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Remembering through music: Musician and oft-described grounding-force Liam Sullivan passed away June 27 at the age of 44 after battling cancer, but friends and family will celebrate in the most appropriate way they can: with a room filled with the sounds of his bands and the musical acts of friends. 21

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Fall Guide 2018 Ayden Blackmoore looks for the perfect pumpkin at Tougas Family Farm in Northboro. Story on page 11 Photo submitted/Melissa Sullivan, Design by Kimberly Vasseur

Blue-Blooded Boozing: Matteo Luxardo is lunching in Worcester this week and you are welcome to join him. Meet the crafty mogul who represents six generations of the Luxardo brand as their export manager. 23

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LeBoeuf wins primary for 17th Worcester state rep seat BILL SHANER

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mid higher voter turnout than expected, David LeBoeuf won over Stu Loosemore and Pam Gemme for the Democratic state representative nomination in the 17th Worcester District. He will face Republican Paul Fullen in the Nov. 6 general election. LeBoeuf won handily in the two Worcester precincts that make up the district, taking about 56 percent of the roughly 1,900 votes cast there, to Gemme’s 30 percent and Loosemore’s 13. He came in last in Leicester, which is fully represented by the seat. Loosemore won all of Leicester, his hometown, with 46 percent of the roughly 950 votes cast. “I mean, this is a great night. I was shocked when I found out the results and especially the margin,” LeBoeuf said by phone, adding his campaign was underestimated by many people. LeBoeuf also said his message resonated with many of the people he spoke with. Two of the biggest aspects of his platform - universal pre-kindergarten and changing the funding formula for state aid to school districts - resonated with regular people who want more from state government. LeBoeuf campaigned heavily on education funding reform, accountability in the healthcare industry as insurance rates rise, and labor issues including the fight for a higher minimum wage. LeBoeuf ’s win was part of a wave of victories for progressives around the state. Perhaps the highest profile victory, Boston City Councilor Aryanna Pressley

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unseated sitting Congressman Michael Capuano in a surprise upset. In Jamaica Plain, Nika Elugardo unseated state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez. An avowed progressive and criminal justice reformer, Rachel Rollins, took the nomination for the Suffolk County district

attorney’s seat. Boston-area state Rep. Bryon Rushing was ousted by Jon Santiago, a doctor who ran to his left. Ahead of the primary, LeBoeuf racked endorsements from many local and statewide organizations, including the Massachusetts

Teachers Association, Clean Water Action and Carpenters Local 336. He thanked his supporters, the voters who put their faith in him and praised his campaign team for a hard-fought victory. “We ran a hard ground game,

we stood by our values, we were bold, we earned every vote, we didn’t take anything for granted,” he said. Of his opponents in the primary, LeBoeuf said they ran a graceful, issues-based campaign.

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For register of deeds, it’s Campanale vs. Toomey A BILL SHANER

fter a landslide victory in Tuesday’s state primary, Republican state Rep. Kate Campanale is set to take on Democrat Katie Toomey in the Register of Deeds race. Campanale, the 17th Worcester representative, took 66 percent of the vote in her primary contest against Kevin Kuros, a state representative in Uxbridge. She earned 18,933 votes to Kuros’ 9,361, as of the unofficial count at press time. Neither Campanale nor Kuros could be reached for comment for

this story before deadline. The register of deeds seat was left open when longtime Register Anthony Vigliotti announced his retirement earlier this year. Campanale and Kuros ran on similar priorities, including streamlining the registry’s online database and taking measures to curb deed fraud, a new and growing form of white collar crime. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6

Republican state rep. Kate Campanale, left, and Democrat Katie Toomey will go head-to-head in the Register of Deeds race. PHOTOS SUBMIT TED

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The Leicester polls at midday, after more than 1,500 had voted. BILL SHANER

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hat many considered to be a snoozy primary for voter turnout numbers beat expectations locally, especially in precincts associated with the 17th Worcester state representative race. In Leicester, turnout far outpaced expectations: 1,814 voters cast ballots, in a town with roughly 7,400 registered voters, a turnout of 25 percent, according to data from the town clerk. “It’s definitely better than anticipated,” said Town Clerk Debbie Davis, at around 5 p.m. when 1,500 voters had already cast ballots. “Earlier, they said about 1,200 for the day, so I’m happy.” The state rep race was the big draw, she said. “I have everybody calling me and all they want for results is 17th Worcester,” Davis said. In Worcester, voter turnout was 13 percent citywide, but in Wards 7 and 8, the Worcester wards represented in the 17th Worcester District, turnout was 15 percent. In Ward 7, where the bulk of votes were cast in the race,

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A little sizzle, not all fizzle, for state primary as voters set up November election

news For Congress, Lovvorn to face McGovern BILL SHANER

racy Lovvorn, a Grafton Republican, will challenge longtime Congressman Jim McGovern after clearing her primary against Millville Republican Kevin Powers. Lovvorn won handily, earning 14,455 votes (61 percent) as of the

unofficial count at press time. Powers to 39 percent of the vote. On her campaign Facebook page, Lovvorn posted a fourminute celebratory video Tuesday night featuring a photo montage set to “Sunset In My Pocket.” “A sincere thank you to each and every one of you,” she wrote. “Tonight we celebrate, tomorrow

it’s time to get to work,” she wrote. “Together we can do this.” Lovvorn, a healthcare executive whose foray into public life started with a fraud lawsuit against a former employer, is running on a platform of child health and safety, immigration reform and term limits for representatives in Congress. Powers, a small business owner,

ran on more representation for the small towns in the district, where he feels McGovern has been absent, tighter border security and reduction of the federal government. Lovvorn outspent Powers, but didn’t outraise him. She raised $32,261 in the year leading up to the race and spent $24,762, ac-

cording to federal campaign data. Powers, on the other hand, raised $52,649 and spent $19,006. But Lovvorn faces an uphill battle. McGovern, who has been in office since 1994, has amassed a massive political warchest. Between January 2017 and August of this year, he raised $896,904, and spent $763,940. He has also amassed power in congress. Depending on which party retains control of the House of Representatives in November, McGovern is a top pick to chair the House Rules Committee.

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Campanale far outraised and outspent Kuros in the race. According to state campaign finance reports, Campanale started the race with about $30,000 and spent most of it, ending with $2,947 in the account as of Aug. 31, the most recent data available. She spent $15,289 on the race between Aug. 16-31. Her campaign included highprofile ad placements, such as a billboard spot on Route 146 north, south of the I-290 on ramp. Kuros started the campaign with about $7,500 and ended with a $2,785 in the account, according to campaign finance data. Though her campaign was less present in and around Worcester than other, more Worcester-focused races, Campanale had her supporters. Alison Nadelle held a Campanale campaign sign outside the Leicester polls, in Campanale’s hometown. “She was a wonderful state rep. I hate to miss her in that role, but I think she’ll make a great register, getting it up and running to where it should be,” Nadelle said. “As a homeowner, I would want someone like Kate looking out for my best interests.” Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-767-9535 or at wshaner@ worcestermag.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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seats in the Legislature as well as an open race for governor, when turnout was 18 percent, according the turnout was 14 percent. “We’re getting a lot of people to city election data. The numbers far outpaced voter in here,” said Jane Grady, election warden at the Shaw’s Supermartotals in the last state primary, ket polling location in Worcester, 2016, when turnout was only 5 which represents precincts 7-2 percent. But the numbers match and 7-4. “It’s been way better than voter tallies for 2014, which featured four contested primaries for the last primary.” C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 5

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“I have a lot of respect for both Pam and Stu,” he said. “We were all very supportive of each other in regards to core values. We kept it clean.” Both Loosemore and Gemme called to concede Tuesday night. Both candidates said they plan to support LeBoeuf in the general election. Loosemore said he was proud of the race he ran, and chalked the results up to a difference in messaging. “The voters responded to a different message, and that’s the process,” he said. “I have no regrets about the race we ran and how we did.” Loosemore focused heavily on the need to attract good-paying jobs to the district, preserve open space, fight for more public safety training and education funding. Gemme expressed similar thoughts on the primary contest. Her small team of volunteers did “pretty darn good,” she said. “I’m very proud of my campaign,” she said, “and I’m happy for David. I’ll help him out, do what I can.” Gemme’s messaging centered around the need for more affordable housing, treatment services for the opioid epidemic and better access to public education up to and including community college. On the campaign finance front,

LeBoeuf led the way. He raised $20,481 in the months leading up to the primary, and has $8,687 left in his coffers, according to state campaign finance data. By comparison, Loosemore raised $17,730 and Gemme raised $8,676.83. LeBoeuf now takes on Fullen for the seat, left open by Republican state Rep. Kate Campanale, in November. Fullen, a Worcester resident and firefighter, ran unopposed in the primary and has raised about $13,650. He has a remaining balance of $5,851. Fullen and LeBoeuf first sparred at a candidate’s forum held last week by Worcester Magazine and Unity Radio. Fullen attacked LeBoeuf directly at several points, saying he was easily offended and that it was obvious based on his appearance. LeBoeuf challenged Fullen on his claims that low-income folks in Worcester are “among the richest poor people in the world” while advocating for cuts to services like busing and addiction treatment. Of his Republican opponent in November, LeBoeuf had stronger words than those offered to his fellow Democrats. Fullen, he said, went “into the gutter,” attacking every Democrat on stage. “His tactics of division are not going to work in the 17th Worcester district,” said LeBoeuf. “We’re better than that and we’re not backing down.”

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TO NOVEMBER: I want to point out, before I get into this, that

being both a columnist and a reporter can be a tough bag. On the one hand, I’m charged with being an arbiter of fairness and equal weight to different perspectives. On the other, I’m charged with calling things out as I see them. Covering a political race in both a column and in the news section can put me in a sticky situation that requires a nuanced sort of media literacy to fully understand. And I know a lot of people don’t, or don’t care to understand it. So it would be a good idea, as far as optics go, to avoid opining on a race I am also covering as a reporter. But I have to call this one out. At a forum for the 17th Worcester candidates last week, <B>Paul Fullen</b>, the Republican candidate for the 17th Worcester state rep. seat, espoused some of the ugliest, most racist rhetoric I’ve ever heard a local political candidate use. He made a direct overture to the “welfare queen” trope when he painted a picture of a MassHealth recipient who asks for their co-pay to be waived at CVS before driving away in their Escalade. He specifically said “Escalade,” which for decades has been one of the car models most commonly associated with hip-hop. He didn’t say Saab. I don’t think it was an accident he chose that exact model of nice car to paint his little picture. That’s not even a dog whistle, it’s just a whistle. He also said Worcester has among the “richest poor people in the world,” as part of his justification for letting the Worcester Regional Transit Authority “run its course.” They have cars, cell phones and air conditioners, he said. What more could they possibly want? He legit, honest to God, hand to my heart, challenged the fundamental assertion that low-income folks need the bus to get around. In public and in front of a crowd who clearly hated it. They can just buy Ubers, he said. Who cares. Racist or not — and I know there are some of you out there who would look at a burning cross on a lawn and be like, “We don’t really know if the person who did that is racist” — Fullen obviously has a low opinion of the city’s low-income folks. That said, this is a district that swings left to right, and Fullen has a legitimate chance of winning. Anyone on the left who dismisses this man as a wingnut underestimates the appeal of someone willing to say racist, classist and sexist (ask Pam Gemme about his dig at her poetry) stuff in public. People love it. And I’m sure the comments about hip-hop thugs abusing MassHealth and poor people not knowing how good they have it resonate deeply with a large percentage of the electorate in this district. He’s also pro-life, wants the National Guard to staff every school with armed guards and thinks sex education should be left to families to teach. When he was told that STDs were on the rise in Worcester County at that forum last week, he said “I don’t see the numbers. I don’t believe it.” Alternative facts! “Trumpian” is an overused and gross word, but it’s applicable here. Fullen even wore the surrealistically long red tie at that forum last week. In many ways, this race is a parallel to the national moment. On the left, we have a young progressive pushing for healthcare and education reform. On the right, we have a candidate whose platform amounts to “cut social services to own the libs.” Who ends up winning will say a lot about the political barometer of Central Mass.

Bill Shaner, reporter wshaner@worcestermag.com Twitter: @Bill_Shaner

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the beat Worcester Public Schools teachers

were greeted last week with a new classroom fixture. Called “Go Buckets,” the 5-gallon plastic buckets are filled with things like rope, duct tape, door stoppers, toilet paper, first aid kits and other items designed to assist teachers and students in the event of violence in the school. The buckets are part of the overall ALICE school shooter training, which encourages more active responses to shooting events in schools. The buckets have been criticized by some as a strange response to the issue of school violence.

Worcester officials kicked off the $13-million renovation of the north end of Main Street late last week. The stretch of Main Street from Chandler to Lincoln Street will be narrowed to three lanes, making way for wider sidewalks, bike lanes. It expected to reach completion in 2019. Officials say the larger sidewalks and calmed traffic will boost foot traffic downtown, helping businesses. The troubles at Indian Lake continue. Blue-green

algae caused a closure over the weekend. Officials closed the beach off to swimming or any other activities, warning the algae can cause skin and eye irritation, among other problems. The algae is in part due to natural causes, but is aided by lawn fertilizers and other home products with nitrogen and phosphorus running into the ground and storm water.

West Nile Virus continues to plague Worcester. After focusing primarily on

Spencer Furniture, a family-owned business for 58 years on Spencer’s Main Street, is set to close. Owner Ray Califoux is closing the

store to retire. The store is closed temporarily while the staff prepares for a fire sale starting Sept. 12.

Tenants at the Fountainhead Apartments were displaced by a fire

Monday evening. The large apartment complex, at about 250 tenants, caught fire at about 6 p.m. Monday. The fire caused about $200,000 in damages.

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a neighborhood in the West Side over the past several months, city officials ordered spraying in the Belmont and Shrewsbury Street area, from Franklin Street to Lake Ave and between Salisbury and Chandler Streets, including parts of Oak Hill Road. Officials have been spraying to tamp down mosquitos since West Nile Virus was first detected in early July.

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Dozens gathered over the weekend in Worcester to remember loved ones taken by the opioid epidemic. Worcester was one of thousands of cities around the world to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day. The Worcester event, held at City Hall, featured many city officials including City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., state Sen. Mike Moore and Fire Chief Mike Lavoie.

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Drug crisis still must be top priority

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he primaries are over, now it’s on to the general election in November. Here’s hoping the remaining candidates remember all those who won’t be around to vote for - or against them on Nov. 6 The drug epidemic that has ripped across the country like an F-5 tornado has killed hundreds upon hundreds in Central Massachusetts and Worcester County in the past several years. It has forced cities like Worcester to arm their firefighters and police not just with hoses and guns, but with the overdose-reversing drug Narcan. It has robbed families of brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, husbands and wives. And, yet, for some candidates it does not rank as their top issue of concern. To be sure, there are myriad challenges facing this region and others throughout the state. Education is often mentioned by politicians as their top priority, and in Worcester, where education has been woefully underfunded, it is without question in need of fixing. Ditto public transportation. Taxes, housing, public safety - all are vital topics and worthy of high-priority ranking. But for all the talk about reducing stigma and not forgetting those who have died, not all politicians seem to be walking the walk. It was sobering to look around City Hall Plaza in Worcester as the month of Au-

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gust came to a close last week and see the hands clutching posters bearing the images and names of loved ones lost to drug overdoses. Many elected officials, city representatives, organizations and others were on-hand, and it was heartening to hear and see so much attention given to a scourge that started years ago. More than 1,900 people died of an opioid-related overdose in Massachusetts last year, according to state data. That was down from over 2,000 in 2016, but higher than the three previous years. To say there still remains much work to do in addressing the drug crisis is an understatement of dramatic proportions. Certainly, stigma is still a part of the problem, and it should not be ignored that not everyone agrees with the approaches to the opioid epidemic. Many scratch their heads at keeping people on drugs such as methadone to keep them off a drug like heroin. Narcan, while credited with saving many lives, has its critics - and not all politicians are eager to support putting it in the hands of the general public. Much progress has been made, albeit late in the game. Many communities ignored the drug crisis until it had them in a literal death grip. Bristle at this if you will, but when we thought it was just people of color dying from drug overdoses, you didn’t see all the at-

tention now being paid. That is an uncomfortable truth. When it spread into the suburbs and quiet areas urban centers, we snapped to attention. We cannot and must not lose sight. And that means holding our elected officials — and those looking to represent us — accountable along the way. Before casting a vote this year, determine just where on the drug epidemic rests on their priority list.

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New ballpark revenue could go elsewhere To the Editor: I enjoyed the PawSox items (“The Perfect Pitch: PawSox, Worcester team up for winning play,” Aug. 23, Worcester Magazine), but as a taxpayer I become more and more upset with giveaways such those headed toward Lucchino and Co.

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fall guide Pick-Your-Own Farms And Orchards

all in New England ushers in crisp air, brilliant foliage and ripe, juicy apples. Among autumn’s most beloved traditions is apple picking. Across the Bay State, farms and orchards are opening their doors – or fields. Check out these area pick-your-own orchards, grab a bushel, and take a bite out of this year’s apple season. Many of these spots offer more than fruit picking, too. From hopping on a hayride or navigating a corn maze to farm fresh snacks and homemade treats, a trip to an orchard can be full of all that’s quintessentially fall. Here’s your guide for this perennial family favorite.

Berlin Orchards

Route 62 and Lower Sawyer Hill Road, Berlin 978-838-2400 berlinorchards.com Hours: Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Hay wagon rides to and from the orchard

Bolton Spring Farm

159 Main Street (Route 117), Bolton 978-779-2898 boltonspringfarm.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Weekends, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bonus: Country store and bakery on site

Breezelands Orchards

1791 Southbridge Road, Warren 413-436-7122 breezelandsorchards.com Hours: Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brookfield Orchards

617-981-2051 Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard 978-456-3916 carlsonorchards.com Check Website for Opening Day Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

George Hill Orchard

101 Brookside Ave., Stow 978-897-6117 carverhillorchard.com Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Check Facebook for daily updated hours)

Hawk Hill Orchards

Carver Hill Orchards

Charlton Orchards

44 Old Worcester Road, Charlton 508-248-7820 Charltonorchards.com Check website for Opening Day Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday & Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clearview Farm

4 Kendall Hill Road, Sterling 978-422-6442 clearviewfarmstand.com Opening day: Saturday, Sept. 8 Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus: Face painting & kids play area

Cook’s Farm Orchard

106 Haynes Hill Road, Brimfield 413-245-3241 Check Facebook page Opening Day and hours Bonus: Wagon rides, hay maze, dog friendly

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Doe Orchards

327 Ayer Road, Harvard 978-772-4139 doeorchards.com Hours: Daily, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. through October Bonus: Dog-friendly

Fairmount Fruit Farm

887 Lincoln St., Franklin 508-533-8737 fairmountfruit.com Opening Day: Saturday, Sept. 15 Hours: Weekdays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus: Dog-friendly 12 Cemetery Road, Charlton

Nashoba Valley Winery

83 Carleton Road, Millbury 508-865-4037 Hours: Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Weekends & Holidays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nicewicz Family Farm

Highland Farm

635 Highland St., Holliston 508- 429-8370 highlandfarmorchard.net Opening Day: Mid-September (check website) Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus: Homemade apple cider, ice cream, caramel apples, etc.

Hollis Hills Farm

340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg 978-696-3130 hollishillsfarm.com Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Sugar House open on the weekends, group maple tours every Wednesday

Honey Pot Hill Orchards 138 Sudbury Road, Stow 978-562-5666 honeypothill.com Hours: Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Mazes, hayrides & farm animals

Hyland Orchard & Brewery 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge 508-347-7500 hylandorchard.com Opening day: Saturday, Sept. 22 Hours: Weekends, 12-5 p.m. Bonus: Live music, brewery, wagon rides, animal petting, farm tours, dog-friendly

Lanni Orchards

294 Chase Road, Lunenburg 978-582-6246 lanniorchards.com Check website for Opening Day Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Corn maze, hayrides Sunflower Festival Sept. 1-3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Meadowbrook Orchard 209 Chace Hill Road, Sterling 978-365-7617

100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road, Bolton 978-779-5521 nasobawinery.com Check website for apple picking dates and times Bonus: winery, brewery, picnic area 116 Sawyer Road, Bolton 978-779-6423 nicewiczfarm.com Hours: Weekdays, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Old Frog Pond

38 Eldridge Road., Harvard 978-456-9828 oldfrogpondfarm.com Check website for Opening Day Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Organic family farm Parker’s Orchard 11 Spring Road, Westborough 508-615-7363 Open Weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pease Orchard

11 Phillipston Road, Templeton 978- 939-5324 peaseorchard.com Opening Day: Saturday, Sept. 8 Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus: Apple cider & freshly baked goods

Ragged Hill Orchard

94 John Gilbert Road, West Brookfield 508-867-2187 raggedhill.com Opening Day: Wednesday, Sept. 12 Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Locally-made baked goods

Schartner Farm

211 West Berlin Road, Bolton 978-779-0212 Opening Day: Saturday, Sept. 8 Check Facebook page for Opening Day and hours Bonus: Free hayrides, corn maze

Shelburne Farm

106 West Acton Road, Stow 978-897-9287 shelburnefarm.com Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Hayrides, live music, farm animals, kids activities

Sholan Farms

1125 Pleasant St., Leominster

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Fay Mountain Farm

582 George Hill Road, Lancaster 978-365-4331 yourfavoritefarm.com Hours: Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Yummy home-baked goods

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145 Redstone Hill, Sterling 978-422-6666 davisfarmland.com Opening day: Saturday, Sept 8 Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Sept. 15 & 16 Costume Character Day

meadowbrookorchards.com Opening Day: Saturday, Sept. 8 Hours: Daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Thursday night BBQ (through September)

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121 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield 508-867-6858 brookfieldorchardsonline. com Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Bakery, playground & wagon rides Harvest Craft Fair: Sept. 8-9

Carlson Orchards

fall guide

Fantastic Frights

ome of us, on a visceral level, love the thrill of a good scare – and Halloween is a great time to tap into primal fears. Check out these fun and spooky haunted attractions and happenings.

Halloween Hike At Boo Meadow Brook

Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Oct. 19, 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7 members, $8 nonmembers. Meet the resident spirits of Broad Meadow Brook during a guided tour through the woods on trails lit by luminaria. For more information and to register, call 508-753-6087.

Century Sportsman’s Club Haunted Hayride And Spooky Walk

531 Rochdale St., Auburn. Friday and Saturday nights in October, 6:30 p.m. Frightening fun for the whole family at the Century Sportsman’s club, members-and-non-members alike are invited. Admission is $20 per person, with a $5-discount for canned goods donations to the Worcester County Food Bank.

Escape Games Worcester

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108 Grove St., Worcester. Open for booking Wednesday through

Sunday. Real-life escape rooms in Worcester bring thrills to the skilled. Escape Games involve you and your teammates locked in a room, tasked with solving a mystery and escaping within the allotted time frame. The five available rooms take you from the sick mind-games of a psychologist, to the death of a young starlet in 1960s Los Angeles. Book online at escapegamesworcester.com

Haunted Woods Hayride: Haunted Hallways

201 Grafton St., Worcester Not for the faint of heart, this is a Spooktacular celebration of the season. Five rooms at the Worcester location. Opened Fridays-Sundays in October, hours vary. Visit factoryofterror.com/worcester for more information. $25 adult admission at the door.

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Great Pumpkin Fest

Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14; FridaySunday 26-28, 6-9 p.m. Fun for the whole family, with over 1,000 wacky carved pumpkins lit up and on display, plus trick-or-treating and more. $16 for the general public, $12 for members.

68 Brigham Hill Road, Grafton Friday, Saturday Oct. 19-20, 6:3010:30 p.m.; rain date Sunday, Oct. 21. Your nightmares are on the prowl in Grafton, and you’ll be taken on a ride through ghosts and ghouls, freaks and fiends. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children under 10. Proceeds go to Grafton Lions Charities International, Inc. The organization added a fourth wagon this year to shorten wait times. 1 Exchange St., Worcester Enjoy one of five escape rooms that will put your wits to the test. Cost is $20 per person. Private games available for booking at liveactionescapes.com

The Sleepy Hollow Experience

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge Shows from Wednesday, Sept. 26 Sunday, Nov. 4. Shows at 7:30. A unique outdoor theater experience in partnership with Georgia’s Serenbe Playhouse. Enjoy an incredible and scary re-telling of the classic Washington Irving tale. Performances are rain or shine, and include standing and walking. Show

may be too frightening for children under 10.

Haunted Speakeasy

Bull Mansion. 55 Pearl St., Worcester Friday-Saturday, Oct. 12-13. Join the Bull Mansion crew for a prohibition era night of drinking and dancing, with a tour through the building during its final fateful Halloween party before the end of prohibition. $25-50. Organizers ask that participants dress in ’20s and ’30s vintage clothing, and will not admit anyone wearing sneakers, jeans, baseball hats or t-shirts.

Zoo Boo Days

Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick St., Mendon Saturday, Oct. 13 - Wednesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The zoo will be decorated for

Halloween. Kids can trick or treat. Many animals will also be given pumpkins. For more information, visit southwickszoo.com/zoo-boodays/.

Village Trick Or Treat

Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge Sunday, Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. Visit the Village after hours for a family-friendly evening of trick or treating on the Common. Show off your best Halloween costume, hear spooky tales, enjoy a bonfire, take a hayride around the Common and more. Throughout the evening, children can trick-or-treat at nine stops on the Village Common. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

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heck out our list of area fairs and festivals offering everything from days or yore, to pumpkins, to antiques and more. If it’s outdoor fall fun you’re seeking, here are some safe — and fun — bets.

King Richard’s Faire

235 Main St., Carver Through Oct. 21, weekends 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. kingrichardsfaire.net Enjoy a royal meal down at King Richard’s Faire. This renaissancethemed attraction

features live performances from acrobats, aerialists, fireeaters, and more. The immersive experience will leave you feeling like a king.

Brimfield Antique Flea Market

1 Main St., Ste 84., Brimfield Through Sept. 9 brimfieldshow. org & brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com. Boasting more than 20,000 dealers and 230,000 visitors at last year’s market, the Brimfield Antique Show is one of the largest in the world. For

directions and vendor hours visit brimfieldshow.org/directions.php

Worcester Wine Festival

Worcester Through Sept. 9. worcesterwinefestival.com The Worcester Wine Festival is designed to expand palates, educate attendees and entertain. A Grand Tasting at Union Station will include over 400 fine wines from around the world. Wine brunches and dinners are planned at a variety of establishments including: Sonoma, Lock50, Altea’s, deadhorse hill and Bocado.

Franklin County Fair

89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 6-9 fcas.com Named one of the “10 Great New England Fairs” by Globe Magazine in 2015, the 170th annual Franklin County Fair proves to be kidfriendly, hosting the first-ever Power

Wheels Demo Derby welcoming 3-8-year-olds and a youth/team group trivia challenge on Saturday (with a $500 reward for your organization).

Admission and entertainment is free. Activities include carnival games, judged exhibits, live animals and more. For more information, email info@dartmouthgrange.org.

Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Road, Sterling Friday-Sunday, Sept. 7-9 sterlingfair.org. The Sterling Fair is a two-and-a-half day event filled with agricultural showcases and musical performances. Admission and parking are free, thanks to participant donations and merchandise sales. Hours and performance schedules can be found on the Sterling Fair website.

Central Park, Clinton Friday-Saturday, Sept. 7-8, 5–10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday oldehomeday.com. Founded in 2000, commemorating the Town of Clinton’s 150th Anniversary, Olde Home Day in the Park is a celebration for all ages. A main event on Friday is entitled “Red, White and Brew II,” held in the Fallon Auditorium, with Apple Country Market sponsoring. Other Friday options include The Pop-Up Art Show (displayed at the SDA church), performances by Bare Hill Band, a photobooth, a fire dancer, inflatable laser tag, Gyro ball, and a

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Dartmouth Grange Fair

Patrons Hall, 1133 Fisher Road, Dartmouth Friday-Saturday, Sept. 7-8, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 12-9 p.m. Saturday. Dartmouthgrange.org.

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978-840-3276 sholanfarms.com Check website for Opening Day Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bonus: Farmstand with fresh produce

Stowe Farm

15 Stowe Road, Millbury 508-865-9860 stowefarm.com Opening Day: Saturday, Sept. 8 Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonus: Kids corral, petting zoo, gem mining, rock wall

Tougas Family Farm 234 Ball St., Northborough 508-393-6406 tougasfarm.com

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mobile arcade provided by The Mobile Arcade team. Saturday’s events entail mmcee/DJ music, animal programs, two Mad Science programs, children’s musical activities, stilt-walking, martial arts entertainment, opening ceremonies featuring Clinton’s very own HS/MS choruses and band and so much more.

Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Westward Orchard

178 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard 978-456-8363 westwardorchard.com Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wojcik’s Farm

65 Milk St., Blackstone 508-883-9220 wojcikfarm.com Hours: Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Bakery & corn maze

cus spectaculars, car shows, street performers, daily and mardi gras parades, food competitions, food vendors, midway rides and even a big 5K road race. Take a break and relax from all the activities at the Wine and Cheese Barn to get a taste for this year’s winners from The Big E Northeast Gold Wine and Cheese Competition. Adults $15. Children (6-12) $10. Children 5-under are free. Seventeen-Day Value Passes are $40 for adults and $20 for children ages 6-12. Value Passes are available online through Sept. 30 and at Big Y®World Class Market.”

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1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield Friday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 30 Thebige.com Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Most exhibits and buildings are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This fair is chock-full with concerts, cir-

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Park Ave., Worcester Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. startonthestreet.org/ Worcester’s Park Ave. plays host to Massachusetts’ largest art, music and performance festival with over 200 artists. Between perusing the Pet Rock Fest vendors and the vegan food options, Wyman Gordon, North Grafton watch as local artists create works Saturday, Sept. 9, 12–5 p.m. of art right on the street. Admission Petrockfest.org The 20th anniversary of the Pet Rock is free. Amherst Poetry Festival Festival, New England’s largest aniAnd Emily Dickinson mal welfare music festival, includes Poetry Marathon a headlining event from platinumEmily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main selling singer/songwriter Ryan St., Amherst Cabrera, games for kids, author signings, Pups in the Air Frisbee Dog Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 20–23 Team, doggie massages, a vegetarian emilydickinsonmuseum.org/amherstpoetryfestival food court, pet contests, a doggie Hear Emily Dickinson’s poetry and water park, and most importantly, more contemporary work at this hundreds of nonprofit groups devoted to raising awareness regarding festival. animal cruelty.

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Mattoon Street, Springfield. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 8-9. Mattoonfestival.org. In its 46th year, the Mattoon Street Arts Festival is the longest-running street arts show in the Pioneer Valley. The festival features exhibits, food vendors, traveling musicians and more.

Check website for Opening Day Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (call ahead or check online for apple picking times) Bonus: Ice cream, farm tours & wagon rides

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Metrowest Humane Society Craft Fair

Framingham Center Common, Edgell Road, Framingham Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. metrowesthumanesociety.org/ events.html Over 60 local crafters and artisans will be presenting their work at this fair. Admission is free and vendor entry fees will be used to support and care for sheltered animals.

photography, food and much more. The fair will benefit the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.

North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival

Foster’s Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 29-30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garlicandarts.org The festival that never gets old. The

Kidsfest At Wachusett Mountain

Mountain Road, Princeton Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. wachusett.com Door: $13 adults, $11 Children ages 3-12. Buy in advance at a discount. Two days of live shows, Wachusett Mountains’ scenic summit SkyRide, walk-around entertainment, clowns, magic shows, and more fun for the whole family.

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10 Memorial St., Deerfield Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. deerfield-craft.org/ This juried event will feature woodworking, pottery, paintings,

Garlic and Arts Festival will feature over 100 booths, a main and spoken word stage, and cooking with garlic demonstrations. This festival is also waste-free, with most of the waste produced being recycled or turned

Celebrate fall in New England and Halloween with a Grand Parade, the Oak Middle School Lawn, 45 Oak St., Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, Wicked Shrewsbury Wednesdays family fun, film nights Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Salem Common, ghost tours, spiritofshrewsbury.org/events.html costume balls, live music, haunted The Shrewsbury Town Expo is a houses and thrilling theatrical celebration of the Shrewsbury non- performances. profit organizations and businesses. Mass Fermentational Arts In Common 455 Main Street, Worcester 34 W. Main St., Westborough. Saturday, Oct. 6, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 eventbrite.com Westboroughculturalcouncil.org The event, which has drawn nearly Created by the Westborough Cul2,500 patrons to The World Trade tural Council, The 10th Annual Arts Center in Boston in the past, will be in Common invites artists, perform- held at Worcester Common for the ers and neighbors to celebrate the second year in a row. This event is community through the arts. administered by the Mass Brewers Shrewsbury Craft Fair Guild, featuring 57 local breweries Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St., alongside specially-selected, out-ofShrewsbury state breweries. Tickets are $45 for Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 29-30, 10 general admission; Unlimited a.m. to 4 p.m. 2-ounce beer samples from spiritofshrewsbury.org/ participating breweries are Up to 75 artists will be showcasing included. Nantucket and selling their work at this year’s Cranberry Shrewsbury craft fair. It’ll feature Festival a town expo, parade, farm stands, Milestone Cranberfood trucks, vendors and much ry Bog, Nantucket more. 36th Annual Salem Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 Haunted Happenings a.m. to 4 p.m. 81 Washington St. nantucketconservaMonday, Oct. 1 - Wednesday, Oct. 31 tion.org/ hauntedhappenings.org Celebrate Massa-

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chusetts most famous fruit: the cranberry. There will be live music, a petting zoo and a raffle. Oh, and there will be plenty to eat, including barbecue and of course everything cranberry.

Riverside Blues and Barbecue Festival

Beacon Field, Greenfield Saturday, Oct. 6, 12-5 p.m. Riversidebluesandbbq.com Blues, brews and barbecue are guaranteed at this eighth annual Riverside Blues and Barbecue Fest.

Great Pumpkin Nights

EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14; FridaySunday, 19-21; Friday-Sunday, 26-28, 6-9 p.m. Ecotarium.org A family-friendly Halloween spectacular featuring 3,000 lit-up, handcrafted pumpkins throughout the EcoTarium’s gorgeous grounds, train rides on the Worcester Railers HC Explorer Express Train, trick-or-

fall guide treating, entertainment and more. Friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged when attending this special event fundraiser supporting the museum.

Rock and Shock

DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Oct. 12-14 rockandshock.com/tickets/ The 15th Rock and Shock, held in two venues over multiple days, promises the thrills, chills and blood-curdling rock and metal fans have come to expect. Ted Raimi makes his first-ever appearance. Bill Mosely returns. Malcolm McDowell will be there. And many more. For music, Twiztid leads the way. Check out the website for tickets, times and more information.

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 2-4 ciderdays.org The 24th annual Cider Days in Franklin County will feature everything cider—from mulled to barrel, even some hard. Orchards will also be open if you’re just interested in taking a ride through or tasting some local artisan foods. Visit the website for locations and more information.

Bounty: Thanksgiving Traditions

Enjoy 75 craft and food booths, foliage skyrides and an Oktoberfest Celebration at Wachusett Mountains Applefest.

the essence of Thanksgiving in the Village’s historic Center Meetinghouse. The event also occurs Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

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Sturbridge Harvest Festival

Happy Happenings 3rd Annual Craft/Vendor Fair

Franklin County Cider Days

Lowell Lodge Elks, 40 Old Ferry Road, Lowell Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. More than 60 Vendors will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of your dressed up trick-or-treaters. Make sure to arrive on time to ensure your child is handed one of the 100 trickor-treat bags available at the start of the event. Admission is free.

Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 3-4, 9 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday eventbrite.com/ A retreat, conference, and community building event all-in-one. Re-energize and revitalize your body and mind as the season of autumn rapidly unravels. This event welcomes anyone curious about energy healing and alternative therapeutic techniques. Attend lectures highlighting holistic healing methods, participate in breathwork workshops, and give Re-motion a try. Tickets are $50, with a refund guarantee up to 7 days before the event.

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Sturbridge Town Common Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cmschamber.ning.com/ The 29th annual Harvest Festival in Sturbridge will host over 80 local crafters, artisans, harvests fresh from the farm, live music and entertainment, and even a mini food truck festival . A juried scarecrow contest will feature cash prizes for first place.

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Wachusett Mountain, Princeton Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 13-14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. wachusett.com.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. Thursday, Nov. 1 - Thursday, Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immerse yourself in the traditions of an early 19th-century New England Thanksgiving at Old Sturbridge Village. Acquire knowledge pertaining to 1830s dining etiquette and Native American food traditions/customs. Watch the men of the Village compete in a target shoot post-feast. Smell the scents of roasted turkey and preparations for a Thanksgiving meal. Hear the minister talk about

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f running or walking is in your wheelhouse, you won’t want to miss the full and exciting schedule of road races this fall. From traditional 5K races, to half-marathons, to Halloweenthemed runs — for young and old alike — there’s something for every runner in your family.

Road Races

Canal Diggers 5K

19 Temple St., Worcester Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. The 12th running of the Fallon Health Canal Diggers 5K and Kids Fun Run. Post-race food, water and beer; kids activities; U2 cover band, Joshua Tree. Visit canaldiggers.org for cost.

6th Annual Dam Cure Run

West Hill Park, Northbridge Saturday, Sept. 8, 9:45 a.m. Cost: $25 Choice of 10K or 4-mile trail run, or 2-mile walk. Ample parking, sheltered registration, indoor restrooms, awards/raffle, prizes, refreshments. Visit tri-valleyfrontrunners.com.

Bonefrog Boston

An out-and-back course ending at Hubbardton Center School. Visit hubbardstonpubliclibrary.org for more information.

Ox Trot 5K

500 West St., Barre Saturday, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m. Cost: $29-$59 World’s only Navy Seal obstacle course race. Visit bonefrogchallenge. com.

2 Old Sturbridge Village Road Saturday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. The first annual OSA Ox Trot 5K road race, walk and fun run raises money for playground equipment for Academy students. Visit racewire.com for more information.

7 Main St., Hubbardston Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. Cost: $25

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Hubbardston Library 5K

St. Mary’s 5K

Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. Cost: $20 St. Mary’s Family Festival 5K road race and fitness walk. Features kids fun run quarter-mile. Visit stmarysparish.org for more information.

Lancaster Let’s Move Day 5K

Sunday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m. Visit www.facebook.com/letmoveday5k/ for more information.

Applefest 5K

Zeh Elementary School, 33 Howard St., Northborough

Saturday, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. Post-race refreshments, music, good bag for 5K race participants, prizes to first-place male and female 5K finishers, team awards. Visit northboroughapplefest.com.

Tri Douglas

Douglas State Forest Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. A quarter-mile swim in Wallum Lake; single-loop, 11-mile bike route; run. Visit racesonline.com.

Runmania 5K

696 West Broadway, Gardner Saturday, Sept. 22, 8:15 a.m. Cost: $10 MiniMania KidRun, 5K Run or Walk, RunMania. Visit runsignup.com.

Burgess Bear 5K

45 Burgess School Road, Sturbridge Sunday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Cost: $5 Kids Fun Run, $25 5K Kids Fun Run, 5K. Proceeds benefit Student Activity Fund. Visit lightboxreg.com.

Jewish Healthcare Center’s Home Run

Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $10 Patrick Motores presents the 15th annual road race run/walk. Free bagel breakfast, free goodies, bounce house, music and refreshments. Visit jewishhealthcarecenter.com.

Joe’s Journey For Recovery

Felton Field, 115 Old Coldbrook Road, Barre Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $20 A 5K run walk and kids fun run bringing awareness to substance abuse disorder. Proceeds benefit Q-Drug in memory of Joseph Duval. Food and water for purchase from

Big T’s Jerky House. Music by Doucette DJ Entertainment, face painting and raffles. runsignup.com

4th Annual Seven Hills Abilityfest

Institute Park, Worcester Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A 5K road race and 1-mile walk, festival of arts, music and inclusive activities. Visit sevenhills.org.

Apple Harvest Ramble

The Bromfield School, 15 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. A 5-miler and 10-miler. Visit harvardraces.org for cost and more information.

Greenway Challenge

Lincoln Woods State Park. Lincoln, R.I. Saturday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. A 70.3-mile run, paddle and bike race that ends at Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville. Visti app.racereach.com.

Ninth Annual Larry Olsen Summer Classic 10K

Hopedale Town Park Saturday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. Race in honor of Larry “Legend” Olsen. Visit tri-valleyfrontrunners.com.

Race To The Summit

Wachusett Mountain, Princeton Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m. A half-marathon and 5K ending on mountain summit. Post-race BBQFest. Registration covers Fest and sky ride. Proceeds benefit Marlene A. Mills Foundation and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Visit race2summit.com.

Spirit Of Shrewsbury 5K

765 Main St., Shrewsbury Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m . Cost: $20 A 5K Run/Walk to benefit the chari-

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School Craig LeClaire/Rich Vacca Scholarship for college-bound ath5th Annual March Of Dimes letes, the Grafton Land Trust and Worcester Run For Babies Grafton Community Harvest ProjWorcester State University, 486 ect. For cost and more information, Chandler St. visit graftonland.org. 8th Klepto 5K Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. North American Martyrs, 8 Wyoma Kids run, 5K run to benefit March Drive, Auburn of Dimes. Umass Medicine Cancer 5K Sunday, Oct. 14 Umass Medical School, 55 N Lake Cost: $30 online, $35 race weekend Ave., Worcester Benefits The Major David Brodeur Sunday, Sept. 30 Memorial Foundation. Post-race, Cost: $30 before Sept. 26 catered event from Catering Options For more information, visit https:// and Wormtown Brewery. For more www.umassmed.edu/cancerwalk/. information, visit brodeurfoundaApple Country Fair 5K tion.com. Brookfield Town Hall, 6 Central St., Mary Beth Benison Foundation 5K Brookfield DCR Lake Park, Worcester Saturday, Oct. 6 Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:15 a.m. A 5K run/walk raising grant money Fun run and 5K run/walk. Post-race for community services. For cost event at Funky Murphy’s at noon. and more information, visit runVisit mbbloves.org. ning4free.com.

Bolton 5K

Schartner Farm, 279 West Berlin Road, Bolton Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. A 5K and 1-mile kids run. Visit thedriven.net for cost and more information.

VFW Run To Remember

Upton VFW, 15 Milford St. (Route 140), Upton Saturday, Oct. 6 A 5K and quarter-mile kids run. Visit active.com for more information.

5th Annual Rock The Gazbar 5K

Abby’s House 5K

West Boylston Middle/High School, 125 Crescent St., West Boylston Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. Cost: $30 adults, $25 students Benefits Abby’s House. For more information, visit abbyshouse.org.

Michael’s Run

12th Annual Tully Lake Triathlon

Tully Lake, Royalston Saturday, Oct. 13 Paddle, run and bike. For more information, including cost, visit thetrustees.org.

2018 Craig Leclaire/Rich Vacca Memorial Trail Race

Depot Road, intersection of West and Hardwick Roads in New Braintree Sunday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20 adult, $10 children 13-under. Starting at former New Braintree Train Station, features kids 1-mile, 5K run/walk, 5-mile classic and speed walk. For more information, visit stationloopramble.eqlt.org.

Ghosts ’N Goblins 5K

Clinton Central Park, 242 Church St., Clinton Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Cost: Fun run $12, 5K $35 Visit clintonroadrace.com

Milford High Hopes 3-Mile Run Craftroots Brewing, 4 Industrial Road, Milford Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. Cost: Pre-entry $20, race day $30 Visit craftrootsbrewing.com.

8th Annual The Dam Race 19 Holt Road, Sutton Saturday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. Cost: Minimum $15 donation For more information, visit manchaugpond.org.

Westminster Cracker Festival 5K

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37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton Sunday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Grafton High

Seventh Annual Station Loop Ramble

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Eagles Hall, Litchfield Street, Leominster Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. Cost: $25 BBQ, raffles, resources. For more information, visit michaelsrun.org.

St. Bernards Activity Center, 260 Summer St., Fitchburg Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. For more information, visit stbernardscchs.weshareonline.org.

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1045 Central St., Leominster Sunday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $20 A 5K fun run and walk. For more information, visit runsignup.com.

St. Bernards CCHA 5K Road Race

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Sunday, Nov. 4 A 5K, 1-miler and trail run, followed food and vendors. For more informa- by festival at 11 a.m. featuring live music, food trucks, hayrides and tion, visit runsignup.com. more. More information at commuMiles For Myles 5K nity-harvest.org. Lunenburg Middle-High School Durtyfeets Trail Series located at 1079 Mass Ave (Route 2A) Upton State Forest Lunenburg Sunday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 Portion of proceeds benefit No Need A half-marathon and 10.5K trail run through single track and forest To Speed Campaign. roads. Visit mramultisport.com. Visit milesformyles.com. C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 17

Run For The Hills 5K Trail Race

Community Harvest Project Orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. Cost: $25 through Sept. 8, $30 starting Sept. 9 Proceeds benefit Harvard Conservation Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to preserve rural Harvard. Visit harvardraces.org.

Tiger Trail Trot 5K

Douglas High School, 33 Davis St. (Route 16), Douglas Sunday, Oct. 21, 8:45 a.m. Cost: $25 5K, $15 kids fun run For more information, visit douglasathleticboosters.org.

4th Annual Crusaders Against Cancer

Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. For more information, visit holycross5k.com.

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Healthy Harvest 5K

242 Green St., Gardner Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 a.m. Cost: $27 A 3.1-mile walk and run. For more information, visit runsignup.com.

Hopedale Spooktacular 5K

Hopedale Town Park Saturday, Oct. 27 Cost: $20 pre-registration, $25 race day A costumed race benefiting Friends of Historic Hopedale. For more information, visit active.com.

MUEF Spooky 5K

Nipmuc High School, 50 Pleasant St., Upton Sunday, Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $30 Spooky Run, $10 Junior Goblin Awards for best costume and fastest time per age group. For more information, visit active.com.

Apple Run/Walk

Brookfield Apple Orchard, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. The Apple Run/Walk is a 5-mile race/walk through scenic North Brookfield, The race ends at the Brookfield Apple Orchard. More information, including cost, at brookfieldslionsclub.org.

Harvest Home 5K

37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton

Bolton Beast 5K

15 Wattaquadock Road, Bolton Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. Cost: $35 More information at racewire.com.

Westborough Turkey Trot

90 West Main St., Westborough Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. Cost: $25 5K, $5 Kids Run Town-wide health and fitness event for Westborough schools. More information at racewire.com.

Dan Stefanilo Town Loop Challenge

Taft ELC, 16 Granite St., Uxbridge Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. More information at https://sites. google.com/a/uxbridge.k12.ma.us/ townloop/.

Girls On The Run Worcester County Fall Celebration 5K DCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quinsigamond State Park Sunday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. (10 a.m. race start) More information at gotr-worc. org/5K-Detail.

Gobble Gobble Run

Southbridge Saturday, Nov. 18 Visit runningintheusa.com.

Greater Gardner Turkey Trot

Gardner City Hall, 95 Pleasant St., Gardner Thursday, Nov. 22, 8:10 a.m. Cost: $15 A tradition since 1979. More information at runsignup.com.

Holden Road Race

Holden Commons, 160 Reservoir St., Holden Thursday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. More information at raceroster.com.

3rd Annual Hopedale Fire & Police Gobble Wobble

Hopedale Fire Dept., 40 Dutcher St., Hopedale Thursday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. Kick-off or annual Toys for Tots campaign. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for a local child. More information at hopedalefireandpolice5kgobblewobble.itsyourrace.com.

30th Annual Whitin Five Mile Road Race

Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville Thursday, Nov. 22, 8:10 a.m. Visit whitinfive.com/

culture Left, a mural in progress, by artist Sydney James of Michigan, on the YWCA building. Below, the completed mural on the back of the Palladium by Slick, a muralist from California. ELIZABETH BROOKS

Sarah Brueck Williams, a Pow! Wow! artist from Charlton, installs her stained glass house on the City Hall common.

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By the time you read this, much of the city will be coated in a new splash of color. From the Worcester public Schools, to Main Street, from Kelley Square to WRTA busses, POW! WOW! Is back for year three. Worcester Magazine photographer Elizabeth Brooks captured the magic as the city, once again, transformed.

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Above, Superintendent Maureen Binienda, gets a closer look at the bus designs submitted to WRTA by students in Worcester public schools. Right, Burncoat High School Senior, Thu Le, stands in front of the WRTA bus wrapped with her winning design. ELIZABETH BROOKS

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Remembering through music: Liam Sullivan memorial show JOSHUA LYFORD

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Liam Sullivan at the Firehouse a few years ago and, above at Barre Fest in 2009.

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usician and oft-described grounding-force Liam Sullivan passed away June 27 at the age of 44 after battling cancer, but friends and family will celebrate in the most appropriate way they can: with a room filled with the sounds of his bands and the musical acts of friends. On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Liam Sullivan Memorial Show will take place at the Hotel Vernon, 16 Kelley Square, from 5 p.m. until there are no songs left to be sung. Sullivan was clear in his assertion: he wanted no part in a traditional service. “He would be so mad. ‘All this attention on me? Eff you.’ He would no longer speak to us,” laughed friend, bandmate and co-organizer of the show, Greg Olson. “He was a large figure in my life that I think deserves some kudos. He didn’t want a service, I’m sure he didn’t want a memorial either. It’s music-centric and that’s mostly what I know him for. His artwork will be there. There will be a cereal bar.” Sullivan was a big fan of cereal. As such, there will be plenty of cereal to help friends and family remember the man by. Sullivan was a huge supporter and contributor to the greater music community, and the memorial will showcase many of his bands; however, his impact across various lineups was too vast to allow for full sets. From Over/Under to Hot Knives, Bovachevo to Of Corpse, Guilford to Asimilados, Sullivan was prolific. Instead, each band (and associated friends’ bands) will play

brief, 10-15-minute sets. It is clear that being musically active was an important aspect of the man’s life. “We kept playing, really, all the way up until maybe five weeks before he passed, We’d get together and play,” recalled Justin Vigeant. “We recorded back in March or April. I think he knew, in a way, that his time was short and he wanted to accomplish as much as we could together.” Those most recent recordings, from the band Asimilados, can be found online at Asimilados.bandcamp.com. Both Vigeant and Olson met Sullivan during the mid-late 1980s in Worcester’s punk and hardcore scenes - Vigeant through shows at the Quinsigamond Valley Community Center, Olson through similar area venues. “I was in my first band when I met him,” recalled OIson. “He was probably 14 or 15. He was a nice, quiet kid. I always liked seeing him at shows. He didn’t talk a lot, he never tried to draw attention to himself. I knew this kid had something going on. He was very wise.” “I liked his strength of conviction. If he wanted to do something, he did it,” Olson added. For Sullivan’s friends and family, as well as the greater Worcester music community at large, the memorial show serves as a time to get together and remember the man that meant so much to each of them. Vigeant can’t help but speak to one final memory before his interview is over. Vigeant had moved from Massachusetts to Idaho, later spending a decade in Atlanta, Ga.. He had just returned to his home state and reconnected with Sullivan, Olson and the rest of his friends. “I got back in touch with them and all that time had passed and Liam was just like, ‘Come and play music,’” he remembered. “He just invited me back in at a time that was very dynamic and managed to be kind of, he grounded me in some ways. He was a centering force. He would just be able to speak to things in a very succinct, non-dramatic fashion that would put me at ease. It felt like he basically saved my life.”

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A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: It’s my favorite thing

to do with this space. Now that my sassy little contact box at the bottom of the page is no longer filled with 100 words of chaos (paint pentagram in blood and sacrifice two copies of “Dead Alive” on VHS to summon Joshua Lyford, et al), I have lost a little bit of the character that I typically enjoy. I liken it to a steam blow-off valve. If I can write at least 100 words of nonsense a week, my mood tends to hover in the ‘alright’ range. With no way to get what I need, the spillover happens right here, right out in the open. So, without further ado, here is a little look at one of the many ways an item makes it into my column. A good friend and former roommate (and Worcester’s best server, mind) texted me about getting some coverage for an art show at ArtsWorcester. I said, yeah sure, whatever, but needed a follow up reminder because it was early Sunday and the odds of my having enough drinks to black that memory out were rather high. Sure enough, first thing Tuesday morning (I’m way behind deadline after Labor Day and probably in a significant amount of trouble, to further open the curtain. Pray for me.), there was an email waiting for me. The subject line was “Yo” and nowhere in the email was the actual title of the event. Luckily for you, rear deader, I was able to crack the case. Find below the final product of this stupid, pointless and totally rambling story that served no real purpose other than to eat up 280 words.

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I am a material Josh. Material Needs 2018 is kicking off Friday, Sept. 7 at ArtsWorcester and if you are unaware, here is the idea: each year, a group of artists receive material needs grants via ArtsWorcester and are showcased

the following season. The 2017-18 recipients were Nathan Fiske, Amanda Gibson, Tom Grady, Kat O’Connor, Donna Rudek and Neil Wilkins. While the exhibition is on view through Sept. 29, you won’t want to miss the opening with music by José Castillo, and while they don’t explicitly say snacks in the release, I’m going to guess that there will be cheese cubes (Grinch smirk eases across face). I think Worcester’s best server summed it up best: “There’s going to be crazy puppets walking around, sculptures, paintings, and Nate (Fiske) is debuting his “Ice Mountains” series which is really neat and all about examining your perspective.” Also Jenny, I’m sorry I don’t think Walter is going to let me skip work to go swimming. We both know I’m going to die sitting here in my office chair.

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE…: HOCKEY. You can tell I’m stoked right? Obviously, I’m a Bruins fan

and I’m really excited to see the big club get rowdy when the NHL season begins on Oct. 3. But it doesn’t end there. We haven’t had a season schedule announcement from the Worcester Blades, yet (to my knowledge, though there is a huge chance I look like an idiot between my article submission deadline and when this runs), but they will be ripping soon (we do know they will be playing an exhibition game against the Shenzhen, China KRS Vanke Rays Saturday, Sept. 9). There is some actionable excitement, however. The press release in my inbox from the Worcester Railers with the subject line “Worcester Railers HC single-game tickets on sale now.” I don’t have to detail this too much, do I? The team’s kickoff home game is against Joshua Lyford the brand-spanking-new Culture editor Maine Mariners. Sick. @Joshachusetts

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If you haven’t been to Valentinos this summer, I feel compelled to inform you that you’ve cheated yourself of a slice of amusement. Bartenders never cease dancing, the parties are incessantly themed (yachts, tiki, golf, and the like) and rumor The Valentinos team kicked off has it that after just a year an epic yacht party Friday, Aug. at 154 Shrewsbury St. they are already eyeing a larger 31. Guests were urged to “wear all space. With just a few days white” in order to gain entry. Barleft of the 2018 #shakeittenders eagerly led by example. pww competition, the time SARAH CONNELL is right to pay the boisterous boys of Valentinos a visit. Valentinos is donating $1 from each PichiAvo-inspired cocktail sale to support public art.

Sounds of the Underground

Saturday, Sept. 8 will mark the first party of 2018 to take place in Worcester’s illusive Johnson Tunnel. The space is subversive by nature, bringing out a certain cloak-and-dagger energy that can only thrive in the literal underground. This event, dubbed “Sounds of the Underground” by POW! WOW! Worcester organizers, kicks off at 8 p.m. and wraps at 2 a.m. Performers include Where’s Nasty, STL GLD, Cipha Sounds and Riobamba_ dj. Tickets are $20 online or $30 at the gate.

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Asylum Coffetorium’s popovers are popping up at Wooberry on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Organizers promise plenty of creamy fillings fit for your froyo. Wooberry’s homemade ice cream is made in small batches to guarantee that dense and chewy texture we’ve come to expect of traditional New England creameries.

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Easterseals will host a free breakfast at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Hogan Center to support veterans in Central Massachusetts who are denied services or are returning home with limited support. The Veterans Count Breakfast will run from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should register ahead of Sarah Connell time at vetscount.org/MA. contributing writer

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Matteo Luxardo is lunching in Worcester this week and you are welcome to join him. Meet the crafty mogul who represents six generations of the Luxardo brand as their export manager. Luxardo is also taking this opportunity to unveil the world’s first clear bitter liqueur, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, as he celebrates his family’s 200-year-old legacy. Gather at simjang on Wednesday, Sept. 12, noon to 3 p.m., to dine with this esteemed member of bar royalty.

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This year’s Worcester Wine Festival includes a variety of paired dinners set to take place around the city including Sonoma at the Beechwood Hotel. The four-diamond team has sourced four courses from “family farmers, cheesemongers, fisherman, ranchers, and foragers” for the occasion. Executive Chef Bill Brady selected the pairings himself to complement each course. The menu includes pan-roasted monkfish, prosciutto of duckling and bavarian stuffed loin of pork. Reserve your tickets for Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. for $110. If you can’t make it to dinner, all hope is not lost. The Grand Tasting will kick off Saturday, Sept. 9 with entrance times at 11:30 a.m. ($125), 1:30 p.m. ($60), and 2:30 p.m. ($45) at Union Station.

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had a Miss Havisham moment upon entering Maxwell Silverman’s Toolhouse last Friday evening at 8 p.m. No less than 150 pristine settings lay untouched on the empty dining room tables. Perfectly-folded linens. Spotless wine glasses. Polished silverware. Candles on every flat surface. Not a The seafood cioppino and the customer in sight. Foreman’s New York sirloin at The host was overjoyed to Maxwell Silverman’s. see us, and offered up any seat in the house. Despite the absence of fellow dinner guests, Maxwell Silverman’s remains one of the most potential-wrought restaurants in the city. Oh, how I long to pull up the carpet and set down some laminate flooring. I dream of banishing the violet uplighting. I pine to replace the dubious greenery with something more honest. I ache to cleverly draw guest’s eyes to industrial elements that already live in the space, like a cast-iron boiler door or a latent pipe left from a bygone era of Worcester’s industrial past. Our server tried to cheer us with glasses of wine. The Josh Sauvignon Blanc ($7.50) was bright and clean tasting and the Josh Cabernet ($8.50) was rich with dark fruits. She recommended the coconut shrimp ($8) as a “toolbox favorite.” I could appreciate the revival of a 1960’s country club classic freshly fried and frayed with the shaved bits of oily coconut meat. Six shrimp arrived along with a sticky sweet and sour sauce and a handful of shoestring potato sticks. The dish conjured memories of suntan lotion and beach umbrellas. A tossed salad ($6) and a duo of warm rolls arrived next, as is typical of any fine banquet meal. Our server assured us that we’d have company soon. “The dancing starts at nine,” she said, “You won’t believe it until you see it.” I spotted a framed copy of the Evening Gazette over her shoulder. I was beginning to understand the toolhouse’s innate talent for remaining frozen in time. My seafood cioppino ($22) was piled high with shrimp and scallops sautéed with wine and garlic along with a lobster tail and claw. The dish was finished with a light, tomato-based sauce and served over al dente linguine. I resigned to picking the shellfish apart with my hands and promptly spattered red sauce all over my white blouse, but it was well worth it. The seafood was fresh. Alternately, the foreman’s NY sirloin ($20) was overcooked and plated with rice that tasted as if it had been pulled from the walk-in and reheated for leftovers a week since. Then, they arrived in droves, just as our server had promised. Maxwell Silverman’s slipped away and Maxine’s roared her lioness head. A DJ pumped the volume on Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” and we had no choice. My date and I made our way to the dance floor and it didn’t matter so much that the double decker bus outside had not yet been renovated into an artisanal cheesemaking shop because no other restaurant in Worcester had ever made us want to slow dance in the middle of our meal. Nothing has changed since Gus Giordano established Maxine’s as Worcester’s contemporary private club in 1979 — even the prices — and the clientele seems to like it that way. While I see no need to subject them to a craft pickling program or an arsenal of sour beers, I also would not object to a smaller menu with a few high-end items at competitive prices. The clock is ticking for Maxwell Silverman’s, but that doesn’t have to result in its demise. Here’s hoping Giordano’s got another ace up his sleeve. Our bill came to $72.77. Explanation of Stars: Ratings are from zero to five. Zero is not recommended. One is poor. Two is fair. Three is satisfactory. Four is good. Five is excellent.

Food: HHH Ambience: HHH Service: HHH1/2 Value: HHH1/2

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e’ve officially entered the “dump” season, that period spanning the release of summer blockbusters and the debut of Oscar-bait dramas. For what other reason can “The Equalizer 2” possibly exist than to act as a speed bump on the road to something better? “Juliet, Naked” seems just about right for the dump season. It’s a slight, sweet picture with some nice performances, adding up to something faintly unremarkable. The film is based on a Nick Hornby novel centered on Annie (Rose Byrne), a late-thirtyish woman who resides in a British seaside town with Duncan (Chris O’Dowd), her boyfriend of 15 years. Annie is increasingly unhappy with their arrangement, which, like many long-term relationships, has evolved from comfortable to mildly irritating to intolerable. Chief among her annoyances is Duncan’s obsession with a little-known American singer-songwriter named Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke), who after a brief bout of success abruptly stopped performing and has remained out of sight for 20 years. Duncan operates a blog whose comments section is populated by other Crowe fanboys speculating on the singer’s whereabouts like he’s Bigfoot and dissecting his abbreviated career the way a forensic pathologist examines a corpse. When a rare demo tape of Tucker’s first hit album, “Juliet, Naked,” arrives in the mail, Annie gives it a listen, then writes a scathing review on the blog. Another commenter agrees with her assessment: Tucker Crowe himself. Soon, the two are exchanging texts and emails, sharing the sorry details of their lives. Tucker clearly has the worst of it: five kids from a bunch of angry exes, a past of drinking and drugging, and a writing/performing block that keeps him mired in obscurity for all but Duncan’s brigade. The two connect when a family matter brings Tucker to London. But honestly, it’s not an Annie-Tucker hook-up we’re anticipating. We want to see how Duncan will react in the singer’s presence, especially since Tucker has devolved into a cliché of bloated post-rock ’n’ roll dissolution, including the disheveled graying mop on his head, which is right out of the Nick Nolte Mug Shot School of Bad Hair. In short: Never meet your idols. They will inevitably disappoint you. “Julie, Naked” is not without its pleasures. Ethan Hawke does a nifty job reprising one of his best roles — the father from “Boyhood” who has to shed the “cool dad” persona in favor of something a bit more responsible (though the notion that buttoned-up Annie would succumb to his slacker-poet charms doesn’t hold together). Byrne cuts a sympathetic figure as the longsuffering Annie, and the always-good O’Dowd doesn’t disappoint as Duncan, who fumes over the world’s lack of appreciation for Tucker’s gifts. Duncan is a marginally more pompous version of Jack Black’s condescending record store clerk in “High Fidelity,” another Hornby original. While I understand the utility of anchoring this story in a developing romance, what a far more engaging movie “Julie, Naked” could have been had it chucked all else and focused on the real romance between Duncan and the Tucker myth he’s helped shape. The email exchanges should have taken place between the adorer and the adored. Though I suppose, as John Updike once said of Ted Williams, “Gods don’t answer Jim Keogh letters.” contributing writer

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Welcome to Adoption Option, a partnership with the Worcester Animal Rescue League, highlighting their adoptable pets. Check this space often to meet all of the great pets at WARL in need of homes.WARL is open seven days a week, noon-4 p.m., 139 Holden St. Check them out online at Worcesterarl.org, or call at 508-853-0030.

This beauty is Ellie. Ellie came to WARL after her family had some lifestyle changes that made it difficult to care for her. Ellie can be a bit shy when meeting new people, but after a few minutes she is ready to play and receive affection. Ellie can be easily startled by new noises or new things so she would prefer an adult-only home, or possibly one with respectful teens. Ellie is also looking for a home with no other animals. Shortly after Ellie’s arrival she tested positive for heartworm. Heartworm is a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects the heart and bloodstream. WARL will be taking care of Ellie’s treatment, but it is ideal for her to be in a quiet home setting while this is taking place. We are looking for a foster or a foster-to-adopt home for her. We want to make sure Ellie is as comfortable as possible during this process. If you have any questions regarding Ellie, her personality or the treatment process please ask our staff today. Let’s get this girl into a comfy home while she heals!

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DCU Center, 50 Foster St. The Grammy Award-winning duo takes the DCU Center stage with their country set.

Sunday, Sept. 9 Bret Michaels

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Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster The multi-Platinum musician, frontman of Poison and television star heads to Indian Ranch.

Thursday, Sept. 6 The Meaning of Background Images in Icons

Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton Docent Michael Popik discusses the meaning of buildings, rocks and other background images in classic icons. The discussion will be held at 1 p.m. and is free with admission.

Thursday, Sept. 6 Greetings from Worcester: ArtRaiser

Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. Presented by Worcester Wares, this ArtRaiser event, now in its third year, raises money for the Worcester Public Schools visual arts department, the Sprinkler factory and Squares Squared, Inc. Fifty artists painted 50 postcard style woodcuttings you can bid on. There is a $20 suggested donation and the gallery is open from 6-9 p.m. Cash bar and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres available.

Friday, Sept. 7 POW! WOW! Worcester X New England Revolution Academy Youth Soccer Clinic

Elm Park Community School, 23 N Ashland St. For the second year running, POW! WOW! Worcester teams up with the New England Revolution professional soccer team for a youth soccer clinic and scrimmage game with artists and more.

Johnson Tunnel, Downtown Worcester The POW! WOW! Worcester wrap party takes over the Johnson Tunnel with food, drinks and live sets from Riobamba, Cipha Sounds, STL GLD and Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nasty?

Saturday, Sept. 8 Canal Diggers 5K Road Race

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center, 19 Temple St. The 12th annual iteration of the 5k road race returns to the Canal District.

Worcester Common Oval, Franklin Street The annual LGBTQ+ festival returns with craft vendors, educational organizations, food trucks, live music and more.

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JONESIN’ Across 1 “The Simpsons” character with a crossword episode 5 Waldorf (but not Statler), for one 10 Flim-___ (swindle) 14 Some are fine 15 Actress Menzel of “Frozen” and “Wicked” 16 Jared of “Panic Room” 17 Webster of dictionaries 18 Hebrew letter on a dreidel 19 Atop 20 Bug with formic acid 21 Show with a protagonist known as Number Six 23 Early fruit sampler? 25 Olympics chant that must annoy every other country 26 Came up 27 Copper finish 30 Small flashes of light 31 Where to use a No. 2 pencil 35 Cartoonist Avery 36 Pained sound 37 Half of Bennifer, once 40 Movie with a robot called “Number 5” 44 Jill who played Captain Stubing’s daughter on “The Love Boat” 47 Bald baby? 48 In better health 49 Midsection muscles 52 IX’s opposite, on a clock face 53 YA fantasy hero who combats No.1 56 Frazier’s “Thrilla in Manila” opponent 59 Horse race pace, sometimes 60 ___ Lama 61 “___ Artist’s Studio” (Christina Rossetti poem) 62 “You and ___ going to get along” 63 Cheeses in red wax 64 Semiprecious stone used in cameos 65 Not barefoot 66 “Gymnopédies” composer Erik 67 “The Untouchables” agent Eliot

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Down 1 Actress Condor of Netflix’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” 2 Element that sounds like the middle two letters should be switched 3 Paycheck deduction, perhaps 4 Wildfire side effect 5 “OK, whatever” noise 6 “Later,” in Lourdes 7 Walks with a cane, perhaps 8 “It’s the end of ___” 9 “The Persistence of Memory” artist 10 Put the pedal to the metal 11 Ono’s love 12 Be a witness to 13 Mandy and Dudley, for two 21 Place that’s not fun to be stuck inside with mosquitos 22 Pizzeria in “Do the Right Thing” 24 Diesel who got to say “I am Groot” in multiple languages 27 Calif. winter setting 28 Blackjack card 29 Gas used in light tubes 30 “Aladdin” character 32 Former Boston Bruin Bobby 33 “___ if I can help it!” 34 Tic ___ (candy brand) 37 Moore who won an Oscar for “Still Alice”

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Perjure oneself Baseball Hall-of-Famer Mel Came down pretty hard “First, do no ___” Racetrack boundary Special effects that look real but aren’t, briefly Start of many a “Jeopardy!” response Palindromic Reno casino founder William Bull-themed tequila brand Carne ___ A sharp equivalent “Likewise” “Beware the ___ of March” Sagacious Ruffles rival “Listen Like Thieves” band Charged atom

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his week, I chatted with The Arcitype in preparation for his upcoming visit to Worcester. “Arc” is one of the core members of STL GLD, the celebrated emcee/producer duo he fronts with Moe Pope. STL GLD was named Boston’s Best Band by Improper Bostonian in 2018, in addition to taking home Album of the Year at the Boston Music Awards in 2017. STL GLD is expected to fill the Johnson Tunnel Saturday, Sept. 8 for a special set at POW! WOW! Worcester’s “Sounds of the Underground” Closing Party. I know you guys opened for Ja Rule and Ashanti in Worcester earlier this year and you’ve decided to return to our beautiful city for the tunnel party on Saturday. What has your impression of Worcester been thus far? I have some friends who have lived in Worcester for awhile. Frank the Butcher is a relatively well-known streetwear fashion guru from Worcester. My impression is always that the city is ever-growing and doing cooler and cooler things in and around its businesses and events.

but spell out S-T-L. It’s something we’ve taken into consideration by design. It’s a talking piece.

strike a unique balance. We like the surprises of unexpected collaborations.

How would you describe STL GLD’s style of music? Who are your musical influences? We exist where genres meet. Our music is based in hip hop at its core. Four members make up our live band, but Moe (Pope) and I are the two core members. We listen to all kinds of music. I have a background stemming from American roots music; I got into hip hop in high school. My early musical influences include blues artists like Robert Johnson and Muddy

How have personal experiences informed the serious social and political issues addressed in your lyrics? Moe and I both come from starkly-different backgrounds and have had very different experiences. He is a black man born and raised in Roxbury. I am a white guy born in New York and raised in Western Mass. Moe’s family was made up of a unique collection of people growing up. He had a lot of diversity across the board, ranging from racial

we are now, have become institutionalized. Since the presidential election, the country has reached a fever pitch. Its at the forefront of our minds. Moe never wanted to be labeled a political rapper. The reality of it was, as the country became emboldened in its prejudice, his experience continued to change and he wrote about it. He became more aware and more heartbroken and desperate for hope. Honestly, the making of our last album and the recent time in the studio has served as a therapeutic outlet for both of us. He is the MC writing the lyrics. I’m the other side of the group. He voices opinions we share. The making of these songs is an opportunity for us to come together and get things off our chest.

How can music hold individuals accountable for injustices? Accountability is something that exists on all sides of a situation. In any scenario, everyone is searching for the right and the wrong. It’s natural to ask, ‘How and why did we get to this place?’ The burden can’t be all on one side. Moe says in some of his songs, while the odds have been stacked against the black people in this country in terms of setting up healthy sustainable lives and being given equal opportunities, he wants What do you guys have everyone to take the small bit of against vowels? Vowels respect we can all find in ourFrom left, drummer Jonathan Ulman will join emcee Moe are very expensive, so we selves and make the most of it. On Pope and producer The Arcitype to perform as STL GLD in the a micro level, he cherishes his own tend to shy away from Johnson Tunnel Saturday, Sept. 8. them. neighborhood. He picks up trash off the street and treats his home PHOTO SUBMITTED with the same respect he thinks How do we pronounce he deserves as a person. The point your name and what is identity to sexual orientation Waters, ranging to motown, funk is, small steps can be taken to its significance? The name STL and finally hip hop. We sort of feel and everything else. Moe was not elevate his daily experience and GLD (pronounced “stay gold”) raised in a stereotypical environlike hip hop is one of those places he includes himself in the soluis based on The Outsiders. It is ment. He spent unique moments tion when he holds other people borrowed from the moment when where all of those things can coexist and find harmony. To stay in the suburbs with his uncles who accountable. If we all make small Johnny tells Ponyboy to “stay listened to rock and roll. He saw inside [the] purest restrictions of changes, we can eventually get gold.” We were considering how a diverse blend of experiences of hip hop we’d get frustrated. We somewhere further down the road. STL GLD looked when it was people as he was growing up. Still, More obviously, there are grave written out and we thought it was love breaking down boundaries. his own roots are real and deep We like the idea of challenging injustices like police shootings more appealing and might generand present for him. We recognize taking place. How many times things. We find ourselves asking, ate some conversation. Everyone the prejudices our country has ‘How would a folk singer sound have we heard of a police shooting thinks we’re from St. Louis or had for decades, long before where when the cop was let off with no over a dark hip hop track?’ We they pronounce the “gold” part,

accountability whatsoever? We can’t ignore that. What was it like playing Boston Calling? It was amazing. We all turned into kids again for the day. It was one of those days where it was 50 degrees, raining and sleeting, but we were having so much fun we didn’t even notice it. As a Boston artist, to be put on that stage was an extremely validating moment for all of us. Hopefully, a moment that is not few and fleeting. Can you share a few of STL GLD’s proudest accolades? Aside from Boston Calling, the Album of the Year award at the Boston Music Awards meant an awful lot for us. We poured a lot into that album and looked at each other and said, “I don’t know if we could have made a better record at that point in time.” It’s not an easilydigestible record. It addresses some topics that are not easy to think about. The goal was to make our music have a message in the style of Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley; you’re given a message but it’s not force fed. We were super proud of where we landed for that record. We went on tour in Europe last fall. It was a cool moment for us and my first time overseas on tour. To visit other countries and meet new people, some who don’t even understand our language, felt like an accomplishment. To see our music make an impression on them was pretty amazing. We built friends, family, fans - it was powerful. Every week we turn around and something new comes up. I look forward to what the future holds. What is next on the horizon? We are at work on a new album. There’s no formal announcement yet on when that’s coming, but we’re excited about how it’s shaping up and we’re eager to have the world hear it. — Sarah Connell

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