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he hot question around the city these days is “What’s going on over at Worcester Mag?” I’ve been asked it at dinner parties and on the street. Well folks, the answer is: a lot. We’ve had some changes to our staff and we’re starting to bring back a provocative, edgy feel to a paper that use to breathe the slogan “love it, hate it, read it.” We know that whether it’s the cover image, the use of the work “fuck” more than once or naming the most hated city official by Worcester Mag employees in this week’s issue, some of you will love our content, some of you will hate us for it. What we know for sure is we will have caught your attention and you’ll read us, and most likely talk about us. Each week we ask you, our readers, to share your stories with us. This week we’re opening ourselves up through personal profiles to show you that we are willing to be as transparent as we ask you all to be. Give us a read this week and don’t say I didn’t warn you that this is the return of Worcester’s alternative newsweekly that no matter how you feel about it, you’ll just have to read it every week. -Brittany Durgin, Editor

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These Highlanders anything but losers on gridiron

Walter Bird Jr. The Real Madrid Foundation starts activities at the first social sports school in the country, right here in Worcester at Elm ootball is a game of inches, but Park School. +1 sometimes the inches can seem like miles – especially when you dream MassHousing awards $150,000 in of playing about 43 miles away on the financing to help create 27 new units of same field occupied by the New England affordable sober housing in Worcester. Patriots in Foxborough. Doherty High +1 School 18-year-olds Noah Robinson, Abdulla Webster and Sam Oppong could Charlene Baron recognized as volunteer see themselves playing on the FieldTurf at of the year at the Hanover Theatre for her commitment to the theatre since it opened Gillette Stadium, the signature lighthouse tower looming over one end of the field. in March 2008. +1 That is what awaited them if they could only win a semifinal match against a Relations between nurses and team they had already beaten earlier in administrators at UMass Memorial, where both sides have been at odds over the season. The senior captain trio of the staffing cuts, become even more strained Highlanders was convinced it would be playing last weekend for the Division 2 over a requirement that nurses who Inter-High championship in Foxborough. haven’t been vaccinated for the flu wear masks to protect students. -2 Dreams, however, don’t always come true and with less than two minutes remaining National Grid awards a $1.6-millionin their semifinal match against the incentive payment to UMass Medical Shepherd Hill Rams at Foley Stadium School for several energy-efficient last week, the Highlanders came to the features designed and built into the Albert stinging reality that neither Foxborough Sherman Center. +1 nor a championship was in the cards this year. The Rams blitzed their way to a 34-8 Worcester Art Museum a nice pasting of the team that had beaten them alternative for Christmas shopping, with a earlier in the season. WAM gift card as an example of just one When you’re 18, a loss like that – and option. Buy local, give local! +1

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show up in the box score; he called a timeout and huddled his team together. He could see Webster getting frustrated and knew his players were crushed more than just on the scoreboard, but in spirit as well. That’s when he told them to look around them at the stands. And that’s when Abdulla, who admittedly has a hard time keeping his emotions in check, saw what was really important – even if it

was there cheering on guys who really didn’t know him, but whom he looked up to as heroes. “A year ago, that stand was never like that,” Abdulla, a former St. Peter-Marian transfer, says. “It was just the regular kids that always go to the games. Now it was everybody. It’s crazy how far just one year can make everybody follow behind us.” Oh, follow you they did, Abdullah –

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Above: Doherty’s Abdula Webster #6, makes his way down the field during a hard-fought game against the Shepherd Hill Rams at Foley Stadium ending their Cinderella season.

In much of its promotion of the new City Common Oval, the city touted the “reasonable” skate rental fee of $3 per pair, but mention of a $25 deposit for each pair of skates, something brought to light in a local blog, was hard to find. -2

Left: Doherty quarterback, Luke Brennan, #18 directs his team during the game at Foley Stadium.

Lisa Bartlett of Worcester is one of four $1-million-consolation-prize winners in a recent Powerball jackpot drawing. +1 The S&J Café opens in the Worcester Public Schools’ Durkin Administration Building, where, according NECN, it will offer an internship program for blind and visually impaired students. +1 Nicole Apostola continues Worcester Trivia on her blog, www. nicolecommawoo.wordpress.com. +1 Total for this week: +5

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the sudden taking away of a carrot as tempting as playing on the same hallowed ground walked on by Tom Brady – can be more than enough to wipe away a million future smiles. But with about a minute and 20 left on the clock, Coach Sean Mulcahy did something that doesn’t

wouldn’t totally satisfy him until days, weeks, maybe even years later. The stands were almost full. Former players, teachers, family, friends and classmates – all had come and most had stayed until the bitter end. Edwin Rodriguez was there cheering on his brother. Even, my 14-year-old son

and it was well worth the ride. You see, what the Highlanders didn’t accomplish was earning a trip to the championship in Foxborough. What they did, however, might be worth a whole lot more. First off, Doherty won nine games for the first time since 1966 – when the school opened. That is only slightly more impressive than the fact that Webster, Robinson, Oppong, et al reached a playoff game for the first time in 32 years. The last time a Doherty High football team played a postseason game was in 1980, when Jimmy Carter continued on page 6

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epending on where you search on the web, Worcester either has a dog park or it doesn’t. Then again, the park in question is actually in Paxton. Either way, Boynton Park is not officially a dog park, but canines and their loving owners have basically “taken over.” In a city with about 60 parks under its control, Worcester is conspicuous for its lack of a dedicated dog park. Some see a glaring need for one, especially with 5,567 licensed dogs in Worcester this year. That’s an awful lot of fun-seeking tail wagers looking for a place to spread their paws; it’s also an awful lot of poop. With officials currently undertaking an update of the city’s Open Space and Recreation Plan, the time is right for a discussion on whether a regulated and secure dog park should be built – and where. If the past is any indication, chances that a final, updated version

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of the plan will include such a park are dim at best. “We’ve tried to request a dog park. It has been soundly stated that nobody wants it,” according to Rob Antonelli Jr., assistant commissioner of the city’s Department of Public Works and Parks (DPW&P). “I think it’s also that you’re not getting people who own dogs to come to the meetings either. The reasons are people don’t want it, or they think it’s going to be overrun by dogs and dog feces.” The chore might be made even more difficult with the belief that the city already has a dog park, something Greater Worcester Land Trust (GWLT) Executive Director Colin Novick will readily tell you it does not. It is hard to shed that perception, however, when you visit the park and find only dogs and their owners cavorting about. Someone – or some people – went so far as to nail a box that reads “Poopy Bags” to a tree. There is also a trash continued on page 7

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was president. None of this year’s captains were even born yet – and wouldn’t be for another 14 years. “It’s good we got there,â€? says Webster. “But right now we could have gotten a little further. That wasn’t our goal to just get there. We weren’t thinking about we were 9-2 and hadn’t been there since 1980. We wanted to be that team that got something for the school.â€? In the agony of defeat, it can be hard to see when you’ve won something. Like respect. Oppong certainly knows that. As a freshman, his team went 0-10 – as in zero wins and 10 losses. There wasn’t a lot of respect oating around the city for the Highlanders back then. “It was a lot different,â€? Oppong says. “Playing with the older kids, they taught us a lot. I was on the scout team, I was a punching bag. But going against them taught me how to be physical.â€? This year’s team, a choked-up Mulcahy says, was “the most committed team we had. We’ve had talented teams, but this was the ďŹ rst team to commit themselves from the ďŹ rst day on. It was every single guy, all year, a huge commitment. They decided they wanted to raise the bar and get to where the teams we weren’t competing with were.â€?

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That commitment came after a losing scrimmage against Grafton a week before the start of the season, according to Robinson. “We were down, thinking this might be the same year as always,� Robinson says. “We had a team meeting right after we got off the bus. Everyone said their piece, just that we have what it takes and that we had put in the work this past offseason.� From that moment on, the losses were rare – they fell to Shrewsbury and Nashoba. That last loss is notable, because the Chieftains were waiting in Foxborough for the Rams after the Doherty whitewashing. Nashoba rolled to a 20-6 win. While the Highlanders – and their three captains, in particular – may not see any silver linings for a while, Mulcahy is well aware what this group of young men accomplished. It didn’t win a championship or dig up the turf in Foxborough; what it did was unite a city. “One of my friends told me [the team] was the talk of Worcester,� says Mulcahy. “I felt as a coach it was a positive experience.�

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receptacle and several shovels and scoopers resting against the same tree. That’s not a good thing, says Novick, who doesn’t even like that Boynton Park is being mentioned as a dog park yet again. “Once upon a time, the ball field up there was used by church groups and

they have. Put more of that on top of it, that means the city would have to (contribute). It would have to be funded.” A legitimate dog park would be fenced in, and done right could be a valuable asset. “If you don’t design it the right way,” says Antonelli, “it’s going to fail.” The town of Brookline is an example of

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teams,” he says. “People don’t want to use it because of the amount of dog waste up there. The city doesn’t have either the capacity or the willingness to invest in this issue. A long time ago, dog owners would not pick up after their dogs. That got combined with this mass hysteria that there were these sort of killer dogs trained to eat children and that led the council to basically close down every park from dog use.” Novick believes the city needs to “accommodate” the need to have dogs. If that necessitates a dog park, most folks, including Novick, agree Boynton Park should not be it (never mind the fact that deciding who would regulate it could prove impossible). The park, of course, is not currently fenced in and is not regulated and that just might be what it has going for it, according to “John,” one of two men at the park recently with their dogs. He and his friend, “Butch,” were warming their hands by a homemade, metal stove they had brought and set upon a picnic table. “The problem with a city dog park,” says John, “is it would be too structured.” Butch put it a little more bluntly. “The last thing we want is the city council involved,” he says. “They’d fuck up a oneman parade.” Whether that is true or not, the city would likely play a role in overseeing a dog park, according to District 3 City Councilor George Russell. “The parks department sometimes has limited resources just to maintain the facilities

Butch with his Chihuahuas, Reuben and Chewy, at Boynton Park.

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doing it the right way, according to Gene Bolinger, vice president of the engineering firm Weston & Sampson. “There are some precedents out there. If you look on the town of Brookline’s website, they instituted a Green Dog Program. It has been in place for a while. I’m a dog owner, I love dogs. But I’m very sensitive to the fact that a lot of people are frightened of dogs. Have to seek out the right place.” Bolinger acknowledges Brookline is a much different city than Worcester. Still, there are 14 off-leash areas around Brookline and the Park and Recreation Commission establishes specific off-leash hours. It is an optional program and participants must pay a fee. All dogs in the program must wear a Green Dog tag, which expires Dec. 31 each year. The city should at least take the step of exploring its own possibilities, according to Deb Cary, director of Mass Audubon Central Sanctuaries. She is calling for a task force to look into establishing multiple areas in the city for dogs. “We need to look around the city and establish places for dogs and people where they can be safe together,” says Cary, who says the issue has also come up in her work with another committee, Keep Worcester Clean (KWC). “It’s just not a ‘yes and no’ issue. There is no quick answer on do we need a dog park. I think we can really enhance the need to provide safe, clean areas for people and their dogs.” Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.

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There are currently six sons of Worcester firefighters who died on duty proudly calling themselves firefighters. Five of them lost fathers in the 1999 Worcester Cold Storage fire. Another lost his Dad last year at in the blaze at 59 Arlington St. Firefighters Paul A. Brotherton, Jeremiah Lucey and Joseph T. McGuirk, and Lts. Thomas E. Spencer, James F. “Jay” Lyons and Timothy P. Jackson all died inside the Cold Storage building 13 years ago. Today, the sons of three of them are answering the call of duty. Danny Spencer, son of Lt. Tom Spencer; Jeremy Lucey Jr.; and Steve, Brian and Mike Brotherton, sons of Paul Brotherton, all are Worcester firefighters. According to Deputy Chief Geoff Gardell, a fourth Brotherton sibling will join the department in the next class of recruits. Lucey’s younger brother has also said he will come on the job when he finishes colleges, Gardell says. The department also counts Jon Davies Jr., whose father died last year, among its ranks. “It’s definitely an historic thing to follow in their father’s footsteps,” Gardell says. “I mean it’s a noble profession and they saw that obviously with their dads.” Firefighters, who observed the 13th anniversary of the storage fire last Monday, will gather on Arlington Street around 6 p.m. Saturday to remember the sacrifice of Jon Davies Sr.

BACK IN BLACK: The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is once again operating

in the black, netting $64,202 after total operational expenses, according to Executive Director Troy Siebels, who along with board members, staff and other attendees gathered at the theatre for the 2012 Annual Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13. The theatre took in more than $7 million in total revenue for fiscal 2012. Another piece of good news was that almost 190,000 customers passed through the doors. “It’s only been four and a half years since The Hanover Theatre’s grand opening in March 2008, and in that short time we’ve come such a long way,” Siebels said at the meeting. “Pollstar consistently recognizes us among the top 50 theatres worldwide for number of audience reached, and we have built a solid reputation as one of Massachusetts’ premier cultural institutions.” The meeting also featured the launch of the Securing the Future capital campaign, a strategic effort aimed at raising $5 million to provide for the long-term care and preservation of the theatre.

GET SMART! MBTA rail riders in Worcester are whipping out their smartphones to buy tickets and passes. They can use their iPhone or Android devices, part of what the “T” is calling a first-in-the-nation mobile ticketing program. Wherever users are they can use the MBTA mTicket app to purchase tickets that will show up on the phone’s screen as a digital “flash pass” or encrypted barcode. Worcester is part of the second phase of the pilot program, which will also include commuter rail lines in Franklin, Fairmount, Providence, Greenbush and Old Colony. The first phase will tap into the Lowell, Fitchburg, Haverhill and Newbury/Rockport lines. The program started in early November. With the new MBTA mTicket application, customers can purchase tickets in seconds via their smartphone. Once tickets are purchased, they will be stored digitally in their application’s ‘ticket wallet’ on the phone. With this new application, customers don’t have to worry about losing their ticket. If a smartphone is lost or replaced, tickets can be transferred effortlessly at any MBTA customer service location. Of course, with any new technology there can be ways around it, so to help combat fare evasion, all mobile tickets also have cryptographic validation. Train conductors also check tickets to ensure their validity. JET SET SANTA: Santa Claus makes an early appearance to get a read on your kids’

behavior Saturday when he flies into Worcester Regional Airport (WRA) around 11 a.m. There will be lots of fun to be had from 10-4 p.m., but photos with Santa are sure to be the one your kids will remember. The event is being sponsored, in part, by Advantage Benefits Group Inc.

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STYLIN’ AND PROFILIN’: Did you think City Manager Mike O’Brien looked a little different at the grand opening of the City Common Oval last week? We thought so, too. Upon closer inspection, O’Brien’s signature hair sported a different – au natural? – look. Did the city manager leave the gel at home or did the cold and wind prove too much? In any case, we give a thumb’s up to the dapper ’do. For a daily dose of Worcesteria, visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria. Have an item for Worcesteria? Call Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@ worcestermag.com.

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or almost two years, Gary Vecchio, the longtime president of the Shrewsbury Street Neighborhood Association, and I co-hosted a radio show, the RAVE (Rosen and Vecchio Experience), on AM 830 WCRN. Currently he is a panelist on Rosen’s Roundtable on WCCA TV 13. Vecchio is smart, opinionated and outspoken. I like and respect him, although I don’t always agree with him. Each fall, when it’s time to set Worcester’s dual tax rate, incumbent city councilors and challengers alike have felt obligated to make an appearance at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Recreation Center to let Vecchio and other members of his influential neighborhood group know where they stand on the tax-rate issue. That’s because Vecchio has earned his reputation and stripes as Worcester’s loudest voice in favor of the lowest residential tax rate. And he’s never been shy about

lobbying and even intimidating some city councilors into voting for that rate. But for Gary Vecchio, there was never any middle ground or compromise on property taxes. It mattered not that business owners saw him as unreasonable, unyielding and short-sighted when it came to tax classification. So this protector of the homeowner was branded as anti-business. After all, the lowest residential tax rate meant the highest rate for commercial and industrial property. And each year the Chamber of Commerce warned that high taxes on businesses were a disincentive for old ones to stay and new ones to come to our city. Vecchio countered by saying that at least half of our commercial properties were so under assessed for years that homeowners were actually paying more than their fair share of property taxes. So much for all those sweetheart deals between the assessor and business owners. In any case, Vecchio recognized that, through the city’s recent triennial

revaluation, many commercial properties saw huge increases in assessed value. And after studying the report on taxes provided to the council by the city manager and his chief financial officer, Vecchio noted the consequences of two extremes. If the council voted for a single tax rate (which the Chamber supports but Vecchio strongly opposes), taxes for the average homeowner would have gone up by $721 while those on commercial property would have gone down an average of $2,000. On the other hand, if the council voted for the lowest residential rate, the average homeowner would have saved $24 but the average commercial property owner would have paid an additional $900. Vecchio knew that there was little chance that the Worcester City Council would support either of these two extremes. And, with increases in the city budget (spending), there was no dual tax rate available to keep everyone’s tax bills right where they are now.

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here may be people in Jim Polito’s listening audience who have wanted to punch him in the nose on more than one occasion, but Joe “Stinky” O’Brien insists he isn’t one of them. O’Brien was just one of the many city types cast as villains by the right-leaning Polito on his morning talk show on WTAG 580 AM. He got off easier than some, like the T&G columnist Clive McFarlane. The liberal columnist has been ridiculed relentlessly by Polito, who took to calling him “Clive McMoron.” Now Polito is taking those nicknames to Fox25 News in Boston. He announced the news on his show and the radio station’s website lists a position available for on-air talk show host. Representatives from WTAG and Fox25 could not immediately be reached for comment and Polito did not return a voicemail message seeking comment. It is safe to say, while die-hard listeners may bemoan his absence, some, like O’Brien, won’t be losing sleep. “Ha, no,

there will be no tears shed from this councilor,” the former Worcester mayor tells Worcester Mag. O’Brien says he honestly does not know where Polito came up with the nickname, “Stinky.” “I didn’t realize I had a body odor problem,” he laughs. Strangely enough, O’Brien says while some people often encouraged him to fight back, he had no desire to. “I never take any of this stuff personally,” he says. “I never wanted to punch him in the nose. Really, I never did. I’m not saying I’m a saint, but I’ve always assumed it was part of being in the business. The reality is the guy hits the crap out of me everyday and I still got elected mayor over an incumbent and I won re-election to the council by a comfortable margin.” Asked whether he has any suggestions as to who should replace Polito, O’Brien says, “I hope it’s someone who is more reflective of the good things. It would be wonderful if we had someone who had a greater appreciation of some of the good

things going on.” McFarlane politely declined to comment for this story, but his colleague, the venerable Dianne Williamson, didn’t take the quiet route. Williamson has also been a target of Polito’s frequent offcolor, anti-left rants. “I’m sure [Polito’s] departure comes as a big disappointment to his right-wing, fundamentalist, whack job audience,” the columnist says in her inimitable fashion. “I’m wondering, now that he’s in Boston does this mean his weird obsession with me and the T&G in general ceases and now he will bloviate excessively about the Globe?” City Councilor Mike Germain says he was probably one of Polito’s favorite targets a while back, but “I went on his show a lot and didn’t worry about the personal stuff a lot. I think we were able to reach a middle ground. He certainly changed the landscape of political journalism in the city. In some respects, he should be commended for that.” Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.

So Gary Vecchio, the Chamber of Commerce and several other neighborhood leaders and community groups all joined hands and sang tax-rate kumbayah. They lobbied the council to support a dual tax rate that would result in a modest annual tax increase of about 4 percent for both homeowners and businesses. Vecchio told me that it was simply the right thing to do and the right time to do it. He suggests that his critics get involved by attending budget hearings, advocating for substantial Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) by colleges and nonprofits, and lobbying for more aid from the state and federal governments. In any case, I’m grateful to Gary Vecchio for all the years that he and his little Shrewsbury Street Neighborhood Association have represented and protected the city’s homeowners. But his newfound love affair with the business community better not bring him to the true dark side—a job working at the Chamber of Commerce.

From worcestermag.com Actually, when you think about it, Worcester really should miss Jim Polito in this town. Think about it: He helped organize WTAG’s complaint department. He helped give the Occupy movement credibility. He made Dianne Williamson and Jordan Levy sound like voices of reason. And he helped countless of listeners in Worcester realize that there were other things to listen to on the radio. For that, I am truly grateful -- in a different type of way, as Jim would put it. Farewell, Jim Polito. You truly are the Gary Sheffield of Massachusetts media.

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This is the best thing for WTAG. I have not listened to one minute of Polito’s show for at least two years, and there are many other people just like me. I don’t mind his opinions, but his PERSONAL ATTACKS on people were disgusting. With the right host, WTAG may gain back many of the listeners they have lost because of Polito. I never watch FOX, anyway, so I won’t have to go out of my way to avoid him.

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{ coverstory } Kathy Real, Publisher With Worcester Mag 1988-2009, back November 2012

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had been with Worcester Mag for 21 years, since 1988, before leaving in 2009. I honestly didn’t think I’d be sitting here three years later telling you I’ve returned. So why do it again? Why now? Why here? One reason is the challenge and the opportunity to bring Worcester Mag to its next steps, its next generation. Worcester Mag has been a part of my whole adult life. Some of my closest friends are people I worked with in the late ’80s and ‘90s. It was always a part of my life, even when I wasn’t here. My husband understands that. He’s very happy for me and has been amazing the last four weeks helping with the children and around the house. I’m a Type A personality. This is not a job you come to in the morning and you leave behind you when you depart at the end of the day. It’s a constant. Of course, I’m not just a salesperson or a publisher. I’m a mother, I’m a wife, I’m a bus driver, I’m a cook. As a Type A, I like a challenge. If I take on something, I take it on to succeed. Oh and yes, I’m working with my mother again. She’s not here full-time, only back on a consulting basis. It’s great. She knows the area, she knows the sales process, and is very familiar with the community. She has been a tremendous help. It isn’t always easy, of course. At my husband’s 50th birthday party, we had just started back at work the week before. My husband was opening his presents and my mom whispered into my ear “we really have to figure out the new sales territories.” Not long after, on Thanksgiving, we were sitting at the table and my mother said, “That’s it! Tomorrow you’re coming over, and we’re finishing this thing up.” The other day at work she said “That’s it, Kathy. I’m coming home with you, and we’ll finish this project at your kitchen table.” I had to turn to her and say, “You’re not coming home with me.” There are times when we need to draw the line. This cover is not one of those times. I thought it would be great to have our readers know who is behind the scenes here at Worcester Mag. Back in the day, I loved being out and about and hearing somebody say, “Did you see Worcester Mag this week?” People were talking about it. I think this cover is going to get talked about. What I love about Worcester Mag, is you can pick it up on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and it’s relevant. We are an alternative news source. We keep you in-the-know about what’s happening in Central Mass., from the political to the cultural scene.

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{ coverstory } Brittany Durgin, Editor With Worcester Mag since 2009

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was standing in a grimy bathroom lit by florescent lights, talking with a stripper when I realized I wanted to be a journalist. “Don’t mind my stomach sweetheart, I just had my second kid eight weeks ago,” the half-naked dancer said to me while reapplying lipstick. I calmly asked “girl or boy,” but inside I was screaming with shock and excitement with the story presented in front of me. I was 19 years old and somehow had weaseled my way into The Other Side strip club in Fitchburg for a semesterlong photo-documentary project for my Fitchburg State College Photography II course. My professor had told me the club wouldn’t allow me to take photos. I went to the club that afternoon and asked for myself and was given access. The strippers tried to scare me into thinking I didn’t belong by asking me questions while they sat half drunk, skirt down, on the toilet in a stall with no door. But, I stayed, and I photographed them. By the end of the night, I had one call to me during her set: “Hey college girl, get me upside down on this pole.” I got the photo. At Worcester Mag, it’s rare I spend my nights photographing strippers and talking with them outside clubs about the rules set against refusing customer drinks as they pull at their cigarettes. Now, as editor, my yearn to tell stories is fulfilled through working with two teams: one made up of the staff here at Worcester Mag, the other made up of all of you in the Worcester community. Believe me or not, I love you both equally. With simply the stunts of city council members, the continuous protesting by those living in collective homes and the love these people have for our city, we could fill endless pages of newsprint each week and lines and lines of text on our blogs daily. At Worcester Mag, we are fortunate that these acts are a needle in a haystack of newsworthy events happening around us. Having grown up in a small town in Maine, lived in Fitchburg for three-and-a-half years and worked as a multimedia journalist in the gang-ridden city of Salinas, Calif., I can tell you that Worcester is a great city to be a journalist. It’s also a great place to live as a resident. I just bought a house here in the city. Inside, the walls are decorated with no, not hip Ikea items, but rather handcrafted works by local artists. In fact, I just spent the cost of this month’s electric bill on a wall piece made by Meghan McGee, owner of Worcester’s Miss Framed. Outside of my home, I trade my frequent-drinker card in for a free coffee (that I drink black) at NU Café every few weeks and spend hours (too many, according to some) at Nick’s bar drinking ‘gansett bottled beers or, on occasion, a gin and tonic with a lime. If you see me there, don’t be afraid to take the seat at the bar next to me. I live here, I work here. I love it here. In the opinion of most Worcesterites, I’m an outsider, purely because I haven’t spent my entire life in the city. That’s OK, you can call me that. But, let me tell you this: as an outsider, this city, with the ambition, talent and dedication of the people here, is damn special to me. I am by no means perfect and in every way just as human as every one of you reading this. I may have spelled your name wrong in the paper, I may have gone on a date with you in the city. I truly love my job at Worcester Mag, even when you, Scott Wolfe, call and tell me that I’m not educated because I haven’t read the same books as you, and I’m just as terrible as other Worcester journalists because (most of the time) I believe in political correctness. I may have picked up some bad habits and grown thicker skin, but I’m still the same 19 year old going after the “unachievable” stories and listening and watching even when a subject dares me not to.

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{ coverstory } Walter Bird Jr., Senior Reporter With Worcester Mag since 2012

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there, maybe not post something on the Daily Worcesteria blog. But I really do love those council meetings. I really do love the politics and the off-the-record chats. I love getting something up on the blog as quickly as possible. I love driving around Worcester, walking around Worcester. I may no longer live here, but I love that my oldest son goes to school at Doherty and that Councilor George Russell will probably never let me live down my brief time working elsewhere in the city when one of our stories featured as its logo a skull and crossbones – about PCBs in schools! I love my colleagues. I love that the former editor hounded our former publisher to take me on – and that even after I initially begged off after being given an offer, they welcomed

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s you can see by our cover, this is the issue in which we are supposed to “bare all.” So what can I tell you about me that you’d give a damn about? Better yet: What can I say that doesn’t come off as some bloated piece of self-important pablum? That’s the challenge. Sometimes, people think because you write for a living you can just turn something out without blinking an eye. I get asked a lot by family members to write something up for this and say something about this person. I also get hounded – again by my loving family – to write a book. I’ve actually started several, all of them now languishing in some form of incompletion. If and when I ever do come up with that “blockbuster” idea, I know I can at least count on my immediate family to shell out the $29.95 for hardcover, or whatever those ancient forms of the written word are going for nowadays. I suppose I could tell you I love being a reporter – duh. Why else would I toil away for menial wages, anonymous insults just about every day and deal with the insanity that is parking on Harding Street just to avoid paying 70 cents an hour in the municipal lot on Water Street? Why else would I do my best to give you as many stories, as much information as possible? Why else would I sit through council meeting after council meeting, blogging every word I can keep up with and hoping this won’t be the night someone trips and kills him or herself walking to and from the chairman’s podium over Kate Toomey’s computer chord stretching from her chair to the wall outlet along media row? I could tell you I much prefer being out and about in this truly great city of ours over sitting at a desk as my eyesight deteriorates day after day from staring at a computer screen. Or that I like to sing random songs – out loud – as they pop into my head (much to the chagrin of my colleagues). Or that I occasionally take my laptop into the bathroom. I guess I could tell you I am currently building a pyramid of Diet Coke cans on my window sill – or that on one summer’s day earlier this year, I foolishly kept the window open and a gust of wind sent two or three of them toppling to the sidewalk three stories below. Or that the highlights of my, albeit brief, Worcester Mag career to date have been mowing down on chicken wings with Ron Jeremy, talking on the phone with Dee Snider and dodging the Nerf darts that frequently come flying my way from the partitionedoff area that houses our truly awesome production staff. Would you care to know that, in all seriousness, I can’t see myself doing anything else for work than being a reporter? I mean, after all, that’s what I am. It isn’t what I do, or what I show up for just to collect a paycheck. I absolutely love being a journalist. It is tough on my wife. On a busy week, we might see each other – uninterrupted – for a few hours. I drop our 2-year-old son off with his grandmother every morning before work, and typically I don’t see home again until long after he and my wife are fast asleep. I could get home earlier. I could skip a meeting here or

me back into the fold a short time later. I am stoked that I have met so many different people in such a short time, most of them as passionate about their causes as I am about my job. I’ve been through a hell of a lot in my life – a hell of a lot. OK, here’s something I’ll bare all about: I’m proud that I have been, at various stages of my career, a reporter, editor and executive editor – all of this while coping with a moderate to severe hearing loss. I wear two hearing aids now, or at least I do when one of them isn’t irritating the hell out of my right ear. I’ve never really been self-conscious about it and until recently I never really even thought about how much I had to overcome to be a reporter whose job is to listen to people. I’m proud of that. Most of all, I’m proud to be at Worcester Mag, to be a reporter in Worcester. Oh, and I’m also proud of my Diet Coke pyramid.

{ coverstory } Kimberly Vasseur, Art Director & Assistant Production Manager With Worcester Mag since 2001

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nce upon a time in a land not-so-far-away, a young, tomboy of a girl loved art. She’d watch Bob Ross create his “happy, little trees,” while she made her own “masterpieces” on scraps of paper and drawing pads with colored pencils and Crayolas. She knew that she wanted to be an “artist” ... someday. In the meantime, she’d play basketball every chance she had — even in the snowiest of conditions — would play card games with her father and help him in the yard and with her sickly mother, and just enjoy being a kid. As time went on, she would sit at her drafting table and draw her favorite cartoon characters and experiment with other mediums when time allowed. Eventually she started working, so her time wasn’t as flexible. Schoolwork and work-work came first, then art. But then she went off to college to pursue her love of art. Yeah, that little girl was me. Growing up wasn’t a fairy tale, but all-in-all, I wouldn’t change much, because I love where I am now. I grew up in Paxton, as an only child. I loved art and sports and helping my dad with the projects he did around the house and yard, unless it was chores in the house, that was another story. My father was a Jack-of-all-trades and I considered him a master-of-many. I used to love going into the workshop and “helping” with one of the many projects he had going. Although I didn’t always pay enough attention to what he was teaching me — as is the case with many kids — I did pick up on a lot of things though, especially having multiple projects going at once and a pretty good knowledge of power tools (insert “Home Improvement” grunt here). After attending Rivier College (now University) in Nashua, N.H., I worked at a couple places before finding my STEVEN KING way to Worcester Mag. A good college friend of mine emailed me and said the publication was hiring, send in your resume. Next thing I knew, I was hired. Sweet! A year out of college, and I found a design job with one of my best friends and within a 15-mile radius of home, with a long-standing, wellrespected, local voice. Day one: I was put at a desk in the middle of the production department with people whizzing all around preparing for the next issue; the 25th Anniversary Edition. My creative director came to

me and said, “Sorry, there’s too much to do right now for me to teach you the process. I need you to silhouette photos.” In-between photos, I was introduced to so many people that I forgot I had already met then-publisher and head-honcho Allen Fletcher. Oops. Sorry, Allen. I was also introduced by a sales rep as the “new intern,” and I think my chair was kicked by more than one person as they made their way through the department. Eventually that issue made it out the door; I learned people’s names and got a desk that wasn’t in the middle of the room. I’ve moved around a few times, returned to Paxton where it all started, got married and have become “DomestiKimed,” so those chores I once avoided are a part of my everyday routine. I’ve worked with so many amazingly talented people, and have seen many come and go and some come back again. Thanks to social-media outlets like Facebook, I’m able to keep in touch with many of them. But it’s funny for me to think of all the people who have come back to Worcester Mag over the years. Most recently, publisher Kathy Real and account manager Helen Linnehan (neither of which — for the record — called me the “new intern”). I’ve collected a lot of items for my cubical over the years, including my Nerf gun that many reps and editorial folks alike have been on the receiving end of, especially when they’re late with approvals or edits. What’s kept me at Worcester Mag over the years are, not only the amazing people I work with and have worked with, but the fact that I love what I get to do on a daily basis and continue to learn about the design world and the world right outside the office window. Worcester has so much to offer. In the office and on the street when people discover that I work for Worcester Mag, I learn about the people, the arts and music scenes, the businesses and the politics of our beloved Woo. This city has so much going on, and so much heart — I feel lucky to learn about everything as I work on something I feel so passionately about. I was once (maybe more) referred to as a “lifer” here at the Mag. I can think of worse things to be called.

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is name is Terrance Rosario. I met him walking down Main Street while doing People on the Street. He was wearing a long black wool coat, a black beret, black sunglasses and royal-blue leather dress shoes that on this particular winter day could have been lit from within. If you’ve picked up Worcester Mag more than once in your life, you’ve probably seen People on the Street: a topical question, a response recorded verbatim accompanied by an in-your-face photo. It’s a great exercise; everyone should walk up to a complete stranger, let’s say on Main Street, and ask a goofy question—then STEVEN KING ask for a name, town or city of residence and last, ask to take a quick photo. “No, really, it only runs postage-stamp size.” “I know it’s raining.” “No, you look fine.” The shoes drew me in. I forget what I was asking that week—not important. What stayed? That moment Terrance removed his sunglasses for the photo, exposing an impressive line of tattooed tears streaming from his left eye. The shoes lured me in but the tattoos hooked me. He called me at home on New Year’s Day. We talked about a feature story. He talked about life as a retired gang member. I thought about photos, black and white, gritty. They didn’t happen; we lost touch. I ran into him again, in front of the courthouse while doing People on the Street, again. We did a feature on Terrance a few months down the road; his life as a Latin King, his life in prison and his life reformed and retired. It was met with mixed reviews to say the least. We didn’t sugar coat it. He was a bad guy who did bad things, but he was trying to reform. He wanted to talk, and he wanted kids to listen. I photographed him three times at his house. He showed me stab wounds. We talked about his past. He told me about his murdered sister then about the man he killed. We talked about prison. We talked about his childhood and his stepfather. He cried. Talking with Terrance made me uneasy. I photographed while Terrance spoke, I took a lot of photos. This image of Terrance is one of my favorites. It’s honest. It’s gritty. It’s real and ripe with emotion. It’s a struggle between good and evil, a battlefield. This is the currency we strive for as editorial photographers. This is my perfect game.

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{ coverstory } Helen Linnehan, Senior Account Executive With Worcester Mag 2001-2010, back 2012

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n my early days at Worcester Mag, I was so new that admittedly, I didn’t even know the city. I was originally hired as a major accounts manager. Worcester Mag wanted to deliver a circular, like you see in the Sunday paper, but it didn’t pan out because it wasn’t feasible for businesses to publish their circular on Thursdays. So I said “I need something to do other than this.” They gave me Shrewsbury Street and I started building from there. My first year, I was voted sales rep of the year because I had written more business in a year than anyone ever had at Worcester Mag. The second year I got the Mojo Award because the business kept growing. Another year, when Kathy was still here, I was voted one of the top 25 sales representatives in Central Massachusetts. I live in Uxbridge, I’ve been there for 22 years. I’ve always kind of been a Boston brat, not a Worcester kid. My first day here, I thought: “How am I ever going to be a Worcester kid?” Now, I think I’m a mix. I like Worcester, during my tenure at Worcester Mag I was able to discover the hidden gems. I really believe Worcester is a city of neighborhoods. Union Station was a huge discovery for me. Growing up, my dad was really into trains. Both my parents worked for the T. Union Station was a marvel for me. Before first coming to Worcester Mag in 2001 I sold for the Uxbridge Times, a monthly local newspaper. Prior to that I worked at a local shop called the Raspberry Patch that sold Native American artifacts and gifts; I was a buyer there. Before that, I was a stay at home mom for about 7 years. Most recently, I worked at Barnes and Noble in Lincoln Plaza as Merchandise Manager and in Digital Sales selling the Nook e-reader. So how did I make my way back to Worcester Mag? Kathy called me as soon as the press release came out announcing she was coming back to Worcester Mag as publisher. She told me the news and asked “you wouldn’t be interested in coming back would you?” Being a wise ass, I said well, let’s have lunch. We talked and I left feeling torn because I really love Barnes and Noble. That’s my environment. I worked with some wonderful people there. It was truly great, it really was. I had met with Kathy on a Tuesday and told her I’d give her an answer by Friday. One day I was going, the next day I was staying. Tuesday I didn’t know. Wednesday I was going, Thursday I was staying. Then Friday rolled around. I had talked to my brother, my fatherin-law and my husband. In the end I decided to come back. This is a good place to be. I never thought I’d come back. We use to laugh about the revolving door at Worcester Mag and I never thought I’d be one of those people who come back. It’s been sort of surreal being back. What I’m most excited about being back is the opportunity to work with Kathy again. She brings a wonderfully positive energy to what she does. She’s able to instill confidence in the people that she works with. Worcester Mag was home for a long time and I want to take it there again. I like a challenge. My time at Worcester Mag opened me up to a lot of wonderful people in the city and a lot of the arts, culture and dining that I was not aware of until working in the city. Also, I met a lot of wonderful people and I’m hoping to rekindle those relationships. Something you may not know about me is that I’m a book junkie. I read all the time. I read two to three books each week. They’re not always educational, there’s definitely some romantic trash in there. But, no matter what it is, I read a lot. Aside from office life, I’m married and I have a son who is 27 and a daughter who is 25. I have two cats, but I am by no means a cat lady. No, I’m more of a dog person. I lost my mom in April and it was heart wrenching. But, I was very proud of my family, that being my whole extended family, with how they came together in such a positive way. I really felt that wonderful sense of unity that doesn’t happen often with a family. Like my family at home, the group here at Worcester Mag in my early years was also like a family and I think it will be again. The people who are here now want that same sense of unity. They want that love it-hate it-read it publication. Back in the day we partied hard, we worked hard and it was wonderful, it will be that again.

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’ve always loved Worcester Mag, and I was really excited to have the opportunity to work here. I feel like I’ve started doing so many new things. I like how it’s an alternative newspaper. I love to eat, so I love “Krave.” I love going out to all the different restaurants in Worcester, and now that I’m starting to be sales executive, I’m excited to see new places I’m going to be dealing with. I really do love food! I’ve worked at two restaurants since I was 15. One was Pinecroft in West Boylston, and I also worked at Keeper’s Pub, also in West Boylston. I love food. I actually just moved to West Boylston earlier this week from Holden because my lease was up. I like it there because my parents grew up there. My whole family lives there; it’s quiet and small, but still close to everything. What else can I tell you? Well, I’m 23, and I just gradated in May from Worcester State University. I went there for five years; yes, I was on the fiveSTEVEN KING year plan. I started off as an elementary education major. Three years into it I switched to communications and kind of set myself back. I just didn’t want to be a teacher, I found out. I had to do a lot of observation hours and student teaching. I think one of the things that attracted me to it was having summers off, and I don’t think that’s a good enough reason to be a teacher. I took a lot of communication classes and found out I was interested in advertising and marketing. I found out I was more interested in that than children. Being a teacher is a lot harder than I thought it would be. A lot of women in my family are teachers – my mother, aunt, sister, grandmother. It’s just not for me. Oh that’s something new, too. I just became an aunt Friday morning. I feel much more mature already. My nephew is Brennan, he’s very cute, which is I think rare for newborns. I didn’t even like babies until like four years ago. When I was little, I was not interested in babies. I have a lot of older cousins and younger cousins; I wasn’t interested in them until I grew up a little bit. I really was a tomboy. I have an older brother and my Dad works in a hunting reserve in Rhode Island. My dad’s an outdoorsman. I never hunted, but I’ve shot guns and a bow and arrow. I went fishing all the time. I kind of grew out of all that, so now I play with dolls. I really love working at Worcester Mag, I think because I grew up here. My family owned Caola Locksmith on Park Avenue. I feel like it’s so upbeat here. It’s so well known throughout the city and that makes me feel good to work here. When people ask me where I work, they think it’s awesome. I’ve very proud. There are so many unique opportunities here in the way that it’s an alternative newspaper. I mean we had Ron Jeremy here! I knew who he was from reality TV, for real. I didn’t look any further. I thought he was awesome. Who would have guessed he has a master’s in education? He was very nice. I mean, I didn’t think he would be terrible, but he surprised me. But no, I wouldn’t go on a date with him, not anytime soon. I just graduated so I don’t have a ton of experience, but I feel like everybody is open to showing me how to do things. I feel like I’ve learned so much already, more than what I could learn in school. There have been a lot of changes since I started, but it’s good. It’s kind of thickened my skin, but I need that. I’m a pushover, or so people tell me. The environment here is so awesome. Everybody here is so great, and I just try to be helpful. As for the cover, I thought it was a great idea and the title, “Worcester Mag bares it all,” I think it’s perfect. It definitely will be eye catching and that’s what we want. That’s what I mean, it’s an alternative newspaper and we can do that. It just makes working here more fun that we can take risks like that. WORCESTERMAG.COM

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{ coverstory } Chris Grubert, Account Executive With Worcester Mag since 2012

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’ve been in sales all my life and I thought I was going to be at the T&G forever. I worked there more than 16 years. I thought I was going to retire from there and then things got shaky. So this opportunity came up, I knew people here, so I applied, I had an interview with (former publisher) Gareth Charter. He made me an offer the same day, and I said sure. I was very familiar with it from the T&G because you’re always monitoring the other periodicals. It’s quite a different atmosphere than the T&G. It’s definitely more relaxed. Politically, it’s different, too. I’m a Tea Party member. I believe in as small a government as possible and as low taxes as possible. Some people might think I’m leaning more Libertarian. I think government’s inherently wasteful, so the bigger the government the more the waste. The T&G was more of a conservative thing, but I know clearly the media is liberal biased, without a doubt. They don’t even pretend they’re not. I didn’t come right here from the T&G. I was offered a buyout in 2009. I sold my house and moved to Florida, but it didn’t work out. I loved Florida, but the economy down there was even worse than up here. I just couldn’t find the right crowd to hang around. I loved Fort Lauderdale, but the weird thing about Florida is you’re either rich or you’re poor. I was trying to do an online business, which just didn’t take off. At the same time, my mother had some health issues. Between that and my two kids being up here, and all my family and friends, I just decided to come back. As much as I loved Florida, the economy was awful. Plus I’m a native of Sturbridge. Returning home was good. Growing up here, I was co-captain for Tantasqua basketball and I played on a state championship baseball team. Once I was back here, I started doing some placemat advertising, and I was just doing some stuff like mobile apps. I looked into text-message marketing. It was tough finding a decent job in this market, even up here. Then I heard (former sales exec.) Bill Cronin was here. I knew Bill from the Telegram. He was there over 20 years. Another former colleague, Rebecca, was coming here, too. I heard they had another opening, and I like the newspaper business. I like sales too. I’ve been doing it all my life. I like interacting with people and being outside the office, where you’re not restricted by the office. I like the freedom of the income you can make when things are good. Right now, it’s a bit of a struggle – it has been for quite a while. I saw the downturn probably around 2004-2005, by the advertisers. You could see what they were spending. One thing about advertising, you have a pretty good pulse of what’s going on out there. I like Worcester Mag. I think it gives you a good idea of what’s going on locally. They really do a good job on a local level. This issue, in particular, is provocative and that’s a good thing. So here I am back home and with Worcester Mag. I’m back for now. I may go back to Fort Lauderdale, someday, if the economy turns around down there a little bit. But I really like it here.

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Women’s Oral History Project

Taylor Nunez

The Worcester Women’s History Project has been highlighting the importance of women and Worcester’s involvement in the first National Woman’s Rights Convention since its modest beginning in 1994. A division of this organization, the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project, partnered with the Schlesinger Library as a repository for its research, presents collected recorded interviews that reflect upon subjects’ personal memories. On December 11, the organization, with cochairs Charlene L. Martin and Maureen Ryan Doyle, will present, “Voices of Vietnam: Women Warriors and a New War Story,” where filmmaker, writer and history professor at the College of the Holy Cross Dr. Karen Turner will present her documentary, “Hidden Warriors: Women on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.” 18

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Stumbled upon by accident, the inspiration and basis for Turner’s documentary came from the novel she co-authored with Vietnamese journalist Phan Thanh Hao, “Even the Women Must Fight: Memories of War from North Vietnam.” Turner, whose work is in early Chinese law, traveled to Hanoi nearly a decade ago in 1993 with her husband Tom, a Vietnam veteran, when neighbor Hao revealed paintings of women marching in uniform down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Turner was shocked by what she saw. “Sure we knew about women in the Communist armies in the south, but not about the women organized into military units in the north. Remember - north Vietnam was close to most Americans, known only as a site for bombs dropped by airmen who knew little about what happened on the ground,” Turner explains. Inspired by the women soldiers, three years later in 1996, Turner traveled back to Hanoi to conduct interviews. In the previous decade, Hao had worked as an interpreter and guide for foreign reporters in the 1980s and had even began writing a book about the women soldiers with one, but the book remained unfinished. Together, Turner and Hao would collect interviews for the book and in 1998, “Even the Women Must Fight: Memories of War from North Vietnam” hit shelves. Though bombarded with calls from filmmakers after the book’s debut, both Turner and Hao decided it was best to remain in full control of the information they had compiled as they feared it could be misused and worried about losing the trust they gained from the Vietnamese soldiers. After piecing together a slideshow and sharing with a PBS producer, Turner made the decision to return to Hanoi with a camera in an attempt to capture interviews with the women soldiers. “I was fortunate at that time to be given an award by Holy Cross that allowed me to invest in the project - but it was all labor of love,” says Turner. With her team, Turner combated Hanoi’s humidity and erratic electricity to collect their research. After an unfortunate stroke of luck, and losing key sound footage for a main story, a cameraman went about to capture what would become the most valuable interviews for the film. Talking for hours with three of the women with no outsiders present proved to Turner to be, “priceless” and the interviews became the core of the documentary. Despite their success in capturing the stories of women soldiers, Turner’s team was not without its challenges. From the noted equipment failure to the censors of Hanoi, to funding and permission issues, Turner and the team had their work cut out for them. The problems with sound resulted in having to do several voice overs and editing proved to be difficult. Turner also found that the film provided less security for the interviewees. “In the book, I could disguise people—a woman who felt forced into the war and hated socialist government, for example, could have her voice included without fearing reprisals.”

However, Turner notes that powerful imagery enhances the story when seen through film. “The film shows how much these people who fought together care about one another—we see people hugging, holding hands at the reunion we filmed. We see pride—gestures, tone of voice display emotions that cannot be captured in writing,” explains Turner. For Hao, there proved to be more emotional hurdles than technical. Hao had access to military archives and was able to acquire footage taken by Vietnamese cameramen during the war, many scenes depicting sick, tired women carrying and burying their dead. One scene particularly close to Hao was that of the 1972 bombing of a Hanoi hospital that is not seen in the documentary. The footage shows patients and doctors dodging fires as they climb into ditches. When Turner asked Hao why this particular representation was not included, Turner learned that Hao had given birth to her son in that very hospital and sadly recalled having to place him in a ditch. Hao was not the only one who’s painful past resulted in cuts. Upon reading the book after being translated into Vietnamese, one interviewee requested that the chapter portraying her family’s poverty be excluded as her family was shamed by it. However, not all the sad chronicles resulted negatively. “On the other side, when the film was shown in Hanoi, some of the women veterans went with their families to see it. When one woman—old and sick and poor—was seen telling her story, her family was so ashamed that they bought her a new house,” Turner explains. Like Worcester Women’s Oral History Project, Turner finds the immense importance in presenting oral histories when sharing the stories of others. “Oral histories bring individuals into the stories; they put a human face on people, like the North Vietnamese, once our enemies.” Some of Turner’s readers even ponder if in another couple decades we will see a similar story emerge about our current enemies. “We can hear and see how people act in the face of gigantic forces and understand some of their choices.... We are reminded that ordinary people sustain our societies and nations,” states Turner. For Turner, the message of her documentary should be a reminder to viewers to always consider the human condition, even when we feel threatened or distant from one another. To learn more about the North Vietnamese women who defended the Ho Chi Minh Trail, do not miss Worcester Women’s Oral History Project and Turner’s presentation, “Voices from Vietnam: Women Warriors and a New War Story” and Turner’s film, “Hidden Warriors: Women on the Ho Minh Trail.” The Dec. 11 presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Worcester Public Library located at 3 Salem Square. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the Worcester Women’s History Project, visit wwhp.org.

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You have to hand it to Ralph’s Diner, the Worcester bar and venue has no trouble keeping the Narragansett-lager-soaked walls echoing with eclectic and entertaining tunes. Take this fantastic December 8 spec-tac-u-larrrr for instance: Yoni Gordon Orchestra, The Terribles, Bloody Swimsuit and 926 Main St. Apt 2 (which may be the greatest name for a band ever conceived). The Yoni Gordon Orchestra is a difficult band to nail to a particular genre; it bounces around in the best of ways, less like an errant baseball through your window and much more like a friendly game of catch with a hot coal. “When we started playing, the sound was a little more erratic,” Gordon PHOTO SUBMITTED

thoughtfully remembers. “Now we are a very solid, American band. We are equally versed in ’60s-style R&B and soul as we are in country balladry. A lot of the band comes from the rock-and-roll or punkrock world, so everything we play has a bit of a bite to it. Hopefully it sounds like music that could fit in at any time in the past 50 or 60 years that could play as well in a biker bar as in an art gallery. We are looking for that sweet spot that certain bands hit, where no matter who you are, it is impossible not to move when you hear the music.” The best part? The collective known as the Yoni Gordon Orchestra has been hitting that exact mark. You’d be just as

likely to nod your head while you cruise the highway with the top down on a classic car as you would to gyrate your hips at an old-style swing club (think welldressed dancers and not the sort with keyexchanging, sexual impropriety). Yoni Gordon has released seven albums, the upcoming eighth album being the first released on a label, Kerosene Machine. The most recently released full length, The Hard Way, is an incredible effort. Yoni and company’s ability to saunter as far left and right of center while maintaining a rockand-roll authority is admirable. Many of the musicians that make up the Yoni Gordon Orchestra originally hail from our fair city. Some of the members of the band attended Clark University, including Gordon. “I went to Clark University from 1998 to 2002, and have kept pretty strong ties to the area ever since,” he says. “I come back at least once a year to play at Collective a Go-Go or Distant Castle.” That Central Massachusetts attitude hasn’t been lost on Gordon, either. “I would never have gotten into punk rock if I never lived in Worcester,” Gordon believes. “At least not the real punk rock. I had heard stuff like the Sex Pistols and the Clash and the Jam and all that, and I liked all that stuff. But I never knew anyone who was actually in a band until I moved to Central Mass. Worcester is also a pretty tough town in a lot of ways, and that toughness has found it’s way into my songwriting over the years. I write about the town and my time there quite a bit, even though it has been about 10 years since I lived there.” December 8 is shaping up to be a pretty awesome night. Plus, it’s a Saturday so you have no choice but to go wild. Get there early and check out all the great bands: Yoni Gordon Orchestra, The Terribles, Bloody Swimsuit and 926 Main St. Apt 2.

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Stefanie Gough

Joining the Conversation

In sub-Saharan African cultures, “call and response� is a hugely pervasive form of interaction in which the “calls� are punctuated with “responses� from the listeners or viewers. It’s commonly found in various public events, political and religious affairs, and music – think gospel. In short, the practice of call and response is deeply rooted in African cultures, making it an appropriate title for the upcoming exhibit at ArtsWorcester, Call and Response.

The meaning of the title is two-fold. Not only does it refer to the dominant method of exchange, but also it references the show’s structure. In collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum, ArtsWorcester was allowed to select 10 pieces of 20thcentury African art from its holdings, which were then displayed in the ArtsWorcester Aurora Gallery for artists to view as inspiration for their responses. These responses are the works that will be displayed in the December 7 show.

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“The creation of art is conversational,� explains ArtsWorcester Director Juliet Feibel. “Pieces and artists can talk to each other across oceans and centuries, and this exhibit allows you to see that conversation in a very immediate and intimate way.� After the exhibit at the Aurora ends in mid-January, that conversation will be extended by a selection of 10 “response� pieces to bring to Fitchburg for its summer regional show. “We love to try new things,� enthuses Feibel, “and the resources of the Fitchburg Art Museum made this opportunity irresistible.� Indeed, the loaned pieces of art on display at the Aurora Gallery now represent a wide range of appearances, social functions, and regional origins. Included among them are masks, jewelry, a weapon, currency and textiles, information for each of which will be displayed along with the pieces. Because nine of the 10 works are threedimensional, this exhibit is unique also in its explicit invitation for artists to respond with sculptural works. One such artist, Conrad Guertin, talks about his experience with the show. “I don’t usually do theme shows,� he starts, “[but this] seemed like a great opportunity to learn more about African art and culture, because I don’t know a whole heck of a lot about it.� Expounding on his growing appreciation for the subtle beauty and

simplicity in African art patterns, he describes his inspiration being drawn not only from the sculptures he viewed at ArtsWorcester, but also from the research that they inspired him to do on his own. “I came across a traditional fabric called mud cloth, which reminded me of the way I compose my regular paintings,� he explains. “It struck me as so simple and effective, so I based my painting on the designs I found in the cloth.� In conjunction with the other sculptural works on loan at the gallery, the patterned embroidered cloth on display inspired Guertin to create his piece for the show. Visitors to the exhibit will be able to move through the galleries and relate what they see in one area to another, connecting the new “responses� with the older “calls.� “We’re asking people to think about contemporary art in new ways,� states Feibel. “This is a new format, and it’s drawing in new artists. We hope that visitors will be as excited by this exchange as we are.� ArtsWorcester’s Call and Response exhibit will open on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. and run until Jan. 8. A reception will be held Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at the Freemasons lot at the intersection of Ionic and Beacon streets. For more information, contact ArtsWorcester at 508-755-5142 or email info@artsworcester.org.

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Jim Keogh

In addition to owning a computer to write his screenplays, and having use of a camera to ďŹ lm them, Andrew Dominik must be in possession of one hell of a blender. Maybe even a Magic Bullet.

With his newest movie, “Killing Them Softly,â€? Dominik can’t seem to decide exactly what he wants the ďŹ nal product to be, so he tosses everything into a bowl and hits the “pureeâ€? button. Hard-boiled crime drama? Yup. Kick it off with a couple of losers robbing a mob-protected card game, throw in world-weary hit men, a savage beating, and appearances by Ray Liotta and James GandolďŹ ni, and you’ve made your bones. Star vehicle for Brad Pitt? Sure, he signed on to do it, so may as well make him say tough/ funny stuff and then shoot a guy in such trippy slo-mo, glasssplintering, blood spraying overthe-topness, that Sam Peckinpah would have been embarrassed by it. Political allegory comparing mob dynamics to the crumbling U.S. economy circa 2008? What the hell. Toss in George W. Bush and Barack Obama conveying the disaster from TV screens throughout the ďŹ lm (do mobsters really watch this much CNN?), and then dope-slap the audience with some precious dialogue like “America is not a country, it’s just a business.â€? Give Dominick points for ambition. “Killing Them Softlyâ€? has moments of broken-nosed brilliance that harken to its source material, George V. Higgins’ gritty Boston-based novel “Cogan’s Tradeâ€? (the ďŹ lm has been moved to postKatrina New Orleans, but the setting is merely a generic mash of gray streets and nondescript buildings). Like the 1973

movie peeled from another Higgins book, “The Friends of Eddie Coyle,â€? this is a world of low-level thugs destined for bad endings. It is a grim and cynical place. The lowest of the lowlifes are Frankie and Russell, who pull stockings over their heads and rip off the card game hosted by mobster Markie Trattman (Liotta) at gunpoint. Since the big bosses are convinced Markie is in on the scam, and Russell, a heroin addict, can’t keep his mouth shut about his own participation, a lot of people are clearly in need of a good whacking. Pitt plays Jackie, a full-on sociopath brought in to clean up the mess. He recruits an alcoholic, broken-down assassin named Mickey (GandolďŹ ni) to help out, and their Tarantino-lite conversations about Mickey’s troubled marriage and quirky world view are exercises in character development in service to a character (that would be Mickey) who ultimately proves inconsequential. In fact Dominick’s entire ďŹ lm unfolds like a stage reading for a group of talented actors — all at the top of their game here — caught in a story without a core. (Dominick also has made some interesting visual choices, trapping “Killing Them Softlyâ€? in a kind of ’70s time warp, from the vintage cars to the oversized eyeglasses that look like they were stolen from the “Argoâ€? props shop.) The ďŹ lm’s most memorable feature is the way these men talk to each other. Some of them, like Jackie, are smart in no-nonsense, street fashion, assessing situations coolly, and sometimes resolving them homicidally. Pitt in particular seems to be enjoying himself, no more so than when he’s in the front seat of a car or on a barstool trading verbal jabs with his mob liaison (the ever-reliable Richard Jenkins). At this moment in his career he’s obviously relishing the occasions when he can slouch along the wrong side of the tracks and pull a trigger in slow motion.

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Located toward Washington Square on Shrewsbury Street, 7 Nana is sprawling, stylish and sleek. The entrance opens into a high-ceilinged bar and dining area with striking blue lighting, and modern furnishings. At the far end of the wrap-around cocktail bar is a sushi bar with four chefs, elbowto-elbow, doing their thing. Is this Worcester or Tokyo?

7 Nana – “nana” means seven, a lucky number in Japan – offers a wide range of dining options. A “hibachi room” is devoted to teppanyaki-style dining – you know, where a joke-cracking chef grills at your table and might just flip some shrimp tails around. The extensive menu also features hot and cold appetizers, the full range of sushi, Japanese standards such as teriyaki and tempura, soba and udon, and even some Thai and Western dishes.

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Fleeing the teppanyaki scene, we found ourselves in a comfortable booth in the spacious but bustling bar area. 7 Nana offers a list of signature cocktails and beers, as well as a reasonably priced wine list with plenty of choices by the glass. Gyoza ($6), Japanese potstickers, are thinner and more delicate than their Chinese cousins. These are exemplary, with thin, crispy dough surrounding gently spiced pork and a vinegary dipping sauce. A shrimp tempura appetizer ($8) features three very large, panko-encrusted shrimp plus a nice assortment of tempura vegetables – broccoli, zucchini and sweet potato. The shrimp are ramrod-straight, a nice touch. Everything is properly crisp, and the ginger-soy sauce is a nice complement. Beef negimaki ($8) is an unusual and delicious dish of thinly cut beef wrapped around cooked scallions, broiled and served with a teriyaki sauce. We would have liked the beef to have been a bit rarer, but the texture of the scallions was perfect. Ahi tuna and yellowtail sashimi ($8 each) arrive stunningly in a bamboo

basket with gauzy cover, mood lighting, microgreens, and more. The yellowtail is buttery and rich; the tuna lean; both are perfectly fresh. Getting four slices of each rather than the advertised three was a pleasant surprise. Sushi ($6 for two pieces) were also excellent – cut longer and thinner than the standard, draped carefully over nicely vinegared rice. Fatty salmon was unctuous and rich; the freshwater eel, meaty and delicious. Lots of maki rolls are on offer, ranging from mild to wild. The “Sweet 16” roll ($16) incorporates two tempura shrimp (good thing they’re so straight), wasabi lobster salad and avocado and is topped with seared salmon and two sauces; there’s just enough rice and nori to hold the thing together. The flavors and textures somehow each come through; it’s great fun. The “Shrewsbury 60” roll ($15) features spicy-crunchy versions of yellowtail and salmon with jalapeno and a ranch aioli. Again, there’s a high ratio of fish to rice,

and nicely balanced flavors. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, if not entirely familiar with items on the menu, but with a menu this long that’s no surprise. The owner came by to make sure everything was as it should be – and when something wasn’t, he took care of it in a prompt and courteous way. I wasn’t expecting to love 7 Nana, but I rather did. It’s a very welcoming place offering diners a lot of options. The tableware is attractive, the décor chic, and the ambience decidedly Asian. Each dish was beautifully presented, with great attention to detail, and offered both good flavors and good value. Of course, I never got to the noodles or the steak, and I might let someone else vouch for the teppanyaki experience. But overall, it’s a fine addition to the dining options on Shrewsbury Street, and likely to win over a lot of devotees.

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A new night club opens in Worcester on Saturday, Dec. 8. Bar FX offers three floors of music, dancing, food and drinks. The interior has been refurbished and new sound, lighting and specialeffects technology has been brought in. A first-floor restaurant will serve American cuisine. Visit Bar FX for its grand opening this Saturday at 9 p.m. Bar FX, 90 Commercial St. barfx.com. 2ovens is open! The new restaurant in Shrewsbury is owned by Bertucci’s Corporation and is inspired by Bertucci’s brick-oven cooking. 2ovens, opened earlier this week in White City Plaza, boasts two brick ovens in which pizzas and shared plates are cooked to order. The open kitchen makes for a warm atmosphere and the seating arrangement puts an emphasis on social dining. Find out more at 2ovens, 84 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 2ovens. com. The Vin Bin hosts a wine tasting event with live entertainment by a jazz trio this Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 5 p.m. The Vin Bin, 91 Main St., Marlborough. thevinbin.com. Julio’s Liquors hosts a Blizzard of Wine event giving guests more than 150 wines and champagnes to sample for free on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1-4 p.m. Samplings will be from all around the world. Julio’s Liquors, 140 Turnpike Rd., (Rt. 9 East), Westborough. juliosliquors.com. A Gingerbread House Workshop at Worcester Art Museum on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1-3 p.m. is for families to learn the traditional craft of decorating a gingerbread house using candy and other colorful food. Cost $25. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling Christine at 508-793-4334. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. worcesterart.org.

With the purchase of a $100 gift card at NU Café this holiday season, receive another for $25 at no extra charge, or buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 card as well. Offer valid through Dec. 31. NU Café, 335 Chandler St. nucafe.com. Enjoy local tastes and entertainment this holiday season as the Worcester Cultural Coalition offers discounts for afternoon and evening dinner/theater packages: On Sunday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 23, have brunch with Santa at Ceres Bistro, 363 Plantation St. followed by a

Have a “WOOnderful Date Night” for $100; you’ll receive a $50 gift card for dinner at the Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole on Shrewsbury Street and two tickets to a Music Worcester 2012-2013 concert of choice. Purchase the Date Night Wow WOO Package by calling Music Worcester at 508-754-3231. Dinner for two at Shangri-La and two tickets for a show at Hanover Theatre are offered as a dinner-and-theater package for $70. Call Shangri-La at 508-798-0888 to purchase the package.

For a long-lasting gift, Nuovo Restaurant on Shrewsbury Street is offering a $50 gift card, a membership to The Hanover Theatre, which includes complimentary access to all events in the Access Hanover Lyceum series, and a WOO Card that never expires, all for $100. Call Nuovo Restaurant at 508-796-5915 to purchase the package. For $29, Flying Rhino is offering a $25 gift card and admission for two to the Worcester Art Museum. To purchase the package, email Paul@flyingrhinocafe.com or call 508-757-1450.

COUNTRY Food, CITY Digs. Come See Us at Our New Location performance of “A Christmas Carol” at The Hanover Theatre. Packages range from $155.90-$179.80, which include brunch and tickets for four. Call the Beechwood Hotel at 508-754-5789 to purchase a package. The 2 for $92 Holiday Package gives customers two tickets to “A Christmas Carol” performed at The Hanover Theatre on Dec. 15, 16, 21-23 plus a $50 gift card to Ceres Bistro and two passes to Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Purchase the package by calling the Beechwood Hotel at 508-754-5789 or Tower Hill Botanic Garden at 508-864-6111. For just a couple bucks more, the 2 for $99 package gives customers a $50 gift card for lunch or dinner at Ceres Bistro and two tickets to a show of choice at The Hanover Theatre. To order the package call 508-754-5789.

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Available on its “Beginnings” section of the dinner menu, Smokestack’s wings come in orders of 12 for $8.99, averaging about 75 cents per wing. You can choose one of three sauces: honey-habanero, buffalo or chipotle. When I asked, the server said that the chipotle was the hottest of the three, but she also offered us a side of its Kansas Kicker barbeque sauce for another kind of heat. We went for the chipotle and the honey-habanero and dipped some in the alternative barbeque sauce as well. Between the two of us, though, we really couldn’t STEVEN KING discern much difference between the chipotle and honeyhabanero—in taste or heat. They both had a good flavor and were subtly different, but neither seemed hot at all. The barbeque sauce was a little spicier, but not much. With that said, it had an excellent flavor that complemented the chicken. What we really liked, though, was the flavor of the chicken, itself, and how juicy and rich the meat was. The wings very easily could have stood alone without any sauce. By far, the meat of these wings was some of the best we’ve had. So, if you’re looking for a delicious wing, regardless of the sauce, definitely check out what Smokestack Urban Barbeque has to offer.

{ recommended} Salem Cross Inn 260 West Main St. (Route 9), West Brookfield 508-867-2345 salemcrossinn.com The Salem Cross Inn marries rich, well-prepared ingredients with the heritage of old New England. Steak, chicken, veggies and dessert, all delectable — with plenty of butter, cream and sugar (we’re not sure the word “light” is in the vocabulary here). The Inn is located on Route 9 in West Brookfield, and it’s a place where charm meets food served fresh. Anokye Krom 687 Millbury St., Worcester 508-753-8471 A beautiful and intriguing restaurant that specifically caters to African heritage and African ex-pats, Anokye Krom offers authentic, fresh food at a reasonable price as well as evening dances on the weekends and resources for networking. The wait staff organization is confusing to non-regulars, but the meals are an experience for all your senses. Haiku Sushi, bar and Grill 258 Park Ave. Worcester 508-459+3033 haiuksushi.com Haiku Sushi Restaurant, Bar and Grill on Park Avenue offers an array of tasty sushi options, inspired by Chef Kenzo. Set in a laidback atmosphere, the convergence of a modern bar and grill with the simple, yet well-designed combination of Japanese flavors gives sushi another dynamic home in Worcester. If you’re not into sushi, the restaurant’s “grill” portion has plenty of delicious choices. Fiddler’s Green 19 Temple St., Worcester 508-795-0400 fiddlersgreenworcester.com A cute little pub nestled in the Hibernian Cultural Centre, Fiddler’s Green is open to anyone as it promotes the celebration of Irish Catholic culture. Live music and shows happen at the pub on Fridays and during the week. The pub menu is limited, but there are options for vegetarians, and the food is fresh and high quality. Even better, you can eat and drink your fill and still feel good about the bill. Lucky’s Café 102 1/2 Grove St., Worcester 508-756-5014 Lucky’s is that secret, cozy getaway that can work as your own special treat for lunch or a weekend dinner and night out —

without requiring a special budget. Lunches offer fresh, original, and healthy options for anyone on the go, and Friday or Saturday dinners with entertainment supply the perfect night out. While the menu is only two sides of one page, there is certain to be something for anyone who appreciates good food. Zimmy’s Kitchen 865 Main St. (Rt. 9), Leicester 508-892-3200 Zimmy’s offers a wide variety of good food at a great price. Patrons can eat on location or one of the classic pizza-place booths, or they can even check out the catering services. With several options for vegetarian or even vegan, as well as Italian, Greek and Albanian dishes, it’s important to remember to save room for dessert - including some of the most generous slices of baklava. Go ahead and get a giant cookie, too. Neither your taste buds nor wallet will mind. My Brothers’ Place 144 Gore Road, Webster 508-949-2433 My Brothers’ Place is a cozy family-style restaurant that serves up classic lunch and dinner entrees like hamburgers (including veggie), chicken, steaks, BBQ, pasta, sandwiches, kids’ menu, salads, and soups. Prices are very affordable; quantity and quality are satisfying. Good spot for a weekend lunch. Take-out and catering are available. Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s 407 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-2838 This casual dining venue offers a menu of seafood, pasta, poultry and steak. The food is solidly good with several specialty offerings, especially the Admiral’s Fries, that make you want to return for more. Some nights offer live entertainment, and the prices are just right for a night of fun that won’t break you. Sweet Basil Jane’s Corner Grille 806 Pleasant St., Worcester 508-754-8884 cornergrille.com An adorable indie-bistro style café for pizza, deli items and baked goods, Sweet Basil Jane’s Corner Grille offers original, unusual and fresh-made flavors, alongside more familiar offerings that stand out with superior quality. Although more of a take-out venue, there are a few tables, and if you stay, the service is excellent. The price is on par for the quality offered, so you will pay a little more than your regular pizza or lunch take away, but the price is worth it.

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Ziti’s Italian Trattoria 192 Harding St. 508-754-2212 Ziti’s offers a variety of Italian-American favorites in a nicely renovated space in the heart of the canal district. Pizza, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, and sandwiches are on offer, as well as beer, wine, and desserts from the North End of Boston. Start with some sautĂŠed calamari, perhaps, and then move onto one of Ziti’s ravioli or tortellini specialties. Luciano’s Cotton Club Union Station 508-755-6408 Located in Worcester’s historic Union Station, Luciano’s evokes the roaring ‘20’s with its gangster motif and high energy setting.

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Enjoy cocktails and a wide range of appetizers, entrees and sandwiches in the stylishly appointed dining room, or head out to one of two outdoor seating areas. With nothing on the menu over $15, Luciano’s offers good value and courteous service in a fun atmosphere.

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Westborough Korean Restaurant 7 East Main St., Westborough 508-366-8898 Featuring a wide range of traditional Korean dishes, this small restaurant bustles with happy patrons and harried but friendly waitresses. Dolsot bibimbap in a hot stone pot is the ultimate Korean comfort food. Try the chicken bulgogi or a squid stirfry for a spicier experience. All meals are served with a generous assortment of banchan, Korean side dishes delivering fresh and fermented vegetables in a wide array of tastes and textures. Beer and wine available.

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The Whistle Stop Bar & Grille 85 Main Street, Oxford 508-987-3087 stopbythewhistle.com The Whistle Stop Bar & Grill on Rt. 12 in Oxford looks like your typical pub or bar, until you check out their diverse menu. With reasonably priced meals for everyone from carnivores to vegetarians - and even some vegan-friendly salads apps and lighter fare - patrons will have difďŹ culty ďŹ nding something they wouldn’t like. The food is solidly good and anyone from baries to families with babies are treated to excellent service. Stephen Anthony’s Restaurant & Home Made Sausage Company 999 Boston Post Road East, Marlboro 508-560-9618 stephenanthonys.com If you’re looking for that balance of “family friendly,â€? but still elegant and romantic, then Stephen Anthony’s is the place to go. The prices are a little higher than your average family restaurant, but in this case, you get much more than you pay for in both quantity and quality. Excellent food - especially if you love seafood, original menu offerings, and a great staff ensures that no matter what you like, you’ll have a great experience.

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Baroque Concert for Violin and Harpsichord. Worcester Historical Museum’s Home For the Holidays Concert Series starts off with an evening of Baroque music by composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Arcangelo Corelli. This evening of music will feature the talents of Peter Sulski, Artistic Director of the Worcester Music Chamber Society and member of the Bach Consort of Worcester, on violin and Dr. Michelle Graveline, Music Director of Salisbury Singers and Artistic Director of the Bach Consort of Worcester, on harpsichord. The evening will also feature a special performance of the Christmas classic O’ Little Town of Bethlehem, which was first published by Rev. Dr. William Reed Huntington, rector of All Saints Church in Worcester in 1874. Museum doors open at 6 p.m. Free with Museum admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278. Karaoke Dance Party with CJ/DJ. No Cover. 7 p.m.-11 a.m. FAT TONY’S PUB, 1051 Main St. Worcester, MA. 508304-8078. Ricky Duran. 7-10 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Night Train (Roots/Blues, LIVE MUSIC). No Cover. 7:15-9:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. themill185.com. Clark University Concert Band. Rick Cain, Director. Please call the Visual & Performing Arts Events Office at 508.793.7356 or email clarkarts@clarku.edu Find us at facebook.com/clarkarts. Free and open to the public. 7:30-9 p.m. University Center/Tilton Hall, 950 Main St. Dan Kirouac & Dorette DeFade. facebook.com/ DanandDorette Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Black & White Grille & Pizzeria, 206 North Spencer Road, Spencer. 508-885-5018. Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/ singing classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova, no cover. Guest collaborations may be arranged. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or facebook.com/cantinabar. Havana Night Salsa Thursday with Joselito y su Combo. http://facebook.com/events/309608915813772/ 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, 385 Main St. 508-4595325. 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.

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Open Mic Thursdays @ Park Grill with Bill Mccarthy. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at 0penmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Audio Wasabi with host Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. KARAOKE with Mike Rossi. Free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. An unassuming and supportive environment to share your music and build great new relationships to further your playing and singing. Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508829-4566. Dana Lewis Live. Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. Dion, Elvis, Everly Bros, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Beatles, Stones, Tom Petty, Green Day, Pink Floyd & More! No Cover. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931. Karaoke Thursdays! Every Thursday Night! Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+ No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. All Request Thirsty Thursday With CJ/DJ. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, The Downstairs, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-868-7382 or soundzlikefun.com. Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dan Burke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jon Bowser. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Karaoke 7 nights a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Latin Heat Thursdays @ Bocados Tapas Bar. 9-11:30 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-7971011. Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff. Over 200 Songs to choose from. You get to be the Rock Star! We Ain’t Yo Momma’s Karaoke! no cover. 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. Angry Ham’s Garage Restaurant & Pub, 2 Beacon St., Framingham. Metal Thursday CLXXXVIII: Abnormality, Tentacles [NY], Weregild, Witch King. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Awesome 80’s party band THE FLOCK OF A-HOLES. Dance party 9 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Students (21+ obviously) that have a college ID are in for free before 10 p.m. $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/Flock-of-Aholes. Thirsty Thursday ALL Request DJ MARKY Karaoke

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Dana Lewis LIVE!. Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar, Lottery and No Cover. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Open Mic Night. Every Friday night we have an open mic hosted by Patrick McCarthy. Our menu features craft beer and wine as well as great food options sure to please :). No Cost. 6:30-9:30 p.m. NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St. Worcester, MA. 508926-8800 or nucafe.com. Holiday Concert. Please join us as some of our students perform a variety of holiday and non-holiday music. Students of all ages, instruments and abilities will be performing. We hope you can come and support the students as we kick off the holiday season! Free. 7-8 p.m. Worcester Public Library Frances Perkins Branch, 470 West Boylston St. 508-635-6900 or worcesteracademyofmusic.com/concerts.html. Mike Brennan. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Mill Church Christmas Special. Come join us for our annual Christmas Special! Directed by Paul and Karen L’esperance, it will be a joyous evening of diverse talent! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St Millbury MA, Millbury. 508-865-1517. Sean Ryan. 7-11 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), Downstairs Lounge, 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Gamelan Gita Sari. A delightful evening of Balinese music and dance featuring Professor Suasthi Bandem’s students and guest artists concludes each semester. These events always play to standing-room-only crowds, so make sure you come early. No admission charge. 8-9:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Brooks Concert Hall, 1 College St. 508-793-3490. KARAOKE. 8-11:30 p.m. Spruce Street Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton. 978-365-9071 or sprucestreettavern.com. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-Noon. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Live Music in the Pub - Jug ‘O Punch. ‘The Jug o’ Punch’ has been entertaining audiences in Massachusetts and beyond for nearly 40 years! Though band members and

repertoire have changed over the years, ‘The Jug o’ Punch’ has always delivered a rollicking good time! 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700 or myspace.com/thejugopunch. Northbound Train. Northbound Train is a Central Mass tribute band that recreates the music of the Grateful Dead $5. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. “How The Pathetics Stole Christmas” Show! w/ The Pathetics, The Raw. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. A Night of Great Local Rock ‘n’ Roll. Worcester headliners The Roadkill Orchestra, Big Eyed Rabbit, and Matt Robert, and Boston’s Americana rising stars, Comanchero, pool their talents for a killer night of music in Worcester! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-963-0588 or facebook.com/events/417738228281977. Brett Brumby. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. CLUB DEN DJ Matty Matt & Guest DJs Spinnin All the Hottest Dance Mixes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster. Dope Slap. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. FRIDAY FRENZY with Blurry Nights & DJ SOUP - DJ B-LO. Lounge opens at 9 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. Jab N the Groove. Get your rock on with Jab N The Groove! Great band, no cover charge! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. KARAOKE 7 NIGHTS a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. NEW! “High Voltage Friday’s” High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night. 18+ $10, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. The 10th annual COUNTER ATTACK (Led Zeppelin) holiday event. Led Zeppelin and more! Come out for CounterAttack’s 10th annual holiday show $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/events/162266290583041. Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Dance Party returns to Speakers! Come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-4808222 or speakersnightclub.net. SuperSwank. Funk 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St.,

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SEVEN3EZ, Tha Town, Powda, Mall G, Still ILL Productions, MAG GOON, Big Tank Loc, Winners Circle, Problem Child, Five Star Fresh, T Gunna, SevenBeazy, Ya Boy Pase, Ham, Putche Win Payne, Mook ‘Streets First Son’, Rain, Hustle Hardbody, K.I.D Clue,D Menace, Fall Off Record. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. KARAOKE. Free. 9-12:30 a.m. Shangri-la chinese restaurant, 60 madison St. 508-798-0888. 3rd Annual Boston Classical Guitar Society Performance Party. We are looking forward to hosting this open mike for classical guitarists again this year. It usually includes a mix of performers and listeners and an occasional builder or two. You can also bring an intrument for sale, or leave for consignment sale or repair. 1-5 p.m. Union Music, Union Music Performance Space, 142 Southbridge St. 508753-3702 or unionmusic.com/events.htm. Blues Party Fundraiser WCUW 91.3FM 12th Annual. Featuring: Tony Soul Project, Mission of Blues, Wildcat O’Halloran Band, Johnny Press Mess Band. Buffet starts at 7PM, Bands at 8-ish 50/50 Raffle and prizes. Please come out and support the blues on WCUW 91.3FM YOUR Community radio station, Worcester. $10 Suggested Donation. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 774-696-0886. Wachusett Music Series Presents: Dan Cloutier. Kim Jennings. Oen Kennedy. Levi Schmidt. Tom Smith. $20 in advance $25 day of show. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-3652043 or wachusettmusic.com. Bret Talbert - Acoustified! Bret Talbert, former Worcester rocker from prominent local bands of the times - Public Works, HotHead - now performs a lively acoutified show, covering a wide variety of rock, pop, and country favorites! Don’t miss. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Laurie Anne’s Restaurant & Bar, 2147 Providence Road, Northbridge. 508-234-5533. Frank’s Comedy Safari. Frank’s Comedy Safari every Sat. night. Free VALET PARKING. Food before or during the show. Call 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. Outside of MA call 774-452-1131. $20 cash at door. Free parking. 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. 774-4521131 or frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. Live Acoustic. 8 p.m.-noon The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Windfall Classic Rock Cover Band. Windfall is a classic rock cover band originating from Worcester, MA. windfallrock.com No Cover. 8 p.m.-midnight Green Room Billard Club, Green Room Billard Club 535 Quaker Highway Uxbridge, MA, Uxbridge. Suzanne Cabot Trio!. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Shakedown Street. Come down and shake your bones with The Blue Plate Lounge’s premier Dead cover band. $5. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck as we return to rock Greendale’s Pub on Saturday, December 8th, 2012! Stop in to Greendale’s to hear Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and Party favorites from Auntie Trainwreck, and maybe some brand new songs you have not heard from us before. Mikey and Lisa will be behind the bar, ready to serve you your favorite drink as you dance the night away. We’ll be giving away copies of our Auntie Trainwreck Demo CD, and our infamous AT T-shirts will be available for purchase! $5 cover, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or facebook.com/events/380177178718643.

CLUB DEN DJ Jay & Guest DJ’s Playin the Hottest Dance Mixes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster. Hit the Bus. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. KARAOKE 7 NIGHTS a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. Karaoke with DJ Greg (formerly of Eddy’s Pub)every Saturday night. The absolute BEST Karaoke in Worcester! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Ken Macy Solo Acoustic Artist. Yours and Mine the destination for get acoustc styles every Saturday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Yours & MIne, 174 Main St., Hudson. 978-562-6868. SPINSUITE SATURDAYS - Top 40. SPINSUITE SATURDAYS - DJ SOUP - DJ NICK - DJ B-LO spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. The Annual Dimebag Darrel memorial show with PANTERA tribute band “TRENDKILL”, Western Massacre and Red Theory. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ panteratribute. The Usual Suspects. Get down with your favorite classic rock, soul and blues hits with The Usual suspects! Great band, great music all night! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-8428420. Yoni Gordon and his Big Band!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. “Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday Night with DJ Tony T. Get ready Worcester for some great dancing to the beats of Tony T. He has been known to get the dance floor bouncing. As always if you are 21+ and get here before 10 p.m. you won’t have to pay the cover charge. Watch for the surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-7562227 or remixworcester.com. Clamdigger. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Touched. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

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Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. An Afternoon with “Two Time Entertainer of the Year” Dale LePage. The Prodigium Foundation is proud to present “An Afternoon with Two Time Entertainer of the Year” Dale LePage in a holiday concert. Dale is a well-known performer in the Worcester area and his jazzswing style is sure to delight all audiences. Cannery Hall will offer comfortable cabaret style seating with a cash bar. The Prodigium Foundation is a 501C3 charitable organization with a mission to support and encourage the arts in Southbrige, especially among the youth of the community. The concert will feature Dale LePage performing a holiday set, with his musical duo. Door Prizes will be featured and Dale will have his latest CD available for purchase. For more information about The Prodigium Foundation or Dale LePage, go to prodigiumfoundation.org and dalelepage.com. $12 at door, $10

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audience carol sing-a-long will end the program. The choir invites its audiences to join them for refreshments after each concert. For more information about the concerts or about joining the Quinebaug Valley singers, please contact QVS President KT Therrien (kt2nc@aol.com, 508-248-6775) or Director Nym Cooke (nymcooke@gmail.com, 508-867-9144). Free-will offering. 3-4:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, UCC (“The Hill Churchâ€?), 543 Route 169, Woodstock. 508867-9144. Clark University Student Recital. Please join us to enjoy music from some of our best students as they perform works that they have studied this semester. The program will include songs, sonatas and more. We hope to see you there! Sima Kustanovich, accompanist Please call the Visual & Performing Arts Events OfďŹ ce at 508.793.7356 or email clarkarts@clarku.edu. Find us at facebook.com/clarkarts. Free and open to the public. 3-4:30 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. Musicians of the Old Post Road: A Festive Christmas from Germany. Join Musicians of the Old Post Road and vocalist Kristen Watson for joyous sounds of the Christmas season. The program will include a sprightly concerto by Michel Corrette, glorious arias by J. S. Bach, the wintry suite “Il GennĂ roâ€? (“Januaryâ€?) by Gregor Joseph Werner, a rustic pastorale by Werner, and the regional premiere of the luminous Christmas cantata “Ich bleibe Gott getreuâ€? by Christoph Graupner. $30 general; $25 senior/student; Kids 7-17 Free with an Adult. 4-6 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 781466-6694 or oldpostroad.org/concert_series. Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to “jamâ€? in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band. Fiddlers, in whistles, utes, banjos, pipes, singers & more stop in to just enjoy making music. An old world tradition suitable for the entire family. Free (Worcester College Students Earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Acoustic Open Mic/WARL Charity Event. Celtic/ Acoustic music and an ongoing charity event for the Worcester Animal Rescue League. No Cover. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257.

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. 508752-9439. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Worcester State University Chorale at Old Sturbridge Village. The WSU Chorale will perform in the Center Meetinghouse at Old Sturbridge Village as part of the Christmas by Candlelight Series. The cost for the concert is included in the admission price to the museum. Tickets are $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members. The event begins at 4 p.m. The cost for the concert is included in the admission price to the museum. Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for non-members. 6-7 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830. Worcester State University Chorale at Old Sturbridge Village. The WSU Chorale will perform in the Center Meetinghouse at Old Sturbridge Village as part of the Christmas by Candlelight Series. The cost for the concert is included in the admission price to the museum. The event begins at 4 p.m. The cost for the concert is included in the admission price to the museum. Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for non-members. 6-7 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830. Acoustic Open Mic Hosted By Ken Selcer. No cover. 7-10 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. KARAOKE 7 NIGHTS a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. The NEW 90’s PARTY BAND “How Bizarre� featuring members of The Flock, Squeezer, The Vig and Neon Alley. You LOVE the 90’s? It’s the latest decade-driven band to hit the Lucky Dog. Members of The Flock, Squeezer, Neon Alley and more bands all combine to bring songs by EMF, Dee-Lite, Chumbawumba, STP, Alannis Morissette, C+C Music Factory, Right Said Fred, The Cardigans, OMC, Nirvana, Len, The B-52’s and even Billy Ray Cyrus to LIFE! They’re doing a ton of tunes. All in costumes,

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WXLO’s Acoustic Christmas Concert. WXLO presents the fourth annual ACOUSTIC XMAS concert, starring GAVIN DEGRAW and ANDY GRAMMER, plus very special guest Artists to be announced. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with acoustic performances from some of today’s biggest stars, performing their hit songs in the intimate setting of Mechanics Hall. Acoustic Xmas has sold out in advance every year, so make sure to purchase your tickets early. $55, $45, $34. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508752-0888 or wxlo.com. 9th Annual Holiday Rock. Join us to raise funds to purchase holiday gifts for children at Worcester’s Friendly House, The Guild of St. Agnes, The Boys & Girls Club, and Chandler Elementary School. Worcester’s own Dale LePage will perform from 6-8. Your admission includes complimentary appetizers, entertainment, and a promise of a great evening. Participate in the rafes or silent auction to win a great prizes! $10 or a Gift for Children Ages 1-18. 4-9 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. 508-799-9999. Winter Choral Concert. A mixed program of music under the direction of Professor Marjorie Ness. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Weston Auditorium, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3347. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. London Billiards / Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-7997655. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Big Game Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311.

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Songwriting with James Keyes. Have you ever wanted to write a song but didn’t know where to begin, or have a song you’ve been working on but need a little help completing it? Explore the creative art of songwriting with local roots folksinger/songwriter James Keyes. This three-part class will

cover the creative process of writing songs by focusing on lyrics, chords and melody and recording. Each class will focus on a group effort approach to songwriting where participants are encouraged to bring their ideas and input to an open session with others. A portion of registration fees will be donated by James to support school arts & music education. $60 adults; $30 high school & college students. 6:30-8 p.m. Beaman Memorial Public Library, Story Hour Room, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. 508-835-6489. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike. Book your half-hour set in advance at myspace.com/openmicworld. Email Bill McCarthy to a spot at openmcc@verizon.net. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508853-1350. �Totally Tuesdazed!� Tunes in the Diner every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. T.J. Peavey. A veteran, accomplished and eclectic singer, songwriter and guitarist. Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. Terry Brennan. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. COLLEGE NIGHTS Every Tuesday. Electrifying dance music, Killer DJ’s, Live College Bands, Great Dance Floor! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. KARAOKE 7 NIGHTS a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Brian Sampson and Friends!. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Brown Bag Concert: THE MAKANDA PROJECT. An ensemble based in Makanda Ken McIntyre’s hometown of Boston, is dedicated to continuing Makanda’s legacy through the performance of his music - speciďŹ cally, by playing compositions which Makanda never had the opportunity to record or perform in public. An enormous body of such work exists, reecting the full range of Makanda’s imagination as a composer. mkmjazz.com Concerts begin at noon and admission is Free. Bring your lunch or purchase one at the Hall. Brown Bag Concerts are broadcast live on 90.5fm and stream on wicn.org whenever possible. Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall. org/tickets/brownbag.html. Blue Grass Jam Session. The Fiddlers’ Green Bluegrass Jam occurs on the ďŹ rst Sunday of every month. Even though the Pub also hosts an Irish Seisiun on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, this is a true “Bluegrassâ€? jam and

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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. is not a Celtic, folk, old-time, or country music jam. This allacoustic jam features the traditional bluegrass instrumentation of banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, upright bass, and vocals. In addition to having great ambiance, the Fiddlers’ Green Pub also offers food, spirits, Keno, big screen TVs, plenty of Free parking, and a convenient location just off I-290. No Cover (Worcester students earn WOO Points). 6-9 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700 or grassjam.org. LADIES NIGHT! Free Chips and Salsa,Veggie Crudite,Chocolate Fountain, Free $5 Gamecards, Free pool for all Ladies Starting at 6pm ! Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Sean Ryan. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Open Mic. A great sounding room for acoustic performance. SongWriter’s Night the first Wednesday of every month. Great food and friendly staff. Hosted by Brett Brumby, all mics and cables supplied, just bring your instrument and love of music! Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669 or 56barandgrill.com. ”Krazy Wednesday Jam Session” with The “Get On Up Band”. Motown/funk/swing/blues style,dancing,great club & staff, great people. We have some of the best players each week as special guest players. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full PA system for all to use, so bring what you play and “ get on up”. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-823-3131. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Sam James. 8-11:30 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Sean Ryan & Company. Open Jam! Free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Hotel Befont With Bill Mccarthy Local Musicians Showcase. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128 or myspace.com/openmicworld. KARAOKE 7 NIGHTS a week. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Nicole’s (nearly) End of the World Birthday Bash! Featuring The Nic-o-tines! Games, prizes, Free Cake!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. WOO-TOWN Wednesday Free show LIVE BANDS. Live entertainment every Wednesday night. Check luckydogmusic.com for complete lineup. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. Big Game KARAOKE! Every Wednesday

Downstairs! and Big Game Trivia Every Other Wednesday before Karaoke! Music, Singing, Games, Contests, Prizes, and More! Free. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-7539543. Beirut Night. Come see why we hold the crown for the #1 Wednesday night in the city! Doors open at 9:30 & Beirut tournament starts at 10:35. Two rooms of entertainment, come down & celebrate. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508756-2100.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Develop.m.ent Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-8493300 or annamaria.edu. ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $710 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters. org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/ Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu/departments/holocaust. Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing St. clarku.edu. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, P> Create: Featuring the work of 20 SF Bay Area Artists, Sundays-Saturdays, Oct. 22 - 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. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday,

closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. DZian Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net. EcoTarium, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-Midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-3451157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Campus Center, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or fra.m.edintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, Military Discount, Through Nov. 30; 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: $12 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (age 60+), $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508853-6015 or higgins.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons. Imaging the Invisible: Angels, Demons, Prayer and Wisdom, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 2; Series of “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20, 2013. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission:

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Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery,Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Pastoral Worcester: The Vanishing Rural Landscape,Through Oct. 13. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter. com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Salisbury Mansion Tours, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore. com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, No Theme - No Limits: Sprinkler Factory Annual Exhibition, Sundays, Saturdays, Dec. 8 - Jan. 12; OPENING RECEPTION: Sprinkler Factory Annual Exhibition, Saturday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Holly Days: Food, Glorious Food!, Through Dec. 23; Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg. org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery. com. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century,

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Through Dec. 31; Spotlight on Maki Haku, Through Jan. 1, 2013; Wall at WAM.: Charline von Heyl, Through Dec. 31; Exhibition Opening Party: Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Saturday; Zip Tour: Cecelia Beaux and Mrs. Merriman with Docent Jane Maquire, Saturday; Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Sunday - 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 ďŹ rst Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, 3rd Annual Cup Show, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 6 - Dec. 24. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Game On!, Thursday Saturday; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Jan. 1, 2013. 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. 508753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, P> The American President: An Exhibit of Photographs from the Archives of the Associated Press Covering 150 Years of the American Presidency, Through Nov. 19. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, The Engaging and Enduring Mr. Dickens: Highlights from the Fellman Dickens Collection, Through Dec. 28. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. Prices: $15 Thurs - $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full dinner available before show in restaurant. $5 off with College ID 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Dec 7th & 8th Frank Santorelli Christine Hurley and Friends. $20 per person except Special Events. 8 p.m.-midnight. Biagio’s Grille, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies every Sunday Night. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or ďŹ nd us on Facebook. Frank’s Comedy Safari. Frank’s Comedy Safari every Saturday night. Food before or during the show. Call 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. $20 cash at door. Free parking. 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-452-1131 or visit frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club. Saturdays. $5. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, UPSTAIRS!, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Scrooge! Friday, December 7 - Sunday, December 9. The musical by Leslie Bricusse $18 per person, $15 for Students/ Seniors. Fri 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sat 2-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sun. 2-4:30 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org/ scrooge.php.

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Auditions for “The Snow Queen” a youth theater musical. Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. will hold auditions for “The Snow Queen” on December 9 at the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Book and music are by Cheryl Kemeny, based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This show is presented by permission of Crystal Theatre Publishing. On Sunday, December 9, registration will be at 1:30 p.m., with auditions from 2-4 p.m. Auditions will consist of singing, dancing and cold readings from script. Age range is 8 to 18. Cast size is between 20-40 children and teens. Rehearsal days will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays from 6:30-8:30. Show dates are Feb. 22, 23, 24 with 2 shows on the Saturday. Gina Metras is the director, with Sue Adams as producer, Kerrianne Pelletier as musical director and Joni Metras as choreographer. This is a wonderful, fast-paced adventure story. With all the roles available, this is a production for all kids, both experienced actors and novices, to audition. Free to audition. 6-8:30 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531. Auditions: 9 to 5, the Musical. Thursday, December 6. 9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This is the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do - even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business..and may be the next best thing to a raise! Director Rob Houle, Music Director Diane Cushing, Choreographer Chris Casello. CAST REQUIREMENTS: Looking for a large cast (ages 16 & up only - everyone who is cast must be able to look 18 or older) Where? Mount Wachusett Community College, room 182 When? Thursday, December 6 from 7-10 p.m. All should prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability preferably from the show*. There will also be cold readings from the script for main speaking roles and a movement/ dance audition for all. *Singers should provide sheet music - an accompanist will be provided; Punctuality will be noted and appreciated Performance Dates: February 22, 23, March 1, 2 @ 8 p.m., and March 3 @ 2 p.m. Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 6 -9 p.m.; Mondays & Thursdays 7-10 p.m.; beginning December 10. For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu. 7-10 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu/tam. Bill W. Thursday, December 6. Bill W. tells the story of William G. Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a man included in TIME Magazine’s “100 Persons of the 20th Century.” Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how Bill Wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. With Bill as its driving force, A.A. grew from a handful of men to a worldwide fellowship of over 2 million men and women. Full price tickets are $10. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org. Comedian Jimmy Tingle Headlines The Second Annual Gift and Art Auction. The evening will begin with an opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Headlined by comedian Jimmy Tingle, and emceed by the Honorable Joseph M. Petty, City of Worcester mayor, this promises to be an exciting event. At 7:30, Auctioneer Rich Merrill will begin the gift auction. Tickets for this event are $40. Auction proceeds from this event benefit the McCarthy Coyle Wagner Scholarship in Community Activism. For more information, call 508-929-8635. For more information about the Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement, please visit worcester.edu. $40 per ticket. 5:308:30 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. Jesus Christ Superstar and Tommy! Featuring: Andy Cummings, Geoffrey Watson-Oehling, Aimee Kewely, Emily Waskevich, Denise Cascione, Brian

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Winter Dance Club Show. Nine years of high powered, exciting dance! As always, two performances - Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Kick off your holiday season with the Dance Club’s annual Winter Show featuring selections from many of the club’s classes in a winter theme. $5 general public & students (available at the Hammond Center Info Desk). 7-10 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Weston Auditorium, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3347.

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Footwear Fashion & Flash Holiday Open House. Come in and shop for your favorite dancer for the Holidays. 10% off all instock shoes, markdowns on all competition and showcase dresses. We also carry a variety of gifts and accessories. Gift certificates are also available. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Footwear Fashion & Flash, 97b Webster St. 508-9546028 or footwearfashionflash.com.

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The Nutcracker Ballet. Dance Prism of Boston has enthralled Mechanics Hall audiences year after year with an elegant and mesmerizing Nutcracker Ballet! Juried dance students join the professional troupe of accomplished dancers and its apprentices to tell the tale once more of Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the magical Nutcracker prince. Guaranteed to enthrall! Little ones meet with Clara and the troupe for photos and autographs. A Worcester Holiday tradition! Group rates are available. $18 children & seniors; $24 adults. 1-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888.

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Houghton Holiday Fair. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Houghton Elementary School, 32 Boutelle Road, Sterling. 978-422-2333. Boar’s Head Festival. This year’s Festival features the Master Singers of Worcester, along with the Shrewsbury Ringers and members of the Worcester Hills Recorder Society. Attired in period costrume, they perform a wide range of music to celebrate traditional observances of the winter solstice and holiday season. Snow date is December 9th at 4 p.m. $25, $20 for seniors and students, $10 for children 16 and under at the door. 4-6 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. 508-799-4191 or mswma.org.

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Traditional Russian Tea. Learn about the traditions and customs of tea and its service in Russia with presenter Larissa Dyan. Then, relax in the Museum’s Russian Tea Room as you enjoy tea brewed in a samovar and served in traditional teaware. Sample authentic Russian pastries and snacks including pryanik (gingerbread) and pirozhki (dumplings). Ticket price includes Museum admission, presentation, tea, and light refreshments. Seating is limited. $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Limited seating; advance ticket purchase is recommended at (978) 598-5000 x17. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, The Russian Tea Room, Museum of

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Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000. Morning Tot Ice Skating Classes. 10-week Program, One Hour Class. Perfect for children ages 3-6. Caregivers who skate are welcome to join the class during the second half. Tots and young children learn to skate using a variety of games and toys such as bubbles, beanie babies and more! Instruction taught by the professionals from Colonial Figure Skating Club. Must pre-register for class by calling 978-263-3450 or visit skatecolonial.org. Skate rentals available for $3, if needed. Helmets required. Fee: $150, plus registration fee. $150, plus registration. 10-11 a.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 978-263-3450.

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Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing Paperweights. 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. Students will choose their own colors and will be guided through the steps from gathering, creating air traps or simple color patterns, to shaping their own paperweight. No experience necessary. All materials are included. Avoid wearing man made fibers and bring a bottle of water with you to class. Student Fee: $80. 6:30-9 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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forms. The workshop will focus on the covered jar, and composite forms, as a common focal point, to the development of each students own inspired form. Dan will guide, and help you identify your inspirations, as you work on the potter’s wheel to throw, alter, decorate and make a your own jar, or composite form. Basic wheel skills are a prerequisite. Students provide thier own clay body and firing $45. 1-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Gingerbread House Workshop. A great family activity. Decorate a gingerbread house using candy and other colorful food. Preregistration required. Call Christine at 508-793-4334 to register. $25. 1-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4334.

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Holiday Baking, Dairy-Free and Egg-less. Cover yourself in cinnamon dust and sugar snow! Enjoy the most scrumptious treats the season has to offer, in this one-of-akind holiday baking workshop guaranteed to make your sweet tooth smile. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to make fresh baked holiday treats, such as English Toffee, Shortbread, Cinnamon Sticky Buns, and Gingerbread Cookies, without using butter, cream or eggs. This workshop is for both adults and children. (Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult). Non-members $45, Members $40. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments. Make festive, keepsake, holiday ornaments to use and give as gifts, from traditional to original interpretations. Students will design their own ornaments by handbuilding with colored clay and

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One Poem And.. An Open Reading Series open to the WSU community: students, staff, faculty and alumni: and to the community at large. For every original poem a person reads they will be asked to compliment that poem by reading a poem of their choosing by another established and published writer: If you have no original work to read but want to offer poems from writers you love, please join us. Sign up will occur at the beginning of each reading and the number of poems allowed each person will be determined by the number of willing participants. Free. 3-5 p.m. Worcester State University: Sullivan Academic Building, S-305, The A. Barbara Pilon Seminar Room, 486 Chandler St. 4th Annual Gregory Stockmal Poetry Reading New Date. Join us for this special evening to hear featured speaker, award-winning poet, scholar and teacher, Kathleen Spivack as we honor the late Gregory P. Stockmal, owner with his wife Carol of the childhood home of US Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz. Gregory along with Carol forged a twenty year friendship with the Worcester-born poet and were instrumental in his reconnecting to his Worcester roots much later in life. Carol Stockmal will be present and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. 7:30-8:30 p.m. WPI, Kinnicutt Hall/Room SL115, 100 Institute Road. 508-853-6994 or wcpa.homestead.com.

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www.centralmassclass.com 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. WO11P2943GD NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor In the interests of Jenna N Prokopowich of Worcester, MA Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERSTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 09/21/2011 by Doris M Egenlauf of Worcester, MA will be held 12/19/2012 08:30 AM Motion. Located Courtroom 9, Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. 2. Respondent to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person a the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the court; and mail a copy to all interested parties at least (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. Date: November 26, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 12/06/12 Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L c.255, sec. 39A that on December 21, 2012 the following vehicles will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notices. Vehicle 2006 BUICK TERRAZA vin 5GADV33L66D241607; Owner WAYNE J MAILLOUX 56 RIVERSIDE DR ORANGE, MA 01364 3200 To be sold at Central Auto Works 78 Canterbury St Worcester, MA

In Central Mass Classifieds LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Boulevard Towing of 550 Franklin Street Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after December 14, 2012 by private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale: 1. 2002 Toyota Camry VIN# 4T1BE32K92U616247 2. 2003 Acura 32TL VIN# 19UUA56633A025661 3. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx VIN# 1G1ZT62865F256399 4. 2005 Honda Odyssey VIN# 5FNRL38435B003488 5. 1996 Lexus ES300 VIN# JT8BF12G6T0182653 6. 1999 Infiniti QX4 VIN# JNRAR07Y8XW066373 7. 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN# 1G1JC52F047175171 Signed, Pat Assad, owner Boulevard Towing 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

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Every week someone from our staff asks someone of interest locally several questions about his or her life and opinions and it’s printed here as our Two Minutes With... question-and-answer interview. This week, as we bare it all, we gave you our readers the chance to ask us what you’ve always wanted to know about life at the 101 Water St. office and about us, as the employees of the city’s alternative newsweekly. All questions below were asked by readers, all answers were given by members of the Worcester Mag staff. done on one employee’s laptop while he took his time on the pot in the office bathroom. Yes, we gave him shit for that (pun intended).

Who sings the most at the office and what is on their playlist? Senior Writer Walter Bird Jr., definitely. He tends to sing a lot of Billy Idol and on occasion he’ll belt out the theme song to the show “The Jeffersons.”

Is print media dead? Absolutely not.

What’s the most awkward office situation you’ve ever been in? Things happen on a daily basis – scratch that, on an hourly basis – that make people in the office feel awkward. For several weeks, between the time that Walter interviewed Ron Jeremy until Ron Jeremy visited the office, we all, even the innocent woman in production who claims she didn’t know who Ron Jeremy was, would giggle and shake our heads at everything that could possibly have a sexual innuendo. And yes, we blamed Ron Jeremy for our 13-year-old behavior.

How much blow has been done in the WoMag bathrooms? None to our

Our circulation has not declined, as has the daily’s (nationally). If you don’t read the daily news in the morning before you leave the house or turn on your computer, it is old news by the time you get home because you have gotten bombarded with news updates and alerts on your computer, mobile phone, radio, etc. Worcester Mag is relevant whether you read it on Thursday or Sunday. The paper offers stories that you can’t get in any other paper or online media. Certainly Worcester Mag needs to enhance the readers digital experience but the print component is still going strong, and we foresee that not changing, at least not in the next decade.

Who’s the most hated city official by the staff? Let’s start off by clarifying

Is there a water cooler and if so what is the talk around it? We do have a water

something: if we hate a city official, it’s for reasons of his or her own doing. Because not every person in the office watches every meeting, historically, the person grumbled about by the most people in the office is the person who tends to hang himself out to dry the most. That person, God bless him, is Phil Palmieri.

cooler, but usually the only talk going on is the person who is filling his or her glass grumbling to what we believe to be the slowest water cooler ever: “Hurry the fuck up.”

Is Worcester Mag a front? Yes, we are a front for: slave labor (also known as our internship program) and drug production (coffee cups and mugs litter our desks). How often do you pull all-nighters to make deadline? Surprisingly, not

What is the most interesting piece of art in the office? In the production department we have a glass-top table with at least 50 different postcards from illustrators and photographers represented from all around the world, and a few cards promoting local events. When new cards are mailed to us at the office we hold onto them and every few months we lift the glass and replace the cards with new ones. The postcards on their own are interesting works of art and together they create a whole different piece of art.

often. It is, however, common for the production team to work 12-plushour days once or twice a week. And once, when, photographer at the time, Brittany Durgin spent 24 hours documenting the life of Worcester through photos, she was up until 4:30 in the morning, where she ended her day at Widoff’s Bakery. Most recently, on Election Day, Brittany, Walter and photographer Steven King were at the office until a little after midnight posting election-result updates on the blog and photos from parties that night.

editing and photography take roughly 70 hours each week. Design, layout and ad building takes another 30 and printing and delivery of the paper is also 30 hours each week. That totals to 130 hours each week. Keep in mind, this does not account for selling of ads, research done for future stories or all the work we do for our digital platforms.

What’s worse to rampantly misuse: the comma splice or the semicolon? What

What’s the best prank played in the office? The best prank to date just

do you mean, like, when people; write like, this? Hmm; good question.

How many hours each week does it take to produce the magazine? Writing,

happened ... check out worcestermag. com to see who was pranked and how it all went down.

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