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Changes coming to City Council, School Committee with upset election wins Walter Bird Jr.

new face on City Council was guaranteed when incumbent and former Mayor Joe O’Brien announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election. What not too many folks could have predicted, however, was that two more seats would change hands when all was said and done on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5. “Change,” in fact, appeared to be the word of the day and nowhere was that more evident than on City Council, where two new at-large candidates were added, along with a familiar face in District 5 – but not the one you might think. The at-large race shaped up this way: Mayor Joe Petty first with 8,451 votes, incumbent Kate Toomey second with 8,133, challenger Mo Bergman third with 6,678 votes, incumbent Konnie Lukes next with 6,520, incumbent Rick Rushton fifth with 5,720 and newcomer Mike Gaffney sixth with his 5,607. Perennial candidate Bill Coleman, who some thought might finally crack the Top 6 and become just the second black city councilor since 1936, finished behind incumbent Mike Germain in the eighth spot with 3,976 votes. Placing ninth was Peter Kush with 3,820 votes. Carmen Carmona came in 10th with 3,820 votes. Challenger Mesfin Beshir captured 1,379 votes and Bill Feegbeh finished 12th with 1,054. In the district races, Gary Rosen ousted incumbent Bill Eddy, 2,289 votes to 1,944, in District 5; incumbent Phil Palmieri outlasted challenger Jennithan Cortes, 1,119 votes to

885; and incumbent Tony Economou fended off a challenge from Chris Rich, 2,464 votes to 1,862.

ROSEN SCORES UPSET District 5 is where the most startling result

of the night came, when former Councilor Gary Rosen upset incumbent Bill Eddy by a healthy margin, capturing 2,289 votes, or 54 percent of the 4,481 ballots cast in that race, to Eddy’s 1,944. In the wake of a defeat, Eddy, who was seeking his fourth term on the council, says, “I’m disappointed. I worked hard for six years in the district. I clearly respect the will of the voters who clearly want to go in a different direction.” Eddy says he is proud of the campaign he ran, even if some of his supporters might question whether he should have responded more to some of Rosen’s comments during the campaign (in a recent ﬂurry of emails over where the two should hold a debate, Rosen referred to Eddy as “cowardly.”) “I truly believe in digniﬁed public service and I hope that’s what I represented in six years,” Eddy says. “Clearly, the people have chosen to elect Mr. Rosen and I wish him well.” Rosen, too, says he is proud of how he campaigned, and says the “cowardly” remark came out of frustration with his belief that Eddy did not want to debate in the district or in front of a live audience. Rosen, whose win brings him back to the council on which he has previously served, says he had no idea before the results were

announced whether he would win. “I knew I worked very hard and I knew it would be a close race … but if you had asked me [on Election Day] if I thought I was going to win, I would have said, ‘I don’t know.’”

PETTY WINS BIG While perhaps not as startling as Eddy’s loss,

the landslide win by Mayor Joe Petty was impressive and telling. The likeable Petty garnered 61 percent of the mayoral vote, easily besting second-place finisher Konnie Lukes. Petty earned 8,854 votes to Lukes’ 4,127. The other two mayoral hopefuls, Bill Coleman and Bill Feegbeh received 1,320 and 301 votes, respectively. “Some of the accomplishments we made, we just had a good City Council, good state and federal delegation, a good city manager,” Petty says of his first term, which is coming to an end. He said he doesn’t think his resounding win was necessarily a message from voters and said he did not take a win, which most observers saw as a sure thing, for granted. “You never expect anything,” Petty says. “You’re always nervous at the end of the day. But I think I’ve been a good consensus builder, whether it be with community groups, the city manager, [US Congressman] Jim McGovern. This is a chance. I think this is the first time you can see it in Worcester and actually believe it.”

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6,768 and 5,607 votes, respectively. Of his win, Bergman says, “I think the basic issues, people appreciate me speaking out on, like small business growth, being proud of our schools and marketing them, encouraging home ownership. I think it registered well with people,” Bergman says. He says his win demonstrates that voters are looking for people “willing to work hard and be responsible to their needs. No matter how long you’re in ofﬁce, you have to continue to campaign and work hard.” Gaffney says he is ready to work with his new colleagues. The two issues he plans to focus on out of the shoot are diversity in representation on various city boards and commissions and downtown development.

ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT There was other news during the post-

election frenzy and it involves Joe O’Brien, whose decision not to run meant at least one new councilor would be elected. He tells Worcester Magazine that, starting this week, he is now Jim McGovern’s political director and will work out of Worcester.

DISTRICT RACES Palmieri’s win was closer than some

observers expected and may have been aided by an ally, fellow district councilor Sarai Rivera, who chose to endorse and lobby for her colleague and not support his Latino challenger. continued on page 8

Bergman and Mike Gaffney, who registered

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Groundbreaking ceremony for East Park Spray Park canceled due to inclement weather. Question: Breaking ground for a spray park in November – especially when work started about six weeks earlier? -2

The combined efforts of students at Worcester Technical High School and Worcester Polytechnic Institute will result in a new footbridge at Elm Park. +2

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Sport and Recreation Center named best higher education/ university project at the 2013 Precast/ Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Awards competition. +2

As former students at Spirit of Knowledge Charter School transition into new schools, the sting remains over the school’s closing. -2

It’s not Worcester, but the train ride into Boston for the Red Sox Rolling Rally originated in Worcester, so that counts. The World Series celebration is a rousing success. +3

-4 -2 0 -3 +2 +2 -2 +3 New Jersey toll supervisor convicted of stealing a Worcester man’s wallet at the scene of a car crash last year. -4

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Red Sox owner John Henry continues to leave Worcester guessing over the fate of its only daily print newspaper. -3

‘Plenty of blame’ to go around for failed Spirit of Knowledge Charter School Walter Bird Jr.

t may not be as in-your-face as it was the night the Board of Trustees voted to shut it down, but the drama surrounding the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School has not faded. It has been more than a week since an emotional meeting at which trustees told parents and students they were shutting down the troubled charter school. In the days since, the transition of many of those students into Worcester Public Schools continues and Spirit of Knowledge ofﬁcials are moving ahead in the process of closing the school for good. All the while, blame continues to be assessed, with almost all of it being leveled against Darlene Frederick, director of business and operations. Much of it has come from Dean of Students David Cutler, but not everyone is on board, although trustees this week are asking Frederick for a full accounting of school inventory, ﬁnancial records and other information as they work toward a Nov. 15

closing date. “It appears to be a witch hunt. That’s what it seems like,” Trustee George Cox says of the accusations and criticisms thrown at Frederick. Cox and Cutler engaged in a protracted dispute during a board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5 over the collection of inventory at the school, including computers. Frederick was not at the meeting, but is being asked in a letter from Chairman Barry Henry to be at the school Nov. 13 for a review of the list of requested material cited in his letter, which is dated Nov. 4. Among the items being sought are a full inventory list of the assets belonging to the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School and the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School Foundation Inc., which is headed by Frederick; a full list of inventory that can be liquidated; and a full list of inventory that must be sent to another school. In addition, the board is seeking complete lists of all vendor accounts and outstanding balances, bank accounts and balances, electronic and

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hard copy financial records dating back to the opening of the school in 2010, payroll accounts and their balances, other records related to the operation of the school and its personnel and hard copy and electronic files of the check register since the school started. As for the apparent targeting of Frederick, former Chair Richard Langevin says, “I think she had accountability over what she was doing,” he says. “She survived four executive directors. It’s a sad issue and painful all the way around. To blame it all on one person is ridiculous, and to be attacking people... is not acceptable.” Frederick has garnered the lion’s share of the blame, and earlier this week became the subject of an ethics complaint filed with the state by Cutler in which he questioned the hiring of Frederick’s daughter, Brittany Bender, as a secretary who Cutler says reported directly to her mother. Frederick refutes that, saying she distanced herself

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“We have a strong community bond and continue to work at making our communities stronger,” Palmieri says of the close working relationship he has forged with Rivera, who will be coming back for a second term. As for not supporting Cortes and whether there was any push back from the Latino community, Rivera says, “I was always willing to have that conversation. I don’t owe my seat to anyone but my constituents.”

SCHOOL COMMITTEE GAINS NEW MEMBER It was widely believed that challenger Hilda

Ramirez, who ran unsuccessfully for School Committee before, had a decent chance to win this time out. The question was, who among the incumbents was most vulnerable? It turned out to be Donna Colorio, who was hoping for a second term. Ramirez ﬁnished with 6,033 votes to Colorio’s 5,617. Ramirez was not immediately available for comment after the election, but Colorio chose

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and was actually tougher on her daughter than any other employee at the school. Cutler’s complaint cites the lost of $1,600 on Bender’s watch and notes there is an ongoing police investigation surrounding it. Worcester Public School Superintendent Melinda Boone and her administration and staff have been working to accept the charter school’s former students into their schools. As of Monday, Nov. 4 Boone said 91 students had transferred in. The transfer of students was made a bit more challenging after Spirit of Knowledge trustees at first delayed closing the school. Instead, they did so just before Halloween, a couple days after Boone’s administration had expected. “Naturally, when they did not take that vote [initially], it put our transition plan in a holding pattern,” Boone says. On Monday, however, an open house was held at North High School for families and their students. By that time, several students had already started attending the city’s schools. As for any strain on the school system with the sudden influx of new students after the school year had already started, Boone says, “The good news is over the last few years we’ve seen a continuous increase in our enrollment. It was anticipated. That’s been good news.” The flip side is trying to accommodate requests by some parents for their students to be placed in schools outside their home address zones. “Once we have all the students enrolled who will be enrolled then we can look and see what the impact has been on class size and that sort of thing.” Boone says she was happy with how the open house went, and without addressing any of the many concerns several students and parents had voiced previously about issues at the public schools, she said parents were “very vocal and very appreciative that [the open house] was really about them.”

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PAPER WAIT:

City Manager Mike O’Brien is among those wondering what the heck is going on with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. More to the point, folks are waiting to see or hear just what Mr. John Henry’s plans are for the Central Mass daily. The billionaire owner of your world champion Boston Red Sox recently ﬁnalized his deal to buy both The Boston Globe and T&G, but while he has taken to The Globe to wax poetic about why he bought it, he has uttered not a word about the future of his Worcester product. The city manager was among those who have taken notice at Henry’s lack of attention to the T&G. “He writes a multi-page op-ed as to ‘Why I Bought the Globe,’” O’Brien says. “I read with great interest and read speedily to get to his comments as to how the T&G ﬁt with his enthusiasm and vision. Page one, nada, page two, nothing, and so on. It was a letdown.” So is Henry going to hang onto the T&G or sell it? If it’s the latter, O’Brien says there are local folks interested in exploring the possible acquisition of the Central Mass. daily. Of course, that would require Henry’s involvement and willingness to sell, neither of which have been signaled, yet. O’Brien isn’t naming names, but refers to “local interests” with whom he has worked “quietly” behind the scenes. “These folks are rock solid, knowledge of newspaper business, newspaper operations, T&G assets and the various parties that were in the running for the purchase of The Globe and T&G,” O’Brien says. “All involved locally know and understand intimately how important a regional daily is to our regional identity, to educate and enlighten readers and citizens with pure, balanced journalism, to keep government on the straight and narrow and to catalyze and highlight the regional economy.”

FINAL DESTINATION: As you must

know by now, today is the day Worcester officially turns blue – JetBlue, that is. The popular, alternative airline sends off its first flights to Florida today out of Worcester Regional Airport. A contingent of media types is expected to join important city folk like City Manager Mike O’Brien, Economic Development Director Tim McGourthy, Mayor Joe Petty and Chamber of Commerce President Tim Murray on a flight to FT. Lauderdale. We are supposed to stay overnight and fly back late Friday. This could be the start of something big for Worcester, but at the risk of casting a pall over the festivities, we couldn’t help but wonder if this isn’t all an elaborate plan to get as many local media as possible aboard a plane and then, “Oops, we don’t know what happened! The plane just disappeared!” Think about it, the city could do away with us evildoers in the media all in one fell swoop. If we spot O’Brien and Murray boarding the plane with parachutes, we’ll know something is afoot.

COLLEGE TREE HILL: Over the years, students at the College of the Holy Cross have not always been welcomed by residential neighbors with open arms. There have been complaints of loud parties, lots of free-flowing alcohol and the occasional student peeing in bushes or on trees. Well, maybe those kids thought they were actually watering the bushes and trees and doing their part to keep the school green. If so, it worked. Holy Cross is ranked second behind UMass-Lowell in Tree Campus USA. The school was recently certified into the program, which is organized by the Arbor Day Foundation. Last month, 35 new trees were planted on the Holy Cross campus and on nearby Caro Street. Being good sports, the school recognized its neighbors as part of the certification. “The distinction of being recognized as a Tree Campus USA belongs not only to the College of the Holy Cross, but also to our neighbors, our community and the city of Worcester,” Fr. Philip Boroughs says. “It is a symbol of our continued commitment and partnership in making College Hill and the City of Worcester a beautiful place to live and work.”

RESTORING THE FAITH: It has been two weeks and some change since vandals stole and

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SOMEBODY’S GOT TO DO IT: If you thought Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) was populated largely by engineering geeks – well, you may still be right, but there are some other rather unique and interesting things being done over by Institute Park. Take Erkan Tuzel, for example. He is a physicist with a lab at WPI, where he studies the behavior of complex ﬂuids. His most recent ﬂuid of study? Sperm. In a recent Boston Globe article (does anyone else wonder why The Globe has been doing Worcester stories lately?), Tuzel talks about studying the interaction of sperm cells as a way to help solve male infertility. By singling out the fastestmoving sperm from their more leisurely-swimming partners. Apparently, there’s lots of money in it, too. The Globe says Tuzel was recently awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build computational tools that could help design systems that sort sperm in real life. PLANE AS (ELECTION) DAY: US Congressman Jim McGovern was no stranger to the

area on Election Day, making a couple stops in the city, including the Worcester Regional Flight Academy, where he received a tour and paid recognition to a business that has enjoyed a stellar 2013. The Academy was named one of the Top 11 ﬂight schools in the country by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and William Allen was named one of the nation’s Top 25 ﬂight instructors. In addition, Mayor Joe Petty gave the Academy a key to the city this year. McGovern also visited West Side House for a ceremony honoring 60 veterans.

PET ROCK FOR PUPPY DOE: The horrific torture of the pit bull dubbed “Puppy Doe” captured the attention of millions. The dog, whose name is Kyia, was found in a Quincy park. She had to be euthanized due to extensive injuries. A man has since been arrested and that leaves people free to mourn the senseless killing of an innocent animal. To that end, Pet Rock Fest Inc. is joining MetroWest realtor Lyn Gorka and local animal advocate and artist Cathy Staniunus to host a “Vigil for Kiya” Saturday, Nov. 9. The vigil will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Route 135, Northborough. State Sen. Michael Moore will be among the speakers at the event. People are encouraged to bring candles. In addition to joining the vigil, Pet Rock Fest is donating $1,000 toward the Puppy Doe reward fund. A DIFFERENT TACT: In years past, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce joined forces with local media to host municipal election debates. This year the Chamber made sure to help keep voters informed, but instead of debates it did so through questionnaires that were sent to all the candidates for City Council and School Committee. Their answers were posted along with information on where to vote in the election that was held this week. Most of the candidates took the time to respond. Among those who had not as the election approached were Council incumbent Mike Germain and challengers Bill Feegbeh, Mesfin Beshir and Peter Kush along with School Committee incumbent Dianna Biancheria. Given the number of combined candidates for both committees, the response was encouraging. Let us be among the first, however, to extend to the Chamber and its president, Tim Murray, our willingness to take part in debates for state races next year.

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I, a Catholic lesbian, wish to tell part of the story of Father Bernie Gilgun, noting, in particular, the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Fr. Gilgun (7/6/26-4/25/11), a priest of the Worcester Dioceses, was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement. He officiated in the first or early bi-racial Catholic wedding in the dioceses, and participated in the march of Selma. He was a founder of the House of Ammon, a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality and a mentor to many at the Mustard Seed.

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My face was chalked white with dried sweat, my eyes red from crying and my hair like I had just run through a lightening storm – and had been struck. That was how I crossed the finish line after running 26.2 grueling miles at the Brathay Trust Marathon in England earlier this year. Now, I’m no exercise-aholic or beauty queen expert, but when I saw the article “Keep Your Hair Looking Great Even When You’re At The Gym” recently in a local publication, I knew something was wrong. Women have been trying for decades to break free of stereotypes that depict and even pressure them to be nothing but good ol’ eye-candy. It seems this generation is either as simple-minded and easily persuaded as these stereotypes say, or we need to question our motives. Exercise of any kind — in a gym or down a dirt road — is about building inner strength. While on a three-mile run on Tuesday, I tried to figure out where silky smooth hair came into this equation. Needless to say, I was at a loss. With discouragement and insult from this article published by people right here in Worcester, I propose a challenge. For those with gym memberships, spend an hour or so working out with your hair done up, making note of the glances you receive – but be assured they will be directed at your hair. On a different day, pull your hair back into an elastic band and take off on a solo run outside or sign up for a 5K that benefits a local charity. Now tell me: Is beauty or happiness more gratifying? — Brittany Durgin

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I did not like Father Bernie Gilgun when I first met him. I thought he was most inhospitable. He did not introduce himself to me, nor did he ask my name or even offer me a chair. How rude. But the Mass. Oh, that Mass! We had left Worcester from the Mustard Seed storefront – the first beginnings of the Mustard Seed community. I had just met Michael and Frank, co-founders, and I being interested in founding a community, was introduced to them. It was customary for us Mustard Seed people to make the weekly trek on a Sunday to attend Fr. Bernie’s Mass at the House of the Ammon community founded by him and others. Now I know that a Mass is a Mass, but Mass at the House of Ammon was special. The music was beautiful, but the reverence of the priest was beyond inspirational. He became mentor to some in our journey as we left the storefront and purchased 93 Piedmont St., the original Mustard Seed House. Our pilgrimages to Sunday afternoon Mass continued until fire took the House of Ammon and its community seven years after its inception. From the Mustard Seed storefront later emerged the purchase of the house of hospitality, serving a live-in community and practicing the works of mercy. Fr. Bernie became more and more our spiritual advisor and I, who had basically disliked the man, was happy to talk with him about what had become for me a crisis of conscience. A mutual friend brought us together. I soon began to love him, and thus emerged a 21 year history with him as my confessor. He began also to say Friday night Masses with the Mustard Seed community, and this relationship lasted until his death in 2011. Yes, there was always the Mass, the beautiful Mass. There was many things I found enviable about Fr. Bernie – a major one, his dealing with the poor – difficult for me to explain – a bit paradoxical. He somehow related as an equal without condescension, yet he spoke as

in all his dealings with the moral authority which we knew to be his. He was their friend, generous with his time, attention and money as with all his possessions. And, too, he lived with and surmounted both his demons and his challenges. I have had concerns that some would think him “hatched” a saint. But, no, he surmounted his demons and faced his challenges. As many know, he was a celibate gay man. He speaks of this issue in the book written by his friend Roselie Riegle Troester, “Voices from the Catholic Worker” (page 544). How difﬁcult it must have been to be a gay man of his generation. And, yes, he was a recovered alcoholic, sober for nearly 50 years, all the while helping those who still suffered. He also suffered bi-polar illness — yet, he carried on with great hope. No, Bernie was not hatched a saint, but he loved God and trusted in God, and tried to take many of us along with him – the rich and the poor, the worthy and the unworthy. The Mustard Seed goes on, yet we endure the great loss of him. It was not, however, a Mustard Seed person that characterized him best for me. No, it was an older parishioner of St. Anne’s who said in speaking of him to me, “He was my best friend.” And yes, I thought to myself, “Ah, yes, he was your best friend and a best friend to all.” He was a good and holy man. We pray for him and, yes, we pray also to him. Submitted by G E R A LDIN E DIN A R DO Worcester

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BLOOD DRIVE AT WSU

The American Red Cross hosts a community blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Worcester State University, in the Student Center, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All eligible and new blood donors are encourages to give blood. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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The World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) hosts its World Championships on November 9 at Worcester State University. Professional bodybuilders who have not used anabolic steroids, diuretics or prescription dugs for a minimum of seven years will compete for cash prizes. Pre-judging of professionals kicks off at 9 a.m. with amateurs at noon. The night show begins at 5 p.m. Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St. Learn more at wnbfworlds.com.

DINNER & DRINKS AUCTION AT TUFTS

The Veterinarians for Global Solutions hosts an International Dinner & Drinks Scholarship Auction on Nov. 7, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton. An internationally-themed dinner and drinks will be provided by Austin Liquors, Chipotle, the Royal India Cafe and

“THE LARAMIE PROJECT” AT FSU

“The Laramie Project” will be performed by Fitchburg State University’s student-run theater club Nov. 7 through Nov. 10. The play was inspired by the reaction to the 1998 beating murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-9 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 in Percival Auditorium at Fitchburg State. Performances are free and open to the public. Fitchburg State University, Percival Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg.

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Ralph Barrette used to program his television to ﬂash a reminder for “Storage Wars,” a cable reality show that follows a group of seasoned buyers who travel to self storage auctions in California.

“I fell in love with the show,” says Barrette who adds that his friends started calling him Barry, an eccentric member of the cast with a weakness for antiques and collectibles. Before “Storage Wars,” most people were aware of the small seas of corrugated metal bins that often popped up along highway exits and on the outskirts of cities and towns. But, unless or until one was in need of a place to tuck a few things away for awhile, self storage was easy to overlook. “Storage Wars,” which has become one of

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the highest rated shows on cable TV’s Arts and Entertainment channel, and “Auction Hunters,” a similar reality show which airs on Spike, have changed all that. In each episode, the cast takes a quick peek at the contents of lockers that have been abandoned or have large unpaid balances of rental fees. No one is allowed to go inside and rummage around the bags, boxes and stacks of furniture. Buyers base their bids on a hunch that there is something valuable inside that can be resold for a proﬁt – and a lot of times, they’re right.

Self-storage television struck the right note at the right time. Both “Storage Wars” and “Auction Hunters” premiered late in 2010, when most Americans were still punch drunk from the economic pounding that the country took during the 2008 recession. For many fans, the shows fed a hope that you could still make a big score if you were willing to take a chance and invest a little time and sweat. But for other people like Barrette, the storage shows were not just entertainment,

{ coverstory } they were inspiration. It didn’t take long for Barrette to decide to give the storage auctions a shot. “My first locker, I got a lot of nice costume jewelry that I sold at a yard sale,” he says. “I turned a profit and used the money to buy another locker.” And then another and another. He started selling auction prizes on eBay and at flea markets, but eventually decided to sell items as a bricks-and-mortar business. Last May, he opened Way Cool Discount, on Southbridge Street just a few doors down from The Hanover Theatre. The shelves are stocked with auction items, so the merchandise is random and everchanging. “I have sporting goods, furniture, hardware, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, artwork, small appliances, there’s something for everyone,” he says. While some retailers may find the unpredictability of the resale business stressful, Barrette thrives on the hunt and he’s happy to pass along bargains to his customers. “It’s a great business,” he says. “I love it.”

STORAGE SPACE: ITS ROLE IN EVERYDAY LIFE Worcester has a long

tradition of storage. Warehouses were a key part in the city’s industrial growth and its prominent role in New England’s network of transportation and distribution. Warehouse space allowed businesses to manipulate markets by giving them a way to control the supply of materials and goods. “Warehousing” practices were a way to create demand and jack up prices. In the commercial world, storage is power.

But self storage is different, it’s personal. The rise of self storage coincided with a spike in divorce rates that occurred after many states adopted no-fault divorce laws. As more and more couples called it quits, self storage was there to console them with a place to stash their share of the joint property. Self storage has also helped people struggling with bankruptcies and bad ﬁnancial decisions. Some storage businesses reported an uptick in rentals when the collapse of the housing industry opened the

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the museum had acquired a library of unread books, examples of unﬁnished novels, abandoned musical instruments, half-restored antique chests and a special children’s wing featuring unﬁnished model airplanes, aquariums and Habitrails from pets that died long ago from neglect. “Each storage locker is like a window into a separate life of disappointment and inadequacy,” explain the merciless satirists at The Onion. While a lot of people enjoy speculating on the social and economic trends tied to self storage, people who work in the industry don’t seem to bother much with storage theory. Over at Secured Self Storage in downtown Worcester, manager Michael Oliver sees self storage as a practical and useful service that helps people clear away clutter without actually getting rid of it. “Basically, people today have a lot of stuff,” he says. “And they love to hold onto it.”

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foreclosure floodgates. At Grafton Self Storage, owner Don Koopman saw the opposite trend. “When housing slumped, our business went down,” says Koopman. Statistics show that a significant slice of the self storage customer base is made of people who are moving to bigger homes or downsizing to condos and apartments. And for a while after the housing market crashed, people tended to stay put. Although Koopman saw a dip in rentals, it wasn’t a serious downturn. Self storage may not be recession-proof, but it is recession resilient. Self storage accommodates people in transition. Koopman has seen over the past couple of decades, a lot of people seemingly to have lost interest in putting down roots and have opted instead for a more mobile and transient lifestyle. “A lot of different people rent storage space,” says Koopman. “Some people get thrown out of apartments, some people move overseas for awhile, I’ve heard every story there is.’’ Some critics of self storage say the industry’s success reflects the materialistic nature of American culture. As self storage facilities began popping up, there was a rapid rise of available credit that fueled an appetite for more and more stuff. Self storage was

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WHAT’S IN YOUR LOCKER? With so much storage space now being rented, you have to wonder exactly what people are putting into all those lockers. “Everything you can think of,” says

Barrette who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storage Warsâ&#x20AC;? fan who decided to take a closer look. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who have been doing this for a while say thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more people at the auctions,â&#x20AC;? he says. And the herds of newcomers have been known to bid like crazy and drive prices up for everyone. Some auctioneers warn new bidders that most lockers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contain valuables and rare collectible items like those found on the TV shows, but people still bid big hoping to literally strike gold. Sometimes they end up with nothing more than a couple of sacks of dirty laundry and some small appliances long beyond any hope of repair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have a good eye,â&#x20AC;? says Barrette who collected coins as a kid. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve collected something, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th

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It seems that no one seems to know, with absolute certainty, where the self storage industry began. “I think it probably started on day 1,” says Oliver of Secured Self Storage. “Cavemen went out and got things and brought them back to the cave.” Gathering, storing and even hoarding might be instincts hardwired by evolution, but the business of renting small storage spaces to people who need extra room is a little more recent. Modern self storage has its roots in late 19th and early 20th century moving businesses. Secured Self Storage’s sixstory brick building on Chestnut Street was originally Worcester Storage Company, a storage and moving business that used horsedrawn wagons to transport people and their belonging from one place to another. “The building was built around 1889,” says Oliver. “The business has been self storage for about 30 years.” In “Self -Storage Nation,” a concise history of the industry, writer Tom Vanderbilt traces the ﬁrst garage-style prefab metal storage lockers back to Texas. According to Vanderbilt, the early self-storage businesses spouted sometime during the ‘60s and spread like wildﬁre throughout the South where homes that went up during the post-World

War II building boom were often designed without basements and attics. Other people claim Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was the birthplace of the modern self-storage industry. Wherever it started, it’s clear where it ended up: Everywhere. According to the Self Storage Association, the industry generated $22 billion in earnings in 2012. Roughly 48,500 self storage businesses are now spread through the United States with another 4,000 businesses offering self storage as a secondary service. In the early days, self storage yards were mom and pop operations, but it didn’t take long for Wall Street investors to notice the industry’s rapid growth and steady proﬁts. Public Storage, a publicly traded company, began renting lockers in 1972 and was soon followed by a string of national, publicly traded companies such as Extra-Space Storage and Sovran Self Storage, aka Uncle Bob’s Storage, which both have sites in and around Worcester. Collectively, the US self storage industry now has about 2.3 billion square feet of rentable space, which averages out to 21 square feet for every US household or 7.3 square feet of storage space for every American man, woman and child.

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A vintage Christmas ornament from a storage facility auction.

PLAY BY THE RULES The good people of Grafton

balked when Don Koopman ﬁrst shared his plan to build a self storage facility behind his lumber yard.

“They thought there should be a higher use for the land,” says Koopman. That was 10 years ago and today Koopman, who has 500 units, says he recently hit a milestone when Grafton Self Storage was 100 percent occupied. According to a general rule of thumb in storage, a 40

percent occupancy rate is the break-even point. “It’s a pretty clean business,” says Koopman. “And people need space.” Still, self storage has never completely shaken off the image that there’s something sketchy happening behind all those closed doors. “You have to watch who comes in and who goes out and who they work with,” says Koopman who says he hasn’t had any major problems but has heard enough stories and warning to know it’s worth being vigilant. Some people have been arrested for operating meth labs in storage units, others have used lockers as shops to sell designer knock-offs and there have been raids for

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lists of the odd and unusual things found in storage units.

stolen property, guns and explosives. But, the fact that a limited amount of crime has seeped into self storage shouldn’t be a big surprise. Self storage reflects a wide spectrum of American culture, including the bad and the ugly. It would probably be more surprising if self storage was entirely crime free. For people who work in the industry, and for those like Barrette who have fallen in love with it, that unsavory image is irrelevant chatter. “Everything is interesting,” says Barrette. “I like going to the auctions and shooting the breeze with other people, and I like the excitement of bidding.” And self storage has its own rules and code of ethics. There’s a notification process business are required to follow before putting a unit up for bid. And once it goes up for auction, bidders who find personal papers and photos are required to return them to the owners whenever possible. “The auctioneers have a little spiel that they give on the types of things people need to return,” says Oliver.

Last year was a banner year for weird storage. In Pensacola, Fla., an auction hunter won the bid for a unit with dozens of Tupperware bowels and plastic bags that contained hearts, lungs, brains and other human body parts. The unit had been originally rented by Dr. Michael Berkland, a medical examiner who had a history of falsifying autopsy reports. Further down the Florida coast, in Clearwater, a storage company discovered that renters had been storing a casket with the embalmed body of their grandmother who had died in 1995. Urns with the ashes of cremated loved ones also seem to turn up on a regular basis in storages lockers. Corpses and body parts are not often placed in storage, but it has happened enough to inspire several ﬁlmmakers to turn the unsettling atmosphere of self storage yards, with their long rows of metals doors leading to the unknown, into a horror movie setting. The writers and producers at Woodhaven Productions, who are regulars at Worcester’s annual Rock and Shock fest of horror movies, released their ﬁlm, “Self Storage” in September and there is word that a

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sequel is in the works. Described as a horror/ comedy, the film tells the story of a late-night party in a storage unit that devolves into an evening of fear and gore. David Byars’ film “Self Storage (The Movie)” was one of 20 short films selected to compete in this year’s Louisiana Film Prize festival. Byars’ movie follows the struggles of Jason, a self storage employee who moves into a locker after accidentally inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a storage facility bathroom.

Filmmakers aren’t the only artists who have gravitated to self storage. Self Storage bands is a social networking site for musicians who have left garages and moved into storage lockers. The bands typically play loud, aggressive types of metal, a style of music well known and much loved in Worcester. Storage units offer cheap options for rehearsal spaces, away from neighbors who do not want to tolerate the volume. Interestingly enough, rather than calling the police to escort the bands off the property, self storage companies have been

welcoming them and setting them up in units where they are least likely to bother anyone. Brian Donnelly, a spokesman for Uncle Bob’s Storage, says his company has different sites that rent units to bands for practice space. “Not every place does it,” says Donnelly. “It depends on the location and whether or not there are homes nearby.” Although none of the Uncle Bob’s sites in the Worcester area have spaces for bands, Donnelly says live music is becoming an accepted part of the storage business. Self storage fans also say the industry keeps a lot of stuff out of landﬁlls and gives people a chance to consider ways to use things that may still have a lot of use left in them.

For people like Barrette, who can ﬁnd something salvageable in everything, even if it’s just some nuts and bolts, self storage and storage auctions help people conserve more and waste less. “I feel good when I reuse something, and I bet everyone feels that way,” says Barrette who adds that is just -According to Self how he grew up. Storage Association “I was raised by a mom who would never throw anything away if she thought she could use it,” he says.

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Repurposing of the Ivy Corset building attracts entrepreneurship, creativity Taylor Nunez

The entrepreneurial spirit runs through the veins of the Rothschild family. Steven Rothschild was just a tot when his father, grandfather and uncle bought Worcester’s historical Ivy Corset building at 40 Jackson St. in 1959. The building, purchased to become the home for the family’s mattress factory and whole furniture distribution, was Steven Rothschild’s childhood playhouse. “To a kid, the old building was cool with all types of spaces that had been unused for years. It was interesting to explore those spaces and see what was there.” Accomplished business owner and today’s owner of the iconic structure, Rothschild has since created unique ofﬁce spaces in the Ivy Corset building for several local businesses.

The Ivy Corset building has a rich history. Earning its name, the building was the manufacturing headquarters for the Corset H. Company. Established in 1905 by Mary Heintzleman, the business initially set up shop at 154 Front St. only to later move in 1910 to the now famous Ivy Corset building. The building was built by Heintzleman’s husband Albert W. Gifford, founder of the Worcester Sewing Machine Company and one of the directors of the Corset H. Company. Considered to be exemplary in modern factory construction, the new building gave way for increased production. The Corset H. Company was known to make popular corsets of the time: The “Corset H,” the “Jewel” and the “Ivy.” Rothschild recalls as a child, when he would explore the building, ﬁnding old signs for the corset manufactuer in vacant rooms. Now decades later, Rothschild has transformed the building, but not without several hurdles. Prior to purchasing the building in 1998, Rothschild experienced several setbacks. At the time, Bank of Boston had purchased WCIS and the mortgage was thrown into asset recovery due to the property lacking 21E environment assessment (something that was not required when the building had been ﬁnanced). Afterwards, Bank of Boston sold the notes to investors in Texas. During the battle between the bank, investors, lawyers and building tenants, the taxes went unpaid. Eventually, due to the unpaid taxes, the city auctioned the Ivy Corset building. This opened

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the door for Rothschild. “Having always known the building and having a business located there, it was an opportunity and risk I had to take.” Sweeping up the building meant Rothschild had to find a way to earn enough capital to make the big purchase. “Times were tough, as they always seem to be. I was unable to borrow from the bank at that time. Money had to come from whatever I could sell and cash I could raise,” says Rothschild. Over the next couple years after the purchase, Rothschild would reinvent ways for the building to be used and again, faced plenty of opposition. Though the first floor had tenants on and off, the second floor was occupied by Bulbs. com until 2008. “When they moved, I had to do something to get more space occupied and on a more constant basis. Being an old mill building there were not many options,” explains Rothschild. Eventually a church rented the second floor that Bulbs.com previously occupied and Rothschild was desperate to find a way to hold onto the building and make it economically viable. One ambitious idea Rothschild toyed with was “Arts Alive - Worcester” - a visual and performing arts venue that would provide low-cost studio space for local resident artists, a gallery to feature visiting artists’ exhibitions and space for live entertainment with a full bar and dessert shop. Rothschild hoped that something like Arts Alive would advance growth in the local artist community, provide a market for art and foster a vibrant social scene for the city. However, the church occupying the second floor preferred not to share space with a venue with alcohol and the idea was nixed. Rothschild had another idea: Door 2, a warehouse partystyle music and dance venue complete with a light show, large dance area and booming sound system. But again, the vision was met with opposition from neighbors. “Even though students from colleges would have been bused in, they intended to fight any variance from the 250 parking space requirement. If located on the Main Street side of the block, no parking was required. On the other side of the block, 250 parking spaces were required. Welcome to Worcester. The project was DOA,” Rothschild says. With time, Rothschild grew an idea based upon the years his father had owned the building. His father had rented space used as a multi-tenant building that had offices, light manufacturing, a showroom, gallery space and more. “The work and use of the space changed somewhat over the years, and in many ways it was the same. Small offices was keeping it what it was in many ways except for much more focus, and there wasn’t a way for anybody to argue with the use.” Though Rothschild had decided on the most reasonable way to utilize the building, there were still frustrations on the horizon. “The frustration has always been how Main South is perceived…. The main problem is perception and graffiti,” states Rothschild. Also to be noted as a sore subject? High taxes. “As one might expect, businesses need lower occupancy cost to hire more people, invest in equipment, grow and ultimately thrive. High commercial tax rates inhibits business in Worcester and consequently, employment opportunity. Worcester needs to lower commercial tax rates,” Rothschild says.

Despite the complications and disputes, the niche Rothschild created for the Ivy Corset building is now flourishing. Though the building is rich with history, the Ivy Corset building is not on the historical register and that was one front Rothschild did not need to worry about when it came to renovations. However, Rothschild still wanted to maintain the Ivy Corset building’s charm. “I naturally respect the history and work hard to maintain character. That being said, if the building can’t be made to be economically viable, it will be abandoned which imperils the survival of the building. If it is economically viable and has purpose, it can be maintained,” Rothschild says. Contributing to Rothschild’s vision and adding perhaps one of the most interesting additions to the Ivy Corset building is artist Sampson Wilcox. The Cumberland Center, Maine native was introduced to the Ivy Corset building and its history through friends of his - Alex Dunn, Sam Sheplar and Gabe Gerzon of Skyscope Creative, one of the businesses in the building. Rothschild was introduced to Wilcox’s work and was eager for the artist to create something for the building. “Steve is passionate about art and creativity, and you can hear it in the way he speaks. Steve and I met a few times to discuss the project and then he really gave me free reign to do whatever I wanted and develop it originally,” says Wilcox. What Wilcox created is a piece that coincides with his most recent body of work dealing with concepts surrounding the post-industrial atmosphere of the city of Worcester. Explaining his piece in more detail, Wilcox says, “I tried to examine the layering that occurs through the history of the building and reflect it in the aesthetics of the piece. The original composition of the piece used the basic structure of a post-apocalyptic seascape with a radiant, nuclear-orange sky and dark blue ocean. Off of this central theme, I worked the piece into the depth of character that the room and building itself have from the years of activity.” What resulted was a mural residing in the Ivy Corset building titled, “Progressive Archaeology.” “I think we’ve created something new and interesting while preserving and examining a piece of Worcester’s history.” Working every day in a historical and artistic building proves to attract an entrepreneurial mindset. Skyscope Creative co-founder Gabe Gerzon, who occupies an office in the Ivy Corset building since the Skyscope Creative’s inception, recognizes the advantages of working in a building with like-minded people and appreciates the building’s history. “It shows we can repurpose the past to furnish the future. Sure it has its inherent issues - the occasional leak, slow to heat and cool - but it’s a motivating place to work that harkens back to a time when Worcester really made quality stuff people loved.” Rothschild hopes that small businesses in the city realize the power in business location. “Small businesses and startup businesses need locations other than kitchen tables and basements. Being in a creative, collaborative environment provides inspiration, shared knowledge, partnership and community.” Rothschild puts it simply: “People want to be here. They want to work here.”

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Legendary Aaron Neville and Worcester native Roger Salloom at Hanover

Jim Perry

The Hanover Theatre in Worcester has rapidly been increasing its prestige as more major touring artists opt to make the venue their Central New England stop. Next Wednesday, Nov. 13 the theatre puts another major jewel on its crown as New Orleans legend Aaron Neville stops in Worcester on his current tour. Making the show even more eventful, Worcester native singer/ songwriter Roger Salloom returns to town to perform an opening set.

Neville, who is currently touring in support of his acclaimed new CD, “My True Story,” is part of the legendary Neville Brothers clan. He grew up listening to doo-wop music on the street corners of New Orleans, and this project is his way of paying homage to that inﬂuence. “Audiences are lovin’ it,” Neville enthused during a recent conversation. “We are getting that everywhere. The band is fantastic, and they can play all genres.” When asked how long he had been touring, Neville quipped, “Since 1954.” The Aaron Neville Quintet will be on the road until March 2014, and then the show heads down under to Australia. Besides the new material, Neville says that while on tour he is singing the great songs that span his entire career, including his ﬁrst major hit, “Tell It Like It Is,” which he still claims is one of his favorites to sing. Also high on his list of pleasures, he says, is the

number one hit with Linda Ronstadt, “Don’t Know Much.” The new CD was co-produced by Don Was and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Neville calls Richards “The most down-toearth guy in the world” and says that he

story to tell. At ﬁrst glance, it seems like an odd pairing: a folk singer with no apparent soul pedigree, opening a show for a soul/R&B legend like Neville. But Aaron’s brother, saxophonist Charles Neville, has

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thoroughly enjoyed working with him. In Philadelphia this past June, Neville joined the Stones on stage for a performance of “Under the Boardwalk.” Meanwhile, next Wednesday’s show opener, Roger Salloom, has a very interesting

Hanover celebrates 1 million! The Hanover Theatre in downtown Worcester earlier this year celebrated ﬁve years of hosting performing arts, from Grammywinning musical artists to Broadway hit performances. Just this last Friday, Nov. 1, The Hanover Theatre again celebrated by welcoming its 1 millionth patron. Tracy Heinold of Leominster, Mass. marked the milestone of patronage as he and his wife Nancy attended that evening’s staging of Memphis The Musical. At right, Tracy Heinold and his wife Nancy are pictured with Hanover Theatre’s President and CEO Troy Siebels. Photo by Scott Erb.

been playing with Salloom for quite some time. “I was in a post ofﬁce one day and I saw Charles. I stopped him and showed him a song of mine called ‘Lah-de-Dah’ and he liked it. We started doing gigs together, and have been playing ever since,” says Salloom.

When Salloom first began in the music business in his mid-teens in the ‘60s, he was already turning on to such diverse artists as Pete Seeger, Ray Charles and the Kingston Trio. Due to a couple of Worcester-related incidents, he was inspired to write the attentiongrabbing Roger Salloom “Gotta Get Outta Worcester,” The song helped jumpstart his career. By the time the ’90s rolled around, says Salloom, “my career was already starting to misfire. I was fed up with the music business…fed up with myself.” He took time off to “do some intense spiritual work.” After meeting a woman who saw the potential in him, even though he admits he was the “fashion antichrist,” things started looking up. She has guided his resurgence ever since, and they are still together living just an hour or so away in Northampton. Salloom’s reputation enjoyed a large boost in the early 2000s when award-winning documentary filmmaker Chris Sautter, who was a fan of Salloom’s music, decided to make a film about his life and career. “So Glad I Made It, the Saga of Roger Salloom, America’s Best Unknown Songwriter” won numerous awards, and gave him major exposure. Salloom takes credit for the upcoming show at The Hanover Theatre. “We thought that it would be a good idea to have Aaron come to Worcester, and I suggested it to his management.” Next Wednesday, the vision becomes a reality. See Aaron Neville and Roger Salloom live at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $32.50 and $42.50 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 877-751-7469 or by visiting thehanovertheatre.org.

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GWAR returns to Worcester with “Battle Maximus”

Cade Overton

Central Massachusetts Scumdogs rejoice: the almighty GWAR, legendary space beasts, will return to spatter the walls of The Palladium with the entrails of their enemies once again on Friday, November 15. The Antarctic Gods of beast-metal will roar into town hot on the heels of their latest enemy, the nefarious Mr. Perfect, an entity bent on transforming humanity into his own twisted vision of perfection. Fans will recall the tragic passing of longtime GWAR guitarist Flattus Maximus in 2011; it is in his honor that his remaining band mates will attempt the destruction of Mr. Perfect, all the while rolling out their triumphant latest offering of savagery, the repugnant new album entitled “Battle Maximus.”

There are a few concepts at play here, but it seems logical to begin by asking why GWAR has taken it upon themselves to do battle against evil. “We are evil, we’re not gonna ﬁght evil,” says horriﬁc frontman Oderus Urungus, presumably from atop a throne made of skulls from conquests past. “I guess GWAR isn’t evil so much as force of nature. We have moods like people wear clothing. But Mr. Perfect is just an asshole.” Not one to mince words, and clearly the type to enjoy a nice chat, Oderus continues, “Mr. Perfect … thinks he’s better than everyone else. He kind of represents a Republican. He’s determined to do everything it takes so people can’t have healthcare. Mr. Perfect is like the John Boehner of outer space.” Thus, Oderus and his cohorts will use their weapon of choice to defeat him: Antarctic heavy metal. “It’s a good way of luring young adults to one place so they can have their souls sucked from them,” he says. The death of Flattus Maximus may have seemed a near-insurmountable blow to both fans and the band, and it was not without a considerable amount of remorse and sadness that GWAR did the only thing left for them to do: They blew the Horn of Hate (according to a press release, “The Horn of Hate is an

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ancient Slave Pit contraption that summons all the Scumdogs in the Universe in the unlikely event that one of them is killed in battle, disintegrated, or becomes a Mormon”) to initiate a “Battle Maximus,” a battle royale involving the entire Maximus clan. “We invited all the Maximuses from all over the galaxy to Antarctica where they

make music like we make horrible noises,” he adds. A GWAR show is no romantic picnic, as anyone who has attended one will gladly tell you. It’s quite the opposite. Celebrities, politicians, and of course enemies are disemboweled, executed and tortured (in efﬁgy). Mixed with earnest and brutal

their ever-intense thirst for vengeance and destruction in tow. It almost goes without saying that Worcester has a special place in the black, soot-encrusted hearts of GWAR. Though his dream show would be “on my home planet of Scumdoggia so I could ﬁnally escape this world once and for all. Or Japan. We still

scum-metal is a healthy dose of satire. It’s a spectacle to say the least and Oderus Urungus likes it that way. As for newcomers, the selfdescribed anti-role-model asks “that they dress formally, the men in tuxedos and top hats and the women in Civil-War era hoop skirts.” Though the band of space creatures spend their downtime on tour as one might expect (“We eat, barf … take drugs, break stuff … you know, we don’t go shopping too much.”) the battle will rage full-force every night of the tour and GWAR will take the stage with

haven’t been able to ﬁnd Japan,” Oderus expresses genuine sadness at the awful reality of having to miss Rock N’ Shock this year, but it is with vomit-ﬂecked excitement that he excretes his parting words: “Pick up that copy of “Battle Maximus.” We’re looking forward to seeing you at that decrepit music hall. HAIL GWAR!” Catch GWAR live with special guests Whitechapel, Iron Reagan and Band of Orcs downstairs at The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester on Friday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Buy tickets at thepalladium.net.

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fought for the right to ﬁll the void that was left by Flattus’ departure,” says Oderus. This trial by combat took place on the plain outside the GWAR fortress, and when it was over, a successor had been chosen. Pustulus Maximus was the only one left alive. (Note – Pustulus Maximus can sometimes be seen in human form with his other band, marijuanathemed death-metal act Cannabis Corpse.) It wasn’t long before “Battle Maximus” came to fruition on Metal Blade Records; Oderus asserts that honoring their fallen comrade by carrying on was the only thing to do. “We

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The actor and the assassin Jim Keogh

Let’s start with a line that could launch a thousand jokes: “A man walks into a bathhouse …”

You don’t have to be too imaginative to come up with a bunch of punchlines once you’ve been handed that set-up. But the Japanese import “Key of Life” has more on its mind than milking a premise for easy laughs. Yes, at the start of the ﬁlm, a man does indeed walk into a bathhouse. His name is Kondo. He’s a hit man and he’s just coming off a job that’s left him with just a bit too much, shall we say, “evidence” staining his skin and clothes. The moment he steps into the washing area he slips on a stray bar of soap, hits his head, and loses his memory. Also in the bathhouse at that same moment is Sakurai, a struggling actor so distraught by the news that his former girlfriend is getting married he earlier tried to hang himself. To his dismay the rope snapped, and now Sakurai is attempting to lather away his depression and shame. When Kondo goes down, Sakurai switches locker keys with him and gains access to Kondo’s luxury car, his plush apartment, and also, to his horror, the killer-for-hire’s reputation. Kondo awakens believing that he is an out-of-work actor, and with all his hard edges now softened he gains the romantic attention of a buttoned-up magazine editor who has given herself two months to meet a man and get married. This all may sound like an old-fashioned farce, but that would be shortchanging “Key of Life.” In fact, the ﬁlm’s weakest moments are when it goes for its broadest laughs, especially when Sakurai gets tangled up with the yakuza who believe he’s a professional murderer. The mistaken-identity shtick is

really just a ruse to foster appreciation for the transformation of Kondo (played with worldweary tenderness by Teruyuki Kagawa). His fumbling attempts, in his amnesiac state, to reconstruct a life he falsely believes to be his own are endearing, even moving. Upon learning that he’s supposed to be an actor, Kondo humbly accepts the challenge of mastering the profession and exhibits more performing talent than the hopeless Sakurai, who is staggeringly bad. “Key of Life” periodically loses its way while attempting to do too much within the constraints of its two hour and eight minute running time. I wish writer-director Kenji Uchida had abandoned much of the yakuza subplot, which dominates the last third of the film, and devoted even more of his story to the unfolding relationship between Kondo and the editor. The only truly interesting gangster in this film is Kondo, and he’s at his finest when he believes he’s another man. Ryoko Hirosue is the film’s unsung hero as the magazine editor looking for love on a timetable. She brings a dry charm to what could have been a thankless role as someone who even by Japanese standards is freakishly ordered (I wasn’t hopeful when she pulled out the Handi-Vac to suck up the dust on her already impeccable desk). Her unlikely attraction to Kondo is understandable in the context of her skills as a fixer of seemingly unfixable situations. Kondo is lost, and she craves to make him found. She only needs to decide whether she loves the actor or the assassin. Key of Life will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University (there is no Saturday show this week) as part of the Cinema 320 series.

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November 27 THE SOUL BAND December 4 NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY SYMPHONIC WINDS & CONCERT CHOIR Holiday Concert

Featuring saxophonists Don Braden & Bill Pierce CD Release Concert for “Clarity” (Sunnyside) Gardony’s soulful piano is marked with probing intellect and keen emotional sensitivity. Having toured in 24 countries and recorded ten CDs, he is “one of contemporary music’s truly original voices.” Saxophone icons Bill Pierce and Don Braden join Laszlo’s tight quartet.

Brown Bag Concert Series Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street, Worcester 01608 508-752-5608 • www.mechanicshall.org Brown Bag Concerts are produced by Mechanics Hall and WICN Public Radio.

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12 YEARS A SLAVE (R) Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:50, 4, 7:10, 10:20 Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:40, 7:05, 10:05 ABOUT TIME (R) Blackstone Fri-Wed: 1:30, 4:20, 7:25, 10:15 Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 12, 3, 6:50, 9:30 Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 12:40, 3:50, 7:10, 10:10 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1, 4:10, 7:25, 10:10 ALL IS LOST (PG-13) Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 11:25, 2, 4:40, 7:40,

10:25

Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:20, 3:50, 7, 9:40 ARRAMBAM (NR) Worcester North Thurs: 8 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35, Fri-

Wed: 11:50, 3:40, 7:05, 9:50, 12:25 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10

Solomon Pond Thur: 12:50, 3:50, 7:10, 10, Fri-

Wed: 11:05, 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:15 Westborough Thurs: 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10, FriWed: 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30 Worcester North Thurs: 1, 4, 7:10, 9:55, FriWed: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45

ENOUGH SAID (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55,

7:15, 9:45

ESCAPE PLAN (R) Blackstone Thurs: 9:10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:05, 3:45, 6:55, 9:35 Westborough Thurs: 1:10, : 4, 6:50, 9:40 Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 1:10, 3:55, 7:30,

10:30

FREE BIRDS (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:25, Fri-

Wed: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40, 12 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:20, 1:45, 7 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:40, 3:40, 6:50, 9:30,

Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:50, 7:15, 9:45 Westborough Thurs: 1:20, 4:10, 6:40, Fri-Wed: 11:50, 2:05, 7:20, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:45, Fri-Wed: 2:50, 5:10, 7:45, 10:05

Wed: 12:25, 3:30, 6:25, 9:20

FREE BIRDS 3D (NR) Blackstone Thurs: 11:45, 2:10, 4:30, 6:55, Fri-

Fri-Wed: 12:10, 3:20, 6:45, 9:50 Westborough Thurs: 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45, FriWed: 12:40, 3:50, 6:55, 9:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 1:25, 4:10, 4:45, 7:15, 7:40, 10:10, 10:40, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 4:05, 7:20, 7:50, 10:15, 10:45

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 4, 9:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, Fri-Wed:

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:50, 2:45, 6:50, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:35, 3:55, 7:05, 9:45,

CARRIE (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:50, 2:35, 5:05, 10:15, Fri-

Wed: 9:05, 12:15 a.m. Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:15, 4:25, Fri-Wed: 11:10, 1:35, 7:45 Westborough Thurs: 9:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 6:45, Fri-

Wed: 11:45, 2:05, 4:25

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Westborough Thurs: 1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:10, FriWed: 4:50

Worcester North Thurs: 10:05 p.m., Fri-Wed:

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GRAVITY (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:35, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 7:35, 10, 12:10 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:45, 4:30, (9:30 Fri-Wed

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Solomon Pond Thurs: 3:35, 9:25, Fri-Wed: 1:30 Westborough Thurs: 4:50, Fri-Wed: 5:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12:40, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40,

10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:40, 2:55, 5:20, 8:05, 10:20

Wed: 11:20, 1:40, 4:10, 6:40

GRAVITY 3D (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:30,

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

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 2:15, 7:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:55, 1:25, 4:15, 6:40,

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 2, 4:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:20, 4, 6:45, 10:05, Fri-

DON JON (R) Worcester North Thurs: 12:35, 3, 5:15, 8, 10:15

Fri-Wed: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15, 11:40

7:25, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 11:15, 4:15, 7:25, 9:40 Westborough Thurs: 1:55, 7:45, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 11:55, 2:25, 7:30, 9:45 Worcester North Thurs: 12:10, 2:25, 4:50, FriWed: 12:10, 2:25, 4:50, 7:35, 9:50

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INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 (PG-13) Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:15, 4:30, 7:45, 10:10,

Fri-Wed: 4:15, 10:25

JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 1:50, 4:15,

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

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MACHETE KILLS (R) Solomon Pond Thurs: 9:50 PRISONERS (R) Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 12:25, 3:45, 7:05,

10:25

THE COUNSELOR (R) Blackstone Thurs: 1, 4:10, 9:40 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:45, 4:05, 7:20, 10:05,

Fri-Wed: 4:35, 10:15 Westborough Thurs: 1:10, 4, 7, Fri-Wed: 4:15, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 1:05, 3:50

THE FIFTH ESTATE (R) Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:30, 3:45 THE HEAT (R) Elm Thurs: 7:30 Strand Thurs: 7 THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 8:30, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 12,

KEY OF LIFE (NR) Clark Thurs: 7:30, Sun: 1, 3:30 KRRISH 3 (NR) Westborough Thurs: 1, 4:35, 8, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 4:10, 7:50

LAST VEGAS (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 1:20, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45, FriWed: 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45, 12:05 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:40, 2, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40

Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:45, 6:55, 9:55 Westborough Thurs: 1:35, 4:15, Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 Worcester North Thurs: 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10, FriWed: 1:25, 4:20, 6:50, 9:25 LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (PG-13) Elm Fri, Sat: 7, 9:30, Sun, Tues, Wed: 7:30 Strand Fri-Sun, Tues, Wed: 7 Worcester North Thurs: 1:35, 4:30, 7:35, 10:30,

2:10, 2:40, 4:50, 5:20, 7:30, 7:55, 10:10, 10:30, 11:30, 12 a.m., 12:35 a.m. Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:20, 4:40, 7:20 Solomon Pond Thurs: 8:30, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 1, 2:10, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 10:40 Westborough Fri-Wed: 11:30, 12:30, 2:15, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 7:45, 9:15, 9:35 Worcester North Thurs: 8:30, Fri-Wed: 1:45, 4:45, 7:20, 10

THOR: THE DARK WORLD 3D (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 8, Fri-Wed: 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

Blackstone Thurs: 8, 9, Fri-Wed: 1:25, 4:05,

6:45, 9:25, 12:05 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 8, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 2, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 8, Fri-Wed: 11, 12:30, 1:40, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:20 Westborough Thurs: 8, 10, Fri-Wed: 1, 1:30, 4, 7, 7:25, 10, 10:30 Worcester North Thurs: 8, 9, Fri-Wed: 12, 1:15, 2:35, 4:15, 5:15, 6:50, 7:50, 9:30, 10:30

WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) Elm Thurs: 7:30 WORLD WAR Z (PG-13) Holy Cross Fri, Sat: 7 Looking for your favorite theater and don’t see it listed? Email editor@worcestermag.com and we’ll do our best to include it in the coming weeks.

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

Adv. Tix on Sale THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE THOR: THE DARK WORLD IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Mon.(1100 1230 140 330) 430 630 730 930 1020 Tue. - Thu.(1230 130 330) 430 630 730 920 1020 MET OPERA: TOSCA (NR) Sat.1255 PM MET OPERA: TOSCA ENCORE (NR) Wed.630 PM THOR: THE DARK WORLD [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Mon.(1130 100 210) 400 500 700 800 1000 1040 Tue.(100 200) 400 500 700 800 950 Wed.(100 200 350) 500 700 800 950 Thu.(100 200) 400 500 700 800 950 LAST VEGAS [CC] (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(1250 345) 655 955 Tue. - Thu.(1255 345) 655 1000 FREE BIRDS [CC] (PG) Fri. - Mon.(1120 150) 715 945 Tue. - Thu.(105 PM) 715 PM 945 PM FREE BIRDS IN REALD 3D [CC] (PG) No Passes Fri. - Mon.420 PM Tue. - Thu.405 PM ABOUT TIME [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Thu.(1240 350) 710 1010 ENDER'S GAME [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(1105 110) 410 720 1015 ENDER'S GAME [CC,DV] (PG-13) Mon.(1105 110) 410 720 1015 Tue. - Thu.(1250) 410 720 1015 ALL IS LOST (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(1125 200) 440 740 1025 Tue. - Thu.(110) 420 725 1025 JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Mon.(1100 145) 425 735 1030 Tue. - Thu.(145) 425 735 1030 THE COUNSELOR [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Tue.435 PM 1015 PM Wed.435 PM Thu.435 PM 1015 PM 12 YEARS A SLAVE [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Mon.(1220 340) 705 1005 Tue. - Thu.(1235 340) 705 1005 CARRIE [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Mon.(1110 AM 135 PM) 745 PM Tue.(135 PM) 745 PM Wed.(135 PM) Thu.(135 PM) 745 PM CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [CC,DV] (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(1210 320) 645 950 Tue. - Thu.(1230 335) 645 955 GRAVITY [CC,DV] (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(130 PM) Tue. - Thu.(115 PM) GRAVITY IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Mon.(1115) 415 725 940 Tue. - Thu.415 PM 725 PM 940 PM CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 [CC,DV] (PG) Fri.(1105 120 355) 650 935 Sat.650 PM 935 PM Sun. - Mon.(1105 120 355) 650 935 Tue. - Thu.(120 355) 650 935

THOR: THE DARK WORLD IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(100 130) 400 700 725 1000 1030 Mon. - Thu.(100 130) 400 700 725 1000 THOR: THE DARK WORLD [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(1130 1230 215 330) 500 630 745 915 935 Mon.(1130 1230 215 330) 500 630 745 915 1030 Tue. - Thu.(1230 200 330) 445 630 730 915 1015 KRRISH 3 (NR) Fri. - Thu.(1235 PM) 410 PM 750 PM LAST VEGAS [CC] (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(1140 220) 455 735 1010 Tue. - Thu.(220) 455 735 1010 FREE BIRDS [CC] (PG) Fri. - Mon.(1150 205) 720 950 Tue. - Thu.(205 PM) 720 PM 950 PM FREE BIRDS IN REALD 3D [CC] (PG) No Passes Fri. - Thu.450 PM ENDER'S GAME [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(1250 340) 645 930 ENDER'S GAME [CC,DV] (PG-13) Mon. - Thu.(1250 340) 645 930 THE COUNSELOR [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Thu.415 PM 1005 PM JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Mon.(1145 210) 445 715 940 Tue. - Thu.(210) 445 715 940 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [CC,DV] (PG-13) Fri. - Thu.(1240 350) 655 955 GRAVITY IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Mon.(1155 225) 730 945 Tue. - Thu.(225 PM) 730 PM 945 PM GRAVITY [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Fri. - Thu.505 PM

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 [CC,DV] (PG) Fri. - Sun.(1135 150) 435 705 Mon.(1135 150) 435 705 935 Tue. - Thu.(150) 435 705 935

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FOOD ★★★★★ AMBIENCE ★★★★★ SERVICE ★★★★★ VALUE ★★★★ 82 Winter St, Worcester • 508-797-1011 • bocadotapasbar.com

Small Plates, Huge Tastes Michael Brazell

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar is Niche Hospitality Group’s greatest culinary achievement and it is an experience like no other in Worcester. The restaurant’s focus is on tapas, literally translating to small plates, with a full menu of appetizer-proportioned Spanish dishes served either hot or cold.

Dining on a Saturday evening, Lillian and I made reservations early in the morning to guarantee a seat, as Bocado regularly runs 60-minute waits on weekends. The restaurant has an enormous menu which can be daunting to a new visitor and while most guests will order each item individually, Lillian and I opted for “The Bocado Experience for Two,” for $75, a four course meal offering a charcuterie & queso, four items from the tapas menu, a plate of paella,

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and a dessert of churos & chocolate. Lillian and I began with a meat and a cheese, opting for the thinly sliced beef tenderloin and Queso de Cabra Con Miel, a terrific fried goat cheese served on top of a sweet honey, and accompanied by roasted almonds. Served beneath a freshly-baked, warm baguette roll with a sliver of apricot spread, it was the perfect way to begin our meal. Next, we ordered our tapas. The first item that arrived was Empanadas con Cangrejo, perfectly prepared crab meat and veggie-filled empanadas, with a delectable flaky pie pastry crust, and doused in a mild horseradish cream dressing. The empanadas were followed up quickly by Pato Asado Lento, a single leg of slow roasted duck, with a crispy, sweet skin that glistened with an apricot-pistachio glaze. The sweettasting, slightly gamey duck was the perfect complement to the savory crab empanadas. At the recommendation of our server Bryan, we ordered two special tapas plates that will be offered for the month of November. The first was the crispy potato-crusted atlantic salmon, a long strip of fresh salmon that was encrusted in a deep-fried crushed potato chip-like crust which kept the salmon moist and flavorful. This came served atop a bed

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of whipped New England Macomber turnips, drizzled with a spicy mustard dressing. The crowning achievement of our tapas experience at Bocado, though, was our ﬁnal small plate, which also came at the recommendation of our server. The Sherry Braised Pork Belly has been featured for two consecutive months at the restaurant. Lillian and I are hoping it becomes a mainstay of the menu. This thick slab of impossibly tender and juicy pork (seriously, it can be cut with the blunt-side of your fork) is crisped in the oven, giving it a nearly bacon-esque exterior, and doused in a reduced sherry gastrique, perched triumphantly on a spread of pureed potatoes and grilled onions. Lillian remarked that one of her favorite aspects of tapas was that you never felt overwhelmed by the food in front of you, that you had a variety of ﬂavors without feeling sickeningly-stuffed. This, of course, was a mere illusion, as our plate of steaming paella de carne arrived. This saffron-rice based paella was packed with chicken, pork

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loin, duck conﬁt, veal, long strips of peppers and grilled onions, and topped with four crispy, spicy onion rings, proved to be far too much for just the two of us. The Bocado experience is ended with a plate of churros and chocolate, a deep fried dough pastry, twisted into a horseshoe shape, sprinkled with sugar, and served aside a ramekin of rich dark chocolate. Service at Bocado is top notch, as plates were brought to our table with just the right cadence, and our waiter was never too far or too near. The ambiance is simply terriﬁc as well, with the restaurant being deceptively large, though broken into three main dining areas – a cozy bar and lounge in the front, a private dining area to the right accompanied by a wine bar, and a larger dining room in a loft in the back. Bocado can be a pricey dinner destination. Regardless, with incredibly original dishes, excellent service, and an atmosphere that cannot be beat, Bocado may very well be Worcester’s best restaurant.

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BITES ... nom, nom, nom Brittany Durgin

VICTORIAN HARVEST TEA The second annual Victorian Harvest Tea fundraiser

event happens this Saturday, November 9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Fitchburg Art Museum. The event includes a sampling of speciality teas, a light luncheon, live music and museum admission. Certiﬁed tea specialist Danielle Beaudette, owner of The Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline, New Hampshire, will speak about the health beneﬁts of tea. Ticket donations

Uxbridge Italian American Club, 424 Mendon St., Uxbridge.

family is $25. Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge.

SWEDISH MEATBALL SUPPER Bethlehem Covenant Church hosts its annual

QUICK, GOURMET MEALS Learn how to make a quick and delicious

Swedish Meatball Supper on Saturday, Nov. 9, with two seatings; the ﬁrst from 4:30-5:30 p.m., the second from 6-7 p.m. There will also be a bake sale and a Christmas table. Cost for is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS LUNCHEON

Dress for Success hosts a fundraiser luncheon to celebrate self-sufﬁciency at The College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The event’s keynote speaker will be Cary Olson Cartwright, AVP of Social Responsibility for UNUM and honorary co-chairs will include Senator Harriet Chandler and Senator Michael Moore. Tickets are $50 each and help support Dress for Success increase the number of women it serves through its suiting and career readiness programs. Purchase tickets by calling Dress for Success at 508-796-5660.

Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood St., Worcester.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale hosts an

all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Live entertainment will

dinner at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Sunday, November 10 from 1-4 p.m. The class will show participants how to cook minestrone soup, chicken in a lemon wine sauce with capers, mushrooms and artichoke hearts served over rice, a mixed green salad with a homemade herb dressing and a cheesecake stuffed with fresh peaches. Tastings will be provided at the end of the class. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston.

PIG ROAST BENEFIT The North Uxbridge Italian American Club hosts a

pig roast event with live music by Altic and Little Levity on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 with proceeds helping to buy turkeys and condiments that will be donated to needy families in Uxbridge this Thanksgiving. North

located on Southwest Cutoff in Worcester, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, you will be helping to support the Box 4 Special Services Canteen Truck

in Worcester. Of all money raised on this day, 10 percent will be donated to the truck. The Box 4 truck will be at the 99 Restaurant from 3-9 p.m. this day. Pipers and a drummer from the Fire Department’s Kiltie Band will be performing and a safe house will be offered for children by the Worcester Fire Department. 99 Restaurant & Pub, 11 East Central St. (Southwest Cutoff), Worcester.

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will help support Our Father’s House shelter and transitional recovery programs. Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Pkwy., Fitchburg. ﬁtchburgartmuseum.org.

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WICKED WINGS & ICE CREAM OPENS A new eatery, Wicked Wings & Ice Cream, has

All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Dinner Menu Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Seafood Dishes Dine-In or Take-Out Tastes like Home Cooking! Open Seven Days a Week 11:30am-10pm 508-793-9900 2 Coes Sq., Worcester (Near the 560 block of Park Ave.)

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recently opened in Leicester. Wings are offered with 13 different homemade sauces, made from scratch by owner Mike and his wife Pam. Also homemade are the chili, clam chowder, coleslaw and French fries seasoning. Salads, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, fried pickles and mozzarella cheese sticks are also on the menu. In addition to all that, Giffords ice cream is served in cones, dish, as sundaes or shakes. Specials include 50-cent wings on Tuesday, 50-cent wings and $1 boneless strips on Wednesday, and $1 boneless strips on Thursday. On Saturday and Sunday, small and large combo platters are available. Wicked Wings & Ice Cream is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wicked Wings & Ice Cream, 15 South Main St., Leicester. wickedwingsleicester.com.

SWEET RELOCATES Sweet, Worcester’s dessert bar and bakery, has

moved to 72 Shrewsbury St. The new location is larger in size and features two ﬂoors, each

with its own bar and a glass elevator to get you to and fro. Sweet will reopen at its new location on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Check back with bites for information on a grand opening. Sweetworcester.com.

PURE JUICE AND SMOOTHIES Pure Juz, a locally-owned juice and smoothie

bar, recently opened on Highland Street in Worcester. The business is dedicated to providing Worcester with the freshest fruit and vegetable juice blends possible by buying from local farms including Sagatabscot Orchards in Sterling and Harms Family Farm in Brookﬁeld. No water or sugar is added. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. 123A Highland St., Worcester. Facebook.com/PureJuz.

WINE, BEER AND CHEESE TASTING BENEFIT The Wine Vine in Worcester offers a free wine,

brew and cheese tasting on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 3-6 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds from sales beneﬁtting the Children’s Friend, the oldest child and family service agency in Central Mass. In addition wine, beer and cheese offerings, samples of artisan breads, fresh-baked cookies and liquor cakes will be offered. Live entertainment will be performed by Charles Ketter and Susan Kirchhausen and a rafﬂe for a wine and food basket will be available. The Wine Vine, 142B Highland St., Worcester. winevine.org.

EDIBLE STILL LIFE Liz Barbour of Liz Barbour’s Creative Feast, will

teach participants how to turn a holiday buffet table into a work of art on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m.-noon. Barbour will demonstrate how to use fruits, vegetables, ﬁne china, fresh herbs and ﬂowers to create a three-dimensional still life. Following will be a cooking demonstration of three Thanksgiving side dish recipes, which are works of art themselves and will be placed on the still life buffet table for tasting. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston.

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The Gallery of African Art hosts a one-year anniversary event on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 4-8:30 p.m. with various performances, food and other entertainment. From 4-7 p.m. arts, crafts and live music will be offered at the Gallery of African Art and at Coffeelands Cafe. From 7-8:30 p.m. an African drumming processional to the Church of the Good Shepherd on Union Street will be followed by live musical performances. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery of African Art, 62 High St., Clinton. For more information, visit facebook.com/ galleryofafricanart.

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Hidden Gems Busking Blitz! (Street Performance). Come join us weekly Wednesdays and Thursdays (rain date Fridays) as we make Worcester City Commons the place to be! Various performers will be busking to offer an image of life in Worcester when Busking Culture takes over! More info at: iamtheprocess.com, facebook.com/IamtheprocessStudios. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 774-314-9412. Free Live Acoustic Original Reggae and Jamaican Buffet at One Love Cafe. Both meat and vegetarian entrees. Call (774)272-3969 for reservations. $10 per person Buffett. 5-10 p.m. OneLove Cafe, 800 Main St. 508-753-8663 or facebook.com/ events/164007660454055. David Mallett Concert. “He harks back to the earnest ambitions and heartfelt melodies of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, singing with the conviction that folk can still be heroic.” - The New York Times. $20. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1089 Stafford St., Rochdale. 617-480-0388 or hezstone.com/ Zcalendar2014.html. Thursday Open Mic Night/local Musicians Showcase With Bill Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855 806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Free! 7:30-11 p.m. Leitrim’s Pub, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Heather Marie. 8-11:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Karaoke. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Karaoke Thursdays! Every Thursday Night! Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+ No Cover! Come Rock the Mic Every Thursday Night at Karaoke! 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff. Over 250 songs to pick from.sign up and sing with an AWESOME Live Band! (loveshackmusic.com) 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Angry Ham’s Garage Bar and Grill, 2 Beacon St., Framingham. 508-620-8888. The Flock Of A-Holes 80’s party with POINTE BLANK and KILLINEY WOODS. Pointe Blank is a female lead alt. rock band, with a musical blend of Muse & The Cars. facebook. com/pointeblankband Killiney Woods is the wildest assortment of anarchic musicians that the 21 century has to offer (facebook.com/ killineywoods) $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/groups/TheFlockOfAssholes. College Night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rumours Night Club, 370 Park Ave. College Night Featuring DJ Danny Fly. Come and experience Worcester’s HOTTEST College Dance Party! DJ Danny Fly will be spinning your favorite Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Elephant Proof. “Elephant Proof is a rag tag group musical mercenaries and battle hardened hired guns who have banded together to ﬁght for a cause they truly believe in; to rid the corrupted music scene of pretense, processed cheese, and pigeon holed art, and to open the minds of oppressed music fans who may have lost their belief that a better tomorrow is just over the horizon.” (facebook.com/ElephantProof, soundcloud.com/elephantproof) No cover. 9 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/events/1425009187711333. Karaoke with DJ Sirch one. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Metal Thursday! One of the Most Respected Nights for Metal in New England! Visit “facebook.com/metal.thursday”. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Open Mic Night! 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. The Russo Brothers! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Mystic River Band. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Thirsty Thursday with DJ Matty J. DJ Matty J helps you get the weekend started early with old school jams, club remixes, HD videos and Karaoke! No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Tony Soul - Delta Blues Project Jam at Beatniks, Hey jammers, hate waiting around to play?? Well, this jam is for you. Niki @ Beatnik’s is allowing us to run an early (8:00) jam once a month on the ﬁrst or second Thursday. We are very pumped for this. TSDBP will do a couple of tunes then open it up to you. Do you play, sing on key, dance...percussion, well. we want you. $5.00 cover to help Matt’s dog Stinky get through Obedience School. Only 2 rules: 1. no profanity 2. control your volume. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave., Worcester

860-763-7425 or enﬁeld-ct.gov. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Patrick McCarthy. 6:30-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Thomas Babatunde. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. A Fall Concert. The Symphony’s Fall Concert will feature Pirates of the Caribbean by Badelt, Symphony No. 3 (Eroica), Scherzo and Finale, by Beethoven, Slavonic Dances No. 7 and 8 by Dvorak, and Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 by Elgar. Home baked goods at intermission. Free and open to the public. 7:30-9 p.m. University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center - University Campus: Aaron Lazare Medical Research Building, Blais Pavilion, 364 Plantation St. Bret Talbert: Guilt-Free Acoustic Rock! Great rock/pop/ country etc. performed by Bret Talbert with the aid of his 6-string “sidewinder”! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Bettye LaVette. An overnight sensation after Fifty years in the business! With a voice as powerful as Etta James

Support local music at WCUW’s Blues Department fundraiser event on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill. Local bands will be playing blues music all night. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough.

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Dana Lewis LIVE! Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s “The Soundtrack of your Youth” Free! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. No Cover charge = tips appreciated! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Room or Outdoor Patio, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and Beatle B-side performed completely LIVE by New England’s best Beatles Tribute band, BEATLES FOR SALE! For more information and ticket availability, please call the Senior Center at (860) 763-7425. Tickets: $7 - Price includes dessert at intermission “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all.” beatlesforsale.net Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082 $7. 6-8 p.m. Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm St., Enfield.

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and a story as compelling as Tina Turner’s, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is ﬁnally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. $42 advance; $46 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Gale County. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. How Bizarre. 8-11:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. JAZZ: Wolf Soup with Bob Nieske. Wolf Soup with Bob Nieske Bob Nieske received his M.M. degree in composition with honors from New England conservatory in 1981. He was the bassist with the Jimmy Giuffre 4 for twelve years and appears on Jimmy’s three Soul Note recordings. Jimmy Giuffre artist’s website: bobnieske.com. $20 general public; students & seniors $19; members $17; children under 12 $10. 8-11 p.m. Amazing

Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787 or amazingthings.org. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. The Phreaks (Phish Tribute) - Christa Renee Band. New England’s tribute to Phish! (facebook.com/thephreaks) “Christa Renee Band plays a unique mix of reggae, soul, rock and dance rhythms set to memorable melodies and lyrics that range from political and social to intimately personal.” (facebook.com/pages/ Christa-Renee-Band/158251320879877) $5. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. TRIPLE XXX Band - Full on arena Metal/Hard Rock Show! XXX The band’s unique presentation of 80’s/90’s and today’s arena rock is served up hardcore by front woman Gina Andia, who’s vocal prowess, hypnotic energy and sultry stage presence, tames even the toughest of critics. The band has been the winner of The Valley Advocates Readers Poll of the Best Rock Band in Western Massachusetts for 2010, 2011 and 2012! YouTube: youtube.com/ user/TriplexXx2013 Website: triplex-theband.com/ $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/pages/TRIPLE-XXX/119792481396318. Bill Mccarthy @ Lakeside Bar & Grille. Free. 9 p.m.midnight Lakeside Bar & Grille, 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-425-3543. BITTERSUITE. 9 p.m.-midnight Firefly’s / Dante’s, 350 East Main St., Marlborough. 508-357-8883. BLOWW- Boston’s League of Women Wrestlers! w/ Sever the Drama, Triforium Dawn, and Ancient Power. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Dirty Deeds (The Premier AC/DC tribute). Your favorite AC/DC tribute is back for those about to rock at JJ’s! Get ready for another fun, high energy night of your favorite hits! $5 Cover at the door. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. International Night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rumours Night Club, 370 Park Ave. Invisible Sun - The Police Tribute. Invisible Sun - Worcester County’s Premier Tribute Ban Featuring the music of The Police Brian Chaffee - Vocals/Keyboards Scott Babineau - Bass & Vocals Chris Reddy - Guitars Roger Stebbins Drums Don’t miss this show! No Cover! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. NEW! “High Voltage Friday’s” High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night! 18+ $10, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Nuzzy. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat 5:30-7:30; then Jean Mancini

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Gough! 9pm! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Acoustic Nation. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597. Karaoke. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-7567555. Supernova Friday. Come out every Friday to Worcester’s hottest new nightclub, Bar FX, and be a part of Worcester’s growing EDM scene. Resident DJ’s Frankie Feingold & Goofy Bootz hit you with the hardest house in the city every Friday night. $10 (18+). 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bar FX, 90 Commercial St. 774-823-3555 or facebook.com/ barfx.worcester.3. Top 40 Dance Party. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Video DJ Jay Senior. No Cover. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611 or pinzbowl.com.

Peter Prince and the Trama Unit | Lyle Brewer Trio ft: members of The Ryan Montbleau Band. 21+. Doors open at 6 p.m. Some seriously all star musician line up not to miss! No cover. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/events/1403328426564766. Ron Robuccio Band. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Scott Babineau. 8-11:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

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Beneﬁt Pig Roast with Altic and special Guests Molly Gain and the Adams & Little Levity. A Beneﬁt Pig Roast Dinner to donate funds to the Uxbridge Food Pantry to assist in providing Families in need with a Thanksgiving dinner. Live music begins at 2 p.m. with Molly Gain and the Adams followed by Little Levity and Altic. Enjoy a good meal and great music. $15. 1-6 p.m. North Uxbridge Italian American Club, 424 Mendon St., Uxbridge. Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis, Playing the greatest Hits from the 50’S to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth” 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Ben Horrevoets. $4 Donation appreciated! 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-832-5044. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Bill Mccarthy @ Leitrim Pub. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock! Free. 8-11 p.m. Leitrim’s Pub, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447. BLUES: Les Sampou, with Joe Merrick Opening. Amazing Things Arts Center welcomes Blues artist Les Sampou, with Joe Merrick Opening .“ With a tough and tender voice that can be every bit as stinging or sultry as her slide guitar, Sampou deftly mixes bluesy soul with country twang and down-to-earth storytelling. $20 general public; students & seniors $19; members $17; children under 12 $10. 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787 or amazingthings.org. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Flip Flops, 680 Main St., Holden. Pamela Hines Trio, Nick’s Bar, 124 Millbury St., Worcester Bill McCarthy at Leitrim’s Pub, 265 Park Ave., Worcester. Dan Kirouac. 8-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Joe Macey. 8-11:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s Restaurant. No Cover. 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. More ORPHAN than not! BALLROOM Sometime in the mid 60’s Eric Lilljequist formed the Boston Country-Rock band The Orphans. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.

Tony Bennett. Spend an evening with the one and only Tony Bennett as he returns to Worcester, singing all his greatest hits all night long. Don’t miss TONY BENNETT with his special guest Antonia Bennett - for what promises to be a Night to Remember! Tickets @ $59.50 are on sale now at the Box Ofﬁce, thehanovertheatre. org, or 877-571-7469 $59.50. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. D.P.R. (Danny Pease & The Regulators) with Rocky & The Pressers, Big Mama Lu and Rebel Alliance. Danny Pease and the Regulators (DPR) have been together with their most recent lineup since March of 2011. Composed of musicians with ranging backgrounds, their style of “Dirty Punk Reggae” continues to morph and take shape, while always staying true to reggae roots and ska rhythms. $8. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/dprsound. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. A Rock N’ Roll Double Header! w/Funky Monks! a Red Hot Chili Pepper Tribute!, then Kung-Fu Grip! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Auntie Trainwreck. Come enjoy our unique blend of Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and Party favorites, and maybe some tunes you may not have heard from us before. 21+, No Cover, see you there! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. facebook.com/events/310702219075702. Clam Diggers. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Jazz- The Pamela Hines Trio -Jazz. A great evening of jazz trio music with Pamela Hines, piano, Dave Clark, bass and Renato Malavasi, drums. Come enjoy the ambiance of Nick’s and great jazz by the Pamela Hines Trio. 9-11:59 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or nicksworcester.com. Latin Night. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rumours Night Club, 370 Park Ave. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Second Saturday Spectacular (or Meatballs and Mayhem). 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-7529439. WCUW Blues Fundraiser. Come down to JJ’s and help support WCUW’s Blues Department Fundraiser at JJ’s! There will be local area badnds playing great blues and more all night! Keep

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Woodstock. Come for dinner or just come for dancing and drinks. No Cover. 5-9 p.m. Peyton’s RiversEdge, 86 Powdermill Road, Maynard. 978-637-2154. The Hangover Hour Spoken Word Salon 5 p.m.; then Andy Cummings 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Worcester Open Mic Sundays At Perfect Game With Bill Center for Crafts celebrates 10 Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour years of glassblowing at its Glass Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To Studio on Saturday, Nov. 9 at check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook. 2 p.m. Glass artist Melissa Ayotte will com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookmark&__ give a talk on her unique understanduser=578549000. Free! 6:30-10:30 p.m. Perfect Game ing of form, nature and the creative Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. process of making paperweights. Her 25th Annual Union Music Concert featuring the talk will be followed by an open house Sawyer Saxophone Student Solo Workshop. of WCC’s 8,000-square-foot Glass Tributes to Horace Silver & Boots Mussulli (Ken Sawyer’s Studio. The talk and open house are teacher!) including Carl Kamp soloist on guitar pieces by free and open to the public. Glass Uhl and Vivaldi. Also vocalist Alicia sings “Yesterdays” by Studio, 35B New St., Worcester. Jerome Kern. Featuring the Ken Sawyer Saxophone Student Solo Group, with special guest musicians Carl Kamp, Dave Dick, Dave Karacius, Bunny Price, and Plant Man! Sound by Richard Gaudette. This event sells out every year, reservations $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. Strongly Suggested! Free. 7-9 p.m. Point Breeze On the Lake, 114 508-756-2227 or remixworcester.com. Point Breeze Road, Webster. 508-753-3702 or unionmusic.com/ Center Bar Saturday Nights. DJ E-Class and Mike DJ Kartier events.htm. take turns bringing the beats to make you move every Saturday Liz Longley. In the short time since her graduation from Night! Check online weekly for updates. No Cover charge. 10 p.m.Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz 1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Longley has assembled an impressive resume. While best known Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz has steadily developed Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately House / EDM Dance Party with DJ Kartier. Mike DJ personal portraits through her music. $15 advance; $20 day of Kartier Perrone gets you movin’ with House / EDM remixes all night show. 7-10 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, long. No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Green St. 508-438-0597. Josh Briggs and Friends. “Like” Wista Rocks on Facebook. Karaoke. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-756There you will ﬁnd information about local Worcester Musicians and 7555. other interesting topics about our city No Cover charge. 9-12:30 Real Cool Cats. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange p.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. Place. 508-459-9035. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. No Cover

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Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats! 18+ $8, 21+ $5. Midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Sunday Brunch w/Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Blues Jam with A Ton of Blues. 3-7 p.m. RG Scooters Pub, 84 Lakefront St., Lunenburg. 978-348-2453. Dr. Stuart Forster, Organ Concert. Free. 3-4 p.m. Thompson Congregational Church, UCC, 347 Thompson Road, Thompson. 860-923-2431. Sunday Blues Jam with Da Funk. Blues Jam and More! Hosts: Da Funk House Band Bring your instruments, drumsticks or voice to one of the most fun, versatile jams in the area! Come get down, dance and groove to the tunes. Good food, drinks, friends and outdoor stage and bar in summer. 3-7 p.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookﬁeld Road, North Brookﬁeld. 508-867-2494. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dinner Dance With The Workingman’s Duo. The Workingman’s Duo - Tom Yates - guitar & vocales, Rick Maida bass, + DrumBeats to help move your feet - will perform songs ranging from easy listening and dance music from vintage rock to NOVEMBER 7, 2013 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Driftin’ Sam Politz! 7-9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Lucky Dog Monday Night Open Mike Jam. 8:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. The All New OPEN JAM hosted by Mike G. 9 p.m. - ??? It’s here! It’s happening! Bring Axe, Stix, Voice. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or theluckydogmusichall.com. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization.

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Open Mic Tuesdays/local Musicians Showcase @ Greendale’s Pub With Bill Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookmark&__ user=578549000. Free! 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. “See You Next Tuesday” with DJ Poke Smot! Downstairs! Guest DJ’s and Bands each week! No Cover! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove

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St. 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/ralphs.diner. guitarist plays a blend of rootsy originals and interpretations of ELECTRIC TUESDAYS are back at The Lucky Dog ancient folk, blues, and jazz, as well as current roots and rock tunes. (always 21+). Worcester, MA’s longest running DJ & live Incorporating a wide range of guitar styles, including open tunings electronic night bringing you the biggest names and the deepest and slide, as well as mandolin and harmonica, Matt ties a thread bass week after week! WOMP. $10 Free before 11 p.m.. 9 p.m.-2 between all types of seemingly disparate musical genres all with a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com/electrictuesdays. Warm up this Sunday at Worcester Art Museum when it holds its daylong >Wednesday 13 Winter Warm Up event from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery tours will be given, music will Hidden Gems Busking Blitz! (Street be performed by Original Jelly Roll Soul, Farmers Union Duo, James Performance). Various performers will be Keyes, The Marshall Pass and more, as well as art activities for the kids and busking to offer an image of life in Worcester hot chocolate will be served. Worcester Roller Derby will greet guests, along with when Busking Culture takes over! More info food trucks outside the museum, including Vesta Mobile Wood Fired Pizza at: iamtheprocess.com or facebook.com/ and Daddy’s Fried Dough. The museum is also encouraging all yarn-bombers IamtheprocessStudios. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to attend the event. The event is free for members and those 17 and younger. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 774-314Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. worcesterart.org. 9412 or facebook.com. 30th Anniversary Brown Bag Concert Series: The Laszlo Gardony Sextet with Don Braden & Bill Pierce. Laszlo Gardony is bringing together a sound of his own. All donations to the Worcester County Food iconic saxophonists Don Braden and Bill Pierce to join his tightly knit Bank. facebook.com/mattrobertmusic 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 quartet for an unforgettable Brown Bag Concert in celebration their Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. new CD release, “Clarity” on Sunnyside. Gardony’s soulful piano is Aaron Neville. This performance includes live music on the marked with probing intellect and keen emotional sensitivity. Having Mighty Wurlitzer before the show! Aaron Neville celebrates his toured in 24 countries and recorded ten CDs, Gardony is “one of critically acclaimed new solo album “My True Story.” Joining Neville contemporary music’s truly original voices.” Brown Bag Concerts are and his ﬁve-piece band will be brother Charles on saxophone Free. Bring your lunch or buy one at the Hall while they last. Can’t supporting the iconic R&B vocalist and multiple Grammy Award come by in person? Listen live on WICN 90.5fm or online at wicn. winner as he revisits some of his favorite classics from the dooorg. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508- wop era, adding a few new spins along the way. Aaron Neville’s 752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/brownbag.html. remarkable career has seen him move seamlessly between his Live Music with Matt Robert. Matt Robert’s solo Wednesday solo work and his role in the ﬁrst family of New Orleans music, the night shows present a loose, rambling trip through the songbook Neville Brothers. Opening Ac:t Roger Salloom $32.50 and $42.50, he’s developed over thirty years of performing. The Worcester-based depending on seating location. 10% discount availbale for members,

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groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders. 7:30-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/showinfo. php?id=76. Wednesday Night Open Mic/local Musicians’ Showcase W/ Bill Mccarthy @ Guiseppe’s. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. Country Wednesdays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Wacky Wednesday Night Jam @JJ’s Sport Bar. Open mic jam session...All are welcome. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full PA system for all to use. Guitar players please bring your own amp, great club, great food, great drinks and great music. Free. 8:30-12:30 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Clayton Willoughby’s Travelling Vaudeville Show! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030. Hunter Paye. Solo Acoustic, singer/songwriter (youtube.com/ watch?v=7PctwAFESMw) Doors at 6 p.m. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/ events/210009219172345. Music Under the Moose! Every Wednesday Night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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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, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour, $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet Small Works in Watercolor & Acrylic by Linda Littleton, Through Nov. 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or www. er3.com/book. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, CONstruct/ conSTRUCT: The Organizing Principle, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Nov. 29. 92 Downing St. clarku. edu. 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: Free 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, reThink INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Aug. 23 Oct. 26. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. EcoTarium, Science + You, Through April 27, 2014. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members 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. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Gallery of African Art, Gallery of African Art Free Tours, Thursdays, through Dec. 19; Weekly Thursday Tours at the Gallery of African Art, Thursdays, through Dec. 26. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-368-0227 or 978-598-5000x17 or galleryofafricanart.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory

Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org.

Worcester Historical Museum will lead a tour of Water Street in the Canal District on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. The tour will start at Blackstone Tap, 81 Water St. and will feature historic personalities from Worcester, portrayed by actors, that contributed to the culture and vitality of Water Street. Participants will be invited back to Blackstone Tap for light refreshments and a cash bat at the end of the tour. Advance registration is $15 for adults, $8 for those ages 7-17, and free for those 7 and younger. Registration on the day of the event is $20 for adults, $10 for those ages 7-17 and free for those 7 and younger. www.worcesterhistory.org.

Museum of Russian Icons. Crossing the Threshold: Traditional Folk Art from the Russian Home, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 14; Series of One Icon Exhibits, Through June 20, 2014. 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 978598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, An Evening of Illumination, Saturday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 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. Opening Reception: New England Themed Show 2013, Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Paint and Switch-Worcester Artist, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. Friday - Sunday. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester style Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com.

Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, John Pagano: New & Recent Work, Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed. Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30; Free Admission for Seniors on Tuesdays in September, Tuesdays, through Sept. 24. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery.com. Worcester Art Museum, WAM Talk: Paula Artal-Isbrand, Objects Conservator at WAM, speaks on “Orantes: Ancient Statues from South Italy”, Thursday; Worcester Art Museum Audio Tours, Through Dec. 31; Meditation in the Galleries, Fridays, through Dec. 27; Families @ WAM Tour, Saturdays, through April 13; Families @ WAM: Make Art!, Saturdays, through May 4; November Zip

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Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib. org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 39/29: A Retrospective Show by Lora Brueck, Through Oct. 18; Invented - WPI Patents Past & Present, Through Oct. 31. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape - Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. Reservations Recommended. Fri & Sat Nov 15th & 16th Robbie Printz Al Park and RA Bartlett. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room and full dinner available before show in restaurant. $5 off with College ID 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. $20 per person except special events. 9-10:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies in the Parking Lot every Sunday Night! - Sundays. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-7539543 or facebook.com/ralphs.diner. Mr. Smartass Theatre - Wednesdays. Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000, Featuring Shaun Connolly, Michael Szymczak and Derek Ring. Every show is unique, every show starts at 9:30, and it’s always Free to get in. Free. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888 or visit facebook.com/ mrsmartasstheatre.

A fashion show will be held on Friday, November 8, from 7-9 p.m. to help raise funds to build wells and create awareness of the water crisis in Africa. Admission is free. Donations and money raised from rafﬂes at Fashion Show for H2O will support the effort to provide clean, safe drinking water overseas. Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn.

Tours, Saturdays, through Nov. 30; Community Day: Winter Warm Up, Sunday; Sunday Sermon: Cliff Schorer, Board President of the Worcester Art Museum speaks on “The Betrayal of Christ”, Sunday; U-student Wednesdays FREE admission to COWC students, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31; WAM Talk: Co-Captain Mayra Fonseca of the Salvation Army speaks on “Reﬂection”, Wednesday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all ﬁrst Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Fire Works 10th Anniversary Exhibition, Through Nov. 16; Fire Works @ 10, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 16; FIREWORKS! Ten Years of the Fireworks Studio, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Nov. 16. 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; Blue Star Museums Military Personnel & Family Discount, Through Sept. 2; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; Worcester 911, Through Aug. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War “Traveling Exhibit, Through Nov. 15; Lincoln Exhibit, Through Nov. 15. 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.

StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. Worcester’s Alternative to Comedy. $10. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. The Sort Of Late Show with Shaun Connolly and the Over-Qualified Band - Thursdays. The only show of its kind here in sunny, sunny Worcester. Free. 8-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. Call 508-926-8877 or visit facebook.com/sortoflateshow. Someone Must Wash the Dishes: an Anti-Suffrage Satire - Thursday, November 7. Enjoy this light hearted evening performance hosted by the Worcester Women’s History Project. A panel presentation follows with women from the Worcester community discussing “the unfinished business of women’s rights!” Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door or by mailing a check payable to Worcester Women’s History Project, 30 Elm St., Worcester MA 01609. 6-8 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. Bob Marley Comedy - Thursday, November 7. That’s right, he’s back again! Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. $23. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Call 978-425-4311 or visit tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com. Falcon Theatre Company presents “The Laramie Project” - Thursday, November 7 - Saturday, November 9. The Falcon Theater Company, Fitchburg State University’s student-run theater club, presents the celebrated play “The Laramie Project.” “The Laramie Project” was inspired by the reaction to the 1998 beating murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7,

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Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Free. Fitchburg State University: Percival Hall, Percival Auditorium, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. The London Merchant - Thursday, November 7 - Saturday, November 9. Scott Malia directs this seldom-seen eighteenthcentury tragedy about George Barnwell, a naïve young apprentice who is seduced by the prostitute Sarah Millwood. She leads him down a path of duplicity, theft and murder; as his loved ones try to prevent his descent into crime, the young man wrestles with his sense of duty, identity and morality. Lillo’s gripping play asks whether we can ever achieve true forgiveness and redemption. 8-10 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: O’Kane Hall, Fenwick Theatre, 1 College St. Call 508-793-2496. Comedy: Kevin Driscoll - Drumming with Dummies - Saturday, November 9. Drum circles, dummies, and a musical

musical comedy featuring a day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. The show will take you from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in. It’s a single day in the life of Charlie Brown and his friends, strung from a bright uncertain morning to a hopeful starlit evening. Free. 7-9 p.m. Assumption College, Kennedy Building K 112, 500 Salisbury St.

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Olympic Fencing Classes. A seven week session of Olympic Fencing Classes offered by the Worcester Fencing Club. Classes for children and adults meet Thursdays or Saturday. Commplete information and registration at worcesterfencing.com. $175 for 7 weeks. Worcester Fencing Club, 243 Stafford St. 508-792-4210.

Legendary Tony Bennett returns to Worcester for a live performance at The Hanover Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8-10 p.m. Tony Bennett will perform his greatest hits along with special guest Antonia Bennett. Tickets are $59.50 and can be purchased at the box ofﬁce, at thehanovertheatre.org or by calling 877-571-7469. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester.

seedpods and colorful gourds will be your inspiration as botanical artist/illustrator Helen Byers demonstrates how to draw-and paintthem using colored pencils. Instruction will cover detailed drawing in layers, using regular and water-based colored pencils. All levels welcome. Member $90, Nonmember $100. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Quick Gormet Dinner. Sandra Tosches Having company shouldn’t be a hassle! Learn how to make a fast and delicious menu that will leave you ready to enjoy the evening in no time at all. Dinner will start with a quick Minestrone Soup, followed by Chicken in a Lemon Wine Sauce with capers, mushrooms and artichoke hearts served over rice, and Mixed Green Salad with a homemade herb dressing. Dessert will be Cheesecake Stuffed Fresh Peaches. Member: $30., Non-member: $35. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Yoga by Nature, Fall Session II, Class 5. Yoga by Nature class is about opening up to your body on a deeper level. Every class is guided to ﬁt individual needs. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about cultivating breath awareness, mindfulness, and feel how all of the elements of nature exist in you as well. Member: $13., Non-member: $15. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Crompton Collective, 138 Green St. 508-753-7303 or facebook.com/CanalDistrictFarmersMarket.

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5th Annual West Brookfield Craft Fair (PTA sponsored). It’s a shopping extravaganza for you! Come one, come all to our 5th. Vendor/Crafter Fair. Start your holiday shopping early for your family and friends. There will be a variety of different Vendors and talented Craft people. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Brookfield Elementary School, 89 N Main St., West Brookfield. 508-867-4655 or facebook.com/events/199937103514748/?ref=22.

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Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Floppy Bowls. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course. In one evening you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass creations. No experience necessary. All materials are included. $80. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Introduction to Meditation Workshops. Meditation is based on the premise that the natural state of the mind is calm and clear. It provides a way to train our mind to settle into this natural state. This beginner’s series teaches practitioners how to establish a mindfulness-awareness meditation practice. This is open to all levels. Member $5, Nonmember $8, per class. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Seeds and Gourds: Botanical Art in Colored Pencil. Instructor:Helen Byers In this two-day weekend workshop, late-fall

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>Saturday 9

10th Anniversary New Street Glass Studio Open House and Talk by Paperweight Artist Melissa Ayotte. Having been raised at the seat of the glassblower’s bench and pursued her own academic interests in human psychology, Melissa Ayotte brings her unique perspective to the fascinating world of paperweights! Ayotte joins the Worcester Center for Crafts on November 9th at 2 pm for an inspired and passionate discussion on the art, practice, and philosophical implications of the form, breathing new life into these traditionally overlooked desk-dwelling decorations. The talk will be immediately followed by an open house running until 5 pm. Both events are Free and open to the public. Free. 2-5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183.

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ventriloquist. Join Doug the talking dog, Dino the Dinosaur and other dummies. Drum circles are a great way to stay connected to our inner rhythms. Please join us with any drum you have or with anything that you can hit, scrape or shake to make a sound. $10; $9 for members. 2:30-4 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Call 508-405-2787 or visit amazingthings.org. LIVE COMEDY Fundraiser, Presented by Premier Dance Academy - Saturday, November 9. Premier Dance Academy Presents. Live Comedy Fundraiser! With Comedian Jim Colliton! If you have ever been embarrassed about the contents of your recycling bin or tried to kill a flying bat in your house you will find Jim’s comedy hilarious. If none of these thing hits home, Jim has also stolen a school bus and everyone finds that story funny. For Tickets please Call Jessica at (508)864-8884 or Trina at (774)6703184. Tickets can also be purchased at the Premier Dance Academy Studio, 510 Stafford St., Unit #3 Cherry Valley, MA $20. 8-9:30 p.m. Pine Ridge Country Club, 28 Pleasant St., North Oxford. Call 508864-8884 or visit standupforlaughs.com. “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” - Saturday, November 9 - Sunday, November 10. “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” is a

us for an interactive workshop that will provide you with the tools and strategies you can use right away to grow your business. $25 Donation to the Mayor’s Fuel Assistance Fund. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Leominster City Hall, 25 West Stret, Leominster. 978-534-7525, ext. 260.

“The Refinement of America: Is There Hope?” By Richard Lyman Bushman. Richard Bushman’s The Refinement of America: Persons, Houses, Cities (1992) examines the historical origins, the geographic spread, and the cultural consequences of the rise of “gentility” in early America. Combining cultural and social history with the sensitive study of material culture, The Refinement of America offers a comprehensive account of how manners and consumption were used to mark (or obscure) class boundaries from the colonial period to the mid-nineteenth century, and how these shifts interacted with the political and social transformations in early American society. Free. 7-9 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508-755-5221 or americanantiquarian.org.

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OK - I’m a Business Owner! Now What? Taking Your Business to the Next Level! Workshop led by Katherine Jasmine, AdviCoach Business Coach and owner of MarketingFIRST. What was your dream when you ﬁrst started your business? Business owners who have been in business for two or more years; those who want to grow their businesses to the next level; those who wear many hats and put out ﬁres ever day; those who want to rekindle their dreams or re-envision their goals. Join

The Venture Forum - Business Plan Contest. See the winners here. The value of a strong business plan cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to winning funding to launch your business in a tight economy. BPC Applicant - $25 (USD) / Members - Free / Non-members - $35 (USD) / Students - $10 (USD) / WPI students/faculty - Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. WPI: Salisbury Laboratories, Kinnicutt Hall, 100 Institute Road. theventureforum. org/Events. Common Bond: Stories of a World Awash in Paper. In this lecture based on his latest book On Paper: The Everything of its Two-Thousand Year History, Nicholas Basbanes provides an eclectic and far ranging cultural history of the ubiquitous material that is the basis for printed materials, armed conﬂicts, packaging, sanitary supplies and so much more. Free. 7-9 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508-755-5221 or americanantiquarian. org. Funky Junk and Frugality. It all begs the question: “How much space do you really, truly need to live well?” Derek Diedricksen in Humble Homes, Simple Shacks Think “American Pickers” on caffeine, with a heavy twist of small space design and you almost capture the work of micro-architect Derek “Deek” Diedricksen. Free. 7-9 p.m. Clark University: Dana Commons, Higgins Lounge, 950 Main St. 508-793-7479.

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Jordan Burnham - “From Despair to Hope: A Conversation with Jordan Burnham”. Jordan Burnham shares his story of struggling with depression and hiding his internal pain during high school. In high school, Jordan had everything to live for. He was popular, had good grades, and was a star athlete. But as the pressures mounted, Jordan attempted to take his own life during his senior year of high school. Jordan’s miraculous survival propelled him to begin to deal with his depression and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St.

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Square Dance. Square Dance. Pie Night. Matt McGovern calling and Harriet Clarke cueing. Mainstream & Plus. 8-10:30 pm. 508835-4560. SuttonCountrySquares.Freeservers.com. 8-10:30 p.m. Sutton High School, 383 Boston Road, Sutton. House / EDM Dance Party with DJ Kartier. Mike DJ Kartier Perrone gets you movin’ with House / EDM remixes all night long. No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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Join us at our Job Fair! Friday, Nov 8th | 9am-3pm Courtyard 72 Grove Street Worcester, MA Please bring 2 forms of ID. Refer your friends and family! Please apply online at www.stafﬁngnetwork.com prior to event.

32 inch Door in casing. Never used. Also w/door handle. Sells for $65 Asking $20 978-4666160

Division Manager sought by Microbac Laboratories in Worcester, MA. Assist the Regional Director in direction of all operations of independent, commercial lab. Reqs Bach’s deg in Analytical Chemistry, biology, or closely related ﬁeld, mini of 16 credits in Microbiology & mini 2 yrs exp in food & water microbiology testing. Send Resumes to errold.cobbins@microbac.com. Ref job title in subject line.

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Foster Care Information Session Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month • 2pm-4pm (Please Call for Details)

Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life. Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $500 BONUS

Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305

Christmas China Poinsettia Pattern Service for 12. Great condition. $75.00 508-756-5084 Crock Pot New 3 1/2 quart Rival Slow Cooker. Beige with floral design. $20.00 508-754-1827 Entire downhill ski package. Blizzard skies, Nordic size 9.5 boots, marker bindings. Exc. cond. $45.00. 508 829-9240

HELP WANTED LOCAL Insurance Part time CSR Personal Lines CSR. Small Office in Holden. Insurance Experience Required. Send resume: mary@walterhenryins.com

FOSTER PARENTS

Firewood for Fire Pits Small amount-seasoned hardwood. Logs not split $25.00 508-7910531

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www.devereuxma.org ITEMS UNDER $2,013 Four snow tires no rims, used 1 season on Honda Civic, Mastercraft Glaceir-Grip 195/60 R15. $275.00 call 508-450-9214 Jim Lonborg autographed photo on field after final out. "67" pennant win. $1,050.00 978-534-8632 Large collection of new + cancelled US + int’l stamps. Holden - $1,500 OBO 617-645-2982

ITEMS UNDER $2,013 Lowry Organ "The Carnival with Magic Genie" $300.00 incl’s instruction booklet and numerous music books. 978-464-2011 Men’s Yamaha downhill skis. 6 footers with bindings and poles. Excellent condition. $50.00 508-425-1150 Noritake Fine China Blue Hill 2482 floral w/ silver trim. Service for 12/91 pcs. Exc. cond. $500.00 or B/O 508-835-3045

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Shuttle Driver(s) needed for passenger transport. FT and PT available. Customer service experience and prof. driving experience a plus. Beneﬁts available for fulltime. $10-$11. For more information and to apply visit www.valetparkofamerica.com/ employment

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Maximum 4 lines (approx. 20 characters per line). We reserve the right to edit if ads come in that are too long. NO phone orders accepted. See ways to submit above. Merchandise Ads Only - NO autos, snowmobiles, RV’s, trailers, boats, ATV’s, etc. We have a special rate for these ads ($20 till it sells). NO business Ads accepted for this section. If we suspect the ads are being sent in by a business, we reserve the right to refuse. Limit 1 ad per name/address/phone number every 2 weeks. Ads will run for 2 weeks. Limit 1 item per ad (group of items OK if one price for all and under $2013) Price must be listed in ad. NO Cemetery Plots

DEADLINE FRIDAY 5 PM to begin following week • HAPPY TREASURE HUNTING! N O V E M B E R 7, 2 0 1 3 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

www.centralmassclass.com ITEMS UNDER $2,013 Snow Tires 14" Cooper Discover M&S. 225/70R14 Studded. Excellent condition. $60.00 508-886-2911 Snowblower Toro 1024 heavy duty 2stage replacement motor with electric start tires chains. $550. 508-829-6009 Sony Home Theater System Receiver and 5 Speakers $60.00 Call 617-803-5478 Andrew Symco china set of 12 plus extras. few pieces missing. white/ pink flowers $200.00 or b/o. 508-527-4962 TV Stand with CD/DVD Racks $50 Call 978-390-3432 Thomasville Dining Table Incl’s six chairs, two wide extensions and a matching side bar. $800.00 or B/O 508-886-0007 VT Castings wood stove. Tanaka gas powered brush cutter. Thule ski rack. 48" bar w/ footpads. $750 508-865-7493

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Indoor Flea Market November 9th. Worcester Elks. 233 Mill St. Worcester, MA. 8AM-1PM. Worcester-Auburn Emblem. Free Admission. Snack bar, bake table. Sacred HeartSt. Catherine of Sweden 596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR-Sat. Nov. 9, 2013. 9am-3pm. Homemade Crafts, Food, Vendors, Christmas Gifts, Homemade Baked Goods, Raffles and more. No admission fee to bazaar. Please join us after 4:00 Mass that day for a Ham Dinner in parish hall. $8.00 per ticket or $4.00 for meal ages 10 and under. For reservations for dinner or info for vendors call Lynn asap at 508-752-1608

REAL ESTATE

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CMYW’s First Annual Wellness Fair! Saturday, November 9, 2013 1 to 4:30pm 45 Sterling Street, #28 West Boylston, MA 01583 978-549-3970 centralmassyoga.com Please join us for a fun afternoon as we welcome a variety of wellness practices to the CMYW community! There’s something for everyone! Free Massage Therapy & Thai Yoga Bodywork, Demonstrations of Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Yoga Healing Grief, Ayurveda, Refreshments, Give-a-ways, Raffle to Benefit the Vietnam Veterans for the Community, and Much More!

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Happy Holidays! Before you buy, be good to yourself and visit us on the weekend at Waterwheel Village, 2291 West St., (Rte. 122) a 55+ Community featuring 100ft x 100ft sites surrounding a wilderness pond. Real nice resales starting at $19,900. Buy or Possibly Rent to Own. Call Paul at 978-355-3454

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT BURNCOAT/GREENDALE 1 bd, laundry, appl’s & off st. parking. HT/HW Incl’d. From $775.00. 508-852-6001

Our Adopt-A-Paws feature runs the second week of each month. With the support of our sponsors, we feature dogs and cats that are available for adoption at local nonproﬁt shelters. To advertise in a future issue please call Carrie at 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com You do not need to be a pet related business to sponsor a pet. The more sponsors we get, the more pets we will feature.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Space for Rent: HOLDEN 1105 Main St approx 1000 sq feet available 1-1-2014 call Sue at 508-829-4333 x301

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ADVERTISING

FLOOR COVERING

LANDSCAPING

CHIMNEY SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

CHIMNEY CLEANING $50 Off Caps or Masonry Free Inspection All Types of Masonry Water Leaks

Rose’s Cleaning Services

Quality Chimney

Shampoo 1 room & get 2nd room free!

CARPET & LINOLEUM 30 Sq. Yds. $585 Installed with Pad Berber, Plush or Commercial

508-373-8440

508-410-4551 RUBBISH REMOVAL

ADVERTISING

• Mulch sales & delivery • Weekly/bi weekly mowing • Parking lot sweeping • Planting/design • Walkways/retaining walls

AERATING: $100 for yards that are 10,000 sq ft or less.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Free Estimates • Fully Insured

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PAINTING

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E.W. GEMME & SONS CO. INC. We take the PAIN out of Painting

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Interior/Exterior Painting • Carpentry • Rooﬁng Power Washing • Decks Restored

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Carpet Mills

Residential & Commercial Carpet Cleaning Car Detailing Upholstery Cleaning Move In & Out Cleaning

*References available upon request Fully Insured

Flooring

C&S

8 weeks ........... $31.50/week = $252 12 weeks ......... $26.75/week = $321 20 weeks ......... $25.20/week = $504 36 weeks ......... $23.60/week = $850 52 weeks ......... $22/week = $1144 Minimum commitment of 8 weeks.

ASK about double blocks (size 3.75” x 1.75”) and COMBO pricing into our other zone and reach 43,000 households in 24 towns in Central Mass each week. FREE line ad included with each block purchased. Book for 52 weeks and receive a Spotlight Business of the Week! Ask for details!

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Tree Removal & Trimming - Chipping - Pruning Brush Removal - Stump Grinding Aerial Bucket Service Fully Insured • Free Estimates VISA/MC

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CARRIE A RSENAULT Classified Sales Manager 978-728-4302 fa x 978-534-6004 carsenault@centralmassclass.com

Contact: Carrie Arsenault with any of your questions or to start booking your Classified Ads today!

With the amount of leaves on the ground and the witnessing of the spitting of snow, it does appear that we are in a transition state. One of my goals in life is to learn to “go with the flow” better than I am currently able to do. The change of seasons is one flow that I have no choice in going with, even if I want to go against it. I truly deeply admire the quality that some people have in never getting flustered or over thinking what is happening in their lives. I need some more of that. There is something positive to be said for planning and preparing for change though. Have you made your preparations for the upcoming winter season? Have you found your snow plowing professional? Or have you had your home freshly painted or need a new fence? Fall clean ups are still in full swing, as well as, any home improvement issues that are best done in the warmer temperatures. Do you need your home thoroughly cleaned? Please do take a look at all of the categories of services that Central Mass Classifieds’ advertisers have to offer. We had a wonderful October ending in with the Pet Costume Contest. I hope that you had a chance to check out the great entries last week! November is off to a great start and I look forward to working with all of our fantastic advertisers and I appreciate all of our readers and quality consumers!

Thank you! Keep It Classy!!

Carrie Arsenault

www.centralmassclass.com

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