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ive music is a surprisingly intricate beast. It takes a mutual love and respect from the artists, fans and venues to keep the system afloat. With no bands, there is no live music, with no venues there is nowhere to perform and with no fans, no one is listening. Luckily, the three points of the triangle work well together here in Central Massachusetts and when talking to bar/venue owners, the passion for live music is quite clear. It has to be, because it is a difficult position to be in with long hours, hard work and, often times, little appreciation for the effort exerted. With strong venues, both veteran and up-and-coming local bands and a public hungry for music, 2015 is set to be another good year here in Worcester.

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Homeowner fears for safety as truck traffic rises TOM QUINN

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ancy Leary says she is terrified of being killed by a tractor trailer — in her own home. The longtime Worcester resident owns a house on Villa Nova Street that has been repeatedly hit by cars. “Within the last five years I’ve owned this house it’s been hit four times,” Leary said. To make matters worse, her neighborhood is close to the CSX freight yard that is the drop-off point for large trucks from around the country. A recent incident involving a driver who hit a guardrail and fire hydrant near her house highlights what residents say is an escalating number of problems with trucks heading to CSX. “What if that tractor trailer did come into our house? We could die if a truck came into our house, not just a little Honda Civic,” Leary’s niece Dannielle, who was living in the house for two of the crashes, said. Dannielle has witnessed her aunt’s long quest to get the city to solve her problem, a mission that at various stages has involved the Department of Public Works, her local city councilor, the neighborhood crime watch, the police and the city manager’s office. “I met with a whole bunch of city people,” Leary said. “And everyone had a different plan for me.” To understand why Leary is in such a tough situation, though, it’s essential to understand her neighborhood.

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vehicles hitting her property,” DPW commissioner Paul Moosey said. “It’s one of those things that’s pretty difficult to explain.”

Moosey has personally visited Leary’s property, and he agrees with her assessment — people driving down Norfolk Street think her driveway is the continuation of that street, when in fact Norfolk ends when it bisects Villa Nova Street. Leary’s driveway is on a straight path from Norfolk, and

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The Worcester Sharks hockey team wins their seventh straight game on Jan. 19, setting a new franchise record. +4

was wide enough that someone unfamiliar with the area might mistake it for a road. The driveway also doesn’t end in a garage, but continues near the main entryway to her home. All these factors combined with the darkness of nighttime — all the crashes happened after dark — help explain why Leary’s house seems to be a magnet for bad drivers. “She has a legitimate condition there, it’s just about the best way to reduce the probability of it happening again,” Moosey said. “It’s an unusual location.” It also doesn’t help that her house is at the foot of a small hill. Norfolk’s natural decline, along with a layer of snow, contributed to the most recent time someone crashed into her house. The driver in that case managed to damage his car to the point that it was stuck on Leary’s front steps until the police came. “We had to replace all the stairs on the front, and the rails, and half of my driveway was cracked and crushed,” Leary said. Similar damage occurred in previous incidents, although drivers in those crashes had the additional challenge of being allegedly inebriated. Right now Leary has guardrails on her property with reflective tape to deter or block drivers from driving onto or into her property, but she says they have not helped. “The fence has not stopped one accident,” she said. “It’s in the wrong place.”

Pet Rock Fest, an annual animal welfare festival, selected 13 New England organizations to receive donations from its 2014 event proceeds. +1

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announces a Synergy Planning Grant to Worcester Public Schools in partnership with the Worcester Education Collaborative. +1

A JetBlue flight out of Worcester Airport was grounded soon after takeoff Jan. 19 after alarms went off and passengers smelled an odor in the cabin. -3

The MLK breakfast at Quinsigamond Community College draws a crowd of hundreds for its 30th anniversary. +2

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Holy Cross announces plans to build new performing arts center Joshua Lyford

he College of the Holy Cross has begun the several year process of designing and building a new on-campus performing arts center that will both consolidate the current arts programs the school offers and allow for new programs in the future. The school made the announcement at a press conference in the Swords Atrium of the college’s Integrated Science Complex on Thursday, Jan. 15 as well as announcing the firm, Diller Scofidio + Renfro of New York City, which will design the building. The news was delivered by the school’s President, Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J. “We will create on our campus a center for musical and theatrical performances, the visual arts, and a creative hub–or beehive–for the interplay between technology and artistic expression in order to enhance the work of our highly-noted faculty and exceptional students,” said Boroughs. The selection came after a request for proposal was sent to architectural firms across the company. An internal selection committee was created to make the decision. “Diller Scofidio + Renfro were the ones we found most compelling in terms of their vision of what this building might be for the college and the community,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Holy Cross Margaret Freije. Diller Scofidio + Renfro have won awards for past design work, including those done with the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, Brown University’s Creative Arts Center and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

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From left, donar and member of the President’s Advisory Council Cornelius B. Prior, Ricardo Scofidio of Diller Scofidio + Renfro of New York City, and Holy Cross President Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J. at the announcement.

“Bringing together arts and architecture, our studio is dedicated to fostering new ways of thinking by challenging conventions of public and educational spaces,” said design firm co-founder, Ricardo Scofidio. “For this reason, we are passionate about the new performing arts center, which will welcome diverse artistic practices and intellectual experimentation.” The design plan comes after a Holy Cross record-setting monetary gift by alumnus Neil Prior, to the tune of approximately $25 million, which was announced in 2013. This represents a significant portion of the approximately $60 million budget for the new performing arts center. “It is my thrill to have the arts now engaged formally at the College of the Holy Cross,” said Prior, who also serves as a member of the President’s Advisory Council. The performing arts center can be compared to Harvard University’s Innovation lab or MIT’s media lab, in that–in addition to the theatrical space–technology and space is available for students and the college will see what they can come up with. According to Freije, the school wants to reestablish the arts as an important part of their curriculum. The school’s arts and theater spaces are currently spaced out across the entire school campus and do not lend themselves well to on-the-fly innovation. “We want to unite our spaces for the performing arts across the campus,” explained Freije. “We want to encourage our students to understand that it’s important for the science students to think of creativity the same way the continued on page 7

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The problem is that the right place to put the fence would be across her driveway, which would block her from using it. Of course, the whole street was unusable when a tractor trailer recently wedged itself between her fence and a fire hydrant across the street.

Theennyneighborhood vs. CSX Ciuffredo, the head of the Brown

Square Neighborhood Watch, did not approve of the 2010 deal to expand CSX’s Worcester freight yard. “I want to see the city thrive and prosper,” he said. “But we can be anything we want — do we really want to be the freight hub of New England?” The issue for Ciuffredo is that the increased traffic and noise caused by CSX only benefit a certain kind of person, and it’s not the kind of person who lives and works in Worcester. “Expansion of the commuter rail is a great thing if you work in Boston, but we live in the neighborhood, we’re the ones who bear the brunt of it,” Ciuffredo said. Compounding the issue is the fact that the trucks heading to and from CSX aren’t even supposed to be in the Brown Square area. Trucks can go straight from I-290 to

the freight yard entrance, but truckers who are lost or looking for a shortcut are cutting through the area at rates that are alarming residents. “I am extremely worried at this point that this happens so frequently, and more so because it was very infrequent to ever see a trailer truck coming down Norfolk Street,” Leary said. “They knew better. It’s happening now once or twice a day.” CSX spokesman Rob Doolittle said the company is aware of complaints from residents, and they have taken steps to address the issue. “We’re aware of some city residents’ concerns about the traffic in and out of that facility, and we’ve taken steps to educate drivers about proper routes in that area,” Doolittle said. “We’ve installed signage inside the terminal, and we regularly address the issue with drivers in safety meetings.” One driver who highlights the need for education about the area had Leary worried about a fifth crash in five years. Luckily the damage to her property was only cosmetic — the guardrail on her yard now has a few extra scratches — but Leary’s niece was home at the time and said the incident was frightening. “I heard this loud bang, and I thought someone hit my car,” she said. “The truck

came down Norfolk Street, and he decided he was going to take a right up the dirt road. He couldn’t clear it, so he hit the guardrail and he hit the fire hydrant on the other side. There shouldn’t be any trucks coming down here.” Police had to come and escort the truck as it drove in reverse back through Norfolk Street. Doolittle said although CSX tries to educate drivers, it is just a drop-off point, and the drivers are not actually employed by the company and are thus not under CSX’s jurisdiction. Despite this, residents like Ciuffredo put the responsibility for tractor trailer incidents in their neighborhood squarely on CSX’s shoulders. “If there wasn’t an 80-acre freight yard we wouldn’t be experiencing this,” Ciuffredo said. As for why trucks are specifically choosing Norfolk Street, which Moosey said is a “lowtraffic” road, the explanation could have something to do with recent Plantation Street construction. Drivers had to find detours, and adjacent streets like Norfolk were “discovered.” “There was a lot of work on Plantation Street, and a lot of trucks were looking for a way around, so they saw more truck traffic than they normally would,” Moosey said.

The end of construction on Plantation Street could mean a reduction in the number of trucks driving through the neighborhood, but residents are concerned the freight yard is not at full capacity, which would mean more traffic on their street as more trucks make the CSX yard their drop-off destination. Doolittle said the yard’s capacity is proprietary information, but he did allow for the possibility of growth in the future. “The freight in and out of the terminal has the potential to grow,” he said. “As the economy continues to grow it’s likely we’ll see growth in that terminal.” Moosey noted there are improvements to the area that may help with traffic scheduled as part of the $7 million deal between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and CSX, including extensive work on Plantation and Franklin streets.

A crash-proof house? hile neighborhood advocates like

Ciuffredo continue to work on the big picture in fighting CSX, Leary has more specific things to worry about. Clearly the current setup is not preventing accidents on her property, so she has been dealing with everyone from low-level engineers to City

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Manager Ed Augustus. Her niece said when they first started calling around, they ran into problems. “We get it, they’re busy, but the people they were sending here first really weren’t helping,” Dannielle said. “First they told me to curve my driveway onto the dirt road and I said no, I’m not doing that, that’s not my responsibility,” Leary said. “Then they told me to make my driveway smaller, which I did do.” Leary said the process was sped up when she scored a phone call with the city manager’s office. Once that happened, all the pieces fell into place. “It took me calling the city manager’s office to complain it wasn’t being done,” Leary said. “One phone call from them and it was done.” Making the driveway smaller helps, since it looks less like a full road now. Leary thinks she has isolated the problem to Norfolk Street’s signage. The DPW helped out by putting in two enlarged stop signs, a white stripe across the intersection, and a sign farther up the hill alerting drivers to an intersection ahead. Moosey said he was happy to make those improvements, but he stopped short of other requests Leary made. “We’re not going to put speed bumps on

any street in Worcester, never mind hers,” he said. “We did everything we could, but we’re not doing something that affects other people in the area.” Leary also had an idea to replace the guardrails that make her yard look like it belongs by the side of a highway with poles, known in DPW speak as “bollards.” The problem with that plan is bollards are designed to break in the event of a crash, making the guardrail a sturdier option. “The guardrail, while it’s not attractive, is doing more to protect her than any bollard,” Moosey said. It’s possible that no amount of new signage, bollards or fences, or even Ciuffredo’s dream of keeping CSX out of Worcester’s neighborhoods, will stop the next incident on Leary’s property. Still, Leary says she hopes the city and CSX will do more do prevent the possibility of something horrific happening. “Are you going to wait until there’s a giant catastrophe that happens? And that catastrophe is going to be on my shoulders,” she said. “It’s made me a nervous wreck. I hear something drop when I’m in bed and I jump. I’m petrified.”

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arts students think about creativity, this will bring all of our students together.” In addition to bringing the students on campus closer together, Freije said the school hopes this will allow the greater Worcester community to be more participative in the school’s perform-

the college’s Healy Hall. The building will offer a 400-seat concert hall and will become the school’s focal point for music, theater and other performing arts. There will be an expected 1 and a half years of design, and building is expected to be completed for the 2019 fall semester. “This says to all of our students that thinking

We want to encourage our students to understand that it’s important for the science students to think of creativity the same way the arts students think about creativity, this will bring all of our students together. — Margaret Freije ing arts endeavors. As it stands, an incoming resident must tackle difficult parking followed by an even more difficult quest to find the applicable theater space nestled in one of the many buildings on campus. The planned facility is slated to be built in the location of the current parking lot behind

about what it means to be creative and understanding what it means to come at a question from multiple perspectives is an important thing,” said Freije. “When we highlight the arts, what we say to the students is that building your creative capacities is important no matter what you do.”

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Politicians, community leaders and regular citizens packed Quinsigamond Community College’s gym on Jan. 19 for the 30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast. The keynote speaker, Nontombi Naomi Tutu, reiterated the sentiments of the local speakers who preceded her in paying tribute to King and expressing hope that people would carry on his legacy of fighting for equal rights for all.

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It was back to work for Dr. Rick Sacra on his third day in Monrovia, Liberia since arriving Friday night, Jan. 16. The Holden physician, who contracted Ebola at ELWA Hospital while treating pregnant women here last year, was, ironically enough, once more assigned to the maternity ward at the medical facility in Paynesville, a large suburb along the coast away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

Baseball professionals, executives and members of the media participated as guest panelists at the Worcester Bravehearts’ “Heart Stove” event, an evening celebrating and discussing the Future of Our Pastime, held at the Boys and Girls Club’s Tainter Street Clubhouse location on Thursday, Jan. 15. Photos by Louie Despres/Worcester Magazine

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MERCY RULE:

As predicted, the media crushed City Hall in the first broomball match between the two entities at the Worcester Common Oval on Jan. 16. It was tied at two going into the third period, but three straight goals by the media team, comprised of journalists from most major local outlets, put the game away easily. The city tried to save on equipment costs by buying the brooms used in the hockey variant from the dollar store, a decision that came back to haunt them when city manager Ed Augustus, Jr. and others snapped their brooms in half. By the end of the game people were using broken shards of broom handles, push brooms, brushes taped to sticks – the city’s goalie even got his hands on a shovel somehow. Through the chaos, a few elected officials stood out. Mayor Joe Petty won the Rambo award for wearing enough gear to play in an actual hockey game. City councilors Sarai Rivera and Tony Economou had some plays that would have made broomball Sportscenter, with Economou making a few diving saves in goal and Rivera sneaking behind the defense for an impressive score. It wasn’t enough to tip the scales in the city’s favor, though, as Worcester Magazine’s own Joshua Lyford scored a game-high two goals for the media team, including the final score that caused the city to throw in the towel. The win earned the media “Stanley’s Cup,” a coffee mug with a piece of duct tape on it. There’s no word yet on whether the city will try to win back the Cup next year, but they should start practicing for Beat the City 2016 now if they want to have any hope of restoring honor to City Hall.

CLASSIC HIM: H. Jon Benjamin,

the voice actor who stars in Archer and Bob’s Burgers, is one of the few Hollywood connections Worcester can boast, which makes it all the more painful when he disses his birthplace. On a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session on Jan. 15, the comedy star was asked if he has any fond memories of the city. “Coming from a place where the presiding narrative is ‘how do i get out of here?’ is often positive,” he wrote. “It compels you to strive for better things. Worcester is powerful like that. Just getting to Providence was a victory, even just for a day.” Come on, Jon – phrasing!

SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Police Chief

Gary Gemme has not been shy about calling out the city council for postponing a Jan. 7 vote on a resolution commending his department, waging a media blitz that included a MassLive interview and a strongly-worded letter in the Telegram & Gazette. Now one city councilor’s husband is firing back. “I find it very UNPROFESSIONAL to have a Dept. Head publicly put in question the leadership of our hard working municipal government,” Rev. Jose Encarnacion said in a long email to Gemme. Encarnacion is the president of the Worcester Latino Ministers Alliance, but a more relevant factor in his decision to pen the scathing email might be his marriage to District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera. “Chief I know what it is to demonstrate solidarity and loyalty among your ranks as a leader however never at the expense of a standard of professionalism that must be distinct in public figures regardless of our emotions,” the email reads. “I’m sorry to tell you that you crossed that line and no matter what warped sense of solidarity among the ranks that may have produced it is certainly over shadowed by clear level of unprofessionalism.” The email, which was also sent to other city officials, alleges “blatant lies” about the WPD’s community involvement, which Encarnacion says is lacking. Rivera was one of two councilors – Rick Rushton was the other one – who voted against the resolution passed on Jan. 13, which commended the WPD’s “high level of professionalism, leadership in community relations and dedication to the citizens of Worcester.” She instead voted for her amended resolution that also passed. “I considered using the press for an ‘As I See It’ letter but I refuse to use the press to speak about others without first speaking directly to them,” Encarnacion said in the email. “Because I’m of the belief and standard that no matter what we face as public figures or leaders within our communities we should not be distracted from governing responsibly and cooperatively. So I’m going to give you the courtesy that was certainly not extended to me or the communities I represent.”

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{ worcesteria } REHABILITATE AND RE-ENTER: The Worcester County Sheriff’s Department has announced a $750,000 “Second Chance Grant” awarded by the Justice Department. It is the largest federal re-entry grant in Worcester County history, and is intended to result in a 50 percent decrease in recidivism over five years. The grant encompasses substance abuse treatment, behavioral therapy, anger management and vocational education. It is one of seven given out by the Justice Department. The new Admission and Orientation unit that will evaluate and place incoming inmates is also linked to the grant, with the hope that a smooth transition behind bars will increase guard and convict safety. Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, among others, will hold a press conference Jan. 23 to officially announce the grant. OLYMPIC VOTE: Evan Falchuk, the onetime Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate and chairman of the United Independent Party, has announced the launch of an exploratory process that could lead to a statewide ballot initiative on Boston’s 2024 Olympics bid. “Like so many people in Massachusetts, I’m a sports fan and enjoy the competition of the Olympic Games,” Falchuk said in a press release. “Yet we cannot avoid the reality that the Olympics are a business, and one with a track record of massive cost overruns where taxpayers end up stuck with a huge bill.” The UIP became an official party when Falchuk received 3 percent of the vote in last year’s governor’s race, and it has been one of the most visible opponents of hosting the Olympics in Massachusetts. They continue to collect signatures for an anti-Olympics petition, but a statewide referendum would carry actual legal weight. “The Olympic bid represents the most important public policy decision facing the people of the Commonwealth in 2015 and beyond,” Falchuk said. “Based on everything we have seen so far, one thing is certain: the public ought to have a right to vote on this.” Worcester has ample student housing, a robust Boston commuter rail system, and a lake – Quinsigamond – that is internationally recognized for rowing, so the city could be more involved in the potential Boston Olympics than residents might think.

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SPACE SCIENCE: The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space are hosting an information session on Jan. 22 for companies to learn about an opportunity for access to the International Space Station lab. The Galactic Grant Competition was established to give Massachusetts companies the opportunity to use a unique zero-gravity environment. The session, hosted by Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, will feature speakers from MLSC and CASIS, including astronaut Greg Johnson. ROAD BLOCK: It’s been a busy week for the Worcester protest scene. On Martin Luther King, Jr. day a group of people demonstrated in Kelley Square for four and a half minutes to draw attention to what they say is a pattern of racist behavior in the Worcester Police Department. The WPD initially told Worcester Magazine the protest did not seriously disrupt traffic, but a video of angry drivers honking at and confronting a group of protesters led by local activist Julius Jones later surfaced. The video also shows one of the protesters jumping onto the cab of a truck driving through the intersection and yelling at the occupant. Police might now bring charges against the protesters for blocking a public road and creating a traffic jam that may have delayed an ambulance seen driving through the intersection at one point. City Manager Ed Augustus, Jr. did not specifically mention the Kelley Square protest in the city council meeting the next day, but he might as well have when he said protesters needed to keep streets clear for everyone’s safety. While Augustus stressed that the city will protect people’s constitutional right to protest, he also said they need to balance the right of people to peacefully protest with the interests of people trying to get around their daily life. He also said the decision to bring charges against protesters who created a dangerous situation would come from the city administration, not from the police department. WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT: State senator Harriette Chandler was elected to serve

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Publicly Speaking Who will protest Cosby’s canceled Worcester: A one-horse town misplacing its investments Hanover Theatre show? Rachel Ravelli

t was, really, a fait accompli. When Hanover Theatre announced earlier this month that comedian Bill Cosby and his promoter had pulled the plug on the one-time TV Dad’s scheduled Feb. 6 appearance in Worcester, the only surprise was that it took so long. Troy Siebels, the Theatre’s executive director, had only thinly veiled his wishes that Cosby’s team would get the hint and cancel the show, so as not to put Siebels in the rather unenviable position of having to do so himself. That, of course, would have opened The Hanover up to a potential breach of contract suit. Instead, Cosby did what we believe was the right thing: He canceled a show that probably would have filled about half the available seats in the theatre, if that. While other disturbing national and world events have transpired since the allegations first surfaced from several women that Cosby had, at various times over the years, drugged and assaulted them, rest assured as the show approached there would have been catcalls. The local media would have revisited and rehashed the mess that has become William Henry Cosby Jr. Now, Cosby had every right to let the show go on, and Siebels would have probably had to have swallowed hard and prayed for the best. He may also have had to foot the bill for a couple extra cops inside the Theatre to discourage any potential brouhaha. In light of recent affairs here in Worcester, it bears asking whether, with race relations being raised as an issue in the city, protesters will march outside Hanover Theatre over cancellation of a show featuring an African-American accused of raping several women — many of them white. Remember, the statute of limitations has expired in all the claims, which could raise the question of whether the accusers purposely waited until after the fact so they would not have to be as vigorously questioned and maligned in court as Cosby has in public. Will there be eyebrows raised over a Theatre led by a white man who clearly was hoping the matter would go gently into that good night, and who must be breathing a sigh of relief now that Cosby is out and the far-less controversial, if rather profane, comedienne Wanda Sykes will be coming to town for a show in March? Members of the minority communities in Worcester, of course, have directed their angst, their fears, their frustrations and anger toward Worcester Police, accusing them of being out of touch with people of color. They have spoken passionately, sometimes eloquently, sometimes much less so, at two Council meetings, even breaking into song after councilors finally passed a resolution supporting police and another promising to bridge the gap between the city and its minorities. Will they, then, protest the treatment of a fellow AfricanAmerican who has not been convicted of any crime, but has all but been tried and found guilty by a collectively presumptive public? The shooting of unarmed black men by white cops and a comedian being accused of rape are not exactly apples and apples. But given that race is being used so prominently and unabashedly in the case of Worcester cops, it bears mentioning in the case of Cosby’s now canceled show at The Hanover. He is black. Many, not all, of his accusers are white. The Theatre is led by a white man. Is there or has there been a racial element at play here? And will protesters ask that question?

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ocated in the center of progressive Massachusetts, Worcester boasts nine notable colleges and universities: Assumption College, Becker College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, MCPHS, Quinsigamond Community College, UMass Medical School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State University. For decades Worcester’s college students have had trouble growing both professionally and socially. This is because of Worcester’s shortage of events, jobs and internships, and perhaps greatest of all: its lack of transportation. There is no collaborative student push for change in Worcester, further hindering any hint of “college-town” culture. Worcester has implemented and failed through numerous costly projects to renovate the city by means of “making it prettier” for the likes of college students and potential businesses. Worcester decision-makers should have instead focused their funds on that which will ultimately alter its success: their people. Before neo-liberalism quickly shifted United States sweatshops to third-world countries, Worcester was home to many booming factories such as those of textiles and shoe-making. It blossomed with ideas and innovations through its continuous industrial promise. The Victorian architecture and introduction to American parks displayed a sprawling city of beauty, one that many prominent businessmen and politicians were a part of. Performance venues such as Mechanics Hall and The Hanover Theatre were popular sites for many cultural events. However, since this transition away from using factories for mass-production, Worcester has become scattered with abandoned buildings, unused railroads and a population struggling to find work. As a Worcesterite, one article that particularly upset me was Boston Globe’s Nov. 28 by Matt Rocheleau, “Worcester Working to Become a Thriving College Town.” This article describes how Worcester has always had trouble creating opportunities for college students to both enjoy themselves and network within the Worcester community. Rocheleau interviews several college students throughout the city in regards to the latest investment of “half-billion-dollar project to create a walkable, two-million-plussquare-foot focal point featuring shops, restaurants, entertainment offerings…” Students claim that this project will implement change for the Worcester community. However, they naturally do not recognize similar past projects that have failed. One such project was a reflection of ideas conceived by Worcester’s first one-horse decision-makers, called The Blackstone Canal. This plan promised employment and tourism by building a $20 million canal from City Hall to Kelley Square. The entire project, however, never began. This latest project, called CitySquare, aims to focus attention to Worcester’s empty downtown area, where current attractions are narrowed to only a relatively new library and the old “Turtleboy”

statue. CitySquare’s new installment of businesses replace the nowabolished mall that had struggled to keep itself in business for more two decades. It seeks to attract college students who will create profit and popularity for the city, much like Cambridge and Amherst do. However, this is more of an attempt to change who is lingering downtown. Anyone living or working in Worcester agrees that most of those who spend time downtown are considered the “undesirables.” Their latest shift has been illustrated by the 2013 construction of The Hub, which forces disabled, low-income residents to walk an extra halfmile to catch their bus away from the City Hall location. One substantial issue responsible for Worcester’s paralysis is drug abuse. According to a 2012 local online news article, “Massachusetts is the top state in the country for opioid overdoses, and lifetime heroin use in Worcester is almost 5 percent, twice the state and national average.” While heroin is responsible for about half of the substance abuse issues in Worcester, the increased use of opioids such as Percocet by health facilities has facilitated a correlation in their abuse and overdose. I have personally watched as family members and friends destroyed their lives through the overwhelming influence of Worcester’s drug culture. It’s an epidemic, yet the city has taken no recent, effective steps toward resolving this issue. However, Worcester should not be completely blamed for this. The American health system does not focus enough stigma-detached attention to “junkies,” then wonders how they could have been so weak as to overdose. Instead of investing outrageous money into fruitless projects, the city should instead concentrate on that which produces business and an overall sense of well-being: its people. With its affordable housing and other living standards, Worcester has a notoriously high percentage of those who are homeless, unemployed, drugaddicts and/or mentally ill. “The question for us is: what can we do more of to make this a really attractive place for students, faculty and staff to work, reside and stay,” said Clark University President David Angel. A dramatic, overarching change in Worcester begins by addressing some of the major problems in much of Worcester’s population. Help to improve the lives of those “undesirable” lowincome residents. Create a better drug rehabilitation facility, one whose regulations actually make it possible for most drug addicts to achieve true detox. Give to slowly crumbling public schools that struggle to pay for new materials, healthy school lunches and the best teachers for their students. Provide more social programs for the mentally ill. Manage a more efficient and frequent bus system for both students and locals. Transform abandoned factories into apartments or business space. Aid the city’s people before its college students; that way students could integrate themselves into an already healthy, thriving environment.

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LEARNING IN THE WIDE WORLD OF WORCESTER August N. Corso

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Over the past few months I have been working with Walter Bird Jr., which, as anyone who has ever met Walter knows, is an adventure itself. I became so lucky to receive this opportunity through the Dynamy Internship Year here in Worcester, a gap year program that allows its students to work in various professional environments to find their niche. Coming to Dynamy I knew that I wanted to work in journalism. I joined the Worcester Magazine team for the professional opportunity it presented; working with a well-established local paper at 18? It was a dream come true. I began living in Worcester at the tail end of September and started working with Worcester Magazine only a week later. At the paper I was able to work on projects like any other journalist would, albeit at a much slower pace. With Worcester Magazine I’ve been sent out on my own assignments to college campuses, public schools, school board meetings and several nonprofits. Not having been in Worcester very long, I ended up asking a lot of questions that seemed to me would have been common knowledge to anyone who lived here. I soon found that when you are talking to someone about something they saw or an event they are a part of, people get excited. The people of Worcester love to talk about some of the most obvious aspects of what they do, and when you speak to someone who is interested in the topic raised, there really are no stupid questions, as it turns out. A good deal of my time at Worcester Magazine has been dedicated to following Walter around on his assignments, watching how he interacted with colleagues, politicians, other

professionals and interviewing for reactions. If nothing else he taught me to form meaningful bonds — and not just with select professionals who can help you now, but with everyone, as you never know who you may need to call upon, or who may call you with a golden opportunity. I never put much stock into relationships, especially those I thought were passing. I have never been very personal with people either, but watching Walter I see an upside to it – after all, he can gather better information and report more because of it. Plus, I couldn’t begin to count the number of people I have interviewed that have been more relaxed to talk with me when they learn that I’ve worked with Walter Bird. Working with Worcester Magazine has also taught me about journalism as a field: At its best, it’s organized chaos. This is not to say that it’s unworkable or that organized chaos isn’t exactly what it should be. It is a reflection of life, because who hasn’t had chaos in life? The hours can be sporadic and the work can be just as physically taxing as it can be mentally; you really do have to be half crazy to work in journalism, but it’s manageable and when done right it can be more rewarding than anything. I come from the planned community of Columbia, Maryland, where those of us from there less than affectionately refer to as “The Colum-bubble,” located smack in the middle between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Despite this urban surrounding we are very suburban and no one who grows up in Columbia stays. It’s just not that kind of city. Worcester, however, is a near opposite. It’s bigger. Not by size or population, but by activity, culture and places to see and explore. It is not mild-mannered Columbia by any means and I’ve met people in Worcester who have roots in Worcester, something I’d never really seen before. Worcester, itself, has been an adventure, and I’m glad to have had such an opportunity as the one presented to me through Dynamy and Worcester Magazine.

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For the Love of the Music CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS KEEPS LIVE MUSIC ALIVE

Joshua Lyford

Worcester has supported a vast and vibrant music scene for years beyond count and this remains as true as ever today. Across all genres and styles, the city serves as a very real musical hub. While on some level music aficionados have to do a bit of work to uncover where their favorite artists play, there is a venue out there waiting for you whether you listen to punk or jazz, metal or folk.

Without a place to play, this hotbed of music nestled in Central Massachusetts would quickly dry up. Luckily, the area has plenty of venues that play host to all kinds of acts. While it can be easy to forget during the daily grind, from the huge–and hugely produced–to the small and intimate, there is undoubtedly some place out there welcoming your favorite musicians. From the DCU Center, to The Palladium, to the smallest bars and dives throughout the city, if you can’t find a place to enjoy live music, then you are not looking hard enough. Larger establishments can sit back and wait for the huge national acts to roll through and watch the money come in. On the other hand, the smaller bars that serve as homes for the more niche musical acts have to do what they can to not only support the local music that we all know and love, but also support themselves almost purely through alcohol sales. The budgets are tight, the hours are long and the owners and operators may not always feel the appreciation for their high-level of work, but a love for the music and their community continue to drive them.

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Niki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers at Nick’s. Photo by Louie Despres

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corporate job, which he prefers not to name in order to keep the two worlds separate. He says that it can be a struggle to figure out the appropriate way to balance payments to performing acts with the bar’s expenses, but a love of music drives him. “We try to promote that there is a responsibility to help with the live music,” said Gerry. “You can’t have it and not support it. We’re honest with the bands about what we have here. It’s about the music and it’s about bringing something more to Worcester than a sports bar, it brings something extra.” The Cannery Music Hall represents the outskirts of the Central Massachusetts area with its bar and venue in Southbridge. The Cannery is adjacent to the Darkhorse Tavern, with which they share a liquor license. The Darkhorse offers acoustic music, craft beer and food, while The Cannery does live music with full bands and offers a selection of more bar-staple cans and bottles. The venue found its start in November of 2012, under the direction of Majke Ellis, Chris Logan and John Normington. Each maintains full-time jobs; Ellis works for a law firm, Normington is a lab technician for an insurance company and Logan is an engineering manager. The venue is something the three do purely out of an appreciation for the music, the venue and one another. A common misconception people can have of venues is that the live music can be an afterthought, a point which Ellis vehemently dispels. The Cannery, and most other bars that play host to live music, survive almost entirely on liquor sales, meaning they have to do what they must to get people through their doors. “We have every motivation to make each event successful,” said Ellis. “We have a lot of respect for the musicians and the musicians have to support the venue. The audience will come with the right chemistry.” The Hotel Vernon, in Worcester’s Kelley Square, has about as much personality as a bar can. The bar opened in 1901 and operated as an underground “speakeasy” from 19181934; the bar’s history is as interesting as the bar is on any given night. Robert (better

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Vincent Hemmeter owns several Worcester bars, namely Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St.; Vincent’s, 49 Suffolk St.; and Nick’s, 124 Millbury St., the latter of which he operates with Nicole Watson. Each of these bars showcases a distinct style of music; Ralph’s is quite eclectic and has staged everything from metal to burlesque shows, Vincent’s generally caters to the acoustic folk and blues crowd, and Nick’s has hosted everything from jazz to cabaret and everything in between, with a consistent focus on all things theatrical. What is constant through each of these bars is the love of live music. “It’s really what drives Ralph’s, Nick’s and Vincent’s as well,” said Hemmeter of the venues’ offerings. Hemmeter got his first job serving drinks in February of 1986, working as a bartender at Ralph’s Diner. He had no experience, but began with a few shifts, eventually taking on the bar’s personnel and booking responsibilities. It was while working at Ralph’s that he decided he would save his money and open his own bar. In December of 1997, Hemmeter opened Vincent’s and began an ongoing career in the bar ownership and live music business. He bought Ralph’s from then-owner Ralph Moberly in 2003. He would go on to meet Watson, who runs the operations of Nick’s, and opened the bar in October of 2008. From the very start, music was a part of the equation. “Ralph’s was already going when I was there,” explained Hemmeter of how music originally came to be involved with his bar ownership trajectory. “In ‘86, [Ralph’s was] one of the most popular bars in the city and there was a really good rock music scene in Worcester. I just continued that operation.” Dave Gerry owns Beatnik’s Bar, 433 Park Ave., which he purchased from former owner Niki Brouillette last year. He had always dreamed of owning his own bar and decided, after years of consideration, that now was the time. The bar plays host to any type of music that is looking for a stage and, having stepped into the role so recently and with no prior booking experience, Gerry is still establishing best practices for operating a live music venue. He maintains his full-time

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known as Bob) Largess purchased the Hotel Vernon in 2005. He worked hard to clean up the fabled location and now the bar’s “ship room”–a nautically-themed side room that acts as a sort of function hall–plays host to every genre of music imaginable. While

Largess. “It’s where you play before you play the bigger venues, it’s a space that I make available to everyone.” “If you don’t come by, it’s not the end of the world,” he added. “We’re open anyways. If people are in the neighborhood, they’ll come by.” LOUIE DESPRES

Cleansing Wave at Hotel Vernon.

often thought of as a home for hardcore and punk music, Largess has made it a point to say yes to any act that comes through town. A show is booked by writing in the band’s name on the appropriate date in the wornout Budweiser calendar hanging by the door. The venue doesn’t own a sound system and they don’t pay the bands themselves, they are simply the host and a promoter can collect money at the entrance to the ship room. “It’s kind of a vernal pool,” explained

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coming in. With bar sales and cover charges being the chief–and generally sole–manner of revenue, ownership needs to continually come up with new ideas to get people through their doors and make sure the shows they book will generate revenue. To have the best possible event, those responsible for booking have to “nail it” constantly. “It’s really finding out what bands are going to draw,” explained Gerry. “How they’ll mix with other bands and if there are other shows going on that evening.”

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tors, the bottom line is that revenue has to come from somewhere. For each of these spaces, liquor sales at the bar are how they pay their bills and, ultimately, how they survive. While people will usually head to their neighborhood bar for a drink, does live music attract customers and increase sales? Or is it a noisy distraction from intimate conversations?

“We always hope that [the music] will enhance the business,” said Watson. “But, it has to be a labor of love, because it doesn’t always.” The bands and the bars have to function as a unit, if one doesn’t support the other the whole system can decay. The bands rely on the bars to offer a home for their music and the venues rely on the bands to draw a crowd to their shows. Music fans need both, and they need them to be in sync. While difficult to measure, a scene with no venues essentially means no music scene at all, or, at the very least, a disconnect from the musicians and those who would like to listen to their offerings.

Kenne Highland and band perform at Ralph’s.

“This is absolutely not purely business,” explained Gerry. “Fundamentally, if we don’t make money, we’re not going to be here. There is definitely a fiscal responsibility to doing this, but it’s out of the love for the music and the love for the venue that I want to be successful on the back end. They have to go hand in hand, it can’t be any other way.” Bar owners endure the expenses you would expect: mortgage or rent, utilities, liquor license (a notoriously large expense), staffing, equipment and more, but there are also the costs that are more difficult to factor in to a

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yearly budget. Various licenses and certifications can be unexpected costs, like ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the organization that comes knocking for a percentage should you have a cover band performing that is on their radar) licensing fees and more. “That’s why it takes businesses four or five years to be sure they’ll survive,” said Normington. “That’s how long it takes for them to trip over all the hurdles and figure it out.” The only way to combat the never-ending march of expenses is to keep the money

HIGHS AND LOWS

Being that live music is the main draw for venues such as Ralph’s, Vincent’s, Nick’s, Beatnik’s, Hotel Vernon and The Cannery, without a consistent flow of great acts, each bar’s budget numbers would almost certainly be lacking. The bottom line isn’t the only item in regard, however, live music is in constant flux. Bands come and go, fans may move on to other

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things and music has its own internal ebbs and flows that march to the beat of its own drum.

Keeping each component properly oiled is a constant and difficult proposition. Maintaining broken equipment, keeping up with incoming booking requests and making sure everyone involved stays happy is not an easy task, but at least these can be, on some level, measurable. These are not the only things that can affect the success of a show, sometimes the weather alone can shut down an entire evening’s worth of earning. An errant or unexpected snow storm can prevent what would otherwise be a fun and lucrative event. “We’ve had some really great bands and the weather just hasn’t worked for us,” said Gerry. “You feel bad for the band, they’re up there doing their thing and they’re total troopers about it, but there’s nothing you can do.” A level of sympathy for musicians during a rough night seems to be a recurring theme for ownership, which displays a level of both care and respect, that is generally not discussed or understood to those outside the industry. “When you think you have a really great act–one of your favorite acts–and no one shows up, that’s probably the bad side. You feel bad for the musicians,” said Hemmeter. “There are definitely some nights you feel bad for the bands,” added Normington. “I have given money out of pocket to the bands on bad nights.” While sympathetic to the bands on those off evenings–that most assuredly will come– the venue takes an arguable bigger hit on those slow nights. Still, expenses and poorlyattended events are not the only issues. Not only are the venues trying to draw as many people as they can to their bars, they also have to compete against the other live music venues throughout the area. “One of the things that can be a challenge is when you book a group and the band books everyone else in town,” said Gerry. “We don’t control that, but someone is not going to get that draw.” Gerry says that promotion can be an issue as well. The venue has a responsibility to promote upcoming events, but the bands do as well. The two need to work together to ensure a successful night for everyone involved and when a band cancels at the last minute before a show, everyone suffers. “We’ve met some excellent people and there are some real professionals out there,” said Gerry. “But, there are some bands that leave you hanging last minute. That’s an investment for the business, we do advertising and promote and that can be difficult.” The late nights and long hours are not for everyone, they can take a toll on personal relationships and many, quite simply, don’t have the stomach for it in the long-term. “Live music was my mistress,” explained

Normington, who recently separated from his wife of 19 years, due in part to the live music grind. “You create friends that last longer than your marriage.” Largess was quick to point out that, in his opinion, no matter what the reason for a tough attendance night, the artists and musicians are not responsible. They are there to perform and have a good time. “It is never, ever a lousy night because of the artists performing,” he said. “The artists are the magic and I think I need them as much as they need me. They aren’t worth any more or less than we are.” While there are plenty of trials that run

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A TRUE LOVE OF THE MUSIC

Music has certainly seen some huge changes in the last decade, with the decline of major labels and much of the big money drying up, the headlines would lead you to believe that music is dying all together. With the connection

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Jeff Burch, Duncan Arsenault and Pete Aleski perform at Vincent’s. alongside operating a bar venue, there are also plenty of things to both appreciate and enjoy. Every aforementioned bar owner expressed how great an opportunity they have for meeting new people and making lifelong friends, as well as the ability to see great acts and hear phenomenal bands, from local surprises to national acts in intimate settings. “When you kick yourself and say, ‘What am I doing? This is a lot of work, this is crazy,’ you look up and see the band playing and you say, ‘This is why I am here, right there.’ The people are great and many of them are so appreciative, that is so satisfying. It is 100 percent a love for it.” Largess explained his thoughts in his typical, eloquent nautical terms. “The Hotel Vernon–we call it the yacht club–is the ship and I’m the current captain,” he said. “That ship has a sail, and in my eyes it’s beautiful, but the artist is the wind, not me. If the artist doesn’t come, I’ve got a nice ship, but if the wind doesn’t blow, I’m just floating.”

between musicians and local venues so intertwined, what you find on the local level is that the music is more vibrant and interesting than ever. On the national level, 2014 saw just one platinum album release, Taylor Swift’s “1989,” which sold 1.3 million copies. This is indicative of the decline in album sales at the top of the musical food chain, but beneath that is layer upon layer of differing measures of success. Bands are no longer chained to major labels to put out records, the tools are available to anyone. Have an album’s worth of songs? Release it yourself. With the

reduction in cost of recording equipment, there are talented producers on every budget level. The pressing plants are in direct contact with musicians as well, from start to finish, musicians are realizing the power is in their hands.

It can be argued that the rise of the internet has dehumanized the connection to live music, however, it has also given people a much more succinct tool in connecting to the music they love. These tools are especially useful in connecting the venues to the bands who wish to perform. “I think a lot of performers just want to perform,” said Watson. “I think most of the bands that play the bars are just happy to play.” “I don’t think music is suffering at all,” added Gerry. “There is a transition, though. Because of the way we’re doing it, we’re seeing the people who truly love the music.” It is widely noted that when bands reach the absolute top of success–selling out arenas, constant international touring–there can be a disconnect, the music becomes more about churning the money-making gears and growing into the exact same grind that fledgling musicians started playing music to escape from. On the local side, shows are still the outlet for release that makes live music so fun to begin with. “It’s not a big community and everyone knows everyone,” said Hemmeter. “You have to like it, it’s not something that I have to work hard at to be a part of, it’s something that I enjoy.” At the end of the day, a love and appreciation of music is what keeps bands performing and venues operating. There are good days and there are bad days, the highs and lows function almost exclusively in extremes. The cycle can’t break, because if either side falters–the musicians, the venues, or the interest of music fans wanes–the local music scene here in Massachusetts falls apart. It is a delicate balance, but one which Worcester and its surrounding towns have seemed to master, often without being conscious of the harmonious symmetry. “It’s the passion side versus the practical side and the two things have to find a balance,” said Gerry. “If musicians have no place to play, they can’t express themselves and share their talents,” added Ellis. “We have fun, we love the musicians, we love our people and we love each other.” With a sturdy foundation of locales offering live music, a fresh crop of new and exciting acts, seasoned veteran musicians standing strong and an active and participative community of music fans, 2015 is set to be another phenomenal year for live music in the area.

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Metal Pioneers Overcast Returns to Worcester

Joshua Lyford

One of the most progressive heavy music acts of the ’90s, Overcast, called it a night back in 1998 and, aside from a smattering of shows, has essentially stepped back to make way for the band members’ other projects. Now, some 17 years later, they will return for two back-to-back sold out shows at Ralph’s Diner at 148 Grove St. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Overcast hadn’t gotten back together to perform their unique blend of genre-blending metal and hardcore meets thrash and melody since they broke up, but after reuniting for the 2006 edition of the Worcester Palladium’s New England Metal and Hardcore Fest, the itch to play was back. “The crowd finally gave back to us for the first time and it felt great,” said bassist Mike D’Antonio. “That inspired us to play out here and there a little more and give back to those fans who appreciated what we were doing.” The brief run the band will be doing at the tail end of January into the early days of February consists of four shows: one in Providence, Rhode Island, one in Boston and two shows at Ralph’s. D’Antonio said the band’s love affair with Worcester began in the early days of Overcast, when they would play regularly at Worcester Artist Group’s then Harlow Street location, a non-profit that at one time held shows. “We started there and fell in love with the Worcester scene,” said D’Antonio. “They embraced us and kind of got what we were doing.” While the band had plenty of fans gained through seven years of releases and constant

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touring, they never got the level of recognition that a band as active as they had been would generally expect. They were certainly ahead of their time and, as is oft the case, this may have been a curse. The constantly changing rhythms of the songs call to a very specific music fan, and listeners either clicked, or they didn’t. There was not a lot of in between. D’Antonio, one of the chief songwriters of the band, was adamantly opposed

quits, D’Antonio sold off his equipment and buried himself in his DarkicoN graphic design business. It was never going to last, however, and it wouldn’t be long before D’Antonio would return to his musical roots. “If you are a music guy, you have that bug and eventually it’s going to scratch at your brain and make you pick up your instrument again.” D’Antonio would go on to found the highly successful metal band Killswitch Engage and

gone and this was simply for enjoyment. “There’s no stress involved,” said D’Antonio. “Either we sell tickets, or we don’t. We just go and play and do what we want to do, it’s just nonstop smiles and there is no preconceived notions.” The band will also be releasing a discography called “Only Death is Smiling” that includes everything the band has done from 1991-1998. This includes all of the band’s demos, 7-inches

eventually form a new band with Overcast vocalist, Brian Fair–who himself formed the successful metal act Shadows Fall–called Death Ray Vision. Following the success of Overcast’s 2006 reunion show, the match had been lit, and while the constant touring of the members’ other projects prevent them from being a fully-active band, Overcast was, on some level, back. This time, the stress was

and LPs, with a total of 42 songs. The three-disc set will be available through Bullet Tooth Records on Feb. 3, with advance copies available at their upcoming shows. You can find the band on Facebook and catch them at Ralph’s on Jan. 31 with The Empire Shall Fall, Swarm of Eyes and the River Neva, and on Feb. 1 with Dissolve and Fuming Mouth.

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to writing repeating parts. “We were a very convoluted kind of band,” explained D’Antonio. “But, in my weird head, I hated repetition. I thought it was a cop out.” When the band broke up in 1998, D’Antonio believed that was the end. Several of the band members could no longer tolerate the return home with empty pockets and a stack of bills to pay. When they called it

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Keyboard to Bookshelf: Writing a book and getting it read Jonnie Coutu

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” — Ernest Hemingway

A book on the bookshelf, your name across the binding. Many of us have had the thought: I could do that, I could write a book … if I only knew how to get started. On Saturday, Jan. 24 Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster will host A Self Publishing Workshop with speaker Gayle Suzanne. Writer, self-help coach and workshop leader, Suzanne will discuss techniques to help aspiring writers get words on the page, work through obstacles and ensure that work is read by the public.

Hemingway had the idea. Give everything to your craft. Pour your thoughts onto the page with a fierce energy. Be the bull as it battles the cape. Fight for it. This dedication, with the blood of the warrior pulsing through your veins, you attack the keys — it is something any aspiring writer strives for. But even Ernest had to work at it. Starting a writing routine with a busy schedule, researching your subject, re-writes and editing — these all take time and effort. Planting an idea in the mind, developing your style and finding an outlet for readers are all necessary steps that can seem like unattainable feats. In 2012, with her 50th birthday approaching, Suzanne decided it was time for some changes. “I realized that there was much more I wanted to accomplish,” says Suzanne. “ I had come from a bad background, an abusive childhood and early adult years, filled with rejection and a lot of tough stuff. Meeting people and adjusting my perspective, I was able to let go of low selfesteem and change my life. I wanted to share that with people. I wanted to give them the tools to have hope and live a happy joyful life.”

which writers do you admire? Good writing Suzanne began her book, “It’s In The Little comes out of good reading. You can begin by Things,” in 2012. “I began going through my imitating the form of your favorite writings. old journals, to get an idea of who I was way Don’t worry that you will stay in imitation. back when and how I had grown.” She self Imitation launches us into form and trains published “It’s In The Little Things” in 2013. us in a tradition. Since good writing requires The book reached No. 74 on the Amazon bestseller list in the Self Help LOUIE DESPRES Motivational genre. Did Suzanne get a tap from the writing gods? Is hers a lone tale or are we all capable of writing a book? Is it possible for us to tell our story? Once we decide that we are going to try, what’s next? Like any goal we set for ourselves, the training reflects the outcome. How does the average person get started and what is the best advice for the writer sitting down at the blank page for the first time? “Routine is essential for writers and for any artist,” says Lea Graham, PhD, author of the poetry book, “Hough & Helix & Where & Here & You, You, You” (No Tell Books, 2011) and the chapbook, “Calendar Girls” (above/ground press, 2006). “Contrary to popular notions about writing, inspiration is a small part of creation. I’m not sure why the image of the writer as someone who doesn’t do much work, but is simply visited by the Muse once in a while, Gayle Suzanne has persisted,” says Graham, an Associate Professor of English at Marist College and Writerin-Residence (2003-2007) at Clark University, adding that if you really want to write “it should be done knowledge and a larger context than our own regularly and like all good ‘play,’ it needs a thinking and experience, we need to embrace place, the right tools and a time specification. the work of other writers as a springboard I like to think of this as the ‘sit your ass down into our own.” in the chair and stay awhile’ commandment. This weekend at Booklovers’ Gourmet, Suzanne will discuss how she developed and Writing takes time and it’s hard.” formed her style of writing. To make the Once started, a novice may have an idea of transition from thought process to words what a writer is supposed to be. You may see on the page, Suzanne wrote as if she were yourself as a hard-nosed, street-wise Joseph having a conversation with a friend. “I have Mitchell or as a self-reflective Sylvia Plath the ability to take something tragic and turn before writing a word, but no ones knows it into something funny and practical and I how their style will develop until they put had to find a way to tell that to people.” themselves into the arena. After working through the steps of writing “If you’re an aspiring writer and you’re your body of work, the final push to get the thinking about how to develop a style, my best advice is to read a lot,” says Graham. She work published can be overwhelming. Lea Graham says, “The first thing to remember is adds, “Who do you admire? Or what parts of

that the act of getting published is different work than the writing itself, you have to think of it as business. You have to present it to them (publishers) professionally and remember that in all likelihood they are seeing hundreds of submissions.” Graham comments on the importance of where you send your submissions, stating, “Whatever genre you are writing in will have a group of publications you should familiarize yourself with. What magazines or publishers print the work you like the most? Where do you think your own work fits? These are the questions to ask yourself as you try to publish. Going online and doing searches is a simple way of familiarizing yourself with your chosen genre.” Over 300,000 books were published in the U.S. in 2014, with thousands more submitted. Getting your work published is not impossible. Keeping yourself informed and submitting to appropriate publications can help your chances of your work finding a home. Another avenue for getting your work into the hands of the public is self-publishing, a topic Suzanne will also discuss at the workshop this weekend. In 2014, over 400,000 books were self-published in the U.S. There are numerous websites for the DIY savvy, such as www.lulu.com and www. createspace.com, that can walk you through the process of design, promotion and marketing. Every writer finds his or her own path. Whether you are a morning writer or an after-work writer, a Joseph Mitchell or a Sylvia Plath, a self-publisher or a published author, there are people like Suzanne and Graham out there to help and inspire you along the way. The tools of the modern era are at your fingertips. So get yourself in front of the keyboard and “sit your ass down and stay awhile.” The Self Publishing Workshop with Gayle Suzanne will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Booklovers Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. Cost is $25 per person. Space is limited. To sign up, call 508-9496232 or email booklovers@verizon.net. More information about Suzanne is available at gaylesuzanne.com. Find “Hough & Helix & Where & Here & You, You, You” (No Tell Books, 2011) by Lea Graham at notellbooks.org/graham.

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Growing up in New England is like no place else in the world. Each of the four seasons have their own personality and, in many ways, that can affect our outlook as New Englanders. When you leave childhood behind, the winter is something to be feared and put out by; waking up early to scrape your car

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windshield, watching your thick breath trail off into the evening air as you shovel your driveway, it is a time of year you muscle through with the sole purpose of making it to the warmth that awaits on the other side.

It wasn’t always that way, as a kid growing up, the winter was exciting and fun. Eagerly awaiting that first snowfall so you could meet up with your group of rosy-cheeked friends for an exhilarating afternoon filled with sledding and snowball fights, waking up early in the hopes that school would be cancelled– opening up prime snow fort construction time. For many, the bitter cold brings with it something more important than any of that, it brings the ice and vigorous games of pond hockey and hours of sprinting back and forth across cracked glassy ice. Whether you grew up here in the city, or on the outskirts of Central Massachusetts in rural New England, even if you didn’t own a pair of skates, the ice and snow meant fun. Anyone who experienced youthful New England winters has these memories already, and

now with the Worcester Common Oval ice skating rink comes a whole new generation who get to make memories of their own. The Worcester Common Oval opened for the first time back in November of 2012 and is located off of Main Street, on the common behind City Hall. The ice skating rink is open to the public during its usual hours of operation Friday, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from noon-5 p.m. President of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and former Lt. Governor Tim Murray fondly recalls his own memories of skating throughout the New England winters of his youth. He says JOSHUA LYFORD that he was captivated by Bobby Orr and the Bruins during the ’70s and would spend his free days at the now closed skating rinks across from the Greendale YMCA and in Webster Square. Back then, Murray and his group of friends would have pick-up games of hockey at Elm Park. “We live in New England,” said Murray. “You really need to embrace all the seasons we have and it’s a great way to get outdoors in the cold. I think that’s what’s been so great about the oval behind City Hall.” Admission to the oval is $2 and children younger than 6 may skate for free. Those without skates can rent them at the oval for $3. The rink is 12,000 square feet and is managed by the DCU Center’s–the home of the Worcester Shark’s professional ice hockey team–ice management team. There is music, concessions and more. Now, with the presence of the downtown rink, residents of Worcester have a brand new place to make great winter memories and it seems like the public at large is already hard at work, doing just that. “It’s crowded all the time,” said Murray. “There is always people on the ice and that’s great for the business on Front Street and that’s been the vision down there. It’s great for downtown and it’s great for the area. You have to have good all ages places for people to do it, the success of the oval is proof positive of that.” During school vacation weeks the rink is additionally open Monday-Thursday, from noon-5 p.m. You can find out more about the rink on Facebook or at Worcestercommonoval.com. To check up on ice conditions, call 508-929-0777.

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Chef Sau has the pu pu platter for you Franny B.

My dining partner Chris and I were dying for Chinese food. We ventured to Main Street in Spencer to try Chef Sau, a small establishment tucked between other small Main Street businesses, located across from Price Chopper on Route 9. We walked in from the cold outside and were immediately greeted and taken to seats by the very friendly owner, Michael. We were seated at one of several square tables near the back of the restaurant and handed menus.

We settled into the padded chairs and Michael informed us that our waitress would be right over.

Chef Sau is a not very large inside, yet cozy. The restaurant is divided by a half wall, one smaller section to the left, designated as the waiting or takeout area and the other as the dining room. There are two mounted flat screen TVs, one large in the back corner of the dining room and another smaller one hanging in the takeout area, which was showing the news on a sport-less Wednesday night. Don’t expect to be impressed by the décor at Chef Sau, which is somewhat dated. You may, however, be impressed by the amount of signed sports memorabilia taking up most of the spare wall space, including Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots knick-knacks, the kind of décor you’d be more used to seeing in a bar, or pub. We didn’t mind the lack of impressive design esthetic, though because we were very comfortable and frankly, more interested in relaxing, enjoying a drink and eager to banish our cravings with some satisfying Chinese food. As soon as we were seated our waitress was at our table with waters and hot tea. We ordered a scorpion bowl ($11) right away, which was soon brought over in a large

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Polynesian-themed bowl with two long straws and diced pineapple and cherries for garnish. Chef Sau offers a large variety of Szechuan, Mandarin, Cantonese and Polynesian dishes. Its house dishes range from $9-$14; appetizers, small and large portions, are $4- $9, a lunch menu offers meals for $7-$9, combination plates for $7$10, vegetable dishes $5 for small plates and $8 for regular-sized portions, and seafood dishes for $7-$14. Chris and I decided to stick with the basics and ordered our favorites. We opted to share a pu pu platter for four ($29), extra crab rangoons ($7) and large sides of both chicken fried rice and vegetable lo mein (each $7). We sipped on our delicious mix of tropical juices and alcohol and before we knew it, the food was being brought out in mounds, within 10-15 minutes of ordering. Everything was steaming hot, and looking and smelling fantastic. The food filled up every inch of our table and at that moment we both worried that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Though probably enough food to feed four to five people, the two of us made a rather large dent in our pu pu platter, as everything we sampled was very tasty. The ingredients tasted fresh and the quality was pleasing.

Nothing tasted as if it had been sitting for a long period of time or was re-heated, like we’ve come across at other establishments. We especially enjoyed the lo mein and triangleshaped crab rangoons. We couldn’t get enough of the chicken fried rice, with large pieces of tender, flavorful chicken matched with deliciously flavored rice. We finished off all three of these dishes. The rest of the food we were too full to finish we took home to enjoy the next day, which tasted just as good. We are usually very picky about our Chinese food, especially Chris, often vowing to not return to establishments if we have a bad experience, are unimpressed with even one dish, or encounter poor customer service. Throughout the night, Michael stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our food, as did our pleasant and attentive waitress. Our mouths were usually filled with food, or we were sipping on our yummy scorpion bowl during these times, at which point we could only ever manage nods of satisfaction. Next time we are in the mood for Chinese food, Chris and I will most definitely head back to Chef Sau. We were very pleased with the food, large portion sizes, as well as the friendly service and affordable prices.

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What’s My Wine?

Al Vuona ack in the 1950s a television game show entitled “What’s My Line” featured celebrity panelists questioning contestants in order to determine what exactly they did for a living – a laborious exercise if you ask me. Recently, I overheard a customer ask a wine shop clerk: What’s my wine? In other words, what wine do you think I would enjoy drinking? Like the game show this question requires a level of in-depth investigation that boggles the mind. As if the clerk could discern the exact type of wine or varietal that would please his customer’s palate. First, it’s an unfair question. Wine is very subjective; its level of appeal differs from one person to another. If the clerk suggests cabernet, and it’s not to the customer’s liking he runs the risk of losing that customer. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but nobody knows your palate better than you. In order to fully appreciate wine you should make the effort to acquaint yourself with various types of wine, producers and regions. The reasons for this are varied, but suffice it to say if you walk into a wine shop or restaurant knowing what type of wine you enjoy, the risk of being disappointed is greatly diminished. I’m not suggesting you become a wine expert, however, knowing the types of wine you like or dislike will make the entire wine-purchasing experience more enjoyable. If a particular wine strikes your fancy, be it red or white, then write down the producer, where the wine was made (domestic or imported), and if possible the type of grape or grapes used to make the wine. I purposely OF THE WEEK left out the vintage because I feel if a wine is made by a Domaine Les reliable and consistent winery then the vintage becomes Aphillanthes, Cotes less critical. If you’re especially diligent then keep a regular journal along with tasting notes of the wines you du Rhone Rose, enjoy. 2013 France. Nice Over time you will have accumulated a list of wines floral nose with soft that you feel comfortable purchasing, and most of all rose petal accents. enjoy drinking. If you follow these simple steps, you’ll $13 have very little to whine about and that’s a good thing.

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Jim Keogh

I was about two-thirds of the way through the book “American Sniper” when I saw the film version, and came away thinking that director Clint Eastwood accessed the humanity of Chris Kyle better than Chris Kyle did.

Maybe it takes an outsider to accomplish that. In his autobiography, Kyle goes heavy on the gung-ho patriotism and the justdoing-my-job recap of his military record, which is pronounced (more than 160 confirmed kills in four tours of duty, making him the most lethal sniper in U.S. history). But if you want to know the impact of war on the man — other than his sensitivity to loud sounds and simmering rage at bad drivers — you mostly get it from the excerpts supplied by his wife, Taya, who is more honest about the toll the experience took on their marriage. I can only assume that a trained warrior does not readily talk about such things; Spartans don’t do nuance. Eastwood’s solid job of distilling Kyle is served immeasurably by Bradley Cooper’s excellent performance as the Navy SEAL, dubbed “the legend” for his deadly accuracy at picking off insurgents from great distances. Cooper, bulked up by 40 pounds and delivering his lines with a Texas twang, gets the physicality right, but he also conquers the tougher challenge of balancing the super soldier with the returning soldier who struggles to find meaning in a life that doesn’t involve combat. Kyle, who was murdered by a fellow veteran in 2013, might not have approved of the softened edges, but his wife (played effectively by Sienna Miller), an adviser on the movie, apparently filled in some of the blanks that otherwise would have gone unreported. When Taya tearfully tells her uncommunicative husband, “Even when you’re here, you’re not really here,” part of you wants to roll your eyes at the cliché, while another part of you acknowledges that at some point she likely said those exact words. Eastwood ditches the politics surrounding the questionable justifications for the Iraq war; the movie simply doesn’t go there

(though the debate rages on the message boards). This is purely a grunt’s-eye view of battle, fought doorway to doorway in the churned-up streets of Fallujah and Ramadi, and from the rooftops, where Kyle lies for hours peering through his scope. As in “Black Hawk Down” the images are often chaotic and claustrophobic, an expected result of engaging in conflict where the enemy knows the terrain and you do not. Eastwood cuts right to the chase in the first scene when a mother hands a son a grenade and he runs toward an approaching U.S. convoy. In an instant, Kyle must assess the threat level to the troops, the moral implications of shooting the kid, and the retribution he’ll suffer if he makes the wrong decision. Cooper does this all with some murmured words and a few barely perceptible adjustments of his eyes. That’s talent. Eastwood does bow to a few movie conventions to serve the drama. He creates a long-distance cat-and-mouse game between Kyle and an enemy sniper, Mustafa, who is said to have competed on Iraq’s Olympics sharpshooting team and who is decimating U.S. troops. In his book, Kyle recalls hearing of Mustafa but never had direct contact with him. Here, the two men are like boxers in the ring, warily circling each other from the rooftops watching for a lapse in judgment that will create an opportunity for an open shot. “American Sniper” avoids the more controversial aspects of Chris Kyle’s life, including his outrageous claim that he shot looters in post-Katrina New Orleans. He was either a more complicated or more cynical guy than the movie perceives, on the one hand downplaying his accomplishments and on the other weaving a personal mythology from them. Of course any Texas kid with dreams of being a cowboy would know the classic adage from “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”: “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”

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Dana Lewis LIVE! Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the dining room. Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & ME! NO Cover. Come on out! Free! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Worcester Jazz Collective. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Blue Plate Open Mic Thursdays. Channel your inner Alfalfa weekly with our gang of misfit musical toys.Sing to the rafters as the Winter winds blow outside, and make new friends and coconspiritors to further your musical endeavors whilst furthering your fanbase. Parking’s Free, beers cheap and you are it! Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Deux Amis! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Steve Foley. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse Tavern With Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP, there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/darkhorseopenmic. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Jack McKelvie & the Countertops, Ghost Guest, Public Policy, and Kiss Concert. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Sub-Flex. 21plus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. College Night w/ DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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How Bizarre. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Ken Macy Performance. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Thank Friday its Nat at 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Tyra Penn & Her Army of Snakes at 9 p.m. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Drunken Uncles. All your favorite songs by an amazing acoustic rock duo. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, BAR, 257 Park Ave. facebook.com/parkgrillworc. Johnny Romance Solo Acoustic Artist. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177 or Loveshackmusic.com. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Canadian Brass. Now in its 43rd season, Canadian Brass has performed in virtually every major concert hall in the world, been seen by hundreds of millions of people on television, sold two million of its almost 100 albums worldwide, and contributed nearly 600 new works and arrangements to the brass quintet repertoire. Renowned for genre-bending versatility and joyous performances, the award-winning Brass is almost single-handedly responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. Canadian Brass is made up of five extraordinary talents: visionary founder and tuba legend Chuck Daellenbach plus four top brass stars - Caleb Hudson and Christopher Coletti (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Bernhard Scully (horn). “After four decades, it’s great to see Canadian Brass--practically an institution at this point-still sounding fresh, still attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having fun with the music.” -National Public Radio. $49 for Adults, $15 with Student ID, $5 for Youth under 18. 8-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or musicworcester.org. Danielle Lessard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Strings Hackle. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Andy Cummings. 8:30-11:30 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Suicide Awareness Bash in honor of Lyn Rosenbusch with AriBand, Hubba Bubba, Smelltone, The Gauvin Explosion and Umbilical Cord. (facebook. com/ari.charbonneau) (facebook.com/UmbilicalCordtheBand) (umbilicalcordtheband.com) $10 Donation. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/781366448609330. Boombox. Radio hits from the 70’s and 80’s all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Livestock, Bluegrass & Americana. Homegrown Bluegrass & Americana by talented local five-piece. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 774-262-2994 or facebook. com/events/382294705282015. Magic Island, Les Racquet and Jetty. 21plus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. NORM TONELLI TRIO. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Roofie Vulture, Fast Times, Epitome of Dog, and Texas Death Match. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Tony Soul Project W /Brett Brumby. Our good friend Brett Brumby has the night off and wants to play with the Project. Hell YES! This will be so cool. Brett is one of the true good-guys of the Worcester music scene and he rocks! 9 p.m.-midnight. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or tonysoulproject.com/ event/tony-soul-project-w-brett-brumby-greendales. Touched — Classic Rock & 80’S Pop. 9-11 p.m. Iron Horse Lounge, 19 Airport Road, Fitchburg. 978-400-5618 or facebook. com/touchedband. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-

304-6044. DJ One -Three. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long, different DJ every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Primos Lounge, 102 Green St. 508-459-8702.

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Brian & Captain. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. JOMPATHON 2015. JOMPATHON 2015 is our 24th annual marathon student recital that raises funds for our Financial Aid Program. Over 250 students gather family and friends to sponsor their performances. Musicians of all ages and levels will play their favorite classical, jazz, folk and contemporary pieces in an inspiring day-long celebration of music. Our goal for JOMPATHON 2015 is $10,000 to help us meet this year’s total financial aid need of What is Science telling us? Find out at this weekend’s event Tower, Antennas, Smart Meters, Wi-Fi, Cellphones held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the IBEW Union Hall, 242 Mill St., Worcester. Ray Pealer will speak on wireless technologies and health from 1-2:30. A screening of the European documentary “Microwaves, Science, and Lies” will follow, and closing the event will be a Q&A and discussion of current legislative actions, including the Massachusetts Smart Meter Mandate and the National Grid Smart Meter Pilot Program happening in Worcester, from 4-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; donations are welcomed.

$140,000. This is a wonderful and uplifting celebration of music, community and youth education by musicians of all ages and levels of ability. It also perfectly personifies our mission “to enrich lives and foster community through accessible music education and performance.” Free Admission, donations gladly accepted. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-8569541 or jomp.org/events/2015/jompathon-2015. Worcester Music Academy Winter Open House. Please join us for our Winter Open House! Try out instruments at our instrument petting zoo, meet the teachers and learn more about our various music programs. Free to attend. Noon-2 p.m. Worcester Music Academy, 11 Irving St. 508-635-6900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/openhouse.html. Harvard University Choir Lunchtime Recital. We are immensely pleased to welcome the Harvard University Choir, which completes the final leg of its winter tour at All Saints. With its director, Edward Elwyn Jones, the choir will perform a selection of choral masterpieces. A reception will follow this event in Huntington Hall. Free. 1-2 p.m. All Saints Church, 10 Irving St. 508-752-3766. Symphony Pro Musica Concert - Winter’s Dance. Symphony Pro Musica’s 32nd season continues with “Winter’s Dance” - a family concert showcasing young musicians and ballet students in a celebration of dance. Violinist Zoe Chang plays de Beriot’s Scene de Ballet, dancers of the Franklin School of Performing Arts partner with SPM to perform Meyerbeer’s delightful Les Patineurs (The Skaters), choreographed by Cheryl Madeux, SPM plays Weber/Berlioz Invitation to the Dance and de Falla’s Spanish Dance No. 1, and young musicians join the orchestra to play selected dance pieces. Come an hour before the concert to try

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playing the orchestral instrument of your dreams in our instrument petting zoo, courtesy of David French Music Co. $25 Adults; $20 Seniors; Free for students grades 12 and under. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hudson High School, Auditorium, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. 978-5620939 or eventbrite.com/o/symphony-pro-musica-7545248593. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. John Polce. John is a dynamic and engaging performer who draws the audience in with the stories his songs and his life portray. $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Travel Amygdala Presents: Return Of The Amygdaloids METAL NIGHT with bands EPICENTER, POTSY, SONIC PULSE & SHROUD. (facebook.com/EpicenterMetal) Epicenter is a rising thrash metal band originating from Pelham, NH. They began as a small project in 2007 with guitarist Ryan Burke and vocalist/drummer Zachary King, with guitarist Jared Towne and bassist Scott Doe later joining in, letting the real destruction begin. They quickly made a name for themselves in the new England area slaying stages and crushing shows for enthusiastic crowds at local venues. Dynamic, effects driven and even a bit abrasive at times, the product is authentic and unapologetic. (facebook.com/shroudma) $10. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com/events/700035893448347. 3 Year Anniversary Party w/ Ton of Blues. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Aerochix (All-Female Aerosmith Tribute). An amazing night of your favorite Aerosmith hits performed by rockin’ chicks! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. CARA BRINDISI Acoustic Rock. No cover. 9 p.m.-midnight. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Groove Me. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Hip Swayers Deluxe. It’s a Saturday Night Rock N’ Roll Show - Get Wild - Sway Hip - Have Fun! 9-11:59 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Jubilee Gardens. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Sin City. 9-11:30 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. The F.U.’s, NoToX, Slitstitch, Whoopi Sticks, and Unlisted! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Valvatross. New England’s hottest original R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock & Roll band VALVATROSS invites you to come dance and party! $8. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or valvatross.com. continued on page 25

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Men’s Basketball

Anna Maria College January 22 @ Rivier University 7 p.m. January 24 vs. Emmanuel College 1 p.m. January 28 @ Johnson & Wales University 7 p.m. Assumption College January 24 @ American International College 3:30 p.m. January 27 @ Pace University 7:30 p.m. Becker College January 22 Home vs. Daniel Webster College 6 p.m. January 24 @ Mitchell College 1 p.m. January 27 Home vs. Wheelock College 6 p.m. Clark University January 24 Home vs. Springfield College 1 p.m. January 28 @ Babson College 5:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 24 Home vs. United States Naval Academy 7:05 p.m. January 28 @ Loyola University Maryland 7:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University January 24 vs. Worcester State University @ Assumption College 3 p.m. January 27 @ Westfield State University 7:30 p.m. Nichols College January 24 Home vs. Gordon College 2 p.m. January 28 @ Salve Regina University 7:30 p.m. Tufts University January 22 Home vs. University of Massachusetts Boston 7 p.m. January 24 @ Bates College 3 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 24 Home vs. Wheaton College 2 p.m. January 28 Home vs. Coast Guard Academy 7 p.m. Worcester State University January 24 Home vs. Fitchburg State University 3 p.m. January 27 @ Framingham State College 8 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Anna Maria College January 24 vs. Suffolk University 7 p.m. January 27 @ University of Saint Joseph 7 p.m.

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Assumption College January 24 @ American International College 2:30 p.m. January 27 @ Pace University 5:30 p.m. Becker College January 22 Home vs. Fitchburg State University 8 p.m. January 24 @ Mitchell College 3:30 p.m. January 27 Home vs. Daniel Webster College 8 p.m. Clark University January 24 @ Smith College 2 p.m. January 28 Home vs. Springfield College 7 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 24 @ United States Naval Academy 2 p.m. January 28 Home vs. Loyola University Maryland 7:05 p.m. Fitchburg State University January 24 vs. Worcester State University @ Assumption College 1 p.m. January 27 @ Westfield State University 5:30 p.m. Nichols College January 22 Home vs. Johnson & Wales University 6 p.m. January 24 Home vs. Gordon College 12 p.m. January 28 @ Salve Regina University 5:30 p.m. Tufts University January 24 Home vs. Bates College 3 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 24 @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 p.m. Worcester State University January 24 Home vs. Fitchburg State University 1 p.m. January 27 @ Framingham State College 6 p.m.

Women’s Fencing Tufts University January 24 @ Brown Multi-Meet 9 a.m. January 25 @ Wellesley College 9 a.m.

Men’s Ice Hockey

Assumption College January 22 @ Suffolk University 7 p.m. January 27 @ Franklin Pierce University 7 p.m. Becker College January 23 Home vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology 6:50 p.m. January 27 @ Curry College 6:40 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 23 Home vs. Robert Morris University 7:05 p.m. January 24 Home vs. Robert Morris University 3:05 p.m.

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Fitchburg State University January 22 @ Westfield State University 7:35 p.m. January 24 Home vs. Framingham State University 5 p.m. Nichols College January 24 @ Salve Regina University 7:35 p.m. January 27 Home vs. Western New England University 8:10 p.m. Tufts University January 23 @ Wesleyan University 7 p.m. January 24 @ Trinity College 4 p.m. Worcester State University January 22 @ Framingham State College 7:40 p.m. January 25 Home vs. Plymouth State University 4 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey

College of the Holy Cross January 23 Home vs. University of Southern Maine 3:05 p.m. January 24 @ Saint Anselm College 1 p.m. Nichols College January 23 Home vs. University of New England 6:40 p.m. January 24 Home vs. Norwich University 11:45 a.m. January 28 @ Wesleyan University

Men’s Swimming & Diving Clark University January 24 Home vs. Coast Guard Academy 1 p.m. January 28 @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute 6:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 24 @ Providence College 1 p.m. Tufts University January 24 @ Wheaton College 1 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 28 Home vs. Clark University 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Swimming & Diving

Assumption College January 24 vs. University of Bridgeport/Keene State College/LIU Post @ University of Bridgeport 1 p.m. Clark University January 24 Home vs. Coast Guard Academy 1 p.m.

January 28 @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute 6:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 24 @ Providence College 1 p.m. Tufts University January 24 @ Wheaton College 1 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 28 Home vs. Clark University 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Track & Field

Assumption College January 24 @ Beynon Invitational 11 a.m. College of the Holy Cross January 23 @ Joe Donahue Games Fitchburg State University January 25 @ GBTC Invitational @ Harvard University 11 a.m. Tufts University January 24 @ Bowdoin Invitational Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 24 @ Smith Invitational 11 a.m. Worcester State University January 24 @ Boston University Terrier Invitational January 24 @ Springfield Invitational #2

Women’s Track & Field

Assumption College January 24 @ Beynon Invitational 11 a.m. College of the Holy Cross January 23 @ Joe Donahue Games Fitchburg State University January 24 @ GBTC Invitational @ Harvard University 11 a.m. Tufts University January 24 @ Bowdoin Invitational Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 24 @ Smith Invitational 11 a.m. Worcester State University January 23 @ Boston University Terrier Invitational January 24 @ Springfield Invitational #2

Wrestling

Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 25 @ NEWA Dual Meet Championships 10 a.m.

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Jubilee Gardens at Nick’s Sat Jan 24th. come enjoy some German fare & great beers and get settled in for a rockin’ eclectic musical night with all original tunes! 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. DJ ONE-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Primos Lounge, 102 Green St. 508-459-8702. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com.

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Jon Short. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Guy Bergeron Acoustic Rock. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Hangover Hour 5pm, Andy Cummings at 8:30pm! 5 p.m.2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus. First, and Third Sundays! More info at facebook.com/electrichaze Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric

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Worcester’s Best Chef Competition is held this Sunday, Jan. 25 at Mechanics Hall beginning from 4-5 p.m. with a VIP event, followed by priority admission at 5 p.m., Foodies A at 5:30 p.m. and Foodies B at 5:45 p.m. An array of chefs from restaurants throughout Central Massachusetts will convene to offer up guests samples of their culinary creations. Chefs compete in two categories: Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice. Admission prices vary. For more information, visit worcestersbestchef.com. Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Tony Soul Feature at Greendales. 7-11 p.m. Creegan’s Pub, 65 Green St. 508-754-3550 or tonysoulproject.com. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Nick DiMara Jazz Trio. 21plus. 9 p.m.-midnight. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-402-8777 or facebook.com/events/622722221190330. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is welcome! 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Monday - Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Music Guild Annual Meeting and Concert. The Music Guild of Music Worcester, Inc. wil hold a short Annual Meeting followed by a Concert featuring David Russell, member of the Worcester Chamber Music Society, who will play the Cello. Reception and light lunch will follow. Open to the Public. Drawing Prizes include 2 tickets to an upcoming Music Worcester event. $5 Free-will donation payable at the door. 12:45-3:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Gordon Hall, 111 Park Ave. 508-943-3561. Pianist Bruce Pratt, Jr. Pianist Bruce Pratt, Jr. is that rare combination of naturally gifted and classically educated and trained. The combination makes for a stunning performance by a very warm and personable musician. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 2Fer Tuesdays with Pete Towler Solo Acoustic. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Two Left - Classic, Modern Rock and beyond. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar), Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) and David Degon (Guitar) Jam Classic Rock, Modern Rock and Beyond. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub With Bill Mccarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-

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11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Cody Curelop Acoustic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Dam Chick Singer! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase W/ Bill Mccarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma

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rk&__user=578549000. All request night w/ DJ Strader. 8 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 8 p.m.-midnight. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Karaoke. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Wednesday Night Open Mic Night W/Wibble @ Mondo’s. Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike! Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins,

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Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. Dominos and other games at the bar. It’s tons of fun! Free. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or dominoesrules.org/mexican-train-dominoes-how-to-play. City of Four Jazz Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. FBW (Federation of Belligerent Writers). facebook. com/groups/284699625016320/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick

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USASA Slopestyle Contest

Open to skiers and snowboarders, this qualifying event hosted by USASA is part of the Massachusetts Series and offers a chance for competitors to give their best “slopestyle” performance to potentially compete in Nationals at Copper Mountain.

For the Week of January 22nd-January 29th For more information call 978.464.2300 or visit www.wachusett.com

Thursday

Women’s Clinic

(9:30am-11:30am) Join other females on the slopes in this program taught by women; designed especially for women at all levels and abilities. There’s still time to get in on the program. We also offer a single day ‘trial’ for anyone just looking to try things out.

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Live in the Coppertop

(8:00pm-10:00pm) Rock out with the Chris Fitz Band as you treat yourself to some nachos or wings and couple of pints after a fun day on the slopes! The Chris Fitz Band is a local favorite playing original rock songs that will get you moving to the beat.

Saturday

Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip

(11:00am-3:00pm) A fundraising event where participants jump into an ice cold pool to benefit Camp Sunshine; a retreat for children with life-threatening illness and their families. Plunge begins at 2:00pm. More information: www.freezinforareason.com and www.campsunshine.org.

26 Monday

Try Before You Buy

Test out our high-performance demo equipment inside the MTNside Ski & Ride Shop. Full and half day demos available for rent. Don’t have boots? Don’t worry, we have those to rent as well for only $8!

27 Tuesday

Polar Sampling

(3:00pm-6:00pm) Try a refreshing beverage served by the Polar Team! They’ll have seltzers, sodas and other assorted items available to try. Try one or try them all and find your favorite flavor!

Wednesday

Mountain Dining

After a day on the slopes there’s no better way to recover than with a hearty mountain meal! Enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking the mountain in our Black Diamond Restaurant, open daily from 11am-10pm!

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Stay Connected

Stay up to date on the all the latest from Wachusett Mountain by checking us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more!

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Skybox on the Slopes: It’s like a luxury suite at the Stadium only here you can get into the game! Book now for your next special occasion! Call 978-464-2300 x3175!

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month: January is the perfect time to learn a new snow sport! Our amazing team of instructors are here to help you make the transition from pavement to snow! Bring a friend and you’ll both save big with our BFF (Bring a Friend for Fun) Package. facebook.com/WaWaWachusett

NASTAR Racing: Join us every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am-1pm on Challenger for some recreational racing fun! A great chance to try your hand at racing no matter what your ability level!

The Pats Are Going To The ‘Ship: Make your plans now to join us for the Superbowl on February 1st! Our Rotman’s ‘Big Game Giveaway’ will take place at halftime where you’ll have the chance to win a big screen tv and recliner! There will also be food and drink specials in the Coppertop! twitter.com/Wachusett

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Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Karaoke with DJ Sirch-One. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Michael’s Cigar Bar. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035 or worcesterjazzcollective.com.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu. ArtsWorcester, News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19; Art On The Line, Friday. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/

book. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Torkwase Dyson Gallery Reception, Through Nov. 21; Torkwase Dyson Sight on Site Artist Talk, 92 Downing St. clarku.edu. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Pulse: New Work by Faculty Artists, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 10; Opening Reception for the exhibition Pulse: New Work by Faculty Artists, Wednesday. 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. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, 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.

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-5985000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup. com. 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, The Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons, Friday - Saturday. 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 $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children $3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-5985000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-3463341 or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 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. 508753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday -

Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders - Exhibit , Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 24; Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library Exhibit: Ex Libris, Dr. John Green, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, The Museum of Russian Icons opens a new exhibition, The Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons, on Friday, Jan. 23. The show features 60 smallscale icon triptychs, larger icons and illuminated manuscripts, illustrating Christian traditions of Ethiopia. There will also be cast-brass hand-held processional/benediction crosses with intricate designs and small pendant/pectoral crosses worm by priests. The exhibit is on display through April 18, 2015. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Museumofrussianicons.org.

Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Jeppson Idea Lab: Hogarth Portraits, Through Feb. 8, 2015; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Perfectly Strange: Exhibition, Through Jan. 4, 2015; Special Event: Perfectly Strange Exhibition Artist Talk, Thursday; Art + Market at the Worcester Art Museum, Saturdays, through Sept. 20; Tour of the Month: American Expressions, Saturday; Worcester Art Museum Art + Market, Saturdays, through Sept. 20; Zip Tour: Childe Hassam at WAM, Saturday; Legio III Cyrenaica - Roman, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; Women of the III Legion Cyrenaica, Sunday; Senior September at WAM, Wednesdays, through Sept. 24; U-student Wednesdays Free admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Luminous Will, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 9 - Nov. 22. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Introduction to grant seeking. Non-Profit looking for private grant money? New to the world of fundraising? Want to learn more about the Grants Resources at Worcester Public Library? Free Introductory Workshop on Grant Seeking The workshop covers: Grant Seeking Basics: Before you begin your search, get advice, find out tips, and discover what you need to have in place before you start. Searching the Foundation Center, one of the premier places to find grant makers. Class Size is Limited! Pre-Registration Required! Free. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon. Worcester Public Library, Banx Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1663. Paint Lab - Winter Fox. Step by step instruction and everything you’ll need to make your OWN Winter Fox painting! Make sure to wear Paint friendly clothing! Ages 6-12. $15. 4:30-5:30 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com/calendar-of-events. Seven Teams from the Art of Science Learning’s Worcester Incubator for Innovation to Present Novel Urban-Transportation Solutions. The Art of Science Learning is built on more than 15 years of work by Harvey Seifter and colleagues, exploring the impact of artistic skills, processes and experiences on learning and the innovation process. Free and open to the public. Registration is requested since seating is limited. Postevent, complimentary refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. 5-7:30 p.m. Union Station, 2 Washington Square. 508-929-2774 or facebook.com/events/988470684514192. TEAS Review Class - Science. Review classes for nursing and allied health program applicants who are preparing to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). $69. 5-10 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu.

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Gmail for Beginners. Create a gmail account or learn how to better use the one you have! Please register for this class in advance through the Event Calendar on our website at worcpublib. org or call the library at 508-799-1655 x3 Free. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED). The BLS Healthcare Provider Course teaches CPR skills for helping Adults, children and infants, (including doing ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen); use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). It’s intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital, dental offices, physicians’ office, physical therapy clinics, home healthcare agencies, student nurses and more. This class is for certified or non-certified, licensed or non- licensed healthcare professionals. The certification is valid for 2 years. $85. 5-9 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu. The Mystical Partnership: Divine Feminine & Sacred Masculine. Led by C. Graham Campbell, Ph.D. The Mystical Partnership: Divine Feminine and Sacred Masculine This workshop will be an exciting evening where we explore the Feminine face of God and its implications for a new sense of both Feminine and Masculine gender roles. We will begin with visualization of the alignment with Divine Feminine. Then work with seeing both energies as allies in personal and spiritual transformation of daily life in the 21st century. This workshop with be interactive and open to new life and energy. An evening of discussion, sharing, humor and openness to each other exploring: How both the Divine Feminine and

Sacred Masculine exist within all of us. $35. 6-8:30 p.m. HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St. heartwellinstitute.com/event-list/thedivine-feminine-and-sacred-masucline. Zentangle Intro to Black Tiles. Designed for those who have taken the Intro to Zentangle class, Intro to Black Tiles introduces the method of tangling with white ink and charcoal on black Zentangle tiles. We will explore different ways of working with known tangles to see how different the visual effects can be. Cost includes Black Tile Class Kit for you to take home. BYOB optional and pet friendly. $5 (includes Class Kit). 7-9 p.m. Clayground, The, 65 James St. 508-755-7776 or goclayground.com/#!events/c1ega.

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Fish Keeping & Aquatic Plant Care Seminar. Hosted by David, the Seachem Rep. Questions and Answers! In-Store Specials and Raffles! Snow Date: 1/31/15 Free. 1-2 p.m. Klem’s, Pet Department, 117 W Main St., Spencer. 508-885-2708 or klemsonline.com. Marble Art! Learn to use simple household items to create a new type of art! Marbling will become your NEW favorite! Free! 1-3 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com/calendar-of-events. Starting Seeds Indoors. Saturday, January 24, 1-4pm Member $35, Non-member $45 Instructor: Christie Higginbottom Get your gardens off to a good start this spring by starting vegetable, flower and herb seeds indoors. This workshop will help you decide which plants will benefit most from a head start. You will learn the tools and supplies needed, the best sowing and nurturing techniques, and when and how to transition your seedlings into the garden. Participants will sow two flats to take home. Member: $35., Non-member: $45. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Cones and Conifers: Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil. Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25. Instructor: Helen Byers. The fascinating features of cones and conifers will be our subject in this two-day workshop. We will study and portray them in wonderful detail. Through demonstrations and individual attention, artist/illustrator Helen Byers will guide students in botanical art techniques using colored pencil. Beginners will

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Tarot Life & Medium Readings with Diane Lewis. Welcome to the world of spirit. Diane is a extremely gifted psychic, medium and spiritual healer. Considered one of the best in her field, Diane’s focus is all about the messages she is entrusted to deliver. She is honored by the trust placed in her. All readings are by appointment only. Private 1/2 or 1 hour Tarot Life sessions or 1 hour Medium sessions are available Call 617.645.6415 or email reading@dianelewis.us.com to schedule your session Please call for pricing. Noon-7 p.m. Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 617-645-6415 or dianelewis.us.com. FAFSA Day. Worcester State University is one location offering Free, one-on-one assistance to families in completing the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is used by colleges and the government to determine a students’ eligibility for federal grants and other financial aid to cover college expenses. The event is part of FAFSA Day Massachusetts’ and the “College Goal Sunday Program, a non-profit, volunteer driven” initiative. The event is Free and open to everyone seeking information about or assistance with the FAFSA. Free. 1-4 p.m. Worcester State University, Sullivan Building, Eager Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8078. Beekeeping 101. Presenter: Mary Duane, Worcester County Beekeepers Association This talk will focus on the critical role honeybees play in our ecosystem, including your vegetable garden, and will explain management of honeybee colonies through the seasons in Central Massachusetts. Learn what you can do to help to protect the honeybee, including becoming a beekeeper. Included with Admission. 2-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Book Signing with Psychic Medium Diane Lewis followed by a Free mediumship demonstration. Book signing - 6 p.m. Book signing followed by a Free mediumship demonstration! Give yourself a great book and help the library! 25% of all book sales will benefit to the library First, treat yourself and purchase your signed copy of A Little Inspiration. Whether you read a message when you wake up or choose to carry this book with you throughout your day, you’ll quickly realize this is a book to cherish for a lifetime. And because A Little Inspiration goes a long way, it’s also makes a great gift. Then, join Diane after the book signing as she gives a Free demonstration of mediumship and connects to those who have crossed over. A Little Inspiration $9.95 Free. Leicester Public Library, 1136 Main St., Leicester. 617-645-6415 or dianelewis.us.com.

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TEAS Review Class - English. Review classes for nursing and allied health program applicants who are preparing to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). $69. 5-10 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu. Cognos 10 Report Studio Training. This class is designed for beginning report writers, developers, or anyone needing training in Cognos 10 reporting. The objective of this course is to develop and retain a complete understanding of Cognos Report Studio. Cognos 10 Report Studio components are taught along with tips and tricks to create reports quickly. Students learn through hands-on exploration under the guidance of a skilled instructor who brings useful knowledge to the classroom. Topics covered

in this course include: recognize the interface, work with report objects, creating list reports, adding object to the report, aggregate data, sorting grouping and group span, crosstab reports, creating filters, parameters and prompts, creating a prompt page, creating a query calculation, creating chart reports, adding calculations to reports, conditional formatting, and report layout. $229. 6-9 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. trainnow. qcc.edu.

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Mindful Happy Hour! Join us for a relaxing and refreshing, after-work ‘cocktail’ of mindfulness. Ivy Child’s Mindful Happy Hour events include 45 mins of yoga, followed by an hour of live art instruction, mingling and healthy snacks! All art supplies are provided and included in the cost. Mingle with friends and meet new people in the community! Co-Host: WPI Psychology Society Our goal is to provide a healthy and creative happy hour for participants in the Worcester County area. We also want to spotlight local businesses, artists, yoga instructors to inspire creativity and build community. All proceeds from the event directly support our mindfulness-based learning programs for kids and youth. $30/ Single Ticket OR $20/Person for Parties of 2 or More. 6-8:15 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Stratton Hall, Room 308 and 309, 100 Institute Road. 985-228-3956 or ivychild.org/events/mindfulhappy-hour. Yoga by Nature. Gentle-to-moderate flow yoga for all levels. Drop-ins welcome. Lynsey considers herself to be a seeker of truth, of health, and of life’s harmony. The practice and roots of Yoga have inspired her to take her own studies deeper as well as educate those who are interested in the same. Her classes are unique combining our natural “elemental awareness” of the outside world, and using this to teach students how to view it in the body as a tool for strengthening connection to the physical world. Sound, chanting, and music are also tools she uses in her classes. All students at all levels are welcome. Her classes uniquely supports the student in feeling connected with their own body as well as deepening their connection to the world and life itself. Member: $10, Non-member: $17. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

poetry >Thursday 22

B. Eugene McCarthy and Fran Quinn, authors of Sound Ideas: Reading and Speaking Poetry. B. Eugene McCarthy and Fran Quinn, authors of Sound Ideas: Reading and Speaking Poetry, will be at JEL for an author discussion and book signing. All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served, compliments of the Friends of the Library. “Hearing and speaking are essential to making poems live. Poems are a physical experience. This book explains how to find your way to the heart of a poem by taking it off the page. The authors have taught poetry successfully with this method for many years and now they share it beyond their own classroom.” Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426 or engagedpatrons.org.

>Saturday 24

Barnes & Noble 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic. Join us as we return from a holiday break and welcome feature poet G.D. Hawksley. Hawksley started writing seriously at Berwick Academy and then graduated from Worcester State University where he also served as Director of the former Poetry Center. He was a board of directors member and sometimes officer of the WCPA for more than 30 years. Open mic precedes feature. Bring some poems to share. Group usually heads over to the in store café for coffee and

dessert. Hosted by Carle Johnson. Free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - MA/Worcester, in the stacks, 541 D Lincoln St. 508-853-6994 or worcestercountypoetry.org.

lectures >Friday 23

AVATAR Computing Inc. Cyber Security Seminar. Cyber Safety Make It a Priority! Is Your Company Next? AVATAR Computing will be hosting a Free cyber security seminar focused on keeping your small business safe as we head into a 2015 Hacking Epidemic Topics to be covered: *What to Expect for 2015 *Attack Methods & Threats *Steps to Protecting Your Business *Q&A. *Limited to 20 attendees so reserve your seat today! Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.* Attendees will receive a security Tips & Tricks flyer to help safeguard your business against future attacks. From October 2005 through November 2014 - Total Number of Recorded Data Breaches: 4,912 Total Number of Records Exposed: 673,293,959. Contact mvanaria@avatar-computing.com. Phone: 508-926-8673 Free. 4-5:30 p.m. The Foster Gallery, 208, 51 Union St. 508-926-8673 or avatar-computing.com.

>Saturday 24

Writers in the Garden: Tower Hill Library’s 2015 Book Group. Saturdays, January 24, February 28, March 28 and April 25, 1:30-3pm Free with Admission Read and discuss books by and about gardeners and writers Elizabeth Lawrence, Vita SackvilleWest, Celia Thaxter and others. Please contact Kathy Bell, kbell@ towerhillbg.org or 508-869-6111, ext. 116, for more information

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>Tuesday 27

Come (Think About) Play. Some forms of play are Free and engage our curiosity by encouraging us to experiment with ideas, with movement, with fancy. Other forms have strict rules with clear winners and losers and are competitions of skill. Make-believe, music, baseball, and chess--all are “played.” So what exactly do we mean by play and what attracts us to its different forms? This question will help frame our dialogue and encourage us to reflect on the role of play in our lives. This event will be facilitated by Barbara Bigelow (Graduate School of Management at Clark University) and Jennifer Plante (Writing Center and Writing Program at Clark University). Free. 7-9 p.m. Clark University: Dana Commons, Higgins Lounge, Second Floor, 950 Main St. 508-7937479.

SHARKS PLAYER OF THE WEEK Name: Matt Taormina Age: 28 Hometown: Warren, Michigan Years Playing Hockey: 22 Years playing professionally: Six Position: Defenseman Favorite part about playing in Worcester? Probably the amount of confidence that they give me to play my game and the amount of time that I’m out there. How do you prepare for a game? It’s an easy routine. You kind of come in, go through all the videos and stuff like that. Then I’ll listen to some music and kind of zone out, play some soccer. Play around with the boys, keep it light. Make it easy, keep it fun. What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? You really have to take care of your body. It’s a long schedule, it’s grueling. The three and threes you try to do whatever you can to be ready and stay healthy. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? Making it to the NHL, playing my first game and scoring my first goal. That’s always been a lifelong dream to make it and I have, I haven’t been there as long as I’d like to, but I was able to play a certain amount of games. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? I played with Bryan Lerg and we won the Quebec World Peewee tournament when we were just 12 or 13. -Joshua Lyford JANUARY 22, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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ORCHESTRA AUDITION

H E A LT H , M IN ND & BEAUTY QCC Jazz Orchestra is holding auditions for all community musicians interested in playing and performing with a jazz ensemble.

Audition Information: •Where: QCC Hebert Auditorium, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester •When: Sunday, January 25, 2015 •Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring your instrument and a favorite piece of music.

Minimum qualiﬁcations:

Ability to read music and understand simple rhythm concepts. All Big Band instruments will be accepted including saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion and voice. Other instruments will be accepted on a case-by-case basis, including vibraphone, tuba, etc. Music Director: Tom Herbert Please visit www.QCC.edu/jazz-orchestra for more information or email: TomHerbertJazz@gmail.com www.QCC.edu

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SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11965 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078

Dan’s Handyman Services Interior/Exterior Household Repairs. Dependable & Reasonable. Dan R. Thibeault 774-364-0938

Johanson Home Improvement Licensed, insured and HIC registered. Interior painting. Bathroom remodeling and repair. Door and window install. Decks and sheds. Rotted siding, drop ceilings, light fixtures, tiling, toilet and faucet repair and much more. Over 20 years experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com

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LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809 Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

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3 Org. that's hosted Errol Flynn, Wayne Newton and Stephen Colbert 4 ___ salts 5 Follow up on ___ 6 Image created before drinking? 7 Got the carpet all gross 8 Potatoes named for their state 9 Must-have 10 "Oh!" in Osnabruck 11 Tiny red salad item 12 How you feel after a much-needed rest 13 Quality of some body tissues 15 Like some GPAs 21 He's often seen up late 22 In an ambiguous way 23 Light and dark ice cream Áavor 25 Star of "Gimme a Break!" 27 All together, musically 29 Religious circles? 31 Rare blood type 34 Carla's surname on "Cheers" 36 Total assortment? 38 "Is this ___?"

42 French lane 46 Lord ___ Baratheon ("Game of Thrones" character) (anagram of ROSY) 48 Posed for pics 50 Company that merged with TimeWarner 51 Dollop 52 NFL gains

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HELP WANTED LOCAL Millbury Public Schools Substitute Cafeteria Workers. 3 Hours a day. Call Mary Leslie, Food Service Director @ 508-865-2929

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TOWN OF RUTLAND NOTICE OF VACANCY CHIEF WATER OPERATOR The Town of Rutland Department of Public Works is accepting applications for a full-time Chief Water Operator to be employed within the Department of Public Works Water Division. Applicants must have as a minimum, Massachusetts Grade 3 Water Treatment License, Massachusetts Grade 2 Distribution License, Massachusetts Cross Connection Survey License and a Massachusetts Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. A Massachusetts Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement, and Massachusetts Hydraulic License is preferable, or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Must have a minimum of ďŹ ve (5) years experience working with a municipal water system. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays, and shift work under varying weather conditions, as required. Applicants are to provide a copy of their Licenses with their application. The successful applicant will be required to submit to a physical, drug screen, and C.O.R.I. check, as determined by the D.P.W. Superintendent. Applications, as well as a complete job description, may be obtained at the Department of Public Works ofďŹ ce, 17 Pommogussett Road, Rutland, Massachusetts, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by calling (508) 886-4105. Applications will be accepted until position is ďŹ lled. The Town of Rutland is an equal opportunity provider. Gary Kellaher D.P.W. Superintendent

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

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Pedal type in cabinet w/ draws. Very good condition. $50 (978)534-0711

Uncirculated Coins 4-dollar, 10 -half dollar, 13-quarter. All for $100.00 508-752-3371

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

Gel Fuel Fireplace light oak W/ log insert & screen. Gorgeous. $125.00 508-865-1047

FOR SALE Full Length Mink Coat Size 8. $200.00 508-829-3403* ITEMS UNDER $2.015 2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508752-2768 (Paxton)*

Arm Chair Vintage, upholstered, gray, strong, solid, comfy, Great condition $40.00 508754-1827

Gorgeous, wood mantel electric fireplace $125 OBO. Stands 50" high, 51 1/2" wide, 16" deep. 978-537-2387 Kids play table & portable potty chair. Great for Grandma’s house or for you. Exc. cond. Both $20.00 508-829-9240. Pub Table, Pine finish 54"x54" incl’s 1 leaf. 6 uph ladder back barstools. $300 or BO (paid $1200) 978-464-2639 Roper Washer H. Duty Exc. cond. 5 cycle, 2 spd. Durable, basic, strong. $100.00 978-6608034

Vintage End Table Two wood maple finish tables. Two tiers. Ornate. Mint. $75.00/both 508791-0531 FURNITURE Century Dining Room Set 4 side, 2 captain chairs. Oval table, extends to 9’. Lighted hutch, beveled glass front. "Rosewood" Asking $9,500.00 (orig. $20,000) 508-791-0770* Henredon Bedroom Set King bed & mirrored oval backboard. 2 end tables, 9 drwr dresser w/oval detached wall mirror, mens wardrobe & 3 drwrs. Asking $9,500.00 508-791 -0770* Navy Blue Leather Sofa & Matching Chair Excellent condition. $700.00 or B/0 Call 571-437-2123*

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

2000 Toyota Corolla Blue, tan interior, AC, PS, PB, PW, PL. Low 109K miles. Great shape dependable. $3750.00 508581-7967

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

AUTO/TRUCK 1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $15,000 or B/O Call 508-304-1558 Jon 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084

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

AUTO/VAN 2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $5900.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662 2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

2001 Honda Accord Sedan 180000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs great. franbriss@aol.com 508-869-6326 2002 Mazda Protege5 Manual. Metallic blue. Runs excellent. Very sporty. Always garaged. $3,450.00 508-829-9882 2004 Cadillac CTS Black, grey interior. Loaded. Only 67K miles. $8750.00 508-581-7967 2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967 2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR. White pearl/tan.118K miles. Extras. $7,900.00 508-425-9776 Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off resto. New 350 crate motor. Appraised at $47,500, only 5,000 miles since resto. $30,000 OBO. Call Len cell 508-789-3436 Millbury, MA BOATS

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624

12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sundolphin KLN Jon Boat w/galvanized trailer. 55lb thrust Minnkota motor. 2 life jackets, anchor. 2 swivel seats. Battery & charger. Exc. cond. $1,200.00 or B/O Dave 978537-2536 1986 Stingray Super Sport 17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mercruiser. This is a classic. Full boat cover and bimini top. Very clean. $2950.00 B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219/508-829-9882

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

1994 Geo Prizm 87K miles. A/C, 5 Speed, Rear defroster. Good tires and brakes. Passed MA inspection. Asking $1,790.00 508-450-0808

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

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We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks. We Sell New and Used Parts. Specials on Batteries and Tires. New and Used! Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137

PATRIOT AUTO GLASS "When it comes to safety, quality matters" WeatherTech Floor Liners, Auto Glass Replacement, Rock Chip Repairs, etc. We direct bill all insurance companies. $20 Gift Card w/every in-shop windshield replacement with this ad. 764 Main St. Holden, MA 508-829-1995

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC AUCTION Public Auction Notice is hereby given. Pursuant to provision of M.L. c255 sec. 39A that the following vehicles will be sold on February 11, 2015 at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice. 2000 Toyota Camry / VIN 4T1BG22K4Y4924018 2004 Ford Taurus / VIN 1FAFP55UX4G107252 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee / VIN 1J4GW48S34C111344 2006 Chevy Colorado / VIN 1GCDT198968272449 To be sold at Early’s on Park Ave., 536 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01603

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 February 5, 2015 at 7:40pm on the petition of Felters Mill, LLC. The petitioner requests a variance from Section III(B)(3)Table 2 of the town’s zoning bylaws for lot width relief to permit a buildable lot. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 460 Central Turnpike , Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 30, Parcel #’s 67 & 78. The proposed parcel is shown as Lot # 1. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal ofﬁce hours in the Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 1/22, 1/29/2015 MS

Town of Sutton Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section IV.C. of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Renewable Generation (MA), LLC of Brookline, MA. The application is for construction of a 500 kW large-scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic facility and associated site and utility work at 49 Worcester Providence Turnpike (Route 146). The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:10 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess, Jr., Chairman 1/22, 1/29/2015 MS

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER , S.S. PROBATE COURT 12P3120PO To Gloria T. Socia of Sutton in said County and all persons interested in Gloria T. Socia. A petition has been presented to said Court by Heather G. Warren of Barre and Carol A. Matukaitis of Sutton both in said County, praying said Court to Afﬁrm the Health Care Proxy executed by Gloria T. Socia, as set forth in said petition, and for such further relief as this Court deems proper. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should ﬁle a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of February 2015, the return day of this citation. Witness Denise Meagher, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this sixth day of January 2015. Stephen G Abraham Register of Probate. 1/22/2015 MS

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Alan A. Gasco to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated July 28, 2005, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36921, Page 69; said mortgage was then assigned to Bank of America N.A., Successor By Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by virtue of an assignment dated April 25, 2012, and recorded in Book 4891, at Page 189, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated September 6, 2013, and recorded in Book 51702, at Page 44, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 11:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: Parcel 1 The Land in Sutton in the Village Of Manchuag situated on the Westerly side of Tucker Pond, otherwise known as Tucker Lane, and bounded as follows; BEGINNING at the southeast corner of the granted premises at stake a few feet away northerly of an existing dirt road THENCE N. 19 degrees 35’00 E. eighty-one and 50/100 (81.50) feet, more, or less, to a Point one foot above the high water mark of the said lake; THENCE in a general westerly and southwesterly direction by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said lake 55 feet, more or less, to a point; THENCE S 21 degrees 48’30” W. by other land of Zonfrillo about seventy- four and 00/100 (74.00) feet to a stake; THENCE S. 82 degrees 04’30 E. by a straight line a few feet northerly of said dirt road fifty-five and 02/100 (55.02) feet to a point of beginning. And however described being Lot N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton. Mass. Owned by Louis and Marion Zonfrillo. August 18, 1955, Scale 1’=30 feet, by R.H Stowe.” Parcel 2 The land in Sutton situated on the shore of Tucker Pond or Tucker Lane, so -called, in the village of Manchaug, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at an iron pipe marking the southeasterly corner of LOT N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton, and Mass dated May 9, 1957, Scale 1’30’, R.H Stowe, Registered Land Surveyor.” THENCE N. 61 degrees 56’00’ W one hundred eighteen and 55/100 (118.55) feet to an iron pipe: THENCE N. 19 degrees, 56’00 W. by other land of said Zonfrillo eighty and 75/100 (80.75) feet to a iron pipe that is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake; THENCE S. 75 degrees 54’30 E. by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake one hundred forty-five and 30/100 ( 145.30) feet to an iron pipe at Lot M on said Plan; Thence S. 33 degrees 19’30 W. by Lot M on said Plan one hundred fifteen and 37/100 (115.37) feet to an iron pipe; and the point of beginning. Together with a right of way over a 12 foot way located southerly and westerly of the granted premises leading to the State Road known as Putman Hill Road. Being Same Premises conveyed to Alan. A. Gasco in Book 36921 Page 67 Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable.In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 23 Tucker Lane, Sutton, MA 01590 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 25511.97 (GASCO) FEI # 1078.00800 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Philip E. Mossa to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. dated September 11, 2006, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39744, Page 67; said mortgage was then assigned to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by virtue of an assignment dated February 8, 2010, and recorded in Book 45483, at Page 116, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated June 20, 2013, and recorded in Book 51157, at Page 53, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 10:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: The land in said Millbury being a certain tract or parcel of land situated on the northerly side of Wheelock Avenue and being Lot No. 10 on Plan of Birchmont recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 47, Plan 18 bounded and described according to said plan as follows: BEGINNING at the southeasterly corner thereof at Lot No. 9 on said plan; THENCE northerly by said Lot No. 9 three hundred sixty-four and 53/100 (364.53) feet to a point; THENCE southerly sixty-six and 81/100 (66.81) feet to Lot No. 11 on said plan; THENCE southeasterly by Lot No. 11 three hundred twenty and 22/100 (320.22) feet to said Wheelock Avenue; THENCE northeasterly by said Avenue fifty (50) feet to point of beginning. For my title, see deed recorded herewith.at Book 39744 Page 65. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 115 Wheelock Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/ or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 50215 /MOSSA FEI # 1078.00831 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

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Jen Roy

Jen Roy is a broadcast journalist turned public relations company founder, who hasn’t been able to stay away from Massachusetts. Homegrown in Worcester, she earned undergraduate degrees in music and communications and later a master’s in communications at Clark University before becoming an anchor on Charter TV Channel 3. She currently works with Worcester Public Schools and runs her one-woman business Jen Roy PR “Publicity with Integrity.”

You worked with Channel 3 for 10 years; why the move to PR? A lot of people in

Why did you originally earn a degree in music? Are you still able to use it today?

So how exactly did Jen Roy PR come about?

Can you tell me a bit about your other projects you founded? Good News

the news tend to transfer some industry skills to PR, as a reporter you’re working with PR all the time and there’s a lot of the same skills. I love [PR], I love the fact that you have time to work on a project and in media time is rare, I think in many ways I put more of myself into my PR work where with news you have to be more impartial and I was getting more interested in putting in my opinions and my thoughts.

I was an opera singer actually, I’m very religious and spiritual, that was where my talent was and I believe in that saying “[Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God].” And for me that talent was singing, I had a talent for singing and that was my passion. In addition, now I have a really good background there and that helps me when I’m working with artists for PR.

I started Jen Roy PR because I was laid off for about a year and a half. I decided to start my own business because I just needed to pay my bills, it was something I had never dreamed of doing and it has been a wonderful opportunity and I’ve learned a lot from it. Currently I’m working for the Worcester Public Schools on the weekdays and doing Jen Roy PR on nights and weekends.

Worcester and Good News Beantown I created because I felt that our media landscape needed more good news. I think a lot of people have taken to it and it’s an example of how social media really can be media and anyone can be a part of it.

You seem to really have a love for Worcester, why did you decide to stay here?

marketing on social media to get my contacts. I’m changing my strategy, now I’m relying on them from my personto-person experience and networking. That’s getting me opportunities right now I’m doing some PR for Phantom Gourmet, which came from me reaching out to them and meeting them. My main job right now is with Worcester Public Schools and I’m working for Melinda Boone, who is an absolutely inspiring person to work for and it’s not just because she’s my boss. She has already taught me so much and being able to work for a woman has been an incredible opportunity and I hope to be like her and model myself after her in terms of the kind of worker and person I want to be. I’d say the two people I model

I moved to New York for three years, my desire was always to stay in Worcester for college, but I really wanted to move away for a while. I moved to New York City for three years and looked for work there. I worked for James Taylor’s agent for a while, that was probably the most exciting job I worked there. When I decided I had to move back to Worcester I literally just woke up one day, decided it was time to come home. I had all my family there and, Massachusetts in general, there are so many opportunities in so many industries, it’s a place where you can really do something.

You work a lot with some of the bigger names in Worcester and Massachusetts, what are you doing to make these connections? Last year I did a lot of

myself after the most are my mom and Ms. Boone. She is an unbelievable human being.

Tell me about some of the charity work you’ve done. So I created Karaoke for

a Cure and worked on that with the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance at UMass Memorial Medical Center; it is a fundraiser and it’s their seventh year and it’s raised over $125,000 for that organization. I believe that health, in particular cancer, is my passion. My message is that you don’t have to be a doctor to cure cancer, you just need to use your talents to help that cure along. If you’re an artist and you can hold a fundraiser to go towards that research it influences people and that is so powerful. I know I’ve been able to make a difference in our community, it’s one of the best things I have ever done and I am so blessed to have been able to do that.

What are some of the challenges associated with being a one-person business and doing everything yourself? With Jen Roy PR when you are your only employee you figure everything, 50 percent of the time I’m doing the work and 50 percent of the time I’m finding it. If you don’t know something then you have to learn. Another big challenge is establishing yourself as a business owner when the community knew you as a reporter for so long. You have to be strong, many times you’re going to end up crying and you’re going to end up without groceries. God has given me so much, I’m so grateful for with this job, if it wasn’t for getting laid off I never may have done this. Being laid off was a blessing. God is good.

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MECHANICS HALL | 321 MAIN ST., WORCESTER | SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 | 5-8:30PM Worcester’s Best Chef Competition is the premier culinary event throughout Central New England and boasts the most exclusive, creative and finest epicurean masterpieces to be found anywhere. This event showcases the highest level of culinary talent in the region, and also assists students of the culinary arts. Come eat, drink and vote your palate in the People’s Choice competition — taste through selections from prestigious wineries & craft beer brewers, experience the thrill of a live Iron Chef competition, and be part of the landmark event to crown Worcester’s Best Chef! 2014 Overall Iron Chef Winner: Neil Rogers Formerly of Volturno Pizza Napoletana, Worcester

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