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new year has donned in Worcester, and with it comes tremendous opportunity. Any gains, however, will only be met if the city rises to the challenges that are sure to arise. Worcester Magazine offers its own challenge to the city in the form of 15 Things Worcester Should Do in 2015. This week’s cover story lays out steps we believe could help take Worcester forward. From re-electing its mayor — assuming, of course, he runs for a third term - to building an unbreakable bond with its citizens to wooing a new commercial airline to Worcester Regional Airport, we present the city with what we see as among the top priorities over the next 12 months. We chose 15, of course, because it is the year 2015 — and also because we could not come up with 2,015 things the city should do (nor would we have the space publish them). If you saw our “14 Things” issue at the beginning of last year, you get the gist of our intent. So take a look at what we think should rank high on Worcester’s priority list in 2015, and let us know what we may have forgotten, or if you even agree with what we chose. The New Year is upon us, Worcester. To borrow a phrase from Gov. Charlie Baker, “let’s be great.” — Walter Bird Jr., editor

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He said, she said: Debate continues on who really won with Worcester new tax rates FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

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t is rare when groups on opposite ends of a political debate come together to endorse the same thing. In the case of Worcester’s new tax rates, which the City Council set in December, the AWARE homeowners coalition and the Chamber of Commerce both came away happy – but math does not lie, and the two organizations are using different equations to measure success. Worcester has a dual tax rate system, which means the city can tax commercial and residential properties at different rates. Last year, the commercial rate was $30.83 per $1,000 of property valuation and the residential rate was $19.54. This year those rates are $31.73 and $20.07. The crux of the debate focuses on a potential single tax rate system, where commercial and residential properties are taxed at the same rate. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce favors the single rate system and has been lobbying for the city to move toward one rate, while AWARE (Accurate Worcester Assessments on Real Estate) favors the current system that puts more of the tax burden on businesses instead of homeowners. Joan Crowell runs AWARE, and she was happy to see the commercial rate increase by 90 cents, while the residential rate only increased by 53 cents. Crowell counted the Council vote as a victory for a dual tax rate, since the commercial rate is increasing faster than the residential rate, shifting 37 cents away from a single tax rate. “We were satisfied with [the City Council

Joe Pagano sounds off during the city’s recent tax rate classificatio hearing. vote] because the new rate was one of the rates we put in our chart for consideration,” Crowell said, referencing a chart she released endorsing a list of potential new tax rates. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce posted a congratulatory message on its website, urging people to call the eight city councilors who voted for the new rate and thank them for moving the city closer to a

single tax rate. The commercial, industrial and personal property factor (CIP), which measures the burden put on businesses because of a dual tax rate, had gone down to 1.3535 from 1.3556 last year. Cities with a single tax rate have a commercial factor of 1. The city, of course, cannot be moving simultaneously closer to and further away from a single tax rate. Someone, it would

WOO-TOWN INDE X Gov. Baker’s inauguration party fills Union Station with free food, live music, and speeches about how important Worcester is to the new administration. +1

A man allegedly stabbed at a baby shower on Jan. 11 was interviewed by the WPD, who were unable to get any other information or locate a crime scene. -2

An armed robber, described as a 5-foot-8 white male, is at large after getting away with two cash registers full of money from a Hallmark store on Stafford Street on Jan. 9. -3

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Dr. Rick Sacra, the UMass doctor who contracted and was cured of Ebola last year, announced his return to Liberia to continue his mission of bolstering the country’s healthcare system. +4

seem, must be wrong. But the arithmetic on both sides is solid. The commercial factor is calculated by taking the hypothetical single tax rate, which would be $23.45 per $1,000 assessed valuation this year (the average of the commercial and residential tax rates), and calculating how much higher the commercial tax rate is. The commercial rate is $31.73, which is $8.29 above the single tax rate, or 35.35 percent. The commercial factor, 1.3535, in layman’s terms, means commercial property owners are paying 135.35 percent of what a single tax rate would be. Meanwhile, 90 cents is undoubtedly a bigger increase than 53 cents. “Common sense shows that the gap is increasing,” Crowell said. Crowell does not know why the Chamber thinks it won in the tax rate decision, but she did not appreciate the Chamber’s post on the subject, nor in a local news story that quoted the commercial factor with no mention of the tax rate in terms of dollars and cents. “People would not understand that number, and for them to just use that number is misinformation,” she said. Stuart Loosemore, general counsel and director of government affairs and public policy for the Chamber, said the math isn’t as simple as comparing dollars and cents from last year to this year. “They’re dealing with the wrong set of numbers, just because they are so movable,” Loosemore said. “The range of factors we could fall into are set year to year. Moving toward a 1.00 factor is the way you’ve got to

Worcester Magazine photographer Steven King is named a finalist for photographer of the year by the New England Newspaper and Press Association. +3

The Hanover Theatre is off the hook for its planned Bill Cosby comedy show, as the comedian and his promoter decide to cancel the show. +3

Lisa Cook, a local woman with five convictions for driving under the influence, made local headlines after being charged with a sixth offense when a state trooper saw her driving on the wrong side of the road. -3

A short snowstorm on the morning of Jan. 9 wreaked havoc on commutes, but did not last past lunchtime. -1

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Life savers: Local corrections officers awarded for heroic actions Kimberly Petalas

rank Crosby and Robert Noonan Jr. both have received national awards for their life-saving attempt that took place over the summer. The two men are corrections officers for the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Crosby, a Holden resident, was driving a van with prisoners back from court appearances with Noonan, who resides in Worcester, in the passenger seat on July 14. While driving through Marlborough on Route 495 around 3 p.m. that afternoon, the duo witnessed a truck cut far to the left before flipping over. “We were 200 yards behind all of this,” said Crosby. “I immediately hit the emergency lights, called 911 and pulled over. [Noonan] jumped out and I stayed with the inmates because we need to ensure their safety and the public's safety.” Noonan recalled the moment he was running toward the scene. “The driver was pinned under the truck with his foot on the accelerator so there was debris flying everywhere,” he said. “The truck caught fire in the front, so I ran back to our van to get the fire extinguisher. As soon as I got that controlled, the back caught fire.” Noonan recalled the flames being almost 12 feet high and feared there may be an explosion, as he was unsure of what was in the truck. As others pulled over and ran toward the scene wanting to help, Noonan instructed them to stay back and help find resources to help put out the flames. “Traffic was stopped and they went from vehicle to vehicle asking for resources,” Noonan said. “One guy was heading for

vacation and had a case of water in his car. He started throwing them to me like footballs.” After about 15 or 20 minutes, the police and fire departments showed up. “They were able to contain it, and at that point we had run out of resources,” Noonan said. Crosby said he tried to be as much help as he could, but also knew he could not leave the inmates unattended. “People like to help, but they don't always realize that they could have been hurt,” Crosby said. “One of us had to stay back, so I was trying to coordinate with 911 and help [Noonan] get resources while ensuring the safety of the prisoners. Safety for everyone was our main concern through the whole thing.” Tragically, the driver did not survive, but Noonan and Crosby were both recognized at a Medal of Honor awards ceremony in Nashville at the end of November for their attempts to save the man. Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis said he is very proud of the actions of his officers. “It takes an incredible amount of courage to run toward that sort of scene and [Noonan] didn't hesitate,” he said. “We are proud of what they did. Corrections officers a lot of the time are under-appreciated. They represent a true officer and we are all very proud.” Over the last three years of being partners, Noonan said he and Crosby have pulled over at accident scenes many times together, but never to this extent. "This was really worst-case scenario,” Noonan said. “When we pull up to an

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Worcester County Sherrif’s Office correction officers Robert Noonan Jr., left, and Frank Crosby received national awards for their heroic actions. accident, we make sure 911 is on their way and wait for them to arrive and then we continue on our way.” Both officers said the incident would not change the way in which they would approach a similar episode in the future.

“We approach every scene accordingly,” Crosby said. “We do the best that we can and it doesn't stop us from doing what we can to help.”

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‘Coffee with Charlene’ spotlights efforts in Worcester, Blackstone River Valley Joshua Lyford

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rogress continues on recreating at least some of the Blackstone Canal in Worcester, and the recent designation of Blackstone River Valley as a national park has generated even more excitement. Charlene Cutler is among those who see big things in the future for two states sharing an historic bond that she believes will only grow stronger. The executive director of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor,

Cutler will meet with Worcester residents Tuesday, Jan. 20 for the first public discussion of the Blackstone River Valley. She has held several conversations elsewhere, but with an office in Woonsocket, Rhode Island this will be her first time speaking in Worcester. “Coffee with Charlene” will be held at the Birch Tree Bread Company at 138 Green St., in the heart of the city’s Canal District. The timing for the Worcester Coffee with Charlene appears nearly perfect, as the Canal District Business Association

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(CDBA) has made some serious headway in the Blackstone Canal day-lighting project, and with President Barack Obama last year signing legislation establishing the Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park. “I think it’s absolutely brilliant,” said Cutler of the canal restructuring process. “I think it could well be one of those projects in the 21st century where people point and say, ‘That’s how you do community revitalization.’ I’m impressed with this concept.” According to CDBA president John Giangregorio, the feasibility study for the area has been completed by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the cost for Canal District refurbishment should come in around $25 million. Other communities across America that have gone through day-lighting projects like this in the past have seen a huge economic impact. Cities from Seattle to Kalamazoo have seen the monetary benefits to area businesses after uncovering long-buried canals and rivers. “This project would bring tourism and visitors to support and sustain the other projects going on in Worcester,” explained Giangregorio. “The economic development component is huge.” The good news is the ball is rolling, what was once an idea whispered throughout the Canal District is now a real plan with very real traction. The bad news is securing funding to hire the consultants for planning and design work could take years. While the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and City Council have joined the ranks of those supportive of the concept, it is by no means a guarantee that we will see changes any time soon. “We’re pushing it step by step,” said Giangregorio. “Some steps will take longer than other steps. We are dependent on the government to do this as quickly as they can.” The partnership between the Canal District Business Association and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor organization opens the national park and day-lighting conversation up to anyone in the city. While Cutler’s visit will be a laidback affair, getting to speak to her could be quite the opportunity for those with an interest in the Blackstone River and Canal District. “That neighborhood is essential in connecting the middle of Worcester to

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Executive Director of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Charlene Cutler will meet with Worcester residents Tuesday, Jan. 20. the business center that we’re building, Quinsigamond Village, the bikeway and all of these other things,” said Cutler. “You can start to see things gel when you realize that it’s such an important part of this whole picture.” Worcester will house one of the four visitor centers placed strategically down the river; the other three are in Woonsocket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island and in Uxbridge. Designs are being drafted now, with the roofline set to mimic the mill roofs that once lined the canal. Cutler noted that U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern has allocated $1 million to build it. The hope is that both the national park designation and the canal daylighting project should significantly increase tourism and bolster foot traffic and money to businesses in the area. According to the United States National Park Service, national parks generate $10 for every $1 invested and the average overnight visitor to Worcester will spend $215 per day. “Coffee with Charlene” starts at 4 p.m. For more information about the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, visit www.blackstonevalleycorridor.org. Learn more about the Canal Business District Association at www.thecanaldistrict.com.

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look at getting to a single tax rate.” AWARE’s numbers are technically correct, but according to Loosemore, they don’t tell the whole story. The tax rate is measured per thousands in property valuation. Not only do property valuations change frequently, the tax levy, or the amount of money the city needs to raise through property taxes, changes yearly. The commercial factor, on the other hand, is calculated by comparing the commercial tax rate to a theoretical single tax rate. This means the factor is static from year to year – cities with a single tax rate will always have a factor of 1, even if the actual dollar amount goes up or down. As Loosemore puts it, the number has “fewer moving parts” than comparing dollars per thousand of valuation. Crowell contends using the commercial factor without the corresponding residential factor is wrong because it does not show people the whole picture. She also argues using the commercial factor at all is misleading because in terms of pure dollars and cents, the gap between the two rates increased. “It’s disturbing because the information is there in black and white,” she said. Loosemore tried to put his point in dollars and cents by translating last year’s rates into what they would be with this year’s property valuations and levy. To do this, he multiplied last year’s commercial factor by this year’s hypothetical single tax rate, $23.45. This results in an adjusted commercial rate of $31.79 for last year, which puts the rate this year 6 cents lower, supporting his claim that the city is moving closer to equality across residential and commercial tax rates. The adjusted residential rate would be $20.05, which equals a 2-cent increase. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, which is on record as siding with the Chamber in endorsing a single tax rate, responded to a published letter by Crowell with an editor’s note. “As a result of the City Council’s action, residential property will contribute 61 percent of the tax levy in fiscal 2015, up from 54 percent last year, while commercial/industrial property will contribute 39 percent, down from 46 percent. In dollars and cents, the two classes of property are closer than a year ago,” reads the note. Crowell remains unconvinced by Loosemore’s mathematics wizardry, just as Loosemore believes in his system and discounts Crowell’s intuitive view. Both sides are happy with the result of the latest tax vote, and no equation is going to change their mind. “Anytime both sides can meet in the middle and agree on something, even though that’s not exactly what happened this time, I think that’s good,” Loosemore said. “It shows we’re not that far apart. We try every year to see if we can make an agreement with the residential community.”

Monsignor Fran Scollen and Fr. John Madden, of Saint Peter’s and Saint John’s parishes, respectively, will be jointly recognized as 2015 Gala Award winners by the 47-year-old Emerald Club. Two other award recipients will also be honored at the Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Gala at Mechanic’s Hall Saturday, March 14. In addition to Scullen and Madden, Sharon Woodbury, executive director of the Guild of St. Agnes, will receive the Quiet Man Award for her work with many charitable organizations throughout the city. Pat Crowley, a partner at the Hershman, Fallstrom and Crowley Inc. accounting firm, will be given the Cathy Donohue Award, to recognize Crowley’s ongoing support of the Emerald Club. Buy your tickets to the gala by emailing Timothy.OMalley@td.com. All proceeds be given directly to the beneficiaries. Founded in 1958, the Emerald Club has raised more than $2 million to local organizations such as Mercy Centre, Veterans Inc., Worcester Public Schools, Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and Community Healthlink. — Walter Bird Jr.

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FULL CONTACT, RIGHT?: On Jan. 16, government officials will be publicly embarrassed by the media at City Hall. No, they didn’t move City Council meetings to Friday – it’s the first City Hall vs. Media broomball grudge match, billed as “Beat the Press 2015.” Broomball is like hockey, except with sneakers instead of skates, brooms instead of sticks, and a ball instead of a puck. Mayor Joe Petty and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. are confirmed members of the city team, which will also feature councilors and department heads. No word on whether city solicitor David Moore and economic development chief Mike Traynor are on the roster, but it’s possible the avid hockey players are City Hall’s secret weapons. The bloodbath starts at 4 p.m. at the Common Oval, and members of the public are welcome to watch and cheer on their favorite team. Like most things government officials do, of course, there is an ulterior motive – the game will highlight the new Friday public skate night at the Oval, which will last from 5-8 p.m.

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Worcester Magazine’s parent company, the Holden Landmark Corporation, has purchased The Grafton News. The current owners and reporter will remain in their positions, and the paper will continue to publish weekly while posting breaking news and updates on its website. The editor of thegraftonvillager.com, which the Landmark Corp. bought last summer, will also join the team. The move solidifies the Grafton arm of the Landmark empire, which also includes the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, Leominster Champion and baystatearent magazine. Landmark owner Kirk Davis is also the CEO of GateHouse Media, which owns numerous outlets in New England, most recently including the Telegram and Gazette, through its parent company New Media Investment Group Inc.

FIRST FUNDRAISER: The Nativity School of Worcester is the city’s only tuition-free private middle school for low-income students, so it’s surprising that the recently-announced fund-raising campaign is the first in the school’s 12-year history. The school receives little money from alumni – most of them are in high school or college. It gets almost no money from parents of students – one admission requirement is that family income falls below the federal poverty line. It also receives no money from any level of government. The $10.5 million the school is seeking will come from other sources – like the Mosakowski Foundation, which donated $1 million to kick off the campaign. People interested in donating or learning more about the Nativity School can visit nativityworcester.org. SCHOLARSHIP SEASON: The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is going to give away almost 400 college scholarships with an average value of $1,500, and interested high school seniors can submit an application from now until March 9. This is the 37th year the GWCF is awarding scholarships, which are based on criteria like financial need, area of study, ethnic origin and community involvement. Go to greaterworcester.org for more information. BAD INVITATION: The City Council invited Worcester police officers to a Jan. 7 meeting

commending the department, but yanked the honor away and gave the floor to an anti-police protest. That’s the allegation police chief Gary Gemme made in a recent MassLive article, and if the large police contingent did show up because city councilors asked them to be there, he may have a point. “The officers showed up at the request of elected officials only to walk away confused because of the lack of support for this resolution,” Gemme said. “I believe it was a lack of leadership on the part of our elected officials.” In an attempt to alleviate some confusion, here’s what happened – Councilor Rick Rushton tabled the resolution under privilege, which means it got pushed onto the next council agenda on Jan. 13. It was ultimately approved, 9-2, while a seperate ordinance from District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera passed, 11-0. The resolution was proposed by Councilor Konnie Lukes, who said during the meeting she “thought the dust had settled on the issue.” A large group of protesters did not think the dust had settled, and more than 15 speakers took advantage of an opportunity at a public meeting to rail against police brutality and racism. Recent anti-police protests have been in the local news, so it’s hard to believe the WPD didn’t expect some level of protestation, but someone at City Hall should have picked up a newspaper before they asked the police to come to the council meeting. Any resolution involving the WPD, which has settled 29 misconduct cases for $1.8 million since 2000, is going to be controversial.

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{ worcesteria } HOP TO IT: Wormtown Brewery, the award-winning, internationally recognized Worcester brewery, is planning on opening its new location at 72 Shrewsbury St. by St. Patrick’s Day. Friday, Jan. 9 marked the start of the start of the first batch brewed in the larger location, although head brewer Megan Parisi said the team is taking great pains to ensure the beers, which include local favorites like Be Hoppier, Hopulence and Seven Hills Pale Ale, have the same distinctive taste they did in 2010 when Ben Roesch founded the company. Worcester Magazine is also located at 72 Shrewsbury St., so you can expect us to be on the scene when Wormtown’s tasting room finally opens in March. That’s just good journalism. OLYMPIC SIDEKICK: First the New York Times, now the Atlantic. Worcester is getting

its time in the national media limelight, with the latest profile of the city coming courtesy of the liberal citylab.com. The headline this time is “The Biggest Winner in the U.S. Olympic Bid? Worcester, Massachusetts.” “New England’s second-largest city is known for— well—nothing,” begins author Sam Sturgis’s article. “Worcester played no role in helping Boston secure its Olympic bid. Worcester will probably contribute none of the roughly $10 to $20 billion needed to finance the 2024 event.” That last part will make Worcester residents happy, but how did the city win with the bid? By being Boston’s “sidekick” during the Games. “How exactly does a no-name city like Worcester contribute to Boston’s Olympic bid? With cheap accommodations, a convenient commute, and a world-class rowing stage,” according to citylab. The article focuses on the nine colleges located in Worcester, along with its robust housing system. It also mentions the recent New York Times article, which the city’s PR department is getting some serious mileage out of, about Worcester’s buzzy college town atmosphere. It makes the case for Lake Quinsigamond for Olympic rowing, much like Mayor Joe Petty did the day the Boston bid was announced.

DOWN THE HATCH: Worcester police arrested five suspects with out-of-state addresses – four from New York and one from North Carolina – during a heroin investigation on Jan. 9. Officers were conducting surveillance on two houses on Lovell Street when they saw one of the targets of their search warrant allegedly in the middle of a drug-related transaction. An undercover officer quickly called him and set up a purchase in another part of the city. After selling the officer a bag of heroin, the target and the other four people in the car he drove to the meet-up in were arrested. One would-be drug dealer allegedly tried to swallow an unspecified amount of heroin before being taken into custody. Police searched the suspects and the houses they had search warrants for, recovering more than 150 bags of heroin totaling 30 grams, a box of ammunition and almost $6,000. The suspects were all charged with various drug-related crimes including trafficking. MC O’BRIEN: Former City Manager Mike O’Brien emceed Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito’s inauguration party at Union Station Jan. 9, and anyone who missed his fiery personality when he was running Worcester’s local government must have felt nostalgic. The crowd, already hopped up on free coffee and pastries from area restaurants, went absolutely wild anytime O’Brien complimented Worcester. “I was at a little suburb of ours out East – a city called Boston,” O’Brien said at one point, to thunderous applause. “And they had a pretty good-sized gathering, but I think it’s time they hear from us in central Mass.” Of course, you can always take a good thing too far, a point that was driven home when O’Brien read the list of local restaurants that had volunteered food in the same tone William Wallace used in the last speech in ”Braveheart.” It’s not every day the governor and Buffalo Wild Wings get roughly the same level of applause, but that might just be a credit to O’Brien’s rhetorical skill.

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THROWN OFF A ‘CLIFF’: Clifford Huxtable himself, Bill Cosby, and his promoter, Bill Blumenreich, have done what had all but become a formality in cancelling the stand-up comic’s scheduled Feb. 6 appearance at Hanover Theatre. The news was first broken online by Worcester Magazine, with a Theatre spokesperson, Lisa Condit, saying Hanover was one of a “few different markets” in which Cosby and Blumenreich decided to cancel “a few shows.” Cosby stands accused by several women of drugging and sexually assaulting them. If you like to laugh, though, no need to fret. On the same night it announced Cosby was out, the Theatre said Wanda Sykes was in. The popular actress and jokester is scheduled to appear Friday, May 15. Cannot wait to see is she takes on the controversy surrounding Cosby and his canceled Worcester show.

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ome — we will call them the self-loathers — will laugh at the mere suggestion that Worcester be considered as a site for Olympic events. It is, after all, so much easier to mock, ridicule and malign than to actually work to make something happen. That is precisely what Worcester can, and should do, now that Boston has been chosen as the U.S. bidder to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Thankfully, Mayor Joe Petty is furthest from a naysayer and Doubting Thomas. Boston may not ultimately be successful in playing host to the grandest of all sporting events — the Olympics — and many folks on the other side of I-495 are coming up with reasons why the city should not. But if the Olympics do land there, why should the second-largest city in New England not try to slice off a piece of the pie? Petty specifically suggested Lake Quinsigamond as the spot to host Olympic rowing events. It is not exactly a novel idea, given the lake has hosted numerous rowing and boating events. In 1952, the U.S. Olympic rowing trials were held there. The U.S. National Regatta was held there in 1979, as were the U.S. Masters Nationals in 2005. In 2012, Lake Quinsigamond hosted the U.S. Rowing Masters National Championship, drawing a couple thousand competitors and more than double that in spectators. The lake would be almost perfect to play a part in the Olympics, although Petty notes it might be considered a tad too narrow. Surely, that challenge could be overcome. But the mayor is not just limiting his vision to one Olympic sport — or one venue in the city. Petty thinks Worcester would also be a good location for Olympic soccer. The city has hosted soccer tournaments in the past, so why not put its best foot forward on a bid to host an Olympic event? Where, you ask? Petty said the long vacant Wyman-Gordon parcel in the Canal District could be the ideal spot. Surely, it would not prove as offensive a use as the proposed slots parlor that divided the city in 2013. We will make it crystal clear: Worcester would be foolish to not to at least, as some councilors are fond of saying, make the ask of Boston Olympic organizers. Of course, we know there may be derisive sneers and eyeball rolling, but those gestures will come largely from folks who find it easier to post anonymous insults on blogs and online newspaper comment sections. The ones who can make something as ambitious as this happen will do so not hiding behind fake names and chuckling at their own quips; they are city officials, business and community leaders and others who see what Worcester is and can be — not what it is not. Here is what it is: a melting pot for folks from all over the world. What better place to host an event that brings together competitors from around the globe than a city that boasts residents equally as diverse? Worcester the host of Olympic rowing and soccer? Go ahead and ask why. We prefer to ask, “Why not?”

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wasn’t there. I didn’t see it, but I heard about it a day later, and quite frankly, I’m kicking myself for it. I’ve been to many a Worcester City Council meeting in my lifetime; suffered through hours of yada, yada, yada, blah, blah, blah presentations, tabled motion, and commendations. I can’t say I miss attending those snooze-fests. Checking to see if City Clerk Dave Rushford’s eyes were glazed over was usually the high point of the evening. However, it seems the ever-abrasive, itchin’-for-a-fight Councilor Konnie Lukes chose the first meeting of the New Year to stir the ol’ pot, and when it comes to pot-stirring, Mizz Konnie is known for using an oar instead of a spoon. With national attention laser-beamed on racial tensions between minorities and police officers, Lukes decided to put forth a resolution underscoring the city’s unwavering appreciation for the Worcester Police Department. Such a gesture would ordinarily be met with little opposition, but bitterness and outrage felt by many over the Missouri grand jury’s refusal to hand down an indictment in the case of murdered black teen Michael Brown has made the subject a prickly one to handle. Timing, they say is everything, and judging from the crowd’s displeasure, this might not be the time. I’m the daughter of a cop. He was a good cop, one who took the job back in ’53 to support his growing family. His take-home pay was 65 bucks a week in those days, so he always worked side jobs. We were never rolling in dough; we spent one week a year in a rented cottage at Hampton Beach, close to the marshes where it cost less because of the distance to the shore and the smell that wafted up, a smell not unlike egg salad left on the kitchen counter. We were as blue-collar as the uniforms I ironed for my dad. During the late ’60s, when protests against the Vietnam War were being held almost daily, the police were viewed by youth as the enemy. The deaths of four student protestors at Ohio’s Kent State helped widen the divide, and I will never forget the feeling of shame and anger I felt when a kid I barely knew asked: “So you’re ol’ man’s a pig, huh?” Even at my most liberal, I took offense to this, because I had a father who locked up his gun in the station house

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Apartment complexes often vulnerable to fire risks, especially smoking In a recent story featured in Worcester Magazine, a reluctant hero who practiced common sense and remarkably quick thinking was highlighted. Specifically, this selfless woman re-directed a cooking mishap, and in the process stopped a small fire from spreading.

every night before leaving. I knew he was the kind of cop who would give a guy who was too drunk cab fare, or get behind the wheel himself. I knew he would grab a kid by the ear for telling him to go “eff” himself and “drag the little bastard home” to his parents for a punishment he’d long remember. When he died, the line at Fay Brothers Funeral Home was long. People I never met told me stories I never heard, about how Herk bought a coat for a bum, or how Herk got somebody’s kid “outta a jam” and now the kid’s a respected attorney. “It was a good job,” he told me one time, sitting in a wheelchair with an afghan covering the two stumps that used to be his legs, until diabetes caught up with him. Those legs walked the beat on Summer Street and chased more than a few bad guys. “I see some of these young ones, and they seem like they got something to prove,” he said. I’m sure he was right about some cops. Every profession has its clunkers, men and women who went into the job for the wrong reasons. I’ve met teachers who should have been cops, and cops who should have been teachers, and some of both who should have been neither. The wall that stands between police and the citizens they vow to protect can be dismantled, but it will take time. The first brick to be yanked should be the one labeled “race,” and the ones to make it happen wear the badges. The brotherhood needs to police itself, just as teachers often observe one another as peers. But sometimes peers can’t see past their loyalties, and they need fresh eyes to assist them. The subject is so raw. When I suggested the timing for this resolution was lousy and should be tabled until things simmer down, one fellow educator tore into me and suggested I might remember that the next time North High needs the police, as if I were betraying the WPD by considering such a thing. Where does such vitriol come from, I wondered? The result is a night like that Tuesday in Council chambers, where everybody’s talking and nobody’s listening. Ironically, the frustrated citizens who questioned the resolution, and the men and women of the WPD really want the same thing: respect. It would serve us all to remember that no one gets it without giving it. As I read the article, I heard a fire alarm ringing in the hallway of my subsidized apartment building. I lumbered down a concrete stairwell to the relative safety of the lobby where confused-looking tenants stood around. Often when I write, I’m inspired by what I call “sign-posts.” The synchronicity of those disparate events didn’t escape this writer’s attention. In fact, they silently propelled me to put my pen to paper. As an alarm continued ringing in my ears, firemen searched for the cause of the fire. While all of this activity whirled around me, I had the following daydream: many moons ago, my father owned and managed a rooming house for men in a “working-class Boston” city, Brockton. I was raised in the “hotel” office, along with my younger brother. Many “roomers” had nicknames based on either their physical appearance or behavior. “Sparky” earned his stripes when he accidentally set his mattress on-fire. It seems he’d fallen asleep as he smoked a cigarette. Alas, I digress. LETTERS continued on next page

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As I stayed in my building’s lobby, I pointed out a memorandum to a neighbor of mine that had been recently posted. It was related to fire safety and it spoke to the fact that some tenants of this extremely humble abode are less than forthcoming about smoking inside their apartments. As Emeril Lagasse famously said on his cooking show, I’m “keeping it PG” when I use the term “less than forthcoming.” Lease-breaking behavior obviously puts other tenants at risk, and it negatively affects the health of some residents here who have problems breathing. In my overactive imagination, I can almost hear smokers laughing at the wording of that memo. The cold, hard truth is that management can’t rely on the “honor system” regarding certain tenants’ verbal agreement to not light up inside their apartments. Everyone in this building has been warned twice, and still the fire alarms ring. Another issue is that the memo is written only in the English language, when many tenants here are illiterate. More specifically, the resident population in this particular building resembles a miniature version of the United Nations. There are several Africans, Puerto Ricans (Spanish is the dominant language here), as well as the largest minority in this city, Albanians. In fact, the oven fire in that other subsidized apartment building in Worcester was caused when an Albanian woman

placed plastic utensils inside a pan along with food. I truly don’t understand the thinking that fostered that memo being written in the English language only when illiteracy reigns supreme in this building. I dislike criticizing a futile intervention without offering a practical solution. Upon returning to the subject of that heroine who lives in another subsidized “high rise,” I purposely used the word “high” (please imagine a wink and a nod when reading my missive, dear readers). Training and acting helped that selfless neighbor know just how to stop an oven fire from causing serious harm to others. Can management pay a security guard to patrol the hallways in search of lease-violators, especially when it involves smoking? I personally know several residents here would sleep more soundly if they did. I sure know I would.

the brave staff of the magazine Charlie Hebdo, gunned down by religious fanatics for defending freedom of the press. Meat industry fanatics in the U.S. have devised a more subtle means of stifling freedom of the press. The states of Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah have enacted “ag-gag” laws that impose criminal penalties on investigators seeking to expose animal abuses and safety violations in factory farms. According to a recent Associated Press report, four members of an animal protection organization were charged with violating Utah’s

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ag-gag law. They sought to document the daily transport of thousands of pigs from the infamous Circle Four factory farm in Cedar City, Utah to the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Los Angeles. Ag-gag laws are clearly unconstitutional and are being challenged in federal courts. Assaults on press freedom need to be confronted wherever they rear their ugly heads, even when they assume the legitimacy of a state law. KURT ORCZYK Worcester

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Sweet Treats

(8:00am-10:00pm) It’s your day off, so why not splurge with a fresh cider donut, apple turnover, hot cider, fudge and so much more! Visit Red Apple Farm at “The Core,” located across from the cafeteria.

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(8:00pm-10:00pm) Brian and Captain kick off the long weekend’s live performances. Also in the line-up are Three Day Threshold on Friday, Drunken Uncles and Hothouse on Saturday, Live Playoff Football Action on Sunday and Gary Girouard on Monday.

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Wednesday

A “Suite” View!

(8:00am-10:00pm) Did you know that we have private suites overlooking the mountain that are perfect for a birthday party, corporate outing or a simple get-together with friends. Half or full days available. See more details at www.wachusett.com.

Saturday

Bring a Friend for FUN!

(9:00am-10:00pm) January is learn to ski and Snowboard Month! Bring a friend to the mountain and you’ll both save with our BFF Package! For only $110 you’ll get a lift ticket and a Learn To Ski or Snowboard Package (valued normally at $162).

Thursday

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(11:00pm-2:00pm) Join Ski Patrollers, Mountain Ambassadors and more for some fun as you learn about staying safe on the mountain! Practice your responsibility code and you could win some extra special prizes!

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Women’s Clinic

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Join us in the Coppertop for all the live playoff football action these next few weeks as we build up to Superbowl XLIX! THIS WEEK: The Packers and Seahawks kick things off at 3:05pm, followed by the Patriots versus the Colts at 6:30pm! We’ll have food and drink specials in the Coppertop for the games.

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National Safety Awareness Month:

Staying safe on the trails is just as important to us as it is to you! That’s why we’ve teamed up with the National Ski Area’s Association to bring you a full month of safety-related activities, contests and more!

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A recent report titled “Stronger Together: Assumption College 2013-2014 Community Benefits Report,” outlines the Catholic school’s financial and social impact on Worcester by signaling out several points: • More than 1,900 student volunteers in organizations throughout Worcester County through the college’s Reach Out Center and other groups • $9 million spent with Worcester-based vendors • $260,000 in water and sewer usage taxes and $42,000 in city property taxes • Nearly 500 local faculty and staff members • Annual $25,000 commitment to Hanover Theatre • $15,000 to Worcester Economic Development Fund • $13 million in institutional aid for Worcester County students with a demonstrated need to attend Assumption, including $3.9 million for Worcester residents “It is the contributions of the College’s students of which we are most proud,” President Francesco Cesareo said. “Through our Reach Out Center, Campus Ministry SEND Program, the service learning curriculum, and dedicated student groups like Hounds Against Hunger, they strive to extend a helping hand out of solidarity and friendship. Their efforts are humbling and inspiring.” The report goes on to list other ways Assumption has contributed to the city. Gee, you think Cesareo is listening to certain city councilors who have been quite critical of Worcester’s colleges and universities when it comes to making up for what they don’t pay in property taxes? Check out this remark from the president: “Assumption College has always enjoyed a special relationship with the city of Worcester. The city forever leaves a mark on all those who work, study and teach at the College; we bond with our neighbors and become friends, share with them experiences and memories, and come to understand how unique and exceptional our city is. Every member of the Assumption family finds Worcester has become a part of them — no matter where they are from or where they live now.”

HOWDY PARTNER If it seems as though Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is in the news a lot, it is. Recently, President Laurie Leshin and other area college leaders welcomed newly sworn-in Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to one of the facilities on Grove Street. To be sure, it was a proud moment. The school is just as proud of a collaboration between its Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC) and AdvantaPure/NewAge Industries, a Pennsylvania-based, single-use process component manufacturer. Got all that? PHOTO SUBMITTED The goal is expand programming at the Training Center to help companies that serve the booming Biomanufacturing industry. The way WPI sees it, partnering with AdvantaPure extends the Center’s capabilities to help companies that supply equipment and solutions to biomanufacturers. “Working with companies that develop and manufacture biologics remains a core focus of our center, but we also recognize there are many layers of the biomanufacturing industry that we can help,” said Dr. Kamal Rashid, director of the BETC and research professor at WPI. “Our new relationship with AdvantaPure is a terrific example of how our center can work effectively with equipment manufacturers, Left, Dr. Kamal Rashid, director of the BETC which are a vital element of this and research professor at WPI, tells Gov. Charlie growing industry.” Baker just what the school is doing at its The BETC is a 10,000-square- biosciences center.

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foot, fully functional bench-to-pilot-scale biomanufacturing center. The curriculum spans multiple programs designed to help current biomanufacturing employees improve and expand their skills.

MR. WORCESTER WORKS IT FOR WORCESTER

Area college guys will once again vie for the title of Mr. Worcester when the Working for Worcester project and the Worcester Student Government Association (WSGA) host the second annual Mr. Worcester pageant Friday, Jan. 30 at Coral Seafood on Shrewsbury Street. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. and remember it’s all for a worthy cause, raising money for projects with the Worcester community, while attracting students from the city’s colleges and universities. Last year’s event drew 600 students from eight schools and raised more than $4,000. This year, contestants from seven colleges are expected to compete, including Holy Cross, Anna Maria, Assumption, DAN VAILLANCOURT Becker, Clark University, MCPHSU and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). They will take part in three rounds of competition — talent, interview and formal wear — with a panel of local “celebrity” judges ranking their performances. Worcester Magazine editor Walter Bird Jr. will be there — as a panelist, not a competitor, of course. “The Mr. Worcester Pageant is an exciting and fun way to bring together the colleges of Worcester for a great cause. It’s always great to meet the students from all the Jeffrey Reppucci, co-founder of Working for colleges, who like us want to help Worcester, is a recent graduate of Holy Cross, make Worcester a better place,” said where he played hockey. Holy Cross senior and Working for Worcester executive director Colette Houssa. “Throughout this city, people have hidden talents and the event gives us the opportunity to meet those people who will one day, hopefully, be part of our leadership team, all while enjoying the talents of the contestants.” Proceeds will help fund 16 projects around Worcester on service day April 11. Last year’s service day saw 1,100 volunteers perform $125,000 in improvements to 25 recreational spots around the city. The cost to attend Mr. Worcester is $15, $10 for college students with a valid Worcester college ID. Enjoy a pre-pageant buffet, a raffle and other prizes.

LIVING THE DREAM Join Clark University on Monday, Jan. 19 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a panel discussion, “Living the Revolution through Day to Day Struggle” at 3 p.m. in Tilton Hall at the Higgins University Center, 950 Main St. Scheduled to participate are Lakiyra “Oompa” Williams, manager of student services at Breakthrough Greater (Boston) in Roxbury; Steve O’Neil, organizer with Worcester-based E.P.O.C.H., an organization that advocates for the rights of incarcerated individuals; Shara Smith, coordinator and movement director for Move to Amend, a national organization; David Minasian, organizer/ business representative for the Worcester-based New England Carpenters’ Union at Carpenters Local 107. — Walter Bird Jr.

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Forward Thinking: 15 Things Worcester Should Do in 2015 Walter Bird Jr.

The New Year is two weeks old, which leaves plenty of time for Worcester to make this its best year yet. Last year, when 2014 made its bow, Worcester Magazine came up with 14 things we thought Worcester should prioritize for the year. In our previous two editions, we looked at how the city fared when it came to making good on that list. We offered grades — some good, some not so good — and an honest assessment of how we believe Worcester

Mayor Joe Petty has one thing working against him — the city’s form of government. By its very nature, he is a so—called “weak mayor.” He has his detractors, to be sure, including on the City Council he chairs. In our estimation, however, Petty has performed FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING more than capably and admirably as mayor. Well into his second term, there is speculation as to whether he will, in fact, run for a third. Petty has told Worcester Magazine he is “definitely” running — barring any unforeseen development. We will go on record as saying now that, unless he decides not to seek reelection, and save for any career-ending controversy, voters should strongly consider sending Petty back to City Hall in November. Look, you can question the whole city manager search process, but we have noted from the beginning that of all the players involved, it was Petty who remained the most consistent. He was the one who brought Augustus’ name forward for consideration. He was the one who said he thought Augustus was the right man for the job. He said it then, he said it during the search process and he said it when it was over. Was the fix in? We do not believe so. First of all, to suggest that is to suggest Augustus does not have a mind of his own. He does. It is also to suggest Petty lied the entire time. We cannot find evidence in his actions that he did. We commend the mayor for being up front with who he wanted as city manager. We also commend him for his inauguration speech after being re-elected to a second term, one that laid out a bold — and hardly weak — vision. Last, there is a side to Petty the general public — and his own colleagues — do not always see. It is the man who calls reporters and asks them not to be too hard on a fellow councilor — even after that same councilor just lambasted the mayor in public. It is the man who finds it hard even to bang the gavel down on a resident speaking at a Council meeting who refuses to adhere to the time limit. Some might say that is weak. We say it is a sign of compassion. He does not want to have shut people up, but sometimes you just have to. In November, If Joe Petty’s name is on the ballot for mayor, voters should have no compunctions about filling in the circle next to his name.

did or could have done better in each of the categories. This week, we look ahead to the next 12 months — the year 2015. Here, then, are Worcester Magazine’s 15 Things Worcester Should Do in 2015. Our list is, of course, subjective. Perhaps there are areas of concern you have. Let us know — and let the city know. Without further ado, here is what we believe should be among the city’s priorities in 2015:

The city administration no doubt has a checklist two miles long of things to get done this year. If rebuilding a bond of trust with its citizens is not at the top of the list, then it should be ripped up and started from scratch. Last year ended with

a clear schism between the public and the city’s Police Department. What resulted was blame, defensiveness, name-calling and no small amount of shrinking on the part of some councilors from an issue that called for leadership in its highest form. This should be about one thing and one thing only: compassion for one another. Instead, it became a weapon and tool for political gain — and not just on the part of councilors. Some local activists saw a clear chance to advance their own personal cause. Some, however, hit the nail right on the head. At a time when hate is rearing its ugliest of heads across the nation, love and tolerance have never been needed more. Instead, the ignorant among us have called for no more funding of police and accusing them of dressing for war. Those are not actions aimed at resolution, they are firebombs aimed at provocation — the very tactics some activists accuse police of employing. Those who have said this are absolutely right: Worcester is not Ferguson. It is not New York. But it could very easily become worse than both. What is needed is a truly open dialogue that invites everyone to the table — not just the same old “community partners.” What is a community partner? Is Julius Jones, the young man who spoke quite eloquently at a recent Council meeting about the need for love and understanding, not a community partner? What about Robert Blackwell Gibbs? He is a forceful personality with strong opinions, to be sure, and they may not gel with those of the city or Police Department. But a discussion on better relations between police and the community would benefit from their participation. Worcester has an opportunity not just to continue not being like Ferguson or New York — but to actually be at the forefront of changing public perceptions and attitudes. Is it up for STE the challenge? VE

We had a dog park on our list of things for Worcester to do in 2014 and guess what? It did not get done, so we are including it on this year’s list. Do you get the message, councilors? There is a need for a dog park in Worcester, and no matter which site you choose you will tick someone off. Go for it. Stop gnawing on the bone and take a bite out of the whole darn thing. The

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first spot suggested last year was Green Hill Park, but one councilor and a few residents barked loudly enough that attention shifted elsewhere. But then that neighborhood, Beaver Brook, also put up a howl. So attention shifted back to Green Hill Park, this time at a spot closer to Worcester Technical High School. We are begging councilors to take their paws off the brakes and choose a site — now. Not a few months from now. Not later this year, or next year. Now. Own it. Granted, a dog park is not CitySquare, but it is a quality of life issue. The city can take the not-so-bold step of making life a lot easier for dog lovers (there are around 10,400 dog licenses currently issued). It is time to take off the leash and let this idea run wild. continued on page 14

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actually have college students who stay there when they graduate. Visit places that actually have things for its college students to do — and not just places to live. Take a hard look at those college towns and their public transportation. Visitors from the Ukraine last year were dumbfounded at not being able to easily get around town, laughing out loud to a reporter about the lack of a cohesive public transportation system. Drum up ideas for entertainment venues and attractions that are aimed specifically at college-aged kids. Also, consider whether a community is a college town simply because it has colleges and ask if it matters whether students pack up and leave after dumping thousands of dollars into the college. The city has a lot to offer. It just does not have a lot to offer college students and graduates. Not yet, anyway. The NYT article did highlight something amazing: the development that has been done, and the effort so many of the city’s colleges have put forth to help make it happen. However, it would have been nice to read comments from students about whether they actually feel any momentum. The article also did not dive into whether Worcester is a great place for retirees. Many college towns make excellent places to retire for the amenities they offer, as well as for partnerships between the elderly and the local colleges and universities. We encourage the great higher ed learning institutions in Worcester to build on some of the terrific efforts already underway, such as Worcester State University’s Intergenerational Urban Institute. Continue with city-school initiatives such as Holy Cross’ Working for Worcester project. In addition, the city in 2015 should bring college kids to the table in a series of charettes and ask what might draw them from high up on the hills and on the outskirts of the city into downtown on a more regular basis. Worcester is on its way. We just do not think it is quite there yet.

The South Worcester Industrial Park (SWIP) could do wonders to continue the transformation of Main South. Clark University has almost single-handedly kept that part of the city from going under. It needs a bigger hand from city officials. Not that a fully-utilized SWIP would put everyone in that neighborhood to work, but it would certainly help. Instead, the city seems stuck in a failed pattern of the babiest

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In our opinion, Worcester is a city with some of the best colleges in the nation. It brings in students from all over the world, and its higher education institutions have helped revitalize neighborhoods in Main South and Downtown. All that has been accomplished, including CitySquare, does not on its own make Worcester a college town. We challenge the city in 2015 to forget about the assessment of the New York Times (NYT), a paper that has covered Worcester exactly how many times in the past? Instead, drive on out to Amherst and other places that

of baby steps when it comes to promoting the parcel to developers. Part of that is a function of an understaffed Economic Development department. And that is largely due to a lack of finances, which of course has also curbed any efforts to actively market the property. We are talking 11 acres of land that could be part of a multi-purpose development. It is not easy, of course. Even allowing the city to avoid a public bidding process in targeting developers does not seem to have injected any kind of real momentum into it. What is the answer? In part, money. That may be a hard sell (pardon the pun) to a public that can probably think of many different ways to spend it, but often times, in order to get something, you have to give something. In this case, more dollars toward marketing and outreach to developers could at least help kick SWIP plans into a higher gear.

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The shutting down of Indian Lake to the public for almost the entire summer last year put an exclamation point on a rather alarming issue that has not garnered the attention it deserves in Worcester: its bodies of water are too frequently being compromised by contaminants. This year, we strongly encourage the city to abandon what it too often does — tackle problems on a case-by-case basis, rather than with a holistic approach. So as

officials continue to work on making sure Indian Lake is ready for boaters, swimmers and pooches this year, they also should look at every body of water, including Lake Quinsigamond, which every year is plagued by sewer runoff, with parts of it inevitably closed to the public for stretches at a time. We are told steps are being taken to improve water quality at Indian Lake. On the other hand, a press release from the Indian Lake Watershed Association (ILWA) was sent out to the press, and then withdrawn, followed by another one that indicated the city would be releasing more information. So far, it has not. So what gives? And why was that press release, which one paper actually published anyway, pulled back? The fact is that Indian Lake residents were disrupted for almost an entire summer. The city’s Wheels 2 Water program had to shift on the fly. All because of potentially-harmful blue-green algae. ILWA Vice President Beth Proko, in her original press release, said it was “imperative” to consider larger projects geared to improving the lake’s overall health. We will take it one step further and call for a broader approach to all the city’s bodies of water and their well-being. We also suggest not giving off the appearance that you are trying to hide something, or that you are afraid of looking bad. Proko’s press release was dead on, and not accusatory. Rather, it was among the first to publicly address of an issue that really has flown under the radar. continued on page 16

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All of Main Street, and not just the OK, show of hands. How many of you are truly sick and tired of the mess that is part near City Hall, traffic in and around Washington Square and at Front and Foster streets? There are deserves the full a couple things to be addressed here. First is the traffic nightmare that exists at the attention of the city lights at Front and Foster as a result of A) a signal timing system that just does not manager’s administration in 2015. seem to be working right and B) a bus station whose buses have to empty out right That means the most southerly onto one of the busiest streets in the city. The second is the obnoxious parking of taxis out in front of Union Station. Now, we are not the experts, this is true. So it is possible that putting on hold a planned taxi station at the part as well north Main Street. Make no mistake: the immediate rear of historic Union Station was the right move and not political posturing. The chair of the Traffic and Parking Committee, however, has

gone on record as wanting councilors to have more authority over the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA), which acquired Union Station in 1995. We are not aware of an overwhelming number of complaints over the proposed location of the tax stand, but if that is a concern, here is one alternative: How about designating some parking spaces in the under-utilized Union Station garage as taxi cab only spots. Commuters could be directed to the cabs, which could use passes to enter and leave the garage. Again, it may not be entirely feasible, but safety should be paramount, and right now it is simply not safe to have taxis lined up along the street outside Union Station.

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Go for it, JetBlue. That is our simple message to the airline that was so feverishly courted by tongue-wagging city types before finally taking flight in 2013. Now soaring out of Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), the airline still only flies to two destinations daily — both in Florida. Money talks, of course, and JetBlue is not in the business of willfully losing money. It cannot start adding destinations if it does not feel there is financial upside. So let us turn back to the city on this. One of the main reasons JetBlue

landed — and took off from — here in the first place (aside of airport owner Massport having a firm grip on its wing) is because former City Manager Mike O’Brien and former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray did everything but don cheerleader outfits and wave pom-poms (if they did, we would pay dearly for photographic proof). Is it, then, time for a similar push to attract another airline? JetBlue is all by itself right now in providing commercial service high up on Airport Hill. Could another airline be lured here? How cool would it be to have service into Washington, D.C. and New York City, from where you could pretty much link up with any destination in the world? Easier said than done, but really, how many of us thought the city had a snowball’s chance in you-knowwhat of getting JetBlue to set up shop in Worcester? We say break out the cheerleaders, the high school bands, the catchy slogans and the business luncheons. We would love to see the airport prove all the naysayers wrong and turn into a hub of activity. We also envision more development around that area in direct response to more vehicle traffic.

key to economic virility in Worcester is its downtown core, and CitySquare is where that key lies. So, too, does it lie along North Main Street,

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Earlier in this list we encouraged voters to re-elect the mayor if he runs. She does not require election, but we encourage School Superintendent Melinda Boone and the School Committee to reach agreement on a new contract (her current pact expires in June). The talks are taking place and perhaps an announcement will soon come. That announcement should be that Boone will remain in Worcester for the foreseeable future. She has earned it. It is hard to imagine a more controversial local public figure than Boone, other than perhaps

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Police Chief Gary Gemme. For some reason, Boone seems to draw folks into two distinct camps: those who believe she has performed wonderfully and those who think it best for her to return home to Virginia. Without question, much remains to be done in creating a citywide system of academic excellence. However, we believe Boone can get Worcester there. Critics say she could be a bit more available to the public and press. We agree. It would be nice to see the superintendent elsewhere in Worcester more often, and not just at academic-related functions. However, what matters most is the bottom line, and in school the bottom line is academic performance. In that regard, more must be done, but much already has been accomplished. For the most part, schools are moving in the right direction as far as more Level 1 and Level 2 and fewer Level 3 and 4 schools. It is also heartening that the graduation rate is climbing, while the dropout rate is declining. There are pockets of concern, such as North High, where we hear that morale could be improved. Then again, we are not in our city’s schools every day, all day. We want to see MCAS scores improve, and surely Boone would, too. The utilization of a PR person has contributed to a more open administrative office, although critics might question the wisdom of investing money in that position. Perhaps, then, you can forgive Boone if she often feels like she cannot win. While she has been criticized for not being more up front with the public, she gets criticized for taking a step in that direction. Love her or hate her, Boone has among the toughest of jobs: overseeing an urban school system in the second largest city in the state. Try that on for size.

where vacant storefronts are more the norm than the exception. We understand, also, that having taken control of the former Worcester Courthouse and Auditorium, it is important for the city to partner with developers in identifying how best to utilize those historic landmarks (The Aud is likely going to take years rather than months). However, we would like to see as much attention paid to Main South, and some of its main arterial offshoots. We called for a true master plan for the entire city last year, and we believe that effort should start soon. It could encompass a cohesive plan for all of Main Street, while recognizing the uniqueness of each section. We would love to see a trolley dedicated solely to the entire length of Main Street that could simply go up and down a few times a day at set times. This might also fit nicely into a college—town feel. The trolley could bring folks to where they want to go, but also feature a “barker,” someone who could point out various curiosities and points of interest. And in terms of ridding certain areas of blight, it could not hurt to start putting a lot of attention on them. Crime does not like being in the spotlight. Again, just an idea, but progress only begins with ideas.

It is hard not to be a Negative Nellie when it comes to voter apathy. We gave Worcester voters a “D” for their collectively woeful effort to get to the polls in 2014. It is unlikely to improve this year, given it is a local election. In fact, the numbers could get much worse. Voter turnout in November was 35.5 percent. It could be in the 20s or lower this year — and that would be a shame. On a day-to-day basis, no government more directly affects residents’ lives than local government. From City Council

to School Committee, decisions are made on a weekly basis that have a direct impact on quality of life. And yet, year after year, the polls at local elections are hardly abuzz with activity. Why? On one hand, many voters may feel like their vote does not matter. On the other hand, the quality and variety of candidates is hardly worth getting excited about most of the time. There is talk of more minority candidates jumping in this year, which could, in turn, draw out a typically paltry minority voter base. But if folks are coming out simply for color, that, too, is hardly cause for celebration. Whatever the reason, voters do not typically show up in force for local elections in Worcester. Will that trend change in 2015? One can only hope.

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stand behind a proposed universally-accessible playground, while acknowledging the monetary challenges that come with it. Of course, not unlike many other efforts in Worcester, this will take time. It already has. It has been about eight years or so since then-Mayor Tim Murray appointed a task force whose responsibilities included, among other things, trying to increase recreational use of the pond. Progress is often best accomplished when it involves a grass-roots effort, so here’s to a vibrant group of residents and others committed to returning Coes Pond to its glory days.

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This may actually go along with helping to create a true college town, but we would love to see a city that truly embraces sports. We believe the framework is there for some truly unique collaboration. The Worcester Bravehearts last year played their inaugural season in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), winning the league championship, no less. Teams are comprised of college-aged players, meaning fans are watching competition among those who truly have something to play for. Could this somehow be parlayed into a broader effort to expand semi—pro and professional sports in Worcester? Remember, there

is a good chance the city is going to lose its minor league hockey affiliate, the Worcester Sharks, the farm team for California’s San Jose Sharks. Could, perhaps, some enterprising young sports fan or business man develop a concept similar to the FCBL? For at least one season, anyway, the Bravehearts made it work. The FCBL started out with an idea and has continued to grow. Maybe something similar could work for hockey, football and basketball. In any case, sports is one of the ways to bring a community closer together. We encourage the city and others to not wait until it loses a sports team before coming up with alternatives.

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In addition to paying better attention to all its bodies of water this year, we would like to see Worcester get things done with Coes Pond on Mill Street. We would also like to see the owner of the former Big D Supermarket property across from the beach make good on efforts to build housing — and perhaps retail of some kind — on the lot. We support the Friends of Coes Pond in their work to beautify the beachfront and improve water quality. We also

Progress has been made on making the city a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly place. Ask Gerry Powers FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING of Walk-Bike Worcester and he will tell you quite a bit remains to be done. Given that we hear just about every There has been much talk about the transformation week — sometimes of downtown. One area in particular has undergone multiple times a transformation of near epic proportions. Those a week — of a of us who remember Worcester from the ’70s and pedestrian being ’80s would hardly recognize Worcester Common as struck by a car, it exists now, were we not here to witness it. Long, long gone is that it would seem disease-inviting “pool” of water. The Common has been turned into a imperative to meeting place for all people. Sure, it is not perfect. There are still far too many drugs continue making deals being completed under the shade of trees, and it is not safe for a single woman to walk it Worcester a place alone, sometimes. A Worcester Magazine intern was accosted on the Common while simply trying where you can to gather a story. However, those instances should not be allowed to define the entire area. There is walk across the the Paul V. Mullaney Plaza, the Oval and a number of annual events, such as the Latin American street without fear Festival, that serve as inviting to the public. We would like to see the city make even better use of of being flattened the Common. Mayor Joe Petty has spoken of a multi-ethnic, multi-day celebration down there. We say, as we did to JetBlue, go for it. How about establishing regular market places on the Common? like a pancake.

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But it cannot be ignored that this is not a danger unique to Worcester. In fact, the city’s overall pedestrian versus car accident rates were not out of line from previous years’ statistics. Still, if you are a pedestrian and biker here, it is often a game of Russian roulette when it comes to getting around the city. Planners, emergency personnel and other officials — including state lawmakers — should all be at the table in ensuring the safety of all its citizens, including walkers and cyclists.

A combination of food, art, and other goods for sale. We also encourage councilors to finally say “yes” to food trucks, and let them surround the common — or at least one side of it — during the day and at night. Want to be a college town? Go back to having food carts and trucks in Downtown Worcester. College kids do not have a lot of money — most of them, anyway — but what they do have, they will gladly spend on food. Get them downtown for a sporting event or a good nightclub, then give them some food trucks to choose from. In any case, the Common has become a downtown destination. Build on that, city officials, and make it something truly special.

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Boston’s Vanna returns with ‘personal stuff’ to the Palladium Joshua Lyford

Boston post-hardcore outfit Vanna is no stranger to Worcester, having played here many times over a career that began in 2004, but with the “VOID” touring cycle nearly a year-in, Vanna returns to the Palladium on Jan. 30 with some serious momentum. The band has been recording, performing and touring for a decade and has seen more than its

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fair share of lineup changes and record label swaps in that time. Founding members Nick Lambert on guitar and vocals and Shawn Marquis on bass guitar were joined by drummer Eric Gross and guitarist Joel Pastuszak in 2012. Davey Muise has been on vocals since 2009. He first recorded with the band for the 2011 release of “And They Came Baring Bones.” With the lineup set and the band constantly touring the world, it was time for a change. The group released the “Preying/Purging” EP in 2013 and it marked a shift in the band’s direction. The two songs were significantly different in sound and tone than the previous full length, “The Few and the Far Between,” which was released earlier that year. This helped usher in “VOID,” the band’s most recent record, and marked an outfit fully committed to the creation of raw, aggressive music. “We took some chances with this record,” explained Muise. “We did some different things that Vanna hasn’t done before and we did some things that we haven’t done for awhile.” Both “The Few and the Far Between” and the “Preying/Purging” EP were released by Artery Recordings, but “VOID” came out on Pure Noise Records, the band’s current label. Muise said the band came together and pushed the limits of what was possible, including the lyrical content, which is influenced by Muise’s own past experiences. “I am in a really good place now and have been for a little bit,” said Muise. “I felt like I was ready to talk about a lot of things that I didn’t have confidence enough to speak on with past records. This is real, personal, stuff.” This lyrical openness helped spur the other members of the band to push themselves as far as they could when they stepped into the studio with Will Putney at New Jersey’s Machine Shop to record “VOID.” Fans of the band have taken to the record with an intense hunger. “It’s weird to see something that you’ve put so much into get so much of a response back,” said Muise. “It was definitely a different overall feel for this record and I think that comes through, VOID is a different beast altogether.” With 10 years of touring under their belts, band members haven’t skipped a beat. The upcoming Palladium show is part of a four-day, east-coast run - with stops in Portland, Maine,, Manchester, New Hampshire and Hartford, Conn. – that was set up on a short break from Vanna’s rigorous touring schedule. “Everything we do, we base around 40-minutes on stage, five nights a week,” said Muise. “If we’re going to sacrifice so much of our lives for this, then we’re going to put in that work to do as much as we can. It’s a constant quest for those 40 minutes with those kids.” Head to the Palladium, 261 Main St., on Jan. 30 to see Vanna with Lions, Lions; Brigades; Like Pacific; In Armistice; Letting Go; and Rocketship. Tickets are available online and at the door and you can find out more about Vanna on Facebook and on their website.

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Soprano audition offers chance to sing with The Priests at Hanover Theatre

Colin Burdett

The Priests have enthralled classical music enthusiasts in both the religious and secular realms. With a distinctive entry into the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-selling classical debut of all time, it is safe to say Frs. Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy have also become the fathers of modern classical music. In Worcester, they will be part of a truly unique opportunity tied into the group’s scheduled March 27 appearance at Hanover Theatre.

The show will benefit Frank Carroll’s St. John’s Food for the Poor. A Worcester native, Carroll will introduce The Priests onstage. The highlight of the performance, however, involves a chance for one lucky female singer to sing alongside The Priests at the concert. The Hanover Theatre will host open auditions Sunday, Feb. 1 for amateur and nonprofessional female sopranos. The auditions are open to female cantors, choir members and parishioners within the Worcester Catholic Diocese. The girls and women must be 15 years or older and active members of their church. The best-suited soprano will appear with The Priests during their show. The Hanover Theatre has been making

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essential strides toward improving the central influence of art education in the city with several program, including Adopt-ASchool, Unum Student Critic, complimentary tickets, internships and motivational speaker presentations. Hanover Theatre’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations Lisa Condit said the upcoming Priests show is “three classically-trained ordained priests who give an amazing performance to a secular and religious audience.” “The performance,” she continued, “is a way for the theatre to fulfill its mission of fostering a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow. This is a community-based event made of donations, contributions, volunteers and we see the show as an opportunity to engage people. It’s unbelievable knowing that these priests’ performance are so powerful and can make you cry and this is something they only spend part of their time doing. The show is supporting a great cause, which is St. John’s Food for the Poor program, which has supported up to 400 hungry citizens on a daily basis.” The group’s three members are activelyordained Catholic priests from Northern Ireland. Their musical repertoire includes “Ave Marie,” “O Holy Night” and “Pie Jesu.” While the show is separate from

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Hanover’s Access to the Arts program, the Theater’s mission of creating a vibrant and empowering theater arts program for its residents, students, artists and performers, remains the same. The chosen soprano for the event will sing onstage with the three priests and will also perform a few solo numbers in front of a crowd of parishioners, college students, artists and musicians. Meghan Patrick, the Theatre’s director of education, will be a judge for the audition.

Auditions will be held 1-3 p.m. Feb. 1 at The Hanover, 2 Southbridge St. Piano accompaniment will be provided and participants will be asked to perform a sacred or classical piece. Interested individuals can pre-register for an audition slot until Thursday, Jan. 15 by contacting Melanie Donegan at mdonegan16@gmail.com or by calling 508-755-8322. Information on and donations for the Hanover Theater’s Access to the Arts Fund can be seen at hanovertheater. org/access2.php.

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St. Petersburg Symphony at Mechanics Hall

The St. Petersburg Symphony took over Mechanics Hall in Worcester one night this week, with the Russian group wowing its audience as guest conductor Vladimir Lande led members through several well-known compositions, including Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. On this page, Worcester Magazine photographer Steven King captures the performance in photos.

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Tavern in the Square has room to improve Michael Brazell

Though the name is a bit confusing, neither being located in or on a square, Northborough’s newest restaurant, Tavern in the Square, opened in June 2014 at 318 Main St. (Route 20), in a location that had long been home to fledgling sports pubs. While the atmosphere is upbeat, service is adequate and it is a great place to catch a game, Tavern in the Square will need to focus more on developing its menu before it can be considered a dining destination for Worcester-area diners.

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taurant is not far away and only a short drive from other favorites of Worcester Magazine, like Texas BBQ Company, Zem Han, and Yama Zakura. Having visited on a Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, the restaurant was full on both occasions, but I was able to find a high-top around the bar on one visit, and grabbed a stool at the bar on another. When entering the restaurant, diners cannot avoid the prominent flat screen TVs against every wall, or the cube of nearly 15 TVs that hang over the bar. Put bluntly, Tavern in the Square is not a date-night destination and works best when your primary goal of going out to dinner is to grab a beer and catch a game. The restaurant has some 50 beers on tap, from your standard major domestic brewers right down to regional and local brewers, including local favs like Wormtown from Worcester and Jacks Abbey out of Framingham. My Wormtown BeHoppy IPA and Jack’s Abbey Leisure Time Lager were both fresh and served ice cold in tall 20-ounce glasses, and served as a thankful respite to Tavern’s deliciously spicy buffalo wings. An order of eight wings comes with a side of bleu cheese dressing, and the wings are cooked just right so that the meat falls off the bone, carrying plenty of their excellent buffalo recipes with them.

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Tavern in the Square’s dinner entrees seemed uninspired on both visits, and while each item wasn’t necessarily bad, they did not do much to impress either. On my first visit, I ordered the Cowboy Burger, which was a thick helping of angus ground beef, topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onion strips and a sweet barbecue sauce. Though the burger wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, I was pleased to find that mediumrare was cooked medium-rare, with plenty of pink. A generous helping of thinly-cut French fries made for a decent burger ’n fries combination. On a return visit during the NFL playoffs, my co-diner, Paulo, opted for a buffalo chicken flatbread that featured crispy chicken, the restaurant’s great buffalo sauce, corn, crusted tomatoes, and was topped with crumbled bleu cheese. Paulo remarked that the pizza was good and more than enough for one person, but did not go on to rave about the meal, either. Determined to try something other than a burger on my return visit, I opted for the Tavern Meatloaf, which featured two hockeypuck sized loafs of chopped sirloin wrapped in bacon. Each loaf was topped with a dollop

of mashed potatoes and onion strings, riding above a thin gravy, served with green beans. While the portions were large, the meatloaf itself was rather dry — almost taking on the consistency of a kibbe dish — and although my green beans were fresh and crisp, they were overwhelmingly garlicky to the point where I could not eat but a few of them. The interior is nicely decorated, with a modern industrial design, a great bar, and plenty of seating. Service was solid during both of visits - better at the bar than at a high top, although our dirty dishes lingered in front of us longer than we would have liked in both cases. With appetizers mostly falling below $10, burgers and smaller entrees around $12-$15, and most other entrees in the mid-to-upperteens, it is a dinner that won’t break the bank. Tavern in the Square does many things right, but here’s hoping it can improve its entrees to help distinguish itself from being just another sports bar and grille.

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The cult of Paul Thomas Anderson is taking a bit of a beating with the release of “Inherent Vice,” his adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s hippie detective story set in 1970 Los Angeles, because, well, because high expectations are a bitch. This is the guy who directed Daniel Day-Lewis to an Oscar, oversaw Philip Seymour Hoffman’s last truly great performance, and even proved that Adam Sandler could be more than a fart joke. Hell, without PTA (yes, he has been initialized), the world doesn’t have Dirk Diggler, the very prospect of which makes this a sadder place beyond description.

Anderson’s new film isn’t well-served by its trailer, which culled the movie’s frothier bits and smashed them into a crowdpleasing stoner comedy framework a la “The Big Lebowski.” Sure, there’s a measure of Lebowski-like giddiness in the hazy tale of Doc Sportello, a private investigator clinging to the last vestiges of the counterculture, from his greasy hair to his filthy sandaled feet. But “Inherent Vice,” like Doc, exists at the fringes, a little shambling and disassembled, ever likeable though not necessarily loveable as it meanders through a convoluted mystery populated by troubled girlfriends, coke-snorting dentists and pancake-obsessed cops. It’s a buzz, but not abuzz. The film unfolds like a thinly-connected series of short stories, with nicely-wrought, individual scenes heralding the passing of the Woodstock era into a more cynical age of Nixonian political paranoia, big business and low crimes. Peacefully existing in the eye of the storm is the ever-toking Doc, played by Joaquin Phoenix who makes this character, clearly a few thousand brain cells short from his prime years, an inherently decent

guy. When his lithe and lovely ex-girlfriend Shasta (Katherine Waterston) goes missing, Doc is on the case. I defy anyone (at least those who, like me, haven’t read Pynchon’s novel) to synopsize the dense plot of “Inherent Vice,” a multitiered mystery that borders on the incoherent. About halfway through I abandoned the struggle, and once at peace with my decision I found the film enjoyable on its own shaggy-dog terms. The way the characters intersect with one another, peeling off bad metaphors like hundred-dollar bills from a gambler’s money roll (see what I did there?), reminded me of an Elmore Leonard novel, which is less about points A and B than about the journey in between. Phoenix has become the sort of revelatory actor who surprises you every time he appears on screen. In his last movie, “Her,” he played a nebbish who falls in love with his computer’s operating system, and sold the concept so convincingly I left the theater yearning to buy a dozen roses for my iPhone. Here, he’s a glassy-eyed marvel, disarmingly funny with the sort of gentle, no-hurry demeanor that seems perfectly appropriate in a pre-Internet universe. Paul Thomas Anderson has surrounded Phoenix with a wonderful ensemble — a hallmark of any Anderson movie. Josh Brolin, whose brooding, broad face capped by a flattop haircut gives him the appearance of an Easter Island statue come to life, has never been better as a hard-boiled detective known as “Big Foot” who prefers his cops-androbbers scenarios free of any undue hippie influence (Big Foot has echoes of Dan White, the repressed San Francisco councilman Brolin played in “Milk”). A scene involving Brolin and an enormous bowl of pot is one for the books. Benicio Del Toro, Martin Short and Owen Wilson also get their opportunities to chew their share of the scenery. “Inherent Vice” is no classic, but the movie certainly has its moments. Sometimes it’s fun to walk through the beaded curtain just to see what awaits on the other side.

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Worcester Chamber Music Society - Cafe Concert 2: The Exotics. Spicy, sultry and unabashedly tuneful all at once, this program takes you from Hungary to Russia via Mexico, using old church music, chorales and folk tunes in new ways. Dinner is designed to complement the music for an evening sure to please all palettes. Full program available on website: worcesterchambermusic.org/ the-exotics. Musicians: Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violins; Peter Sulski, viola; David Russell, cello. Dinner and concert $52. Concert only $27. 6:30-9 p.m. Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury St. 508-217-4450 or worcesterchambermusic.org/the-exotics. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. SEAN FULLERTON: Live Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900 or ryeandthyme.com. Blue Plate Open Mic Thursdays. Channel your inner Alfalfa weekly with our gang of misfit musical toys. Sing to the rafters as the Winter winds blow outside, and make new friends and coconspiritors to further your musical endeavors whilst furthering your fanbase. Parking’s Free, beers cheap and you are it! Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Charles Neville, Michael Allman, Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. Voted BEST BLUES BAND in the NORTHEAST in six state vote this year, for a special night of music! CHARLES NEVILLE, Grammy Award winning legendary Neville Brother, is a vocals, sax, flute man, who has gold/platinum records from six different countries! He is lead vocalist and frontman to the Michael Allman Band. Even though Michael looks and sounds very similar to his father, Gregg Allman, he has his own distinctive style of Blues and Rock. JEFF PITCHELL, singer/songwriter/guitar player and was invited earlier this year to perform w/ the ALLMAN BROTHERS in NYC to a sold-out Beacon Theater, JEFF blends Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Jimi Hendrix experiences with his own soulful, superb vocals. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Josh Briggs. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP, there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/darkhorseopenmic. DJ (21+). 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Grand Evolution. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-

926-8877. Metal Thursday! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/metalthursday. Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Renee Legendre. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Rocky and the Pressers. 21+. $8. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Throwback Thursdays. If you want to go back to the ‘good old days’, chill out with old friends and make some new ones, let DJ EClass take you back with the masterful mix on the vinyls! No cover charge. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. College Night w/ DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Dave Miller & Brian Kendal. N/A. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. TC Polk. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with

Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Home Made Wine with PETTY LARCENY (the Tom Petty tribute) & Roadhouse Strangers. From Knoxville TN (facebook.com/homemadewinemusic) (homemadewinemusic. com) The term Homemade Wine sounds like somebody might have mixed up a bunch of ingredients, sat back and waited on it to ferment, then pulled out the cork, gathered some friends together and kicked off a house rockin_ throwdown. The PETTY LARCENY BAND (facebook.com/events/656636241114306) (facebook.com/PettyLarcenyBand) The Petty Larceny Band is THE Tom Petty cover band playing in the greater Worcester, MA area. They play ALL your favorite T.P. hits! Roadhouse Strangers is a blues/rock - Southern rock band in the greater Boston area. facebook.com/events/621889927911399/ facebook. com/RoadhouseStrangersRock $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/803897916334668. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Airspray. 21plus Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Help raise money for breast cancer research and the Cancer Center at Harrington Hospital by eating out Thursday night, Jan. 15 at UNO Pizzeria & Grille at Hobbs Brook Shopping Center in Sturbridge. It’s all part of a Dough Raiser for the Festival of (Giving) Trees. The annual fund raiser heads into its 18th year in December, with 15-20 percent of diners’ bills on Thursday donated to the cause. jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Thank Friday its Nat at 5:30-7:30pm; Then Dan Burke at 9pm! 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Danny Gokey Concert. Former American Idol contestant and Q90.1 artist Danny Gokey will be performing in Auburn, MA. Fun night for all ages as Danny’s music has positive lyrics and is family-friendly. $22. 7-9 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-216-0901 or events.chosentickets.com/wafform. aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=275169. Vaverka String Trio - Claflin Hill Orchestra Chamber Series. $19/$15 seniors and students. 7:30-9 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or claflinhill.org. Cailte Kelly. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Chelsea Berry with Max Seidman. Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with incredible edge, power, and finesse. “A voice of remarkable power and control with a joyous soul. Brave and bright, Chelsea Berry is the real thing.” -Livingston Taylor $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-8339698 or symplyfargone.com. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Press Box, 536 Lincoln St. 508-856-9255. How Bizarre. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. JCDC. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Bourbon Truth. Playing all your favorite New Country hits all night, featuring a group of talented musicians that will keep the party going all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Mayhem. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Mike Lynch Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. The City Boys with Johnny Romance & The Captain. Rockin Acoustic Duo. 9 p.m.-midnight. Toy Town Pub, 28 Railroad St., Winchendon. 978-297-9889 or loveshackmusic.com. The Great Escape - Journey Tribute . 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. The Moulten Llama, Gut, Wrought Iron Hex, and Seismic Supershear! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Plagiarists. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Tony Soul Project at the Kasbar. 9 p.m.-midnight. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or tonysoulproject. com/event/tony-soul-project-at-the-kasbar. Wooing Dorothy. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. SEAN FULLERTON: Live Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean

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performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. Fullerton was voted the 2010 Worcester Music Awards “Best Solo Act”, nominated “Best Blues/R&B Act” in 2010 and 2011, and nominated again for “Best Solo Act” in 2012. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. McGUIGGAN’S PUB, 546 Washington St., Whitman. 781-447-7333 or mcguigganspub.com. “BLUESWITCH” jump blues/dancing. An Evening of wonderful dancing blues. Free. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. DJ One -Three. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DRUNKEN UNCLES Acoustic Rock! No Cover. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long, different DJ every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351.

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James Keys. Folk&Blues N/A. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. JAZZED UP Featurin Mauro DePasquale. JAZZED UP voted BEST Entertainers (2014), nominated Best jazz 4 years strong. If you love Sinatra, Bennett, Buble’, Connick Jr., you will LOVE Jazzed Up! 6:30-8:30 p.m. FISH, 29 South Bolton St., Marlborough. 508460-3474. Comanchero and Grade “A” Fancy. Comanchero: Since 2003, Comanchero has crafted an Americana sound that combines old traditions with new, Country with Rock, Bluegrass with Blues, Honky Tonk with Funk, and Roots with Rockabilly. While unique in their own sound, there is something strikingly familiar in Comanchero’s songs that weave influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, Little Feat, to today’s contemporaries such as CAKE, Wilco, and Mumford & Sons. Featuring Rich Leufstedt on bass, Stu Esty on Accordion, Mark Lee on Vocals, Don Prange on Banjo and Bruce Pierce at the drums and percussion. $7, $5 WCUW Members/Students. 7-11 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org. Bill Mallia. What time is it? It’s Island Time! Jimmy Buffet would be proud! Bill brings some Island Music to warm a cold New England evening! Wear your Island gear tonight, and get Free Island Punch! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Brian & Captain. 7:30-11 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Kelly & Friends. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Khaos Junkies - LIVE. 8 p.m.-midnight. American Legion: DudleyGendron Post 414, 158 Boston Road, Sutton. khaosjunkies.com. Michael Spaulding. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Selwin Birchwood Blues Band. Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent, preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the

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more impactful by his raw, unvarnished vocals. Birchwood plays high-octane blues, at once deeply rooted, funky and up-to-theminute “with true passion and honest emotion. $20. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Windfall Classic Rock. 8 p.m.-midnight. Wong Dynasty, Holden, MA, 176 Reservior Road (Route31), Holden. 508-829-2188. Zach Slyk. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Linda Dagnello. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. A Fine Connection. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Auntie Trainwreck. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Down Right Country. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Ghosts of Jupiter/Nicole Sutka. 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Goddamn Draculas Return to Ralphs w/Callback Holly, When Particles Collide, and Heavy Necker! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Invisible Sun (A tribute to Sting and The Police). Your favorite hits from Sting and The Police from the ultimate tribute! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Squelch. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508793-0900. Throwback to the 60’s. 9-11:30 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. “BLUESWITCH” Blues you can dance to. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. DJ ONE-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. RICKY DURAN. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351.

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Queen Elsa at the Oval! Come meet Queen Elsa from Frozen at the Worcester Common Oval between 2-4 p.m. She’ll be in a heated tent next to the rink for pictures and autographs. Free to meet Queen Elsa. Admission for open skate is $2, with children 6 and under to skate Free, and $3 for skate rentals with a $25 refundable deposit per skate rental. PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the date from 1/11 to 1/18. Free to Meet Queen Elsa (fee for skating, skate rental). 2-4 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-6356900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/news.html. Nat Needle Piano for A Trip to the Moon & other Georges Melies Silent Films. Georges Méliès (France), produced hundreds of the first silent films from 1896-1913 and is known as the “Cinemagician” and the “First Wizard of Cinema.”

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and show us that talent for a cash prize? Seriously, the crazier the 2Fer Tuesdays with Pete Towler Solo Acoustic. 7-10 better. Who cares if you really can sing. Those contests are usually p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. won by losers. We want contestants who are willing to go to the Two Left - Classic, Modern Rock and beyond. Brian extremes of their wildest imagination and show us what you got! Degon (Vocals, Guitar), Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) and David Show up, sign up, perform, be judged, and possibly win (probably Degon (Guitar) Jam Classic Rock, Modern Rock and Beyond. Free. lose)! We have a way to plug in your MP3 player/iPhone so you can 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. have musical accompaniment. If your act needs a special set-up TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB contact us! Suggested performances include drunken burlesque, with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic cross-dressing jugglers, midget vaudeville, one-armed puppet shows, naked celebrity impersonators, folk music performance on World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. helium balloons, Shakespeare soliloquies on a bad acid trip, reading 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853poetry while upside down, mimes performing Handel_s Messiah, 1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma obese strippers, etc. $3. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick rk&__user=578549000. Cody Curelop Acoustic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/ ralphsshouldbehiddentalentshow. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and enjoy a good meal, at every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. the annual MLK Pot Luck Dinner Monday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m., at the Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Mosaic Center, 41 Piedmont St., Worcester. The keynote speaker is Dr. ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development 508-753-9543. Joyce McNickles. The event is sponsored by Community United. Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. Clayton Willoughby. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar For more information, contact Gordon Davis at 508-757-5873. com/Index.htm. and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.-midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or or artsworcester.org. info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 St. 508-752-9439. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our Wormtown Ska Fest At The Lucky Dog Featuring facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Bim Skala Bim w/ other great bands The Copacetics, Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Jah Fist and Riki Rocksteady. DIY Wormtown Ska Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Promotions and RI Ska Productions presents: Bim Skala. We will Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. be having a raffle and hopefully some vendors as well. TICKET Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. >Wednesday 21 INFO: For anyone 21 plus, who pays $12 in advance with paypal Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Take Down The Wall Cafe January 2015. Monthly 3rd will have a guaranteed ticket, a Free Ska cd , their name and Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 Wednesdays. Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities ticket number waiting for them at the door. Your advance ticket p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free number will also go into a raffle with hundreds of dollars worth refreshments. Sign up to perform of cool prizes. If you want to be sure to get in it is best to get at the door with Emcee Nat Needle. an advance ticket. Send $12 per ticket to shantydan@netzero. Learn about Becker College’s new master of arts in mental health counseling degree Free - donations accepted. 6:30-8 com through your paypal and just give us your name and age. at the second of three information sessions Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4-6 p.m. in the Weller p.m. Alternatives Worcester Satellite, (facebook.com/pages/Bim-Skala-Bim/109604452399948) Academic Center on the school’s Worcester campus. The third session is scheduled Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. (facebook.com/WormtownSkaPromotions) (facebook.com/ for Thursday, Jan. 22, 4-6 p.m. in the Borger Academic Center on the Leicester 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com/ RISkaProductions) (facebook.com/thecopacetics) (facebook. campus. The master’s program, part of Becker’s psychology offerings, starts in take-down-the-wall. com/RikiRocksteadyGonalez) $12. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog summer 2015. For more information email Dr. Beth Greenberg at beth.greenberg@becker.edu. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ events/1428717480707077. SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and 7113 or clarku.edu. >Monday 19 open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Fletcher plays the blues Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. 772-402-8777 or facebook.com/events/622722221190330. Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/20 College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7 p.m. for half hour 9610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, or less slots Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech All request night w/ DJ Strader. 8 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ Anything is welcome! 21+. Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. departments/cantor/website. Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Tony Soul Monday Night Social. Starting the 3rd Monday of Boylston. 774-261-8585. the months of January through March (and possibly beyond) TSP Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 AriBand. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 will host our own Monday Night Social. Pot luck dinner and open mike. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 St. 508-753-4030. or danforthmuseum.org. SEAN RYAN ACOUSTIC ROCK. No Cover. 8:30-11:30 p.m. or tonysoulproject.com/event/tony-soul-monday-night-social. EcoTarium, KEVA: Build It Up!, through April 26; Discover Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Monday - Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports the Unseen World this Holiday Vacation, Sundays, Tuesdays, Karaoke with DJ Sirch-One. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 26 - Jan. 4; Noon Year’s Eve, Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale Wednesday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Trivia Night! Games, Prizes! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children Ralph’s Diner’s (Should Be) Hidden Talent Show! Do Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for you like money? Do you have a hidden talent that should stay Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs >Tuesday 20 hidden? Do you like getting up onstage after a couple beverages & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or Nat Needle will improvise original music for four of Méliès’ wildest flights of fancy: A Trip to the Moon (1902, 13 min.), The Kingdom of Fairies (1904, 17 min.), An Impossible Voyage (1904, 20 min.), and The Merry Frolics of Satan (1906, 17 min.) The last three films are largely in color, having been hand-painted frame by frame. Be transported into another world and time, and royally entertained. Classic cartoons begin at 4:30 p.m. Free Popcorn. $5 Cover. 5:30-7 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Room, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com/silent-sundays-at-nicks. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21+. First and Third Sundays! More

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ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. Fruitlands Museum, Fruitlands Museum Store Open House, Saturday; Curatorial Tour: 100 Objects, 100 Stories, 100 Years at Fruitlands, Sunday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.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, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000x17 or or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed 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 Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. The Sprinkler Factory, East Coast Seasons - Open Gallery Hours, Saturdays, Dec. 20 - Jan. 31. 38 Harlow St.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, Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders - Exhibit , Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 24; Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library Exhibit: Ex Libris, Dr. John Green, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Jeppson Idea Lab: Hogarth Portraits, Through Feb. 8; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Jan. 22; Polly Apfelbaum: Nevermind Exhibition, Through Feb. 15; Tour of the Month: Revolutionary Painters: Benjamin West and his Students, Saturday; Zip Tour: Worcester Hunt Mosaic, Saturday; Knight’s Tale, Sunday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Jan. 25. 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, 10 a.m.-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Harmony, Thursday - Saturday.

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Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org.

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Walk-ins Welcome, A good laugh is always a good thing! $10. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St . (Grotto), 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. You’re the Expert featuring Nobel Laureate Craig Mello - Thursday, January 15. “You’re the Expert” is a live show, a podcast, and a public radio program on WBUR 90.9 FM. Host Chris Duffy uses comedy to make academic research accessible and exciting. Through games, sketches, and hilariously misguided guesses, a panel of entertaining comedians will try to get to the bottom of what a distinguished scientist does all day. Be a part of the audience for this live show and podcast taping! You’re the Expert is hosted and produced by Chris Duffy. Featuring Nobel Prize winner Dr. Craig Mello alongside comedians Myq Kaplan (from Netflix’s Small, Dork, and Handsome), Jo Firestone (from Comedy Central’s Broad City), and Anna Drezen (author of How May We Hate You?). This show is for ages 18 and older. Cash bar and snacks available. Limited tickets to be sold and must be purchased in advance online or by calling EcoTarium Reservations at 508.929.2703. $20, $15 for EcoTarium Members. Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. Call 508-929-2700 or visit facebook.com/events/743512729069558. Halligan’s Comedy Open Mic Night - Thursday, January 15. Hosted by Orlando Baxter. Comics, Just show up and signup, 3-7 minute sets. *Anyone can sign up to do a set. So come check out the next Comedy Open Mic Night at Halligans! OR Tell a Friend! Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, Bar Side, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. Call 508-832-6793 or visit standupforlaughs.com/halligans-comedy-open-mic-night. Vintage Comedy Night ft. Corey Rodrigues - Thursday, January 15. Stop by or call to purchase tickets $25 per ticket. 8-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. Call 508-752-0558. Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend - Friday, January 16. No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your

{ SPORTSlistings} Men’s Basketball College of the Holy Cross Jan. 17 @Lehigh 2 p.m. Jan. 21 vs. Lafayette 7:05 p.m. Worcester State University Jan. 17 @Bridgewater State 1 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. Westfield State 8 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jan. 17 vs. Emerson 1 p.m. Jan. 20 @Clark 7 p.m. Becker College Jan. 15 vs. Regis 8 p.m. Jan. 20 @ Southern VT 6 p.m. Jan. 22 vs. Daniel Webster 6 p.m. Clark University Jan. 17 vs. Coast Guard 1 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. WPI 7 p.m. Assumption College Jan. 17 vs. Adelphi 3:30 p.m. Anna Maria College Jan. 17 @Saint Joseph’s 3 p.m.

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friends and family! Get the ultimate fan Mauro DePasquale and the Jazzed Up Trio get things groovin’ with a show at experience with Sunny Seats! The Sunny Fish, 29 South Bolton St, Marlborough on Saturday, Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30 Seats package features premium show p.m. Head on out to see the ban voted among the best entertainers of 2014 and nominated seating, pre-show photo opportunities, for best jazz group four years in a row. Get rhythm with songs from Sinatra, Bennett, Buble, music, play, and a pre-show Meet & and Connick Jr. For more information, email mauro@wccatv.org. Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo! Sunny Seat orders will include a separate Meet & Greet ticket, which you’ll receive with Worcester County Horticultural Society’s first president; on display the rest of your show tickets. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in will be some of his books on loan from the Worcester Public Library. a group must have a Sunny Seat show ticket and Meet & Greet Included with Admission. Free for members. 11 a.m.-noon. Tower Hill ticket. All Meet & Greets start one hour before show time and last Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. 20 minutes. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Please meet at the Sunny Seats sign in the main lobby. Don’t forget your camera! >Saturday 17 Additional Performances: 1/17 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Plant-Medicine Connection: The Role of Herbal 1/18 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Full price tickets are $19, $32 and Medicine in the 21st Century. (SNOW DATE JANUARY $42. Limited “Sunny Seats” available for $67. $15 tickets available 18.) Panelists: Arthur Gertler, Guido Masé, Judith Sumner, Pamela for price levels 3, 4 and 5 on opening night only. (Cannot be Weathers. Moderator: Rachel Ross Join a distinguished group combined with any other discounts.). 6-7:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre of leading experts for an active discussion of the integration of for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469. plants into today_s health care regimens and practices. Arthur Abby Kelley Foster’s 204th Birthday Celebration Gertler, M.D., of D_Arcy Wellness Clinic, is board certified in Sunday, January 18. Abby’s House invites you to celebrate the 204th gastroenterology and internal medicine; Guido Masé, RH, is founding Birthday of Abby Kelley Foster with a luncheon and performance co-director of the Vermont Center of Integrative Herbalism and of Family Letters of Abby Kelley and Stephen Foster, with Lynne author of The Wild Medicine Solution; Judith Sumner, Ph.D., is a McKenney Lydick as Abby Kelley and Thomas Lydick as Stephen botanist, educator and author of The Natural History of Medicinal Foster. Luncheon and Program: $30 per person. Seating is limited. Plants; Pamela Weathers, Ph.D., is Professor of Biology and Tickets must be purchased in advance, are non-refundable, and will Biotechnology and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at be held at the door. Please RSVP by January 12 to Virginia Marchant Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rachel Ross, MS, is a certified at 508-756-5486 ext. 35 or vmarchant@abbyshouse.org $30. Nurse-Midwife. Member: $15, Non-member: $25. 1-2:30 p.m. Tower 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maxwell-Silverman’s Toolhouse, 25 Union St. Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. Call 508-755-1200 or visit abbyshouse.org/abby-kelley-fosters124 or towerhillbg.org. 204th-birthday-celebration. Need A Little Inspiration for the new year? Come see

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Psychic/Medium Diane Lewis at ABSW for just that! Renowned psychic and medium Diane Lewis will be at ABSW talking about her new book, A Little Inspiration. “Being yourself, not to mention being your best self, sometimes can be the hardest task of the day,” is the challenge that A Little Inspiration helps readers through. It’s inspirational messages – full of the love and compassion Diane is known for – help guide readers to discover and live their inner greatness. Originally from the Boston area, Diane Lewis now

Jan. 20 vs. Lasell 7 p.m. Jan. 22 @Rivier 7 p.m.

Jan. 17 @Saint Joseph’s 1 p.m. Jan. 19 @Johnson and Wales 3 p.m.

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Exhibit Talks - Ex Libris, Dr. John Green. Thursdays, January 15 and 22, 11 a.m. Presenter: Kathy Bell, Tower Hill Librarian Join us in the library for the exhibit that accompanies Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders. Dr. John Green was the

College of the Holy Cross Jan. 17 vs. Lehigh 7:05 p.m. Jan. 21 @Lafayette 7 p.m. Worcester State University Jan. 15 @Keene State 6 p.m. Jan. 17 @Bridgewater State 3 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. Westfield State 6 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jan. 15 @Babson 7 p.m. Jan. 17 vs. Clark 3 p.m. Jan. 21 @Coast Guard 7 p.m. Becker College Jan. 15 vs. Regis 6 p.m. Jan. 17 @Bay Path 1 p.m. Jan. 22 vs. Fitchburg State 8 p.m. Clark University Jan. 17 @WPI 3 p.m. Jan. 21 vs. Mount Holyoke 7 p.m. Assumption College Jan. 17 vs. Adelphi 1:30 p.m. Anna Maria College

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College of the Holy Cross Jan. 16 @Mercyhurst 7:05 p.m. Jan. 17 @ Mercyhurst 7:05 p.m. Worcester State University Jan. 17 @Fitchburg State 5 p.m. Jan. 22 @Framingham State 7:40 p.m. Assumption College Jan. 17 @Southern NH 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 @Wentworth 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 @Saint Michaels 6 p.m. Jan. 22 @Suffolk 7 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey College of the Holy Cross Jan. 17 vs. New England College 7 p.m.

Men’s Swimming & Diving College of the Holy Cross Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m.

resides in Central Massachusetts and reads at a number of venues throughout the state and into Connecticut. She is an extremely gifted psychic, medium, and spiritual healer. Her true talent lies in her ability to help the people she reads for. At a young age, Diane had many psychic experiences. Her intuitive ability matured as she began her quest to understand these experiences and to fully develop and refine her psychic gift. Today, Diane continues to work diligently, studying and exploring the spiritual realm. Her study has spanned more than twenty five years. Join us for a moving and inspirational evening to find your best self. Free. 5-7 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796-5613.

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On “Colors of Jazz,” author Paul Katzeff discusses new biography of musician, Western Front club owner, civil rights activist, and war hero Marvin Gilmore, who participates in the discussion. Author Paul Katzeff discusses his new biography of war hero-jazz musicianmusic promoter-civil rights activist Marvin Gilmore, who will participate in the conversation in front of a live studio audience. The session takes place the day before Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Bonnie Johnson’s “Colors of Jazz” program. 1-3 p.m. WICN 90.5 FM, Public Radio, Inc., 50 Portland St. 508-752-0700.

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South Greenland, presented by World Traveler Bob Whitney. Join Briarwood resident and world traveler, Bob Whitney, as he showcases his recent trip to South Greenland. Bob’s photos are amazing and always presented with great stories! Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. Coffee with Charlene. We’re excited to invite you to meet Charlene Cutler, the new Executive Director of the Blackstone River Valley Corridor Commission on Tuesday, January 20th at 4 PM at the new Birch Tree Bakery, 138 Green Street (plenty of Free parking on the Harding Street side). Charlene has been hosting listening events “Coffee with Charlene” in the Valley and this will be the first Massachusetts event. The “Coffee” is intended to allow for a conversation about the great progress being made in the Corridor. Last month Congress passed legislation that was signed by Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Jan. 21 @UMass-Dartmouth 6:30 p.m. Clark University Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m.

Women’s Swimming & Diving College of the Holy Cross Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Jan. 21 @UMass-Dartmouth 6:30 p.m. Clark University Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Assumption College Jan. 16 Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Jan. 17 Worcester City Championship 10 a.m.

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Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). $69. 5-10 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow. qcc.edu. Brush Lush Glassware Painting. Feeling artistic let it show by creating your own unique glassware. Pint glasses, margarita glasses, wine glasses and more. $25. 6-9 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

President Obama creating a new Blackstone River Valley National Park including Worcester. There will be plenty of time for questions and comments. The public is invited. All Things Canal! Free. 4-5 p.m. Birch Tree Bakery, 138 Green St.

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Paint Lab - Olaf! Step by step instruction and everything you’ll need to make your very own OLAF! Remember to wear paint friendly clothes! Ages 6-12. $15. 4:30-5:30 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com/ calendar-of-events. PE James sings at “Knit Night”! Come and tap your toes to your favorite acoustic songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s while enjoying Knit Night at the Harvest Café! Knitting circle starts at 6 p.m. Great food, drinks, and fun! Free! 7:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948 or harvestcafeonline.com. SilverSneakers Circuit. Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular endurance and muscular power with a circuit workout. $55 for 11 weeks (Free for SilverSneakers members). 11 a.m.-noon. Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 or fallonhealth.org/info-center.

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PowerPoint for Beginners. PowerPoint is a valuable tool. If you are working or in school, you will eventually be asked to give a talk using PowerPoint slides. Please join our class to begin the process of creating professional-looking slides. Please register online by going to the library’s website and clicking on Event Calendar. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3rd Floor Computer Lab, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib. org. Project Pottery: Stacked Up Birds. Learn to decorate ceramics at Clayground! Paint the scene pictured here on the plate or vase of your choice! Step by step instruction. BYOB optional and pet friendly. $12 registration fee, plus the cost of your selected piece. 7-9 p.m. Clayground, The, 65 James St. 508-755-7776 or goclayground.com/events#!events/c1ega.

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Meditation Training Workshop: from Mindful, to Soulful, to Divine(ful). This is a unique opportunity full of usable, practical skills to enhance spiritual growth, inner peace and connect with the Divine. Learn at least 8 different kinds of meditation: Basic mindfulness, Breath work, Stillness meditation, Relaxation meditation, Several One-Minute Wonders, Energy boosting meditation, Wisdom figures and guides and Contact divine energy. The workshop is practical, interactive, and engaging. The goal is to empower participants to fully embody their spiritual wisdom and connection to the Divine. $80. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St. heartwellinstitute.com. Monthly Meditation . Instructor: Rebecca D_Onofrio. Meditation to calm the mind and body. All levels welcome. Member: $12, Nonmember: $20. 10-11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Paint Lab - Olaf! Step by Step instruction for little beginners! One hour class designed for ages 6-12. $15. 1-2 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell. com/calendar-of-events. Members’ Weekend. Join us on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18 for Members’ Weekend! EcoTarium members receive Free admission and Free planetarium shows for themselves and four guests all weekend long. During this special weekend, learn how our wildlife staff cares for our animals and how you can

>Wednesday 21

Jennifer Antkowiak gets her jazz on at Ceres Bistro, 363 Plantation St., Worcester on Thursday, Jan. 15, 6-9 p.m.as part of the restaurant’s weekly live jazz series. Don’t miss one of the area’s best while you eat in the dining room or relax at the bar. use enrichment and training to care for your pets at home. Free Admission for EcoTarium Members and 4 guests. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700.

>Sunday 18

Taking Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera: A Beginner’s Class. Sunday, January 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Member $60, Non-member $75. Instructor: Steve McGrath. Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Bring your camera and learn when and how to use its special features, such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. We’ll also cover basic composition and best use of light for different situations. Students are encouraged to bring one or two sample prints of their previous efforts to share with other students in a push pin show. Member: $60, Non-member: $75. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

>Tuesday 20

Free Introductory Music Class. Please join us for a Free introductory music class in our Holden studio to learn more about our Musikgarten program. This is a fun, interactive music class for children ages 0-4 and their parent(s). Space is limited, so please email us to reserve your spot by January 16. Free. 10-10:45 a.m. Worcester Music Academy (Holden), 2nd floor, above UPS store, 800 Main St., Holden. 508-635-6900 or worcestermusicacademy.com. Rock Your Resume. Your resume is the first impression you make on a potential employer. Knowing how to create a resume that showcases your skills and presents you in the best light is a valuable skill that anyone in transition should have. $10. 10 a.m.-noon. Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Central Massachusetts, 50 Elm St. 508-363-2300 or eventbrite.com/e/ cwe-central-ma-rock-your-resume-tickets-13961391899. Blood Pressure Screening. Walk in and have your blood pressure checked by a Nurse for Free! Open to all in the community, even if you are not a Fallon member! This test measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Free. 11 a.m.-noon Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 or fallonhealth.org/info-center. AS Review Class - Math. view classes for nursing and allied health program applicants who are preparing to take the Test of

Mental Massage: Strategies to Achieve Your Goals & Manage Stress. What do you want to do RIGHT NOW so that you don’t regret NOT doing it 5 years from now? Do you have a plan to make 2015 THE year when you achieve your best self? Join Tom Ingrassia and Jared Chrudimsky - authors of the award-winning book, “One Door Closes: Overcoming Adversity By Following Your Dreams”- for a Mental Massage. Mental Massage is an innovative group workshop designed to guide you to clarify and set your goals, manage stress, and enhance your mind/body balance.Using guided visualization and re-energizing neck/shoulder massage, you will be equipped to develop the road map to get from where you are to where you want to be in life. Enrollment is limited to 16 and advanced registration is required. Registration fee is $40/person or $60 for two people. To register, contact tom@motivactgroup.com. 6-8 p.m. Revitalize Massage Therapy & Yoga, 641 West Boylston St. motivactgroup.com. Healthy Lunches for School and Work. Holistic Health Coaches, Donna Reese and Louise King will provide valuable tips on packing lunches for school and work that are healthy and delicious. Please call the library at 869-2371 or email lclermont@boylston-ma. gov to register. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-2371 or boylstonlibrary.org/#!events/c1a4e. Movement Integration Series. Movement Integration Series Wednesdays, January 21 -February 25, 12:30-1:30pm Member $60, Nonmember $100 Instructor: Rebecca D_Onofrio Join

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The Award Winning “Dirty Gerund Poetry Show” Downstairs Every Monday Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

fairs/ festivals >Saturday 17

Winterfest. A winter-themed festival with food, live music and the launch of Rapscallion’s seasonal Winterfest ale, a barley wine. Featuring live music by Big Jon Short and Livestock. Noon-10 p.m. Rapscallion Brewery & Tap Room, United States, 195 Arnold Road, Fiskdale. 617-869-5702.

SHARKS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Troy Grosenick Age: 25 Hometown: Brookfield, Wisconsin Years Playing Hockey: 19 Years playing professionally: 2 Position: Goalie

Favorite part about playing in Worcester? Just hanging out with the guys, we’ve got a close-knit group of guys so it’s fun to come to the rink every day and spend time on the road with them. How do you prepare for a game? I usually get here about two hours and 15 minutes before the game, do a quick stretch and some juggling and then that’s about the time that the team meetings start. Then we’ll kick the soccer ball around for a little bit, come back, get dressed, do some visualization and warm up. What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? Sometimes, if you get into a slump it can be a bit of a mental grind. I think it’s more mental than a physical grind really. You’re playing so much and if you don’t get your mind off of hockey sometimes, things fester and you can grip them too tight. It’s all about staying fresh mentally. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? At college we had some really good teams and we went to the Frozen Four and won our NCAA regional and won three ECAC titles in a row. That was cool being part of that. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? I like trivia. I play a lot of apps on my phone. Last year we were able to go to trivia nights at bars more. We’ve been playing on most weekdays this year so it’s hard to do that. It’s always fun to get a good group of guys together and try your luck. JANUARY 15, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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ORCHESTRA AUDITION

QCC Jazz Orchestra is holding auditions for all community musicians interested in playing and performing with a jazz ensemble.

Audition Information: •Where: QCC Hebert Auditorium, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester •When: Sunday, January 25, 2015 •Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring your instrument and a favorite piece of music.

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Ability to read music and understand simple rhythm concepts. All Big Band instruments will be accepted including saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion and voice. Other instruments will be accepted on a case-by-case basis, including vibraphone, tuba, etc. Music Director: Tom Herbert Please visit www.QCC.edu/jazz-orchestra for more information or email: TomHerbertJazz@gmail.com www.QCC.edu

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TOWN OF RUTLAND NOTICE OF VACANCY CHIEF WATER OPERATOR The Town of Rutland Department of Public Works is accepting applications for a full-time Chief Water Operator to be employed within the Department of Public Works Water Division. Applicants must have as a minimum, Massachusetts Grade 3 Water Treatment License, Massachusetts Grade 2 Distribution License, Massachusetts Cross Connection Survey License and a Massachusetts Operator’s License. A Massachusetts Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement, and Massachusetts Hydraulic License is preferable, or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience working with a municipal water system. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays, and shift work under varying weather conditions, as required. Applicants are to provide a copy of their Licenses with their application. The successful applicant will be required to submit to a physical, drug screen, and C.O.R.I. check, as determined by the D.P.W. Superintendent. Applications, as well as a complete job description, may be obtained at the Department of Public Works office, 17 Pommogussett Road, Rutland, Massachusetts, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by calling (508) 886-4105. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Rutland is an equal opportunity provider. Gary Kellaher D.P.W. Superintendent

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Philip E. Mossa to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. dated September 11, 2006, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39744, Page 67; said mortgage was then assigned to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by virtue of an assignment dated February 8, 2010, and recorded in Book 45483, at Page 116, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated June 20, 2013, and recorded in Book 51157, at Page 53, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 10:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: The land in said Millbury being a certain tract or parcel of land situated on the northerly side of Wheelock Avenue and being Lot No. 10 on Plan of Birchmont recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 47, Plan 18 bounded and described according to said plan as follows: BEGINNING at the southeasterly corner thereof at Lot No. 9 on said plan; THENCE northerly by said Lot No. 9 three hundred sixty-four and 53/100 (364.53) feet to a point; THENCE southerly sixty-six and 81/100 (66.81) feet to Lot No. 11 on said plan; THENCE southeasterly by Lot No. 11 three hundred twenty and 22/100 (320.22) feet to said Wheelock Avenue; THENCE northeasterly by said Avenue fifty (50) feet to point of beginning. For my title, see deed recorded herewith.at Book 39744 Page 65. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 115 Wheelock Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/ or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 50215 /MOSSA FEI # 1078.00831 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Alan A. Gasco to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated July 28, 2005, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36921, Page 69; said mortgage was then assigned to Bank of America N.A., Successor By Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by virtue of an assignment dated April 25, 2012, and recorded in Book 4891, at Page 189, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated September 6, 2013, and recorded in Book 51702, at Page 44, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 11:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: Parcel 1 The Land in Sutton in the Village Of Manchuag situated on the Westerly side of Tucker Pond, otherwise known as Tucker Lane, and bounded as follows; BEGINNING at the southeast corner of the granted premises at stake a few feet away northerly of an existing dirt road THENCE N. 19 degrees 35’00 E. eighty-one and 50/100 (81.50) feet, more, or less, to a Point one foot above the high water mark of the said lake; THENCE in a general westerly and southwesterly direction by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said lake 55 feet, more or less, to a point; THENCE S 21 degrees 48’30” W. by other land of Zonfrillo about seventy- four and 00/100 (74.00) feet to a stake; THENCE S. 82 degrees 04’30 E. by a straight line a few feet northerly of said dirt road fifty-five and 02/100 (55.02) feet to a point of beginning. And however described being Lot N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton. Mass. Owned by Louis and Marion Zonfrillo. August 18, 1955, Scale 1’=30 feet, by R.H Stowe.” Parcel 2 The land in Sutton situated on the shore of Tucker Pond or Tucker Lane, so -called, in the village of Manchaug, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at an iron pipe marking the southeasterly corner of LOT N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton, and Mass dated May 9, 1957, Scale 1’30’, R.H Stowe, Registered Land Surveyor.” THENCE N. 61 degrees 56’00’ W one hundred eighteen and 55/100 (118.55) feet to an iron pipe: THENCE N. 19 degrees, 56’00 W. by other land of said Zonfrillo eighty and 75/100 (80.75) feet to a iron pipe that is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake; THENCE S. 75 degrees 54’30 E. by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake one hundred forty-five and 30/100 ( 145.30) feet to an iron pipe at Lot M on said Plan; Thence S. 33 degrees 19’30 W. by Lot M on said Plan one hundred fifteen and 37/100 (115.37) feet to an iron pipe; and the point of beginning. Together with a right of way over a 12 foot way located southerly and westerly of the granted premises leading to the State Road known as Putman Hill Road. Being Same Premises conveyed to Alan. A. Gasco in Book 36921 Page 67 Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable.In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 23 Tucker Lane, Sutton, MA 01590 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 25511.97 (GASCO) FEI # 1078.00800 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

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TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81W of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modification of the definitive plan approval, specifically to extend the construction deadline for completion of the roads and associated infrastructure for the 4 lot subdivision entitled “Watson Estates”, property located off of McCracken Road. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 1/8, 1/15/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 At: 7:40 p.m. To act on a petition from: PJM Family Enterprises, 221 Southwest Cutoff, Millbury, MA For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at 221 Southwest Cutoff, Millbury, MA for the purpose of Construction and Trucking Lot. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 1/8, 1/15/2015

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TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation submitted to the Conservation Commission by Greg Carey, Clean Energy Collective, Worcester, MA. The project consists of an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Clean Energy Collective, LLC, on Map 10 Parcel 15, at 80, 84-86 Worcester Providence Turnpike, 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. 1/15/2015 MS

MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITATION FOR BIDS HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SERVICES The Millbury Public Schools is accepting bids for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services at Millbury Jr./Sr. High School (12 Martin Street), Elmwood Street School (40 Elmwood Street) and Shaw Elementary School (58 Elmwood Street), Millbury, MA for a period starting April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Copies of the bid documents may be obtained from the Superintendent’s Office, c/o Business Manager, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA 01527 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Telephone number 508-865-9501. Work under this contract requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish the work described herein, accordance with all specifications and requirements. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Dept. of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 26 and 27. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked Bid No. 0186-1501 and “Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services” and delivered to the Superintendent’s Office. Bids shall be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. No bid shall be accepted or allowed to be altered after the time and date specified. Bids received after the deadline will be returned unopened. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, and to accept bids deemed to be in the best interest of the Millbury Public Schools. 1-15-2015 MS

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Seed to Stem got its start inside Sterling’s “Oh My Gosh!” Antiques and Collectibles back in 2011. Founders Virginia Orlando and Candace Atchue combined their love for plants, taxidermy and art to create a one-of-a-kind storefront at 174 Shrewsbury St. The duo offers curious items in addition to wedding and event design and workshops for creative types in Central Massachusetts. The shop changes its wares as the founders track down unique items and visitors are greeted by the pair’s taxidermy friends and Atchue’s blue-eyed dog, Poe. How did you and Virginia get together? We

met about 12 years ago through a mutual friend. We immediately hit it off and began painting together and gardening and doing lots of strange, fun projects. She worked at a flower shop with her mother, Ginny [Orlando] had experience there for about 25 years there. Basically, she was born and thrown under the counter. When we got close, I began working for her mother as well. I was there for about two years and I spent a lot of time in the greenhouse, it’s kind of where my passion for plants came into play.

The brick and mortar storefront is eclectic to say the least, do you think people are surprised by what they see when they come inside? Sometimes people walk in and see

the taxidermy and get a little nervous and leave and some people come in and are just absolutely in love. We get a little bit of both, but I prefer the latter. It’s different for the area but it seems like people are getting used to it and enjoy it.

You guys came to Worcester from Sterling a few years ago, how has the change in scenery treated you? Our first home was

“Oh My Gosh!” Antiques and we still go there about once a week to shop. That was our first home. It was definitely a noticeable difference, we still have people that found us in Sterling and come over to the shop which is really cool and we meet new customers every day. We have a lot of regulars, but we’re always seeing new faces as well.

The items that you offer could certainly be described as “niche,” how does Worcester gravitate toward your offerings? There

definitely seems to be an interest. I think most people just like plants in general,

especially this time of year when you want some green life around you. It’s a perfect gift and it works well in offices. Then we have the more curious objects and natural wonders, it’s something you can’t find every day and people like it.

How do you find some of the more curious items that you have here? We go to estate

sales and go hunting at different antique stores, we find some things on Craigslist. Lots of searching, lots of hunting. We try to get together on our one day off a week and bounce around and see what we can find.

Have you always been interested in botanicals and taxidermy? It’s one of those things where if I was having a bad day, I’d go buy a plant, so I have a really large collection. I’ve always liked antiques and random skulls that I’d find in the woods. We both seem to gravitate toward natural objects.

How do you go about creating the terrariums and botanical art you offer in the store? We use fresh mosses and things like that and we like to find our own shells. We go foraging to get our own moss and some of the lichen and the sticks. We try to have fun with it and make sure that it looks different, so that they don’t look mass produced. We want ours to stand out. From talking to customers, they’ll see other terrariums and they’re just nothing compared to here. We’ve been at it for four years so I’d like to think we’ve started to master it. We’ve had a lot of experience so we’re able to give really thorough instructions.

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Candace Atchue traditional bride. Brides that are looking for something different and unique and we like to incorporate a lot of botanicals so it isn’t just a bunch of roses in a bouquet. We usually go with the seasonal flowers because they have the best quality. Lots of different colors, lots of air plants and succulents, lots of crystals. Lots of strange weddings, I guess you could say. It’s more artistic and different.

How has reception been for the workshops you offer? We kind of took a break

offering them in the store because we are working with Tower Hill Botanic Gardens. We probably do one a month there. The holidays didn’t allow us much time to host them here, but we do host group parties once in awhile. If someone has a group of five friends or more, we’ll have wine and cheese and crackers.

Tell me the story about the bearded goat that overlooks the store. He was one of

Ginny’s first taxidermy purchases. She got it probably 10 years ago at an antique stores in Grafton with babysitting money. Because it was her first, personal, piece she’ll never let him go, it’s her number one. Everyone loves him and everyone wants him, he’s very well done. He is amazing.

What are some of your favorite items offered at Seed to Stem? I love the new

line of natural products we’re carrying; they’re beauty products essentially. Really nice soaps and candles and lip balm. It’s nice that we’re branching out into that. I love all the terrariums, especially the bigger ones. We’ll do some that are pretty extravagant, I like creating those and

having them in the store since they’re pretty awing for people. Also, all the taxidermy, it’s nice to have little friends around. They don’t usually last long but we try to keep them in stock. Sometimes we’ll post a picture and people will come in the same day.

On any given day, customers can find animal skulls, plants, insects preserved in acrylic, prints, skeleton keys, geodes, watch parts, jewelry, antlers, or any other number of unique items. How do you decide what the store will make available? Honestly, it’s

a little bit of everything we both like. I don’t know if there is a specific reason why we carry the things we do. We go, we see something and we just know, it has to happen. That’s actually a really tough question because I have no idea.

With people so glued to technology these days, do you think there is a need for a renewed focus on the natural side of things? I think it’s definitely imperative for people. Most people should have it around them, plants especially. Bringing a little bit of the outdoors inside is important to people. It’s good for your mental and physical health.

Does Seed to Stem accommodate that focus? I think so, we’re starting a web

shop now too so we’re able to branch a little bit out of the area. We’ve realized through Instagram and Facebook that we have a lot of fans that aren’t in New England and aren’t able to get in to the store. We’ve gotten a good response and people want our items. Word is spreading and I guess that’s a clear indication that people do want it around them. — Joshua Lyford, reporter JANUARY 15, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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