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s Worcester continues its evolution into a destination where people not only want to visit, but call home, it is inevitable that more multi-unit residential complexes will pop up, both downtown and in peripheral communities throughout the city. Places like the Portland Street Lofts, Bancroft Commons and other apartment complexes are an attractive option for students, young families and others – and that includes sex offenders. There are hundreds of sex offenders living in Worcester, including more than 200 Level 3 offenders – the most dangerous because they are considered a threat to re-offend. This week Worcester Mag looks at cases where Level 3 sex offenders either live in large apartment complexes or have listed one as their primary address. We ask people if they would want to know if a sex offender lives so close to them – and we ďŹ nd out that even those who say they want to know have not taken it upon themselves to look online or visit the Police Department, where you can learn the identity and whereabouts of all Level 2 and 3 sex offenders. If you or someone you know lives in one of the city’s many multi-family apartment building, it is worth asking: Do you know if you live near a sex offender?

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{ citydesk } Five questions with the Democratic state Rep th candidates in the 16 Worcester District August 1 - 7, 2013 ■ Volume 38, Number 48

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does go through, I want to make sure I’m fighting tooth and nail to get any mitigation money, because any slots is going to be right next to our district, as close to my house as Wyman Gordon’s is. Use that money like we used the landfill money, as another revenue option. 2. Yes. Absolutely, 100 percent. One of the proudest moments I had working out of the Mayor’s office was working to pass this ordinance. It was a great community-

here are five candidates for the special 16th Worcester District state Representative Democratic Primary that will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13. The winner goes on to face Republican Carol Claros Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the special election to fill the seat of ex-state Rep. John Fresolo. Worcester Mag recently sat down with each of the five Democratic hopefuls and posed yes or no questions on five issues we identified as important to either the district, the city or state overall. Below are the questions, followed by brief bios on the candidates and their answers. We hope it helps you make a choice when you head to the polls to send one of them to general election – and perhaps ultimately to Beacon Hill.

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1. Would you have voted for a slots parlor in the Canal District? 2. Do you support the city’s Responsible Employer Ordinance (REO)? 3. Do you believe state lawmakers should continue receiving mileage reimbursement as gas taxes increase? 4. Do you support a Stand Your Ground law in Massachusetts? 5. Should state lawmakers be subject to Open Meeting Laws? Name: Dan Donahue Address: 9 Malmo St. Education: Bachelor’s Degree, College of the Holy Cross Employment: Director of Policy and Assistant Chief of Staff to Mayor Joe Petty Prior Political Experience: None 1. Maybe. I’d want to see the full story. That said, if it goes to Millbury, if that

wide coalition, working with all the different community groups, with labor at the table. A key to that program was we really talked about the apprenticeship program. That provides a gateway to jobs for youth in our city. 3. Yes. Look, it’s a red herring issue. I’m not taking this job for the pay. I’m taking it to be an advocate for this district. That said, I don’t think any the state representatives taking the per diems are wrong for doing that, especially for people

traveling from all parts of the state. I don’t see that as a major issue. What I want to do is focus on the real issues: jobs, public safety, education, taxes. Those are the real concerns of the people of this district. 4. No. I’d like to see what the legislation would be, but I don’t really support Stand Your Ground laws in general. We already have a fantastic set of laws in the state as it is. 5. Yes. It’s something we’ve been very close to in the Mayor’s office. I’d really have to see the situation as a whole. I’m someone who believes the legislative process needs to be as open, as efficient and as accessible to the public as possible. I’d like to talk with the Attorney General’s office to really learn exactly what Open Meeting Law issues would work. You’re dealing with a very large body, but I certainly support any of the Open Meeting Law requests from the government. You need to really talk about what’s the best way to bring that to the Legislature. Name: Khrystian King Age: 42 Address: 9 Victoria Dr. Education: Undergraduate studies, Wheaton College; Master’s Social Work Simmons College Employment: Adolescent Protective Service Specialist Prior Elected Experience: None 1. No. I’m a social worker. I’m very concerned about the impact on the community. That’s a personal question, not in terms of would I have voted to allow (people to vote). The citizens of Worcester should have had the opportunity to have their voices heard. I wouldn’t have prevented that at the state

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level as a legislator. 2. Yes. The City Council has voted on it. As such, I support that process. 3. Yes. I don’t think per diems should increase as a result of the gas tax, but I’m not opposed to per diems. 4. No. Absolutely not. We have a right to defend ourselves and I think that’s certainly sufficient. As we’ve seen in the Trayvon Martin case, although it was not the primary defense, it certainly contributed to the perception of what occurred that evening. I wouldn’t want anything on the books that could cloud any type of racial, ethnic or any other protected class type of racial profiling. 5. Possibly. Given the fact I’m not the current representative of this district on Beacon Hill I would need to know a little more about how things function in the Statehouse. I’m all for transparency and

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Opening Front Street to Foster Street was a great idea, but someone has to do something about the timing of the traffic signals at that intersection. The wait is agonizing for motorists and pedestrians alike. -3

Four years after a contingent from the College of the Holy Cross took part in the Bali Arts Festival, students, faculty and alumni returned to perform a new drama, “Shackled Spirits.” +2

Despite signs of economic recovery and fewer foreclosures, Worcester and 23 other gateway cities account for an overall distress rate that is 54 percent higher than the state’s, according to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP). -3

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A new network of city-based clean energy groups celebrates the state’s energy efficiency program, in partnership with the city and the statewide Green Justice Coalition. +1

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SpencerBANK donates $1,750 to Abby’s House to help with the agency’s mission to help homeless women and children. +1

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Worcester and Rush Street Gaming did not reach agreement on a slots parlor. Now that it might land in Millbury, officials want a piece of the pie. -2

As it gets set to swoop into Worcester, JetBlue Airways adds its 49th destination from Boston’s Logan Airport – Houston, Texas. +1

Clark University ranks 150 out of 650 schools featured in Forbes’ annual “America’s Top Colleges” report. +2

{ citydesk } Downtown businesses not happy with changes to bus service Walter Bird Jr. lready besieged with delays in its bus service, the beleaguered Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) – or more speciďŹ cally its new bus hub on Foster Street – is being blamed for a sharp decline in business at several shops along Front Street. Even the promise of a shuttle for passengers between City Hall and the new bus station is doing little to alleviate the concern of business owners who claim the city put a big hurt on them when it eliminated City Hall plaza as the center of bus operations. That sentiment is not shared by bus ofďŹ cials who see a stillstruggling economy as a bigger factor. “I am losing business because of the lack of buses,â€? say Kyung Kyun Yun, owner of Hair & Beauty on Front Street. “I’ve lost about 40 percent of my business [since the new bus station opened].â€? Yun says the new WRTA hub simply is too far from the Front Street and Main Street businesses that rely on steady foot trafďŹ c to attract customers. The recent decision by the WRTA Advisory Board to run a shuttle to and from the new station and City Hall is not exactly dousing the ames of concern among business owners. They saw the old system – where bus service started and ended in front of City Hall – as the perfect scenario. People coming to or getting off the buses could shoot over to one of several businesses in the immediate area. “Business has dropped 30-40 percent,â€? says Raj Patel, owner of The Newsroom at 14 Front St., which has been in operation for 13 years. “We were impacted immediately, the day the new station opened. If this continues this will probably force us to close the store.â€?

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There is talk among the Front Street shops that 4 U Women’s Clothing might also be locking its door for good. A man identifying himself as the husband of the owner, but who did not want to give his name, brushed off that speculation. “We’ve been here almost 20 years,� he says, adding the old system was “very convenient for people in Worcester.� Patel, who also owns a Honey Dew Donuts near City Hall, says he tried to speak with City Manager Mike O’Brien, but says he was only able to talk with an assistant. “They said they’re not going to change anything,� Patel says, “so this is it.� Patel says he went to the WRTA meeting earlier this month where several people voiced concerns, and where board members themselves expressed mounting frustration. He was not able to stay, he says, because the room was small and he could not get in, although it was ultimately moved to nearby Union Station. “We depended on the bust stop,� Patel says. “The bus started here and ended here. [Business] now is very slow. If it gets worse in the winter we don’t know what will happen.� WRTA Administrator Stephen O’Neil is not buying into the argument that a change in location for the bus hub is keeping customers away from downtown businesses. “I don’t believe the bus company is contributing that much to a loss of business,� he says. “There are things going on in the local, state and national economy that are impacting businesses beyond this bus system.� Asked whether he believes the new bus hub has anything to do with it, O’Neil says, “It’s too early to tell.�

The big date being eyed as far as determining whether the myriad issues surrounding the new bus service is Aug. 24. That is when the WRTA expects to implement a dozen changes designed to address one of the biggest problems plaguing the company right now – long delays in bus service and, in some cases, stops being missed altogether. In June alone, there were 207 missed routes, which left frustrated passengers waiting at their stops for a bus that never came. While that number represents a fraction of the 24,115 stops that were made, it was enough to spark outrage among customers and concern among WRTA and city ofďŹ cials. The WRTA is considering a proposed Route 12 that would provide service between the Webster Square Plaza and Lincoln Plaza along Main and Lincoln streets. The cost would be $160,000$200,000, O’Neil says. For downtown businesses, the shuttle from the hub to and around City Hall is among the most signiďŹ cant changes and it already went into effect, with a soft opening on Monday, July 29. It runs every day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., in a loop from the hub up Front Street to Church Street, then Franklin Street to Main Street, then onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Major Taylor Boulevard and back to the hub on Foster Street. The service is free, but will cost the WRTA $120,000 annually, according to O’Neil. City ofďŹ cials appear convinced that the WRTA is at least listening to the concerns of its riders. At-Large Councilor Rick Rushton is a member of the City Council’s Public Service and Transportation Committee, which met earlier this week

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accountability, but we need to get things done through compromise and conciliation. I don’t know if that’s why this is in place. I’d need more information on that.

Name: Daniele Nanni Address: 74 Commonwealth Ave. Education: Bachelor’s Degree History and Sociology, Worcester State University Employment: Critical Care Systems, Shrewsbury Prior Political Experience: None 1. Maybe. It depends, because we need to see if the pros outweigh the cons. I would be apt for any type of economic advancement in the state, the city, especially this district. To say I would have voted or not, I would have to do more research. Casinos, for example, create crime rate by 10 percent, wherever they go. The Kelley Square area HILARY MARKIEWICZ already has its share of high crime. 2. No. It’s important to have internship training, especially on the job. A lot of private companies, it does put a greater burden on them, because they’re already facing higher taxes. 3. Yes. If state law says it’s allowed I feel it’s not in my purview to oppose it. Personally, I will not accept per diems. I travel sometimes at my work. Our couriers get reimbursed. A lot of nurses get reimbursed. It is a benefit to people, especially when they’re using their own car. 4. No. I feel it is our job to let police do their job. For example, the best way to deter yourself from a criminal or violent interaction is to walk away. That’s how my father taught me, it’s how my teachers taught me. 5. No. From what I understand they incorporate the public under some circumstances and in others they do not. It’s to [keep] any sort of influence from keeping a legislator from getting the job done.

Name: Jim O’Brien Age: 44 Address: 110 Derby St. Education: Associate’s Degree, Quinsigamond Community College; Bachelor’s in Communications, Worcester State University Employment: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Prior Elected Experience: None 1. Yes. If everything that they had promised had made it onto paper, I would have. If they had cleaned up that site … if they had built a hotel, if they had poured all that money into the neighborhoods that surround it, I think I would have went for it. I don’t think slots is the best thing to put down there and I don’t think it would have lasted, but at the very least we would have had a brand new building and a cleaned up site. 2. Yes. With the tweaking (done by the council). We certainly don’t want to stifle job growth around here. I think with that tweaking it was a lot more palatable than it could have been before.

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3. Yes. It levels the playing field. The reason it was put in place is because people that live in the western, central part of the state they have to travel every day to Boston, whereas the Boston legislators have the distinct advantage that they live right there. Now, will I take it? I have no idea whether I’ll take it or not. But I do think it’s there for a reason. 4. No. Here’s the thing, this whole Trayvon Martin case, I think the jury probably did the right thing, but it just sets the stage for a whole lot of problems down the line. I think there are plenty of laws out there that protect people. I just see a lot of problems if that was implemented. 5. Yes. I mean we’re there for the legislative process. There would have to be something in particular that has to be in closed session. There should be a mechanism for that, especially if we’re talking about somebody’s rights. Other than that, I don’t think there’s any reason not to have that. Name: Josh Perro Age: 19 Address: 10 Minerva St. Education: Transferring from Clark University to the College of the Holy Cross Employment: Perro’s Flowers Prior Elected Experience: None 1. Maybe. The reality is that host agreement wasn’t finalized. If you look at the reality, sort of whether or not it was going to be a net gain for the city and whether or not it was going to DYLAN DAVIS be a net gain for that area. There’s a good chance, there would have been a good chance. 2. Yes. I was certainly a proponent of it. 3. No. I am personally going to be not accepting per diems. I am definitely a proponent for overhaul of that system. If that system were to be overhauled and it were to be brought up to modern times so it wasn’t an honor system, I would definitely understand where some people need compensation. 4. No, I wouldn’t support it. 5. Yes. Absolutely, 110 percent, no doubt about it. I think the reality is there’s too much that goes on behind closed doors.

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and saw a presentation of the proposed solutions from O’Neil and two of his associates. “Their presentation shows they have taken into account that mistakes were made on their part,” Rushton says. “I know this isn’t the period at the end of a sentence, but I’m encouraged. We want to make sure that people have access to public transportation. We can’t solve everyone’s problem and we won’t be able to keep everyone satisfied, but it is important for the WRTA to continue listening to its ridership.” Whether the shuttle benefits the businesses on Front and Main streets remains to be seen. Property owner Dean Marcus, who counts the Midtown Mall on Front Street as one of his properties as well as the building that houses The Newsroom, says he just wants some relief for those shops. “Come down to Main Street and see if you feel the impact,” he says, referencing the loss of City Hall as the hub for bus service. “Whatever happened has had a very negative impact on my tenants.” Have a news tip or story idea? You can reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 143 or by email at wbird@worcestermag.com. Follow Walter on Twitter @ walterbirdjr and don’t miss him every Thursday morning at 8:35 with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM.

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BREAKING BAD: David Dean and Anthony Perritt were in the process of breaking into a vehicle when police caught them in the act, putting an end to a night of breaking into cars. That’s what police say the pair was doing when officers were called to 21 Windham St. around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, July 28. After gathering information about the suspects, officers found them on the next street over, where they say the two were rummaging through another vehicle. Police say the suspects had tools to help them break into the cars as well as electronics such as a GPS navigation system. One of the men had a knife. David Dean, 24, 299 Oxford St., Auburn, was charged with defacing public property or property of another, breaking and entering into a vehicle during the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, possession of a burglarious instrument, three counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. He also had an outstanding arrest warrant. Anthony Perritt, 23, 25 Wawecus Rd., Apt. 2, Worcester, was charged with defacing public property or property of another, possession of a burglarious instrument, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, attempting to commit a crime and breaking and entering a vehicle during the nighttime with intent to commit a felony. LOADED: It was no ordinary motor vehicle stop for police who pulled over 20-year-old Theodore Sullivan near 84 Park Ave. Saturday around 11 p.m. Police say Sullivan was carrying a loaded handgun in the car. Making matters worse, he does not have a license to carry. The Crime Scene Unit took the gun and officers charged Sullivan, of 16 Mattson Ave., with possession of a firearm/ammunition without an FID Card, carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm without a license.

{ worcesteria } A RUSH OF SUPPORT:

While some in the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce voiced opposition to the proposed slots parlor that Rush Street Gaming and its subsidiary, Massachusetts Gaming o Entertainment, wanted to build in the Canal District, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is on board with the company’s plans to build a similar slots parlor in Millbury. While some observers see the town as a long shot to land the state’s sole slots facility, its central location is seen as a major plus. What also can’t hurt is that, unlike Worcester, there is no formal opposition. “We have reviewed the proposal from Rush Street Gaming and conclude that the proposed facility represents a genuine highest and best use scenario for the chosen site, and provides signiďŹ cant beneďŹ t opportunity to the town of Millbury and the Blackstone Valley at large,â€? the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce says in a press release. “Given the company’s commitment to use local small businesses for their operation whenever possible as part of their business model, and to include in their development design plans to help alleviate the existing trafďŹ c issues that currently exist at the neighboring Shoppes, we feel fortunate to be working with a developer that has had prior success building in the Commonwealth and one that understands the needs of our business community.â€?

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has gone on record as saying he would have liked to have seen a slots parlor in Worcester – and his boss is the Mayor. Dan Donahue says “maybeâ€? when it comes to whether he would have voted for a slots parlor, but the Democratic candidate for state Representative in the 16th Worcester District (there are ďŹ ve other Democratic contenders: Josh Perro, Khrystian King, Daniele Nanni and Jim O’Brien) isn’t hedging when it comes to the possibility of the same developer who failed to woo the Woo ending up one town over in Millbury. Donahue wants the city to receive mitigation money from Rush Street Gaming, whose $200-million slots proposal goes before Millbury voters in September. “A slot parlor just over the city line in Millbury would have potential consequences for the 16th Worcester District, and our entire city,â€? Donahue says. “As state Representative, I plan on using every available resource to push for mitigation money for Worcester for vital infrastructure improvements along the Route 20 corridor.â€? That area of the city is one of Mayor Joe Petty’s pet projects and Donahue calls it “One of the most fertile areas for redevelopment in the city.â€? Just how willing a jilted Rush Street Gaming might be to fork over dough to Worcester remains to be seen.

I LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER? The Standells are famous for their 1966 ditty dedicated to Boston, “Dirty Water.â€? For some reason it has become part of the city’s sports scene, played in connection to some of its sporting events. Well, Worcester must feel left out because Jen Roy PR and The Lucky Dog Music Hall are looking for that special someone to come up with the unofďŹ cial theme of Worcester. The Worcester UnofďŹ cial Theme Song Contest challenges singers and songwriters to put forth their best tunes about The Woo. The deadline is Aug. 31, with the Top 10 entries going on to perform at the Lucky Dog on Sept. 18. The winning tune will be chosen there. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance at UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC). Entries must be emailed to jen@jenroypr.com no later than Aug. 31. Good luck! SHADES OF TRAYVON: District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera says she was not at all shocked by the verdict that cleared George Zimmerman of wrongdoing in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. “This is something, as a woman of color, I live with every day,â€? Rivera says, adding there are things she must worry about with her children, who are minorities, that others do not. “I’m conscious about the questions we automatically have to ask. ‘Do you fear you’re being watched? Do you tell your kids when they go out they have to behave a certain way?’ We’ve come a long way ‌ but there’s a whole level of systematic racism and [the Zimmerman verdict] is a blatant reminder of it.â€? Rivera says she would support a lawsuit against Zimmerman by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). “Just because this verdict was rendered ‌ doesn’t mean people should sit back. There are things that are clearly different for my son than they’re going to be for your son.â€? For a daily dose of Worcesteria, visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria. Have an item for Worcesteria? Call Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@ worcestermag.com.

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egular readers of this column are aware of my “other” job – all writers have one – as a teacher of English Language Arts at North High in Worcester. School year 2012-2013 has been a rocky one for the students and faculty alike at 150 Harrington Way. Despite the opening in 2011 of our $72 million building, with its state-ofthe-art technology and its impressive gymnasium, the same troubles that irked us within the crumbling walls of the former Harrington Way junior high school followed us into our new digs. North High has a glorious past as one of the cities oldest public secondary schools. Even when the original building on Salisbury Street closed, Polar Bears accepted the change and moved into the cramped quarters next door to the EcoTarium. It was a temporary move, according to city officials, until funding for a new school could be acquired. Nearly 25 years passed while a school built to house 750 middle schoolers hosted over 1,200 high school students. “Gulliver’s Travels” comes to mind when picturing 6-foot-tall basketball players bent over the Lilliputian-sized lockers.

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Patience is a virtue, and the North staff and student body had truckloads of it. What choice was there? But shiny floors and new desks didn’t mask the problems that plague most urban schools. In December, North made headlines when a melee resulting in the injury of a police officer put a hot spotlight on our students. Bad press leaves a lasting impression. It’s no secret that North is home to some of Worcester’s most challenging students. With a poverty rate hovering at 81 percent, North kids bring to class much more than a free lunch card. In fact, North High is a great example of why the odious current trend toward running school systems as businesses can’t succeed. Teachers aren’t factory workers with quotas to be met, and kids aren’t the product to be assembled on a conveyor belt. We can’t toss into a recycle bin the ones who don’t seem to fit the mold – we have to bend the mold to fit the kid. Some of our kids roll into homeroom at 7:20 with little or no sleep, because they worked at McDonald’s until midnight. Some of our kids walked the floor with colicky babies until, blearyeyed, they missed the bus and stayed home. Some of our kids listened to

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his morning we started our day in a new office. Several years ago Worcester Magazine moved from Shrewsbury Street to offices above Jose Murphy’s on Water Street. Well, now we’re back on Shrewsbury Street. While we’re sad to be leaving the Canal District, being a stone’s throw from some of Worcester’s best eateries and retail shops, we’re excited to be surrounded by businessmen and women who are taking on some pretty ambitious ventures. Volturno operates below us and Sweet will be moving its digs into a two-story space adjacent to us. A gluttonous heaven it will be. Not only are we excited about our move, but also about our revamped website, which launched this morning. If you haven’t seen the changes, be sure to visit worcestermagazine. com. This isn’t goodbye, but we’d still like to thank the Canal District for the good times. We wish the best to John Giangregorio, who welcomed us into his building and the rest of the Canal District Alliance, whose vision for reopening the canal and making the area vibrant has and will continue to be inspiring. Thanks Canal Distrct, it’s been fun. We welcome all our readers to visit us at our new office at 72 Shrewsbury St. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

its school and restore it to its former status as a place of learning. I’ve spoken with many of my colleagues over the summer, and all voiced a desire to work with Dyer. Our goal is to instill in our students motivation and pride through the restoration of discipline and accountability. We believe it can be done. North students aren’t so different from other kids who attend urban schools – they need guidance, and they need to know that while we understand the obstacles they face, they still need to tackle them, not accept them as fate by walking away with a shrug. Principal Dyer will need the backbone to hold them accountable and the heart to understand their plight. She’ll need to value the opinions of her faculty and listen to their concerns with an open mind, trusting that we are very good at what we do. She’ll need a steely spine to stand tall against bad decisions made by those who know little about the student body and even less about education. It’s a tall order. Here’s hoping Lisa Dyer has what it takes to make what’s inside North High shine as brightly as its wrapping.

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adults argue well into the night, hoping that the fighting wouldn’t turn physical. Some of our kids had to break up those fights, and explain it all to the cop who answered the call. Poverty breeds apathy, and apathy is the biggest enemy of education. When kids don’t care, when they don’t see school as the road to success, they find other paths to follow, many of which are dead ends. At North, we are educators first, followed by our roles as cheerleaders, confessors, disciplinarians, mentors and nags. We nag a lot, because someone has to push the kid who can’t see the value of algebra when “A” has never gone into “B” his whole life. In August, a new principal will greet us at the front door of 150. Lisa Dyer was recently named to lead North out of murky water. I’m optimistic about her appointment, and with good reason: Dyer knows North. She taught English in the old building, and she’s worked with many of the staff members. She comes to the school with her eyes wide open, fully aware of its strengths and weaknesses. And there are strengths. In my 23 years as a Worcester Public Schools employee, I’ve never met a more dedicated faculty, determined to reclaim

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There are more than 500 registered Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living in Worcester. Approximately 212 of them are Level 3 offenders that call Worcester home. Do you know where they live? Should you? The question takes on added significance if you are among the people living in one of the city’s many multi-unit apartment complexes. Worcester is home to more than 300 apartment buildings with four or more residential units. They prove an attractive option for many families, young students and others looking for an affordable place to live, and more are sure to be built as the city looks to accommodate such a diverse populace of low-income residents. Sex offenders need a place to live, too, and while many end up in triple-deckers, treatment centers and other residences throughout the city, Worcester Mag found cases where some of the highest-risk offenders are either living in large, family-friendly apartment buildings or using the address of a relative that lives there. continued on page 11

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In most cases, the owner or landlord says the offender either does not live there or is in the process of leaving. Some say they had no idea a Level 3 sex offender – a person deemed a threat to re-offend – was staying on their property or had been using that address. In other cases, such as with the Worcester Housing Authority, whose buildings house more than 10,000 people, are thoroughly vetted. Still, there is no hard and fast rule prohibiting one from living there and there is no statewide law dictating where sex offenders can and cannot live. Those decisions are left up to the individual cities and towns. Worcester does not have restrictions on sex offender residences, although the discussion has come up from time to time. Is it time to revisit the issue and, as the city attracts more developers building multi-unit housing, should more scrutiny be given to who lives there?

admitted they have not taken the time to learn where Worcester’s Level 3 sex offenders are residing. Level 3 offenders are classified as a high risk to re-offend. There are two other levels of sex offender: Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 offenders are considered a low risk to re-offend. Information on Level 1 offenders is not available to the public. Level 2 offenders are seen as posing a moderate degree of danger to the public. Their information, along with that for Level 3 offenders, can be retrieved at local police departments and through the Sex Offender Registry Board.

unit residential apartment complexes run by the Mayo Group in downtown Worcester. One of those properties is right down the street from The Commons, at 76 Franklin St., where another Level 3 offender is listed as residing.

Rivera says Bancroft Commons performs a comprehensive residency screening on all applicants, a process she says includes a Criminal Offender Record

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“You’re hitting on an issue many may not even have identified, yet,” Democratic state Sen. Harriette Chandler says. “Maybe this is something we should be spending time looking at.”

The trick, of course, is maintaining a safe living environment while not infringing upon anyone’s civil rights, including sex offenders’. “You have to respect their rights,” Chandler says, “but also look at what their crime was. I think the average person would be very concerned about where a sex offender lives.” Being concerned is one thing. Taking action to learn where the most dangerous offenders live in your community is another. When asked, those who spoke with Worcester Magazine say they want to know if a Level 3 sex offender lives in their building. Those same people LE ED 3 SA ND GH201 E U , T O 1 EXHR T 3 T S U G AU

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Giselle Rivera, a leasing manager for Bancroft Commons at 50 Franklin St., says she was unaware a Level 3 offender was living in the building. Bancroft Commons is one of a handful of multi-

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Information (CORI) check, a review of the applicant’s financial history and a check of the Sex Offender Registry. The system will flag an individual that does not meet specific requirements, she says, adding she did not know how or why the Level 3 offender made it through. The Level 3 offender at Bancroft Commons was convicted in March 2008 of rape and abuse of a child. A man answering the door of the apartment identified as belonging to the offender acknowledged that was his name. When asked to comment, he replied: “I’m not

talking to nobody” and shut the door. The Level 3 offender at 76 Franklin St. was convicted in March 2011 of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. Rivera says management has “cleaned house” at 76 Franklin St. because of drug trafficking and violence. The Level 3 offender there is “on his way out,” she says. In addition to working at Bancroft Commons, Rivera lives there with her two young daughters. Asked if she had ever thought about whether there were sex offenders living in the building, Rivera says, “I actually do. There are kids in this building. We mostly have a student population.” Even though she had been unaware of a sex offender living in the building, Rivera says she has always been vigilant around her young daughters. “Absolutely, all the time,” she says. “Now [sex offenders are] not so taboo to talk about. I am very conscious with my little ones, even down to the way they dress.” Crystal Anson, 33, has lived at Bancroft Commons before and is back again because it offers a short-term lease. She does not have children, but says many families live there. “There are a lot of young families in the building, meaning young gals in their early 20s with small children, and I believe they need to be cautious.” Twenty-four-year-old Cassandra Franco and her 21-month-old son live at 82 Franklin St., which is also part of Bancroft Commons. “I would want to know,” she says when asked about the possibility of a sex offender residing in her building. There were no Level 3 offenders listed with that address. Franco admits she has not looked online or at the police department to see where sex offenders live in Worcester. “No, I haven’t, but I should,” she says. “[My son] is still really little and he’s literally on me like white on rice.” Franco says if a sex offender lived in her building, it would not necessarily compel her to move. “I don’t know,” she says. “I mean it wouldn’t change me

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living there, but I would change the way I do things, like take out the trash, which is out back.” A Level 3 offender is also listed as residing at 590 Main St., the Colton Apartments. He is a 70-year-old man who was convicted in June 1997 of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and rape and abuse of a child. Attempts to reach building management for comment were unsuccessful.

CAUTIOUS WITH APPLICANTS

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) checks the Sex Offender Registry every six months and goes over every address to determine whether an offender resides at one of its properties, according to Executive Director Ray Mariano. He says there are three registered sex offenders currently living at one of the WHA properties – none are Level 3.

“In some instances,” Mariano says, “we have a few … they were living as an unauthorized resident. Some will list [one of our buildings] as their address. We take lease enforcement with residents. If we find someone is staying there who is unauthorized and they bring them back, they’ll face eviction. We’re very careful.” When it comes to reviewing housing applications, Mariano says, “We take all factors into account, including mitigating factors.” That goes for anyone with a criminal background, he says, not just a sex offender. “We very rarely let someone in who has a very serious sexual conviction,” Mariano

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says. “We certainly wouldn’t let them into the same kind of [situation] when they had offended. [By the time they’ve been accepted] we’ve evaluated them and we have determined they don’t pose a problem with the community.” The way Anson sees it, sex offenders need a place to live. “There are people that live [at Bancroft Commons] because they have to, being it is close to public transit, the apartments are nice and inexpensive,” she says. “I believe that once someone does the time for their crime they should be able to function in society.”

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In some cases, the address

listed for the sex offender is not accurate. That was the case with a Level 3 offender with an address of 5 Piedmont St. The units there are overseen by Worcester Common Ground (WCG), a Community Development Corporation (CDC). Yvette Lavigne, who was recently named permanent executive director of WCG after having served in an acting capacity, says she had been unaware that a Level 3 offender was living in an apartment at the

“I’ve never experienced it before, so of course I freaked,” Lavigne says. The offender in question had been convicted in 1997 of rape and abuse of a child. “All older folks live here, and of course their grandkids live here or come visit them.” In the case of this particular offender, Lavigne says he never actually lived there. His mother, she says, allowed him to use the address. She says when she looked into the case, she learned the offender was 16 at the time and his victim was 14. “When you start to research,” she says, “these cases are not always what they seem to be about. Not that it makes it right, but he has a horrible life. He gets fired from every job he gets.” Lavigne says WCG is not certified to perform CORI checks. “We do credit checks, but that doesn’t tell the whole story about someone,” she says, adding the agency checks references, such as employers, landlords, personal and income. “That’s the scope of our process. I guess you can pretty easily go online and I don’t even know if that’s done. We’ve never really had an issue.” Nonetheless, Lavigne says the matter has been brought to the attention of the agency’s Board of Directors. “We don’t discriminate, but at the same time we don’t want someone who’s that violent living around our families. The Board is looking into it.” A woman answering the phone for VTT Management, which manages 3, 6 and 10 Henry Terrace in Worcester, as well as The Sky Mark Tower at 600 Main St., says a similar set of circumstances surround a Level 3 sex offender listed as residing at 19 Henry Street Terrace. The man, who was convicted of raping a child with force in 1993, does not live there, but his mother does. “We don’t even allow him on site,” the woman says, asking that she not be

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‘WE’VE BEEN VERY LUCKY’

Israel Real Estate manages about 16 multi-unit apartment buildings in Worcester. Pat Washburn, an office manager for the company, says she knows of no registered sex offenders living at any of the properties. Worcester Mag could identify no Level 3 offenders at the properties, but Washburn acknowledges her company does not run CORI checks and does not check the Sex Offender Registry. One of the reasons, she says, is because she could not discriminate against someone even if he or she were registered as a sex offender.

“I’ve been here 25 years and only once in 25 years we had a known sex offender living in one of our buildings,” Washburn says. “The only reason we knew that is he was arrested a second time.” She says she does not believe someone who might have been 18 years old and convicted of statutory rape should be treated any different than any other housing applicant. Washburn says she has

a cousin who owns a two-unit apartment in another community and found out after renting to one of her tenants that he was a registered sex offender. He had moved from one area to the other. “She was worried about her tenants on the other floor and what would happen,” Washburn says. “She wanted to know what her liability was and what her responsibility was. I told her, ‘No. 1, it violates his privacy if she tells the people upstairs and, No. 2., she can’t evict him just because he’s a sex offender. It violates his rights.’” Washburn says the company has had no complaints about sex offenders. “We’ve been very lucky, very fortunate in that regard,” she says.

A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The issue comes back to one of personal responsibility, according to most observers, but District 2 City Councilor Phil Palmieri says it might be time for lawmakers to revisit the laws surrounding sex offenders and where they live. “I think it’s a complicated issue,” he says. “It is dictated by legislation. No matter where sex offenders are people get very concerned, particularly if there are children around. It is an extraordinarily sensitive issue.” Without saying specifically what type of changes should be made, Palmieri says he would like the Legislature to “adjust the laws they have so that we would have fewer people impacted negatively.” Palmieri is not in favor of city bylaws restricting where sex offenders can live. “We can’t say, ‘OK, we don’t want to see a

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As for whether the laws themselves should be changed, she says, “There should be something, if a renter is catering to families and they allow sex offenders to rent on their property, I think there’s a level of responsibility there. I’m sure if it was their family they would want to know.” Chandler shares Rivera’s perspective that the property owner should shoulder the most responsibility. “Most people have no way of finding out what [their neighbor’s] background is,” the senator says. “It should be the responsibility of the apartment complex itself. [On the other hand], you don’t want everybody to play sex offender vigilante. I’m obviously conflicted because sex offenders are the hardest to rehabilitate. I’m concerned about their First Amendment rights, but I also don’t want one living across the hall from me.” Have a news tip or story idea? You can reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 143 or by email at wbird@ worcestermag.com. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr and don’t miss him every Thursday morning at 8:35 with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM.

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particular person in this particular part of the city.’ We can’t do that. I don’t think we should be having billboards up.” The councilor agrees that the ultimate responsibility for knowing who lives next door to someone rests with those who could be most affected. “I don’t know how many people know or don’t know [if a sex offender lives near them]. But the fact of the matter is you can do that. Is it not the responsibility of those ... concerned about it?” If you are moving into a large apartment complex, Palmieri says, it is incumbent upon you to make sure you live in a safe environment. “In this day and age, if you’re moving into a complex there is some responsibility for the people moving into that complex to ask management if they have any kind of policy or information with respect to public safety issues.” According to District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera, so long as they comply with the law, property owners bear the responsibility of ensuring the safety of their tenants – in particular, those that cater to families. “I think every circumstance is different,” Rivera says. “I think if they’re renting to families there needs to be a level of consciousness.”

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The man for whom Life Magazine coined the term “Teen Idol” is coming to Worcester. Or at least, his memory is. Ricky Nelson is known for many things, among them, being the only artist to have a No. 1 song, a No. 1 movie and a No. 1 TV show in the same week, as well as starring in “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” Ozzie and Harriet, as it happens, were also his parents. On Friday, August 2 The Hanover Theatre will host his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, as they perform many of their father’s hits and host a multimedia tribute to Ricky.

no surprise that Ozzie and Harriet’s show got a complete second run,” says Matthew. His career took off from there. Ricky went on to become a superstar, recording numerous hit singles and becoming a film actor; he died an untimely death at the age of 45 when, on New Year’s Eve in 1985, his private plane crash-landed in De Kalb, Texas, killing Nelson and his band. In 1987 he was inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. By 1990, his twin sons were finding their own success with their band, Nelson’s, debut album, “After the Rain,” which was a hit, and the single “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” reached No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100. More than 30 years earlier, their father’s first No. 1 single, “Poor Little Fool,” had been The Hot 100’s inaugural No. 1. The Nelson twins’ decision to begin playing their father’s music live came about unexpectedly. “From the onset, my brother and I worked very hard to establish our own brand,” says Matthew. “We had gotten to a place where we had done very well.” The brothers were asked to play a concert for U.S. military personnel stationed overseas in Japan, and were asked if they would play their father’s songs as a sort of theme concert for the troops. “The truth is these kids are 18, 19 years old. They don’t know who I am, let alone who my dad is. [The promoter] asked ‘what do you got to lose?’ and he was kind of right. We put together a set list that was basically based on my dad’s set list right before he passed away.” The troops, as Matthew tells it, “went crazy.” It was a minor epiphany for the brothers. “We kind of looked at each other, and kind of in silent twin-speak it was like ‘we’re a couple of idiots. Why don’t we play these tunes sometimes?’” They decided to create a separate act altogether and take Ricky’s memory on the road. Fortunately for the brothers, they aren’t confined to a simple evening of cover tunes. In the planning of the show, they came across 30 years worth of interviews and documentation, including interviews with some of the artists Nelson influenced, like Paul McCartney and Chris Isaak. “It really is kind of neat to have this format where we can play these tunes that are all just amazing songs and then have the video we can cut back and forth to,” says Matthew. “And then we have my brother and myself, and we have all these personal experiences. We know the stories

Matthew Nelson is keenly aware of his family’s place in American pop culture. “Our family is kind of America’s family, and here we are,” he says. “It’s really important not to stay stuck in the ’50s, but you cannot forget where you came from. None of us would have the soundtrack we enjoy nowadays if it wasn’t for our dad.” Music is certainly the family business, and while Ozzie, a retired bandleader, was one of the first people to see the power and potential of marketing music on television, Ricky Nelson’s debut came about in much the same way many things in a young man’s life do. “My dad made a little demo record to impress a girl,” says Matthew. “And Ozzie thought it would be a great idea to do it on the show.” His musical career gained immediate momentum. “When he was 16 he debuted it live on the show, it was the first time people had seen him sing, it was almost like a Beatles on Sullivan moment. He sold a million copies in a week. It was a phenomenon.” At a time when rock n’ roll was considered “devil music” by the American mainstream, Ozzie and Harriet were taking a big risk by putting it on TV, but there was something just wholesome enough about Ricky that made it work. “Back then Elvis turned off a lot of parents; Ricky didn’t. It was legitimate rock ‘n’ roll through the TV set and it was 16 W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M • A U G U S T 1 , 2 0 1 3

behind all these songs because he told us.” The show is about family, but Matthew emphasizes the need for the experience to transcend the music. “Creating is the closest thing we have to magic on this planet; it’s the great communicator. I

rather than his old hits. Over 40 years later, Matthew can identify with the lyrical content of the song. “I’ve now reached semi-nostalgic status in my own career, so I understand what he was writing about. We always close a show with a new song

think people need magic now more than ever. We’re there to take people to a different place for two hours. We want to make them feel. We can see them from the stage and we can watch them transform, and they get younger. And the kids in the audience watching for the first time, you can watch them getting wiser.” Ricky Nelson’s last Top 40 hit would come in 1972 with “Garden Party,” a song he wrote about an experience he had playing Madison Square Garden when fans booed him for playing new material

of ours. He was basically saying you have to push yourself and keep growing, otherwise you go from being an artist to being an act.” “Ricky Nelson Remembered,” featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, comes to The Hanover Theatre on Friday, August 2. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 depending on seating location. VIP tickets are also available for $75 and include a backstage tour, meet and greet, seating within the first five rows, and an autographed photo. thehanovertheatre.org.

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movie is as nurturing as ours, but I try to run our movie sets like a family.” This stands to reason, considering the hard work that went into the film, leading us to one of the most intriguing aspects of “Boyband;” the soundtrack. Kaz Gamble, one half of the superb electronic-soul group Gamble & Burke, was the composer, songwriter and musical producer. While the movie is not a musical, the soundtrack is certainly one of the stars of the film. Gamble went above and beyond standard recording methods in order to nail the ‘80s sound. Using equipment from the period, including some on loan from the New England Synthesizer Museum, and going as far as to hone in on early boy bands and even the groups that influenced those groups. This means that not only are the songs catchy, they are in on the fun. In fact, many of the actors on the film were very capable of contributing to the songs as well, including the lead actor Michael Copon, who spent time on “One Tree Hill” and “The Scorpion King 2.” He also performed on “That’s So Raven”

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The film was shot in 2008 and premiered in 2010. It was the closing night film at Woods Hole Film Festival and it was awarded Best Feature at the aptly-named Wet Your Pants Comedy Festival in Indiana. Now, in 2013, it seems like “Boyband” is finally ready to take on the world. In September, Indican Pictures, distributor of independent films, is planning a national release through a variety of platforms like Video on

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When the wheels started turning on the project that would become Artigo Ajemian Films’ “Boyband” back in 2006, no one knew the life that the film would take on. Moving beyond a journey to create a comedy send up of boy bands set in 1982, the project become a musical bonding experience for everyone involved.

Worcester High. Andrea Ajemian, film producer behind Artigo Ajemian films, has been busy lately, to say the least. Producing her own films in addition to working with John Stimpson and Moody Independent, she has somehow managed to keep her Worcesterbased film company fiercely loyal to the heart of the commonwealth. Five of the films she has been a part of have been shot right here in the city. Several of the films she has worked on have premiered on the Lifetime Network, including “Sexting in Suburbia,” “Last Hours in Suburbia” and “The March Sisters at Christmas,” but she has a special place in her heart for “Boyband.” “I see so many relationships that this started,” says Ajemian of the movie. “I see that with every movie that I do, all of these people come together. I don’t know if every

Demand. The movie, starring Michael Copon, Robert Hoffman, Ryan Hansen and Ryan Pinkston, was directed by Jon Artigo and produced by Andrea Ajemian. The film is a comedy that follows Brad Roberts on his path to lead the first boy band. Brad, the local high school’s football star, has decided to quit the team and turn his life upside down in order to pursue his dreams. The rollicking movie is hilarious and definitely a great watch for anyone that is into comedies in the vein of “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Dirty Work” or “Superbad.” Sometimes slapstick and sometimes pun-filled dialogue, “Boyband” keeps the smiles coming throughout. It should also be mentioned that the film was shot almost entirely in Worcester, parts even set at the fictitious

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“Oh yeah, it’s not very good. There is almost never anyone in here but us,” says Fuming Mouth guitarist and vocalist Mark Whelan laughing. The band has been coming to hang out and eat cheap food since their inception, a sort of concrete and pavement sanctuary where nothing, especially not the General Tso’s chicken, can get in the way of their plans. The band, with members Rob Pironti on drums and Ethan Hall on bass, was initially the brain child of Whelan. “I had the idea in my head for a long time, I guess,” recalls Whelan over his standard dinner order. “In all honesty I’ve been trying to do an extreme metal band that is rooted in metallic hardcore that blended in a lot of different elements as well.” While initially Whelan would try to jam with a different drummer, the skills required would prove to be an issue and Pironti was tapped for the job. The two hit it off right away with likeminded interests and the riffs would become unstoppable around October of last year. Hall was a friend of the two and both he and Pironti played together in the Massachusetts hardcore band Immolate. The trio was set in stone and Fuming Mouth could go forth and shred. Fuming Mouth may have its hands in Massachusetts’ hardcore and metal scenes, but immediately upon listening to their four-song demo, released this year, it is obvious that they have their teeth gnawing at something else entirely. They are a rare breed in the area and the heavy and almost apocalyptic sound is appropriately atmospheric and entirely

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appreciated. The two scenes can tend to have an incestuous and typical format in their songwriting, but Fuming Mouth set out to make their own way. The demo was recorded by Sean Fitzpatrick at his Brick Hit House recording studio on Cape Cod and was mastered by Brad Boatright in Oregon. In a world of meaningless cookiecutter bands, there is nothing vapid in Fuming Mouth’s music, themes and lyrics. “The one thing that I always try and stress in our lyrics, no matter what it is,” states Whelan matter-of-factly, “is that there is a point I’m driving home.” The band’s STEVEN KING members have each had enough time behind their respective instruments to know exactly what they want to get out of their musical experience. “I’ve had an interest in drums for the longest time, probably since early middle school, but my parents weren’t very keen on the idea of me banging on drums in the house,” recalls Pironti. “Eventually my cousin just gave me a drum set and let me use them as long as I needed, and it clicked. I ended up taking formal lessons and it really built a pretty solid foundation for me.” Hall has been playing guitar for eight years and having like-minded friends around kept him musically inclined and playing ever since. Whelan picked up the guitar a bit later and kept his musical inclinations a deep, dark secret. “When I was like 14 all my friends were playing but I was super embarrassed and too insecure to play,” says Whelan, half-

joking. “I always had the idea in the back of my head and by the time I was 16 I was obsessed and I just had to play. I had this idea that I was starting too late and I missed the mark on it, so I just didn’t tell anyone I played for two years.” While the noodles are being slurped up and the tea is being poured, it becomes obvious that these three guys were almost designed to play music together. The music and a love to create is what keeps them going. Outside of an appreciation for music and hanging out together, they really don’t have a lot in common. Whelan works with inside sales and struggles to find time for almost anything, which is impressive considering his electric personality. Hall enjoys photography and the consistently frustrating act of working on mopeds and Pironti competes in power lifting competitions. Despite this, or quite possibly because of this, the trio has created an immensely powerful whole. The music is heavy and powerful and while the recording does this justice, it is impossible to take it all in properly without seeing the band live. Preferably in their perfect element, banging their heads in a hyper-loud basement or bar over a couple of drinks. Before the band heads back to their respective Milford haunts, everyone breaks open stale fortune cookies. Pironti’s fortune is quite telling as it reads, “You are ready to let your creative juices blossom.” With the future of Fuming Mouth, it is quite possible that the fortune-gods of bad Chinese food are on to something. Catch Fuming Mouth live at The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. on Wednesday, August 7 with Foxfires, After the Fall, Burn your World, Go Deep, The Knuckleheads and The Hot Boiz. (Full disclosure, I booked this show.). You can also check them out at Facebook.com/Fumingmouth, and stream or download the entire four-song demo for free at Fumingmouth.bandcamp. com.

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as a member of Boyz n Motion and won the VH1 reality TV show, “But Can They Sing?” And now, you can check out the songs for yourself with the release of the full soundtrack. More than 30 tracks tell the story of Brad Roberts and his friends. Cheeky and literal, the collection oozes charm, which makes sense given Gamble’s deep involvement with the project. Prior to working on film compositions, Gamble was a part of rap-rock group Bad Ronald on Warner Bros./Reprise Records, as well as DreamWorks Records’ Cooler Kids. His music has played on commercials, television and films. In fact, Gamble has a double platinum album plaque to show for his Cooler Kids’ track “Around the World” on the “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” soundtrack. “I didn’t have a car in LA and I really wanted to get to know the city, so I rode my bike everywhere,” laughs Gamble. “I had to ride my bike to the “Lizzie McGuire” premier, I actually had to chain it up to the building we were supposed to roll up to. The limo wouldn’t come to my house.” Dan Burke, a Berkeley graduate and other half of Gamble & Burke, is also on the soundtrack, as narrative voice of Brad Roberts. He was so on point, that he and Gamble decided to see where some of these sounds they were working with could go. “We just loaded up one of the songs,” remembers Burke on the conception of the band. “It was just completely vibing. We were like, ‘this is perfect.’” Gamble & Burke recently released “Cassette Player,” which you can pick up on iTunes as well. Check out the “Boyband” soundtrack and “Cassette Player” on iTunes and keep your eyes peeled for the September release of the film through Indican Pictures. The film will also be screening at Comic Con on Aug. 4. Head to aafilms.com to keep up with Artigo Ajemian Films and see some of their movie trailers for yourself. You can check out Gamble & Burke on Facebook.

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Wolverine’s hard-knock life Jim Keogh

Why is it so hard to make a good Wolverine movie?

The character is enormously compelling, one of the grittiest superheroes to make it to the big screen. He’s got the adamantium skeleton, the retractable claws, the attitude, the immortality. And, of course, Hugh Jackman gets himself so ripped to play Wolverine it’s like he’s flipped his body inside out so we can identify every striation and vein — if nothing else he’s a kick-ass anatomy lesson. But the two times that Wolverine has been asked to carry a film, he’s come up toothless. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was a ridiculous mess and “The Wolverine” is a plot-heavy muddle that never gets on track. The film starts promisingly with Logan (aka Wolverine) as an American soldier in WWII using his invulnerable body to protect a Japanese soldier named Yashida as the atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki. Flash forward nearly 70 years. Yashida is a billionaire industrialist with terminal cancer who summons Logan to Tokyo where he makes a startling offer: his company has developed technology that will allow Logan to return to fully mortal form, releasing him from a long, often tortured existence. If Logan wishes to become human, Yashida will extract his mojo and infuse it in others seeking eternal life. The Wolverine declines, but then bad things happen involving ninjas and Yakuza gangsters, and soon he’s on the run with Yashida’s lovely granddaughter and sole heir (Tao Okamoto), who has been targeted for assassination by a cabal wanting to seize the company. Hence the problem. Why waste the Wolverine character on this internal family struggle? While it’s moderately satisfying to watch him slice and dice an army of ninjas and assorted goons (a sequence set atop a bullet train is especially thrilling), didn’t Bruce Lee do the same thing 40 years ago? And one doesn’t attend a Wolverine movie to sit through static stretches that involve Logan trying to unravel Japanese government conspiracies and corporatepower dynamics. The film needs more scenes like the one of Logan storming Yashida’s fortress while bow-wielding ninjas fill him with more arrows than St. Sebastian. Like Superman and his kryptonite, a method for weakening Wolverine’s super healing powers is uncovered, and

soon he’s learned that the bullet holes and knife wounds in his body actually require stitches. He experiences pain and he can be killed, which makes him infinitely more interesting and will lead to some self-administered surgery that is nearly as appalling as Noomi Rapace’s do-it-yourself Caesarean in last year’s “Prometheus.”

Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA 01527 www.showcasecinemas.com Showtimes for 8/2 - 8/8. Subject to change.

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At times “The Wolverine” is unexpectedly introspective. Logan is haunted by dreams of Jean Grey (Famke Janssen), whom fans will remember he was forced to kill at the end of “X-Men: The Last Stand.” He still feels badly about that. I find Logan at his best in these quiet moments when he’s wrestling with his fate. Early on we see him wandering the Yukon, living among the grizzlies and taking out his wrath on unethical hunters. It’s easy to develop an affinity for a guy who can’t help himself from saving the world, even if it’s one bear at a time. His sense of moral outrage is palpable. Those expecting to see other mutants in this one will be disappointed. There is only the house villainess, Viper, a slinky, venom-spitting temptress who speaks with, literally, a forked tongue. As played by Svetlana Khodchenkova she is essentially an updated version of Uma Thurman’s Poison Ivy from “Batman & Robin and just as unforgivably uninteresting. But stay in your seat for a post-credits preview of “X Men: Days of Future Past” and you’ll leave the theater with hope for some real mutant-inspired weirdness in 2014.

11:15 am 1:55 pm 4:35 pm 7:10 pm 9:55 pm 2 Guns (R) DIRECTOR'S HALL;Reserved Seating; 1 hr 49 min 1:25 pm 4:05 pm 6:40 pm 9:25 pm 11:55 pm Despicable Me 2 (PG); 1 hr 38 min 11:20 am 1:45 pm 4:10 pm 6:50 pm 9:15 pm Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) CC/DVS; 1 hr 41 min 11:35 am 2:15 pm 4:40 pm 7:15 pm 9:40 pm 12:10 am Monsters University (G); 1 hr 47 min 11:05 am 2:00 pm 4:45 pm Pacific Rim (PG-13); 2 hr 11 min 4:20 pm 10:10 pm 11:30 pm R.I.P.D. (PG-13); 1 hr 36 min 10:05 pm 12:20 am Red 2 (PG-13); 1 hr 56 min 11:00 am 1:40 pm 7:25 pm The Conjuring (R) DIGITAL DIRECTOR'S HALL; Reserved Seating; 1 hr 52 min 7:20 pm 10:00 pm 12:30 am The Conjuring (R); 1 hr 52 min 11:50 am 2:30 pm 5:05 pm 7:50 pm 10:30 pm The Heat (R); 1 hr 57 min 11:25 am 2:05 pm 4:55 pm 7:40 pm 10:25 pm The Smurfs 2 (PG); 1 hr 45 min 11:40 am 1:50 pm 2:20 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:05 pm7:35 pm 9:35 pm 12:00 am The Smurfs 2 in 3D (PG) REAL D 3D; 1 hr 45 min 11:10 am The Wolverine (PG-13); 2 hr 6 min 12:50 pm 1:20 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 9:50 pm 10:20 pm 11:35 pm The Wolverine in 3D (PG-13) REAL D 3D; 2 hr 6 min 12:20 pm 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 9:20 pm 12:05 am Turbo (PG); 1 hr 36 min 11:30 am 2:10 pm 4:25 pm 6:45 pm 9:10 pm AUGUST 1, 2013 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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BAJATEY RAHO (NR) Westborough Thurs: 12:50, 3:35, 6:45, 9:15 CHARIOTS OF FIRE (1981) (PG) Strand Mon: 7 DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 11:15,

1:45, 4:15 Blackstone Thurs: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:45, 4:10, 6:50, 9:15 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 2, 4:20, 6:50, 9:10, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2, 4:20, 6:50, 9:10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:05, 1:30, 4:05, 7:05, 9:35, Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45 Westborough Thurs: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15

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GIRL MOST LIKELY (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 3:55 GREATFUL DEAD MEET UP SUNSHINE (NR) Blackstone Thurs: 7:30 Cinemagic Thurs: 7:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 7:30 GROWN UPS 2 (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 11:35, 2:05, 4:30, 7:40,

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MAN OF STEEL (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 3:35, 6:35, 9:45 MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) Blackstone Thurs: 11:10, 1:40, Fri-Wed: 11:05, 2, 4:45

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PACIFIC RIM 3D (PG-13) Solomon Pond Thurs: 3:30, 10:10 Westborough Thurs: 3:45, 10:05 PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG) Westborough Wed: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 10 PLANES (PG) Westborough Thurs: 7, 9:25 PLANES 3D (PG) Westborough Thurs: 7:10, 9:35 R.I.P.D. (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 10:10, Fri-Wed: 10:05, 12:20

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SHARKNADO (NR) Solomon Pond Fri: 12:05 a.m. THE CONJURING (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 7:15, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 7:20, 10, 12:30

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THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) (PG) WPL Sat: 2 THE GREAT GATSBY (PG-13) Elm Fri: 7, 9:30, Sat: 7, Sun, Tues, Wed: 7:30 THE HEAT (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:25, 2:10, 4:55, 7:35,

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Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000 Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455 Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871 Regal Westborough Stadium 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257 Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944 The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq.

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Williker’s Tex-Mex is located in Shrewsbury, thousands of miles from real Texas and Mexican food, but does a fine job borrowing flavors and ingredients inspired by the southwest to offer Central Mass. diners it’s own version of hearty, spicy meals. The restaurant, a log cabin with a long history dating back to 1979, is decorated with old Texas license plates, photos of actors in western movies and plenty of antlers and horns mounted on the walls.

Williker’s is not for those on low-carb diets. Starters range from a corn dog for $4 to snake bites, similar to jalapeno poppers – also on the menu – but with shrimp, for $8. Top on the list is queso dip with chips for $5. A warm, thick cheese dip with bits of jalapeno comes served in a small country-style ceramic pot. A generous amount of thick red, white and blue tortilla chips come served in a basket on the side. The dip is rich in flavor with a level of spiciness that heats up the more you eat and is absolutely addicting, however filling. Being that the interior of Williker’s is proudly Texan, it seems appropriate to try the Texas Brisket dinner ($14). It’s served like a traditional barbecue meal with cole slaw, baked beans, cornbread and a generous portion of meat. Unfortunately, the brisket itself falls short of expectations. Rather than serving up smoked meat with the expected black crust and a pink interior, as they do in Texas, the brisket at Williker’s has probably never seen the inside of a smoker. Uniformly thin strips of cooked

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overall, the meal was still quite satisfying with the cornbread and baked beans being absolutely delicious. From south of the border, Williker’s offers Mexican-inspired tacos, enchiladas, burrito, chimichanga and fajitas, the

latter of which can be made to order with steak, chicken, shrimp or a combination of two. The shrimp fajitas ($13) are three rolled soft tacos stuffed with warm, stringy cheese and large shrimp, topped with a red smokey-flavored sauce, more cheese, sour cream and mild guacamole. The taco shells are slightly overcooked on the ends, but are soft and easy to cut below the sauce and cheese. Refried beans and Spanish rice are served on the side, both warm and complement the fajitas well. Williker’s holds true to its Massachusetts roots by offering New England favorites like fish and chips and hamburger plates alongside its southwestern barbecue and taco dinners. The bar serves up margaritas, as well as local beers, including Wachusett Blueberry and Country Ale. History and charming simplicity make Williker’s the cozy little restaurant that it is. Don’t expect to be transported to Texas or Mexico, but instead visit for the comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and its tasty comfort food.

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COOKING CLASSES

Tower Hill Botanic Gardens hosts several cooking classes this summer. On Sunday, August 4 from 1-4 p.m., Sandy Tosches

will lead the workshop Spectacular Summer Salads. The course will include lessons on making Oriental pasta salad (V), tomato feta pasta salad (V), quinoa and roasted vegetable salad (V and GF), curried chicken salad (GF). All but the curried chicken salad can be transported or sit without refrigeration and are low

fat recipes. Samples will be offered at the end of the class. (V=Vegetarian and GF=Gluten Free). On Wednesday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lynn Hartman of Hartman’s Herb Farm in Barre will lead a class called “Farm to Table Cooking with Herbs.” Hartman will demonstrate how to use fresh, local veggies and herbs from the garden to make homemade meals. A cooking demonstration and recipes will be offered to participants. On Wednesday, August 21 learn how to make jam with

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Fireside Catering’s Executive Chef Ethan Paige. The class with instruct the steps to make simple, small-batch jam that is hot-filled and water-bath canned. Basics and fundamentals of this technique and insight into making it commercially for wholesale and retail will also be shared. Learn more and register at towerhillbg. org.

COOKING CLASS AT RED MAPLE INN

Red Maple Inn offers a series of cooking classes from 6:30-9:30 p.m. this summer with Chef Shari Alexander. Classes feature demonstrations of various international cuisines and fresh, local ingredients, a multi-course dinner and wine pairings. Available to everyone from those looking for inspiration to experienced cooks. Dates are: August 17 – Summer Sizzlers from Spain/True Spanish Cuisine, September 14 – Taste of Tuscany II, October 19 – Julia Child’s Bistro Favorites. Advanced reservations required: 508-885-9205. $85 per person. Red Maple Inn, 217 Main St., Spencer. theredmapleinn.com/cooking_ school.php

CLAMBAKE

The Chamber of Central Massachusetts hosts its annual Summer Outing clambake on August 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. A cash bar cocktail hour with hors

d’oeuvres will kick off the night from 5-6 p.m. at the Red Barn. A clambake buffet with New England clam chowder, steamed clams, pasta salad, cole slaw, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, corn bread and rolls will be offered with a choice of lobster, New York sirloin or a vegetarian entree from 6-8 p.m. Also on the menu is a dessert station with strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream, coffee and tea. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Rob Adams. $50 per person and tables of 10 for $450. To reserve seats by August 1, call 508-347-2761 or email pjh@ cmschamber.org.

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Wooberry Frozen Yogurt will be dishing out cool treats on Wednesday, August 14 from 12-4 p.m. at Worcester Art Museum. Those who join or renew a membership that day will receive a buy-one-get-one topping

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aralisa Allegrini is a woman on a mission. Since 1980 she has been responsible for the marketing and public relations at Allegrini wines in Italy. Readily noticeable is her instinctive passion. When introducing a new or vintage wine, she tells the story of its history, where it comes from, how it pairs with food and about those whose labor and hard work in the vineyards made it all possible. She was here in America on business when we spoke. I asked how she entered the wine business in the first place. “I was preparing for a career in physiotherapy when my father Giovani asked that I join with other family members to continue the wine making tradition. Obviously, he was very convincing,” she jokes. Marilisa believes that wine is a gift from Mother Nature. “As winemakers we can do some pretty wonderful things but the land and climate ultimately dictate what to plant and how it turns out.” She travels the globe talking about her wines and how proud she is of the reputation they have earned. “We don’t take shortcuts and our belief in quality has been the driving force.” I asked Marilisa if women were a big part of the wine industry in Europe. Without hesitation she responded, “They are a force to be reckoned with. I have great admiration for women who choose this industry and then pursue it with heart and soul. They bring a new dimension to winemaking and that is a good thing.” Maralisa believes that food and wine are the perfect marriage. “They go hand in hand,” she says. “It’s where both tradition and innovation are united.” I asked what advice she could give to other wine lovers. “I always tell people experiment. Pour a glass of your favorite wine and pair it with a dish you have been meaning to try.” One example she gave was Allegrini’s flagship wine La Poja, made from the Corvina grape. OF THE WEEK “I love this wine with spicy Asian food she says.” Allegrini Palazzo The chocolate and berry flavors just seem to go well. “In the end it’s all about finding your comfort della Torre 2009 zone.” With that I bid her buona fortuna. $19.00

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From side dish to main attraction – a look at the leafy side of Worcester

VIA Italian Table Sara Jane Nelson

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VIA is the cardinal Italian restaurant for Worcester with family-sized portions, as well as quiet corners and cocktails for more romantic evenings.

VIA offers one of my favorite salads with one of my favorite cheeses, burrata. The Burrata Caprese Salad is, of course, served with fresh burrata mozzarella, tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil balsamic reduction. With such a simple list of ingredients any one of these items that isn’t fresh or quality will really throw off the whole salad. In this case, the tomatoes were thick cut and ripe. The basil was fresh,

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discount. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. wooberryyogurt.com.

and journals. What more could you want? cafepress.com/wormtownbrewery.

SUMMER ON THE FARM

NEW DRAUGHT HOUSE

Community Harvest Project in North Grafton is offering a weeklong Summer on the Farm educational program for kids

entering grades 4-6. Participants will be involved in hands-on activities including Farm Olympics, Whole Foods cooking demonstrations, visiting with Angel Hair Alpacas, nature hikes with Grafton Land Trust, building solar pizza ovens and more. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, a hat, fresh vegetables and completed projects to take home. The program is Monday-Friday August 5-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $295. For more information, contact Alicia Cianciola, nutrition education coordinator, at alicia@ community-harvest.org. communityharvest.org.

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and there was enough basil for each bite. The olive oil and balsamic reduction was on the sweeter side and was balanced with the addition of salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Finally, the burrata cheese was pleasantly buttery and creamy without dribbling all over the plate. So really, there is nothing bad to say about this salad, it was simply very good. The Burrata Caprese Salad will cost you $8. If you’re looking for some extras, you can add shrimp, salmon, chicken or steak for an extra charge. They also offer a happy hour and late night menu, when this particular salad is just $6.

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selling merch! Included on its cafepress.com store are men and women’s shirts, tank tops, hoodies, jackets, sweat pants, yoga pants, women’s boy briefs, maternity t-shirts, sandals, shirts for dogs, tote bags, hats, iPhone cases, beer glasses, flasks, mousepads

The Manor Restaurant in West Boylston has recently renovated one of its dining rooms and created a brand new section of the restaurant, pub and banquet facility: The Draught House. Under the same roof, The Draught House is in some ways a part of The Manor, however, functions as its own entity. A soft opening last week filled The Draught House. Check back with bites for a date and time when The Draught House will host a grand opening for the public. The Manor Restaurant, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston. ourmanor.com.

SUMMER BREWFEST

Indian Ranch hosts its sixth annual Summer Brewfest on Saturday, August 3 from 2-6 p.m.

with dozens of brewers, including local microbrews and national craft beers. In addition to beer, food and live music will be provided. Tickets $25 or $5 for designated drivers and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or indianranch.com. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Rd., Webster.

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A new Worcester restaurant is taking over the space at 107 Highland St., formerly Tortilla Sam’s and next to Bean Counter Bakery. Thai Time, with its original location in Clinton, which will still serve diners in addition to this new Worcester

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Johnny Fugata, a new Italian-inspired restaurant, welcomes customers to leave their diets at home and try their extensive list of creative speciality sandwiches, pizzas, pasta entrees and salads. Names of menu items include UMass Salad with mixed greens, tomato, red onions, cucumbers, strawberries, pineapple, chopped peanuts and bloodorange vinaigrette; Three Little Pigs sandwich with genoa salami, golden pork tenderloin, chopped chourico, fried egg and provolone cheese on focaccia; and the Dalai Lama sandwich with stirfried mushrooms, onions, bok choy, spinach, carrots and Asian sauce on naan. Johnny Fugata, 394 Belmont St., Worcester. johnnyfugata.net. location, offers Thai food that includes appetizers, land, sea and vegetarian entrees and curry dishes. We suspect, since its Clinton location is, Worcester’s Thai Time will be BYOB. Thai Time Worcester, 107 Highland St. Find the restaurant on Facebook.

TASTE OF 7NANA

7 Nana Japanese Steakhouse holds Taste of 7 Nana event on Monday, September 16

from 6-9 p.m. Offered to guests will be tastings, sushi-making demonstrations, a free 7 Nana t-shirt, cocktail ice luge and the opportunity to vote for their favorite signature entrees, sushi dishes, desserts and cocktails. Tickets $17 now through August 31 and $20 when purchased

September 1-16. VIP tickets, which include one drink ticket, a $10 gift card and exclusive chopsticks, are $25. Buy tickets and learn more at 7nanasteakhouseworcester.com. 7 Nana, 60 Shrewsbury St.

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Bistro Limoncello 290 West Main Street, Northborough, 508-393-5440 bistrolimoncello.com Bistro Limoncello is that “date” restaurant you go to when you want to have a special night out that’s not too formal. The prices are on the higher end, but you get what you pay for: top-notch food in generous portions… you’ll have a hard time finding that anywhere else. The live music on Thursdays is classic AmericanItalian crooning—think Sinatra and friends. The owner takes the time to meet each table, and even fellow patrons are friendly. Lakeside Bar & Grille 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-425-3543 Lakeside Bar & Grille may be located in a strip mall, but it has the feel of a neighborhood pub. The menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers and entrees, with an emphasis on Italian-American cooking. That all may sound ordinary, but the flavors are fresh, the kitchen really knows its stuff, and the prices are hard to beat. The Perfect Game Sports Grill & Lounge 64 Water St., Worcester 508-792-4263 New to the neighborhood, The Perfect Game puts their unique spin on the same old bar food and drink. With an exceptional beer selection, creative flavors, and a sleek and fun atmosphere, this sports bar is headed in the right direction. Ceres Bistro, Beechwood Hotel 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000 With an emphasis on quality seasonal ingredients, a creative menu, and a careful hand in the kitchen, Ceres Bistro offers a sophisticated dining experience in a beautifully-appointed space in the Beechwood Hotel. The menu combines aspects of French bistro, American steakhouse, and contemporary high-end dining; entrees are available in smaller sizes perfect for sharing or grazing. Try the unusual take on steak frites, or one of several creative seafood dishes. Classic cocktails, craft beers, and a thoughtfully composed wine list await you at the glowing bar.

Smokestack Urban Barbecue 139 Green St., Worcester 508-363-1111 bbqstack.com Worcester travels down south with Smokestack Urban Barbecue, which boasts slow-cooked meats, a variety of “odds and ends” dishes and warm atmosphere. The modern-meets-savor flavors give diners a year-round haven for those craving authentic barbecue. Kenwood Diner 97 Main St., Spencer 508-885-6596 A traditional Worcester diner, with classic dinner fare and especially good desserts, the Kenwood Diner provides a fun eating experience for anyone - from children to elderly. Breakfast is served all day, the dinners are solidly good, and leave room for dessert—your wallet won’t give you a guilt trip, because it’s entirely affordable. Plaza Azteca 539 Lincoln St., Lincoln Plaza 508.853.3536 Plaza Azteca located in Lincoln Plaza serves traditional Mexican cuisine. Popular favorites including nachos, chicken enchiladas, and carne asada tacos can be found on the menu along with vegetarian and a long list of seafood dishes. Special entrees like the Plaza Del Mar being grilled tilapia, scallops and shrimp with Alfredo sauce, rice and mango sauce should not be missed. For those 21+, the restaurant has a bar serving margaritas, beer, spirits, and several different types of wine. Come with an appetite, the generous portions will be sure to have you leaving satisfied. Flip Flops 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 flipflopsma.com Flip Flops is an escape to a tiny piece of paradise with an extensive drink menu; an eclectic selection of American, Italian and seafood favorites; and a friendly staff to ensure the evening serves up delicious fun. Prices are a little better than average for the food styles, but a good deal in regards to the quality of the food and overall experience. Bring friends and share to enjoy as much as possible!

THE RESTAURANT SHOW Each week your host Ginny talks to restaurateurs from some of the top local eateries to spotlight what they do — their stories, their menus, and what makes the local restaurant scene so great.

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Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series. Farmers Market opens at 11 a.m., main stage talent performs 12 noon - 2 p.m. Visit WorcesterCommonOval.com to see the dynamic line up of talent we’ve booked for this summer series - sure to put some sizzle in your lunchtime at the Oval! Browse and buy fantastic fresh produce from a variety of local farmers, nosh on great eats from a variety of area food vendors, and shop for handmade wares from a variety of area artisans. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-799-1175 Free Summer Concert Series. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave. 508-791-3146 or parkspirit. org

Host by “BlueSwitch” Come sing/play and have fun! Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774243-1100 Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484 Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 Karaoke Thursdays! Every Thursday Night! Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+ No Cover!. Come Rock the Mic Every Thursday Night at Karaoke! 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff every Thursday at Angry Hams Garage! June 27th thru August 29 is Angry Idol 3! Win $1000.00! We’re not yo momma’s karaoke! loveshackmusic.com 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Angry Ham’s Garage Restaurant & Pub, 2 Beacon St., Framingham. Metal Thursday One of the Most Respected Nights for Metal in New England! Visit facebook.com/metal.thursday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St.

Beatles for Sale perform a free live concert on Thursday, August 1 on the Oakham Town Common, at the intersection of Maple Street and Coldbrook Road, at 6:30 p.m. beatlesforsale.net.

Beatles For Sale - the Tribute. Free summer concert! Town common gazebo - at intersection of Maple St./Coldbrook Rd in Oakham, MA. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. Fun, Free summer concert by New England’s own Beatles Tribute band, BEATLES FOR SALE! “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all...” Rain date: Thursday, August 15th Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Oakham Town Common Gazebo, Corner of Maple St./Coldbrook Road, Oakham. Dana Lewis LIVE!. Summer Sunset Concert Series. Every Thursday (weather permitting) Live Music, Cool breezes Georgeous sunsets out on the deck. Great Food, Full Bar & ME! Playing Acoustic Classic Rock, Folk & Country music. “The

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sound track of your youth” No Cover. Come on out! Free!. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grille on the HILL, . grillonthehill.net Amanda Cote Project @ JJ’s Sports Bar. 7-10 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 978-895-5883 or facebook.com/events/215424495261907 Summer Acoustic Series featuring Amanda Cote. Great live music on our deck every Thursday all summer long! Great deck drink specials, etc! This week’s artist: Amanda Cote 7-10 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 Night Train (Roots/Blues, Live Music). No Cover. 7:15-9:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. themill185.com Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/singing classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova, no cover. Guest collaborations may be arranged. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or facebook.com/cantinabar Havana Night Salsa Thursday with Joselito y su Combo. facebook.com/events/309608915813772/ 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, 385 Main St. 508-459-5325. Open Mic Thursdays @ Park Grill With Bill McCarthy. Visit: MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld for info and the latest sign-up schedules! Sign-up in advance! Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email Bill at: Openmcc@Verizon.net 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld Big Jon Short. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900 Blues Jam. Blues Jam at Rivalry’s Pub, 274 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA Every Thursday from 8:00pm to 12:00am

508-753-9543 Open Mic Night 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353 The AFTERNOON DELIGHT (70’s band featuring members of The Flock) fill in for the Flock tonight. with guests Nicole D’Amico band and more. facebook.com/ TheAfternoonDelightBand The Afternoon Delight is Worcester’s premier 70’s tribute act. Nicole D’Amico is on right before them facebook.com/profile.php?id=9122079 One more opener TBA $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or facebook.com/TheAfternoonDelightBand

The Housetones 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 Ricky Duran 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035 Thirsty Thursday with DJ Matty J and DJ Cuz N Kev. DJ Matty J helps you get the weekend started early with old school jams and club remixes. Starting July 11th, DJ Cuz N Kev joins in on the fun, 2 DJ’s,2 rooms, plus Karaoke and HD videos, we have your night out covered ! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-4380597

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Terry Brennan “LIVE” Looking to track down Terry and see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy Fund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com Peanut Butter & Jam in the Park - Pendragon Pendragons back! The Celtic troubadours of the Blackstone Valley: their music celebrates the lives and lore of generations of New Englanders who brought traditions from Ireland, Scotland, French Canada and other distant shores to the banks of the Blackstone River. Bring a blanket or chair, and your lunch. Better yet, support our local sandwich shops downtown. Free. noon-1:15 p.m. Millbury Town Common, Main St and Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-4710 Dana Lewis LIVE!. Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s “The Soundtrack of your Youth” Free!. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208 Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat Start every weekend with Nat Needle at Nick’s Worcester, 124 Millbury St. No cover charge. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) is an unfettered romp through Nat’s musical imagination backed up by his hefty piano chops and hip vocals! Special guests are welcome to sit in, and often do! Help me make this the time& place to connect, escape, network, chill, eat, drink, and above all be merry... but if you’re blue, why be alone? Remember TFIDN is pronounced as in “we can get lots more people TFIDN Nick’s to hear Dr. Nat!” No cover charge = tips appreciated!. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Room or Outdoor Patio, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or facebook.com/ events/157775224387459/?fref=ts Bill Mccarthy @ Park Grill & Spirits. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock! Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Open Mic Night! Every Friday night we have an open mic hosted by Patrick McCarthy. Come in and show us your talents or enjoy great performances by local artists! Our menu features craft beer and wine as well as great food options sure to please :). No Cost. 6:30-9:30 p.m. NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St. Worcester, MA. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Drunken Uncles 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and

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DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263 Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597 Plush Worcester: Gentlemen’s Lounge (Billy Brown, DiGi, Suspence). Worcester’s Premier house music event @ Sahara on 143 highland St. Come out and get grown & Sexy with Plush Fridays in Worcester! Friday August 2nd Billy Brown (Crush! Boston, Plush Worcester) soundcloud. com/whoisbillybrown DiGi (True Crew) Suspence (Electrogenic) These three gentlemen will be throwing down some sensual deep house in a 3-way tag team all night. Free entry and cheap delicious drinks. 18+ to dance, 21+ to drink Be Sure to to stop by The Plush Worcester page to throw up a like For all of the updated info for Every week. facebook.com/PlushWorcester Supernova Friday. The Supernova has arrived Worcester! Come out every Friday to Worcester’s hottest new nightclub, Bar FX, and be a part of Worcester’s growing EDM scene. Resident DJ’s Frankie Feingold & Goofy Bootz hit you with the hardest house in the city every Friday night. $10 (18+). 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bar FX, 90 Commercial St. 774-823-3555 or facebook.com/ barfx.worcester.3

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Terry Brennan “LIVE”. Looking to track down Terry and see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy Fund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com Dan Kirouac & Mike Gallant - live Connecticut River Cruise. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for over twenty-five years. When not busy with tribute band BEATLES FOR SALE, solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 50s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie rock and pop songs. More information at dankirouac.com. 7-9 p.m. The Lady Bea River Boat Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. 413-536-3132 Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis, Playing the greatest Hits from the 50’S to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth” 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901 Mike Brennan. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-426 Wonder Bar Saturdays with Nat Needle. Performance every Saturday in August EXCEPT 8-24-13. So that’s August 3, 10, 17,& 31. Jazz, Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, 50’s Rock n’ Roll, requests welcome. Bring the whole family for a classic American cultural experience. “Nat Needle Goes Great With Dinner!” - Blues legend B.B. King Kong. No cover charge tips appreciated!. 7-10 p.m. Wonder Bar Restaurant, 121 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-9909 or natneedle.com/wonder-barsaturdays Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722 Glenn Hillard. Ragtime Blues / Jazz Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722 The Flock Of A-Holes play a benefit show for “Broken Tail Rescue” with guests Quadraplane and The Funky Pets. Vegas trip raffle and more!. facebook.com/brokentailrescue Broken Tail Rescue is a MA non-profit organization dedicated to saving animals in danger of being euthanized. Their goal is to responsibly rehome these pets while working on educating our community on responsible pet ownership. Flock Of A-hole are headlining the event facebook.com/pages/ Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125 Quadraplane covers your favorite rock songs from the 70’s to current. facebook.com/ quadraplaneband The Funky Pets is a band made up of “The Knots” as well as some members of the western mass funk

band called “Fat Bradley” A lot of businesses have supported this cause by donating raffle items. This is a great time for a VERY worthy cause. $10 Donation. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/

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events/548486735173453 Bill Mccarthy Live! @ Vintage Grille. Playing your favorite acoustic and not-so-acoustic hits! Free!. 8-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band. Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Blues, Jazz, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of Allman Brothers and other classic tunes to original songs that are classics in the making. Jaimoe’s Band features Jaimoe on drums, Junior Mack on guitar & vocals, Dave Stoltz on bass, Bruce Katz on keyboards and some of the finest horn players of our time, including Paul Lieberman on sax, flute, & piccalo, Kris Jensen on sax and Reggie Pittman on trumpet. “No one thing determines what I am or who I am,” says Jaimoe. “This is improvised, American music. “That’s why it’s Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band. When I go onstage, it’s like the first time I’ve picked up a pair of drumsticks, there must be that challenge. When I don’t feel like that anymore, it’s time to find something else to do. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Jay Graham. 8-11:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900 Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s Restaurant. Hey Everyone Come Down and Join CJ/DJ at Eller’s Restaurant Lounge for a Karaoke Dance Party. We will have a blast singing songs from yesterday and today and maybe some dancing too. No Cover!. 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484 Sage Project. 8-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353 Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 Auntie Trainwreck. Hey AT Fans- Yes, your favorite Auntie is back at Club KasBar on Saturday, August 3rd, 2012! Those of you who know and love the Kas know that when the Trainwreck pulls in, we bring our own brand of music and mayhem to the KasBar stage- won’t you join us for Classic Rock, Blues, New Country, Alt Rock and Party Favorties you can dance to all night long? Join the entire KasBar Staff as they party with us, and make sure you ask them for one of the Kas Bar’s famous Fishbowls. You can try to win a copy of our AT Demo Cd, our AT DVD, or buy one of our AT T-Shirts for only $10 while supplies last. When Auntie and the Kas get together it’s always a crazy good time- be there! 21+, NO Cover! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or facebook. com/events/495765493810559 Ed & Da Ve. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. Karaoke with Outrageous Greg every Saturday night. The absolute BEST Karaoke in Worcester! No cost, Worcester College Students Get WOO Points. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 The Dave Macklin Band. Dance to high energy, powerhouse R&B, funk, motown, soul and disco all night with the Dave Macklin Band, playing at JJ’s for the first time! Great music all night, no cover charge! no cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 “Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday Night with DJ Tony T. Get ready Worcester for some great dancing to the beats of Tony T. He has been known to get the dance floor bouncing... As always if you are 21+ and get here before 10pm you won’t have to pay the cover charge. If you

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have been here recently you know we have been known to have a surprise “contest” with cash prizes awarded. Watch for the surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or remixworcester.com Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263 Invisible Sun featuring The Music of the Police with Chris Reddy, Scott Babineau, Bran Chaffee & Roger Stebbins. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035

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Terry Brennan “LIVE”. Looking to track down Terry and see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy Fund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com Jumpin’ Juba Free outdoor concert / blues & roots-rock. Jumpin’ Juba mixes regional blues and roots-y rock styles from Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans. Steve Hurl’s guitar playing draws from early acoustic blues, and from the roots-y string benders of the 1950s and 60s. Bruce Ward’s burly piano work recalls Prof. Longhair and Otis Spann. Drummer Brian Flan knocks out a solid beat. Their latest CD of original music is called Slap Happy. stevehurl.com reverbnation. com/jumpinjuba Free. 6-8 p.m. Sterling Town gazebo, ross St. off Main St., Sterling. 978-422-3041 or stevehurl.com Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization

Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats!. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 Terry Brennan “LIVE”. Looking to track down Terry and see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy Fund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com Sunday Brunch w/Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. >Tuesday 6 Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 Terry Brennan “LIVE”. Looking to track down Terry and Beatles For Sale the Tribute. New date. Concert was see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? postponed from July 25th due to rain... The Beatles For Sale Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy “2013 Around Town” Tour rolls into Northborough’s EllsworthFund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! McAfee Park in Northborough, MA on Thursday, July 25th, To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com 2013 at 6pm as part of the Northborough Summer Concert Newton Square Summer Concert Series. Free. 6:30Series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets as Beatles For 8:30 p.m. Newton Square Park, Highland St. and Pleasant St. Sale takes you on a musical journey through the Beatles entire 508-791-3146 or friendsofnewtonhill.org performing/recording career. Hear all your favorite Beatle Lou Borelli Octet Plays First Tuesday Jazz Night. hits and Beatle B-sides performed completely LIVE by New Lou Borelli Octet plays mostly original arrangements from the England’s award-winning tribute band, BEATLES FOR SALE. “A Dave Pell Octet, one of the bands credited with the creation splendid time IS guaranteed for all...” Free. 2-4 p.m. Ellsworth of the West Coast Jazz scene in the 1950s. Shorty Rogers McAfee Park, Route 135, Northborough. 508-393-5040 or and Marty Paich were the first arrangers to showcase the communityadvocate.com/2013/06/13/summer-concertunique sound of this group. We are honored to play these series-opens-july-11 arrangements as a tribute to Don Fagerquist, a Worcester born Country Sundays at the Center Bar and Grill. trumpet player, who went out to the West Coast to play with Starting Sunday June 30th, outside on the “102” patio, Country the great bands of his time. The band has played throughout music, cookout/barbeque specials, weekly specials, come on New England. A recent quote about the octet from a music down for a great time ! Our normal “Sunday Funday” party critic describes us very well. “Lou Borelli Octet was performing continues after this event. No cover charge. 2-8:30 p.m. Center their Jazz routine for a drinking and dining audience, and if one Bar & Grill, The 102 patio, inside if theres inclement weather, closed their eyes and tapped into their imagination, they could 102 Green St. 508-438-0597 picture themselves as a guest at one of Jay Gatsby’s outdoor Jamey Johnson. 2-6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, parties.”...Pat Clark, The Weekend Starts Now, a publication of Webster. 508-943-3871 the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, May 2009. We appreciate Bo and the Highlanders. 4-8 p.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, your support of live music and especially jazz, which is art 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100 for your ears. Our first CD “Lou Borelli Octet Live at Nick’s” Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. is available at our shows, CDBaby.com and Amazon.com. No 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 Cover, but tips are appreciated. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-752-6213 weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open 508-853-1350 Mike!. book your half-hour set in advance Open Mic Sundays At Perfect Game With Bill at: myspace.com/openmicworld To McCarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit: check the schedules and open slots MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld Bill McCarthy (originator of the Worcester Art Museum hosts its first Gnome “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at Staycation during the month of August – yes, the another great Open Mic Night! Any museum is inviting the public to bring lawn gnomes, slot marked as “open” usually is! register their stay at the education desk in the Higgins Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Education Wing and give them the “chance to meet, Email him at: openmcc@verizon. engage and play with other gnomes and visitors to the net Free!. 6-10 p.m. Perfect Museum.” Totally weird and totally awesome, get down to Game Sports Grill and Lounge, the Museum with your gnome on 64 Water St. 508-792-4263 or Saturday, August 3 for MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld the official first day of gnome Sunday Funday Karaoke registration. Worcester with DJ Matty J. No cover Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. charge. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Center worcesterart.org. Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597

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visit: MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld Any slot marked as “open” usually is Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email Bill McC at: openmcc@verizon.net Free!. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 Jazz Show & Jam - w/ Host Daryl Lowery, sax & Berklee College of Music Faculty. The jam balances high level playing with a spirit of welcome and community. Five host bands take turns making your visit to the jam a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Each week a different group and each week a different feel. Here you can hone your skills and trade lick’s with some of the finest players in the area. Whether you’re a pro or a student, you’ll have a great time. Amazing Things Arts Center 160 Hollis Street Framingham MA 01702 (508) 405-2787 $6; $5 for members. 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787 or amazingthings.org/frontpage2.asp?DC_ID=1508 “See You Next Tuesday” with DJ Poke Smot! Downstairs! Guest DJ’s and Bands each week! No Cover! Check our Facebook page facebook.com/ralphs.diner for guests each week.. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 “CONTACT” Drum + Bass nights at The Lucky Dog EVERY Tuesday. Contact. A brand new night coming to Worcester, Ma in July. We truly believe life is better somewhere around 87 bpm, and we’re keen on sharing that with you. We’ve got a lot going on in our first year, so stick around, we’re coming for you. Description To make a long story short, Contact is the brainchild of a few of the most seasoned and well known DJs and producers in the area, and they’ve decided Worcester needed a grown up night. Brought to you by FLEX mgmt, Contact believes there’s nothing better on earth than some good dnb and breaks, so that’s what we’ve decided to do. Catering solely to the 21+ crowd, you can be assured there are no silly antics here. No themes, or foam, or gimmicks. Just serious, heavy, grinding drum and bass, every single week. We’ve already got massive things planned and huge artists booked to come make your feet go from literally across the world. CONTACT. Because life is better at 87bpm. $7. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/ContactDrumAndBass

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Terry Brennan “LIVE”. Looking to track down Terry and see where he’s playing on Cape, in the Woo or anywhere else? Want to see how much “Terry Brennan’s Drive for the Jimmy Fund” is up to? It’s all on terrybmusic.com. Check it out today! To Be Determined 508-864-8713 or terrybmusic.com Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 Worcester Organ Concert: Jacob Street. Worcester Organ Concert Series is back for two summer performances. The first, on August 7 at noon showcases organist Jacob Street of North Reading, Massachusetts. Jacob graduated summa cum laude from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, where he was organ scholar of the class of 2010 studying with James David Christie. Street holds a Master of Music in Historical Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. There he studied organ with Olivier Latry and James David Christie, harpsichord with Webb Wiggins, and clavichord with David Breitman. He has served as minister of music at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cleveland and he has been a prizewinner in national and international organ competitions. The concert begins at noon and admission is Free; goodwill donations are greatly appreciated! Bring your lunch or buy one at the Hall while they last! Swipe your WOO card for 2 points. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/eventbooking/hook.html Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell -Narragansett Promo. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700 Bike Night with Sheldon HD. 6-9 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263

Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Jumpin’ Juba Free outdoor concert / blues & roots-rock. Jumpin’ Juba mixes regional blues and roots-y rock styles from Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans. Steve Hurl’s guitar playing draws from early acoustic blues, and from the roots-y string benders of the 1950s and 60s. Bruce Ward’s burly piano work recalls Prof. Longhair and Otis Spann. Drummer Brian Flan knocks out a solid beat. Their latest CD of original music is called Slap Happy. stevehurl.com reverbnation. com/jumpinjuba Free. 6-8 p.m. Historic Grafton Common, Grafton Cmn, Grafton. stevehurl.com The Rafters at Twigs Cafe. Tower Hill is pleased to announce our “Twilight at Twigs Cafe” series on Wednesday evenings in the spring and summer with an exciting array of performers to accompany our savory delights. THE RAFTERS The music of acoustic trio “The Rafters” focuses on melody and lyrics over a blend of pop/folk influences. They have been performing around the New England area for the past 5 years with shows that range from coffeehouses to festival stages. The Rafters have just released their third and most critically acclaimed CD “Breathing Room”. theraftersband.com Included with Admission: $12/adult, $9/seniors, $7/youth (6-18), Children under 6 Free.. 6-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, Twigs Cafe, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508869-6111 Leicester “Cruise Night” featuring Beatles For Sale - the Tribute. The first Wednesday in August every year, the Town of Leicester has a rock n roll concert and cruise night (classic cars). Once again, Beatles For Sale the Tribute, returns for the third year in a row! A huge section of the Common is roped off and classic cars are parked in horseshoe fashion facing the stage where the band performs - it’s a fun, family night. It’s Free to the public and everyone is welcome! Classic cars & classic live Beatles music! A perfect combination. Hope to see you all there! “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all...” (Rain date: Thursday August 8th) beatlesforsale.net Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Leicester Common, Washburn Square, Leicester. leicesterma.org Live Music with Matt Robert. Matt Robert’s solo Wednesday night shows present a loose, rambling trip through the songbook he’s developed over thirty years of performing. The Worcester-based guitarist plays a blend of rootsy originals and interpretations of ancient folk, blues, and jazz, as well as current roots and rock tunes. Incorporating a wide range of guitar styles, including open tunings and slide, as well as mandolin and harmonica, Matt ties a thread between all types of seemingly disparate musical genres all with a sound of his own. All donations to the Worcester County Food Bank. facebook.com/mattrobertmusic 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events Open Mic w/ Feature Act. This Open Mic has been running for a year now. A great sounding room for acoustic performance. SongWriter’s Night the first Wednesday of every month. Great food and friendly staff. Hosted by Brett Brumby, all mics and cables supplied, just bring your instrument and love of music! Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669 or 56barandgrill.com Summer Concert- Operetta: G&S and more! (Greater Worcester Opera). Join GWO for their 10th Annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a comfortable and air-conditioned atmosphere, while experiencing engaging performances by some of the areas finest singers. The music is exquisite, the price reasonable and the refreshments complimentary- it’s a great way to support the arts while having a wonderful time! Concerts include Broadway Melodies (July 24), American Songbook (July 31), Operetta- G&S and more! (August 7), and Opera Gala (August 14). $10 general; $5 student. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508-930-7062 or greaterworcesteropera.org/Calendar_GWOpera.htm Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase W/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/

OpenMicWorld Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!” is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/openmicworld Any slot marked as “open” usually is Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email me at: openmcc@verizon. net Free!. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 “Krazy Wednesday Jam Session” With The “Get On Up Band”. The music is hot motown/funk/swing/blues style, dancing, great club & staff, great people, we have some of the best players each week as special guest players. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full pa system for all to use, so bring what you play and “ get on up” $0. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-8233131

Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday,

Worcester Center for Crafts hosts its annual Hot Night in the City event on Thursday, August 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. The block party-style open house will offer demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and drink, raffles for hand-crafted items, tours of the studios and a jazz performance by members of Joy of Music Program (JOMP). WCC, 25 Sagamore Rd. worcestercraftcenter.org.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508764-1100 Wacky Wednesday Night Jam @JJ’s Sport Bar. open mic jam session, all are welcome. we offer a drum kit. bass rig and a full PA system for all to use. guitar players please bring your own amp, great club, great food, great drinks and great music... 0. 8:30-12:30 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 Mister Smartass Theatre presents a LIVE comedy take on the movie TARANTULA!. In case you don’t know...Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000. A cheesy public domain film is projected onto the Lucky Dog’s lovely movie screen. Three of Worcester’s most notorious smart-alecs give the film a new soundtrack laced with puns, dirty jokes, sound effects, pop culture references, and even a few facts thrown in for good measure. So stick around and you just might learn something. Every show is unique, every show starts at 9:30, and it’s always Free to get in. Website: facebook.com/ mrsmartasstheatre Free to get in!. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ mrsmartasstheatre Jodee Frawlee. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035

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ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $710 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters. org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/ Library Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ museum.html Fitchburg Art Museum, Nora Valdez: Baggage, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 1. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-3454207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-3451157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Gallery of African Art Free Tours, Thursdays, through Dec. 19; Weekly Thursday Tours at the Gallery of African Art, Thursdays, through Dec. 26. 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 accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m.

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Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Series of One Icon Exhibits, Through June 20, 2014; SnapShot Gallery Talks, Thursdays, through Aug. 8. 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. 978598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Redcoats & Rebels, Saturday - Sunday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-6960909 Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 105:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: fre. 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. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com The Sprinkler Factory, Exotic Information: Opening Reception, Saturday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 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 towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, 1-Day Artist Residencies, Through Aug. 31; Free Summer Admission at Worcester Art

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Museum, Through Aug. 31; The Allure of Blanc de Chine, Through Aug. 31; Thursday Summer Book Club: Tattered American Classics, Thursdays, through Aug. 29; Worcester Art Museum Audio Tours, Through Dec. 31; Children’s Friday Story Time, Fridays, through Aug. 30; Families @ WAM Tour, Saturdays, through April 13; Families @ WAM: Make Art!, Saturdays, through May 4; Free Summer Celebration, Saturday; Gnome Staycation, Saturday; Saturday Zip Tours @ Noon, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; Public Tour, Sundays, through Aug. 25; Sunday Public Tours, Sundays, through Aug. 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, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Blue Star Museums Military Personnel & Family Discount, Through Sept. 2; Casey at the Bat: 125 Years, Through Aug. 10; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; Worcester 911, Through Aug. 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. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 39/29: A Retrospective Show by Lora Brueck, Through Oct. 18; Invented -- WPI Patents Past & Present, Through Oct. 31. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape – Fridays & Saturdays Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Summer Hours -Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Fridays to Resume in Fall Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Make Reservations Early at 800-401-2221 or online at beantowncomedy.com Amazing Theatre Presents - The Dining Room - Amazing Theatre Presents - The Dining Room A brilliantly conceived and richly humorous theatrical tour de force (and Off-Broadway success) in which six (or more) performers portray a wide array of diverse characters as they delineate the dying lifestyle of wealthy WASPdom, and the now neglected room which was once a vital center of family life. Amazing Things Arts Center 160 Hollis Street Framingham MA 01702 (508) 405-2787 $23 general public; students & seniors $22; members $20; children under 12 $12. 8-10:30 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Call 508-4052787 or visit amazingthings.org/frontpage2.asp?DC_ID=2177

>Saturday 3

StageTime Comedy Club - Featuring Worcester’s premiere comics from New York, Boston and LA! Only $5, because TALK is CHEAP. 18+. $5. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com

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>Sunday 4

Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies in the Parking Lot every Sunday Night! “facebook.com/ralphs.diner” - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Tuesday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543

>Wednesday 7

Auditions for “Too Soon For Daisies” - Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is proud to announce open auditions for “Too Soon For Daisies” by William Dinner and William Morum and directed by Don Konopacki. Auditions will be held Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, August 10th at 1:00 PM at the Charlton Community Arts & Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Rd., Charlton, MA. Performances will be held October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, & 20th. In a small seaside village in England, three elderly women have liberated themselves from Even Tide, a retirement home for the impoverished where they feel like hopeless captives. After making their escape in a row boat, they stumble upon what appears to be an abandoned cottage. When the house’s new owner comes to claim his property, he suffers a fatal heart attack, and the ladies hatch a convoluted plot to take control of their lives and adopt the orphaned house. Unexpected twists are provided by Dr. John Hunter, a nosy neighbor, Joe Pollup, a too-helpful handyman, and the arrival of Jackie Jackson, the dead man’s niece, all of whom threaten to unravel the complex cover story the conniving squatters have crafted. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. For more information, contact us at pasture.prime.players@gmail. com or our website pastureprime.org 7-9:30 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508248-5448 or visit pastureprime.org/auditions.html

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Zumba with Nina Cerviatti in Holden/Worcester. Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM Zumba w/pilates. Class runs on Tuesdays as well Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique Latin dance moves creating an exciting and effective fitness program for all participants. This is a beginner to intermediate class is fun and easy to follow. This popular fitness program will lift your spirits to new heights. You will burn up to 700 calories and trim your waist line in this class while having lots of fun! I dropped 3 sizes in 4 months; I personally know that it works. 6wk session $60 or $100 for 2 classes or sign up with a friend for $50 each. 6-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 125 Holden St. 508-208-4743 or ninacerviatti.com

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Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597

>Monday 5

Line Dancing. Line Dancing is a popular activity and a great form of enjoyable exercise. This beginner’s class will show you how to line dance, step-by-step. Each week we will dance multiple dances. Every dance will be taught in full or reviewed weekly. We will dance the classics (Booty Scootin’ Boogie), and contemporary dances (The Outlaw) to great music from all genres, Country, Top 40, Hip Hop, Latin, and more. Line Dancing is a fun and easy way to get low-impact exercise with no previous experience, no equipment and no particular skill set. All you need is a desire to have fun, feel good, listen to great music and meet awesome people. You never need a partner for this type of dancing but feel Free to bring all your friends. Note: We will be dancing barefoot or feel Free to bring indoor-only footwear. 15 drop-in, see website for add’l pricing options. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Zest Yoga and Fitness, 145 Fairhaven Road. 508-843-9887

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Master Dance Classes. Wednesday at 321 Grafton St/ Worcester: For advanced teen dancers & adults 5:30 Jazz w/Wendy O’Byrne 6:30 Contemporary w/Wendy O’Byrne Wednesday at 116B Church St/Whitinsville: For intermediate 10-14 year old dancers 5:30 Musical Theatre w/Sara Coombs 6:30 Tap w/Sara Coombs 508-752-9775 or joannwarrenstudio. com/images/stories/pdf/summer_masters.pdf

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WOOphoria: Hot Night in the City. Save the date for WOOphoria: Hot Night in the City - enjoy demonstrations like glassblowing and wheelthrowing and other hands on activities, meet and mingle with a variety of WOO venues including Worcester Music Academy, The Hanover Theatre, CocoBeni Confections, Worcester Airport Limousine, Ceres Bistro, Beechwood Hotel, Worcester Chamber Music Society, WCUW, Holiday Inn Auburn, Music Worcester, MA Audubon Broad Meadow Brook, Joy of Music Program, EcoTarium, Knitscape, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Knights Limousine, Worcester Historical Museum and the Worcester County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy light refreshments, raffles, prizes and

Salter College Health Fair. SALTER COLLEGE is hosting a Health Fair on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 10am to 2pm at the college. The event is Free and open to the public. The Health Fair will feature cooking demos, massage chairs, health information, purchase healthy snacks at the Salter school store, diet & nutrition, kid activities, raffles, food bank donations (non perishable, non-glass items) and much more. Salter College is located at 184 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA. For more information, contact Joann Monks at 508-853-1074 Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salter College, 184 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 508-853-1074 Experience Gardner Festival & Sidewalk Sale. The annual Experience Gardner Festival & Sidewalk Sale is one of Gardner’s biggest events. For two days, Friday, August 2, 9:00-6:00 and Saturday, August 3, 9:00-4:00, the downtown area is converted to a street fair featuring community exhibits and demonstrations, musicians, storytellers, and performers, the area’s largest game of Musical Chairs, a Beach Party on Parker Street, Minute to Win It game, Kids’ Games, Wildcat Growl, and more. Local retail shops, businesses, restaurants, non-profit agencies, crafters, and outside vendors feature their merchandise out on the streets. Free. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Gardner, , Gardner. 978-632-5000 or gardnersquaretwo.com

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Summer Brewfest. Come enjoy a brew by the lake when Indian Ranch hosts the 6th annual Summer Brewfest on Saturday August 3. With dozens of brewers to choose from, there will be something to delight every beer lover’s fancy from local microbrews to national craft beers. Accompanied by food and live music, there’s no better way to spend a summer afternoon! Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com, or through the Indian Ranch website. 2-6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871 or ticketmaster.com/ Summer-Brewfest-tickets/artist/1742017 REC Community Farmers Market. Fresh, local fruits & vegetables, crafts, Free kids activities, live music and art every week! WIC and senior coupons, cash, credit, debit, EBT/SNAP accepted. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMCA Central Branch Family Park, 104 Murray Ave. 508-799-9139 or recworcester.org

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Ralph’s Flea Market and Famer’s Market Every Sunday! Vendor Space is Free! Buy and Sell. No Entry Fee! Everyone is Welcome!. Records, Cd’s, Musical Instruments, Collectibles, Art, Comics, Books, Magazines, Fashion, and More! Every Sunday 12:00 Noon - 6:00pm Music, Food, Cold Drink. No Cover. noon-6 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543

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REC’s Community Farmers Market. Fresh, local fruits and vegetables, Free kids activities, live music, cooking demonstrations every week. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beaver Brook Park, Chandler St and Mayfield St. recworcester.org/what-wedo/food-justice-2/rec-community-farmers-markets

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REC’s Mobile Farmers Market! Fresh, local fruits and vegetables, Cash, Credit/Debit, WIC Senior Coupons & SNAP/ FOODSTAMP accepted 9-10:30 a.m. Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. 508-799-9139

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES The Town of Millbury, through its Board of Selectmen, hereby gives notice that a Host Community Agreement has been negotiated, and signed on July 23, 2013, with Mass Gaming and Entertainment, LLC (“MGE”). Such Agreement defines the benefits to the Town in the event a Category 2 Gaming License is issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to MGE to operate a gaming facility on property located on the south side of McCracken Road between Main Street/Blackstone River Road and Greenwood Street. Below is a summary of the key points of that Agreement. The Agreement in its entirety may be viewed on the Town of Millbury’s website which is: http://www.millbury-ma.org. The full Agreement may also be viewed at the website of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission which is: www.massgaming.com. Finally, a hard copy of the entire Agreement is on file and can be read at the office of the Town Clerk, at the Millbury Town Hall, 127 Elm Street, Millbury. Summary of Key-Points Within the Host Community Agreement Between Mass Gaming and Entertainment, LLC and the Town of Millbury PROJECT DESCRIPTION - “Category 2” gaming facility with up to 1250 Slot Machines. - Approximately 110,000 sq. ft. facility. - On about 35 acres of land on McCracken Road. - Total investment of at least $125 Million, consistent with the Massachusetts Gaming Act. PAYMENTS TO TOWN 1. Prior to Opening - MGE will pay all legal and consultant costs and fees incurred in connection with the Project. - MGE will pay all permitting fees associated with the Project. - Prior to commencement of construction, MGE will make an unrestricted payment to the Town of $500,000. 2. Annual Payments Community Benefit Payment: MGE will pay the Town 1.25% of Gross Gaming Revenues in excess of $175 Million per year. For example, revenues of $200 Million would result in a payment of $312,500. Minimum/Maximum Annual Payment: In addition, MGE will pay the Town at least $3.25 Million per year. This payment may increase up to 2.5% per year This Annual payment includes: - Real and Personal Property Taxes; plus - Impact payment of $1.25 Million (which automatically increases at 2.5% per year, beginning in year 4 of operations) - If the total of the Real and Personal Property Taxes plus the Impact Fee is less than $3.25 Million, MGE will pay the difference to the Town MGE agrees to garage all company owned vehicles for the project in Millbury and excise taxes will be paid in addition to the above. Meals tax revenue will be collected and paid in addition to the above. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Local hiring preferences for Millbury residents for both construction and permanent jobs. PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY - MGE will make all public infrastructure improvements (sewer, roadway, etc.) as required by the Planning Board and Planning Board engineering consultants to be funded by MGE. - MGE to construct a Police Department office at the facility. - MGE to prepare a public safety plan in consultation with Millbury Police and Fire Departments and will reimburse the Town for up to $50,000 per year in increased public safety costs. RESPONSIBLE GAMING - MGE will implement a responsible gaming plan at the facility. MISCELLANEOUS - MGE will pay the Town’s legal fees in any dispute if the Town prevails. - MGE will indemnify the Town from certain claims by third parties. - MGE will provide reports and documentation to the Town to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.

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TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Fadi El Massih for the re-grading and paving of a driveway and parking area at 50 Canal Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 8/1/2013 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Carmen and Patricia Yursha for work associated with construction of a single family house at 106 Wheelock Avenue. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 8/1/2013 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Blaise Scioli / Scioli Development LLC for work to construct an addition to existing house at 5 Warren Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 8/1/2013

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 8:15 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Paul Maruca for work associated with the replacement of a septic system at 116 Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 8/1/2013 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 8:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Rob McNeil/Millbury Department of Public Works for the maintenance and repair of road drainage structures at various locations throughout Town. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 8/1/2013 MS

Town of Millbury Public Hearing The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for an ALTER OF PREMISES at Lennys Liquors, 148 Worcester/Providence Tpk., Millbury, MA. 8/1/2013 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., at the Millbury Jr./Sr.High School, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Mass Gaming & Entertainment, LLC, property located on McCracken Road, Millbury, MA, Assessor’s Map 35, Lots 13, 14, 37 and Assessor’s Map 36, Lot 6, for a Special Permit under Article 4, Section 48 - Route 146 Highway Corridor Overlay District, of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, to construct a Category 2 Casino. Plan is available to view in the Planning Office. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/25, 8/1/2013 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Wesley Helgesen, Sutton, MA. The project consists of Demolition/ removal of existing home and digging trench from existing well to proposed single-family home, on Map 48, Parcels 62, on 236 Manchaug Road, 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. 8/1/2013 MS

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The YMCA of Central Massachusetts consists of four locations, with two in Worcester, one in Westborough and one in Leominster. Named in 2012 as a Global Center for Excellence, the Central Mass YMCA was chosen to send YMCA members from these areas to Prague, Czech Republic for the weeklong 2013 Europe Love 2 Live Festival. Nine 16- to 18-year-olds will travel overseas from August 4-10 with their Change Agent chaperones to connect, communicate and learn from close to 2,000 other YMCAs, totaling near 10,000 participants. What is a change agent? Brian: To be a change agent you have

to be 22-28 years old. We’re really looking at the future of the YMCA and the direction that it’s taking. While being in Europe we will be meeting with all different cultures and ethnicities. So as change agents we want to be ahead of the curve, and see the directions that other YMCAs across the world are going. Afterwards, the change agents will come back to the United States and sit down and talk about the direction that we want our YMCA to go in the future. Being a change agent is not just a trip to Prague, it’s a two-year commitment to integrate what we learn from other cultures into our community too.

How were the participants chosen? Brian: We went to all four Central Mass.

branches and asked the directors if they had any members ages 16-18 that might be interested in participating in traveling over to Europe for a week for this cultural change and diversity inclusion.

John: We put the word out that we would be looking for kids interested in being involved, and then chose the nine participants by essay. A lot of the essays were amazing, they really were. We chose those who were already really invested in the YMCA and who showed passion. Brian: Not only that, we also thought

about the diversity that we would encounter in Prague so we chose kids who represented the diversity of Central Mass. as well. We started in January and widdled the 30 applicants down to the nine final.

What are some of the events taking place during the week of Europe Love 2 Live? Brian: Europe Love 2 Live is a

weeklong festival compiled of different workshops and webinars where the kids will sit down and talk about their own cultures and ideas. For the change agents, we will have our own separate meetings throughout the week with the Y of the USA as well as the International YMCA, where we’ll talk about which direction we want to take in the future. It’s a tall task. (Laughs)

How did you, as change agents, prepare the selected participants for a week overseas? John: Meetings, meetings, meetings.

Some of the kids have already traveled, which is great. Some of the kids haven’t really been anywhere. (Laughs) So we met with the kids and their parents and talked about small stuff like if they were allergic to anything. Stuff like that. The first meetings were about traveling, and then meetings about culture and the festival. We then had team building meetings to make sure that when these kids are thrown into a place with 10,000 other people, there are faces that are familiar to them.

Brian: We’ve been meeting bi-weekly

since January. We talked about being homesick, too, and understanding that you’re going to be overseas and away from home for an entire week. Sitting down with the kids and having their families be around and support them was really important too.

Change Agents John Brown, left, and Brian Andersen, right, stand with David Stone, one of nine participants from the Central Mass YMCAs chosen to take part in the Europe Love 2 Live Festival held in Prague.

Where are the kids being housed? Brian: Hostels. That’s kind of a scary

word. (Laughs) There’ll be two kids to a room, with bunk beds.

Can you talk about some of the other/ international YMCAs? Brian: Ys are located in, I think,

119 countries. As change agents, when we do webinars they show a map of probably 250 people from all over the world we’re meeting with on conference calls and such. We’re pushing towards inclusion and diversity and working out how to make an impact when we come back to our communities. That was a culture shock for me alone, never mind when we actually show up and see it with our own eyes.

John: Also, the different functions of the YMCAs. Not all of them have, like we do here, gyms and pools and stuff like that. Some of them serve a very specific purpose like special needs, housing, etc. Brian: One of the biggest things is that the YMCA in each community meets the needs of that community. One story that I’ve heard is from Arizona. With

the border there, instead of having any pools, wellness centers, or gymnasiums, they have a single building. That YMCA was meeting the needs of that community for when a kid gets stopped going over the border, before sending them immediately back into the country, they will house them there and find their families first.

David, as a participant, what are you most looking forward to? David: I’m really excited to go to

Prague because I’ve never been to Europe before and I’ve always wanted to. In college actually, I’m really looking forward to studying abroad. I’m really excited to meet all the other kids and have conversations with people from around the world. I think it’ll be pretty cool to communicate with somebody who doesn’t speak English. It’ll be tough but it’ll be an interesting experience. As teenagers, we all have that in common but we also have the YMCA in common. So having that in common when we’re trying to make connections with each other is going to be really great.

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