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rom city councilor, to mayor, to lieutenant governor, to top dog at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce – Worcester’s favorite son, Tim Murray, says his unexpected career change is more about taking advantage of a good opportunity than escaping the heat in Boston. Michael McLaughlin? Car crashes? The adoptive father of two young girls knows the skeptics are questioning his motives in taking a $200,000-a-year job in his hometown – a rather signiďŹ cant raise over his Beacon Hill salary. Resigning less than halfway through his second term with Gov. Deval Patrick, Murray is shedding his political skin – for now – and will get a taste of life in the private sector, where he will answer the call for more than 2,000-member businesses as he tries to breathe new life into the Chamber. He will be working within a stone’s throw of his old haunt, City Hall, raising questions about whether he can resist the siren’s call of government and politics. Murray has an answer to that. This week, we talk to Murray and a whole host of others about his stopthe-presses decision to step down from his post June 2. What does it mean for the Chamber, for Worcester? Will politics rule the Chamber of Commerce? Inquiring minds want to know. Well, Worcester Mag does, anyway. Take a look inside to see what we found.
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In the 16th Worcester District, youth ready to serve from their ages; in fact, some see it as an advantage. “I think the truth is, that’s a perspective the House needs,” the youthful-faced Perro says. “The mean age of the House is greater than mean age of the city, in terms of the Worcester delegation, specifically. You need someone to kind of bring a perspective that’s going to be more youthful and more energetic and more modern.” Although he is several years older than Perro, Donahue is another fresh face on the scene. “I’d be on the younger side,” he acknowledges. The Holy Cross graduate has cut his teeth as a volunteer for political campaigns, including Lt. Gov. Tim Murray in 2010, and is the director of policy and assistant chief of staff for
are mulling it over. O’Brien is 44 and King is 42. Nanni is 30 and Donahue and LeBoeuf are 26 and 23, respectively. LeBoeuf, a recent Harvard graduate, turns 24 on Sunday. (LeBoeuf, could potentially travel to China and may decide not to run, according to his spokesperson Jen Roy.) Perro, whose parents own Perro’s Flowers in Worcester, is 19. Fox could not immediately be reached to confirm his age. On the Republican side of the fence, 30-year-old single mom Carol Claros is also testing the political waters. Of them, King, Nanni, Fox, Donahue and Perro all had taken out nomination papers at City Hall as of Tuesday, May 28. The deadline to submit nomination papers is July 2. The potential candidates are not hiding
he field of candidates for the 16th Worcester District special election to fill the seat of former state Rep. John Fresolo is bound to take many shapes over the next several weeks. Chances are it has changed before this story even went to press. At the moment, anyway, it is shaping up as a youth movement, with at least two candidates under 30 and one who has not yet celebrated his 20th birthday. Dan Donahue, Josh Perro, David LeBoeuf, Khrystian King, Daniele Nanni, Jimmy O’Brien and George Fox all have either announced they are seeking the Democratic nomination in the 16th or
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Mayor Joe Petty. He is also the son of Carpenters Local 107 business manager Jack Donahue. “I think I have the energy,” says Dan Donahue, who believes his ties to Murray and Petty have helped him adopt a partner-based approach to politics. “It’s great to see people excited to want to represent their district. I know I have the energy and excitement to get out there and knock on doors myself.” Energy is the same word Carol Claros uses when her relatively young age is broached. “I will bring a new energy to the job, but yet have the life experiences of being a single mother and being a nurse,” says Claros, regarded in some
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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester
Worcester observes Memorial Day with its annual festivities that include a moving tribute at the Vietnam Memorial in Greenhill Park. +4
Former state Rep. John Fresolo says he drove into Boston for about 13 years with state Rep. John Binienda – and still filed for per diem reimbursement, which he says is allowed. -3
Worcester urologist Dr. Wayne Glazier included among Castle Connolly Medical Ltd’s Regional Top Doctors. In addition to his family practice, Glazier has a teaching appointment at UMass Medical School. +1
UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) reaches agreement with a union representing 1,100 nurses at the University campus, averting a strike. +3
The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) starts promoting its “Right Tree, Right Place” campaign to replant trees to replace the thousands lost to the Asian Longhorned Beetle. +2
Hyland Orchard in Sturbridge fined for allowing two on-site businesses to dump its industrial wastewater into ground and surface water, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces. -2
Driving by Hanover Insurance Park at the College of the Holy Cross just not the same without professional baseball being played. The Worcester Tornadoes folded last year and it was announced there would be no professional baseball in the city for 2013. -2
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e surprised much of Worcester with his announcement on graduation day that he was retiring as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), putting in motion the search for the highly-regarded engineering school’s 16th president. Dennis Berkey became WPI’s 15th president nine years ago, in 2004, coming to Worcester after a 30-year career at Boston University. His wife, Catherine, is a researcher at Harvard University. He brought a respected educational pedigree to WPI and during his tenure, the university has experienced near constant expansion both in course studies and physical buildings. The crown jewel was Gateway Park, where development in life sciences continues and where the city is banking on continued growth. The exact circumstances surrounding his departure are not known – the 65-yearold Berkey will not discuss the specifics – but it is undeniable that he has left an indelible mark both on WPI and on higher education in Worcester. Do you hear the rumors, that there is more to the story about why you are retiring? I don’t hear it and can’t respond to it. How long was your retirement in the ofďŹ ng? It was a carefully throughout set of questions. Where was I in my career? Was there something more I could contribute to WPI? I was brought here to pursue a certain agenda. I feel, and the board feels, we accomplished that. It is mission
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accomplished. It’s been nine great years. How long before the announcement had you notiďŹ ed the Board of Trustees and was it mutual? Those matters are between a president and the trustees and I appreciate you respecting that. Was making your announcement at WPI’s commencement a calculated move? I thought
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it would be fun in saying to the students that I’m graduating with you. It was a very personal moment. They appreciated my sharing that with them. What’s next? This is the first sabbatical time in my career. I’ve got writing I want to do and I’d like to reconnect with the discipline of teaching. What’s next? Maybe another door will open. I think about how much value we’re providing in our jobs. I think the value I can provide now is different. You have to recharge the batteries. What were your biggest accomplishments? Building a strong faculty was No. 1. No. 2 was increasing the quality of student enrollment. We have great students. Third is having built a rather complete campus with residential facilities, including the new one under construction on Faraday Street. We added a lot of suites with high-tech equipment, because a lot of our students work in groups and this allows them to do that. Also, we have built up life sciences.
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Republican circles as an up-andcomer. She was at the center of controversy last year when she won nomination as a delegate to represent Massachusetts at the Republican National Convention, only to be replaced by the state GOP. She is a nurse and says she is committed to “protecting people’s wallets from tax increases.” Nanni, a Worcester State University graduate who works as a pharmacy buyer for Critical Care Systems in Shrewsbury, says young candidates are a good thing, provided they are qualified. “You need new faces, new ideas,” Nanni says. “We have a lot of good ideas in this younger generation. Times are changing.” For right now, O’Brien is the oldest of the early crop of potentials. “Apparently I’m the old man in the race,” he says with a laugh. O’Brien admits he was actually hoping Fresolo would survive the controversy that ended up torpedoing his career (he resigned last week following a House Ethics Committee investigation). “It really came suddenly. I honestly thought and hoped Fresolo would come out of this.” O’Brien admits he was thinking of running for “quite some time” and would not have challenged Fresolo in the next regular election. Perro, who attends Clark University but is transferring to a school in Boston, may well end up being the youngest candidate, but he doesn’t see that as a bad thing. He also sees no reason not to run, even though he is still in college. “People might ask whether that would interfere with my duties as a state rep,” Perro says, adding he has received encouragement from current state lawmakers in that regard. “It’s very doable. The reality is there are a lot
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Daniele Nanni their education. I’m not just a student.” One of the more interesting dynamics is not only the age of the Fresolo’s would-be replacements, but the close ties among some of the potential Democratic contenders. As District 3 Councilor George Russell notes, he has a picture of Perro and O’Brien hanging on his office
wall. Perro, O’Brien and Donahue all were at Russell’s recent council fundraiser. Perro is a frequent visitor to the mayor’s office, where he once interned. Donahue, of course, works at the mayor’s office. Most of the Democratic hopefuls have worked on political campaigns together. Getting the picture? These guys know each other and, to a man, hold each other in high regard. They could be picking from some of the same jars when it comes to drumming up support. Donahue could have the mayor’s backing as well as Lt. Gov. Tim Murray’s (after all, he did work on Murray’s 2010 campaign). O’Brien, who works in the Meals on Wheels program for Elder Services of Worcester, ran Russell’s council campaign. He also belongs to the same parish as Perro and believes Donahue would be a strong candidate “We’ve all worked in a professional capacity on the [Sen. Elizabeth] Warren campaign and [US Congressman Ed] Markey campaign,” says Perro, who in his next breath shows those ties will mean little in the battle to be the next 16th Worcester state Rep. “Dan, having worked for the mayor and Tim, I think brings a perspective that kind of represents more of the institution and what is the machine now. Not to say that’s a bad thing, because I’ve been lucky enough to say that’s something I’ve been involved in, but I think I’m counting on a number of other kinds of grassroots outreach [efforts] that I know were successful for John Fresolo.” Have a news tip or comment? Contact Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 243, or email wbird@ worcestermag.com. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr, find him on Facebook and don’t miss him with Paul Westcott on WTAG 580AM Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.
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I’ve spent that past couple years building bridges and I’m not in a hurry to burn them.”
– District 3 City Councilor George Russell joking when asked whether he will throw his support behind one of the Democratic contenders for the 16th Worcester District special election.
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BUSTED PIT STOP: A police officer responding to a reported break-in early Thursday morning, May 23, ended up in a fierce struggle with one of the suspects – and almost became dog food for a pit bull that was ordered to attack him. According to police, the first officer to respond to a business at 239 Ludlow St. around 5:22 a.m. Thursday saw a white male behind the wheel of a dark-colored vehicle outside the business. He also saw a pit bull in the back seat. The officer saw another man inside the lot passing by a wooden fence through the hole in a chain-linked gate. Police say the officer ordered the driver to shut off the vehicle. That is when they say the driver swung open the passenger door and ordered the dog to attack the officer. By that time the second suspect was running toward the vehicle and trying to jump in, but was left behind when the driver sped off. Police say the officer and suspect engaged in a struggle until other cops arrived and helped arrest what turned out to be 19-year-old Christopher Shays of 8 Woodford St. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, trespassing, willful and malicious destruction of property, breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, possession of a burglarious instrument, resisting arrest and attempting to commit a crime. Detectives were investigating the incident and reviewing security cameras at the business. The second suspect was not immediately caught. NO FIELD OF DREAMS: Police say the man reported by residents to be snapping photos of children while driving in his car in Leicester tells them he is actually a field inspector. Cops talked to the man, whose name they did not release, and say they’re told his job requires him to photograph residential properties as well as street signs to prove what street he is on. On some assignments, according to police, he has taken photos of outdoor decorations and children’s toys on the property in order to prove occupancy. Police says his recent assignments were in the area where the suspicious driver was reported. Police continue to encourage people to report any concerns about child safety and any suspicious activity in their neighborhood. BELT TIGHTENING: Police are stepping up their safety efforts through the Click It or Ticket campaign that runs through June 2. If you aren’t buckled up, you will get ticketed. The program is run through the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPPS) Highway Safety Division (HSD). Chances are you’ve heard the commercials on the radio or seen them on TV. Why the push to strap you in? According to the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than half of the 21,253 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2011 were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. In Massachusetts, 54 percent of those killed in passenger vehicle crashes in 2011 also were not wearing seat-belts when the crash occurred. The NHTSA estimates 11,949 lives nationwide were saved by seat-belt use.
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FRESO-LOW: You have to hand it to former state Rep. John Fresolo - he knows a thing or two about timing. After steadfastly denying he would resign his 16h Worcester District seat, Fresolo finally caved and bowed out after a House Ethics Committee investigation. When it came to making the unexpected announcement, Fresolo chose the same day Lt. Gov. Tim Murray offered up the stunning news that he was leaving his post to take a $200,000-a-year gig as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. He then went on WTAG radio host Jordan Levy’s show to joust with the outspoken former mayor, who along with Worcester Mag, had anticipated Fresolo’s resignation – it just turns out our timing was a bit off. Fresolo managed to lend some humor to the proceedings, telling Levy he was looking for a job. He also said he did nothing intentionally wrong and vehemently denied he sent any pictures of his “naked genitalia” to a State House computer. That was one of the rumors circulated by several sources. And while it came out not long after his resignation that Fresolo would collect every penny of his pension, he told Levy “that never came up, to be honest” in talks with the Ethics Committee.
AN UNEXPECTED SALUTE: Speaking of Murray, he received an unexpected and poignant gesture during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Greenhill Park, when several Marines saluted him in thanks for his work on their behalf as lieutenant governor. The misty-eyed LG was there to give his thanks to them, but as he spoke at the ceremony more than one veteran shouted out, “Thank you, Tim!” One veteran even offered up a “Welcome home, Tim” in recognition of Murray’s recent decision to take a job with the Chamber of Commerce.
SHARK BITE: It didn’t turn out to be quite the successful season the Worcester Sharks had hoped for, with the San Jose Shark’s minor league team missing the playoffs, but President Mike Mudd was taking some comfort in knowing several players who played for his squad were making noise in the playoffs with their NHL counterparts. Tim Kennedy, Bracken Kearns, James Sheppard and Matt Irwin each were seeing ice time with San Jose. “At the end of the day, that’s why we have a team,” Mudd says. His team finished in the red again this year, although Mudd would not reveal the bottom line, but he says, “We’re definitely getting closer [to the black].”
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TAKING FLIGHT: Admit it, ever since
you saw “Top Gun” you’ve secretly harbored an ambition to rocket into the sky at breakneck speeds, land safely and then snap to your friend, “That’s right, Ice, I am dangerous.” Well, you won’t exactly get that chance at the Worcester Regional Flight Academy, but you can get a free 10-15-minute flight over Worcester Saturday, June 15. Join George Charles Allen and his instructors to learn what it’s like behind the controls of a plane. You’ll also find out about the Academy’s summer programs. Did we mention it’s free? You must be 10 or older to climb on board and you must call 774-287-4192 to schedule your flight by Wednesday, June 12.
HEAD’S UP: Democratic state Sen. Harriette Chandler has made the head a priority in her funding requests for the fiscal 2014 budget – literally. Chandler secured increased resources for the Head Injury Treatment Services (HITS) Trust Fund and helped restore coverage of fillings for MassHealth Adult dental clients. In addition, Chandler landed funding for the Massachusetts Academy School of Excellence and a study of barriers facing individuals with disabilities in accessing oral health care services. Chandler says, “Oral health is overall health; with the restoration of fillings-coverage for MassHealth Adult dental clients, I hope that this necessary dental care will be readily accessible to all residents of Massachusetts. Additionally, the increase in resources for the HITS Trust Fund is projected to allow for 129 brain injured Massachusetts residents to be moved off the waiting list for services.” WOMAN UP: New England Cable News (NECN) anchor Latoyia Edwards emcees the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday, June 7 at the DCU Center. For $150 you’ll see dozens of exhibitors and see and hear a panel that includes Victoria Budson, founding executive director of the Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Marcy Reed, president of National Grid Massachusetts. Keynote speakers are Kristin van Ogtrop, editor of Real Simple magazine, and Jeannette Walls author of the memoir, “The Glass Castle.” For more information, or to register, call 508-753-2924, ext. 229. For a daily dose of Worcesteria, visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria. Have an item for Worcesteria? Call Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 243, or email wbird@ worcestermag.com.
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Not Good Enough As a patient who nearly lost my life to Lyme disease and spent 2 ½ years bedridden, mother of 2 sons with Chronic Lyme and a husband with Lyme, I have to ask, is the outcome really good enough for our publicly elected state government? A bill was passed to form a commission. The commission worked for a year and a half. The final report of that commission was released though our own DPH (Department of Public Health) abstained from supporting the report even though they helped write it. Who is following through with recommendations of the Massachusetts Lyme Commission? Why has a disease that has been declared a “crisis” still being ignored while our physicians still seem uneducated on how complex tick borne diseases can be to diagnose and treat? Why are physicians basing a diagnosis of Lyme on unreliable blood tests results when it should be a clinical diagnosis based on a patients symptoms? The answer lies with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America) so let’s find out why they invest so much time and money into keeping this epidemic quiet and insisting it’s hard to catch and easy to treat. Thousands of patients would beg to differ. Perhaps the antitrust violations and violations of a settlement agreement filed against the IDSA by CT Senator Richard Blumenthal should be investigated and consequences, at long last, handed out. Thousands of Massachusetts residents are now infected and many go without treatment because insurance companies deny coverage of long term antibiotics when it comes to Lyme
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disease. Long term antibiotics are recommended for many diseases but when it comes to Lyme disease they are told antibiotics are harmful and the bacterial infection is not that serious and will go away or perhaps the patient is suffering from psychological issues. The denial comes largely because the outdated IDSA treatment guidelines recommend a short course of oral doxycycline when Lyme is suspected though many patients require more. These guidelines are being used as the golden rule when it comes to Lyme and not a guideline. The IDSA does not recommend testing for co-infections at the time of infection which, unless treated, can cause a patient to remain ill and can cause severe physical, psychological and neurologic symptoms and even death. Recently a “shortage” of doxycycline, the recommended antibiotic of said guidelines, has driven the cost of the commonly prescribed medication, through the roof making it hard or impossible for patients to afford. If not caught in early stages Lyme disease can infect every part of the body and infect every organ. The good news: Our Governor, Deval Patrick, has recognized the month of May as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” and many of our State Representatives and Senators have supported the work of advocates and the MA Lyme Commission. We are thankful for this proclamation but with so many of our state representatives now aware, why are the advocates doing all the work when our publicly appointed representatives are supposed to be our voice? Why then does it seem, progress for a disease that is clearly affecting every neighborhood, so slow leaving patients to grow more ill and unable to work while trying desperately to seek care? How many more victims is enough for our representatives who were elected to speak for us? Will any of our publicly appointed State Representatives, Senators or Governor insist the recommendations within the MA Lyme Commission report are to be implemented and at the
very least the report put in the hands of every MA Physician so they can learn the issues and options available for their patients and the full scope of the crisis? Why is the possibility of such an important report being shelved, good enough? Why is it ok to allow so many commission members to spend countless hours on investigating a “crisis” to only then ignore the recommendations of that commission? I ask our state government… Is this truly our best? If our state government doesn’t take a stand and do what is right in this situation, the outcome for patients will continue to be wrong and suffering of our MA families will continue. Time is a factor for those who are debilitated by tick bore illnesses across our state. I believe our state government is stronger than those who wish to keep this epidemic hushed and I know, as a patient and advocate, thousands of MA families will support their efforts to do what is right, if only they would get a move on it. It’s time Massachusetts does what is right and insists on immediate change offering options for patients and demands mandated insurance coverage for their treatment. Getting thousands of sick patients back to work is crucial to our economy. It’s about time our highest level of government, many of which have been educated about the issues, speak up for those suffering and seeking care of which they are being denied as addressed within the commission report. It’s time our highest level of government supports research at a federal level. Enough is enough, what’s happening with Lyme is a crime! For more information on Lyme disease visit www. lymediseaseassociation.org, www.ILADS.org, www.s-l-a-m.org, www.lymedisease.org T R IS H M CC LEARY Sturbridge
Where’s Rosen? Worcester Mag columnist Gary Rosen has taken out papers, gathered signatures and is officially in the running for the District 5 City Council seat. To avoid any conflict of interest, Rosen will not appear as a columnist in Worcester Mag during his run or, if he wins, during any time he serves on the Council. We’ll miss you, Gary. -Brittany Durgin, Editor
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Murray on the move TIM MURRAY LEAPS FROM POLITICS TO LEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Walter Bird Jr.
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ood feelings don’t last long in politics, not even when you play superhero and save the lives of children, like Lt. Gov. Tim Murray did early in the winter of 2011 when he came across a burning minivan and helped pull two kids to safety. By the end of that same year, Murray would come crashing, quite literally, back to earth in an earlymorning crash on an icy Interstate 190. He was lucky to escape with his life, but Murray’s political career dissipation light went into high gear that November
he will take over as president and CEO for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Leaving Boston in the rearview mirror, Murray insists, is not a carefully architected move to escape the McLaughlin investigation, nor is it a move to finally put that car crash to rest. And it isn’t because Gov. Deval Patrick wanted to rid himself of any dead weight as he sets his sights on a certain city some 440 miles south of Boston. It is, says Murray, a matter of the right opportunity – talk of a $200,000-a-year salary is accurate, Murray says – coming along at the right
didn’t think the timing was right. As they continued to talk to me about it, their vision of where they wanted to take the Chamber, it was consistent with many of the things I had been advocating for 15 years. When I thought about that and what was right for my family, it was something I became interested in.” Murray does not skip over the incident largely believed to have at least temporarily derailed his political ambitions, which until January, included taking up residence in the Governor’s office on Beacon Hill. “I said I wasn’t going to run and listen, this issue with
time. That version of events certainly hasn’t kept a bloodthirsty Boston media from nipping at his heels before they click their way out of the State House, but that’s his story and he’s sticking to it. “[The Chamber] had done a search and the executive board approached me a month and a half ago,” Murray says. “It was something I dismissed, just because I
McLaughlin, over time, I think it’s going be resolved, but I don’t control that. We all learn and there are people who let us down and disappoint us and he clearly lied to and misled a whole lot of people and organizations, myself included, and has pled guilty to that. Some people you’re never going to satisfy. This is completely about my family and a job
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day. It slipped into overdrive when an investigation was launched into his ties with ex-Chelsea Housing Authority head Michael McLaughlin. In a few days, just over four months after announcing he would not run for governor next year, Murray will resign as lieutenant governor, walking away from Beacon Hill and into the glass tower at 446 Main St., where
that provides a unique opportunity. People are going to believe what they want to believe. The Chamber is a perfect fit.” It is about as candid an assessment of his plight that Murray has offered publicly, and with that he is ready to set his sights on the challenge ahead of him. There is no denying that in returning to where it all started, Murray is surrounding himself with a welcoming crowd. As one observer notes, “he walks on water in Worcester.” Call him the Golden Child, the local boy who made good – in the eyes of many here, Murray can do just about no wrong. “I think he made a major, major difference for the city as far as the various funding and support for projects, but also the credibility,” District 3 City Councilor George Russell says. “He raised up Worcester a notch. His success brought Worcester politics and government to another level.” Murray will be put to the test with the Chamber of Commerce. Declining membership numbers and revenue strains are just two areas where the widely-praised tenacity of the state’s 71st lieutenant governor will be looked at to pump new life into the 99-year-old organization. Publicly, anyway, Chamber board members and businesses say Murray is a proven leader – some call him a visionary – who is, as the saying goes, exactly what the doctor ordered. “Tim Murray is a proven leader with a passion for economic development and the ability to lead the business community,” Richard Burke, chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, says. “This is a great day for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and its more than 2,000 member businesses.” Another board member, Worcester Sharks President Mike Mudd, says the Chamber is excited to bring Murray in as the replacement for retiring President and CEO Dick Kennedy. “The focus in the Chamber is on economic development,” Mudd says. “I don’t know if you can point to a person with a bigger impact in Central Mass. than Tim.”
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According to reports, the Chamber registered budget deficits in 2010 and 2011, after two consecutive years of minor gains. Board executives and member businesses credit outgoing President and CEO Dick Kennedy with helping to right the ship after years of struggles, but say there is still room to grow. Murray agrees and realizes membership and a healthy bottom line are two of the measuring sticks that will be used to gauge his success. “Listen,” he says, “I think Dick Kennedy
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As Percy’s Vice President Alan Lavine sees it, a closer Murray-O’Brien union can only mean good things for the Chamber and the city. next MBI [Massachusetts Biomedical Initiative]. I think it’s all of those things.” If anyone is up to that challenge, according to At-Large Councilor Kate Toomey, it’s Murray. “Tim is a passionate advocate for Central Mass.,” she says. “He has been and always will be. His knowledge, first as an attorney, councilor and mayor, than as lieutenant governor – that knowledge base enables him to look at things from the outside. He has a much more global perspective now … in terms
of being able to connect to people. He’s aggressive and tenacious. Once he gets hold of something, he’s not going to let go.” Some members see a need for Murray to expand upon one of Kennedy’s biggest strengths – the ability to connect with folks on a street level, not just picking up the phone, but visiting them in person and listening to their needs and concerns. “It’s kind of early in the process,” Mudd says, “but you would hope Tim presses the
flesh. Presidents are the face of a franchise and Tim will be the face of the Chamber. He’ll be out there.”
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ne of the things Murray will have going for him is his close working relationship with City Manager Mike O’Brien. The two don’t always see eye to eye or agree on every issue, but their passion for the city is palpable and even critics note the energy both have brought to their respective positions. “Tim can certainly bring his energy to take us to a completely different level,” Chamber board member and Polar Beverages Executive Vice President and Treasurer Chris Crowley says. “He will partner with the manager to get the city moving in the right direction. We’ll work well with the Council. You need everyone on the same kind of mission.” Murray himself acknowledges the differences of opinion he has had with O’Brien, but he was on the Council when O’Brien was hired as Manager. “He’s one of the hardest working people you’ll ever meet and one of smartest people you’ll ever meet,” Murray says. “I look forward to working with him and the Mayor and the Council. This is an opportunity to kind of, on a more daily basis, work with city council, the Mayor and the Worcester delegation to accelerate and develop and implement the next punch list of projects.” As Percy’s Vice President Alan Lavine sees it, a closer Murray-O’Brien union can only mean good things for the Chamber and the city. “Tim and O’Brien working together again,” he says, “I look at it as a positive.” That is the way District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri looks at it, too. He cautions against feeding the rumor mill by reading too much into Murray’s decision to come back and work in Worcester. “Here’s where you don’t want to go,” Palmieri says. “You don’t want to go, ‘OK, Murray’s the head of the Chamber, what’s next? Is it strong mayor? Is it city manager?’ If you go there that only undercuts the ability of them … to be successful. This is a critical piece for both of them.” “This,” he continues, “is the best thing that’s happened to both of them as well as the city. It is a good strong move forward and you’re energizing all of the people who want to do good things for the city.”
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I really think he’s going to grow.” Corridor 9 Chamber President Barbara Clifford says Murray does possess private sector experience, just from a different perspective. “With his experience in government, he has worked with businesses and chambers and the Legislature,” she says. “He already has an amazing resource center within him.” The other thing to watch is Murray the politician. With his stated interest in working closely with councilors, the Mayor and City Manager, not everyone is convinced the Boston politician will be completely swallowed by the Worcester businessman. “It is not a career change I would
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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray at the CitySquare groundbreaking, Sept. 13, 2010.
common goals and getting things done. I’m not someone who’s known for knocking people out of the way to get in front of the TV. I‘m not that concerned about who gets credit, it’s about getting stuff done that benefit the community, businesses, homeowners, that strengthens a city or state. That’s how I’ll be judged at Chamber.” Murray is right, according to Lavine. “Everything in Worcester is political,” he says. “Anytime you have two people involved or three people, one from government, one from business, it’s always political.” Even if the Chamber were to become a bit more political, Toomey says, “Is that a bad thing? I don’t think it should be one or the other.” “A good marriage of public and private is a good thing,” she continues. “You have to take a look at the big picture and the end result – where can you meet to make things work? This is a great opportunity for Tim, an incredible opportunity ahead of him to make Worcester and Worcester County grow and thrive.”
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check. I know what it’s like with health insurance, with liability. I understand what small businesses go through. I had the chance as a councilor, as mayor, as lieutenant governor to listen and learn from a lot of business owners. This is a continuation of bringing people together, different levels of government and academic institutions and trying to create an environment that creates good jobs, that allows business to grown and expand and is smart and strategic about what we can do here.” Crowley believes Murray will gain an entirely new understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses. “I think this will broaden his horizons, just to have him see how difficult it is to make a buck,” he says. “It is very difficult to have a business in Massachusetts. I think having this time will really balance his perspective.
have predicted,” says At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes, making particular note of the pro-labor support Murray has enjoyed in politics. “Undoubtedly he will alienate some of his labor support. He’ll have to take himself out of local politics. It’s almost genetic, his love for politics.” Lukes wonders whether Murray will wear a foot path between his new office and City Hall. Murray does not hide the fact that he plans to work closely with local leaders on behalf of the Chamber. He also acknowledges what might seem obvious: Politics is just about everywhere. “Politics,” he says, “is inherent in every human endeavor. Office politics, work politics, school politics, government politics. It’s human relations. This is a business of human beings. The Chamber is no different than that. The skill set I have is bringing people together around
any eyes will likely be on Murray when the next property taxes are set. The drastic, and in some cases almost crippling, property tax increases on some area businesses last year are still fresh in many minds. The Patrick administration, has eyed tax increases as a way to make up for revenue shortfalls. And property taxes in Worcester are steep if you’re a business owner. Will Chamber members have an ally in Murray when it comes to pushing for, at the very least, a level tax rate? “Listen, as city councilor and mayor, I always tried to vote a balanced rate and I think that’s a responsible thing to do,” Murray says. “If people want to go back and look, I’ve always voted for a responsible rate that didn’t put the onus completely on business owners, because they’re job creators. It’s a balancing act. As an elected official, policy maker, lieutenant governor, mayor, anytime you’re talking about raising taxes, you know there’s a breaking point and you want to be as efficient and smart as possible. “But,” he continues, “I also know in talking to business owners, they value investment in education. They understand infrastructure’s important to their business needs. So it’s about finding that balance; you’re able to do that by listening and trying to find that middle ground that’s reasonable and try to do it as smart and efficiently as possible.”
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Talkin’ Jazz! Matt Robert
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ack when I used to work in musical instrument retail at the Worcester branch of a New England chain, a kid in his late teens came in and started fiddling with some guitars. Seeing that he had chosen a nylon string classical-type, I opened my pitch with, “So, are you looking to learn classical guitar?” I was wholly unprepared for his response, which was, “Well, I mastered jazz, so I thought I would take up classical.” I decided to leave him alone to master classical on the showroom floor. Listening to the most recent release by the Galindo/Phaneuf Quartet, I now have that too-late response to that innocent youth’s comment: “Mastered Jazz? Okay, then, listen to this!” The Galindo/Phaneuf Quartet is what mastery of jazz sounds like, though the musicians here play with pious and disciplined seriousness and an absence of hubris and cliché that only a lifetime of devotion to craft can teach. “Talkin’ Horns,” released this year, is a 12-track exploration of modern jazz in its totality, the type that emerged post-World War II, when the music transitioned from hot to cool, no longer acting as motivation for dancers, but as serious concert music. Shockingly, the CD, recorded at Wellspring Studios, in Acton, Mass., was captured in one evening – nearly one and a half hours of really sophisticated stuff! “Basically we ran through it in one night,” says Galindo by phone last week. “Every tune we recorded, except one, were all first takes. We usually did two takes of everything, but when we went back and listened to the stuff, we found the first take had the most fire and was overall the best.” This is a startling revelation, considering the complexity of the work, both in terms of its intricate bebop heads and intuitive and dialedin free-jazz improvisation, which are balanced perfectly throughout. “I mean, everyone can play well and knows the kind of material. There’s a lot of compositions, but there’s also a lot of improvisational interplay happening within the album,” says Galindo, “and these guys are some of the best at it.” Indeed they are. These are musicians at the top of their field, a rarefied air of outrageous technical, historical, and intuitive musicianship, honed over decades in clubs, studios, and big stages around the world. Galindo alone, in addition to working on the Berklee faculty, has played with a who’s who of popular and jazz artists far too numerous to begin to name here. “Talkin’ Horns” brings the combo to life with stunning fidelity and
dynamics. The performances sound gorgeous, with lots of air and room. Over the mostly-original dozen tracks (except Duke Ellington’s “Angelica” and Bill Warfield’s “Kill Flow”), the quartet plays “Real Book” jazz, setting the tone with complex bop heads and then clearing space for wild improvisational jaunts that bring to mind the buoyancy of Charles Mingus and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, the modal complexity of Thelonious Monk, and the hot and cool, but always risktaking soloing of Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. The latter is thanks to Mark Phaneuf’s alto and soprano sax work, which shows a generous Bird influence, and the killer rhythm section of John Lockwood, on acoustic bass, and Bob Gullotti, on drums, who swing hard, create beautiful bridges between head and solo, and continuously pave an extraordinary road over which the horns solo. The interplay is phenomenal, the instruments intuiting and coalescing serendipitously in spontaneous composition. Overall, it hearkens to the classic small combos that dominated the ’40s and ’50s. With liberal use of big intervals, a wide range of pleasant and jarring tones, and time-bending segments that evoke a ’60s film soundtrack for episodes of psychosis, the band paints with a broad palate, always executing with mastery, precision, knowledge, and sensitivity to the composition and the other instruments. Jeff Galindo’s trombone work adds a refreshing, warm and playful sound, as an instrument that has been essential to jazz history, though not often in as central a role as heard here. Galindo really explores the full range of the horn, from the woozy, boozy passages in “Sola Power” to the blazing runs and elephant roars in “Broadway Excursions.” The tenor sax work of George Garzone, who appears on five tracks, adds warmth to the rich horn blend, creating further harmonic complexities that bring to mind Miles Davis’ Gil Evans’ arrangements. This is heavy jazz – really serious music. Lovers of Michael Buble and Kenny G need not apply. This is the hard stuff, for jazz fans, not tourists. Galindo, the recipient of a 2013 Worcester Arts Council grant, hopes to use the benefit to bring more of this kind of important jazz to Worcester. Despite a rich music scene, he says, jazz is hard to find around town. He plans to change this by bringing some of these top-shelf musicians to Worcester, such as the group’s performance last week at Volturno Pizza, in the old Edward Buick building on Shrewsbury Street. Check out www.jeffgalindo.com or www.reverbnation.com/jeffgalindo for information and updates, and download a copy of this stellar CD at www.cdbaby.com/cd/talkinhorns.
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Little Sugar, aka Keri Anderson, and her band, The Big Spoonful, delighted the crowd at Beatnik’s this past Saturday night. Keri, a veteran of the music scene at a relatively young age, has matured into a first-rate blues dynamo. Her taste in music is deep and wide as she digs through the vast catalog of great American blues songs, looking for the ones that best suit her soul. And she succeeds. Short in stature, but tall in raw power, Anderson shook the walls of the funky bar on Park Ave. with her vocal prowess and energy.
Earl Hooker’s “You Got to Lose” opened the evening, setting the tone nicely, as guitarist Mike Lynch, a very impressive young up-and-comer, explored some delta-style noodlings on his Fender Stratocaster. Also sprinkled through the first set was Etta James’ “Watch Dog,” Tom Waits’ “Down Down Down,” and “Mojo Hanna,” a hot little tune from Little Esther Phillips. The Waits tune was particularly good, as the band reinvented the original and made it their own. Throughout the set, Keri was singing with fierce energy, her body language suggesting someone about to jump out of their shoes. Lynch stepped up to the mic for a beautiful rendition of Otis Rush’s “All Your Love.” Keeping the backbone of the sound intact was the great Dave “DK” Kenderian on bass, and young Dave Keddy on drums. Keddy, a friend of Lynch’s, was a last-minute replacement for the incredibly busy Dana Bonardi, who is very much in demand. Keddy gave his all, looking quite happy at having the
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opportunity to play with people of such high caliber. During the break, Lynch talked to me about the pleasures of working with Anderson. “It’s been so great,” he said. “We’ve been writing songs together now for a while. We try to get together at least once a week and throw around ideas.” Some of those songs showed up in the set list, including a funky number, called “Fine Tooth Comb,” and “The Devil Knows Me Better.” The musical bond between Lynch and Anderson is strong, and it shows in their stage persona as
Lynch keeps his eyes glued to Anderson throughout most of the evening, watching for cues and generally picking up on her energy. After all, that energy is what dictates the feel and sound of the group. The second set began with “Slow Down,” on which I had the pleasure of sitting in on guitar alongside Lynch. After playing a couple more with them, I sat down to listen some more as they rolled through more classics, such as Little Milton’s “Feel So Bad,” Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog,” and “Crazy Crying Blues,” a great Memphis Minnie tune. But the highlight of
the evening came when Craig Rawding of the Delta Generators strolled up on stage with his harmonica, and joined the group for a riveting version of the Howlin Wolf classic, “Smokestack Lightning.” Rawding’s harmonica blasts augmented the sound beautifully, creating a haunting aura. Keri Anderson and her band are making waves around town, and she is a life force that needs to be seen. Make it a point to look for her name. You are guaranteed to be taken for a ride deep into the blues, and enjoy every minute.
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Art Guild celebrates 50 years Taylor Nunez
The Northborough Art Guild’s Annual Art Show will celebrate far more than local artists’ work. This year marks the Guild’s 50th year since its inception in 1963. The Guild, comprised of nearly 60 locals artist from surrounding towns such as our very own Worcester, will host the two-day annual show at the Northborough Historical Building on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. The artwork showcased during this event, created in varying mediums, will be judged and a first, second and third place will be selected with prizes being awarded to those chosen. With 50 years under its belt, the Northborough Art Guild still maintains the same goal as the one that exsisted several decades ago - to offer artists, both amateur and professional, an opportunity to come together to share their talent and skill. The Northborough Art Guild’s beginnings are humble. Back in March 26, 1963, the Guild began when 15 adult art students, under the direction of George Carpenter at Algonquin Regional High School, craved a community where they would continue to grow and share their work. Their goal was to motivate and encourage their peers to become better painters. With high hopes of expanding, the Northborough Art Guild was born and Carpenter became the first president of the group. They would gather just about anywhere - in a barn, aka “The Grange,” church halls, even the training room at the Northborough Police Station. Fast forward 50 years. Today, president of the Northborough Art Guild is Leicester resident Genevieve Grenier. A self-proclaimed 30-year student of art, Grenier’s style transcends mediums and she is well-versed in oil, watercolor and acrylic. Grenier explains that the subject usually dictates which medium she’ll select, typically using oil for portraits and watercolor for floral paintings. She states how each facet of the painting, from subject matter to the medium used, plays an intricate part in the story the painting expresses to the viewer. “If you look at a painting that you really like, you find that it effectively tells a story to draw your interest,” says Grenier. Prior to her presidency, Grenier had a long history with the Northborough Art
Guild, serving as secretary for eight years. Grenier’s responsibilities as president include composing a monthly newsletter and seeking out art demonstrators for the Guild’s meetings. Meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month from January through April and September through November, an art demonstrator will present to the members their various mediums and techniques. In the past, the Guild has also welcomed lecturers on photography, including renowned Ron Rosenstock. The demonstrations allow members to ask questions of presenting artists and gain insight into the particular style or technique. Other artists from past meetings include Kathy Hebert, Mark Waitkus, Bob Aiello, Bob Duffy (a judge for this year’s Annual Art Show) and Bruce Wood, to name a few. “Many talented people give of themselves to promote art, creativity and beauty in the community. It offers both amateur and professional an opportunity to come together to share their skill,” explains Grenier. The Northborough Art Guild also offers workshops and during the summer, members get together for a “plein air” (a French term, en plein air, meaning in the open air) painting session. In addition to all these events, the Guild also sponsors a craft fair at the Peaslee School in Northborough on the last weekend every October. The annual spring art show is open to both members and nonmembers. The art show taking place in September as part of Applefest of Northborough is members only. The Northborough Art Guild is consistently working towards benefitting the community. Each year the Guild offers a $500 scholarship to a senior in high school from Northborough who plans to major in art in college or attend an art school. Grenier notes that among all the events they put forth to the community, the art shows are of the most beneficial. “Art shows are a great learning tool because we are putting our work out there to be viewed and critiqued. It’s actually a brave act. In the end, we hone our craft and if we find an admirer of our work, we get the thrill of making a sale.” This year’s 50th anniversary art show will consist of more than awarding the top three pieces. The Northborough Garden Club, which has partnered with the Northborough Art Guild for the past decade, will have floral arrangements on display and there will be a raffle of three paintings donated by Northborough Art Guild’s members. On Sunday, June 2, attendees can view a presentation of a watercolor done by Mark Waitkus - official painter to the Red Sox - to the family of Beverly Amazeen, a beloved former continued on page 16
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The sideshow has a pretty incredible history, having shared the stage with huge bands such as Mudvayne, Static-X, Black Label Society, Bob Dylan and many more. There have been quite a few different performers involved in the sideshow over the years, but the current touring cast includes some serious gems. Chelsea NoPants will be swallowing swords, eating fire and walking on glass, as well as some other imaginative stunts, Trixtah, a world famous acrobatic break dancer, Mr. Buggles, a Kentucky born wonder dog, and The Govna himself, Graves, will be sticking screwdrivers through his skull and eating glass. The show is equal parts terrifying, grotesque, hilarious and entertaining. If you can’t find something to enjoy, you should probably check into a hospital, as something is most definitely wrong. “Big or small, energetic or not, I’ll get a crowd fired up!” exclaims Graves. “The stage room has in fact seen quite a bit over the years, but I promise you it’s never seen anything like us!” It is fairly obvious that an event like this must be seen to truly be understood and anyone with an interest (or morbid curiosity) will have no choice but to attend. The rock and roll inspiration gives the show a very particular vibe, while Hellzapoppin never forgets its circus sideshow roots. “When people leave Hellzapoppin you should see the look on their face,” says Graves. “They’re inspired, mesmerized, and their child-like wanderlust for the world has been rekindled. Circus has been responsible for this type of awakening for a couple hundred years and we have kind of learned the art, if you will. We are simply the vessels, the artists, the messengers.” Do yourself a favor and make sure to head over to Ralph’s Diner on Grove Street on either Tuesday or Wednesday, June 4-5 for the incredible Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow. For more info you can check them out online at Hellzapoppin.com, where you can find other upcoming tour dates (including nine days straight at Laconia Bike Week), pictures, videos and more.
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Ralph’s Diner has been home to an outrageous variety of performances over the years, from fantastic bands to poetry readings, movie nights to car shows and karaoke. It is quite possible, however, that Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4-5 will mark something entirely new for the Ralph’s crowd as the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow takes over the stage upstairs. Hellzapoppin is insanely unique in so many ways that it is difficult to even describe, being a hodge-podge of glorious madness and terrifying stunts and acts that fire off in every direction. “Upon your arrival, you will be transported into a rock and roll circus,” snarls Bryce, “The Govna” Graves, master of ceremonies, sideshow stuntman and founder of the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow. “A borderline sinister vibe hangs in the air with a heavy undertone of a holy revival. Through laced fingers, unable to look away, the scenes of blade boxes, vintage circus ticket booths, and scantily clad sword swallowers and fire breathers will play out before your very eyes. The sparkle of the bed of nails will grab your attention only for a moment when the loud boom of the master of ceremonies will rattle your rib cages and seduce your senses,” says Graves. The event is clearly not for the faint of heart, but those looking for a oncein-a-lifetime show will surely be blown away. Graves, the founder of the event, had been managing rock bands and TV personalities out of Dallas, Texas for 10 years before he discovered his love of the sideshow. “I was in the midst of building someone else’s project, who is now one of my biggest competitors, and I thought to myself, instead of building someone else’s legacy, it was time for me to build mine,” says Graves of Hellzapoppin. ARTIST GUILD continued from page 15
president of the Northborough Art Guild who passed away in July of 2011. “Bev was a fan of the Red Sox and an admirer of Mark Waitkus’s work, who was one of the demonstrators,” explains Grenier. Also taking place will be a “Meet and Greet the Artists” from 2-4 p.m. when the public can interact with the artists. Grenier has many hopes for the future
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of the Northborough Art Guild. In addition to hoping the community takes note of the skill and talent in their community, she really wants to attract new members to the Guild. “Art is not something that you can pick up on Facebook or Twitter, the way that most people seem to congregate to exchange ideas. To fully appreciate the skill of an artist or photographer, you have to be physically present and talk with them,” Grenier says. The Guild also
desires for younger members to join the group. Grenier notes, “The only way an organization can grow is to have new and younger members.” The importance for groups like the Northborough Art Guild in a community or town is not lost on Grenier. “In talking and questioning each other, you develop new ideas, or in the case of an art organization, you try new techniques and develop your own style. The vitality
of a community continues only when you have a constant source of new energy, otherwise a community stagnates.” To be a part of the 50th anniversary celebration, be sure to attend the Northborough Art Guild’s Annual Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2 at the Northborough Historical Building on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, you can visit northboroughartguild.tripod.com.
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The Wolfpack howls again Jim Keogh
“The Hangover Part III” is not as funny as “The Hangover” e and funnier than “The Hangover Part II.” There. That about sums up my feelings for “THIII.” It came, I saw, I laughed once in a while. I suppose I should go on a bit more to justify my pay. This film is the Alan and Mr. Chow show. You remember Alan (Zach Galifianakis), the pampered manboy whose antics led to two lost weekends, in Las Vegas and Bangkok, for him and the other members of the “Wolfpack” — dentist and human pinata Stu (Ed Helms), horndog Phil (Bradley Cooper) and brother-in-law Doug (Justin Bartha). Mr. Chow, of course, is the certifiably insane Chinese gangster played by Ken Jeong, who rides the wild pony between actorly flamboyance and offensive stereotype. Jeong also gets naked in all three “Hangovers,” and to this day I’m unsure if what I’m looking at is the real thing or a computer-generated punchline. Either way, Jeong’s fullMonty appearances officially make him The Bravest Man Alive. Director/co-writer Todd Phillips, who also directed the first two, which, outside of some peripheral gags, were virtually identical, at least has the good sense to shake up the storyline. Alan has gone off his meds, resulting in his purchasing a giraffe and towing it down the freeway where the animal is decapitated by a low-hanging bridge. (Oddly, animal murder is a running theme in the film. A rooster is smothered, and two Rottweilers have their necks snapped. Has PETA weighed in yet?) Give Phillips credit: the giraffe sequence doesn’t merely suggest what happens. The severed head pinwheels through the air and comes crashing through the windshield of a minivan, to the horror of the screaming family inside. Hey, go big or go home. The Wolfpack convinces Doug to enter rehab, but on the way they’re driven off the road and confronted by a drug kingpin named Marshall (John Goodman), who forces Doug into a car at gunpoint, and informs Stu, Phil and Alan that Chow stole millions in gold bars from him. Find Chow, find the gold, and bring both to him in three days, Marshall warns, or Doug gets a bullet in the brain. And there’s the basis of the plot, for what it is. Their odyssey takes the boys to Tijuana, where they stage a heist
that ain’t all that interesting, and later to their familiar stomping grounds in Vegas, where Alan and Phil infiltrate the penthouse at Caesar’s Palace. Of all the set pieces, my favorite involving singing: Chow warbling Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” at a karaoke bar and Alan performing a soaring “Ave Maria” at his father’s funeral. Otherwise, except for a few decent throwaway lines, uncomfortably long stretches go by without any significant laughs. The most obvious shout-out to the
two earlier films occurs during the end credits, so you’ll likely want to be sure to stick around for that. Stu again is the fall guy, and the sight gag, while it doesn’t approach the extracted tooth from “The Hangover,” is disturbing enough to generate some post-movie buzz. “The Hangover” films have tapped into a collective affection for comedies about men behaving badly. Unfortunately we’ve grown so familiar with the shtick, particularly Chow and Alan’s respective neuroses/psychoses, that “The Hangover Part III” runs out of juice. Phillips can keep upping the ante, I suppose, and he surely does so with the Chow character, who is reaching the point where his behavior is barely recognizable as anything human. But if the Wolfpack is going to continue staggering through new adventures, it’s finally time to check this franchise into rehab and infuse it with new blood.
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Worcester North Thurs: 1:10, 1:40, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 10, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 1:05, 1:35, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 10, 10:30 FIRST: THE STORY OF THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES (NR) Blackstone Thurs: 7:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 7:30 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) Strand Thurs: 7 IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:05, 12:35, 3:20, 3:50, 6:20, 7:15, 9:20, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 12:25, 3:30, 6:55, 10:05 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:50, 2:40, 6:45, Fri-Wed: 11:50, 2:40, 6:45, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:55, 3:55, 7:05, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:45, 7:15, 10:15 Westborough Thurs: 12:35, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25, Fri-Wed: 12:25, 6:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:45, 1:05, 3:40, 4, 6:45, 7:05, 9:35, 10:05, 10:35, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 1:05, 3:40, 4, 6:45, 7:05, 9:35, 10:05
IRON MAN 3 3D (PG-13) Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:25, 3:20, 6:35, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 6:45, 9:45 Westborough Thurs: 12:50, 7:10, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 7:05, Fri-Wed: 3:45, 9:55
EPIC (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:45, 2:20, 4:55, 7:10, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
Cinemagic Thurs: 11:50, 2:10, 6:50, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2:10, 6:50, 9:10
Solomon Pond Thurs: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:35, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:45, 10:25 Westborough Thurs: 12:10, 4:10, 6:40, 9:10, Fri-Wed: 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35 Worcester North Thurs: 1, 4:35, 7, 9:35, FriWed: 12:55, 4:35, 6:55, 9:35
EPIC 3D (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, FriWed: 11:10, 1:45, 4:20
Cinemagic Thurs: 4:30, 9:10, Fri-Wed: 4:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:40, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:50 Westborough Thurs: 1:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 4:05, 6:30, 9:05, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 4:05, 6:30
FAST & FURIOUS 6 (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 12:10, 3:10, 6:35, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 12:10, 3:10, 6:40, 9:50 Blackstone Thurs: 12:40, 1:10, 3:40, 4:10, 7:05, 7:35, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 12:40, 1:10, 3:40, 4:10, 7:10, 7:40, 10:20, 10:45, 12:05 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 12:15, 3:15, 7, 9:45, FriWed: 12:15, 3:15, 7, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:20, 12:50, 3:40, 4:20, 7:10, 7:40, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 11, 12:10, 2, 4:20, 7:20, 8, 10:20 Westborough Thurs: 12:40, 1:10, 3:45, 4:20, 6:50, 7:50, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:30, 4:05, 6:40, 7:10, 9:40, 10:10
MUD (PG-13) Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 3:40, 6:35, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35
NOW YOU SEE ME (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 7, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 1, 3:50, 7:05, 9:45, 12:20 a.m.
Cinemagic Thurs: 7, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50
Solomon Pond Thurs: 7, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 11,
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OBLIVION (PG-13) Elm Thurs: 7:30 Worcester North Thurs: 1:05, 7:25, Fri-Wed: 7:25, 10:25
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R) Strand Thurs: 7 PAIN & GRAIN (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:10 a.m. Worcester North Thurs: 4:25, 10:20 STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 11, 11:50, 1:20, 2, 4:20, 5, 6:25, 7:25, 7:55, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 1:50, 3:20, 4:55, 6:35, 8, 10:10, 11 Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:50, 2:40, 6:45, 9:40 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:05, 12:35, 3:10, 4:05, 6:30, 7:25, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05 Westborough Thurs: 12:35, 3:35, 6:45, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 6:45 Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 1:15, 4, 4:15, 6:55, 7:15, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 1:25, 3:30, 4, 6:25, 6:55, 9:35, 10:05
THE HANGOVER PART III (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 1:30, 4, 6:50, 9:30
Blackstone Thurs: 12, 2, 2:30, 4:30, 5, 7:20, 7:50, 10, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 11:35, 12:05, 2:10, 2:40, 4:45, 5:15, 6:50, 7:25, 7:55, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 12 a.m., 12:30 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12, 12:30, 1, 2:25, 3:30, 4:10, 4:50, 7:30, 8, 10, 10:30, FriWed: 11:20, 12:50, 1:55, 3:35, 4:25, 5, 7:25, 7:55, 9:25, 9:55, 10:25 Westborough Thurs: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 3, 4, 4:30, 5:30, 7:30, 8, 10, Fri-Wed: 12, 12:30, 12:55, 2:30, 4, 5, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10 Worcester North Thurs: 12:50, 1:20, 1:50, 3:50, 4:20, 4:50, 6:50, 7:20, 7:50, 9:30, 10, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 1:20, 3:55, 4:25, 6:50, 7:15, 7:45, 9:30, 9:55, 10:20
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THE CROODS (PG) Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30,
· Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) DIGITAL PROJECTION; 2 hr 10 min 12:40 pm 1:10 pm 3:40 pm 4:10 pm 7:10 pm 7:40 pm 10:20 pm 10:45 pm 12:05 am
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STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS 3D (PG-13) Cinemagic Thurs: 12:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 1:05, 3:35, 4:30,
10:05, Fri-Wed: 12, 3:15, 6:30, 9:35 Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 3, Fri-Wed: 12, 3, 6:50, 9:50 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:15, 3:25, 6:50, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 11:25, 3:25, 6:50, 10 Westborough Thurs: 1:15, 4:35, 7:45, FriWed: 12:05, 3:20, 6:35, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs-Wed 1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 10:25
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THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES (R) Strand Fri-Sun, Tues-Wed: 7 Worcester North Thurs: 7:25, 10:25 YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI (NR) Westborough Fri-Wed: 12:50, 4:15, 7:50 Looking for your favorite theater and don’t see it listed? Email editor@ worcestermag.com and we’ll do our best to include it in the coming weeks.
Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux, 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-3154000; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609; Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850; Regal Solomon Pond Stadium, 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871; Regal Westborough Stadium, 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257; Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944; The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500
· Iron Man 3 (PG-13) DIGITAL PROJECTION; 2 hr 15 min 12:25 pm 3:30 pm 6:55 pm 10:05 pm · Now You See Me (PG-13) DIGITAL PROJECTION 1:00 pm 3:50 pm 7:05 pm 9:45 pm 12:20 am · Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13) DIGITAL PROJECTION; 2 hr 3 min 12:20 pm 1:50 pm 3:20 pm 4:55 pm 6:35 pm 8:00 pm 10:10 pm 11:00 pm · The Great Gatsby (PG-13) DIGITAL PROJECTION; 2 hr 23 min 12:00 pm 3:15 pm 6:30 pm 9:35 pm · The Hangover Part III (R) DIGITAL PROJECTION; 1 hr 40 min 11:35 am 12:05 pm 2:10 pm 2:40 pm 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 6:50 pm 7:25 pm 7:55 pm 9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am M AY 3 0 , 2 0 1 3 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M
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Beyond the Grille Zoe Dee
Lakeside Bar & Grille, located in the far right corner of the plaza across the street from White City in Shrewsbury, has a little bit of everything, and while it is seemingly a good choice for traditional American-Italian food any time of the year, a recent warm-weather Tuesday afternoon on the restaurant’s patio was a great choice. Inside the restaurant, tables and chairs sprinkle the dining room and an entrance to an outside patio is found near the back of the room. The patio is enclosed by tentlike walls, but plenty of light falls through the window openings and fresh air sneaks through the bottom of the walls, giving
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off a nice outdoor atmosphere without the bugs or a view of the nearby parking lot. Max and I were the only two on the patio while more than a dozen tables were filled inside, however, that did not hinder the service provided. Max and I started the afternoon by sharing the Sonoma Salad ($9.25), one of seven leafy salads that may be customized by adding chicken, shrimp or steak tips. The Sonoma is a heaping plate of spring mix greens topped with dried cranberries, raisins, whole almonds and pistachios and fried, crunchy carrot strings. The Lakeside Vinaigrette is sweeter and has a slightly thicker consistency than balsamic vinegar, and is delicious on this mix of crunchy, salty pistachios with the sugary-sweet cranberries and fresh greens. Lakeside Bar & Grille offers six versions of its Black Angus burger, as well as a veggie burger, each stylized with its own toppings. Max opted for the Guacamole Burger ($9.50) that proved to be a tall and thick sandwich of meat, vegetables and melted mozzarella cheese. The guacamole was extra creamy with mild flavor, lacking the kick found in spicier avocado-based dips, but still a delicious addition to the
eggplant, sauce and cheese served atop a bed of penne or linguini. Two pieces of toasted Italian bread are served on the side. Other entrees include Chicken Picatta and Marsala, Marinated Steak Tips and Pam’s Favorite – a combination of either or both chicken or shrimp sautéed with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, banana peppers, red chili flakes and feta cheese, tossed in a white wine sauce over pasta. A full bar spans much of one wall of the restaurant with small white holidaylike lights adding to its ambience. Draught beers range from Budweiser and Coors Lights ($2.95) to local seasonal brews Wachusett and Sam Adams ($4.25). Pitchers are available for $8.50 and $12.95, respectively. Red and white wines are offered by both the glass and bottle. Coffee is available as an after-dinner drink with dessert options. For those looking for a late lunch or early dinner option, a special menu is available Monday through Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. with all meals for $5.
beef. Fresh romaine lettuce and slices of roasted red pepper, tomato and red onion topped off the burger. The beef itself was juicy, perfectly cooked to order as medium and had a good meaty flavor. A dill pickle and fresh, crunchy green beans accompanied the burger, which could have been replaced with French fries or other side options. The burger and greens did not disappoint. Beyond burgers, a large sandwich menu ranges from Pastrami & Swiss ($9.75) to a Middle Eastern Turkey Wrap ($9.25). Each is available on a bulkie roll, mini Italian loaf, sliced Italian, white or wheat bread and served with one side. While much of the menu focuses around meat, vegetarians can delight in several eggplant dishes including the Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich ($9.25) and, my choice for the afternoon, the Eggplant Parmesan Dinner ($11.95). Thin slices of eggplant, cooked to a soft, but not mushy consistency, are breaded and topped with warm homemade marinara sauce that is somewhat sweet and melted provolone cheese. Diners have the option of the
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FRESH AND LOCAL VEGGIES
MORE FRESH AND LOCAL VEGGIES
Nuestro Huerto is offering a 20-week CSA this summer. The CSA provides
New Lands Farm will also be providing a CSA program to Worcester-area residents this
participants with fresh, local vegetables from June through October. Half- and full-share options are available. EBT and payment plans are welcome. Email nuestrohuertoworcester@gmail.com for pricing and more information. The farm is located at 20 Southgate St. in Worcester.
summer. Fresh fruits and veggies from New Lands’ two farms, one in Worcester and one in West Springfield, will be packed and shared with participants from June 18 through October 16. Ethnic vegetables including mchicha and bottle gourds and traditional cultural recipes using the items, will be offered alongside common New England produce. Pickup locations will be at the West Springfield farm and Sutton
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Wild Willy’s Burgers
on Tuesday afternoons, and at EAT Center in downtown Worcester on Wednesdays. Learn more at lssne.org/NewLandsFarm. aspx.
LUNCH AT THE GREYHOUND The Greyhound Pub on Water Street has just started serving lunch. Also, did you know
BEER WORKS IN FRAMINGHAM A new Beer Works restaurant has opened in Framingham. The brewpub, also in Boston, Hingham, Lowell, and Salem, Mass., offers 18-20 house-brewed beers on tap, a full bar and a food menu that includes pub classics and unique
Wild Willy’s Burgers 317 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-459-2088 wildwillysburgers.com FOOD ★★★★½ AMBIENCE ★★★★ SERVICE ★★★★ VALUE ★★★★½
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There are tons of choices at Wild Willy’s Burgers. You can choose your beef, crazy combinations of toppings, glutenfree options and sides. So whether you’re eating in the Western-styled dining room or taking out, the options can be considered “wild.” I ordered the “Willy” Burger with Natural Pineland Farms beef, cooked medium. This came with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, ketchup, pickles and mayo. It’s basically your classic American burger, and they did a great job with it. The cheese was nice and gooey, with thick cuts of red onion and tomato, crispy pickle slices, and a great chargrilled flavor to the beef. It helped that they gave me the option of Angus, natural or Bison beef since I consider the natural a healthier option. This was one of those burgers that could be a huge mess, and stacked too high to take a full bite out of, but that is what I consider the classic American burger to be. The “Willy” Burger with natural beef will cost you $7.75 (Angus is a bit cheaper and Bison a bit more expensive). On the downside it doesn’t come with fries or onion rings, but those can be ordered on the side. To be honest, this burger satisfied and filled me up, so I was glad I didn’t have the extras to pick on.
they do take-out? Visit The Greyhound Pub at 139 Water St. in Worcester and at thegreyhoundworcester.com.
FARMERS MARKETS AROUND THE CORNER The Regional Environmental Council’s (REC) community farmers markets begin June 15.
specialties. The Framingham Beer Works will always have a rotating selection of light, amber, pale, dark and cask beers on tap, all of which are brewed on the premise. A patio with 100-seats and space heaters will open later this month. Framingham Beer Works is located in the former Bugaboo Creek location at 345 Cochituate Rd., Framingham.
THE RESTAURANT SHOW Each week your host Ginny talks to restaurateurs from some of the top local eateries to spotlight what they do — their stories, their menus, and what makes the local restaurant scene so great.
This week’s featured restaurant:
PARK GRILL & SPIRITS
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COOKING CLASSES
THE KITCHEN IS NOW OPEN
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens hosts several
Serving Lunch & Dinner: Tues.-Sat. plus our “Late Night Chipper” 11pm-1am 139 Water St. • Worcester 508-754-6100 thegreyhoundworcester.com Proudly Supporting Worcester Rugby, The Shamrocks, Faded Blacks and The Worcester Gaelic Athletic Association
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cooking classes this summer. On Sunday,
August 4 from 1-4 p.m., Sandy Tosches will lead the workshop Spectacular Summer Salads. The course will include lessons on making Oriental pasta salad (V), tomato feta pasta salad (V), quinoa and roasted vegetable salad (V and GF), curried chicken salad (GF). All but the curried chicken salad can be transported or sit without refrigeration and are low fat recipes. Samples will be offered at the end of the class. (V=Vegetarian and GF=Gluten Free). On Wednesday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lynn Hartman of Hartman’s Herb Farm in Barre will lead a class called “Farm to Table Cooking with Herbs.” Hartman will demonstrate how to use fresh, local veggies and herbs from the garden to make homemade meals. A cooking demonstration and recipes will be offered to participants. On Wednesday, August 21 learn how to make jam with Fireside Catering’s Executive Chef Ethan Paige. The class with instruct the steps
garnish; Danielle’s Wild Blueberry Tea with muddled blueberries, agave nectar, Wild Turkey American Honey bourbon, ice tea, served on the rocks with a sugared lemon; and Dave’s Raspberry Lime-Rita with Herradura tequila, Malibu Coconut rum, black raspberry liqueur, Rose’s lime juice, a splash of sour mix, served on the rocks with a sugared rim. Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern, 455 Park Ave. epeppercorns.com.
GIFT CARD PROMO During the month of June, starting on Saturday, June 1, Peppercorn’s will add 10 percent to every dollar purchased on a gift card. So, for example, purchase a $50 gift card and receive it with 5 extra bucks on it; purchase a card for $100 and receive it with $110 on it. Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern, 455 Park Ave. epeppercorns.com.
DINNER AND MUSIC AT TWIGS CAFE Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s Twigs Cafe is offering small-plate dinners and musical entertainment Wednesdays from May 29
638 Chandler St., Worcester • 508-792-0000 Open 7 Days 11:30am-11pm
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to make simple, small-batch jam that is hot-filled and water-bath canned. Basics and fundamentals of this technique and insight into making it commercially for wholesale and retail will also be shared. Learn more and register at towerhillbg. org.
SPRING COCKTAILS Peppercorn’s Bar has released a new Spring Cocktail menu. Drinks include Tina’s Cucumber Cooler with Pearl cucumber vodka, fresh lemonade, a splash of soda water, served on the rocks with a fresh cucumber WORCESTERMAG.COM
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through September 25 from 4:30-9 p.m. The menu will include a selection of wine and beer, as well as signature cocktails. The Café seats guests until 8 p.m. and the Garden remains open until 9 p.m. Musical performances will include Donna Ares, guitarist/singer, on June 5; Two of Us, classical duo, on June 12; Jon Weinberg and Dave Coleman, hammered dulcimer and guitarist, on June 19. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston. towerhillbg.org.
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music >Thursday 30 Reality. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com/EnterThisReality?ref=ts&fref=ts. Coffee & Jam OPEN MIC NIGHT with host Sean Fullerton. C’mon out to a new Open Mic on the last Thursday of each month! Please bring your musical, poetic, and stand up comedy talents, hosted by local musician Sean Fullerton! Drinks, Music & Fun. 7-9 p.m. Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. 978-733-4275 or seanfullertonmusic.net. Zack Slik Old-Time Style Music. 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. Dave Davies of THE KINKS. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave’s massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day. The Kinks in Swinging London in the 60s were an innovative, mad vehicle driven by two quite different British brothers. Both were geniuses in their own right; struggling with their own demons. $46 advance; $50 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.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 with Bill Mccarthy. Visit myspace.com/openmicworld for info and the latest signup schedules. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve a spot at Openmcc@verizon. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Blues Jam. Blues Jam at Rivalry’s Pub, 274 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA Every Thursday from 8pm to 12am Host by “BlueSwitch” Come sing/play and have fun! Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774243-1100. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-noon. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.
stART on the Street takes over the Canal District on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Rain date is Sunday, June 9). Head to Green Street in Worcester to find more than 200 local artists and crafters selling handmade wares, live music, kid’s activities, a youth market, and a food court with vegan options! Learn more at startonthestreet.org. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. 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 Nic-O-Tines! No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 80’s party every Thursday with The Flock Of A-Holes! with Captain Cat and more. The always fun time 80’s band is back tonight with friends Captain Cat. $5. 9 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. Metal Thursday! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Jon Bowser. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Thirsty Thursday with DJ Matty J. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-4380597.
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Dana Lewis LIVE! Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s “The Soundtrack of your Youth.” Free! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) is an unfettered romp through Nat’s musical imagination backed up by his hefty piano chops and hip vocals! Special guests are welcome to sit in, and often do! No cover charge = tips appreciated! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Room or Outdoor Patio, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or facebook.com/events/157775224387459/?fref=ts. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone
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Great Hall at Pakachoag Church, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508.791,8159. Auntie Trainwreck Fan Appreciation Day III. To say thank you to all of our loyal fans for supporting us year round, we’ve put together an incredible afternoon of Free food, music and tons of fun for our fans’ enjoyment. We’ll have special prize giveaways, prize packs, and of course, our infamous AT Tshirts! There will be lots of delicious Free food to eat and dancing all afternoon. And this year, because we’re celebrating Auntie Trainwreck’s 5th Anniversary as a band, we’re bringing back some very familiar faces to play throughout the day. As it was last year, this is an all ages event, so feel Free to bring the kids, the grandparents, and anyone you know who will enjoy a fun day of music. 1:30 p.m.- Doors Open 2 p.m.- AT the formative years, aka The Payne Weaslee Project 3:15 p.m.- AT, Musical Members 4:30 p.m.- AT Plus 5:45 pm - AT & Friends All Star Jam 1:30-8 p.m. Halligan’s Royale Lounge, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-832-6793 or facebook.com/ events/318384118288422.
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. Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis, Playing the greatest Hits from the 50’S to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth” 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Mai Hernon & Celtic Font in concert. Direct from Co. Sligo comes singer Mai Hernon, a celebrated performer, teacher, and keeper of tradition. Don’t miss Mai and Mick McEvilley as the duo “Celtic Font” as they share songs and stories drawing on the folks roots of Ireland and America. Reservations are recommended, as space is limited at this cabaret-style concert. Bar & Food will be available. $20. 7-9:30 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, Galway Room, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or maihernoncelticfont.weebly.com. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Elijah’s Fire. Awesome Classic Christian Rock band from New York! Wear your Tie Dye! Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-8325044. QVS goes POP! The Quinebaug Valley Singers present three concerts of popular show and movie tunes, directed by Nym Cooke. Refreshments served after the concert. All venues are handicap accessible. Free-will offering. 7:30-9 p.m. St. Joachim Chapel, 16 Church St., Fiskdale. Salisbury Pops: Cinemagic! Salisbury Singers ends its season on a light note with a Pops concert featuring music from the movies. With pops-style table seating, refreshments, a wine tasting, and silent auction, an enjoyable evening is planned so that the audience can relive the good times through the sounds of the flicks! $25 per person, $200 per table (seats 10). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Reception Hall, 102 Russell St. 508-799-3848 or salisburysingers.org. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Brian Weeks. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Bootlegger’s Restaurant, 50 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. Jack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s Restaurant. Hey Everyone Come Down and Join CJ/DJ at Eller’s Restaurant Lounge for a Karaoke Dance Party. We will have a blast singing songs from yesterday and today and maybe some dancing too. NO COVER! 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com. Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Loudon Wainwright III. Signed to Atlantic Records in 1968 by the legendary Nesuhi Ertegun, Loudon was later lured to Columbia Records by Clive Davis and recorded his first hit, “Dead Skunk.” His recording career now spans a total of 23 albums, including 2009s Grammy-winning “High Wide & Handsome”, a musical tribute to Charlie Poole (1893-1931), the legendary, yet obscure NC singer and banjo player. (Awarded Album of the Year status by Entertainment Weekly editor and NPR contributor Ken Tucker.) $30 advance; $35 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Tigerlily. Free. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978669-0122. Invaders at the Rt.56 Roadside. 8:30-12:30 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669. Roberta Mandella & The Issues with guests Vigilante Blue. Special “Steampunk Fashion Show” and movie at 6:30 p.m. On first is Vigilante Blue (facebook.com/VigilanteBlue) A sultry rock cocktail. A modern blend with a rock base, a splash of blues and punk, and garnished with relatable lyrics...to taste. From 6:30-9 We
are hosting a Steampunk fashion Show in cooperation with the Central Mass Film Fest and Redfield Design. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/TheIssues. Bittersuite. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Fennario New England’s Premiere Tribute to The Grateful Dead. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Cannery @12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. How Bizarre. Great Band! $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. Karaoke with Outrageous Greg every Saturday night. The absolute BEST Karaoke in Worcester! No cost, Worcester College Students Get WOO Points. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Soundtrack to Monday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. The Groove Street Band. Get ready to dance the night away with The Groove Street Band! Funk, rock, soul, and R&B hits all night, by amazing musicians! No cover! 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Bill Mccarthy @ Rivalry. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock! Free. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Windfall Classic Rock Cover Band. Windfall is a classic rock cover band originating from Worcester, MA. No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Chopstick’s Restaurant & Lounge, Commercial Road, Leominster. “Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday Night with DJ Tony T. Get ready Worcester for some great dancing to the beats of Tony T. Watch for the surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or remixworcester. com. Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Night EDM/House dance party with DJ Kartier. Mike DJ Kartier Perrone brings the high energy of House/EDM remixes to the Center, if want to dance, this is your event. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. The Alchemystics. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.
Lucia di Lammermoor, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and many other favorites! Mark your calendar and please come and join us as we celebrate 10 years of bringing local singers and local audiences together. $25 general admission, $23 senior, $15 student. 2-5 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-930-7062 or mechanicshall.org. Greater Worcester Opera’s 10th Anniversary Opera Gala Performance. In Celebration of Greater Worcester Opera’s 10th Anniversary, Worcester’s own opera company presents a delightful selction of opera’s most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles performed by the finest singers from Central Massachusetts and the northeast. The Gala will be narrated, and include selections from Carmen, Die Fledermaus, la Boheme, La Fille du Regiment, Rigoletto, Turandot, Don Giovanni, Ludia di Lammermoor, La Barbiere di Siviglia, and many more! $25, $23, $15. 2-4 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org. QVS goes POP! The Quinebaug Valley Singers present three concerts of popular show and movie tunes, directed by
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The 30th annual Albanian Festival takes place Friday, May 31 from 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m.-midnight; and Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury St., Worcester. 508-756-1690.
>Sunday 2 Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show Extravaganza Hosted by Lady Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats! 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. Sunday Brunch w/Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. StART on the Street 2013 featuring 70’s band “Afternoon Delight” at the Lucky Dog Music Hall. facebook.com/TheAfternoonDelightBand. The Afternoon Delight is Worcester’s premier 70’s tribute act. Barry Black - Vocals/ Kazoos Suzanne Winters - Vocals/Keyboards Ray Light - Vocals/Keyboards Ian Huntress - Keyboards Carl Carpenter Drums/Vocals Baldy Meola - Guitars Bernard Lowe - Bass Free to get in! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/startonthestreet. Bah Jam Open Mic with A Ton of Blues. 2-7 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-4228484. Greater Worcester Operas 10th Anniversary Opera Gala. In celebration of Greater Worcester Opera’s 10th Anniversary, the company presents a Gala Night of the very best of opera, performed by the areas finest singers. Hear beloved arias and ensembles by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Strauss, Mozart, Donizetti and more, from works such as Carmen, Die Fledermaus, La Bohème, Turandot, Rigoletto,
Nym Cooke. Refreshments served after the concert. All venues are handicap accessible. Free Will Offering Taken. 3-4:30 p.m. Elm Street Congregational Church, Sanctuary, 61 Elm St., Southbridge. 508-764-8058 or facebook.com/pages/ Quinebaug-Valley-Singers-QVS/155888297828753?fref=ts. Open Mic Night with Dani Red and Friends. Sign up for the open mic is 4:30 p.m. 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. Babe Pino Band. The Pino Ward Band plays for hot fudge. Free. 6-8 p.m. Pinecroft Diary Bar, outside on the grassy knoll, West Boylston. 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 book 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. The Teseracte Players Of Boston present: “ROCKY
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.
>Monday 3 Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. London Billiards / Club Oasis, 70 James St. 508-7997655. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization.
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“See You Next Tuesday” with DJ Poke Smot! Downstairs! Guest DJs and Bands each week! No Cover! Check our Facebook page {facebook.com/ralphs.diner} for guests each week. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Jon Bonner. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Wednesday 5 Open Mic Night. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-3048133 or theravenrockclub.com/Booking.php?id=OpenMic. 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. Benefit Concert for the Wing Family. A benefit concert for the Wing family of Milford, whose house burned down in April 2013. Local bands and vocalists will perform, and
the event will be MC’d by Ron Auger. Special performance by the cast of MPAC’s The Sound of Music. Please plan to attend and support the Wings through this difficult time. Free will offering. 6-8 p.m. Milford Town Park Bandshell, Congress St., Milford. friendsofthewings.yolasite.com. Live Music with Matt Robert. Matt Roberts solo Wednesday night shows present a loose, rambling trip through the songbook hes developed over thirty years of performing. The Worcester-based guitarist plays a blend of rootsy originals and interpretations of ancient folk, blues, and jazz, as well as current roots and rock tunes. Incorporating a wide range of guitar styles, including open tunings and slide, as well as mandolin and harmonica, Matt ties a thread between all types of seemingly disparate musical genres all with a sound of his own. All donations to the Worcester County Food Bank. facebook.com/mattrobertmusic. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335
Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Open 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. 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 Openmcc@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
A benefit event, Play for the Kids Trivia Night, will be held Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Jillian’s, 315 Grove St. The winning team will earn four Red Sox tickets to the Saturday, August 3 game at 7:10 p.m. at Fenway. Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $100 for a table of four with all proceeds benefitting Children’s Friend in Worcester. Appetizers are included in the price of admission. For more information, call Deb Huegel at 508-753-5425.
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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. 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. 508764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. 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. Lori Martin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Woo Town Wednesdays. Free show with THE VICTORY and more. The Victory From NJ Their EP “Honesty” is now available on iTunes. Click the link below and download yourself a copy now. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ thevictoryofficial. Ladies Night with DJ Blackout. No cover charge. 101:30 p.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.
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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com/Index.htm. ARTSWorcester, The Fifteenth ArtsWorcester Biennial, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester. org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour, $710 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters. org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/ Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Glimpse: Extraordinary Details of Life, by Melanie M. Guerra, Through May 31. “Spain and other Corners of Beauty”, original watercolors & oil paintings by Peg Moskowitz, Saturday - Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-9496232 or er3.com/book. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: Noon5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, The Fruits of Chance & Necessity, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 24. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults;
$8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-Midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-3451157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com. Gallery of African Art, Gallery of African Art Free Tours, Thursdays, through Dec. 19; Weekly Thursday Tours at the Gallery of African Art, Thursdays, through Dec. 26. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-368-0227 or 978-598-5000x17 or galleryofafricanart.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m.
Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. Shades of Green: Artist Call for Exhibition, Friday - Sunday. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester style Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore. com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Six Senses, Sundays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through May 30. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St.
Salon Exquisite hosts its monthly Ladies’ Night Out event on Monday, June 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. The event welcomes women to relax with appetizers, wine, door prizes and 15 percent off hair care products. Barbara Cournoyer of Origami Owl, personal locket jewelry, will be the featured vendor, while Wildtree, healthy and affordable mealtime solutions, will provide a tasting. Salon Exquisite, 395 Chandler St. salonexquisite.net.
Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons. Matryoshka: The Russian Nesting Doll, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 20; Series of “One Icon” exhibitions, Through Aug. 20. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 FREE, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or or museumofrussianicons. org. Old Sturbridge Village, Antique Car Rally, Saturday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-6960909. Post Road Art Center. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; PAINT AND SWITCH, Through June 16. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142
sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed. Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art in the Garden: “Birds, Beasts & Blossoms”, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 16; Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery. com. Worcester Art Museum, Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation, Through June 9; Looking at the Stars: Prints by Imamura Yoshio, Through May 30; The Allure of Blanc de Chine, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM Tour, Saturdays, through April 13; Families @ WAM: Make Art!, Saturdays, through May 4; Bostonians in Miniature, Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Artist-In-Residence Exhibition, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 15; Opposing Directions: An AiR Collection, Through June 15. 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, Casey at the Bat: 125 Years, Through Aug. 10; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec.
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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape - Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. 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! - Facebook: Ralphs Diner. Free. 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. Lanford Wilson’s BURN THIS - Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1. When brilliant young dancer Robbie dies in a mysterious accident, his roommates and closest friends Anna and Larry are left reeling; proposals of marriage from Annas lover Burton only make things more confusing. The storm of emotions they are caught up in becomes a hurricane with the arrival of Robbies brother Pale, a man wild in his passionate grief. Lanford Wilsons high-voltage drama finds humor and poetry in this quartets struggles with sex, love, and art after loss exposes their deepest wounds. Due to mature language and subject matter, this production is not appropriate for children. $15, or $10 for students/seniors. 7:30-9:15 p.m. NPTG Performing Arts Center, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg. Call 978-314-6403 or visit fitchburgtheatercompany.org.
class/ workshop >Tuesdays 28 Power Yoga with Nina Cerviatti. Fluidity Yoga-PilatesFit.This class is a flowing blend of graceful Yoga, Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong movements, combined with Pilates. You will attain the following benefits: relieving stress, lowering blood pressure, creating a sense of balance and wellbeing; building strength, toning and sculpting to your body, increase flexibility and achieving total fitness. Please bring a Yoga mat 6wk session $60 or $100 for 2 classes or sign up with a friend for $50 each. 7-8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 125 Holden St. 508208-4743 or ninacerviatti.com.
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Hands-On History Workshop: Worcester and the American Revolution With Ray Raphael. Are you curious about history? Then come join us for a new series of hands-on history workshops. This highly interactive workshop will allow participants to interact with Ray Raphael, a leading historian of our nations birth, and explore a variety of historic images, newspapers, books, maps, and/or manuscripts from the AAS collections. $65 per person for AAS members and $75 for non-members. Registration includes pre-readings, materials, refreshments, and lunch. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508-755-5221 or americanantiquarian.org. Seed Saving. Learn the basics and importance of saving seeds. Free. 10 a.m.-noon Regional Environmental Council, Inc., 9 Castle St. 508-799-9139 or recworcester.org. Putting the Squeeze On - The ABC’s of Extrusion. The extruder is a simple tool that can add dynamic components to your clay work. Simply put, it squeezes clay through a preformed shape or “die” making a long solid or hollow extrusion. Whether you make parts such as spouts, handles or feet to be added to existing forms, or generate volumes (using hollow dies) to create the form itself, this tool will add new and
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easily repeatable components to your repertoire of shapes. $69. 1-5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Traditional Russian Tea. Our popular program from last fall is back with an expanded format! Join Russian hostess Larissa Dyan for a fun and educational program that celebrates the central role of tea in Russian culture. Learn about the history and social aspects of enjoying tea in Russia, and see examples of how it is depicted in Russian art. Experience tea service from a samovar, practice some Russian vocabulary, and engage in lively conversation while enjoying a variety of teas and traditional Russian accompaniments, including pryanik (gingerbread), chocolate, buckwheat honey, black current jam, and other treats. $30 for Museum members; $35 for nonmembers. Limited seating; advance ticket purchase is recommended at (978) 598-5000 x17.1-3 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, The Russian Tea Room, Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000.
>Wednesday 5 Flying Flowers: Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden. Presenter: Martha Gach, Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Want to bring butterflies into your landscape? This class will teach you some common New England butterflies and how to structure a butterfly garden to support these beautiful creatures during all stages of their amazing life cycle. If weather is good we will take a garden stroll to look at host and nectar plants, and search for butterflies. Included with admission. 6-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111124 or towerhillbg.org. Gluten Free 101 at Holistic Moms Network. Join Ellen Allard, the Gluten Free Diva (glutenFreediva.com), and find out what is clearly on the minds of so many people today. You’ll leave with a much clearer understanding of the what, why, where, how, and when of gluten Free. Ellen teaches gluten Free cooking and baking classes that inspire, encourage, and empower people to change their diets and improve their lives. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Beaman Memorial Public Library, Stiles Meeting Room (lower level), 8 Newton St., West Boylston. 508890-8899 or home.homewebs.com/hmnworcesterctyma.
fairs & festivals
Albanian Festival. Albanian Food, Music, Dancing & Carnival Rides. Beer, Wine, Cultural Display, Silent Auction, Orthodox Christian Religious Items, Church Tours, & Iconography. Special Appearance on Sunday afternoon by WORCESTERMAG.COM
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>Saturday 1 Mini Psychic Day. Booklovers’ Gourmet announces another new and exciting event.. Psychic Fair Saturday! There will be three readers for your choosing. Anne Wilson will offer Tarot Card readings, Deborah Galanos, will offer Native American card readings and Nancy Mullaly-Woodis, will offer Angel card readings. Call 508-949-6232 to book your appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time allows. $25/20 minute reading. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Worcester Inter-Tribal Indian Center’s Annual Powwow. A powwow is a native style cultural festival; where the traditions and values of Native American people are shared and celebrated. At our powwow you’ll experience Native music, drumming, singing, dancing, traditional regalia, flute playing, story telling, art and craft vendors, food, raffles, cultural activities and teachings, etc. Come and meet some of the different and fascinating people that populate our powwow campground for this weekend. Saturday 10-5 p.m.; Sunday 10-4 p.m. Many Nations, Many Traditions, One Family. Aquene. Entry into the Powwow is Free, but please be aware that the campsite has a $5 fee to park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, 394 Pleasantdale Road, Rutland. 774-578-5385. wiiccenter.com.
>Sunday 2 stART on the Street: Spring Edition. Hundreds of local artists and crafters take over Worcester’s Canal District. Multiple stages of live music, kids’ activities, food, street performers, interactive features, and so much more! Stay tuned as more detailed become available. *NOTE - Rain Date for this event is Sunday, 6/9.* Free! Donations Welcomed. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Green Street, Green St. stARTontheStreet.org.
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774287-0777
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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 June 6, 2013 at 7:30pm on the petition of Gary Vaillancourt. The petitioner requests a variance from III(B)(3)( Footnote 13) of the town’s zoning bylaws for relief from the 60% contiguous upland requirement . The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 612 Central Turnpike, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #35, Parcel #44. 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 5/23, 5/30/2013
Town of Millbury Public Hearing The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for a TRANSFER OF LICENSE from HJMP Corp d/b/a Roberts Package Store to Steve Tran, Tran LLC d/b/a Millbury Liquors, 123 Main Street, Millbury, MA. 5/30/2013 TOWN OF MILLBURY MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on the application of Jennifer Dufresne, property located at 25 Upton Street, Millbury, Massachusetts, owned by Karen McFadden, for a Definitive Subdivision Plan, creating one additional lot that has insufficient frontage. The plan is available for inspection in the Planning Board office. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 5/23, 5/30/2013
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WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the Proposed Elevator Upgrades until 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization / New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of 3 locations; work includes but is not limited to: · Lafayette Place: Hydraulic Elevator – Full Modernization · Curran Apartments, Alternate #1: Hydraulic Elevator – Full Modernization · Webster Square Towers East, Alternate #2: Traction Elevator – Selected Component Upgrades Estimated construction cost is $744,130. All bids must conform with provisions of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M and Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instruction to Bidders. This is a Little Davis Bacon Federal Wage Rate Project. General Bidders shall be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the following category of work: Elevators. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at Worcester Housing Authority, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (Telephone 508-635-3302) after 8 am until 4:00 PM beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by depositing $50 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting Contract documents be mailed to them shall include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: F.W. Dodge, MHC/Joseph Merritt & Co., 17 Everberg Rd, Unit C, Woburn, MA 01801 (781-430-2008) Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Ste 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450) Project Dog, 18 Graf Road-Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, Tel: 978-499-9014 Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of a bid bond at 5%, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority as follows and attention is called to the following: a. Provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity. b. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages set forth in the Specifications. c. Provisions of Ch 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter. d Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the Specifications. e Insurance Certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the Contract Requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the Contract. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Form of General Bid (2) Signed Prime/General Update Statement (3) Bid Bond (4) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications & Other Statements of Bidders (5) Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit (6) Previous Participation Form HUD 2530 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at all Project sites beginning at 2 Lafayette Place, Lafayette Place, Worcester, MA, then proceeding to the other two sites as mentioned in the bid documents at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 5,, 2013 at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the Engineer and a Worcester Housing Authority Representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiver any informalities in the bidding if it is in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Worcester Housing Authority Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Project File No. 605055 A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Phase 2 reconstruction of Lincoln Street (Route 70) Project in Worcester, MA. WHERE: Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room 3 Salem Street Worcester, MA 01608 WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 @ 7:00PM PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Lincoln Street Phase 2 Reconstruction Project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The project’s proposed Phase 2 Lincoln Street Reconstruction stretches from Marsh Avenue to Amesbury Street. The work includes widening of Lincoln Street to include a 4-foot wide shoulder on each side, new sidewalks, and turning lanes at Lincoln Plaza; reconfiguring the Lincoln Street and Pasadena Parkway intersection; and a roundabout at the intersection of Lincoln Street, Boylston Street and Benson Avenue. The traffic signals will be updated and coordinated along Lincoln Street, at its intersections with: 1) Goldthwaite Road and Trinity Avenue, 2) Country Club Boulevard, 3) Lincoln Plaza West and East Driveways; and 4) at the pedestrian crossing near Tyler Prentice Road. Bicycle accommodations consisting of 4-foot wide shoulders have been provided in accordance with applicable design guides. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The City of Worcester is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing. Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below. Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Thomas F. Broderick, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No. 605055. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting. In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet at http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ FRANCIS A. DEPAOLA, P.E. HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS May 30, 2013 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or will be mailed/emailed to you . Please email purchasing@worcesterhousing.com or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 13-18 5/30/2013 Tub Refinishing 5% 11:00 a.m., June 20, 2013 PRE-BID Conference at 69 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA 11:00 a.m., June 13, 2013 13-19 5/30/2013 Supply Siding Materials (Re-bid) N/A 10:00 a.m., June 13, 2013 Re Cappoli Chief Procurement Officer
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Curtis Apartments’ Entry Concrete Repair Project of Housing for the Worcester Housing Authority in Worcester, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Lenard Engineering, Inc. The Project consists of: The removal and repair of concrete landings and stairs including partial demolition, removal and resetting of handrails, concrete crack repair and shallow spall repair. The work is estimated to cost $95,612 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44AJ & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM Wednesday June 5, 2013 and publicly opened, forthwith. All Bids should be sent to: 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and received no later than the date & time specified above. General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 on May 22, 2013 after 9:00 AM. There is a plan deposit of $50 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to the Awarding Authority. Deposits must be a certified or cashier’s check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $50 Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40 per set for UPS Ground (or $65 per set for UPS Overnight), payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, to cover mail handling costs. The site will be available for inspection at 1:00 PM on Tuesday May 28, 2013, at 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605. For an appointment call John Sullivan at 508.635.3313. The Contract Documents may be obtained by electronic media at: F.W. Dodge, 34 Crosby Drive, suite 201, Bedford, MA, 01730 (860-474-5387) Reed Construction Data, 30 Tech Pkwy South, Ste 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450) Project Dog, 18 Graf Road-Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, (978-499-9014) 5/23, 5/30/2013 WM
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In her daily life, Stacy Lord works as an art teacher at Worcester East Middle School, but also devotes a huge amount of time to the annual Worcester arts, music and cultural festival stART on the Street. The spring edition, to be held this year on Sunday, June 2, showcases the works of local artists young and old. Stacy, a co-founder of the festival and nicknamed “jack of all trades” by her middle schoolers, continuously finds ways to keep her life as creative as possible. What is your favorite thing about Worcester? My favorite thing about
How many volunteers do you typically have? That’s a tough question. On
Worcester would be the cultural aspect of the city, the museums, the diversity. It’s very unique and it has a great core group of people, you know you do have to go out and look for people. If you’re new to Worcester, sometimes it’s hard to see and appreciate what it has to offer. The thing we do with stART on the Street is to bring people out into the street and say, “look what the city has to offer.”
paper, the number is different than who will show up that day. This year we have quite a few, I don’t really have an exact number but I’m going to say probably around 40 have signed up. We have ROTC from the high schools, and a lot of National Junior Honor Society groups coming in, a lot of kids. We also have many community groups coming in from the different businesses. But the day of, we are definitely swamped with volunteers. We make up around 200 volunteer t-shirts and they are just gone by the end of the day.
How did you become involved in stART? I was chairperson for Worcester Windows, so I was involved in the art community in Worcester as soon as I was able to find it (laughs). In the crafts center, the museums, you know, you really get involved in seeing all the excellent artists that are out there. So I was asked to chair Worcester Windows, which is a community window project, which, back then, had about six or seven spots on Main Street and we’d showcase a different artist every month or so. I was chair of that for a couple years when I was told that this little group was forming, and I sat in on some of their meetings not really knowing more than that (laughs). Eventually it all just took off from there. I can’t really explain it but I just love the arts.
Can you tell me about the layout of stART? What I love about stART is that it’s all about engagement. And everything is placed for a reason; I liken it to Disney, where everything is in a specific spot for a reason, you know, the trash cans strategically every 12 steps. What I love about this festival is that everything is placed specifically for engagement, and to entertain.
So what is it like behind the scenes at the festival, either leading up to or the day of? A lot of craziness? Oh it is complete craziness and it’s very chaotic, but it’s a controlled, and also a very organized, chaos. We have a wonderful core group of volunteers, and we just love to have fun, and you can see that when it comes to the layout of stART. We just love to go out there and have a party in the streets (laughs).
You’ve been doing this for 11 years, since the start. Has there ever been an experience during a stART festival that made you laugh or cry? Yes, actually, there is one kind of pinnacle moment for me when we first moved to Park Ave., we did three years on main street. So after that we regrouped and came back on Park Ave., and on the day of the festival, it was like 11:48 in the morning, and I was standing there at 255 Park Ave., the bank building there, and I just looked down the street and there was this massive sea of humanity. And I just had to cry, you
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know, because it was like “wow, we did this.” And every year, the same thing happens. It’s one thing to see it on paper but when you actually see the masses, it’s just an amazing feeling. To know that there were those blood, sweat, and tears that we put into this, and it really pays off. I still remember that and I still get goosebumps when I look down and I see the amount of people having fun. I love being able to see people walking down and back and experiencing everything.
There is quite a lot of youth involvement in stART. How does that work? Yes, we started the youth market last year and we hope it keeps growing. The kids are high school age and under. We provide them a table and chairs and they get 4 feet to sell their artwork. It’s a great process for them to learn how to talk about their work and explain it to people. They learn how to take criticism and it also builds confidence for them. And their artwork sells, which is great at the end of the day when they pack up and have nothing left. That’s what we want to see.
Is there anything new this spring edition that you’re especially excited about? Yes, we have some wonderful street performers coming in from Boston. You have to check them out, I’ve only
seen a video but they’re just stunning. We have a lot more food vendors this year, lots of food trucks, which is another nice benefit. And then our expansion onto Harding Street, which is greatly needed because we outgrew all of Green Street itself. Last year we had about 145 artists and this year it’s around 230.
What other hobbies do you have? Creating, and building. This is my passion. If I’m not here [at East Middle School] creating with the kids, I’m building something at home in the backyard for my kids to play on. My passion is art, and just showing people that you can do it, and it can be fun. It shouldn’t be a chore, it shouldn’t be something like “oh my God I can’t draw,” well no, you can. Let’s go do it. -Hilary Markiewicz, Intern
Attend this year’s stART on the Street spring edition Sunday, June 2 in the Canal District. Art and craft vendors, live entertainment and food vendors will take over Green and Harding Streets from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. If it does rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 9. Visit startonthestreet. org for more information. M AY 3 0 , 2 0 1 3 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M
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