Poetry Series. The Little “a” Poetry Series occurs every Thursday night around 7:30 at the Q (362 Chandler

St, Worcester) and is hosted by Cowboy Matt Hopewell. We have an open mic followed by a featured poet. To book a feature, e-mail Matt at themadcowboy@gmail.com Featured Poet: March 4th Bobby Gibbs March 11th - Jared Paul March 19th- Sarah Guimond 1 food or drink item purchase, donation to go to featured poet. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. Worcester Youth Poetry Slam Weekly Workshop. Free Slam Poetry & Spoken Word Performance Workshop for teens every Thursday. Informal writing and performance poetry group for those wishing to learn about the art form and possibly participate in a youth poetry slam. Open to teens and educators. Teens must be members of the Worcester Youth Center. Free to join. Free. 5-7 p.m. Worcester Youth Center, 326 Chandler St. 508-791-4702 or worcesteryouthslam.com. After 9 Poetry Series. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507.

>Sunday 11 The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or a poetry slam. This week we welcome Dawn Gabriel to our stage. Dawn Gabriel has been performing her poetry for over 15 years, including stints with Lollapalooza’s Spoken Word stage, the Seattle Poetry Festival, and Boston’s First Night. Dawn has competed at the National Poetry Slam with teams from Boston, Worcester, and Providence, R.I. She is an occasional co-host for the Boston Poetry Slam. For more info please visit our website http://poetsasylum.org/ . No cover; donations accepted. 6-9 p.m. Jumpin’ Juice & Java, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800.

>Monday 12 The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. Spoken Word Poetry & Music & Surprise Ruckus blend together to create an eclectic, dynamic show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Comedy Shtick, Special Featured Performers, Poets On Tour, Snack Time and prizes for demented variations on poetry challenges! Hosted by Alex Charalambides and Nick Davis. Music by Worcester Favorites, Shane Hall & the Ticklebomb Orchestra! The show also streams online most Monday’s! Check the dirtygerund.com website for a link! Donations Accepted. 9-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.

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Comedians of Chelsea Lately - Friday, July 9. A night of comedy featuring Whitney Cummings, Jen Kirkman, Jo Koy and special guest Chuy from the Chelsea Lately Round Table. $35. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Amazing Players present “Same Time Next Year” - July 9 - Sunday, July 18. One of the most popular romantic comedies of the 20th century, Same Time, Next Year ran four years on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for actress Ellen Burstyn, who later recreated her role in the successful film (with Alan Alda). Still fresh, funny, and witty, it remains one of the world’s most widely produced plays. $18 ($15 Members; $17 Students/Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Call 508-405-2787 or visit amazingthings.org. Musical Theatre ‘Barnyard Moosical” auditions Monday, July 12. Do you have a little one, entering kindergarten, grades 1, 2 or 3? who loves to be on stage? to sing? with dreams of being a star? Come join us for an assessment session so that we can cast them in a role for the summer musical theatre’s production of “A Barnyard Moosical”. We’re looking for gourmet goats who refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing cows, neatnik pigs, funky dancing chickens and more. You’ll need to register ahead of time for the program; the assessment session is to help find the right part for each child. For children entering K thru gr. 3. $90 deposit or full tuition payment required for audition. 7-8 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, Education Wing, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. Call 508-791-8159.

dance >Friday 9 Ballroom Dancing at Maironis - Upper Level Main Ballroom - 2nd Fridays of the Month. Ballroom Dancing at Maironis (Upper level ballroom) $10, includes complimentary dance lesson. 7-11 p.m. Maironis Park, Upper level Main ballroom, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury. 508-868-2942. Open Dance Practice Session. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio Hosts A Open Dance Practice Session every 2nd & 4th Friday! Lower level, Maironis Park, Shrewsbury, MA. Practice steps, choreography and ﬂoor craft. Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Hustle music. Jeans ok. 7- 10pm, $10pp Admission. $10pp. 7-10 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com .

>Sunday 11 Ballroom Dancing at the Hilltop. Surround yourself with nature while you enjoy a great afternoon dancing to hot Latin rhythms and swings, and to smooth standards. Beginner to all level of dancers and friends welcome! Singles and Couples. $10 - includes refreshments. 4-7 p.m. Prindle Pond Conference Center / Nature’s Classroom, Hilltop Lodge, 19 Harrington Road, Charlton. 508-868-2942 or naturesclassroom.org. Rock n Roll Swing Dance With The Velvet Elvis Band. Leominster Elks Swingin Sunday’s 134 North Main St. Leominster MA 0145 6:30pm Beginner Friendly Group Swing Dance Lesson 7:30pm The Velvet Elvis Band members from Beatle Juice & The Fools Admission $12. Velvet Elvis strives to capture the true detail and feel of a genuine 50’s Rock and Roll show. 6:30-11 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-263-7220 or dance2swing.com.

>Monday 12 Beginner Foxtrot & Swing. $50 monthly membership includes all classes. 7-8 p.m. Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-752-4910 or psmdance.com.

family >Friday 9 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park. Drop in anytime for 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. For all ages. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave.

>Saturday 10 Wildlife Watch: Turtles. Turtles are amazing animals with an ancient lineage, but many species are in decline worldwide - including the majority of those that occur in Massachusetts. Wachusett Meadow staff has actively worked to document and conserve turtles and habitat for many years with the help of students, neighbors and volunteers. Come meet a few turtles, learn how to identify our local species, and to ﬁnd out what you can do to help. $6 Mass Audubon Adult Member, $8 Non-member, $3 Mass Audubon Child Members, $4 Child Non-members. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712.

>Wednesday 14 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park. Drop in anytime for 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 all ages. Free. 1-4 p.m. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave.

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By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by William J. Griggs and Marylynn Griggs to Spencer Savings Bank dated December 31, 2002, and recorded with the Worcester County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 28628 at Page 305, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on the 27th day of July, 2010 upon the mortgaged premises described below and being now or formerly known as 10 Stone Road, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Stone Road in Millbury, MA and being shown as Parcel B on a plan of land surveyed for Lillian R. Chaffee dated October 16, 1990 and revised to November 3, 1990 by Donald A. Para, R.L.S. and being recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan book 675, Plan 31. Beginning at an iron pipe in a stone wall at the southwesterly corner of parcel to be described, on the easterly side of Stone Road, at a corner of other land of Lillian R. Chaffee, said point being located about 240 feet northerly from the intersection of the easterly side of Stone Road and the northerly line of North Oxford Road; Thence N. 12° 13’ 15” W. along a stone wall on the easterly side of Stone Road, 200.00 feet to a drill hole in the end of a stone wall; Thence N. 20° 17’ 31” W. along the easterly side of Stone Road, 122.59 feet to a point; Thence running northwesterly and westerly along the side of Stone Road on a curve to the left having a radius of 137.51 feet and a length of 161.86 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 87° 43’ 52” W. along the northerly side of Stone Road, 16.23 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 1° 50’ 00” E. along a parcel A remaining land of said Chaffee, 230.00 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 68° 36’ 19” E. along Parcel A, 506.14 feet to an iron pipe in a stone wall; Thence N. 12° 04’ 40” E. along a stone wall and land now or formerly of Alfred L. and Henrietta C. Fay, 145.00 feet to a drill hole; Thence S. 39° 31’ 44” E. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 300.26 feet to a drill hole; Thence S. 0° 51’ 40” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 148.06 feet to a point; Thence S. 52° 23’ 23” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 38.56 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 79° 40’ 13” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 221.47 feet to a drill hole in a corner of stone walls; Thence S. 28° 13’ 30” W. along remaining land of Lillian R. Chaffee, 304.50 feet to an iron pipe; Thence S. 62° 29’ 45” W. along said Chaffee land 90.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing an area of 7.030 acres. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors by deed of Kathleen A. DeBartolomeis and James DeBartolomeis dated December 31, 2002, recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Instrument number 2875, Book 28628, Page 303. As affected by a partial release of mortgage dated 6/8/06, recorded 6/9/06 in Book 39141, Page 230, releasing Lot B-2 on Plan Book 843, Plan 92. As further affected by a partial release dated 7/12/07 recorded 9/13/07 in Book 41791, Page 207, releasing Lot B-2 Revised on Plan Book 860, Plan 96. Premises to be sold and conveyed to the highest bidder subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and parties in possession, orders of conditions, condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and liens, deeds out, improvements, public assessments, takings, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted courses, and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. The Mortgagee reserves the right to change the terms of the sale and postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at or during the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. No representations, express or implied, are made with respect to any matter concerning the premises which will be sold “as is.” Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as a deposit to be held at the option of the mortgagee as liquidated damages for any breach by the buyer. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The successful bidder shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Spencer Savings Bank Its Successors and/or assigns Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304, Worcester, MA 01608 7/1/2010 7/8/23010 7/15/2010

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TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 8:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of David A. Perham, 19 Lake Street, Millbury, MA for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit under Article 1, Section 14.11(e) and Article 4, Section 46.2 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw and Site Plan Review approval under Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw. Plan is available for inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chair

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Vickie Cox-Lanyon is the chairperson for the Charlton area “Friendly Town” of the Fresh Air Fund Volunteer Host Family program. The program has enabled New York City children from low-income neighborhoods to escape the crowded city streets for up to two weeks or more each summer since 1877. Last summer, 115 children visited Southern Massachusetts alone. As a fresh batch of urban escapees arrives this week to match up with their local hosts, we caught up with Cox-Lanyon to find out more about this generous program. their 2 week stay? Most host families

How did the Fresh Air Fund start, and how long has it been in existence? FAF began in 1877 and has been providing free summer vacations for children from NYC for over 130 years. It was started by a minister in PA who asked members of his congregation to provide country vacations for children from NYC tenements and it grew from there. Since that time over 1.7 million children have visited a “Friendly Town.”

What type of youth become involved in the Fresh Air Fund? Children and their families learn about the Fresh Air Fund through a variety of social service agencies. Most children are from lowincome families and receive support of one kind or another. Children who are visiting for the first time are between

the ages of 6 and 12; many families continue to invite their FA child back all the way up to age 18. Host families can choose the age and gender of the child they would like to host and can invite the child for a one or two week visit.

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Funniest thing a child has said or experienced during his stay? One Fresh

Fresh Air Fund has numerous “Friendly Towns” throughout 13 northeastern states and Canada. Because thousands of children sign up for the program every year, FA is always looking for new host families. This year we focused on expanding west and were able to attract a number of new families.

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For you personally, what has been the most fulﬁlling aspect of this job? I love to interview host families and I am always amazed at the warmth and generosity of those who participate. It doesn’t take much to open your home to a child for a week or two and the impact on both the host family and the child can be tremendous. I love to hear the stories of host families who have attended their FA child’s high school graduation or even their wedding! Our family has gained a new friend who has taught us about city life and about his Puerto Rican and Dominican background. He even cooks a traditional Puerto Rican dish for us each summer when he visits. We think of him as extended family now.

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