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Tim Murray, Chamber head, chimes in on latest sale of Telegram & Gazette

Tim Murray, who was quite vocal about his feelings for the T&G both during and after the acquisition of the paper by Red Sox owner John Henry last year, released a statement on the anticipated sale of the publication by its most recent owner, Halifax Media Group, which ended up buying the T&G from Henry, to the New Media Investment Group. Gatehouse runs the news publications and web sites for that company. Murray spoke in favor of the paper’s new publisher, Jim Normandin, and cited the role the area’s largest newspaper has played in keeping the public informed for nearly 150 years.

Photos: Firefighter Jon Davies Memorial Dedication

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Worcester Fire Department remembered one of their own, dedicating a granite and bronze memorial in front of the Franklin Street station Monday night, three years to the day after the Arlington Street three-decker fire which took the life of firefighter Jon Davies Sr. Photos by Steven King.

Worcester Bravehearts to host ‘Heart Stove’ panel at Boys & Girls Club In Major Leabue Baseball, the Hot Stove heats up over the winter during the off season. Here in Worcester, the “Heart Stove” is warming up as Future Collegiate Baseball League champs the Worcester Bravehearts host the “Heart Stove Reception” Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester. The event will raise money for the Boy & Girls Club, while bringing together a panel of baseball experts to discuss the future of America’s favorite pastime.

Photos: Festival of Lights celebration Worcester officially kicked off the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights celebration held behind City Hall. Mayor Joe Petty and City Manager Ed Augustus lit the holiday tree as Santa arrived by horse and wagon. People listened to children’s choral performances, sipped hot chocolate and skated on the oval while snowflakes fell.

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oing into this week's cover story on Worcester's Electronic Dance Music – known commonly as EDM – scene I knew very little of the music, the people who enjoy it and those who create it. In fact, other than the issues with drugs at shows and festivals, I held very few notions of EDM at all. What became apparent almost immediately upon speaking to venue owners, talent buyers and musicians, was that this is a well-organized group of talented, intelligent individuals who are looking for nothing more than to further growth the music they love. Really, aside from the music, there are a lot of parallels to any genre and – in a world generally more concerned with sales charts and figures than the creative process – Worcester's burgeoning EDM scene is something to be both appreciated and held in high regard.

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Worcester City Council sets new tax rate, reignites discussion of closing commercial, residential gap STEVEN KING

Walter Bird Jr.

he business community did not exactly get the tax rate it was looking for, but then again, neither did residential property owners. When the City Council this week settled on a fiscal 2015 tax rate of $20.07 per $1,000 assessed valuation for residential property owners and $31.73 for commercial, industrial and personal property owners, it was miles away from the lowest residential rate championed by one residential advocacy group, but also not quite where business owners were hoping to land, either. Councilors voted, 8-3, in favor of a set of tax rates championed by District 1 Councilor Tony Economou. Under that scenario, the median residential tax bill would be $3,454, while the commercial tax bill would be $8,716, according to information from City Assessor Bill Ford. The change to the median residential tax bill from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2015 would be $107, with a change to the median commercial tax bill of $300. The average condominium tax bill would be $2,367, with a change from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2015 of $270. The average three-family tax bill would be $3,697, with a change from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2015 of $305. In addition to Economou, councilors Moe Bergman, Mike Gaffney, Phil Palmieri,

Joe Pagano addresses the City Council. owners and $30.83 for owners of commercial, Sarai Rivera, Rick Rushton, Kate Toomey industrial and personal properties. and Mayor Joe Petty voted for the new rate. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Councilors Gary Rosen, Konnie Lukes and Commerce had lobbied for a commercial tax George Russell voted in opposition. rate of $31.20 per $1,000 assessed valuation. The fiscal 2014 tax rate is $19.54 per The residential rate would have been $1,000 valuation for residential property

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The holiday tree on Worcester Common gets lit and the Oval opens for another season. +3

Frank and Louie, the world’s oldest two-faced cat, put to sleep at age 15 after falling “critically ill.” -2

JetBlue soars into second year of service in Worcester with hopes high for even greater success. +2

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

More housing pegged for downtown as Central Building targeted for redevelopment, according to reports. +2

$20.29. By contrast, the residential taxpayer advocacy group AWARE (Accurate Worcester Assessments on Real Estate) had pushed for the lowest residential rate of $18.67. Only one councilor, Lukes, supported that rate. The rate championed by Economou was adopted only after one put forth by Rushton failed to gain enough votes. He had suggested a residential rate of $20.10 per $1,000 assessed valuation and a commercial rate of $31.66. After the rate was set, Murray acknowledged the “difficult vote” councilors had to take in trying to correct the “mistake” of adopting a dual tax rate in 1983. “I am encouraged that we continue to move toward closing the differential [that exists between commercial and residential property owners],” the former mayor and lieutenant governor said. “It assists us as well in our efforts to recruit new businesses to the city. I would have liked to have done better, but we are moving in the right direction.” He said he did not see the vote as a loss for the business community. “I think it’s progress,” Murray said. Lukes, in arguing for the lowest residential rate, said she has always considered shelter a priority. “If I actually thought the tax rate would create more jobs and bring more businesses to

State Ways and Means Committee Chair Stephen Brewer to join faculty at UMassAmherst next year, a news report states. +1

Perils of prescription drugs told to Worcester school students during forum, with acknowledgment that more drug education in schools is needed. -2

The gargoyles missing from the Liberty Assembly Church of God found, but a news report says the new owner likely will not return them. -4

An International Baccalaureate program proposed in Worcester does not have universal support, but stimulates discussion about gifted learners. +1

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Latinos moving ahead, becoming connected with Adelante Worcester Walter Bird Jr.

oosely translated, “Adelante” in Spanish means “go ahead.” There are other meanings, but that one best describes the nonprofit group Adelante Worcester, whose aim is actually quite simple: empower members of the Latino community to network, to build themselves up both personally and professionally. The mission has changed since its formative days in 2009, but Adelante Worcester continues to grow — there are about 50 members, but is expected to expand to 100-125 in the next four to five months — and remains committed to helping members of Worcester’s largest minority community get as far in life as they want. It all started with a group of Latino leaders gathering together five years ago to talk about policy changes and gaps between the Latino community and the rest of the city. Community meetings were held, and education became a key priority. Working with then-mayor Joe O’Brien in collaboration with area organizations and institutions, such as the Latino Education Institute, Adelante Worcester put forth a report titled “Creating the Will: A Community Roadmap to Achieving Educational Excellence for Latino Students in Worcester.” The report was released in 2012. “[The members of Adelante Worcester were really about identifying areas in the city where there were gaps [in achievement for Latinos],” said Eric Batista, the current president of Adelante Worcester. “Some of them had to do with racial disparity among teachers in the school district. They also saw gaps in the numbers of students who scored at a proficiency level and needs improvement

level in the math section [of the MCAS test]. So this was about identifying those areas and how to implement programs and support systems to start addressing those issues.” The group also strayed into local politics, with one of the co-founders, Police Sgt. Miguel Lopez, saying some members wanted to create a political action committee (PAC) and start endorsing candidates for office. Adelante Worcester worked on the campaigns for co-founder and School Committee member Hilda Ramirez and District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera. “That,” said Lopez, “was a growing up thing. I think, in its present form, it really does have to do with networking.” That came about as the group saw itself in a position to strategically change the direction of the organization, according to Batista, who has been with Adelante Worcester for two years. “We saw a need in the city, in the community, in terms of leadership development, professional development within the community,” said Batista, whose full-time job is project manager for City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. While he was not then a member of Adelante Worcester, Batista became involved in identifying areas where the group could make a difference in the lives of Latinos. That was around 2011, he said. “We created a new mission,” Batista said. “It was like a new organization. We kept the name, but now we were refocusing our strategies. Now we are focused on networking, leadership development, mental and professional development. We don’t focus on supporting candidates or anything in the political realm. Now we focus primarily on

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WHAT: Parrandón Navideño WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 13 WHERE: Maxwell-Silverman’s, 25 Union St. COST: $35 dinner buffet, entertainment $25 general admission (no dinner) WEBSITE: adelanteworcester.org

developing the Latino community, providing access to opportunities for employment, developing professional skills, personal skills, soft and hard skills. We’re an event-driven organization, and our events are targeted for specific purposes.” One of those events is Adelante Worcester’s annual holiday celebration, Parrandón Navideño, which has been held every year since its inception. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Maxwell-Silverman’s, 25 Union St. The group partners with area businesses

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and organizations for its events, including Prudential, Bay State Savings Bank, Commerce Mapfre Insurance, the Spanish publication Vocero and others. Prudential, for example, held an event called “Backpack to Briefcase,” targeting recent college graduates and what they could expect in the working world after graduation. As a follow-up to that, Batista said, the group retained a local hiring manager to conduct mock interviews with participants. “People left with experience in continued on page 7

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Over the past four years, we have slowly started closing the gap and it’s starting to send a message that we’re a place to do business and live. Before, we were sending a message that we were only a place to live. — Rick Rushton

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the city,” she said, “I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to say there’s no question to which direction we should go in.” A number of residents and area business owners spoke in support of favorable commercial tax rates before the Council had its say, including John Creedon Jr., whose family operates Creedon & Co., a catering business, in Worcester. Creedon also owns the Worcester Bravehearts baseball team. Creedon suggested the city take a look at the penny sales tax implemented in Oklahoma City, which he said has had a nearly $5-billion impact on the economy and was responsible for creating a cultural district with the city’s best restaurants, pubs and other destinations. “There is beauty and simplicity in the penny sales tax,” Creedon said. “By contrast, if the commercial tax rate goes up, I need to sit down and figure out where to compensate for that increase.” He said the family business is still “reeling” from a reassessed property value of more than $500,000 in one year. “If you want to be bold,” Creedon said, “equalize the tax rate and implement a penny tax rate for starters.” Local businessman Joe Pagano urged councilors to move toward a single tax rate, which some surrounding communities implement.

“We love the city,” he said. “We love living here. We’ve enjoyed raising four children here. We love working close to home. We believe Worcester urgently needs a more favorable climate to attract and retain business. For too long, the commercial tax base has eroded, as many businesses have been lured away.” Pagano said he and his wife could expand their business, but have hesitated “in large measure because we don’t want to double our tax bill.” Many of the speakers at the Council meeting “hit the nail on the head,” according to Rushton. “We are a city that has, over the past 10 years, really transformed ourselves and given ourselves the opportunity to really, seriously close the gap. I think [there needs to be an] understanding we are a city on the move, and when we work together we work best. Over the past four years, we have slowly started closing the gap and it’s starting to send a message that we’re a place to do business and

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live. Before, we were sending a message that we were only a place to live.” Before recommending the tax rate the majority of his colleagues ultimately adopted, Economou called for a plan to be put in place to avoid having the same discussion “year in, year out.” He was not alone in suggesting a coordinated effort toward solving the annual problems associated with establishing the tax rate. Palmieri appeared to lay down the gauntlet with Mayor Joe Petty, saying he was “hopeful” the mayor could convene a group that could start examining the issue. Palmieri also took aim at what he said is the unfair practice of assessing a residential tax rate to owners of buildings with “hundreds and hundreds” of tenants, especially those who take out commercial loans on their property. “There’s something wrong with that, and it’s not a level playing field,” Palmieri said. “Some want to challenge Tim Murray. I don’t think it should be a challenge. I think the mayor is the leader of our city, both

politically and in a host of other ways we can look at. I hope he might convene a group of local and state leaders as well as business people to take a look at how we can come up with a way in which we can take a vote where people that … have a single-family home are not competitive with those that own lots and lots of property.” His words riled Rivera, who sits next to Palmieri on the Council, and who had previously challenged the Chamber of Commerce to look at other areas of the city and to show the residential community how business development translates positively to neighborhood stabilization. She issued a strong rebuke, without specifically citing Palmieri. “My challenge was very clear,” Rivera said. “I would hope I’m articulate enough to deliver a message and not allow anyone to speak for me. My challenge was not toward any one individual, but to us and the city as a whole. I hope anyone with a full comprehension of the English language would understand what I was saying.” Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Don’t miss Walter on “Rosen’s Roundtable” on WCCATV. And be sure to visit worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

Worcester Sharks Player of the Week Name: Taylor Doherty Age: 23 Hometown: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Years Playing Hockey: 19 Playing Professionally: Four Position: Defenseman Favorite part about playing in Worcester? We’ve had some really good groups of guys and they’ve been great teams. They’ve been really good to be a part of. Adjusting to the pro lifestyle has been fun and exciting. I’m looking forward to making another step to playing in the NHL. How do you prepare for a game? I get to the rink early and skate, then I’ll chill and have pasta and a nap. I usually get to the rink about two and a half hours early and listen to the music and start getting ready for the game. I don’t really have any superstitions or anything, I just get to the rink and get started. What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? The schedule we have is tough and it’s hard on the body. You’ve got to focus and practice hard and play hard. You’ve got to come with the mentality that this is what you do for a living and you have to try hard. You have to have fun, but this is a business like any other. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? Probably getting drafted. Hopefully soon I can change that to playing an NHL game, but for now being drafted by San Jose. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? I’ve never come across another person with the same size shoe and skates that I have. I wear a 17 shoe and I try to wear my skates smaller, they usually run about two sizes too small, but I wear about a 14.5 because I like them a little snugger. -Joshua Lyford

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how to interview, and some even left with job opportunities,” Batista said. The first event held after Adelante Worcester formulated its new strategic plan in 2012 was on personal branding, titled “How to Enhance your Image.” It featured a guest Latino speaker from Boston who addressed how Latinos could enhance their image both professionally and personally. Parrandón Navideño is Adelante Worcester’s biggest social event of the year, according to Batista. It features a banquet, live music and raffles. “Last year,” Batista said, “the mayor was at the event. There are a lot of area professionals and community members.” The focus of the event, he said, is to highlight the Latino culture. It draws almost 300 people every year. Tickets are needed, and Batista pointed out there is a limit of 150 for the banquet. The event serves as a fundraiser, but Batista said most of Adelante Worcester’s events are break-even propositions. While the group is trying to reach out beyond the Latino community, its primary goal, according to Batista, “is to build a Latino community not just in numbers, but build a community in leadership, professional leadership, people that are active in the city. It’s getting to where people see Adelante Worcester as a platform to reach Latinos in Worcester. There is, said Ramirez, a distinct need to educate Latinos on the benefits of networking and how it can enhance their lives. “My personal opinion,” said Ramirez, “is some people early on in life learn how to connect and

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FARMED OUT: Twenty-three-year-old Peter Heins of Westminster thought he had every right to be inside the farm building at 180 Green Hill Parkway in Green Hill Park Sunday, Dec. 7. Police did not agree. So when the rather large Heins - listed as 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 230 pounds, emerged from the building around 2:25 p.m. after police responded to an alarm, and refused to remove his hands from his pocket, police responded in kind. According to a press release, after Heins refused orders to show his hands and told police he would not be handcuffed - it took several cops to subdue him. Heins, you see, thought he had a right to be in the building because it was a public facility and he was a member of the community, and therefore could use the building any time he wanted. Again, police were not swayed. When a patrol wagon arrived to haul Heins away, he struggled as police tried to put him inside. No injuries were reported to the cops or to Heins, who was charged with breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, resisting arrest, disorderly behavior and disturbing the peace.

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mobilize. Some other people, they don’t learn how to do that naturally. They don’t feel as comfortable picking up the phone and calling an elected official or representative. We’re a young community and come from very different parts of the world.” Vice President Ivette Olmeda sees Adelante Worcester as playing a crucial role in knocking down the stereotypes often associated with Latinos. “There is a perception of the Latino community as not always work-inclined,” said Olmeda, who is coming up on her sixth year with the group. “We spend a lot of time talking about the negatives. We hear about discrimination against Latinos. I’m not really into that, because I believe everybody has opportunities.” Lopez believes Adelante Worcester has had a positive impact on the Latino community - and in the city. “I see a lot of people being engaged now from different sectors than ever before,” he said, adding the Latino community itself is becoming more engaged, albeit in different ways. “We’re all kind of being beaten up by the economy, but I think there’s a group of people doing really well. I think [Adelante Worcester] helps keep people connected.” Membership in Adelante Worcester is $50 a year, and includes access to all events, email updates and a quarterly newsletter Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr. Don’t miss Walter on “Rosen’s Roundtable” on WCCATV. Visit worcestermagazine.com for what’s new in Worcester.

BAD VIEW: It took more than two months, but authorities finally got their man when they arrested 19-year-old Karel Mangual, 20-A Passway Three, on Friday, Dec. 5 in connection with an Oct. 4 shooting on View Street. Police responded to that incident after the Department’s Shotspotter system detected numerous gunshots around 10:15 p.m. Responding officers found a 25-yearold man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was critically injured, but according to police the victim is recovering from his injuries. Mangual was arrested following an investigation involving Worcester Police detectives. He was charged with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm and ammunition without an FID card, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (handgun), use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. Mangual was being held on $500,040 cash bail pending his scheduled arraignment this week.

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With two recent, solemn ceremonies, the Worcester Fire Department and the community in general have remembered and honored the lives of seven firefighters taken far too soon. Most recent was the unveiling of a memorial for Firefighter Jon Davies Sr., who died battling a fire at 49 Arlington St. on Dec. 8, 2011. Five days prior, on Dec. 3, the city remembered one of the most tragic events in its history, the Cold Storage Fire of Dec. 3, 1999. The deadly blaze took the lives of the so-called “Worcester Six”: Lt. Thomas Spencer and firefighters Paul Brotherton, Timothy Jackson, Jeremiah Lucey, James Lyons and Joseph McGuirk. That ceremony was a formal affair, featuring many dignitaries and the mention of many names. One man’s was not repeated, and District 3 Councilor George Russell found it conspicuous. “I just think [former Mayor] Ray [Mariano] and other people really stepped up during that time,” Russell said, also mentioning former City Manager Tom Hoover. In particular, Russell recalled the speech Mariano delivered at the former Worcester Centrum after the fire. Russell, who attended this year’s ceremony, Tweeted, “It was an honor to be on hand for fire fighter memorial. 15 years later Mayor Mariano’s words are still the best ‘A hero is a firefighter.’” “Whether you love him or hate him, that’s not the issue,” Russell said of the sometimes controversial Mariano, who now heads the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA). “The point of the matter is he did a hell of a job back then.”

ON BOARD: While setting the

fiscal 2015 tax rate was the tallest order of business for city councilors this week, there was also the matter of electing two new members to the Library Board of Directors. Retiring Massachusetts Library System Assistant Director Carolyn Noah earned a nod, but only after the first round of voting that saw Worcester Magazine’s own Brittany Durgin selected by councilors. Durgin, currently the editor of WM, is leaving Dec. 24 to go back to school; specifically, she is pursuing her master’s in library and information science at Simmons College. A Worcester homeowner, Durgin was one of nine applicants for the two spots. Of course, we think councilors made a splendid choice!

A NEW ANTHEM: Well, the

National Anthem remained the same, but the singer changed. The usual recorded version of the Anthem that is played at the start of each City Council meeting was shunned this week. In its place, a truly stunning version sung by 16-year-old Worcester Technical High School student Lois Dwira. No offense to Anthem sung by the Doherty High School Madrigal Singers - which is usually played at the meetings - but we give the thumbs up to this version. Dwira, if you don’t recall, had the distinct honor of singing the National Anthem at commencement exercises for Worcester Tech in June. There was a very special audience member that day: President Barack Obama.

CULTURALLY SPEAKING: The proposed Salisbury Cultural District is closer to

reality following a unanimous, 3-0, vote by the City Council’s Economic Development Committee in favor of the idea this week. Next up is a full vote by the Council Tuesday, Dec. 16. If passed, the proposal would go to City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., who would apply to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for approval to establish the district. Planners, including the city’s cultural development officer, Erin Williams, and Trip Anderson, grants officer for the Worcester Art Museum, note that no tax dollars are needed to create the district, which would include several significant institutions and destinations, such as Institute Park, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Art Museum and Tuckerman Hall. The designation would, however, allow those and other private organizations to apply for private and public grants to help enhance the district. Among the initial goals of stakeholders involved in creating the district are branding it with Wayfinding and welcoming signage, enhancing marketing for tourism and the district as a cultural destination, enhancing tie-ins to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) and growing the quantity and diversity of free public events. Williams called the vote, and pending establishment of the district, “a great thing for the city.”

THE “RIGHTS” STUFF: The Worcester Human Rights Commission this week honored two with the Eleanor Hawley Human Rights Awards at a ceremony at City Hall. Laura Farnsworth, director of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of Greater Worcester, and Anh Vu Sawyer, executive director of the Southeast Asian

{ worcesteria } Coalition each were recognized by the Commission, which includes Chair Ed Robinson, Vice Chair Aaron Richman, Cara Berg Powers, Harry Danso, Kathleen Gervais, Robyn Kennedy, Shirley Konneh and Eduardo Rivera. The award is given in honor of Eleanor Hawley, who was hired in 1969 as a senior clerk and stenographer for Human Relations under the city manager. She was appointed secretary of the Human Rights Commission in April 1973, and promoted to Community Relations Specialist of the Office of Human Rights in 1975. She served as executive director for the Office from 1981 until retiring in 1991.

GRANTED: The Canal District Alliance announces it has been named the recipient of two

grants toward its summer jobs and tourism program. According to John Giangregorio, referred to in some circles as “Johnny Three G’s,” the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is awarding a $5,000 grant, and Sam’s Club a $1,000 grant toward the $16,000 program, which features trained students from South High School assisting on summer, horse-drawn wagon tours throughout the Canal District. The tours are run in conjunction with the Canal District Farmers Market. Summer 2015 will mark the seventh year of the tours, which are managed and overseen by the Canal District Board and former South High administrator Elizabeth Bacon. In addition to the two grants, Giangregorio said the program also receives funding from the Worcester Cultural Coalition and many Canal District businesses.

PORN DOWN: Just before the City Council met this week, there was a flurry of activity outside on Franklin Street, where emergency personnel responded to the old Paris Cinema. The former adult theater, of course, has been shut down for years, and is slated for alternative development. A Worcester Magazine photographer captured firefighters with Ladder 3 attempting to secure a portion of the building facade. Later that night, a police cruiser was parked across the eastbound lane, blocking traffic.

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CHAMBER SHOOTS FOR THE MOON: Dr. Laurie Leshin, recently installed as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 139th annual luncheon meeting Friday, Dec. 12. Chamber Prez and CEO Tim Murray will deliver a report and the Chamber will elect officers and directors, but the media, of course, will be most interested in the food. Did we say that out loud? The event will also feature a WPI exhibit of robots, displays by the WPI School of Business and its program, The Worcester Community Project Center. According to the Chamber, more than 700 guest from around the region are expected to attend, which can only mean one thing: reporters need to scoff up the grub first, assuming we are fed and not relegated to the back of the room. The luncheon runs from noon to 2 p.m. in the third-floor ballroom. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. You can park in the adjacent Major Taylor Garage for about $2 bucks an hour - which is significantly less than what is charged for other events at the DCU.

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RAM HEADED: We know you turn to Busted! for all things police related, but sometimes the material lends itself to Worcesteria. Take an incident earlier this week involving 50-yearold Randall Mierzejewski of 26 Queen St. According to police, he was driving a stolen vehicle Tuesday, Dec. 9 on Millbury Street. Never mind that the car was a Chevrolet Prizm - really? But Mierzejewski was not going to be taken by police without a fight, even if weather conditions were less than ideal at the time. He allegedly careened toward a police cruiser before hydroplaning and losing control. Police said he sideswiped a pickup truck traveling behind the cruiser, then entered a parking lot at 993 Millbury St. A cruiser blocked him from escaping, but Mierzejewski allegedly tried to ram into it by backing into the front bumper. When police surrounded the car, Mierzejewski is said to have reached into his waistband - not a smart move. When he ignored their commands to show his hands and get out of the car, police smashed the driver’s side window and took him out. They allegedly found a pocket knife on the ground next to Mierzejewski after handcuffing him, and another one in his coat pocket. He was arrested on multiple charges, and a police officer was treated for a minor injury before returning to duty. But really - a Prizm?

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I humbly thank you for nominating and honoring me as a “HOMETOWN HERO.” The work I am called to do at WCCA TV and through music is a gift from GOD. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to have the privilege to be lucky enough to be able to carry out whatever service or contribution I can to help others. I am also humbly thankful to be surrounded by so many loving and caring people who help make my life’s work possible. I fell in love with the mission of WCCA TV a long time ago. That mission involves vigilant advocacy for others, media literacy, and social justice through media democracy. I also find that possible through any creative art form, including music, as a means of meaningful expression and communication.

Speaking of being “surrounded by loving and caring people,” I mentioned Father Michael Bafaro during the interview, he taught me to recognize and accept the gifts I was given, and why it’s important to share them. I firmly believe we are ALL given special gifts and talents, and these are ours to share and pass forward to others. It’s about service and charity. It’s about meaning. This is really what it’s all about for me. No one is perfect, but in a way that is what makes each of us so unique. Answering to this call of service and creativity is not easy, but for many, it can not be ignored. I have to also thank my wife and my children for their generosity, understanding and patience. In the simplest of terms, I am happy to be useful and to be able to celebrate and move the gifts of others forward. Sincerely, MAURO DEPASQUALE

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FITCHBURG STATE HOLDS GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO SESSION The Office of Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) at Fitchburg State University (FSU) hosts an information session Tuesday, Jan. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. The session, free and open to the public, offers attendees the opportunity to speak with advisors, financial aid representatives and register for classes. A special session will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the LPN to BS in nursing bridge program, online RN to BSN, online MBA, Master of Science in Nursing (forensic), graduate special education (moderate, severe, guided studies, reading specialist and BCBA), education (early childhood, elementary and middle school), counseling, and education leadership and management (a revised, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved program meeting the latest state leadership standards and performance educations). The event takes place on campus in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Worcester. In the case of snow, the event will be postponed to Thursday, Jan. 8. Those who attend the information session who have not yet applied for admission to FSU can have their $25 admissions application fee waived for the spring or summer 2015 sessions. To register, visit fitchburgstate.edu/gce/ infosession.

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once again saw a huge spike. Technology was improved and prices on electronic equipment dropped significantly, which allowed many more enthusiasts to pick up a MIDI controller and get to work creating. Something happened to the world of EDM in the 2000s, with popularity already rising and the various sub-genres – trance, drum and bass, jungle, house – seeing more artists creating, a genre known as dubstep exploded out in to the world. For many, this was their first taste of electronic music and its popularity was vast. Skrillex became a household name and brought a huge amount of vitriol wherever it was spoken aloud. Purists looked down on him and much of the public just “didn’t get it.” Regardless of electronic music enthusiasts’ attitudes toward the artist, in 2012-13 he won six Grammy Awards and had a string of Billboard Chart success, including several which peaked highly and most recently, in 2014, his “Recess” album peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100. According to Forbes Magazine, Skrillex earned an estimated $15 million in 2012 alone, a ludicrous level of success by any standard. Whether or not dance enthusiasts would credit Skrillex with some of the recent growth in EDM’s popularity, it certainly opened the door to the musical landscape we see before us today. Grown from an electronic catch-all

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“Synthesized music is the new pop music,” said Tony Scavone, talent buyer at Electric Haze and founder of the Disc Jam Music Festival. “It’s a natural evolution, every commercial you hear on TV has EDM playing behind it, 10 years ago, it wasn’t like that.” From the biggest names in the genre – Avicii, Swedish House Mafia and Deadmau5 – to the smallest, for many, the attraction to create EDM music of their own is easy to explain. “You get the feeling that you are composing something more than you are just writing a song,” said music producer and DJ “Boboh” Bonin. “You are the drum line, the bass line, maybe even the vocal line. Every piece of it is exactly the way you want it to be and is exactly the idea that you had in your head.” Using production tools like Ableton and Fruity Loops and synthesizers or MIDI controllers, artists are able to concoct albums entirely from scratch. Like a musical wizard at work, the music appears out of thin air, from concept, to outline, to complete track. “It really broadens the horizons of what you can do,” explained Bonin. “If you think of a certain sound you’d like to make, or a drum pattern you’d like to build, you can do it. There are limitless possibilities and there are the tools to make them happen.” “You can really see your own vision and put it out there in the music,” added Scavone.

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{ coverstory } Massachusetts-based Bonin has been involved in music for most of his life. Currently a music producer who has been DJing for years – and achieved great success at the now defunct Electric Tuesday events at what was Tammany Hall – his mother enjoyed a wide variety of music, herself, including drum and bass, and introduced him to it at an early age. While performing in a hardcore band, Bonin found out quickly that his heart was not in it and he needed to make a change, a change that would pull him back to electronic music. “I was 18 years old traveling to Altoona, Pennsylvania and decided that I needed to go out there and do this on my own and see what I could accomplish,” he said. Hudson Eakin, better know as DJ Wubson, held a similar sentiment. Becoming deeply invested in movie soundtracks, Wubson grew attached to soundtracks for “The Matrix,” “The Animatrix” and this combined with his early love for groups like Nine Inch Nails and Gorillaz, creating electronic music became an easy choice and playing music with others had run its course. “I was hungry to create a project where I didn’t have to compromise or hurt others to make music I was happy with,” said Eakin

tronic shows in Worcester as there are in the clubs,” said Mariano. “It’s wherever the space is available. It’s all one in the same, electronic acts draw a particular crowd.” The underground, unadvertised, unpromoted portion of the scene functions independently and just as well under the radar at warehouses or halls, as venues like Electric Haze, that showcase acts regularly and even larger mid-tier venues like House of Blues. Still, generally, the vibe is the same. The attendees of an EDM show just want to have fun and let loose. Fans tend to dress up

in colorful raver clothing and light shows and activity is an integral part of the events. “It’s a form of expression,” said Mariano. “You’re out there expressing yourself, it induces a community feeling.” Worcester’s electronic community is close, which makes sense as fans and producers of the music run in a fairly small circle and there is a lack of disconnect that is present in some other genres of music, and that is a big part of the fun. “Worcester has a really tight-knit community,” explained Bonin. “You can go to

these local gigs and try out your new tracks that no one has heard before and look out at this crowd of people you may have grown up with and get honest feedback. Those vibes are huge. There is nothing better than playing something that you wrote from scratch and having a whole room of kids dancing to it.” “All of the production teams know each other,” added Mariano. “The people that come out are friends with each other. You can feel that at an electronic event here in Worcester.” continued on page 20

WORCESTER’S EDM SCENE Like any major city, Worces-

ter has a solid group of enthusiasts for all genres of music and EDM is no exception. Electronic music is wildly popular in the mainstream these days, however, that does not mean that there is not an underground component, in fact that is one of the most striking parts of the scene. From venues to warehouse spaces, people are enjoying the music and dancing the night away with an EDM soundtrack.

Victoria Mariano operates Electric Haze on Millbury Street. The large, stylish venue is perfect for electronic music, and Mariano brings in successful EDM acts to showcase. However, she knows that the above-board and underground components of EDM are in bed with one another, meaning if there is an underground show booked, booking another one at her venue makes little sense, and viceversa. “There are just as many underground elec-

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While DJ Wubson stated that he loves the city and its scene, he says that it still has a long way to go to achieve the level of success that it should and the city needs to work together to be something truly great in the world of electronic music. “In the end, all the little guys are too busy fighting each other to really make something notable and the big guys keep on feeding the cycle,” said Wubson. “Worcester’s got some insane talent and some amazing audiences. I love playing that city and it’s got some dope ingredients inside it, it is just that no one’s managed to make gumbo yet.”

seen these incidents occur. At a June 25 Avicii show at Boston’s TD Garden, over 30 people were hospitalized for various issues, mostly stemming from dehydration from drug and alcohol use. At this point, headlines related to EDM are, more often than not, calling attention to the wanton drug use and not much else.

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“It’s really sad,” said Bonin. “This isn’t what it’s about, but that’s where it is in the mainstream’s eyes. Some people come for the drugs and not for the music. The dubstep craze a few years ago really introduced it to people that had never heard of it before. I think it may have grown too fast for its own good.” It is disingenuous to say that drug use does not have a place in electronic music culture, because, to put it bluntly, it does. MDMA (molly) and other drugs – hallucinogens,

EDM community, many times the first thing that those outside of the scene think of is designer drug use, overdoses and death. Massive festivals have seen deaths on a large scale across the world and even venues locally have

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“This culture has grown,” added Scavone. “Younger people do things that older people don’t understand, it’s been like that forever.”

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“There are more big shows than ever before,” said Bonin. “Gigs that we used to have to drive to New York City to see are right in our backyard here in Worcester or Boston.” For those looking to check out the music for themselves, the Internet is an incredible asset. All of the sub-genres (which frankly are too broad-sweeping to list) are at your fingertips. To check out a show, there are venues like Electric Haze to see acts in a safe environment. “I can’t imagine that anyone who goes out to a show with an honest, open mind and a sweet crowd can walk away saying that they had a bad time,” said Eakin. “It’s hard to get mad at an overwhelmingly positive group of people.” You can find out more about Electric Haze on Facebook or Thehaze.com. Both DJ Wubson and Boboh Bonin’s music can be found on Soundcloud.com. Information about Scavone’s Disc Jam Music Festival can be found online at Discjammusicfestival.com.

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Strange as it May Seem Laurence Levey

Halloween has passed, but strange things are still happening at Worcester Art Museum (WAM). Nancy Burns, assistant curator of Prints, Drawings, SUBMITTED and Photographs, in surveying the museum’s collection of works in storage, observed that many had in common an element of strangeness. She decided to use that strangeness as a unifying theme in order to bring those works back into the public eye. The resulting exhibition, “Perfectly Strange,” with works from masters such as Goya, Picasso, and Redon, as well as contemporary artists, brings together approximately 70 pieces, including about 10 on loan from other sources.

such as anxiety, fear, or incomprehension of what’s seen as frightening or grotesque. This section concentrates on the human body and our issues around mortality. Contemporary artist John O’Reilly was an oil painter in school. When he graduated, he turned towards working with paper. “Self-Portrait,” his contribution to this

Art historians tend to avoid the word “strange,” said Burns, preferring categories like “avantgarde, surrealist, or cubist.” She said that while “strange” can be a “derogatory” term, what we classify as strange is “subjective, Francisco de Goya, Spanish, 1746-1828, Of what based on whether or not things ill will he die? (De que mal morira?) from Los conform to our expectations.” Caprichos, 1799, Etching and aquatint, 1962.126 And artists capitalize on those expectations. The first of the exhibition’s four sections show, was his first montage, completed in includes works whose subject matter relates 1965, at a time when he had been working to the everyday world. The second deals with sculpture and paper. It was the first with the world of imagination and dreams, time he’d put a photograph in a picture, the “wacky and weird,” as Burns puts it, marking a beginning for him, of working the “embracing of the irrational.” The third with two-dimensional surfaces. His work concerns itself with spectacle, and the has gone through phases, he said, “abstract, ways we avoid yet crave the strange; for then realistic, then photography,” ultimately example: the circus, acrobats, magic, and the “more toward a surrealistic image.” He calls related realms of Halloween, costume, and “Self-Portrait” a “forebear” of his current masquerade. The fourth section, said Burns, work, which often uses “figures from old addresses “the problem of the strange,” that masterpieces.” It has an arm of Rodin, an which might trigger negative responses

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Felix and the Rascals perform ‘Holiday Joy’ at Mechanics Hall

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Fast forward to 2014, and Felix Cavaliere is still going, currently performing a Christmas show in support of his new holiday album, “Christmas Joy.” The tour stops at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Friday, Dec. 19. The concert features Cavaliere and his band, along with a guest solo singer, plus the members of the Worcester State University Chorus. Felix tells me that he is excited about this particular show. “I’m really looking forward to the show in Worcester, because I hear that the choir is a very, very good one. I think

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The year was 1966, and if you turned your radio on, chances are you would hear that famous “one, two, three” count off that brought in the ferocious highenergy sound of “Good Lovin.’” The Young Rascals, led by Felix Cavaliere’s soulful voice, were suddenly everywhere. They went on to have a highly successful career throughout the decade, staying on the charts consistently, and etching their reputation as one of the most revered American-born hitmaking bands of the time.

we’re going to film that one.” The current mini tour has seven stops to cover the holiday season, and Felix is honored to have Mechanics Hall included on his schedule. The show will be divided into three sections, according to Cavaliere. “We’re trying to put them together, kind of like a combination of the Christmas album and Rascals songs.” The show will open with selections from the “Christmas Joy” CD. “We have a special section in the middle for the choir. They do a few songs by themselves, and then three or four with us.” A guest female singer will perform “Oh Holy Night,” and the band’s drummer will help out on “Little Drummer Boy.” The show will close with a handful of the Rascals’ mega hits. After the Rascals parted ways in the early ’70s, Cavaliere recorded a series of solo records with modest success, and remained below the radar through the ’80s. In 1994, another solo record, “Dreams In Motion,” was PHOT

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released. After another hiatus from the public eye, in the late 2000s, Cavaliere collaborated on a couple of recordings with guitarist Steve Cropper, one of which received a Grammy nomination. Felix Cavaliere is a much decorated veteran, being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, and even the Hammond Organ Hall of Fame. He is especially proud of being in the company of great songwriters. “Frankly, as a songwriter, those are the people I’ve truly looked up to for years.” He lists Lieber and Stoller, Doc Pomus, Lennon/McCartney, and Hal David/Burt Burcharach as his songwriting heroes. He claims that when he writes, he’s not looking for a hit record. “You’re looking for a lasting statement that you can leave on this planet.” In 2013, Felix Cavaliere and the other original members of the Rascals were approached by their No. 1 fan, Steve Van Zandt (E Street Band, The Sopranos) about the

possibility of reuniting for a stage musical that was being conceptualized by Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen. This became “Once Upon a Dream,” a Broadway-style production which reunited the band, and brought them to a new audience. “Van Zant was a fan before he became the show’s producer,” Cavaliere said. He asked the band to dig deep into their repertoire. “Some of the songs we had never done live. He loved them, so we put them in the show.” After a short run, Cavaliere turned his attention to his current project, which, like much of what he has done, has a spiritual tone to it. As for performing the Rascals’ mega hits, he said he never tires of it. “First of all, I’ve got a great band. They make it fun every night you play it. The other thing is, when you look out into the audience, it really makes it all worthwhile.” Cavaliere recalled a recent Rascals show in upstate New York, and from the first note they played, “this woman in front started crying. Immediately! She was so overwhelmed. You see that and you think, this is what I was put here for.” He added, “It’s not about us, it’s about what we bring to the people.” Worcester’s Symply Fargone Productions presents Rockin’ The Holidays with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and the Worcester State University Choral at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester on Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $59 and $69 and are available at mechanicshall.org.

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eclipse, and “a lot of different things happening.” Marguerite White, a lecturer and drawing teacher at the College of the Holy Cross, was also originally a painter, in the 1990s. She started making big wall drawings, and for 10 years has been making drawing installations, large pieces the size of a stage set, using cut paper to create shadows and silhouettes. “I work a lot with stories,” she said. She has been inspired by re-reading Hans Christian Andersen, whose stories, unlike the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, were drawn from personal experience, rather than from collected lore. Considering iconic characters such as the Little Mermaid and the girl from “The Red Shoes,” she thought, “Why don’t I make a formal portrait of these characters?” Using the same process as in her large-scale pieces, she created two smaller works for this show, “in the tradition of classic silhouette portraiture. I took a silhouette of someone I know and cast her in these two portraits,” using “cut paper placed on a translucent page so they’re luminous.” White said the portraits might seem “beautiful at first,” but then they’re “kind of creepy.” Tad Beck picked up photography at age 15 and hasn’t stopped being fascinated by

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it. His two pieces for this show are from his 2009 series, “Palimpsest,” a series “inspired by a strange connection” to the artist Thomas Eakins. Following Beck’s completion of a video installation piece in 2003, someone suggested that he take a look at Eakins’s painting, “The Swimming Hole.” Skeptical at first about what commonality he might share with an artist from a century earlier, Beck became increasingly interested in Eakins, most specifically his photography of male nudes. “It felt like Eakins was haunting my studio,” he said. As Beck began exploring what he terms “re-photography,” or “taking pictures of pictures,” he arrived at a way to “haunt Eakins,” by photographing and Photoshopping his own models into Eakins’s pictures. In “Palimpsest,” said Beck, “I realized the importance of what could be done with photographs of photographs.” For Beck, the strangeness of his work lies in the shared definitions of the words “queer” and “strange.” “It’s liberating to be able to call art strange,” said Burns, “instead of beautiful, rigorous, sophisticated,” etc. How might you respond to “Perfectly Strange?” That depends. Strange is in the eye of the beholder. “Perfectly Strange” will be on exhibit at Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester through Jan. 4, 2015.

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Although Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) is known for housing fine art, the museum will broaden its horizons from Dec. 11-14 through the offering of theater performances by a newly-established theater group, Theater on Tap. Presenting its first show, “Beyond Therapy” by Christopher Durang, Theater on Tap’s performance will aim to bring laughter to its audiences and allow FAM to carry out its community-focused mission.

of us would see great success.” While recently seeking venues for its first performance, the theater crew - which also includes six talented cast members - explored a number of potential locations. When contacting FAM, however, the group found that they were welcomed with open arms.

“The members of Theater on Tap are former students of Fitchburg State University (FSU), who the museum has a very strong partnership with here in Fitchburg,” said Eugene Finney, director of Marketing & Community Relations at FAM. “They are creative members of our community, and it is a goal of the museum to serve our community through many different ways — through our exhibitions, through our educational programs, but also to support them in their own creative practices.” Birthed by FSU alumni Noah Dawson and Mary Darling, the team had an early vision to establish the company with a certain vibe that stuck out among other theater groups. After juggling through an extensive list of names to portray such vibe, “Theater on Tap” Top row, left to right: was decided the perfect fit. Shaun Downey, Delaney Barry, “Basically, we came up with this [name] Andrew Frechette, Derek Bousquet, because we could put on theater at any time, Amanda Darrigo anywhere, any place. We wanted to be hip, Bottom row: Matthew Houseman cool and edgy...and have a sarcastic tone, in a way,” said Dawson, whose company performs with live music instead of typical prerecorded music found commonly in theater performances. “Most fine arts museums don’t typically Naming Dawson the company’s artistic have performing arts as part of their director and Darling the executive producer, curriculum or programming, but we’re not it was not long before Matt Lewis joined the looking to be a traditional fine arts museum,” team, who was given the role of managing said Finney. “We’re looking to be the best director. community art museum in the country, “[FSU] Professor Kelly Morgan had stated whatever that ends up meaning…” that it might be a great idea for [Dawson and “Beyond Therapy” will take place in Darling] to form an extension of the alreadythe museum’s Simonds Lobby, a large, existing theater program,” explained Lewis, minimally-designed lobby space with vaulted regarding the time prior to his membership. “I ceilings and a stone floor, according to met with Kelly and he said that I would work Finney. well with the two, and that together, the three 30 W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 1 4

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we’re about to do that.” Set in Manhattan, the play introduces two singles - Bruce and Prudence - who attend therapy to help their ever-failing love lives. After some quirky advice from their therapists, the patients inevitably meet. However, the pursuit of their relationship

producing theater in nontraditional spaces and venues in order to reach broader and larger audiences.” From Thursday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 14, the theater group, who believes in keeping ticket prices low, will perform the comedy written by Durang. This performance choice, “Beyond Therapy,” is one the group believes matches the same sarcastic tone as their company name. “We just want to make the world laugh at our first show,” said Dawson, “and I think

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Santa, Clarence, and those damn Hallmark movies Jim Keogh

A few thoughts compiled while awaiting the holiday movie releases, aka Oscar bait: Only one movie opened in Worcester this week, but fittingly it does come with a local tie. Clark University graduate Scott Silver is a producer and editor of “The Pyramid,” a horror thriller involving an archaeology team trying to unlock the secrets of a lost underground pyramid. As a multitude of mummy movies has taught us, you don’t rummage around an ancient Egyptian crypt without encountering some resistance from its “residents.” I watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Saturday night for the umpteenth time, and loved it as usual. One detail I’d never noticed in prior viewings is that Henry Travers, who plays Clarence the guardian angel, appears to have trouble delivering some of his lines. During one closeup he subtly shifts his eyes away from the camera as though searching for a cue card or some other prompt. Other times he hesitates in the middle of a passage, then seems to rally and finish with a flourish. When he made “It’s a Wonderful Life” Travers already was a film and theater veteran; he was 72 years old and acted in only four more films before retiring in 1949 (he would live to 91). Maybe poor Henry was just pooped out. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first televised airing of the Rankin-Bass stop-motion classic “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The show was a staple of my childhood, but a couple of years ago I revisited it for a story I was writing, and as I watched it through my now-adult eyes I realized that Santa Claus is, to put it bluntly, a miserable bastard. He berates Rudolph for having a birth defect (glowing nose) and scolds his parents for harboring such a freak. Santa also lays the hammer down on the elves who stage an impeccably harmonized tribute to their beloved leader, titled with appropriate deference, “We Are Santa’s Elves.” After announcing “Well, let’s get this over with,” he squirms through the performance, at

one point palm-slapping his forehead, then concludes, “It needs work.” Santa gets up and walks out, leaving in his wake the crushed souls of his most loyal followers. Suggested sequel: “12 Years an Elf.” The Hallmark Channel not only doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to Christmas, it waterboards you with egg nog and spears you in the eyes with candy canes. The network’s sugary slate of “Countdown to Christmas” movies generally involves lonely unattached people — often struggling-yet-sexy single moms, or grieving-yet-sexy widowers — finding their soulmate thanks to the magic of the season. To my great shame, I have watched a few of these at particularly weak moments, such as when I was too lazy to hunt for the remote, and found them to be oddly hypnotic. These films feature a slew of actors for whom this is clearly the pinnacle of their careers — people who just missed the genetic jackpot when it came to Hollywood-level looks/talent. But every now and then you’ll see a former A-lister now toiling in the salt mines of a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie. In 2006, when he donned the red cape to try and revive the Superman franchise with “Superman Returns,” could Brandon Routh ever have imagined that less than a decade later he would be starring as a sexy cat-loving firefighter who discovers romance with a sexy cat-loving veterinary student in “The Nine Lives of Christmas”? I don’t read as much as I should, but I did devour “Unbroken,” Laura Hillenbrand’s account of WWII hero Louis Zamperini’s hard-fought survival in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. Zamperini died not long ago and didn’t get a chance to screen the movie of his life directed by Angelina Jolie. I’m hoping the film is the equal of the book, if only to expose a wider audience to the soldierly sacrifices made by this generation — the Greatest Generation — as they pass on.

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Uncomplicated dining Emma Smith

Sometimes you just want a simple meal. One you don’t have to think long and hard about, or go back and forth with “Should I order this, or that?” Simple Man Saloon in Clinton fits the bill. Although the Saloon offers burgers, salads, seafood, chicken wings, sandwiches, wraps and daily specials, it’s not an overwhelming mix.

The Simple Man is nestled into a row of storefronts on High Street, within walking distance of the Strand Theater and other attractions. The restaurant and bar offers cold beer, mixed drinks, Keno and live

entertainment. The bar occupies a good part of a large, open room with 10 or so four-tops and against the walls three or four booths, a stage and several TVs. On a recent visit Alex, Will, Grace and I choose a four-top by the bar, away from the door and the cold. We were greeted by our server, who provided menus and took our drink order: two waters and two sodas ($2.50 each for the sodas) to start. She promptly returned with our drinks and we decided to start with the Simple Man Skins ($7.95), described as baked potato skins loaded with cheese and bacon — who could resist? Alex, Will and I enjoyed the thin potato skins and the amount of cheese and bacon. Grace, however, felt they needed a “little something” to make them stand out, some sort of “kick.” By the time our meals arrived, Will and I had yet to decide on what kind of beer we wanted, so we both ordered Bud Light bottles ($3.25 each). We had been tempted by the rum concoction listed as SMS Moose Juice, but the price tag of $22 for two was a little steep for us, although they are served in Simple Man Saloon collectors sand pails. Both Alex and Grace opted for burgers, a bacon and cheddar burger ($9.45) for Alex

and a Western Burger ($9.95) for Grace. Cooked to their specifications, Alex’s burger was topped with bacon and cheddar cheese, along with lettuce and onion, served with

regular French fries and a pickle spear. Grace’s burger had bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion, with her choice of waffle fries ($1 extra). The burgers received no complaints, but the waffle fries were the ultimate winner over the fries. Cooked just right, crisp on the outside, soft inside and well seasoned. I went with the SMS Steak-Bomb Sub ($9.95), loaded with shaved steak, mushrooms, onions and peppers; it was served on a soft sub roll and smothered in cheese. My onion rings ($1 extra) were not nearly as good as the waffle fries. Light and crispy, the onion rings were a bit bland, and slightly overcooked. Will chose the Fish & Chips ($11.95). The Haddock had a light breading and was cooked well. Served with fries and cole slaw, it wasn’t the best Fish & Chips, but not the worst either. The Simple Man Saloon is just that: Simple. It seems to cater more to the bar and music crowd than the dining crowd. Our total, with tip evened out at $80. A bit steep for pub food, but the serving sizes were appropriate and we all left full.

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A Gift of Wine

Al Vuona

’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house bottles of wine lay gift wrapped with twine. Okay, I admit it’s a bit hokey but a bottle of wine is a wonderful way of making someone’s holiday season brighter. As the Roman playwright Plautus once said, “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” Sounds good to me. With that in mind, I have once again prepared my annual wine lover’s holiday wish list. Hopefully this guide will help you select that perfect bottle for the wine lover on your list.

This list includes a grouping of 50 (25 red and 25 white) delicious and food-friendly

wines from around the world. From Europe and South America to the United States, these wines are top-quality and, for the most part, readily available. The prices listed are the average retail cost and will vary depending on where you purchase them. Without a doubt these wines will please even the most discriminating wine lover. As in the past, I’ve included brief flavor profiles for each of the wines. This will help to determine if a particular wine is a good match. I know some of you worry that the recipient may not like what you’ve chosen don’t let that stop you. Keep in mind that a well-made wine, one with a long track record of quality is likely to appeal to most people. So put away your fears and enjoy the holiday season with some of these terrific wines. And remember, may all your Christmases be wine.

REDS Las Rocas: Garnacha 2012, Spain $10 Ruby red with cherry and delicious mint flavors.

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Washington State $18 Plush, berry and

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Black cherry, brown sugar and fresh red plums. Chateau Haut Corbin: 2012, Bordeaux France $25 Medium bodied with dark berry fruit and smooth textured. Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe: Chateauneuf-duPape La Crau 2012, France $75 Baked apple, melted red licorice and hints of spice. Marchese de Frescobaldi: Nipozzano Chianti Classico Rufina 2011, Italy $25 Wild berries and cherry, hints of rose petal and pleasant floral notes of lilac and chocolate. Austin Hope: Troublemaker Red Blend, California $18 Intense black cherry, licorice and cocoa flavors. The wine has amazing depth and texture. Benziger: Tribute 2012, California $80 Sonomagrown, rich and opulent with dark fruit, mocha flavors and a long smooth finish. Allegrini: Pallazo dela Torre 2010, Italy Deep ruby with notes of dark, dried cherries, blackberries and hints of dates. Gascon: Malbec 2013, Argentina $15 Rich with plum and malted flavors that add to the velvety finish.

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California $25 Licorice with notes of black raspberry and briary red fruits. Saint Cosme: Gigondas 2010, France $45 Jam-packed with blackberry, currant and boysenberry and crisp acidity. Medium to full bodied with a lasting spice on the palate. MacMurray: Central Coast Pinot Noir 2012, California $18 Cherry, Licorice flavors with a nice spicy finish. Montes: Cabernet 2011, Chile $12 Crisp raspberry and dark fruits with sharp acidity. Chateau Montelena: 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, California $55 Blackberry, cherry and spice flavors with plush mouthfeel. Bodegas Franco-Espanolas: Rioja Reserva 2008, Spain $20 Deep red color with red fruit and spicy notes. Full bodied with a persistent finish. Columbia Winery: Merlot 2012, Washington $17 Toasty oak, vanilla and hints of mocha along with a soft texture. Travessia: The Jester, Red Blend 2012, Massachusetts $15 Ripe, rich flavors of plum

and cherry with a luscious spice laden finish.

WHITES Ipsum: Verdejo 2013, Spain $10 Honey, apricot and fig flavors.

Errazuriz: Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2013,

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Worcester Chamber Music Society - A Village Yuletide. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a cash bar where you can sip on seasonal cocktails. The evening continues in the Oliver Wight Tavern at 6:30 p.m. for a menu meant to warm your winter night. Following dinner, this special performance will take place in the idyllic Center Meetinghouse inside the village. TIckets and information at osv.org or 508-347-3362. Program on WCMS website (worcesterchambermusic.org/a-village-yuletide). Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner, violin; Peter Sulski, viola; Joshua Gordon, cello With guest Michelle Graveline, harpsichord Members $50. Non-Members $60. 6-8 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 508-217-4450 or worcesterchambermusic.org/a-village-yuletide. The Harper and the Minstrel: An Early Music Holiday Concert. Jay & Abby Michaels incorporate elements of Celtic, Folk, and Early Music into something that is uniquely their own. Abby’s angelic alto and Jay’s cindery baritone are accompanied by a variety of instruments including both the Nylon and Wire-Strung Celtic Harps, Silver Flute, Divergent Flute, Irish Wooden Flute, Recorders, Penny Whistles, Bowed Psaltery, Dulcimer and Classical Guitar. The duo specializes in beautiful airs and ballads, the occasional jig or reel, many of their own original compositions, and unique arrangements of Celtic, Baroque, Renaissance and Medieval Music. Included with admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

Amazing Dick’s Ukulele Holiday Edition. Get your Holiday Uke on! 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dana Lewis LIVE! Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the dining room. Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! NO Cover. Come on out! Free! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Blueswitch. Harp-driven, high-energy blues. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Funky Murphy’s, 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Robert Randolph & the Family Band. A virtuoso on the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph set the music world on fire in 2000 when he began playing his first club dates in New York City. Renowned for their incendiary live shows, which marry fervent gospel tunes and an irresistible rock ‘n’ roll swagger, Robert Randolph & The Family Band (featuring his cousin Marcus and sister Lenesha) first gained national attention with the release of the album “Live at the Wetlands” in 2002. The band followed with three albums over the next eight years - “Unclassified,” “Colorblind” and “We Walk This Road.” “Randolph’s family band is one of the most intense live acts in all of jamdom. His thirteen-string instrument has a chillingly clear tone, and his solos are dotted with howling melodies and perpetually cresting, lightning-fast explorations.” - Rolling Stone/ 100 Greatest Guitarists. _Robert Randolph is an American Original. He has mastered what is, arguably, the most complex instrument in the world and developed a unique voice that is equal parts streetcorner church and Bonnaroo._ - Don Was. $70 advance; $75 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Blue House Between. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106.

Blue Plate Open Mic Thursdays. Channel your inner Alfalfa weekly with our gang of misfit musical toys. Sing to the rafters as the Winter winds blow outside, and make new friends and coconspiritors to further your musical endeavors whilst furthering your fanbase. Free parking, beers cheap and you are it! Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Country Western night. This Thursday will feature Black Water. Free. 8 p.m.-noon. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-8531350. Dan Cormier. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Open Mic Night! Thursday: Open Mic Night. Musicians welcome to perform. Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/ darkhorseopenmic. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. DJs/Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St.

Her Majesty, ,Sadie Vada, and Transdusk! . 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke and DJ. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-noon Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Strange Machines. 21 plus. More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. $8. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Sean Ryan. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Saloon, 715 West Boylston St. Worcester. 508-852-6900. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Throwback Thursdays. If you want to go back to the ‘good old days’, chiil out with old friends and make some new ones, let DJ EClass take you back with the masterful mix on the vinyls! No cover charge. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn.

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Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds. Savoy Brown’s new CD, “Goin’ to the Delta” hit #5 on the Billboard Blues Chart, #2 on the Roots Report and #1 on Amazon Blues sales. One of the earliest of British blues bands, SAVOY BROWN (with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm) helped launch the UK blues/rock movement that paved the way for such acts as Led Zeppelin, becoming part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970_s. Their influence now stretches into modern rock as we know it today. $26 advance; $30 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or bullrunrestaurant.com. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. DJs/Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Government Surplus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. J/Q, Hazard Hawk, Gnards, Elsewhere, and Uh Huh! . 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Live Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Norm Tonelli & Friends. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. The SGS Project and Killer Queen.Killer Queen playing their “Killer Queen” songs and The SGS Project playing their set of “Killer” classic Dance Rock Maximized Rhythm & Blues. Come early enjoy some great food and then the party begins. A great double bill. 9 p.m.-midnight. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Shakers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Time Machine. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. 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. Different DJ every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. The City Boys with Johnny Romance & The Captain. Acoustioc Duo, playing all your favorites! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. On The Rocks Sports Bar & Grill, 96 Lakefront Ave, Lunenburg. 978-3426692 or loveshackmusic.com. The Kendall Miller Band. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. The Mystic River Band. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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6th Annual “SANTAPALOOZA” ~TOYS 4 TOTS benefit Brought to you by Six To Midnit, The Housetones, The Curtis Mayflower, Eric French, Amanda Mc Carthy. We return to the Lucky Dog on Saturday December 13th for our SIXTH annual Santapalooza USMCR Toys for Tots drive and fundraiser! We are currently looking for volunteers and raffle prize donations! Six to Midnite will be putting together a VERY special set of XMAS and non-XMAS covers, as well as some rocking originals! $10 or an un-wrapped TOY for a child in need (valued no less than $10). Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/

events/1532395476974310. Fundraiser for local Charity, performance by Groove Street. 21 plus. More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Student Recitals - Concerts . Join Pakachoag Music School as we share music for the season. Four different student recitals scheduled on Saturday December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at varying start times will feature over 50 students aged 6 years to 18 years playing a variety of instruments. Suzuki violin groups also featured on Saturday. A great way to introduce a child to the excitement of playing an instrument; or simply come to relax as we celebrate student growth. Refreshments following each session. Free. Donations Accepted. 1-2 p.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, The Great Hall, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159. Holiday Concert. Please join us for our annual student holiday concerts at Nu Cafe! Students of all ages and instruments will be performing a variety of music (albeit mostly holiday music). Concert is Free and all are welcome. Swipe for WOO points. We hope to see you there! Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-635-6900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/concerts.html. Seele Musicale Chamber Group. The name means _musical souls_. We have a calling to spread this wonderful music wherever we can. We celebrate classical choral/instrumental works from throughout the ages and are picking the finest gems to lovingly work on and perform. We gather for the joy of music. At Seele Musicale, we pick the music, we work on it in our unique way, and seek the soul of the music in every moment. Holiday Concert: Corelli: Christmas concerto Tarquinio Merula: Hor ch’è tempo di dormire Scarlatti pastorale o di betlemme Bach Brandenburg No. 5 Mvmt 2 the adagio Bach Triple Concerto Mvmt 2 the adagio Bach: “Schafe können sicher weiden” (Sheep May Safely Graze) Handel Trio Op. 2 No. 5 in g minor Handel: Let the bright Seraphim Included with admission. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & ME! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Tom Revane. sounds of Jimmy Buffett 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Mark Marquis and Friends Christmas Concerts for Needy Children. Two Nights: Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13. Snow Date: Sunday, December 14th. The Most Peaceful Night of The Year. This is the twenty-sixth year that Mark Marquis has organized this annual fundraising event. Joining Mark on stage will be a number of talented musicians including; Johnny Girouard, Betsy Fiedler, Don Kirby, Scott Babineau, Spud Kelly, Lizzy Marquis, The Gale Brothers, Matt Dionne and many more. Mark Marquis is a critically acclaimed guitarist, recording artist, and one of the finest musicians you will ever hear anywhere. His style is a blend of jazz, blues, rock, fusion, and world music. Mark has been performing concerts in clubs and festivals for over thirty years, and he has released 6 CDs to date. (markmarquis.com) (facebook.com/mark. marquis) Tickets: $10 Each Night. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church Unitarian Universalist of Leominster, 15 West St., Leominster. 978537-0310 or facebook.com/events/876391629040785. Nancy Tutunjian Berger. A Christmas Concert you won’t want

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Live Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. TBA. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-7930900. The Band 9Teen. More than just Steely Dan, this amazing band will wow you with soul and funk hits all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The SGS Project and Killer Queen.Killer Queen playing their “Killer Queen” songs and The SGS Project playing their set of “Killer” classic Dance Rock Maximized Rhythm & Blues. come early enjoy some great food and then the party begins. A great double bill. 9 p.m.-midnight. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Usual Suspects. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044.

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Student Recital - Concert. Join Pakachoag Music School as we share music for the season. Four different student recitals scheduled on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at varying start times will feature over 50 students aged 6 years to 18 years playing a variety of instruments. Suzuki violin groups also featured on Saturday. A great way to introduce a child to the excitement of playing an instrument; or simply come to relax as we celebrate student growth. Refreshments following each session. Free. Donations Accepted. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, The Great Hall, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159. Trinity Handbell Choir: Ringing in the Holidays! Under the direction on Laurie Hunter, the Handbell Choir from the Trinity Church of Northborough MA will ring in the holidays with several holiday favorites. A mesmerizing performance! Included with admission. 3-3:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. “Messiah” Sing. AVM chorus members share singing of choruses with audience in Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio. Professional soloists soprano Tamara Ryan, mezzo Roselin Osser, tenor Leslie Tay, and baritone David Bonneau with organist Brett Maguire and Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton. Scores available to share. Suggested Donation. $10. 3:30-5 p.m. Trinity Church, Northboro, Main St. at Hudson St., Northborough. 978-562-9838 or avmsingers.org. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. REGGAE! The PanNeubean Steel Band. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH

BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free! 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. John Pizzarelli Quartet. “Madly creative, Pizzarelli’s extraordinary musical talents are matched by a wry humor, a quick wit and easygoing manner.” - LOS ANGELES TIMES. JOHN PIZZARELLI has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings, he has recently established himself as the consummate entertainer and radio program host with the launch of “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey. Pizzarelli has been playing guitar since age six, following after his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli. $60 advance; $65 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ ordertickets.asp?p=752&backurl=default.asp. Mark Marquis and Friends Christmas Concerts for Needy Children. Two Nights: Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13. Snow Date: Sunday, December 14th. The Most Peaceful Night of The Year. This is the twenty-sixth year that Mark Marquis has organized this annual fundraising event. Joining Mark on stage will be a number of talented musicians including; Johnny Girouard, Betsy Fiedler, Don Kirby, Scott Babineau, Spud Kelly, Lizzy Marquis, The Gale Brothers, Matt Dionne and many more. Mark Marquis is a critically acclaimed guitarist, recording artist, and one of the finest musicians you will ever hear anywhere. His style is a blend of jazz, blues, rock, fusion, and world music. Mark has been performing concerts in clubs and festivals for over thirty years, and he has released 6 CDs to date. (markmarquis.com) (facebook.com/mark. marquis) Tickets: $10 Each Night. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church Unitarian Universalist of Leominster, 15 West St., Leominster. 978537-0310 or facebook.com/events/876391629040785. Worcester Jazz Collective. 21 plus. More info at facebook. com/electrichaze. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Blue Light Bandits. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Student Recital. This recital showcases students, _adult and youth_ who have participated in the Fitchburg State Foundation/

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Pete Towler. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) Jam original and favorite blues tunes. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-8531350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000 C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis. Note that you must be 21+ years of age. Free. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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All Saints Choir Christmas Concert. A chance to hear the Choir of All Saints in a Christmas-tide concert of carols and anthems. Come join our choir at one of Worcester_s most celebrated venues for what will be a joyous occasion filled with festive cheer! Free. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-3766. Worcester Organ Festival Holiday Concert. This Annual Holiday Festival Concert and the final concert celebration of The Year of the Organ - the 150th Anniversary of the Hook Organ, aka, The Worcester Organ features the Choristers and Adults of All Saints Choir, Graeme McCullough, Director and Brett Maguire, Organist. The Choir will present Advent and Christmas carols from the 16th century to the present and Brett Maguire will play Christmastide organ works. There will, of course, be sing-along Christmas carols, so bring your best singing voice with you! Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.

org/eventbooking/hook.html. Holiday Entertainment by Shrewsbury High School. Holiday entertainment by Shrewsbury High School under the direction of Michael Lapomardo. Free. 3-4 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. Rebecca Swett: Holiday Harp Concert. Massachusetts Harpist Rebecca Swett began studying the harp at the age of ten and has been playing the harp for over thirty years. She has performed with many orchestras, as well as many solo, ensemble and symphony concerts along with many as extensive Freelance engagements. Rebecca has released 7 CDs which include Classical, Popular, Christmas, Celtic and Relaxing musical selections. Ms. Booklovers’ Gourmet hosts local author Paul Macek, of Webster, on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2-4 p.m. Macek will talk about his new book, “Illustrated History of Edgar Allan Poe,” and sign copies. The event is free and open to the public. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster.

Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan. Get ready for an enchanting night of Celtic music and dance, all to celebrate the holiday season, as Brian O’Donovan hosts A CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN. Enjoy performances by some of the best musicians, singers, and dancers imaginable from around the Celtic world, and beyond! Generously Sponsored by United Bank Full price tickets are $46, $52 and $58, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO Card holders. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. All Request College Night w/DJ Strader. Join us every Wednesday night and party to your favorite tunes. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHT W/WIBBLE @ MONDO’S. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Free. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. Karaoke with DJ Sirch-One. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Sub-Flex. 21 plus. More info at facebook.com/electrichaze $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. The (Should Be) Talent Show! What’s your Talent?? Show up, Sign up, Perform, and Be Judged, Possibly Win! Cash Prize! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Brett Brumby. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Swett will be performing traditional and popular holiday music including What Child is This, The First Noel, Silver Bells, Let it Snow, The Christmas Song and many more. She will also include a short harp demonstration. Included with admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Take Down The Wall Cafe December 2014. Monthly 3rd Wednesdays Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free refreshments. Sign up to perform at the door with Emcee Nat Needle. Free - donations accepted. 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Worcester Satellite, Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. 508-5795997 or natneedle.com/take-down-the-wall. Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St . (Grotto), 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s

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, Model Behavior: An Open-Member Exhibit in Collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 11; News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: . 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet,”Where is that Rainbow?”, Quilts and other Fabric Art by Suzanne Wargo, Through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book.

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Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, The Italian Nativity IL PRESEPE: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 17. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, KEVA: Build it Up!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 26. 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 wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, Fruitlands Museum Store Open House, Saturday; Curatorial Tour: 100 Objects, 100 Stories, 100 Years at Fruitlands, Sunday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Funky Stuff. FUNKY STUFF HAS MOVED TO 589 PARK AVE. We have closed our Webster street store and are now OPEN at our now location 589 Park Ave. Our store hours have remained the same Tuesday – Saturday 12-7. We will be sharing this wonderful new space with our new neighbors Spiritual Haze and Chickpea creating a mecca for the finest food, art and hookah Worcester has to offer! 589 Park Ave., Worcester. 508-755-5463 or funkystuffworcester.com. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Gallery Film in Auditorium, Thursdays, Saturdays, Dec. 4 - Dec. 20; Russian Photography: Siberia Imagined and Reimagined, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission:

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-3463341 or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday,

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, to Members & Children under .

11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; U-student Wednesdays admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, for youth 17 and under. for all first Saturdays of each month, 10amnoon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, The Cup Show , Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 24. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape.Fri & Sat Nov 14th & 15th Dan Crohn Carolyn Plummer and Friends. Showtimes: Friday 9 p.m.-Saturdays 8 p.m. - $20pp. Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID and Reservations. 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. 8 p.m.midnight. Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or on Facebook. FRANK FOLEY’S COMEDY SAFARI - Saturdays, Saturday, January 4 - Wednesday, December 31. Shows every Sat night. Free parking. Full menu before or during show. 20 Per Ticket. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-452-1131 or visit Frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays, Saturday, February 8 - Saturday, December 20. StageTime Comedy Club has some of the area’s up and coming comedians every Saturday @ 9PM. $10. 65 Water St. Canal Restaurant and Bar. $10. 9-11 p.m.

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Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-826-8496 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. A Murder is Announced - Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 14. The 20th century’s most popular writer brings her personal favorite character to life in this adaption of the novel. When a murder is announced in the tiny English village of Chipping Cleghorn, most people assume it’s simply an excuse for a party. But this party turns deadly when the crasher turns up dead! It’s up to kindly innocent spinster Jane Marple to solve the most baffling case of her career. Directed by John Williams ALSO, 2 Sunday matinees, December 7 & 14 at 2 pm. $15. 8-10 p.m. First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Fitchburg, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Call 978-345-6066. Amahl and the Night Visitors - Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14. A Christmas Musical by Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed by Sandy Pickens. Musical Direction by Julie Rawson. The story of a poor, but imaginative young boy and his mother, who are visited one night by three Kings on their way to Bethlehem to give gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn King. They ask to stay the night. The mother, having nothing to feed them, sends Amahl out to call the people of the village to bring food and the entertainment of dance. After an eventful evening, the mother and Amahl query the three Kings about this newborn King they seek. Amahl wants desperately to send a gift to this King and when he offers his most important possession - his crutch - the results are wondrous. For reservations, call 978-355-2096 or online at: barreplayerstheater.com/ reservations.html. $9-$16. Fri & Sat. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun, 2-4 p.m. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978-355-2096 or visit barreplayerstheater.com/reservations.html. Into the Woods - Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14. The Broadway Musical by Stephen Sondheim. $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. Fri. & Sat. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sun. 2-4 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org/intothewoods.php. The Sort Of Late Show featuring Shaun Connolly and the Over-Qualifiied Band. Guests/Comedians/Like a late night talk show! FOLLOWED BY Dj Kool Chriss & Tone Capone. - Thursday, December 11. The ONLY show of its kind in Worcester! This month, guests include Polar Beverages (with Free samples!) $5 before 10:30pm, Free after that. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888 or visit facebook.com/sortoflateshow. Gamelan Gita Sari - Friday, December 12. Gamelan Gita Sari concerts are eagerly awaited and regularly play to standing-roomonly crowds of all ages. Under the direction of Ni Suasthi Bandem, in her first year as Visiting Fellow in Balinese Performing Arts, dancers and musicians present a rich sampling of pieces. These are always vibrant, varied and immensely entertaining evenings. Admission is Free. 8-9:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Brooks Concert Hall, 1 College St. Call 508-793-3490. The Nutcracker Ballet - Sunday, December 14. Witness a magical afternoon this holiday season with a wondrous ballet experience that evokes joy and elevates your spirit to a new height. Dance Prism_s Nutcracker will leave you with family memories to last a lifetime! Dance Prism is composed of approximately 25 professional dancers and apprentices, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism_s casts include dancers from throughout the northeast region and eastern seaboard. $24/$18 and Group rates. 1-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. Call 508-752-0888 or visit mechanicshall.org/ tickets/concertdetail/nutcracker12142014.html. Narnia the Musical Audtions - Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, December 16. Gateway Players Theatre_s 40th season will

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kick off with the youth theater production of “Narnia the Musical”, by Jules Tasca. This production is based on “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe”. Youth ages 8-18 are invited to audition. There will be many roles available for the February production. Gina Metras will direct, with Suzanne Adams as producer. Come to the Gateway Arts Barn dressed comfortably to sing, dance and read from the script. Call 508-764-4531 for more information. Story: The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children-plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow. No charge to audition. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531.

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Open Drawing Studio. Create an artwork based on our still-life displays. Bring your own drawing supplies (a limited number of pencils and sketch paper will be available). Beginners welcome, but instruction is not provided. Drop In. No registration required. Held every 2nd Thursday of the month. Free. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Third Floor Ellipse, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655.

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15 Minutes + Friends = The Secret to Staying Young! Skin Creams and fad diets aren’t going to keep you young, but your friends can! So can a quick swim or walk. Join Dr. David Wilner M.D., Vice President and Medical Director of Fallon Health’s Summit Eldercare, to learn how two simple routines can help you live longer, keep your mind sharp, and prevent serious diseases like Alzheimer’s. Open to all in the community! Call to reserve your seat today! 1-866-209-5073 (TRS 711) Free. Noon-1 p.m. Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 or fallonhealth.org/info-center. Intro to Zentangle. 35. 7-9 p.m. Clayground, The, 65 James St. 508-755-7776.

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Flight of the Yogi: a monthly workshop with Aaron Grinstein at Flowforms Yoga. This arm balance and inversion workshop is perfect for yogis of all levels looking to deepen their practice. We will playfully explore the basic technique for flying on our hands and turning our world upside down, as well as more advanced poses and variations. Come with a sense of fun, excitement and adventure. Leave with new-found confidence, boosted vitality and a lightness to your step. 9-11 a.m. Flowforms Yoga Center, 195 Lake Ave. 508-752-4700 or flowformsyoga.com/ series--workshops.html. Family Drop-in Workshop: Homespun Winter Crafts. Let the winter season be your inspiration as we create a beautiful seasonal decorations for your home. Fashion glittering snowflakes; use a pinecone to create a tiny woodland creature; fold bold and colorful star garlands; make old-fashioned jewel-toned window decals. All this and hot chocolate, too! Supplies provided. No registration required. Free with Admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org/wintercrafts. Holiday Table Garden. Instructor: Betsy Williams Plant a

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fragrant, flowering long-lasting winter garden for holiday decorating or as a seasonal gift. All materials included._ Member: $75., Nonmember: $90. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Moving Prayer. Moving prayer sensitizes us to moving through our day in ways that harmonize with our natural design and develop our active cooperation with Creation. It thus complements the stillness and movements of our hearts nurtured in verbal and silent prayer. Come to this gentle workshop that will develop familiarity with natural, easeful movements drawn from both the tai chi/ Taoist and Christian heritages. Cultivating flow, balance, rootedness and natural rhythms, these movements can be readily assimilated into daily life extending our full body-mind-heart Presence. This workshop complements the Wisdom Work of Cynthia Bourgeault. Dress in comfortable clothes and wear socks. Enrollment limited. $50.10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St. heartwellinstitute.com. Design and Decorate Your Own Holiday Tile. Express yourself while designing and decorating your own holiday tiles, resulting in creative gift giving opportunities. Working with the instructor you will design a motif that is your own and transfer the image to a pre-made porcelain tile using ceramic glazes. The tiles will then be fired in our kilns and available for pick-up and gift giving three days after the workshop. Each participant may make up to three tiles. Children age 6-12 work cooperatively with an Adult on one project; Tweens 12-17 may work independently. $50. 1-3 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 3001 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Crafting with Lavender for Holiday Gifting. Instructor: Laura Whalen Make and take home four different aromatic lavender projects, suitable for holiday gifting, in this fun and relaxing class. All materials included. Member: $40, Non-member: $55. 1-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Yoga by Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith Gentle-to-moderate flow yoga for all levels. Drop-ins welcome. Member: $10, Nonmember: $17. 6 p.m.-7:15 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. WICKED WEDNESDAY - Handmade Holiday Salt/Sugar Scrub. 6:30-8 p.m. Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St., Boylston. 508869-2371 or boylstonlibrary.org/#!events/c1a4e.

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Holiday Hootenanny. Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/ Greater Worcester ReStore is celebrating its third annual Holiday Hootenanny. This store wide sale will include live music and local vendors selling holiday gifts. Featuring vendors from across Massachusetts: Necklaces for the Bold, Scoot Eovacious, Bitsky Vintage Jewelry, Dream Free Design, Stay Vocal, Vixens Ahoy!, and Strongford Ltd. Live music will be performed by Tom Courtney and Deux Amis. National Grid and Next Step Living will also be attending. Santa Claus will be available for photos from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and stop by to join story time with Mrs. Claus throughout the day. Contact Melissa Braden at 978-799-9259 ext.122 or melissa. braden@habitatmwgw.org. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Restore, 11 Distributor Road. 508-799-9259. The Great Christmas Giveaway! Free. 1-3 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-832-5044 or facebook.com/ events/312466552295390.

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Men’s Basketball Becker College December 13 Home vs Curry 1 p.m. College of the Holy Cross December 12 Home vs. NJIT 7:05 p.m. Nichols College December 12 Home vs. Springfield 6 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 12 Home vs. MCLA 7 p.m. Worcester State University December 15 @ Wesleyan Tip-off Tournament December 16 @ Wesleyan (Conn.) final

Women’s Basketball College of the Holy Cross December 14 @ Massachusetts 2 p.m. Nichols College December 11 Home vs. Mitchell 6 p.m. Worcester State University December 15 @ WPI final December 16 Home vs. Becker final

Men’s Ice Hockey Worcester State University December 11 @ UMass Dartmouth, final December 15 Home vs. FSU final

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FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Refinishing, repairing, veneering and chair regluing. A full service shop. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800

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Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass. Automotive-Residential. Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More. Family Owned Over 50 Years. 127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4 HEATING & PLUMBING SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11965 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078

Johanson Home Improvement Reliable * Dependable Licensed/Insured Custom Carpentry * Painting Bathroom Remodel/Repair Door & Window Installation AND MUCH MORE! No Job Too Small 20 Years Experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com

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Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com

TOTAL DISPOSAL Dumpster Specials 10yd. $250, 15yd $300. Home Clean-outs Landscape Clean-ups Demo Rubbish, Appliances. Give us a call and we’ll talk trash. 508-864-7755

NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

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Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com

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PAINTING/REPAIRS Painting Unlimited Services, Inc. Skilled, Reliable, Reputable. Meticulous prep & workmanship. Int.& Ext. Painting/Staining. Power-washing. Gutters. Rotted Trim Replacement. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. HIC #163882 Call: 508-340-8707

Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209

PEST CONTROL Wachusett Wildlife Services Professional Problem Animal Control Licensed to Control An Extensive List of Problem Animals: Raccoon, Beaver, Squirrels, Skunk, etc. Lic/Ins. 774-364-4621

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Fully Insured | Free Estimates Tree Removal | Ornamental Pruning | Firewood & Winter Services 508-829-1777 Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497

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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Looking for a skilled customer service associate to join our team. Ideal candidate must be mathematically inclined, excellent on the phone and skilled in clerical work. Job responsibilities will include customer service, walk-in sales, answering phones, quality control, customer orders, customer collections, and project organization. Computer literacy a must. Candidate must work well with others, be a self-starter, and be able to multi-task. Family oriented company located in Worcester, right off the Mass Pike, looking for someone to join our team on a permanent basis. Email resume to mike@signaramaworcester.com.

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Burnham Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

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Are you creative? Do you like to make a difference? The Holden Landmark Corp., a leader of weekly and monthly publications is looking for a well-organized, detail-oriented graphic designer with 2+ years’ experience. This position is freelance on a sustained basis for new a publication. Must be able to work with tight deadlines, comfortable working on their own and collaborating with sales and editorial. Qualified candidates should have well-rounded experience and the ability to assist in a variety of day-to-day projects. Responsibilities: Design and production (image research/preparation, layout design, text edits, and work closely with editors). Candidate would work on creating an eye-appealing design and branding of a monthly publication. ± Ad Materials ± Layout and Design of Monthly Publication ± Direct Mail, Print Ads ± Trade Show Signage ± Media Kits ± Special Projects ± Photo Editing ± Working with Website Qualifications: ± Strong written and verbal communication skillss ± Experience with designing advertising ± Experience with creative layout of publications ± Must be detail-oriented ± Ability to multi task ± Strong organizational and time management skills ± Ability to work with others in a team environment ± Positive attitude and good work ethic ± Basic knowledge of pre-press and printing processes ± Excellent typography skills are a must ± Must have problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Technical Aptitude: Proficient knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on a Mac OS platform is required. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume along with a cover letter and salary requirements and a link, or samples, of their work to: Donald Cloutier Director of Creative Services Holden Landmark Corp. dcloutier@holdenlandmark.com

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MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

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Temporary Part Time No Benefits Seeking temporary, part time help, 10 AM to 1 PM Monday through Friday starting December through February. Food service experience required. Send resume to: Patricia Puntumapanitch 125 Crescent St West Boylston, MA 04583

BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution! Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy. Get started today. Call for a personal interview 777.614.1206 HELP WANTED School Bus Drivers Needed Hiring in multiple districts for Routeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sports & Charter Buses Free training. 508-791-9100

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CEMETERY PLOTS

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080

16" Craftsman Scroll Saw With stand. Must sell. $75.00 508-829 -6544

Green fold up stroller with top. Great for Grandma’s house or for an extra. Like new. $25.00 cash. 508 829-9240.

Snow blower Toro 11HP, 32 inch cut, electric start, chains, heavy duty. Good condition $650 Call 508-865-9584

Holiday gift, gently used thirty hard covered Nancy Drew Mystery stories for young readers $15.00 508 853-3444.

Weight training equipment Seated lateral raise machine 2 Tier dumbbell rack, hvy duty $175 978-618-9409 Leominster

Ladies High Heel Shoes Size 8, Beige with fancy trim. New in box. $25.00 978-537-9881

HOLDEN-Found dead parakeet in the area of Torrey Lane in the Oakwood Farms Condominium Complex Saturday, November 22nd. The bird is green and has a band MBF TX 27122. The owner can call 508-829-3677. Hopefully this will allow someone closure to the loss of their pet

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We are a local agency that places international students with loving host families throughout Worcester County. We are currently looking for host families residing in the area who would be willing to share their home, time and culture with our students. A generous stipend would be provided on a monthly basis. Please call 774-258-0862

MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449 Worcester County Memorial Park Desirable ’Garden of the Gospels’, plot 127C with space for 1 or 2, $3600.00 or email best offer. Visit WCMP for a look - very nice. charlie@angelic.com

Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291

ITEMS UNDER $2,014 1 Delta Press 62-413 1 Delta Press 17-965. $800.00 508-7917329

19" Insignia 720p LCD TV/DVD Combo model NS-LDVD19Q10A w/ tilt low-profile wall mount. $100 OBO 774-239-6612 2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508752-2768 (Paxton)* 4 Factory Mag Rims off a 5 lug Jeep. Takes 16" tires. $100 B/0 978-365-6567

Light Mahogany three corner china cabinet. Like new, solid wood. Must go, perfect cond. $50.00 508-770-0785

84" La-z-Boy Couch Maroon, navy, gold plaid. No wear/tears. X-clean. Like new. Exc. cond. $200.00 978-928-1146

Navy Blue Leather Sofa & matching chair. Exc. cond. $600.00 or B/O Call 571-4372123

Body Solid Multi-Stack Home Gym w/leg press, pec dec multi-press and dip station $900 978-833-1249 Cherry Sofa Table w/2 drawers by American Drew. 52"x16"x29" Exc. cond. Call 978-537-1144 Dolls, 4 clowns, 12"-18", like new Bozo & Emmett Kelly are musical, ideal Xmas, great bargain at $40, 978-464-2485 Goodyear Truck & SUV Tires (4) 265-70R-17 Wrangler S/T Exc. cond. $200.00 Call 508-949 -1320

New Wahl Lithium Ion Shaver w/grooming tools. $30.00 or B/O 978-422-6184 Older Lane Hope Chest 44"L x 19"W x 18 1/2"H Locks with skeleton key. $75 (978)534-0711

Pastel flowered couch 85", Exc. cond. Floor lamp incl’d. Call 508-829-5609 $50.00 Cash and carry.

OTHER 1910 Mahogany Dining Room Table w/exts. & carved pineapple legs. 6 matching chairs. Exc cond. $350.00 B/0 508-829-5590*

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BUY 2 LESSONS GET 1 FREE! www.olympusstables.com 774-287-0282

Ryan’s Room Dollhouse and over 100 pieces of furniture and people. $100.00 Call 508-829-9363

APARTMENT FOR RENT Worcester Greenhalge Street Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1175 508-852-6001

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1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell

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2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

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THANKSGIVING NOVENA TO SAINT JUDE O Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke Your special patronage in time of need, to You I have recourse from the depth of my heart & humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present & urgent petition. In return, I promise to make Your name known & cause You to be invoked Say three "Our Fathers", three "Hail Mary’s" and "Glories Be’s". Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. Saint Jude, pray for us & all who invoke Your aid. MAP

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Snow Tires (2) and 4 steel rims to fit Camry or Accord. P 20560R16 $150.00 Call 774-2809864

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1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $15,000 or B/O Call 508-304-1558 Jon

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2006 Honda S2000 Silver exterior Black interior. Florida car new top. Less than 60k miles. $12,900 508-816-0141

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2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $5900.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $8000.00 Call 978-466-6043

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624 2001 Honda Accord Sedan 180000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs great. franbriss@aol.com 508-869-6326

2007 Hyundai Azera Dark green. 4dr. Loaded. Under 40K miles. Always been garaged, mint cond. Asking $12,200.00 508-754-4670 Paxton

2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR. White pearl/tan. Good condition. 118K miles. Extras. $10,000.00 Firm 508-835-3751 Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off resto. New 350 crate motor. Appraised at $47,500, only 5,000 miles since resto. $30,000 OBO. Call Len cell 508-789-3436 Millbury, MA

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2011 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lightweight Camping Trailer w/slide. Electric awning and many extras. Excellent condition. Asking $15,450.00 or B/O 978-602-0099

Fuller RV Sales & Rentals 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston 508-869-2905 www.fullerrv.com

24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $6900.00 OR B/O 508-579-6622

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BOATS 1986 Stingray Super Sport 17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mercruiser. This is a classic. Full boat cover and bimini top. Very clean. $2950.00 B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219/508-829-9882

Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

Kayak Perception Sole Includes many accessories. $700.00 978-424-6315 *

2002 Mazda Protege5 Manual. Metallic blue. Runs excellent. Very sporty. Always garaged. $3,750.00 508-829-9882

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3 br 1 bath cottage on almost an acre. Gorgeous professionally landscaped with above ground pool. Oversized Garage. Recent covered porch with pressure treated deck and railings. Woodstove. First ďŹ&#x201A;oor Kit LR formal dining. French doors highlight. 3 bedrooms and bath on 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor. dead end street for your own private park-like setting.Â Aberman Assoc. Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

3 br 1.5 bath ranch.Â Bright open concept family room and kitchen with updated appliances perfect for cooking and entertaining. Opens to deck overlooking fenced in yard and patio. Three bedrooms with gleaming hardword ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, ceiling fans and so much more! Great location for young families looking for the perfect neighborhood. Convenient to major routes, Wachusett Mountain, shops and restaurants.Â Aberman Assoc. Inc Robin Dunbar Bain 978-537-4971

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Holmes Wilson and Chris Ettis

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When local media activist and Fightforthefuture.org codirector Holmes Wilson isn’t defending net neutrality, he’s defending our right to sing and dance our hearts out. Wilson, along with WPI graduate, Chris Ettis, co-host karaoke every Wednesday night, free, at Hotel Vernon. Earlier this fall, Wilson recruited Ettis as his co-host. Wilson will no longer be hosting in January, leaving Ettis fully in charge of all hosting duties. Being an Aerospace Engineering graduate, Ettis’ weekly karaoke dance party is bound to take us to the moon. Worcester Magazine caught up with both Wilson and Ettis to ask them some questions about their weekly karaoke extravaganza.

How did you first get into Karaoke? Wilson: Back in 2005, there was a bar that

hosted karaoke on Water Street called The Club Car. My friends and I wanted to try karaoke, so we sang “The Safety Dance.” We had a lot of fun so we kept on going back every week. One night, I sang “Like Glue” by Sean Paul. The song is very fast and sung in Jamaican patois so I remember switching between nailing it and messing it up. The crowd was into it the entire time and I ended up winning $25 that night. I spent the money on $25 worth of jalapeño poppers. I also remember three of my friends and I singing and dancing to Vengaboys, by the end of the song our shirts came off. I started hosting my own karaoke mashup dance parties, called Karaoke Crime. Soon after I was invited to host Karaoke at Ralph’s. It was awesome. Last fall (2013) I was invited to host karaoke at Hotel Vernon. Ettis: I first fell in love with karaoke at Ralph’s. It was volunteer style. I found the experience to be welcoming and familial because everyone was encouraged to come up to sing and have a good time. I was able to break the ice and have fun with strangers without having to try. The first song I sang was “Sympathy For The Devil.” I sang it in front of not a lot of people but it felt like I was in a huge ass crowd because it was so fun and everyone was into it. If I had to pick a favorite song, it would be “No Scrubs” by TLC because that shit is awesome. No further explanation.

What do you do differently when you host Karaoke? Wilson: I was noticing a lot of karaoke DJs

playing filler music in between each karaoke song and I do not like that. So I never use filler. I recruit and encourage people to sign up to sing, and if I have to, I’ll sing until I’m sick of hearing my voice. It’s just straight karaoke all the way through. I also have an air horn sound effect and an autotune feature. I like to get a dance party going for the last few songs, so I’ll make sure to save a good closing for last so everyone can join in to sing along and dance. Ettis: I took music and sound recording classes when I was a student at Syracuse so I always helped Holmes with the sound mixer. I plan on using a faster PC, with no technical difficulties but as of now, we’re just two guys and we have a good vibe and we try not to make things too serious. We’re all about the fun. If someone is nervous, I always offer to sing with them.

It’s my first time singing in front of a crowd, what advice do you have for me to create the best karaoke experience possible? Wilson: Pick a song with a simple beat

that you know really well. Rhythm is more important than melody. We have four mics if you want your friends to join you. Ettis: Holmes taught me that karaoke isn’t about practicing to be a good singer, it’s about having fun and pouring your heart into every song. You should sing a song that is meaningful to you. You can do a duet to help you break out. You can share a song with a new friend and that’s beautiful.

What is your best karaoke memory? Wilson: In 2007, I was sailing in the

Trinidad islands. Next to the marina I was staying in, there was a bar that had karaoke, the boat was scheduled to leave but somehow the boat was off schedule so I decided to go in. I ended up belting out Rhianna’s “Umbrella” with these three high school-aged girls. I sang the Jay-Z part and then I helped the girls sing as they were screaming the chorus. It was one of my favorite moments from that trip. Ettis: Hosting has been a great experience so far. I was honored when Holmes asked me to help him co-host. I always saw myself as just a regular, not a host. The challenge for me so far has been making sure that everyone gets a chance to sing. I enjoy the end of the night where we choose community songs that are popular that everyone can sing along to.

Why Hotel Vernon? Wilson: There are $1 drafts and free

peanuts. Vernon is probably the most diverse bar in Worcester. There are people here of all different ages, backgrounds and cultures. The community support here is great, everyone feels welcome and everyone is encouraged to have fun and sing their favorite karaoke songs. Ettis: I like how Hotel Vernon is shaped because it puts the karaoke in the center of the bar. The employees here are nice

and very supportive of us. There are so many kinds of people here and the bar is really casual. It stands out from most bars in Worcester.

What advice do you have for those interested in hosting or singing karaoke? Wilson: If you want to run karaoke, it’s

easy to do. All you need is a laptop, speakers and microphones. You can download the songs online and setting up your sound is pretty straightforward. Karaoke can teach us a lot about music. The best parts of the songs are the parts where you can notice the rhythm, the beat and the way the words are being sung. When you really enjoy singing a song, it shows. Some nights have been really special. I have heard some karaoke performances that have sounded better than live music performances. Chris was always a regular that brought a crew. He would give me tips about speakers and sound. He’s outgoing, friendly and he’s enough of an extrovert to get people to sing. Ettis: Come to Hotel Vernon to sing and dance with us. It’s more fun than any other bar where you’re not singing or dancing. I’ve also created a new slogan: “One billion smiles or your money back.” — Colin Burdett, Contibuter DECEMBER 11, 2014 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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