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s it too late for the drum roll? As you saw on the cover, Worcester Magâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Person of the Year is Todd Breighner, owner of the now-defunct Worcester Tornadoes. We had many conversations over whom to name our Person of the Year, and one of the most important parts of the discussion was what â&#x20AC;&#x153;person of the yearâ&#x20AC;? means. For Worcester Mag, it is that one person who, over the course of the year, had the most inďŹ&#x201A;uence, the biggest impact and/or generated some of the biggest headlines and coffee-shop talk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for good or ill. Breighner falls somewhere in between. As the entrepreneur who stepped up to the plate to keep the Tornadoes in Worcester several years ago, he cannot be considered a failure in that light. As the same person who ended up in court, having his players lose the shirts off their backs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally, and watching as authorities locked up his Worcester-based corporate ofďŹ ces for good, he certainly cannot be regarded as a wild success. When it comes to pure drama, spectacle and news fodder in 2012, however, Breighner was at or near the top of the list. I mean, who else could have brought Jose Canseco to Worcester â&#x20AC;&#x201C; besides a certain fetching ADA, of course. And who else could have seen him bolt after just a short time, only to turn around and call his former boss a drunk? As Person of the Year, Breighner sits down with Worcester Mag and opens up about working with Cal Ripken Jr. and Dan Duquette, taking a chance on a ďŹ&#x201A;edgling baseball team, the debacle that was Jose Canseco and a lot more. So turn the pages and take a closer look at our 2012 Person of the Year.

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Nerves frayed as school violence enters spotlight Walter Bird Jr.

o say the collective nerves of the city have been on edge since a madman broke into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and killed 20 young children would be an understatement. There is an edgy mood to school ofﬁcials who already had been dealing with a trio of violent incidents involving some North High School students. In the days after the Newtown tragedy, however, the city has seen some high school and college students take advantage of the fear felt in most communities by threatening to commits acts of violence. In one case, a student at the College of the Holy Cross was arrested for threatening to shoot up a movie theater via posts on social media. Last week, police arrested a 15-year-old girl who attends South High School after learning she posted a Tweet that read: “will

Prints by 20th-century French artist Georges Rouault now on view at the Worcester Art Museum. The show runs through March 14. +1 The Chandler Street Business Association works up plan to sell banners with business names on them to be placed on light poles. +1

Under a move by Councilor Rick Rushton, the council ensures that if the city signs an agreement to host a gaming facility, the binding vote must be taken by the entire city, not just voters in the ward where the proposed project would be located. +1 Not always on the same page, the city and schools’ chief financial officers work to come to a consensus on minimum net school funding, even if the issue still remains somewhat in flux. +1 In the wake of the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, some Massachusetts colleges and high schools deal with threats made by their students. -2 City officials continue to look into the possibility of aggregating electricity on the heels of a presentation by a company representative who claims customers could save more than $100 a year on electric bills. +1

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Worcester, already behind in its obligation to minimum net school funding by almost $800,000, could fall even further in arrears because it budgeted more for charter-school tuition than is needed. The city must use what it had planned for that tuition for other schoolrelated funding or its deﬁcit could top $1 million. -1

Mayor Joe Petty and Councilor George Russell sign onto an order calling the city manager to look into options to install solar panels on municipal buildings as garages, and a larger installation at the former Greenwood Street landﬁll. +1 Total for this week: +2

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someone please shoot up South High?” There had been social media references to rumors of a “hit list” at South High. According to some of the postings, the alleged “hit list” contained the names of 200 students who were going to die at the school on Friday, Dec. 21. The threats were ultimately determined not to be viable. That didn’t have ofﬁcials at a school committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 20, feeling any better. School Superintendent Melinda Boone conceded she has “stayed worried and I was worried before Connecticut.” “No one wants anything to happen in our schools,” said Boone, adding there is a need to strike a balance and not become paralyzed by fear. “I’m not God. I can ensure as much as I can. At the end of the day we have safe schools.” There were extra police at South High leading into Christmas vacation after the social media incident. “There is heightened sensitivity because of Newtown,” Boone

said. “I felt it was prudent to have an additional police presence.” Pressed to assure parents that she and other ofﬁcials are doing whatever they can to keep the schools safe, Boone repeated that “our schools are safe.” Asked whether she would stand by that should the worst happen, she said, “I think that is inappropriate. I’m not going to take that question. People get in their cars every day and say, ‘What if there’s an accident?’” School committee member Tracy O’Connell-Novick had a matter-of-fact answer when asked how safe she believes the schools are. “I send three of my children to them every day,” she said. “It would be natural for every parent to be concerned. My mind certainly ﬂashed to my children [when the Newtown tragedy occurred], about whether to send them to school the next school day. I think we are all on edge right now and rightfully so. Naturally, something happened and we’re

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It was very positive. It is a very good school, Petty said. It is amazing how many great students are at that school and some of their accomplishments and some of colleges they are applying to. Kids were, I think, hurt by some of the press about what occurred at school. We all knew it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t true. They perceived that [people were] looking at them as the whole school. We believe in our kids, in our high schools. They are safe schools. We have a to-do list and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to go through that school.â&#x20AC;? Added Boone: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important that student and faculty understand the actions of a few did not represent behavior of those as a whole,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our meeting was to hear how they were recovering from the press as well as the incidents and have them tell us to think about ways we could talk about the positive things happening. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been more proud of the teachers and students in terms of how they have given thought to how to promote the school and sharing how concerned they were and very worried about single incidents becoming a permanent scar on that school.â&#x20AC;? Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.

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GOING SOUTH:

Maureen Binienda, principal of South High Community School, tells Worcester Mag a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion during a recent forum on violence at North High School that her school had added more security after the North High incidents was off the mark. She does say a guard was placed on one end of the path from South High to Sullivan Middle School because some kids were smoking along the path. And while some folks may still have a negative attitude toward South High because of some of the past violence, including the brutal stabbing death in 1989 of Gerome Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 15-year-old boxer was killed inside the school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Binienda believes much of the public perception has changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think South High has a bad reputation anymore,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past two years there has been nothing but positive stuff in the media. We also had the highest AP scores out of any school in the district and our MCAS scores in ELA this year were our best. I think there may be pockets of [violence]. I think the holiday season is tough for kids.â&#x20AC;? The recent arrest of a 15-year-old female student who allegedly posted threats against South High students via social media (police determined the threats would not be carried out) has not shaken the resolve of school ofďŹ cials, who steadfastly maintain all Worcester schools are safe.

IN GOOD SPIRITS: Dino Singas and his wife, Eileen Ortiz, took over the old Biagioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille on Park Avenue in March and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been loving it ever since. Now doing business as Park Grill & Spirits, the restaurant is attracting new and old customer alike. Just last week, several were on hand as Singas was joined by Mayor Joe Petty, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president Dick Kennedy and others to cut a ceremonial ribbon in the parking lot. Singas says things are going well and he is having a grand time, especially having grown up in Worcester and graduated from Doherty. In fact, his restaurant is a hop, skip and jump away from where he grew up on Merrick Street near Elm Park. Singas, who has previously owned New England Pizza in Oxford and a pizzeria in Northbridge, wants his restaurant to have a relaxed atmosphere, just like one might feel in the park. His patio certainly has an open-air feel to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People should come to Park Grill & Spirits,â&#x20AC;? says Singas, to â&#x20AC;&#x153;eat, drink and be seen.â&#x20AC;? MOSES ON THE HILL: Clark University post-grad

student Moses Dixon, who graduates in May with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in community development and planning, is heading to Beacon Hill as the legislative aide for state representative-elect Mary Keefe. Dixon says he has ďŹ nished his course work and only has his thesis left to do, which means when Keefe gets sworn in Jan. 2 heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready to start his new job Jan. 3. Dixon has served as an intern for City Councilor Sarai Rivera for the past year. He is a familiar face both inside and outside City Hall and can often be seen accompanying Rivera to different functions. The 25-year-old, who is spending the holidays in his home state of South Carolina, went to school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in political science and economics with a concentration in community development and planning. He served as legislative fellow alongside US Sen. Harry Reid before coming to Worcester to attend Clark.

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Glodis, who served as sheriff for a spell and is a former state lawmaker, offers up this tidbit for anyone who may be thinking Lt. Gov. Tim Murray wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to overcome his stumbles in a run for governor: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do [Richard] Nixon, [Bill] Clinton and [Ronald] Reagan all have in common? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re political obituaries were written way before they ever became president,â&#x20AC;? says Glodis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All three went on to be elected president and all three went on to a second term. I never downplay or under-estimate anybody as a candidate for political ofďŹ ce.â&#x20AC;? As of this writing, Murray had not yet announced he would run for governor next year, something many observers believe is all but a certainty.

MUSE(UMS)-INGS: Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alright for singing, at least it is for Niki Luparelli. Luparelli and the Gold Diggers hold court at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) in the Renaissance Court, from 5:30-8 p.m. If lounge tunes from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s are your thing, Luparelli is ready to warm you up for Christmas. Over in the WAM CafĂŠ, Clark Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sociology professor Robert Ross wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be singing, but he will be talking about some of the songs from the civil rights movement in a program titled Songs of the Protest Movement, from 6-7 p.m. The best part is both events are free. There is a cash bar at Luparelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gig. GOODIES, GOODIES: City councilor and former mayor Konnie Lukes recently

explained why she gave a key to the city (and where she got them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worcesteria) to outgoing radio talk-show host Jim Polito. She also recalled providing coffee every Friday to the people in Worcester City Hall and meeting with many local groups and organizations on a variety of topics, including brownďŹ elds and green energy. Serving up eats and drinks was always a must, says Lukes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to provide the goodies,â&#x20AC;? she says, adding it always came out of her pockets.

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A suggestion: Since it worked well for the UMass nurses, maybe it’s time for students, teachers and police ofﬁcers of Worcester to take to YouTube. I’m not up on my pop culture these days, but maybe a Gangnam Style parody where all the scenes are people helping old ladies across the street or getting kittens down from trees or something. ... okay, it doesn’t have to be Gangnam Style, but if I ever saw Gary Gemme doing the horse trot, I know I’d send it to everyone I knew. Plus, the message that it’s good to keep Worcester safe is always worth sharing.

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We know the questions. What are the answers? I Janice Harvey

am at once both a writer and a teacher. Most days I wear both hats, utilizing any skills and talents I may possess in each capacity to bolster the other. Today is one of those days — in fact, December has been one of those months. Coinciding with the unspeakable tragedy in Newtown, Conn., was the North High incident labeled a “melee” by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Following the altercation between Worcester police and several North students, I was asked by WoMag readers, North High colleagues and friends if I intended to address to situation. Because Worcester Mag is a weekly publication, I had time to process and consider the subject as column material, and I believe I would be remiss as both a teacher and a writer to ignore the elephant in the room. In the aftermath of the Newtown shootings, all eyes have turned to school safety; opinions have been flying as we first struggle to comprehend what is incomprehensible, and next search for ways to prevent such carnage from ever reoccurring. These are tall orders indeed. When my students asked me why a young man would enter a school and slaughter six-year-olds and their teachers, I answered the only way I knew how: I told them I had no answer. Some acts, I explained, are not to be understood, because they are the products of sick minds that operate beyond reason. Days before, when the same students came to class buzzing about the after-school clash between students and the WPD, I tried to cut through the mountain of malarkey and hearsay they’d fabricated. At first, there was a vibe of victory over authority running through our dialogues. They are, after all, teenagers. Imbedded in the job of being a teen is the desire to buck and writhe against rules and regulations, and no figure represents both more than the badged, armed officer. This undercurrent of arrogance dissipated as time passed, however; and soon less volatile subject matter took its place. Even high school students like to talk about what they want for Christmas. For teachers, the question of safety still lingers. The North High incident and on a much larger scale the Newtown massacre brought home to us a sense that the ground beneath our feet had shifted. In the days following, we came together in the break room and in voluntary meetings to discuss what we see as our most pressing issues, our greatest challenges and what course of action could prevent the erosion of our safety and reputation. For students, particularly our seniors, concerns

about the reaction colleges will have to reading “Worcester North High” on a transcript outweigh any worries about safety. These are the kids who sit in my first-period class every morning, who turn in every assignment and push themselves if their averages dip below 90. These are the kids whose studies are interrupted by the ones who have repeatedly rejected education as a path to the future. They take time away not only from their own learning, but from the children who want to succeed. When teachers are kept from teaching by disruptive behavior, everyone suffers. The suggestions my colleagues have shared are proactive and community-involved. Many of our students have negative opinions of law enforcement, stemming from their own experiences and the experiences of their families and friends. The creation of a program bringing the WPD and North’s students together in a nonadversarial atmosphere could certainly help to dispel the negatives, and establish or restore respect. The full-time presence of a WPD liaison in our building would help our administrative staff keep a tighter rein on behaviors that adversely affect academics. We strive each day to provide differentiated instruction; though our goal is to ensure that every child has a fighting chance, not every round peg can be eased into the square hole. Worcester needs more alternative sites. Students who have violated rules and committed serious infractions are still entitled to an education, but some have daunting emotional issues that prevent them from meaningful inclusion in a traditional classroom setting. More programs that service these children are desperately needed; the programs currently in place are crammed full. The role of the teacher has changed dramatically over the past few decades. As societal pressures and economic struggles have increased, we find ourselves providing much more than academics. On any given day, we are counselors, confessors, mediators and instructors — sometimes in that order. We love our jobs, but we need help. I speak here using the collective “we,” because North High’s problems are by no means unique. Airing our concerns to one another is helpful – but we need more. All the flowers, cards and candles given to the survivors of Newtown are kind gestures, but in the end, only concrete changes in gun laws will keep citizens safe from madmen. Here in Worcester, educators and students alike are looking for serious solutions to serious problems.

The role of the teacher has changed dramatically over the past few decades.

DID WAAF CROSS THE LINE?

While it is a sign of respect things like this are not mandatory, so while others may have done it it is possible it was an oversight and the song just happened to be at that point in the playlist.

-John WAAF is guilty. They would have responded to WOMAG’s inquiries if it was JUST A MISTAKE. They are not only guilty, they are DISGUSTING. Whoever mad the choice should be ﬁred, but the station is too arrogant and ignorant to do that.

-Disgusted! Still not nearly as offensive as Wayne LaPierre’s comments today

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There may be no better study in contrasts than Todd Breighner. Three years ago, he arrived in town young at 42 and healthy looking – ambitious and full of hope as the new owner of a baseball team that had captured the attention of local baseball fans and now was in danger of fading into the sunset. Being in Worcester, the divorced father of three would be closer to his children – three boys and a girl – who were living in Andover at the time. Handsome, with a grin that could at once charm and disarm and eyes that bounced with excitement over the prospects of what could be, he might have been the white knight you read about in fairy tales who gallops into town and lays a kiss on the ugly frog, returning it to the beautiful and radiant princess she once was. The Tornadoes may not have been a frog at that point, but the shine was wearing off and ownership was taking a ﬁnancial bath. Breighner, having built a name for himself working with none other than baseball great Cal Ripken Jr., assumed the risks and leapt off his horse ready to bring the Tornadoes and Worcester toward that glorious sunset.

ast-forward to 2012 and a cold and overcast late-December day in Boston. Breighner has met up with a reporter and photographer from Worcester Mag at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. He is dressed in a gray Glen Check suit with a white, open-collared dress shirt underneath. Gone is the grin, although he musters up a few during a roughly two-hour conversation. The youthful countenance he bore in so many photos in the early days of his ownership of the Tornadoes is gone. The sparkle in his eyes, on this day anyway, is absent – replaced, instead, with a look that does nothing to hide the burden carried by a man besieged by lawsuits and booted from independent baseball just months ago. He is no longer running a baseball team, has been publicly labeled a drunk by the guy who was supposed to help revive interest in the Tornadoes this year – that would be former “Bash Brother” Jose Canseco – and is by his own admission, “ﬂat broke.” However, if you ask him whether he’s lost that energy and enthusiasm and whether he feels crushed, Breighner forms a slight smile. “No,” he says, “does it look like it? Any burden I’m carrying is not on what I’ve lost, but what I could have had.”

to mix the ingredients and serve up a dish worth buying. The recipe – which this year included an aging, one-time superstar who has beefed himself up with steroids – failed. Why and how can and has been debated. Breighner blames an “ambulancechasing” attorney by the name of Margaret Melican and a private sector he says refused to step up to the plate with investments to ensure the long-term success of the city’s baseball team. He insists, given a little more time, he would have been able to pay off his outstanding debts – among them about $35,000 to the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Worcester and approximately $15,000 to Northeast Promotion & Apparel in Fitchburg. He says the ﬁnancial picture was not as bleak as it looks and that the Tornadoes would have been ﬁnancially stronger than ever next year. Had the team still been in place on Dec. 15, for example, Breighner says it would have received $75,000 in sponsorship fees from Saint Vincent Hospital. Another $150,000 in naming rights and fees, he says, would have come in on Feb. 1 from Hanover Insurance Group and others. He blames a lack of community support in the form of investors and makes no secret of his disdain for Melican.

NO LOVE

CASTING BLAME

hether you credit him with trying to keep baseball in the city or see him as the outsider who snuck into town to make a quick buck and left in his wake unpaid players and bills and a vanquished team, Breighner was for a stretch of time this year the story in Worcester. There was the freak show and ultimate failure that was the Canseco signing, the drama of Breighner lugging his clothes and a few personal effects out of the team’s corporate ofﬁce on Main Street after it had been turned over to a lawyer, and the ensuing uncertainty as to whether professional baseball would ever again be played in New England’s second largest city. There are those who will feel no sympathy for the 45-year-old businessman who has returned to Maryland and the company he owns, Streamlined Solutions Inc., leaving behind a city with no professional baseball team – ofﬁcials have ruled out baseball in 2013 – a stadium at the College of the Holy Cross that the school didn’t have to pay for (the original owners constructed the ballpark shared by the Tornadoes and Holy Cross Crusaders baseball team) and a mountain of local debt and frustrated vendors. Breighner refers to the “recipe for success” in business; as the head chef for the past three years, it was his responsibility

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he should be ashamed of herself,” Breighner says of the attorney who came to represent the Hilton Garden, Northeast Promotion & Apparel and Enterprise Cleaning Corp. against the beleaguered owner. “That’s just an observation. But there was no sort of communication with us as to what options there were. You had a money-grubbing lawyer with no consideration of the long-term implications of what this was going to do to the city. Baseball is not the be-all, end-all, but it’s a good thing to have.” Melican declined an opportunity to comment for this story. The media, too, played a role in his professional demise here, according to Breighner, who claims that “at the time all [the legal issues were] going down, the pressure point was less than $50,000.” Of the money owed to the Hilton, Breighner says about $18,000 was less than 30 days past due. The subsequent glare of a curious media blew up what he believes was a minor issue. “If you own a Dunkin’ Donuts and you’re 10 days past due on paying for your straws, you’re not going to have ﬁve reporters calling you,” he says. continued on page 12

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Breighner also holds both the independent Can-Am League, under which the Tornadoes played, and Holy Cross in low regard. The league took his $200,000 letter of credit and, according to Breighner, was in Worcester the next day trying to sell an expansion license for $300,000 to a new ownership group. Breighner vows to retrieve that $200,000. Holy Cross, he says, is now sitting on a free stadium. League Commissioner Miles Wolff conﬁrms Breighner’s account. “It’s accurate,” he says. “We were trying to put a team in Worcester and it’s $300,000 for

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an expansion license. We wanted a team there.” Wolff also says the league held off on taking Breighner’s letter of credit until sometime in October. “He could have started paying bills and trying to make amends,” says Wolff. “I didn’t see any effort by him to start paying back vendors and paying the league.”

HOW IT STARTED

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Insurance Field just off Interstate 290, Breighner was basically a freelancing entrepreneur. “I like to make money,” he freely admits. “I’ve only had a couple real jobs; I mean jobs where I was W2’d.” At the turn of the century, he started working with Cal Ripken Jr., who was still playing for the Baltimore Orioles. The company was Ripken Baseball and while there, Breighner says he headed up Ripken’s Aberdeen Project in the Hall of Famer’s hometown of Aberdeen, Md. It consists of Ripken Stadium, home to the O’s Class A Minor League afﬁliate, the Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Ripken

Youth Baseball Academy. Breighner says he handled everything from budgets and business plans to team finances and frontoffice hiring. The organization, Breigner says, “is pound for pound the most successful organization in the history of minor league baseball.” Breighner says he also set up consultants for Ripken Management & Design, a firm that specializes in field design and construction. At the same time, he also helped sniff out new deals for Ripken’s company, including The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach. “I’m proud of the organization, and I was honored and very fortunate to be part of that,” Breighner says. “I learned a lot. I was able to reach very smart people in areas I was interested in. I worked with some of the brightest and really great people.” During that time, Breighner was married – he has since divorced and is guarded about his personal life, although recently he had a restraining order brought against him by his girlfriend. It was subsequently dropped. He was with Aberdeen for about four years – before that he did some work with Ripken in the International Basketball League (IBL). Breighner didn’t want to go into the details surrounding his departure from the company around 2004, but says he was not fired. “I don’t know anybody at the highest levels that got fired,” he says. “It was time to leave. You leave on good terms, but you don’t really talk about it, you know?” In early 2005 Breighner started a sports-consulting business in Maryland where he “did all kinds of stuff. In late 2005 and 2006 he worked with former Boston Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette. The year the Tornadoes were formed, in 2005, Breighner says he and Duquette met with the mayor of Leominster about a possible minor league baseball team. That effort never came to fruition, but the two men formed a mutual respect for one another – one that lasts

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today. “Todd’s a real pro. He cares,” says Duquette. “He’s a real conscientious man and has a lot of experience in baseball. I found him to be the consummate pro. When you have people that are passionate and care, I’ve always thought that’s a winning combination.” Outside of that, Breighner worked with two Baltimore businessmen who wanted to buy a minor league team and were eying the Tornadoes. “We talked with [Wolff], but they didn’t like the deal.” By 2009, “the Tornadoes were in trouble,” Breighner says, adding he was told the team was going bankrupt and would not have returned to Worcester the following year.

BUYING THE TEAM

ith two investors in his parent company, Breighner says he put up more than $100,000 in working capital and took on more than $500,000 in vendor debt. Part of the deal with the league, he says, involved paying off that debt. The first thing he did after taking over the team, he says, was get the vendor list from Tornadoes general manager Jorge Bassiacos. Mention of Bassiacos’ name prompts Breighner to say, “I believe Worcester owes a lot to him. He is a great human being and loyal to the core.” As for the debt, Breighner says, “By the end of the day, we paid about $400,000. We haven’t paid all the debt off. My financial exposure was great.” In assuming ownership, Breighner also kept on all employees, about 12. “In a perfect scenario, you lay everybody off, because you basically eat it [financially] from September to January,” says Breighner. “But I committed to keeping them on for one year.” In addition to the vendor debt, Breighner says about $43,000 in

Todd Breighner with his children in 2010 at the Tornadoes stadium. commission was owed to employees. His second commitment, he says, was to pay off all Worcester-based vendors. “I never went to one Worcester vendor and said, ‘Here’s an offer.’ I said, ‘We’re going to pay you back.’ I took the three-page list and had Jorge give me the ones who were the most pissed and had the highest amounts. That’s how we proceeded to move forward.” “Ninety percent of ownership groups operating under the recipe for success

wouldn’t have done that,” Breighner says of his initial decisions as owner, adding he would not change a thing if given a chance to do it again. “If I went back I would have done it again. It was the right thing to do. The last thing you needed were disgruntled employees.” According to multiple sources familiar with the current situation, however, Breighner still owes employees and at least one has ﬁled a claim for lost wages.

GEDMAN LEAVES

f those two moves were an ominous sign, the departure of team manager Rich Gedman after one year under Breighner didn’t signal good things to come. Gedman, a fan favorite while a catcher with the Red Sox, is also a Worcester native. He was among the draws for fans heading to the park. “Rich was paid a very healthy salary

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fter a season with Gedman and a few other notable locals in and out of the lineup, Breighner appeared to have hit the public relations jackpot when Canseco signed with the Tornadoes in April. A press conference was held at a restaurant on Main Street and the local media ate it up. The early returns at the gate when the season started were good, too. The marriage between the one-time Oakland Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s player and partner with Bash Brother No. 2, Mark McGwire, however, turned out to be made in hell. It started with a phone call from a local radio station, according to Breighner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked to [one of the DJs] who knew Jose. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You want me to call him up?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I called Jose up and asked if he was in shape and could he play.â&#x20AC;? Not surprisingly, the ever-positive and self-

promoting Canseco said yes. Breighner then did what also probably would not mix in with the recipe for success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he hired Canseco sight unseen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some ďŹ&#x201A;exible outs with his contract,â&#x20AC;? he says. It turned out the team would not need any excuses. Canseco played few games, hit just one home run, landed on the disabled list and ultimately left the team in the lurch and signed elsewhere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although that partnership did not last, either. Breighner was asked another simple question: Why hire a 48-year-old guy you had not scouted and who hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played in the majors since 2001? â&#x20AC;&#x153;First, I thought he could play,â&#x20AC;? says Breighner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt with the right media team all that exposure would give us the chance to tell our story about how we needed local investors.â&#x20AC;? That never happened. In fact, Canseco left and after he did had nothing good to say about his former owner, calling Breighner â&#x20AC;&#x153;an embarrassment to the team and an embarrassment to the community.â&#x20AC;? He also says Breighner has admitted to being an alcoholic. That is one topic the embattled businessman is not tackling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to comment on that,â&#x20AC;? Breighner says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not quite sure why [Canseco] would have said that, considering his lifestyle. We were making

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The Canseco debacle was only the beginning. The team’s financial woes came to light in August when officials showed up at the ballpark with a summons for equipment and other team apparel on behalf of Enterprise Cleaning Co. The CanAm League stepped up and picked up the tab in that instance. Soon it was learned that Breighner owed money to Northeast Promotion & Apparel Inc. and Hilton Garden Inn. He also owed money to the city for police and fire detail as well as to Holy Cross. Things got so bad players literally lost the shirts off their backs before one game, having to play in replacement jerseys provided by the league. Melican was involved by then and she ultimately secured a court order to lock the Tornadoes’ corporate offices and seize all property. Breighner showed up at one point and made several trips in and out of the office, with media representatives following his every move. He was seen carrying out clothing and some personal items although he claims Melican would not let him take all of his belongings. It was a sad end to what had started with such promise and the legal woes have only mounted since then for Breighner.

“We were not equipped to be successful in the long haul,” he continues. “I was running up and down Main Street literally yelling to the city manager and leaders that we are going to need more local investments and local corporate support. I was saying that to the league.” Reminded that he was the head chef and asked whether, ultimately, it had to be his responsibility, Breighner says: “In hindsight, it’s kind of crazy, what I did. There was not one sponsorship deal in place when I took over. Within 18 months, though, I had in excess of $300,000 in multiyear deals. You’ve got to realize the Tornadoes had never made a profit until 2010, when we made a 30-percent return on revenue. Every meeting I went into with the league and with city leaders, I said we need investors. Very rarely is an ownership group one guy. If it is, he’s ultra-rich. I never said I was ultra-rich.” For his part, Wolff says the league thought Breighner at least had some financial backing. Representatives were already sold on his management credentials. “I thought, aha, this will take care of the weaknesses [of the previous ownership group],” Wolff says. “It turns out Todd had absolutely no financial resources. We had to take over. Literally, the team would have disbanded August 15 when players were due to get paid. But we were very excited about Todd being the owner. Personally, I liked Todd. He was going to be good for the league. We’re just so disappointed to see how it ended.” Breighner admits he made some mistakes. “Yeah, I shouldn’t have brought Canseco in for starters,” he says. “I should have bit the bullet more and just brought in more investors.” His old business partner says Breighner simply had taken on what can be a daunting challenge. “The independent model of pro ball is a real challenge,” says Duquette. “I’m sure Todd did everything he could to make it succeed in Worcester. Independent pro baseball can work in large markets. It’s a real challenge in a mid-market, and that’s Worcester.”

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WHAT NEXT?

money together, and he was doing side deals. The day he went on the disabled list he played in a men’s and women’s softball game that night. Anything along the lines [of a drinking problem] is a health issue, not a business issue. It’s not something I want to discuss.” Bad mouthing Breighner was the tip of the iceberg for Canseco, who in addition to splitting Worcester, took with him a fetching, young, up-and-coming attorney, Michelle Hubbard, who was working with the District Attorney’s ofﬁce. Soon after the two paired up, Hubbard ﬁled a lawsuit seeking wages and damages. In total, the suit seeks $840,000, with Breighner, his company and others named as defendants. Hubbard tells Worcester Mag there is a default against the defendants. She was in town this week waiting for a judgment and a damages hearing.

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t’s a simple question and Breighner doesn’t hesitate to answer when asked what went wrong. “Nothing,” he says. “Things never went wrong. Nothing was wrong with the Tornadoes.” He proceeds to talk about the lack of investors in the team, however. Breighner came on as the primary front man – admittedly, not the best move. “When I came in I sat down with city leaders and people in the corporate and public sector and said the recipe for success in minor league baseball is you have that threelegged stool. You have a good operation, solid corporate support and public support.”

s for where he goes from here, first Breighner has to resolve his financial issues. He plans to finish his dissertation and “do what I always do. I’ll find a way to make money.” He also wants to make right by the vendors, although he says his organization does not have the resources to make good right now. “But I have knowledge of the baseball business to assist in putting a plan for the city and getting vendors paid,” he says. “Morally, I’m going to do anything I can to make it right for the vendors. Breighner, who has consistently professed a love for the city, says the

people are great. “For whatever reason, the city hasn’t been conducive to success for sports,” he says. “A public funding mechanism is not a function of a handout of a check. It’s a function of having a partnership established where you have skin in the game. What killed us was going into good-sized companies that wouldn’t give you anything.” Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.

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First Night bigger than ever Taylor Nunez

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First Night Worcester’s new executive director Howard McGinn, the seasoned businessman and entrepreneur, approached his position with innovation and this optimistic mantra: “It’s a new day at First Night.” After a few difﬁcult years, First Night Worcester needed rejuvenation. With this year’s jam packed New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with ﬁrst-ever grand marshal Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, First Night Worcester will present a new-and-improved version of itself.

Since First Night Worcester’s start in 1981, the notfor-profit organization has been dedicated to the arts and provided a festive New Year’s Eve celebration to the city and the surrounding communities. First Night Worcester’s celebration provided an alternative to the typical bar crawl or house party and showcased the talent Worcester had to offer. However, with the last few years dwindling in participation and lacking the beloved fireworks, First Night Worcester was due for a change. McGinn, replacing Joyce Kessler after her retirement in the spring, came with a fresh outlook. “I tried to look at everything from a new perspective and first thing I did was approach the city of Worcester.” Forging new partnerships, McGinn steadily worked on reinventing the old event. With reinvention, McGinn realized First Night Worcester would need a new look and PENTA Communications, Inc. delivered. “They’ve done everything for us. They have given us a new logo, a new website, a new look. Everything is different....everything has changed,” McGinn gushed. PENTA Communications’ rebranding creates a look that proves First Night Worcester’s renewal. With the new appearance in tow, McGinn’s alliances came into play. McGinn sought out the support of New England’s premier tent and catering business, Creedon and Co., Inc. with a plan in mind. “I said to them, ‘I have an idea, and I want a big tent and I can’t pay for it,’” McGinn laughed. To his surprise, Creedon and Co. were all too happy to help, donating an enormous heated tent to reside in the City Hall Plaza for the New Year’s Eve celebration, in close proximity to the 12,000-square-foot ice-skating rink on the Worcester Common. With dozens of businesses’ cooperation, new elements will be included in this year’s celebration. Bringing back a tradition of older days, McGinn’s dream of the midnight fireworks will come true thanks to longtime supporter Polar Beverages. In the middle of all the festivities, fireworks will kick off at 7:30 p.m. after Lt. Gov. Murray’s 7 p.m. procession and again at midnight. Though the role of grand marshal is just being introduced this year, it seems all too fitting to have the former mayor of Worcester fill the shoes. Murray, a former president of First Night Worcester, is responsible for much of the growth taking place in downtown Worcester right now, specifically with CitySquare. In fact, for the first time ever, attendees of First Night Worcester’s New Year’s Eve event will have the opportunity to walk

down the project’s newly extended Front Street. Many can still recall Murray’s staunch dedication when he served on First Night Worcester’s board. Vice president of programing for First Night Out, Robin Dziczek, shared a moment from those days. “My fondest memory of Lt. Gov. Murray at First Night is dismantling an art maze that had been created behind city hall just after midnight with the T&G thermometer reading minus-three degrees. At that temperature, and there was also some good wind gusts that night as well, the battery operated drills wouldn’t hold their charges. Tim was there without gloves unscrewing and hammering apart the doors the artwork had been mounted on so we could clean up the plaza and head home for the night.” As described by McGinn, Murray as grand marshal is, “a wonderful way to acknowledge not only what he’s done for the organization, but [for] the city itself.” For Murray, being chosen to lead this celebration of artists and performers is a generous consideration. “I’m a resident and homeowner in Worcester, and my wife and I are raising our two daughters in the city so Worcester is who we are, professionally and personally. It’s an honor to be recognized by such a great organization.” As an organization determined to honor the arts in the city of Worcester, Mechanics Hall, Epworth United Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and a live music tent at City Hall Plaza will be booming with performances. Storming the stage at 10 p.m. in Mechanics Hall’s Great Room will be none other than Worcester native Alicia Witt. Joining her on stage will be the internationally known Ben Folds. Beginning at 3 p.m., there will be performances at all aforementioned locations from acts like bands AudioBody and Acousticana to the Ballet Arts Worcester and Animal Adventures (to name a few). For those looking to connect with the visual arts amongst the music scenes, the Worcester Art Museum will be hosting a scavenger hunt, Industrial Sonic Echo and an evening laser show. Meanwhile, down the street at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, beginning at 4 p.m. will be a multicultural festival complete with traditional foods. Despite the boundless activities, First Night Worcester is committed to making the event affordable for all, lowering the cost of the button to just $7. Keeping the cost low makes it easy for community members to bask in all the city offers. “The point is this is about the city. Come and enjoy the city. This is the best buy out there,” says McGinn. Bringing an abundance of the arts to the community at a good rate, First Night Worcester credits the boundless support of the community for the re-inspired New Year’s Eve blowout. Countless businesses joined First Night Worcester to spread its message and the importance of the arts in this unique city. As Dziczek puts it, “We believe that the arts enrich us all and that coming together to share the beauty of our city and the arts is just another way Worcester is a special place to be.” Do not miss First Night Worcester’s New Year’s Eve event. To gather all the details of the activities and performances taking place, please visit ﬁrstnightworcester.org and download the program book.

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Great Scott! by Ricciuti’s friend and collaborator, Bee’s Knees (and Friday Farewells) guitarist Michael Thibodeau — faced several obstacles. “I know, for me, and I think for Danny [Lucas, drummer with Childhood and Huck, and Ricciuti’s longest running collaborator], it’s the ﬁrst time we’re going to play since…in a club or live. We all have a very hard time doing this, says Dagnello, further citing less obvious and

“The main concept of this was that it isn’t really a memorial, it’s a celebration of music,” says Paul Dagnello, bassist with late local legend Scott Ricciuti’s longest running band, Huck, about the show Saturday night at LOUIE DESPRES/louiedespres.com Ralph’s that will bring together three of Ricciuti’s most enduring musical projects: Childhood, Huck, and Pistol Whipped. “The focus is on the music. The memorials were very visual for people. This is going to be the audio portion of that.”

Ricciuti’s untimely death in a car accident in April devastated a massive fan base that included among the most ardent fans a sizable core of local musicians, artists and club owners, and left a gaping hole in a scene in which Ricciuti played an outsized role, performing most nights of the week in one ensemble or another, or appearing solo. Numerous emotionally charged memorials were held – the most notable at Vincent’s – and a variety of more pragmatic difficulties, some of the tributes have occurred since, but none to material is simply hard to recreate. this scale. “Childhood [is] kind of figuring out “We could have done a week’s worth of how to do Childhood with just the events,” says Dagnello. “He was involved surviving members,” he says, “whereas in so many different things…[but we] Duncan [Arsenault], Jeff [Burch], and kind of just whittled it down to those Scott were the core members of [Pistol three bands.” The choice to feature Huck, Whipped]. And then with Huck [as with Childhood and Pistol Whipped (and not Pistol Whipped], we lost our lead singer, Friday Farewells, A Pony for My Birthday, our guitar player and our front man, so I or Preacher Roe), Paul says, is that “those know it’s been difficult — beyond just the were probably the ones he was in the emotional — dealing with that: How do longest,” recalling that Childhood was we actually play a show without a third of together for about 10 years, and Huck our band.” for 17 or 18 years. Finally, Dagnello says, “We were gonna need help,” he says. “It’s a good representation of his different “For this show,” Dagnello says, “Huck is types of songwriting, plus a decision just going to have nine members. We have two had to be made on what was possible to guitar players playing the whole night, do for a night where it wouldn’t get too and then we have a couple people filling out of control.” in vocal duties, and then I’m probably This event—sponsored by longtime going to do a couple songs up on vocals.” Scott Ricciuti patron, Orcaphat Records Additionally, the show will feature owner, and executive producer of Huck (including the numerous Huck extras) and Pistol Whipped’s CDs, Colin Butler several special guests from Ricciuti’s (“He was there in the studio with us every rather large circle of peers, though single day,” says Dagnello), and organized 18 W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M • D E C E M B E R 2 7 , 2 0 1 2

organizers are loath to reveal them. “In some ways we want it to be a surprise,” says Dagnello, “because we don’t want it to be part of the promotion for the event…because, as far as we’re concerned, on that night they’re in Huck…. The people that are involved are doing it because of their love for Scott and their love for his music, their friendship. As far as Huck is concerned, all those people are in the band that night, they’re part of the

band that night.” Recreating the original sounds, even with a roster of talented fill-ins, many of whom were familiar and even devoted to Ricciuti’s music, or intricately linked with its production, also proved a challenge. “We kept everything as close as we could [to] Scott. He had a specific way of playing guitar; he had a specific way of singing and that’s hard to replicate, but the guys working on this are definitely trying their hardest to emulate that, because it’s part of our sound,” Dagnello explains. “Not having Scott there playing guitar, it’s not going to sound just like Huck. It’s going to sound close, but it’s still not going to sound like it.” “[Ricciuti’s] vocal range, and the power behind it, was tough for people,” Dagnello says. “Danny and I and someone like Roger [Lavallee, who, as engineer at Tremolo Lounge Studios, produced most of Ricciuti’s career output] and somebody like Colin Butler, we’ve sat with these songs for hundreds of hours—recording,

playing and everything. And it’s kind of like bringing these people into this world that they’re brand new to. So, they get to see more of Scott than the prior four got to see.” Lastly, players had to grapple with a notebook of deeply personal lyrics whose genesis was the intimate bonds forged over decades of intensive, and mostly glamourless, work and play in clubs, rehearsal rooms, vans, studios – friendship, love, loss, mistakes, and hopes. Dagnello notes the particular challenge faced by those who “are going to have to sing the songs. I think the hardest part was all of us all having to sit down and read all of these lyrics….To actually sit back and take these groups of songs, read the lyric and tell the story of the lyric definitely hit a lot of us…as pretty tough. Scott was definitely a magic worker with words. So, that was a real tough part with everybody.” Even the venue has significance, though, this choice, too, proved hard, as Ricciuti, over the years, could have had his number retired in just about every music room in central Massachusetts. Organizers ultimately chose Ralph’s, though, because, as Dagnello says, “as far as Huck…and Childhood…was concerned, Ralph’s was one of our homes. I think [Huck] played Ralph’s more than any other club. There’s a connection with Vincent [Hemmeter, owner of Ralph’s, Vincent’s, and Nick’s]. He was good friends with Scott. Erick [Godin, owner] from the Lucky Dog was good friends with Scott [too].” The $10 event will feature Pistol Whipped at 9:30 p.m., Childhood at 10:30 p.m., and Huck at 11:30 p.m., as well as a rolling soundtrack between sets of Ricciuti’s prodigious recorded output. “We’re going to be playing all of the other stuff that Scott has been included on, like the Pony for My Birthday stuff and the Preacher Roe stuff…Huck songs we’re not playing that night, Childhood songs…and possibly unreleased Pistol Whipped material.” While no CDs will be made available at the event, those wishing to purchase Ricciuti’s music can visit “Scott’s website where they can go song by song and pick and buy whatever they like,” says Paul. “Everything is online.” Scottricciuti.com. Catch the celebration of Scott Ricciuti music on Saturday, Dec. 29 at Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $10.

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West Side Story is a timeless classic

Ben Ryland

Arthur Laurents directed a “West Side Story” for the 21st century. The recent acclaimed 2009 Broadway revival tour will play this weekend at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester for ﬁve performances Dec. 28-30. Laurents’ production

more authenticity, but reﬂects the sounds of New York City today. Cast member Mark Deler who plays Inca and understudies the lead “Shark,” Bernardo, explained by phone from South Carolina last week some of the updates that were made. The show is a little bit darker and about 12 percent of the lines are spoken in Spanish. “I Feel Pretty” and “A Boy Like That” are sung partially in Spanish. When the revival opened on Broadway,

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has been recreated for the tour by David Saint and choreographed by Joey McKneely reproducing the original Jerome Robbins icon work.

“I thought ‘West Side Story’ was going to be a ﬂop,” states Laurents who passed away shortly after the revival opened in New York City in March 2009. “I thought it would run for three months…I felt the gangs in the original production were sweet little things. I wanted to do a much tougher ‘West Side Story.’” More than 50 years later he had the chance. Laurents added the grit to the story as well as heightening the romance. He also has the Puerto Rican characters (Sharks) sometimes sing and speak in Spanish, which not only gives the musical a bit

both songs were sung entirely in Spanish but were changed by Laurents after a few months because some theater goers who were unfamiliar with the story didn’t understand what was happening in those pivotal scenes. What now exists is a perfect balance which gives the audience the most authentic emotional expression of the scenes while enhancing its universality. Deler believes it has helped the show immensely. “When you watch the show or movie it is much more geared toward the Jets a little bit so by adding the Spanish in there it helps to make the Sharks more prominent,” he explains. Laurents says he, “directed the musical as though it were a play,” casting the revival and tour with very young performers. There is strong language, violence and sensitive sexual subject matter portraying even more

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heartbreaking emotions of these lost souls. Originally the concept was to be a takeoff of Romeo and Juliet about the love story set in the Jewish slums of New York called “East Side Story,” but that idea was abandoned. It evolved into a story of gang war between the Polish and Puerto Ricans living in poverty on the isle of Manhattan. Containing many love songs that have become popular there are also the famous “action” songs and tear-jerking ballads. Mark Deler is having a lot of fun performing in this tour which continues across the country until next May in ﬁrst-class theaters such as the Hanover. From his excitement while speaking to us, it was apparent he loves the opening dance prologue which is also a novel approach the artistic team created more than 50 years ago for a musical. In this extended sequence the dancers immerse the audience into their world as they set them up for the events of the story. It is

also a highlight in the ﬁlm version unlike any other. “It’s the high-octane of the beginning of the show…we go into it (as dancers) full-throttle which is great because it gets all of us into the show as quick as possible—in it at 100 percent. We come out running on stage and running off stage, it’s a lot. And it is long.” Deler has high praise for his fellow performers and especially the dance captains in this heavily choreographed show, “They make sure the show look as good as it needs to look,” he says. “We do this line called the ‘Sharks Charge’ during the dance at the gym sequence. The Sharks line up and come across the stage yelling MAMBO. Lately I have been really screaming it. It’s a lot of fun…the audiences love it.” See a performance of “West Side Story” this weekend at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St. thehanovertheatre.com.

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Think about what “Psycho” wrought in 1960. The sight of Anthony Perkins ventilating Janet Leigh left moviegoers trembling at the thought of lathering up. Fifteen years before Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” made people afraid to venture into the ocean, Alfred Hitchcock had them terriﬁed of their own showers.

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“Hitchcock” recounts the tortured path of adapting the popular novel “Psycho” into a cinematic phenomenon. Hitchcock chooses the project because he craves a departure from sophisticated thrillers, and the gruesome story — inspired by the exploits of reallife serial killer Ed Gein — appeals to his sense of the macabre. Many, including wife Alma, insist the source material is beneath him, the kind of pulpy murder tale meant for one of Hollywood’s many hack directors. Hitchcock is not dissuaded. “What if someone really good made a horror picture?” he muses. “Hitchcock” is one of two films about the renowned director now in release. The HBO movie “The Girl” depicts Alfred Hitchcock as a vengeful, sour bastard who actively destroyed the career of “The Birds” star Tippi Hedren when she refused his advances. Here, Hitchcock, played by Anthony Hopkins with prosthetic jowls and the distinctly nasal voice that seems perpetually in need of Sudafed, is more of a man-child — playful when things are going well and wounded when he doesn’t get his way. He is a shameless flirt with Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johansson), yet also exceedingly cordial. He’s eccentric, but not dangerous; controlling, but vulnerable. This film is strictly the “good cop” version of Hitchcock. His rock is Alma, portrayed by Helen Mirren with typical no-nonsense charm.

Alma has for years endured her husband’s obsession with blond starlets, but she compartmentalizes his indiscretions to help shape his narratives and nag him for overeating. A gifted writer, Alma also assists a handsome screenwriter friend to adapt a novel into a script; she likes the work, and the attention. Alfred is not amused and suspects hanky-panky. If he could bend that low, the notorious voyeur would peek through a keyhole to see for himself. “Hitchcock” is no masterpiece, but it does have fun recalling how a masterpiece is made. The director battles with Paramount Studios, which is so reluctant to finance “Psycho” that he’s forced to do it himself, even putting up his house as collateral. The real war is with the ratings board, led by grumpy Kurtwood Smith in full “That ’70s Show” dad mode, who is shocked by the flashes of nudity and violence depicted in the shower scene (not to mention that a toilet is visible). In this movie season, Alfred Hitchcock’s negotiations to attain the board’s seal of approval for “Psycho” are rivaled only by the machinations of Abraham Lincoln to get the 13th Amendment passed. The film hits a wrong note with the periodic appearances of Ed Gein, who appears to Hitchcock in dreams and hallucinations. This is a cheap storytelling gimmick that puts the brakes on the film — honestly, I can’t even recall the context of their “conversations.” Alma holds more influence over Alfred than Gein ever could. At best, “Hitchcock” is a cheeky trifle. I loved watching the director haunting the lobby at the Los Angeles premier of his movie, anticipating the audience’s reaction to Leigh’s murder. When composer Bernard Herrmann’s screechy musical crescendo kicks in, Hitchcock feverishly pantomimes the knifing as though he were conducting an orchestra, while inside the theater the audience screams as though the blade was slicing their own skin. To Alfred Hitchcock, this is the equivalent of a standing ovation.

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There used to be an automobile garage on Shrewsbury Street. It’s since been transformed to suit different types of businesses, most recently the restaurant Vintage Grille. The owners have kept the original look by not replacing the garage doors and have decorated the walls with old license plates and other vintage-car memorabilia.

On a recent visit with friends Felix and Greta, our server even sort of looked like a mechanic. Okay, so his ﬁngernails were not stained black, and we didn’t worry he was trying to get more money out of us than our ﬁxings were worth, but he was friendly and easy-going.

We started our meal with the Portabella Dip Sticks ($7.99) — a signature item from the “Starting Line” list, a clever name for the restaurant’s appetizers. Before our server could set the plate down, the three of us were “ooh”-ing and “ahh”-ing over the strong smell of garlic. When we dug in, we were not disappointed. The dish consists of thick, juicy portabella mushrooms that have been fried in a seasoned batter, covered with a dash of cheese and continued to marinate in a layer of garlic aioli on the plate served. The serving was large enough to satisfy the three of us, but with how much each of us enjoyed it, I think we all could have devoured a plate of our own. For the main course of the night, we each chose a meal that screamed “carb overload!,” as many of the offerings at Vintage Grille do. Of our three entrées the one that wins the creative award was Felix’s sandwich “The Burnout” ($7.99). Between two thick pieces of Texas toast is a heaping amount of macaroni and cheese (not from the blue box) and crispy bacon. It’s served on a plate with a choice of one “Side Car” item — Felix chose the kettle chips. The sandwich proved to be more

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than ﬁlling and would be very suiting after a bad breakup or for lunch following a long night of drinking. Greta opted for the “Hot Rod Burger” ($8.99), one of six variations of 8-ounce burger sandwiches offered at Vintage Grille. The toppings: crumbled blue cheese, fried jalapenos, red onion and a creamy buffalo sauce are served, once again, in a heaping amount. Greta noted it was the ﬁrst time she’s ever seen blue cheese served alongside jalapenos; a combination she vouched to be a winning one. Greta had chosen fries as her side. Unlike the majority of fries paired with burgers, these were thick cut and covered in more seasoning than just salt.

There were several pizza options that perked my interest including a shrimp scampi (yes, on pizza dough) but in the end, with confirmation by our server it is both “good” and “different,” I went for the Fruit and Veggies ($12.99). The creative concoction presents itself with diced pineapple, strips of cooked roasted red peppers and sliced jalapeno peppers baked onto pizza dough that is topped with barbecue sauce and the traditional shredded mozzarella cheese. The mix of flavors is unexpectedly balanced; the pineapple and barbecue sauce is a sweet counterpart to the spicy jalapenos. Even though it’s a vegetarian meal, the barbecue sauce gives the vegetarian meal a meaty flavor. What’s comfort food without a beer? On tap, Vintage Grille offers Sam Adams Winter Ale, Shock Top, and Wachusett Blueberry among the classics. The average to above-average portion sizes and the creative combinations offered make for a pretty-decent bang for your buck. And hey, even though we’re barely into the winter season, once summer hits, you can enjoy your meal and drink on the outside patio.

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With the purchase of a $100 gift card at NU CafĂŠ 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 CafĂŠ, 335 Chandler St. nucafe.com. Ring in the New Year at Indian Ranch with its dinner and dance event on Monday, Dec. 3,1 beginning when doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres will be served 7-8 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. The buffet dinner includes: bourbon-glazed steak tips, oven-roasted chicken, seafood casserole, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice potato and chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice vegetable. DJ Mark Veau from Oldies 98.9 will liven up the night until the clock strikes midnight and guests raise a champagne toast to the New Year. The event is 21+. Tickets $45 per person plus service fees and can be purchased online or by calling 866-468-7619. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Rd., Webster. indianranch.com.

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Sonoma Restaurant 206 Worcester Road, Princeton 978-464-5775 sonoma-princeton.com If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an exceptional dining experience, take the drive to Sonoma Restaurant in Princeton. Its amazing cuisine and excellent service will make anyone feel special. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a cheap night out, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel every dollar spent was worth it. Golden Wok 894 Grafton Street, Worcester 508-791-1288 The Golden Wok is a comfortable, reasonably priced restaurant with outdoor seating that serves decent Chinese food, but really shines in its Thai and Thai-inďŹ&#x201A;uenced selections. All food is also made fresh to order, which adds to the quality. The CafĂŠ at Five Loaves Bakery 13 Mechanic St., Spencer 508.885.3760 This inviting spot in downtown Spencer is a bakery by day and ďŹ ne dining establishment at night. Creative, seasonal appetizers ($7$8) might include a tomato and mustard tart or zucchini stuffed with ham and cheese. Mains such as duck leg conďŹ t over ďŹ g hash, hanger steak with blue cheese, and bourride over creamy polenta ($15-$18) are generous and sophisticated. Desserts are just what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect from a good bakery. BYOB makes the night a bargain, and on Wednesdays your three-course meal is an unbelievable bargain at $20. Nuovo Restaurant 92 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-796-5915 nuovoworcester.com Nuovo is another strong Italian restaurant among many in Worcester. It offers many seafood choices, as well traditional Italian meat dishes and a few vegetarian options in pasta and appetizers. The prices are set for higher-end dining, but the quality and portion size are worth the price. The Mill 185 West Boylston Street, W. Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com Located not far from the West Boylston Cinemas, The Mill serves smokehouse, Italian-American, and American comfort cuisine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geared toward a family-friendly environment and a general American palate. It offers solidly good cuisine for a reasonable price

Chloe, An American Bistro celebrates the New Year with a special four-course pre-ďŹ xe dinner with a complimentary champagne toast and an artisanal cheese display. The dinner includes exotic mushroom soup, sautĂŠed escargot, country-style pork pĂ˘tĂŠ, winter salad of red beets and arugula, seared breast of free-range chicken, grilled asparagus and mushroom risotto, molten chocolate cake, chocolate/mint crepe among other plates. A cheese display will be offered beginning at 11 p.m. The Mark Jodice Quartet will be playing in the bar throughout the evening. $65 per person or $80 per person with wine pairings. For reservations call 978-568-1500 or visit chloebistro.com. Chloe Bistro, 23 Main St., Hudson. A new restaurant just opened on the west side of the city. Tatnuck Grille serves lunch and dinner every day of the week and features a full bar. According to a post on the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page, the menu offers gluten free options. Tatnuck Grille, 638 Chandler St. Find them on Facebook. and boasts impeccable service. Feng Asian Bistro & Hibachi 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Millbury 508-865-4400 fengrestaurant.com Feng Asian Bistro & Hibachi, located in the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley, is a delicious diversion from your typical run-of-the-mill mall chain restaurant. With a full menu of entrees, a large sushi menu, and a lively hibachi bar, Feng has a daunting number of options. Sushi lovers must try the Scorpion Eel Rolls at $16, but shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother with the simple sushi rolls. While the prices are higher than other Asian restaurants, Fengâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upscale atmosphere feels appropriate, and the quality service and delicious food more than makes up for it. Wait times can reach an hour on busy weekends, so reservations are a must. Zorbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taverna 97 Stafford Street, Worcester 508-796-5828 zorbastaverna.com Great service, reasonable prices, and excellent food make for a trifecta of reasons to visit Zorbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taverna. The Mediterranean menu can serve vegetarians and carnivores alike, with both exotic and familiar choices to please either adventurous or picky eaters. Wegmans Market CafĂŠ 9102 Shops Way, Northborough 508-936-1900 wegmans.com/northborough Wegmans Market CafĂŠ in Northborough, is not your typical food court. Located on the southern corner of the Wegmans supermarket, the Market CafĂŠ features both made-to-order meals and dozens of options served up buffet-style. On my visits, we were pleased with delicious Indian food â&#x20AC;&#x201D; featuring tender lamb and a ďŹ&#x201A;avorful, but not spicy curry, and freshly made lasagna with crisp green beans. Diners serve themselves, and while crowds can be an issue on weekends, each meal usually runs less than $10, making Wegmans Market CafĂŠ a must-experience for Worcester-area diners. Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant 29 South Street, Hudson 978-568-1265 A Hudson favorite with friendly, efďŹ cient service, more than enough parking and a loyal following, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect place for friends and families to reunite and blow off steam any night of the week, especially during the upcoming holidays. Traditional pub fare with

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Robert’s Restaurant, Fish and Chips and More 264 Grafton Street, Worcester 508-752-3360 Robert’s Restaurant offers a menu encompassing Chinese, American diner, and seafood shack favorites, which will please just about any palate--including options for vegetarians. While there is not a lot of room for sit-down diners, it’s a great take-out option for those nights that you don’t want to cook, can’t decide on any single cuisine, and don’t want to spend a lot. The Texas BBQ Company 309 Main St, Northborough 508-393-4742 texasbbqco.com As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, and that is doubly true for the big barbecue flavors that emanate from the Texas BBQ Company located on 309 Main St. in Northborough. Just minutes from 495 on Route 20, this small restaurant serves up hickory smoked beef that is simply out of this world. A $12 beef brisket was easily cut with a fork and served with two delicious sides, and it could only be bested by a heaping pulled-pork sandwich ($8), with pork so tender that it did not require sauce. With a full bar, live music, great service, and generous portions, the Texas BBQ Company cannot be missed. Hirosaki Prime 1121 Grafton Street, Worcester 508-926-8700 An up-and-comer with noteworthy buzz, Hirosaki Prime may be hard to find for an out-of-towner, but definitely merits a visit for fresh fish, innovative sushi, flavorful entrees, creative appetizers and attentive service. With your choice of hibachi or lounge seating, it’s an ideal dinner spot for a date-night, a large group for a birthday party, a girls’ night out (a nail spa next-door makes for a complete day) and even a family night as there is a kids’ hibachi menu. Punjabi Grill 1243 Worcester Rd., Framingham 508-370-0790 punjabigrillrestaurant.com It’s worth the drive to Framingham to sample authentic cuisine from the Indian and Pakistani region of Punjab. Punjabi Grill is in a simple storefront space, and the emphasis is on chef Azhar Malik’s food. The tandoor oven turns out succulent and boldly spiced meats, and the Pakistani side of the menu offers such delights as chicken or goat karahi and complex korma biryanis. You’ll find all the usual northern Indian dishes here, kicked up a notch in flavor, complexity and richness. No alcohol served.

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Shiro Japanese Restaurant 3 Gates Pond Road, Berlin 978-562-6771 You might not expect to ﬁnd an authentic Japanese restaurant off I-495 in Berlin, but that doesn’t change the fact that Shiro has been serving up sushi, sashimi, sake, soba, katsu and the rest in an old Victorian house for about 30 years. The welcome is warm, the service casual, the atmosphere intimate, and the prices very reasonable. Sushi is a strength, but don’t overlook the exemplary gyoza, tempura and katsu. Beer, wine, and sake served. Ted’s Montana Grill 400 Union St., Westborough 508-366-5050 tedsmontanagrill.com Ted’s Montana Grill in Westborough is a restaurant that breaks from the chain doldrums by ﬂipping some mean bison-centric

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B.T.’s Smokehouse’s chef will be competing in Worcester’s Best Chef this January, and if I was another competitor--I’d be worried. While I’ve enjoyed a lot of the wings I’ve had in this series, B.T.’s blew me away. First, the price is a dollar for a whole wing, which really ends up as 50 cents perpiece-everyone-else-callsSTEVEN KING one-wing, making them the best value thus far. All of the wings are slowsmoked, making them flavorful and juicy all the way through, while also having a good amount of meat on them. We tried the Buffalo, cider bourbon and the dry rubbed. While none were very spicy (though there is an in-house contest for their very spicy wings, which we didn’t try), all of them were excellent. We were especially impressed with the Buffalo, which had that expected Buffalo flavor—but different. It wasn’t very saucy or drippy; it was almost a Buffalo rub, but with the smoky flavor. Definitely the best “Buffalo” flavor we’ve had. My favorite was the cider bourbon, which had the most “sauce” to it and definitely had that caramel-like bourbon flavor and kick. The dry rub was also great, with a nice balance of spice that really let the apple and hickory smoke-infused meat shine. While it’s a bit of a drive outside of Worcester, it’s absolutely worth taking the trip down to B.T.’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge for some of the best wings at the best value.

burgers. While the decor and service are not reminiscent of a chain restaurant, the fair-priced menu features a heaping number of mix-grill items, but a page of some 20 burgers shines. Favorites include the spicy Red Rock jalapeno jack bison burger ($16) and the bleu cheese and bacon covered Avalon burger ($16). If you ﬁnd yourself passing through Westborough and you’re in the mood for an impressive burger, Ted’s Montana Grill will not disappoint. WAH-BO Burgers & Burritos 98-B Boston Turnpike Road (Rt. 9), Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-363-0002 www.wah-bo.com An affordable alternative to fast food, offering a variety of burgers, burritos and wraps, WAH-BO especially caters to people looking to eat healthier without losing any ﬂavor. Eat-in or take-out, there are a lot of options for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and anyone craving a sweet or salty treat. Oli’s Italian Eatery 339 West Boylston Street, West Boylston 508.854.1500 oliseatery.com Oli’s is your typical Italian-American family-friendly dining

experience, with a live musician on weekend nights. The layout of the restaurant is off, especially for those who have to dine in the waiting area/to-go order pick-up/server thoroughfare area. If you’re fortunate enough to get seated quickly in the dining room, the rest of the night should go smoothly. Entrées are massive, easily shared by two people with each having room for dessert. The best plan of attack for the menu, for the best value? Order a couple of appetizers, a half-portion of one of Oli’s fresh salads and a small pizza to share. That way, you will have enough room to saunter to adjacent Gerardo’s Italian bakery for a sweet treat to complete the meal. Palma’s Bakery & Café Sorrento 3B Rice Square, Worcester 508-798-9942 palmasbakery.com Come for the sandwiches, but stay for the cannoli. Palma’s Bakery & Café Sorrento on 3B Rice Square, in Worcester, prepares delicious lunch sandwiches and bakes tremendous Italian desserts. At such reasonable prices (about $5 a sandwich), diners are treated to thick cuts of chicken, fresh ingredients, and warm freshly baked bread that is to die for. With giant, hand-sized, sweet, cheese-ﬁlled cannoli at only $2 each, Palma’s Bakery & Café Sorrento is worth seeking out for any Worcesterite looking for a taste of Italy.

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The, Tired and True, Still Rings True, Pillar of Salt, The Fall Effect, Nite Ratz ,Opening Acoustic Set By Conor Mcinally. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/events/383402188412026. Linda and Jack Ducan, Duet Concert. Linda and Jack Duncan, duet concert played on Briarwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Piano & Hammond Organ. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. Ricky Duran. 7-10 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Zack Slik. 7-10 p.m. Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. 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. Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/singing classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova. Guest collaborations may be arranged. No cover. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or facebook. com/cantinabar. Irish Music Session. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. All ages and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too! No cover. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverneon-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Open Mic Thursdays @ Park Grill with Bill Mccarthy. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at Openmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Audio Wasabi with host Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. KARAOKE with Mike Rossi. Free. 8-11 p.m. Greendaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. An unassuming and supportive environment to share your music and build great new relationships to further your playing and singing. Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Dion, Elvis, Everly Bros, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Beatles, Stones, Tom Petty, Green Day, Pink Floyd & More! No cover. Free. 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Grafton Inn, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508839-5931. Karaoke Thursdays Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+ No cover. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508756-2227. Cara Brindisi. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place.

Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Open Mic Night. Every Friday night we have an open mic hosted by Patrick McCarthy. Come in and show us your talents or enjoy great performances by local artists! Our menu features craft beer and wine as well as great food options sure to please :). No cover. 6:30-9:30 p.m. NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St. Worcester, MA. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com. MOE with Kung Fu. Tickets $26, $28 day. 7-11 p.m. Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. Sean Ryan. 7-11 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), Downstairs Lounge, 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Bret Talbert - AcoustiďŹ ed. Bret Talbert, former Worcester rocker from prominent local bands of the times - Public Works, HotHead - now performs a lively acoutiďŹ ed show, covering a wide variety of rock, pop, and country favorites! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Wildcat Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran Band. Band Free. 7:30 p.m.-Midnight Greendaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. KARAOKE. 8-11:30 p.m. Spruce Street Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton. 978-365-9071 or sprucestreettavern.com. Lucky Dog Music Hall throws a News Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve bash on Monday, Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment Dec. 31, from 9 p.m.-2 p.m. with a performance of the local favorite 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Choochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food & Spirits, 31 cover band Flock of Assholes. The $10 cover charge also gets you a East BrookďŹ eld Road, North BrookďŹ eld. 508champagne toast at midnight. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 867-2494. theluckydogmusichall.com. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-noon The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. TOM YATES GROUP - Music Of The Woodstock Generation. Guitarist Tom Yates is a New Thirsty Thursday ALL Request Karaoke & Music England Region winner of the Guitar Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national King of Video Party DJ MARKY. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days the Blues Competition. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repertoire will include songs End Tavern, Main Level, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or by the Kinks, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, daysendtavern.com. Chuck Berry, Johnny Rivers, Buddy Holly - all the greatest music FoundationZ Thursdays. Resident Crew: Top Rock United featuring Dubstep / Drum & Bass in the back room and Hiphop / Dancehall / Breaks / NewJack in the front 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, Catch the beloved local Zack Slik at Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Thursday, Dec. 27, from 7-10 p.m. Beatnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 433 Thursday Nights with DJ BOBBY J. 21+ No cover, $5 Park Ave. beatniksbeyou.com. Ladies 18+ . 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Alibi, 204 Cambridge St. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Latin Heat Thursdays @ Bocados Tapas Bar. 9-11:30 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011. Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. Over 200 Songs to choose from. You get to be the Rock Star! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Angry Hamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage Restaurant & Pub, 2 Beacon St., Framingham. The 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribute band The Flock Of A-Holes with VERY special guests Ways To Fall and more. Thursdays have become an awesome show with songs you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard the Flock play for a long time. $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/groups/ TheFlockOfAssholes. The Russo Brothers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Survay says,4 Shades Of Black,A Minor Revolution. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/ events/108638772626477. Wormtown Ska Promotions Returns, with Survay Says!, 4 Shades Of Black, A Minor Revolution & Llama Tsunami. Wormtown Ska Promotions is a not-for-proďŹ t project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the artists, & for the music.â&#x20AC;? $5 21+ & $8 18+. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-791-4930 or facebook.com/events/108638772626477. Dana Lewis LIVE. Playing the Classic Hits of the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sound track of your youthâ&#x20AC;?. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar, Lottery. No cover. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House

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of the Woodstock Generation. Surf-rock, psych-rock, blues-rock, folk-rock, country-rock. Free. 8-11 p.m. Concordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Live Music in the Pub: Blackstone Cuil. Mike Ladd has been a strong presence in Central Massachusetts for almost thirty years. His completely original style of writing and performing at times deďŹ es description, leaving audiences captivated. Laddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music weaves aggression and beauty, intensity, and subtlety into a tapestry that has earned the respect and admiration of his peers

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in the music industry. Brendan supplies Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki & Background Vocals. Brendan is a founding member of the Celtic group, Fergus, and has been involved in the Irish music scene in Central Massachusetts as a sound engineer since 2003. He has played with indie rock and metal bands in the past, and runs an independent recording studio. No cover (Worcester Students Earn WOO Points). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or ďŹ nd us on Facebook. ROCKHOUSE Power Trio. ROCKHOUSE is a 3 piece powertrio playing classic rock hits from Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Doors, Beatles and other amazing artists. Come on down for a great band and great show! 8:30 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Bill McCarthy. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. CLUB DEN DJ Matty Matt & Guest DJs Spinnin All the Hottest Dance Mixes. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508987-1006. Dan Kirouac & Sarah Gengel. 9-11:59 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. 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 p.m. - Dance Club opens at 10:30 p.m. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Ghost Ocean CD Release Show! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Places We Knowâ&#x20AC;? w/Special Guests Mountain Man, My Fictions, Save Ends and Nate MacKinnon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Musical performance by Jumbled Mess. Come out for an evening of great music starting at 9:30 in Southbridge at Mill Street Brews with three bands for one price! Jumbled Mess 9:30-10:30 p.m., Colony Vegtable 11- 12 p.m., Hornitz 12:30 - 1: 45 9 p.m.-midnight. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. NEW! â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Voltage Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night. 18+ $10, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. The Flock of Assholes. Your favorite 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribute is back at JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! Be sure to don your ugliest Christmas Sweater! 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Shop, with legendary DEEP SIX and

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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. Taken. From the Boston area, TAKEN hits first. Followed by Live Acoustic. 8 p.m.-noon The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., local rock LEGEND Jimmy D’Angelo and DEEP SIX. The Shop West Boylston. finish with some amazing rock covers and originals $6. 9 p.m.-2 Ron Murphy with the Workingman’s Jazz Band. a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or Vocalist Ron Murphy sings the Great American Songbook standards theluckydogmusichall.com. with the Workingman’s Jazz Band. No cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Top 40 Dance Party. Come in and dance the night away with Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or Gardner. 978-669-0122. speakersnightclub.net. The Hard Drivin’ R&B and some Steely Dan show Tyra Penn and Her Army of Snakes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s with 9TEEN and more. Crazy horns. 9TEEN is a 8 piece Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. band, (bass, guitar, drums & keyboards) (trombone, trumpet & DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, sax), from central New England. It features four male vocals, and one female vocal. Originally a Steely Dan tribute band, 9TEEN has evolved into a horn driven rock n soul band with A special New Year’s (Eve Eve) jam with Scott influences such as Stevie Wonde, Tower of Power, Little Marshall, Wally Plouff and Becky Lloyd will be held Feat, Chicago, Earth, Wind, & fire and many others. $8. at Greendale’s Pub on Sunday, Dec. 30, from 6-10 p.m. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508Greendale’s Pub, 404 West Boylston St. greendalespub.com. 363-1888 or facebook.com/TheBand9teen. A Tribute to Local Music Legend Scott Ricciuti with Huck, Childhood, and Pistol Whipped. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 50864 Water St. 508-792-4263. 753-9543. Filthy Fridays with DJ FloorF*cker- House Music. No CLUB DEN DJ Jay & Guest DJ’s Playin the Hottest cover. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Alibi, 204 Cambridge St. Dance Mixes. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Days End Tavern, Rhythmic Circus. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. UPSTAIRS / CLUB DEN, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. 508-926-8877. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. >Saturday 29 Drive South. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. KARAOKE. Free. 9-12:30 a.m. Shangri-la chinese restaurant, 60 508-459-9035. madison St. 508-798-0888. James Keyes. Yours and Mine the destination for great acoustic Jediah. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 styles every Saturday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Yours & Water St. 508-792-4263. MIne, 174 Main St., Hudson. 978-562-6868. MOE with Dopapod. Tickets $26, $28 day. 7-11 p.m. KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar Palladium, The, 261 Main St. 508-797-9696. and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. Frank’s Comedy Safari. Food before or during the show. Call One Track Mind & The Cruel Brothers Celebrate 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. $20 cash at door. Free parking. New Years & Surviving the End of the World. Street 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Team Production & Promotions Presents OTM & TCB. If you miss 774-452-1131 or frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. what WAAF use to sound like, before they started playing genres Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s from artists such as Mumford and Sons, then you’ll love the fistRestaurant. Hey Everyone Come Down and Join CJ/DJ at Eller’s pumping, head-banging, ROCK-solid covers that OTM has to offer. Restaurant Lounge for a Karaoke Dance Party. We will have a blast

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Opening tonight’s show is The Cruel Brothers, Music legends Moe. perform two nights at the Palladium this weekend. whose influences range from The Beatles and Catch them with band Kung Fu on Friday, Dec. 28, or Saturday, Zepplin to Motorhead and anything else that Dec. 29, with Dopapod. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets doesn’t suck. $5 Cover for 21+ers. 9 p.m.-1:30 $26 in advance or $30 day of show. The Palladium, 261 Main St. a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., thepalladium.net. Clinton. 978-365-6105 or rock-army.com. Rico Moon Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. the Blues Jam with Jim Perry and guests afterward! Free except Spare Parts. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. for raffles you want to buy. 2-5 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Spinsuite Saturdays - Top 40. DJ SOUP - DJ NICK - DJ B-LO spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Christmas Lessons and Carols. Free admission. 4-5 p.m. The Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High St. 508-754-9822. Lounge opens at 9 p.m. and Dance Club opens at 10:30 p.m. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508Water St. 508-756-2100. 853-1350. The Original Jelly Roll Soul. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Acoustic Open Mic Hosted By Ken Selcer. No cover. Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 7-10 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. The Salty Johnson Band. From classic rock, punk, pop and 978-369-2373. everything else in between, this band has what it takes to get you Andy Cummings. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 up and moving all night! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Rusted Root Holiday Show. Formed in the early 90’s by “Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style Night with DJ Tony T. Watch for the surprise contest each quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. “Rusted Root week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, is a state of mind shared and explored by many people - we are 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or remixworcester.com. a community that supports one another. The fans are as much DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and a part of this as anyone. As to what you’ll hear at an upcoming Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Rusted Root show, “Our set is a really cool mix of old classic Saturday Nights with DJ/VJ Stevie B Hottest Mixes. Rusted Root and the new songs,” Liz Berlin says. Rusted Root will be a very special Holiday Show. Open - Chris Philips - Nemes. $45 advance; $50 day of show. 8-11:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, The Tired and True make a stop at the Raven in Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. Worcester as part of their U.S. tour on Thursday, Dec. bullrunrestaurant.com. 27. The band will be joined by Still Rings True, Pillar KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar of Salt, The Fall Effect, Nite Ratz and opening and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. with an acoustic set will be Conor McInally. Tickets The NEW 90’s PARTY BAND “How Bizarre” featuring $8 or $6 for those 21 or older. Show starts 7 p.m. The members of The Flock, Squeezer, The Vig and Neon Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Alley. You LOVE the 90’s? It’s the latest decade-driven band to hit the Lucky Dog. Members of The Flock, Squeezer, Neon Alley and more bands all combine to bring songs by EMF, Dee-Lite, DJ Stevie B Spinning the Hottest mixes of Old Skool, Hip Hop, Chumbawumba, STP, Alannis Morissette, C+C Music Factory, Reggaeton, Bachata and taking requests! Video Mixing ALL Night Right Said Fred, The Cardigans, OMC, Nirvana, Len, The B-52’s and long! No cover. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Alibi, 204 Cambridge St. even Billy Ray Cyrus to LIFE! They’re doing a ton of tunes. All in costumes, VERY fun and silly! $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music >Sunday 30 Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/HowRevolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Bizarre/451955381512926. Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The REGGAE FUSION SUNDAYS with DJ Nick. Worcester’s Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi longest running REGGAE night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s Spinning Beats!!. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club spinning the HOTTTEST Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Meat Raffle. That’s right come on down and win some MEAT! >Monday 31 Steak, Chicken, Ham, etc..fun on a Sunday afternoon then stay for New Year’s EVE at Nick’s “Red Carpet Classic

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Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Hollywood NYE Party!” Paparazzi and Photos. Be there for Our Ball Drop On the Patio at Midnight with Dancing Under the Stars! Music by Swingabilly Lounge! (Driftin’ Sam and Betsy earlier this night 7pm-9pm. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. New Year’s EVE Party at Ralph’s Diner. 3rd Annual Free Admission New Years Eve Bash! Party All Night Long with The Dirty Gerund & Dump em’ Out Karaoke Party! Get here early at 7:30 p.m. to start the evening

on Helium” Challenge, “The Holy Hot Sauce Sonnet Challenge” and the ever popular “Poem or Drunk Text Message?” Quiz Show! Then at 10 p.m. DUMP ‘EM OUT PRODUCTIONS DRUNKEN KARAOKE JAM is gonna close out the year dancing, singing along to songs we “say” we hate and making general merry making w/ balloons dropping, shots and yes... more bacon! No cover. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. London Billiards / Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-799-7655.

Delta to Chicago’s Golden Age; the raw horn-driven urban jump bands of the 1940’s-50’s; the ecstatic irreverence of early rock and roll with a dash of rockabilly twang. This is blues with a beat, blues you can dance to. $100 includes dinner, show, champagne toast, party favors, tax & tip.. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com. New Years Eve Party at Hardwick Winery. Hardwick Vineyard and Winery, Hardwick, MA 10th Anniversary New Years Eve Party! We are celebrating our 10th year in business, come celebrate with us! $20 per person includes Gourmet Dessert Bar - DJ - Dancing A lavish chocolate dessert buffet, Midnight Champagne Toast and Party favors. We offer a full cash bar with our evening events. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENED (413) 9677763 $20 per person. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Road, Hardwick. 413-967-7763 or facebook. com/hardwick.winery. New Years Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll Party. The Workingman’s Band performs a repertoire of popular classic pop and rock hits of the 1950’s and 1960’s for listening and dancing - songs by legendary stars as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Don’t want to pay a cover charge on New Year’s Eve? Ralph’s is throwing its third-annual ring-in-the-NewYear bash beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the Dirty Gerund Poetry show that this time will include a special invite showcase. At 10 p.m., Dump ‘Em Out Productions presents Drunken Karaoke Jam with dancing and singing along to songs everyone says they hate but really love and celebrating with balloons dropping, shots and bacon. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St. ralphsrockdiner.com.

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and grille, 97 Millbury St. 508-615-7311. New Year’s Eve Bash with the GROOVE STREET BAND. Ring in the New Year with us at JJ’s! Great dinner specials, great live music by the Groove Street Band, and a champagne toast at midnight! This is sure to be a great night--come celebrate it with us! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. NEW YEARS EVE bash with the FLOCK OF A-HOLES at the Lucky Dog. The Flock rings in the New Year again with plenty of surprises. $10 includes champagne toast at midnight. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com/pages/Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125. NYE with Danny Pease & The Regulators, William Thompson Funk Experiment. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Alicia Witt Live at Mechanics Hall. Singer/Songwriter and award-winning actress Alicia Witt is performing her Live Music Show on New Year’s Eve for her hometown Worcester crowd! Alicia Witt is best known as a highly talented ﬁlm, television, and stage actor, but with a recent cover story in Sound +Vision magazine, her appearance as a musical guest on the Craig Ferguson Show, and her original piano driven rock in the vein of “Sara Bareilles/ The Frey meets Billy Joel/Elton John” $15; $20; $35. Every ticket includes Free First Night Button. 10-11:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/ concertdetail/witt12312012.html. Jubilee Gardens New Years’ Eve Celebration. the tradtion continues with Jubilee Gardens ringing in the new year at Sahara~ come celebrate with us!! with special guest Tomoka Howard playing her beautiful harp! 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or musiclyne.com.

>Tuesday 1 Orbison, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Rivers, Rolling Stones, and the Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike. Book Beatles. Band members include Tom Yates - guitar & vocals, your half-hour set in advance at myspace.com/openmicworld. Rick Maida - bass, Dave Hurst - drums. No cover. 8-11:59 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Email Bill McCarthy to a spot at openmcc@verizon.net. Free. 7:3011:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Concord. 978-369-2373. Terry Brennan. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale 508-755-0879. House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508Auntie Trainwreck. Be there as Auntie Trainwreck makes their 752-9439. annual NYE appearance at Club Kasbar on and gives you another New Year’s Eve performance to remember! We’ll be playing our >Wednesday 2 own special blend of Classic Rock, Blues, New Country and Alt Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 Rock favorites, and maybe some brand new cover songs you p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. may not have heard from us before! And you can also partake in the Free NYE Kasbar buffet. Join the entire Kasbar staff as they party with your Ghost Ocean celebrates the release of its newest CD “The Places We Know,” favortie Auntie - it’s sure to be another at Ralph’s Diner on Friday, Dec. 29, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Opening are bands unforgettable night this New Year’s Eve at Mountain Man, My Fictions, Save Ends, Nate MacKinnon. Ralph’s Club Kasbar. See you there! No cover. 21+ Diner, 148 Grove St. ralphsrockdiner.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or facebook.com/ events/119575341526754. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Open Mic. This Open Mic has been running for a year Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at now. A great sounding room for acoustic performance. the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook. SongWriter’s Night the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month. Great com/BopNPopJazzOrganization. food and friendly staff. Hosted by Brett Brumby, all mics Doctor Robert - New Years Eve Bash. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and cables supplied, just bring your instrument and love of Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. music! Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 KARAOKE Every Nite. Free. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. cafe neo bar

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Develop.m.ent Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu. ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Catch live music by Lizzie O’Dowd and the Sheep Shaggers (including two former Worcester Magazine editors!) at the Black Sheep Tavern from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Rd. (Rt. 12), Sterling. Facebook.com/BlackSheepTavern.

a full pa system for all to use, so bring what you play and “ get on up” $0. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-823-3131. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight

Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Sam James. 8-11:30 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Big Game KARAOKE! Every Wednesday Downstairs and Big Game Trivia Every Other Wednesday before

Karaoke! Music, Singing, Games, Contests, Prizes, and More. Free. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3. com/book Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High

St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. DZian Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net. EcoTarium, Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or ﬁtchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-Midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or ﬁtchburghistory.fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099

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Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. 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. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons. Imaging the Invisible: Angels, Demons, Prayer and Wisdom, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 2; Series of “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20, 2013. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: 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. Admission: $7 $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or 508-3473362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed

That’s Entertainment. The unveiling of the street LOIS LANE! w/comic artist Paul Ryan. 3-6 p.m. 244 Park Ave Worcester, MA 01609. 508-755-4207. ThatsE.com The Sprinkler Factory, No Theme - No Limits: Sprinkler Factory Annual Exhibition, Sundays, Saturdays, through Jan. 12. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday,

Catch the Worcester Sharks ice hockey team take on the Manchester Monarchs at the DCU Center on Friday, Dec. 28, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets sold for this game will beneﬁt the local nonproﬁt group Children Across America, which offers education and literacy programs in Worcester County and Blackstone Valley. Tickets are $20 each or $17 each when purchasing four or more. DCU Center, 50 Foster St. sharksahl.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists. com. Salisbury Mansion, Salisbury Mansion Tours, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester. com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery. com. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Spotlight on Maki Haku, Through Jan. 1, 2013;

Wall at WAM.: Charline von Heyl, Through Dec. 31; Exhibition Opening Party: Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Saturday; Zip Tour: Cecelia Beaux and Mrs. Merriman with Docent Jane Maquire, Saturday; Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Sunday - Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and under. Free for all ﬁrst Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Game On!, Thursday Saturday; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Jan. 1, 2013. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, The Engaging and Enduring Mr. Dickens: Highlights from the Fellman Dickens Collection, Through Dec. 28. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. Prices: $15 Thurs - $20 Fri/ Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full dinner available before show in restaurant. $5 off with College ID 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Dec 28th & 29 Larry Myles Ryan Clauson and Friends Worcester Mon Dec 31st Special Event!!!! Two Shows-8 & 10:30pm-Tickets $37 per person- Dinner Buffet and Tickets $69 per person includes Tax, Tip, Favors and Champagne Toast Chris Zito Kyle Crawford and Friends. $20 per person except Special Events. 8 p.m.-midnight. Biagio’s Grille, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies every Sunday Night! Ralphs Diner. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. Frank’s Comedy Safari - Frank’s Comedy Safari every Sat. night. Food before or during the show. Call 1-800-71-LAUGH for reservations. $20 cash at door. Free parking. 8 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-452-1131 or visit frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. The Laughing Train Comedy Show Returns to Ralph’s

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Diner! with some of Boston’s Funniest Comics! Featuring: Sam Ike, Danielle Soto, Andrew Durso, Patrick Barrett as MC Yung HomoFobe, John Paul Rivera, Pat McLoud, and Hosted by India Pearl. Thursday, December 27. 8 p.m.-midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. West Side Story Friday, December 28 - Sunday, December 30. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES: 12/29 (2 p.m., 8 p.m.) 12/30 (1 pm, 6:30 p.m.) From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” Full price tickets are $39, $49, $59 and $69, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 15 or more, corporate partners, and WOO card holders. 15% discount available for groups of 50 or more.. 8-10:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org.

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Superchief New Years Eve Party. Doors Open 7:30 p.m. - Beginner Swing Dance Lesson, 8 p.m.- DJ AlanHep2theJive Dance Music, 8:30 p.m. - Superchief Pot Luck Sandwich & Dessert Buffet Champagne Toast. Door Buy before Dec.16th and save $5, $20 Advance. Visit our web site if you would like to buy on line. All dance2swing events are always a mixture of singles & couples. About the band: “From Munslow’s rich piano grooves to Murray’s gutbucket trombone and Cote’s invigorating rhythms, this band is FUN from the ﬁrst note! So put on your dancin’ shoes and dig this mess” ! Duke Robillard Directions $25. 7 p.m.-12:20 a.m. Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978263-7220 or dance2swing.com.

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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

www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 Docket No. WO12P3574EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Joseph G Ethier Date of Death: 10/12/2012 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Eugene R Ethier of Millbury, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of intestacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Eugene R Ethier of Millbury, MA 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 01/08/2013. 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 18, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 12/27/2012 The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 9, 2012 at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Massachusetts Highway Division, Boston, MA. The project consists of Amending the Order of Conditions issued on August 6, 2012 to improvements at the intersection of Route 146 and Boston Road including additional lanes and improved signalization, on Map N/A, Parcels N/A, at Route 146 and Boston Road Intersection, Sutton MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw.

The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 7:15 P.M. at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Michael Wilczynski for demolition of existing house and construction of new house with associated grading at 26 Wheelock Avenue. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 12/27/12

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY – PROPOSED RE-ROOFING MA 12-3 & 12-7 MILL POND APARTMENTS, 600 Mill Street MA 12-2 ADDISON APARTMENTS, 2 Addison Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) will receive sealed General Bids for WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY – PROPOSED RE-ROOFING at MA 12-3 & 12-7 MILL POND APARTMENTS; 600 Mill Street and MA 12-2 ADDISON APARTMENTS, 2 Addison Street; Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization/New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Base Bid: The Base Bid Contract for WHA Proposed Re-roofing consists of all re-roofing and appurtenant work on the various buildings located at the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) MA 12-2 Addison Apartments, 2 Addison Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Buildings include Building Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; and the Shed Building. Alternate Bid (Add Alternate No. 1): An Add Alternate Bid is being solicited for the additional proposed re-roofing and appurtenant work located at the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) MA 12-3 & 12-7 Millpond Apartments, 600 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Buildings include Buildings 1 through 11; and the Shed Building. Estimated Construction Cost: The work (Base Bid and Alternate) is estimated to cost approximately $428,000 [Base Bid (Addison Apartments) - $163,000.; Alternate (Mill Pond Apartments) - $265,000. Base Bid and Alternate Work: Should the Add Alternate for Mill Pond Apartments be approved it is the Owner’s requirement that the Base Bid Work (Addison Apartments) and the Alternate Work (Mill Pond Apartments including the Shed Building) be performed concurrently. Estimated construction period is 120 calendar days; refer to FORM OF GENERAL BID. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c149 §44A-J and Federal Minimum wage rates as well as other applicable laws. This is a Little Davis Bacon Federal Wage Rate Project. DCAM Certification: General Bidders shall be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the following category of work: Roofing and Flashing. Bid Deposit: General Bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit which shall not be less than five percent (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount, (considering any alternates), and made payable to the WHA. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Form of General Bid. (2) DCAM Certificate of Eligibility and Prime/General Update Statement. (3) Bid Bond. (4) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders. (5) Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Attention is called to the following: 1. Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; 2. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; 3. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; 4. Requirements to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the Specifications; 5. Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set [maximum of two (2) sets] payable to the Awarding Authority. Deposits must be a certified or cashier’s check. This deposit will be refunded upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $100.00 for each set. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set, payable to the Awarding Authority, to cover mail handling costs. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Addison Apartments, Community Building, 2 Addison Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Immediately following the conference, each of the two (2) job sites (buildings at Addison Apartments and Mill Pond Apartments) will be available for inspection. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders attend. Following the Pre-Bid Conference, any questions received from prospective bidders shall be in writing and shall be sent to WHA up until the following times (unless bid dates are extended): 1. No later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, MHC/Joseph Merritt & Co., 17 Everberg Rd, Unit C, Woburn, MA 01801 (781-430-2008). Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450). Project Dog, 18 Graf Road-Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, (978-499-9014). All bids must conform with provisions of Mass General Law (Ter. Ed.), Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instructions to Bidders. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval of the award by the Worcester Housing Authority without written consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. The Contact Person for the WHA is Stanley Miknaitis, Project Manager; Telephone: (508) 635-3311. Worcester Housing Authority Date: January 2, 2013 Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson 12/27/12 & 01/03/2013

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO12P3472GD NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor In the interests of Savannah Jean Cotter of Sutton, MA Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERSTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 11/29/2012 by Tania Lee Spring of Sutton, MA and Daniel Paul Spring of Sutton, MA will be held February 28,2013 at 08:30 AM. Located Courtroom 1, Worcester Probate and Family Court. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and mail a copy to all interested parties at least (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. Date: November 29, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 12/27/12

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 472655 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Stephanie Cates and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.: Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Millbury, 12 Lexington Road, Unit 12, Paul Revere Townhouses Condominium, given by Stephanie Cates to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Norwood Bank, its successors and assigns, dated February 8, 2008, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 42396, Page 48, 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 21, 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 6, 2012 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder Millbury Sutton Chronicle 12/27/12

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Worcester Housing Authority Site and Exterior Building Improvements Great Brook Valley Apartments, Worcester, MA 01605 Request for Qualification Proposals (RFP) The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is requesting qualification proposals from Landscape Architects for Site and Exterior Improvements at Great Brook Valley Apartments. The purpose is to revitalize and greatly improve the existing site as well as upgrade some exterior building elements. Phase 1 will involve a mini neighborhood of 7 to 10 buildings. The site contains a total of 94 buildings. Depending on the outcome of Phase 1 it is our intention to possibly negotiate with the same firm design services for phases 2 then 3. The WHA will determine the final scope for phase 2 and 3 and depending on the availability of funding and may or may not pursue those phases following the completion of phase 1. The estimated budget for construction for Phase 1 is $1.5 million. It is envisioned that the budget for phases 2 and 3 could be $10 million total. The fee for designer services will be negotiated with the top ranked firm(s). The successful Landscape Architect will be required to possess Professional Liability Insurance and Workman’s Compensation Insurance Policies with adequate thresholds. The Request for Proposal, Applications, and Summary of Qualifications may be obtained at the Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA or by contacting Tina Rivera at (508) 635-3302 after 10:00 a.m. on December 19, 2012. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on January 3, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Interested candidates must submit three (3) copies of attached form proposal before 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 2013 before 2:00 p.m. to the Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605, Attention: Mr. Fred Paris, Director of Modernization & Construction 12/27/12 & 01/03/2013

The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Susan McArthur of Massachusetts Department of Transportation for work to dredge sediment from Dorothy Pond, in the portion of the Pond known as the cove, off Millbury Avenue (Assessor’s Map 15, Lot 27). Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 12/27/12

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This weekend the rock band Moe. comes to town for two performances at The Palladium on Friday and Saturday. Moe. started as a band close to 23 years ago in 1989 when current members Chuck Garvey and Rob Derhark played a Halloween party. By 1992 the band released its ﬁrst studio album “Fatboy” and that same year had its full line up of members, all of which still currently make up Moe. The band plays more than 100 shows every year. They travel across the United States, have toured in Japan, Europe and across the globe. But, Garvey says Worcester is a city the band likes to come back to. In our interview with Garvey, he shares the history the band has with The Palladium and Worcester fans, as well as the band’s weird and wacky moments while on tour.

See Moe. live at The Palladium on Friday, Dec. 28, with Kung Fu or Saturday, Dec. 29, with Dopapod. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $26 in advance or $30 day of the show. thepalladium.net. showmanship too far it can become Have you played in Worcester before? cheesy. Oh yeah. We’ve played The Palladium a bunch of times, and they’ve been kind What can Worcester fans expect enough to let us use it for rehearsals. from the shows this weekend at the We’ve done writing sessions there as Palladium? When we write set lists, well. personally, I try to make a mix of old

So you’ve written new music there? Yup,

we haven’t done it in a while though.

What do you think of Worcester and the fans here? We love it. We’ve actually

spent a lot of time in Worcester and close by. There’s a recording studio we recorded our ﬁrst Sony recording with. It was done at Longview about 20 minutes away. We’ve always had great shows at The Palladium. We kind of feel at home there, maybe because it’s similar to the town we grew up in in central New York in Utica. Or maybe it’s because at the shows we feel comfortable with the fans who come to see us there.

Is showmanship important during a live performance? That’s deﬁnitely the

case. I don’t think we’re known as a showmanship band but that’s deﬁnitely an important thing. The reaction of the audience, what we give and what they give back, if that’s not happening the performance can be kind of ﬂat. When we start to take chances and push the energy level and the crowd reacts to it, it becomes this circular energy and that can raise the overall energy of the show. It’s made for the best shows we’ve done. But, if you take

and new, a mix of all the songwriters in the band and a mix of energy from high energy songs to mid-tempo songs so there’s actually a ﬂow to each set. All the members of the band have written set lists at one time or another and we’re always looking for new ways to do it to make the shows interesting. You can expect a mix of rock songs and ballads, a mix of styles from heavy rock guitar to bluegrass to even a little bit of jazz. Overall, we’re a rock band and we’re trying to play really memorable music.

What do you request from a venue like the Palladium when on tour? We use to

have a bunch of goofy things on our rider. One of them was Rob wanted a vintage GI Joe. Back in the day, when we were traveling [in] a giant Winnebago, we would request movies so while on the road we had something to watch. These days I don’t think there’s anything out of the ordinary but maybe we should start doing that again. Ask for a monkey or something. Actually, I think we’ll be making a really outrageous request of the Palladium.

What’s the wildest thing that’s ever happened while on tour? I’ve seen crazy

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Chuck Garvey of Moe. natural events like lightening striking the stage, trusses falling on performers. One time a truss tipped over and hit Jim (Loughlin) on stage before hitting the ground. Luckily he was okay. He went to the hospital but was back that night to play.

Some say Worcester is a great music city. What makes a city a hub for music? There are probably a lot of

actual musicians [in Worcester]. And, usually it’s the result of a long history of musicians living there or having a really great venue that caters to live music. Usually it comes down to a couple people in town that have a great drive to get live music in their town and they have the ability to get musicians to come and play. It takes a lot to be a music promoter; it’s deﬁnitely a risky business but I think it comes down to the personality of those people and the general public having a love for music.

You’re skipping Boston on this tour. Why Worcester instead of Boston? I think

one of the reasons is that regionally it makes sense right before the New Year shows (in Portland, Maine). But, it also has to do with the fact that we haven’t been to Worcester in a while, and we needed to come back and this was a really good excuse to come back and play a few shows.

What’s the band’s favorite thing to eat or drink on the road? Beer is always a

favorite drink. We all have different taste, and we like to try out different craft beers from local breweries. We like everything from high-brow beer to old-man beer like Hamm’s and other cheap beer. We like to try everything. Food is a little more difﬁcult, but we love to eat. We always try to ﬁnd Indian food, Thai food, local favorites,

the local best burger, we try to seek that out wherever we go.

What’s something Worcester fans may not know about the band or an individual member? Jim Loughlin, our

percussionist, actually lives about an hour away in Mass. He grew up in New York on Long Island, but he’s a Massachusetts resident.

Any embarrassing moments while on stage? Deﬁnitely. One year we

were playing two nights in Camden, N.J., right across the river at the big amphitheater. We played the first night, and right after the end of the first night I wasn’t feeling very good, so I went back to the hotel and had a terrible case of the flu. I was throwing up all night . The next day, an hour or two before we went on stage, I stopped throwing up and got ready. I was hoping no one would know I was sick, but I was probably gray. I had asked them to put a bucket on the stage behind my amp in case I got sick and someone kicked it out to the foot of the stage. I was really trying my hardest to look like I wasn’t feeling like shit.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever been asked to sign? Body parts. One

thing that people do is they’ve asked us to sign an arm or a leg, and they come back at another time and they’ve had it tattooed on them. A permanent signature.

How long will Moe. continue to put out albums and tour? That’s a tough

question. I have no idea. I can see us doing it for another 10 or 20 years. It depends on if it’s still fulﬁlling and at this point I can see that going on indeﬁnitely.

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Peanut Butter Pretzel 24 oz.................................... 5.00 Kettle Potato Chips 9 oz............................................2.00 Snack Popcorn 4-6 oz.................................................2.00 Baked Snack Fries 4.5 oz......................................... 2.00

Ritter Chocolate Bars 3.5 oz …................. 1.50 Perugina Chocolates Bag 10.5 oz …... 3.50 Divine Chocolate 3.5 oz …..........................1.75 Milka Bars 3.5 oz …..........................1.50

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