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Interrogation leads to suppression

First an earthquake, then Irene.

Worcester thanks its lucky stars that the hurricane largely left the city alone – just look at what happened to Jeremy Shulkin Vermont. +4

Case against Nga Truong unravels because of Miranda questions

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences planning renovations to its new dorm at the former Crowne Plaza hotel. Do whatever you want, just don’t take out the hot tub. +1 The new North High School opens to onlookers and students.

Enjoy the new digs, polar bears. +3 And for everyone else, happy back-to-school week. It’s time for everyone to re-adjust to waking up at 5:30 a.m. +1 Mistrial in Makinen murder case.

The scariest part? All the checks were in place to make sure this never should’ve happened. -3 Endorsements, tax talk, stand outs and lawn signs. Campaign season finally gears up for the postLabor Day push. +1 This week: +6 Last week: 0 Year to date: +19

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$252,000 in federal grants secured by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern for Worcester-police overtime and forensic-science improvements. So now we’ll see some record-breaking attendance at neighborhood and community meetings, right? +1

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iting a lack of usable evidence after Worcester Superior Court Judge Janet Kenton-Walker suppressed nearly two hours of recorded police interrogation, prosecutors from the Worcester District Attorney’s Office dropped murder charges against Nga Truong, who was accused of suffocating her 3-month-old son Khyle in 2008, two days before her 17th birthday. Nga Truong, now 19, had served three years in prison facilities before being freed last Tuesday.

Kenton-Walker ruled in February that Worcester Police Department detectives illegally searched the home of Van and Nga Truong, did not appropriately allow a juvenile to waive her Miranda rights, and coerced an involuntary confession from the defendant using falsified medical information, aggressive interrogation

reasonable doubt that Nga’s statement was voluntary,” Kenton-Walker wrote.

“The particularly aggressive interrogation conducted by the police given Nga’s age together with her lack of sophistication and experience with the criminal process, coupled with her emotional state are all factors that lead to the conclusion that Nga’s statement was not voluntary.

“In addition,” the Judge continued, “the police repeatedly confronted Nga with knowingly false statements that they had conclusive medical and scientific evidence proving she had killed Khyle, which included false information regarding … scientific evidence that Khyle had been smothered.”

Another major fault found by the defense and Judge Kenton-Walker was the interrogator’s insistence that Nga Truong had killed her 3-month-old brother, Hein, in 2000. Van Truong left him under an

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and deceptive appeals to Nga Truong’s emotional reasoning.

Kenton-Walker framed her ruling along three questions: was the defendant the subject of a custodial interrogation? Did the defendant make a knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver of her Miranda rights? Was the defendant’s statement voluntary?

In each of the three cases she upheld defense attorney Edward Ryan’s claims that the Worcester detectives’ interrogation of Nga Truong took place in a scenario similar to being in police custody, they did not provide her sufficient recourse to waive her rights to speak first with an attorney, and that Nga Truong’s statement of admission only took place after they promised that she and her siblings would be taken care of by child services.

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Just September, most candidates already taking a stand on tax rate Jeremy Shulkin

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ith two months before the municipal election and another three (at least) before the city assessor’s ofďŹ ce provides councilors with the Fiscal Year 2012 tax rates, more than half the candidates on the ballot for the September 20 preliminary have committed themselves to the lowest residential tax rate.

To Gary Vecchio, the remaining few need to make up their minds, one way or another. “Some people think we ask the question [‘will you vote for the lowest residential tax rate?’] because all we want to hear is ‘Yes.’ We want to hear an answer,� says Vecchio, the head of the Shrewsbury Street Neighborhood Association, who’s wary of those who don’t come down solidly on one side or another. “We just put the question out there.�

There’s no doubt it’s an important question for residents and city business owners. “If it’s not the number-one issue, it’s sure as heck top two or three for 90 to 95 percent who go out and vote,� Vecchio believes.

None of this surprises councilors and candidates – it’s been asked repeatedly for more than two decades when the city council voted to split the single tax rate into two, classifying homes and businesses separately. Since then, asking someone’s stance on voting for the lowest residential rate for homeowners has become the dominant question on the campaign trail.

But what if it’s been asked the wrong way? “The question should be ‘What will you do to help relieve the small-business tax burden?’� suggests Mike Lanava, director of government affairs and public policy at the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. “The way the question is worded now, it takes away further discussion on the topic,� says Beth Proko, owner of Mill Street Motors and head of the group Worcester Citizens for Business. “Once

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that discussion starts and that decision is made it makes it difďŹ cult to continue that discussion to what we really can be doing to lower taxes.â€?

Proko’s group argues that since 1992 property taxes in Worcester have gone up

a decision a year and a half before they actually vote on the next tax valuation bothers Proko and others who want to see a more even distribution between homeowner and business taxation. Their vote nails them to a commitment that

while city services have shrunk. In order to really lower taxes, her group argues, the city has to incentivize the growth of the commercial sector, something that the tax burden hasn’t been doing.

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The detectives insisted with Van that Hein had died the same way Khyle did – by suffocation from being smothered. They insisted that it could not have been a coincidence that two babies died the same way, and that Nga Truong was with both babies when they died,” she wrote, despite the defense pointing out that medical evidence surrounding Khyle’s death was inconclusive in determining suffocation or SIDS. During an interview between Ryan and Pageau, Pageau admitted that he had “very basic” training in interrogation at the WPD, and that he and Nga Truong’s other interrogator, Detective John Doherty, never worked interrogating juveniles.

The defense also argued that the Truong’s 4th amendment rights were violated when police officers responding to their 911 call stayed in the apartment to look for evidence and take photographs after the family left for the hospital. Later that evening, officers returned, despite never obtaining a warrant.

“We felt that as though there just wasn’t enough evidence to go forward,” said District Attorney Spokesman Tim Connolly.

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might not make sense months later, especially when funding for the next budget remains up in the air for some time.

Is there a better way to ask the question then? Proko says she doesn’t like reframing it as “Do you support the highest tax rate for businesses?” because it encourages an “argument of us vs. them.” Lanava says the question can’t be “What should the tax rate be?” because current councilors and candidates won’t know the numbers until the assessors office provides the tax classification packets. Those normally come out after City Council candidates who have committed to voting for the lowest residential tax rate: Timothy Beaudoin Carmen Carmona Devin Coleman William (Bill) Coleman Arthur Ellis Barbara Haller James Kalogeropolous James Kersten Konstantina Lukes Michael Monfredo Philip Palmieri Ralph Perez Richard Peters Sarai Rivera Virginia Ryan Joff Smith Mat Taylor

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Candidates who are “unsure” or could not be reached: Joseph Petty William (Bill) Eddy Tony Economou Rick Rushton Joseph O’Brien George Russell Kate Toomey Michael Germain

Why don’t you watch where you’re going?”

Words that alleged murderer Benjamin Makinen heard after he bumped into a woman at a gas station, which he interpreted as a rude comments which made “voices” tell him to kill someone.

Minutes later he entered an unlocked apartment on Lancaster Street and stabbed 47-year-old Shelleigh Wilcox to death.

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8-year-old Nga Truong’s care in 2000, but medical examiners found the cause of death to be Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Van Truong was cited with neglect by child services.

“The use of deception as a tactical device is disapproved, and such tactics cast doubt on whether a defendant’s statement is voluntary,” Kenton-Walker explained.

In court transcripts taken from the November 1, 2010, hearing on whether to suppress Nga Truong’s confession, the most obvious example of officers using Hein’s death against her during a twohour interrogation at police headquarters, comes after she explains her brother’s death as a case of SIDS. Court records indicate that WPD Sergeant Kevin Pageau responded: “No – Big Sister Syndrome.”

The Judge also took exception to statements made by officers surrounding Hein’s death while interviewing Van Truong.

“When Van told them that Hein’s death had been from SIDS, the officers were utterly dismissive of that explanation.

They were forcefully direct with Van that the story of Hein’s death was incorrect.

Election Day. Vecchio doesn’t see a problem with the way it’s asked, wondering why it would be considered “a bad thing” to commit to the lowest residential rate.

“The tax rate and spending and all issues that impact the final tax bill should be discussed year round.”

Vecchio also points out that voting for the lowest residential rate isn’t as standard as it might seem. According to him, only eight times in the last 28 years has the council voted in favor of the lowest tax rate for homeowners, and four of those years were between FY 2007 and FY 2009.

Councilor At-Large Kate Toomey had voted for the residential tax rate five times before voting to give a small break to businesses last year – a vote she chalks up to “doing the same thing over again and not seeing a different result.”

She says it sent a message to the smallbusiness community that the city was hearing their concerns about the business climate here.

“I think we’re looking to minimize the impact on homeowners and businesses,” she says, noting that a lot of candidates – particularly new ones – believe there’s one right answer to the question.

“Nothing’s been done to help homeowners or business,” says at-large candidate Jim Kersten. “We’ve seen this trend for over 20 years and nothing’s been done about it.” He points out that since 1980 resident’s share of property taxes has increased from 48 percent to 63 percent, a result of an inflated housing market and business leaving the city.

To Kersten, who supports the lowest residential rate, the question is “What can we do to not give money away to business but to attract business here?

“At that point, who really cares what the percentage is?” he asks.

Toomey points out that the best case scenario this year would be seeing the tax rates remain the same as last year, but even if that happened, Worcester voters will already know who would’ve voted which way.

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{ worcesteria } GOING AROUND THE GOVERNOR: With the death of Milford man Matthew Denice at the hands of drunk-driverwith-a-criminal-history Nicolas Guaman, an illegal immigrant from Ecuador, the debate over Secure Communities has reignited. S-Comm, a federal program that is meant to deport illegal criminal immigrants by allowing local police departments to link directly to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was rejected

by Governor Deval Patrick in June.

Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis announced last week that he would circumvent the state and his office would link directly with ICE and join the program (localities can opt in even if the state doesn’t) and appeared on Fox News’ O’Reilly Factor over the weekend with Juan Williams filling in as guest host.

Williams ended the segment by telling Evangelidis, “We’re so much appreciative of…the fact that you’re standing tall.” It’s unclear whether or not Williams knew that Evangelidis is somewhere in the 6’7” territory or was just using common phraseology.

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JUMPING BEFORE LOOKING?: With

the Denice case in full light, a host of state politicians, including House Minority Leader Brad Jones and Sutton’s Ryan Fattman, strongly urged the Patrick administration to change course on Secure Communities.

Others, from such bustling metropolises as Billerica, North Reading, North Attleboro and Gloucester joined in. It goes to show the gap between city and suburban/rural anti-crime philosophies: the Boston Police Department announced they were leaving the S-Comm pilot program in July and the Worcester Police Department hasn’t sent an arrestee to ICE at least since 2007, according to local and federal records, explaining that entering in this program ultimately does more to harm relationships with immigrant communities and choke off lines of communication. Surely these same state reps. and senators will be just as vigilant and outspoken about finding solutions for eliminating drunk driving, which kills hundreds more Massachusetts residents per year than illegal aliens do.

FROM BROWN TO GREEN: Reports this week that the Telegram & Gazette building will be sold to the Worcester Business Development Corporation for $300,000 should be welcome news to folks anxious to see downtown turned into, well, a downtown. The sale, however, asks for $7.2 million in federal government grants to bring down the cost of renovations to a more stomach-able dollar figure. What this means is the private New York Times Company receives $300,000 to walk away from a deteriorating building, as the public picks up the check for nearly half the renovation costs. Certainly the paper’s editorial page, which often rails against deficit spending, or as they put it, spending “on our nation’s credit card,” will come out swinging against this one.

NERDS REJOICE: The School Committee confusion over substituting gym-class

requirements with outside physical activity (through school affiliated sports or karate or dance lessons) should come to an end this week, according to school committee members Brian O’Connell and Tracy Novick. Last week some confusion caused members to hold the idea because of concerns that Worcester Public Schools wasn’t enforcing the state’s required gym-class credits for its students, which they felt should take priority over allowing students to replace gym with more academic classes, provided other physical activity was signed off on outside of school. SC members later found out those fears were unfounded via an email calling the information given at the meeting “incorrect” and O’Connell expects the committee to pass the new gym-class rules on Thursday night, so they’ll take effect for this upcoming school year. This would’ve been welcome news for me as a highschooler because I had a crippling fear of taking off my clothes in a dirty locker room full of merciless teenaged strangers.

ELECTION COMMISSIONEERING: Before a large crowd to hear tea party complaints against organizing group Neighbor to Neighbor, the Worcester Elections Commission met Tuesday to talk about improvements to voting in Worcester that will lead to uncontentious future elections rather than to rehash the past — except most of the testimony heard in the nearly four-hour meeting did just that. Since we’re out of space, read a write up at worcestermag.com where we break down the concerns, the rulings and the lingering questions (as well as clarify that Sandy Ellis does not head the Massachusetts Nurses Association as we said she did last week).

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slants rants& Letters I was surprised to read the beetle traps are supposed to be used as a means of controlling the Asian Longhorned Beetle from infesting trees and spreading in the city of Worcester. In 2009, when the faculty advisor from Penn State, was in my neighborhood, I learned they were working to develop a combination of scents to attract beetles to the traps. The scents were made up of sex scents (pheromones) and attractive tree extracts. The traps were being hung in areas with a positive infestation of Beetles for experimental purposes. If successful the beetle traps would be used to detect possible populations of Beetles in areas that might have been contaminated by an unknown source such as firewood brought to camping areas In 2010, the scents were further refined and found to be successful. Now in 2011 the traps or lures that attract more beetles have been located in an area where beetles have already caused devastation and yet another additional test using other sex scents or pheromonet is being done. There are several possibilities that can be deducted from this really sad underutilization of a very useful tool in the ALB fight. One is the desire by the USDA to attract even more beetles to many already devastated neighborhoods. Another is to run a new test, this time with a different set of sex or pheromones scents for experimental purposes. All the documentation, reports, graphs, statistics, bell curves etc are very useful when applying for federal grants (Our tax dollars) money. By running this extra test the USDA can also claim there isn’t enough money left to inoculate trees and save them from the destructive invasion of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. The USDA is continuing to make up any excuses it can to refuse injecting and saving trees in the city of Worcester. There is a group of residents who are already forming to stand up for their rights. The group first met July 13 at the Worcester Public Library main branch. These are the Worcester residents to SAVE ALL WORCESTER TREES by injection or SAWT. The Worcester residents will meet again for a public forum September 27 7pm at First Baptist Church 111 Park Ave. Watch for calendar announcements.

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On-line comments New Sheriff in Town While I agree that drugs and alcohol affect the majority of inmates, I believe that another vital piece of the puzzle is curiously underestimated-mental health. Many people with mental disorders use drugs and alcohol to cope with their symptoms. Are they treating the symptoms or the disease?

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s a former teacher, teacher’s union president, city councilor and school committee member, I always supported the right of employees to unionize and to seek fair wages, benefits and working conditions through collective bargaining. It is collective bargaining, not the generosity of management, that results in fair and equitable contracts.

I understand that organized labor has lost a lot of its popularity, influence and clout. That’s to be expected when the right-wing mercilessly bashes unions and their ideals. But too many patriotic and well-intentioned individuals ignore the fact that both organized and nonunion workers in this country– hard-working middle class Americans–would have nothing if it weren’t for the collective bargaining rights fought for and earned by labor unions over many decades.

The question now being asked in Worcester is whether the city’s labor unions representing teachers, police, fire, nurses, office workers, public works and parks can influence the outcome of the upcoming municipal elections. The candidates for Worcester City Council and school committee think so.

Most of these politicians recently paid homage to the city’s employee unions by seeking their endorsement at a candidate’s forum. The support of labor often means sizable campaign contributions, volunteers and votes from union members and their families who live in Worcester and who value the recommendations of their leadership.

To receive the endorsement of the Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO, the incumbents and challengers threw dignity

and self-respect to the wind. They extolled the union exploits of their parents and grandparents – garment, steel and auto workers – who evidently raised their children and grandchildren to think that management was evil and Republicans were worse. One shameless and grovelling candidate even said, “My job no longer does it for me … I want to be with you guys on the front lines.”

The unions merely wanted to hear the candidates say that if elected they would support collective bargaining on Irving Street and in City Hall. One union member was overheard saying that he was surprised that none of the ass-kissers claimed to have the union bug tattooed above his butt.

When the bootlicking was over, the labor council endorsed only four of the 10 Worcester city councilors seeking reelection. Mayor Joe O’Brien, at-large councilors Mike Germain and Rick Rushton, and District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri (running unopposed) will have strong union support.

While the unions never endorse Konnie Lukes, their decision to shun at-large councilors Joe Petty and Kate Toomey, and district councilors Joff Smith, Barbara Haller and Bill Eddy (the former chairman of the Democratic City Committee) came as a surprise to many local political observers. With all employee contracts settled through the collective-bargaining process, some had expected the unions to jump on the incumbents’ bandwagon.

Instead, for at-large council, the AFL-CIO endorsed babyfaced Devin Coleman (entering his senior year at Clark University), former political aide Jim Kersten, and Mike Monfredo, who has turned to the courts to fight his recent continued on the next page

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ith a cover story on thrift stores and thrift-store shopping, I thought I’d chime in. We all know a thing or two about recycling, freecycling and saving a buck nowadays. Let’s be honest, you have to come up with some inventive and innovative ideas in order to play an integral part in today’s economy and the earth’s future. Donating and shopping at second-hand stores and thrift shops is a great way to stretch a paycheck and reduce your carbon footprint. Now that you’ve donated your reusable items and picked up a few treasures along the way, you’ve done your part, right? If only it was that easy…

What about that outdated, broken washing machine that’s collecting dust and taking up parking space in your two-car garage? Or better yet, that old, disconnected water heater that has been relinquished to the corner of your basement to eerily stare down the shiny new one you just installed last winter? I challenge you to find a thrift store looking to take your archaic, avocado-green refrigerator to put it on display next to their bin of used mood rings and racks of worn Levi’s.

So what do you do with items such as old appliances and broken children’s toys? If Gramp’s dusty polyester pants get a shot at a second life, what about He-Man, She-Ra and Castle Greyskull? Just say to yourself, “I have the power!” Now let’s explore the two materials that make up a huge portion of our consumer purchases:

Metal This is the category that your junk appliances, water heaters, boilers and even your old cracked and blackened pots and pans fall under. Broken lawnmowers and air conditioners that have

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seen better days both fall under this category as well. Worcesterbased companies such as Beaupre Scrap Metal and Goldstein’s Scrap have facilities were you can drop off your unwanted metal and get paid for it! At around .12 cents a pound, a few large appliances could yield around $40 depending on the weight.

They then ship bulk metal out to be melted and used for new products. The steel industry alone recovered and recycled more than 14 million tons of shredded steel scrap from automobiles—a recycling rate of 95 percent, according to the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI). That’s a lot of recycling!

Plastics This is the category where all those broken Playskool toys, Hasbro action figures (and plastic bins that store them) fall into.

Actually, anything from an empty two-liter bottle, to PVC piping falls under this description. Most buyers require you wash any oil or food residue from your plastics and/or sort different plastics before they are willing to purchase them from you. Check out PlasticRevolutions.com or Vikoz.com. The downside? They usually have a minimum weight requirement for purchases (think thousands of pounds). Your best bet? Send smaller plastic items curbside for city pick-up. The city of Worcester has contracts with Zero-Sort facilities to ensure your plastics are sorted and recycled, while private junk-removal companies can be hired at a reasonable price for larger, bulkier items.

So the bottom line is this: Everything has a second life and recycling has its price. Sometimes you pay them and sometimes they pay you, but when you recycle everybody wins.

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layoff by the city. In district races, political neophytes Arthur Ellis (husband of the local community organizer for the Massachusetts Nurses Association) and Sarai Rivera (strongly supported by Neighbor to Neighbor) received the Labor Council’s blessing.

In the upcoming municipal elections, a mere 20 percent of registered Worcester voters will decide whether to support candidates who are wearing the union label. The voices of the other 80 percent will remain silent because they will stay home on Election Day. Evidently many of those irresponsible people never learned about the importance of the American labor movement. I hope they enjoy their burgers and dogs on Labor Day.

Worcesteria 8/25/11 I see in today’s newspaper that the Worcester Teacher’s Union has also endorsed O’Brien, Germain, and Rushton, along with Toomey and Petty. These are five of the six City Councilors who decided to give property tax breaks to Verizon, National Grid, and other corporate giants, while increasing the property taxes on us homeowners. Today’s union leaders have sold out their membership. When the Republican Party endorses these five shills for the corporate giants, that will make sense to me. But for the life of me, I can never accept union bosses selling out their membership.

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Resale shopping is one of the fastest growing segments of retail, and with good cause. In a tough economy, thrift is king. But so isn’t fashion – and thankfully the hip and happening know that at a local thrift store, you can fi nd top-name brands at only a fragment of the original cost. If you still think thrifty is shifty, we’ve gathered up outfi ts on the following pages to showcase the versatility of today’s resale items.

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Gently used, resale, thrift, consignment and swaps are in, and the numbers stand behind the hype. According to the National Association of Resale Professionals, while regular retail stores experienced a decrease in sales last year, the resale industry actually experienced a growth in net sales of about 12 percent.

There are currently more than 30,000 resale, consignment and thrift shops in the United States. America’s Research Group, a consumer research fi rm, discovered that close to 18 percent of Americans shop at a thrift store during a given year. For consignment/resale shops, the number can be closer to 15 percent. Compared to the fact that 11.4 percent of Americans shopped in factory outlet malls the previous year, 19.6 percent in apparel stores and 21.3 percent in major department stores, thrift is standing on it’s own in a tough retail market.

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It’s not just the economy or hip factor that has spurred on these figures – greenminded shoppers know that recycling clothes is just one way to keep clothes out of landfills – and in a time when Americans on average buy 68 pounds of new clothing each year and only purchase around 10 pounds of used or recycled clothing annually – every little bit counts.

Goodwill thrift stores reports that it receives 19 million pounds of clothing donations a year for the entire organization. That’s a lot of hand-me-downs. According to Savers, it is one of the largest recyclers of used goods in the world, and helps keep more than 500 million pounds of unused quality items out of landfills each year. Plus, merchandise not fit for resale, or items that fester on the shelf unsold, are then responsibly recycled or made available to developing nations to support people in need.

DOES SIZE MATTER? For thrifty shoppers, local options abound. From large department stores to locations that fi ll a single offi ce space, thrift shopping comes in all shapes and sizes.

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“I’ve always loved thrift stores and digging for bargains. When I was living in Savannah, a small new-and-used clothing store opened up called Civvies, and I loved it!” McGrath recalls. Civvies wasn’t about carrying the sought-after vintage item or fetching a high price for a fancy label, rather it was simply wearable clothes at reasonable prices with good music and friendly faces. “So with that in mind at the beginning of March (2011), I said to my friends, ‘Hey, unemployment is melting my brain, I think I’m going to open a used-clothing store.’ Then I made a really big to-do list.”

Grime is located at 100 Grove St. (facebook. com/grimeclothing), within a tiny office space about the size of a wealthy woman’s shoe closet. McGrath considers Grime to be “a thrift store that dabbles in creative consignment. Meaning, I primarily sell handpicked used clothing and accessories, but am starting to do consignment of handmade/repurposed clothing and art.”

Currently most of the clothes in the store are McGrath’s own items, donated items from family and friends, yard-sale scores, fleamarket finds and some thrift-store bargains in the mix. “Everything in Grime comes through me, I clean/steam it, sew it if needed, tag it, price it and sell it,” explains McGrath.

Haberdash Vintage (Haberdashvintage.com), owned and operated by Amy Chase, is another ingenuous way to sell big out of a small package. Chase sells her vintage and resale items from a silver 1950s trailer, which she brings to festivals, fairs and other locations – bringing the thrift directly to her customers.

Chase, who began selling her resale items online, yearned for a connection to her customers. “I wanted my business to be more social; I wanted to meet other vintage lovers and collectors. Sadly, my budget wouldn’t allow for me to open the awesome brick-and-mortar shop I had always dreamed of. I was then inspired to go mobile. I knew enough about classic cars and caravans to put my mobile shop on the road pretty quickly and I never looked back.” And so, the Haberdash was born in 2008.

Chase is also one half of The Swapaholics, which produces swap events where you bring in gently used clothing and walk out with new gently used clothing – often for only a nominal fee. “We hosted swaps in about six cities before getting acquired by a local start up called Swap. com that is the leader in online swapping.”

On the other end of the spectrum, Goodwill has 165 Goodwill stores in North America, with 11 stores in eastern and central Massachusetts, and the Worcester Goodwill store at 25 Park Ave. being its third busiest location in the state. In 2009, the Worcester store brought in $1.02 million in sales. In 2010, that number was $1.06 million. “Sales in 2011 have been strong, especially since the grand reopening in June, when the store received a major facelift and many improvements,” explains James Harder, director of communication for Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries.

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Established in 1895, Goodwill’s mission is to provide job training to those with barriers to employment, such as disability, recent arrival to the United States, or transitioning from welfare to work or lacking a high school diploma, just to name a few. “We provide onsite training at our Boston headquarters, or we will enroll an individual in one of the many jobtraining programs we have – everything from entry-level positions, human services, food prep, janitorial and retail, among many others,” explains Harder.

The Worcester Goodwill (goodwillmass.org) store is a self-sustaining location, which means all of the items sold within its walls were donated from the Worcester community. Here you’ll find everything from women’s clothes to household items. “What’s so great about shopping thrift,” admits Harder, “is that you never know what you’re going to get, like that unique one-of-akind thing. Turnover is quick, and there is something different there each week.”

At Savers (savers.com), Mark Dwyer, district manager of the North Worcester store (490 Lincoln St.) explains that the company has built partnerships with nonprofits across the country, and pairs every store location with a charitable organization in its community. “In the Worcester area, the vast majority of our merchandise is purchased from the Epilepsy Foundation, our local nonprofit partner,” explains Dwyer. “The Epilepsy Foundation receives donations of clothing and household goods from the community through their neighborhood pick up services, and local residents are also encouraged to take goods directly to communitydonation centers located on-site at Savers stores.”

Each Savers location has nearly 100,000 items on the sales floor at any given time and stocks around 5,000 new items each day. On the Savers shelf, you’ll discover items ranging from brand-name apparel, clothing for all ages and sizes, designer shoes and accessories, to housewares, furniture, sporting goods and more. “What’s great about our store is that you can visit seven days a week and find something new and different every single day,” says Dwyer.

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At Alexis Grace Consignment (7 Harrison St., alexisgraceconsignment.com), owner Leah M. Long says what differentiates Alexis Grace Consignment from thrift stores is that she considers her inventory to be a higher quality. “Consignors bring me their [best] items to sell. That dynamic makes the two vastly different. When cleaning out their closets, people tend to divide things into three basic hierarchical categories: throw away, donate and sell. The items in the sell pile are those of the highest quality, the least used, and in the best condition. As a consignment store, I only take items in that category,” explains Long.

Kyrenya Nava-McNamara of K Couture (65 Southbridge St., Auburn, kcoutureconsignment.com) agrees. She considers her shop an upscale consignment store. “My model is to provide the consumer with high-quality items, from clothing, accessories, art and furniture at the most reasonable price. I want them to feel like they shopped at a boutique, yet knowing they are still recycling, helping the environment and the economy,” says Nava-McNamara.

Nava-McNamara says that consignment offers an individual a chance to recoup some of their initial purchase, which is attractive to many in this tough economy. “Most people spend beyond their means, and buy things they don’t really need, then regret it, but, it’s too expensive or special to donate. [Consigning] gives them the chance to make back some of the money they spent instead of giving it away. Why not re-use what we have, or buy it used (almost new) instead of wasting more money at retail stores?” she says.

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McGrath of Grime says you can’t blame the popularity of thrift shopping on the economy. Resale shopping is outpacing retail simply because it’s hip. “One individual receives plus-5 cool points for every time they get to tell someone, ‘Oh where’d I get this?

Savers. Six bucks, no big deal.’” McGrath is only half joking, because as she tells it, “There is no good story that goes along with – ‘I walked into a loud obnoxious Forever21, scooted around a bunch of gabbing teenagers and purchased this comfy v-neck that’s going to fall apart after three washes.’” McGrath elucidates on the theory that thrifting is all about the chase – it’s about “digging through a bin of purses to fi nd that western print, fringe detailed one at the very bottom (then bragging about it, of course),” she says.

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“Nobody wants to buy an item for top dollar, when you know someone out there has it, and wants to get rid of it, and they’ve barely used it. It’s all about recycling your products,” she states.

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Kristen Ford and Kara Kulpa Rachel Bryson-Brockmann

On Friday night, Ralph’s Diner will host the kick-off show to the national tour of two young Boston-based multiinstrumentalists, Kristen Ford and Kara Kulpa.

Ford, who plays guitar, bass, drums, piano and ukulele, and beat-boxes, says her music is difficult to categorize. “It’s high-energy indie rock, folk, pop, experimental, and reggae,” she says. “At a show, you’ll hear a reggae song, a country song, a song with screaming, a song that makes you want to dance, and a pop song that gets stuck in your head.”

Kulpa, a classically trained violinist who began playing at age 6, is a folk singer-songwriter. Kulpa, who says her modern folk music also touches on blues and pop, plays “anything with strings,” such as the guitar, mandolin and cello, but also plays percussion and piano.

The duo’s show at Ralph’s Diner is the first stop on their 60-date tour that will take them cross country to the West Coast. Their show will be acoustic, and they’ll back each other up on original songs. Ford and Kulpa first met at an open-mic night in Cambridge, and discovered they ran in the same circles in the Boston music scene. After co-writing a song for a wedding and realizing their collaborative skills, they decided to go on a national tour.

Ford, 24, grew up in Ohio and has lived in Somerville for more than two years. Though at first she wanted to be an actress, she found she still could be in the limelight by performing music.

“With music, I’m always the star of the show,” she says. After getting a record deal at 19, Ford moved to the Boston area for a relationship, which was “kind of a mistake,” but one she doesn’t regret. “Boston is small but has a lot of talent and so many people constantly coming in for music,” she says.

Ford, who plays both solo and with the Kristen Ford

Band, a five-piece outfit, has released two full-length records–“Filthy Nasty” in 2009 and “Alone, Together” in 2010. And for the past three years, she’s been playing 100-plus shows a year.

Citing Radiohead as one of her inspirations (she has a tattoo dedicated to the band), Ford says her live performances are always very energetic. “I’m all over the place, spastic,” she explains. “I’m indie rock; even when I’m playing acoustic I want people to say, ‘wow, she’s rocking out.’” She also admits that she’s not afraid to be “cheesy” in her lyrics, citing her dislike of bands-of-the-moment who are pretentious about their Kara Kulpa own music.

Over the years, Ford has learned much from the rigors of touring.

One interesting tour moment for Ford was a venue in St. Paul, Minnesota. “No one there but

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the sound guy and a toothless man who must have been on acid,” says Ford.

Ford says her band had signed a wavier from the venue to not play any covers, but all the toothless man wanted to hear was the pop song “That’s Not My Name” by the Ting Tings. “I just had to keep saying, sorry dude, we

can’t play it,” laughs Ford.

Kara Kulpa, 28, is a professional musician in many different arenas—she plays at events such as weddings, goes on tour with bands, backs up other musicians, and even plays on soundtracks, such as National Geographic’s 2010 documentary “After the Spill: The Last Catch,” where she played guitar, violin and candolin.

Growing up and attending college in Illinois, Kulpa always wanted

musician, and played her to be a musician first gig at 20. She moved to Cambridge over a year aago simply for the music scene. “The music scene is very much alive, with so much to do, and so many v places to play,” says Kulpa, pointing out that for a p ffolk singer-songwriter, there’s no other part of the ccountry that is as welcoming.

Kulpa has two full-length albums—“Incomplete” in 2005 and “The Water’s Edge,” which comes out September 6. She pulls inspiration from such folk S singer-songwriters as Patty Griffin and says her si lyrics come from life experiences and nature. “I just ly look out of a window and start writing,” she says. lo The pair has high hopes for the first stop on their tour. “At Ralph’s, I hope to destroy everything, and make new friends and fans,” says Ford.

Kristen Ford and Kara Kulpa, Tilt-a-Whirl! and Brad Byrd will play Friday, September 2, at Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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This is the story of how a guy running a Born Again Christian cult sets out to take over the world of golf, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting one, but for all the wrong reasons.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens: a former golf pro finds Jesus and starts a Promise Keeperstyle cult of Christian golfers he calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;revolutionariesâ&#x20AC;? (men only, please). He writes a book equating the game with the search for God, and in it he creates a new style of putting called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Face-On.â&#x20AC;?

He partners with a famous club designer to devise a putter which, under the guise of being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;golf psychologistâ&#x20AC;? he then uses to promote his Christian message with the leading lights of the golf world. The enterprise is so successful that the author is able to make a movie of the book. The movie concludes abruptly, not giving the ending, and instead flashing the URL to a website on the screen which leads to a link with lengthy proselytizing from the author himself promoting his cult and religious retreats at his Utopia ranch, as well as a huge screed about Jesus and a page where the putter and the book can be purchased.

The most disturbing thing about all this is that the previous plot Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve described is all true. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story behind â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven Days in Utopia,â&#x20AC;? the actual movie made from the book by author David Cook, the guy running the Christian cult. Basically, this film is nothing less than insidious stealth indoctrination propaganda masquerading as harmless Hollywood product. Think Dianetics. Cook could be setting himself up to be the next L. Ron Hubbard. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly as bad a writer. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not kidding about this.

If you saw the film and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look any further you might assume this was all just cornpone hokum. Golf pro Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) drives off in a

huff after blowing a major tournament, eventually crashing his car into a pasture in the tiny town of Utopia, TX. The rancher (Robert Duvall in a dreadful, stilted performance) it turns out is actually a former golf pro and takes him under his wing, promising that if he spends a week with him he will â&#x20AC;&#x153;find his game.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fleeting romantic interest (Deborah Ann Woll), and some cursory conflict with the cowboy vying for her attention (Brian Geraghty), but for the most part itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all Duvall intoning overwrought nonsense about golf like: â&#x20AC;&#x153;life and self become forever connectedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the game chooses youâ&#x20AC;? (funny how the game always seems to choose those with disposable income who can indulge themselves in it). He becomes a cartoon combination of Yoda and Pat Morita from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Karate Kidâ&#x20AC;? as he plies his unusual golf regimen: day one think about your swing, day two fly fishing, day three painting, day four fly a plane, and so on, until the seventh day when filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true agenda is revealed: the bible comes out, the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Born Againâ&#x20AC;? comes on the soundtrack, and they all end up in church together, smiling and presumably voting Republican.

Along the way Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own piece of product placement, the Jesus putter, is strongly positioned as Luke magically makes every putt with it, and Duvall gives it to him, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;you will know when to use it.â&#x20AC;? Interestingly the only real heavy in the film is the leading champion golfer, an Asian (real PGA champ K.J. Choi) whose presence during the opening tournament helped caused Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial meltdown. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a final showdown on the links between the two, Jesus versus Buddha. Guess who wins?

You will have to guess, because the film doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you. Instead it sends you off to a link that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m presuming will bring you to Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for a surprise dose of salvation (at this writing it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up yet, but it says that when the film opens it will â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue the journeyâ&#x20AC;?.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven Days in Utopiaâ&#x20AC;? is worse than just awful, it is a scam, and though the unintentional laughs abound, as far as having any worth as a cinematic experience, Jesus himself couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save it.

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The menu at Tacos Parrilla could not be more authentically Mexican, which is a welcome reprieve from the number of Mexican-American restaurants that have opened recently in the city. The menu features items that most would expect: tamales, tacos, nachos, burritos and quesadilla, but also has a large list of entrĂŠes priced around $8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$12. The entrĂŠes range from a typical fajita plate ($10) to a dish called Huevos Estrallados Rancheros â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ham, sausage, cheese, beans, plantains and cream ($8).

Nick and I began with orders of pupusas ($1.50 each), small, round tortillas filled with cheese beans, and a variety of meat, topped with a relish and particularly bland salsa. The papusas were

One of the many restaurants and shops lining the south side of Millbury Street, Tacos Parrilla sports an unassuming exterior that beckons diners in to experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;a taste of authentic Mexican food.â&#x20AC;?

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For entrĂŠes, I ordered a plate of mixed tacos ($2 each) while Nick went for a beef burrito ($4). Unfortunately, Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plate arrived some 10 minutes before mine, which threw off the timing of the meal.

Nick remarked that his burrito was large, but particularly dry, lacking a sauce to bring the meal together. The burrito was accompanied by a handful â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally about four or five â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tortilla chips that more resembled stale pita chips than what you might normally expect. When my tacos finally arrived, I was pleased to find three smaller meat-heavy tacos topped with cilantro and onions and doused in a lime dressing. The tortilla shells were puffy, thick and warm, and wrapped comfortably around their contents. While the BBQ meat had a slight barbeque flavor, the beef and chicken tacos were

almost too dry to fully enjoy.

Service at Tacos Parrilla was spotty, as the person who works the counter also seems to double as chef, manager and server.

Frustratingly, the items rarely resembled their photographed counterparts in the menu, which can be deceiving. For instance, the photos for the pupusas displays two pupusas on a plate priced at a $1.50, which would give you the impression that you would receive two with the order. Similarly, the tacos display three tacos on a plate, priced at $2.00, but, again, these prices are for individual tacos, not a full order. The burrito entrĂŠe hardly resembled the description in the menu, which looked much larger and served with several sides. Although our Latin American sodas were unique and delicious, we left Tacos Parrilla slightly disappointed. While this family restaurant offers solid prices, authentic Mexican cuisine, and could cater to folks looking to pick up an inexpensive lunch, there was room for improvement in each facet of our dining experience.

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Pepe’s Trattoria 274 Franklin St., Worcester 508-755-1978 pepestrattoria.com Pepe’s offers a variety of homemade Italian recipes in an intimate modern setting. A great late-night stop, the cozy bar and dining room area is integrated into one open room. Several pizza, stromboli, and panino dishes give Worcester yet another quality dining option.

Sichuan Gourmet 271 Worcester Road, Framingham 508.626.0248 It’s worth the drive to Framingham to sample the flavors of Sichuan province, combining bright chili flavors with the tongue-numbing buzz of Sichuan peppercorns. Sichuan Gourmet offers authentic versions of familiar dishes such as dan dan noodles, kung bao chicken, double-cooked pork, and ma po tofu, plus less familiar fare such as fiery and tender Chengdu spicy sliced lamb. Luncheon specials are offered along with an extensive dinner menu. Beer and wine available.

Tropical Gardens Restaurant and Bar 344 Chandler St., 508-926-8787 Tropical Gardens Restaurant and Bar serves the cuisine of Ghana, including several types of stew as well as rice dishes, fried yams and fried plantains. Specialty items are offered on weekends, and the food is flavorful, filling, and a great value. A full bar is also on hand with reasonably priced cocktails.

Kai Sushu Bar & Grill Webster Square Plaza, 68 Stafford St., Worcester Nestled in the disjointed heart of Webster Square Plaza, Kai Sushi Bar & Grill offers reasonably priced sushi, strong drinks, and good service set against a sparsely decorated and clichéd interior. Kai’s large menu features well portioned orders of sushi, with the unagi (eel) and saba (mackerel) standing out as favorites. Diners do not need to worry about long waits and can also rest assured that the food and service at Kai is far better than its bleak exterior.

Weagle Family Dining 438 Pleasant St. 508-792-0770 A really good breakfast/lunch destination, Weagle Family Dining offers usual diner favorites along with their own twists—including a great Make-Your-Own Breakfast Burrito menu. Prices are about average and on par with the quality of food, the staff is friendly, and the location emits a great, comfy vibe to everyone who enters.

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Tacos Parilla 138 Millbury Street, Worcester 508-798-3496 Don’t be timid with all the Spanish signage and unfamiliar ingredients; ask and the family will explain anything to you. The food is affordable, generous and delicious - and those who are worried about spice need no fear with most dishes. Outside of the cheese pupusas and plantains, vegetarians may want to specify no meat of any kind; for the hungry omnivore or carnivore, you’re in for an excellent treat - as is your wallet!

Thai Orchid 90 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-4809 Thai Orchid of Southbridge offers a delicious lineup of traditional and contemporary dishes. The combination of fresh ingredients and well-executed cooking deliver a high quality, nicely portioned Thai dining option.

Tenka Asian Bistro Hibachi & Sushi Bar 153 Boston Turnpike, (Rte. 9W), Westboro Hidden away off of Rt. 9 in Westborough, Tenka Asian Bistro serves moderately priced hibachi meals and strong drinks, but the dining entertainment provided by the hibachi chefs makes the restaurant stand out. Entrees on the hibachi menu range between $15 - $25, and the restaurant also features a full Asian-inspired menu, as well as a nonhibachi-style dining experience, however diners would be missing out to experience Tenka any other way.

The People’s Kitchen 1 Exchange Place 508-459-9090 What the people need is a place downtown featuring top-notch cocktails, craft beers, well-priced wines, and sophisticated food at fair prices. Located in a stylish space upstairs from The Citizen Wine Bar at One Exchange Place, TPK features an artisanal approach to food, from house-made charcuterie and dry-aged steaks to updated versions of comfort-food classics. The $20 TPK Supper, offered Sunday through Thursday nights, is a terrific threecourse deal, and most mains on the regular menu are under $20.

Sweet T Southern Kitchen 35 Blackstone River Road, Worcester 508-756-0100 sweettworcester.com Sweet T Southern Kitchen brings a homemade southern venue of comfort to Worcester. On the back of freshly prepared recipes and classic southern ingredients, this new eatery may have carved out an up-and-coming niche that feels like home.

Sonoma Restaurant 206 Worcester Road, Princeton 978-464-5775 sonoma-princeton.com If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience, take the drive to Sonoma Restaurant in Princeton. Its amazing cuisine and excellent service will make anyone feel special. It won’t be a cheap night out, but you’ll feel every dollar spent was worth it.

West Boylston Seafood Company 321 West Boylston St., West Boylston 508-853-3655 Let’s start with what West Boylston Seafood doesn’t have: intimate atmosphere, cloth napkins, china, silverware, a menu or wine list.

Absent the trappings of “fine dining,” there’s still abundant room in the world of hospitality for restaurants willing to keep a razor-sharp focus on convenience, quality and value. This is the niche of the neighborhood eateries — those places we often find ourselves most comfortable in and returning to.

Periwinkles & Giorgio’s Italian Pub Restaurant 892 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-9705 periwinkles-giorgios.com The cuisine could be termed “elaborate pub.” It draws heavily from traditional American and is bolstered by a scattering of ethnic inspired specials. I departed Periwinkles & Giorgio’s Italian Pub Restaurant pleased with the service and value we received. And I found their cuisine to be a cut above the rest.

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Shiraz Armenian Cuisine 259 Park Ave., Worcester 508-767-1639 Those familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine will feel right at home with this menu. For starters, try the combination plate appetizer with its generous portions of humus, babaganoosh and tabouleh. Each is isolated within a framework of grape leaves stuffed with rice filling; the combo is accompanied by a large basket of soft Syrian bread. At Shiraz Armenian Restaurant, we enjoyed quality home cooking that was present with pride. Plus, our waitress was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the cuisine she served. When one’s cooking is representative of a nation, there’s no room for shortcuts.

Le Mirage 120 June St., Worcester 508-793-8558 Whether you’re looking for a cup o’ Joe to go, or authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes to eat in, Le Mirage is the place. Cappuccino, latte, chai — hot or iced — salads, wraps, panini sandwiches. A great place for an afternoon coffee by the window. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Accepts credit cards. BYOB. Flying Rhino 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.com The Flying Rhino offers some of the finest, most exciting fare in town, in a dazzling, artful setting. Tremendous and unique recipes for salmon, lobster, beef, chicken, panini sandwiches and wraps; and attractive specials comprise the menu. Festive, sophisticated, and

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Maxwell Silverman’s Toolhouse 25 Union St., Worcester 508-755-1200 maxwellmaxine.com There’s an extensive menu with some imaginatively titled dishes, including ravioli delicato, veal Buena Vista and renegade sirloin, gourmet appetizers and a raw bar. What you get is gourmet cuisine, upscale service and industrial chic in a familiar city landmark.

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.

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The Loving Hearts Club coast to coast with Surf for Food with Thee Ice Picks & Tsunami of Sound. The Mighty Surf Lords from Reno, Nev., have canceled their East Coast tour, but the show must go on and folks gotta get fed. Portland ME at Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Doors at 8:30 p.m./show at 9 p.m.; cover $6 or $5 with nonperishable food donation. Show to beneďŹ t Strangers Helping Strangers, located in Worcester. For more info, check out beatniksbeyou.com or bluestingraye.com. 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or ďŹ nd them on Facebook.

>Thursday 1 During Thursday Evening Spotlight Gallery Talks at The Museum of Russian Icons, volunteer docents will lead free evening gallery talks for nine summer Thursdays, each focusing on a different aspect of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. Selected icons are featured and discussed.

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This fall, Cruise Nights at the Hebert Candy Mansion will happen Thursdays throughout the month. Take the family to see beautiful vintage cars at the mansion. Event is held weekly, weather permitting. Free to view vehicles, a fee to display vehicles; 5-8 p.m.

Hebert Candy Mansion, 575 Hartford Tpk., Shrewsbury. 508-8458051 (ext. 243), hebertcandies.com.

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Tom Hurley sings and plays rhythm guitar while Robin Steiger polishes it up with his masterful lead guitar and rich backing harmonies. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series will include expanded food offerings as well as artisans and crafters, and a farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market. Free; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175, visit outtolunchworcester.com.

Dark World Gallery presents: Breathe, you are ALIVE! New work by Adam LoRusso â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am compelled to create images which depict things that fascinate me: a silent and ever-present Buddha, how the world we conceive is actually a giant ďŹ eld of energy particles, a strikingly beautiful woman, warriors hunting for food before humans were domesticated. I use art as a way of conducting an inner dialogue that might help me better understand these things,â&#x20AC;? says LoRusso. Please join the gallery for the opening reception tonight from 7-10 p.m.; always a casual, relaxed atmosphere; free. Dark World Gallery, 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com.

Check out the debut performance of The Silence tonight, along with Hard Number 9, 99 Moon, and The Electronicals $6; 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

Over at The Raven youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd some great local music from TickleBomb Orchestra and the Great Whiskey Rebellion. $5; 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-3048133 or ďŹ nd them on Facebook.

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>Sunday 4 In the late summer of 2010, an incredible area of wading and shorebirds made a stop at the Sterling Peat mudflats – find out if this event is repeated during Shorebird Show at Sterling Peat. Join Mass Audubon and look for yellowlegs, and spotted, solitary, and least sandpipers along with rarities such as the stilt and buff-breasted sandpiper, and waders like great egrets and green herons. You’ll bird watch into the evening and hope to see a nighthawk show as well. For more information and to register, call 978-464-2712. Sponsored by Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton; $8, $6 for Mass Audubon members; 3-5 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton.

EAT ME! (Labor Day Weekend Art Festival & BBQ) from the hosts of “Aqua Teen Raver Force” Forbidden Bass. Cheap drink prices and over 12 hours of fun! Outdoor pavilion & bench area, plus entry includes: BBQ pit serving burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, chips, soda, salad and more. Body and face paint, horseshoe games, tie-dyeing (bring your own shirts and clothing to color), music, plus various artists and vendors will be displaying their pieces. $20-$25; 11:30-1 a.m. Spencer Fish and Game, 155 Mechanic St., Spencer. 508-885-5925 or find them on Facebook.

Annual Labor Day Polish Picnic will serve Polish and American food all day and featuring the award-winning music of Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men from 2-6 p.m. ($8 cover charge) and the Pulaski Brass Band from 12-1:30 p.m.; noon-6 p.m. Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508-943-9716.

Art Wall 2011 Silent Auction & Reception. Bid on art created by artists representing the QVCAH communities of South Central Massachusetts and North Eastern Connecticut.

Silent auction begins at noon and runs until 2 p.m. followed by the announcement of the high bidders. Light refreshments and engaging conversation will be provided by the artists and the Art Center. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, in the galleries if weather conditions are as predicted, 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-3341.

Jimmy Fund Benefit featuring New Bay Colony and Chyldz Play at Upton’s Rose Garden Restaurant. Team Shooosh has even named it: Luau Na Ola ~ Luau for Life—anyone arriving in luau attire (grass skirts and coconut bras are encouraged) will get one free raffle ticket entry. Remember Rock and Roll Never Forgets, But We Do. $15 includes two bands and food; 1-11:30 p.m. Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub, 16 Milford St., Upton. 508-529-7776 or find them on Facebook.

The Poets’ Asylum Join Worcester’s longest-running poetry series every Sunday night for an open-mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or poetry slam. This week we will hold the Worcester iWPS Rep Finals to our stage. The winner will represent Worcester in the Individual World Poetry Slam, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio, this October. Expected to compete are Sam Capogrossi, Alex Charalambides, Christopher Clauss, Nick Davis, Bobby Gibbs, Liz Heath, Brandi MacDonald, Bill MacMillan and Sarah Sapienza.

One of the best things about poetry slam is the range of poets it attracts. You’ll find a diverse range of work within slam, including heartfelt love poetry, searing social commentary, uproarious comic routines, and bittersweet personal confessional pieces. If you have never attended a slam before, this will be a great chance to see and hear some of the area’s best poets; 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-7531012, poetsasylum.org.

>Monday 5 Trying to stop smoking? Don’t go it alone! Stop by St. Mary’s Healthcare Center cafeteria for Nicotine Mondays and find the support you need to kick the habit; 7 p.m. at 39 Queen Street, Worcester. For more information email tstisitis@yahoo.com.

>Tuesday 6 Indie Art Market Beatnik’s Indie Art Market is a stomping ground for art lovers to buy, trade, show or sell local handmade pieces, and it is happening tonight from 6-9 p.m. at Beatnik’s.

Come on in for some great drinks and homemade fare, then browse around and buy some original art and homemade items by some of the most unique artists and crafters in the area. This event is free for artists to join and free for customers to attend!

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>Wednesday 7 The Worcester Children’s Chorus 2011-2012 Season Auditions have begun. WCC is looking for boys and girls ages 8-18 for placement in one of its four ensembles. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the WCC office at wcchorus@gmail.com or 508-767-7077. 5-8 p.m.

Assumption College, Kennedy Hall, Room 105, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7077, worcesterchildrenschorus.org.

Mister Smartass Theater 3000 Live Comedy/Movie Show presents “Attack of the 50-Foot Woman” Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000. A cheesy public-domain film is projected onto the Lucky Dog’s lovely movie screen. Three of Worcester’s most notorious smart-alecs give the film a new

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>Thursday 8 Doherty Booster Club Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser.Drop by the clubhouse restaurant at Green Hill Park’s golf course to learn about the first-ever Golf Ball Doherty Drop fundraiser for the Doherty Memorial High School Booster Club. Grill on the Hill will provide the appropriate setting to launch this unusual approach to funding the school’s after-school clubs and teams. Cash bar; 6-9 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, 1929 Skyline Dr., Worcester. 508-983-1983.

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American Idol Live. The American Idol Live tour will heat up the DCU with performances by this season’s top 11: - Casey Abrams - Haley Reinhart - Jacob Lusk - James Durbin - Lauren Alaina - Naima Adedapo - Paul McDonald - Pia Toscano - Scotty McCreery - Stefano Langone - Thia Megia This top eleven will have crowds on their feet singing along to every word. Get ready The American Idol season finale will air on FOX May 26th, but the action will continue live on stage at the SMG-managed DCU Center with American Idols Live! Tickets on sale now. Tickets will be available at the DCU Center Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster. com *Performers are subject to change. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com.

Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Lawrence Strauss: Songs to Help You Through the Week. Free. noon-1 p.m. The Registry Restaurant, 264 Park Ave. 508-794-9644.

Ordinary Heart in Concert. Free. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Community Plaza / Singh Performance Center in case of rain, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville.

508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org.

Summer Concerts on the Plaza. A variety of music from Bluegrass to Jazz on the river side plaza at Alternatives. this is a rain or shine event with the concert moving indoors in case of rain.

Free. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Community Plaza / Singh Performance Center in case of rain, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org.

Acoustic Thursdays. 7-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-onthe-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com.

Open Mic Night W/ Bill McCarthy MySpace.com/ openmicworld 7:30-11:30 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800.

Flock Of A-Holes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band! w/ guests Chris Kazarian, Grey Valley Ghosts, Azwan & the Savages.. A very “stacked” lineup tonight. GREAT opening acts! 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or flockofassholes.com.

The Weepies. Indie duo The Weepies have sold more than a million singles and half a million albums. Their simple, direct songwriting has sent them to the top of the folk charts in a dozen countries. $27.50. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or thewilbur.com.

Audio Wasabe. Audio Wasabe is professional musicians coming together with a different musical them each week Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

DJ Brian Spinnin’ & Scratchin’ The Hottest Dance Music. No Cover Charge!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

Surf For Food with Thee IcePicks & Tsunami of Sound. beatniksbeyou.com a Blue StingRaye Production bluestingraye.com $6 or $5 with w/ non-perishable food donation.

9 p.m.-noon Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or facebook. com.

Jay Graham Live!. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995.

Sean Fullerton’s Birthday Bash with Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar!!. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, Drinks, Music & Fun!!. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035 or seanfullertonmusic.net.

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

Holy Cross Night. Holy Cross takes over the Hound ! Draft beer specials every week. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Grey Hound Pub (An Cu Liath), 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100.

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

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The Tickle Bomb Orchestra, New Monsters Collective, The Great Whiskey Rebellion, Doctors Fox,Thistle & Twine. The TickleBomb Orchestra returns to The Raven’s first Friday Folk Rock Night with Original Lineup $5. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on facebook.

Handguns. With special guests.. Gator King, Socially Awkward & It’s An Attack $15. 6:30 a.m.-midnight Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508764-6900.

Drunken Uncles Performing Live at the Out to Lunch - Concerts on the Common. The Drunken Uncles are two seasoned music professionals from the Central Massachusetts area that play acoustic Pop/Blues/Folk/Classic Rock... Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175 or outtolunchworcester.com.

Josh Briggs at 1790 restaurant. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1790 Restaurant & Tavern, 206 Turnpike Road, Westborough. 508-3661707.

BBQ & Blues Fridays with Big Jon Short. Come out to enjoy some of the area’s best BBQ and some Delta and Hill Country Blues. bbqstack.com bigjonshort.com no cover. 7-10 p.m.

Smokestack Urban Barbecue, 90 Harding St.

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Ed & Da’ve. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

NBJ (Nothing But Jesus). A long time New England favorite worship band. Originals and covers. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658 or millchurch.org.

Arizona Doug & Scott Marshall - Rock Music.

Free admission. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091.

Guy Bergeron. Acoustic show out on the deck. Blues, classic rock, hillbilly music and Guy originals. FREE. 8-11 p.m. New England Steak & Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon. 508-4780871.

Henri Smith with the Workingman’s Jazz Band. New Orleans vocalist Henri Smith presents all the flavors of the Crescent City including swing, funk, brass band-second line, R&B, hard bop, Latin, Blues, and Calypso 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373.

Metal Friday’s sponsored by Hurt Reynolds. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

Sean Ryan. 8-11 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438.

Hard Number 9, The Silence, 99 Moon, The Electronicals. The Silence, in their debut performance tonight. $6. 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

Live in the Pub: John Riley - An Irish Singalong. Every Friday Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre bring you some of the area’s best entertainers in its beautiful and intimate authentic Irish pub setting. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700 or find them on facebook.

TickleBomb Orchestra, Great Whiskey Rebellion and more. $5. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133 or facebook.com/event.php?eid=252613101425053.

Brian Richard Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

DC Afterdark Fridays | DC Lounge Saturdays. Eurolounge-beats featuring DJ Andy Morris + music by Gotan Project. andymorris.info radioprov.com downcityfood.com 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Downcity Diner, 50 Weybosset St., Providence. 401-331-9217 or downcityfood.com.

DJ Pete the Polock. Come see this Worcester legend. Free.

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

Hip Hop Concert. Discover the Under Ground Artists harvested in Worcester’s soil. Sol Beastly and his crew Beautiful Minds Entertainment will hypnotize you with both original tracks and hot remixes. This show also features special guests Federico, Sean Walls, Maiso, Sky Weezy, Baige, Grey Goose G, Slugga, Jae Rice, Wavy D and Romad. Don’t show up expecting an engineered

sound. These hip hops beasts will show off their talent with a collage of A cappella, instrumentals and self produced beats.

They’re deep seeded, metaphorical lyrics will make you scream while their rhythm, swagger and gruff sound will break you down.

Sol Beastly and his crew has been seen all over Worcester County for the past three years and now he will present to you in a whole new light; Rappers Come to Earth. If you’ve seen them before you know it’s a show you won’t want to miss and one that will have you talking for a hot minute. So come down to Hotel Vernon, Friday night September 2nd at 9pm to see the best Hip Hop smoke show this city has ever seen!! $5 cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, Shipyard Room, 1 Millbury St. find them on facebook.

I Love Fridays at Fusion with DJ B-Lo. Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston st.

Karaoke with Making Memories. Free. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net.

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

Singer/Songwriters Kristen Ford and Kara Kulpa, Tilt-a-Whirl! and also Brad Byrd!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

The Dragonfly Lounge. Acapeloteveda blesses the night with urban tribe vibes and gives way to live DJ sets by Elote Villanueva, Eel Rat, and Siddharthveda. Dance and lounge with us first Friday of every month! No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

Delta Generators. Beatnik’s is quickly becoming Worcester’s most unique live venue combining an intimate and funky atmosphere with an eclectic wine list, specialty martinis & concoctions, homemade fare served ‘til Midnight, and fresh music served nightly. Going on the late 50s to early 60s theme of artists, writers, musicians, etc., who became part of a sociocultural movement that subscribed to an anti-materialistic lifestyle,

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Beatnik’s portrays just that. Simply put, our passion is food and drinks, music and art, depth and character. To take all of the above and combine them into one unique space only makes sense. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or deltagenerators.com.

>Saturday 3 DJ Big Spoon, Basspusher, Jon Bettinger & Miles Backward,DJ Food Science, Aequus. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or songkick.com Hot Spot Music Night. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166.

Live Music Saturday Night. Acoustic dinner music this Saturday nights 6:30pm -whenever... Come down for some dinner or apps and get your drink on!! Black Lab Lounge, 36 Main St., Douglas. 508-476-7220.

Jubilee Gardens. 10-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or jubileegardens.com.

Live Blues in the afternoon, Jumpin’ Juba. Outdoor concert: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba. No cover. 2-4 p.m. Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Road, Hardwick. 413-9677763.

Dan Kirouac & Dorette Weld. free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Buca di Beppo, 7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-792-1737.

Boomer Ballads with P.E. James!. The return of P.E. James to the former La Bussola Restaurant of Holden! Free. 6-9 p.m.

Ethan’s Restaurant, 1 Princeton St., Jefferson. 508-829-1914.

Break Thru Music presents Rock & Shock Series Round 2 @ The Palladium (upstairs). Above the Ashes Gator King Not Without a Fight Torment the Dreamer Last Valour My Missing Half She Walks without Legs Mercy Told The Serpents Curses Pathogenic My Pet Carcass Tickets $10 adv., $12 door.

6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696.

David Bazin: Live Acoustic Classic Rock & Blues on Saturdays. You may remember David as the showcased lead guitarist of the local band “Strange Brew” in which he covered the likes of Clapton, Hendrix, SRV and more!! He is now

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2011: A Bass Odyssey. Five dollars. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Acoustic Saturdays. 7-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

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

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

Saturday’s - Live Music. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Toni Lynn Washington with the Workingman’s Band. Toni Lynn Washington - vocals Mike DiBari - guitar Rick Maida - bass Greg Roberts - drums no cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Concord.

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Cooper Jones Band Rockin’ Down McFadden’s Pub. Saturday COOPER JONES BAND Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Boogie, Blues and Rockin’ Country 8:30 PM Dinner and Dancing! @ McFadden’s Pub Williamsburg, MA The BEST BANDS & ENTERTAINERS To Rock U! Call Today 413 271 0609 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. McFadden’s Pub, Main Road, Williamsburg.

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Cha Cha & Dr. Nat Shake Their Money-Makers. Bessie Smith to Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong to Ray Charles, Great American Songbook to Great Latin Songbook, vaudeville laughs to broken-hearted tears. Never have so many been entertained so much by so few. Our free public shows are rare, so don’t miss this one! No cover charge - tips for musicians appreciated. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030 or facebook.com/ChachaDoctorNat. MASS THEORY, Modern Element & much more. Much more tba! $5. 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

Acoustic Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277.

Ashland Attic. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Creegan’s Pub, 65 Green St. 508-754-3550.

Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club X, 681 Valley St., Providence. myspace.com/girlspotri.

Live bands Every Sat. Night - Live bands perform every Saturday night. The area’s hottest spot for the best bands. Blues to Rock. $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

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

Saturday Night DJ’s. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro & DJ Savas- Top 40. DJ HYDRO & DJ SAVAS spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

The Guild. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. the Wandas CD Release Show! w/New Pilot, East Coast Runaways!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Wildcat O’Halloran Band. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Flock of Assholes. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Hip Hop Dance Party with DJ HappyDaze Sat. Nights!. Dance the night away upstairs in the Den with DJ HappyDaze! Playing a great mix of Top 40, Old school and hip hop! 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford.

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Randy & Dave show. Check out the Randy & Dave show for good music and outrageous comedy by a fantastically fun duo! $5 cover. No Charge for VIP cardholders. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

Clamdigger. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

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Open Mic Fundraiser for Worcester Animal Rescue League. Musicians and listeners welcome. Each week features a different host. $1 of each alcoholic beverage sold from 5-9 p.m. on Sundays during the event goes to Worcester Animal Rescue League, a non-profit, limited-intake, no-kill shelter that supports Worcester and surrounding communities. Donations are also gratefully accepted. FREE. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Dale LePage, Back at Nick’s. 6-9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Beatles For Sale the Tribute. free. 6-10 p.m. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, 30 River Road, Sturbridge. 508-3479570 or jellystonesturbridge.com/index.html.

Dancing with DJ Cisco. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mirabar, 35 Richmond St., Providence. 401-331-6761 or mirabar.com/calendar.htm.

Irish Session then Karaoke. Enter To Win! A Party For You And Up To 50 Of Your Friends! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rí-Rá Irish Pub, 50 Exchange Terr, Providence. 401-272-1953 or rira.com/providence/ live_music.html.

Probable Cause. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running Raggae night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s.

10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

>Monday 5 Open Mic - Acoustic. Acoustic open mic, each player gets a 15 - 20 minute set. After everyone has done their own thing, let the jamming begin! No drum set available though people do bring various percussion instruments like, djembe, tambourine, shakers ect... This is a new venue for an open mic, together we can make it a great place to be! 0. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 774-262-7677 or blbrumby.com/open-mic.

Bop ‘n Pop. Live jazz, blues, funk organ band. No cover! Good times! Dive Bar. 34 Green St., Worcester. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St.

>Tuesday 6 Lawrence Strauss: Songs to Help You Through the Week. Songwriter Lawrence Strauss strums and sings his way through a repertoire of sometimes humorous, sometimes serious songs. Lawrence studied guitar and music composition at the Guitar Workshop, Roslyn, NY. He has been playing in and around Worcester since the late ‘80s: first with the band Acacia (who released “Just Acacia Wondering” in 1998), and currently with Fran Reagan and Tim Gunderman in Little Levity. free. noon-1 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-794-9644. open auditions for the Master Singers of Worcester.

The Master Singers of Worcester invites singers to attend open rehearsals for the coming season of 4 concerts, listed below.

Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30pm at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, with concerts usually in Worcester. We seek all voice parts, with particular need for tenors and basses. New singers are invited to join open rehearsals on Aug 30 and Sept 6. 2011-2012 Season: Missa Gaia: October 8 Holiday Festival concert: December 10 Honneger’s King David: April 1 Bluegrass Mass and other works: May 20 7-9:30 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-842-1349 or mswma.org.

Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike!. book your half-hour set in advance at: myspace.com/openmicworld 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Pop Team Trivia. 7:30-11 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

“Totally Tuesdazed!” Tunes in the Diner every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

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Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Shortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com/2009/08/ jon-short.

Open Mic. open mic plus poetry comedy the clubs kitchen is open free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508791-4149.

Scott Riccuiti, Michael Thibodeau & John Donovan.

8-11 p.m. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

BASS EMBASSY & REBIRTH TUESDAYS. Every Tuesday Bass Embassy & ReBirth bring you the best Dubstep ,Jungle and Drum & Bass music in Central Mass. Doors open at 10 PM. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or fusionworcester.com.

>Wednesday 7 Girls Night Out!!!Free Billiards & Gamecards & Appetizers & Desserts. Girls Night Out Every Wednesday All Females (ages 2-92) Receive: Free Billiards All Night $5 GameCard Complimentary Appetizer Buffet Chocolate Covered Fruit ALL AGES UNTIL 9PM! After 9PM, 18+. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Drum Circle. Join us, Laughing Drum Circle, and bring your drum, rattle or ďŹ&#x201A;ute - ďŹ rst time drummers are always welcome! We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm Please call 508-987-3310 for more information or to reserve your space. $5.

6:15-7:30 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford.

508-987-3310.

Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. Come enjoy the best in local live music. You can come to watch or come to perform and watch. But whatever your choice is come down for dinner and drinks and stay for the music!!

Performers sign up after 7pm, bring your appetite and stay the evening. Join the facebook group â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of Harvest Cafe Open Mikeâ&#x20AC;? for more information. No cover, pass the hat for the hosts.

7-10 p.m. Harvest CafĂŠ, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-5670948.

Open Mic Night at Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brick Oven with Bill McCarthy. 7:30-11 p.m. Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brick Oven, 274 Franklin St. 508-755-1978 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld.

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524.

Open Mic Night 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447 or LeitrimsWorcester.com.

Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presents: Tiki Night with Frank & Eric!

Frank and Eric will help you get over the hump every Wednesday with all of your favorite tropical drinks while soaking in special musical guests and movies. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Wormtown Battle of the Bands. Local bands battle for a featured set at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wormtown Music Festival September 1618th! Not only are these jams FREE but you can score Discounted Wormtown Tickets at a price you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get anywhere else! (all shows 21+) wormtown.com 8 p.m.-midnight Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

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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 Assumption College: Emmanuel dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alzon Library, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alzon Arts Assumption College Attic Treasures, presented by Rev. Donat Lamothe, a.a., Tuesday. 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library Bookloversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gourmet, The Elements of Me, paintings by Kim Carmichael, Thursday - Friday. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday -

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College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Viewpoint: Holy Crossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Visual Arts Faculty, through Dec. 8.

Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m.

Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu EcoTarium, Arctic Adventure, Through Sept. 4; Budding Scientists: Hear Me Now, Thursday; ESI: Arctic through Sept. 3; Tree Canopy Walkway, Saturdays, through Sept. 3; Tree Canopy Walkway, Sundays, through Sept. 4; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m.

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Fitchburg Art Museum, 76th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft, through Sept. 4; Yoga at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Tuesdays, through Sept. 13. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or ďŹ tchburgartmuseum.org.

Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org Museum of Russian Icons, Exploring Sanctity: Paths to Sainthood Unveiled, through Sept. 3; Thursday Evening Spotlight Gallery Talks, Thursdays, through Sept. 1. 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, Ride the Stagecoach at Old Sturbridge Village, Through Nov. 24. 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 Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, ART WALL 2011 silent auction & reception, Sunday. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m.

Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, â&#x20AC;?Fear and Wonderâ&#x20AC;? Sculpture Exhibit, Through Sept. 17; Art in the Garden: Exhibit 3, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desert Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? Oil Paintings by Carol Amos, Through Oct. 1; Paintings of Fabric: Art Quilts by Gail Bachorik, Through Sept. 17; Wednesday Evenings in the Garden - with Tapas on the Terrace, Wednesdays, through Sept. 28. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org.

Westboro Gallery, â&#x20AC;?Perma-Cultureâ&#x20AC;? by jo Russavage, Through Sept. 12. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery.com Worcester Art Museum, Leisure, Pleasure, and the Debut of the Modern French Woman, Through Sept. 11; The Strange Life of Objects: The Art of Annette Lemieux, Through Oct. 9; Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl, Through Jan. 31, 2012. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all ďŹ rst Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org.

Worcester Historical Museum, To Arms! Worcester County Answers the Call, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 11. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday,

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Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org.

WPI: George C. Gordon Library, Prints, Textiles & Photographs : Architectural abstractions across three generations, Through Oct. 14; Thomas Card Camera Collection, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Sept. 14. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or poetry slam. This week we will hold the Worcester iWPS Rep Finals to our stage. The winner will represent Worcester in the Individual World Poetry Slam , taking place in Cleveland, OH this October. Expected to compete are Sam Capogrossi, Alex Charalambides, Christopher Clauss, Nick Davis, Bobby Gibbs, Liz Heath, Brandi MacDonald, Bill MacMillan and Sarah Sapienza. One of the best things about poetry slam is the range of poets it attracts. You’ll find a diverse range of work within slam, including heartfelt love poetry, searing social commentary, uproarious comic routines, and bittersweet personal confessional pieces. If you have never attended a slam before this will be a great chance to see and hear some of the areas best poets. For more info please visit our website - http://poetsasylum.org/ . 7-10 p.m.

WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012.

>Monday 5 Dirty Gerund Poetry & Variety Show. Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Visual Arts and Ruckus collide to create an innovative, fast paced variety show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Featured Performers, Live Painting, House Band, Snack Time and Bonus Ruckus Challenges make Monday’s Fun and Inspiring! Hosted by Nicholas Earl Davis and Alex Charalambides. 21 plus. $2 Suggested Donation. 9-11:30 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape $20 per person except Special Events. 8 p.m.-midnight Biagio’s Grille, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit laughstub.com.

Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays. Hosted by a variety of local comedians under the leadership of Andy Paquette. Worcester’s longest running open mic attracts regional talent and newcomers.

100’s of aspiring comedians have bared their wares in front of this supportive and sympathetic crowd. Well known as the breeding grounds for local talent it has produced many known and not to be known comedians. 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516.

Frank’s Comedy Safari - Saturdays, Saturday, April 23 - Monday, April 23. SHOW EVERY SAT NIGHT ...CALL 1-800-71-LAUGH FOR RESERVATIONS OR BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR $15 a ticket. 8-9:30 p.m. Irish Times Main St. Worcester, 433 Main St. Worcester Mass. Call 774-452-1131.

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Worcester Fam Comedy Jam 2011 - Friday, September 2 - Saturday, September 3. 3 Cool Brothaz & A Fine Diva Ent. Present: Worcester Fam Comedy Jam 2011 It Goes Down Sept 2,2011 @ 8pm. Centro Las Americas Your Host For The Evening: Orlando Baxter 3 Special Guest Comedians (Chris Tabb, Edward Dominguez, Corey Manning) Casual Dress Environment Tix Are Only $10.00 Sponsored By: Centro Las Americas G’s Cuttin’ Up Barber & Salon Shops Wegohardradio.Com $10. 8 p.m.-midnight Centro Las Americas, 11 Sycamore St. Call 336-458-7047 or find them on facebook.

dance >Thursday 1 Ballroom Dance Intermediate/Advanced Swing.

Learn with other couples and singles. East Coast Swing is a fun upbeat dance, distinguished by its bounce, back break and “swing hip action.” No Partner required. $10.00 drop in. $50 monthly membership includes all classes. 7-8 p.m. Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-752-4910 or psmdance.com.

Unlimited Beginner 1 Classes (Hustle + Foxtot) for $40/mo. Hustle - is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns. The lady spins almost constantly while her partner draws her close and sends her away. Although disco has come and gone, the hustle is here to stay! Foxtrot Think Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! Still a classic dance for wedding receptions, the Foxtrot is a true American favorite. All welcome, no experience or partner required. $40 unlimited classes per month.

6-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508925-4537 or AmericanBallroomLatin.com.

Unlimited Advanced 1 Classes (Salsa + Hustle) for $60/mo. a fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican and American styles, describes the fast, Latin music coming out of New York City in the late 1960s 6:30-7:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park , 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or AmericanBallroomLatin.com.

Unlimited Intermediate 2 Classes (Rumba + Arg. Tango) for $50/mo. Steamy, slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of the Latin dances. Couples dance very closely together, using their body language to express emotion between them. The Rumba is sometimes referred to as the “Dance Of Love”. Argentine Tango: is a social dance, improvised, with every step being a spontaneous, creative discovery, and with the partners focused on each other and on the music. 8-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park , 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or AmericanBallroomLatin.com.

Dance Lounge at Maironis Park - Labor Day - Dance your Night Away!. Open to the public, join other singles & couples as they dance at Maironis Park on the lake. Every 1st and 3rd Friday night hosts an all-levels dance lesson, DJ, wine, coffee & water. All are welcome and no partner or experience is required. $15 pp- includes, lesson, DJ music, wine, food & lounge.. 7-11 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.

Unlimited Advanced 2 Classes (WC Swing + Venice Waltz) for $60/mo. Made popular in the 1880s by the invigorating music of Johann Strauss, is a very fast version of the waltz at a tempo of about 180 beats a minute. This dance is characterized by its fast pace and continuous circling. A beautiful dance to watch and perform, the Viennese Waltz is a glamorous, uplifting, whirling experience for everyone to enjoy. $60 unlimited classes per month. 7:30-8:30 p.m., 8 p.m.-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park , 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or AmericanBallroomLatin.com.

>Sunday 4 Memphis Rockabilly Band / Swingin Sunday’s.

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

>Tuesday 6 Zumba with Pilates in Holden-Worcester line Pre register by 08/31. Zumba $53.00 /6 Week session Starts 09/06/11 Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM To register call: Holden Recreation 508-829-0263. 6-7 p.m. Mayo Elementary School, 351 Bullard St., Holden. 508-829-0263.

Ballroom Dance Beg/Int Viennese Waltz. This 8 week progressive class will explore Viennese Waltz. $70 pp. 6-7 p.m.

Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508-7524910 or psmdance.com.

>Wednesday 7 Ballroom Dance Beg/Int Bolero. This 8 week progressive class will explore Bolero. Bolero is a slow romantic dance characterized by gliding movement and dramatic arm styling. No partner or experience required. Come have fun exploring new steps that you can take out on the floor on a Friday night. $70 pp. 8-9 p.m. Poise Style & Motion Ballroom Studio, 97 Webster St. 508752-4910 or psmdance.com.

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Needs nothing, just tuned up. 15,000 miles, exc cond $1,600 or B.O. 508-987-3664 or cell 508-826-8469 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray.

Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet.

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2008 Suzuki GSX 650/K8.

All black with silver and red trim. Less than 850 miles.

Cover, new battery, and lock. $5500.00 508-7926080 AUTO/RV 1999 Wilderness 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Single slide 5th wheel travel trailer.

Rear kitchen. Queen bed.

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Exc. cond. Asking $6695.00 508-886-8820 Patriots Tailgate RV 1989 Coachman 57k orig. miles. Good tires, runs well.

Painted logos. Perfect for season ticket holders. $3500.00. 508-723-6258

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1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Maroon with black interior, hard & soft tops. Excellent condition. $9,995 508-7690619

2004 Buick Park Avenue One owner, 15,000 miles.

12,000 or best offer. 508-826 -0197

1993 Honda Accord New rebuilt 3k engine, clutch, tires, batt, new glass, full power. Must Sell! $2500 978 -874-0546 or cell 978-6026841.

1997 Lincoln Town Car Exc condition, runs great, interior is in exc condition, 97,000 miles $3,000 or B.O. Call Ed at 978-387-3353

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY Façade Masonry Repairs at 12-8 Lincoln Park Tower 12-12 Belmont Tower Eisenberg Haven Architects, Inc. 123 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114 PART 1: LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS INSTRUCTIONS Bid Advertisement The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for WHA Project number 2011-11, MA12-8/12 Façade Masonry Repairs in Worcester, Massachusetts, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Eisenberg Haven Architects Inc. The scope of work includes: Removal of brick facade at select locations, installation of new through wall flashings and the installation of new brick. Also included is the replacement of select exterior steel doors and frames, modifications to existing metal flashings and application of sealants at select exterior locations, installation of new metal flashings at select locations above windows, and incidental roof repairs that include patching of the existing EPDM roof membrane and topping of select pitch pockets. The contractor shall coordinate directly with the local housing authority access to the work areas and make all necessary arrangements to facilitate the work of this contract.

The work is estimated to cost $105,000.

Bids are subject to HUD Procurement Regulation #7460.8 Rev.2 and 24 CFR Part 85, and to the minimum wage rates required by U.S. Department of Labor’s minimum Federal Wage Rates.

General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the offices of the Worcester Housing Authority Modernization Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA, 01605. General Bidders must be certified in masonry Construction by the Division of Capital Asset Management.

A pre-bid conference will be held at Lincoln Park Tower, 11 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604 on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM., at which time access to the work areas will be made available to prospective bidders. Prospective bidders are to meet in the parking lot in front of the building. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders attend.

General Bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than 5% of the greatest possible bid amount and made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at the offices of the Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA, 01605. after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 upon deposit of a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $25.00 per set, payable to the Worcester Housing Authority. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets, upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the General Bids. Otherwise, the deposit shall be the property of the Worcester Housing Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $25.00 each. Bid Sets will be available until 4:00 p.m. Mon. thru Thurs. & 12:00 Noon on Fri. Bidders requesting Contract Documents be mailed to them must send a certified or cashiers check for $25.00 per set (non-refundable) payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, to cover mail-handling costs.

For additional information regarding this project contact Mr Stanley Miknaitis, Senior Project Manager, Worcester Housing Authority @ 508-635-3302.

The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Construction Market Data F.W. Dodge-McGraw Hill Project Dog 75 Second Avenue, Suite 320 24 Hartwell Ave. 18 Graf Road, Suite 8 Needham, MA 02194 Lexington, MA 02174 Newburyport, MA 01950 9/1 & 9/8/2011

TOWN OF MILLBURY The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Timothy Vanderlinden/ Lake Singletary Watershed Association for the seasonal lake level drawdown for the control of non-native, invasive aquatic plants at Lake Singletary. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.

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TOWN OF MILLBURY The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Town of Millbury/Rob McNeil for work to replace failing drain pipes at the intersection of McCracken Road and Greenwood Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman 9/1/2011

TOWN OF MILLBURY The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7:15 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Virginia Spirkowyc for replacement of a septic system at 399 Greenwood Street.

Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman 9-1-2011

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

The hearing will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:15 P.M. at the Sutton Town Hall.

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

1. To amend Section III.A. – Table 1 of the Zoning Bylaw – Use Table, by adding a section for Renewable Energy Resources 2. To amend Section III. A. Table 1 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding solar photovoltaic installations of varying sizes to the Use Table as permitted uses in various districts under the Renewable Energy Resources section.

3. To amend Section III.A. Table 1 of the Zoning Bylaw by moving small wind turbines and small hydropower into the Renewable Energy Resources section of the Use Table.

4. To amend Section III.A. Table 1 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding charitable donation boxes as an allowed use only in the Business(B-2), Industrial(I) and Of¿ce Light Industrial(OLI) Districts.

5. To amend Section VI. of the Zoning Bylaw - Special Regulations, by adding regulations for Large Solar Photovoltaic installations of over 250 kW. Scott Paul, Chairman Sutton Planning Board 8/25 & 9/1/2011

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, September 12, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal OfÀce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of HMEA, property located at 6 Latti Farm Road, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct and operate an educational/training facility.

Plan is available to view in the Planning OfÀce. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman 8/25 & 9/1/2011

TOWN OF MILLBURY The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 8:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Patrick Perkins for work to install an in-ground pool at 23 Singletary Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman 9/1/2011

Legal Notice Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c.255, sec.

39A that on Sept 24, 2011 at 10:00 am, the following vehicle will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notices.

Vehicle 2001 Lincoln LS Vin#1KNHM87A72Y707889 To be sold at Belsito Towing, 245 SW Cutoff Worcester, Ma 01604 09/01/11,09/08/11, 09/15/11

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 1494 Grafton Road, Millbury, Massachusetts By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Philip R. Camble and Victoria R. Camble to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-2, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-2, said mortgage dated December 8, 2006, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43025 at Page 1, for breach of the conditions in said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at: Public Auction on September 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM. Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land in said Millbury, situated on the Southerly side of Grafton Street and the Westerly side of Raymond Street, being shown as Lots 1&2 on Revised Plan of Lots in Millbury owned by Carl A. and Alma Anderson dated November 27, 1941 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds In Plan Book 124, Plan 32, said plan by Joseph Swartz, C.E., bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe set in the ground at the intersection of the southerly line of Grafton Street with the Westerly line of Raymond Street; THENCE South 23° 32’ West ninety-three and 94/100 (93.94) feet by said Raymond Street to land of another; THENCE North 66° 28’ West one hundred (100) feet by land of another to an iron pipe at land of others unknown; THENCE North 23° 32’ East one hundred seven and 54/100 (107.54) feet by land of others unknown to an iron pipe in the southerly line of Grafton Street; THENCE South 58° 43’ East one hundred one (101) feet to the point of beginning. Said Lot 1 contains 5207 square feet of land and said Lot 2 contains 4867 square feet according to said plan. Subject to restrictions of record to the extent the same are now in force and effect without reimposing the same. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated June 18, 1993 and recorded in Book 15301 at Page 9 with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Marinosci Law Group, P.C., 1350 Division Road, Suite 301, West Warwick, RI 02893 Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-2, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-2 Present Holder of the Mortgage (401) 234-9200 MLG File No. 10-08305FC, 869579 8/25, 9/1, 09/08/2011-

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO09P2509PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT In the matter of: Ralph Tripp Protected Person/Disabled Person Of: Worcester, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the Fourth account(s) of Jewish Family Service of Worcester, MA as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance.

You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. On the return date of 09/20/2011.

This day in NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the account(s). If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s).

Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P.5.

You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered mail, a written request to receive a copy of the account(s) at no cost to you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both.

The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer.

Anyone may make this request on behalf of the abovenamed person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court.

Date: August 25, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 9/1//2011

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MILLBURY PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MARTHA COAKLEY, STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, HAS RETURNED WITH APPROVAL DATED AUGUST 17, 2011 THE AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF MILLBURY’S GENERAL BYLAWS AND ZONING BYLAWS ADOPTED UNDER WARRANT ARTICLE #17 AND #20 (GENERAL) AND #27 (ZONING) ACCEPTED AT THE JUNE 7, 2011 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING. A TOWN BULLETIN WITH THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE, 127 ELM STREET AND WILL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN TOWN. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. TUESDAYS THE OFFICE REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 7:00 P.M.. QUESTIONS, CALL 508-865-9110, MILLBURY TOWN CLERK 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2011

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Bill Theodorakos Entrepreneur and family man are words that describe Bill Theodorakos, owner of Dirty Dog s Burgers and More.

Theodorakos has been in the food-service industry for more than half of his life. Giving much credit to his family for his success thus far, he also prides himself on the hard work that has gone into making the Dirty Dog a booming restaurant along with his other operations. Theodorakos hopes to one day become a staple in the community much like Coney Island.

Tell us a bit about yourself? I am 44, a father of two wonderful boys, Thomas and Anthony, married to my wife Maryanne, and have been selfemployed for the better part of my adult life in the food-service industry.

My family has owned restaurants for many years in the Metro West area. I began my career back in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s with my mother, father, and brother in downtown Framingham; after, I opened my first deli in Boston with my wife, and it has been upward ever since.

I hear that each hot dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name has a meaning behind it? Well itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny, I originally had some pretty plain names for the hot-dog menu, but when I gave the names to my wife to fine tune them and check the spelling before they were sent to print, she made some great ingredients changes and added adjectives to match the personality of actual dogs. My wife has always been a dog lover and during her childhood her family has owned

many dogs, so it really works. People are always commenting on how their dogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personalities kind of resemble the ingredients such as the Bulldog with our hearty chili and cheese topped with grilled onions and peppers, or the Spicy Chihuahua with salsa and hot peppers and cheese.

Why did you decide to set up shop in Worcester? The location at Hope Ave. had everything I was looking for, traffic flow, street parking and a little history. Plus Worcester is a great city to do business in. Between the workers and the colleges, there are just so many different types of people to draw from.

People here are just as real as they comeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if they like you, they like you; and if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, they let you know. As a restaurant owner, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for anything better. You always know what you need to do to make things better, as long as you listen, and we will always listen to our customers.

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What sets you apart from the competition? We offer more toppings and give you a better product. ... We get a lot of people from Connecticut, New York and some Chicago transplants that come in and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally, a real hot dog in the city.â&#x20AC;? I am very proud of the product along with the many other things we offer from fresh pork or roast beef to our fresh turkey-and-stuffing sandwich.

With fall just around the corner, we will be bringing out a new fall menu with more great dog combinations and some real comfort food; I know I am excited.

Favorite condiment? Our chili is really

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To educate the people to try something different, something better, and to eventually become the same kind of staple in the community that Coney Island has become over the years, through hard work, great product for a fair price, and great service.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real Americana and with these tough economic times, you can really put something gourmet out there for under five dollars and that is always going to be a good thing.

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