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Patriots rout Jets. New England breathes a little easier. +1 Election season drags on with a close School Committee race between incumbent Mary Mullaney and challenger Donna Colorio. Get excited for the recount. +1 MBTA aims to tackle winter commuter-rail travel problems by, um, running fewer trains. This wasn’t the 2012 rail schedule we were promised when CSX expanded. -2 Veterans celebrated on 11/11/11 all over the country. The next step is taking care of the ones coming back this year from Iraq. +3 City may be on the hook for millions of dollars after the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination rules two police officers weren’t promoted to sergeant in 1993 because of their race. -3 Worcester Business Development Corporation closes on the Telegram and Gazette’s complex for its Theatre District project — another good step for the direction of downtown. +2 Assault victim found on Main Street on Nov. 7 dies two days later. It’s Worcester’s eighth homicide of the year. -4 Direct Air cancels all flights from Worcester Regional Airport to San Juan and Nassau, the Bahamas, until May because of problems securing an airplane. That airport seems to never catch a break. -2
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will be new for him. “I’m in a different media market of the state than I have historically represented, so they don’t know me as well.” The once-a-decade census bumped Massachusetts from 10 congressional districts down to nine, causing district lines to be redrawn. Announced on Nov. 8, the new districts leave McGovern shifting to some territories while losing others. The new district has McGovern picking up areas to the west and north and changing in the south.
He gains Upton, Mendon, Grafton, Leominster, Uxbridge, Milbury, Amherst and Northampton while losing Franklin, Medway, Ashland, Holliston, Southborough, Marlborough and Clinton. “I need to start over in some respects,” he says. “I need to do a listening tour and do a lot of homework to understand what the issues are. I’m looking forward to learning a lot more too. One of the great things about being in Congress is it’s like being in college. Every day you learn something new.” McGovern’s 2010 campaign director — who is director of government and community relations for the College of the Holy Cross — Ed Augustus, said he thinks the new district is a good fit for McGovern, who maintains his core of Worcester, while gaining Democratic strongholds like Amherst, Northampton
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and Greenfield. “I think he’s been able to show that he can obviously do very well in Democratic strongholds, and he’s been able to outperform other Democrats in what are traditionally Republican communities,” he says. Although more than 50 percent of McGovern’s district will be new, Augustus says, “I don’t think that anyone works harder,” and that constituents will be impressed with McGovern’s work ethic. “I think his progressive politics will be well-received.” Augustus and McGovern see it as a benefit that the new district includes college towns Amherst and Northampton. Because Worcester is home to so many colleges and universities, McGovern called his representation of the two additional college towns a “natural fit.” “I think there are a lot of similarities in terms of some of the issues people care about,” Augustus says. McGovern, 51, also picks up areas that are more agricultural based. Being a member of the House Agricultural Committee, McGovern calls himself a “champion of farmer’s markets” and a “big supporter of small- and mediumsized farms.” “I’ll inherit a lot of new agriculture in my new district, and I’m on a good committee to address their concerns,” he explains. Also in McGovern’s favor is that Congressman John Olver, whose old district overlaps with part of McGovern’s new, has said that he won’t seek re-
election. “I would have hated to be in a primary race against (Olver) because I have a great deal of respect for him,” McGovern says. “He’s accomplished a great deal. He was always a member of Congress who stood up for what he believed in. I’ve always admired him.” McGovern says he’s sad about losing several of the communities that he’s represented since his first term in 1997, like Attleboro, Franklin, Fall River and Medway. “I’ve invested a lot of blood, sweat and tears in some of these towns, and I’m proud of my accomplishments,” he states, noting that he will not be neglecting his duties to current constituents while he learns about the new communities. Although disappointed about the loss of many communities, McGovern said the redistricting committee did a good job overall. “It wasn’t easy for them,” he acknowledges. “They made their decision and I’m ready to go west and south.” No potential opponents for the primary have been announced, nor have any GOP contenders, but McGovern says he’ll start going to what will potentially be his new communities as early as this month. “I have a lot of work to do, but I’m rolling up my sleeves and I’m ready to go to work,” he promises.
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PICK ME, MA GOP: Last weekend Worcester turned into the epicenter of the state Republican Party, as two of three candidates lining up to be the next chair of the state GOP spoke in front of about 100 people at the Knights of Columbus on Sunday. The event had one big surprise – former candidate for state auditor Kamal Jain announced at the event that he was withdrawing from the chairman’s race and supporting Bowditch & Dewey lawyer Frank McNamara, who will now go head-to-head with the Mitt Romney-connected Bob Maginn. Local State Committeeman Bob McCarthy said he was happy with how the event went and a straw poll found in favor of McNamara, 57-1. That result isn’t going to reflect the actual party vote though, as support for the candidates has been framed as establishment vs. Tea Party, with Maginn drawing endorsements from Scott Brown and locals Peter Blute and Lew Evangelidis, while McNamara has found support among the most conservative Mass. House members, particularly freshmen representatives. Maginn was not at the Worcester event.
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STUDY PERIOD: The city has moved one step closer to agreeing to cede Downing Street to Clark University in exchange for a Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes agreement that would see the school pay the city $260,000 with a 2.5 percent increase over 20 years (with much of that money going to toward improvements to Crystal/University Park). A Department of Public Works and Parks traffic study, which looked at the impact on nearby Main South streets if the Downing Street cutthrough was taken off the map, found that Charlotte Street (47 percent), Woodland Street (12 percent) and Hawthorne Street (10 percent) all were affected by increases in traffic, but concluded “these numbers reflect the heaviest possible traffic and are not considered significant.”…One important concern from the community though, was the impact that the closure of Downing Street would have on emergency vehicle traffic and response times – something that this study did not discuss. The Worcester City Council sent the report to the Public Works subcommittee.
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OCCUPY ESTHER HOWLAND CHAMBER: After a month of occupation, Occupy Worcester finally got some mention on the city-council floor. On Tuesday night Occupiers approached city council to ask about restrictions for peaceful assembly and a legal definition of the term “permanent structure” among other clarifications. The group got a boost from Mayor Joe O’Brien, who noted that while the council doesn’t respond to direct questions from citizen speakers, he reiterated them and asked that Occupiers meet with members of the police and the City Manager’s cabinet. Paul Clancy asked that information come as soon as possible in report form and that it be disseminated publicly. One citizen speaker used the term “harassment” when talking about police visits to Lake Park, Worcester City Hall and Lincoln Square, a term Konnie Lukes said was the first time she heard it in regards to the movement, while in the same breath putting forward a last-minute resolution supporting City Manager Michael O’Brien’s handling of Occupy Worcester. She took a minute out to chastise the council for letting the manager “hang out to dry” and not offering support or criticism to him as their employee. “I don’t know that the council is doing anything on this matter.” Lukes’ resolution was held by Phil Palmieri, cutting off a vote. For more Worcesteria items, visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria and follow @JeremyShulkin on Twitter. Email your tips to jshulkin@worcestermag.com.
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SUMMER NAT’S GOING GREEN (HILL)? Last week a representative from
the Worcester County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Summer Nationals promoter Bob Moscoffian appeared before the city’s Parks Commission to discuss the future of the event in Worcester – namely seeing if it should take place at Green Hill Park and on Main Street (like in previous years) or if the whole thing could be done at Green Hill. The catch with that, though, is the city would have to break a long-standing ban on alcohol in municipal parks. “That’s not a minor request, that’s a major request,” said Parks Commission chair Paul Gunnerson. Nothing came out of the meeting though, since there weren’t enough commissioners in attendance to grant an exception to city laws, and the matter is scheduled to come up again on December 22. That sat just fine with Gunnerson: “Something like that should be well-known,” he said, noting that no one was in the audience because the agenda item didn’t reveal the full-scope of the request. “At least now the right people will be contacted.”…For Summer Nat’s fans, it’s a good sign. As recently as August, Moscoffian told Worcester Mag that he was entertaining new locations for the car event. Donna McCabe, president of the visitor’s bureau said they’re working hard to keep it in the city.
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Maybe it’s time to occupy Irving Street You’ve gotta be kidding me. I taught in this corrupt school system for 34 years. All the superintendents I worked for ruled with Gestapolike authority and wouldn’t tolerate any dissension. Teachers who questioned their incredibly stupid policies were labeled “obstructionists” and “troublemakers.” The teachers who kissed up and agreed with every policy were the ones who got the promotions. I read a comment that criticized Superintendent Boone as someone who hired people “based on race.” WTF, what do you think has been going on for the last 200 years? People have been hired based on race.... the white race....and they’ve been hired because of white affirmative action: nepotism, favoritism, and political patronage. Maybe it’s not about race. Maybe it’s xenophobia, the fear of foreigners. Ms. Boone comes from Virginia. That’s another planet for Worcester’s hacks. They want to keep these jobs in-house with another insider superintendent, Steven Mills. They can’t get over not getting him. Submitted online by C ARL O BA L D I NO
Photo Gallery: First Occupy Worcester related arrests For God’s sakes! Drug dealers have been operating on Worcester Common for DECADES without getting arrested, but people trying to make the world a better place get rounded up for police publicity! Shame! Submitted online by K ATE WA L KER I like your photo galleries a lot, they show a lot of good things about the city. I like sharing the galleries with friends that live in other cities because they talk down on our wonderful city. Please put more galleries up, my only comparing is there isn’t enough pictures on the site. The ones that are up are great! Example: what’s currently going on with the Occupiers? Woooooooo for woo mag lol Submitted online by MI L O I N S L ED G E
Fight for the future QUOTE: “It’s all about the old established players trying to set the laws in their favor,” says Wilson... Showing that Wilson is doing nothing but parroting the same old crap many mass infringement types claim. It’s NOT all about the big boys. The big boys have the clout to make waves about this, but the truth is Sandra is correct. There is a huge impact on small business and individual creators. It’s all well and good for them to point out 3000 pirated copies of a blockbuster, but what about the new author without an established audience finding 3000 pirated copies in a month...when she only sold 60? That author continued on page 9
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orget the Country Music Awards, the Oscars, and the People’s Choice Awards. I’m going to start my own “Crown of Scorn” competition and present tarnished headgear to the biggest losers. I’m tired of humble acceptance speeches; I want to shine the spotlight on nominees who’d rather run from the glare than bask in it. My first pick? Corroded crowns go to the moronic Penn State fans who rallied ’round football coach Joe Paterno after his firing, particularly the twit photographed clinging mournfully to a statue of the disgraced “legend.” How Paterno puts his head down at night and sleeps after knowingly protecting a predator like Jerry Sandusky, I’ll never understand, just as I’ll never understand the fans so crushed by his dismissal. He should be chased out of town on a rail for his complicity in these heinous crimes and cover-ups, wearing a paper bag over his head instead of a triumphant grin for his admirers. In fact, that’s exactly what I’m presenting to the coach who looked the other way – along with an extended stay, all expenses paid by taxpayers, at the Hotel Hoosegow. For managing somehow to cheapen an already cheesy spectacle, I award a Tiffany crown to “Karnival Kim” Kardashian. (Not Tiffany, the famed jeweler – Tiffany, the teen mall singer.) Running the wedding special on E! the day after filing for divorce takes the cake, so to speak, but in a world full of phony baloney, this sham of a union dominated the airwaves longer than the actual marriage. Such waste and extravagance during a time of hardship for most Americans underscores KK’s disconnect with reality. But oh! The fodder she provides for the cannons of comedians everywhere! Next on my list (which, due to space limits, is only the tip of my iceberg) is presidential candidate Michele Bachmann. Bachmann qualifies every time she opens her mouth, but her recent suggestion to add a few new heads to Mount Rushmore was the highlight of my week. She’s outdone herself in the banality department. With everything going on in this weary, worn-down country of ours, how a candidate can seriously spend a nanosecond contemplating such nonsense is ... well, pure Bachmann … in a nutshell. So to speak. While I’m polishing Bachman’s head piece (hers is pointier than most; and cone-shaped) let me take a moment to place a crown on the shiny pate of that other bizarre candidate for the presidency, alleged sexual predator Mr. Herman Cain. It’s a crown he would certainly prefer to be made
from thorns, since he fancies himself a martyr, but one made out of an old pie plate seems good enough. Even if he escapes the clutches of these “crazy” women bent on ruining his chances, he will never escape my scrutiny. I’m compelled to meet the Cain he refers to in the third person. No wonder he’s of considerable girth; he’s been hiding someone else under those suits all these years. That’s just a handful of the more renowned schmucks of dubious distinction. Locally, we have our own crop of winners. “Scorn” may be too harsh a word for our home-grown befuddlers, but you’ll have to agree that these nominees are enough to make you scratch your head in wonder. They may have taken the crown for “Most Reviled Utility” after leaving thousands of customers shivering in the dark for a week, but the good folks at National Grid also win a second rusty tiara for having the colossal cojones to blame the weatherman for the whole mess. That’s correct: National Grid says meteorologists underplayed the storm’s severity, leading the beleaguered behemoth down the garden path. Falling asleep at the switch wasn’t NG’s fault. The Grid apparently doesn’t have to prepare for any calamity unless said calamity is described in enough hi-def hyperbole to unnerve a zombie. I may have to order crowns by the gross, because next on my list is every property owner who has dragged tree limbs out into the road since the Oct. 29 storm. Nary a tree escaped damage from the weight of that snow, causing vegetation devastation that rivaled the Big Ice of ’09. I can understand homeowners wanting to rid their property of busted branches, but it’s a big, dumb gamble to dump them curbside without a pickup date posted. If another freaky snowstorm hits before the debris has been removed, the snowplow drivers are going to have one helluva mess on their hands. I’ve driven on some of the city’s streets this past week, and one car can barely squeeze through, thanks to the piles of dead brush and whatnot on both sides of the road. I only hope hydrants aren’t buried beneath some of these heaps, homeowners. I’ve exhausted myself with curmudgeonly fretting. Make your own list, if I’ve left out your favorites. I promise I’ll check to see which factory in China manufactures crappy crowns by the ton, and get back to you with the cost.
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To be clear, I don’t comment on the appointment of public ofďŹ cials regularly. However, I have been struck by much of the conversation around Dr. Melinda Boone. As most are probably aware by now, the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools is having her contract reviewed for renewal by the School Committee.
Two weeks ago the School Committee voted 4-3 in favor of renewing her contract and through a rarely used vote of reconsideration request, the issue is up for debate again on Thursday November 17th. What makes Boone’s renewal merited, is the results. Despite anecdotal indicators of challenges, it is important to view her accomplishments in totality, as a forest, not as individual trees. Once viewed in context, it is clear that Dr. Boone deserves support. She has, almost, single-handedly, removed a biased structure of administrative appointments, has listened to community concerns at numerous gatherings, and most of all, children’s learning and their resources to learn is generally improving. In most locales, that closes any debate. However, as Worcester grapples with renewing the contract of the ďŹ rst non-native, non-Caucasian, non-male top ofďŹ cial at WPS, there is hesitancy. Hesitancy without measurable data points is unfair. While I am sure some parents do not believe Dr. Boone has been beneďŹ cial for their child’s success, I also know that Dr. Boone’s mantra of 21st century readiness is designed to improve the learning outcomes of all children.
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While I am sure some skeptics can ďŹ nd anecdotal evidence that indirectly applies to Dr. Boone’s job performance, I also know her job performance under limited economic conditions and increasing need has improved opportunities for Advanced Placement learning courses for students – all students. As a scorer of AP exams annually, I know how important such opportunities can be for college preparedness. Yes, there are challenges that remain. However, in less than three short years, Dr. Boone has managed to create a culture of inclusiveness, has developed a merit-based administrative promotion process, and has established a rhetoric of success that champions the opportunities of all students. The numbers speak for themselves. More Innovation Schools. More Supplemental Wrap Around Grants to key schools, including level 4 schools. More books and a new library for students at Union Hill. More AP opportunities for more students. More committed dollars for textbook updates. More communication tools. Clearly Dr. Boone has done more for us than this contract renewal debate has demonstrated. Let’s support three more years for Dr. Boone. If you don’t support her for three more years, I challenge you to provide comprehensive data based on a representative sample of evidence to validate your opinions. Absent such, a threeyear renewal is merited. Ravi K. Perry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of Race and Ethnic Relations at Clark University
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Worcester After School MOVING TOWARD A CITYWIDE YOUTH NETWORK
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The trouble isn’t that there aren’t enough after-school programs available in Worcester. The trouble is that many kids can’t get to them. STEVEN KING
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Lack of transportation is a major obstacle for youth who want to attend after-school programs. With so many schools across the city (33 elementary schools, four middle schools and seven high schools), what’s needed is an organized way for kids to reach one of them. “In Worcester we have an overkill of everything,” says Ike McBride, clubhouse director at the Boys and Girls Club. “There are too many schools, and so many places to get to after school, so transportation is a big problem.” Most youth sites say they simply cannot offer transportation, because picking up a few students
from the many schools across the city would be timeconsuming and difficult to work out logistically. “It’s hard, because the kids come from all over the place, so how would you make a pattern for all the pickups in the whole city?” says Hilda Ramirez, executive director of the Worcester Youth Center, which decided to use its limited transportation funds to offer youth a ride home at night, making trips on a first-come, first-serve basis with their 15-person bus at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Renting additional buses is often too expensive for these nonprofit agencies. “We only have two vans, and to rent
a bus costs about $150 just for one way,” says Deb Hopkins, executive director of Girls Inc. “Think about where else in our program that money could be going.” It appears that kids who don’t have a site within walking distance from their school, or don’t have someone around to drop them off, are out of luck. And even having children walk to the afterschool sites when within walking distance isn’t ideal. “With Daylight Savings, it’s worrisome that kids will be walking in the dark,” says Brian O’Connell of the Worcester School Committee. Worcester School District buses try to make accommodations when they can, but they can only go so far. For the most part, the school buses are restricted to the routes mapped out for bringing the kids to and from school and their homes, says John Hennessey, director of transportation for Worcester Public Schools. “It’s done on a school-by-school situation. We can make some exceptions for special needs, but we can’t go across the entire city to bring a student [to a site].” The benefit of after-school programs is well-known. According to the Afterschool Alliance, an organization established in 2000 by the Department of Education, teens who do not participate in afterschool programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes, use drugs, drink, smoke and engage in sex than teens who do participate. And the hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. are the peak hours for juvenile crime and experimentation. Parents fare better, too, when their kids participate: parents with children in after-school programs are less stressed, have fewer unscheduled absences and are more productive at work. After-school programs also keep youth active. “Kids at home are sedentary; they’re on the computer or watching TV,” says O’Connell. “At a program, they’d be getting physical fitness. It helps to combat the risk of obesity.” “We serve 300 kids a day, but there are 3,000 kids in poverty in Worcester,” say McBride of the Boys and Girls Club. “It’s just not enough.” It’s clear that children in Worcester are in need of these programs. First steps are now being taken to fix the problems that keep many kids from attending these programs. Currently, a groundbreaking collaboration of all of the major afterschool youth programs is in the works, with the goal of creating an accessible citywide network of after-school programs for kids. Called Youth Connect, it brings together leaders each month from the eight major youth agencies in Worcester: Girls Inc., the Boys and Girls Club, the Worcester Youth Center, the YMCA, the YWCA, Friendly House, Youth Net, and You Inc. The organizations brainstorm on how to make the after-school programs in Worcester easier to access, and how to fix important issues such as transportation. It will bring big changes in how youth organizations will function in Worcester,
{ coverstory } says Judy Kirk, the facilitator of Youth Connect. “We’re now thinking about the youth agencies in terms of all being one entity, and how do we put our best foot forward?” says Kirk. Youth Connect will expand upon the long-running Youth Net, a program that runs out of You Inc. Youth Net runs a program for around seven weeks in the summer that picks up middle-school aged youth at community stops. With their Youth Net identification card, the youth can get into programs free of charge at three sites: the Boys and Girls Club, the
YWCA, and Girls Inc. About 700 kids were involved this past summer, but during the school year, Youth Net only runs a program out of Sullivan Middle School, and 59 students are currently taking part. “My dream would be to have a satellite Youth Net office in each middle school, but right now we don’t have the funding for that,” says Bonnie Pulver, the director of Youth Net, who says they target middle-school-aged youth because they feel it’s a group that’s underserved: “We believe in early intervention, so they can get to high school, and hopefully get to
college,” says Pulver. Youth Connect, which is funded partially by the United Way, will effectively make Youth Net a yearround effort, and hopefully come to involve many more youth. “It is a free introduction for the kids, so they can visit these different places and see what they like,” says Pulver. The collaboration will not only help kids get easy access to a variety of after-school programs, but it will change the way these organizations get funding from the United Way: instead
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having to apply separately, the eight agencies will apply together for one big grant. Youth Connect has had two meetings so far, and have set a few goals: to have a printed catalog detailing what each organization can offer to kids enrolled in the program out by January; to create an across-the-board measurement system to discover how students are progressing at each site; and to fix the issue of transportation by spring. “We don’t know what that looks like yet,” says Kirk of the transportation issue. “We know we need to put more buses on the road.” Ideas currently on the table are working with city buses to allow kids to ride with their Youth Net ID, or collaborating better with the Worcester School District school buses, says Kirk. Youth Connect will make finding the right afterschool program easier for parents, says Kirk. “Instead of a parent having to call up Girls Inc. and see what programs there are, they can check the catalog or call me and I can make recommendations on what fits best for them,” says Kirk. While there will be a new website and a number to call for information, Youth Connect isn’t trying to create anything totally new, says Kirk. They’re working better with what they already have. Girls Inc. has long been known in the area as a great destination for girls to go after school. With a drop-in program for kindergarten through sixth graders every weekday from 2-6 p.m., costing between $5-$10 a day, girls get healthy snacks,
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2,000 girls a year. Executive director Deb Hopkins says the main reason girls choose Girls Inc. is because it’s gender-specific. “You wouldn’t see middleschool girls be willing to put on a bathing suit in front of boys,” says Hopkins. “They’re worried about their body image, and their hair, especially African American and Latino girls. Those barriers don’t exist here.” Hopkins says that girls come from all over to attend Girls Inc. “They’re not coming here because it’s in their neighborhood, they’re coming here because it’s gender specific,” explains Hopkins. The girls taking part in a dance class one afternoon agree. “I wouldn’t be doing this if there were boys here,” says Mary Oppong-Kobi, 14, from Sullivan Middle School. Her friend Vanessa Thuo, also 14 and from Sullivan, says she appreciates the girls-only environment. “I like to be around a good group of people who understand where I’m coming from, and for me, that’s girls,” she says. Lynne McDonagh, whose granddaughter Cheyenne Guzman-Rios, 6, spends her afternoons at Girls Inc., says she appreciates the program. “I don’t think I could bring her anywhere else and feel this safe. The hours are good, and she does her homework here, so we don’t have to at home later,” says McDonagh, adding that she’s noticed changes in Cheyenne. “I’ve noticed her self-esteem has gone up,
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she’s enthusiastic, and she feels accepted because she’s really a part of what’s going on here. She’s like the little mayor of Girls Inc.” Girls Inc. has been situated on Providence Street since 1953. Phyllis Shea, the outreach coordinator for Girls Inc., first came as a child in 1959 and has watched Girls Inc. change over the years. “We didn’t think about careers back then,” says Shea, mentioning beginning programs that fit the time period such as “Baby Doll Hospital” and “Good Grooming.” Reminders of the past are apparent when walking around the building: built-in wall ironing boards line the walls. Hopkins says they’ve opted not to remove them as a reminder that in the past, girls didn’t have as many options as they do today. Today, the girls have certainly marked the building as their own, painting murals around the building and choosing quotes for the walls, such as Eleanor Roosevelt’s “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” “They feel ownership of the space,” says Hopkins, adding that girls had a say in the paint colors and furniture. “They feel comfortable here. We tell them, this is your space, respect it, take care of it. They’re way more likely to decorate it than damage it.” Worcester Youth Center, which caters to an older crowd (ages 14-24), focuses on art, leadership and work readiness, says executive director Hilda Ramirez. Youth come here for a variety of reasons, especially for the recording studio, the break-dance classes, the martial-arts program, and the computer labs. “These are the things they love, but it’s hard to get funding for these activities,” says Ramirez. Ramirez admits that the center, which opened in 1994, hasn’t always had the best reputation. “We’ve evolved,” she says. “We have a lot of programs, and we make it easy for youth to access.” The center now runs programs with the Worcester Art Museum and the Center for Crafts at Worcester State, and it offers a culinary arts program at Quinsigamond Community College. And starting in January, they’ll partner with Becker College in a gaming program. The drop-in program is free, and about 50 youth come on a daily basis, many from nearby Doherty High School, and every Wednesday night they have a sitdown hot meal. “Some just want a place to be, they don’t want structure,” says Ramirez. “It can be a struggle to try and tie in our
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lessons, but at least they’re safe and not in the streets.” The center has a successful GED program (14 youth received their GED in 2010), and places a lot of emphasis on work readiness, securing many youth with internship positions. Jamie Blatt, who works as a counselor at the center, has seen positive changes in the youth happen before her eyes. “Kids have told me, ‘I used to be a punk. I used to not want to participate. But then something changed, and now I want other kids to see it the way I see it and get involved,’” she says. The Boys and Girls Club opened its new site on Tainter Street in 2006 with a $10 million capital grant. One of its strongest features is the swimming pool. “We taught 700 kids to swim last year,” says McBride, who has been involved for 31 years (he attended as a kid). “Inner city kids wouldn’t get the chance to do that otherwise.” Membership is $25 a year, which is low considering that the actual cost is $550 per child a year, says McBride. It’s important to keep membership fees low, since 92 percent of attendees are at or below the poverty line. The club serves children aged 2.9 to 18, with the biggest attendees being those in middle school. “If we can teach them things without them realizing it, then great,” says McBride. “If anything, it’s a safe place for them to go.” The club gives kids the choice of many activities: homework and computer time, arts and crafts, boxing, swimming, basketball, and making music. The Kid’s
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Worcester School District does run its share of after-school programs, but with a strict focus on academic help. “Students with academic needs come first,” says Barbara Sargent, the director of supplemental support services for the district. A total of 2,200 elementary and middle-school students and 600 high-school students take advantage of these programs, which include the 21st Century program, MCAS help, and the English Language Learners program. Eighteen Worcester schools have qualified through the No Child Left Behind Act for the 21st Century Community Learning Grant, which targets high-poverty, low-performing schools. This academic enrichment program has partnerships with community sites like the Ecotarium and Berg Florist, and students can elect to
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Worcester Youth Center busts a move with their break dancing class
The elementary school students can elect to take part in the structured program, which has anywhere from 12 to 25 participants, and involves two days at Worcester Polytechnic Institute doing a robotics program, one day at Saint Francis Nursing Center, and a day in the swimming pool at Clark University. There’s also a free unstructured teen program, and 45 youth come on a daily basis. A big draw for Friendly House is the basketball league, where about 200 kids participate. “We’re giving them a safe place,” says Delgado. “We want them to leave with something, life skills or social skills.” The YWCA, known best for its childcare programs, transitional housing for women, and programs addressing domestic violence, also operates the Learning 4 Fun after-school program for children 5-12 years old. Running each weekday from 2:15-5:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary and Wawecus Road Elementary, the program provides homework assistance, arts and crafts, cooking, computer lab and other games as well as recreational fitness.
take part on a rolling admission basis. The district offers MCAS help to those that have failed the test, and for those Englishlanguage learners who need out-of-school assistance. Youth Connect is certainly moving the collaboration efforts of youth agencies in the city in the right direction. Cooperation with the city and the school district would make these efforts even better. “It would be easier for us if we were working directly with the public schools,” says Ramirez of the Youth Center, saying she would like to see principals and guidance counselors coming down to the youth sites to really see what’s going on. “If we were working really collaboratively, we wouldn’t be catching youth after they’ve already dropped out. That prevention work can only be done if we target them in middle school.” There is a lot of work left to be done, admits Ramirez. “There needs to be a lot of sitting down and formalizing, saying ‘Let me see what you do best; how can we work together?’ It’s starting to happen.”
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Pro Re Nata Local band takes as needed
Josh Lyford
Pro Re Nata hails from central Massachusetts by way of Sutton and while the band itself may have only been around for a few years, the individual members of the band have been sternly supportive of Worcester’s and central Massachusetts’s music scene for as far back as they can remember.
“Music got me into music,” guitar player Neal McLaughlin says over a round of Narragansetts shared with fellow bandmates, drummer PJ Guertin and guitar player and vocalist Brian Montigny. The members of the band got involved in music early; Montigny began strumming a guitar when he found one under his mother’s bed and hasn’t put it down yet. From there, Montigny and McLaughlin began playing music together at a very
young age and have been playing together ever since. Eventually they came together with bass player Justin Marion and the band hasn’t stopped playing music since. Support and energy are two descriptors that come to mind often when dealing with Pro Re Nata. They wear their eagerness to play and continue contributing to the Massachusetts music scene on their sleeves, which is one of the band’s many strengths. This support system works both ways as well, as family is an additionally important factor in the crafting of this bands DNA. “We wouldn’t have been able to do this if it wasn’t for family,” says Montigny. Those aren’t hollow words, either; family truly has played an integral role in the bands history. Neal Sr., McLaughlin’s father, owns AutoMagic Transmissions in Sutton and opened it up to the band as a practice space. Guertin’s father runs a painting company and lends them a van in order to tour. Both Montigny and Guertin are fathers. It is clear that music is second only to family.
The band has achieved much since their inception, playing a slew of shows as well as recording an EP, “Take as Needed.” The album, which translates into Latin as “Pro Re Nata,” was recorded with Ian Van Opijnin at Echo Room Studios. “We’re raw, we have energy,” says Montigny of the band’s live show. “We’re not after perfect tone and state-of-the-art equipment, we’re playing real stuff.” The band has a distinct sound that catches your ear off guard when you first listen. It is new and original, but sounds almost familiar. You can’t quite decide what it is but you’re aural sensibility welcomes the music like it would an old friend. The music is both raw and aggressive while containing it’s melody in an old soul. This makes sense when you learn that several of the band members describe their eclectic musical upbringing. From stalwarts Thursday to modern bands like La Dispute, to American Nightmare and fellow Worcester natives, Bane, it is clear that Pro Re Nata have no desire to pigeonhole themselves in just one genre
lock-box. As for the future, Pro Re Nata plan to record a follow up EP later this year to release in early 2012. Guertin says that the new songs have a life of their own and that, “the songs make you WANT to sing them.” They also plan to continue playing shows and would like to tour as often as possible. Montigny smiles and says, “It’s always good to be playing.” It is that simple desire to stay active, supportive and positive about playing that will keep the band pushing forward as time goes on. Find the guys of Pro Re Nata online on Facebook or listen at Reverb Nation. They also have an upcoming show at the Lucky Dog Music Hall on November 26. Be sure to pick up a copy of their EP “Take as Needed” and give some local gentleman the listen that they have most certainly earned.
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Going Crazy, Stupid, Love! at Assumption STEVEN KING
Taylor Nunez
Love. It’s been the compelling subject of movies, plays and musicals, and is the timeless plotline that captures the hearts and minds of audiences. So when the Assumption College Theater Department’s members began brainstorming ideas for a show, it seemed obvious that every idea centered on love, creating “Crazy, Stupid Love!” As cast member Michael Conway puts it, “This show is fitting for the college scene in general because everyone here can relate to the idea of love being both crazy and stupid.”
When in the development stages, producers and directors Jacki Carlson, a senior, and theatre arts professor Brian Tivnan narrowed all ideas to a diverse and challenging 16 scenes. However, beyond just a theatrical performance, the show is
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Jenna DeMasi and Jonathan Souza rehearse for their performance of “Sue Me.”
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a dinner experience. The college’s dining services, Sodexo, provides dinner for audience members by turning the dining hall into a bistro, complete with a fullcourse meal and wait staff. “Crazy, Stupid Love!” will consist of famous scenes from “My Cousin Vinny,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Chicago,” “Guys and Dolls” and many more.
come together. Casting for “Crazy, Stupid Love!” was also different, as each scene requires different talents and strengths. Choreographer and performer, senior Kristen Ficorilli explains, “The cast was selected very carefully and specifically to show everyone’s talents to their best ability. The fact is, this is so different and it can really facilitate everyone’s talents and show this school STEVEN KING
David Jennison and Jennifer Wall perform a scene from “When Harry Met Sally.”
Though Carlson and Tivnan developed the show by handpicking scenes to perform, it was Sodexo director Mike Ward that originally brought up the idea of a dinner theater to Tivnan. “I wanted to try something different and Mike Ward of Sodexo had been nudging me to give it a try,” said Tivnan. Both Carlson and Tivnan played around with ideas of what the dinner theater should be – and even considered an improvisation show. “We had intended to do “Tony and Tina’s Italian Wedding,” an interactive improvisation of a church wedding and reception, but it proved to be too much, as everybody must have great improv skills, and we just aren’t at that level yet,” explains Tivnan. Ultimately, Carlson and Tivnan kept the idea of sketch comedy using preexisting scenes. “Crazy, Stupid Love!” proves to be a different type of show for the Assumption Community. Carlson explains, “The scenes stand alone, which puts a lot of responsibility on the individual actors in the scene. Because at the end of the day, they aren’t making anyone else look bad except their scene partner if they mess up. They also have a lot less studio rehearsal time so they rehearse a lot on their own.” Due to the individuality of the scenes, most cast members have not even met one another yet so production week will be the first time the entire show and its members
Assumption. “I am trying to generate more visibility of theater on campus, to build the pool of actors and to grow the audiences,” he explains. “Crazy, Stupid Love!” will benefit Assumption’s theater department—general public tickets are $25, $15 of which will go to Sodexo for the cost of the meal, and $10 to the college’s theater department. For students on a meal plan, the $15 meal can be paid with a meal swipe or their points. Don’t miss this new theatrical experience at Assumption College,
taking place on November 17, 18 and 19 at Assumption’s Taylor Dining Hall on campus. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:30 p.m. To make your reservation, email dinnertheater@assumption.edu and be sure to check out the show’s Facebook page “Crazy, Stupid Love!” at Assumption College.”
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what we all have to offer.” Cast member Michael Conway echoed Ficorilli’s sentiments revealing it is a bit more “free flowing” than a typical production and gives room for each performer to show their individual, theatrical gifts. Beyond just exhibiting each performer, the audience will be included in the fun. “There’s this notion of breaking the fourth wall, which means the actors can address the audience, recognize the audience is there and even have them participate,” Carlson says. Even more unique to this show is the chance for actors to perform scenes that they grew up with. Ficorilli will be performing a scene from a movie close to her heart, “My Cousin Vinny.” “Growing up, it was my favorite movie and I fell in love with Marisa Tomei. To be able to play Lisa is just amazing.” Carlson, in addition to co-producing and co-directing with Tivnan, will be hosting the show and performing a scene called “Sure Thing” and the song “Matchmaker” from “Fiddler on the Roof.” Conway will be performing a song called “She Likes You” in addition to playing Rapunzel’s prince alongside Cinderella’s prince played by junior Matt Angelini. With the uniqueness of “Crazy, Stupid Love!” and the appetizing feature of dinner and show, Tivnan has high hopes for what the show will bring to
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Inspiration: Record Shopping. Become inspired by album artwork and infuse it into your wardrobe. The weather warmed up recently and allowed us to catch one more glimpse of the fall colors. Take these colors of autumn and let them inspire you to bring a fresh brightness to your wardrobe or makeup. Coupled with the soonto-be-fading memory of fall foliage, my inspiration for this week came to life at That’s Entertainment (thatse.com), where I found a few of my favorite record albums. Album covers are so bright and daring – when the leaves have gone, pick up your favorite album cover and infuse those colors into your wardrobe. Translations: Partner a new coat in a bright color, such as the yellow, orange and reds you find in the remaining leaves. Try one that has buttons and draws in the waist, made of wool to keep you warm. This coat wears well as a jacket to wear on your way to work or a run to the store. When wearing accessories, be sure to partner them with contrasting colors, like these in red and blue. For instance, this burnt-orange lace dress with gray leggings (opposite page) is partnered with a beige scarf to tie it all in. Brighten up your same-old makeup routine by using these tips to add wearable color. Everyone already has brown eye shadow and black eyeliner at home. Smudge the black liner under your eyes on the bottom and all through the crease. Add the brown shadow on top of the black liner to warm it up. Line your inner water line on the lower lashes and add a shimmery gold/orange color onto the bottom lid to brighten the eye. This look can work for all skin tones. Finish the lips off with a nude gloss that matches your natural skin tone. If you feel washed out as the summer tan is waning, add bronzer under your cheek bones. Francesca’s Collection in the Solomon Pond Mall (francescascollection.com) crafted the look for this album-inspired look. Francesca’s offers eclectic, carefully chosen treasured items in its boutique, with a style always one step ahead of the trend. By taking inspiration from all over the world, the boutique carries styles for every woman. So when you need a new outfit for a party this holiday season or a gift for a loved one, it would be a perfect place to bring your favorite album for inspiration and have them put together an outfit for you as they did for us this week!
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several local powerhouses, like Whalebone Farmhouse (reunited with longtime vocalist Keri Anderson); Helen’s traditional The holidays are a great time Americana band, Farmer’s Union Players; for reuniting with friends and Stu Esty’s Leon and family, and Russell-meets-Tom Thanksgiving Waits, Roadkill Orchestra, is the king of among others; and, from Maine, The them all. Widely Mallett Brothers, who considered the best Helen assures “with club weekend of their banjos and the year, bands great sound…will and owners be a new sound to the elements of the look forward to night for Worcester packed houses and people.” In addition to James Keyes reconnecting with a night of music, local old friends. What artists Scott Holloway, follows is by no Annie Libertini, and Rose LeBeau, will display their art. means a comprehensive list For those with a flavor for Phish and of area shows (see Worcester a good-time jam, Mocha Java, who has reMag’s music listings), but a emerged in recent years on the Worcester healthy sampling that suggests scene, play at Worcester’s new home for the range of events. jam bands, Beatnik’s on Park Avenue. This Thanksgiving weekend is a great four-piece is sure to take its high-energy opportunity for artists, owners and music approach to the stratosphere on at least fans, as so many venues – from palatial a few numbers, and it should be a great rock halls to humble neighborhood opportunity for the dancers in town. watering holes – feature live music. Save the money for Guns ‘n’ Roses tickets for the DCU and, instead, check Thanksgiving Eve out Worcester’s ’80s glam slam kings, Helen Beaumont, Worcester’s gospelMullethead, who celebrate the raunch and influenced, modern-day Patsy Cline, sees roll of the Sunset Strip’s unabashed libido Thanksgiving Eve as the perfect occasion and all things ’80s hard rock, from 8 p.m.for a good show. “Thanksgiving Eve is 2 a.m. at the Lucky Dog Music Hall on Green such a great night – because people travel Street. home to visit their friends and families, If you like things wild, wild, wild, and Thanksgiving day is usually spent but maybe from a different era, Jerkus with your close family – so the night Circus (an offshoot before is for fun of The Steamy with your Bohemians, featuring friends.” She local chanteuse, also sees it Niki Luparelli) will as a time for perform the “neo“benefiting Vaudeville” musical others on a day improv cabaret we are thankful stage act that for.” they’ve performed Helen and throughout the fellow roots northeast at stylist James Keyes Ralph’s from 9 have teamed up p.m.-2 a.m. Roadkill Orchestra to bring what If you like might be the something more banner event laid-back, a little less edgy, in Worcester on “Human Jukebox” Andy Cummings will strum this Thanksgiving Eve, a two-stage event his Guild and provide the smoky vocals (with overlapping one-hour sets starting for the Swingabilly Lounge at the quaint every 30 minutes) at Kelley Square’s Nick’s on Millbury Street starting at 9 p.m. Hotel Vernon, featuring bands and artists. Dig jazz? Then check out Three Works, led Called the 2nd Annual Festival of Sight and by local seven-string jazz guitarist Charles Sound, the $7 show ($5 if you bring a Ketter, backed by Jim Allard on sax and flute nonperishable or canned good) includes and George Dellomo on drums, as they play Mathew Robert
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“jazz-inspired Motown” at Sahara on Highland Street from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. If you like hip-hop and Wu Tang Clan, stop by The Raven on Pleasant Street for the “dubstep/hipstep” stylings of Elijah Devine, whose “Divine Intervention” LPrelease northeast tour stops in Worcester, with support acts
The Weekend
On Friday, head over to Nick’s for a Reuben and some rockabilly with Worcester’s Leon Redbone-esque, prewar songsmith, Clayton
Willoughby and his Claytones Numbskulls
Dizzy Disasta, Tom Brown, Billy Gunna, and DJ’s Yohon Di and Treeman.
Thanksgiving Night
Your holidays are the musicians’ working dates and so the music-making continues on Thanksgiving night, with several theme acts. Flock of Assholes plays its weekly show of the best pop of the ’80s on its home turf at the Lucky Dog Music Hall on Green Street (and again on Friday night at Jillian’s on Grove Street). Meanwhile, The Gardner Ale House on Parker Street in Gardner hosts Audio Wasabi, an aggregate of musicians who come together each week with a different musical theme. If acoustic music is your thing, then there are a few offerings, both in and out of town. For singer-songwriter, vocalbased tunes, there’s Jay Graham (of Soulstice, Craig, and Arthur Dent Foundation) playing his weekly solo acoustic slot at Funky Murphy’s on Shrewsbury Street from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; and Sam James playing his acoustic tunes on Belmont Street in Northborough at the Celtic Tavern, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. For another type of acoustic show, check out Chris Reddy’s “acoustic loops from hell,” which features complex original songs layered live with a digital delay, at The Mill on West Boylston Street in West Boylston? Local drummer and impresario Duncan Arsenault always provides a night of great music in his rotating weekly lineup at The Dive Bar on Green Street in Worcester, whether it’s rootsy acoustic originals or covers, soul or hill-country blues.
from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. And on Saturday, Worcester’s “Home of the Blues,” Gilrein’s on Main Street, hosts a great blues fundraiser for community radio station WCUW from 8 p.m-1 a.m., with Shakey
Jake and the Blue Vibrations, Charley Dee and The Blues Doctrine, Shakey Ground with Rick Percuoco, and an All Star Jam to close the show (plus a
buffet and 50/50 raffle). $10 minimum donation. If you live north of the city, head over to Athol and Twohey’s Tavern at the King Phillip Restaurant on State Road to hear acoustic tunes by longtime area musician (of Beatles for Sale fame) Dan Kirouac with bassist Al Dusoe. Critical darlings Little Big Wheel bring their rootsy, multigenre barroom rock to Sahara Restaurant on Highland Street, 10 p.m.-1:20 p.m. And what better way to wrap up this reunion weekend than with a big homecoming show by Boston’s up and comers, The Wandas, to close the loop on their northeast minitour in support of their alternative-pop, critically acclaimed self-titled CD, at
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Blackboard Nails, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
As you can see, there are lots of shows to choose from, and more than a few reasons to give thanks this Thanksgiving. So, pick one or two, grab some friends, and get out on the scene!
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2+1=0 Jim Keogh
Narcissists wear me out. I think it’s why I’m so ambivalent about Facebook, with all those photos of sumptuous meals about to be consumed (though a truly irredeemable narcissist would also post the toiletbowl results) and the declarations of selfvalidation (“I can’t believe how much I love my kids!”). Then there’s the worst of all: the message that “Donna has just commented on her own photo.”
So in this Facebook-y culture I view “Heartbeats” with a builtin antipathy. The film deals with three self-absorbed young adults in Montreal, one who is the object of the others’ desire. Nicolas is intelligent, insouciant, with a face framed by cascading blond ringlets. Someone describes him as Adonis, and the description fits. Nicolas is catnip for Marie and Francis, two good friends who nevertheless find themselves in heated competition for his attention. Whether Nicolas is straight, gay or bisexual is left a mystery for much of the film, though he sends out strong signals to both camps. He is, in short, an equal-opportunity tease. Marie and Francis strategize for victory in obvious and embarrassing ways. When Nicolas confesses to an infatuation with Audrey Hepburn, Francis buys him a Hepburn poster; but Marie goes 10 steps further and gets herself a Hepburn makeover. They attend parties they know Nicolas will attend and study his schedule so they can plan “accidental” meetings outside of coffee shops. They even finagle their way into a country weekend at Nicolas’ aunt’s house, which ends badly with Marie and Francis wrestling each other to the ground in a spat that proves equally unflattering to both. To describe this arrangement as a love triangle is generous. The trio never conducts a conversation with enough breadth or depth to establish that their level of feeling extends beyond lust. Nicolas is maddeningly oblivious; Marie
and Francis irritatingly besotted. That the film reveals next to nothing about their lives beyond their Nicolas fixation keeps it shallow and disengaging. One can imagine Marie returning to her lonely apartment to post about her unrequited love, and the empathetic Francis responding with that old Facebook standby: “Hugs!” “Heartbeats” was written and directed by Xavier Dolan, who also plays Francis, and he has chosen to film a hefty
portion of his movie in slow motion. The characters walk, smoke and even register emotions in slo-mo. If Dolan is trying to heighten the actions’ effect, the clear question is: to what end? The slowmotion only pads an already grating film — the camera loitering on the characters’ pained faces does not enhance the viewers’ appreciation of their predicament any more than watching a slow-motion beating makes you crave more kidney punches. Yes, the worst kind of “love” is the kind that is unreturned. I think it’s safe to say most of us have experienced it at some level, which makes Marie and Francis’ suffering singularly unremarkable, at any speed. ”Heartbeats” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 3 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 Little Slice of Paradise The Descendants Grade: A David Wildman
Alexander Payne is one of those rare film auteurs that understand good writing as well as good filmmaking. With his past efforts “Election,” “Sideways” and “About Schmidt” he has bucked Hollywood trends and chosen strong, simple characterdriven novels and rendered them effectively as modest budget films that often feature highprofile stars. He obviously takes his time and chooses each project carefully, and his intelligence, taste and intuition win out at every turn. His latest “The Descendants” is no exception.
The novel’s author Kaui Hart Hemmings is Hawaiian and wisely gives her main protagonist Matt King a healthy disdain for his idyllic surroundings. Payne makes sure this attitude is right up front in a voiceover by George Clooney as the wealthy landowning lawyer protagonist, daring us to despise him and his rarified existence as he complains that his life is as rotten as everyone else’s, despite living in a desired vacation destination. “Paradise can fuck itself” is how he puts it. In film it’s usually more striking to show rather than tell, but director/ co-screenwriter Payne is aware of the strength of the narrator’s first person, present-tense voice in this story and gives his protagonist free reign to express himself. Matt’s world truly is messed up: his free-spirited wife is in a coma from a boating accident, plus his youngest daughter Scottie (Amara Miller) is acting out at school and suddenly he has to deal with it (he seems himself now as the “replacement parent”). Then there’s the matter of the last parcel of Hawaiian land that his family owns and for which he is the major shareholder. They stand to make a fortune selling it to developers, and much of the family is pressuring him to make a profit, but
the locals are on his case for wanting to do so. We also soon learn that his older daughter Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) is a party girl and that she’d been aware his wife was having an affair. It’s a lot of setup that hits pretty quickly, and at some point we stray a little too far into Ken Burns territory with Matt’s voiceover as the camera zooms into sepia-tone photos of old timers. But Payne has chosen a potent presence in Clooney, and the actor’s telling of his own character’s backstory ultimately serves the story well. Once the plot kicks in, Clooney carries the whole thing with his expressive face. When the doctor tells him his wife is a goner the camera moves in close and we see him fighting the news with his eyes as he looks away, trying to deflect it with every muscle in his body. This scene is the product of both good acting and careful direction. Payne understands how vital it is that the emotion comes off as realistic. Immediately afterward Matt has to pretend all is well with his children and friends, and we feel the weight of it as he deals with arrangements for pulling the plug and forces Alexandra to grow up fast to help him through the whole thing. Here’s the part where it could have gone wrong, all dressed up and nowhere to go, but thankfully Hemmings’ novel really does have an interesting point to make about love, greed and human nature. The story becomes about how Matt relates to his two daughters whom he barely knows, and this is tied in with the way he deals with his wife’s former lover, her grieving parents, and ultimately the situation with the land inheritance. While nothing crazy happens, the events are refreshingly unpredictable, and the humor is right on. I will leave it right there for you to experience yourself. And make no mistake about it, “The Descendants” is well worth seeing and has been left to this late date of release because it’s obvious Oscar bait. It might not be perfect, but then again, neither is paradise, really.
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When just one cuisine won’t do Kendra Lapin
On first glance, Robert’s Restaurant could be any one of those hole-in-the-wall take-out restaurants: Chinese joint, cozy breakfast-lunch diner, seafood shack. Fortunately, it can be all of them – all at the same time, and for a great price.
Scott and I wandered in to check the place out. Taped to the door was a daily special of clam fritters, which I immediately knew I wanted. But there was even more promise inside. The cook and server, the only staff behind the counter, were extremely friendly and could explain everything on the menu. The menu itself is two computer printed pages of everything from the abovementioned types of restaurants, so there is
an awful lot to choose from. Some items, like the steamed buns and chicken wings, are a la carte, while others are full meals, so it is important to ask. Scott and I ended up over-ordering a mix and match of food options – a pleasure when we could dig into future meals and snacks after the dining experience. The clam fritters and two Hong Kong chicken wings were finished first. Light golden brown, the fritters were more breading than clam, but they had an added taste with a touch of lemon pepper. We were especially delighted with the chicken wings, which had an original flavor from their Mandarin marinade that had a subtle balance of sweetness, Asian spice, and the slightest bit of heat. While there was a lot we’d return to Robert’s for, the wings are on the top of that list. Our next “course” (food was delivered in the order it was cooked) was scallion pancakes and steamed buns, the latter being hard to find in the Worcester area. The scallion pancakes were simple, clean tasting crepes with the freshness of the scallions. Four pancakes were in the serving and could have easily made anyone a nice light, vegetarian lunch.
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While I found the buns problematically cold in the middle, we both enjoyed their flavor. We tried one each of the three kinds: American barbeque pork, Asian seasoned pork, and red bean. The dough (and the red bean paste) were subtly sweet, while the Asian pork had a tangy zing and the American pork had a good smokiness. Both pork styles were also incredibly tender. We had also ordered the Spiced Rubbed BBQ Beef and Cantonese BBQ Pork Ribs, not realizing they were full meals. In both these selections, the meat continued to be perfectly tender and spiced, though both of us preferred the beef, which wowed us with its intense juiciness. I also really enjoyed Robert’s version of fried rice. Studded with colorful vegetable bits and tiny circles of sausage, it was fluffy and packed a complex flavor without any hint of grease. The last thing we had ordered, because we were told we had to try it, was one of the chicken meals: two pieces of fried chicken with French fries. Also extremely juicy, the chicken had a crisp crust and
held up in taste to everything else we’d had so far. The fries were thick-cut and crispy brown with soft interiors, similar to British “chips.” (There was even malted vinegar on the table to accompany them.) With two-anda-half containers of leftovers (which would make two full meals later on), we approached the counter only to experience the good kind of sticker shock. All of our food, including a bottled water, came to $39.33. Not only was the food incentive to return, it was more than within the let’s-grabfood-tonight budget. With a menu sure to please just about any palate and at a price like that, there’s no reason more people shouldn’t be checking out Robert’s Restaurant.
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The Café at Five Loaves Bakery 13 Mechanic St., Spencer 508.885.3760 This inviting spot in downtown Spencer is a bakery by day and fine dining establishment at night. Creative, seasonal appetizers ($7-$8) might include a tomato and mustard tart or zucchini stuffed with ham and cheese. Mains such as duck leg confit over fig hash, hanger steak with blue cheese, and bourride over creamy polenta ($15-$18) are generous and sophisticated. Desserts are just what you’d expect from a good bakery. BYOB makes the night a bargain, and on Wednesdays your three-course meal is an unbelievable bargain at $20.
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Nuovo Restaurant 92 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-796-5915 nuovoworcester.com Nuovo is another strong Italian restaurant among many in Worcester. It offers many seafood choices, as well traditional Italian meat dishes and a few vegetarian options in pasta and appetizers. The prices are set for higher-end dining, but the quality and portion size are worth the price.
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Nick’s Bar & Restaurant
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Nick’s Bar and Restaurant 124 Millbury St., Worcester 508-753-4030 nicksworcester.com FOOD ★★★★1/2 AMBIENCE ★★★★ SERVICE ★★★★★ VALUE ★★★1/2
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There isn’t a lot Nick’s had to do to prepare for its recent Halloween festivities. The beautiful bar combines the hunting-lodge taxidermy and dark-wood motif with beautifully creepy paintings and stained glass decorating the walls, so it feels like you’ve escaped to an Old World German tavern.
One taste of the food, though, and you’ll likely feel that you escaped to a piece of foodie heaven. Even if you question whether or not you’ll like the German cuisine, it’s absolutely worth trying something like the “German Mac and Cheese,” STEVEN KING
which is späetzle (an egg-noodle like pasta) with three different cheeses and caramelized onions or the German potato salad, which is warm herbed potatoes and bacon–one of the best I’ve tasted. However, if you know you like German food, you’re in for an extra treat with items like Nick’s Platter, which includes bratwurst and knockwurst atop sauerkraut, pickled beets, and the German potato salad. Definitely leave room for dessert, too, because we scraped our banana chocolate cake and pecan pie from our plates so nothing remained. Next time you want good food with your drinks and evening entertainment, visit Nick’s!
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The Mill 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com Located not far from the West Boylston Cinemas, The Mill serves smokehouse, Italian-American, and American comfort cuisine. It’s geared toward a family-friendly environment and a general American palate. It offers solidly good cuisine for a reasonable price and boasts impeccable service. Periwinkles & Giorgio’s Italian Pub Restaurant 892 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-9705 periwinkles-giorgios.com The cuisine could be termed “elaborate pub.” It draws heavily from traditional American and is bolstered by a scattering of ethnic inspired specials. I departed Periwinkles & Giorgio’s Italian Pub Restaurant pleased with the service and value we received. And I found their cuisine to be a cut above the rest. Shiraz Armenian Cuisine 259 Park Ave., Worcester 508-767-1639 Those familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine will feel right at home with this menu. For starters, try the combination plate appetizer with its generous portions of humus, babaganoosh and tabouleh. Each is isolated within a framework of grape leaves stuffed with rice filling; the combo is accompanied by a large basket of soft Syrian bread. At Shiraz Armenian Restaurant, we enjoyed quality home cooking that was present with pride. Plus, our waitress was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the cuisine she served. When one’s cooking is representative of a nation, there’s no room for shortcuts. Le Mirage 120 June St., Worcester 508-793-8558 Whether you’re looking for a cup o’ Joe to go, or authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes to eat in, Le Mirage is the place. Cappuccino, latte, chai — hot or iced — salads, wraps, panini sandwiches. A great place for an afternoon coffee by the window. Accepts credit cards. BYOB. Cedar Street Restaurant 12 Cedar St., Sturbridge 508-347-5800 cedarstreetrestaurant.com You don’t need excuses to visit Sturbridge, but here’s another anyway. The Cedar Street Restaurant is a gem. First-rate food served by knowledgeable professionals in an intimate, home-like atmosphere. Angus beef, seafood, free-range chicken, you name it. Varied and creative wine list, too. Flying Rhino 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.com The Flying Rhino offers some of the finest, most exciting fare in town, in a dazzling, artful setting. Tremendous and unique recipes for salmon, lobster, beef, chicken, panini sandwiches and wraps; and attractive specials comprise the menu. Festive, sophisticated, and urbane — but casual — environment. Great wine and beer list. 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.
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The Corner Café 27 Main St., Sterling 978-422-0088. A little slice of the American pie, the Corner Café, in Sterling Center, offers basic diner fare at very low prices. Informal and chatty servers make for a nice experience, as do reliably prepared comfort foods. Da Lat 425 Park Ave., Worcester 508-753-6036 Da Lat is what living in a city is all about — access to interesting flavors and experiences. Already a source of pride for Worcester residents for more than a decade, Da Lat serves authentic and wonderfully prepared Vietnamese cuisine. The prices can’t be beat and the food is first-rate. BYOB.
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“Sustaining Urban Trees and Forests in 2011, the International Year of Forests” is the topic of the 14th Annual Trees in the Urban Landscape Symposium. The symposium will feature a number of lectures and presentations including New Pest, New Strategies: Invasive Insect Species in the Northeast, Robert Childs; Best Practices for Planting and Maintaining Trees, Jeffrey Hehman; Space Saving Trees, Gary Koller, Koller and Associates; Space Saving Trees in the Tower Hill Collection, Joann Vieira; and Wetland Trees Suitable for the Urban Environment, John Trexler. Urban tree professionals, tree wardens, persons working in the tree-care industry, and anyone interested in learning more about the urban forest are invited to attend; registration at 9:30 a.m. $10, with reserve box lunch $20; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.
A Night of Rock at Ralph’s features Sever the Drama, Full Blooded Mutt, Tung and The Slobbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.
Sean Kershaw and the Terrible Two bring high-octane honky-tonk home when they come to Vincents Bar tonight. Every show is an adventure when Sean is behind the mic! For more details go to seankershaw.com and bluestingraye.com; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Shaky Ground move and shake your booty at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill tonight from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.
Health professionals from the The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) will offer screenings, medication reviews and education about falls prevention during Let’s be Fall Free: Fall Prevention Health Fair. Free blood-pressure, blood-glucose and balance screenings will be provided to participants. Pharmacists will also be on hand to offer participants a review of their medication regimens. Participants are encouraged to bring their medications and any questions they might have pertaining to their therapy. Free; 1-3 p.m. Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. 866-6331617 or massmedline.com. At Green Drinks, November come share a drink with Worcester Time Trade. Hear special guest Aria DiSalvo as she explains how you can earn credits for helping others in the community. The core principle of Worcester Time Trade is the premise that every person has valuable skills, information and experience. Time trading is simply a way of sharing what we have to offer in order to build community and grow as individuals. One hour of service earns one time credit, no matter what the service. In this way, everyone’s time and contribution are valued equally. Free; 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133, greendrinks.org/MA/Worcester. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, November 19. A classic drama by Tennessee Williams, this show has a timeless story that people of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy. $5; 8-10 p.m. WPI: Little Theatre, 100 Institute Rd. 508-654-8464, wpi.edu/+theatre.
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>Saturday 19 WSU Theatre presents “The Good Person of Setzuan”, which opens tonight. From famed German playwright Bertolt Brecht, this allegory is filled with passion, music and humor about the ethical perils of economic success. Three gods in search of Good find it in the prostitute Shen Te, and they thank her with 1,000 silver coins. Her attempts to run a business are compromised because she helps every unscrupulous beggar who comes her way, so she invents and becomes a hard-nosed male cousin, Shui Ta. Caught between her morality and economic survival, Shen Te/Shui Ta must find a way not to squander the gift of the Gods. Performances: Nov. 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. General admission is $14, $10 for seniors, $7 for students; 8-10 p.m. Worcester State University, Administration Building, Fuller Theatre A-262, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8843.
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>Friday 18 Graywolf, Another Divide, Jacob Haller, Jacob McElvie Band hit up The Raven tonight at 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on Facebook. Armenian baked goods, pastries and country store available throughout the day at the Fall Food Fest. Dinner served Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Menu selections include shish kebab, chicken kebab, losh kebab and kheyma. Free! Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove St. d’Alzon Arts Poetry Reading features Meg Kearney tonight, plus an open mic for those of you hoping to test your prose on a live audience; 7 p.m. Assumption College: Emmanuel
The 36th Annual Worcester Mineral Club show features 14 dealers, exhibits, hourly door prizes, demonstrations, raffle, snacks, and unique gifts. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, scouts in uniform and children younger than 6 are admitted free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Guard Armory: Worcester, 701 Lincoln St. worcestermineralclub.org/ show. The Art of Charles Sheeler (pictured here) will be this month’s Zip Tour at the Worcester Art Museum at noon. Led by Docent Jane Maguire, Zip Tours last around 20-30 minutes, and focus on one work of art, subject, or artist. Check the museum’s calendar at worcesterart.org for more details. Noon-12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406.
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picks BeneďŹ t for The Community Cat Connection with performances by Sanveen, The Charms, Vulgarrity, Caged Heat. The Community Cat Connection, Inc. was established in 2004 by Trudy Charette to provide Dudley, Webster, Oxford and surrounding communities with a viable option for control of the feral cat population. Since its inception, more than 1,000 cats and kittens have been rescued. In addition to this much needed service, the CCC also provides assistance in the placement of kittens and cats, which have been abandoned, surrendered, and rescued. $8; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or ďŹ nd them on Facebook. Ten local community theaters come together at Broadway Our Way, performing songs from Broadway shows to beneďŹ t the Stratton Players, who lost their beloved theater in Fitchburg to ďŹ re on July 10. The Playhouse has been a treasure in Fitchburg for more than 80 years. Attend what is sure to be a once-in-alifetime opportunity to be entertained by 10 of the area’s greatest community theater groups under one roof! Full-price tickets are $25 with a limited number of $100 VIP seats that include a wine-and-cheese reception with Stratton’s cast of “Nunsense A-Men!â€? 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469, thehanovertheatre.org. Finton Stanley with his daughter Lisa offer traditional dances (waltz, fox trot, and two-step) as well as Irish Ceili to live music tonight at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre. Come dance, watch or do both. Worcester College Students earn points with a WOO Card). Free; 8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Sound Guy Steve Merrow’s 50th Birthday Bash features Huck, Thinner, BuddaďŹ nga, The Roadkill Orchestra and maybe a few more – you’ll have to show up to see. $5; 21+; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Hip Swayers will kick off Bolero’s CD release party for “Bolero!â€? Bolero has been playing a special brand of Latin jazz and blues for over two years now - and they ďŹ nally have a full
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Axe Murder Boyz with Karmakazi are at The Palladium (upstairs). $14; 6:30-11 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696.
The Oliver Award-winning musical Honk! is the story of Ugly, whose gawky looks incite prejudice until, along with a harrowing journey, he discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny. This beautiful Gilbert Players production will inspire and delight the whole family. Sunday, November 20 - Sunday, November 27; 2:30-4:30 p.m. $15 for adults, $13 seniors, $12 for children. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. 413-477-6746, centerateaglehill.org.
Live Music in the Pub: Mike Ladd Ladd has been a strong presence in central Massachusetts for almost 30 years. Ladd’s music weaves aggression and beauty, intensity, and subtlety into a tapestry that has earned the respect and admiration of his peers in the music industry. No cover charge (Worcester Students Earn WOO Points); 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or ďŹ nd them on Facebook.
Thanksgiving Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village takes you back in time with costumed historians at Old Sturbridge Village, demonstrating hearthside cooking in early New England through roasting turkeys in a tin kitchen and also before the ďŹ re suspended on skewers and string to evenly rotate the meat. The Thanksgiving Day menu includes turnip sauce, stufďŹ ng, pies and Marlboro pudding. Proper 19th-century table manners required eating from one’s knife. After dinner, the men will demonstrate a target shoot, the 1830s entertainment equivalent of today’s Thanksgiving Day football games. For details call 800-733-1830 or visit osv. org Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (65+), $7 for children (3-17), and children younger than 3 are free. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-3362.
>Monday 21 Ladies Night at Central Rock Gym gives women the best opportunity to try out the sport of climbing. For only $7 more than half off the regular price), you get an entire evening of climbing. If it’s your ďŹ rst time, no problem; they have introduction to climbing classes at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Discover a great way to meet new people and get in shape! 5 p.m. Central Rock Climbing Gym, 299 Barber Street, Worcester, 508-852-7625, centralrockgym.com.
>Tuesday 22 New Horizon Karate gives back to the community with a Child Judo/Jujitsu Self Defense class. Stopping bullying and understanding true self-defense is a skill everyone should have. You can’t fake a sound defense. Master Alty has been teaching free self-defense classes for almost 30 years. He received a Massachusetts State Citation for designing and teaching a program for senior citizens in the late ’80s. New Horizon Karate has done food drives, clothing, and other events for the community. They teach students to do what is right for no other reason than it is right! Personal and character development program are important parts of the martial arts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. New Horizon Karate & JuJitsu, 360 West Boylston St. West Boylston. horizonkarate@hotmail.com.
>Wednesday 23 New music is a great excuse to have a party, and Elijah Divine celebrates his new LP in style with Dizzy Disasta, Tom
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Fitchburg State University Faculty Show. The Faculty Show at Fitchburg State University highlights the new works that have been created by art and communications media faculty in photography, sculpture, design, painting, drawing, film video, and mixed media. The art gallery, now located in the Sanders Administration Building at 300 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Sanders Administration Building, Art Gallery, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. He will also rip phone books in half upon advanced request. But please, don’t touch his moustache. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli. Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together in New England since their “destined” meeting on Myspace in 2007. Lori, an award winning vocalist and songwriter (Pulse Magazine’s BEST Female Vocalist 2011, and a finalist in the Great American Songwriting Contest 2010 ), combines alluring, soulful vocals and seasoned piano playing that are a perfect match for Fred’s solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. $14 Adults $12 Seniors & college students with ID Free for Kids 17 and under. 5:30-8 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 978-365-2043 or worcesterart.org. Bill McCarthy - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! MySpace.com/ BadClownProductions. 7-10 p.m. Rte 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St (Route56), North Oxford. 508-987-8669. Concert with classical pianist, Roderick PhippsKettlewell. Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell will present the inaugural concert in the Museum of Russian Icons’ stunning new auditorium. Phipps-Kettlewell designed the program especially for the Museum, reflecting the rich spiritual and religious themes in the artistic history of Russia. “Piano Pictures,” featuring Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. $12 for Museum members, $15 for nonmembers. 7-8:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, Auditorium, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000, ext. 17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Open Mic Night. 7-11 p.m. Blueplate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too! No Charge.. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Celtic Idol Thursdays!. $500 Grand Prize and weekly Patriots Tickets 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Dark Star Orchestra: Fly Through The Night Tour. Dark Star Orchestras shows are built off the extensive catalog of the Grateful Dead. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use the catalog of original songs and often played covers to create a unique set list for the show. This allows music fans both young and old to share in the experience. Dark Star Orchestra presents its critically acclaimed live show at esteemed venues from coast to coast and internationally. Grateful Dead classics are performed in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers. The composer spirit is derived and channeled as the players capture the excitement and innovation of the original performances and compositions. Touring nationwide for eleven years to the tune of over 1800 shows since forming, the band’s determined commitment to “raising the Dead” has drawn national media attention. $28, $30. 8-10 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
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Flock Of Assholes the ultimate 80’s tribute band with special guests The Abominables and more. $5. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on facebook. Glenn Bouchard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734. Red Carpet Thursdays - DJ’s. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Overtime Tap, 50 Front St. 508-757-0600. Ricky Duran. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Ryan Cabrera. $15 advance; $19 day of show plus ticket fee.. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Two Hour Mic Check. 8-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Audio Wasabe. Audio Wasabe is professional musicians coming together with a differant musical them each week Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-6690122. DJ Brian Spinnin’ & Scratchin’ The Hottest Dance Music. No Cover Charge!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. DJ Brian Spinnin’ The Hottest Dance Music. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. MTCXLVI: Joe Stump, Benedictum [AZ], DesDemon [NY]. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Pamela Hines Trio with April Hall. John Lockwood on bass and Les Harris, Jr on drums 10. 9-11:59 p.m. Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St., Cambridge. 774-217-0990 or rylesjazz.com. The Lovely Ladies of Worcester take the stage once again for Sirens of Song!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jay Graham Live!. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Holy Cross Night. Holy Cross takes over the Hound ! Draft beer specials every week. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. The Grey Hound Pub, 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100.
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Fitchburg State University Faculty Show. The Faculty Show at Fitchburg State University highlights the new works that have been created by art and communications media faculty in photography, sculpture, design, painting, drawing, film video, and mixed media. The art gallery, now located in the Sanders Administration Building at 300 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Sanders Administration Building, Art Gallery, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Graywolf, Another Divide, Jacob Haller, Jacob McElvie Band. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on facebook. Weekend is here! “VINYL-ly FRIDAY PARTY”. We have the turntables, YOU LOVE Vinyl! After a long week of work you need to let it go! from 5:30-8:30 YOU bring your vinyl and all of your friends to a FREE party hosted by us AND YOU! We’ll supply free pizza and even give a stamp for you and your party to stay the rest of the night on us! SIGN UP today! space is limited! FREE. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. BANE @ The Palladium. Defeater Miles Away / Dead End Path Tickets $14. 7-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508797-9696. BBQ & Blues Fridays with Big Jon Short. Come out to enjoy some of the area’s best BBQ and some Delta and Hill Country Blues. bbqstack.com bigjonshort.com no cover. 7-10 p.m. Smokestack Urban Barbecue, 90 Harding St. The Invaders. BAND FREE. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Arizona Doug & Scott Marshall - Rock Music. Free admission. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St.,
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Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091. Clark University Concert Choir Presents: FAURE, REQUIEM. Join us for a memorial concert in memory of 9/11. Clark University Concert Chorus with chamber orchestra Christine Noel, Conductor Free and Open to the Public. 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Atwood Hall, Daniel’s Theater, 950 Main St. Mark Bishop Evans. Mark is a singer, songwriter and worship leader. He has led worship in both traditional and charismatic settings for nearly 2 decades. Mark has a great desire to share how our Father in Heaven can take you out of darkness and bring you into His marvelous light. Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-864-5658. Worcester Chamber Music Society - Remembrances Of Things Past. Performing music by Reger, Schnittke and Brahms Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violins; and Mark Berger and Peter Sulski, violas With Guest Artist Joshua Gordon, cello Pre concert conversation at 7:00 PM $30 Adults, $25 Seniors, Children under 17 free when accompanied by an adult. 7:30-9:30 p.m. United Presbyterian Church, 51 Cottage St., Whitinsville. Bob Moon. Acoustic singer/songwriter, originals. Veteran player Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. DJ Monty. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Monument Grill & Down Under Pub, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-537-4466. Friday Night DJ’s. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Overtime Tap, 50 Front St. 508-757-0600. Kiss Forever (ultimate Kiss tribute band) w/ classic rockers Optical Drive And The Black Raspberries. KISS Forever is a KISS tribute band based in central Massachusetts. We formed in late 2009 with the goal of providing a realistic KISS concert experience. With a complete stage show and a sound that will make you believe you are at an actual KISS concert, KISS Forever will change everything you think you know about tribute bands. $8. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/KISSForever/116563288360932. Reprobates. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Pumphouse, 340 Main St., Southbridge. 508-765-5473. Shemekia Copeland. From the softest whisper to a growling, full-throated blues roar, vocalist Shemekia Copeland boasts a dynamic range and a vibrant personality that together have the music world hailing her as a diva in the making. Daughter of the late Texas blues guitar legend Johnny Clyde Copeland, Shemekia was schooled in his Texas-style blues. But her experiences growing up on the streets of Harlem have infused her music with a deeply personal touch that remains decidedly accessible. 35 advance; $40 day of show plus ticket fee.. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com. The Invaders. The Invaders are a fun cover band that plays rock, blues and r+b hits from the 60s-present and will make you dance all night long! No Cover (FREE). 8 p.m.-midnight Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Top Ten Jazz Guitarist John Stein Brings His Quartet Back to the Wamsutta Club For YWCA Benefit. The concert proceeds benefit the YWCA of Southestern Mass. The concert is both a celebration of the release of his latest CD, Hi Fly, and a warm-up the recording of yet another new one. Experience firsthand the energy of a jazz group who will then bottle that feeling in a legendary studio on Thanksgiving weekend. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts programs and services are identified in five areas: Advocacy, Adult Services, Wellness for Women and Girls, Residential Services and Youth Services. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 8-11 p.m. Wamsutta Club, 427 County St., New Bedford. 401-942-8025 or find them on facebook Wibble - Live & Acoustified. Free :). 8-11 p.m. Statz Sports Bar & Grille, North Main St., North Brookfield. youtube.com/ wibblemusic. Bill McCarthy. MySpace.com/BadClownProduction. 8:3011:30 p.m. Pepe’s Brick Oven, 274 Franklin St. 508-755-1978. Live in the Pub: John Riley - An Irish Singalong. Every Friday Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre bring you some of the area’s best entertainers in its
beautiful and intimate authentic Irish pub setting. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700 or find them on facebook. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. A Night of ROCK w/ Sever The Drama, Full Blooded Mutt, Tung, and The Slobbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ Pete the Polock. Yeh, he’s still here playing whatever he wants. The girls flash him for requests, sit on his lap, and listen to his same old jokes but still love him. He only plays to get out of the house away from his queen. Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester legend. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. DJ Susan Esthera. $5 cover after 9:00 pm. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 105 Water St. 508-762-9499. DJ’s Friday & Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734. Dubble D & The Khaos Junkies. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gas Light Cafe, 59 Schofield Ave., Dudley. 508-461-9981 or khaosjunkies.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. High Strung. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Jazz Trio “Golden Ticket” featuring Brian Koning on Trumpet!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston St. Karaoke with Making Memories. Free. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers! Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm!!! FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Live Bands Every Friday Every week its another great band and a good excuse to get out of the house FREE!!!!. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Squire Whites Pub & Restaurant, 347 Greenwood St. 508-7527544 or squirewhites.com. Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Sean Kershaw & the Terrible Two @ Vincent’s. Sean Kershaw and the Terrible Two bring hi octane honky tonk home when they come to New England for a 4-day tour from November 16 - 20. Friday Night ! 11/18 - Vincents Bar, 49 Suffolk St., Worcester, MA Every show is an adventure when Sean’s behind the mic! for more details go to seankershaw.com and bluestingraye. com 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Shaky Ground. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Ska-Prest, Riki Rocksteady, Navarone Reggae Sound System. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. Tony Gahan Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Traditional Irish Music with Madra Rua. 9 p.m.-midnight The Grey Hound Pub, 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100. Joe’s Equipment. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Joey D three. Bob Simonelli, George Dellomo and Joe D’Angelo present an original music program based largely on Mr D’Angelo’s compositions tip donations are encouraged. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.
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Upload your listings at our redesigned website worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. in photography, sculpture, design, painting, drawing, film video, and mixed media. The art gallery, now located in the Sanders Administration Building at 300 Highland Ave., Fitchburg, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Sanders Administration Building, Art Gallery, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Ordinary Heart. Acoustic folk rock trio. Beautiful harmonies, tight arrangements. Pass The Hat. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508757-5257. Planetoid,Burns From Within,Tester,In Harms Way,The Genre Whores. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/#!/event. php?eid=133832566716804. UFC 139 and Probable Cause. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Next Big Thing @ The Palladium. featuring up and coming local alternative and punk acts on 2 stages Tickets $15. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. The Madwoman of Chaillot. Performances are at 730 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm on Sunday $12 Adults, $10 Students/ Seniors. 2-4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wachusett Regional High School, Auditorium, 1401 Main St., Holden. 508-829-1670. Packing a Punch: Providing Plentiful Potent Potables for Parties 7:30, then The Bobby Gadoury Trio w/Jennifer Antkowiak 9pm!. 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. A Cappella Fellas! Concert II. The second annual “A Cappella Fellas” concert features the award-winning “Dear Abbeys” from Boston University. These singers have gained a reputation for their energetic style of live performance, which blends musical precision with a lighthearted stage presence that can get downright goofy! Suggested donation: $10 adult, $5 children and students. This event is preceded by a potluck supper at 5:30 PM, with community desserts served during intermission. 7-9 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Gifford Hall, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-845-7286. Acoustic Saturdays. 7-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Clark University Jazz Workshop and Combo. Jim Allard, Director All information is subject to change. Please call the Visual & Performing Arts Events Office at 508.793.7356 or email clarkarts@clarku.edu to confirm all event information. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/clarkarts Free and Open to the Public. 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Atwood Hall, 950 Main St. Wachusett Music Series Presents Barbara Kessler and Chris & Meredith Thompson. $15 in advance $18 day of show. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.com. Worcester Chamber Music Society - Remembrances Of Things Past. A Benefit Concert for the Reach Out and Read program of Fallon Clinic. Bring a new or gently used book for children ages 6 mos. - 12 yrs and get $2.00 off admission. Proceeds of this concert will benefit Fallon Clinic Foundation, which supports this early literacy program throughout the year at all Fallon Clinic pediatric sites. Performing music of Reger, Schnittke and Brahms Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violins; and Mark Berger and Peter Sulski, violas; and David Russell, cello With Guest Artist Joshua Gordon, cello Preconcert conversation at 7:00 PM $30 Adults, $25 Seniors, Children under 17 free,. 7:30-9:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, Gordon Hall, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143. Worcester Men of Song Present “Thank You,” Uncle Tim, An Irish Tribute to Joe McManus. Featuring Worcester’s Men of Song Chorus With Special Guests: Old School, 2011 International Barbershop Quartet Champions Party of Four, 2011 N.E.D. Quartet and “Most Improved” Champions 22.50. 7:309:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888. A Ton of Blues. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Pumphouse, 340 Main St., Southbridge. 508-765-5473. Air Traffic Controller and Liz Longley. lizlongley.com/ $15 advance; $20 day of show plus ticket fee.. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-4254311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.
Benefit for The Community Cat Connection with performances by Sanveen, The Charms, Vulgarrity, Caged Heat. Raffles too!. The Community Cat Connection, Inc. was established in 2004 by Trudy Charette to provide Dudley, Webster, Oxford, and surrounding communities with a viable option for control of the feral cat population. Since its inception, over 1,000 cats and kittens have been rescued. In addition to this much needed service, the CCC also provides assistance in the placement of kittens and cats which have been abandoned, surrendered, and rescued. $8. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on facebook. Bill Mccarthy & His Guitar. MySpace.com/ BadClownProductions. free. 8-11 p.m. Dunnys Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, East Brookfield. Crazy 80’s. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Saturday’s - Live Music. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Sound Guy Steve Merrow’s 50th Birthday Bash! w/ Huck, Thinner, Buddafinga, The Roadkill Orchestra, and more! Food, Fun!!!. Sound Guy Steve Merrow’s 50th Birthday Bash! w/ Huck, Thinner, Buddafinga, and more! Food, Fun!!! $5 / 21+. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, Upstairs, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Windfall, classic rock. Windfall, an authentic 6 piece classic rock band 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty, Holden, MA, 176 Reservior Road (Route31), Holden. 508-829-2188. 48 Miles. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. All Folked Up. Free :). 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Admiral T. J. O’Briens, 407 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-2838 or facebook.com/ allfolkedup. DJ TONY T. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 105 Water St. 508-762-9499.
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DJ’s Friday & Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734. Eisman Hunter Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Groove Street Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Live bands Every Sat. Night - See below. Live bands perform every Saturday night. The area’s hottest spot for the best bands. Blues to Rock. $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. No Alibi. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. S.T.M.. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Spinsuite Saturdays - Top 40. 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. Wolfman Conspiracy, Seed. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Bolero! CD release - live, with the Hip Swayers!. Bolero’s been playing our special brand of latin jazz and blues for over 2 years now - and we finally have a full length CD! 8 tracks, all the favorites - from Armando Manzanero, to Augustin Lara, and even a Bob Marley hit. The Hip Swayers, swinging jazz and blues, are opening. Don’t miss this special event! FREE! Tips appreciated. CDs are $10. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or facebook.com/bolero.music. Hip Hop Dance Party with DJ HappyDaze Sat. Nights!. Dance the night away upstairs in the Den with DJ HappyDaze! Playing a great mix of Top 40, Old school and hip hop! 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Joshua Tree. 10. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Firefly’s Marlborough,
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Live Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. The Madwoman of Chaillot. Performances are at 730 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm on Sunday $12 Adults, $10 Students/ Seniors. 2-4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wachusett Regional High School, Auditorium, 1401 Main St., Holden. 508-829-1670. Ton of Blues Bah Jam. 2-6 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Assumption College Chorale: Sounds of the Season. The Assumption College Chorale will sing arrangements of holiday Carols and songs. Free and open to the public. 2:30-4 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. Open Mike with John Riley & Kringle Daly. 4-8 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or aohworcester.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrap per&Itemid=55. Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dale LePage and The Bobby Gadoury Trio CD Release Party! 6pm, then Andy Cummings 9pm till Close!. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Will Rock For Turkey @ The Palladium (upstairs). Tickets $10 adv., $12 door. 6-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Avicii. Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer Avicii will be performing at the DCU Center. Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, had only been producing a few months when his friends noticed that the productions were amazingly professional and that they had just witnessed a great talent being born. Avicii started out with doing a remix of the theme music for the Commodore 64 game “Lazy Jones”, but decided to drop it as it inspired him to make his own “Lazy Lace” - released almost immediately on Strike Recordings. His first single “Sound of Now” and follow up EP (Muja/Record Breaker) were off the shelf in the first year, together with remixes for D.O.N.S., Bob Sinclar, Roger Sanchez, as well as Erick Morillo,
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Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm, then Karaoke w/Audra 9pm till Close!. No Cover. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Under The Stairs Open Mike. Doors open at 6:30 for sign up and to order dinner/drinks. We present a Featured Performance half way through the night and have a piano and sound equipment. Workshops prior to the open mike are possible after January 2012. November 21 Open Mike is Featuring Tom Revane: playing Tropical Rock Songs and more! $3 Admission (proceeds benefit local artists). 7-9 p.m. Scales Restaurant, 45 River St., Millbury. Under The Stairs Open Mike. Doors open at 6:30 for sign up and to order dinner/drinks. We present a Featured Performance half way through the night and have a piano and sound equipment. Workshops prior to the open mike are possible after January 2012. November 21 Open Mike is Featuring Tom Revane: playing Tropical Rock Songs and more! $3 Admission (proceeds benefit local artists). 7-9 p.m. Scales Restaurant, 45 River St., Millbury. https://facebook.com/pages/Under-the-Stairs-OpenMike/280342308662358. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.
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World-class Pianist, Frederick Moyer in Concert. No cost. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007 or briarwoodretirement.com. Mind Motion. featuring the series Behind the Dreams by Rochelle Shicoff Examining the fluidity of thought processes as they become an expressive gateway to dreams, reflections, and surfaces is the journey artists Rochelle Shicoff, Denise Riggs, and Kim Carlino take in the first exhibit of the 2011 - 2012 spaces and Alsop Gallery season. Mind Movement, featuring the series Behind the Dreams by Rochelle Shicoff, presents mixed media painting, photography, and watercolor pieces. Free and open to the public. 3-5 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. 413-477-6746 or centerateaglehill.org. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike!. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld FREE!. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Earth and Spirit Singers (weekly rehearsal). Join the chorus! Be a part of the Earth and Spirit Singers. Lend your voice to our community chorus, celebrating peace, earth and nature. We’ll sing for the beautiful, amazing and fragile environment on our small planet. We’ll also sing songs of working people, of peace, and of spirituality. Led by composer/guitarist Jim Scott, The Earth and Spirit Singers is a no-audition choral group. The chorus welcomes singers of any age and experience. Learning from music and by ear, the chorus sings many styles of music celebrating ecology, peace and world community. Four Songfest evenings start September 14th. The regular rehearsals start on October 12th. For information and to register interest, visit: JimScottMusic.com, call: 508-755-0995, or email: Jim@JimScottMusic.com $7 per rehearsal. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St. 508-755-0995 or JimScottMusic.com. Northboro Area Community Chorus. The Northborough Area Community Chorus is a non-profit 4-part chorus, representing 15 local communities. Currently in its’ 40th year, the chorus performs 2 concerts per year, one in December & one in May. NACC awards multiple scholarships each year to high school graduates persuing further education. $10 per year dues. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Algonquin Regional High School, Bartlett St., Northborough. 508-393-8943. Pop Team Trivia. 7:30-11 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Rehearsals. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Algonquin Regional High School, Bartlett St., Northborough. nacc/net. “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. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com/2009/08/ jon-short. Open Mic. open mic plus poetry comdy the the clubs kitchen is open free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508791-4149. 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 p.m.-midnight Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879 or terrybmusic.com. The Priests. The Priests are three Roman Catholic priests from Ballyclare and Ballygowan in Northern Ireland who have been singing together since they were children. After signing a $2million record deal with SonyBMG in 2008 they have been recording an album in Ireland, London and have been allowed to record in St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican. Their debut album was produced by Mike Hedges who has worked with, amongst others, U2, Dido and
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Manic Street Preachers, and is released on 24th November by Epic Records. It will be launched simultaneously in 33 countries and precedes an ITV documentary and PBS special in America. $39$75. 8-10 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com. Bobby Gadoury American Songbook Sing-a-long! Come take the stage and sing a song, LIVE!!!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.
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Elijah Divine Lp Release Party, w/Elijah Divine, Dizzy Disasta, TomBrown, Billy Gunna, DJ’s Yohon DI & Treeman. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/event.php?eid=101108140004820&context=crea te#!/event.php?eid=183682391714260. T-Bone Blues Band. A little T-Bone cooked before the turkey. Free. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Brown Bag Concert: Hailey Niswanger & Quartet. There’s no better way to start your Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends than a Brown Bag Concert at Mechanics Hall! Wednesday, November 23 brings Haily Niswanger - “the 19-year old alto saxophonist Hailey Niswanger is poised to break out as a Young Lioness on the strength of commendable debut. She tackles challenging material by Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Benny Goodman, Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter, with rhythmic assuredness, rare verve and an abundance of chops!” (Jazz Times) Brown Bag Concerts are free and open to all; bring your lunch or buy one at the Hall while they last! Concerts are broadcast live on WICN at 90.5 FM and around the world on wicn.org. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-7525608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/brownbag.html. Girls Night Out! Girls Night Out Every Wednesday All Females (ages 2-92) Receive: Free Billiards All Night $5 GameCard Complimentary Appetizer Buffet Chocolate Covered Fruit ALL AGES UNTIL 9PM! After 9PM, 18+. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Axe Murder Boyz with Karmakazi @ The Palladium (upstairs). Tickets $12 adv., $14 door. 6:30-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. “A Night Of Barnburning Blues” Acoustic Blues Open Mic, Every Wednesday, hosted by Sean Fullerton. 7-10 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 508-479-2309 or seanfullertonmusic.net. Open Mic. Acoustic open mic beginning Nov. 2. Sign up at 7:00 pm, Performers start at 7:30. Feature act starts at 8:45, Drop-in performers start again at 9:30. Nice stage and lighting. Good sound system and room acoustics. Select videos will be posted online at http://blbrumby.com. Professional videographer will be on site as well offering nice audio/video packages. 0. 7-11 p.m. Rte 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St (Route56), North Oxford. 508-987-8669. Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. Come enjoy the best in local live music. You can come to watch or come to perform and watch. But whatever your choice is come down for dinner and drinks and stay for the music!! Performers sign up after 7pm, bring your appetite and stay the evening. Join the facebook group “Friends of Harvest Cafe Open Mike” for more information. http://facebook.com/home.php#!/ home.php?sk=group_185459018158595 No cover, pass the hat for the hosts. 7-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Thanksgiving Eve Party w/Special Guests!. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The Pumphouse, 340 Main St., Southbridge. 508-765-5473. Thanksgiving Eve w/Chris Reddy. 7-10:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Open Mic Night. Looking for Worcester’s amazing acoustic acts to come check out the new Leits Back Bar Open Mic night! Sign-ups begin at 8 and acts begin at 830. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrim’s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447 or LeitrimsWorcester. com. Patty Keough. Multi-talented singer songwriter, folk and acoustic rock Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St.
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508-757-5257. Ray Davies. Ray Davies is an influential English Rock musician, best known as lead singer-songwriter for The Kinks - one of the most influential, prolific and long-lived British invasion bands which he led with his younger brother, Dave Davies. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theater and television. Since the demise of The Kinks in the mid-90s Ray Davies has embarked on a critically successful solo career. His January 2006 release Other People’s Lives was his first top 30 hit in the UK since 1980s, when he worked with The Kinks. He released his second solo release Working Man’s Café in October 2007. $57-$77. 8-10 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Sam James. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Thanksgiving Eve Bash w/ 80’s rock Mullethead with guests Opening Night And Rough Ashlar. The Glam Slam Kings of 80’s hair metal! $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Thanksgiving Eve w/Sam James. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Thanksgiving Party with The Allens!!!. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Vincent’s Presents: Tiki Night with Frank & Eric!. Frank and Eric will help you get over the hump every Wednesday with all of your favorite tropical drinks while soaking in special musical guests and movies. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Special Night - Live Music in the Pub: Mike Ladd.. No Cover (Worcester Students Earn WOO Points). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700. All Folked Up. $10. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. Auntie Trainwreck (on Thanksgiving Eve!!!). Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and you’re in need of a drink. Wherever can you go? Well, where do you think!! To Squire’s I say, to rock and to dine, with Auntie Trainwreck it’ll be a hell of a time! Join Joey and Richie (and Joanie, we hope), Erica and Amy, who will help you cope with the pre-holiday stress that Turkey Day can bring A night out with Auntie could be just the thing!!!! Our Classic Rock, Blues and Country are sure to make you move You’ll party and dance, and get in the groove For Thursday is Thanksgiving, as I am sure you have heard, Happy Turkey Day to all- now go eat the bird! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Squire Whites Pub & Restaurant, 347 Greenwood St. 508-752-7544. Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Thanksgiving Eve Bash w/Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. ThanksGiving Eve Bash with DJ HappyDaze. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Upstairs in The Den, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Thanksgiving Eve w/ Sin City. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. ThanksGiving Eve with Ed McCarron. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Thanksgiving Eve! Andy Cummings and the Swingabilly Lounge! 9pm!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Thanksgiving Eve! Jerkus Circus Returns to Ralphs!!!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Thanksgiving Eve with Audio Nation. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.
arts
Booklovers’ Gourmet, Do You Hear the Sirens’ Call, Through Dec. 3. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3. com/book. Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, Power, Prosperity and Hope in Eastern Congo - ongoing exhibit, Through Jan. 22, 2012. 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu/departments/holocaust Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 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, Viewpoint: Holy Cross’ Visual Arts Faculty, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 8. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ departments/cantor/website Dark World Gallery, Worcester At Work: New artwork by Carrie Nixon, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com DZian Gallery, Ladies’ Night Out, Thursday. 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, Arctic Adventure, Through Dec. 31; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 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, Sacred Russian Castings, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 7. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children fre. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Ride the Stagecoach at Old Sturbridge Village, Through Nov. 24. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Post Road Art Center, Gallery Talk, Thursday; Call to Artists: Miniature Show 2011, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov. 21 - Dec. 1. 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. Prints and Potter Gallery, Paint the Town Two, Through Dec. 3. 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 Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Christmas Ornament Workshop, Sunday. 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 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 14th Annual Trees in the Urban Landscape Symposium, Thursday; Sogetsu Ikebana with Kaye Vosburgh, Thursday; Thanksgiving Centerpiece, Saturday; Cornucopia, Sunday. 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 Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2012; Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl, Through
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theater/ comedy
Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays, Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, November 11. 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. 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516. Frank’s Comedy Safari. Show Every Sat Night ...Call 1-800-71-Laugh For Reservations Or Buy Tickets At The Door $20 A Ticket. 8-9:30 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 508-799-9999 or visit Frankscomedysafari@Yahoo.Com. “My Strange Addiction” Casting - Thursday, October 13 - Friday, December 16. My Strange Addiction is searching for men and women with strange addictions, compulsive behaviors, and quirky habits or obsessions, who would like to share their stories on this documentary television series. This program will explore how your addiction developed and how it has been impacting your life. Your addiction may be serious, silly, strange, or embarrassing, but if it’s affecting your life, we’d like to help. All participants will be provided with professional medical and/or psychological insights, as best fits your situation. If you or someone you know has a strange addiction, send your name, age, city/state, and a brief description of your addiction or behavior to chicagocasting20@ gmail.com We understand that any addiction can be difficult to discuss, and we appreciate you sharing your story with us. All inquiries will be kept confidential. We hope to hear from you soon! To Be Determined Call 312-467-8660. The Drowsy Chaperone - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, November 11 - Saturday, November 19. Delightful musical within a play reminiscent of the golden age of musical theatre! 6 performances: Nov 11,12,18 & 19 at 7:30p.m. and Nov 13 & 19 at 2p.m. $15 at door- $14 or $12 Seniors/Students in Advance. 2-4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Milford Performing Arts Center, 150 Main St., Milford. Call 508-473-1684 or visit milfordpac.org. Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Jose Murphy’s Wisecracks is Worcester County’s newest and hottest comedy club franchise - this location is in Jose Murphy’s (2nd floor) every Saturday night. There’s a full bar and food menu in the showroom! During the show, get a pitcher and a large pizza for just $10. You’ll see comics that have been on Comedy Central, HBO and all the late night shows. This location is also 18+ We are expanding to several other venues in central Massachusetts!!! Go to our website for more information. $12 (All Woo card holders and active duty military is 2 for 1). 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 2nd Floor, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub.com. Fitchburg State University presents “Romeo and Juliet” - Thursday, November 17 - Saturday, November 19.
Students in the Fitchburg State theatre program passionately dive into the play that defines our image of love: “Star-crossed lovers ...” “O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art though, Romeo?” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” “Parting is such sweet sorrow that I’ll say good night, ‘til it be morrow.” Underscored by the great Russian composer Prokoviev’s breathtaking ballet score. Directed by Richard McElvain, professor of English/Theater. $5 for public; free for Fitchburg State University students, faculty and staff. 7:3010:30 p.m. McKay Campus School, McKay Auditorium, McKay Campus School, 67 Rindge Road, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg. Call 978-665-3189. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Thursday, November 17 - Saturday, November 19. A classic drama by Tennessee Williams. This show has a timeless story that people of all ages and back rounds will enjoy. $5. 8-10 p.m. WPI: Little Theatre, WPI Little Theatre, 100 Institute Road. Call 508-654-8464 or visit wpi.edu/+theatre. WSU Theatre presents “The Good Person of Setzuan” - Thursday, November 17 - Saturday, November 19. From famed German playwright Bertolt Brecht an allegoryfilled with passion, music, and humor-about the ethical perils of economic success. Three gods in search of Good find it in the prostitute Shen Te and they thank her with 1000 silver coins. Her attempts to run a business are compromised because she helps every unscrupulous beggar who comes her way, so she invents and becomes a hard-nosed male cousin, Shui Ta. Caught between her morality and economic survival, Shen Te/Shui Ta must find a way not to squander the gift of the Gods. Performances: Nov 17, 18, 19 @ 8:00pm / Nov. 20 @ 2:00pm Students $7.00 / Seniors $10.00 / General Admission $14.00. For information and reservations call 508-929-8843. Students $7 / Seniors $10 / General Admission $14. 8-10 p.m. Worcester State University, Administration Building, Fuller Theatre A-262, 486 Chandler St. Call 508-929-8843. Crazy, Stupid Love! - Thursday, November 17 - Saturday, November 19. The Assumption College Dept. of Art, Music and Theater presents: Crazy, Stupid Love!- A Dinner Theater extravaganza featuring scenes and songs about well, crazy stupid love.The Dinner begins at 8 pm, “Show Only” seating is at 8:30. Dinner reservations are required. For “Dinner and Show” and “Show Only” reservations email dinnertheater@assumption.edu. Dinner and Show: $25. “Show Only:” $10. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Assumption College: Taylor Dining Hall, 500 Salisbury St. Call 508-767-7410. Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Halligan’s - Friday, November 18. Wisecracks is Worcester County’s newest and hottest comedy club - we are currently in Halligan’s Sports Bar & More the THIRD Friday of EVERY month. You’ll see comics that have been on Comedy Central, HBO and all the late night shows. We are expanding to several other venues in central Massachusetts!!! Go to our website for more information. $12. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. Call 508-832-6793 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub. com. Comedy at Firefly’s BBQ - Friday, November 18. An all-star night of comedy with Juston Mckinney, EJ Murphy, and Joe Espinola. Tickets are just $15.00 for the 9:15pm show. Tickets $15. 9:15-11:15 p.m. Firefly’s Marlborough, 350 East Main St., Marlborough. Call 508-357-8883. Comedy Night - Friday, November 18. 10. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Firefly’s Marlborough, 350 East Main St., Marlborough. Call 508357-8883 or visit fireflysbbq.com. Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! - Friday, November 18. “Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” School’s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet -- Disney’s Phineas and Ferb LIVE! On Tour. Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tristate area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, Where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can’t help but join the hilarious hijinks. It’s the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day ‘cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do
it all! $17-$67. 4-5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org. Honk! - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, November 18 - Saturday, November 26. The Oliver Award-winning musical Honk! Is the story of Ugly, whose gawky looks incite prejudice until, along with his harrowing journey, he discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny. This beautiful Gilbert Players production will inspire and delight the whole family. $15 adult / $13 senior / $12 child. 7:309:30 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. Call 413-477-6746 or visit centerateaglehill.org. Lisa Lampanelli - Saturday, November 19. Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean. Heralded as “more than a standup -- a standout,” by comedy legend Jim Carrey, Lampanelli
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Jan. 31, 2012; November Tour of the Month: Ladies of Leisure, Saturday; Zip Tour: The Art of Charles Sheeler, Saturday; Engraving a Line Over the Alps: Lecture with Curator David Acton, Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Historical Museum, The Cakemaker’s Portrait, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 31. 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.
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Worcester Mag does not assume responsibility for typographical/ gramatical errors or incorrect dates in the listings, as all listings are reader submitted. greaterworcesteropera.org. If given an audition slot, prepare two arias, one in English. You may bring your own accompanist, or use our in-house accompanist for a fee of $10. Rehearsals will begin during mid-April in Worcester, on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a couple of Mondays. Lead roles will be double-cast, with 2 performances for each cast. In cases of equal talent, casting preference will be given to singers residing in the Central and Western Mass. area. Still, we encourage all interested singers to submit an audition request. Stage director-Graham Christian, music director- Jeanne Drumm. 1-6 p.m. Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. Call 508-9307062 or visit greaterworcesteropera.org. Fitchburg State University presents “Romeo and Juliet” - Sunday, November 20. Students in the Fitchburg State theatre program passionately dive into the play that defines our image of love: “Star-crossed lovers ...” “O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art though, Romeo?” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” “Parting is such sweet sorrow that I’ll say good night, ‘til it be morrow.” Underscored by the great Russian composer Prokoviev’s breathtaking ballet score. Directed by Richard McElvain, professor of English/Theater. $5 for public; free for Fitchburg State University students, faculty and staff. 2-5 p.m. McKay Campus School, McKay Auditorium, McKay Campus School, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg. Call 978-665-3189.
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Fall Food Fest. Armenian baked goods, pastries and country store available throughout the day. Dinner served Friday from 5pm til 8pm. Menu selections include shish kebab, chicken kebab, losh kebab and kheyma. Free Admission. 4-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove St.
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Chaffin Village Fair. The fair features the church’s traditional apple pies and assorted baked goods; a wide assortment of raffle baskets; handcrafts; Christmas ornaments and decorations; jewelry (new, old, and hand-made); attic treasures; and the country store selling cheddar cheese, pickles, donuts, baked beans, jams, jellies, and relishes. Lunch options include seafood chowder, corn chowder, and chili, sausage-and-onion grinders, baked beans, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and apple pie à la mode, as well as mulled cider, coffee, and soft drinks. The church is handicap-accessible. For further information, please call the church at 508-829-2146. free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chaffin Congregational Church, 155 Shrewsbury St., Holden. 508-829-2146. 2nd Annual Craft Fair Hosted by Worcester Deaf Club, Inc. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center, Gate 7, 1 College St. Book and Bake Sale. Stock up at our mini book sale. Cookies, candies, cakes and other delicious goodies will be available too. Come join the fun & buy a raffle ticket or two! Something for everyone! Donations of goodies are welcome. Please drop them off at the library on Friday from 1 to 5 PM or by 9:30 AM on Saturday morning. Varies. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hopedale Public Library, 50 Hopedale St., Hopedale. 508-634-2209. Burncoat Baptist Church Women’s Group Autumn Holiday Auction. The Burncoat Baptist Women’s Group is hosting an Autumn Holiday Auction in the church at 475 Burncoat St., Worcester (parking in the rear of the building) Enjoy bidding on decorations, stocking stuffers, hostess and boutique gifts, children’s books, porcelain dolls, and games and toys. A special feature will include a table with some quality and designer jewelry and one of a kind pieces. Enjoy hassel-free shopping and see what has been gathered for this event. Join in on fun and fellowship. Cash only. 10 a.m.-noon Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat St. 508-8536240 or burncoatbaptist.org. Fall Food Fest. Armenian baked goods, pastries and country
store available throughout the day. Doors open at 11am Saturday with dinner being served from noon to 4pm. Menu selections include shish kebab, losh kebab, chicken kebab and kheyma. free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635 Grove St.
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Jewelry, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. 36th Annual Worcester Mineral Club show features 14 Dealers, Exhibits, Hourly Door Prizes, Demonstrations, Raffle, Snacks, and Unique Gifts. Donation: $3 Adults, $2 Students & Seniors; Under age 6 & Scouts in uniform admitted FREE. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Guard Armory: Worcester, 701 Lincoln St. worcestermineralclub.org/show.
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Homemade Pasta - Just Like Nonna’s. Okay, let’s concede the point immediately: nothing is ever going to rival Nonna’s pasta. But we’ll give her a run for her money in this introductory pasta class. Students will learn to prepare egg pasta dough from scratch and use it to make homemade Spaghetti with a buttery Tomato Sauce, hand-made Orrecchiette (“little ears”) to pair with a nice Broccoli Rabe Pesto, and sheets of Manicotti dough to wrap around a Buffalo Mozzarella Filling. It Nonna could see you now! $75per person. 6:30-9 p.m. Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Road, Southborough. 508-904-6589.
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In-Transition: 8 Tips for Communicating Effectively in the Workplace. Three elements are involved in our daily communication with others-someone to send a message, a message, and someone to receive the message. The fact that all three elements are in place does not necessarily mean that effective communication has occurred. Effective communication only occurs when the message the sender intended to send is exactly the same message received by the person to whom it was sent. This may sound easy...but it’s not. Communicating effectively in the workplace today is more complex than ever before. We will highlight 8 key areas that are critical to helping you communicate more effectively in your work. These are: * Active Listening * Writing Effectively * Impactful Presentations * Dealing with Difficult People * Giving Feedback * Confident Conversationalist * Mighty Meetings * Getting Your Point Across FREE, Please Register to Attend.. noon-1:30 p.m. Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Central Massachusetts, 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. 508-363-2300 or cweonline.org/content/view/650. Bully Defense/Leave Me Alone. This is part of our giving back to the community program at New Horizon Karate. Stopping bullying and understanding true self defense is a skill everyone should have. You can’t fake a sound defense. Master Alty has been teaching free self defense classes for almost 30 years. He received a Massachusetts State Citation for designing and teaching a program for Senior Citizens in the late 80’s. New Horizon Karate has done food drives, clothing, and other events for the community. We teach our student to do what is right for no other reason than it is right! Personal and character development program are important parts of the martial arts. FREE. 4:30-5:15 p.m. New Horizon Karate & JuJitsu, 360 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-852-3333. Beyond the Veil - An Introduction to Intuitive Development. Each of us is born with the gift of intuition. We have the capacity to develop our particular natural gift and incorporate it into our daily lives. Are you curious to know how to access your psychic gift? Developing our intuition helps to open and heighten our awareness, and can help foster spiritual growth. In this introductory workshop you will learn about the different ways intuitive information is received, how to prepare yourself and your space (psychic self-protection), and the different tools that can help you open and understand your own ability. Most importantly we will explore ways to incorporate and use our intuition into our everyday lives. $49. 6-8 p.m. Generations Healing
Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310. Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Beer Steins. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course. In one evening you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass creations at the New Street Glass Studio. After safety and studio etiquette are discussed, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2,000 year old art before diving in and making their very own beer stein from glass gathered out of a 2,100-degree furnace. No experience necessary. Materials: All materials are included. Avoid wearing man made fibers and bring a bottle of water with you to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $80. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508753-8183 or https://register.worcestercraftcenter.org/wconnect/ CourseStatus.awp?&course=122GA004D. Parent/Child: Father & Son Mexican Fiesta. Time to get the “guys” in the kitchen! We love spending time with the boys, cooking and making memories. Our young lads (and the older lads!) all seem to love Mexican food - but, then, who doesn’t? We’ll tackle: Blue Corn Nachos Pork Carnitas with Mole Verde Homemade Flour Tortillas Mexican Chocolate Cake Note: This workshop is for kids 8-11 years old. The price is per duo: dad and son. $90 per duo (father & son). 6:30-9 p.m. Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Road, Southborough. 508904-6589.
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Explorations in Precious Metal Clay: Pendant. Learn the basics of working with PMC in this exciting one day workshop to create a pendant that expresses your distinctive personality. PMC is a dynamic, versatile material made up of microscopic grains of fine silver, water, and organic binder. PMC is pliable like clay and can be shaped, textured, or molded. Once dry it is fired in a kiln. The binder and water burn off sintering the fine silver which results in a solid peice of 999 fine silver. PMC may be purchased from the instructor, all other materials provided. Student Fee: $80. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org/wconnect . Beadmaking Tune-Up. Individuals of different skill levels are welcome to learn the fundamentals of lamp-work glass bead-making as a beginner or hone their skills as an intermediate student. The $80 bead-making tune-up registration includes two hours of instruction and six hours of open studio time (normal fee for open studio is $10 per hour!). No experience necessary, all materials included during instruction and available for purchase during open studio time. Please wear natural fibers and bring a water bottle to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Avoid wearing man made fibers and bring a notebook and a bottle of water you to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $80. 2-4 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or register. worcestercraftcenter.org . Child Judo/Jujitsu Self Defense. This is part of our giving back to the community program at New Horizon Karate. Stopping bullying and understanding true self defense is a skill everyone should have. You can’t fake a sound defense. Master Alty has been teaching free self defense classes for almost 30 years. He received a Massachusetts State Citation for designing and teaching a program for Senior Citizens in the late 80’s. New Horizon Karate has done food drives, clothing, and other events for the community. We teach our student to do what is right for no other reason than it is right! Personal and character development program are important parts of the martial arts. FREE. 3-4 p.m. New Horizon Karate & JuJitsu, 360 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-852-3333.
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Healthwise: Strategies for your Healthcare Costs. Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is pleased to announce the topic of its 2011 Regional Meetings: “Healthwise: Strategies for Your Health Care Costs.” The 2011 regional meetings will focus on the subject the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network hears most about from its members: the rising cost of health care. Attendees will learn how to navigate the current health care system and about existing subsidies, as well as how they can play a role in efforts to control mounting costs. To aid nonprofit leaders and employees in navigating the current health insurance market, The Health Connector will present a brief overview of health insurance requirements followed by information about benefit design and subsidies. Health Care for All will share information about efforts in the Massachusetts Legislature to address health care costs through payment reform. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences with their legislators of trying to meet the challenge of rising health care costs, and learn from the legislators about the status of this issue and the role that attendees can play in moving this issue forward in the Legislature. free. 9 a.m.-noon UMASS Medical School, 55 Lake Ave N. 617-330-1188 or massnonprofitnet.org. J.Fitzgerald “Sweet Dreams” Workshop. Registration required. Childcare provided. Light refreshments served. Free. 6-8 p.m. Worcester Family Partnership @ Mill Swan School, 337 Mill St. 508-799-3136.
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Keychain for Adult Self Defense. This is part of our giving back to the community program at New Horizon Karate. Stopping bullying and understanding true self defense is a skill everyone should have. You can’t fake a sound defense. Master Alty has been teaching free self defense classes for almost 30 years. He received a Massachusetts State Citation for designing and teaching a program for Senior Citizens in the late 80’s. New Horizon Karate has done food drives, clothing, and other events for the community. We teach our student to do what is right for no other reason than it is right! Personal and character development program are important parts of the martial arts. FREE. 6:30-7:30 p.m. New Horizon Karate & JuJitsu, 360 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-852-3333.
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Yoga by Nature - Fall Session 2, Class 4. Instructor: Lynsey Smith, Fruition, Auburn MA Come experience the practice of Yoga in the gardens at Tower Hill! Yoga by Nature classes place emphasis on the integration of breath and movement in a gentle to moderate flow. Through this practice of bringing awareness to our bodies, we cultivate clarity of mind and inner peace. Each class will be guided to fit individual student’s needs. Member $13, NonMember $15, Per Class. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1. blackbaud.com. Whisk(e)y Wednesday - Pick-up Game w/ Brad. It is the night before Thanksgiving and we don’t usually have a WW, but Brad thought it would be fun to do a pot luck and see who’s around! FREE. 7-8 p.m. Julio’s Liquors, Jim Beam Cold Storage Warehouse, 140 Turnpike Road, Westborough. 508-366-1942.
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Realtor Participate in Build-Day with Habitat for Humanity AUBURN, Mass. – Members of the Worcester Regional Association of Realtors recently took part in a Realtor Build Day with the Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Great Worcester chapter on Sept. 15. Twenty-three Realtor from the towns of Auburn, Holden, North Grafton, Northborough, Oxford, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge and Whitinsville volunteered as part of Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding project in Sturbridge. A single-family home with approximately 1,140 square feet of living space is being built with volunteer labor and corporate sponsors. The construction is slated to take approximately 12 months, with a projected occupancy date of March 2012. The unit is designed as a raised ranch with three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms. The structure will be detailed and landscaped in a manner compatible with
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Caring for trees in the wake of the storm In the aftermath of a major storm, it’s important for homeowners to assess damage and provide needed care for their trees, according to the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation. And in this case, patience is truly a virtue when dealing with storm-damaged trees. “Trees are amazingly resilient and many recover over time with proper care,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, America’s largest organization dedicated to planting and caring for trees. “The urge to do something immediately is strong, but people should try to be patient. As long as there isn’t an immediate physical risk from a damaged tree, many times it’s best to keep the tree for now and determine the course of action later.”
If a tree is not a hazard, take some time to make sure it gets the care it needs. In this case, Rosenow said, it’s okay to wait a few weeks or months before a final decision is made on the fate of the tree. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a good rule of thumb on whether a tree can survive is it must still have at least 50 percent of its crown (branches and leaves). A tree with less than half of its branches remaining may not be able to produce enough foliage to nourish the tree another season. If a tree requires immediate attention, the Arbor Day Foundation recommends hiring a qualified arborist. Arborists are
FindTreeCareService.aspx. “It’s vital to make wise decisions about your trees because they will have long-term consequences,” Rosenow said. “Don’t be pressured by people knocking on your door with chainsaws offering to remove or repair your trees. Most of these door-to-door –John Rosenow workers have no training and are looking to make endangered or if a chainsaw is a quick buck. It’s best to use a needed. qualified arborist.” Qualified arborists can be found More information about how under the Tree Service section of to care for trees following a major most telephone directories. To storm, and resources that are find an arborist that is certified available to media can be found by the International Society at www.arborday.org. of Arboriculture, go to www. -Submitted article treesaregood.org/findtreeservices/ recommended for work off the ground, if a tree is leaning against wires, structures or other trees, if utility lines or structures are
“Trees are amazingly resilient and many recover over time with proper care”
When Investing, “Face to Face” Beats Fingers on a Keyboard These days, you can purchase just about anything you want on the Internet. However, you can still benefit from a human, face-to-face experience for some purchases — such as your investments. And that’s why you may want to work with a financial professional. Unlike a computer interface, a financial professional will take the time to truly know your situation today — and then help you make adjustments tomorrow. Let’s first look at two key areas a financial professional will consider today: • Your risk tolerance — By asking the right questions, a financial professional can help you determine if you’re a moderate, conservative or aggressive investor and then recommend those investments that are suitable for your risk tolerance. Lisa M Casillo • Your time horizon — If you’re saving for a down payment on a new home you expect to purchase within two or three years, you may want an investment that offers significant preservation of principal. But if you’re saving for retirement, and you’re three decades away from it, you’ll likely need investments that offer the potential for growth. Your financial advisor can help you choose the mix of shortand long-term investments that can help you make progress toward all your goals. Now, let’s look at the types of milestones that a financial professional can help you with as your life progresses: • New child — When you bring a new child into your life, you also add new responsibilities. Do you have sufficient life insurance? Do you plan on helping the child pay for college? If so, what college funding vehicles should you consider? A financial professional can help you answer these questions. • New spouse — Whether you’re getting married for the first time, or you’re remarrying, you’ll have to reconcile your financial picture with that of your new spouse. A financial professional can review both your situations and possibly recommend ways for you to reduce debt, eliminate redundancies in your investment portfolios and consolidate insurance coverage. • Career change — When you change jobs, you may have to make many investment-related decisions: Should you move the assets from your old employer’s 401(k) to an IRA? Or should you roll over your old 401(k) to your new employer’s plan, if a rollover is allowed? Knowing your options when you leave your job can help you make the right choice for your retirement savings. A qualified financial professional can help you review and understand your rollover options. • Retirement — Once you retire, you’ll have several issues to consider: How much can you withdraw from your investments each year? From which accounts? Should you rebalance your portfolio to provide more potential sources of income? What about the transfer of your wealth? A financial professional who is familiar with your situation can help you make the right moves to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. So, when you really want to invest, leave the “virtual” world behind and connect with a financial professional — someone who has gained insight into your individual needs and who has the experience and expertise to help you build, maintain and adjust a portfolio that can help you move toward your goals. “This article was submitted by Lisa Casillo, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, lisa.casillo@edwardjones.com, 325 Main St, Worcester, 508-363-3900”
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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO11P3391GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B §5-304 In the matter of: Robert Lynch RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person Of: Worcester, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by William Reidt of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Robert Lynch is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Nancy Azevedo of Longmeadow, MA be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/29/2011. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 04, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 11/17/2011
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Lucian P. Hunt and Dawn C. Hunt to National City Mortgage Co., dated August 29, 2003 and registered with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry District of the Land Court as Document No.82426 as noted on Certificate of Title No. C-1-168, of which mortgage PNC Bank, N.A. is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2011, on the mortgaged premises located at 54 Tiffany Circle, Unit P-54, Tiffany Town Houses Condominium, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The unit conveyed, Unit P-54, is laid out as shown on a plan filed, which plan is a copy of a portion of the plan filed with said Master Deed as to which is affixed a verfied statement in the form provided in M.G.L. Ch. 183A, Section 9. It is subject to and with the benefit of obligation, restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in General Laws Chapter 183A, the Master Deed and the Bylaws filed herewith. Registered Land Plan # 16472-D-8 with Certificate No C-1. The Condominium and each of the units is intended for residential purposes and other uses permitted by the applicable Zoning Ordinances and as set forth in the Master Deed. The undivided percentage interest of the unit conveyed hereunder in the common areas and facilities is .0179. For title, see deed filed as Document No. 67618 with Registered Land Certificate No. C-1-168. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed registered with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry District of the Land Court as Document No. 67618, as noted on Certificate of Title No. C-1-168. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. PNC Bank, N.A. Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201106-0573 – BLU 11/17, 11/23, 12/1/2011
Keep it Legal WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS November 17, 2011 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or will be mailed/emailed to you . Please email purchasing@worcester-housing.com or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 11-47 11/17/11 Paint and Plaster Supplies - Supply & Deliver N/A 11:00 a.m. - December 2, 2011 Re Cappoli Chief Procurement Officer
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 2011 MISC. 454636 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Kelli J. Mahoney f/k/a Kelli J. Meringolo and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: PNC Bank, National Association claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in 68 Miles Street, Millbury given by Kelli J. Mahoney f/k/a Kelli J. Meringolo to National City Mortgage Co., dated April 2, 2004, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 33239, Page 144 has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before DECEMBER 19, 2011 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of this Court on NOVEMBER 07, 2011 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201108-0981-BLU 11/17/2011
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 Docket No. WO11P3435EA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL In the Estate of: Regina F.Brennan Late of: Cherry Valley, MA 01611 Date of Death: 08/12/2011 to all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Thomas V Brennan Jr. Leicester, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM ON: 12/06/2011 in addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16 WITNESS, Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: November 8, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 11/17//2011
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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES KITCHEN MODERNIZATION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS ADDISON STREET APARTMENTS, 12-2 ADVERTISEMENT The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Kitchen Modernization and Miscellaneous Improvements Addison Street Apartments, 12-2, for the Worcester Housing Authority in Worcester, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Arnold Jacobson Associates, Inc., Architects, 12 Walnut Hill Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801. Modernization of (50) units within six (6) low rise brick veneer buildings including new kitchen cabinets with solid surface countertops, plastic laminate wall covering, pre-finished aluminum wall guard, sink and faucet, asbestos abatement, resilient flooring, painting, appliances, plumbing and electrical work; removal/ disposal of existing kitchen cabinets and other related work. Alternate No. 1: HCP Conversion of four units of Building No. 2 (see Alternates 01030). Alternate No. 2: Modernization of Community Kitchen and Resilient Flooring in Community Building (see Alternates 01030). The work including Alternate No. 1 and No. 2 is estimated to cost approximately $1,100,000.00 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c149 §44A-J and to Federal Minimum wage rates as well as other applicable laws. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the following category of work. General Building Construction and must submit a current DCAM Certificate of Eligibility and a signed Update Statement (CQ3). General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Friday December 16, 2011 and publicly opened forthwith at the Worcester Housing Authority Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605. Filed Sub-Bids for the trades listed below will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Friday December 2, 2011 and publicly opened forthwith at the Worcester Housing Authority Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement. SUBTRADES Section 09200 – BLUEBOARD AND PLASTER Section 09625 – RESILIENT FLOORING Section 09910 – PAINTING Section 15400 – PLUMBING Section 16000 – ELECTRICAL All Bids should be delivered to the Worcester Housing Authority Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 and received no later than the date and time specified above. General Bids and Sub-Bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit which shall not be less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount, (considering any alternates), and made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority. Bidders must submit as part of their bid a completed form HUD-5369-A, “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders”. Bid forms and Contract Documents will be available on November 9, 2011 at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc., 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (telephone 978-568-1167). There is a plan deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set, payable to BidDocs Online, Inc. Deposits may be electronically paid or 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. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate non-refundable check for Forty Dollars ($40.00) per set, payable to BidDocs Online, Inc., to cover mail handling costs. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 16, 2011 at the Addison Street Community Room, Addison Street, Worcester, MA. Immediately following the conference, the job site will be available for inspection. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders attend. Questions which are received after the Pre-Bid Conference will be received in writing until, Monday November 28, 2011 at 10:00 P.M. for Filed Sub-bids and Monday December 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for General Bids unless bid dates are extended. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Reed Construction Data Nashoba Blue, Inc. 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500 433 Main Street Norcross, GA 30092 Hudson, MA 01749 Phone: 800-910-6383 Phone: 978-568-1167 Project Dog 18 Graf Road-Unit 8 Newburyport, MA 01950 Phone: 978-499-9014 The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities 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 Authority is Stanley Miknaitis, Senior Projects Manager. Telephone Number: (508) 635-3311 1. Worcester Housing Authority Raymond V. Mariano Executive Director DATE: November 9, 2011 11/10 & 11/17/2011
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TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section IV.C. of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Michael Zorena of 38 Silver Street in Auburn, MA on behalf of the entity Z LLC for property at 6 Harback Road, Sutton, MA. The applicant seeks to rebuild the 16,000 +/- s.f. structure previously at this location with a 5,000 s.f. addition. The use, warehouse and distribution, will remain the same as will all other aspects of the site. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the application and plan can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Scott Paul, Chairman 11/17 & 11/23/2011
Town of Sutton Board of Selectmen Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given under Chapter 138 of MGL that a Public Hearing will be held on December 6, 2011 @ 7:00pm on a request by Sutton Wines & Liquors, Inc. for changes regarding new Officers & Directors, and Transfer of Stock that took place in 2002 for the All Alcohol –Retail Package Store Liquor License. Said License, located at 160 Worcester-Providence Tpke. Sutton MA. Manager in charge: Vincent Allard. This hearing is open to the public and shall be held in the Wally Johnson Meeting Room on the 3rd Floor in the Sutton Municipal Center located at 4 Uxbridge Road in said Sutton. 11/17/2011
TOWN OF SUTTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 § 22, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 06, 2011 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition of Verizon New England and Massachusetts Electric Company joint for permission to place a new Pushbrace No. 43PB against utility pole #43 on the northerly sideline of Boston Road at the intersection of Sibley Road. Plan file herewith marked Verizon No. 9AD2VT, dated October 10, 2011 Dated: November 9, 2011 Boston Road, Sutton 11/17/2011
TOWN OF MILLBURY MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 At: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Mary Gustafson, 3 Colton Road, Millbury, MA For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: frontage at 3 Colton Rd., Map 31, Lot 31, Millbury, MA in order to divide lot into two parcels. All interested parties are invited to attend. Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 11/17 & 11/23/2011
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a motivator and inspires a person’s ability to overcome.
What do you think the citizens of Worcester can learn from your book? Worcester is like any other city. The city also has its fair share of soldiers. Worcester is equally as proud of its service members and also accessible to enduring its soldiers’ pain, sufferings and loss. The city can learn that those things that are applicable to others regarding the life of a soldier are also applicable to Worcester.
Tell me what charities you’ve chosen to donate to through the purchase of this book and why?
KEVIN ZIMMERMAN’S NEW BOOK “A TIME FOR EVERYTHING” SHARES HIS LIFE AS A SOLDIER AS A WAY TO INSPIRE OTHERS. WE TOOK A FEW MINUTES OUT OF HIS DAY TO FIND OUT WHAT INSPIRES HIM TO SHARE HIS STORY. What inspired you to join the military? My daughter Niesha was born while I was a freshman attending Tennessee State University. Therefore I left college to fulfill my obligation. I began working for a housing-manufacturing plant that closed its doors after 6 months of employment. Being born and raised in the inner city and not having an education or skill, I did not want to become a product of my environment, which often seemed to capture the youth of the inner city. Therefore I joined the U.S. Army.
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Tell me about your military experience. My experience was both enlightening and rewarding. I learned the value of social acceptance and gender differences. I learned the power of defining a respectable character and the fulfillment that comes from it.
What inspired you to write “A Time for Everything; The Kevin Zimmerman Story”? After receiving two Soldiers Medals (The Soldiers Medal is the highest
award given by Congress when our nation is not declared at war) for walking through two heavily infested mine fields in Bosnia-Herzegovina, a question was asked several years later while watching TV: “Do miracles happen today like they did in the Bible?” The question compelled me to answer in a way that said, “I’m not trying to persuade anyone to believe one way or the other. The one thing I can say is, ‘This is my story.’”
Why do you feel it is necessary to tell soldiers’ tales? Often soldiers, family members of soldiers and loved ones feel isolated when encountering various situations. That ranges from trying to meet soldier obligations to dealing with everyday personal and family-related issues. Sharing my experiences indicates that someone can identify and relate to his or her challenges. This serves both as
The Disabled American Veterans, The Fisher House and The Airborne Angel Cadets. Recently more than 500 copies were purchased and shipped to soldiers deployed worldwide in remote areas. I have identified Operation Homefront to receive a portion of the proceeds from that sale. I donate because I understand firsthand how the absence of one, and in some cases both soldiers, can minimize finances and/or opportunities in the home. Also, anyone that lives with a disabled American veteran can verify that whenever one person becomes disabled, often the entire household becomes disabled. Our soldiers have served nobly and deserve my efforts to give back. That is why a portion of the proceeds for all book sales will continue to go to various organizations that help to support our deployed soldiers, their families and our disabled American veterans. The book is available at ATFEKZ.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and BooksAMillion.com.
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