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Police search for suspect in morning robbery of Shrewsbury Street bank Local and State Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly robbed the Digital Federal Credit Union branch at 225 Shrewsbury Street shortly before noon Monday, Sept. 22. Police were in the area of 59-61 Rodney St., off Belmont Street, shortly after the robbery, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. Officers were observed entering 61 Rodney Street, before exiting and leaving the area. worcestermagazine.com, September 22, 2014

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Worcester teachers union speaks out against school board’s vote on PARCC testing A Worcester teachers union has come out against the School Committee’s recent vote to allow some schools to administer the highly-controversial PARCC test, while others continue to offer the MCAS test. The Education Association of Worcester (EAW) announced its stance Thursday, Sept. 18. It comes on the heels of the School Committee’s vote earlier this month to allow 23 schools to administer the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers exam, while 16 will still use the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test. The EAW had previously voted “no confidence” in PARCC, which is the testing component under the Common Core education standards.

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Plan for Salisbury Park presents towering concern for neighbors STEVEN KING

Walter Bird Jr.

he spotty past of Bancroft Tower is no secret: prostitution, a suicide, alleged rapes. There is an ugliness to the history of the 56-foot high, stone tower that belies the beauty of the park and neighborhood that surrounds it. Residents are well aware of the issues that have long plagued Salisbury Park, which makes them somewhat skeptical of plans to open the tower, which is currently closed to the public, for tours in October. While park advocates see the tower as a way to excite and educate visitors about a part of the city’s history, critics worry that plans by Park Spirit of Worcester Inc. to open it to tours for a few hours each Sunday in October will lead to the tower being open permanently. Those in favor say they empathize with neighbors’ concerns, and pledge to work to address issues at Salisbury and other city parks. “Sure, I have a concern about it,” says Mary Lou Anderson, whose husband, former Mayor John Anderson was among those

DIDYOUKNOW? Bancroft Tower is not the only tower to have graced a park in Worcester. There was one each in Institute Park and Lake Park. The former came down in the 1920s, while the tower in Lake Park was taken down in the 1980s.

DIDYOUKNOW? Salisbury used to ride his horse up to Salisbury Park, which was designed in a time when horses, carriages and feet were the primary modes of transportation.

who have aired their concerns with city officials. “It’s a public park in a residential neighborhood. My property borders the park. My neighbor’s property borders the park. People on Drury Lane, [their] property borders the park. We live next to it, near it, so we want it to be clean and safe.” While most of the people who visit the park are respectful, Mary Lou Anderson says, her concern is that opening the tower

and welcoming more visitors could lead to more problems. Her husband, with whom she has lived in their home at 17 Bancroft Tower Rd. for 37 years, agrees. “When we first moved to the neighborhood, the tower was open and it was the source of continuing problems of all kinds,” John Anderson says. “If you’re going to open the tower for kind of a specific purpose with people around, that

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may work well. That’s a lot different than just opening it.” The president of Park Spirit Worcester Inc., Dottie Hargrove, admits she did not anticipate the groundswell of opposition that met the group’s plans to open the tower, which was commissioned by Stephen Salisbury III in honor of George Bancroft. It was built in 1900 and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the years, the brick retaining wall that runs along the parking lot has been struck by vehicles and otherwise deteriorated. The tower itself has been host to a number of illegal and disturbing activities, and has been defaced by vandals who have tagged it with graffiti and, on some occasions, urinated and defecated in it. The tower was blocked off to the pubic years ago, but that has not entirely shielded it from misuse. Still, Hargrove says she did not initially expect the reluctance expressed by area residents. “At first, I was shocked at the push back,” Hargrove says of the plan to partner with

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Stephen Salisbury III commissioned both the Bancroft Tower and the tower in Institute Park as part of his plans for a subdivision in what used to be known as Bancroft Heights.

City sends out a “Request for Interest” to developers for the old Worcester County Courthouse in a step toward possibly selling the building and getting in the tax rolls. +2

Elm Park Community School designated a Level 4, underperforming school, a status that School Superintendent Melinda Boone admits is “disappointing,” according to the T&G. -2

Worcester Magazine informed it has won an award through the New England Newspaper & Press Association for its story, “Unclaimed: Dead and buried alone in Massachusetts.” +1

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Worcester’s sickest residents benefiting from nonprofit food partnership Walter Bird Jr.

STEVEN KING

he only surprising thing about the partnership forged between the Bostonbased Community Servings and the North Grafton-situated Community Harvest Project is that the two nonprofits did not pair up sooner. One is an organization that started in the late 1980s to provide meals to HIV/AIDS victims. The other has its roots in the 1970s and grows vegetables on two farms to be distributed to those most in need throughout Worcester County. Where one saw a need built from opportunity, another saw an opportunity to meet that need. Together, they are part of a one-of-its-kind-in-New England effort that feeds the critically and chronically ill in their homes. It is a marriage of like-minded nonprofit organizations that is proving to have a profound impact both on their clients and the staff and volunteers who toil away selflessly to serve them. “We’ve been donating produce so long,” says Kristin Bafaro, executive director for the Community Harvest Project, which was established in North Grafton in 2002 and raises produce on two farms comprising 16.5 total acres. “We really are trying to better understand ... the impact of what this produce is doing.” That is where Community Servings comes in. Founded in 1989 and originally whipping up meals for 30 individuals battling HIV/ AIDS, the Jamaica Plain business now creates and distributes meals for 900 people a day in 18 cities around Massachusetts. Its clients must meet one basic requirement: they must be too ill to shop for their own food or

Community Servings Executive Chef Kevin Conner holds a bucket of fresh-picked green beans at Brigham Hill Community Farm.

even stand at a stove to cook it. There is no income requirement, although according to CEO David Waters, 92 percent of the clients live below the poverty level; however, food insecurity is not the measuring stick to receive service. “These are all people who, because of illness, are unable to walk to a store or stand at a stove,” Waters says. “We are going to feed them as long as they’re sick. We help them get back on their feet with nutrition counseling and education.” Community Servings expanded in Worcester two years ago. Since then, says Waters, it has already become the organization’s second largest service area after Boston. There were about 90 clients in Worcester last year, consuming 12,000 meals. Clients receive food for five days, including lunch, dinner and a snack. The meals are prepared out of the organization’s kitchen and flash frozen for delivery. The partnership between Community Servings and the Community Harvest Project arose as the former started looking for food sources. Waters says Community Servings raises its own funds to buy the food it serves, but as luck would have it, the Community Harvest Project was not using all of its produce. “Historically,” Bafaro says, “we’ve had a strong partnership with Worcester County Food Bank. We don’t have delivery trucks, so through our partnership with the Food Bank they distribute food ... to about 145 agencies in Worcester County.” The agreement with the Food Bank calls for the farm’s best produce, and as Bafaro continued on page 7

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{ citydesk } were two 911 calls and one call for service. “The Bancroft Tower park is not Preservation Worcester and other groups and individuals to provide informational tours to considered a problem area in the city,” Police spokesperson Katie Daly says, adding the public. “When you delve into something the Department does not see the need for and see both sides, they have some concerns some type of community meeting involving that are very justified. I don’t want to close police. “But we will be responsive to any a facility because of that. I think there are concerns that the public may have.” ways around it.” Daly says police would be in favor of To address security concerns, Hargrove more lighting and additional signage “to enhance the safety of the public.” Whatever steps need to be taken, George Bancroft, for whom Bancroft Tower was Hargrove says she is committed to named, was born in Worcester, was US Secretary responding to neighbors’ concerns. of Navy, established the Naval Academy in “There are many issues and I’m going to Annapolis and was a senior American diplomat look into them big time,” she says. “What in Europe. Congress chose him in 1866 to deliver can we do to help this group of people, the eulogy on Lincoln. while at the same time understanding it is a public park?” To Rick Miller, co-treasurer of Park Spirit, and others have suggested installing video “it’s all about opportunities.” cameras. Lighting has also been discussed, “We’ve got some real serious issues with but Mary Lou Anderson says there have these parks,” he says, citing other citybeen lights at the tower in the past. owned recreational spots such as Castle Park “[People] broke them,” she says. and University Park. “The abutters, they’re Police, Mary Lou Anderson adds, have passionate about it. If we had more of that, been responsive to neighbors’ worries. the situation in our parks would be a lot Statistically, the area has not been a hotbed different.” of criminal activity. According to the Police Miller says while plans right now are Department, from Sept. 18, 2013 to Sept. 18, to offer guided tours just on Sundays 2014 there were 15 police incidents, 12 of in October, the tower could offer other HC_PrintAd_5x5.025_Layout 1 8/5/14 PM Page 1 opportunities. which were initiated by a police patrol.7:52 There BANCROFT TOWER continued from page 4

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“It would be nice to really showcase it,” he says. “[Residents] should be very happy to have what they have up there.” Still, there is an acknowledgment that the city must do its part to look after the land it owns.

DIDYOUKNOW? The first house lot in Bancroft Heights was finished in 1899.

“When people donate land as a park, there is a responsibility on the part of the city to take care of it,” At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman says. “We’ve done a poor job of taking care of Bancroft Tower ... I think we’ve got to find a balance. If the city gets involved actively and aggressively, I think a lot of neighborhood concerns will be alleviated.” Bergman says he believes the entire park, including the tower, at some point “should be open to the public on a very regular basis.” The debate that has been fostered over the use of the tower and the park could give way to a more concrete plan for their future, according to City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., who says he understands the cautious approach neighbors are taking to opening the tower, if even on a short-term basis.

“I don’t think there’s a master plan for Bancroft Tower and the park,” he says. “Should we create a master plan for that? Should we be looking at a way to stabilize it?” Neighbors, Augustus says, are obviously trying to ensure a quality of life for themselves and those around them. “A lot of neighbors have concerns, because for years and decades they’ve lived with some of the negative activities and behaviors that have taken place there,” he says. “They’re looking to protect what’s otherwise a residential neighborhood.”

DIDYOUKNOW? Bancroft Tower is known as a folly along the lines of curiosities that used to be included in the parks of wealthy English estates. It was not uncommon to walk through a wooded area and come to the ruins of an old church or other structure. It is believed that Salisbury modeled Salisbury Park after those parks.

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explains it, not all the crops yield top-notch results. “Some is what we calls ‘second,’” she says of food that might be misshapen or starting to go bad. “We were trying to process it here and partner with agencies that have meal programs, but it was not something we had the capacity to do. We were looking for a partner and heard about Community Servings extending into Worcester. Bafaro says she was “blown away” by the operation in Jamaica Plain, where one farm’s castaway food is Community Serving’s delicacy. “All the food that comes into our kitchen we can turn into healthy, delicious meals in the matter of a couple hours,” says Waters, whose organization has taken in about 30,000 pounds of produce this year. “We’re excited. It’s wonderful for us to have a boon of local and free produce.” The feeling is mutual, according to Bafaro. “It’s been a blessing for us to know that ... they’re able to swing by and pick up all our seconds, and they go right into healthy meals for people that need them.” It is not as simple, however, as receiving the food and whipping up a meal or two. Community Servings’ clients have a particular illness that in many cases has them on a regimen of medicine and with restrictions on what they can eat. It is chef Kevin Conner’s job, working with a staff of about 10 and a group of volunteers averaging about 75 a day, to tailor the meals to their clients’ specific needs. “We work with nutritionists and dieticians and learn how to change the meals, but still give them those flavors that people love,” says Conner, who before joining Community Servings worked in the restaurant industry. “One example is meatloaf. Seventy-five percent of our clients love meatloaf, but not all of them can have traditional meatloaf.” It is up to Conner and his people to tweak the recipes, while making sure the end result is something the client will not toss in the trash. “It is the most challenging position I’ve ever had, but it is the most rewarding,” Conner says, who starts each day seeing what food is on hand, what staff he has and identifying the needs of that week’s clients. “The challenge is more of a good thing than

a bad thing. It’s tremendously challenging, but extremely fun every day. I really believe in our mission. I believe what we’re doing is good for our clients. “I still can’t believe [this model] isn’t everywhere. People here really believe in the mission. What we’re doing is really changing people’s lives.” The Community Harvest Project is learning just how interwoven food and health really are. The agency this year piloted a program in conjunction with UMass Medical School students who are developing a food pharmacy model, according to Bafaro. As part of that, weekly food distributions are done at the Family Health Center on Queen Street. Through efforts like that, Bafaro sees a possibility of expanding the partnership with Community Servings. “I’m sure with Community Servings we can go down the road and see how we can better impact people’s lives,” she says.

V E R BATI M This neglect of actions since this crap began months and months ago is killing our positive efforts of 10-plus years ... After last meeting wherein our agenda was killed or we would not have a meeting with Mayor and CM because adult talk was stifled ... I personally am ‘positive’ meeting done ... The problem is there for all to see, smell and hear!” - Property owner Paul Collyer in an email response to District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera regarding concerns in the Chandler Street area, including Community Healthlink

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City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. says a $200 donation he made to Mayor Joe Petty’s campaign late last year was most likely made before councilors voted on Dec. 3, 2013 to award him a contract. In Petty’s report with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance, the donation is dated Dec. 13 10 days after councilors followed Petty’s suggestion that they hire Augustus to replace ex-City Manager Mike O’Brien. “It’s important to make the denotation,” Augustus says of the timeframe. “I don’t know when they deposited the check. The key thing is when it was written.” Augustus acknowledges he has made donations to many elected officials - all before he was named city manager. He also made a $200 donation to At-Large City Councilor Rick Rushton last year. In Rushton’s account, the deposit is dated Nov. 1 - four days before the Nov. 5 city election. “As soon as I was named city manager, I’ve never gone to a fundraiser or political event. I’ve been meticulous about that. To me that’s the standard.”

EXECUTIVE (NON)DECISION:

Speaking of Augustus, the City Council this week was expected to meet with the city manager and his lawyer in executive session to hammer out a contract renewal. That was supposed to happen after the council’s Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting. The problem, however, is that the item was not listed on the agenda, which is being attributed to miscommunication between the law department and city clerk’s office. Both Augustus and Petty insist there is nothing more to the matter. At the start of this week’s meeting Petty announced there was “some confusion” and the executive session was left off the agenda. Next week’s meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 30, will start at 6 p.m., and convene in executive session at 6:15 to negotiate the contract, the mayor says.

AN ELECTION EDUCATION: You know it’s an election year when politicians chime in on things they otherwise might not. Take the recent disappointing news that the Elm Park Community School in Worcester has been added to Level 4 status by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Understandably, the news was unsettling to School Superintendent Melinda Boone. But it also bothers state Sen. Harriette Chandler, the Democratic incumbent in the First Worcester Senate District who faces a challenge on Nov. 4 from Republican Paul Franco. Her office sent out this note the same day the status was announced: “I am sorry to hear about this news, but know that the Patrick Administration, Elm Park Community School, and its surrounding community will work hard to exit Level 4 status.” We’re assuming after the governor returned from his visit to France. POLITICAL JUNKIE: You may recall Mike Lanava departing City Hall earlier this year,

exiting as chief of staff to Mayor Joe Petty and taking a job outside of politics as executive assistant to new Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Laurie Leshin. Well, the move was short-lived, because apparently Lanava couldn’t shake the political Jones. He has since left WPI and is the Central Mass Regional Field Director for the Deb Goldberg for Treasurer campaign. “I’m super happy and excited,” says Lanava, who even after he left City Hall could be seen at various political events. He says things at WPI were left on a good note. No word on what the future holds for Lanava, career-wise, after the Nov. 4 election.

NAME GAME: Before he died this year, former state Rep. John Binienda donated $100,000 to Worcester State University (WSU) for its Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement. The school recently announced it is naming the center in his honor: The Honorable John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement. The longtime 17th Worcester District Democratic lawmaker passed away Aug. 22 at the age of 67 after a battle with diabetes and kidney disease. “We gratefully acknowledge [Binienda’s] generosity,” WSU President Barry Maloney says. “... As a public university in the city, [WSU] has always been committed to serving the community. With this gift, our students will be rewarded for community service, as well as gain experience, via internships, with organizations committed to the causes [Binienda] championed.” GREAT SCOTT! Councilors are considering whether to hang a picture of Charles Scott on the second floor of City Hall in honor of the former city councilor. Scott served 21 years on the

{ worcesteria } Council, and was the last black man elected to that position in Worcester. At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman put an item on this week’s Council agenda asking for approval of a portrait of Scott to be hung inside City Hall. The third floor is reserved for portraits of mayors and city managers, but “there is ample space to recognize somebody who’s left a significant mark on the city as Mr. Scott has,” Bergman says. One of Scott’s grandchildren, Ron Scott, says the gesture will speak volumes for the type of city Worcester is. “It would signify what Worcester has already been about, equal opportunity without the mandates,” Ron Scott says. “... it’s a thing where we would really like this kind of a situation to be promoted and to signify what Worcester is really about.”

CHALLENGES ON CHANDLER: More councilors appear to be responding to concerns about problems on Chandler Street. Property owner Paul Collyer and others have been griping for months about issues ranging from lack of business development in the Chandler area to the “hobos” outside Community Healthlink (CHL). Collyer and a small group of business and property owners met recently with Mayor Joe Petty and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., but their complaints have not abated. In recent emails, District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera and At-Large Councilors Moe Bergman, Mike Gaffney and Kate Toomey have chimed in, with Rivera sharing the news that a meeting between Augustus and representatives of the Chandler Street neighborhood has been set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Family Health Center. The meeting should be interesting, especially given the frustration expressed in the emails. In response to a call by Rivera for “positive discussion,” Collyer responds: “How much more ‘positive’ can we possibly be ... on Chandler Street... The only thing that I will consider positive is that CHL clamps down on the hobo camp 100% and that the police department starts arresting those drinking on the sidewalks, littering and loitering.”

POLICING THE ISSUE: Local activist Bill Coleman is asking councilors to start talking about a new police station, and while there is some support on the Council, there is also a note of caution both about the cost and need to include Police Chief Gary Gemme and union representatives in the discussion. Coleman notes the current station at Lincoln Square was built in 1976 for $5.8 million, which At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman acknowledges most likely will not be the price tag on a new station. Both Coleman and At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes spoke of a comprehensive emergency center that houses space for police, FBI, emergency communications and related agencies and departments. Bergman also says the department should be located somewhere closer to downtown, which he says could contribute to business development in that area. Councilors agree the current station is “antiquated,” but there are different ideas on how to move forward. At-Large Councilor Kate Toomey says officials should put together a five- to 10-year plan for all city-owned buildings, while District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen is asking the city to look into whether the existing station could be rehabbed.

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ROAMING THE HALLS: Leicester’s Doug Belanger was seen briefly Tuesday night, Sept. 23 walking in the third floor corridor of City Hall as councilors were leaving their meeting shortly after 8 p.m. Belanger, a Democrat, is running against Republican and fellow Leicesterite Kate Campanale to replace the late John Binienda as state rep for the 17th Worcester District. GRUMPY GRAMPY: He’s not quite sure what to have her call him, but District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen is tickled pink to be a grandfather for the first time at the age of almost 70 (he celebrates the milestone in January). His daughter, 30-year-old Dee Stearner, welcomed little Caleigh Sterner to the world Monday, Sept. 22. She came in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, according to Rosen, who was wondering whether his new granddaughter might call him “grampy” or “grumpy.” Of course, the loquacious and typically upbeat Rosen is anything but grumpy. Rosen is especially proud of his daughter, who was adopted at the age of 6 after spending time in seven different foster homes. She found a permanent one with the Rosen family. Welcome aboard, Caleigh! HAVE A BALL: It is fitting that on the 50th anniversary of the Smiley Face, the recipient of

the 15th Annual Harvey Ball Smiley Award is the artist’s son, Charles P. Ball. He will receive his award at The Harvey Ball 2014 on Thursday, Oct. 2, which will be held from 6-10:30 p.m. at the Worcester Historical Museum. The celebration will be done ‘60s style, with guests encouraged to dress in period clothing. Oh, please, please can we see US Congressman Jim McGovern sporting long hippie hair and a bandana? Can’t get enough Worcesteria? You can catch Daily Worcesteria online - every day! Have an item for Worcesteria? 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. Be sure to visit www.worcestermag.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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Joseph Kennedy II, founder of Citizen Energy Corporation, will deliver a lecture at Worcester State University as part of the school’s Presidential Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. Kennedy will speak on overcoming challenges to offer low-cost oil to thousands of Americans. Kennedy has served as chairman and president of Citizens Energy Corporation since 1998, during which time he has helped provide low-cost heating oil to the poor and elderly. Prior to this, Kennedy served 12 years in the US House of Representatives. The lecture is free and open to the public. Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester. Worcester.edu.

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Clark University’s Clark 20 | 21, an ensemble devoted to contemporary and electronic music, present new chamber music, will perform a concert on Friday, Sept. 26, from 7:309 p.m. at the college’s Traina Center for the Arts. A reception will immediately follow the concert to celebrate the release of Matt Malsky’s new CD, “Geographies & Geometries.” Clark University, Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St., Worcester.

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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton hosts Steven Niemi, DVM, DACLAM, director of Animal Resources, Harvard University, as part of Tufts’ Fall 2014 Animal Matters Seminar Series. Niemi will argue for a new paradigm for lab animal care due to the current model being obsolete – as experimental end points become more complex, the usual practice of onesize-fits-all for animal housing needs to be replaced with those customized to individual investigators’ needs while still being affordable and in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The seminar is free and open to the public. Cumings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Varis Lecture Hall, 200 Westboro Rd., North Grafton. Vet.tufts.edu.

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Roller derby is fast paced, action-packed and occasionally brutal, but the camaraderie among the different teams and leagues spread across the world is immediately evident and the Worcester Roller Derby (WoRD) League brings the excitement to the heart of the Commonwealth. Just like the city it represents, the league is as gritty and in-your-face as it is friendly and fun, and league organizers want to make sure that the sport – which, decades ago was an orchestrated-for-television farce – be taken seriously. “This is a sport,” says Coach Stacey “Bronco” Dumas. “You have to be an athlete and you need to be able to push yourself. This is totally not grandma’s roller derby. You have to be able to work hard to be able to play.”

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“This is totally not grandma’s roller derby. You have to be able to work hard to be able to play.” -Stacey “Bronco” Dumas

The origins of roller derby are a bit murky and, depending on the source, can be traced as far back as the early 1900s, although the sport at that time was significantly different than what we know it as today. In its earliest form, roller derby was race specific; it would take some time for the sport to become competitive and physical. According to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, through the ‘60s and into the early ‘70s, roller derby had become a mostly theatrical form of sports entertainment and eventually lost prominence on American television. By the early 2000s, things changed significantly and the sport reemerged as a form of highlycompetitive athleticism. WoRD is a nonprofit league, run internally by skaters who organize practices and bouts, train team members and are active in the community. Funding comes by way of membership dues and annual fundraisers that the league holds, like a winter craft fair, a summer car wash and its “All 8 on the Floor!” tournament that welcomes all area B-teams to compete against one another. The league was founded in 2011 by several local roller derby enthusiasts, including Jessica Bewsee – aka Slam Grier –who made the jump from a neighboring league, the Bay State Brawlers out of Lancaster, and Coach Dumas, who was a founding member and coach of Leominster’s Central Mass. Roller Derby (CMRD) League.

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{ coverstory } Bewsee’s interest in roller derby dates back to the ’70s and early ’80s, when she first discovered roller derby television programming. “I always watched it on TV, I never missed it,” she recalls. The fascination wasn’t rekindled until significantly later when her daughter, now 26, reached college and Bewsee found herself with more time on her hands, and met a woman with roller skates slung over her shoulder at a festival. “She said she was in the local roller derby club in Boston,” Bewsee remembers. “She said, ‘We’re having tryouts,’ and I should try out. I couldn’t believe it, but I went home and got my skates and started skating and practicing.” Bewsee would make it through the first round of try-outs, but later get cut. The seed, however, had been planted. Prior to her roller derby experience, Dumas–who is married with two children and works at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles–played in a Western Massachusetts full-contact football league that would later fold. When it did, a friend asked her to help found CMRD. “I hadn’t strapped on roller skates since I was about twelve years old,” she recalls. “But, I figured hey, why not? It just flowed. We had enough girls, but we didn’t have a coach. I had the most sports background, so I said sure.”

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Since WoRD’s founding, Bewsee has held the title of league secretary. At 47, she is also the oldest member of the league, which has its share of advantages as well as disadvantages. “I don’t snap back as easily as the younger players,” she says. “In some instances I feel like it is a drawback, but mentally I don’t feel a lot older than the others on the team. I do the best I can and I enjoy hanging out with everyone.” When not assisting with the overall operation of the league, Bewsee is a closed captioner. Much of her role at WoRD is to help newcomers, or “fresh meat,” get prepared for playing in the league. This includes assisting with paperwork, making sure new members know what they’re getting themselves into and acquainting them with gear. “I am kind of the liaison between the new people coming in who want to join the rest of the league,” she explains. Unlike some other leagues – that can be less welcoming to newcomers – Bewsee and company will teach beginners from the ground up. For some members, roller derby is not their first sport. Athletes like experienced figure skaters and triathletes are also involved with the league. For founding members like Dumas, it’s the moments where experience and exhilaration come together that makes the work so rewarding.

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“Watching someone who comes in and can’t skate and then seeing them develop into a skater and learn the game and be able to play the game is awesome in general, no matter what sport it is,” she says. WoRD has two teams, the Warriors, the league’s “A” team, and the Warheads, its “B” team. The two teams operate similarly with a varsity and junior varsity squad and each team practices together to develop strategy, which also allows less skilled or less experienced players to learn with those who have more defined know-how. The teams practice seven hours a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings – and members are expected to volunteer five hours a month in addition to their other duties, such as setting up games or helping to run fundraisers. “Fresh meat” meetings are held twice a year to introduce new people to WoRD and to recruit and teach new members. Currently, the league is an apprentice member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the international governing body for flat track roller derby. The team is working toward becoming a full member, so it can become nationally ranked and participate in WFTDA sanctioned regional and national tournaments. With all of the league responsibility resting squarely on the governing members and participating league members, sometimes the hardest part is keeping the team running, says Bewsee. Luckily the tribulations are always made worthwhile by the camaraderie, teambuilding and friendships, she adds. “There are challenges occasionally, as with any group or association with a lot of people, with a lot of different personalities and opinions,” she says. “At the end of the day, we are all friends and we all hang out together outside of practice a lot. I don’t think we’d have made it this long if we didn’t have each other.” That sense of togetherness is one of the most important components of roller derby, particularly within the Worcester league. WoRD members have created a close-knit community, perhaps as a by-product of the hard-hitting sportsmanship, or maybe as a result of the constant work to keep the league operating as smoothly as possible. For the most part, all of the athletes involved in roller derby – member to member, team to team – hold a sort of closeness that is reserved for participants. Leagues and teams are known to lend players to those who may be in need. “We all love each other,” says Bewsee. “We’re really competitive on the track but when we’re not on the track, we’ll do anything to help each other out.”

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WoRD member Adora Brawl shows off a bruise.

Catch a game! There are only two games left this season, so be sure to mark your calendar and take a road trip to watch the Worcester women in action. Saturday, Oct. 11: Warriors vs. Hartford Area Roller Derby Location: Nomads Adventure Quest, 100 Bidwell Rd., South Windsor, Conn. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26: Warheads vs. Pair O’ Dice City Location: Interskate 91, 2043 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, Mass. Time: 7 p.m.

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Off the rink, members are faced with the challenge of gaining new members and attracting fans. “Fan base is important,” states Bewsee. “We are always looking to get our name out there in any way we can. I think we’d like to do more with that. I still come across people that say, ‘Roller derby? I used to watch that when I was a kid, I didn’t know there was (still) roller derby.’ That’s painful, we’re competitive and we want people to come see us.” Those interested in the sport are encouraged to attend games and keep up to date with the league through their website, worcesterrollerderby.com, or Facebook page. For those wishing to lace up their skates, there are two fresh meat classes each year with meet and greet events. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the team welcomes anyone interested in learning more to a WoRD practice and meet and greet at its home base at 34 Suffolk St., Worcester, at 5 p.m. “The question is what kind of person stays in roller derby,” explains Bewsee. “Some people come through the fresh meat program and love it, but then once we start hitting them, they can’t get over being close to someone and having them push you down. I think people sometimes join roller derby not realizing what an actual physical sport it is. They’ll join and stay for a bit and when they take their first hit, they quit. That is understandable, this is not a sport for everybody.” Looking forward, the WoRD League plans to continue on its path toward growth and attracting new members and fans. “We are a sport and we are committed,” Bewsee says. “We are not putting on a show, we are playing a sport. It’s important that we are taken seriously as athletes.” “This empowers women to be real athletes,” adds Dumas. “It empowers women to play a contact sport and be an athlete and be proud of what you’re doing and it shows younger girls that you can do anything you want to do.” Learn more about WoRD at worcesterrollerderby.com, on Facebook. You can find out more about the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association at WFTDA.com.

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Some concerts go by fast. The really, really good ones last a while. They become great when the performer leaves fans begging for more. Consider it mission accomplished, then, for Willie Nelson, who stopped by Indian Ranch with his “family” for a special show Saturday, Sept. 20 - one day before the venue hosted its last concert of the season. continued on page 20

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Playing and sounding not at all like his age — he turned 81 in April — and sporting his trademark pigtails and bandanas, Nelson strode unassumingly, if a little slowly, onto the stage about a half hour after STEVEN KING the scheduled 2 p.m. start time. He would not leave for another hour and a half. Twenty-eight songs later, Nelson stood with his beaten up, but finesounding acoustic guitar raised aloft in his right hand. He basked for a moment in the last of several standing ovations earned through a set that had an audience of young, old and everything in between clapping, cheering and singing along pretty much start to finish. Nelson’s almost 90-minuteson-the-nose set, before a sold-out crowd of 3,000-plus, had something old, something new, and even something blue, considering he sang the

somber “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” He is backed by one of the most trusted and reliable bands in the business, the “family,” featuring Nelson’s sister, Bobbie Nelson, on piano; brothers Paul and Billy English on drums (Billy joined the band to help on drums after his brother suffered a stroke four years ago); Mickey Raphael on harmonica; and bassist Kevin Smith, who came on board in 2011 after the death of former bass player, Bee Spears. The band requires no set list, no nod from Nelson, no cue to know what comes next. In concert, it is song after song after song, save for maybe a “Thank you very much” or “Here’s a little Hank Williams.” The members all know which song comes next,

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when to do their thing and when to just sit back and let Nelson do his thing. When talking about great guitarists, Nelson’s is not a name often mentioned, but when it comes to acoustics, it is hard to imagine many coming close to the mastery

actually. From the opening number, “Whiskey River,” which took fans on a time machine back to 1973 and the album “Shotgun Willie,” Nelson proved he wasn’t just showing up. He appeared genuinely psyched to appear at Indian Ranch for the first time

exhibited by the man in pigtails. Nelson had ample opportunity to show off some fine finger picking on songs such as “Night Life” and “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground,” the latter from the 1980 film, “Honeysuckle Rose.” He earned several standing ovations, and for much of the last part of the concert, had fans on their feet — even under the pavilion, where signs reminded them there was “No Standing” were rightly ignored. How can you sit when Nelson and family are rolling their way through “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “I’ll Fly Away” and, quite fittingly, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die?” The latter was appropriate, as the familiar scent of marijuana was detectable during the show. The song also led into the closing number — and the 28th song of the set — “I Saw the Light.” By that point, the crowd had become putty in Nelson’s hands; it did not take long,

in about 20 years. He strummed his way into 1993’s “Still is Still Moving to Me” and had the crowd hootin’ and hollerin’ with “Beer For My Horses.” Nelson then paid homage to his friend and fellow Highwayman Waylon Jennings, with “Good Hearted Woman” (Nelson and Kris Kristofferson are the two lone surviving members of The Highwaymen, with Jennings and Johnny Cash now passed). Pacing the show with precision, Nelson slowed things down with “Funny How Time Slips Away” and “Crazy,” the song he recorded, but was most famously sung by Patsy Cline. Things picked up with “Night Life,” before Bobbie Nelson treated the fans to “Down Yonder” on piano. “Me and Paul” came next, with no truer words spoken as Nelson crooned, “It’s been rough and rocky travelin’, but I’m finally standing upright on the ground.” Indeed, Nelson did not sit or rest once during the show. He took off his black

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cowboy hat after one or two songs and did not put it back on until the end. In between, he tossed out some bandanas — only after wearing them first, of course - and kept the crowd under his spell. When he launched into “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” 10 songs into the show, Nelson let the audience fill in the chorus. He went into “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground,” “On The Road Again” and “You Were Always On My Mind,” before performing a three-song tribute to Hank Williams with “Jambalaya [on the Bayou]”, “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “Move it on Over.” From there, it was time for a little “Georgia on My Mind,” which gave way to “Band of Brothers,” from Nelson’s latest, self-titled album earlier this year. Nelson pulled out Billy Joe Shaver’s “Georgia on a Fast Train” and his own “I Never Cared for You” before hitting the homestretch, which

included “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” an instrumental interlude and “I’ll Fly Away.” As he tore through the final two songs, “Roll Me Up ...” and “I Saw the Light,” one couldn’t help but wonder whether Nelson was gracing the Indian Ranch stage for the final time. What better way to do it than by walking off with arms raised triumphantly. One expects the younger bands and musicians to play long and hard, but Nelson schooled them on this day — 81 and going strong, “standing upright on the ground” and most definitely leaving his audience wanting a little more.

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Shining spotlights on a dream the play in high school, at the age of 18. At the time, his parents were enduring similar struggles. “It helped me as a young man,” he says. A year later, Hawkins chased a career in directing. He visualized himself constructing “A Doll’s House,”

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Stratton Players open the curtain to their 90th season with an opening performance of the three-act play, “A Doll's House,” on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.

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Seeking to revolutionize a “society that dictates,” director Robert Hawkins has worked to overcome hardships of conveying the complexity of a relationship under the constraints of the 1800s to produce the ageless classic. Written in 1879 by Henrik Ibsen, “A Doll’s House” contains themes that display relevance across the borders of time. The play's main character, Nora Helmer, finds herself displeased with her husband, Torvald, and pursues independence and self-discovery. With the production by Stratton Players, it is the aim of Hawkins for people to shuffle out the door, thinking “Am I going to let society decide who I am?” The play originally sparked controversy as it contested the traditional roles of a woman during the 19th century. The playwright was persuaded to write an alternate ending. Hawkins, however, refuses to surrender his stage to this substitute in the script. Garnering the importance of identity and autonomy, Hawkins bears a connection to the play. He first read

but let his nerves hinder his dream for some time. He refers back to his early career, recalling, “A little voice in my head said, ‘you’re not ready.’” Now, in the attempt to expand Stratton Players’ horizons, Hawkins comes at “A Doll’s House” with full force, and he reaps success from his efforts. “Honestly, we’ve had just (an) amazing cast,” he says. “Everyone came to really work, and work hard.” Watching the show unfold, Hawkins states, “(It’s) a fun new experience for me every time.” Hawkins is enthused to welcome audiences to view the play. He hopes the performances will trigger an interest in classics. “They’re classics for a reason,” he says. “What they say is important and always will be.” Creating “A Doll’s House” for Fitchburg has been a stimulating experience that Hawkins looks forward to sharing with future audiences. Summing up his experience directing the play and his message to spectators, Hawkins declares, “Pursuing what you want is hard, (it’s) a leap of faith, and you have no way of knowing how it will end.” “A Doll's House” will be performed Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at strattonplayers.com.

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Webster brothers unite

Maybe it was the crooked house they were raised in. Or maybe it was just the times they grew up in. Somehow, in the Webster household, tucked away off of Newton Square in Worcester, three divergent musical talents emerged. First there was David Webster, the oldest of three, ambitious and overflowing with ideas and versatility. Jon Webster, the second boy, is a musical jack of all trades, and master of the bass guitar. Finally, Kim Webster came along, and eventually heard his calling in children’s music. All three boys, now in their 50s and 60s, chased their musical dreams. Somehow the three of them have never played together – until now. This Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Elks Lodge on Mill Street in Worcester, the Webster brothers will perform together for the first time. Helping the three will be Bill MacGillvray on drums and Michael Allard-Madaus on percussion.

The brothers are brimming with excitement over the planned event. “I’m elated,” says Jon

Webster. “It’s something that I always wanted to do. We grew up listening to old scratchy records up in my bedroom. We learned our first guitar chords together!” David Webster moved to New York in 1973 to pursue his musical dreams. He has done SUBMITTED PHOTO

well for himself, having recorded tracks for major artists, including Bette Midler and Bob Dylan, and was managed by Sid Bernstein, the man responsible for bringing the Beatles to Shea Stadium. In the late ‘80s, David Webster moved to Conn., where he turned his attention to recording his own music. He has two CDs released, and one in the works. David Webster is also a sculptor. Meanwhile, brother Jon Webster established himself in the Worcester area. He began playing out in the late ’60s in various bands, including The Unknowns, Lucifer, and the Mau Maus, which also featured brother David Webster. After David moved, Jon Webster joined the legendary Zonkaraz,

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and supplied melodic bass lines for the band throughout their entire career. When founding members of Zonkaraz morphed into the ‘80s pop group, The Shades, Jon stayed with them. He enjoyed a stint with the hard working Down East before returning to college and settling into his present life. Kim Webster, seven years David Webster’s junior, bought a $30 guitar when he was 13. Throughout the years, he has also played in various bands, including The Handsomes with brother Jon Webster, the fine country band The Trailers, and 42nd Street, a top 40 band. Then, Kim Webster experienced a change in musical direction. “My musical compass turned towards children’s music, and I went by the name of Mr. Kim Webster,” he says. Under that moniker, Kim Webster has recorded three charming CDs and won awards for his work. He is also a renowned puppeteer. For the show at the Elks Lodge, the trio plans to perform eight of David Webster’s songs, from his two CDs, plus some of the brothers’ favorite Beatles songs, including a George Harrison medley they cooked up.

Also included will be some Hendrix, which will showcase David and Kim Webster’s lead guitar skills. A handful of traditional blues numbers will round out the show. “We’ll hopefully get people up and dancing,” says David Webster. “I never thought it would happen,” says Kim Webster. For Jon Webster, playing together on stage has long been a burning desire. “I’ve been bringing it up for years,” he says. When the brothers would pull out their guitars and sing for a while at yearly Christmas gatherings, Jon would mention the idea of a show together, but the logistics never worked out. David Webster, who lives in southern Conn. with his wife and son, would always be buried in one of his projects. “None of us are getting younger,” says David Webster. With this Saturday’s show planned, he says, “I am excited that I get to spend more time with my brothers. I love them dearly.” Catch the Webster brothers live on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Worcester Lodge of Elks #243, 233 Mill St., Worcester. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

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I’m not being facetious. This movie is such a disaster that the jabs (verbal only) taken at Ms. Fonda’s silicone silos constitute about the only memorable humor in a film that somehow bills itself as a comedy. Let me divulge my bias up front. I’m not a fan of dysfunctionalfamily movies where adult siblings from upper middle-class circumstances reunite long enough for all kinds of ugly secrets to spill out. These films are invariably First World bitch fests that leave you wondering why these whiny people find no solace in the fact that they are well bred, well fed, and perpetually advantaged. The Altman family is a classic example of the syndrome. Dad has died, and though a nonobservant Jew, his dying wish is that his four children and widow, Hillary (Fonda), follow the ritual of sitting Shiva in his honor. This essentially means that the unhappy siblings are prisoners in their childhood home for seven days, which also means they’ll find just about anything to squabble about, though they mostly pick apart each other’s flaws while lamenting their own. Here’s the scorecard: Judd (Jason Bateman), a New York radio producer, is in the throes of a divorce after catching his wife in bed with his boss. He seems most unsettled by his mother’s breast implants and spends much of his time at home pleading with her to wear less revealing robes. He regrets all of the above. Wendy (Tina Fey) is stuck in a miserable marriage to a financial executive who’s glued to his cellphone, and she drinks too much. Her ex-boyfriend Horry (Timothy Olyphant), the true love of her life, still lives across

the street with his mother and suffers from permanent brain damage as the result of a car accident years earlier. She regrets all of the above. Oldest brother Paul (Corey Stoll from “House of Cards”) took over dad’s sporting goods store and never left town. He and his wife Alice (Kathryn Hahn) desperately want a baby, which forces them to have sex on a regimented, incredibly unsexy schedule. Also, Alice is Judd’s ex-girlfriend. He regrets all of the above. Youngest brother Phillip (Adam Driver of “Girls”) has never lived a responsible moment in his life. He smokes too much weed and can’t hold a job, yet somehow he’s convinced his lovely older therapist (Connie Britton) to be his fiancee. He regrets nothing. So tell me, how long would you want to hang out with this family? If your answer is anything less than 103 minutes, then you’ll want to avoid “This is Where I Leave You.” Otherwise you get 103 minutes of fullfacial Altman. This film is embarrassing and aggravating, and as uncomfortable as being in the room when someone else’s parents are arguing. There isn’t a single genuine moment, one universal truth, or even a character I’d want to have a beer with. That includes Judd, who is a nice enough guy, yet such a passive-aggressive schmuck you almost begrudge the fact that three weeks after his breakup he’s already making time with a beautiful, eccentric townie (Rose Byrne). And please, spare me the ridiculously improbable scenes where the couple have full run of an ice skating rink where the only apparent music selections are romantic nuggets from Cyndi Lauper (“Time After Time” of course) and the Psychedelic Furs. Does anybody in Hollywood know what ice time costs? Screenwriter Jonathan Tropper adapted “This is Where I Leave You” from his own novel, and it’s clear he compressed events to the point where key information is lost, leaving his film feeling contrived from start to finish. He may not regret it, but I do.

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INTO THE STORM (PG-13) Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:05 p.m. KHOOBSURAT (NR) Westborough Thurs-Wed: 1:55, 4:50, 7:50 LET’S BE COPS (R) Blackstone Thurs: 2:35, 5:10, 7:55, 10:25, FriWed: 7:45, 10:25

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I have a huge problem with Chinese food. I look at the menu and want a little bit of everything. Like tapas, you think each appetizer is small, therefore you can order several. Next thing you know, you’re full and asking to have everything wrapped.

That’s how things went for Alex, Sam and I on a recent evening at the Wong Dynasty in Holden. “The Wong” has been a staple for Chinese food in Holden for more than 20 years. Renovated in 2009, the restaurant now boasts a large open dining room, function room and lounge. Upon arriving, my dinner partners and I chose to seat ourselves in the

lounge. At 6 p.m. on a Saturday night, the lounge was busy, but we were able to grab one of the few open four-tops close to the busy bar. Our waitress, Nicky, greeted us with menus and took our drink orders. Alex started with a Pepsi ($2.39), Sam, a Shirley Temple - with extra cherries ($2.95), and I decided to go all out with the Love Potion ($6.50) - a fruity drink with banana liquor that was delicious, while strong. While sipping our drinks, we looked through the menu trying to narrow down our choices, which proved to be difficult. We ordered, of course, way too much food: a Pu Pu platter for two - which included two egg rolls, chicken fingers, chicken wings, boneless spare ribs, teriyaki beef, and two fried shrimp ($17.95); combo lo mein ($8.50); crab rangoon ($5.50); and cheese mona ($6.50). But wait, there’s more! I wanted sushi, so I ordered the Britney Roll ($12).

While we were waiting for our smorgasbord, one of the owners checked in with us as she made her way through the lounge, stopping at each table to see how everyone was doing and how their meals were, and visiting with regulars. We then watched as the evening’s entertainment set up in the next room (live bands perform on Saturdays, while Friday nights offer karaoke), and checked out the game scores on the TVs throughout the room. Most everything we ordered came out at the same time, which was just fine with us. Nicky refilled out waters and sodas, making sure we didn’t need anything else – as if there was room on the table. The egg rolls were hot and crispy, stuffed with shredded cabbage, carrots and pork and huge, big enough for Alex and I to split one. The boneless spare ribs and teriyaki beef

were tender and flavorful, and the chicken wings were juicy with a crispy skin. Not usually a fan of chicken fingers, I was pleased the batter wasn’t super heavy, the same being for the fried shrimp. The crab rangoons (an order of six) were crispy wonton-wrapped triangles with a smooth, creamy filling – some of the best I’ve ever had. Cheese monas, which are hard to find at many Chinese restaurants, are a must when visiting the Wong. These little wonton-wrapped nuggets of goodness look like mini egg rolls, but are filled with pork and cheese. The combo lo mein was a heaping bowl of noodles with strips of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and crisp vegetables. The Britney Roll, a special roll, is made with crabmeat and avocado, topped with crunchy tempura flakes, tuna, spicy mayo and sweet sauce. The beautifully presented platter had the roll cut into eight pieces. The avocado and crab with the sweet and spicy sauces made for a delightful sushi roll — although too big for one person with a table full of other options. After full stomachs, and lots of leftovers to take home, our bill was only $66. With quality food, great service and only 15 minutes from Worcester, you can’t go wrong with a trip to the Wong.

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continues to grow. In 1998, Austin Hope became head winemaker for Hope Family Wines, which includes the labels: Treana, Liberty School, Candor, Troublemaker and Austin Hope. In 2009, Austin Hope was named Winemaker of the Year at the California Mid-State Fair. Hope Family Wines red and whites are well made and reflect Austin Hope’s never-ending pursuit of perfection. At a recent tasting I had the pleasure to sample a number of Austin Hope’s wines. I started with the Troublemaker, this delicious red blend consisting of syrah, grenache, mourvedre and zinfandel is full-bodied with ripe fruit and a smooth finish; it retails for $20. Austin Hope Syrah 2012 is deep purple in color with aromas of blackberry and cherry. Good acidity with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and licorice. It finishes with flavors of smoked meats and white pepper and sells for about $42.

Treana White 2012 is a white Rhone-inspired blend that displays aromas of citrus blossom and jasmine along with flavors of pear, pineapple and honey. The wine is excellent when chilled and paired with fish and fowl. It retails for about $23. Treana Red 2010 is Austin Hope’s flagship wine. Deep purple in color with aromas of dark fruit and exotic spice are quite prominent. Fullbodied, this wine finishes with a silky, lasting finish. The wine will age up to 10-12 years and retails for $45. The idea of being family-owned obviously agrees with Austin Hope. Perhaps his daughters will follow in their father’s footsteps by producing delicious wines that are food-friendly and palate-pleasing. So remember, just when you think life is getting you down, there is always Hope.

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WORCESTER POPUP CREATIVITY POTLUCK To celebrate the success

of Worcester’s PopUp pilot program and welcome its second season, the city’s Cultural Coalition is hosting a Creativity PopUp Potluck on Friday, Sept. 26, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Franklin Street location. Guests are encouraged to bring an instrument and participate in an open mic, display creative pieces of art (guests should bring easel if necessary), and bring a food dish labeled with ingredients to share with all. Worcester PopUp, 38 Franklin St., Worcester. Worcesterpopup.com.

WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTING A wine and craft beer tasting, and silent auction,

to benefit The Friends of the Beaman Endowment, will be held at the Manor Restaurant in West Boylston on Friday, Sept. 26, from 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

A variety of wines, craft beers and hard cider will be available for sampling and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Silent auction items include art, gift baskets, dinner certificates and more. Cash or checks only will be accepted for the auction. Dynamic Duo will perform live. Tickets are $25 per person and include an etched stemless wine glass. Tickets available at Beaman Library, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. Tickets may be available at the door. Manor Restaurant, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

NOODLES FOR A CAUSE Noodles & Company welcomes all to dine at

Thursday, Oct. 2 to benefit Worcester’s Thorndyke Road School PTG. Twenty percent of sales made

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from 5-9 p.m. will go directly to the school organization. Noodles & Company, White City Plaza, 50 Boston Tnpk., Shrewsbury.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB The West Boylston American Legion Post 204

welcomes the public to join them for breakfast every Sunday, from 7:30-10:30 a.m., now through Nov. 9. Served will be eggs any style, white or wheat toast, home fries, sausage, French toast, coffee, tea, orange juice and tomato juice. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 10. Proceeds benefit the American Legion. West Boylston American Legion Club Post 204, 159 Hartwell St., West Boylston.

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Mister F, Lespecial. 21 plus. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Assumption College HumanArts-Bach Consort of Worcester. The Bach Consort of Worcester returns to open the 2014-2015 HumanArts series with a guest artist on the Baroque recorder, Héloïse Degrugillier. She will be the featured soloist in Vivaldi’s Concerto for Recorder. The Consort will also be continuing their series of concerti grossi, featuring Handel’s Concerto Grosso op. 6 no. 11, and Corelli’s Concerto Grosso op. 6 no. 9. The fourth featured concerto will be the Telemann Viola Concerto, with Peter Sulski as soloist. Michelle Graveline, Artistic Director Peter Sulski, String Leader. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Assumption College Chapel of The Holy Spirit Community Room, 500 Salisbury St. assumption.edu/ humanarts. Zack Slik. Zack brings you good old time hoe down music. Cultivating old tunes, adding his own arrangements to some well seasoned classics, as well as a handful of original material. It is music set to get your feet a tappin’. Join us Thursday and ENJOY! 7-11 p.m. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Melanie In Concert. Melanie Safka first attracted national attention when she stepped onto the stage at Woodstock. The summer of ‘69. As dawn broke, and rain began to fall, she performed on a stage that transformed a generation and changed music forever. And it was here where Melanie launched a legendary career that spans more than 40 years, including the #1 hit song Brand New Key. $38 reserved seating. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321

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Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org. 764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/darkhorseopenmic. Acoustic Thursday’s! 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Andy Cummings. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Thursday College Variety Party with FLAVA 105.5 St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. DJ’s Kool Chriss and Tone Capone. Special guests Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. DRY SPELL and more friends. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ 978-668-5580. dryspellma. Danielle Lessard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dean Dimarzio. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Lace up the running/walking sneakers and head to Elm Park for the Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave, Kick It Up For The Kids 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, Sept. 27. Entrance Leominster. 978-227-5874. fee is $15 per person. The walk/run benefits Worcester’s Children’s Friend Deux Amis Cajun Night! No Cover. organization. T-shirts will be given to participants who raise $25 or more; medals will 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, be awarded to top finishers; samplings of Polar beverages and food from the 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Wine Vine, Sole Proprietor and Wooberry Frozen Yogurt will be available Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post along the course; and goodie bags will be given to all participants. Elm Park, Worcester. Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Open Mic Night! Thursday:Open Mic $500 PrimeTime Pub Superstar Live Band Karaoke Night musicians welcome to perform Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Contest! Live Band Karaoke Contest! $500 First prize. Come and Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. rock out with a live band and you may be $500 richer! 9 p.m.THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK midnight Primetime pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. loveshackmusic. HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow com. musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have 508 Productions Presents: The Thursday Transition “Vice City Edition”. Doors Open 9 p.m. 18+ event. For those 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 who work hard to play hard. Located in the heart of Worcester’s beautiful canal district. 508 Productions, The newest Production e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other Company in Central Massachusetts; promotes the local musicb players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there scene specifically Hip Hop, Reggae,EDM & Dance music. 508 will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly.

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Twiddle. 21 plus. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. 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

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Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Jazz vocalist Suzanne Cabot with Pamela Hines. Enjoy the large selection of delicious menu items while listen to the incredible vocal talents of Jim Porcella with Pamela Hines at the piano. 6-9 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. 508-799-9999 or vivabene.com. Back by popular demand it_s The Burt Bacharach Songbook starring Dale Lepage (with James Dower and Pete Premo). $15 Cover. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Ric Porter. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Clark 20 | 21 New Chamber Well, golly gee, it’s the Funky Flea! This Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 27 Funky Music & CD Release Party. Stuff will have its second Funky Flea. Vendors will be selling goods from 10 a.m. - 4 We’re Clark’s ensemble devoted to p.m. at Funky Stuff, 97C Webster St., Worcester. Live music, food, and an all contemporary & electronic music, around good time. presenting an evening of new chamber music featuring works by Aylward, Jaskot, Hindemith, McDonald & Malsky. Performances by Peter Sulski (violin/viola), Ariana Falk (cello), Tracy Kraus (flute) & Matt Jaskot (piano). And join us for a reception immediately following the concert to celebrate the release of Matt Malsky’s new CD, Geographies & Geometries, on PARMA Recordings. Free and Open to the Public. 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. Blueswitch. Don’t miss this night. Blueswitch sets the stage for a night to remember. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 32” flat screen, Sound bar or a DVD player and join Beatniks help Habitat for Humanity in the process. Get there early, grab a bite to eat, sip on your favorite beverage and enjoy! See Beatniks web site for raffle details. beatniksbeyou.com $2 after 8 PM (All proceeds go directly Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. to the band). 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, Drunken Uncles. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Cara Brindisi. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Leominster. 978-534-5900. Kas Bar 60’s Night w/ “Throwback to the 60s Band!”. Carl Ayotte. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, Go back to the 60’s at the Kas Bar for “60’s night!” Lava lamps, tied242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. dyed tee-shirts, psychedelic stage, and groovy tunes. Free. 9 p.m.-1 Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Le Roxy Pro, J Berndt and The Orphans, Hazard Hawk, Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. and In a Jam! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. Grove St. 508-753-9543. 508-867-2494. Karaoke. DJ & Dancing 12:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sluggo. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. The Allens. Hard rock and punk hits and much more! 9 p.m.Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster 12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Northborough. 508-842-8420. Melissa Ferrick. On June 4, MPress Records released “the Touched. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. truth is,” the latest album from acclaimed singer-songwriter and 978-537-7750. multi-instrumentalist Melissa Ferrick. Recorded in Boston, mixed Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. in Alabama and mastered in Nashville, “the truth is” bears the 508-792-1078. mark of its travels. _This album crosses a lot of borders,_ Ferrick Windfall at Sakura Tokyo. Windfall is a classic rock cover says. _It_s got a little bit of the Northeast, a bit of the South, and band, originating from Worcester, MA. 9:20 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura a bit of Nashville, too._ As Ferrick_s devoted fans will expect, the Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. truth is explores personal, emotional territory, documenting the How Bizarre. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. end of one relationship and the subsequent beginnings of another. 508-793-0900. $22 advance; $24 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, The City Boys with Johnny Romance & The Captain. Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets. Enjoy and great evening with The City Boys Acoustic Duo! 9:30 bullrunrestaurant.com. p.m.-2 a.m. On The Rocks Sports Bar & Grill, 96 Lakefront Ave, Three of a Kind. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., Lunenburg. 978-342-6692 or loveshackmusic.com. North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Audio Nation. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange WICN Presents An Evening with Saxophonist Grace Place. 508-459-9035. Kelly and her band. An Evening with the Grace Kelly Quintet DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, Presented by WICN. Only 22 years old, this jazz prodigy has wowed

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64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597. Sarah Levecque Band. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

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Voodoo Sky. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508839-6106. Sabrina Jones and Johnny Romance Acoustic Duo. Enjoy the smooth acoustic style of Sabrina Jones and Johnny

Romance! 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The grille at Westborough Country Club, 121 W. Main St., Westborough. 508-366-0207 or Loveshackmusic. com. Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam. 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns once again for the annual Johnny Appleseed festival in downtown Leominster on the Main Stage in Monument Square. Hear all your favorite Beatles songs performed completely LIVE by New England_s best Beatles Tribute act, BEATLES FOR SALE! A splendid time IS guaranteed for all_. Rain Date: Saturday, October 4th. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Johnny Appleseed Festival, Monument Square, Leominster. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting). Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/ events/456013414533032. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. JAZZED UP Trio 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!” No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331. The Big Beat Broadcast_ by David Jahn, David Macpherson, music by Jeff Galindo, Robert Simonelli, and Mark Holovnia. Two Shows! First at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m.! 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Brantley Gilbert. Country Rockstar Brantley Gilbert announced this week that he will take his 2014 Let It Ride Tour back on the road this fall with special guest, Staind frontman, Aaron Lewis. This is the only Massachusetts stop on tour. Gilbert released his first studio album, _Modern Day Prodigal Son,_ in 2009 but really gained notoriety in 2013 after winning Academy of Country Music_s New Male Artist award. Gilbert co-wrote Jason Aldean_s _Dirt Road Anthem_ and _My Kinda Party_. 7 p.m.-midnight. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com. 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. Free. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Hot Dish. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508926-8353. 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. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Third Annual Worcester Schubertiad. A Worcester Schubertiad presents a third annual concert of vocal and chamber music at Tuckerman Hall, created in much the way Franz Schubert and his circle of friends held intimate gatherings at salons and various homes in early nineteenth century Vienna. This year’s theme is “Schubert and Schumann,” featuring vocal and chamber music of Schubert, as well as his younger contemporary, Robert Schumann. The evening will include pianists Malcolm Halliday and Olga Rogach, singers Monica Hatch and Stanley Wilson along with flutist Tracy Kraus and oboist Joesph Halko. Advance Tickets $25, Tickets at Door $30, Groups of 10 or more $20 per ticket. 7:309:30 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 617-512-1882 or worcschubertiad.com. 33 Leaves & Sarah Levesque Band. Original indie rock. The Massachusetts band 33 Leaves plays indie rock with emotional pull, soaring flights, gnarly riffs and experimental flourishes. Show starts at 8 p.m. with 33 leaves performing until 11 Then welcome Sarah Levesque Band until 1:30. A great night of music. $5 (Proceeds go directly to the band). 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Flock of Assholes. 1980’s Tribute 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Geoff Muldaur (Ballroom). Geoff Muldaur is one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock scenes centered in Cambridge, MA and Woodstock, NY. During the 1960’s and ‘70’s, Geoff made a series of highly influential recordings as a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and the Paul Butterfield’s Better Days Group, as well as collaborations with then-wife Maria Muldaur and other notables (Bonnie Raitt, Eric Von Schmidt, Jerry Garcia, etc.). $25 advance; $30 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Radio Flyer. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Soulstice. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. The No Reply Band (Sawtelle Room). The incredible

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Sorrowseed, Forevers’ Fallen Grace, Nocuous, Blacksoul Seraphim, and Infested Prophecy! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. Windfall at Sakura Tokyo. Windfall is a classic rock cover band, originating from Worcester, MA. 9:20 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. Andy Cummings. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. 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. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Funky Jazz Sundays. 21 plus doors at 6pm Every first and third sunday Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. End the weekend right with DJ Matty J, Karaoke, HD videos and old school jams. Early start at 8 p.m. Come down for a little while or party all night! Patio open weather permitting. No cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Worcester Jazz Collective, Freddy and the Yetis. 21 plus. Free. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978Gateway Players presents “And Then There Were None,” a play about 10 669-0122. guilty strangers trapped on an island, where one by one they start to die and one by one Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show are accused of murder. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27 at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Oct. 3-4 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults, and Sunday (Weather Permitting). Butch $11 for those under 18 and over 60, and can be purchased by calling 508-764-4531. Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Rock & Pop Hits. Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/ events/456013414533032. Sabrina Jones and Johnny Romance Acoustic Duo. >Monday 29 Check out the Smooth Acoustic Style of Sabrina Jones and Johnny Amahl and the Night Visitors. Auditions for the role of Romance. It’s Sunday funday on the Deck! Great food and drink! 3-6 Amahl (boy soprano) and new ensemble members for Menotti’s p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422charming one-act holiday opera, to be performed on January 9-11 8484 or loveshackmusic.com. with rehearsals on Monday & Wednesday eves and Saturdays 10-2 The Nudie Suits. 4-8 p.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury beginning early November, with time off for holidays. Please email St. 774-243-1100. to schedule an appointment or for more information. 7-9 p.m. Trinity The Big Beat Broadcast_ by David Jahn, David Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster, St., Worcester. 508-930-7062 or Macpherson, music by Jeff Galindo, Robert Simonelli, greaterworcesteropera.org. and Mark Holovnia at 5 p.m., then Andy Cummings at Blue Monday - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. St. 508-753-4030. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. 9 p.m.-midnight. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ Dana Lewis LIVE! Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits BopNPopJazzOrganization. of the 50’s to the 80’s out on the Patio. Best Pizza’s & Italian Food, Worcester Jazz Collective. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! Free! 5-8 p.m. Cafe’ and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate >Tuesday 30 feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Entertainer of the Year, Dale LePage and James Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 Dower. Fabulous “Entertainer of the Year,” Dale LePage and James W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dower present the music of Burt Bacharach. You won’t want to miss

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this dynamic show! Free. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. Kickin Krotch. 21 plus. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-7990629. Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass)Jam original and favorite blues tunes. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. 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 610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Karaoke on the Beatniks Stage. Join us live on the Beatniks stage for Karaoke. You can be center stage and sing your favorite songs. Plenty of room for your backup singers as well. So come on down, have a beverage, grab a bite to eat and be a star on the Beatniks stage. 8 p.m.-midnight. Beatniks, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. AriBand. No Cover. 9 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. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. 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. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. 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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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 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. 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. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. 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 Free. Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for Free and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! Free. 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Open Mic Featuring David Bazin. Acoustic style open mic with David Bazin No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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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. Booklovers’ Gourmet, From Away: Photographs and Sketches of Maine and Cape Cod by Debra Horan, Through Sept. 30; Animal Selfies: Solely for Shi*z and Giggles, paintings by Annie Spear, Wednesday - Friday. 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, The Italian Nativity IL PRESEPE: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 17. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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, Siegfried’s Birthday Bash, Saturday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Rails Across Russia, Thursday; Russian Photography: Siberia Imagined and Reimagined, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 FREE, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. 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.

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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 Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, 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, 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. 508-869-6111 or 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. Fri & Sat Sept 26th & 27th Mark Riley Maya Manion and Friends. 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

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Re-hab. possibility. Small two bedroom cottage needs renovation. Well located close to shopping and Rt. 2 Sold “AS IS” Will need to be connected to town sewer. Aberman Assoc Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com

Our sellers are standing by for short notice showings from 11am -1pm every Sunday WE ARE NOT ON SITE. Please call us at 978 537 4971 x 0. In most instances, we will call you back in 10 minutes. Properties are listed on www.paulasavard.com

Leominster $134,900 Nicely maintained condo unit, glass sliders from living rm, leads to private deck overlooking wooded area, dining rm, galley style kitchen & 1/2 bath off hallway complete the ﬁrst level. 2 spacious bdrms & full bath on 2nd level, Bsmt awaiting a makeover to provide an additional space for entertaining, french doors lead to lower level patio, great for BBQ. Upgraded boiler & water lines replaced. This unit offers move in possibility. Aberman Assoc Inc. Sandra DeRienzo978-537-4971 x 42

Clinton $176,250 1 br, 1 bath garden condo. Nice wooded view, perfect for elderly, person with physical disability or a couple. Aberman Assoc Inc Mark Gerber 978-537-4971 x 63

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

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Fitchburg $169,900 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

Westminster $179,900

Bellingham $255,000 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

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Cute 1 bedroom cape with out building. Seller will hook up to town water and provide Title V. Aberman Assoc. Inc. 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

3 br 1 bath cottage on almost an acre. Gorgeous professionally landscaped with above ground pool. Oversized Garage. Recent covered porch with pressure treated deck and railings. Woodstove. First ﬂoor Kit LR formal dining. French doors highlight. 3 bedrooms and bath on 2nd ﬂoor. dead end street for your own private park-like setting. Aberman Assoc. Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Wymans Pond waterfront cottage. Full septic system and artisan well. Year round cottage with 50’ waterfront across the street. Large level lot with off street parking. Property is set up for 2 bedrooms with separate laundry room. Large deck. Aberman Assoc. Inc 978-537-4971 x15 www.gaillent.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

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 filled 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.gaillent.com

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SUTTON-182 Whitins Rd. Saturday, Sept. 27th 9am-3pm (Rain date Sept. 28th) Moving Sale. Lots of decorations, etc.

Millbury, 2 bedroom $895, newly renovated includes hot water. Off street parking, on site laundry. 1st and second, 508-839-5775 call for bonus!

SUTTON-20 Eight Lots Rd. Multi-Family. Saturday, Sept. 27th, 8am-3pm. Household items, toys, sew/quilt items and much more!

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO13P0787PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT

In the matter of: Olga Shurick Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondent Of: Millbury, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplement Rules of the Probate & Family Court, that the First account(s) of Carlos E Shurick of Cocoa, FL as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court of allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/07/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s). If you fail to file the written appearance and objection by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 10, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 09/25/2014 MS

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Town Of Sutton Board Of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 s 22, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition from National Grid & Verizon New England, for permission to install 4 new JO poles & necessary sustaining fixtures. The first pole #T.7S/E.19-84 will be placed approx. 246’easterly from the centerline of Keith Lane, the second pole #T.17S/E.29-84 will be placed on the southerly sideline approx. 1986’ easterly from centerline of Keith Lane, the third pole #T.18S/E.30-84 will be placed on the southerly side approx 2114’easterly from centerline of Keith Lane and the fourth pole #T.32S/E.36-84 will be placed on the southerly side approx. 681’ westerly from centerline of Fuller Road. Petition also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above intersecting public ways. The public is invited to attend. Plan file herewith marked – Verizon #1A0DJ8T 9/25/2014 MS

Town of Sutton Request for Proposals RFP 14-04 The Town of Sutton is accepting proposals from qualified proposers to lease, for a non-profit use, the Town-owned building known as the Manchaug Library and located at 6 Main Street, Sutton, Massachusetts, for an initial period of twenty (20) years. The Building is a 2 story building with 1200 square feet on the first floor and 960 sq ft on the basement level along with approximately 15 parking spaces. RFP’s may be obtained starting September 17, 2014 at the Town Administrator’s Office, Second Floor, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590, between 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 9am-12noon until proposal deadline. Proposals should be submitted no later than 11:00 a.m., October 30, 2014 to James Smith, Town Administrator, Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590. The Town of Sutton reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, or to reject any and all proposals, or to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the town of Sutton. James Smith Town Administrator

Town Of Sutton Board Of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 s 22, you are hereby notiﬁed that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition from National Grid & Verizon New England, for permission to install 2 new JO Poles. The 1st JO Pole #1A0DM1N is on the northeast side approx. 899’northwest from the centerline of Boston Road, then on the northeast side place 1 JO pole #T.83S/E.111-84 approx. 715’ northwest from the centerline of Boston Road. Petition also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above intersecting public ways. The public is invited to attend. Plan ﬁle herewith marked – Verizon #1A0DM1N 9/25/2014 MS

Town Of Sutton Board Of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 s 22, you are hereby notiﬁed that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition from National Grid & Verizon New England, for permission to install 2 new JO Poles. The 1st JO Pole #T.124S/E.124-84 is approx. 1192’ northeast from the centerline of West Sutton Road, then on the southeast side place 1 JO pole #T.123S/E.123-84 approx. 1375’ northeast from the centerline of West Sutton Road. Petition also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above intersecting public ways. The public is invited to attend. Plan ﬁle herewith marked – Verizon #1A0DJ7Y 9/25/2014 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 October 2, 2014 at 7:30pm on the petition of Andrea Simeone Austin. The petitioner is requesting a Home Business Special Permit to provide Children’s music instruction. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 95 Wheelock Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #9, Parcel #75. 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 9/18, 9/25/2014 MS TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7:15PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Gary Vaillancourt, Sutton, MA. The project consists of construction of a three bedroom house, well, and septic system within the 100’ of the buffer zone on Map 35, Parcels 94, on 612 Central Turnpike, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 9/25/2014 MS

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Talin Avakian Culture has always been a priority and something to be embraced for Talin Avakian. She is Armenian, Native American and African American, and grew up in the Worcester Armenian Church community. Avakian, who majored in Film at Mass College of Art, is currently working on a video project, blending faith, culture and art – a project which took her to Turkey to document churches and their interiors. An active member of the Armenian Church of the Martyrs, she is currently helping to organize an Armenian Dinner and Dance from which proceeds will support dire church renovations.

What is Armenian dancing? Armenians are very traditional people, we try to incorporate our culture into everything we do. I would say back when we were in our homeland, modern day Turkey and Armenia before the Armenian Genocide, we did a lot more of those traditional dances. That still does happen today, there are a lot of Armenian dance groups around America and the diaspora. Today, in contemporary culture, we use dance to celebrate. If there is an Armenian event and music is playing, there will be dancing whether it’s a wedding, a Christening or even if you’re just having a cookout at your home. If the music’s on, there’s a good chance we’ll be line dancing in the backyard. We share this with a lot of other cultures, it’s very similar to the Greeks and other Middle Eastern cultures. Because Armenians are all over on the diaspora, a lot of the generations before us migrated from Beirut, Syria and other Middle Eastern countries, so we’ve been influenced by a lot of these cultures. It’s not uncommon to hear Arabic or Greek music at Armenian gatherings. Are these dances more traditional than contemporary? How have they evolved? I’d defiantly say it’s a mixture of

both. I have seen tradition and I have seen contemporary dances. For the sake of people being able to do them, they’ve been simplified. If you go to see a performance of an Armenian dance group, a lot of the dances are very fast and complicated. It’s usually group dances, the circle. If you look at more traditional dancing, the girls are more slow paced and graceful and the men are usually strong and fast moving. But in contemporary Armenian culture there is more of a combination and integration. It’s defiantly simplified and more casual.

What is the attire for an event like this? In my Native

American culture if you go to a pow wow, chances are the dancers are in regalia, I kind of wish that was the case for Armenian dances. If there was a performance you would see people wearing traditional regalia but not at a dance. We just dress up.

How important is dancing to the Armenian community?

This might be a stretch but within every Armenian there’s that desire. OK, that’s a stretch but within most

Armenians there’s that natural inclination to come together. When you hear those songs and that music and even certain lyrics that are sung, whether it’s clapping or getting up and joining hands with your fellow Armenians, there’s nothing like it. There’s something about dancing that is so unique that I think us as Armenian people can celebrate and embrace. I think it’s important.

Does an Armenian Dance attract a certain age group? The older

generation, meaning my parents and on, older than me, mid 20s and up. Live bands are typically appreciated by my parents’ generation and on, old style traditional music, whereas some of the contemporary artists will put a digital spin on it, make it more dance-like. For our church’s dance, we are having a live band, the Ed Melikian Ensemble, and we’ll end the night with a DJ, he’ll hopefully try to play some of the popular Armenian hits.

Is this something that a dancing novice can pick up while watching or is there a little more to it? That’s the great

thing, we bring friends and family members and everyone can jump in, it’s very community based. A traditional line dance is one, two, three, kick, kick – that’s a really simple one. Then there’s freestyle where you can be in the middle, just kind of move your arms.

Tell us about the Dinner Dance the Armenian Church of the Martyrs is hosting in October. My church, which actually is the first Armenian church of America, we are putting on a Dinner Dance Saturday Oct. 18 at Maironis Park in

Shrewsbury. It’s a fundraiser, our church has been going through a significant renovation, it’s over 100 years old and in need of dire repairs. We’re a small congregation and we’re doing what we can with the means that we have. Last year we did an Indiegogo campaign and raised close to $15,000 but what we need to raise is close to $300,000 for just the exterior repairs so this is another effort to do that. And it’s a way to unite our communities together in a fun way that helps us support our church as well. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dancing starts at 8 and goes until midnight. -Steven King, Writer and Photographer SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

Freedom Song Festival Saturday, September 27, 2014 2pm to 7pm -

Independence Hall, Veterans Inc. 59 South St Shrewsbury, MA

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Great Food, Great Music, Great Family Fun

The Freedom Song Festival is a free admission, family-friendly event. The Festival will kick off at 2pm with food and children’s activities. The concert will begin at 3pm and will feature a lineup of some of the best bands in New England. In addition, the event will include a photo booth, a 50/50 raffle, and opportunities for festivalgoers to celebrate and contribute to the care of our veterans.

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