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{ citydesk } A Romney victory is no sure win for area pols October 11 - 17, 2012 ■ Volume 37, Number 6
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Three Worcester health centers will George Peterson. Reed Hillman. receive $55,000 each to provide cervical David Forsberg. cancer screenings. They are the Edward They are regarded by many observers M. Kennedy Community Health Center, as Worcester County’s highest-profile Community Healthlink and Family Health Republican heavyweights. But do any Center of Worcester. +1 Uke-A-Palooza strings together a good time during its fifth annual event at the Hotel Vernon. +1 Worcester ranks as among the toughest labor markets in the state when it comes to retaining doctors, according to a study of the state’s physician workforce by the Massachusetts Medical Society. -1 Veterans Inc. awarded a $24,500 grant to rebuild a 6,000-square-foot courtyard. Home Depot awarded the grant. +2 The state Office of Campaign and Political Finance hosts seminar to educate local party committees in advance of the Nov. election. The training follows a Sept. 6 primary that yielded many complaints that poll workers weren’t properly trained and observers were violating rules. +1 The state shoots down a proposed charter school in Worcester, according to an email making the rounds from Dave Lane. He said the group received word from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOSE), but is not giving up on a future plan. -1 City celebrates final phase of CSX agreement that transfers ownership of the rail line from Worcester to Framingham to the state. +1 The Massachusetts Nurses Association United honors Mayor Joe Petty with its Legislative Advocacy Award for his work to improve access to mental health services and his support of school health in Worcester. +1 Total for this week: +5
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of them have a shot at being tapped for a post in Washington if Mitt Romney wrestles the presidency away from Barack Obama? Does anyone else from the area for that matter? The answer, at least in the short-term, appears to be no – which leads to another question: Why? “Romney,” says former Worcester mayor and current WTAG radio personality Jordan Levy, “has been surrounded by some of the same people from here. Beth Meyers, former chief of staff to Joe Malone, who ended up running the vice president search committee, and a few others. He brought on national folks who were connected with Bush and U.S. senators in the running on national races. I don’t think that the local folks are ready for prime time. You have to get into these inner circles from the very beginning. It’s always an old-boy network.” In Worcester County, many see Evangelidis as the most influential Republican. A former state representative, he currently is sheriff of Worcester County. Polito is also a former state rep. who ran for state treasurer. Peterson is the assistant House minority leader who many observers say is in line to succeed Majority Leader Brad Jones when and if Jones moves on. Hillman is another ex-state rep who was also a colonel with the State Police. He ran as lieutenant governor on a failed Republican gubernatorial ticket with former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healy. Forsberg served with former Gov. Bill Weld and also worked under George W. Bush. “The highest-profile Republican in the area is Lew Evangelidis,” says Forsberg. “I think he has a very successful future as a candidate.” Evangelidis has the one quality all elected officials hope for: mass appeal. He is seen as likeable and, more important, electable because he appeals to Democrat, Republican and independent voters. When his six-year stint at the Worcester County Jail ends in 2016 – and with Beacon Hill experience already holstered – Evangelidis
would seem primed for a return to the political arena; just not now. “Lew Evangelidis’ prospects are much greater on a state level if a Republican wins the governor’s office,” says Levy. “The office for sheriff gives him some limited statewide exposure, but limited is the word. It does give him contact with other statewide folks. I see the job as dead ended and he’ll have to move within another term.” Is there a chance of the Romney administration reaching out to Evangelidis? According to Levy, little to none. “I don’t see him going to
an opportunity at the state level if one of the Boston insiders fled to Washington. Gov. Deval Patrick has long been rumored to covet a job with Obama, perhaps with his own eyes on the grand prize. Someone like House Majority Leader Brad Jones is also seen as a viable candidate to land in the nation’s capital. That would open up the top spot in the House; and if that happens, Peterson, a Grafton Democrat, would be the logical beneficiary. “There has been a lot of speculation on that,” Evangelidis says. “[Peterson] could absolutely benefit on a smaller level, like filling Jones’ seat.” Peterson could not be reached for comment. Polito is another of the bright Bay State Republican stars. Despite having been out of the game since losing a bid for state treasurer to Steve Grossman, she is well regarded in GOP circles. Polito is certainly not averse to a future return to politics, but she doesn’t see herself in line for a position -David Forsberg under Romney. “I think you have to look to Beacon Hill and at those who work Washington as a major player in the closely with Romney in government,” Romney administration,” he says. says Polito, citing Jones. “I can’t see To hear the sheriff tell it, even if the myself relocating or being involved in call came, the answer would be no. “A few that way.” people have asked me, and I’m flattered. She sees Healy as being in a better It’s a compliment,” says Evangelidis. position for such a move, saying: “I “Mitt Romney did not appoint people think she could play a big role within an who were lightweights or hacks when administration. She’s been very loyal.” he was governor. He appointed talented Hillman, who hails from Sturbridge, people, so I think it’s a compliment. But could be appealing to Romney because of I am unequivocally not interested. I am his law enforcement background. “I think very happy as sheriff and feel like I’m that’s within the realm of possibility,” making a difference. I will not be going to says Polito. “He did run as Kerry’s Washington.” running mate.” With his high profile and the fact that As for Forsberg, who was secretary of he has access to hundreds of thousands Health and Human Services under Bill of potential voters as sheriff, however, the Weld and Paul Cellucci and served with calls to come back to where he roosted HUD under the elder Bush, a return to as a Republican lawmaker are unlikely to Washington is highly unlikely. cease. That could be especially true if, as “As the song says, that’s when I wore a Levy noted, Patrick were to leave and a young man’s clothes,” says Forsberg, who Republican occupied the governor’s office. is interim president and CEO of Lutheran Like Levy, Evangelidis sees little chance Social Services of New England in that a Romney administration would Worcester. “The politics are very much on tap someone from or around Worcester the side for me now. I think it’s unlikely County to join them in D.C. something would come along and move “As for Romney picking up the phone me from here.” and calling someone and saying I need Have a story idea or comment? Call you in my administration,” he says, “I Walter at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or can’t think of anyone who would get that email wbird@worcestermag.com. call.” What is more likely, observers agree, is
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Boxed out Homeowner denied, then granted abatement Walter Bird Jr. Larry Worrick was one of more than 2,000 homeowners or businesses filing a tax abatement request this year. He took the step believing he had been overcharged on his property taxes, figuring he would either get approved or denied. What he didn’t count on was getting both. Worrick says he was initially notified his abatement had been denied. He was later told it had been approved. In between being denied and approved, Worrick says he had to battle the assessor’s office to get to the bottom of the snafu. It wasn’t until last week, he says, that he was told a check for $601 would be in the mail. Assessor Bill Ford says the whole thing was an honest mistake—that the person who assessed Worrick’s property checked the wrong box on his form. Mistake or no, Worrick is irate and says he believes there is “something rotten in the assessor’s office.� He believes, had he not checked for himself, he would not have learned he was owed money. He says he is just as upset at how he claims officials have treated him as he fought to determine why he was denied abatement in the first place. “I’d like an investigation of the whole department,� says Worrick, who claims he sent letters to all city councilors and the city manager. “I think it’s corrupt.�
That, says Ford, is ridiculous. “Where is the corruption? Mistakes can occur, but that’s not corruption,� says Ford. It all started, according to Worrick, when his property taxes increased by $601. He says he requested an assessment of his house, which was done near the end of June. He filed an abatement request on the basis of that assessment, believing his house had been overvalued. On Aug. 10, Worrick says, he was notified his request had been denied. At that point, he asked for a copy of the assessor’s report and was given what is called a field card. The card listed the current value of the house as $139,800—a decrease from the 2011 assessed value of $149,400. Worrick says he could not understand why the property value would go down, but he would be denied abatement. “I spoke to Mr. Ford,� says Worrick, explaining that he was helped during the process by real estate agent Joan Crowell. She has sent out emails under the heading “AWARE,� or Accurate Worcester Assessments on Real Estate, detailing Worrick’s situation, but never naming him. Crowell says she helped other applicants file abatement requests. “He was just sugar-coating everything,� Worrick says of Ford. “I pulled out the field report. He got extremely upset.� A short while later, on Thursday, Aug. 23, Worrick says he
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Worrick’s is the only case where that happened this went to see Ford at his office. year. The assessor was on the “It was a mistake,” he phone for over an hour and says, noting there are nearly Worrick eventually left. He 48,000 properties in the city. says he sent a letter to Chief “When you’re dealing with Financial Officer Tom Zidelis properties at the numbers and City Manager Mike we were doing, mistakes O’Brien. Zidelis called him happen. We have a staff of on Aug. 30 right before the nine people. Understand that Labor Day weekend, Worrick accidents will happen.” says, telling him he would Ford’s office received call again the following 2,395 qualified abatement Tuesday. applications this year. Of “He didn’t call,” Worrick them 1,112 were approved. says. “I called his office When a denial is made, a several times, and he never crosscheck is performed to called back. Mr. O’Brien ensure it was accurate, he didn’t even have the decency says. Ford disputes Worrick’s to reply.” contention that no one In the meantime, Worrick would have noticed the error, says he mailed a letter on Oct. saying: “We would have 1 to all city councilors. He found it when we did the says Councilor Rick Rushton cross-check. We did the first called him and said he would speak with Zidelis. On Larry Worrick’s home in Worcester was over-valued recently leading to a dispute with the city. two batches of denials before we did a cross-check, so he Wednesday, Oct. 3, according was sent a denial notice.” to Worrick, Zidelis called him because of an error made on the original was sent to Worrick. That form informed Ford says Worrick should and said the city owed him an application for abatement. At the bottom Worrick his request had been denied by get his abatement check within four to apology and that his abatement had been of the application, under the section for a vote of assessors. Ford says there was six weeks. The checks are sent out of the approved. assessor’s use only, there are three boxes: no vote because there is no three-person treasurer’s office. “Of 11 members of the council, Granted, Denied and Deemed Denied. board—most large cities, he says, do not Have a story idea or comment? Call [Rushton] is the only one who came have them. The denial notice is a standard A checkmark was inadvertently placed Walter at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or through,” Worrick says. in the Denied box, Ford says, adding state form, Ford says, and was only sent email wbird@worcestermag.com Ford acknowledges a denial notice
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THE FOOD CHAIN: In case you didn’t know – or were unable to make it – the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was at the DCU Center last weekend. On Friday, the public was invited to a free open house to watch the circus’ six Asian elephants eat lunch. It got us thinking here at Worcester Mag (which can be dangerous): Who eats better – elephants or Worcester’s public school students? Take a look at these two meal options and see if you can guess who ate what. Option 1: Lettuce, carrots, bread, bananas and apples, with watermelon for dessert. Option 2: Sloppy Joe, French fries, fresh fruit and a whole wheat bun. If you guessed elephants for Option 1 – ding, ding, ding! The food with Option 2 is what was served at 22 of the city’s schools on Wednesday, Oct. 3 (the city has two menus, but only one is available online). There has, of course, been a push for healthier food options in the nation’s schools – which includes some of the same stuff we ate as kids with a different name. Tater tots, for example, are called potato rounds (When students returned to school from their four-day vacation to observe Columbus Day, they feasted on baked chicken nuggets, potato rounds and assorted fruit). Pizza is now served on whole wheat bread. Some things never change, however. Taco meat is still taco meat.
BUT WILL THERE BE ELEPHANTS?: Worcester Food Day is Saturday, Oct. 20, and given the attention being paid to students who are chucking away the governmentfunded nutritious meals being shipped to schools, it certainly seems timely. We’re pretty sure there will be no elephants at Food Day, but the public is certainly welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Regional Environmental Council’s (REC) Main South Farmers Market at the YMCA Central Branch. Food Day will also be celebrated at Worcester State University on Tuesday, Oct. 24, with a film festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Clark University with an all-you-can-eat local foods buffet lunch in Higgins Dining Hall. All events are open to the public. “Food Day is not only an excellent opportunity for communities to celebrate all the exciting work being done around healthy food in Worcester, it is also a time for our residents to see their role in our local food system,” said acting Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Hirsh.
Two Asian elephants enjoy a healthy lunch of lettuce, carrots, apples, bananas and bread during an open house Friday, October 5 for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the DCU Center.
A REAL CIRCUS ACT: Keeping in theme with elephants and the circus, At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes brought forth an item at Tuesday’s council meeting on behalf of a petitioner who wants the city to ban the use of exotic animals for entertainment purposes. Could this spell the end of circuses in Worcester? Concerned citizens wonder whether this will mean an end to the weekly circus, scratch that, council meetings. Lukes says she isn’t going so far as to suggest depriving kiddies of the circus; she just thinks exotic animals don’t need to be involved. “[The petitioner believes] they’re taken out of their natural environment and treated poorly. I think there’s an element of truth to that,” the former mayor says. “Just looking at the elephants, they are an endangered species. We should protect those species. Using them for entertainment purposes is probably not a valid way of protecting them.” Lukes suggests using other animals more – such as horses. Asked whether there should be no more circuses, Lukes says, “It might come to that or just in a different form of entertainment.”
WE HAD AN INK(LING): Worcester Mag congratulates Brittany Durgin on her promotion to editor of both the print and online publications. Durgin was previously the online editor and has been filling in as interim editor after the departure of former editor Doreen Manning. (Say hi to Doreen at her new gig at WPI!) WoMag will be hiring a copy editor charged with proofing stories and creating award-winning headlines, preferably someone from a daily desk. Know of someone? Let us know. And please join us in, once again, congratulating Brittany! For photos of the elephants that entertained families at the circus, visit www.worcestermag. com. For a daily dose of Worcesteria, visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria. Have an item for Worcesteria? Call Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.
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slants & rants Are police-owned surveillance cameras The Rosen
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a trick or a treat I Gary Rosen
n 2007, a Google Maps crew driving through Worcester’s Kelley Square took high resolution photos for its online Street View service. Google’s amazing display map captured a moment in time - the traffic, the customers coming in and out of the package store, the activity outside the Hotel Vernon, and a panhandler. And in that shot, there I was, city council candidate Gary Rosen, holding my campaign sign on a little island in the middle of the intersection. I had no idea that I was being watched and photographed. But when I found out later, I thought it was kind of cool to have become part of Kelley Square folklore. I didn’t think of this Candid Camera-like appearance as intrusive or voyeuristic but many individuals across the country were upset that their image or automobile license plate had been captured by Google. A man picking his nose on a street corner, a couple sunbathing in bikinis, a few sign-carrying protesters at an abortion clinic and an unfaithful individual leaving a hotel were among thousands who railed against this violation of their right to privacy. But the intrusiveness of Google Street View maps is
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insignificant compared to what the Worcester Police Department has in store for us. In an apparent admission that the city is not as safe as we’ve been led to believe, the chief of police, Gary Gemme, plans to blanket city streets with crime-fighting security cameras. The images recorded by these government cameras and by many others presently in use by private businesses, office towers and housing developments will funnel into a Real Time Crime Center in the police station at Lincoln Square. The police say the cameras are needed to respond immediately to more crimes in progress. But similar and controversial video command centers have had mixed results around the country. In some cities, criminal activity has just moved to areas that have fewer surveillance cameras. So, do Worcester residents want this additional dose of safety or do they agree with Benjamin Franklin who said, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety”? We just don’t know because the authorities haven’t even asked us to choose between Gary Gemme and Benjamin Franklin. Now I know that many law-abiding citizens will fig-
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Eddy: More police better for middle class
Any idea what the new kids are going to cost us? About $2 million annually in salaries and benefits. And post them around Main South to scare away 50 prostitutes. I think some rehab and job training would be cheaper on our pocketbooks in the long run. Oh well, another instance of politics over substance. Submitted online by Cerebral Cortex District 5 City Councilor Bill Eddy is spot on. Great job Councilor! The city for far too long has been underfunding and understaffing our WPD - the Eddy Plan for Public Safety put forth and his advocacy has been reassuring to all of Worcesters residents and is the right step to take at the right time. Damn right Worcester is better - much better than the Springfields, Holyokes, Hartfords or Providences. Facts are facts and there are those that refuse to acknowledge just what a great city Worcester is and how much better our future will be with the likes of Councilor Eddy continuing to work hard for our city and District 5. Submitted online by -Q Sorry to hear that Bill bashes other cities that way. To keep middle class families you need jobs in the City. What has either councilor done to keep private paying jobs in the city. The largest employer is a hospital that
ure that they have nothing to fear by the installation of police-owned surveillance cameras. And perhaps they’re right. But even backyard chicken coops were deemed important enough for the city council to hold a public hearing on the issue. Unfortunately, with a $75,000 state grant in hand, the city has already gone out and received a bid for the sophisticated computer equipment and software needed to watch us. The police department expects the video command center to be operational by next spring. Whether the city will at least humor its residents, taxpayers and voters by asking for our input remains to be seen. I realize that, like most American cities, Worcester is struggling with violent drug dealers, gang activity, prostitution, vandalism, house breaks, illegal dumping and a variety of other crimes. And I am thankful for the competent, caring and professional police force that protects us. But it’s naive and scary to let the police decide whether Worcester should be blanketed with security cameras. The decision to give up even a small amount of freedom is our responsibility, not theirs. To surrender that right would be a much greater danger than that posed by our criminals. Bring on the public hearings.
is funded through the state. Give us a list of companies that located in Worcester in the last 10, 15, 20 years that provide middle class wages. Eddy should be comfortable with the $30k he makes. Politicians talk up a good storm. He doesn’t talk about delaying the vote on the property tax rate or the PIP shelter. -Submitted online by PJ I agree we need more police on the street. I just hate the fact that these silly Councilors try to sound so tough on crime. Just vote the new class, Councilors, and shut up. -Submitted online by The Brain Read the story at worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria and leave a comment letting us know what you think about Councilor Eddy lobbying for a new class of police officers.
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Are we ready? City steps up plans for terrorism and disaster Barbara Taormina
An anti-Islamic movie is made in California causing violence in the Middle East and tension at U.S. airports. A massive hurricane swirls in the southeast causing northeast TV newscasts to order Red Bull and overtime for their weather staffs. Do either of these cause worry in Worcester? Should they? On a typical day, Central Mass. commuters who ride the rails to Boston may worry about things like delays, fare hikes and crowded cars, but becoming a casualty of a lethal nerve agent is something that can probably slip down to the bottom of the list.
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erve agent incidents are among the many types of disasters, calamities and crimes that local first responders and emergency planners have considered in the wake of 9/11 terrorist attacks. Emergency response training links nerve agents and trains for a couple of reasons. In 1995, members of a Japanese cult opened packets of liquid sarin on several cars in parts of Tokyo’s crowded subway system during the morning rush. The odorless, colorless and deadly chemical, which incapacitates the body’s nervous system, evaporated quickly, and the vapor killed 13 people and sent thousands to city hospitals. Organophosphate pesticides, commonly used in agriculture, are (legal) nerve agents, which are often transported by freight trains. If a freight tank of the pesticide derailed or hit another train and spilled its load in a crowded neighborhood, near a busy station, or a commuter train with passengers, the results could be devastating. If that type of accident occurred, the first thing emergency workers who responded to the scene might
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say to themselves is “SLUDGEM,” a handy disaster acronym that stands for salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, gastrointestinal upset, emesis and miosis, all symptoms of nerve agent exposure. The next step would be to contact the Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical Systems (CMED) office in Holden and ask them to break out the chempacks. The federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention has stockpiled emergency supplies and medicines throughout the country, and chempacks, or boxes of antidotes that reverse the effects of nerve agents, are part of the vast inventory. Chempacks are strategically located so that they are never more than 45 minutes away from a major population center, and Worcester County has eight chempack locations. CMED dispatchers would send chempacks to both the scene and the nearest hospital to the accident. First responders would use the SLUDGEM system to determine which victims suffered the most exposure and should be treated immediately, and which could be transported and treated at a hospital emergency room. Ed McNamara, the executive director of CMED, which coordinates emergency medical care throughout Worcester County, says emergency planning and preparedness has changed dramatically since he started his career as a paramedic 36 years ago. “There’s been a big shift in what we look at,” he says, adding that bad car accidents and fires were the chief focus of emergency services back in the ’70s. “Once 9/11 happened, the federal government took a look at our ability to respond to different situations. Millions and millions of dollars have been spent to enhance every state’s ability to respond.” Emergency services still help victims of bad car accidents and fires. But because of the field’s expanded scope, first responders now know how to treat victims of nerve-agent exposure and other biological and chemical hazards. “We think about pandemics a lot more than we used to,” says McNamara. “And we plan for both internal and external terrorists threats.” And then there are the natural disasters—the ice storms, blizzards and tornadoes. So is Worcester ready for the worst? Can the city handle a disaster or crisis that threatens thousands of lives and billions of dollars worth of property?
Ed McNamara, executive director of Central Mass Emergency Medical Systems Corp. and Chairman of the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council, stands with a shelter support unit that would provide communication assistance and medical supply resources if a major disaster were to occur in Central Massachusetts. “We’re more prepared than we were yesterday, and a lot better off than we were during the ice storm of 2008,” says Chris Monteverdi, deputy director of Worcester’s Department of Emergency Management and Communications. “Every emergency gives us a chance to see which parts of our plans work and where we need more planning.”
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“We’ve gotten to the point of an allhazards response.” Back in the ’60s and ’70s, cities and towns tended to handle their own problems. There was always some help, and some mutual aid among neighboring communities, but many emergencies tended to be local. But since 9/11, there has been more emphasis on regionalization and sharing equipment and resources. Peter Judge, spokesman for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) says that if local responders need help they call regional partners. If more help is needed, the state steps in, and if the state thinks it needs additional help, officials tap federal resources. “Ironically, in some ways it’s come full cycle,” says Judge. “In the early days, we had Civil Defense because of fears about the atomic bomb. Now, we have Homeland Security.” Since it was launched in 2002, the continued on page 10
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent about $650 billion on prevention and emergency plans and response strategies, with between $30 billion and $40 billion in grants distributed to state and local agencies. In 2010, the Washington Post plowed through a mountain of public records and found that DHS has ballooned to more than 1,271 government agencies, 1,931 private companies and 845,000 people, all working on providing security and protection. The number of reports, flow charts and acronyms is staggering. Somewhere, somehow, someone has done the math and concluded that the odds of anyone being killed in a terrorist attack are 1 in 3.5 million. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear if those odds have improved after all the spending. But according to Judge, there have been many benefits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, the terrorism exercises and the anthrax side, carry over,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved in responding to a terrorist event is the same for emergency events.â&#x20AC;? Homeland Security funding is channeled through different agencies for different purposes. In Massachusetts, the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), the Law Enforcement Terrorism Training Program (LETTP), and the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), are the streams of money that flow into five Homeland Security regions. Worcester belongs to the Central Massachusetts Regional Homeland Security Council, which is part of Central Massachusetts Regional Planning. From 2004 through 2007, the central region picked up close to $15 million for training and equipment.
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gallons of water a minute. The American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts received a canteen truck and an additional medical trailer. Monteverdi was able to use $70,000 of grant funding to convert an old Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus into an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ambubusâ&#x20AC;? that can transport 12 patients continued on page 11
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on cots. He figures buying a comparable piece of rescue equipment brand new would have cost about $600,000. “We’ve been able to get a lot of sheltering equipment, cots and special rescue equipment from the Homeland Security side,” he says. And it’s been a huge help in responding to a community as complicated as Worcester where residents speak more than 80 languages and dialects. “We are learning that the best way to reach out to people is through established community groups,” says Monteverdi, adding that the city health department has been able to boost participation at flu clinics by working with different cultural organizations. In addition to the trailers, cots and the much appreciated canteen truck that Dunne says served 40,000 meals and snacks after the 2008 ice storm, the upgrade to radios and communications equipment has been a major boost to emergency planners and first responders. “A lot of people might not understand but those communications systems have greatly enhanced public safety,” says McNamara, whose organization CMED, is the communication hub for the region. Homeland Security funding for emergency responders started flowing as cities and towns saw their own budgets shrinking, and the grants helped fill what might have become a serious gap. But over the past couple years, DHS has realigned its priorities and is now investing money into other areas such as port and transit security and border protection programs. “For a while, we were seeing about $4 million in emergency-preparedness grants,
Holden Reservoir One, seen from Reservoir Street in Holden. Director of Worcester’s water system Konstantin Eliadi says, “Our biggest problem is people swimming (in the drinking water supplies).” but that’s been cut back to about $500,000 this year,” says Monteverdi. “The federal funding is drying up so we’re looking at different ways to fund things.” Where there’s money, there’s waste. Not all DHS investments get kind reviews and appreciation. Last week, a bipartisan Senate committee released a report that savaged Homeland Security’s chain of Fusion Centers, a nationwide network of 77 intelligence-gathering
operations that were meant to allow agencies to effectively share information about potential threats. Members of the panel, who studied the program for 18 months, say the Fusion Centers collected meaningless information that stepped way over the privacy and civil-liberties line. Homeland Security advocates say the senators studied the wrong documents and just don’t get it. And there have been reports of
fraud, abuse and waste. According to the Washington Post investigation, the avalanche of money that was released to prepare for the emergencies and thwart the post-9/11 threats was so big and so fast that problems were almost inevitable. Even the buildup of medical supplies and equipment, which is often spared criticism among some of DHS’s more vocal critics, has had problems. State auditor continued on page 12
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Joe DeNucci found that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) had missed the mark with a grant targeted at preparing for a bioterrorism attack. DeNucci found that state health officials not only failed to draw up a useful response plan, they also misplaced one of 10 bioterrorism medical trailers located throughout the state. Although they eventually found the trailer, it took a while longer to find the keys. Really. And there has been a chorus of criticism over the deployment of surveillance cameras that are watching people everywhere, including a growing number of spots in Worcester. Still, security advocates and emergency planners say DHS funding has significantly improved safety and security. In addition to all the hardware, DHS has invested in training and staffing. Fitchburg Fire Chief Kevin Roy heads up the training component for the region’s Homeland Security Council. Training exercises take place in both classrooms and in the field and are geared toward preparing first responders for everything from tunnel emergencies to mass casualty incidents to pandemics. Part of training is knowing what hazards you could face and while knowing them all is impossible, there is a catalog of natural hazards that have and could threaten Worcester. According to emergency planners, the city is most vulnerable to urban fire, storm-water flooding, dam flooding and extreme cold. Climate is of particular concern to the city because of the population of homeless residents. Worcester County has a full-time, seven-member Special Hazards Response Team that responds to chemical and hazardous material spills and releases like the sulfuric-acid spill last spring at Pan-Glo New England on Memorial Drive. The hazmat team works with city, state and volunteer teams, and they work with the city’s Metropolitan Medical Response Team and the volunteer Worcester Medical Reserve Corps, which is ready to respond
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A billboard near the 290 off ramp at exit 14 in Worcester promotes September as preparedness month. to everything from hazmat accidents, pandemics and chemical and biological attacks. Worcester has some large industrial sites that use and store large quantities of hazardous chemicals and first responders have prepared for possible emergencies. “There are facilities with hazardous chemicals, and we’ve had training for that,” says Worcester Deputy Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell. “There are also the railways and the highways, and we’ve reached out for that type of equipment,” says Gardell. “I do think we’ve trained extensively.” And while Homeland Security has helped first responders prepare for
weapons of mass destruction and chemical nightmares, among the most immediate threats to the city are massive fires in large vacant buildings. Homeland Security, through FEMA, has also helped with grants that fill gaps in fire department staff created by strained municipal budgets. Last summer, FEMA came through with a $2.7 million grant that allows the Worcester Fire Department to hire and pay 17 firefighters for the next two years. Like a lot of people who are ready to respond for the worst possible situations, Gardell downplays the drama. “We’re protecting the City of Worcester on a daily basis; we’re here and that’s what
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and patrols through the watershed 24/7, and the water treatment plant monitors the system and detects interruptions and contaminants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any foreign matter we would have enough bells and whistles to go off,â&#x20AC;? he says. Still, water is such a high-stakes resource, Eliadi says the concerns never end, and he has a lot of white hair to prove it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Short of air, water is your most important utility,â&#x20AC;? he says, adding that cities that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t endure lengthy interruptions of water supplies canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t function. If a disaster did ever shut down Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, Eliadi says there are a couple of emergency measures that would come into play. Emergency workers would deliver bottled water to residents and Eliadi could call on WARN, the Water/ Wasterwater Agency Response Network, a national alliance of water utilities that have pledged to help one another in emergency and disaster situations. Last year, the security world was seriously rattled when a pump in a water system in Illinois failed and shut down a municipal water plant. Investigators initially linked the shutdown to a computer hacker in Russia. Water plant crews
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eventually discovered the pump failed because it was old and worn out. Some saw the incident as the opening salvo in a cyber attack that could shut down the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure. While that fear was unfounded, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have warned that infrastructure technology, and particularly smart grids like the one gearing up to serve Worcester, may be â&#x20AC;&#x153;too smart for their own good.â&#x20AC;? According to MIT, a report of 14 countries with smart grids found that seven had power plants that had been breached by hackers. The MIT study predicts cyber-attacks will happen, and they can happen from almost anywhere. The key will be building enough security into the system. Roads and transportation are also key areas for emergency planners. Dunne says Worcester and Worcester County has started collecting data for an evacuation plan. The actual details of how best to abandon the city will depend on a statewide evacuation plan that is still being formulated. Dunne says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough to know how to get out; people also have to know where to go to be safe. The DPH, through FEMA, is investing in its transit security program. The MBTA has been awarded a steady stream of
funding for transit security and received an additional $6.6 million this year based on the demographics of its ridership and its threat level. The MBTA has installed a slew of new security cameras, something the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) did back in 2006. The WRTA also has a red emergency phone on its buses that link directly to emergency services at the Worcester Police Stations. And then there are airplanes and airports, where of course the entire 9/11 attacks began. When Worcester transferred ownership of the Worcester Regional Airport to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), the general consensus was cheering. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray touted the potential for economic growth and business opportunity that would come under the new management. Today, commercial passenger flights at Worcester airport have stalled as Direct Air stopped service in Worcester and more than a dozen other U.S. cities in early 2012. JetBlue seems poised to begin offering consumer travel service some time in 2013, and bring with it the experience and profile risks of a major carrier. In the meantime the sleepy airport handles a small amount of private traffic.
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by Trisha J. Wooldridge This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-14, Rock and Shock returns to The Palladium in Worcester with its dreadful, yet thrilling, roar of music and screams. In its ninth year, this unique convention that mixes metal and monsters continues to grow in not only attendance, but what it offers to attendees. Besides the three days of concerts, meet-and-greets with horror and music icons, and one of the most highly acclaimed horror trade shows in the area, Rock and Shock also offers panel discussions on horror topics in film and writing, sponsored by Fangoria Film Festival; and starting this year, classes and workshops on things like decorating pumpkins, steampunk cosplay and costuming, and zombie make-up. Rock and Shock is a unique convention experience thanks to the wonderfully maniacal mechanics and chemistry of its two founders Kevin Barbare and Gina Migliozzi. Both have a lifelong love of horror, music and all things dark, creepy or just plain weird. They put together their plans for Rock and Shock based on what they’ve seen at other conventions, then add in the things they haven’t yet done, but want to, thus bringing it all to reality for those who attend Rock and Shock. “Seeing the excitement of the people who come reminds me of how I felt when I used to attend events like these as a fan, myself,” says Kevin, who especially looks forward to the new and exciting guests they have this year and how fans will respond, “particularly the exclusives like the ‘Holliston’ cast and the star and director of the ‘Collector’ sequel ‘The Collection,’ which the studio handpicked us to represent.” This year presented a special challenge for the two as last year Migliozzi had announced she was leaving to pursue an opportunity in Las Vegas, so they hadn’t planned on putting together the convention. But the Las Vegas opportunity didn’t work out for her, and she came back to town and was invited by Mass Concerts to once again organize her pet project, Rock and Shock. She jumped on the chance, but it was nearly six months later than she normally would have started booking guests and vendors. Despite the mad rush, she and Barbare have still put together an amazing line-up that is sure to
please fans. One of the programming features that both Migliozzi and Barbare are especially thrilled about is the exclusive full-cast reunion and the screening of two episodes of “Holliston,” FEARnet’s horror/comedy TV series. The cast includes Dave Brockie, Corri English, Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Laura Ortiz and Dee Snider. A special event on Saturday will feature a full-cast reading
will have a booth in the dealers’ room. Returning for another year are the New England Horror Writers, who will have a booth in the dealers’ room. Director of Publicity and Webmaster, Jason Harris, is happy to return for a number of reasons. “I love that the NEHW is involved with Rock and Shock and has been for a number of years now. It’s a great convention that keeps getting better
event highlights While pretty much everything on the schedule is a particularly high level of awesome, here are some things you definitely shouldn’t miss:
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Saturday 11 a.m. - Dealers & Celebrity Rooms Open Figure out where you need to be and when to meet who you want to meet. Noon - The Writers Studio Award-winning authors give tips of the trade to future writers. 2 p.m. - Voices of INVADER ZIM Talk with the voices! 4 p.m. - Holliston Cast Panel and Live Reading Meet the cast, hear them read, get picked to join them. 7 p.m. - Woodhaven Films Panel Meet the cast from Infected, Storage Space, and Inkubus 9 p.m. - World Premier of INFECTED, plus sneak peek of STORAGE SPACE Gwar concert
Cast members of the show Holliston, including Dee Snider (center), who will be at Rock and Shock this weekend. of an episode where two audience members will be part of the episode as guests. “I don’t think anything like this has been done at another convention,” Migliozzi says reading with audience participation. “It’s just awesome.” One of Barbare’s favorite parts of putting together Rock and Shock is the challenge of “trying to get people we had requests for [by fans], like Tyler Mane,” who Barbare is also excited to see. For Rock and Shock attendees who win or obtain the limited tickets available for one of the exclusive events happening Saturday is the world premiere of Woodhaven Production Company’s “Infected,” with a sneak preview of its upcoming “Storage Space.” Before the viewing, a panel discussion with the cast members will be held, and the company
Friday 6 p.m. - Breaking Into the Biz Ever wonder how people get into writing for the horror biz? Listen to some who have made it. 7 p.m. - Women in Horror Fangoria’s panel features horror icons Heather Langenkamp and Lisa Marie, along with women writers in the field, discussing how women are created and portrayed in horror. 8 p.m. - Holliston Two episodes from Season 1 presented by the cast. Misfits concert
and better. The opportunity for NEHW members to showcase themselves and their knowledge at the convention and on panels is something I hope attendees will take advantage of.” Stacy Luongo-Harris, the other cochair of NEHW, enjoys attending as both an author and a fan. “My favorite part of Rock and Shock is networking with the other authors and horror fans. I feel energized and inspired every time I go. Plus, last year I really enjoyed flirting with Gary Busey… [And] I can’t wait to meet Lisa Marie on the Women in Horror panel. ‘Ed Wood’ is one of my favorite movies, and I have tried to incorporate Vampira’s looks of utter disdain… into my daily life, particularly when my boss asks me to start a new project.”
Sunday Noon - Horror in the Movies Chat with movie critics about horror. 1 p.m. - Compound Fracture Chat with Tyler Mane and Derek Mears 2 p.m. - Zombie Fashion Show
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This year, ex-Kiss member Peter Criss will be debuting his memoir Makeup to Break-up: My Life In and Out of Kiss. Attendees can meet and greet with this icon of rock, as well as purchase his book that’s being released this moth. Music fans can look forward to Friday headliner, Misfits, with Shadows Fall, God Forbid, Vision of Disorder, Hot Black and more. Saturday features Gwar on their Fate or Chaos Tour with DevilDriver, Cancer Bats, and Legacy of Disorder topping a long list for the all-day music event. Throughout the convention, bands will be performing and selling merchandise. Because horror fans have such a wide array of interests, the convention has also expanded its boundaries and is including Rikki Simons and Richard Horvitz of Invader Zim as guests and presenting a panel on the popular cartoon. Another new perk for attendees, throughout the convention, regular guest Bill Moseley will be walking around picking his favorite fan costumes each day, with winners awarded special prizes. Additionally, there will be prizes and grab-bags for children’s costumes. Also, this year, Rock and Shock is happy to hold another Service Sunday special. Members of the service—military, police, firemen or EMT—need only show their badge or ID to receive four free tickets to the show on Sunday. “We want to give a little back to our community,” Migliozzi explains, sharing that this year the convention contacted 20 to 30 different police stations, recruiting stations, National Guard, and other groups to spread the word about the tickets. “We
gave away over 800 tickets last year, and we hope to bring in even more this year,” she says. Barbare also points out that he and Migliozzi will be available to chat with fans throughout the convention, and are always willing to listen to requests for how to make the convention better in coming years. Migliozzi summarizes the spirit of Rock and Shock: “It’s a gathering of like minds. If you’re into horror, you can’t always feel yourself at work or in the regular world. So, Rock and Shock is a place to be yourself.” Attend Rock and Shock this weekend Oct. 12-14 at The Palladium, 261 Main St. Single day tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Three-day tickets $40 in advance. Ticket purchases can be made at the DCU Center box office, ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com or by calling ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
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STEVEN KING
Walter Bird Jr.
Walking through Elm Park on a recent Friday, the sun overlooking another splendid fall afternoon in Worcester, Skip Shea sports an unbuttoned charcoal blazer that reveals a black shirt underneath. His eyes are hidden behind round-framed, dark-tinted glasses. His head is clean shaven, a white goatee hinting at what color his hair might be. He is wearing jeans as he strides across the park. Even if you didn’t know he was a filmmaker, you probably wouldn’t be surprised when he told you. What might surprise you is Shea, 52, who resides in Uxbridge with his wife, Anna, and whose daughter Erin will soon deliver his third grandchild, isn’t just a filmmaker: He is an award-winning director making a name for himself in the indie movie world delivering quirky, offbeat films that run the gamut from gutwrenching horror to light-hearted comedy. It is in that genre that Shea’s latest offering, “Choices,” won Best New England Film at this year’s Massachusetts Independent Film Festival. Part of the short was filmed in Worcester and it features an appearance by well-known, platinum blond Worcester actress Niki Luparelli. “I didn’t anticipate this at all,” says Shea, whose film beat five other nominees. “When I was nominated, I was stunned.” The film – which Shea wrote after watching the Marx Brothers’ “A Night at the Opera” – was also nominated for Best Screenplay (Shea), Best Actress (Sarah Nicklin) and Best Short. In fact, each of Shea’s five short films has been accepted to a film festival. One of them, the brutal horror flick, “Microcinema,” created a splash in the indie film world last year, appearing at several festivals and screenings in the U.S. and in Denmark and Canada. It also won the 2012 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Honorable Mention Award for Best Horror Short and earned rave reviews from horror critics, including this line from The Horror Spot: “You will not be expecting to see the events that unfold in this shocking short film.” The impact of some of the events that have unfolded in Shea’s personal life can be clearly seen in films like “Microcinema,” where the main character’s planned murder of a woman yields an entirely unexpected twist.
Skip Shea and Niki Luparelli director and actress, teamed up for award-winning short film. Shea is a survivor of clergy sexual abuse who continues to fight the demons introduced by a trusted figure – he had seen his therapist in the morning before his Elm Park interview. He has also lived through every parent’s worst nightmare – his daughter, Shawna Shea, was killed in a car accident in 2000. Erin is her twin sister. His films and his art – Shea is also a painter – are cathartic processes for him. “When I stepped forward [about the abuse], everyone looked at every painting I did and said, ‘Of course! Now I get it,’” Shea says. For him, he says, “art has always been a coping mechanism.” And while “Choices” may be a comedy on the outside – and an intentional move away from horror – at its core is a simple, yet honest message: “Every little thing we do is a choice,” says Shea. Becoming an artist and filmmaker, however, was more like a calling to Shea, who remembers having a piece of art shown at the Worcester Art Museum as a third-grader.
“I’ve always been an artist,” he says. You can add actor to his resume as well, since Shea has been on both sides of the camera. If you watch one of the trailers for the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller, “Shutter Island,” pay close attention – you might catch Shea as an asylum inmate being dragged in by guards. Directing a full-length feature is also on his to-do list. Right now, Shea is working on a Web series. He also has a production company, Harvest Tide. With each venture, the catharsis continues for Shea. He continues to speak out about clergy sexual abuse and says he is in a much better place now. He also says he is doing exactly what he is supposed to be doing. “Spiritually,” says Shea, “I am a person more at peace. I think this is what I was meant to be.” Have a story idea or comment? Call Walter at 508749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com
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The Long and Short of It escaped the eye of Tom Grady in his new show, 101 Portraits: a lifetime at a glance, opening Little girls and boys, adult Oct. 13 at the Sprinkler women and men, elderly ladies Factory Gallery in Worcester. and gentlemen—everyone People of every age, newborn is included and no one has to 100, are represented. Laurence Levey
Grady is a visiting assistant professor of art at Assumption College and teaches art classes, including portrait drawing, at the Worcester Art Museum. He has had several solo exhibitions and has been a part of multiple juried exhibitions in Worcester, Boston and elsewhere in New England. He says the idea for this project probably came from a number of places, but after a colleague completed 1,000 much smaller portraits over the course of a year, Grady began work on portraits of his grandfather and son, then friends and family, finally reaching out with emails and Facebook posts. A faculty development grant from Assumption helped make the project possible. The paintings are all 18-by-18-inch, oil
on canvas, in a style he terms “Realism,” though exactly what that means is open to interpretation. While Grady paints from photographs that he has taken of his subjects, the results are not mere copies of the photographic images. Grady plays with shape and color in order to allow “the emotion, character and personality” of his subjects to emerge. “I just want to get it right,” he says. For over a year, he has been working on these portraits, each one taking six or seven hours to paint. He describes this project as “a conscious effort to be more detached, by not using myself as the subject.” Among the several overarching themes running through the exhibition are the notions that “a hundred years continued on page 19
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is both a long time and a short time,” that these 101 portraits show “life at a glance,” and that the presentation should “celebrate people’s lives.” While most of the subjects came to his studio to be photographed, Grady visited some, particularly the older individuals, in their homes – sometimes nursing homes. “The older generation would often get dressed up for their portraits,” says Grady. “It made their day to have their picture taken.” He tried to keep everyone looking “as natural as possible, normal and relaxed, rather than as if they were posing for a picture.” “The idea of death has always been present in my work,” says Grady. He seeks to address such issues as the “limited lifetime” people have, the “transience” inherent in any one moment, image or person. He comes back to the concepts of shape and color, and the tension between them. When you view a painting, he says, “Up close it’s just shapes and colors but as you move back, something snaps into shape.” He sees this point of tension as a sort of metaphor for human life. Just as at some point art’s raw materials and building blocks – paint, colors, shapes – become something recognizable, so, too, the raw material of humans – the atoms – “come together and create spirit or mind or consciousness.” Grady says that for his next project, he might get away from painting from photographs. He wonders about something which would involve large, figurative
Artist Tom Grady with his 101 Portraits: a lifetime at a glance exhibit at The Sprinkler Factory.
paintings and something dealing with the idea of “incompleteness,” perhaps exploring the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi, principles of which he finds intriguing: “incomplete beauty, perfection being incomplete, things always in process, always changing…” Meanwhile, Grady will continue to accept portrait commissions. The paintings in the current exhibition are for sale, though many have already been sold or promised to the sitters and their families. 101 Portraits provides a window into 101 souls, and suggests the advancement and decline, the promise and limitations, of us all. Attend the opening reception of 101 Portraits: a lifetime at a glance on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Sprinkler Factory Gallery, 38 Harlow St. or visit the show through the end of October on weekends noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. sprinklerfactory.com. OCTOBER 11, 2012 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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How deep is your love? Jim Keogh
“The Well-Digger’s Daughter” is a remake of a 1940 film of the same name, though in sense and sensibility it feels like it, too, could have been made more than 70 years ago. There’s a throwbacklike quaintness to this tale about a humble man whose lovely daughter is seduced by a smooth-talking soldier and becomes pregnant with his child. Oh, it’s a scandal all right, and the fact that it occurs on the eve of France entering World War II ensures there will be nothing mellow about the melodrama. The beleaguered well-digger of the title is Pascal Amoretti
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(Daniel Auteuil, who also directed), the single father of five daughters and a man of simple origins and concrete morals. His oldest daughter, Patricia (Astrid BergesFrisbey), is beautiful and obedient. We first see her sprinting through the impossibly gorgeous Provence countryside to bring lunch to her father and his business partner. She is certainly a
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vision, and among those taking notice is the dashing air force pilot Jacques Mazel (Nicolas Duvauchelle), who gallantly carries Patricia across a stream and later gives her a ride home on his motorbike. Feelings bloom between the two, and they make love. Unfortunately, the relationship may be doomed before it really begins. As the son of a wealthy shop owner, Jacques enjoys a lofty social status that escapes the daughter of the well-digger, and the gulf between the families is expansive. One night, Patricia and Jacques agree to meet at an old country church to discuss their complicated relationship, but he receives an emergency order to report to the warfront. He hands his mother a letter to give to Patricia explaining why he can’t meet her. Mom, a tad obsessive about her boy and wary that Patricia is little more
than a gold-digger, never delivers it. At the center of all this is Pascal. His ways are old-fashioned, and when he learns that Patricia is pregnant, he sends her off to live with an aunt. Pascal is good-hearted when he wants to be, but if he feels the family name is at risk, he turns into Paul Sorvino from “Good Fellas” telling the wayward Ray Liotta, “Now I gotta turn my back on you.” Ah, then the baby is born, and grandpa is smitten. The fun of this film is watching Pascal’s tête-à-tête with Jacques’ parents, who also seek to lay some emotional claim to their grandson. That the conversations are well-mannered can’t mask the fact that the stakes behind these fine words are life-altering. An interesting side note: As I watched the film, I assumed the story was unfolding during World War I, based on, among other things, the primitive automobiles and the fact that Jacques pilots a biplane at an air show. But all the press materials set the film in 1940, during the Second World War. Perhaps it doesn’t make much difference. If the overall look and tone feel more 1914 than 1940, at least the themes are timeless. “The Well-Digger’s Daughter” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.
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A gem worth finding Kendra Lapin
Veranda Café had not been on my radar in the year and a half they’ve been in business, however while on a recent drive through the center of Oxford, new flags adorning the outside of the café lead me to the affordable hidden gem. The outside seating area on a wooden deck appears larger than the inside, but seating inside is still nice and cozy with several booths, tables and a small bar. The décor is pastel renditions of Greek
and Italian frescos with columns and busts adorning the walls and counters. By myself for this jaunt, I sat at the bar where the server greeted me immediately and took my order of coffee and water. I was especially pleased with the coffee, which came in an extra-large mug and had a nice smoky flavor. For lunch, I started with its soup of the day: pasta e fagioli. It was one of the best servings of pasta e fagioli that I’ve had in a long time. The soup base was simple tomato, yet wonderfully rich and creamy, with tender white beans and risotto-like pasta and balanced seasoning. I held onto the bowl well after I was almost done with the rest of my lunch, mopping every drip with my French fries; being too good to waste. For the main part of my lunch, I had the Veranda wrap, which features prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted peppers and a vinaigrette dressing. It came with a big scoop of coleslaw and plenty of French fries.
The wrap tasted delicious, but I found the prosciutto unusual. It was thickly cut and tasted like it had been steamed or grilled, like you would pastrami or corned beef. There was still the good, salty, cured flavor - the texture was just unexpected. However, it paired very nicely with the cheese and peppers. The roasted peppers were green, which was also a surprise—albeit a pleasant one. They still had a nice crunch, which stood up well to the softer meat and oozing mozzarella, lending the wrap a nice body. For sides, the coleslaw was also some of the best I’ve had—and I normally dislike coleslaw. Served on a bed of lettuce, the cabbage and carrots tasted fresh and were only lightly dressed, with a good crunch and flavor. The French fries were thin cut, crispy while still tender inside. The serving portions were generous, especially for the price. My bill total for lunch was $12.77, making Veranda Café an affordable dining option in the center of Oxford.
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Nestled in Tatnuck Square, within several strips of stores where Pleasant and Chandler streets meet, On the Rise Baking is as much a cute café as a bakery. The cupcakes are very good with some of the best frosting I’ve had yet.
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When I arrived on a Sunday, it was close to closing time, so the choices I had were limited to a chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting, a golden cupcake with vanilla and raspberry frosting, and a gluten-free carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting. All of the cupcakes had a good balance of moisture. The carrot cake had a coarser crumb, but still just the right texture with a great flavor of spice, fruit and walnut. Both the chocolate and golden cupcakes had an extremely fine, almost silken, crumb and texture to them - which went well with their delicate flavors. The raspberry buttercream frosting was an especially good match for the golden cupcake. Chocolate chips were baked into the chocolate cupcake, which had a decadently fudge-like textured frosting on top. I was told to let the cupcakes come up to room temperature because the frosting is such a rich buttercream. The ride home in a warm car was just enough to give them the luxurious texture and flavor. At very affordable prices and reasonable sizes, On the Rise Baking is an excellent choice to sate your sweet tooth with a perfect little bite of cake.
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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. Viva Bene 144 Commercial St. Worcester 508-797-0007 shorahs.com Shorah’s, which closed its Foster Street home to make way for the growing Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, is back as Viva Bene. The warmly lit, subterranean room offers all the entrees one expects of Italian fine dining, and the service is professional and upscale. Theatre lovers will enjoy the special Foothills Theatre dinner and show packages.
Brisa’s Tropical Restaurante 976-A Main St., Worcester 508-797-3900 If you’re looking for a cultural experience in Worcester, this is it. Unadorned, home-style Puerto Rican and Salvadoran cuisine is Brisa’s calling card. A convenient destination for Clark students, Brisa’s is one block down on Main Street. Brisa’s serves chicken, shrimp, lobster and beef dishes, but no booze. Hisa Japanese Restaurant 21 South St., Westboro 508-898-9262 Hisa, in Westboro center, is elegant and simple. A brisk but unhurried pace, fresh Japanese fare of beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables - and outstanding sushi - make for flavorful and light dining. Entrées are inexpensive and come with salad, rice, and miso soup. Dante’s 421 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-791-1111 Dante’s most distinct characteristic is its facility; a quaint three-room floor of a home, it provides an intimate setting for their first-rate food. Dante’s menu isn’t particularly long or varied, but it is nonetheless compelling. Fourteen entrees — a mixed bag dominated by seafood, chicken and pasta, with a couple of pork dishes, and a 12-ounce sirloin — are offered. Additional choices include prime rib (Saturdays only) and daily specials. A full bar with lounge seating is available. Kaboodle Pizzeria & Grille 152 Main St., Spencer 508-885-4884 Go for the great, sunny room overlooking the quaint Spencer Main Street. Go for the burgers, the interesting pizzas, and the reasonably priced entrees. Twenty or so tables in a wide-open room with a California-style kitchen make a good spot for a casual lunch, an intimate date, or a big celebration.
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{ recommended} Piccolo’s 157 Shrewsbury St. 508-754-1057 piccolos157.com Piccolo’s offers an old-school, upscale Shrewsbury Street experience. Homemade pasta is a standout – try the ravioli – on a menu that blends authentic Italian cuisine with more familiar ItalianAmerican dishes. Asparagi “Milanese Style” is a satisfying starter, as is the Raviolo 157. A wide range of seafood, chicken, veal and pasta dishes is on offer, as are well-crafted salads, a few desserts, and an Italian-focused wine list. In a city with more Italian restaurants than you can shake a cannoli at, Piccolo’s gets it right.
Pomir Grill 119 Shrewsbury St, Worcester One of Worcester’s newest restaurants is Pomir Grill on 119 Shrewsbury Street, a restaurant that serves authentic Afghan food and features ingredients from local farms and distributors. Pomir Grill’s menu is small and priced higher than other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area, but the food is excellent, with a great focus on vegan and vegetarian offerings. Lamb kabobs ($22) were large and cooked perfectly, while the banjan borani ($14.50) was a terrific layered eggplant dish. Service was spotty during our visit, but the high quality food and unique flavors more than make up for it. Pomir Grill does not serve alcohol, but BYOB is encouraged.
Ming III, 291 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-0090 ming3mass.com Set in a Route 9 strip mall, Ming III offers a creative mash-up of Chinese, Indian, Manchurian and Thai food in a stylish, upscale setting. Drums of Heaven are an addictive starter – boned chicken wings, stuffed, fried and glazed. Papaya Salad offers a new twist on the Thai classic, som tam, striking a perfect balance of flavors. Chili lamb is a standout, the rich sauce and fresh green chilies sharing the stage with wonderfully tender, fresh slices of lamb. As a bonus, you can also order anything you like from Khatta Mitha, a northern Indian restaurant that’s next door. Full-bar service.
Rye and Thyme 14 Monument Square, Leominster, Mass. Niche Hospitality Group’s latest restaurant, Rye and Thyme, is located on 14 Monument Square in Leominster and features a large drink menu, excellent local farmed food, and a fresh raw bar. Favorites include the Pork Chop ($21), an excellently prepared, tender pork chop served in a sweet molasses BBQ sauce with thick sweet-potato fries. Wood-fire grilled pizzas for $10 round out a full menu with plenty of options. Campfire bread pudding was a terrific finish to the meal. Prices are appropriate for quality, and the dining room can support parties both large and small. Veranda Café 4-8 Charlton St., Oxford, MA 01540 508-987-7777 Don’t miss this little gem hiding behind the Cumberland Farms
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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.
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.
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.
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
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proudly reinstates Open Mic for our 6th year; An unassuming and supportive environment to share your music and build great new relationships to further your playing and singing. Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. College Night Thursdays! 2 Different Rooms, 2 Different Atmospheres! Karaoke / Dance Party! Hosted by DJ Whiteboi and DJ Fast Track. Come Battle it out every Thursday for Karaoke! Or just tear it up at the Dance Party! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Dana Lewis Live. Dana Lewis Live! at the Grafton Inn playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. Dion, Elvis, Everly Bros, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Beatles, Stones, Tom Petty, Green Day, Pink Floyd & More! NO Cover. BE There! Free. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931. All Request Thirsty Thursday With CJ/DJ. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, The Downstairs, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-868-7382 or soundzlikefun.com.
ROCK AND SHOCK WEEKEND Inked Music Tour ALESANA plus Special Guests. Horror movie star lineup at: rockandshock.com. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-7979696. KARAOKE. Karaoke, Dance Music, and Music Videos on our new Hi-Def Projection TV. DJ Mark plays your favorites from his huge collection. State of the Art Sound System and great performing stage and dance floor. Free. 7-11 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Patty Keogh. A vocally gifted singer, Patty Keogh has a superior portfolio of original songs that she sings beautifully with partner Buffy Groves. Keogh has a wonderful, funny, warm presence that will leave you feeling glad you have yourself this night out! Come have some Coffee and Jam with us! No Cover Charge. 7-8:30 p.m. Coffeelands Remember the Nickelodeon show “The Adventures of Pete and Pete?” World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. Well, the younger Pete, played by Danny Tamberelli, is now in a band 978-733-4277. called Jounce and will be performing at The Lucky Dog Music Ricky Duran. 7-10 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Hall this Saturday, Oct. 13. Opening for Jounce will be Sparhawks, Green St. 508-755-0879. Lesser Known Contender and local Rolling Stones tribute band Let it Ukulele October Edition. 7-10 p.m. Bleed. Tickets $6, doors open at 8:30 p.m. The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Green St. facebook.com/theluckydogmusichall. Night Train (Roots/Blues, LIVE MUSIC). No Cover. 7:15-9:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. themill185.com. Cara Brindisi. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/singing 508-752-9439. classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova, no cover. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Guest collaborations may be arranged. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, facebook.com/cantinabar. 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages Latin Heat Thursdays @ Bocados Tapas Bar. 9-11:30 and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too! No Charge.. p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. Live Band Karaoke St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. with Fingercuff. Over 200 Songs to choose from. You get to be Open Mic Thursdays @ The “New” Biagio’s with Bill Mccarthy. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Biagio’s Grille, 257 Park Ave. the Rock Star! We Ain’t Yo Momma’s Karaoke! no cover. 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. Angry Ham’s Garage Restaurant & Pub, 2 Beacon 508-756-7995 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. St., Framingham. Audio Wasabi with host Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. MTCLXXXIII: Prime Evil [NY], Midnite Hellion Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. [NJ], Iron Will, Oath of Insanity [CT]. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Clinton. 978-365-6105. Octoberfest Party! Featuring Hilda & Ludwig, KARAOKE with Mike Rossi. Free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Games, Prizes, Cake, Beer. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. The Blue Plate The Awesome 80’s party band THE FLOCK
OF A-HOLES . OCTOBER-Dance party 9:00pm-10:45pm. (21+) College ID in for Free before 10:30pm. We’re changing it up a little. From 9:00pm - 10:34pm we’ll be playing your favorite dance music and open up this great dance floor and lights to start your party off right. THE FLOCK OF ASSHOLES are on at 11:00pm for the month of October. We’re trying this out for a whole month. College students (21+ obviously) that have a college ID are in for Free before 10:00pm. $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com<P>. Thirsty Thursday ALL Request DJ MARKY Karaoke & Music Video Party DJ MARKY. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508987-1006 or daysendtavern.com. FoundationZ Thursdays. Resident Crew: Top Rock United featuring Dubstep / Drum & Bass in the back room and Hiphop / Dancehall / Breaks / NewJack in the front 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Twisted Thursdays With DJ Whiteboi. Stop on down and enjoy the evening listening to your favorite music from the by gone days. 10-11:59 p.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508756-2227 or remixworcester.com.
>Friday 12 Rock And Shock Weekend Misfits. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Stryke 1, Swagg City Boston, Mc Motion & Skizzy Garcia, Absolute Zero, Kick Back, Burns The Arsonist, Young Bless, Maly Majors ,Bash Bros, Hollowpoint Klik, Kolby, Krispp, TJ Bonez. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/ events/496125343731627. Rock and Shock. $50, $40, $20, $15. 5-10 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-7556800 or dcucenter.com. Dana Lewis LIVE. Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar, Lottery & ME. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Open Mic Night. Every Friday night we have an open mic hosted by Patrick McCarthy. Come in and show us your talents or enjoy great performances by local artists. No Cost. 6:30-9:30 p.m. NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St. Worcester, MA. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Boulder Cafe, 880 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-0008. Coyotes. BAND Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Sean Ryan. 7-11 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), Downstairs Lounge, 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Tom Revane. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Doug & Scott. 8 p.m.-noon The Mill, 185 West Boylston St.,
West Boylston. KARAOKE. 8-11:30 p.m. Spruce Street Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton. 978-365-9071 or sprucestreettavern.com<P>. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. The Delusions. Again, Michael Addis, Dave Dick , Ed Sheridan and special guest Billy MacGillivray fill the second Friday of the month with diverse song selections and inspired and spontaneous playing. A sight to behold! Come early for a seat... $5. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. The return of “The Delusions”. The monthly mystery unfolds: Join Dave Dick, Michael Addis, Ed Sheridan and new delusion Billy MacGillivray as we foray into the great Americana songbook and challenge the parameters of both good music and good taste! Fun for all! $5. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Audio Nation. Audio Nation makes its return to JJ’s this Friday, October 12--get ready to rock and roll all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Bill McCarthy LIVE. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic & Not-So-Acoustic Rock! MySpace.com/BadClownProductions. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Lakeside Bar & Grille, 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-425-3543. Birch Hill Dam, Lord Fowl, Whitcomb, and Rozamov. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. CLUB DEN DJ Matty Matt & Guest DJs Spinnin All the Hottest Dance Mixes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. D.P.R. Danny Pease And The Regulators, Bobby Morin and Flabberghaster. Danny Pease and the Regulators (DPR) have been together with their most recent lineup since March of 2011. Composed of musicians with ranging backgrounds, their style of “Dirty Punk Reggae” continues to morph and take shape, while always staying true to reggae roots and ska rhythms. $8. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/dprsound. DJ. Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester classic. Full bar reasonably priced. Ice cold beer. Friendly service. Keno Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. FLOCK OF A-HOLES play Chopsticks in Leominster on Friday and Saturday night. Both Friday and Saturday. The Flock is gonna make you DANCE! Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster.
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Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. chopsticksleominster.com. FRIDAY FRENZY with Blurry Nights & DJ SOUP DJ B-LO. Spinning your favorite Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. HARD DRIVE CLASSIC ROCK MAXIMIZED R&B. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. KAS BAR, Southwest cutoff rte 20. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Klezwoods. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Paranoid Social Club. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Dance Party returns to Speakers! 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. Dezi Garcia. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Rivalryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Jabooda and The Phreaks. Jam and Phish Tribute 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. The Issues. $5. 9:45 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Big Trouble. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 774-696-0886. Blind Owl Band. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Funky Fridays with DJ Tony T. Get here before 10 and if your 21+ you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pay the cover charge. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508756-2227 or remixworcester.com.
>Saturday 13 ROCK AND SHOCK WEEKEND Fate Or Chaos Tour GWAR. DevilDriver Legacy Of Disorder Cancer Bats and many more horror movie star lineup at: rockandshock.com. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. KARAOKE. Free. 9-12:30 a.m. Shangri-la chinese restaurant,
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sold out last year! $8, Women over 35 half price. 8 p.m.11:59 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 978-798-1567 or cougarbaitmusic.com. Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Safari. Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Safari every Sat. night. Food before or during the show. Call 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. Outside of The second annual Solidarity and Green Economy (SAGE) MA call 774-452-1131. $20 cash at door. Free Conference brings activists, organizers, community leaders, parking. 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Bene Italian entrepreneurs, academics, local government, nonproďŹ ts and individuals Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. 774-452-1131 or together to organize more equitable and sustainable ways of living locally frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Clark University from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteer Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, opportunities available. Register online at WorcesterSAGEAlliance.org. 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Clark University, 950 Main St. info@WorcesterSAGEAlliance.org. Seamus Pender. Singing Oldies Rock and Irish Tunes. No Cover. 8-11:30 p.m. Spruce
Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. All information subject to change. All tickets subject to applicable handling, convenience and facility fees. $50, $40, $20, $15; All tickets subject to applicable handling, convenience and facility fees.. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. DCU CenterArena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com/event.php?id=748. Lydia & Phil CD Release Party. These local folk singers/ songwriters have collaborated for a year and are releasing their first CD, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I Had My Wayâ&#x20AC;?. Join them in a concert/celebration party! $8 at brownpapertickets.com, $10 @ door. 7:30-10 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St. 508-7572706. Wachusett Music Series Presents: Swinging Steaks. A five-man band out of Boston, MA, Swinging Steaks are among the originators of the current roots rock/alternative country movement. Fueled by singer/songwriters Jamie Walker, Tim Giovanniello, and Jim Gambino the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s material explores a rich diversity of musical Americana from full tilt rockers to mandolin-driven melodies and soulful ballads. $20 in advance $25 day of show. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.com. BĂŞlit. An acoustic quartet playing rock covers returning to one of their favorite spots to play! Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Creeganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 65 Green St. 508-754-3550. CougarPalooza 2 with Cougar Bait, The Hornitz, and ShwizZ. Featuring music by The Hornitz, Shwizz, and Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Cougar Bait! This is an 18+ event and tickets are available through the Cougar Bait or at the door. This event
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natives, The Crybabies. 50th Birthday Bash for Hotel Vernon bartender & local performer, Cheryle Crane. Her former band, The Crybabies, reunite for one night only & go on at 10pm sharp. Following is The FLipsides from Portland, ME featuring Chris Horne formerly of 80s garage-faves, The Brood. Free Pizza while it lasts at 8:30 & a grand entrance not to be missed at 9pm sharp. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Auntie Trainwreck. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Beach Party with Tom Revane. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Blacksoul Seraphim, Faces of Bayon, Dead Languages, and Sorrowseed. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. CLUB DEN DJ Jay & Guest DJ’s Playin the Hottest Dance Mixes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. FLOCK OF A-HOLES play CHOPSTICKS. Both Friday and Saturday. The Flock is gonna make you DANCE! Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster. chopsticksleominster.com. Johnny “Romance” Nickerson. Yours and Mine the destination for great acoustic styles every Saturday Night! no cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Yours & MIne, 174 Main St., Hudson. 978-562-6868. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311.
Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. Karaoke with DJ Greg (formerly of Eddy’s Pub)every Saturday night. The absolute BEST Karaoke in Worcester! No cost, Worcester College Students Get WOO Points. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Mindrift. JJ’s welcomes back Mindrift this Saturday, October 13. With an eclectic mix of music, they will keep you dancing and singing all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Mud Soup. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Ned Lucas Band. Rockin’ in Fitchburg! Kitchen now open! Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Iron Horse Lounge, 19 Airport Road, Fitchburg. 978-400-5618 or Nlucas.com. Relative Sound supported by One Night Stand. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. SPINSUITE SATURDAYS - Top 40. Spinsuite Saturdays - DJ Soup - DJ Nick - DJ B-LO 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. Tigerlily - “Top 40, Rock”. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Carol O’Shaughnessy & Tom Lamark. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Clamdigger. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. New Bay Colony. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Tantrum Saturdays with DJ Tony T. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-7562227 or remixworcester.com. The Ed Melikian Ensemble at the Sahara. Come early and enjoy a great Middle Eastern dinner, then sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the rockin’ Middle Eastern sound of
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the Ensemble, featuring Rich Kazarian on clarinet, John Mitaras on bouzoukee, and Ed Melikian on oud and vocals. Special guest artists for October are Kenny Kalajian on guitar and vocals, and Gary Kashmanian on dumbeg. Reservations are recommended at (508)798-2181. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or edmelikianensemble.com. Trigger. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 774-696-0886.
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. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The “nic-O-tines” 6pm-8pm, then Andy Cummings 8pm. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. >Sunday 14 Real Rock n Roll Dance Party Shakin All Over Band. Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza 6:30pm ~ Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 7:30pm ~ The Shakin with DJ Mike Electra! Featuring The Remix Girls All Over Band Admission $12. Singles and Couples Welcome. $12. and Special Guests. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Leominster. 978-263-7220 or dance2swing.com. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT RIVALRY WITH BILL Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Rock and Shock. 2012 Hours Friday, October 12: 5pm MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Rivalry’s - 10pm Saturday, October 13: 11:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. October 14th: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tickets are on sale now at KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar the DCU Center Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. All information The new 90’s PARTY BAND “How Bizarre” subject to change. All tickets subject to applicable handling, featuring members of The Flock and Squeezer. convenience and facility fees. $50, $40, $20, $15; All tickets You LOVE the 90’s? It’s the latest decade-driven band to hit the subject to applicable handling, convenience and facility fees.. 11 Lucky Dog. Members of The Flock, Squeezer and more bands a.m. to 5 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 all combine to bring songs by EMF, Dee-Lite, Chumbawumba, Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com/event.php?id=748. STP, Alannis Morissette, The Cardigans, OMC, Nirvana, Len, The Public Tour. B-52’s and even Billy Free with Museum Ray Cyrus to LIFE! admission. 1-2 They’re doing a ton of Buy a new piece of art while helping to keep ArtsWorcester open and p.m. Worcester Art tunes. All in costumes, free to the public by heading to its Art on The Line fundraiser on Museum, 55 Salisbury VERY fun and silly! $5. Friday, Oct. 12. Two hundred original works of art created for this event, St. 508-799-4406. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky on 8-by-8-inch paper, will be suspended in the upper gallery. Each will Bah Jam open mic Dog Music Hall, 89 be sold for $20, first come first served. Larger 12-by-12-inch pieces by with Ton of Blues. Green St. 508-36312 featured artists will be sold for $100. Those with first-in-line tickets, 2-8 p.m. Black Sheep 1888. $35 each, gain early admission at 6 p.m. and a complimentary glass Tavern, 261 Leominster The SUNDAY of wine. At 7 p.m. doors will open to the general public for a suggestion Road, Sterling. 978NIGHT Hang w/ donation of $5. The sale will end at 9 p.m. ArtsWorcester, 660 Main 422-8484. Ronnie Sugar St. artsworcester.org. HumanArts. Bear. Free. 9 p.m.Celebrated pianist 1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Monica Godoy Tessitore Music Hall, 89 Green will perform works by Haydn, Villa-Lobos, Santoro, Debussy, and St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Chopin as part of the 2012-2013 HumanArts Series. Free and REGGAE FUSION SUNDAYS with DJ Nick. Worcester’s open to the public.. 2-3:30 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of longest running REGGAE night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7386. DJ’s spinning the HOTTTEST Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Recent Works by Composer Shirish Korde. Meet the Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. composer Shirish Korde and hear an exciting concert of new >Monday 15 works influenced by India. A new piece in the program will be a Booty Groove. Booty Groove - This luscious class is a traditional “Raga”, with tabla, percussion and voice. Followed by a Free reception in the church hall, courtesy of the church’s Arts combination of yoga warm-ups, booty sculpting dance routines, Council. Free. 2-3:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Dudley, core strengthening and muscle toning. We blend the grounding aspects of yoga, the booty enhancing benefits of dance and the 135 Center Road, Dudley. 508-213-2230. energy behind it all in this fun, cardio workout that will leave you Traditional Irish Seisiun. Area regional musicians come feeling refreshed, stronger and leaner. $16. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Zest from far & wide to “jam” in the age-old Irish version of a pickYoga and Fitness, 65 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-843-9887. up band. Fiddlers, in whistles, flutes, banjos, pipes, singers & Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm-9pm, then Big Game more stop in to just enjoy making music. An old world tradition Karaoke 9pm-Close. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and suitable for the entire family. Free (Worcester College Students Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-1:30 Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. a.m. London Billiards / Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-799-7655. Acoustic Open Mic/WARL Charity Event. Celtic/ KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar Acoustic music and an ongoing charity event for the Worcester and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Animal Rescue League No Cover. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. >Tuesday 16 Chamber Music Series. American Century Music, Scott In Vogue with the Vulgar: Music During the War of Parkman, Artistic Director Prelude: Casals: The Song of the 1812. David Hildebrand will perform, in costume and on period Birds for Cello Program: Sessions. For reservations and more instruments, music that was heard in homes, on the streets, and information, please visit the website after September 1. $25 in taverns and theaters two hundred years ago. A highlight of Members/$35 nonmembers/$10 Student Rush at door only. 5 this program is the true story of the origin of the Star-Spangled p.m.-8:30 a.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508Banner. Selections from the Isaiah Thomas broadside ballad 799-4406 or worcesterart.org/Events/chamber_series.html. collection at AAS will also be performed. Thomas wrote that Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with a he had the broadsides ‘bound up for Preservation - to show suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow what articles of this kind are in vogue with the vulgar at this cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances
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time, 1814.7 a.m. to 9 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508-755-5221. Fenway Jazz Jam. The host trio is led by guitarist and Boston resident David Ehle with a bassist and drummer plus special guest musicians. The jam session usually takes place on Tuesdays, except on nights when there is a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, when it would be canceled or moved to an available Monday night. This is an open jazz jam session where all are invited to bring your instrument and your voice or just come enjoy the fun. No Cover. 7-11 p.m. Tiki hideaway Lounge, Howard Johnson Hotel, 1271 Boylston St (behind Fenway Park), Boston. 617-572-3692. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike. Book your half-hour set in advance at: myspace.com/openmicworld Email Bill McCarthy to reserve space at openmcc@verizon. net. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. ”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. T.J. Peavey. A veteran, accomplished and eclectic singer, songwriter and guitarist. Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. Terry Brennan. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Brian Sampson and Pork Pie Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. COLLEGE NIGHTS Every Tuesday. Electrifying dance music, Killer DJ’s, Live College Bands, Great Dance Floor. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311.
>Wednesday 17 Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Girls Night Out. Free Apps, Pool and Gamecards! Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Matt Robert Solo Acoustic. Matt Robert (Hat on, Drinking wine, Home Skillet) performs old-timey, old, and new covers and originals that draw on blues, jazz, folk, and rock, from Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Gus Cannon’s Jug Stompers to The Decemberists, Cake, and Beck. Nu Cafe is a warm, laid-back atmosphere offering Free wi-fi, beer and wine, smoothies, coffee, tea, baked goods and sandwiches. Donations Suggested. 6-8 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-963-0588. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7-10 p.m. Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens. 978-862-0060. Open Mic. This Open Mic has been running for a year now. A great sounding room for acoustic performance. SongWriter’s Night the first Wednesday of every month. Great food and friendly staff. Hosted by Brett Brumby, all mics and cables supplied, just bring your instrument and love of music! Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669 or 56barandgrill.com. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Sam James. 8-11:30 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Sean Ryan & Company. Open Jam! Free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Hotel Befont With Bill Mccarthy Local Musicians Showcase. Sign-up in advance by emailing openmcc@verizon.net and visiting Myspace.com/openmicworld. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128. $1,000 Karaoke Contest with DJ Spaz. Free pool all
Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. night long, drink specials and a great time! There are cash prizes every week! Also, there will be plenty of chances to enter for the $1,000.00 cash prize! Free. 9 P.m.-2 A.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 401-368-9654 or spazentertainment.wix.com/spaz. AriBand. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. RIBS! w/ TBA. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ricky Duran. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. WOO-TOWN Wednesday Free show LIVE BANDS. Live entertainment every Wednesday night. Check luckydogmusic.com for complete lineup. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Beirut Night. Come see why we hold the crown for the #1 Wednesday night in the city! Summer’s here & Schools out! Doors open at 9:30 & Beirut tournament starts at 10:35 Two rooms of entertainment, come down & celebrate No More School & have a good time w/ all of us! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.
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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-8493300 or annamaria.edu. ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu/departments/holocaust. Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing St. clarku.edu. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Create: Featuring the Work of 20 SF Bay Area Artists, Mondays - Sundays, Aug. 29 - Oct. 6. 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/departments/cantor/ website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. DZian Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed
Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net. EcoTarium, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 2; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-3451157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Campus Center, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31; CastleKids StoryHour, Wednesday. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (age 60+), $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-8536015 or higgins.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons. Series of “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20, 2013. 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: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Story Hour at the Old Sturbridge Village Book Store, Thursdays, through Dec. 27. Admission: $7 $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-7548760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery,Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Pastoral Worcester: The Vanishing Rural Landscape,Through Oct. 13. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org.
Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Salisbury Mansion Tours, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, 101 Portraits: A Lifetime at a Glance, Sundays, Saturdays, through Oct. 28; OPENING RECEPTION: 101 Portratis - A Liftetime at a Glance, Saturday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. 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.
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youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Art of Dining, TuesdaysSaturdays, through Oct. 13; The Bowl Show: Sale & Show, Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 17; Vegetative States: Photographs by Adam Laipson, Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 3; The Herd: Back to the Land, Mondays-Saturdays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! - At Worcester Historical Museum, Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, The Engaging and Enduring Mr. Dickens: Highlights from the Fellman Dickens Collection, Through Dec. 28. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.
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Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays & Sundays. 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 simpathetic crowd. Well known as the breeding grounds for local talent it has produced many known and not to be known comedians. Fear not! Your Sense of Pride. Photography and its role in the collective memory of the country and 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 how the medium has influenced American identity and thought will Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516. be examined at the daylong event Symposium: Photography, Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Media, and Society: the 60s and Beyond on Saturday, Oct. 13, Park Grill & Spirits (formerly Biagio’s) on the WPI campus. Worcester Art Museum, host of the event, will - Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Showtimes: present lectures and discussion from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. including a panel Fridays 9pm and Saturdays 8pm. Prices: $15 discussion about iconic images, photojournalism and the visuals of war, Thurs and $20 Fri/Sat per person except Special a session on how news media images have helped to bring the country Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the together in a time of tragedy, a gallery session and a post-symposium show room. Full Dinner Available before Show private reception at the Worcester Art Museum Café will end the day. The in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID, 2 for 1 event is free and open to the public. WPI, Olin Hall 107, 100 Institute Rd. Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner To reserve a space, call 508-793-4333. worcesterart.org. Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Oct 12th & 13th Mark Riley Greg Howell and Julie K. Make reservations early at 800-401-2221 or online Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and at beantowncomedy.com. 9-10:30 p.m. Biagio’s Grille, Comedy Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Outdoor Drive-In Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. movies every Sunday. - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Wednesday, October 31. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Frank’s Comedy Safari - Saturdays. Frank’s Comedy Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 Safari every Sat. night. Food before or during the show. Call West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery. 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. Outside of MA call 774-452com. 1131. $20 cash at door. Free parking. 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Worcester Art Museum, 20th Century American Drawings, Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-452-1131 Through Dec. 2; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. or visit frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. 31; Spotlight on Maki Haku, Through Jan. 1, 2013; Wall at WAM: StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. $5. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Charline von Heyl, Through Dec. 31; Exhibition Opening Party: Murphy’s, UPSTAIRS!, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Saturday; Zip visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Tour: Cecelia Beaux and Mrs. Merriman with Docent Jane Maquire, Bobby Collins - Friday, October 12. Bobby Collins is always Saturday; Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Sunday the funniest guy in the room. With more than 200 stand-up - Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday performances around the country each year, he is a show- Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. business institution who has made millions laugh. The audience Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. at a Bobby Collins show is half the fun. $27. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for OCTOBER 11, 2012 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Marinella and Natasa Theodoridou - Sunday, October 14. Known fondly in Greece as the “Great Lady of Song”, Marinella’s career has spanned over half a century, with 66 albums released. Her musical repertoire includes folk, laika, jazz, pop and blues. Natasa Theodoridou’s stellar career has seen her earn ten platinum albums and three gold albums for her laika hits such as Ela Pou Fovame and Sou Vaso Diskola. Don’t miss this amazing duo in their first ever performance in Worcester this fall. Full price tickets are $65, $75, $100, $125, $150 and $175 depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders.. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org/shows/showDetail.php?showID=394. The Price is Right Live - Tuesday, October 16. Experience the excitement of the hit TV game show, “The Price is Right,” in THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE on stage. Hosted by Todd Newton, host of Family Game Night on Hub Network, THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is a 90 minute interactive stage event that gives contestants the chance to “come on down” to win up to $25,000 worth of prizes. Register at the venue box office up to three (3) hours before show time on show days for the opportunity to be selected as a contestant in that day’s show. Contestants will be selected in a random drawing. Open to US legal US residents, 18 years or older. Full price tickets are $26 and $36, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders.. 7-8:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org.
Comedy Connection Hu Ke Lau, 705 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Pilgrim Soul Productions Presents “Woman and Scarecrow” - Friday, October 12 - Saturday, October 13. Woman and Scarecrow Written by Marina Carr Directed by Aimee Kewley Performances: October 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m. and October 21 at 2:00 p.m. Reservations: Call 508799-7775 or 508-296-0797 or Email to htfoley@charter.net or pilgrimsoulproductions@gmail.com (Also available at the Fiddler’s Green Pub - 508-792-3700) Synopsis: A passionate woman—mother of eight children and wife to a remorseful husband—now facing death, looks back over her life and asks what could have been. Pathos and bitter humor mix in this powerful play from one of Ireland’s leading dramatists. Press: “It is an angry, intensely cerebral play. But it is cased in a twister of impassioned emotional storm the like of which has seldom been seen on a stage. Individual tickets are $15. Groups of 10+ $12.. 7:30-10 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. Call 508-792-3700. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Friday, October 12 - Sunday, October 14. Vaudeville, burlesque and classic farce travel back to Rome 200 B.C. Young love blossoms as Mom and Dad are off to the Forum. Combine that with a slave wanting his Freedom, a slave wanting to keep things calm, a buyer and seller of courtesans, and the courtesans of course, the virgin, the hero, the warrior who bought the virgin, love potions, all blended together with music by Stephen Sondheim to bring you “Comedy Tonight”. $20 for evenings; $15 for matinees; $10 for children ages 16 and under. Fri & Sat, 8-10:30 p.m. Sun., 2-4:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-632-2403 or > Friday 12 visit mwcc.edu/tam. Indian Kathak Dance Performance with Visiting The Late Henry Moss - Friday, October 12 - Sunday, Artist Parul Shah and Company. Parul Shah and her October 21. Two antagonistic brothers are brought together company of dancers will enchant audiences with their Northern after their father, Henry Moss, is found dead under mysterious Indian Kathak Dance. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Nichols College: circumstances in his seedy New Mexico home. The play is a Auditorium, Daniels Auditorium, 124 Center Road, Dudley. 508“journey through classic Shepard country ... at once familiar 213-2230. and heartbreakingly new.” One of the playwright’s most gripping dramas. Written by Sam Shepard and Directed by Robbin Joyce WARNING: Show Help raise funds to help provide outerwear for Worcester Public School contains graphic language and sexual content. Not students at the 2012 Coats for Kids fundraising event on suitable for anyone under age 18. $18 in advance Thursday, Oct. 11, at Coral Seafood. Dale LePage will be performing, and $16 for seniors and students/$20 at box a raffle will be held and light refreshments will be provided. Minimum office and $18 for seniors and students. 2-4 p.m., donation is $10, proceeds to support the Worcester Educational 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Alternatives’ Community Development Foundation, Inc. Mail checks payable to WEDF to: WEDF Gallery, 5 South Main St., Uxbridge. Call 774-262Attn: Coats for Kids, 210 Park Ave., Suite 224, Worcester, MA 01609. 5675 or visit 4thwallstagecompany.org. WEDFWPS.org. A Night of Music and Comedy to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor - Saturday, October 13. This show will feature Singles Dance. 8:30 p.m.-noon Maironis Park, 52 South original Irish tenor John McDermott; legendary Hollywood Quinsigamond Ave., 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury. 508comedian Norm Crosby; and lead vocalist with members of the 755-0040. original Platters, Virgil Gibson. These three performers brought the house down in 2011’s “Night of Stars” and are returning to > Saturday 13 Worcester in 2012 to again raise funds to support construction Sayat Nova Dance Company presents “ Journey of St. John’s new food pantry and soup kitchen. Full price tickets Through Time’. Sayat Nova Dance Company blends the are $25 and $45, with limited VIP seats at $100. 7-9:30 p.m. history of the Armenian culture with the beauty and specter of Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call costumed traditional dance and music, creating a powerful visule 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org. experience for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Adults Hansel & Gretel - Full staged in English - Saturday, $35 Children 12 and under $15. 3-5 p.m. North High School October 13. Hansel and Gretel in the ‘burbs! (Fully staged in Theater, 140 Harrington Way. 508-852-4500. English). Join Mass Theatrica and Southgate at Shrewsbury for a Contra Dance Worcester. Live music by Agnostic Fiddle staged version of Engelbert Humperdinck’s tuneful take on Hansel Insurgency with Rachel Shapiro calling. Beginner’s lessons and Gretel, based on the fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm! In true at 7:30. Dances are family-friendly and alcohol Free. General Halloween time tradition, Mass Theatrica will portray the journey Admission - $8 per person, $6 for students with ID, Family of two siblings who get lost and encounter an evil Witch in their Admission $18, Children 12 & under Free. 8-11 p.m. Wesley travels into the woods. There is plenty of Free parking and also United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. 508-799-4191 or wheelchair accessible! $15. 8-10 p.m. Southgate at Shrewsbury, worcesterdance.org. Southgate Theatre, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Call 508-757MILONGA Argentine Tango Dance Party. 8515 or visit masstheatrica.org/apps/webstore. Complimentary ARGENTINE TANGO lesson! A Milonga is an
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Argentine Tango social dance. People come as individuals or with a partner. It gives you a great opportunity not only to practice your new moves, but also to meet some nice people. Learn with other Singles & Couples. All welcome, no experience or partner required! $15 (discounts available). 8 p.m.-1 a.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or AmericanBallroomLatin.com.
> Tuesday 16 Learn Basic Salsa in Just 6 weeks. Join us and learn basic Salsa in Just 6weeks! Have fun, learn a new dance, meet new people! $100 Per person. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison St. 508-854-8489.
fairs & festivals > Saturday 13 Fall Craft, Bake and Yard Sale. The Prodigium Foundation Inc. is sponsoring a craft, bake and yard sale. This event will feature food and baked goods for sale, Craft Creations by Janice Scott and Gold Button Bags by Barbara Day. Yard sale items will include glassware, books, clothing, household goods, a limited amount of furniture, wood-working machinery, and miscellaneous items. The food corner will offer hot dogs, coffee, hot mulled cider, bottled water, chips and home-made baked goods. For more information please call 508-335-7683 or check out our website at prodigiumfoundation.org 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Prodigium Foundation, 25 Podunk Road, Sturbridge. 508-335-7683. International Moments Food Festival. Featured events: Chefs’ tastings will include Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Avellino, Vienna, Francesco’s Italian Bakery, Zorba’s, and Cornerstone Café (Tantasqua High School). The chefs will price their own offerings, so we will be selling $1.00 tickets to use as currency at their tables. Vouchers good for 6 tickets are on sale now at the church office for $5.00 each (a 20% discount!). Our own Bake Table will feature cakes, pies, breads, and cookies and bars sold by the dozen, as well as preserves of various kinds. Enhance your eats with beveragesand buy some Fair Trade chocolate from the Youth Fellowship. Our Craft tables will include fairly traded crafts from Africa and China as part of our mission outreach. Various costs. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elm Street Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 61 Elm St., Southbridge. 508-764-8058 or https://facebook.com. West Boylston Fall Festival. Artists, crafters, and vendors, including local businesses and non-profits, come together for the fourth annual West Boylston Fall Festival to support school arts & music. Entertainment includes the Diane Kelly Dancers, bluegrass music with the Farmers Union Players, popular music with Jake Arthur of Shorthanded Company,Julie & Brownie’s pirate act for kids; hits from the British Invasion with Brit Wits; children’s activities, a scarecrow contest, pie eating contest, and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Boylston Town Common, Intersection of Routes 12 & 140, West Boylston. Rock and Blues Benefit Festival. Help save the Bolton Fair & Fairgrounds. Please come out and enjoy a full day of live music, with Great BBQ to help save the Bolton Fair and Fairgrounds, so that they can continue to offer fun events and festivals like this again next year. $20 in Advance Online or $25 at the Gate. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Fairgrounds at Lancaster (Bolton Fair, Inc), 318 Seven Bridge Road, Lancaster. 978-3657206 or musicfest.boltonfair.org. Backroads Studio Tour. We invite you to discover the artists of central Massachusetts of Barre, New Braintree, Warren. North and West Brookfield and learn about their crafts through a self-guided tour of their studios down the beautiful backroads in five rural towns. From wool to wood, watercolor and acryic painting, paper and bead making, baskets, baked goods, blacksmiths and potters, there is a wonderful variety to see. 10-5 a.m. To Be Determined 413-436-7444 or
backroadsstudiotour.com. Civil War Reenactment. This is a family event, so all ages are welcome. Come to experience the “Gone with the Wind” era and relive America’s history. Free event, $10 Parking. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Green Hill Park, Skyline Drive. 774-364-1361 or greenhillcivilwar.tripod.com.
> Sunday 14 Auto Fest 2012, a classic car show. A partneredBicentennial fall family affair event. Recorded music of all your favorite classic car-themed hits of the forties, fifties and sixties provided by D.J. CruisinBruce Palmer. Last year nearly 300 vintage cars & trucks graced Windle Field. Trophies will be awarded throughout the day to the top 50 cars plus many specialty awards. A fifty/fifty raffle will be drawn at 3:15 p.m. Food will be available on the grounds. Rain/snow date: Sunday Oct. 28; same time; same place. Vehicle entrance fee: $20; spectator donation: $2; kids under 12: Free. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Windle Field, Canal St., Millbury. 508-865-3477. Better than Your Average Yard Sale. Join us at our 5th annual Better than Your Average Yard Sale. This is your opportunity to find architectural elements (fireplace mantels, moldings, stair rails, old doors and windows), stained glass, metal items, furniture, antiques and collectibles. $10 Preview from 11 AM to Noon. noon-4 p.m. Architectural Garage, Harrison Street, Harrison St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org/ pages/events.html.
lectures > Thursday 11 Ligna Pulido, Indigenous Colombian Leader. Witness for Peace New England proudly presents: Ligna Pulido, Indigenous Colombian Leader “Walking the Word” with Colombia’s Indigenous Senora Pulido will address U.S. policies toward Colombia and the effects on indigenous communities, and especially on women. The discussion will illuminate the connections between militarization, trade agreements, indigenous rights, women’s rights, land righs, and environmental protection. Free. 1-2 p.m. Worcester State University, Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8078. Immigrant Dreams in Life and in Literature with Iris Gomez. IRIS GOMEZ is an award-winning writer and nationally-recognized expert on the rights of immigrants in the United States. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426. Vincent Van Gogh - The Artist. Donna Winant talks and will show slides about about Vincent Van Gogh Donation. 6:30-8 p.m. Gene J. DeFeudis Italian American Cultural Center, 28 Mulberry St. 508-791-6139. Vanessa Williamson: The Tea Party. Vanessa Williamson, co-author of The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism will discuss the foundation of the Tea Party. Free and open to the public.. 7-9 p.m. Assumption College: La Maison Francaise, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7297. Robert Ballard’s Historic Discovery and Exploration of the R.M.S. Titanic. UMASS Medical School Distinguished Speaker Series presents deep-sea explorer and oceanographer, Robert Ballard, best known for his historic discoveries of hydrothermal vents, the sunken R.M.S. Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck. Full price tickets are $28, $38 and $48 depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders. 7:30-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org.
> Friday 12 The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, and Indian Allies. Pulitzer Prize- winning historian, Alan Taylor, will explore the war in the Canadian-American borderland which threatened either to absorb Canada into the United States or to rupture
Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. the American union. By instead fighting to a standstill, the belligerents produced a surprising burst of patriotism on both sides and an enduring coexistence. Free. 7-9 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508-755-5221 or americanantiquarian.org/publiclec.htm.
> Saturday 13 Annual Meeting of Worcester Women’s History Project. The Past, the Present, and the Future. Following meeting, a presentation by Jan Parent of Preservation Worcester on the Oread Institute. All welcome. Light refreshments served. Free. 2-3:45 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St. 508-767-1852. Russia’s Art Under Armand’s Hammer. The larger story of the Soviet governmentally sponsored sales of art, jewels, rare books and manuscripts to western collections has been broadly covered in many publications of the last two decades, both in English and Russian. In this presentation, Edward Kasinec takes a closer look at the early career of perhaps the single most important figure in 20th century Russian-American cultural and economic contacts, Armand Hammer, M.D. $7 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. 3-4 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org.
> Sunday 14 Focus Lecture: Marie Spaeth Exhibit at Fruitlands Museum. Join John Curuby, president of the Boston Art Club, for an informative session about Marie Spaeth, an early 20th century artist who explored motherhood, children and family life in New England. Free with admission. 1-2 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, Art Gallery, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org/events/mariespaethfocuslecture. Lecture by Lee Hirsch, Award-winning Director of Bully. Free. 4-6 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 508754-1234 or jewishcentralmass.org/index.aspx.
> Tuesday 16 San Franciscan Bishop to Address Faith and Politics in the Voting Booth. Bishop Robert W. McElroy, an auxiliary bishop of San Francisco, will visit Holy Cross to give a talk on “Catholicism, Citizenship and Conscience: What Does It Mean to Be a Faith-filled Voter in our Polarized Society?” Free and open to the public. 7:30-9 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Smith Hall, Rehm Library, 1 College St. 508-793-3869.
> Wednesday 17 Can Obama Win Re-election? Demographics vs. Economics in the 2012 Election. Lincoln famously spoke of government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” But who, exactly, are “the people”? Which demographic characteristics are the most politically significant? And who will actually turn out to vote? Dr. Ruy Teixeira, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and the Center for American Progress, will consider these questions against the backdrop of this year’s presidential campaign. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Clark University: Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall, 950 Main St. Congressional Debate. U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, and Republican challenger Jon Golnik, of Carlisle, will debate the issues facing the district during this discussion sponsored by the Sentinel & Enterprise and Fitchburg State University. Fitchburg State President Robert V. Antonucci will moderate. 7-8:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Conlon Building, Kent Recital Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Public Humanities and the Role of the Humanities Center. The humanities center is a distinctive place within colleges and universities. Often, it plays a central role as a public forum in the life of the institution and community. This conversation is held in conjunction with a small conference of the CHCI Liberal Arts College directors being held at Clark on Wednesday October 17. Free. 7-9 p.m. Clark University: Dana Commons, Higgins Lounge at Dana Commons, 2nd Floor, 950 Main St. 508-793-7479.
class/ workshop> Thursday 11 Homeschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook: Be a Better Birder. Learn the basics of birding and beyond. Each week, we’ll spend one hour indoors learning about birds and one hour outdoors observing sanctuary birds. Learn 10 new birds each class. Bring your favorite binoculars or we have some to borrow. For ages 8 to 13. Broad Meadow Brook’s homeschool programs offer a friendly, cooperative learning environment for people of all ages! Our homeschool programs are designed for the homeschooling family. Parents are welcome to attend, but students may stay on their own if a medical form is on file with the sanctuary. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $8 Child Members, $12 Child Non-members. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087. Intro to Yoga Six Week Series. Intro to Yoga Series with Christopher Ferreira A perfect way for brand new students to explore the practice of yoga with clear instructor guidance in this six week series. Six Classes for $60.00. Pre-Registration is required for participation in Series or Workshops. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Flowforms Yoga Center, 195 Lake Ave. 508-752-4700 or flowformsyoga.com/series--workshops.html.
> Friday 12 The Healing Journey. Travel along with Psychic/Medium Diane Lewis as she transports you and the group to a realm beyond our own. Two hours in length, this journey is sure to be an adventure unlike any you have experienced before. This unique offering is open to 8 persons maximum. Wear comfortable clothing. Light refreshments will be served. All persons must be prompt. Once door is closed there will be no interruptions. 60. Groundings, 7 Main St., Florence. 617-6456415 or dianelewis.us.com/spiritualhealingevents.html. Hallow Wine Reception. Twice a year there is a special evening where the introduction of Vaillancourt Exclusives are unveiled during a wine reception. During these wine receptions the new Halloween chalkware pieces are made available to those in attendance. In addition to the unveiling of the new products, we are joined by wine experts that will do a simple tasting of a selection of wines. The reception is Free to attend, participation in the wine tasting is restricted to our guests 21+. $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. Limited to 100.. 5-8 p.m. Vaillancourt Folk Art, 9 Main St., Sutton. 508-476-3601 or valfa. com/calendar/events/wine-receptions. Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing - Small Vases. Students will be introduced to the basic skills of the ancient art of glassblowing in this one night class. Through demonstration and hands on instruction students will be guided through the processes of gathering, applying colors of their own design, blowing a bubble, and forming it into a small vase. No experience necessary, all materials included. avoid wearing man-made fibers or open-toed shoes. it is recommended that students bring a bottle of water to class. 80. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-757-1424 or https://register. worcestercraftcenter.org.
> Saturday 13 Seeing With Light. “Seeing with Light,” a 6 hour workshop presented by William Gardiner Photography at the Worcester Photography Studios, is designed to aid the beginning Photographer in learning the basics of Studio Lighting as well as help the more established Photographer to brush up on some old skills. This will be a “hands-on” workshop. To secure your space please pre-pay $50 for your seat by Paypal or stopping down at the studio with check/credit card. Simply go to paypal. com, click on “send money” and enter our Paypal address which is: payment@worcesterphotostudios.com. $50. 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Worcester Photo Studios, 90 May St. 800-210-9531 or facebook.com/events/468164129880505. Solidarity And Green Economy (SAGE) Alliance’s 2nd Annual Conference “ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE”. A day of resource sharing, alliance building, and collective visioning to create and organize around equitable, democratic, and sustainable community economies. $50 to $0 sliding scale, pay what you can. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clark University: Jefferson Academic Center, Jefferson 320, 950 Main St. 513-593-2619 or WorcesterSAGEalliance.org. Animal Sculpture in Clay. Learn the basics of solid form sculpting in terracotta clay, while drawing upon inspiration from real or imagined animals. Join Resident Artist Jennifer Koch, who is inspired in her own studio practice by a lifetime of working with animals, who will guide you in the creation of a figurine scale animal sculpture. Working with terracotta clay, you will learn basic sculpting techniques while trying to impart emotional content and presence into your piece. Open to all levels of student, from beginning to advance. Tuition and Fees: Student Fee: $69.00 Materials Fee: $15.00 (Required). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.
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> Tuesday 16 Zentangle ~ Beyond the Basics. In this 3 week class, we will delve deeply into the possibilities of the Zentangle Art from. We will learn many, many new and more complex tangles while we explore the possibilities of strings, tangle enhancements, advanced shading techniques, and more. Students should first take an Introductory Zentangle Class. 80. 7-9 p.m. 1835 Old Town Hall, 31 Main St., Sterling. 978-5639890 or artofthetangle.com/classes.php.
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Habitats and Tracking: Water Habitats. Explore who lives in the EcoTarium’s ponds and streams. Then using spin brower technology in our tidepool exhibit, watch how the animals of New England’s shorelines interact, how they move, and what crabs, sea stars, mussels and other tidepool creatures do in a typical day. Each 90-minute class is designed for children ages 6-12 and is taught by an EcoTarium educator. Children will be participate in learning groups of ages 6-8 and ages 9-12. In these programs, packed with The Boys and Girls Club of Worcester invites the public to meet natural science education, children will explore local artists, enjoy live entertainment by dancers and musicians, the habitats of native animals on the EcoTarium see live art demonstrations by the Worcester Art Museum and other property; study how species adapt to changing organizations, including weaving with the chance to try working the seasons and conditions; and examine and analyze loom. The event is the fourth annual Arts in the Afternoon, a clues they leave behind. Register for one class or free event for families on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 1-5 p.m. at the Boys all five. Advance registration is required; call 508and Girls Club of Worcester’s Harrington Clubhouse, 65 929-2703. $35 per child, EcoTarium members Tainter St. bgcworcester.org. $25 per child. 3-4:30 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org/ events-activities/home-school-programs. Yoga by Nature, Fall Session 1, Class 5. Instructor: Creating Family Mealtimes That Everyone Can Lynsey Smith, Fruition, Auburn. Come experience the practice Feel Good About. Come participate in a workshop and of Yoga in the gardens at Tower Hill! Yoga by Nature classes discussion with nutritionist Rebekah Donelan, RD, LDN. Topics place emphasis on the integration of breath and movement in will include: - How family impacts our relationship with food a gentle to moderate flow. Through this practice of bringing - Baby-led weaning vs. traditional introduction of solids - How awareness to our bodies, we cultivate clarity of mind and inner to feed children at each age/stage - Do children really know peace. Each class will be guided to fit individual student’s needs. how much they need to eat? - Tackling picky eaters - FamilyNonmember $15, Member $13. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic friendly feeding guidelines - What kids should be eating (Meal Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or and Snack Ideas) - How to help your children grow up having a towerhillbg.org. healthy relationship with food Babies in arms are welcome. $15 Third Week Wonders Preschool Series: When per family. 3-5 p.m. Glavin Regional Center - Child Development Building, 214 Lake St., Shrewsbury. 508-845-8466 or facebook. Rain Falls. If you are between the ages of 3 and 5, bring your favorite adult for a thematic hour of a story, an activity, com/#!/events/267132580072363. and a naturalist-led walk. Choose from the third Wednesday, Learning About Your Health. We can talk about health Thursday, or Saturday of each month. Be prepared to go outside. and I have a great video that we can watch. If interested in For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $5 weekly meetings Please call or send and email. We can do meditation, and talk about ways to improve your health. 11 a.m.- Mass Audubon Adult Members, $8 Adult Non-members, $2 Child Members, $2 Child Non-members. 10-11 a.m. Mass noon Body Balancing Center, 70 James St. 508-868-9015 or Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife bodybalancingcenter.com. Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087.
> Sunday 14 ”Did I Just Hear You Right?” - 2nd Conflict Resolution Workshop. Facilitated by Reverend Aaron Payson, this session entitled “Did I Just Hear You Right?” will be introduce skills related to active listening, questioning and summarizing. Rev. Payson is minister of the UU Church of Worcester. He has an M.Div. from Andover Newton Theological School and is currently studying for his doctorate at Hartford Seminary. Free. Noon-2 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, Fellowship Hall, 90 Holden St. 508-853-1942 or uucworcester.dreamhosters.com/events. Introduction to Zentangle. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. This three hour session includes your own mini-kit of supplies and introduces eight different nature-inspired patterns that will be used to produce two pieces of original art. Nonmember $40, Member $35. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.
poetry > Thursday 11 Street Beat Poetry Thursday. Join Host/Founder Anne Marie Lucci every second Thursday of the month for this open mic and feature reading. Tonight we showcase longtime Writers Workshop Instructor at WAM and retired teacher, Jim Beschta, reading from his second book. Open mic precedes feature poet and we always break for homemade baked goods and coffee on the house. Free and open to the public/hat passed to support feature/venue. 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters- Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester, MA. 508479-7574 or wcpa.homestead.com.
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MERCHANDISE Joe’s Albums - Vinyl Records, New & Used Worcester’s Largest Selection of Vinyl. From the 50’s to today! 1124 Pleasant Street, Worcester. Open Saturday 10:00 6:00 & Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 508-796-5352 ITEMS UNDER $2,012 $266 gift certificate for any service(s) offered by "LaserGentle" in Action for $200 or best offer. 978-342-0595 Antique Sewing Machine Base All cast iron, perfect condition with 4 wheels $15 508-752-3371 Baldwin Piano walnut with bench excellent condition $1,000 978-4226264 Bonnie and Clyde Marquis Movie poster 1967 As-is $135 or B.R.O. Colorful and readable 978-534-8632 Brand New "Pro Form" (HSN) eliptical Unable to use. Paid $506 sell for $350 978-534-7947 Cast Iron Radiator 10"-11" across x 37" high Steam Heat 3 fins $150.00 508-791-0531 Child’s GE Electric Organ Chord with black and white keys $20 508-987-3154 Coffee table set 3 glass tops on metal frames. In good condition $80 or BO 508-886-0135 Kenwood stereo receiver graphic equalizer, cd player, hooked to Bose Speakers w/ stands. $250 508-981-1941
ITEMS UNDER $2,012 Oak Desk 30’Hx51"Wx25" deep w/ glass top (5 drawers) Great condition $500 508-755-7153 Piano-Lester Spinet Betsy Ross $450 Must pick up/ move 508-757-9355 Sewing Machine cabinet with chair for Sears Sewing Machine $50 or best offer 508-799-2953 Tree Stand Amacker Timb-R -Lock, very good condition. $60. 508-826-8396 Utility Trailer 14 feet by 8 feet wide $400 978-537-6584 Vintage Kitchen Chairs 3 wood chairs 1930’s Natural color Excellent $75 508-7541827 Weight lifting bench with bar and assorted weights $200 774-262-5994 walk-in bathtub 26"w x 47"l x 38"h Used very little, pd $3,995. All functions work, Asking $1,500 978-537-5355 FURNITURE A Queen Mattress Set New Pillow Top Set $149 Still in Plastic. Memory Foam $299 774-823-6692 Full size captain bed and desk set Full size honey oak captains bed with bookcase headboard, solid foot board and 2 large cedar lined draws underneath. Set includes computer desk with pull out keyboard tray, hutch and swivel chair. $800 or B.O. Very nice 978-422-7436
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YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS HoldenNeighborhood Yard Sale, Dorothy Ave Off of Lovell Rd. Sat. Oct 13th 7AM-2PM, Rain date Oct 14th. Household items, children’s toys & clothing. Something for everyone! Paxton- 28 Laurel St Sat 10/13 and Sun 10/14 8AM2PM Rain or shine. Over 50 years worth of items. Tools, household items, small furniture. Sutton- 446 Boston Rd Sat. Oct 13th 9am-3pm (Rain Date: Sun Oct 14th). New pottery barn furniture, new couches, dinnerware & serveware, antiques, kids clothes/toys, dble stroller Yard sale Multi-Family yard sale. Saturday Oct.13 8am -4pm. Rain date Sunday Oct. 14. Merchant Street (off Apricot). 508-410-9688
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REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT Holden 3 BD Ranch Davis Hill Area, great location! No pets, no smoking $1,400/m Call 800-285-0881 HOUSE FOR RENT Spacious Townhouse in Worcester Exclusive area, Salisbury Green. 2 BD, no smoking, no pets $1,550/m 800-285-0881 REAL ESTATE WANTED Dorothy Pond, Millbury, MA, House or Land Wanted. Please call 508-400-0512 ROOMMATE WANTED 2 bedroom Apt 1 bath to share w/ 62 year old man. already furnished. Looking for quiet, likes antiques & references needed 508-757-9510
2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-4501492. 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/TRUCK 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Excellent Condition, Power doors, locks and windows, Cruise control, A/C 145,860 miles. $3,500 508-754-2912 Ask for Joe AUTOS 1967 Ford Mustang 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 390 GT, 4 Speed, Marti Report, Red/Black, Asking $8,000, contact 508-637-5709 nugent9@hushmail.com 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Great body, doesn’t run. Best offer. For further info, please call 774 -270-1589 1993 Honda Accord New rebuilt 3k engine, clutch, tires, batt, new glass, full power. Must Sell! $2500 978-874-0546 or cell 978602-6841. 1995 Buick Century Good mechanical shape, runs well. Good tires $1,200 978-464-5778
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1996 Chevrolet Corsica 80,000 miles, full power, $1,800. Call 978-534-0310
White 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue A/C, 89,000 miles, Excellent Condition, Located in Northborough. $1,300, or Best Offer. Call 508-466-8512.
1999 Mazda 626 V6, Auto, 132K miles, runs excellent $2,895 508-829-9882 or (cell) 603-494-8219 2000 Nissan Altima GXE mechanically solid, 116,000 miles, $2,400 978-464-5219 2003 Acura 3.2 TL Excellent Condition, leather, moonroof, complete care record available, 105K miles, $7,490 508-7999347 and 508-754-6344 2008 Ford Fusion V-6 Sedan 28000 miles. Red ext/ $14,000 - 508-6889132 for appt. (Rutland) 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Black, gray interior, 4 door, auto, A/C, Cruise, CD 72000 miles. $9,995 or B.O. 508-865-2690 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Metallic Red ext, Coupe, 438 HP, 6 speed manual, 5,200 miles, Adult owned. Perfect condition. $39,000 or B.O. 413-230-8470
1995 Sunline Solaris 22ft Trailer Located in Auburn. Used for family vacations, good condition, everything works except awning. Sleeps 6. Includes furnace and A/C $3,000. Please call 207-294-2465 2008 Fleetwood Niagara Pop-up camp, exc cond, 2 kings, flush toilet, shower, 3way fridge, stove, micro. Pop out din area to bed. 508-395-1558 $12,500.
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508-799-9969 EMPLOYMENT Hospitalists (Day, night & moonlighting positions at Heywood Hospital, 242 Green St, Gardner, MA; Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA; & Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St, Methuen, MA): Under the supervision of managing partner, will: provide coverage to acute care hospitals; examine, diagnose & treat patients, prescribe medication, & utilize medical equip. as needed. Min Req’ts: MD (foreign equiv. degree accepted) & MA Medical Licensure & BC/BE in Internal Medicine. Mail resumes to New England Inpatient Specialists, LLC, c/o Judy Giorgio, NEIS Administrative Assistant, 120 Water St, Ste 404, North Andover, MA 01845 w/ref to Job Code: NEIS0912. No calls please.
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3 family - Fully rented 3 family with lead cert in hand!! Updated with seperate utilities!! Great multi in a fantastic location--close to highway, restaurants, shopping and college......Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Sladen 978-537-4971 X 17
OPEN HOUSE ON DEMAND 978 537 4971 0 for the operator . We open ALL our houses to you EVERY Sunday from 11-3pm. Just CALL FIRST and let us know which one you are interested in. All listings are viewable on www.paulasavard.com.
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2 br 1.5 bath townhouse. End unit features Fireplace LR, HW flooring, upgraded slider doors to 2nd level deck. Dining rm w/ HW flooring leads to applianced galley kitchen w/corian countertops, ceramic tile flooring. Convenient 1st floor 1/2 bath. 2nd level features 2 bedrooms & full bath. Lower level finished family rm offers atrium doors leading to patio for summer BBQ. Convenient location to shopping, Rte 2 &190 but tucked away from the hustle & bustle and noise of traffic. Aberman Assoc Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42
2 br 2 1/2 bath townhouse. Spotless ready to move in. All kitchen applicances remain. Full unfinished basement for all the storage you could need. Aberman Assoc. Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com
Leominster $199,000
Gracious Victorian home situated on corner lot on West side. From the wrap around front/side porch, enter into foyer leading to 14x28 living rm w/decorative HW flooring, stained glass window and grand fireplace with side built in bookshelves and bay window. Formal dining RM w/ built in china cabinet. Applianced, eat in kitchen w/ gas range, laundry/pantry & 1/2 bath on first level. 4 bedrooms & full bath on 2nd level. Walk up to spacious attic w/ high ceiling, possible family/ game & sm rm. Aberman Assoc Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42
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Townsend $299,900
3 br 2 1/2 bath colonial. Sparkling, young hillside colonial. New granite kitchen upgrade 2009. Farmer’s porch. Deck, two car garage. Aberman Assoc Inc. 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com
Lunenburg $310,000
Palmer $213,900
In town mini farm with 2000 s.f barn , paddock. 2 detached 2 car garages, spacious 1930 colonial updated and functional ready to move in. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com
Holden $284,900
Fitchburg $182,900
Recruiting women indoor tanners ages 16-30 to participate in a research study focus group to discuss opinions about tanning. Compensation provided. (508)856-1718 Susan. Bakke@umassmed.edu Docket H-14513
Growing Central Mass Insurance Agency is seeking to hire CSR. Applicant must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance Business. Applicant must be licensed in P & C and be able to service and process both Personal and Commercial lines Business. Familiarity with Special Agent Management System a plus but company will train the right candidate. We offer competitive salary and commissions as well as many other benefits. If you are a hardworking, honest, team player and possess the above qualifications, please send your resume to P.O. Box 1208, Leominster, MA 01453.
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4 br 2 1/2 bath gambrel. Looking for a true 4 bedroom house? Gambrel with 2300+ sf. Three spacious bedrooms on second floor. MBR with bath and walk-in closet. 4th. BR on first floor. BONUS - recently updated kitchen with granite counters, tile flooring and lots and lots of cabinets. Updated baths. First floor family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, Formal dining room and spacious living room with hardwood flooring. Full basement, shed. Cul-de-sac location off of Quinapoxet. Aberman Assoc Inc 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com
West Boylston $269,900
If you have a large family, you need to see this unique 4 bedroom, 2 1/4 bath ranch featuring first floor family room with skylights, spacious kitchen with loads of cabinets, granite counters, built in appliances, plus garden window. Attached art studio with seperate entrance and cathedral ceilings. Full basement, corner lot, loads of beautiful perennial plantings plus vegtable garden area located in family friendly neighborhood with great public schools, close to reservoir and major highway. Aberman Assoc Inc Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x 25
3 br 1 1/2 bath colonial. Spacious young Country Colonial sets back on 1.58 level acres. 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 28 x 28 cathedral ceiling family room, fireplace in living room has wood burning stove insert negotiable for alternative heat. Applianced stay kitchen. Master bedroom with large walk in closet. Wall to wall carpeting throughout. Oversized 2 car garage, additional storage space, full walk out basement. Two large attaching decks overlook oval above ground pool, backup generator hardwired to house. Aberman Assoicates, Inc. Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x www.annamarykraemer.com
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3 Br 2 Bath Colonial. WATERFRONT GLEN ECHO LAKE - Updated home features spacious Master Bedroom with vaulted ceiling and paladium window facing the water. Living room with double sliders to decks overlooking aproximately 60’ of waterfont. Large updated kitchen with stainless appliances and wood floor. First floor laundry. Quick closing possible. Ready for you to enjoy this spring. Water skining, jet skiing, fishing just outside your door. Double docks can accomodate up to 4 boats Aberman Assoc. Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 Docket No. WO12P2703EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Francis J Venincasa Date of Death: 07/17/2012 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: James M Venencasa of Shrewsbury, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: James M Venencasa of Shrewsbury, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. On 10/16/2012. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: September 17, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 10/11/2012
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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES - MA 12-12 BELMONT TOWERS INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) will receive sealed General Bids for DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES at MA 12-12 BELMONT TOWERS, 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605-2655 until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization/New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Project Description: Project consists of domestic hot water system upgrades at Belmont Towers, 40 Belmont Street in Worcester, MA including, but not limited to the following: 1. Selective demolition as noted. 2. Replacement of existing gas water heaters on-site with new gas-fired water heaters, storage tanks and associated flue venting, water piping, gas piping, pumps, controls and electrical. 3. Removal of existing thru-wall air conditioner (AC) and terminal unit and exterior condenser at Administrative Offices Conference room and installation of new split style AC unit and associated refrigerant condenser and condensate piping, controls and electrical. 4. All cutting, coring and patching for new hot water heating system and A/C piping and exhaust flues. 5. Patch gypsum board finished wall where old A/C removed and finish and paint. 6. Associated firestopping at penetrations thru walls. 7. Plumbing including hot water heating system equipment and piping. 8. Electrical power to new hot water heating system equipment and A/C unit and condenser. 9. All other work required by the Contract Documents. Estimated Construction Cost: The work is estimated to cost approximately $181,500. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c149 §44A-J and Federal Minimum wage rates as well as other applicable laws. This is a Little Davis Bacon Federal Wage Rate Project. DCAM Certification: General Bidders shall be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the following category of work: Plumbing. Bid Deposit: General Bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit which shall not be less than five percent (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount, (considering any alternates), and made payable to the WHA. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Form of General Bid. (2) DCAM Certificate of Eligibility and Prime/General Update Statement. (3) Bid Bond. (4) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders. (5) Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Attention is called to the following: 1. Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; 2. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; 3. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; 4. Requirements to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the Specifications; 5. Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set [maximum of two (2) sets] payable to the Awarding Authority. Deposits must be a certified or cashier’s check. This deposit will be refunded upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $100.00 for each set. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set, payable to the Awarding Authority, to cover mail handling costs. Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 on the ground floor Community Room of the Belmont Towers, 40 Belmont Street. Immediately following the conference, the job site will be available for inspection. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders attend. Following the Pre-Bid Conference, any questions received from prospective bidders shall be in writing and shall be sent to WHA up until the following times (unless bid dates are extended): 1. No later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, MHC/Joseph Merritt & Co., 17 Everberg Rd, Unit C, Woburn, MA 01801 (781-430-2008). Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450). Project Dog, 18 Graf Road-Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, (978-499-9014). All bids must conform with provisions of Mass General Law (Ter. Ed.), Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instructions to Bidders. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval of the award by the Worcester Housing Authority without written consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. The Contact Person for the WHA is Roger Goldman, Project Manager; Telephone: (508) 635-3312. Worcester Housing Authority Date: September 15, 2012 Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson 10/04/2012 & 10/11/2012
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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, October 22, 2012, at 7:45 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Sandra Hayes, property located at 28 South Main Street, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a PostConstruction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct a paved parking area for ten spaces. Plan is available to view in the Planning Office. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 10/04/12 & 10/11/12
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L c.255, sec. 39A that on October 11, 2012 the following vehicles 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 2006 ACURA TSX vin 1LNHM97V72Y693159; owner VIN CHHORNY LIM 5832 N MAIN ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 Vehicle 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA vin 1N4BA41E66C865396; owner EDWIN PENA 3 MILL RD DUDLEY, MA 01571 Vehicle 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA vin 1N4AL21E57C148886; owner MARIA RODRIQUEZ 21 ELECTRIC ST WORCESTER, MA 01610 To be sold at Central Auto Works 78 Canterbury St Worcester, MA 09/27/12, 10/04/12 & 10/11/12
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 8:15 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Agustin Abalo property located at 29 McGrath Road, Millbury, MA for a one lot Definitive Subdivision Plan. Plan is available for inspection in the Planning Department, Municipal Office Building during regular business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 10/04/12 & 10/11/12
The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:45PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Thomas Finacom, Sutton, MA. The project consists of construction of two quadraplex housing buildings (total of 8 units) built townhouse style in the uplands area, on Map 54, Parcels 121 & 125, on 56 & 58 Main Street, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 10/11/12
The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:15 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Stephanie Berry for construction of a holding tank system at 287 West Main Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 10/11/12
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Two minutes with... Dee Snider is rolling into Worcester this weekend for Rock and Shock, where he will hang with his fellow cast members of FEARnet television’s breakthrough comedy, “Holliston.” That’s right, as in Holliston, Mass. – which makes sense, since the creator of the show, Adam Green, grew up there. Snider will be at Rock and Shock on Saturday, Oct. 13. The one-time glam rock star whose hit song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” became a top-selling anthem for rebellious teens everywhere in the 1980s is still going strong decades later. Life has taken him in a lot of different directions; heck, it even landed him in Donald Trump’s boardroom for a season of “The Apprentice.” It has, Snider admits, been a “long, strange road.” “I planned my life up until I was 35,” he says. “I was going to be a rock star, get married and have kids, and I didn’t know what after that.” Well, “after” has seen Snider do radio, champion the March of Dimes as a supporter of Bikers for Babies, and even hit the Broadway stage, which is where he is currently spending much of his time. Worcester Mag had the opportunity to chat with Snider by phone recently, and what we talked about ran the gamut from his famous hair (yes, it’s real) to what The Donald is really like. OK, so what’s the story with your hair? Man that is one of the most aggravating rumors out there. There is this perception that my hair was a wig. It’s all my hair. You’ll see pictures of my hair blown to the side and you’ll see the roots. I am the original hair farmer. I never used Aqua Net. Everyone used Aqua Net to make it look like mine. Mine is just this Eastern European hair.
Not everyone may know this, but you’re big into charity, especially the March of Dimes. How did you get involved with those efforts? I thank (wrestling star) Mick Foley for waking me up to do charitable work. The man’s an inspiration. It’s mind blowing. Did you know somewhere in Africa there’s an elementary school named after him? He used the proceeds from one of his books to build a school there. On his days off, he cold-calls kids with cancer who are wrestling fans. Two of my kids were born premature. I’m blessed. They’re very healthy, but a lot of others aren’t as lucky. So 13 years ago I started working with the March of Dimes. Now this year I’m getting involved with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. AIDS did a number on the theater community and it hasn’t gone away.
What can you tell us about Donald Trump that won’t get you in trouble? Well, I can tell you this, and it might get me in trouble. He’s a cool guy. He is self-deprecating, welcoming, warm and
thoughtful. The minute the camera turns on he squints his eyes, furrows his brows and purses his lips. He might not want people to know that. And his kids are awesome.
Who should have won your season of “The Apprentice?” Clay Aiken or Arsenio Hall? Absolutely Clay, in a heartbeat; Arsenio was not deserving. Analyze what he did. He was a nice guy, but doing things – he did nothing. Clay was clearly better. Here’s what was not shown on TV. Trump asked the entire cast who they thought should win and they said Clay. Arsenio is a nice guy, but who was more deserving? Clay.
You lashed out at Paul Ryan for using “We’re Not Gonna Take It” on the campaign trail. Is there anything you like about the guy? Here’s the thing. I never told him he couldn’t use the song. I said I denounced it. I just wanted to distance myself from him. The first line of the song is, “We’ve got the right to choose.” To choose to have an abortion, to choose who we want to be, anything. We have a choice. What about that did he not get? The song wasn’t political, but it’s about the right of choice as individuals. I think I agree on the 2nd Amendment with Paul Ryan. I like guns. And we both do P90X.
So what do you think about ultimateguitar.com naming you sexiest rock chick? Ha, laughter is the essence of life,
and so there was the sexiest rock chick list and from 10 to 2 they were in a groove. And then No. 1 was Dee Snider. It shows enough people can laugh. But, hey, a lot of those bitches owe me anyway. Christina, Lady Gaga.
Who is the most talented musician you’ve ever seen? Oh, it would be people you just … it would be people you wouldn’t know. I’m working with people on Broadway and (the rock orchestra) Van Helsing’s Curse and nobody knows who they are. A guy like Doug Katsaros who played with Balance. What is on your iPod right now? There’s this band I’ve been listening to. They made me fee like a teenager again. I bought three T-shirts already. Remember this name: Foxy Shazam. Think Queen meets The Darkness.
Who else? I like this band Lit (alternative
Have you ever actually been to Holliston? No, I’ve never been – not that I know of, anyway. I don’t think Holliston was a bus stop on our tour routing. Adam told me he was always pissed because he never got to see Twisted Sister growing up because we never played Holliston.
Which celebrity are you most hoping to meet at Rock and Shock? I don’t think there’s anybody I haven’t met. Over the years I’ve done a few horror conventions and this haunted radio show, “Fangoria” on Sirius, so I’ve met a lot of these people. I am curious to see if, in fact, the guy from “(The Human) Centipede” is the cretin as he was on screen. I’d like to meet Kevin Gage. I saw him in “Heat,” and he was very convincing. I said he’s got to be a convict or something. He was a very good actor – who became a convict, by the way.
rock). Leslie West has a new album out, “Unusual Suspects.”
“Hit Parader” ranked you 83 of the Top 100 metal acts of all time. Why weren’t you higher? What number? Oh God, you
What attracted you to “Holliston?”
don’t want to put too much stock in lists and then you look at who’s in front of you and you go, “Are you fucking kidding me?”
“Holliston” is a labor of love for everybody. It’s a new cable network sitcom. Nobody’s getting rich. That’s why I’m going to Rock and Shock. This is the first time I’ll be there with the cast. It’s the only reason I’m coming up. I’m only doing Saturday. On Friday morning, I’ll be on the “Today” show and there will be a major announcement involving me.
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48
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8 $ 5â&#x20AC;? Santoku Knife w/Sheath... 12 $ 6â&#x20AC;? Chef Knife w/Sheath........... 12 $
4â&#x20AC;? Paring Knife w/Sheath..........
Black Flex Collar Boots Comp. $90
20
$
Super Plush Blanket Heavyweight Microfiber
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Twin
18
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22
$
20
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Full
King
Queen
2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;......................... 25 $ 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;?x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;?........... 60 $ 3'3x5'4â&#x20AC;?................. 60 $ 5'3x7'10â&#x20AC;?........... 150 $ 6'7x9'6â&#x20AC;? ............ 200 $ 7'10â&#x20AC;?x10'10â&#x20AC;?.... 300 $
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Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Ladies Dept. Store Label Winter Fleece Jackets
Choose from 10 famous labels!
Famous Catalog Label Winter Fleece Jackets
S-XL - Lots of colors! Comp. $30-$36
39
99
Comp. $30-$60
10
$
Ladies Chill Chaser Pocketed Shawl
Garment Dyed Sweatshirt
Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts
New England Patriots!
15
$
SAVE 50-75%
Comp. $25
Comp. $28
10
$
Longsleeve Pique Polo
7
$
100% cotton. S-3XL
Unisex Styling!
M-2XL
Comp. $25
Heavyweight Crews, Pull-over Hoods, Full Zips Comp. $30-$50
10
$
10
$
Hoody
Ladies Nappa Leather Gloves
Black, brown & fashion colors!
Comp. $40
Comp. $40
20
$
10
$
Mens & Ladies Bula Hats or Casual Winter Gloves
Tech 9 Snowboard with Bindings SAVE
Your Choice
250
5
$
Rust-proof grommets every 3-4 ft. Polypropylene weave for added strength. Easy to clean. A size for your every need! 5' x 7'
10' x 20'
20' x 30'
13.69
41.19
8'x10'
16'x20'
8.19
32.79
6' x 8'
12' x 25'
20' x 40'
3.29
20.69
53.99
12.29
61.49
67.99
20.49
81.99
12' x 16'
24.49 101.99
15' x 30'
19.69
101.99
12.99
30.69 108.99
30.69
129.99
8' x 10'
16' x 20'
5.49
10'x 12'
8.29
21.99
18' x 20'
10'x12'
25' x 45'
10'x20'
30' x 50'
12'x16'
30' x 60'
12'x25'
Grill Covers
Furniture Furniture Covers Covers
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4
Chaise Cover
5
$
33â&#x20AC;?x27â&#x20AC;?x35â&#x20AC;? Comp. $12............
6
$
81â&#x20AC;?x27â&#x20AC;?x20â&#x20AC;? Comp. $15............
Patented Triple Riveted Corner Grommets
20'x40'
Vinyl Covers 68â&#x20AC;? Std...Comp. Flannel Lined 53â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. 59â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. 68â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. 80â&#x20AC;?..........Comp.
6
$
$12.......
10 10 10 14
AMES Lawn & Leaf Rakes ÂŽ
Jumbo Flowering Bulbs Tulips, daffodils, muscari, hyacinth, assorted varieties
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1999 $ 40
24â&#x20AC;? Clog-freeTM Special tine design prevents leaf clogs
12
$
15' 18' 21' 24'
Deluxe Water Tubes
1
18
Single Suet Cake
Mixed Seed or Finch Feeder
3
50
Cast Iron Tea Pots
1
$
Your Choice
Marble Kitchenware
Choose From 4 Styles Comp. $35
Practical & elegant kitchen accessories
$
Cheese Slice Comp. $12....................................... 7 $ Mortar/Pestle Comp. $15................................... 8 $ Paper Towel Holder Comp. $18...................... 8 $ Pastry Board 12 â&#x20AC;&#x153;X 18â&#x20AC;? Comp. $24............ 12
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Single Tube
10
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Ultra Electric Snow Blower
2000 XLT Generator
8 hour run time at 1/2 load OVH high performance motor â&#x20AC;˘1500 Surge Watts â&#x20AC;˘1250 Continuous Watts
18â&#x20AC;? electric snow thrower 20 ft throw distance. Cuts up to 18â&#x20AC;? wide & 10â&#x20AC;? deep in one pass. Instant start. 650 lbs plowing capacity. 13.5 Amp motor. 4 steel blade motor.
Comp. $369.99
Comp. $289
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50
$
30
35
$
$
Twin
Full
Comp $60
Comp $70
â&#x20AC;˘ 2.4 gallon output â&#x20AC;˘ Built in night-light
Comp. $80 YOUR CHOICE
King Twin Controls
40
$
Comp $100
SunbeamÂŽ & more!
Furniture Protectors
Sure FitÂŽ
Slip Cover Closeout at 70% savings!
Sofa or Loveseat Chair Comp. $30....................$12 Loveseat Comp. $40...............$16 Sofa Comp. $50......................$20 Famous Maker 500 Thread Count Designer Sheet Sets
2999
Chair
2 pk Beverly Hills Polo Club
100% Cotton
10
$
Check out the famous designer label!
Queen Comp. $99.99................................... 45 $ King Comp. $129.99....................................... 45 $
6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Folding Banquet Table Polyethylene top â&#x20AC;˘Steel legs Comp. $100
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Beverly Hills Body Pillow................ Powerbrush VigorÂŽ Canister Vac Cyclonic Includes Vacuum
attachments Comp. $159
40
Comp. $119
Your Choice
79
$
34â&#x20AC;? Sq. Multi Use Personal Table Scratch & stain resistant Lightweight & portable Comp. $75
$
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10 10 10
$ $
Slumber Gel Pillow...............................
$
35
16
$
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40
Oscillating Tower Heater
40
50%
50,000 BTU convection heat Comp. $119
79
$
Queen Twin Controls
Squirrelproof Bird Feeder
Your Choice
200
$
Bamboo 1.5L Teapot ............................ 20 $ Hobnail 1.5L Teapot ............................. 20 $ Blossom 1.1L Teapot ............................ 20 $ Dragonfly 1.1L Teapot ........................... 20
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99
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Manual Log Splitter â&#x20AC;˘Splits firewood w/ foot leverage â&#x20AC;˘1.2 ton max splitting force â&#x20AC;˘10â&#x20AC;?x18.5â&#x20AC;? split capacity Comp. $90
2
99
Anti-Freeze
55,000 BTU fan-forced Comp. $139
$
50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed .................29 $ 25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed ........................................... 25 $ 25lb Signature Blend...................................................... 22 $ 15lb Songbird Blend........................................................ 12
w/Water Dish. Feeders not included
50
SAVE $1,450 Sold nationally for $3,450
1,999 $95
1 Gallon Liquid or Powdered Shock
399 449
Bird Feeding Station
$
Model # MF3800 2,200 sq ft. Pellet/Multifuel Burning Stove
Ice Equalizers Pool Pillows 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Single ......................3.49 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Double ...................5.99 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; .....................................7.99 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Double ................6.99 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Heavy duty .........13.99
Winterizer
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Propane Construction Heaters
$
12'x24...................................39.99 16'x24'..................................54.99 16'x32'..................................64.99 16'x36'..................................69.99 18'x36'..................................79.99 20'x40'..................................99.99 25'x45'................................129.99 30'x50'................................159.99
Winterizing Chemical Kits
169
6-Element Infrared Heater
Wood Cabinet, 1500 watts. Heats up to 1800 sq. ft. Eco setting for efficient power Digital LED remote - On casters
5 Star HVAC Rating
5
$
10,000 Gal................8.99 20,000 Gal.............14.99 30,000 Gal.............19.99
Comp. $259
$
*May be special order in some stores
In Ground Pool Covers
28' Round........................................89.99
Or 40¢ each
Rolling Firewood Carrier with Cover Heavy duty frame. Includes heavy duty all weather cover. Comp. $95
â&#x20AC;˘ Heat up to 2,200 sq. ft.â&#x20AC;˘ Burn wood pellets, corn or cherry pits without changing firepot
2
Round........................................29.99 Round........................................39.99 Round........................................59.99 Round........................................69.99
3/$
5
Cumberland Stove WorksÂŽ
$
(includes winch & cable)
Lawn & Leaf Bags
$
â&#x20AC;˘ Fully assembled â&#x20AC;˘ Energy saving all LED technology â&#x20AC;˘ Stays cool to the touch, includes remote
9 LED Flashlight
Above Ground Pool Covers
399 24â&#x20AC;? Poly Leaf
249
$
Commercial Grade Winter Pool Covers
$
$20.... $ $20.... $ $20.... $ $25....
Quartz Infrared Fireplace
Comp. $299
Panasonic AA Batteries 16B. Pack
6
New technology stops rips
30'x50'
6
$
Industrial Tarps Twice as Strongâ&#x201E;˘
25'x40'
COMPACT SIZE!
$
5 Foot Scarecrow on a Stick
Deluxe Flannel Lined $ 59â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. $30.... 18 $ 68â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. $30.... 18 Premium PVC Lifetime warranty $ 59â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. $40.... 19 $ 68â&#x20AC;?..........Comp. $40.... 19
$
Stack Chair Cover Comp. $9.. Over Sized Chair Cover
1
20'x30'
399
Basketball Size Pumpkins
$
Rust-proof poly-carbonate grommets - UV treated Tear resistant -90% Heavier than standard grade tarps!
2.39
SAVE $ 3!
Your Choice
Ripstopperâ&#x201E;˘ Industrial Tarps
All Purpose Tarps
399
Merino Wool Thermal Socks
25 Pieces16 Patterns & 9 tools
Necklaces, bracelets, sticks, eyeglasses, etc
$
99
Pumpkin Masters Carving Party Kit
Halloween Glow Items
Find in ski shops, resorts & more! Comp. $12 or more
7
Get Ready for Halloween!
75%
FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETE Compare $1,000
Comp. $7.99
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