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TJX Foundation renews $10,000 annual donation to Worcester Art Museum, which provides free admission to the public from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of the month. +1 The Worcester Green Low-Income Housing Coalition announces its goals and mission for coming year at a press conference. The coalition is composed of Abby’s House, Dismas House, Jeremiah’s Inn and the Hector Reyes House and serves more than 600 homeless individuals and families each year. +1 With the student violence outside North High still fresh, along with the horrific massacre of young students in Connecticut, the alleged shooting of a Worcester man Sunday night adds to the recent spate of violence. -2 The Social Action Group at Anna Maria College ships 19 boxes filled with toiletries, snacks and other items to a U.S. military troop in Afghanistan where professor Julienne Ugalde’s son is serving. +1 Girls Inc. of Worcester earns 2012 Verizon Foundation New England Domestic Violence Solutions award for its “Strong, Smart and Bold Safety Strategies for Girls” program. +1 Candlelight vigil held on the common behind City Hall in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. +1 Mother Nature makes things rather slippery in the area Sunday night, perhaps giving hope to school-age kids that they could stay home Monday, but causing headaches for those who had to wake up and drive to work. -1 Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosts 12th annual RoboNautica event. The competition has teams build robots out of LEGOs. +1 After an apparent lull in fires in the city, reports indicate a recent rash of trash bin fires in the area of Brooks Street, prompting police to beef up patrols in that neighborhood. -1

Officials grapple with school violence

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he after-school melee that left one cop with a broken leg on the streets near North High School yielded a community forum at which one teacher spoke of rampant violence within the city’s schools and led the police chief to question whether students should be released at the same time every day. School officials are expected to talk about the North High incident at a meeting Thursday, Dec. 20. The meeting comes less than a week after a 20-year-old gunman opened fire inside an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., killing 26 people, including 20 children before taking his own life. Parents, students and others have been encouraged to attend the meeting, which follows the Dec. 10 attack of several police officers by a group of students leaving school at the end of the day. School Committee members likely will address two other incidents involving North High students: one that happened Dec. 7 in which a student allegedly injured another police officer during a fight off school grounds and another involving that same student five days later, Dec. 12, inside the school when he allegedly shoved an assistant principal to the ground, sending him to the hospital. School committee member Brian O’Connell requested the North High issue be added to the Thursday night meeting agenda. The recent rash of violence has been roundly condemned by school superintendent Melinda Boone and has Police Chief Gary Gemme asking school officials to study the practice of releasing hundreds of school kids around the city at the same time every day after school. It also has community members and officials wondering why there appears to be a lack of respect for authority figures, while at the same time standing up for the thousands of Worcester public school students who are never involved in violent activity. “As I said in my press release [following the Dec. 10 melee], under no circumstances do I condone the response of the students with the police. It was

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not an appropriate response,” Boone tells Worcester Mag. “Along with strong police and consistent procedures, when you look at the variety of surveys that have been done parents say our schools are safe. And our kids say that. [The incident] is not reflective of the total school body at North High School. I’ve heard from a number of current students and alumni who said, ‘I went to North and it is not a bad place.’”

experienced the other day,” the woman said. “When a baseball coach is struck by apple and the response is, ‘did you put your hand on student?’ Or the response is, ‘Eh, an apple isn’t really a weapon.’ And if there isn’t a police presence, what should we do if the safety officer is incapacitated on ground like he was today? If not police presence, the very protectors of our community, then who?”

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Police Chief Gary Gemme believes his department and school officials have worked well together to address issues such as violence in the schools. That was the collective message delivered at a forum held at the YWCA on Wednesday, Dec. 12. But one woman, who declined to identify herself other than as a teacher in Worcester, said there is a problem with violence within the city’s schools. She referenced the incident earlier that day involving the assistant principal at North High and mentioned another in which a student allegedly threw an apple at a coach. “Day in and day out, teachers are facing violent acts against them and student against student 10-fold to what police

That teacher’s assessment may not apply to the district as a whole, according to Boone. “I think that’s situational,” she says. “I’m not dismissing that. I don’t expect staff to be in class and have to fear for their safety. I expect them to talk with the principals, talk with other teachers. When you have 44 schools and more than 2,000 teachers it is impossible to know everything that is going on every moment of every day.” Some officials want more emphasis on communication, and while not every move continued on page 6

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decade. Downtown is on the move. It’s time the folks who own WymanGordon get on the same page. We can’t allow this to be a bombed-out site.” The order calls for the city manager, in conjunction with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA), to conduct a feasibility study into possibly taking the Wyman-Gordon property on Madison Street and around Kelley Square by eminent domain. Worcester Mag first reported last week that councilors were working to put together the order, with a council source saying it was meant

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as a “shot across the bow” of WymanGordon amidst reports that a well-known developer is eying the property for a possible hotel and slot casino. “It is a strategic site for the city of Worcester,” Mayor Joe Petty says. “There is potential for development on this site, which has been vacant for years.” The move, some councilors insist, is not meant to deter interested developers, including Richard Friedman of Carpenter & Company Inc. in Cambridge. According to previously published reports, Friedman continued on page 7

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can be monitored each day, some believe being kept in the loop before something happens could be more beneďŹ cial than learning that an incident just took place. School committee member Donna Colorio, for example, would like members to be involved in the regular discussions that take place between Boone, Gemme and other city ofďŹ cials. “I wish we could be brought on board in the future for any kind of committee and so we’re ahead of what’s happening, especially with gang units,â€? Colorio says. “It would be advantageous for us to be notiďŹ ed on a more consistent basis so we understand what’s happening. From my perspective, and I’m new to city government, I would like to be more informed about some other interactions. That’s one of my concerns.â€? Beyond having open lines of communication, more direct measures might also need to be considered. Gemme raised the issue of the “mass exodusâ€? of students 180 days a year, every day at the same time. Looking at the Dec. 10 incident at North High, at the same time that was happening right around 2 p.m. – police were dealing with a stabbing near city hall. Both situations involved large numbers of students converging on one area at the same time. “That’s an issue I’ve discussed with the city manager,â€? says Gemme. “You have a large number of young people all coming into one location. From a public safety perspective, we’d like to ďŹ nd ways to reduce the number of young people released [from school] at the same time every day, as well as a resolution of the large number of people deposited in front of city hall.â€? Making a change of that nature could prove difďŹ cult, according to Boone, who notes that while the district is not required

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is seriously considering the property at 105 Madison St. as a location for a boutique hotel. Casino developers have also reportedly confirmed that Friedman is considering a slot casino on the site, although no formal submissions had yet been made to the state. The order as it appeared on the agenda reads: “Request City Manager, working with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority [WRA], explore the feasibility of taking the Wyman-Gordon property on Madison Street and throughout the Kelley Square area by eminent domain for public purposes and/or explore the feasibility of taking said property as a demonstration project under urban renewal regulations for economic development purposes.” Voting in favor were Petty, Eddy and councilors Phil Palmieri, Mike Germain, Rick Rushton, Tony Economou, Joe O’Brien, George Russell, Sarai Rivera and Kate Toomey. Councilor Konnie Lukes, who originally signed the order, but later asked that her name be removed, voted in opposition. “Personally,” Lukes says, “I’m concerned about what happens in that district. The last thing I want to see is slot parlor down there. The last time we did an eminent domain was for Medical City, which became Medical Center. The

question is why in the world do we need to take [the Wyman-Gordon site] at this point in time? Is the value what we think it is or are we going to get embroiled in cleanup issues?” Lukes asked for a report on history of the eminent domain process with Med City, saying, “I don’t know what the public purpose is going to be [with the Wyman-Gordan property]. I certainly don’t want to see slots there. I really need to be convinced that Wyman-Gordon is acting against our best interests.” Echoing Eddy’s position, Petty says: “Basically, it’s to send a message to say, ‘Come to the table with good intentions.’” Officials from Wyman-Gordon have repeatedly ignored phone calls from the city for the past 10 years, according to the mayor. The only point of contact, according to the source, has been a property manager. According to Petty, the combined Wyman-Gordon property around Kelley Square has an assessed value between $4 million and $5 million.

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It seems like the right time to focus on violence and mental illness. The latest piece of unbelievable news now becoming all too believable involves College of the Holy Cross junior Gregory Hamalian, who on Monday was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail for allegedly threatening to shoot up a movie theater. Hamalian, a junior at the College of the Holy Cross, is being held in the custody of the Worcester County Sheriff in connection for the threats he allegedly made Friday, Dec. 14. The school has placed him on interim suspension because of the seriousness of the charges, and he is not allowed to return to campus until the matter is resolved and pending a review by the college, according to spokesperson. Hamalian allegedly posted his threats on social media. According to local news reports, he cited James Holmes, the man charged with killing several people inside a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. The cover photo on the homepage of Hamalian’s Facebook account depicts a character engulfed in flames next to the words, “So few want to be rebels anymore.” Several messages, most of them none too pleasant, had been left on Hamalian’s home page Monday. Among them: “Greg...I just wanted to stop by your page and let you know how much a fucking dirt bag you are... . I hope they can lock you up forever you piece of shit.” Another reads: “Your [sic] a piece of shit and should die right along Adam Lanza.” The last post referenced the murderer of 20 young children during a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last Friday.

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Councilor Konnie Lukes doesn’t see the big deal, but her gift of a key to the city to Jim Polito on his last day as morning talk-show host at radio station WTAG has some folks wondering just where she got the key in the first place. Actually, it’s “keys” plural, because according to the former mayor, she has “a whole bunch hanging on my wall. Minus one now, of course.” Lukes says the keys were gifts from past mayors; it is customary, she says, for outgoing mayors to distribute keys to councilors as a thank you. Her colleague, District 5 Councilor Bill Eddy, says that’s the case, but he says he knows nothing about councilors having extra keys. “I have a key that I think Konnie gave me, but I think it’s sitting on my son’s dresser,” Eddy tells Worcesteria. “I’ve never heard of councilors having extra keys.” There are no rules governing who can award keys to the city, according to Lukes, but Eddy says tradition calls for going through the mayor’s office. “You put a request in and the mayor will move it along,” says Eddy, who is currently going through the process for a constituent who is turning 80 and has contributed to the city as a businessman. While that may be tradition, Lukes says she is not diminishing what it means to get a key to the city (although people long have joked that just about anyone can get a key to the city). “I’ve been to wakes where the key has been on display,” says Lukes. “It means a lot to some people.”

ON A DIFFERENT NOTE: Despite the allegations surrounding one of its students, Holy Cross has plenty of reason to be proud this week, most notably for its 12-member, all-female a cappella group, which performed at the White House on Monday. The Delilahs, established at the school in the late 1970s after the first female students were enrolled, performed holiday songs for guests. Until recently, it was a secret for most of the group members, except Elizabeth Mahoney, who sent in an application on the sly several months ago. “I thought it was such a long shot that I didn’t even bring it up to the group,” she says. “I told my co-chair, but I just didn’t want to get anyone else’s hopes up.” In addition to Mahoney, members are Lauren Clair, Emma Colbert, Eva Coll, Betsy Glynn, Stefania Khoda, Emma Linsenmeyer, Natasha Meyer, Stephanie Montilla, Dorisanne Ragon, Margaret Rogers and Michelizabeth Sainvill. Colbert is from Westborough. UP IN SMOKE: Health reports in Worcester have shown there are a lot of smokers in the city, but if you’re worried that all that nicotine is poisoning the air, apparently it is not. The city has been ranked 20th for having the cleanest air in the country. The ranking was part of the AirGenius Awards, sponsored by Honeywell AirGenius Cleaner and evaluated by Environmental Health & Engineering. According to AirGenius, the areas with the cleanest air can be found in Florida. “Data on pollen counts, particulate matter and ozone concentrations, public smoking laws, and ‘green’ city rankings for the 100 most populated U.S. cities were used in this assessment,” says Dr. Ted Myatt, Sc.D., a senior scientist at Environmental Health & Engineering and Biological Safety Officer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. So feel free to go outside in Worcester and take a nice, deep breath.

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ecades ago, I graduated from downtown Worcester’s Classical High School, a 100-year-old decrepit building that the city felt was good enough to be a school. I don’t remember any fights in and around school in those days. Maybe we didn’t know any better, but we usually complied with school rules. But how our city and its public schools have changed. For years, the older brothers and sisters of present North High students attended high school in the old and substandard Harrington Way Junior High School building. But now their younger siblings are lucky to be going to school in a new state-of-the art facility. Most appreciate that opportunity but, as we’ve seen in recent weeks, several do not. Lately a handful of North’s teens have been using their foul mouths and fists to assault other students, school officials and police officers. In talking to teachers and school officials, you get the idea that most North High students see their school as a wonderful and caring place. Their classes, clubs and sports teams provide them with hope for the future. But North High School is no different from most other urban high schools. It has a small percentage of angry, frustrated and unruly students who simply don’t respect their parents, teachers, administrators and the police. These uncivil teen thugs don’t value an education. They see themselves as above the law. And, unfortunately, the law and our courts often coddle these misguided juveniles. Recently, a large fight broke out at North High. As a result, a few juveniles were arrested. So the very next school day, police officers from the highly touted community-impact division showed an after-school presence down the street from the school. A boy coming home from school

started swearing at and taunting the police. As they were calming him down, a crowd of up to 50 screaming students surrounded the police officers. A few fights erupted between police officers and students, with even the mother of a female student getting involved. Mob mentality took over, punches were flying and a police officer fell and broke his leg. A few arrests were made for assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct. As expected, some of Worcester’s bleeding heart liberals have defended these kids as underprivileged, exploited and misunderstood. Unfortunately, excuses like that empower these teen thugs. There is absolutely no justification for assaulting other students, school officials and police officers. Can you imagine how out of control these teens will be when they grow up? The worst thing that the city and the courts can do now is to coddle these teens-gone-wild. The ones who assaulted school administrators and the police should be expelled immediately. However, since the law states that they are still entitled to an education (Can you imagine trying to teach these kids anything?), they will be sent to an alternative-school program. Then the juvenile court will give each a slap on the wrist by assigning them to a probation officer. That’s hardly a punishment. I think it would be better for a judge to assign these teens to a supervised work crew that would shovel the walks and driveways of senior citizens in the winter and mow and rake their lawns during the other seasons. And maybe we can still reach some of their parents to see if they are willing and able to provide their kids with some very tough love. We really need their help in making it clear that our city — their city — will not put up with such behavior.

Thank God that we are out of Iraq. Hopefully these brave young men can complete their military service without having to risk their lives unnecessarily because of some political and economic mistake. Nice story Janice. -LIBERAL I do believe that the majority of young people today are good and decent kids. After spending a good part of this week reading about 50 Worcester high school students attacking teachers, school administrators, and police, it is nice to read about two nice young men who represent the MAJORITY of the young people today. I hope they stay out of harms way. This story brought a tear to my eye. Excellent job, Janice. -RESPONSIBLE PARENT A big thank you for these guys for their service and sacrifice to our country. Worcester is proud of these two and all the others that suit up and serve in our armed forces. Keep up the great work and stay safe! Janice another tremendous article shining the light on our unsung heroes. -Q

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One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant Preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an ofÀce. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where He was born. He did none of the things one usually associates with greatness. He was only thirty-three when the tide of public opinion turned against Him. He was turned over to His enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave. But nothing could keep Him in that grave. Three days later He arose! Twenty centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central Àgure of the human race and the leader of mankind’s progress. All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the kings that ever reigned have not affected the life of man as much as that One Solitary Life.

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The The Year Year in in Review Review With 2012 coming to a close, we at Worcester Mag invite you to look back with us on this year’s events that created talk, and in many instances controversy, in our community. We believe life is best when there’s humor involved, so for the third year in a row we’ve collaborated with the local art community to bring you the biggest news stories of the year in comic form.

Local illustrator superstar Andy Fish was kind enough to help us out in a tremendous way by working with local artists, who you’ll learn more about in this issue, to create these comics. Here’s to all who contributed and to another year of lightheartedly poking fun at our beloved city’s daily life and politics. -Brittany Durgin, Editor

Bret M. Herholz Bret is an illustrator, educator and a published author. His latest work, MOMENTO MORI, which he worked on with his lovely wife Sydney is available at bookstores everywhere and on Amazon.com. You can visit his blog at http://herbertzohl.blogspot.com. Bret is currently working on building an authentic Steampunk rocket which he intends to travel to Mars on to re-instate Victorian Era Society in its proper place. WORCESTERMAG.COM

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Andy Fish, Cartoon Editor From his Four Color Mansion in South Worcester, Andy Fish rules his comic book empire with a tight fist. His latest graphic novel, “Werewolves of Wisconsin” from McFarland Press in North Carolina is in bookstores worldwide and his next “Dracula the Dead Travel Fast” will hit stores Halloween 2013. His wife is the internationally acclaimed artist Veronica Fish.

José Araya José Darío Araya Yampey was recognized in his native Paraguay for his work with watercolors and puppetry. After working as a graphic artist for an investment firm in Connecticut, he started a family and moved to Westborough. He now teaches biology, ecology and environmental science at Montachusett Tech. School. Recently he has explored comics and digital animation with his daughter Lauren, an anime artist. José currently plans to inspire high school students to participate in global genetic research by developing a cartoon version of his experiments with Arabidopsis thaliana plants. You can see more of his work at his currently under-construction website.

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Ally Jones Ally is something of a recluse. A former bus driver, he once left on his run and never came back. Turning his stolen bus into a working art studio, he uses it stay one step ahead of the law. Ally is at times a pacifist and at other times a War Monger, depending on the quality of the coffee he brews through his socks each morning. He lives a quiet life with his fifteen cats.

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Miriam Stella Miriamis a cartoonist who lives in the woods of Northern Worcester County. She is currently hard at work on her first graphic novel and is an avid believer in continuing her artistic studies at the Worcester Art Museum.

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Christopher R. Whitehead Christopher is a classically trained fine artist. He has studied and exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Christopher’s medium of choice is painting but he has done many works in mixed media, alternative media, illustration, digital art and printmaking. Christopher is currently the manager of Youth and Family Class Programs at the Worcester Art Museum. He is also a professional photographer and MAEA Art Educator of the Year for Massachusetts. He is also the executive artist of Infinity Pond Studios and Online Gallery. www.infinitypond.com.

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Mike Briggs Mike is a Worcester-based illustrator who specializes in caricature and humorous illustrations. Mike’s work has appeared in numerous publications including Worcester Magazine, the Worcester Business Journal, as well as a feature article in Pulse magazine. Mike’s illustrations have appeared on www.bostondirtdogs.com, NESN (New England Sports Network), NECN (New England Cable Network) and Thrillist.com. Mike is also a proud contributor to Under Cover Fish’s “Detour Anthologies.” Visit www.mikebriggz.com or contact Mike at mike@mikebriggz.com.

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Sally Scott Sally works as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator in Northern Indiana. She received a BA in graphic design from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2008. She has a life-long love of the arts and enjoys drawing comics, painting and crochet. You can view more of her work at www. lazydoodle.tumblr.com.

Alison Cowell Alison is a comic artist from Central Mass. She’s been drawing and writing comics for over 10 years. She just released her first book, “Hot Donut Salad.” Check out her work at http://alisonundercover.blogspot.com/.

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Jim Riel Jim works for IBM and is currently writing and drawing a graphic novel. He self-published his first graphic novel, Pied Piper, in 2009. He participated in the most recent 24 Hour Comic Challenge held in October 2012 at the Worcester Art Museum and is a regular student of Andy Fish’s art classes held at the museum school.

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A nice little bar turns 15 Matt Robert

“It was a really ugly place, but I knew it had a lot of potential,” says Vincent Hemmeter of his eponymous bar, which this week celebrates 15 years. “We’re just going to celebrate on that day,” he says of the milestone that falls this Sunday on Christmas Eve Eve. The show, featuring local electric blues act Big Eyed Rabbit, begins at 7 p.m. “Jon [Short – solo bluesman and front man for Big Eyed Rabbit] plays every Sunday, so it’s kind of cool to have Jon’s band play there. We’ll have some special things going on. We’ll have some giveaways. We’ll have some food.” The neighborhood bar, tucked up on Grafton Hill past the CSX rail yard on Suffolk Street, enjoys a quiet popularity with a certain offbeat, musically inclined crowd – many of the same who patronize Hemmeter’s other bars, Ralph’s Diner and Nick’s. They like homegrown music and Hemmeter has given it to them. “I pretty much stuck to what I liked,” he says. Over 15 years, in fact, Vincent’s has cultivated an excellent reputation for live music. The current

schedule has delta blues with Jon Short on Sunday nights, where he’s been in residence for over 11 years; Zack Slick, playing old-timey and folk on Wednesdays; and crooner Cara Brindisi with the Feather Merchants on Thursdays; plus a rotating slate of talent from around the state on Fridays and Saturdays, except on the second Saturday of each month, when The RoadKill Orchestra appears. A high-quality stable has been the hallmark at Vincent’s since the beginning. “Dennis Brennan used to play every Wednesday with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry,” says Hemmeter, “and Troy Gonyea played every Thursday. [Michael Thibodeau, John Donovan, and Scott Ricciuti] played every Tuesday. Night Train – Jeff Berg and Troy. Yeah, I was lucky to have a lot of good music.” Fittingly “the first person that played was Scott Ricciuti,” says Hemmeter. “We were close friends. Since the place is so small, I said, ‘You’re going to play acoustic,’ and he said, ‘Yeah, yeah, I’m playing acoustic.’ So, acoustic, to me, meant you sit down in the corner with an acoustic guitar and it’s not amplified. Well, he came in with his amp and all this stuff, and we had a big laugh about it.” Though it’s hard to think of Hemmeter today as anything but a bar owner – THE bar owner – in continued on page 18

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Worcester, his journey has been long. “When I started working at Ralph’s [in 1986] I didn’t even drink,” he says. “I never worked in a bar before, I didn’t bartend, so I pretty much learned everything [from Ralph Moberly]. I learned a lot from Carol [Moberly], too. I ended up taking over the booking there, and I pretty much did all the hiring and firing and took care of all the money.” “I learned right away that I enjoyed doing that,” he says. “I like old bars. So, I just traveled around and took ideas from a lot of other bars and made a place that I would want to hang around at, the same way Ralph did.” “I thought that [it] was a nice little bar and it had a lot of potential. It was in rough shape and it needed to have a big facelift. It had a dropped ceiling and paneling, and it didn’t have a back bar. I had just closed on [the building], and I had a lot of renovations to do, so we were working pretty much around the clock. I had a lot of help from a lot of my friends.” “I had bought a back bar from Ralph’s years before – the bar that was in Bowlers [the short-lived, cavernous club co-owned by Ralph’s and the original owners of

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the Dive Bar]. Ralph had bought that out of an old hotel in Connecticut that was probably from the ’40s.” “The bar that you sit at…was brick. I bought this paneled room out of a mansion off south Main Street – a beautiful oak-paneled room from the 1800s. So, I covered over the brick, and did over the top of the bar [with the infamous lacquer-coated pulp-fiction paperback covers]. But the back bar, all it had were a couple of shelves, a bunch of knickknacks and a few bottles.” “[The walls were] all covered up with some paneling. I ended up buying a whole room of tongue and groove from the guy that was the postman for that area, right around the corner on Norfolk Street. So, I had to go into his place and take it all down.” But he did it, and opening day was December 23, 1997. “We were working around the clock just to try to get it open, because David Clark, the company across the street, would always shut down [for the holiday] and they would have their employees go over to that bar…and they wanted to still do that. So that was my rationale for working hard to get it open as fast as I could.”

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Weekends, he says, were “pretty busy right away,” though “it took a while to get the weeknights busier. “I worked at Ralph’s and Ralph’s was a really popular bar…so I had a pretty strong clientele of regulars who came to see me at Ralph’s. I had the opportunity that they’d at least come down and see me once to look at the place and try it out, and, if they liked it, they’d come back hopefully. Lucky for me, they did.” Hemmeter’s winning formula, evident at all three of his bars, is to know (and be a part of) your crowd, to know your way around a bar, and to know music and understand and respect musicians, all things Vincent’s does well. Because of this, musicians want to play there. Stu Esty, whose RoadKill Orchestra plays monthly at Vincent’s, says, “There are always great folks on both sides of the bar, an amazing menu, [and] a fourseason smoking lounge. All this and a photo booth combined with bizarre

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taxidermy? What’s not to like?” Longtime bartender and Vincent’s fixture, Frank Inangelo, who says that he “started working there about five months after they opened,” says that “it started as a couple of shifts bar backing, and 10 years later I’m bartending five nights a week and booking some of the area’s most talented performers.” Frank says that he loves “the diversity of the crowd” and that “it’s like a company that runs three shifts: you have the afternoon crowd; then, around 4 p.m., the after-work crowd comes in; and, finally, around 9 p.m. the night shift is ready to have fun.” Though Frank expresses great regard for all of Vincent’s live acts, he remembers most fondly “Dennis Brennan playing Wednesday nights about 10 years ago with Duke Levine, Bill MacGillivray and Kevin Barry. It would be jam-packed just to hear those great tunes and amazing players” and “the great nights with Scott Ricciuti, whether it was with Huck or his weekly Tuesday gig with Michael and John, or Pistol Whipped.” Of the current crop, he notes the Feather Merchants on Thursday, which he says “are the latest to impress me every week. Cara, Mike, Chelsea and Chris have been able strike a balance of great musicianship with broad appeal.” Way back when, bartending at Ralph’s, Hemmeter was saving his money and “looking for the right place.” Thankfully for us, he seems to have found it. Stop by Sunday night to continue the tradition of great music in a warm environment and to congratulate Vincent Hemmeter. Vincent’s, 49 Suffolk St., Worcester.

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The Numbskulls’ Doomsday Party Josh Lyford

Long ago it seems the ancient Mayans came to the conclusion that the world was going to end on December 21, 2012. It is difďŹ cult to say if they came to this conclusion because they had seen what we could not and somehow pinpointed the exact moment the earth would come to be no more, or if they simply ran out of parchment to scrawl any more calendar dates. Perhaps they were just serious pranksters and felt like trolling all of the future of humanity. Regardless, this December 21 should be an interesting one.

You’ll have to suck it up and get out of your bunker, however, as Worcester’s own The Numbskulls are teaming up with Ralph’s Diner and some great bands to bring you THE NUMBSKULLS’ DOOMSDAY PARTY. Join The Numbskulls, Ten Foot Polecats,

Kermit’s Finger, The Pity Whores and Secret Evil Plan at the ďŹ nest of rock diners over on Grove Street for what could be the ďŹ nal time. “The future is uncertain and the end is always near,â€? says James Keyes of The Numbskulls, “The end or the beginning, depends on your perspective but everything is always what you make of it. For our part, we’ve lined up a great night of music to either ďŹ nish off your miserable existence, or start you on a new path of consciousness.â€? It remains to be seen if the four horsemen of the apocalypse or the grim reaper will be on the guest list or not, but you can be certain that there will be plenty of Narragansetts, friendly faces and great bands to help you hearken the end of time. The architects of this party at the edge of humanity, The Numbskulls, became a band right around the turn of the millennium. Comprised of Alex Nagorski on vocals and guitar, Lysie Nagorski on bass and vocals, James Keyes on guitar and vocals and Chris Lewis on drums, the band has been playing shows all over since its inception: Philly, Ohio, Canada, the west coast, spreading the gospel of Worcester punk rock. They have had

several releases, their ďŹ rst EP, “G-String,â€? then “Manifest Destiny,â€? followed by “The Lostâ€? and “The Last.â€? They will be recording a follow up, “Year one, Day one.â€? “You gotta ďŹ ght a few misconceptions being from Worcester,â€? says Keyes. “People assume you stand in front of chain link fences and brick walls practicing your metal faces all day. But, on the other hand, we don’t have to wear skinny ties or cowboy hats to get booked.â€? The soundtrack to the end of the world was picked with care, which is to be expected if this truly is the ďŹ nal rager before plummeting into darkness. “They’re all the perfect combination of fun and dangerous,â€? says Keyes, explaining The Numbskull’s choices in rock that evening. “That’s what you want in a rock band. Unpredictability. Makes

for a great show. You ever see Jim Chilson (Ten Foot Polecats) play guitar? He’ll slit your throat with that thing, and you’ll thank him for it.â€? So be sure to brave the burning sky, armies of zombies and whatever ghoulish creatures await and head to Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester to celebrate what could possibly be the end of the world with The Numbskulls, The Ten Foot Polecats, Kermit’s Finger, The Pity Whores and Secret Evil Plan. If the world is still here when the guitar head tubes are cooling down, all of the proceeds are to be donated to Toys for Tots. As Keyes says, “The future is uncertain and the end is always near. If The Numbskulls are the last thing you hear before you shufe off this mortal coil then we’ve accomplished something.â€?

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The Game of Life

Matt Robert

History is no laughing matter – it’s not all fun and games. Ask any high school history teacher (or student, for that matter).

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Or is it? A new exhibit at the Worcester Historical Museum is a tribute to the history of fun and games. Called Game On!, the collection on display in the Booth Gallery until March 30, 2013, and funded by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council explores a century and a half of toys, from paper dolls and blocks to video games and movie tie-ins. “The whole point of the exhibit is for people to walk around and be like, “Oh, my goodness! I had those Hot Wheels! I had those toy soldiers! I remember playing Pac Man!” says Vanessa Bumpus, the museum’s exhibit coordinator and designer. “It’s basically the story of toys and games,” she says. “We highlight some Worcester companies, like the Roy Toy Company and RalphCo, which were manufacturing toys here in Worcester. But then we talk about classic toys like blocks and Legos and rocking horses [that] we have…on loan from…different institutions,…people [and] private collections.” “We talk about the three big board games manufacturers…Hasboro, Milton Bradley, and Parker Brothers,” says Bumpus. “Then, we have a section on paper dolls, and we have on loan to us the first paper dolls ever printed in America, and a doll called Sandy Gray,” whose unique quality, says Bumpus, is that “her head moves from body to body.” “We have a Teddy Bear that was owned by [benefactor] Mary Gage Rice from Worcester – one of the original Teddy Bears. We’ve got blocks owned by people from Worcester.” Note cards and placards along the route of the exhibit, according to Bumpus, “talk about the history, too, of checkers, chess and dominoes, and…about Wild West toys – cowboys and Indians and things like that.” In addition, she says, they have toys inspired by television shows and other media, like Tickle Me Elmo, a Bat Mobile, some 007 James Bond villain action figures, a Harry

Potter wand on loan from That’s Entertainment!, a Sally Field Flying Nun figurine, a ray gun and a Chewbacca from Star Wars. From the Worcester Historical Museum’s collection, they have a Johnny Tremain figure made popular by the 1944 Newbery Medal-winning children’s novel “Johnny Tremain” about a young boy growing up in the time of the Revolutionary War written by Esther Forbes from Worcester, which was made into the 1957 Disney film of the same name, notes Bumpus. In addition, word puzzles and traditional puzzles from the museum’s collection will be on view, as well as lots of little toy soldiers, a second-

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edition Barbie doll, and Hot Wheels. “The fun thing about the exhibit is that it’s actually set up like a board game,” Bumpus says. “So, as you go from section to section, you pull a card and it tells you where to go next. So there’s nothing chronological about the exhibit; it’s all by chance, as if you were playing a board game.” So drawing a card, she says, could send you to dominoes, or to the rocking horse, or to the play area to play Battleship or Old Maid. The self-guided tour, she says, will take no longer than 45 minutes, if you read every label and take the time to interact with the exhibit. Bumpus adds that there are also more modern toys on exhibit such as a whole section on video games including old-style Game Boys. “It’s really about just how toys are generational,” Bumpus says. “While these blocks are maybe from the 1800s, children today still play with blocks. It’s timeless. [And] Legos, while they may not have played with them in the 1920s, they may have played with them with their grandchildren in the ’60s. So, there’s that relation of generational activity.” “Legos have become so advanced,” she says. “For example, the set we have in the exhibit is [more than] 1,000 pieces – a pirate ship from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Legos have gone, almost, out of control. You see these sets sometimes, at Target, and in stores, with thousands and thousands of tiny little pieces, 300-page booklets of instructions. How big can these things get?” The response, Bumpus says, is the museum’s contest that encourages kids to use their imagination to recreate something like Worcester’s Union Station or City Hall out of Legos without instructions and using their own imaginations. “We thought it would be kind of cool,” she says, adding that the contest would show that “you can do almost anything with those things.” “The whole point of the exhibit is just for people to learn and have fun,” says Bumpus. “It’s not a bunch of dates and things like that. It’s really just about reminiscing and having a good time.” One of the original Teddy Bears that was owned by Mary Gage Rice of Worcester.

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With “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,� Peter Jackson returns to familiar territory literally — the stunning mountains and plains of New Zealand — and literarily — the world of Middle Earth spawned from the imaginings of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Jackson means to make “The Hobbitâ€? a trilogy, just as he did with “The Lord of the Rings,â€? which Tolkien wrote as three distinct, though thematically linked, books. But the source material for this one is a modestly sized novel that with some creative discipline could have been turned into a single ďŹ lm. Jackson’s decision to string out the saga of Bilbo Baggins into three chapters has resulted in an overlong, overstuffed prequel that seems to take forever to get off the launch pad and then only sporadically lands in a particularly worthwhile destination. Martin Freeman (Watson from the BBC’s excellent “Sherlockâ€? series) plays Bilbo, the homebody hobbit who reluctantly leaves his beloved Shire and joins a crew of dwarves on a mission to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, the former dwarf kingdom that for 60 years has been terrorized by the fearsome dragon Smaug. Leading them is the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), less imperious and less powerful than in the LOTR movies — though obviously, given McKellen’s advancing years, older, despite this story taking place well before the Rings epic. (Thanks a lot, real-world passage of time!) Their military leader is the dwarf prince Thorin (Richard Armitage), who is a born soldier, though a bit of a hot head. The group will encounter its share of orcs, goblins, trolls, giants, and, perhaps most traumatically of all, vegan elves, who offer plates of salad to this band of wandering carnivores. If you thought “Lord of the Ringsâ€? was heavy on the CGI, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet — Jackson relies heavily on his own brand of wizardry in frame after frame. Unfortunately, the computerized creatures that dwell in this Middle Earth hardly seem to occupy the same space as the human actors, and you’re hard-pressed to discern much of a difference between an orc and a goblin. Speaking of orcs: when played by humans in the LOTR movies, especially in the siege of Helm’s Deep in “The Two Towers,â€? the creatures were ferocious,

evil, and even a little disgusting thanks to the great detail paid to their physical appearance and demeanor. Here, the computer-generated Pale Orc, the chief baddie, feels fake — a fanboy sketch brought to digital life, but lacking tissue, blood and spit.

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The people at Livia’s Dish take pride in their work and it shows. The food is made fresh and prepared with attention to detail right down to the visual presentation. Operations manager Oriola Koci is quick to make customers feel at home with small talk, and during a recent visit, I heard her tell another customer that the restaurant is named after her daughter Livia.

The dinner menu, while offering fewer options than the average restaurant, is still complete with appetizers, salads, entrĂŠes with both meat and vegetarian options, dessert items and after-dinner drinks. The hummus platter ($6.95), a

preface to the main course of the evening, is outstanding: warm, grilled bread is served alongside a ight of fresh olives, homemade hummus and creamy tzatziki sauce. The bread is made by executive chef Enton Mehillaj at the restaurant. The bread, while grilled, is soft enough to pull into bite sized pieces without crumbling and pairs well with the thick, creamy and very rich tzatziki sauce that with its bold avor is like no other I’ve ever had. The hummus, also made in house, is also strong with avors of lemon and roasted red pepper. For entrĂŠes, Livia’s Dish offers several land and sea portions paired with two sides, as well as pasta dishes including a unique offering of fettuccine tossed with fresh parmesan cheese, parsley, butter and asparagus and topped with a poached egg. The roasted salmon ($17.95) is presented as an oven-roasted ďŹ llet with light lemon avoring. The ďŹ llet of ďŹ sh is tender and juicy enough to easily ake from itself with the touch of a fork. The side of mashed potatoes is smooth and avorful. The side of vegetables, which on the night of my visit consisted of steamed zucchini, yellow squash and carrots, are

fully cooked and again, lightly avored with lemon. For an abundance of avors and textures combined, the chicken roulades ($15.95) is two pieces of chicken breast stuffed with roasted tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese and topped with a wild-mushroom marsala sauce. The chicken, like the salmon, is tender, juicy and sits in a thin layer of marinade sauce. The bar, located on an upper level of the restaurant, presents an array of wine from its back wall. The beer selection is not one of a wide variety, but does offer the classics: Bud, Bud Light, Heineken, Corona, two varieties of Sam Adams and several others. Attention to detail is not lost on drinks as a bottle of beer is served with a chilled glass. After-dinner drinks include coffee, tea, espresso and cappuccino. Water is served at the start

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of the meal in a glass bottle next to stemmed glasses with ice and a fresh cut lemon. Breakfast and lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering classic items such as eggs, French toast and wafes, soup, salad and sandwiches, as well as fancy pancakes stuffed with caramelized apples and mascarpone cheese and a feta burger topped with feta cheese, olive tapenade, grilled tomato and tzatziki sauce. A Sunday Brunch is offered 8 a.m.-3 p.m. with lunch favorites and an all you can eat brunch for $14.99. Dinner is served 4-9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The portions are hearty, proven by my take-home container ďŹ lled enough for lunch the following day.

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The wings at Perfect Game were good. They didn’t give much explanation in the way of what would be the hottest choice for us to rate that, so I took my best guess on the smoky chipotle; our second choice was the unusual pesto garlic ranch. While neither was hot, we enjoyed both flavors. The chipotle especially pleased my husband because it had a full, smoky, savory barbeque flavor. It was the best highlight of what makes a “chipotle” flavor among all the review places. I was also happy to have chosen the pesto garlic ranch; I haven’t had another flavor like that, either. It was a nice balance of a buttery pesto with just enough garlic to preserve the cool ranch flavor.

The wings, themselves, were about average size with a price point of about 87 cents per wing for the 15 count. While I enjoyed the wings, I was a bit frustrated with the customer service when taking my order over the phone, and when arriving to pick up the order, on this particular night, both the floor and bar counter were sticky surfaces. Despite that, the restaurant was bustling with other happy customers on what would normally be a slow restaurant night—so I must have been missing some other appeal. If you’re looking for wings with a decent game and a crowd you can enjoy your game with, check out Perfect Game.

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A new coffee counter has just opened in Worcester Art Museum’s Lancaster Lobby, serving coffee, espresso, tea, homemade soup, baked goods, chips and fruit. Current hours of operation are Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (6 p.m. when there is an evening class); and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Blind Department and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind’s Vending Program. The café will offer internship opportunities for students who are identified through their Individualized Education Program as sensory impaired (deaf/blind, low vision, blind). The café is open to the public, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For daily specials call 774-641-1680. The Durkin Administration Building, 20 Irving St.

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Through Sunday, Dec. 23, the Vin Bin will host smaller versions of its Friday-night tastings every night. The tastings include wine, spirits, craft beer, specialty foods and cheeses. The Vin Bin, 91 Main St., Marlborough. thevinbin.com. With the purchase of a $100 gift card at NU Café this holiday season, receive another gift card 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. 23, have brunch with Santa at Ceres Bistro, 363 Plantation

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St. followed by a 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 508-7545789 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 508-7545789 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. Have a “WOOnderful Date Night” with a $50 gift card for dinner at the Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole on Shrewsbury Street and two tickets to a Music Worcester 20122013 concert of choice for $100. 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/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 and a membership to The Hanover Theatre, which includes complimentary access to all events in the Access Hanover Lyceum series, as well as a WOO Card that never expires, all for $100. Call Nuovo Restaurant at 508-796-5915 to purchase the package.

Flying Rhino is offering a $25 gift card and admission for two to the Worcester Art Museum for a total of $29. To purchase the

package, email Paul@flyingrhinocafe.com or call 508-757-1450.

Spencer Country Inn 500 Main St., Spencer 508-885-9036 spencercountryinn.com Catering to a quiet and casual crowd who likes country-style cooking, the Spencer Country Inn offers solid quality food at a great price. Especially good are the desserts and appetizers. It’s important to call ahead, however, because their closing times vary depending on how busy they are. If you can make it while they’re open, you will be rewarded with a lovely meal in a beautiful setting at a great price. Bistro Limoncello 290 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5440 bistrolimoncello.com Bistro Limoncello is that “dateâ€? restaurant you go to when you want to have a special night out that’s not too formal. The prices are on the higher end, but you get what you pay for: top-notch food in generous portions‌ you’ll have a hard time ďŹ nding that anywhere else. The live music on Thursdays is classic American-Italian crooning—think Sinatra and friends. The owner takes the time to meet each table, and even fellow patrons are friendly. Lakeside Bar & Grille 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-425-3543 Lakeside Bar & Grille may be located in a strip mall, but it has the feel of a neighborhood pub. The menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers and entrees, with an emphasis on Italian-American cooking. That all may sound ordinary, but the avors are fresh, the kitchen really knows its stuff, and the prices are hard to beat. The Perfect Game Sports Grill & Lounge 64 Water St., Worcester 508-792-4263 New to the neighborhood, The Perfect Game puts their unique spin on the same old bar food and drink. With an exceptional beer selection, creative avors, and a sleek and fun atmosphere, this sports bar is headed in the right direction. Ceres Bistro, Beechwood Hotel 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000 With an emphasis on quality seasonal ingredients, a creative menu, and a careful hand in the kitchen, Ceres Bistro offers a sophisticated dining experience in a beautifully-appointed space in the Beechwood Hotel. The menu combines aspects of French bistro, American steakhouse, and contemporary high-end dining; entrees are available in smaller sizes perfect for sharing or grazing. Try the unusual take on steak frites, or one of several creative seafood

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dishes. Classic cocktails, craft beers, and a thoughtfully composed wine list await you at the glowing bar. Smokestack Urban Barbecue 139 Green St., Worcester 508-363-1111 bbqstack.com Worcester travels down south with Smokestack Urban Barbecue, which boasts slow-cooked meats, a variety of “odds and endsâ€? dishes and warm atmosphere. The modern-meets-savor avors give diners a year-round haven for those craving authentic barbecue. Kenwood Diner 97 Main St., Spencer 508-885-6596 A traditional Worcester diner, with classic dinner fare and especially good desserts, the Kenwood Diner provides a fun eating experience for anyone - from children to elderly. Breakfast is served all day, the dinners are solidly good, and leave room for dessert—your wallet won’t give you a guilt trip, because it’s entirely affordable.

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The Safari Cafe 215 Chandler St., Worcester 508-799-7989 The Safari Cafe is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant serving Kenyan cuisine at affordable prices. The lunch buffet is an excellent way to sample several dishes in one sitting, and don’t forget to try the spiced Hot Safari Tea and to ask for a cup of the warm grain beverage called “uji.â€? Inka’s Restaurant 169 Millbury St., Worcester 508-762-9077 Inka’s is the only Peruvian restaurant in the region, and they nicely showcase the cuisine with their friendly staff. They also do well in offering options to the less daring and creating specials for the on-the-run lunch crowd. However, even if you’re not the most adventurous diner, it’s worth trying something new because everything is well prepared and avorful. Outside of the window or placard specials, the prices are a little high, but if you want a more unique food experience to share with friends, the quality, portions and experience are worth it. Plaza Azteca 539 Lincoln St., Lincoln Plaza 508.853.3536 Plaza Azteca located in Lincoln Plaza serves traditional Mexican continued on page 26

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cuisine. Popular favorites including nachos, chicken enchiladas, and carne asada tacos can be found on the menu along with vegetarian and a long list of seafood dishes. Special entrees like the Plaza Del Mar being grilled tilapia, scallops and shrimp with Alfredo sauce, rice and mango sauce should not be missed. For those 21+, the restaurant has a bar serving margaritas, beer, spirits, and several different types of wine. Come with an appetite, the generous portions will be sure to have you leaving satisfied. Flip Flops 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 flipflopsma.com Flip Flops is an escape to a tiny piece of paradise with an extensive drink menu; an eclectic selection of American, Italian and seafood favorites; and a friendly staff to ensure the evening serves up delicious fun. Prices are a little better than average for the food styles, but a good deal in regards to the quality of the food and overall experience. Bring friends and share to enjoy as much as possible! Pepe’s Trattoria 274 Franklin St., Worcester 508-755-1978 pepestrattoria.com Pepe’s offers a variety of homemade Italian recipes in an intimate modern setting. A great late-night stop, the cozy bar and dining room area is integrated into one open room. Several pizza, stromboli, and panino dishes give Worcester yet another quality dining option.

Sichuan Gourmet 271 Worcester Road, Framingham 508.626.0248 It’s worth the drive to Framingham to sample the flavors of Sichuan province, combining bright chili flavors with the tongue-numbing buzz of Sichuan peppercorns. Sichuan Gourmet offers authentic versions of familiar dishes such as dan dan noodles, kung bao chicken, double-cooked pork, and ma po tofu, plus less familiar fare such as fiery and tender Chengdu spicy sliced lamb. Luncheon specials are offered along with an extensive dinner menu. Beer and wine available. Weagle Family Dining 438 Pleasant St. 508-792-0770 A really good breakfast/lunch destination, Weagle Family Dining offers usual diner favorites along with their own twists—including a great Make-Your-Own Breakfast Burrito menu. Prices are about average and on par with the quality of food, the staff is friendly, and the location emits a great, comfy vibe to everyone who enters. Tropical Gardens Restaurant and Bar 344 Chandler St. 508-926-8787 Tropical Gardens Restaurant and Bar serves the cuisine of Ghana, including several types of stew as well as rice dishes, fried yams and fried plantains. Specialty items are offered on weekends, and the food is flavorful, filling, and a great value. A full bar is also on hand with reasonably priced cocktails.

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Kai Sushu Bar & Grill Webster Square Plaza, 68 Stafford St., Worcester Nestled in the disjointed heart of Webster Square Plaza, Kai Sushi Bar & Grill offers reasonably priced sushi, strong drinks, and good service set against a sparsely decorated and clichéd interior. Kai’s large menu features well portioned orders of sushi, with the unagi (eel) and saba (mackerel) standing out as favorites. Diners do not need to worry about long waits and can also rest assured that the food and service at Kai is far better than its bleak exterior. Tacos Parilla 138 Millbury St. 508-798-3496 Don’t be timid with all the Spanish signage and unfamiliar ingredients; ask and the family will explain anything to you. The food is affordable, generous and delicious - and those who are worried about spice need no fear with most dishes. Outside of the cheese pupusas and plantains, vegetarians may want to specify no meat of any kind; for the hungry omnivore or carnivore, you’re in for an excellent treat - as is your wallet! Thai Orchid 90 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-4809 Thai Orchid of Southbridge offers a delicious lineup of traditional and contemporary dishes. The combination of fresh ingredients and well-executed cooking deliver a high quality, nicely portioned Thai dining option.

Tenka Asian Bistro Hibachi & Sushi Bar 153 Boston Turnpike, (Rte. 9W), Westboro Hidden away off of Rt. 9 in Westborough, Tenka Asian Bistro serves moderately priced hibachi meals and strong drinks, but the dining entertainment provided by the hibachi chefs makes the restaurant stand out. Entrees on the hibachi menu range between $15 - $25, and the restaurant also features a full Asian-inspired menu, as well as a nonhibachi-style dining experience, however diners would be missing out to experience Tenka any other way. The People’s Kitchen 1 Exchange Place 508-459-9090 What the people need is a place downtown featuring top-notch cocktails, craft beers, well-priced wines, and sophisticated food at fair prices. Located in a stylish space upstairs from The Citizen Wine Bar at One Exchange Place, TPK features an artisanal approach to food, from house-made charcuterie and dry-aged steaks to updated versions of comfort-food classics. The $20 TPK Supper, offered Sunday through Thursday nights, is a terrific three-course deal, and most mains on the regular menu are under $20. Power to the people. Sweet T Southern Kitchen 35 Blackstone River Road, Worcester 508-756-0100 sweettworcester.com Sweet T Southern Kitchen brings a homemade southern venue of comfort to Worcester. On the back of freshly prepared recipes and classic southern ingredients, this new eatery may have carved out an up-and-coming niche that feels like home. \

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AFTER HOURS: Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers. Don’t miss this final AFTER HOURS event. WAM will continue to be open late on all Third Thursdays. Music: Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers in the Renaissance Court - Join WAM at the Final show with Chanteuse Nicole Luparelli and her interpretations of lounge music from the 1950s and 60s. In the Cafe: Dr. Robert J.S. Ross (Clark University) will lead this discussion, as he plays music from the American Civil Rights Movement (1955-68). He will present comments about origins, historical context, and notes on the meaning of the songs. Free with Museum admission. 5:30-8 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renn Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Jazz @ Rochambeau presents: Greg Abate. Free! 7-8:45 p.m. Rochambeau Library, Providence Community Library, 708 Hope St., Providence. 401-272-3780. Ricky Duran. 7-10 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Night Train (Roots/Blues, LIVE MUSIC). No Cover. 7:159:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. themill185.com. 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. 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. Open Mic Thursdays @ Park Grill with Bill Mccarthy. Sign-up in advance! Any slot marked as “open” usually is. Email Bill McCarthy at openmcc@verizon.net to reserve a spot. 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. Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. Free! 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Dana Lewis Live! No Cover. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931. Tribute to The Police w/ Scott Babineau, Brian Chaffee, Chris Reddy & Roger Stebbins. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Brett Brumby. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Latin Heat Thursdays @ Bocados Tapas Bar. 9-11:30 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011. Live Band Karaoke w/ 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! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. the 80’s tribute band The Flock Of A-Holes with VERY special guests Aslan King. “Doomsday Eve bash” Sixpoint bar-crawl at 10pm, Coors Light Flock T-shirt giveaway from 11-12! The Flock Of Assholes have a new “group page” on FaceBook. Please go here and sign up to get all the updates on shows, special offers and promo parties. Thursdays have become an awesome show with songs you haven’t heard the Flock play for a long time. We hope you can make it down. $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or facebook.com/groups/TheFlockOfAssholes. The lovely ladies of Worcester take Nick’s stage again for Sirens of Song! featuring Dr. Nat Needle

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Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Seven Hills Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. Free. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Blais Pavilion in the Aaron Lazar Research Builidng at UMass Medical School, 364 Plantation St. 508-8709988 or shsymphony.org. Chris Reddy. 8 p.m.-noon Press Box, 536 Lincoln St. 508856-9255. Concert - Deirdre Reilly. 8-10 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or irishusa.com/ dreilly/#biography. Gabe’s Birthday Bash with The Afternoon Delight (members of the Flock), The Circular File (ALL STAR band featuring the area’s best musicians) and the

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Jason James Outfit from RI. Come celebrate not only the End Of The World, but Gabe’s birthday. He’d probably prefer time stopping all together than adding another notch to his growing number of years on this planet but we’re certain the latter shall prevail. GREAT live music all night! $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ TheAfternoonDelightBand. Ric Porter & Sons of the Soil. North-Eastern highlonesome, country, roots-rock with legendary local front-man Ric Porter. $5 cover $5. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. 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. 508987-1006. FRIDAY FRENZY with Blurry Nights & DJ SOUP - DJ B-LO. FRIDAY NIGHT FRENZY at FUSION features the BEST sound and lights in Central Mass with DJ SOUP & DJ B-LO spinning your favorite Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. 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. 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. Rob Adams. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. The End of The World Party! with Numbskulls, Ten Foot Polecats, Kermit’s Finger, Pity Whores and Secret Evil Plan! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Power of Soul- a night honoring the music

of Jimi Hendrix. Featuring Tony Parente, this tribute to Jimi Hendrix is a show you’re going to be glad you saw! Great music all night, no cover! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Smile Makers! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Orange Television. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

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We Survived The End Of The World Party. Special DJ sets from Worcester’s own dp, ALEON and closing set by Goofy Bootz. midnight-5, 1 a.m.-6 a.m., 9-2 a.m., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 10 p.m.3 a.m. International Lounge, 27 Pleasant St. 774-444-0216. Chris Reddy - Apres Ski Party. 3-5 p.m. The Outlook Restaurant, 79 Powers Road, Westford. Mark Robie. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508926-8800. Chris Reddy. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Cheryl Arena & Tom Yates with the Workingman’s Blues Band. Cheryl Arena - vocals and harmonica, Tom Yates guitar & vocals, Rick Miada - bass, Mike Avery - drums. Performing Texas blues. No cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s Restaurant. Come Down and Join CJ/DJ at Eller’s Restaurant Lounge for a Karaoke Dance Party. We will have a blast singing songs from yesterday and today and maybe some dancing too. No Cover. 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com. Roomful of Blues. “Last Chance Holiday Dance” Roomful

of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” $18 advance; $22 day of show plus ticket fee. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. “Ludachristmas Party” an annual event at Ralph’s! Presented by Honor Roll Productions! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Brett & Lisa Brumby. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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. How Bizzare. Relive the 90’s with Worcester’s 90’s tribute, How Bizzare! Get ready to dance all night long--don’t miss it! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. NO ALIBI. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Sean Fullerton. 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. Dj Soup - Dj Nick - Dj B-lo spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9 p.m. and Dance Club opens at 10:30 p.m. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. The Sun Jones band and more! $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ sunjones. The Vivisectors’ Gulag Tunes w/ Goddard. Visiting from Russia The Vivisectors bring Gulag Tunes from their homeland to Worcester. Opening the night will be local math rocket GODDARD!

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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. We Survived The End Of The World Party. Come celebrate surviving the end of the world. Special DJ sets from Worcester’s own dp, ALEON and closing set by Goofy Bootz. midnight-5, 1 a.m.-6 a.m., 9-2 a.m., 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 10 p.m.-3 a.m. International Lounge, 27 Pleasant St. 774-444-0216. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Holiday Performance: The Worcester Brass Consort. Sing along to your favorite tunes with this accomplished brass ensemble. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Meat Raffle. That’s right come on down and win some MEAT! Steak, Chicken, Ham, etc. Fun on a Sunday afternoon then stay for the Blues Jam with Jim Perry and guests afterward. Free except for raffles you want to buy. 2-5 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. ROCKHOUSE Power Trio! ROCKHOUSE is a 3 piece power trio playing classic rock hits from artists such as Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Doors, Beatles and other greats. Come on down to see a great band and great show! 4-8 p.m. The 140 Club, 334 Redemption Rock Trail, Sterling. Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to “jam” in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band. Fiddlers, in whistles, flutes, 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. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508853-1350. Acoustic Open Mic Hosted By Ken Selcer. No cover. 7-10 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Dale Lepage Trio 7 p.m., then Andy Cummings 9:30 p.m. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Silverbacks. Christmas party with the Silverbacks. $5. 8 p.m.midnight Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. 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. They’re doing a ton of tunes. All in costumes, VERY fun and silly! $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/HowBizarre/451955381512926. REGGAE FUSION SUNDAYS with DJ Nick. Worcester’s

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Lessons and Carols. Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, Sanctuary, 90 Main St. 508-757-2708 or firstunitarian.com. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. 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. or find us on Facebook. Christmas Eve party with Swingabilly Lounge! 9 p.m.-

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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. LADIES NIGHT! Free Chips and Salsa,Veggie Crudite,Chocolate Fountain, Free $5 Gamecards, Free pool for all Ladies Starting at 6 p.m. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. “Krazy Wednesday Jam Session”with the “Get On Up Band”. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-823-3131. 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. Boxing Day Party! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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’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, 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. EcoTarium, 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. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (age 60+), $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Museum of Russian Icons. 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: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age). 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Story Hour at the Old Sturbridge Village Book Store, Thursdays, through Dec. 27; Christmas by Candlelight: December 21-23, 2012, Friday - Sunday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Post Road Art Center. Small Works 2012, Thursday; Small Works Show 2012, Mondays through Saturdays, Dec. 7 - Dec.

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Estate of: John J Kelly Date of Death: 09/25/2007 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Eileen R Kelly of New York, NY requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Eileen R Kelly of New York, NY be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. On 01/02/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: December 03, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 12/20/2012

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY SMOKING SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED WORK 12-08 Lincoln Park Towers, 11 Lake Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the Smoking Shelter Project until 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2012 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of 1 smoking shelter, work includes but is not limited to: excavation and compacted sub-surface to accept 12” thick concrete pad, one assembled aluminum smoking shelter, the shelter will include two accessible entrances, conduit and all electrical for shelter lighting with motion sensor, two shelter integrated benches, one bollard to protect the shelter from vehicle traffic and other work according to the contract drawings and specifications. Estimated construction cost is $20,000. All bids must conform with provisions of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M and Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instruction to Bidders. This is a Little Davis Bacon Federal Wage Rate Project. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (Telephone 508-635-3304) after 8 am until 4:00 PM beginning Wednesday, December 19 2012. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, 34 Crosby Drive Suite 201, Bedford Ma 01730 860-474-5387, Fax 860-474-5396 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Ste 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450) Project Dog, 18 Graf Road-Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, Telephone: 978-499-9014 The Worcester Housing Authority as follows and attention is called to the following: a. Provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity. b. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages set forth in the Specifications. c. Provisions of Ch 14, Acts of 1966, imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter. d. Insurance Certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the Contract Requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the Contract. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Form of General Bid (2) Signed Prime/General Update Statement (3) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications & Other Statements of Bidders (4) Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit (5) Previous Participation Form HUD 2530 A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held ONSITE AT 11 Lake Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604 at 9 AM on Thursday January 3, 2013 at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the Worcester Housing Authority Representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiver any informalities in the bidding if it is in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Worcester Housing Authority Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson 12/20/12 & 12/27/12

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SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or will be mailed/emailed to you . Please email purchasing@worcester-housing. com or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 12-46 12/20/2012 Annual Welding Services 5% 10:30 a.m., January 17, 2013 Pre-Bid Conference 10:30 a.m., January 10, 2013 12-55 12/20/2012 Vehicles - 7 Total N/A 11:00 a.m., January 17, 2013 12-56 12/20/2012 Annual VCT Floor Tiles N/A 10:00 a.m., January 17, 2013 Re Cappoli Chief Procurement Officer

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 471751 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Khairi Dwayne Rahman and Amy E. Wells-Rahman and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-BC1,claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in 5 Mcguire Road, Sutton, given by Khairi Dwayne Rahman and Amy E. Wells-Rahman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated September 23, 2005, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 37385, Page 316, and now held by plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before January 14, 2013 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of this Court on December 3, 2012 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle 12/20/12

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Lori Kinkler & Fernando Valverde

Lori Kinkler and Fernando Valverde were married last week on 12/12/12. They wore hoodies, snow pants and Lori’s winter hat was adorned with a veil as they expressed their vows while on a hike at Wachusett Sanctuary. Most impressive, though, was their choice of location for the reception party. Several days after vows were exchanged, Lori and Fernando held their party at the Hotel Vernon on Saturday, December 15 in the Ship Room. We caught up with the Worcester couple to find out why, of all places, they chose the Vernon to celebrate and how it all went down. Where and when did you meet? L: In San

Antonio, that’s where we’re from. We both worked at a children’s hospital with children with behavioral issues. F: Basically it was a psych. hospital. L: We worked there together so we restrained kids together. That was 2006, and we were friends for about a year before anything happened and... [first] I was dating his best friend for a while.

When was the engagement and how did it go down? F: August 18, 2012. Usually

we would fly back twice a year to visit family and this time Lori flew back a few days earlier because she was done with school, but I was still working. Everyone is usually arguing who is going to pick me up from the airport. This time everyone had an excuse why they couldn’t because this time she was picking me up for a surprise proposal. We ended up going to our favorite bar, O’Malleys. She was trying to be romantic, and I was making fun of her the whole time to the point she was getting upset. I said okay and for a second it got serious, and I realized she had pulled out two ring boxes and I knew it was not a time to make fun of her. She asked me [to marry her] and I said yes and we put the rings on. At that moment I pictured all our family and our close friends being there for this and at that particular moment I saw everyone walk down from the steps; they were there.

How long have you been in Worcester? L: For me, this is my fifth year since

August 2008 and actually Fernando drove me up here from San Antonio in a U-Haul so we were introduced to Worcester together.

What was your first impression of Worcester? L: We didn’t know where

any of the grocery stores were and we were told to go to Compare Foods. I thought that was the only grocery store in Worcester and I was a little freaked out. I was like, “Fernando don’t leave me here.” But he did because he was in nursing school [in San Antonio], and he had to finish up. We never had any expectations for this relationship, and we knew long distance rarely works but we agreed we’d try. He was able to visit every few months or I was able to visit him. After a year and a half he finished nursing school and we were still together so he’s been here for three and a half years.

Were you together for your first visit to the Vernon? F: Yes, the first time

we were there we got a tour of the speakeasy. L: Now we usually end up at the Hotel Vernon at the end of every night we go out.

How did you decide on a location for the reception party? L: We really were only

together for about six months officially before I moved to Worcester so I kind of feel like even though we both individually have our “spots” in San Antonio and it’s home to us, Worcester is where we spent the bulk of our relationship. So it was really important to us to have a Worcester wedding with our Worcester friends, and it seemed apropos to have it at a Worcester institution. We were a bit nervous how it would be perceived by friends who do not frequent the Vernon.

What was the guests’ reaction? F: Some people felt like they were lost. One of

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the people we invited to the dinner part said to me, “We drove into Kelley Square, and it was on the corner like you told us but we felt like it wasn’t that so we drove around a couple times.” Then, when they got in the door they felt like they were even more in the wrong place. When they saw the Ship Room they understood why we had it there.

dream. Also, we had said on the invitation that “a gift is not requested but a toast is suggested.” But it became clear that not a lot of people were reading the invitation in full, but then, all of sudden, there was a toast fest and everyone came up to the mic and said things. It was beautiful. F: There were short speeches, long speeches, ones that made people cry. L: That blew us away.

How many people attended? F: About 60 friends, everyone there were our friends other than maybe one or two. It definitely filled the whole room and half the bar at one point.

How did you decide to have it in the Ship Room? L: When we first went to

Was Millie there? F: Yes, she was. L: Some guests bought bracelets, even some out-of-towners who didn’t know about her. Was it decorated like a normal wedding reception? L: If we had had it at a

typical wedding venue, we probably would have been uncomfortable with the wedding decorations but because it was at the Vernon it was kitschy. There were white Christmas lights, white paper wedding bells, streamers, lots of white and silver. For the place settings there was teal and orange.

look at the Ship Room we had this vision of what it could look like, but it was difficult to take that first step in imagining that with the peanut shells on the ground and some of the porthole lights not working. We talked with Bob about fixing it up just a little bit, and he said “Oh yeah, we’re going to get that ship ready to sail for you.”

Is the Ship Room the most romantic spot in Worcester? F: It was that night.

The staff kept telling us they hadn’t seen the Ship Room that romantic in a long time L: We will now forever think of it as the most romantic place in Worcester... F: Peanut shells and all.

Would you say the Vernon is a breeding ground for love? L: It depends on how

Was there food? L: The food was catered by One Love and it was delicious. F: One Love was always where we would go for our last meal before I left for San Antonio.

many dollars you have to spend on beer. F: I would say it is with the lowlight special.

Any surprises of the night? L: He surprised me by lifting me up in the air to the song “Time of my Life” like in the movie “Dirty Dancing” when Patrick Swayze lifts her up in the middle of the crowd. It was like a dream come true, a really embarrassing

word that kept coming up in speeches was sex. Everybody, at one point, talked about sex. L: Patience. Beer. Dollar beers.

Besides love, what other words describe the making of a marriage? F: Well, one

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