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s a college student discovering Worcester, I was intrigued by the city’s unique landscape: Industrial buildings lining busy streets and yet, just a couple streets away, a park or pond begging for visitors to engage in outdoor play. After living in the city for nearly six years, I am continually finding new natural safe havens, one being the Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary. Before I began writing this story, I had yet to discover the beautiful woodsy area located off Massasoit Road. As I sat with Martha Gach inside the solar powered pavilion, a donation from Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastic Co., I could hear the laughter of children as they played with the natural world around them. In a digital age where most kids identify play as an indoor activity, I found, through this story, the importance of getting to know your own backyard and how something so simple can lead to local preservation. You never know what you may find and better yet, what you may save in the future. -Taylor Nunez, Contributing Writer

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In their first year, Bravehearts give fans big reason to cheer baseball in Worcester Walter Bird Jr.

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obody could have known it at the time, but then again, maybe we should have. Maybe, just maybe, fate had a grand design all along. The Worcester Bravehearts, after all, were taking over where their baseball predecessors, the Worcester Tornadoes, ultimately had failed. They were playing on the same field. Their manager had played for the Tornadoes. The team owners had rented the tent used by the Tornadoes for special events. The parallels were undeniable. Now, however, they are just plain eerie. Just as the Tornadoes had done nine years earlier, the Bravehearts earlier this month put the finishing touches on a splendid inaugural season by winning the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) Championship. They did it on their home field, just like the Tornadoes. They did it on a Thursday night, just like the Tornadoes. They were playing in a different league - the Tornadoes whirled around the Can-Am League - but the results were the same. “It’s fate,” says East Brookfield’s Gerry Collette, who says he was at the park at Fitton Field, at the foot of College Hill, when the Tornadoes won their first and only league championship. He was there Thursday, Aug. 14 when the Bravehearts completed a championship series sweep of the defending FCBL champs, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, and hoisted the trophy before an announced sell-out crowd of more than 3,100 fans. Without waxing poetic too much, it was a magical night that saw owner John Creedon Jr. and his family put an emphatic

exclamation point on a business venture that could have just as easily been a failure. After all, there had been no baseball played at the park since 2012, when the Tornadoes limped out of town with not even the shirts on their backs - literally. In addition, the brand of ball the Creedons were selling is basically college ball, with most of the players showing up for summer break before returning to campus - or to wherever they came from - in the fall. The Tornadoes had pro players, or at least a number of players who had, at some

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point, tasted the Big Leagues. Would the city embrace a team whose players were still learning the game? Getting fans to turn out was at least part of the mission the Creedons undertook in assuming ownership of the FCBL’s newest team. Consider it mission accomplished. “We had a purpose,” Creedon says. “Our purpose is success, however we could achieve [it]. There were several ways we tried to do that and we knocked off a lot of those ... so mission complete.”

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The lion’s share of credit for at least part of that success has to go to the fans who sat their fannies in the seats each and every home game. From the roughly 800 who bought tickets back in the spring to the 3,100-plus who rose to their feet to cheer the Bravehearts as champs earlier this month, interest certainly blossomed as the season went on. Collette counts himself among those who grew more and more attached to the Bravehearts with each passing game. “I didn’t come to opening night, but I came to the second game,” says Collette, who figures he saw about 15 home games. He also followed the team for its first game of the championship series on the road with the Sharks. “It seemed as the summer went on, I wanted to come to more and more games.” Apparently, plenty of other fans felt the same way. On July 25, the team welcomed just shy of 3,000 fans to a home game. “John [Creedon] and I looked at each other and said we didn’t think we’d have this many people on one night and we probably won’t again,” General Manager Dave Peterson says. “We did it again, twice.” Actually, they exceeded it, with more than 3,000 fans taking in the last home game of the regular season. The next time, of course, was for Game 2 of the championship series. “There was a buzz in the air,” Peterson says, who points to that spring afternoon when the public was invited for a family fun day - and to get first crack at tickets. “... People showed up and we said, ‘Wow, this city really is yearning for baseball.’ We have a very successful opening weekend, and from continued on page 7

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t first blush, the town of Hardwick and city of Worcester could not be any different. One has right around 3,000 residents; the other just south of 200,000. One lies on the edge of Worcester County; the other is called the Heart of the Commonwealth, because it is pretty much smack in the middle of Massachusetts. One, according to the 2000 Census, was mere percentage points away from being an all-white community; the other has seen a growing number of minorities, many of them immigrants, making the city almost the poster child for the country as a melting pot. One has an elementary school, with middle and high school students attending a regional school one town over in Barre; the other has more than 40 schools and in excess of 23,000 students. What, then, could the second largest city in New England, possibly learn from a town a fraction of its size? Quite a lot, it turns out. Hardwick has something of a well-kept secret - at least here in Massachusetts - in its midst. Eagle Hill School has, for about the past 45 years, been among the leaders in education when it comes to students with learning disabilities. It is a boarding school that has welcomed students from 24 states across the country and around the world Shelby Farland, Melissa Mangolla and Cathryn Chviruk of seven countries, in fact - in grades 8-12. Elm Park Community School, and Millie Palma of Gerald Creamer Center About 10 years ago, the school’s Board of participate in a teambuilding exercise. Trustees realized it could help other school districts by sharing its expertise in dealing cool.’ They really force you to go out of your “For me, it has been fantastic,” says Cheryl with learning disabled students. In particular, comfort zone.” Krajewski, a special education teacher at the school wanted to concentrate on urban The idea of the program, put quite simply by Worcester East Middle School now in her schools. With Worcester as a relatively close program facilitator Eric Stone, is to convince second year with Worcester Public Schools. neighbor, the school’s Headmaster, Peter “PJ” teachers to “buy into the fact that they don’t “I live in Rhode Island and I know no one. McDonald, reached out to then-Mayor and have to be these mindless automatons.” You get so much support by talking to other School Committee Chair Tim Murray, who Through the Institute, Miller adds, people. I think this is the best program.” would go on to be lieutenant governor, with the teachers are taught how to make connections Le Sandra Diaz is another participant. idea of expanding its teachings. In short order, with students, with themselves and with A Spanish teacher at Forest Grove Middle a partnership was born - and an ambitious administrators. School in her first year as a contracted, initiative launched in hopes of providing urban “Teachers are very educated people,” full-time teacher, Diaz is a former probation school teachers a whole new way of connecting officer who took it upon herself to obtain her says Miller, herself a graduate of Doherty both with students and themselves. High School, adding teachers often feel teacher’s license. She started as a substitute That was in 2004. Earlier this month, the left out of the decision-making process teacher in Worcester, was hired as an Eagle Hill Institute for Teacher Training, when it comes to education.”We get to the instructional assistant here, and last year was under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Foley point where we don’t think of ourselves as placed in the classroom, where she taught Miller, wrapped up its 10th year collaborating half the year. This summer, she says, she was professionals, anymore. In any other field, with Worcester. Participants take part in any organizations doing research are made offered a full-time teaching job. In addition, lectures, team-building exercises and work up of people in that field. We get told [by Diaz says she is just three weeks away from together in small groups. Roughly 1,000 teachers] the people making the decisions earning her master’s degree in English as a teachers have gone through the program are not in the classroom. We want [teachers] Second Language (ESL) online from Grand and, to hear them tell it, the commitment to have a different discourse with educators. Canyon University. participants spend an entire week on campus, They are smart people and have good ideas. “I did not want to come, I was not happy,” residing in the school’s dormitories - is well They should be able to share those ideas.” she says of taking part in the Eagle Hill worth it. At the same time, the Eagle Hill program program. “By the third day, I was like, ‘This is 6 WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • AUGUST 21, 2014

teaches disability theory, how to interact and connect with students at different levels of learning and understanding. “Nobody,” Miller says, “learns the same.” Early on, the program was offered to other urban school districts, including Boston, Fitchburg and Springfield. That, however, was when money was included in the state budget. Now, only Worcester takes part, courtesy of a $100,000 grant from the Newton-based Highland Street Foundation, which was established in 1989. The cost per participant is about $1,500, according to Miller, and each receives three graduate credits for Worcester State University (WSU). The program is all-inclusive: lodging, food and materials are provided. The program is available to teachers in their first three years in the Worcester school system; many have already taught in other cities and towns. It is not mandatory to take part in the Eagle Hill program, but teachers in their first three years must choose from some options, including Eagle Hill, as part of their professional development. The program runs for a week, from 8 a.m. to about 11 p.m. each day. The participants and Eagle Hill believe the proof of its success is in the pudding. According to Miller, the Worcester schools’ Human Resources Department has reported that 90 percent of the teachers that went through the program over the years are still teaching - many of them still in Worcester. That, says Eagle Hill’s Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs Mike Riendeau, “is stunning.” New teachers in an urban district do not typically last long, he notes. “Over the first three years, half of them are gone,” Riendeau says. “For Worcester, the numbers are turned on their head.” The feedback, statistically and anecdotally, has been “amazing,” according to McDonald, who joined Eagle Hill in 1993. “Literally, principals and quadrant managers can tell who has and who has not gone through the Eagle Hill training,” he says. Shawn Baillargeon is among those who took part in this year’s program. The former manager of a diesel engine repair business, he says he will be instructing a new program in diesel technology this fall at South High Community School. It will be his first year as a teacher. “My wife’s a teacher,” Baillargeon says. “I see what she gets rewarded out of it. She loves it. Plus, the private sector was getting stagnant ... It’s something you can be proud of. I don’t think I’ve ever been so scared, but coming here ... I’m not so nervous now.”

enhancements for 2015. I know Dave [Peterson] does and our ticket manager [Anthony Cahill] does as well. Now we have to work twice as hard to maintain success.” Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Visit www.worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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much different than the vehicle that drove the Tornadoes first to great heights, and ultimately into the ground. While the ghosts of that team may now finally have been ushered out the gates, the Bravehearts know if the good times are to last there is a lot still to be done. “That happened at the beginning of this season,” Creedon says of turning his attention to next year. “I have a list three pages long of ideas and tweaks and fine-tuning things,

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there it just started snowballing.” To be sure, there were challenges and obstacles, not the least of which was the departure during the season of manager Alex Trezza, who had guided the Bravehearts to a 6-0 record to start the season. He left to take a college job. There were player injuries and roster changes; the winning pitcher in the championship game, Josh Desai was not with the team at the start of the year. That the team did not fold could be seen as a testament to many things. Assistant Coach and Worcester firefighter Kevin Hartigan says the players deserve plenty of praise. “I’ll tell ya, the kids, they’re all just really nice kids,” Hartigan says. “They deserve this, they really do.” Chris Hall could not be any happier for the players - and for the family behind them. As league commissioner, he was there from the team’s inception - and he was on the field for the wild celebration that followed the championship victory. “It couldn’t happen to a better family,” Hall says of the Creedons. “From Day One, that’s why we selected them as an ownership group for Worcester. What they’ve done in a short time, it’s pretty scary what they might do in the long-term. They worked so hard day-in and day-out to [create the] great atmosphere here. The league couldn’t be any happier for this team to win.” Forget about asking Hall how good the Bravehearts have been for the league. “It’s great for the city of Worcester,” he says, making a nod to the city’s recent baseball past. “They went without baseball for a year. This is what Worcester needed for baseball.” One year, of course, is one year. The Tornadoes proved that. The ownership model with the Bravehearts, however, is

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the five semi-finalists vying to replace current City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., but Worcesteria has learned the top-ranked candidate from the group presented to members of the Municipal Operations (MO) Committee was a former city manager in Taos, New Mexico. Councilors had been asked to rank a group of about 12-15 applicants in an attempt to whittle it down to a pool of five semi-finalists. Of that group, Oscar Rodriguez was said to have come out on top. Whether he makes it to the final round has yet to be determined. Attempts to reach Rodriguez were unsuccessful. On his LinkedIn profile, Rodriguez’s experience is listed as city manager in Taos from May 2012 to March 2014, chief procurement officer for the District of Columbia for less than a year in 2007 and the senior municipal advisor for the International City/County Management Association from 1998-2005. He is listed as having attended Harvard University from 19761982. City Solicitor David Moore is also among the semi-finalists. The field of five was expected to be interviewed over two days by MO in individual meetings this week. A group of about three finalists is expected to meet publicly with the City Council early next month.

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Councilor Phil Palmieri, who is running for state rep of the 15th Worcester District, has laid down the gauntlet by challenging incumbent state Rep. Mary Keefe and challenger Ralph Perez to a second debate. The three are headed for a Democratic Primary Sept. 9. They took part in a candidates forum earlier this month sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union. Palmieri wants to take to the air for another debate - the radio airwaves that is. He issued the challenge on The Jordan Levy Show on WTAG radio 580AM, and wants the debate held on Levy’s show. Keefe has not said yet whether she would agree to another debate. Reached by a reporter, Keefe says it was the first she heard of the challenge.

A SHOT ACROSS THE BOW:

In media circles, it is no secret that when it comes to transparency and communication with reporters, the Worcester Police Department does not exactly earn high marks across the board. One online-only outlet this week published a scathing rebuke of Police Chief Gary Gemme and communications peeps Sgt. Kerry Hazelhurst and Katie Daly for regularly failing to respond to media requests. Unfortunately, the writer chose to go the route of sensationalism with the headline, “Crime is Worcester’s Plague - Gemme Goes Silent.” We disagree with the assertion that the city is drowning in a sea of crime, but where the story gets it right is on the lack of transparency. More than that, the department sometimes puts reporters and/or news outlets on the outs when a story it perceives as “negative” is published. At its best, the Police Department is a hard-working and effective group of rank-and-file cops mixed with dedicated supervisors working to battle the problems that face urban cities, especially the second largest in New England. Things are not always rosy, however, and those stories must see the light of day. The chief and his department should understand that not every story is going to sing their praises. At the same time, the media must do their part by being respectful and ignoring the temptation to go sensational. They often fail in that regard. Police and the media need to forge a working relationship if the public is to be well-informed. In Worcester, a confab between media, police and maybe even City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. - mediated by an expert in communications - may be in order. It certainly couldn’t hurt.

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9, political candidates are making sure potential voters know how well-liked they are by various organizations and other notables. Gubernatorial hopeful Martha Coakley, for example, touts the support of a number of mayors, including Tom Hoyer in Taunton, Will Flanagan in Fall River, Alex Morse in Holyoke, Kim Driscoll in Salem, Richard Alco bright in North Adams and Michael McGlynn in Medford. Coakley is running in the primary against fellow Democrats Steve Grossman and Don Berwick. On the Republican side, Charlie Baker and Mark Fisher are hoping to be the one who makes it to the Nov. 4 general election. Coakley has also been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 223. Incumbent state Sen. Harriette Chandler, meanwhile, announces endorsements

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WOO-FORDABLE: A recent post on www.cnn.com notes that only one in four families eligible for affordable housing actually gets the help it needs. Some of the worst places for finding affordable housing: Atlanta’s Cobb County, where more than 20,000 households need it and only 564 “affordable and available” units are available, according to cnn.com, as well as Ft. Myers, Fla. and Austin, Texas. Worcester would appear to be on the opposite end of the spectrum. It has more than the 10-percent state-required affordable housing, and is about to add a 94-unit development at 93 Grand St. in Main South. The project, called Worcester Loomworks, will convert an 1890 mill into housing units. Affordable housing is a touchy subject for some in Worcester, especially among those who clamor for a more middle class-friendly city, but with so many families of varying economic status in need of a place to live, the Woo can say it is doing its part to make it happen. STANDING VIGIL: Community activist Bill Coleman invites the public to take part in a

“Rally to Remember” Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6-6:45 p.m., in front of City Hall. The rally comes 20 years after a candlelight vigil against youth violence held by the Black People’s Action Council, of which Coleman was a member. This year’s rally will remember that, says Coleman, while also focusing on the drug overdose epidemic that has swept Worcester. It will be an open-mic affair where anyone can speak.

THE DEBATES THE THING: Just a reminder that Worcester Magazine is sponsoring a debate for state rep candidates in the 17th Worcester District on Thursday, Aug. 28, starting at 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge on Mill Street. All four candidates for the seat currently held by the “Dean of the Delegation,” John Binienda, have been invited: Democrats Doug Belanger, Moses Dixon and Mike Germain and Republican Kate Campanale. We are told the bar will be open - as in available, not free - so wet your whistle and enjoy a debate moderated by At-Large Councilor and “Rosen’s Roundtable” host Gary Rosen, WCRN personality and host of “The Hank Stolz Experience” Hank Stolz and Worcester Magazine reporter Walter Bird Jr. LET FREEDOM SING: Veterans Inc. hosts its annual

Freedom Song Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 in front of Independence Hall, 59 South St., Shrewsbury. The fun starts at 2 p.m., with the concert going off at 3. It is free and open to the public. All proceeds go toward programs offered by Veterans Inc.

BIRTHDAY BOY: A marathon City Council meeting this week dealt with some heavy issues,

including the seemingly unstoppable takeover of Charter by Comcast, but it ended on a light - and tasty - note. As the meeting adjourned, At-Large Council Moe Bergman’s family, including his wife and three kids, entered the Council chamber with a cake celebrating his birthday. Worcesteria did not ask his age, and there were only a few candles on the cake, but Bergman capably blew them all out. Afterward, a handful of councilors joined Mayor Joe Petty and Bergman’s family in the mayor’s office to wolf down the cake, which was bought at Stop N Shop.

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The Holden Landmark Corporation is pleased to announce the purchase of The Grafton Villager website, thegraftonvillager.com left turn only traffic. Although a right on red is permitted, cars cannot do so because vehicles going downtown must wait in the right lane for a green light. Common sense would have marked the left lane for left turns, the center lane to drive through to downtown, and the right lane for right turns only. Once you cross the boulevard you are expected to drive a snake dance because signs are posted saying that the left lane is for left turns only, then the right lane, etc. In fact, the left turn only street has never opened as a public street, it is used for construction purposes. To proceed through the intersection with the new Church Street, drivers are supposed to use only the right lane, but the right lane in front of 100 Front Street and the CVS on the corner are usually blocked by delivery vehicles. The simplest and cheapest solution to this particular traffic planning disaster would be to take down the signs and let the drivers develop a workable traffic pattern. PHIL STONE Worcester

he site, which will continue to be operated by Grafton resident and veteran journalist Richard Price, reflects the Landmark’s commitment to local news in all formats, including digital. Price will continue as the editor and associate publisher of the site he launched in May 2013. “As a media company serving most of Central Massachusetts, Grafton has long been a community that holds much interest for our advertising customers,’’ said Kirk Davis, owner of the Holden Landmark Corporation. “Acquiring The GraftonVillager.com web business provides a wonderful platform in which to serve the community.” “Richard Price, founder, will instantly become a key member of our team. He’s a super person and has built a wonderful digital news business that is highly sought out by Grafton residents. This will be an exciting journey. We look forward to serving Grafton residents and local businesses, as well as giving back to the Grafton community.” The site is the latest member of the Landmark family of publications, which includes The Landmark, baystateparent Magazine, MillburySutton Chronicle, Leominster Champion and Worcester Magazine. The company also launched

a digital marketing services division earlier this year to assist small businesses with their digital marketing needs. “This is an exciting new chapter for The Grafton Villager and its readers,” said Price. “Holden Landmark is as committed to quality local journalism as I am. This merger allows the Villager to draw from their experience and resources to improve the website.” He said he looks forward to the future and appreciates the support from residents and local businesses. “Readership exploded in just 15 months, showing the demand for daily online local news while advertiser support has allowed us to grow. This inspires me to do more and work harder. Thank you Grafton.” Barbara Brown, general manager of the community news group, said this new site provides promising opportunities for the news and advertising divisions. “We are excited to work with the residents and advertisers in Grafton to augment an already quality site,’’ she said. “Our focus is on community news and local advertising, and The Grafton Villager is a perfect addition to our family of locally-owned, community-oriented products.’’

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Since being incorporated as a city in 1848, Worcester has been considered, first and foremost, an industrial powerhouse of New England. Upon the completion of railroads running through the city, Worcester held the means of transportation for manufacturing industries to explode on the scene. In its earliest days, people flocked to Worcester with the hope of jumping aboard the industrial express and making lives for themselves. STEVEN KING

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Audubon Conservation Coordinator Martha Gach. Today, our beloved city continues to grow and expand. Strolling downtown, Worcesterites and visitors can gaze upon the multimillion dollar CitySquare, one of the city’s most ambitious recent projects. Formerly a public tomb of a mall no longer, CitySquare is a living example of Worcester’s tenacious drive to bring new industrial life to the area. Yet, arguably one of the best qualities of this city is its location to more natural surroundings. Residing right in the city is the EcoTarium, a science and nature museum, and just a short ride away is Mount Wachusett, a hiking mecca in the spring, summer and fall that transforms to a ski area in the winter. But as the city continues to grow more industrially robust, what is the cost? And are the city’s still-standing natural surroundings paying the price?

INTRODUCING MORE THAN INDUSTRY The tale of the Asian

long-horned beetle (ALB) Worcester infestation is one that received considerable news coverage over the past couple years. The large, invasive insect inhabited and damaged entire areas of Worcester, with a preferential palate for maple trees. The city is still suffering from the effects of the ALB’s arrival. As recently as July of this year,

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What is perhaps most perplexing is just how the ALB was introduced to Worcester. It is believed that the insect hails from China and snuck its way into the city on wooden pallets, an industry-related catastrophe. However, thanks to new laws, an end of the infestation may be in sight. Martha Gach, conservation coordinator for Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, explains how the ALB has affected government policies and industries all over the country, including Worcester. “What’s happened with the Asian long-horned beetle and the reason we do not really fear getting new infestations, though we may be discovering old ones, now there is a law: You have to sterilize wood before it can come into the United States. That law was not in place when the Asian long-horned beetle came in.” The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures, publication number 15 (ISPM15) is a regulation meant to help prevent the spred of pests and diseases by using specially-treated wood

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moths are particularly voracious eaters and an infestation was well on its way. “There are horror stories of caterpillars climbing walls in peoples’ houses and coating the walls. Populations would rise every few years and we would have massive outbreaks of caterpillars and all our trees would be bare,” says Gach. Similar to the ALB outbreak, when gypsy moths were on the rise, people looked for ways to combat them. One idea was to bring in a fly that would lay eggs on the caterpillars, which would eat them. Unfortunately, the fly did not only prefer gypsy moths, but went for luna moths and others. The fly impacted our own native

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moths, decreasing those numbers, but had little impact in taking down the gypsy moth. Another strategy was to use a type of fungus to attack the moths. The fungus initially appeared to have little success. Yet, some 50 years later, the fungus organically reappeared and gypsy moths barely stood a chance; the fungus was largely successful in finally ridding areas of the pest. In recent years, gypsy moths have been rarely heard of, though more seemed to be uncovered this

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seems that introducing pests may be unavoidable for as long as people and product continue to migrate. However, locales may be the biggest proponents in combatting any pest and it all begins with awareness. “The biggest lessons that I think we’ve learned from ALB is that people know a

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lot about - if they pay attention to the outdoors - they know a lot about what is going on in their own backyard,” says Gach, adding, “If they see something out of the ordinary, they should make an effort to find out what it is. It’s vigilance, familiarity and knowledge of your surroundings and the environment, and there are a lot of people in this area with that knowledge.” Of those nature knowledgeable folks is Colin Novick of the Greater Worcester Land Trust. A Worcester native, Novick has been an asset to the Greater Worcester Land Trust since 1977. In his own observations, Novick has witnessed and recognized significant differences in Worcester’s natural surroundings. In addition to the overgrowth of exotic weeds (such as Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, Winged euonymous, Norway maple, bittersweet, autumn olive, black locust, swallow wort, multiflora rose, to name a few), Novick has noticed a positive change, too – a reduction in litter, debris and dumping. No longer are abandoned cars an eyesore norm, but now residents more commonly find bike racks and trailheads, Novick says. “Back in the ’70s, open space or parks and conversation areas were where couches, appliances and abandoned cars were left for

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Worcester Common was the first parcel of land designated as “common open space” by the city of Worcester in June 1669 God,” he says. “Decades of cleanups, year after year, with the Regional Environmental Council (REC) as a constant cheerleader, we have really changed what we expect to find in the woods, fields and open places in Worcester.” Novick notes that industry itself has slowed in some ways as Worcester has shifted to a city dominated by medicine, education and insurance. “This has been a challenge for us as a city, but our waterways are very much responding to reduced or eliminated pollution.” Novick reports that bodies like the Blackstone River in Quinsigamond Village, once affected by slag pouring down the slopes of the water’s edge from American Steel, now have wildlife returning to them. Yet, as Novick emphasizes, there are simple practices that still require modifications. Today, restaurants will mop floors only

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{ coverstory } to dump dirty water into storm drains in the street, not understanding that water will feed into brooks, ponds, bathing beaches and fishing spots. Similarly, floors at auto garages will be hosed down, leading oil down a gutter. While education and time is needed to break these habits, there are concentrated efforts being made on how we can lessen the environmental impact of our daily lives in other areas. Gach points out that though we may not be reducing our use of cellphones or electronics, and continue to construct larger buildings, we are discovering how to our devices and buildings can more efficiently use power and energy.

WHAT CAN BE DONE Novick points out that Worcester

has championed many initiatives to better preserve our local environment. For the past 20 years, Worcester’s

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street leaves and yard waste has been collected to create mulch, free to Worcester residents. Additionally, Worcester’s sewer department has a robotic truck that sifts through storm drains in search of illegal sewer tie ins, to protect streams and ponds, keeping them cleaner and healthier. Though we are learning to be more mindful of our natural areas and what more can be done to preserve them, accidents do happen. In 2010, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Co. faced a hefty fine after an air quality violation with the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). In addition to the fine, Saint-Gobain donated 12 solar panels to Mass Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook and constructed a pavilion, used today for the organization’s programming and recreation. “Stuff like this happens. A machine and all of a sudden, you just blurped up so many tons of something you shouldn’t have,” says Gach. “[Saint-Gobain] have been a part of the community for a long time, so it was really nice and this pavilion gets used an awful lot. It’s really been a nice addition to the sanctuary in many ways.” As an educationally-focused city, Worcester-area colleges are looking for their own ways to help preserve the natural world within the city. Worcester State University (WSU) now boasts solar trash compactors, making their disposal process more efficient. In terms of research, Clark University leads the Human-Environment

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stare at it and don’t know what to do,” says Gach. “After about 15 minutes, they’re into it and they got it figured out, but they’ve never been given that sort of freedom. That’s part of your goal: To get kids from all different places and all different situations comfortable in nature.” Younger generations will receive the environment we care for today, a fact that Novick believes is realized through the work done today. “[Those of the younger generation] are foremost among the volunteers giving blood and sweat in our conserved places,” he says. “Climate change is a pretty heavy problem to shoulder, and the older generations have taken a pass at addressing it. The youth have no choice. It is their necks and their quality of life that is on the line.” The youth, Novick says, will pick up what is left for them, environmentally speaking, and make things work. It starts small, but changes made in local industries can have long-lasting and widespread effects, Novick believes. “Bettering these specific local things does help globally, and these local challenges are solvable, are addressable by normal people.” This is where we start.

Regional Observatory (HERO) program, examining the relationship between humans and their environment. The program recently focused on the Asian long-horned beetle and it’s environmental and governmental impacts. Examining another insect, MCPHS recently exposed a study uncovering that monarch butterflies use a light-dependent magnetic compass to migrate south each fall. In addition to climate changes, the study suggested human electromagnetic noise in the area may be disrupting the compass, another effect of industry and residents. It is perhaps a lack of education outside of these higher education communities that is most detrimental to Worcester as the city moves forward. The biggest threat to nature conservation in Worcester, Novick says, “is a gap in where we are and where we need to be in education about the wildlife around us and our impact on that wildlife.” For Mass Audubon’s part, programming and recreation are a step in the right direction. The sanctuary’s Nature Play Area allows children and adults to stop in the woods and spend time in nature, but oftentimes school kids will find the not brightly colored playground jarring. “It’s funny watching the different groups of kids come down there because some of them just

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“It was really interesting,” he says. “I spent all my time outside, hunting under rocks for bugs and climbing trees and doing all sorts of things. I think that was pretty crucial to my development as a person.” The 24-year-old musician is heading out on his first tour on Aug. 24, playing throughout New England, including right here in Worcester at NU Café on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and Nick’s Bar and Restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 31. It was at home in Cape Neddick, surrounded by musicians, that Freeman began his own journey into music. “My dad plays pretty much every instrument that I can think of, so he was pretty important to [my start],” he says, reminiscing of when his father, who performed in a rock-blues band, would play old folk tunes. Freeman's mother played the flute. “It opened up my music taste and made me very accepting of a lot of different sounds,” he says. In middle school and high school, Freeman played the saxophone in the school band, and when he was 16, he picked up the guitar and, he says, “kind of never put it down from there.” Freeman got his start in Worcester attending Clark University, originally to study English

before realizing he wanted to study music. “[Clark] was a great place to develop yourself and figure out who you are,” says Freeman, who graduated in 2008. “It seems like everyone was very accepting of anything you wanted to do, regardless of what it was, and I thought that was a really great place to explore.” As a musician, he says he drew inspiration from the people that surrounded him at Clark. “I think they had some really interesting views or made music that I hadn’t really experienced before, so they even just opened my mind a lot more through my simple interactions with them,” he says. “And of course there were guitar players and musicians I got to play with and learn from.” After graduation, Freeman aspired to do what every musician wants to do – earn a living by playing music – but he worked a guitar technician job fixing instruments at Guitar Center for a few years before moving on to teach guitar lessons. He now teaches at a small music store, Tune Town Music Gear in Wells, Maine. “I swear I learn more from teaching my students than they learn from me teaching them,” Freeman says. “When I have to teach an idea to someone, like how to play a scale

or how chords work, I have to think about a great way of explaining that to them. I have to develop an understanding of what I’m teaching that’s far greater than what I had previously.” He adds, “I think I’ve become a better guitar player in those three months than in 10 years of being a guitar player. It’s one of the best ways you can get really good at music.”

When I figured out I could make music, I kind of exploded. — Nathan Noton-Freeman Freeman found inspiration to begin playing in front of crowds in part due to guitarist and singer Samuel Beam of band Iron & Wine. “All the guitar is like finger-pick guitar and he’s got kind of a soft voice and writes really nostalgic-sounding lyrics,” Freeman says of Beam. “I really wanted to do that because that was one of the coolest things I’ve ever heard.” But when it comes to his own music, Freeman has difficulty defining what he

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writes and plays. “I don’t think my music has a genre,” he says. “I tend to describe what I do instead of what it is. I play acoustic guitar in a number of effects. I play finger-style and serialambient kind of music, but that’s not even a great answer to it because I play whatever I want to hear. Sometimes it’s finger-style acoustic guitar and sometimes it’s really ambient electric guitar.” Freeman finds inspiration from a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, to electronic duo Boards of Canada, to postrock bands Godspeed YOU! Black Emperor and Mogwai, as well as non-musical subjects such as current events, environmental change and his childhood. “I’ve never really felt like there’s anything I needed to say that I couldn’t say with just music notes,” Freeman says. “One thing I always seek to do when I make music is to take my listener to a specific place. When you hear music and it really affects your mood, it makes you imagine things. I always feel really inspired by it.” Freeman’s first album, “Whirl,” released in April 2012, is particularly special to him. “I had just figured out how to write music and I was feeling incredibly inspired,” he says. “It was like I was releasing all of these ideas and emotions and feelings that had been culminating since I started playing music. When I figured out I could make music, I kind of exploded.” Since “Whirl,” Freeman has released several albums, including one last month titled “Cloud Machines.” “That album is different from everything I’ve ever done,” he says. “I think it’s my best album in terms of the maturity of the music and the intent behind it.” Freeman plans to schedule more tours, including a five to eight day stint around New England in October and a more farreaching tour, which could include a stop in Chicago, at the end of December into January for about two weeks. He also hopes to continue releasing new work and record guitar tutorials to eventually post to YouTube. “If there’s anything I’ve learned so far, the path to finding something you really want to do is really messy and based on luck,” Freeman says. “I think ultimately, my biggest goal is to do whatever I want all the time. If I can do [what inspires me] and be creative all the time in whatever way I want, then I think I’ve succeeded.” See Nathanial Noton-Freeman live on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. at NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St., Worcester, and on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St., Worcester.

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A Loss for Words headlines Rambudifest at The Palladium Joshua Lyford

The Palladium on Main Street has hosted hundreds, if not thousands, of incredible shows over the years. From local up-andcomers, to the largest national acts, the legendary venue has had it all. On Aug. 23, the fabled locale will bring together both ends of the spectrum for Rambudifest, featuring great bands at the

after its inception in 2012, President Michael Carp decided to throw the company’s first Rambudifest. Carp had a bit of lucky happenstance when he was offered two tour

We’ve never been a hype band and we never will be, that’s been our thing. We do this because we love it. -Matty Arsenault

start of their careers and Massachusetts pop-punk stalwarts A Loss for Words as the headliner.

For fans of pop-punk, hardcore and heavycrossover, this show is a must see. The day begins with a bang and doesn’t slow, with favorites like Trophy Wives, Vanities, Great American Ghost, Lions Lions and others performing. A Loss for Words will close out the night. Founder of the festival, Rambudikon Promotions got their start in 2011. One year

packages at the same time. He put the two together, put some great locals on the lineup and the first festival was a go. For this year’s event, Carp is continuing in the same direcPHOTO SUBMITTED

tion, while stepping things up. “I wanted to keep the headliners local on this,” says Carp, “but, sizable enough that when I brought this cast of locals together, they would create a forceful draw.” This seems to have been achieved as Lions Lions and The Venetia Fair each carry a heavy draw in the area and Longshot and Great American Ghost are both making waves in the Northeastern hardcore scene. Further, this will be a tour kick-off of sorts for both A Loss for Words and Pvris, who will be touring Japan together following the festival, and, as always, A Loss for Words couldn’t be more stoked to be a part of the event. “It seems like it’s been a really long time since we’ve played [The Palladium],” says A Loss for Words vocalist Matty Arsenault. “We’ve been a bit quiet lately, but it’s a crazy lineup. All the up-and-coming bands are playing and it’s going to be really good.” A Loss for Words got their start 14 years ago, putting out nine records, most recently “Before it Caves,” on Rise Records. The band has achieved much in their nearly decade and a half existence, but they have not forgotten what made them the band they are today. “We’ve always been fighters, nothing has ever been handed to us,” says Arsenault. “We always stuck to doing what we do and doing it for the right reasons. Growing up in this community, especially in the Boston area, bands helped us out along the way and when we got our chances, we helped them out. We’ve never been a hype band and we never will be, that’s been our thing. We do this because we love it.” The idea of community and helping one another within the scene is a constant theme throughout this fest, Carp says. “Music and promotion seemed like it was going to be a fun hobby at first, but it has turned into so much more and it means the world to me,” he says. “Hearing bands’ appreciation for the shows we put on and the crowds we put in front of them is priceless.” Following Rambudifest, A Loss for Words will be heading to Japan for a tour with Pvris and will most likely stay busy throughout the year. Arsenault says fans looking to come to the show at The Palladium should expect a big announcement. Rambudikon plans to continue putting on great shows and festivals into the coming years. Rambudifest, featuring A Loss for Words, happens Saturday, Aug. 23, with doors at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at thepalladium.net, or at the door on Aug. 23. You can find both A Loss for Words and Rambudikon Promotions on facebook.com.

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Soca-ing up a little Caribbean culture

in 2012, says Osborne. She found a large, established Caribbean community in the city and a large number of people who were interested in helping to organize a carnival. Osborne says that somewhere between 5,000-7,000 people attended last year’s parade. This year, he anticipates a crowd of over 10,000 people, and not only people from Worcester. He has advertised the Worcester carnival in New York City, New Jersey, Rhode Island and even Toronto. While the focus of this year’s carnival will certainly be Caribbean culture, the WCACA says the event is held as a way to “promote a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of Caribbean culture,” Osborne has a slightly different perspective;

Anthony Rentsch

Worcester is home to dozens of international cultural celebrations, from the Greek Festival, to the Latin American Festival, from the Asian Festival, to the Juneteenth Festival, each showcasing one of Worcester’s many ethnic subsets, while educating and inspiring other communities. On Sunday, Aug. 24, the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association (WCACA) hopes to keep adding to the city’s cultural fabric with their second annual Caribbeanstyle carnival.

The carnival is shaping up to be one of Worcester’s liveliest festivals, featuring some of the best Caribbean food in the region – including Yamon Jamaican Jerk Hut and G & M Caribbean Market from Worcester – musical performances from artists Young Voice, Ms. Diamond-Soca, and Tropical Fire and a Parade of the Bands, the latter being a must-see. Departing from Foley Stadium on Chandler Street at 1:30 p.m., the parade features eight huge bands – some of which are coming in from Boston – who will perform as they travel along the parade route to Institute Park. These bands, also called “mas bands,” are often comprised of more than 100 people, including volunteers who walk alongside the decorated floats; disc jockeys playing soca, reggae, and hip hop music; and dancers wearing loud, exotic costumes, which are often handmade over the course of many months. The parade is one of the brightest and liveliest events in the city. Judges will choose a Carnival Band of the year based on each band’s creativity, presentation, choreography, craftsmanship and visual impact. Following the parade, the carnival celebration will move to Institute Park. While Parade Coordinator Justin Osborne expects the park to be rocking and dancing to live music and sounds from a disc jockey from Flava Radio Station (105.5), he says there will be plenty of other attractions as well. Vendors selling products ranging from Caribbean food to Caribbean arts and crafts and jewelry will set up tables in the park. In addition, the Multicultural AIDS Coalition from Jamaica Plain and AIDS Project Worcester will have tables.

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“We want people in Worcester to see the costumes and take part in the event,” says Osborne. “It is a chance to share what people do through music and art. We want people to have a good time out there.” For Osborne, a Bostonian whose family is from Trinidad, the parade, as well as the carnival as a whole, has always been a chance to display and take pride in Caribbean culture. “It is a celebration of their culture,” he says of the Caribbean-style carnival. “It brings attention to Caribbean artwork. People are excited to be a part of their country. Everybody gets along; people are happy.” Celina Paul, bandleader and designer for the Funaddix mas band, says, even though this will be her first time performing in Worcester, she has always cherished the carnival tradition. “I grew up with carnivals,” says Paul. “It’s in my family.” Caribbean-style carnivals are rooted in the African tradition of parading around villages in costumes and masks. Now, carnival celebrations can be found all over the world, most notably Brazil’s Carnival and Louisiana’s Mardi Gras. Locally, Boston, Springfield and Hartford, Conn. hold huge Caribbean-style carnivals, says Osborne. He is hoping Worcester’s carnival, which will be • AUGUST 21, 2014

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the day after Boston’s carnival, can grow and replicate some of its local counterparts. “[The carnival] increases awareness that Worcester is not just another city,” says Osborne. “It shows that its culture is growing, that people want to show off their creativity, and that Worcester is a place to come.” Jennifer Gaskin, WCACA president, is in large part responsible for the creation of WACACA and the carnival. Gaskin began reaching out to people of Caribbean descent in the community through social media

he believes the carnival can be a vehicle for multicultural unity. “Worcester is a town vibrant with culture,” Osborne says. “We want to recognize all of these cultures under one event.” The Worcester Caribbean American Carnival will take place Sunday, Aug. 24, from 12-7 p.m. at Institute Park in Worcester. The parade will depart from Foley Stadium at 1:30 p.m. and arrive at Institute Park around 3 p.m.

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Old men, big guns Jim Keogh

Stallone! Schwarzenegger! Statham! Snipes! Other guys whose names don’t begin with “S”!

“The Expendables 3” has arrived, which means a lot of actors who haven’t worked much in the last decade get a chance to show you why. I say this with great affection, of course. Who hasn’t yearned to check in with Dolph “I must crush you” Lundgren? And Antonio Banderas? Where have you been, señor? Sylvester Stallone launched “The Expendables” franchise in 2010 as a way to extend some careers that were looking a little, well, expendable, including his own. The concept wasn’t exactly new: movies from “The Dirty Dozen” to the “Mission Impossible” series have imagined rogue paramilitary teams who operate in the shadows, unacknowledged by the US government that’s secretly sanctioning their homicidal antics. Stallone’s genius is in recruiting pals who are well past their action-hero primes but whose muscular bodies seem strangely preserved, if just a tad knottier with age. This League of Veiny Forearms appears grateful to be doing anything for an audience, especially Wesley Snipes, who’s coming off a stint in federal prison for tax evasion and even manages to crack a joke about the experience. “The Expendables 3” introduces some new players, including Harrison Ford, the only member of this Baby Boomer brigade brave enough to let his hair go gray, and Mel Gibson as a former Expendableturned-arms dealer now wanted for war crimes. How perfect is Gibson as a villain? Considering his real-life anti-Semitic rants, his threatening rages against his former girlfriend, his seemingly perpetual manic state, he’s got it all. Lead Expendable Barney Ross (Stallone) has been charged with taking down the

traitorous Stonebanks (Gibson), though he fears that his teammates might not make it back from the mission and recruits fresh blood to replace them. The most recognizable rookies are Kellan Lutz from the “Twilight” films and MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, whose acting won’t make anyone forget Katharine Hepburn, yet who, let’s be fair, owns a far better left hook than Kate ever did. Barney’s old pals take exception to being left behind, and earn their way back into his good graces by standing dramatically on a runway as his plane taxis by. This is one of those movies where each of our heroes boasts a specific skill — knife fighting, explosives, motorcycle jumping — that he or she will find a perfect opportunity to employ in battle. The team takes on the entire army of Uzbekistan — although they may be saying “Azbekistan,” which is fictional; Schwarzenegger could still use some Rosetta Stone pronunciation lessons — and barely breaks a sweat while slaughtering hundreds. Barney’s boys, outmanned and outgunned, emerge unscathed. If you’re reading this and feel outraged that I’ve dropped a spoiler, then please indulge me this one question: Have you ever seen a Sylvester Stallone movie? The shootouts are merely a prelude to the inevitable hand-to-hand showdown between Gibson and Stallone: Braveheart vs. Rocky, Mad Max vs. Rambo, Crazy Eyes vs. Crazy Lips. Okay, I won’t reveal who wins, but I ask again: Have you ever seen a Sylvester Stallone movie? If I was a 14-year-old boy, “The Expendables 3” would rock my world. The problem is I’m not a 14-year-old boy so I got bored by the bombs and the bad puns. I did not feel pangs of nostalgia watching these middle-aged men play a young man’s game. I do get that they’re having some fun winking at their own mortality, and lord knows they’ve got 10 times the charisma of a Kellan Lutz. I’m not convinced they needed three movies to prove it. AUGUST 21, 2014 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Worcester Bravehearts capture baseball championship with series sweep

STEVEN KING

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Zero for six. Winless. Goose eggs. In the regular season, the Worcester Bravehearts, the city’s inaugural entry into the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), failed to win a single game against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks. What the Bravehearts could not do in the regular season, they did in most spectacular fashion when it mattered most, sweeping the Sharks in two games and, in the first year of existence, winning the FCBL Championship.

Latin America Festival, glorious weather shine light on culture

worcestermagazine.com, August 16, 2014

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The always-popular celebration of Latino culture was expected to draw well over 5,000 when all was said and done, and by midafternoon, when a line of youngsters streamed onto the main stage bearing the flags of countries spanning the Americas, hundreds had already gathered on Worcester Common.

Planned student-only housing in Worcester draws support, concern Plans for an estimated $20-million, college student-only highrise in the historic Osgood Bradley Building on Grafton Street have the support of area organizations, but not everyone is beaming with enthusiasm. Developer Rick Shaffer of Vision Development Inc. says he wants to create “purpose-built” student housing in the building, which is owned by West Boylston resident and state rep candidate Brad Wyatt. According to Dan Benoit, the project would include 84 units. About 250 students could stay in the building.

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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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There is nothing broken about Worcester’s dining scene, but nevertheless, the city should be happy to welcome Niche Hospitality Group’s The Fix: Homemade Burgers, Elixers, and Shakes to 166 Shrewsbury St., occupying the building formerly home to the recently moved Mezcal Cantina.

Visiting The Fix on a Friday night, my co-diners Lillian, Jak and I strolled in to a 20-minute wait at about 7 p.m. To spite the nearly non-existent waiting area, we cozied up to a few stools adjacent to the bar and opened up a tab. While the restaurant offers a handful of malts and decadent frozen treats, they also have a serviceable bar menu with a handful of excellent local craft beers

on draught — including Worcester’s own Wormtown and Framingham’s Jack’s Abby — and a few tantalizing custom cocktails. Our wait times vanished into our cold beers and we were seated just beside the bar at a hightop table. The ambience of the restaurant is modern and comfortable, any diner who frequented the previous occupant — Mezcal — will feel right at home, as not a whole lot has changed since then. Change for the sake of change is not necessary, but with the restaurant aiming for an upscale burger and shake joint, the modern decor doesn’t quite fit, but thankfully it also doesn’t fall prey to the kitsch-cliches that other similarly themed restaurants often succumb to.

We started our meals off with an awesome plate of barbecue short rib nachos, piled high on a stack of house-fried potato chips, topped with melted cheddar cheese, freshly sliced jalapenos, corn and a soothing yet spicy chili sour cream. With short rib pork piled high and doused in a tangy whisky barbecue sauce, this app was a great way to start our meal. After scarfing down the app, we were ready to order our entrees. The menu at The Fix primarily focuses around burgers and pub food, with most items ranging in the low to mid teens. While salads and a few traditional dinner entrees are on the menu, most attention is paid to the house-ground gourmet burgers. After filling up on the short rib nachos, Lillian opted for the fried chicken

and vegetable salad, which was an enormous salad topped with juicy, melt-away fried chicken, with artichoke hearts, broccoli and croutons, tossed in a savory bacon cream dressing, large enough for dinner one night and lunch the next. Jak went for the the mushroom burger, a beef patty with sauteed mushrooms piled high, grilled onions, fresh arugula, provolone cheese, with a complex truffle oil mayonnaise spread over a grilled brioche roll. While the bacon barbecue burger stood out at a previous visit — complete with barbecue baked beans and gouda — I opted for a special that also caught my eye, what The Fix calls “the Bigger Mac.” Trademarks be damned, this burger comes with exactly what you would expect: two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, onions, pickles on a sesame seed bun. One might ask, why order a burger replicating fast food when you’re paying arguably twice the price? The answer lies in two things, primarily the quality of the ingredients and preparation, and also in the size. The Bigger Mac truly is a house of a cheeseburger, with fresh-cut toppings layered on top of the hand-ground and packed allnatural beef patties, with the homemade continued on page 28

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Leo’s T Bird Pizza is a bit of a hidden gem on Chandler Street; in stark contrast to last week’s review of Highland Street’s The Boynton, Leo’s is a no-frills pizza joint. However, if you’re looking for a stacked salad, or anything else related to pizza, pasta and straightforward pizza shop fare, you can’t do much better than Leo’s.

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I decided to get my hands on a Greek salad and I think I chose well. There are a couple of salad options, some more interesting than others. Antipasto, tuna, seafood and grilled chicken salads are all represented. The Greek salad I ordered was gigantic. In fact, by the time I put my fork down, I thought I was going to explode. A huge portion of feta cheese, black olives and other assorted veggies was piled on top of the tossed greens, and the dressing was fantastic. The salad came with a large section of Syrian bread, which was a nice complement. Leo’s is a fantastic value; I ordered an extravagant amount of food and didn’t break $14. Everything on the menu is fairly priced and, again, all portions were astronomical. The restaurant also sells beer and wine, which didn’t work in to my midday plans, but is still appreciated. The service was great and the staff was incredibly friendly. The food came quickly and the restaurant seating area is clean and welcoming. I will certainly be returning to Leo’s for future meals and, unlike many of the pizza joints I have frequented, I would be more than happy to order before 1 a.m.

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“special sauce” deliciously bringing the burger together. All sandwiches are served with deliciously deep-fried shoestring fries, tossed with just the right amount of salt, while Lillian ordered a basket of tandoori fries, the same shoestring format, but tossed in a spicy Indian-inspired rub that were at once sweet and pleasantly spicy. My only reservation throughout the meal was not ordering my burger cooked slightly longer; The Fix’s medium rare or “more pink” is more rare than at other restaurants, and a little too rare for my preference — but this is something that other diners could like. For dessert, we all split an order of chocolate egg rolls served with three dipping options, the best of all is Niche Hospitality Group’s famous white chocolate mousse. While past visits have had spotty service, our visit on a Friday night was just about perfect. We were seated immediately, our server was ever present, and all of the items were brought out at just the right cadence. Prices are moderate with most entrees ranging around $12-$15, but with unique cocktails, delicious desserts, solid service, The Fix is a welcome addition to the Worcester dining scene.

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Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. Time to be determined. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Out to Lunch Concert Series Hosts East Coast Soul. Farmers Market, Food Vendors & Artisan Vendors open at 11 a.m. Main stage concert runs noon-2 p.m. with a brief intermission. East Coast Soul is a passionate collective of musicians from the Boston area who assembled for one purpose: to create unparalleled musical performances featuring the best modern music ever made and open to all. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-799-1400, ext. 244. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. - Sponsored by the Lancaster Agricultural Commission. Runs every Thursday through September. Locally grown farm-fresh products and handcrafted items Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping. 3:30-6:30 p.m. LANCASTER FARMERS MARKET, Main St and Thayer Memorial Dr, Lancaster. 978-257-3938 or seanfullertonmusic.net.

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Live Acoustic Original Reggae and Jamaican Buffet at One Love Cafe. Both meat and vegetarian entrees. Call 774-272-3969 for reservations. $10 per person Buffett. 5-10 p.m. OneLove Cafe, 800 Main St. 508-753-8663 or facebook.com/events/164007660454055. Jazz with Jean Mancini Gough and Tom Herbert. Join the Worcester PopUp for a music performance by Jean Mancini Gough, featuring music from the American Songbook. Jean Mancini Gough & Jazzin’ About Town are seasoned jazz professionals who connect with the audience through songs that display an exciting variety of sounds and temperaments, ranging from heartfelt ballads, spirited swing tunes, bossa nova and bebop to contemporary tunes. Jean, along with Tom Herbert, will represent them tonight in their performance at the Worcester PopUp. 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester Pop Up, 38 Franklin St. 508-799-1400, ext. 242 or facebook.com/events/1527461 667468048/?context=create&source=49#. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 6-9 p.m. LaScala Restaurant, 183 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-9912. Dana Lewis LIVE! I’m BAAAACK! 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 sound track of your youth. No Cover. 6-8 p.m. Grille on the HILL, grillonthehill.net. Live Jazz. Live Jazz Performances on the Patio at the Ceres Bistro every Thursday. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Live Music. 6-9 p.m. LaScala Restaurant, 183 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-9912. Pete Seeger Songfest with Jim Scott. Jim Scott

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collaborated on many projects with the folk legend and will lead a celebration of many songs by Pete and others, as well as his own, for the causes Pete championed. “We’ve lost an icon, but not his rich legacy of song to teach and inspire us. A prolific composer in his own right, Jim was guitarist with the Paul Winter Consort. He compiled the “Earth and Spirit Songbook,” 110 songs of earth by many contemporary composers, including Pete Seeger. Find more

about Jim on his website, JimScottMusic.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library and open to all. The concert will be in the bandstand on the common; but, in the event of rain, it will be moved indoors. 6-7 p.m. Shrewsbury, MA Town Common, Main St and Boylston St., Shrewsbury. 508842-0081. Point ‘N’ Swing Big Band. Another summer concert on the Plaza. Bring a lawn chair, food available. In case of weather, the concert moves indoors. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org. Southborough Summer Concert Series Blackstone Valley Bluegrass concert. Join us for our final concert at this year’s Southborough Summer Concert Series. The rain date for this concert is on Thursday, August 28th from 6-8pm at Neary. Admission is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dancing shoes, appetite and family for a great everning! and open to the public. 6-8 p.m. Neary Elementary School, 53 Parkerville Road, Southborough. 508-481-5676, ext. 2. Concert with duo Oakes and Smith. Folk music duo Robert Oakes and Katherine Smith have recently released their CD “An Evening with Oakes and Smith” and will be in Southbridge. All welcome! Their engaging shows create an ethereal atmosphere that draws their audience into the music and has been described as hunting, lyrical, compelling and atmospheric. The musicians convey all the traditional sounds and nuances of folk but bring their own inimitable style to bear, giving a twenty-first century spin on the familiar works and adding something new to the American Songbook. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-

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Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Thank Friday it’s Dr. Nat at 5:30; then Jennifer Antkowiak with Cabaret Open Mic! 9 p.m. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030. Buzz Tremblay - Back and Backed - With Richy Stmichel and Jeff Benton - National Grill at Blackstone National Golf Club. Buzz is Back and Backed. Buzz Tremblay is back from his medically induced retirement to do what he has always done, entertain everyone with his voice and guitar. The Central Mass music veteran will be backed by his old pals, Richy Stmichel and Jeff Benton. 6:30-9 p.m. Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton. 508-865-2111. Dan Kirouac. 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 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie rock

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Special guest Acustic Thunder followed by the Root Land Band. LIVE at Beatniks! $5 After 8 (All proceeds go directly to the bands). 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. ORCHARD, Adaptor/Adaptor and more. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Andy Cummings and The Swingabilly Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Bottlefight, Demons Alley, RoadHorse, and Heavy Necker. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. David Bowie Tribute Show. Join Niki Luparelli, Dapper Dan Burke, and the Gold Diggers as they celebrate everyone’_s favorite Thin, White Duke with a loving journey through the David Bowie Songbook. Old Hollywood Glam meets Glam Rock It’s DAVID BOOBIE! Some press about Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers covering Bowie. 21+.$10. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/ events/1507143159499643. DJ Jay Senior. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. L & M Rhythm Kings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Sluggo. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. The SGS Project Featuring Ron Stacy-Jeff GouletJesse and Glenn Sargent~Dance Rock Classics. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. KAS BAR, Southwest cutoff rte 20. Windfall. Classic rock hits all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. 9:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. McGUIGGAN’S PUB, 546 Washington St., Whitman. 781-447-7333 or mcguigganspub.com. Tequila Bonfire. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. 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. 508438-0597.

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John Polce. John has toured the US and England, and has fans wherever he plays! Always a great performance! So put down that remote, close that app, and come live life LIVE! $4 Donation. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Symphony Pro Musica Auditions. Experience the thrill of playing in this excellent central MA orchestra! Especially seeking brass, all strings, and percussion, but all instruments are welcome to audition. Please call or e-mail the SPM office. Time to be determined. 978-562-0939 or symphonypromusica.org. Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. 8 a.m.-noon. 3-G’s

Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting) ~ 1-5 p.m. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978486-3891 or facebook.com/events/456013414533032. The Fab Four. 2-8 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. PE James at the Grill on the Hill! Come and sing along to your favorite acoustic classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s at Worcester’s best place to see the sun set! Great food, drinks, and music! ! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. grill-on-the-hill.com. JAZZED UP Trio Live with MAURO DePASQUALE. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, Bennett, you will LOVE JAZZED UP as they present a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook Classics. JAZZED UP plays “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven!” Features: Singer/Pianist Mauro DePasquale; Drummer Ed Conely; and Bassist Phil Madison. (Facebook.com/ jazzedupmusic) (jazzedup.net) No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth.” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Thomas Babatunde. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S GRILLE. I’ll be playing all your favorite Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-SoAcoustic Rock Hits! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. Fullerton was voted the 2010 Worcester Music Awards “Best Solo Act”, nominated “Best Blues/R&B Act” in 2010 and 2011, and nominated again for “Best Solo Act” in 2012. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 7:3010:30 p.m. TERRY O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB, 45 Union St., Newton Center. 617-964-9275 or terryoreillys.com. Cara Brindisi. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dope Slap. Rock & Top 40 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Ladies of the Blues Showcase. Featuring Toni Lynn Washington, Diane Blue & Lisa Mann. TONI LYNN WASHINGTON is considered Boston’s Queen of the Blues, where she has a long and storied history. Raised in a procession of gospel choirs in North Carolina, she settled in New Orleans and shared the stage with blues/soul legends like Jackie Wilson, Johnny Adams, Big Joe Turner, Sam and Dave and Bobby Blue Bland. She worked regularly in clubs all over New Orleans, before touring in the 1960s with the USO in the U.S. and Asia. Boston’s DIANE BLUE is a soul-stirring vocalist, skillful harmonica player and a crowd-pleasing entertainer. Voted “Outstanding Female Singer” in The Blues Audience 2011 Readers’ Poll, Ms. Blue is a soulful and sassy performer with a strong

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shared the stage or toured with like SOJA, Toots and the Maytals, Warped Tour, Streetlight Manifesto, Kanye West, Sublime, Pepper, Rebelution, Reel Big Fish, Steel Pulse and many others Roosta / vocals, Prowla / vocals, Christafari BoomBlaze Regan / guitar, Jay Chung / guitar & vocals, Felix Fantasia / bass. Mike Fuchs / drums Tommy Leonard’s FULL BAND will be here as well, facebook.com/ tommy.leonard.756 $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/fearnuttinband. April’s Fools. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck for our first appearance ever at the PACC of Webster. We’ll be playing our own special blend of Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and party favorites that you will want to dance to all night long, plus, you can try to win a copy of our AT Demo CD, or our AT DVD if you can answer one of our trivia questions! Let’s make it a night that Webster and the PACC won’t soon forget, Trainwreck fans- be there to party with your favorite Auntie! No Cover, 21+! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508-943-9716 or facebook.com/events/299366486909693/?ref_newsfeed_story_ type=regular. Deranged Youth, Hold Ups, ze Up, and The Outsiders Punkabilly Rebels! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So. Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Jubilee Gardens. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. King Moonracer. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494 or facebook. com/#!/KingFrigginMoonracer?ref_type=bookmark.

Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Usual Suspects. Classic rock hits and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Bobby Hogan & Sugarcreek. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Jubilee Gardens. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209

ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza takes over Goodale Park in West Boylston this Saturday, August 23, from 2-10 p.m. The West Boylston Arts Foundation brings a variety of live music, from country singer Erin Ollis, to R&B band Little Sugar & The Big Spoonful, and other entertainment, including a performance by the Boston Circus Guild Comedy Juggling Show and a car smash to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Mill Restaurant will serve pulled pork, chicken wings and other barbecue-style food. Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is free before 4 p.m. After that time, admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students 13-18 years old and free for kids younger than 12. Buy four passes and get one free. Proceeds support school arts and music programs and renovations to the high school auditorium. Goodale Park, Goodale Street, West Boylston. Learn more at wbaf.org.

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610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Hip Hop Tuesdays. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Hosted by Elijah Divine (Open) End of the night cypher. DJ Showcase (Rotating Turntablist) Resident Bboys (Top Rock) Different artists every week! 21+ $5 cover $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-7990629. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis Note that you must be 21+ years of age. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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Please bring your own chair. Sponsored by the West Boylston Arts Foundation in support of school arts & music. (donations to support school arts & music welcome). 6:30-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Johnny Romance’s Open Mic. Wednesday nights! 8-11

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p.m. Open Mic night with Johnny Romance, Bring your instrument, comedy, spoken word, acoustic karaoke with lyrics over 400 songs! 8-11 p.m. Primetime pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. Loveshackmusic.com. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHT W/WIBBLE @ MONDO’S. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP, there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. Punk show with The Union Boys, SLITSTITCH, Satch: SENZU and hosted by comedian Josh Hackett. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/829566250388841/832597866752346. Karaoke. Come down to Jillian’s of Worcester for Karaoke every Wednesday night! Wednesdays at Jillian’s is also Ladies Night which means all ladies, eat and play for . Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Clayton Willoughby. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu. ArtsWorcester, News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: . 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 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, “Expression Now and Then”, an exhibit of pen & ink and charcoal prints by Thomas Savageau, Through Aug. 30. 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 508-7937113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 21. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members . 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, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. 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 wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Funky Stuff, 11am-7pm Tues-Sat. Bringing the funk to Worcester through Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables. We support local art, and we think you should too! 97C Webster St., Worcester. 508-755-5463.

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Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup. com. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Darker Shades of Red: Soviet Art from the Cold War Era, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 30. 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 , Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, 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. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Then and Now, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 23. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter. com. 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. 508-3463341 or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. SAORI Worcester style Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Summer Sizzles Art Show - Opening Reception, Saturday; Summer Sizzles Art Show, Sundays, Saturdays, Aug. 3 - Aug. 30. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Wilderness Kingdom: Papercut Art - An exhibit by artist Adrienne Ginter, Through Sept. 8. 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, to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111 or towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; U-student Wednesdays admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. 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: for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, for youth 17 and under. for all first Saturdays of each month, 10amnoon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Ambient Folklore, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 27. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Showtimes: Friday 9 p.m.-Saturdays 8 p.m. - $20pp. Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID and Reservations, 2 for 1 Active Military or Vrk Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies! Every Sunday Night Outside in the Parking Lot. - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Wednesday, December 31. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/ralphs.diner. FRANK FOLEY’S COMEDY SAFARI Shows every Sat night. parking. Full menu before or during show. $20 per ticket. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-4521131 or visit Frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. StageTime Comedy Club

has some of the area’s up and coming comedians every Saturday @ 9 p.m. $10. 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-826-8496 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Thunder From Down Under - Thursday, August 21. Australia_s THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER® _ the perfect girl’s night outback is an intimate performance that shows off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-nextdoor charm that you won’t be able to resist! Each sexy performer embodies a different female fantasy and brings it to life, turning your wildest dreams into reality. This isn’t the type of show you just sit and watch - THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER is a fully interactive experience. The handsome blokes show off their dance moves, make their way through the crowd and even select a few lucky ladies to join in the fun on stage. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! $30, $40 with limited VIP seats available for $55. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, and WOO Card holders. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org. Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2014: The Winter’s Tale - Thursday, August 21. That a character exits _pursued by a bear_ in The Winter_s Tale is but one event in Shakespeare_s fantastical romance. Examining the dangers of evil in the world before reaching its happy ending, the play is part fairy tale, part allegory, wherein we travel from the court of Britania to the countryside of Europa, from winter to summer, and from death to life. Tickets available online at WorcesterShakespeare. ticketbud.com or at the door. General Admission $20; Students and Seniors $15; Children 12 and under with an adult. 8-10 p.m. GB and Lexi Singh Theatre, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Visit worcestershakespearecompany.org. Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2014: The Merry Wives of Windsor - Friday, August 22-Sunday, August 24. This year, we are happy to announce that the Worcester Shakespeare Festival will include The Merry Wives of Windsor, opening July 18th on The New Napkin Stage in the Alternatives_ Piazza, as well as The Winter_s Tale, opening July 31st inside the Singh Theatre at Alternatives. In The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sir John Falstaff is in financial difficulties. On top of that, Justice Shallow has come to Windsor to retrieve the money Falstaff conned him out of. To solve his problems, Falstaff decides to woo the wives of two of Windsor’s leading merchants to get money out of them by sending them each an identical letter. The wives compare the letters and quickly see through the deceit. Together, they decide to teach him a lesson, and hilarity ensues. Tickets available online at WorcesterShakespeare. ticketbud.com or at the door. General Admission $20; Students and Seniors $15; Children 12 and under with an adult. Fri. & Sat. 8-10, Sun. 2-4 p.m. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-234-6232 or visit worcestershakespearecompany.org. Into the Woods - Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24. The Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Sat.1-5 p.m., Sun. 6-9 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org/auditions.php. Open Auditions for “Bad Seed” by Maxwell Anderson - Wednesday, August 27. Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is pleased to announce open auditions for “Bad Seed “ by Maxwell Anderson based on William March_s novel _The Bad Seed_ and directed by Don Konopacki. Performances will be held October 31, November 1, 2, 7, 8, & 9. The scene is a small Southern town where Colonel and Christine Penmark live with their daughter, Rhoda. On the surface she is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Penmark is alarmed. For the boy who was drowned was the one who had won the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt she deserved. There are roles

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for 6 men 20’s-60’s, 4 women 20’s - 60’s and 1 girl 10-14. Girls are asked to come to the audition with braided pigtails. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. For more information, contact us (508) 248-5448, 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 508-248-5448.

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Holden Days 2014. The day_s activities will get underway at 9 a.m. with a parade down Holden_s Main Street. Participants include Civil War re-enacters, antique cars, local dance performers, area businesses and non-profits. A sampling of this year_s activities includes: musical performances on the Main Stage by renowned bands Eddie Scheer and the Holden Days All-Stars and The Shakers Band; a kids and family DJ Dance Party in the Kids Court, bandstand performances by local artists and an auto showcase featuring the Worcester Model A Club and the New England Model T Club. In addition, visitors can stroll through the Marketplace which promotes area businesses and non-profits; the Food Court; Art Lot; Craft Corner; sidewalk sales; and the Kids_ Court which features a Civil War Reenactment, the Roaming Railroad, slot-car racing, facepainting, games and more. Now visitors don_t have to worry about parking! The WRTA is offering roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the parking lots of the Dawson Elementary School, 155 Salisbury Street, and Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main Street, in Holden to the center of town. The buses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street, Holden, MA, Main St., Holden. 508-829-9220 or wachusettareachamber.org/hdayapp.htm. ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza! ARTS ROCK! Music & Circus Extravaganza! featuring Crocodile River Music, Erin Ollis, Little Sugar & The Big Spoonful, A Ton of Blues, The Delta Generators, plus the Boston Circus Guild jugglers and fire dancers; Diane Kelley Dancers; charity car smash for the American Diabetes Association; and BBQ by The Mill Restaurant. Proceeds used to support school arts & music programs. before 4 pm. After 4pm, admission is for kids under 12 yrs., $5 students 13-18 yrs., and $10 adults. Buy 4 tickets and get a 5th admission. 2-10 p.m. Goodale Park, Crescent St., West Boylston. facebook.com/#!/ ArtsRock.

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8th Annual King St Block Party at Stone Soup. 8th Annual King Street Block Party- Stone Soup Community Center at Stone Soup Artist Activist Collective and Community Resource Center, 4 King Street, Worcester, Ma. More about Stone Soup, Worcester Roots and SAGE Alliance Stonesoupworcester.org/ worcesterroots.org/ worcestersagealliance.org/ telegram.com/ article/20120711/NEWS/107119837/1116 The One Love Café Album was conceived during a gig at its eponymous venue. All songs are originals composed between March 2013 and November 2013, by Fernanda Pereira. FernNanda.com Solo show, guitar and vocals. I’ll perform a set of classic social movement music from Brazil and the US, conveying the influence of artistic expression in culture and in the progress of history. 3-7 p.m. Stone Soup Community Center, 4 King St. eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-king-street-block-party-stonesoup-community-center-tickets-12548229091.

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Full landscaping service & so much more! Fall & Storm Clean-ups • Fall Flower Installations Full Lawn Planting & Maintenance Ponds Built & Maintained Pond Closings • Fall Pruning & Shearing Waterfalls • Walls | Patios & Walkways House Cleanout, Attics, Cellars Bobcat Work | Backhoe Work | Gutter Cleaning

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Living the Classifi ifieds’ Lifestyle! With the changing of seasons in nature, we all have the changing of seasons in our lives and those who I am close to have been experiencing many of these changes. And it seems as if there is more than the “normal” amount lately; some sad and some joyous. I have heard from different friends about the death of a loved one, a birth of a grandchild, a breakup, an engagement, dealing with the illness of family member and the recovery of someone so close to the heart and I have heard all this in a very short amount of time. With these events come so many different kinds of emotions and often in the same instance. On the positive side of things my young friend whom I love like a son is off to college soon. He and I have gone out to eat every couple of weeks for the last several years. And while I am so proud and happy for him to be starting a new chapter in his life, I am sad too that I won’t be spending the special quality time that we have had together. I am feeling all the emotions all swirling together all at once, kind of like the swirling of leaves on the ground and air with the new season coming upon us. When we go through changes it’s often good to reach out for help. Fortunately, if you need assistance with anything home service related you can look to this section. Or if you need a new job, vehicle, items for the home or a new place to live, you can find that too here. Please do reach out to our advertisers if you need something, they will be happy to help. Let them help you with your new season. Always grateful….

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2 br 1 1/2 bath townhouse. Estate sale. Spacious open concept first floor. Kitchen, dining area and living room. Large bedrooms with good closet space. Lower level has full walk out. NIce area to finish for future expansion. This is a 55+ unit. Aberman Assoc Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com

Bright sunny end, corner unit facing center common area. Fireplaced living room with atrium doors leading to first level deck, dining room and galley kitchen, and convenient 1/2 bath complete the first level. 2nd level features spacious master bedroom, 2nd, bright, corner bedroom, with double closet, and full bath. Partially finished lower level offers additional living space. Upgrade includes boiler replacement. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

Sterling $219,900

Bright and open 19883 br 2 bath ranch conveniently located with open oak country kitchen w/breakfast bar. Living room with FP and bow window. Central vac. Lots of hardwood and tile ﬂoors. Family room, laundry, cedar closet and full bath in the basement. Six panel pine doors. Oversized deck and nice back yard. Easy access to highway. Owner is listing agent. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x 60

Holden $244,900 3br 1 bath cape. Sterling town beach, residents only is 2 miles, spacious 8 room cape with detached garage. Aberman Assoc. Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Leominster $249,900 4 br 3 bath Multilevel. Quiet cul de sac. Easy access to highways, shopping. Families thrive with their own space. 4 bedrooms 2 full baths. Wall to wall carpet covers hardwoods in bedroom level. Living area kit, lr, dr, enclosed porch, fenced kennel sized yard. Family room level has exterior access. 3rd full bath on this level. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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Fitchburg $249,000 3 br 2 bath ranch. Custom built, one owner, Ranch style home w/ features too numerous to include all. Dream kitchen w/ stainless appliances including dbl ovens, granite countertops, breakfast Island with cook top gas range, cathedral ceiling w/ skylights. Details such as dental molding and custom lighting surround wet bar in spacious living rm w/ skylights, oak beams & atrium door leading to cozy 2nd level deck. Bruce wood ﬂooring in dining rm, 2 bdrms, full bath & laundry. Much more, must see. Aberman Assoc. Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

Bellingham $255,000

Holden $249,900 Sunny and bright 3 br, 2 full bath contemporary colonial featuring open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwoods,1st floor laundry, and new kitchen cabinets/granite 2014. Master suite offering cathedral ceilings, balcony, bath. Located on 0.82 acre 1 mile from center of town with babbling stream at side of yard. Electric panel for backup generator. This house was rebuilt with new second floor addition in 2004/2005. Aberman Assoc. Inc Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x 60

Sterling $299,800

Lancaster $369,900 Eagle Ridge Active adult community. One owner luxury ranch style home. Nicely upgraded with hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchen with bow window overlooking rear yard with stonewall and colorful landscaping. An abundance of maple cabinets with granite counters in light fil ed kitchen. Open concept living room with fireplace leads to deck and stamped concrete patio. Formal dining room. Second bedroom with full bath. Large first floor laundry room. Massive basement with full windows would make a wonderful recreation room. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gail ent.com

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2 br 1.5 bath townhome. Bridle Cross best. Newly painted throughout 8/13. New dishwasher 11/13. wall to wall carpet 8/13, Aberman Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

2 br 1 bath bungalow. This home is a the end of a cul de sac adjacent to Turbesi Park, no traffic nice woods behind the house. The bathroom was completely renovated from floor to ceiling with new plumbing, the house has an updated electric wiring, the attick is big enough for a master bedroom, it already has electic wiring. New Dining room, flooring, hardwood and rugs. Aberman Assoc. Inc Mark Gerber 978-537-4971 x 63

This is two houses, two separate lots offers as a package with the out buildings at the corner of Research Drive. Seller will hook to town water. Separate septic systems 320 Leominster Road is offered separately however seller will not transfer title unless there is a buyer for all the property. 320 is a 2 bedroom cape. 330 is a 6 room ranch with carport. There are 3 other buildings on the land. Formerly a car dealership. Town zoning prohibit continued use. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com

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Lunenburg $339,900 Ever want to give ball room dance lessons? 26 x 54 addition with steel carrying beams offers huge living family area with ﬁreplace , sliders to 84’ deck. Master suite with ﬁreplace , balcony and full bath. Almost an acre. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES 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, September 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Steve Long, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., property located at 40 Auburn Road, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Permit for a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation under Article 4, Section 51 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws. The Applicant wants to construct a solar farm that has a nameplate capacity of approximately 650 kW DC. 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 8/21, 8/28/2014 MS TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of William Riggieri of 23 Hazel Street, Worcester, MA on behalf of Danielle and Gary Morris of 91 McClellan Road to construct a 1040 s.f. +/- accessory apartment at this location. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess Jr., Chairman 8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A § 5, the Sutton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Town of Sutton Zoning Bylaw. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 8, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. at the Sutton Town Hall. The following is a summary of the proposed changes; a copy of the proposed changes may be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours. 1. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section III.A. Table 1 to allow commercial kennels by Special Permit granted by the Planning Board in the Office Light Industrial District (OLI). (By Petition) 2. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section III.A. Table 1 to allow drive through windows on pharmacies by Special Permit granted by the Planning Board in the BusinessHighway (B-2) and Office Light Industrial (OLI) districts. 3. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section VI.K. to specify different requirements for different types of drive through windows. 4. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section VI.I. to require drainage calculations and mitigation on common driveways. 5. To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section I.B. to correct M.G.L. citations in the definition of Day Care Center and Family Day Care Home. 6. To amend the General Bylaw to require that all new municipal structures utilize energy efficiency systems. Jon Anderson, Chairman Sutton Planning Board 8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on September 4, 2014 at 7:30pm on the petition of Paul and Lynn Dahlin. The petitioners request a finding from MGL Ch.40A Sect. 6 and variances from Section III(B)(3) Table’s 2 and 3 of the town’s zoning bylaws to permit the tear down and rebuild of a single family home which will not meet the setback and lot coverage ratio requirements. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 15 West Sutton Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #41. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 8/21, 8/28/2014

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on September 4, 2014 at 7:40pm on the petition of Kevin McCarthy. The petitioner request a finding from MGL Ch.40A Sect. 6 and variances from Section II(B)(3) Table 2 and 3 of the town’s zoning bylaws to permit the construction of an attached garage which will not meet the front and side setback and lot coverage ratio requirements. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 7 West Sutton Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #48. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 8/21, 8/28/2014 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO14P2485EA Estate of: William P Powers Jr Date of Death: 06/01/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Mark H Powers of Niantic CT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Mark H Powers of Niantic CT be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 09/02/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 08, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 08/21/2014 MS

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Erin Freeland

Erin Freeland is a professional dog walker, combining her love for being outside with her love for animals. While her background is more equine than canine, Freeland has found many behavioral similarities between horses and dogs. Freeland, a longtime Holden resident, has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from MassArt. When off duty from dog walking, Freeman creates large-scale oil paintings. This week, Worcester Magazine takes a walk with Freeland and her canine friends to find out what it’s like to be a professional dog walker.

How did you get into the dog walking business? I absolutely love walking dogs and I owe so much to Heidi Frank, owner of Doggone Fit, who hired me and showed me the ropes. She has a degree in Canine Science and many years of experience working with dogs. I happened to meet her at a surprise birthday party for a mutual friend, and she pretty much played fetch with my German shepherd the entire time. She had to!

Tell me about a typical day with the dogs? I head out in the morning, grab an iced coffee and pick up my adventure dogs. I like to put on some cool music on the way to get everyone jazzed up for our outing. We hit the trails and hike for about an hour or two, but sometimes we will go for a run or go swimming. The dogs spend the better part of the day with me, and may also come along for afternoon walk or a playgroup, then we head home. If I have time, I will pose them for a picture or take video for my Instagram where my clients follow me @ erintookyourdog.

Is there training involved before a dog can be walked in a group? We always meet dogs and observe their behavior prior to introducing them to the pack. Safety is our No. 1 concern and we want to make sure they will be a good fit. Some dogs are taken on as individual walks, but the adventure trip is the most popular service we offer. We are constantly training, and I’ve found that many

dogs who are anxious or reactive can benefit from walking alongside a calm, focused pack. Their behavior eventually tends to reflect the energy of their peers.

Where are some of your favorite places around the city for walking? Our favorite places to hike in Worcester are the Cascades and East Side trails. Once in a while we’ll do a downtown walk.

Is this a rain or shine operation? Do you walk in the winter? Yes. We walk dogs rain, shine or snow. Several of our clients are doctors, they don’t get snow days so neither do we. We will, however, limit our time outside in cases of extreme heat or cold for the safety of the dogs.

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On average how many dogs are you walking at a time? My adventure pack typically consists of about six to eight dogs.

What’s the most difficult breed you deal with in the walking business? Why? Beagles. [Laughs] Just kidding. Any breed can be difficult if not given proper boundaries and structure. I think this tends to happen more with very small dogs whose bad behavior persists without consequences because of their size. These are the ones you see riding around in a car on their owners’ lap, climbing all over furniture, barking at everything. Yeah, those dogs will not be easy or pretty much anything attached

to a flex leash, but I won’t get into that.

What are some of the easiest breeds to walk that might surprise people? Just as any breed can be difficult, any breed can be easy, as long as you are clear and consistent about your expectations. I have worked with many pit mixes and I have found that they have a capacity to change their behavior in a very short amount of time. The ones I’ve known have been very workable and eager to please, but I doubt that would surprise anyone. One of my favorite dogs is one cool cucumber who has been on my adventure team for years. I use him for training “dog-reactive” dogs because he remains calm and greets others appropriately. It may surprise people to learn that he is a chow mix.

Have you ever had a dog get off-leash or had a situation made tougher by the sheer fact that you have three additional dogs with you? Oh dear. Most of my adventure dogs can go off-leash, but I do have a few that are considered “flight risks.” I bring them along because they benefit from the exercise, but I always use extreme caution. One time I had a dog rip a leash out of my hand as he jumped off the trail and into a pond for a swim. He came out of the water and sheepishly trotted back over to “his pack.” I was definitely lucky to have the other dogs there with me that time!

Does Worcester need a dog park? I have to advocate for the safety of my dogs and unfortunately the unpredictable nature of dog parks rules them out as an option for my pack. Young dogs need socialization, and the dog park could be a great place for them, but it could also quickly turn into a very bad experience for them. It’s so important that owners take an active role in behavior training. Learning about their dogs, their body language, etc. so that they can make a responsible decision about whether the dog park is an appropriate place for them. -Steven King, Writer and Photographer

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STANDARD Grade Above Ground Round Pool Covers

Microfiber Moon Chair

39.99 54.99 16'x32' Pool (21’x37’ cover) 64.99 16'x36' Pool (21’x41’ cover) 69.99 18'x36' Pool (23’x41’ cover) 79.99 20'x40' Pool (25’x45’cover) 99.99 25'x45' Pool (30’x50’ cover)129.99 30'x50' Pool (35’x55’ cover)159.99 16'x24' Pool (21’x29’ cover)

4’x5’ .............................7.99 4’x8’ Heavy duty 13.99

Light Filtering

20 $ 25

Wicks moisture, tagless 100% cotton

Patriots Long Sleeve Tees

12'x24' Pool (17’x29’ cover)

includes winch and cable

Room Darkening

In Ground Pool Covers

Ice Equalizer Pool Pillows

Premium Microsuede Reversible Furniture Protectors

Cordless Cellular Shade

Hanes® Comfort Cool T-Shirt

Comp. $40

Winter Pool Covers & Water Tubes Above Ground Pool Covers

8’x10’ w/2’x8’ 2 pc. Berber Plush Rug Set.....$80

Patriots Hoody

Commercial Grade

$ Bath Sheet...... $

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Ladies Knit Shorts

Side pockets. French Terry Polyester cotton/spandex. Comp. $18-$20