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hen I realized Valentine’s Day fell on a Thursday, our publish day, I groaned over the idea of writing about Worcester’s best date spots. I deliberated for a couple days of whether or not I should go completely off the wall and write about vibrators, knowing some Worcesterites will be enjoying the rabbit this holiday, and I don’t mean the one served at a ďŹ ne-dining Italian restaurant. Vibrators led to thinking about sex and sex led to thinking about orgasms. That was it – I’m going to write about the big O. Stories of the love, passion and pleasure shared between two people when having an orgasm are ones that can be told by many of us, but typically are kept behind closed doors. This Valentine’s Day season several Worcester couples and singles invited me into their homes, and some joined me in my ofďŹ ce at work, to share their tales of how the orgasm is both a function and factor in their most intimate relationships. Each story is unique and heartfelt. This Valentine’s Day, let each of us not forget the power of connecting and reconnecting in ways beyond the words “I love you.â€? -Brittany Durgin, Editor
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February 7 - 13, 2013 ■ Volume 38, Number 23
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Gay Scouts no cause for alarm among local troops to empower local Scout charters to decide on their own whether to allow gays to become Scouts. The longtime national BSA policy prohibits avowed homosexuals from participating in scouting. The executive board was expected to make a decision earlier this month, but as the issue exploded into controversy around the country, a vote was put off until the national meeting that will take place May 22-24 in Texas. Approximately 1,400 voting members of the BSA’s National Council are expected to determine the resolution’s fate at that time. “For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, providing its youth program of character development and values-based leadership training,” reads a statement — Star Scout about the executive board’s decision on the organization’s website. “In the past two weeks, Scouting has received an outpouring of feedback from the American public. It reinforces how deeply people care about Scouting and how passionate they are about the organization. After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside
xecutives with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have delayed until May a decision on whether to change a longstanding policy on gays in scouting, but that is not stemming the debate. It also is not stopping area Scouts, leaders and parents from weighing in on whether homosexuals should be allowed in the more than 100-year-old organization. Local consensus is that it is time for a change. Many of the people willing to speak about the controversial issue with Worcester Mag did not want to give their names, but most had strong opinions. We found no one in opposition of allowing gays to serve as either leaders or members of Scout troops. “Anyone should be allowed in the troop,” says a 15-year-old First Class Scout in Troop 54, the oldest of the troops in the Mohegan Council. “We’re all people and it wouldn’t matter to me if a gay man was in my troop.” “It’s not fair to [leave] someone out because of their sexuality,” says 15-yearold Star Scout Gavin MacNeal. “It should not matter, we’re all people and anyone should be allowed to join.” One parent of a Scout in local Troop 9 adds: “I don’t have a problem with it as long as the person doesn’t make it known or flare their sexuality. I wouldn’t take my kid out of the program because of it.” The debate centers on discussion at the executive level of scouting of a resolution
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the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy.” Jeff Hotchkiss is the executive director and CEO of the Mohegan Council, which serves Central Massachusetts and boasts around 4,300 Scouts in roughly 132 chartered organizations. Mohegan is one of 10 councils in Massachusetts, although a couple of those are based in Rhode Island with just a few towns in this state, according to Hotchkiss. He says there appears to be a largely waitand-see attitude about welcoming openly gay Scouts. To his Gavin MacNeal knowledge, no parents or Scouts have pulled out of a troop over the issue yet. “No one has told me they’re leaving,” says Hotchkiss. “There are people whose beliefs put them on opposite sides [of the issue]. Some have told me they have great concern and might leave. I’ve had some emails, some people call me, a letter or two. It’s really been back and forth.” Hotchkiss says he understands both
“It’s not fair to [leave] someone out because of their sexuality. It should not matter, we’re all people and anyone should be allowed to join.”
sides, but thinks scouting could benefit from a policy change. “I would love the opportunity to go talk and sell the new policy,” he says. “I really think it gives us a chance to reach more kids with our program. I would welcome the discussion on what your personal preference is.” Any policy that excludes people from scouting might only compound the reality of scouting in recent years: a decline in membership. Outside of an increase of members in the Mohegan Council from 2009-2010, the membership rate has mostly been flat, according to Hotchkiss. This year, however, there was a decline. “We’ve been down about 3-4 percent over the last couple years,” he says, noting there has been a decrease in members throughout New England over the past decade. One Worcester-area Scoutmaster, asking that his name not be published, says he supports the policy change and has heard of no one who would quit should a local charter allow gay Scouts. “I’ve actually heard of more than one person not joining because they didn’t want to discriminate,” he says, adding under the proposed change local charters maintain the authority to define their own rules. “They’ll be able to continue to enforce whatever they believe in.” The BSA does not teach sexuality, the Scoutmaster adds. “We talk about tying knots and how to set up tents,” he says. Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.
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WOO-TOWN INDE X A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester
The Goddard School in Auburn has started accepting applications for a $10,000 award through the 2013 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship (AAMMS). The award is given annually to a junior or senior high school student who graduated from The Goddard School’s Pre-K or Kindergarten program. +1
Every member of Worcester State University’s nursing class of 2012 passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), according to President Barry Maloney. +3
+3 +1 -2 +2 -1+1+1 -2 +1 Worcester Art Museum (WAM) announces it will lay off six employees as part of a restructuring of positions -2
WAM gets grants to support both a new curator of American art and an assistant to the curator. +2
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Blizzard blitzes the area. Boo, Mother Nature, Boo! -1
Former School Committee member Ogretta McNeil earns recognition from school officials and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC). +1
The “Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation” exhibit at WAM extended through June 9. + 1
Former Worcester state rep candidate Frank Beshai fined $1,775 by state Office of Campaign Finance and Reform, according to local news report. -2
North High benefits from $64,995 grant for Mass Life Sciences Center. + 1
Total for this week:
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That’s how many of any 100 boys who become Boy Scouts will drop out in their first year
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Old schools can mean deep freeze for students
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orcester shivered its way through a numbing cold spell last month, but students in some of the city’s public schools deal with plunging temperatures just about every day during the winter. The situation only gets worse when a school’s heating equipment breaks, as it did at Doherty High School last month. Several students described the resulting conditions as “unbearable” and many say, while it has gotten better since then, they still have trouble paying attention in class because of the cold. One student says a teacher joked that a protest should be held at City Hall. “A few weeks ago, the temperature in school was unbearable,” says one student. “It was so cold that I was coming to school wearing two sweatshirts. It’s gotten better since then, but it still affects how much I pay attention in class.” Another student laments, “The school should not be that cold, ever. It was very
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annoying trying to work. I had to wear gloves in one of my classes and a hat.” Worcester Mag recently surveyed 12 Doherty High students in different grades, asking them to describe the temperatures, whether it affected their ability to learn and if they notified a parent. Many were willing to give their names, but we are withholding them. Asked about the temperatures that plummeted during the region’s recent cold snap – and fell even more when the heating system went on the fritz – 11 of the 12 described them as “unbearable.” One said the situation was bearable. Six said they felt the conditions “definitely” affected their ability to learn, while five answered “somewhat.” Only one student said there was no effect. Nine of the 12 students say they did not notify a parent or guardian, with only three saying they did. One of those students says, “My parents were very upset and thought it wasn’t okay for us to go to school in those conditions, but had no other choice to send me because I needed to learn.”
According to another student, the school’s policy on clothing does little to help. “The school doesn’t allow outerwear indoors, yet expects it to be okay to be freezing indoors,” the student says. While students say the problem lasted
at least two weeks, school officials say it was less, closer to one week. Chief Financial Officer Brian Allen says Doherty suffered an equipment failure. By the continued on page 6
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time a solution was identiďŹ ed, it took a “number of daysâ€? to implement it, he says. “It was during a cold snap, which exacerbated the problem,â€? Allen acknowledges, adding Doherty is among the schools on the radar to be replaced at some point. “The whole building is singlepane windows from 1966. It can be 72 [degrees] at the end of the room where the thermostat is and it could be 60 elsewhere. In this particular case, we actually had an equipment failure.â€? While some students tell Worcester Mag that temperatures in some classrooms dropped as low as 45 degrees, Allen says it never got that cold. School Committee member Donna Colorio says she hears students complaining they’re either too cold or too hot. When she walks through Doherty, she goes through sections where it’s freezing and others where it’s so hot, “I think I’m in Jamaica.â€? The heating problems are not limited to Doherty. “We have other schools in the same situation,â€? School Committee member Dianna Biancheria says. “We have old buildings and old heating systems. I do know these things break down and they’re right there repairing them. Facilities [Management, headed by Jim Bedard] is there taking every measure they can.â€?
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Doherty Memorial High School has had heating problems including an entire wing of the school being shut down because it was so cold. There was “an episode at Burncoat [High School] earlier this year,â€? School Committee member Tracy O’ConnellNovick says. “We’re running big dinosaurs.â€? According to District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou, the incident at Burncoat involved an entire wing of the school being shut down because it was so cold – and that was only in late October/early November. Economou says he “walked the buildingâ€? with Novick when they learned of the situation. Students in that wing were transferred to other classrooms, he says. “It’s not good for the teachers, it’s not good for the students and it’s not good for the overall psyche,â€? Economou says. Allen says the school administration has ďŹ elded complaints from teachers about cold temperatures. “There’s old stuff out there,â€? he says. “We do our best to keep up with it all.â€? Burncoat, Doherty and South High Community School are among the high schools slated for replacement or major renovations. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) did not include them on the previous round of school building projects, but they will be resubmitted, according to Allen. The buildings themselves are in rough shape and the equipment inside is not much better. Doherty opened in 1966; Burncoat – which Allen notes is similar in construction to Doherty and also has single-pane windows – was built in 1964. South High was built in 1978. The Grafton Street School is older than all of those, opening in 1879. There have been several capital improvements at many of the city’s schools as part of annual renovation projects. Windows, for example, have been replaced at the Vernon Hill and Heard Street schools. Replacing the windows at Doherty, however, is not an option. Allen says the state will not approve roof and window replacement projects unless a
building is deemed usable for at least 20 more years. Facilities management has come up with “different alternativesâ€? when it comes to heating issues,â€? according to Biancheria. In some cases, she says, teachers have covered windows with plastic. “These are small band-aids. We need to do something. We talk academics and we talk about keeping our classrooms safe and comfortable for our staff and students. It is something we discuss on a regular basis.â€? Adds Allen: “We know that the condition of a building signiďŹ cantly impacts the quality of learning for students. It’s our top priority.â€? The problem is far from simple, but for the students spending their days bundled up as if they were outside, it’s not so complex. “The heating system,â€? says one student, “needs to get ďŹ xed.â€? Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@worcestermag.com.
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WELL, ISN’T THAT RICH? Nomination papers for this year’s local election are not available yet (city councilors will set that date at their Feb. 26 meeting), but there are some known quantities. Mayor Joe Petty, for example, is going to run again. Former Mayor and current At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes is mulling another run for the mayor’s office – she has lost two previous bids. We hear that most, if not all councilors are running again. Former Mayor and current Councilor Joe O’Brien, remains “indecisive” about seeking re-election. Don’t forget potential races on the School Committee side. As for council Chris Rich in District 1,says he will challenge incumbent Tony Economou, who admits to harboring some bitterness upon learning he may have a challenger. “Let’s be honest,” he admits, “if somebody challenges you, at first it rubs you the wrong way. Initially, you take it a little personal. But quite frankly, I give the guy a lot of credit. It takes a lot of commitment to make that decision.” Arthur Ellis, who last challenged District 3 Councilor George Russell, could jump into the at-large race. Ellis admits he is strongly considering a run and would not challenge Russell again because, “George has done a really strong job over here.” Ellis says he should make a decision within a couple weeks.
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STORM TROOPERS: The city
has been widely praised for its response to Nemo, the Blizzard of 2013. You know you’re doing something right when the only city bigger than you (hello, Boston) had, as District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri notes, entire neighborhoods that hadn’t been plowed out. Heck, Worcester got a woman and her newborn baby to the hospital at the height of the storm – in a Humvee. “The city did one hell of a job moving snow,” Palmieri says. “They paid attention to what needed to be done and we have one of the best public works commissioners anywhere.” He was, of course, referring to DPW&P Commissioner Bob Moylan. Councilor Joe O’Brien says he heard, “nothing but good things” about the city’s storm response. And city spokes peep Colleen Bamford confirms that officials here actually received phone calls from their Boston counterparts on how they handled the blizzard.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE: The staff and residents at Autumn Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Oriol Drive soldiered on during the storm last Friday. A group of 26 paid volunteers, either came in early Friday or stayed overnight in anticipation of those workers who would be unable to make it in Saturday morning. Management had already ensured all the necessary medicine, supplies and equipment were in place and that backup generators were in working order. The only thing missing were the movies. Certified Nursing Assistant Anna Guzman took care of that. With 10 CNAs using the physical therapy room as sleeping quarters, Guzman pulled out a handful of movies for the ladies to choose from. If you’re thinking they went with romance, think again. These nurses chose the horror flick, “Mama.” They munched on popcorn, pepperoni and cheese and made sure to get a full night’s rest for the next morning’s rounds. Things went just fine, according to Administrator Jerry Shaffer, although there was one complaint from a resident. “There was a coffee cup that wasn’t clean,” he says. WORCESTER TRENDING UP: Whether you’re talking overall population, the number of
minority residents or the number of non-English speaking households in Worcester, there’s only one direction to look: up. A new report from The Research Bureau, “Worcester’s Demographic Trends: 2010 Census,” shows these and other areas where growth in numbers has occurred in New England’s second-largest city. Some figures of note: The number of Worcester residents increased by almost 20,000 (11.9 percent) between 19802010; In New England, Worcester had the second-highest rate of growth between 20002010 at 4.86 percent, just above Boston’s 4.83, but less than New Haven’s 4.98. The number of African Americans has increased by more than 77 percent since 2000, Latinos by 45 and Asians by 31. Additionally, since 2000, the number of households speaking a language other than English has risen by 20.6 percent (9,357 people). The greatest increase in that area was among Spanish-speaking households, which increased by 26 percent or 5,583 people.
TRIGGER (UN)HAPPY: The Greater Worcester Coalition Against Gun Violence (GWCAGV), a new group comprised of Greater Worcester-area residents holds its inaugural meeting Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. on the third floor of the Worcester Public Library, according to Dante Comparetto. The group aims to bring awareness to gun-related issues and will talk about ways to reduce the number of gun-related deaths. Special guest will be Dr. Michael Hirsh, the city’s interim public health commissioner. Hirsh is an outspoken advocate for gun safety and is responsible for initiating the Goods for Guns buyback program in Worcester.
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Victorious! We’re proud to say that Worcester Mag received 10 awards, seven of which being first-place, last Saturday from New England Newspaper Press Association’s annual competition. Below find a list of the awards and their respective recipients. E DUCATION RE PO RT I N G , first place, Barbara Taormina S CIE NC E/TEC H N OL O G Y REP O R T I NG , first place, Barbara Taormina E NVIR ONMEN TA L RE PO RT I N G, first place, Jeremy Shulkin T RA NSPOR TAT I ON RE PO RT I N G, first place, Jeremy Shulkin and Brittany Durgin E NTE RTAINM E N T V ID E O, first place, Brittany Durgin A DVER TISER C A M PAIG N , first place, Kimberly Vasseur L O CA L ADVE RT I S E M E N T ( C O L O R ), first place, Kimberly Vasseur L O CA L ADVE RT I S E M E N T ( C O L O R ), second place, Kimberly Vasseur S OCIA L ISSU E S F E AT U RE ST O R Y, third place, Jeremy Shulkin
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Area private and parochial schools relieved that Worcester won’t open an exam school Gary Rosen
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he 50th reunion of my Classical High School graduating class will be held this fall. I’m sure that as we all reminisce about classes, teachers, activities and our teen adventures, the main topic of discussion and pride will be our high school itself. Although never an exam school like prestigious Boston Latin, Stuyvesant or Bronx Science, Worcester’s Classical High enjoyed the reputation of being one of the finest high schools in New England. Housed in a decrepit old building on Irving St., it was the city’s public school version of Worcester Academy, minus the grass and the dorms. While admission to this college-preparatory high school was open to all students who resided in its district, some eligible students opted not to attend Classical because of its exceptionally high standards, extensive homework assignments and competitive academic environment. Simply put, this legendary high school was not for everyone. Unfortunately, our beloved Classical High was closed in 1966. And the decaying building on Irving St., that had educated thousands of eager and interested students since the 1860s, was remodeled
so the school superintendent and legions of administrators would be much more comfortable than we students ever were. Classical (and the business-preparatory Commerce High) was replaced by Doherty High, a comprehensive high school where I taught for 17 years. Like North, South, and Burncoat Highs, Doherty does its best to educate those students who want to learn and to put up with so many who don’t. But my nostalgia for Classical High surely is one reason why I was disappointed and dismayed when an ad-hoc committee recently decided to make no recommendation on opening a public exam school in the city. What an opportunity this timid panel missed to better meet the needs of an underserved segment of our school population. These well-intentioned but short-sighted local education experts saw little value in offering our most academically able and self-motivated students a curriculum rigorous enough to interest and challenge them. An exam school for meritorious students of all races and economic means, and from all areas of our city, would be a community asset that would help to attract and retain middle-class families and businesses that pay taxes and the bills. I’m told that some of the panel members oppose an exam school because they fear what would happen to our comprehensive high schools if the cream of their academic crop opted to leave. Let me remind them that our brightest and most talented youth are students, not hostages. In any case, for years Worcester has been losing too many of its most able students to Worcester Academy, Bancroft School, St. John’s, Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian High Schools. These fine institutions, which depend on tuitions and fees from Worcester families, all breathed a sigh of relief when our exam school panel’s report concluded, “nothing to see here, move along folks.” I appreciate and support the determination and financial investment that the Worcester Public Schools has made in closing the achievement gap. That must remain a top priority of our school system. At the same time, let’s also acknowledge that some of our students are so academically talented that they are capable of working and learning at a much faster pace. In fact, they’d be able to graduate in three years instead of the traditional four, thereby defraying some of the costs of operating an exam school. Boston got it right almost 400 years ago. Boston Latin, a public exam school founded in 1635, is one of the top high schools in the country. Unfortunately, an education panel in Worcester isn’t very impressed. Evidently, their version of No Child Left Behind doesn’t include our city’s academically highestperforming students.
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the person she loves most. “My goal is not n the fi rst fl oor of to have an orgasm but to reconnect with a triple-decker in the person that I may have slighted or Worcester with a disconnected with because of the things going on in my life,” Mae says with eyes view of Union Station, a looking at Curtis that read appreciation woman sits across the for the understanding they share during table from a man she the most intimate of times. “I can have loves unconditionally. intimacy with Curtis and not orgasm and When asked how be perfectly happy.” important the orgasm is to her sex life with Dale, Leigh says with certainty, “The orgasm he orgasm, the isn’t half as important as climax to a love seeing him.” She looks story untold by softly at her husband many, is a factor and and says, “I have the function for couples. orgasm because I’m After being together for more than seeing his face. It’s so three decades, an argument in which Leigh asked Dale for a divorce landed wonderful because he’s there.” Leigh locks eyes the couple in therapy several years ago. The therapist told them that sex is a with Dale and with dance and that many couples, full honesty after being together for years, tells him, “The practice the dance the same old way, over and over. orgasm is a The therapist told Dale sideline to Planned and Leigh, “You have you.” Parenthood reports to learn a new dance” Across the but warned, “like a one in three city, at a highnew dance, you’re top table with a women have trouble going to step on each glass of wine in other’s toes.” reaching orgasm front of her, Mae, With the advice, 46-years-old and when having sex. Dale changed his ways.
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“The old Dale would just go to another part of the house and resurface when things were fine [again],” Dale
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admits, but he knew instead “the new Dale must do the dance.” So he did, and says “by the end of the night we were fucking like mad dogs and I was thinking ‘this dancing thing is great.’” The romance novel “The Bridges of Madison County” (also later made into a movie) tells the story of characters Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson making love in Francesca’s Iowa farmhouse. “She, who had ceased having orgasms years ago, had them in long sequences now.” The story continues, “The night went on, and the great spiral dance continued.” The story of the two lovers is described as “Sounds, small, unintelligible sounds, came from her mouth as she arched herself toward him. But it was a language he understood completely, and hers, deep inside her, Richard Kincaid’s long search came to an end.” Dale’s search was short-lived when he met, became friends with, dated, lost his virginity to and married Leigh at a young age. “I was barely 20 and lost my virginity to my future wife, I was totally into that,” says Dale. Times have changed for Dale and Leigh since they first had sex 30-plus years ago. “We’re not having it as much,” Dale
says, but also, with confidence, “honestly, at 55 I could still do it twice a day.” For Leigh, sex is not consistently pleasurable, lest comfortable. “I have this thing now,” starts Leigh, “sex at times, if we don’t do it correctly, can hurt.” While hurt can come in many forms, for Leigh it’s simply physical many times. At other times, like for many women, stressors play a part in preventing orgasm during intimacy. Knowing his wife, Dale shares, “Leigh has had an enormous amount of personal stress in her life. For me, sex is a way to run away. If we are in the throes of romance, no one else is in the room with us; I don’t want to hear what’s going on with so-and-so or what’s going on at work.” As things become more and more difficult with stress accumulating in each of their lives, Dale says, “I can run away from that.” While some men seemingly close the door to life and enjoy each push, shove and deep breath, a woman’s mind is at times one that must be settled with confidence, and in some moments, with convincing and time. The escape to orgasm is not always possible.
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comfortably with her elbows out and laments, “I think it’s a big question of when to break out the toys.” At 25-years-old Mary is comfortable with her sexuality.
“It’s an ideal,” says Mary of two people having an orgasm at the same moment while having sex. “I also think it’s a very difficult thing to chase sometimes.” Through experience, having lost her virginity at 17 years old, and having been with partners of various ages and differing emotional involvement, Mary has found having an orgasm does not happen as easily with a new partner as it does with one she’s been sexually involved with several times. Curtis, 20 years more experienced than Mary, is blunt with his view on having an orgasm at the same instant as one’s
lover: “I think it’s bullshit. People think it’s all flowers and rainbows.” He says, “it happens when it happens.” Mary remembers, “When I was in a long-term relationship for four years, when [I] hit orgasm it was very profound. When you orgasm together you’re flooded with those feelings.” Now, Mary says her thoughts on an orgasm being a symbol of love have changed. “I fully believe in ‘hit it and quit it.’ You can have a total physical relationship without the emotion.” Mary says that while she’s never fallen in love because of the orgasm, she does believe “the orgasm is another expression of love.”
{ coverstory } In Hemingway’s novel “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” the character Robert Jordan thinks to himself after having sex with Maria for the first time that he loves her: “So if you love this girl as much as you say you do, you had better love her very hard and make up in intensity what the relation will lack in duration and in continuity.” It’s no secret that Hemingway’s mention of a relationship’s duration in his novel, published in 1940, still today takes a toll on lovers. Like learning to dance, Mae and Curtis have learned to share the pleasure associated with an orgasm in ways other than Curtis being on top and inside of Mae. “When you’re younger you think ‘this is going to be the best,’” but, Mae continues, “with age, you realize it’s not always like that.” “There’s whole other ways of intimacy,” Mae says holding her glass of wine. Without skipping a beat she begins to tell of her and Curtis’ masturbating together. “I can be a part of his masturbation, that make him so happy and I love that. I love being a part of that.” For herself, Mae says, “I can have intimacy with Curtis and not orgasm and be perfectly happy.”
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art | dining | nightlife | February 14 -20, 2013
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Get Your Whisk(e)y On Laurence Levey
Is it whiskey or whisky? Well, at Julio’s Liquors upcoming Go Whisk(e)y Weekend, it’s both. Julio’s Liquors in Westborough was established in 1974
by the father and uncle of current owner, Ryan Maloney. Maloney and a business partner took over ownership in 2000 and Maloney has been the sole owner since 2005. Maloney and Julio’s Liquors have won honors and awards from such noted whisky-related organizations as Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky America and the Keepers of the Quaich, a nonprofit organization that promotes scotch whisky. In addition, Julio’s Loch and K(e) y Society, an online forum, conducts tastings throughout the year and organizes whisky-related trips. Maloney has been running annual whisk(e)y-tasting events for the past several years and this year’s promises a weekend-long array of meetings, meals, seminars and tastings. He has settled on February as the best month for the event since there are no other major international whiskey events in February, making planning and coordination with distributors easier. Next weekend’s festivities amount to the biggest whisk(e)y event in New England. For the record, if it’s American or Irish, it’s whiskey. If it’s Scotch or Canadian, and pretty much all others, most notably Japanese and Indian, it’s whisky. Numerous examples of whiskeys and whiskies, over 250 in all, will be on hand at Sunday afternoon’s big tasting, the Grand Dram. Prior to that, though, the weekend kicks off with a three-course Whisky Pairing Dinner, with guest of honor John Glaser of Compass Box Whisky, at the International Golf Club and Resort in Bolton on Friday night. Saturday morning begins with Teas & A (answers), including a full Scottish breakfast with teas and single malt scotches. The rest of the day has no fewer than seven seminars, some free, some with an admission charge. Saturday evening, the day winds up with a “Meet and Greet,” affording yet another tasting opportunity and a chance to speak with distillery representatives. Maloney says that while single malt scotch remains an “elite, niche market,” accounting for perhaps 5 percent of the total market, the whiskey industry as a whole is growing. He says the chief demographic is probably individuals in their “mid-20s to mid-40s,” but finds that “a lot more women are coming in.” He attributes some of this increase of women in the whiskey market to the increased production and availability of white whiskeys, throwbacks to the Prohibition Era’s “moonshine,” which mix well in cocktails. Maloney feels the whiskey boom hasn’t peaked yet. He sees a future of “more Irish and artisanal whiskeys, more innovation, more blended whiskies but with more single malts making up the blends and more one-offs of highly limited bottlings.”
Sunday at 1 p.m. the pipes and drums will play at an opening ceremony for the Grand Dram. Admission is free though a $10 donation to the Shriners will get you a souvenir glass. Thirty-five to 40 tables will be set up with those 250-plus whiskeys and whiskies to sample, including the wares of such noteworthy American companies as Bully Boy from Boston and High West out of Utah, Compass Box from London and many others. Owners, master distillers and other experts will be there to guide and enlighten guests. Participating food
providers during the weekend include: Starbucks, the Mandarin Restaurant, A.J. Tomaiolo’s, To Die For Dips and Spreads, Stonewall Kitchens, Tazo Chocolate and Nashoba Brook Bakery. During this weekend of food, celebration and distilled delights, the only question remaining is: What’ll ya have? Attend Go Whisk(e)y Weekend Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24 at Julio’s Liquors, 140 Turnpike Road, Rte 9E, Westborough. For more information call 508-3661942 or visit juliosliquors.com. STEVEN KING
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Interactive gallery invites families to rediscover Worcester’s past Taylor Nunez
Ever wonder what it’s like to take a trip back in time to Worcester’s earlier days? With the Worcester Historical Museum’s newest addition, families will be able to discover Worcester life with the interactive George I. Alden Family Gallery. Boasting four distinct spaces, the Alden Family Gallery will provide an opportunity
Pushing onwards with the program, WHM teamed up with powerhouse Boston Children’s Museum and the Alden Family Gallery Advisory Committee, met frequently to plan, conduct focus groups and gather community input to create a program that transcends beyond WHM’s Elm Street address. “The Alden Family Gallery Advisory Committee is a group of dedicated educators from the Worcester Public Schools and Worcester State University who helped museum staff shape the content in the gallery to meet Massachusetts education guidelines,” explains WHM’s Communication Manager Chad Sirois.
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for imaginative play while introducing different eras to children. Families will be able to connect with the Worcester’s past and reflect on their own presentday community. Celebrating this new inclusion, a grand unveiling will take place on Saturday, February 16.
Bringing a family-friendly, children-focused gallery was a long sought-after goal for the Worcester Historical Museum (WHM). It was in the works for such a gallery to occupy space in what was to be a new visitor’s center on route 146, but arson left the Washburn & Moen factory incapacitated and WHM without a home for its newest endeavor. Ultimately, with the investment of more than half-million dollars, WHM chose to continue to carry out the project and develop the gallery at its home at 30 Elm Street.
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Also included in the collaboration and contributing to the gallery’s production were the George I. Alden Family Trust, the Rockwell Foundation, Brenda Booth Clapp and George F. Booth II, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. All parties were excited about sharing a new way for families residing in the Worcester area to experience the city’s history. CitySquare, downtown Worcester’s ongoing development project, will be one of the four main focuses addressed in the Alden Family Gallery. Highlighting the main components of downtown both historically and present-day, iconic buildings such as Worcester’s City Hall and the DCU Center will be main components. Videos of young historians from surrounding schools discussing Worcester’s history will be used as an interactive portion of this section. Also available in the CitySquare gallery area will be an interactive map where “families and young visitors will be able to establish their
place in Worcester history and track Worcester’s everchanging community with an interactive map,” Sirois said. Showing youngsters how commerce was conducted prior to the days of Visa credit cards and online purchasing, the “Salisbury Store” section of the Alden Family Gallery brings visitors to 18th-century Worcester where children can shop, track their purchase or maybe discover the life of “gentleman merchant” Stephen Salisbury. Trade routes of Worcester’s yesterday will show young visitors just how Worcesterites connected with the world outside. No section with the name “Salisbury” would be complete without mention of the Salisbury Mansion on 40 Highland Street. Families that visit WHM at their Elm Street location are encouraged to visit the mansion, WHM’s largest artifact from Worcester’s past. As a major contributing city of the American Industrial Revolution, it seems only fitting for the Alden Family Gallery to have a section titled, “The Factory.” As described by Sirois, “The Factory addresses the days of Worcester’s industrial power and the city’s continued role as an incubator of innovation. Families will learn about fascinating Worcester inventions and inventors while testing their speed and assembly skills at the workstation or by designing their own patent for a new invention.” The final section of the Alden Family Gallery, “Mrs. B’s Diner,” completes a picturesque diner scene - aprons, booths and an old fashioned jukebox. Visitors can pick up period telephones to listen and discover the era’s gossip and news. Comparing today’s food trends with those from the past, families can relate their lifestyles today with those decades earlier. Not only will the Alden Family Gallery deliver new components to WHM, but how the material is presented will be new, too. For the first time ever for any Worcester museum, labels will be in both English and Spanish. Noting the important contributions made by the LatinAmerican community, Sirois adds, “Spanish in the labels also speaks to Worcester Historical Museum’s continued desire for an inclusive collection and audience that reflects our growing and changing community.” With all the features the Alden Family Gallery has to offer for its grand opening this weekend, this is just the beginning for WHM’s freshest exhibit. As explained by Sirois regarding the permanent gallery, “This is only the first phase of the project, so the Alden Family Gallery will have changes to it over time, artifacts may be switched out and new interactive features will be added, but the space will always be dedicated to the exploration of Worcester history for children and families.” During the unveiling on February 16, “special guests,” each of whom have made their mark on Worcester’s history and the city it is today, will make contributions to the event. Included will be Dr. Robert Goddard, whose achievements assisted in bringing us to the moon, noted abolitionist and suffragette Abby Kelley Foster, local Civil War hero Willie Grout and founding father of Worcester, Jonas Rice. To discover Worcester’s past with your own family, be sure to check out Worcester Historical Museum’s newest gallery. For more information on the George I. Alden Family Gallery and the grand unveiling on February 16, please visit worcesterhistory.org.
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The Soul of Broadway Comes to Worcester
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Broadway performer Jesse Nager has his roots in Massachusetts having been born in Boston then living in Somerville and Williamstown before heading to New York City. Completing high school at Laguardia High School, aka The “Fame” School, he soon landed on the Great White Way in “Mama Mia,” “42nd Street,” “Good Vibrations” and “Mary Poppins.” His years of musical theatre study also paid off in various concerts, benefits and off-Broadway musicals. He is currently in rehearsal for the new “Motown,” a highly anticipated bio-show of Berry Gordy with about 62 songs premiering in April.
“While performing in these shows I realized I had so many more things to say musically and thus created the ‘Broadway Boys,’” Nager says of the show of the best songs from past and present musical hits. “It’s a concert. We like to call it an
experience of Broadway songs with new contemporary arrangements and twists. It gives us a way to present this music we love so much to generations of listeners.” The show includes classic tunes from the golden era to the most modern of shows including “Hairspray,” “Rent,” “Jersey Boys” and “Wicked” to name just a few. “Broadway Boys” will be presented next week at the Hanover Theatre for one performance only. A newspaper review in Orlando, Fla. states “if you like musical theatre you have to see ‘Broadway Boys,’ if you don’t… you have to see ‘Broadway Boys.’”
The cast explains their own history with shows and tell short stories between songs, bringing the audience into their world. It is a concert format with a full band, “… and our musical conductor composed a song performed in the recent second season premiere of NBC’s ‘Smash.’ In fact many of the ‘Motown’ cast members including Nager have sung background on several of the musical sequences during the first and second year,” shares the review. “Broadway Boys” has a standard set of songs with a rotating cast of six. Nager is unable to perform at the Hanover next week because of rehearsals but they have many gifted singers on their roster since many shows closed in New
York after the Christmas holidays. Having been performed in various venues in New York City since 2004, word spread and the production began getting requests from regional theaters to bring it on the road to add to their lineup this season. According to co-founder Nager, “The most important thing about the show is that it’s for everyone. Theater lovers, old, young — we like to say that is not a genre of music, it’s a venue for music. There are so many types of shows right now from ‘Porgy & Bess’ to ‘American Idiot’ [which just played Worcester] and everything inbetween. So we like to explore the entire range of music that’s on Broadway - rock, folk, gospel, pop and traditional stuff. There is something for everyone.” The Hanover Theatre will present “Broadway Boys” on Friday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $36-$52 with discounts available. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St. thehanovertheatre.com.
Deep Irish Song & Dance Saturday, Feb. 23 8 pm Weston Auditorium Lúnasa’s melodic lines soar as flutes, fiddles, whistles, and Uillean pipe capture the ancient soul of traditional instrumental Irish music — and then surge into the 21st century with the rhythmic drive of the double bass.
Spotlight Talk at 7:15 pm with members of the band.
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Rooney Mara has one of the most interesting faces in the movies. It’s pretty but not glamorous, capable of being concealing or revealing as the situation dictates. Hers was the face that launched a billion “friends” in “The Social Network” as the inspiration for Mark Zuckerberg’s revenge-fueled social-media experiment, and it was the perfect canvas for the piercings and glowerings of the girl with the dragon tattoo.
In “Side Effects” Mara’s face tells us nothing, and that’s by design. Her character, Emily, suffers from depression so severe that she entertains thoughts of suicide: at one point she aims her car at a brick wall and guns it. But Emily first made sure to buckle up, and the airbag deployed as it should, sparing her any serious injury. So was this a true suicide attempt or a cry for help? Emily has issues that would certainly contribute to her dark moods. Her husband, Martin (Channing Tatum), has just been released from prison after serving four years for insider trading. He’s eager to get back on track — in his career and inside the bedroom — but Emily veers from sullen to teary to distraught. She’s tried the major anti-depressants — the Zolofts, the Effexors, and a host of other drugs with names like distant planets in sci-fi movies — and nothing seems to break her from her funk. Enter Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law), the psychiatrist who has treated Emily since her car accident. Banks has been hired to consult on a trial drug, Ablixa, which he prescribes to Emily to ease her anxiety. Shortly afterward, Emily commits a gruesome murder, but claims to remember nothing about it. Her action hurls Banks into a vortex, as he’s left defending his professional reputation (Was he too eager to prescribe a medication manufactured by a company
that’s paying him?) and denying accusations from his wife that perhaps he has taken too deep an interest in his attractive, vulnerable patient. A fellow psychiatrist, the black widow-y Dr. Siebert (Catherine Zeta-Jones), poses an entirely new set of complications, which will go undetailed here. Director Steven Soderbergh has said that “Side Effects” will be his swan song from Hollywood filmmaking. If true, he’s chosen a script with plenty of Hitchcockian elements, including the innocent man trying to clamber out of a pit others have dug for him and the mysterious girl with unclear motives. Soderbergh does a nice job establishing this Manhattan universe (the first 20 minutes or so are slow but necessary) then charting these characters as they unravel in a sea of duplicities and plot twists. The issue of whether someone is or is not mentally unstable is a staple of these types of brainy thrillers: the very reason for the movie’s existence is that something is rotten in somebody’s soul. Here, Mara’s blankness keeps us guessing — she accomplishes the delicate balancing act of engendering both sympathy and outrage without driving us to distraction. Jude Law is the James Stewart character in all of this, the lone wolf howling out what he insists to be the truth, but which no one wants to believe. Like Stewart in “Vertigo,” his obsession and paranoia have others questioning his sanity. Is there anything worse than being a conspiracy theorist who can’t get anyone to buy into his reasoning? Whether or not Soderbergh is permanently leaving the big stage remains questionable. He’s made some great movies (“Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” “Traffic”) and some clunkers (“The Girlfriend Experience,” “Ocean’s Twelve”). “Side Effects” falls into the solid if unremarkable category. I predict he returns to give “great” another shot.
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Amore! Zoe Dee
The dining area, much larger than one would guess from the restaurant’s facade, was close to full on a Sunday night, just after 7 p.m. when Max and I arrived at Caffe Espresso Trattoria. Seated by the manager, we were made comfortable as he welcomed us and opened two of the bottles of beer we had brought, knowing the restaurant is BYOB.
The atmosphere at Caffe Espresso is romantic with sconce light fixtures illuminating much of the dining room as candles flicker through red glass on each table. Painted scenes of Italy, framed and hanging along the walls, set the stage for a Mediterranean dining experience. My date Max and I’s first impression of
the restaurant was one of high acclaim. Other diners were raising their glasses of wine with laughter and each employee, dressed in black, was smiling and chatting with customers. After placing our order, a basket of warm, soft, homemade bread spotted with herbs and with flavors of butter and garlic was served. The bread was the first sign of the attention to detail made by the kitchen staff. On the night of our visit, escargot was one of the specials offered. The snails were presented out of shell, cooked throughly and seemed to melt in our mouths. The small pieces of meat were accompanied by diced onions, roasted red peppers and herbs in a sweet cream sauce. Two thick slices of garlic bread, also homemade, sat at the edge of the plate and when touched to the bottom, were complimented by the flavors of the cream sauce. Three different salads are offered at the restaurant including a Caesar, made slightly different than how most eateries prepare the mix. The Caesar salad at Caffe Espresso combines romaine lettuce with fresh parmesan cheese, anchovies, croutons and either grilled chicken ($14) or grilled shrimp ($18). The Caprese salad,
that Max and I opted for, is a fallendomino arrangement of thick slices of cold tomato and fresh mozzarella on a bed of romaine lettuce and black olives, topped with olive oil and herbs ($9). Diner’s choose soup or salad to play as a supporting role to any entrée. On the night of our visit, both a vegetarian and meat-based soup were available. The cup of vegetarian soup, made of well-cooked vegetables and beans in a tomato-based broth was simple, yet hearty. Max chose the Saltimbocca alla Romana as his main course. The dish consists of sautéed veal medallions topped with cured prosciutto, sage and a white wine sauce ($22). The veal is tender and
moist with a rich flavor and served at a perfect temperature. A side of cooked vegetables accompanied Max’s plate of meat, which he admittedly did not touch, but appeared fresh and seasoned. The extensive list of entrées made for a not-so-timely decision on my part. Choosing the Risotto Frutti Di Mare ($23) was a solution to my indecisiveness, as its made up of four different seafoods. The portion-size of the meal emotes the word “wow,” as does the flavor of the ingredients. Warm, soft Italian rice plays base to jumbo-size shrimp, purple and tan pieces of calamari, and both mussels and clams in their shells. Each piece of seafood tastes fresh and, like the escargot, is meltin-your-mouth soft. Caffe Espresso Trattoria, a little over a year ago, moved from its location on Wall Street to being tucked away at 395 Chandler Street. The new location offers plenty of parking and a larger dining area. Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine or a couple bottles of your favorite IPA beer when visiting the restaurant that is not necessarily inexpensive, but worth every penny.
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{ recommended} Major League Roast Beef & Wings 503 Washington St. (Rt. 20) , Auburn 508-832-4300 A good place for take-out, especially for casual parties, tail-gating, or game nights, Major League Roast Beef & Wings is not a restaurant made for dining in, though there is seating available among local team jerseys and framed classic sports moments. The roast beef is mild to bland; specialty sandwiches with sauces or other condiments are better options. The wings are meaty and delicious with the restaurant’s sauces, so make sure you get a platter to try a few flavors. The Suicide Buffalo definitely comes closer to living up to its name than in most restaurants, so be warned. Meat is also the main item, so it’s not a place for vegetarians or vegans. Value is pretty good, and gets better the more you order – so it’s definitely worth it for feeding a party. Yong Shing 90 Auburn St., Auburn Yong Shing has moved to a new location in Auburn, right next door to the town’s McDonald’s. Try foregoing that Big Mac for an evening and check out Yong Shing — the décor is clean and modern, the food as good as ever. The restaurant has a particular skill for combining the right sauces and glazes to complement any dish. The General Gau’s chicken commands the diner’s attention and the Empress Trio is a triple-play combo of chicken, pork and shrimp. Wash it down with any of the light Chinese beers on the menu. The bar area features Karaoke Sing-Along, Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Castle Restaurant 1230 Main St., Leicester 508-892-9090 This Leicester mainstay remains a destination restaurant for those who crave fine dining in a one-of-a-kind setting: a replication of the Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba. The experience is more civilized than in the Morro’s hey-day, thanks to the expertise and nurturing of the Nicas family. Our reviewer traveled to The Castle for lunch, and found the food as delicious as ever, with he and his companions sampling the roast turkey, tortellini with chicken and braised lamb shank. Everything from appetizers to desserts is top-notch. As a special treat, you might want to try the Spanish flaming coffee, if for no other reason than to say you’ve drunk Spanish flaming coffee. Mingle of any of The Castle’s signature dishes with the right choice of wine, and you’ve got a knight, er, night to remember. Pho Dakao 593B Park Ave., Worcester 508-756-7555 Warning: If you’re not familiar with Vietnamese food, don’t go stomping into Pho Dakao looking for greasy red spare ribs or poufs
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of tempura shrimp. That’s not to say you can’t enjoy a safe Asian meal, but rather, that you have a new world of options open to you. Subtle French influences on Vietnamese food abound, from bright fresh vegetables to carefully composed plates to layered blends of warm spices. Pho Dakao offers an excellent example of this healthful cuisine. The more daring should try the Seafood Fire Pot, a traditional Asian dish that allows the diner to simmer raw ingredients in broth at the table. Sweet 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-373-2248 If you’re jonesin’ for something sweet, how can you go wrong than with a place called Sweet, the cherry on Shrewsbury Street’s sundae. The dessert bar behind the pastry shop is a hybrid of cool and cute, savory and sugary, and is a cheerful addition to the downtown dining scene. Loaded with wonderful sounding dietwreckers like bananas foster, tucked into a deep-fried spring roll, lavender crème brulee and the minimalist chocolate — a sample of the finest cacao washed down with a shooter of liquid chocolate — the menu should come with a surgeon general’s warning: Diabetics enter at your own risk. Chocolate martini anyone? Carl’s Oxford Diner 291 Main St., Oxford 508-797-8770 Carl’s is a great breakfast and/or lunch destination with a fun atmosphere that won’t zap your wallet. If you like diners, and diner food, hop down to Oxford for this quintessential experience. Health nuts may be a bit uncomfortable with the excessive caloric comfort food, but with fruit-covered pancakes and waffles, one doesn’t have to be a meat-eater to appreciate something on the menu — though, of course, meat-eaters will be pleased. Good service and generous portions only add to the charm. Amici Trattoria 582 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-7800 amicitrattoria.com Amici Trattoria offers an intimate Italian dining experience in the heart of Shrewsbury — a perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous. The combination of classic Italian ingredients with tender chicken and seafood provides for a memorable evening. Top it off with homemade tiramasu, if you have room. Put this one on your list of dining “do’s.” Twig’s Café At the Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111
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towerhillbg.org Whatever the season, Twig’s Café offers a lovely setting for a hearty lunch. A short menu of interesting soups, salads, sandwiches and sides is available by a roaring fire in winter and on a sunny patio with a panoramic view of north central Massachusetts in the spring, summer and fall. Beer and wine available. Udupi 378 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn Plaza, Shrewsbury 508-459-5099
Hidden right off of Route 9 in Shrewsbury, this vegetarian haven offers an extensive menu that can satisfy just about anyone. The Indian food is solidly good, but the value is even better. Try one of the specials that sample several menu offerings, and even split it with a friend (the platters are good size). It’s worth a visit if you’re in the area, and if you’re vegetarian and looking for something different, it’s worth a little travel out of the way, too. Even the most devout carnivores will find something to their liking.
Woo-rritos A wrap-up of Worcester’s burritos
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Plaza Azteca in Lincoln Plaza serves some of the best burritos we’ve tried in our quest through Woorritos. It’s definitely a sit-down-and-enjoy type of location as opposed to getting a burrito to go, so make time to dine in the lovely restaurant with good service.
I ordered the Burrito San José, which is filled with grilled chicken, chorizo sausage, crema fresca, rice and beans. It’s also topped with a white cheese dip and pico de gallo. It was everything I wanted for the day. The chicken was tender and full of flavor while the chorizo lent a nice, smoky tang and with bits that were crunchy and others with a nice chew. The rice and beans had a great flavor, and the crema fresca and cheese dip pulled everything together perfectly. Scott ordered the COREY OLIVIER Burrito Cochinita Pibil, which he states was, in fact, the best burrito he’s tasted through this series. Cochinita Pibil is a slowroasted pork, according to the menu, “marinated in citrus juice and annatto.” It was the perfect, rich texture of pulled pork with an incredible and complex flavor that went really well with the usual burrito accompaniments, along with a side of pickled red onions and habanero sauce. Both burritos were 10-inch in size, making them absolutely meal-sized. For the quality and quantity, their prices of $10.99 and $11.99 were plenty fair, so there’s no reason not to check out this piece of burrito paradise.
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Kenzo, also known as a sushi master in Worcester, is back at Haiku. After taking a short hiatus from the Park Ave. restaurant between July of last year until November, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back as part owner of Haiku. Offering everything from steakhouse-style
GREY HOUND PUBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW LOCATION
In case you missed the news, the Grey Hound Pub has moved down the street. The Irishthemed bar relocated from its former 11 Kelley Square address and has reopened at 139 Water Street. The bar continues to serve glasses of perfectly-poured Guinness beer, as well as meals such as pork lollies, brown bread, shepherds pie and ďŹ&#x201A;ourless
VALENTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MENU AT PEPPERCORNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S
Peppercornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille & Tavern celebrates Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day this year with a special menu on Thursday, Feb. 14. Appetizers, each $10,
include Tuscan calamari with chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, hot cherry peppers, garlic and olive oil; as well as risotto balls made with a four cheese blend and prosciutto, breaded, friend and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Soups and salads will be available, along with specials that include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Filet,â&#x20AC;? a grilled 8-ounce ďŹ let mignon served over crab hash and ďŹ nished with bĂŠarnaise sauce; an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amore Tuna,â&#x20AC;? a herb-encrusted yellow ďŹ sh tuna steak stuffed with feta, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, panseared to medium rare and topped with a classic Mediterranean sauce. Reservations can be made online. Peppercornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille & Tavern, 455 Park Ave. epeppercorns.com.
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entrees to sushi creations, Haiku has also expanded its wine list and liquor menu thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said to be cheaper than most comparable restaurants in the area. Also, there is now a selection of noodle dishes offered during lunch. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about its Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday deal: buy an entree and receive a free appetizer or free dessert. Haiku, 258 Park Ave. haikusushi.com.
RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS
More than 40 restaurants will participate in the ďŹ fth annual Worcester Restaurant Week that runs Feb. 25-March 8. For 12 days participating restaurants will be offering three-course meals prepared by local chefs for $23.13. ConďŹ rmed restaurants for the event include: 111 Chophouse, AJ Tomaioloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Amici Trattoria, Bistro Limoncello, Bocado, Brew City, Canal Bar & Grill, The Castle, Ceres Bistro, Coral Seafood, El Basha, EVO Dining, Flying Rhino, Guiseppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille, Haiku, Il Forno, Joeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, Kai, La Scala, Le Mirage, Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante, Loft 266, The Manor, Mezcal Cantina, The Mill, Nuovo, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connors, Park Grill, Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen, Peppercornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Picadilly Bar & Grill, Piccoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Playa Del Carmen, Pomir Grill, Ritual, Rosalinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen, The Sole Proprietor, Tatnuck Grille, Thai Island, Tweedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, VIA Italian Table, Via Alto 27, and Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse. For more information and a chance to win free gift certiďŹ cates visit WorcesterRestaurantWeek.com.
dark chocolate cake with Baileys whipped cream. Breakfast is served Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Grey Hound Pub, 139 Water St. greyhoundworcester.com.
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Wormtown Brewery celebrates its threeyear anniversary at Peppercornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille & Tavern with a special beer dinner â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All About The Love of Food and Beer.â&#x20AC;? The ďŹ ve-course dinner features a few of Chef Marcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite comfort foods that will be paired with featured Wormtown beers. The ďŹ rst course is twice baked buffalo chicken wings and crispy friend onion strings with the Petite Belma beer. The second course brings diners a pearl hot dog served with homemade baked beans, along with the Upstate Amber beer. The comfort continues with the third course of macaroni and cheese topped with Ritz crackers and trufďŹ&#x201A;e butter, served with the Hogshead Red, which is a merlot barrel aged Amber Ale. The fourth course is meatloaf ďŹ lled with pepperoni, provolone and capicola. Birthday Brew #3, a double rye IPA, will be the beer paired. The ďŹ nal course is a homemade chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, served with the breakfast stout Tennessee Tatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Tickets are $40 per person and includes food, beer, tax and tip. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Call to reserve a seat (or two) 508-7527711.
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Dale LePage presents Sweet & Smooth. Multi award winning singer, Dale LePage (dalelepage.com), is teaming up with the multi award winning talented chef & chocolatier Alina Eisenhauer and Sweet - Kitchen & Bar for a Valentine’s Day show “Sweet & Smooth” to benefit Why Me. $20 per person which includes 1 hour show and chocolate buffet. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is very limited. There will be two shows - one at 7 p.m. another at 8:30 p.m. Call Sweet to reserve your seats today - 508-373-2248. There will also be Valentine’s cocktails available at the bar. Show your sweetie a sweet time on Valentine’s Day and support Why Me at the same time! 8:30-10:30 a.m., 7-9 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sweet Bakery & Bar, 305 Shrewsbury St Worcester, MA 01604. 508373-2248. Valentine’s Day Jazz and Soul. Sarah Gengel (flute, vocals, acoustic guitar) and Joe Carcia (guitar, vocals) will be playing jazz, soul, folk, and pop. Affordable Italian/ Mediterranean* BYOB* Cappuccino* desserts* romantic atmosphere. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Le Mirage Cafe, 120 June St. 508-793-8558. Ricky Duran. 7-10 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St.
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508-755-0879. Ukulele February Edition. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Night Train (Roots/Blues, LIVE MUSIC). No Cover. 7:15-9:45 p.m. The Mill at 185 West Boylston Street, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. themill185.com. Havana Night Live Latin Jazz. Live band playing/ singing classic latin rhythms/ jazz/ samba and bossa nova, no cover. Guest collaborations may be arranged. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cantina Bar & Grill, United States, 385 Main St. 508-579-8949 or facebook.com/cantinabar. Open Mic Thursdays @ Park Grill with Bill Mccarthy. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at 0penmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Audio Wasabi with host Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Thursday Open Mic W/ Ed Sheridan. The Blue Plate proudly reinstates Open Mic for our 6th year; An unassuming and supportive environment to share your music and build great new relationships to further your playing and singing. Free! 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508829-4566. Valentine’s Day Special Performance! Amanda Cote Project @ Dark Horse Tavern. Amanda Cote and Jesse Graves take the stage at the Dark Horse Tavern Give part of your heart away this Valentine’s Day season and donate blood to the American Red Cross at one of its local blood drives: Monday, Feb. 18 at North American Martyrs, 8 Wyoma Dr., Auburn from 1-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Higgins University Center, 950 Main St., Worcester from 2-8 p.m. To make an appointment call 800733-2767 or visit redcrossblood. org.
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on VALENTINE’S DAY! Come out and celebrate! The food here is absolutely fantastic! 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 978-895-5883 or facebook.com/ events/318877858213321. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth” Free! 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931. Karaoke Thursdays! Every Thursday Night! Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+ NO COVER! Come Rock the Mic Every Thursday Night at Karaoke! 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. The 80’s tribute band The Flock Of A-Holes “My Bloody Valentine” party with VERY special guests: Indiana Handshake and The Free Hats. Some extra “heart-felt” 80’s tunes tonight as we celebrate Valentines Day together...with YOUR significant other. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/groups/TheFlockOfAssholes. Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Sirens of Song Valentine’s Show! $5 Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030.
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Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful. Keri Anderson came into this world kicking and screaming and spent the rest of her 34 years feeling the blues, feeling blue, and just got to sing it! Please join her with her new electric blues backing band. They will be performing their first raunchy blues show tonight, covering some of the best blues artists from yesterday and today! Keri Anderson - vocals Mike Lynch - electric guitar Dave Kendarian - electric bass Dana Bonardi - Drums $5. 9:301:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dana Lewis LIVE! Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s “The Soundtrack of your Youth” Free! 5-8 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Open Mic Night! Every Friday night we have an open mic hosted by Patrick McCarthy. Come in and show us your talents or enjoy great performances by local artists! Our menu features craft beer and wine as well as great food options sure to please. No Cost. 6:30-9:30 p.m. NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St. Worcester, MA. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com. Patrick McCarthy: Live Jazz & Light Rock Valentine’s Weekend. Enjoy a special night out this Valentine’s weekend at Lucky’s Cafe as Patrick McCarthy serenades with Live Jazz and Light Rock. BYOB. Please call ahead. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Lucky’s Cafe, 102 1/2 Grove St. 508756-5014. Jericho Road. Come worship the Lord Bluegrass style! Jericho Road is one of our favorite Bluegrass bands in the area. The members, Ken, Alan, Phil and Gene are truly gifted musicians and really know how to do some serious pickin’ and grinnin’! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St Millbury MA, Millbury. 508-865-1517 or millchurch.org. Mike Brennan. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. the RoadKill Orchestra Invades the Coppertop Lounge. Hit the lifts and then stop on into the Coppertop for some discreet lubrication and theRoadKill Orchestra’s patent pending musical mayhem! 7-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/ Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or reverbnation.com/show/9552745. Our Love is Here to Stay. $15 Admission. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. 508-8696887 or calliopeproductions.org/specialevents.php. Joe Macey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494.
Fruitlands Museum has the second largest collection of New England portraits in the country and it has selected 90 of them to be included in the show “New England Portraits” that is currently on exhibit at the museum. The collection features 19th-century portrait paintings from a handful of well-known artists including Francis Alexander and William Matthew Prior. “New England Portraits” is on display through March 24 in the Fruitlands’ art gallery. Admission to the museum, which includes access to the gallery, is $5 for nonmembers and free for members. Visit the museum during its winter hours: Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. fruitlands.org. Music Worcester presents the China National Symphony Orchestra, with Wu Muye, Piano. The China National Symphony has had an enduring and profound influence in China for several generations and is enjoying an increasing reputation on the international stage. Artistic Director and Conductor Enshao will lead the ensemble and piano soloist Wu Muye in a program of Xia Guan’s Earth Requiem, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No.2. Pre-concert Talk at 7PM. $49 individual, $15 student, $5 youth. 8-10:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or musicworcester.org. Ron Murphy with the Workingman’s Jazz Band. Vocalist Ron Murphy sings the Great American Songbook standards with the Workingman’s Jazz Band. no cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Dinner, Drinks, Music & Fun. 8-11 p.m. McNally’s Grille & Pub, 88 Sargent Road, Westminster. 978-874-1444 or mcnallysgrille.com. Dan Kirouac with Sarah Gengel. dankirouac.com and townsendvfw.org Free. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6538 Townsend, 491 Main St., West Townsend. 978-597-5644. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Live Music in the Pub: Mike Ladd. Mike Ladd has been a strong presence in central Massachusetts for almost thirty years. His completely original style of writing and performing at times defies description, leaving audiences captivated. No Cover (Worcester Students Earn WOO Points). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700 or cdbaby.com/Artist/MikeLadd. Niki Luparelli & Dan Burke. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Strange Changes, MOXA and Nicole D’Amico & Friends. $10. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/strangechanges. NEW! “High Voltage Friday’s” High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night! 18+ $10, 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Sandy Hook Benefit Concert. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. theWANDAS Return to Ralphs! w/Build and Bind, Sparhawks, and “The Who” Tribute band 5:15.. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Dance Party returns to Speakers! Come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-4808222 or speakersnightclub.net.
Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. JIMMY’S DOWN. $5. 9:30 p.m.-1:25 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.
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Benefit Show for Shane M Keenan w/Speaker For The Dead,The Safest Place,Danny Fantom,Timmy Hadlock,Sidewalks,Thistle & Twine,Powerplay. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/ events/492078124172176. Red White Party w/ Dj Bobby J. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar and Lottery. No Cover! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Patrick McCarthy: Live Jazz & Light Rock Valentine’s Weekend. Enjoy a special night out this Valentine’s weekend at Lucky’s Cafe as Patrick McCarthy serenades with Live Jazz and Light Rock. BYOB. Please call ahead. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Lucky’s Cafe, 102 1/2 Grove St. 508756-5014. Tom Revane. 7-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Bret Talbert: Live & Acoustified! Lead singer / guitarist from local bands past - such as Now & Then, Public Works, Runaway Brain, and HotHead (to name them all) - rocks lots of great songs in an acoustic guitar way. Enjoy! Cheers! 7:3010:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. John Polce. Weekly Dinner Specials. Suggested Donation: $2! Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-832-5044. A Dinosaur Reunion. Old Dinosaur friends reconvene for a one-night-only stand in the place where it all began. Hear the swingingest tunes of the 60’s and 70’s come to life in the hands of these talented craftsmen. Enjoy a warm and fuzzy step back in time. $5. 8-11:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Amanda Cote Project @ Uno’s Pizzeria Leominster. 8-10 p.m. Uno Chicago Grill, 978-466-7808, 905 Merriam Ave., Leominster. 978-895-5883. Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s
p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/kungfugripworcester. Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Linda Dagnello! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. ”Big Apple Rocks” Presents:Sun Sister, We Were Astronauts, Lite Mayo, and Hortonia! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Spare Parts. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Flock of Assholes. Relive the 80’s and get down to JJ’s for your favorite 80’s cover band, The Flock! 9 pm, no cover! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Ed Melikian Ensemble at Sahara Cafe! Come early and enjoy a great Middle Eastern dinner, then sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the rockin’ Middle Eastern sounds of the Ensemble, featuring Rich Kazarian on clarinet, John Mitaras on guitar/bouzouki, Leon Manoogian on darbuka, Dave Ansbigian on guitar and Ed Melikian on oud and vocals. Reservations are recommended at (508)798-2181. See a live performance of the American musical “Avenue Q,” while helping No Cover/No Minimum. 9:30 p.m.-1 to raise funds for the Stratton Players who lost their home to a fire in July 2011. a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, “Avenue Q” will be performed at the Stratos G. Dukakis Center for the Performing Arts 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or on Friday, Feb. 15, Saturday, Feb. 16, Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, edmelikianensemble.com. Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. A matinee performance will be held Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. ”Tantrum Saturdays” Dance The play, a comedy, has been described as “‘Sesame Street’ meets ‘South Park.’” Party Every Saturday Night Tickets $25. Stratos G. Dukakis Center, 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg. with DJ Tony T. Watch for the strattonplayers.com. surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-7562227 or remixworcester.com. Restaurant. We will have a blast singing songs from Clamdigger. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. yesterday and today and maybe some dancing too. No Cover! 508-926-8877. 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com. Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Rob Orciulc. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. >Sunday 17 Jay Graham. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Kung Fu Grip, Mafia Bonghit and The Jet W. Lee Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Band. KUNG FU GRIP A little bit of everything...Weezer, Foo Spinning Beats! 18+ $8, 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Fighters, Paramore, No Doubt, JEW, FOB, TBS, ADTR, FYS, 80’s Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. tunes, and some crazy stuff you would never expect. $7. 8:30
JJ’s Bar and Grill hosts a benefit show to support the Sandy Hook Elementary School memorial fund on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The show will feature local musicians Cara Brindisi and the Feather Merchants. Sports memorabilia and other prizes will be raffled and a silent auction will be held. A $5 donation is requested at the door. JJ’s Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. jbag.biz. Jazz Brunch with Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Meat Raffle. That’s right come on down and win some MEAT! Steak, Chicken, Ham, etc. Fun on a Sunday afternoon, then stay for the Blues Jam with Jim Perry and guests afterward! Free except for raffles you want to buy. 2-5 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Jazz / Blues Jam Session. Free. 4-8 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Open Mic Night with Dani Red and Friends. Sign up for the open mic is 4:30pm. There is a different feature every week! Come on down to enjoy good food, good music, and talented musicians! Free. 4:30-9 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar and Lottery. No Cover! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Blues Jam w/Jim Perry. Blues Jam with special guests weekly Free. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT PERFECT GAME WITH BILL McCARTHY. Book your half-hour set in advance at myspace.com/openmicworld. Email Bill McCarthy to a spot at openmcc@verizon.net. Free. 6-10 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263 or MySpace. com/OpenMicWorld. Silent movie with Nat Needle on piano 6 p.m.; Andy Cummings 9 p.m.. No Cover. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Acoustic Open Mic Hosted By Ken Selcer. no cover. 7-10 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Blues Jam W/Jim Perry. Jam every sunday with Jim Perry and a Featured performer every week. Donations. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The NEW 90’s PARTY BAND “How Bizarre” featuring members of The Flock, Squeezer, The Vig and Neon Alley.. You LOVE the 90’s? It’s the latest decade-driven band to hit the Lucky Dog. Members of The Flock, Squeezer, Neon Alley and more bands all combine to bring songs by EMF, Dee-Lite, Chumbawumba, STP, Alannis Morissette, C+C Music Factory, Right Said Fred, The Cardigans, OMC, Nirvana, Len, The B-52’s and even Billy Ray Cyrus to LIFE! They’re doing a ton of tunes. All in costumes, VERY fun and silly! $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/HowBizarre/451955381512926.
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Open Mic With Bill McCarthy. Open mic with Bill newcomers welcome. Free. 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Richard Huges And His Silent Movie Piano. RICHARD HUGHES and his SILENT MOVIE PIANO takes us back to the days of the silver screen. He plays piano to wildly funny vinatge silent movies. Come laugh and enjoy Richard’s unique musical talent! Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar and Lottery. No Cover! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike!Open Mic Night w /Bill McCarthy Open Mike. Book your half-hour set in advance at myspace.com/openmicworld. Email Bill McCarthy to a spot at openmcc@verizon.net. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Open Mic Night. 8-11 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Denise Cascione & Joe D’Angelo “Dam Chick Singer”. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St.
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Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Classic Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth”. Great Dinners, Home made desserts, Full Bar and Lottery. No Cover! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Fingersyle Guitar. 7-10 p.m. Sunday River Ski Resort, Skiway Road, Newry. 207-824-3000 or seanfullertonmusic.net. theRoadKill Orchestra Monday Night Blues Session. Great way to end your President’s Day Weekend: RKO’s musical mayhem, some great food and drink in Gardner’s very own brew pub! 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 • WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Open Jam w/Sean Ryan. Open Jam, Free. 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Fingerstyle Guitar. Dinner, Drinks, Music & Fun. 7-10:30 p.m. The Chicken Bone, 358 Waverly St., Framingham. 508879-1138 or thechickenbone.com. Ppen Mic w/ Feature Act. This Open Mic has been running for a year now. A great sounding room for acoustic performance. SongWriter’s Night the first Wednesday of every month. Great food and friendly staff. Hosted by Brett Brumby, all mics and cables supplied, just bring your instrument and love of music! Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669 or 56barandgrill.com. Down to Earth Acupuncture hosts its second annual fundraiser event for Abby’s House on Friday, Feb. 22. Half of all proceeds made from acupuncture treatments on this day will be donated to Abby’s House to support its social services for women and children, including shelter, counseling and transitional housing. Patients who receive treatment on this day will also be eligible for door prizes, offered snacks and will have the opportunity to view works of art by Kathy Hebert. Down to Earth Acupuncture, 65 James St. downtoearthacupuncture.com.
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Wednesday Night Open Mic/local Musicians’ Showcase w/ Bill Mccarthy @ Guiseppe’s. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest sign-up schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at 0penmcc@ verizon. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. “Krazy Wednesday Jam Session”with The “Get On Up Band”. The music is hot motown/funk/swing/blues style. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full PA system for all to use, so bring what you play and “ get on up” Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Krazy Horse Bar & Grill, 287 Main St. Worcester. 1-774-823-3131. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Sam James. 8-11:30 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Open Jam with Sean Ryan. Open Jam welcome to newcomers also Free. 8:30 p.m.-noon Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Wacky Wednesday Night Jam @ JJ’s Sport Bar. Open mic jam session, all are welcome. We offer a drum kit. bass rig and a full PA system for all to use. Guitar players please bring your own amp, great club, great food, great drinks and great music. Free. 8:30-12:30 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.
Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-8493300 or annamaria.edu. ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-7555142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided Higgins tour, $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865Armory 0855 or asawaters.org. celebrates “Talk Like a Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Pirate Day” on Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or Saturday, Feb. 16 with assumption.edu/dept/Library. games, crafts, cutlass Booklovers’ Gourmet, ”Art is Alive” Group Exhibit, classes and of course pirate Through Feb. 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 talking workshops and more. p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, Higgins Armory, 100 Barber 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. Ave. higgins.org 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, NoonClayton Willoughby’s Travelling Vaudeville Show. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. St. 508-753-4030. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 Big Game KARAOKE! Every Wednesday a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. Downstairs! and Big Game Trivia Every Other 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or Wednesday before Karaoke! Music, Singing, aorgallery.com. Games, Contests, Prizes, and More! Free! 9:30 p.m.-2 College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753Art Gallery, Transnational Ikat: An Asian Textile on the 9543. Move, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Jan. 24 - March 1. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday,
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Upload your listings at worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. & Craft Gallery, Mondays through Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. DZian Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 com. Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & EcoTarium, Playing Together: Games, Sundays, Tuesdays, Humanities, the Arts Center. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 31. closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Southbridge. 508-346-3341or qvcah.org. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, Hear a lecture by Professor Hildegard Vieregg of the Munich School of planetarium programs & other special Philosophy about the White Rose resistance movement against the Nazi regime programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508in observance of its 70-year anniversary on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. at 929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Assumption College in the Kennedy Memorial Hall in Room 112. An exhibit depicting Fisher Museum Harvard the White Rose group that highlights the student resistance movement against the Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. Nazis is on display in the d’Alzon Library at the college and will be on display through 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas. Friday, Feb. 15. Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St. assumption.edu. harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, rollstoneartists.com. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-Midnight Wednesday, St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-34518 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or 1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. saoriworcester.com. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com. com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. or tatnuck.com. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors thefostergallery.com. (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under The Sprinkler Factory, Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Picture sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit, Through Feb. 28. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or 297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. massaudubon.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Guided Garden Tour, Museum of Russian Icons. Imaging the Invisible: Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Angels, Demons, Prayer and Wisdom, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 23 - April 27; Series of Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, Free to “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20; Take it To the Curator, Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508Friday. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday 869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Westboro Gallery, Westboro Gallery Art Opening, Through Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, April 21. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery.com. 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Worcester Art Museum, Georges Rouault, Through March Old Sturbridge Village, Presidents Day Weekend, 14; Jill Slosburg-Ackerman, Through March 31; Kennedy to Saturday - Monday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Kent State: Images of a Generation, Through Feb. 3; Looking at Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. the Stars: Prints by Imamura Yoshio, Through May 30; Winter/ 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Spring Adult Open House, Thursday; Zip Tour: Monet’s “Waterloo Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bridge”, Saturday; Public Tour, Sundays, through April 28. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 0909. a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Post Road Art Center. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508Worcester Center for Crafts, This Narrow Distance: 754-8760 or preservationworcester.org.
A Portrait Show, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Jan. 17 - Feb. 9. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Game On!, Through March 2; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Jan. 1, 2013. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.
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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits(formerly Biagio’s) Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. Fri & Sat Feb 15th & 16th Dick Doherty, Stacy Kendro and Friends. Make Reservations Early. $20 per person except special events. 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 every Sunday Night! Sundays. Facebook: Ralphs Diner. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508753-9543. FRANK’S COMEDY SAFARI - Saturdays $20 cash at the door. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 800-715-2844 or visit frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. Featuring Worcester’s premiere comics from New York, Boston and LA! Only $5, because TALK is CHEAP. 18+. $5. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Vagina Monologues 7:30 SOLD OUT; then Tyra Penn & Her Army of Snakes 9pm - Friday, February 15. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030. Avenue Q - Friday, February 15 - Saturday, February 23. Avenue Q - A Fundraiser to Benefit the Stratton Playhouse Rebuilding Fund by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and Directed by Scott Hebert & Jennifer Leung (In 2013). February 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. * February 24 at 2 p.m. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named PRINCETON who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Republican), TREKKIE (the internet sexpert), LUCY THE SLUT (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life! Who is AVENUE Q appropriate for? Adults love AVENUE Q, but they seem a little, er, fuzzy on whether it’s appropriate for kids. We’ll try to clear that up. AVENUE Q is great for teenagers because it’s about real life. It may not be appropriate for young children because AVENUE The China National Symphony performs live at Mechanics Hall on Friday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets $49 for adults, $15 for students and $5 for youth. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. musicworcester.org. Q addresses issues like sex, drinking, and surfing the web for porn. It’s hard to say what exact age is right to see AVENUE Q - parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children. But we promise you this - if you DO bring
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Astrology Series. In this series of monthly classes we will be exploring the planets in our astrological chart. Registration fee includes handouts & Natal Chart Wheel. Each of these monthly classes is independent - you can attend one or all 10. Please check website for additional dates, topics and registration deadline. (Seating is limited to 12 participants). $28. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310 or generations-gifts.com/workshops. html#astrology. Pottery + 1 - Date Night. Bring along a special friend and give the Potter’s Wheel a spin together! In a fun, relaxed atmosphere begin to learn to use the potter’s wheel to throw pots such as bowls, and mugs. You’ll practice on the wheel, under the instructor’s guidance, and decorate and fire your successful “first works”. Your evening at the Craft Center will end with a cup of coffee and sweets, before you brush off the mud and head out on the town. Limited to 10 students. Finished works will be available for pickup about two weeks after the workshop. Student Fee (2-people): $79.Materials Fee: $15 (Required). 6:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.
>Saturday 16
Free Introductory Musikgarten Class. This class is for children ages newborn to 2 years old. If you enjoy the class, you can sign up for our 16 week session. We hope to see you there! *This class was rescheduled from Feb. 9 due to the anticipated snowstorm.* Free. 10:30-11 a.m. A class for 3 to 5 years old is also available at 11:15-noon. Worcester Academy of Music, 11 Irving St. 508-635-6900 or worcesteracademyofmusic.com/Musikgarten.html. Ukulele 101 with Jim Webster. Jim Webster of Nashua River Instruments teaches ukulele fundamentals. Preregistration is required. Call or email to register. Proceeds used to support school arts & music. $10. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beaman Memorial Public Library, Stiles, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. 508-835-6489.
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Partner Yoga and Massage Workshop. Learn how to connect, heal, and be present with your partner. Through yoga postures, breathing, and hands on techniques, deepen the bond that you share or create something new. For partners of all kinds and ages. $17 per person if registered in advance, $20 per person at the door. 1-3 p.m. Central Rock Yoga and Pilates Studio, 250 Barber Ave. 508-813-1806 or jozieewart.wordpress. com/yoga/workshops. Beadmaking Tune-Up. Individuals of different skill levels are welcome to learn the fundamentals of lampwork
glass beadmaking as a beginner or hone their skills as an intermediate student. The $80 beadmaking tune-up registration includes two hours of instruction and six hours of open studio time (normal fee for open studio is $10 per hour!). No experience necessary, all materials included during instruction and available for purchase during open studio time. Please wear natural ďŹ bers and bring a water bottle to class. Student Fee: $80. 2-4 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.
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Independent Explorations in Jewelry. This class offers students the opportunity to explore personal directions
in metalwork. A range of techniques will be explored and requested demonstrations with be scheduled to maximize learning. Possible areas of exploration include forging, advanced soldering techniques and casting. The advancement of jewelry design and fabrication, with consideration of function and craftsmanship are goals of this course. Jewelry I is a prerequisite for this course. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials. *Material fees in addition to student fee, will vary depending upon projects. Student Fee: $199, Studio Fee: $15 (Required). 6:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.
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Multi-Level Photography - a mixed-level class. This multi-level class is appropriate for individuals with any level of experience. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal vision while improving your craftsmanship and understanding of photographic composition, metering, and the importance of light. The instructor will structure presentations and demonstrations based upon student needs and input. Student Fee: $199, Studio Fee: $15 (Required). 3-6 p.m. Worcester State University Photo Lab, 486 Chandler St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Wheel I - Introduction To Wheelthrowing. From throwing to decorating with high-temperature stains, slips and glazes, this class will help you develop the skills needed to form and ďŹ nish your very own pottery. Group instruction, presentation, and one-on-one instruction will be featured. Beginner students are welcome in all sections. Clay, glaze and ďŹ ring cost are included in the price of 25lbs of clay and will cost $35 for 25 lbs. This may be paid in cash or by check, bags of clay may be shared. Student Fee: $450. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-7538183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.
Show some love to your furry friend this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day weekend by bringing your cat to the Catmobile on Friday, Feb. 15 at the Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL). Spay package including rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for ďŹ&#x201A;eas and ear mites is $100, while the same package for a neuter is $75. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 978-465-1940 or by visiting catmobile.org. WARL, 139 Holden St.
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Yoga By Nature, Winter Session 2, Class 2. Come experience the practice of Yoga in the gardens at Tower Hill! Yoga By Nature classes place emphasis on the integration of breath and movement in a gentle to moderate ďŹ&#x201A;ow. Each class will be guided to ďŹ t individual studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Instructor: Lynsey Smith, Furition, Auburn MA Non-members, $15., Members, $13. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness. Join us for a great way to get in shape through laughter and dance. All shapes, sizes and ages encouraged. Non-judgemental and encouraging environment, fun, supportive and motivating. Experience is not required, but a sense of humor is! $15. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-9873310 or generations-gifts.com/generationshealingcenter/ bellydancing.htm.
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The Street Beat Poetry Thursday - Valentine Edition! Paul M. Szlosek is the Love Words on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Feature. His signature poem, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sonâ&#x20AC;? won First Prize in the Landmark Literary Contest, and his own feature entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic, Math and Meterâ&#x20AC;? was one of my favorite memories of the Poets Parlorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last space in Southbridge. Please come out to read in the open mic which precedes the feature and we always break for homemade baked goods, coffee and tea on the house. Hosted by Anne Marie Lucci. Free and open to the public/hat passed to support feature/venue. 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters - Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester, MA. 508-479-7574 or wcpa.homestead.com.
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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO13P0385EA Estate of: June C Legassey Date of Death: 10/12/2012 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Marybeth Cotter of Salem MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Marybeth Cotter of Salem MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 03/05/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 05, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 02/14/2013 MS
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER, SS. PROBATE COURT WO12P1891EA To all persons interested in the estate of Geraldine M. Lehane late of Worcester in said County, deceased, testate. A petition has been presented to said Court for authority to sell private sale-certain real estate of said deceased, - and that the petitioner may become the purchaser of said real estate. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the twenty-sixth day of February 2013, the return day of this citation. Witness DENISE MEAGHER, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this thirty-first day of January 2013. Stephen G. Abraham Register 2/14/2013 WM
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER, SS. PROBATE COURT WO12P3574EA To all persons interested in the estate of Joseph G. Ethier late of Worcester in said County, deceased, testate. A petition has been presented to said Court for authority to sell private sale-certain real estate of said deceased, - and that the petitioner may become the purchaser of said real estate. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the twenty-sixth day of February 2013, the return day of this citation. Witness DENISE MEAGHER, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this thirty-first day of January 2013. Stephen G. Abraham Register 2/14/2013 WM
TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 ElmStreet, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 At: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Mid State Repair, (Thomas and Peter Stratford) For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: buy, sell and repair automobiles and equipment at 237 Riverlin St., Map 34821, Lot 102, Millbury, MA. All interested parties are invited to attend. Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 2/14, 2/21/2013
TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Susan and Steven Pratt of 7 Barnett Road, Sutton, MA to convert 864 s.f. +/- of their existing dwelling into an accessory apartment at this location.The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Wayne Whittier, Chairman 2/7 & 2/14/2013
TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 At: 7:20 P.M. To act on a petition from: NERP Holding and Acquisitions Co., LLC, 352 Turnpike Rd., Southborough, MA For a sp. permit in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: construct a 19,000+- s.f. tractor supply co retail store with outdoor sales area(s). This work includes site grading modifications and alters the existing 100 yr. flood boundary and volume. The proposed improvements provide compensatory flood storage in excess of the existing conditions. All interested parties are invited to attend. Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 2/14, 2/21/2013
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The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA.The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Curtis B. Robie, Grafton, MA. The project consists of clearing trees and brush from the earthen dam and debris from the open spillway at the former water wheel, on Map19, Parcel 27, for Off Central Turnpike, in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 2/14/2013 TOWN OF SUTTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Sutton Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing commencing on Wednesday, March 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Sutton Town Hall regarding the 2014 proposed budget and warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, spring session, May 13, 2013. Any citizen interested is invited to attend this public hearing. 2/14/2013
TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on March 7, 2013 at 7:30pm on the petition of Stephen G. Winchell. The petitioner requests a variance from III(B)(3)( Table III) of the town’s zoning bylaws related to lot coverage as well as a finding from MGL ch. 40A §6 in order to construct a detached garage .The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 21 Marsh Rd, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #8, Parcel #14. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Richard Deschenes Board of Appeals Clerk 2/14, 2/21/2013
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Boulevard Towing of 550 Franklin Street Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after March 1, 2013 by private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale: 1. 2003 Toyota Corolla VIN# JTDBR32E930020342 2. 2001 Acura MDX VIN# 2HNYD18621H535988 3. 1995 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FALP42TXSF182402 4. 2001 Ford Taurus VIN# 1FAHP56SX1A242039 5. 1998 Nissan Pathfinder VIN# JN8AR05Y2WW221554 6. 2010 Toyota Camry VIN# 4T1BF3EK3AU039075 Signed, Pat Assad, owner Boulevard Towing 2/14. 2/21/ 2/28
IN ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L. Chap. 87 sec. 3, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO HEAR OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF PUBLIC SHADE TREES LOCATED AT BORIA LANE MILLBURY, MA. (Site of proposed Tractor Supply) The hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. at the Town Hall (small conference room). Ronald E. Despres, Tree Warden 508-865-9762 2/7 & 2/14/2013 MS
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Not your regular boring townhouse, the Bolton is a one and a half story contemporary floor plan offering spacious 2nd floor with laundry, 2 bedrooms, pullman bath off the master with 2 vanities, loft landing ideal for office or den. First floor is formal livingroom, family room, dining, equipped kitchen with opening to dinining. see through fireplace from family room and dining room Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com
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Al Maykel III has won cooking awards before. As a frequent competitor in Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Best Chef Competition, he has won the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Choice award several times. This year, however, he walked home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and back to EVO, the restaurant he opened in 2008 with his sister, Celeste â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the granddaddy of them all, the Iron Chef award, along with Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Choice and Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Second Choice awards. A laid-back sort of guy, it is unlikely you will hear him shouting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m number one!â&#x20AC;? from the kitchen inside the restaurant at 234 Chandler St. No, Maykel will just be doing what he loves to do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in what has been his natural habitat since the age of 16, when he washed dishes in the kitchen at Tatnuck Country Club. The 33-yearold graduate of Johnson & Wales University, who has a wife, Cheryl, and two dogs, loves food. And cooking. He loves to cook. His philosophy, which you can ďŹ nd at the EVO website, says it all: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking is an art. Recipes are great guidelines for us to follow, but a true chef follows his heart, stomach and tongue.â&#x20AC;?
So which do you follow ďŹ rst: your heart, your stomach or your tongue? In the
culinary world everything happens all at once. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of hard to put an order on it. You follow your heart and kind of what it is you want to eat.
What do you think of celebrity cooking shows? I think some have a lot of
validity. I think some are made for TV. I think a lot of shows give chefs a great opportunity and really give recognition to the industry. They make us look like rock stars. I love that it gives that recognition. They also make some chefs look pretty tough. If Gordon Ramsay talked to me like he does to the people on his show he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be walking the same way after (laughs). But I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the show.
Do you have a little Gordon Ramsay in you? I am told by my staff Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m
12-13 hour shifts and giving your best. I try to be very understanding of their personal lives and that this is a job for them.
Do you ever think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m as good as soand-so, I could do a show?â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve thought about it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see why not. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see what the TV world is like. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done some â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foodiesâ&#x20AC;? with Domenic Mercurio. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really like a whole different world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grow up watching TV. To be part of the whole world would be awesome.
Which chefs have inspired you? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had great professors and the chefs I learned most from were nice chefs, not ones that were hard-asses. I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adopted a lot of that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a collection of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen and different techniques, really a medley of different chefs and different styles.
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Chef Al Maykel III What is the best restaurant in Worcester? EVO, of
course (laughs). There are a lot of great restaurants out there. If I want sushi, I go to Baba Sushi.
Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about ďŹ shing, paintball and target shooting. Which is the best thing to do on a ďŹ rst date? Fishing is deďŹ nitely a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deal. Paintballing is kind of the same thing. Target shooting, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see how sane they are ďŹ rst (laughs).
Two of those sports involve guns. Are you a gun enthusiast? I believe in Second Amendment rights.
What are your thoughts on gun legislation? I think there are bigger
issues than guns. I ďŹ rmly believe that guns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill people, people kill people. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of issues. There are other things than need to be focused on.
OK, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get back to food. Does your wife expect you to cook up something great every night because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a chef? She
doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect anything because she knows Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked all day. Sometimes sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cook for me. She worries sometimes because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a chef, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had a bad meal from her. I think she does fabulously.
What are holidays like? Do you go all out or is it like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eh, I do this for a living. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn?â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually
somebody elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn. I usually take the time off. For Christmas, my mother was going to cook, but she had gallbladder surgery, so I picked up the ball for her
and ran with it. Everybody helped out.
Do family members ever critique your food? Not as much as I wish they
would. I hold myself to very high standards. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more critical than anybody else is.
What is your personal favorite dish to make? One I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to make
(laughs). No, I go through phases. Sometimes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be into grilling where I just have to grill everything. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m into a slow-cooking phase, so I like to slow cook everything. Sometimes I go through a fry phase.
Your website says youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a movie buff. What are your top three favorite movies of all time? Oh, boy, talk about a
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3’x5’
Luxurious Egyptian Cotton Ultra Smooth Diamond Knit Construction
Comp. $50
$
INDIAN TAPESTRY RUGS
SAMARA COLLECTION
Men’s Polos
OR Pique Polos
2'x4’............................ 22 $ 2’2”x 8'..................... 50 $ 3’3”x 5’4”.............. 50 $ 5’5”x 8'3”........... 125 $ 7’9”x 11’6........... 250
Milano
OUTER BANKS®
Waffle Tops
$
NOW
2’4”x 4’11”........
Scott’s Bird Bell ............................................................. 2 $ Suet Cake ........................................................................ 1
1 million points of yarn per sq. meter
Made in the USA 1st Quality Overstocks
5’3”x 7’10”....
4000 surge
2799
$
HEIRLOOM COLLECTION
FINE AREA RUGS BY MOHAWK REG.
3500 Watt Generator
50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed
25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed .................................................. 25 $ 25lb Signature Blend.................................................... 23 $ 15lb Songbird Blend .................................................... 12 50 20lb Country Blend ......................................................... 8
CLOSEOUT PRICES!
50% SAVINGS!
$
STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm
Ocean State
JUST ARRIVED!
Famous Label
Specialty & Department Store Label
Jeans & Casual Pants
Better Knit Tees
Comp. $42-$54
699
$
5000 Watt Generator
6800 surge • 5.9 Gal tank Low oil shut-off
749
$
Furniture Protectors
15
Generator
6875 surge • 5 gallon tank Power surge alternator
Heavy Duty Rubber Mats 20”-24”x36”
Comp. $30
12
$
Cushion Mats
Chair Comp. $30...................................$12 Loveseat Comp. $40.............................$16 Sofa Comp. $50.....................................$20
20”x42”
Comp. $14.99
6
$
SUREFIT Chair Slip Cover.................$16 Loveseat or Sofa Slip Cover ..........$24
Maple Syrup Grade A 32 oz.......................................................12 99 Basso Olive Oil Extra Virgin 16.9 oz........................................2 50 Honey 16 oz......................................................................................................2 50 Agave Nectar 11.6 oz...........................................................................2 50 Boston’s Best Coffee 12 oz ........................................................... 3 $ Vitelli Pasta Whole Wheat 1 pound cuts..................................... 1 99 Pistachios 16 oz.............................................................................................5 50 Gluten Free Pasta 1 pound cuts...................................................1 99
Heated Blankets
40 $ 45 $ 50
DURACELL 4 Pack AA OR RAYOVAC® 5 Pack AA
Full
Comp. $80
SALE!
Queen
Comp. $90
Twin
30
$
Our Reg. $299
King
Comp. $100
269
$
Comp. $400
Duraflame Quartz Infrared Rolling Mantel
88
$
Comp. $119
79
$
Soilite Potting Soil
Seed Starting Fiber Pots
16 Quart
1.75” -50 ct
3
$
2
$ Square
3” -8 pk
80
¢
Round
2
$
ALL 2013 BURPEE SEED
Flower & Vegetable Seed
40%* OFF *mfr suggested retail
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24”
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28”
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39 $ 49 $ 59 $
Aluminum frames • Adjustable Aluminum Trekking Poles Assorted sizes • Selection varies by store
35
$
Comp. $100-$160
Tech 9 SNOWBOARDS Comp. $500
Snow Helmets
88
$
Adults or Children’s
20
$
SALE!
SALE!
Slip-On Ice Treads OR Multi-pack Warmers Hand, Toe, Foot & Body Warmers YOUR CHOICE
Comp. $50
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!
2
99
Snow Shoes Sets
Assembled size 63”Hx19”Dx27”W
20
Comp. $9.99
SALE!
Famous Maker Ladies Work Out Wear! Wicks moisture
SALE!
5
$
LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!
5
$ AETREX®
Women’s Bodyworks Footwear The healthiest shoes you’ll ever wear!
Asst sizes & styles
SAVE $100!
Polo Shirts
Asst color & sizes
Comp. $15-$24
5
$
Compare $129.95
25
$
Merino Wool Ladies Crew
OR
5 Pack Ladies Famous Label Sport Socks
Comp. $9.99 YOUR CHOICE
3
99
NFL® & REEBOK® Tee Shirts OR Shortsleeve Pigment Dyed Pocket T-Shirt
Fleece-lined Tights Comp. $15
499
Longsleeve Pigment Dyed T-Shirt
Comp. $15
5
$
Comp. $10-$12 YOUR CHOICE
4
$
SALE!
4 Shelf Greenhouse
$
The Beatles The Who - The Rolling Stones & many more!
Thunder Bay®
Soilite Seed Starting Mix -8 Quart
Seed Starting Fiber Pots
Rock n’ Roll
TRAVELER’S CLUB
50,000 BTU convection heat
1 year warranty Certified Factory Reconditioned
259
Lightweight ABS expandable 360 0 4 wheel spinning
95
Comp. $239.96
6 Volt HEAVYDUTY
Premium Hard-sided Luggage
$
3
99
PANASONIC®
2
•Fully assembled •Built in Casters •1500 Watts 5200 BTU’s •Digital Display •Remote control
Comp. $139
Truman cell filter cleans easily and never needs replacing
YOUR CHOICE
99
55,000 BTU fan-forced
ProShield® Air Purifier
24 Pack AA or AAA HEAVYDUTY
YOUR CHOICE
®
Propane Construction Heaters
WHILE THEY LAST!!
POLAROID®
®
$
50% SAVINGS
Comp. $15 & more
$
Comp. $999 5500 Watt
Famous Label Ladies Swimsuits Comp. $50-$100
15
$
HOOVER®
PUREX®
18 Ct Triple Action Ultra Packs Laundry Detergent Comp. $5.99
279 549 36 Ct
Comp. $8.99
Twin-Tank Steam Mop
With on-demand steam trigger Comp. $129
Canister Vac with Powerhead Comp. $149 YOUR CHOICE
79
$
45 Gallon Wheeled Trash Can
1999
We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards
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