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Media and public barred from North High meeting PHOTO/STEVEN KING

Worcester School Superintendent Melinda Boone held a controversial meeting this evening to allow parents to voice their concern, as well as present solutions, to recent woes at North High, though media and the general public were barred from attending. The meeting was a part of Boone’s action plan, created to address the recent bomb threats, food fights and massive brawls that took place at the school several weeks ago. While media outlets were on hand to speak with parents and officials outside of the meeting, Ms. Boone asked members of the press to wait outside in the snow as she claimed the meeting would take place throughout the entirety of North High. According to Boone, this was to reduce parent and guardian anxiety while discussing plans to improve the atmosphere at North. She stated that police would be on hand to remove media from the premises. Several school committee members and parents of North students said that they don’t approve of the media barring.

City gets industrial melter to clear snow piles

Worcester is getting help from an industrial snow melter to clear snow piles in advance of an anticipated 8 to 10 inches this weekend. The Department of Public Works and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency have been working around the clock to clear snow piles – so far downtown and the Canal District have been cleared, with other major arteries on the schedule before regular plowing resumes after the start of the storm Saturday. The National Guard and students from Worcester State University, Assumption College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have been digging out fire hydrants, with more colleges expected to join them to clear the rest of the city’s 6,100 hydrants.

WPI selects award-winning chemist as provost Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced its new provost today Bruce E. Bursten, former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will step in effective June 1. As WPI provost, Bursten will be responsible for the university’s academic and research programs, according to a press release sent out by the school. His primary charge will be to ensure continued excellence in the undergraduate curriculum, strengthen graduate studies and research, recruit, retain, and support outstanding faculty, and elevate the university’s stature and impact.

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ith record-shattering snowfalls turning many of us into shut-ins as we seek shelter from the cold and safety from slick streets, now is as good a time as any to talk about health and wellness. Don’t sit on that sofa munching on popcorn. Don’t feel like there’s nothing you can do to keep your body from hating you later. From practicing good nutrition to joining a gym to so-called “alternative” forms of medicine, there is plenty you can do to stay fit. This week, Worcester Magazine highlights health and wellness by looking at how gyms have changed (They’re not for Hans and Franz anymore), how good nutrition can help prevent chronic disease and how practices such as Reiki and acupuncture can help keep your body — and mind — in tip-top shape. We also look at how preventative medicine has changed the healthcare system — for better or worse. When you finish shoveling out from under the barrage of snow, warm your feet inside while finding out how and why it is important to stay healthy — and well — all year round.

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Harsh winter brings city’s homeless problem into full view

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he lodging license at the South Middlesex Opportunity Council’s (SMOC) Triage Center on Queen Street allows for up to 40 people. During the winter the city allows the homeless shelter to go above capacity to potentially save lives, and the shelter has been inundated – two recent city inspections put the number of residents living at the shelter above 100. The shelter made headlines recently after two deaths in January, including one that was not discovered for roughly two weeks. It was also a hot topic at a recent Shepherd King Neighborhood Association meeting, where District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera reiterated long-standing concerns about the viability of having one shelter for the city’s thousands of homeless residents. “I’m very frustrated with this situation, and I’ve been bringing it up for a long time,” Rivera said. “When this place was set up, it was set up with unrealistic expectations.” There are other places in Worcester housing homeless residents, but the SMOC shelter, which opened after the former People in Peril (PIP) shelter on Main Street closed, is the only place that does not place restrictions on who can spend the night – theoretically, the Triage Center takes anybody regardless of background or drug and alcohol problems. “We talked about how to reduce the volume of people,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said of opening the Triage

Center. “We were trying to get people off the street, and the only place to take anybody regardless of their situation was the Triage Center, in order to save peoples’ lives and not have them freeze to death in snow drifts during a blizzard.” The undisputed fact, given the high census numbers at the shelter during a particularly harsh winter, seems to be that the city’s homelessness services are stretched thin, especially when it snows. The issue is how to solve that problem. Rivera made the point that as the second-largest city in New England, Worcester needs more beds to house homeless residents. “We need to take a look at our shelter capacity in the city,” Rivera said. “We can’t just address what’s happening at SMOC. We need to look at homelessness in general. One place can’t be the be-all end-all for homelessness.” Augustus said whether the city needs more shelter capacity was “a question worth asking,” but he favors getting homeless residents into permanent homes as opposed to temporary shelter beds, viewing the shelter as a last resort. “I would rather have people in housing than shelters,” Augustus said. “The shelter should be an emergency, temporary situation.” One way Augustus hopes to accomplish this goal is with vouchers for subsidized housing. The vouchers, given out by the state and federal government, could reduce the shelter population by moving people into

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any number of apartments across the city. It would also flip the normal funding script – usually an organization’s funding goes up based on the number of beds they fill, but the voucher system instead rewards getting people out of the shelter. “You’re creating a system where all the incentives are wrong,” Augustus said. “We should be about ending homelessness, not

Pipe burst resulting from an ice dam in the Crompton Place building causes water damage to every floor of the threestory building. -3

The Department of Public Works & Parks is still working diligently to clear out more than 90 inches of snow from the city. +2

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Five people taken to hospital from Shisha Room hookah bar and discovered to have carbon monoxide poisoning due to snow covered vents. -5

creating a shelter-industrial complex, where there’s no incentive other than to fill your shelter beds and that’s how your funding goes. I want a system that says if you put people in housing and keep them in housing, the financial rewards are there, not in keeping people in the shelter. I get we need

I-190 closure on Friday for emergency sign removal causes huge delays and traffic back-ups into Friday night. -4

The Canal District hosts its fourth Carnaval De Canal to bring Mardi Gras to Worcester. +5

A driver loses control and suffers minor injuries when his truck launches over an I-290 guardrail Friday, falling 40 feet into snow. -4

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Gaping pothole in southbound lane near 340 Main St. is a broken axle waiting to happen. -2

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Ideas become reality in Worcester with a little kick-start Tom Quinn

nce upon a time, people with an idea for a product had to work for a large company or find a wealthy investor to see their dream become reality. The Internet has changed everything, and the recent rise of crowd-funding is paving the way for an explosion of would-be entrepreneurs and artists. Worcester projects have raised more than $200,000 on Kickstarter, the most wellknown crowd-funding website, and that number is steadily rising. In just over four years, more than 100 projects have popped up on Worcester’s Kickstarter page. The idea behind the website is simple – creators write a pitch for a product and set a funding goal, and backers pledge money if they like it. If the goal is met, the creator gets all the pledged money, but if it falls short they get nothing. J. Stuart Esty has experienced the pain of falling short. His alter ego, Dr. Gonzo, was popular in Worcester and beyond for his Uncommon Condiments Emporium on Main Street. He was trying to raise $75,000 to bring back his spicy condiments – Garlicmash, Jalapenomash and Mustard Plaster are a few examples – in an online ordering service called Gimme My Gonzo’s. The project did not reach its goal in the allotted month, officially dying on Valentine’s Day. Esty won’t let the disappointment slow him down, however, as he is already planning a Kickstarter comeback. “We still have folks that want it all (right now), but even if we have to have future campaigns to bring back three products at a time I feel that, as long as we deliver what we advertise, each campaign will build on the previous campaign’s momentum,” Esty said.

“The end goal is to have the majority of the product line back by summer’s grilling season and to provide a sustainable online ordering/ shipping platform prior to the 2015 holiday shopping season.” Around 39 percent of site-wide projects and 35 percent of Worcester projects - succeed. Since the projects are such an eclectic mix – an autonomous transatlantic boat, faith-based T-shirts and clay sculptures of zombies have all made appearances on Worcester’s page – it’s hard to pin down what separates successful and unsuccessful projects, although there are some common threads. Esty is not the only well-known Worcester

resident to try his hand at the Kickstarter phenomenon. The First Night Worcester Committee tried and failed to raise $7,500 to hire a series of live bands for the 2013 event, while 3Cross Brewery raised more than $8,000 last year to put the finishing touches on the newly-opened taproom. The magic of crowd-funding, though, is anyone can get boatloads of money to fund their project if enough people see its usefulness – or at least think it’s funny. Derek Sotak has tasted success on a surprising scale. Sotak authored the “Field Guide to Nachos,” a small book that contains everything “you would need to know about

nachos in case you encounter a strange order of them out in the wild or want to impress your friends,” according to the creator. Esty raised $29,813 for Gimme My Gonzo’s - less than half of his goal - but Sotak set his sights much lower, asking for only $1,000. More than 400 backers provided six times that amount, setting the current Worcester record for most overfunded campaign. “I knew people loved nachos, though not quite to the same cult degree that people enjoy bacon or pumpkin spice whatever or the McRib, but figured that maybe I could harass enough friends and family to at least get funded,” Sotak said. “Through getting featured, however, I ended up finding that people worldwide loved nachos and ultimately sent Guides to 18 or so different countries and I believe every state in the U.S.” There are a few reasons Sotak’s campaign worked so well. The rewards he offered were one. In order to incentivize potential backers, project creators provide perks at different funding levels. A pledge of $7 to Sotak’s campaign got backers a copy of the Guide; $34 got them a T-shirt, in addition to the Guide; and $49 got some brave souls the Nachonomicon, an homage to Sotak’s love of H.P. Lovecraft. His nacho track record was another — Sotak helps run nachonomics. com, a blog that covers nachos with the same tongue-in-cheek humor as his Kickstarter pitch. All these factors caught the eye of someone on the Kickstarter team. “Honestly, what gave the project the big push was that it was a Kickstarter featured project and they featured it on their main page,” Sotak, who picked Mezcal’s steak nachos as the best in Worcester, said. “There were a lot of nacho fans continued on page 7

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Budget Biggie School Superintendent Melinda Boone may be under fire from local media and some parents about her handling of safety concerns at North High School, but she had reason to smile recently when the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International awarded Worcester Public Schools its Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) or excellence in budget presentations during the 2014-2015 budget year. Worcester was one of only 122 school districts in the U.S. and Canada, and only one of three Massachusetts school districts, to receive the recognition last year. “This highest national recognition for budget content reaffirms the district’s commitment to budget transparency as included in the district’s Seven Point Financial Plan For Advancing Student Achievement And Program Sustainability,” Boone said. In the wake of the superintendent’s decision to exclude the press from a recent meeting with parents about safety at North High, some have questioned the administration’s transparency. In this case, however, the schools appear to have something to crow about. Boone credited Chief Financial Officer Brian Allen for helping the district earn the award two consecutive years. The MBA program promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation and enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. The award is given only to school districts that have met or exceeded the program’s “stringent criteria,” according to a press release. ASBO International was founded in 1910 and includes 5,000 members.

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the temporary stuff, but that should be small and truly temporary.” Grace Carmark, the executive director of the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA), said she agrees with the need for more vouchers while still maintaining a strong emergency shelter program. “It’s kind of a moving target in terms of times of year, especially with the cold and snow we’ve just been through,” Carmark said. “Expanding emergency shelter services is important. I think the biggest focus, though, needs to be housing subsidies that house individuals in their own units and provide supportive care for them in order to be safe and maintain those units.” Still, Carmark and others were quick to point out the extreme circumstances given the recordsetting weather central Massachusetts has endured this winter, as well as the work the city and its partners have done to get the homeless population off the streets and into a safe place. “I think we’ve made incredible strides — KICKSTARTER continued from page 5

there that thankfully brought it to the spotlight and really helped out.” Sotak’s tips for others looking to launch a Kickstarter campaign boil down to being prepared. He recommends getting everything you need for rewards together before the campaign starts to avoid delays, and to overestimate how much everything will cost and underestimate how much money you will receive – Kickstarter takes 5 percent of total funds raised, and Amazon take a cut to use its payment system. Sotak is putting his own advice into action for his next campaign, Nachos and You, which he hopes to launch around Cinco de Mayo “when nacho awareness is high.” Perhaps no Worcester Kickstarter campaign was better prepared than Jerry Snee Jr.’s effort to launch the Squidget. Snee’s campaign ended unsuccessfully last year, raising around $5,400 of a $35,000 goal. This despite the five years Snee and his team have put into making the toy a reality. “I keep telling people we’re going to be a six-year overnight success,” Snee said. “But it’s a journey of love.” Calling Squidget a toy is selling it short. The small cube has pen clicker, pencil roller and hair twirler attachments, with the goal of transforming fidgeting habits into nondisruptive, calming activities. The nascent company’s website, squidgetinc.com, notes the obvious benefits to people with ADHD, autism and Down’s syndrome. “As soon as Naomi [Cher, Squidget’s inventor and the company’s co-founder] showed me this, I said to her, we’re going to change the world,” Snee said. “Squidget is going to enable people to change their world, because it’s going to unlock their productivity and creativity and help them be OK with who they are.” Snee said Squidget Inc., which already has a patent for the product, turned to crowdfunding because investors were asking for a

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we’re respected across the country for the efforts we’ve made to reduce homelessness in Worcester county,” Carmark said. “If this was easy, somebody would have figured it out a long time ago.” Rivera, who has proposed orders on the Council floor dealing with homelessness to the City Council in the past, requested in the council’s Feb. 10 meeting that the city manager convene providers who deal with the homeless population to explore shelter capacity and the potential for a day resource program. Augustus said the protocol going forward would be a heightened focus on communication between the city, SMOC, and other community partners with the goal of finding a long-term solution. “We’re going to be doing more regular meetings to figure out immediately, how do we get more people out of the shelter system and then step back and have the longer term conversation, what should the capacity be?” Augustus said.

big chunk of what Snee says is a $1-million company. He won’t be trying again on Kickstarter, however. “You’re one of seven gazillion projects on there,” Snee said. “If you scan their successful projects, most of it is of a very different nature or appeal than Squidget. That was something we should have better evaluated before launching.” Hyperbole aside, entering the Kickstarter market can be daunting. More than 200,000 projects have been launched on the site, with a total pledged dollar amount above $1.5 billion. Music and film are the most popularly-funded campaigns, and Worcester is no exception, as many local indie bands have used the site to varying degrees of success. Snee said he will be working with a professional crowd-funding firm for the second try at getting the Squidget funded, and in March he will launch the campaign on DreamFund, a crowd-funding website he says is more in line with the social impact Squidget is trying to accomplish. “It just has taken everybody time to get what Squidget is,” Snee said. “It’s not a product, it’s a concept, a solution.” Successful Worcester Kickstarter projects average $5,875, but not all of that money comes from Worcester, or even Massachusetts. The most successful projects have national or international appeal. Setting realistic goals is another key to success – although ideas with the backing of celebrity or nostalgia, like Reading Rainbow or Veronica Mars, can shoot for millions of dollars, more than half of all successful Kickstarter projects had a goal of less than $10,000, and no Worcester project has ever cracked $40,000. Worcester residents with the urge to back a local project have a few current campaigns to choose from. A new local newspaper, a new Sirius radio station, America’s biggest manmade igloo and a production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch are still well short of their goals.

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TRASHED: A Worcester Technical High School bus carrying 39 students was rear-ended by a trash truck on Feb. 13. Worcester police deduced that the bus was stopped at a red light at the end of the Route 146 Millbury Street off ramp when the trash truck’s brakes stopped working and it crashed into the back of the bus. Police will conduct a full inspection of the truck – luckily, no one was injured.

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WISS-TAH: City residents may forget from time to time how difficult it is for people outside central Massachusetts to pronounce “Worcester.” It’s not the only city with an unintuitive pronunciation, but it is the one Google selected as its example on a patent filing for a system designed to take multiple recordings of how locals say a certain word, host them on a server, and attach them to the place name on Google Maps. There are Worcesters in the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa, and every country uses a different pronunciation. Google’s Translate feature pronounces the word as “war-stir.” The new system, which builds on Translate and other Google tools, could draw on the combined power of 180,000 residents to replace that with the correct pronunciation, which is, of course, “wuss-ter,” although crowd-sourcing the effort could lead to an official internet pronunciation of “wuss-tah.” There is no word yet on when the functionality will be ready for the public.

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outlets have written at length about the Feb. 12 North High School parent meeting. The coverage focused on the idea that North is a hotbed for violence and bomb threats, the repeated pleas from students, teachers and parents to have a full-time police officer stationed at the school, and superintendent Melinda Boone’s decision to ban local media from attending the event. There is one angle that has not been sufficiently discussed, though – according to a Ciao Bella delivery driver, 50 pizzas were delivered to the meeting. That’s more than one pie for each of the 33 or so parents the administration claims showed up on less than 24 hours notice. Since reporters were not allowed into the meeting. If you want to have your own private pizza party at the exclusion of WPS administration, be prepared to spend big bucks – 50 large Ciao Bella pizzas cost $580, and that’s without tipping the delivery driver. Maybe the criticism of the safety meeting is unfounded, though. Boone said at a recent School Committee meeting that “fewer than 2 percent of the students at North have garnered 100 percent of the attention.” Similarly, we’re sure fewer than 2 percent of meetings involving the School Committee subvert the spirit of Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law and involve an embarrassing amount of pizza. It’s just a shame the media only get invited to the ones without food.

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BEACHED SHARKS: The Worcester Sharks lost to the St. John’s IceCaps in overtime on Feb. 15, and the victors got a few extra days to lord over their American Hockey League rivals. Flights out of St. John’s were canceled on the following Monday and Tuesday, stranding the Sharks in Canada for longer than expected. The team made the best it could out of the situation, holding its regularly scheduled practice in St. John’s, but missing time in Worcester during its last season in the city must be heartbreaking. The IceCaps are coming to the DCU Center Feb. 27, and given the recent weather in Worcester there is a chance they get to spend some extra time in Massachusetts as well.

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inspected highway signage around I-190 in Worcester and determined them to be stable. The bad news is the inspections only came after a large highway sign started swaying in the wind on Feb. 13 due to a deteriorating foundation. Crews working on the site, around Exit 1, shut down I-190 shortly after 3 p.m. This was close enough to the I-290 juncture that traffic citywide was gridlocked well into peak commuting hours. Driver reaction was, to put it lightly, negative – while everyone seemed to appreciate the urgency of fixing the foundation, questions have been raised about why highway signs aren’t taken care of before the foundation starts to crumble, or at least before rush hour on a Friday.

HELP NGUYEN-ING: Cindy Nguyen (pronounced “win”), who announced her candidacy for District 1 city councilor two weeks ago, is having her official campaign kick-off event Feb. 23. While at-large councilor Mike Gaffney will be in attendance, the scuttlebutt about his involvement with her campaign – rumors were floating around that he might be helping her candidacy get off the ground – appear to be untrue. Some eyebrows were raised over the possibility of Gaffney siding with an effort to unseat one of his colleagues - Nguyen would be running against incumbent District 1 Councilor Tony Economou. According to Gaffney and Nguyen, the two are friends, and Nguyen is not getting any campaigning help from a sitting city councilor. Gaffney may have been a victim of profiling, as he has been involved with notable female candidates’ campaigns in the past, including current Republican state Rep. Kate Campanale and Register of Probate Stephanie Fattman. So far, including his own winning rookie campaign for City Council, Gaffney has a pretty solid track record with candidates seeking office.. Nguyen’s event is being held at O’Connor’s Restaurant and Bar on Boylston Street. O’Connor’s is a popular campaign kick-off spot – Gaffney held his kick-off event there when he declared his run for Council as well. BAD FARE: It’s always awkward when cab fare exceeds the amount of cash you have on

hand, but two thieves took things a bit too far when they robbed a cab driver at knifepoint late Saturday night. Officers interviewed the driver around 2:30 a.m. after he said he had picked up two men from Dorchester Street and driven them to Halmstad Street. The two suspects allegedly both pulled out a knife and stole two cell phones and cash from the cabbie. They were described as 5-feet 8-inch tall black males. No injuries were reported.

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A CASE OF BEARD: Worcester police are trying to track down a male suspect who allegedly robbed Sally’ Beauty Supply on Stafford Street Feb. 14. An employee said a white man with a gun and a fake beard got away with an undisclosed amount of money after displaying a gun. If the beard was fake, what are the odds of the gun being a replica as well? Luckily, the robber did not fire his weapon, and there were no injuries reported. SNOW JOBS: If Evan Falchuk were governor, the government would pay any able-bodied person who wanted a job an hourly wage to clear snow from sidewalks and parking spaces. That’s the gist of a press release sent out by Falchuk’s United Independent Party. Falchuk lost to Charlie Baker in the gubernatorial election, but he’s still taking potshots at the sitting governor, focusing on the recent proclamation of this week as “Valentine’s Week” as part of an effort to increase patronage of local businesses in the winter. “Main Street businesses in Massachusetts don’t need things like Gov. Baker’s ‘Valentine’s Week’ press conference,” the release claimed. “They need places for their customers to park, for people to safely get around in their neighborhoods – and a government that has the foresight to deliver these basic needs.” The City Council had a week off, or Worcester might have seen local officials debate the merits of Falchuk’s plan in light of the city’s record-setting snowfall. Phil Palmieri in particular has been outspoken in his belief that the city has not done enough to help small businesses impacted by snow banks blocking their parking lots. Still, the logistics involved with offering anyone over the age of 18 a temporary snow shoveling job might be a little much. Cost and oversight come to mind as barriers to handing out taxpayer money to volunteer shovelers. Falchuk does bring up the possibility of private funding, but since he is not in a position to pass any laws, it’s unlikely Worcester will see his ideas implemented.

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chool Superintendent Melinda Boone has been characterized by some as their “role model,” their “hero.” Others have described her as manipulative, ignorant of the wishes of others when they run counter to her will and dismissive of ideas and suggestions she deems unnecessary. A recent closed-door meeting with what one attendee estimated as a dozen parents at North High School to address Boone’s Action Plan to address safety there, is one example. First of all, Boone said there were three dozen parents and guardians at the meeting. Several media members were in the hallway outside the auditorium where the meeting was held - even though the superintendent tried to force them to wait outside in the cold for a meeting that would go on to last about three hours. By our counts, there were far fewer than 36 parents . There were a number of school officials and what the school department described as “focus group” participants. State Rep. Mary Keefe, D-15th Worcester District, and Juan Gomez of Centro Las Americas were welcomed at the meeting. Just how participatory the meeting was is debatable. Some parents reported not being able to ask questions, and indicated the superintendent dominated the meeting. Next comes Boone’s claim that she asked parents whether they wanted to include the press in the meeting. She said the response was an “overwhelming” no. Let us suppose the number of 12 parents is an accurate reflection of who attended. Roughly five who spoke with the media prior to entering the meeting said they had no problem with the press being there. If the other seven, then, said otherwise, that would make it 7-5 - hardly “overwhelming.” Then again let’s say there were, in fact, 36, parents. If Boone was so intent on following the wishes of the majority, what to make of her dismissal of a student-led petition a couple weeks back that was signed by hundreds clamoring for a full-time police presence at the school? There are also differing accounts as to whether it was Boone who, on her own, asked whether to include the media. One person at the meeting said a school official asked. Another said it was a student - which, in itself, would seem to have violated Boone’s own rules of attendance for the meeting: the public and students were not supposed to be at the meeting. Then there is Boone’s attitude, in general. Before the meeting, she said the press would be able to speak with herself and any willing parents after the meeting. There was no mention of whether the press would be required to shudder outside in the cold, or seek shelter in their own cars -several hundred yards away from the entrance of the school where they would be unable to see who was entering or exiting the building. Yet on the night of the meeting, when she encountered a small group of reporters inside the foyer, Boone instructed them to step outside, saying the meeting would encompass the “entire building.” Only when the editor of one paper challenged her to summons the police and order them to remove reporters from the building, did she relent. Was she treated dismissively? Yes, after it had become abundantly clear Boone had never intended for the press to talk with parents. In fact, it would seem she was hoping for the exact opposite. As for Boone’s claims that it is clear from parents at the meeting that the schools are headed in the right direction, we may never know. If the press, whose job as the third estate is at least in some part to safeguard the community, was not there to substantiate those claims, how to know whether they were based in reality? The superintended earns an “F” for this performance. She resorted to some of the same behaviors that have earned her criticism in the past. Boone wanted to flex some muscle. In this case, she won. Unfortunately, the ones who should really matter are the students at North High. When do they start winning?

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Four questions to ask before saying you’re concerned about black on black crime Keesha LaTulippe

I recently heard there are some local politicians and city employees that have decided it is important to start talking about and addressing black-on-black crime. I have to say, I find the idea ludicrous; however, I’m not surprised. It’s my guess these folks actually think they are doing something good. I think that saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intensions” applies perfectly here.

So, if you are one of the folks that has a newly found burning desire to do something about black on black crime, I encourage you to ask yourself a few questions before you step on that path. If you answer “yes” to

simple, almost all crimes are committed within any given “racial” group. White people usually commit violence against white people and are usually the victims of violent crimes by white people. The same is true within communities of color. So, if you are coming to the table to investigate black on black crime without any interest or focus on the impact of white on white crime, I call bullshit.

Is it likely that you won’t really do anything substantial to reduce violence within the community?

What I think is the lynchpin for recognizing that you are not really concerned about violence against communities of color is that fact that I know most of you are going to do absolutely nothing to change it. That’s right, nothing. To reduce the violence experienced within communities of color, we would need to address the racist culture that is throughout Worcester and can be seen in the disparities in employment, housing, health and education — just to name a few. We reduce violence by increasing economic equity within a community. That’s it. It’s that simple. So, if you are not going to come to the table and fight for policy changes to stop employment discrimination in the city of Worcester and create economic development focused on increasing wealth in those communities, then I call bullshit.

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any of the questions below, I suggest you step off that path and redirect your desire to do something good by working with leadership within communities of color for guidance on what needs to be done. If you answer “no” to all of these questions, let me know how I can be of assistance.

Is your need to address this issue recent, even though you’ve been around a while?

The first indicator that your “concern” is questionable is its timing. Most of these folks chirping about “black on black” crime have been around a very long time; decades. These are folks that have been in public office or held positions within the city where they could have done a great deal to have a positive impact on the reduction of violence affecting communities of color, yet they have done relatively nothing. In many cases, they have actually done more damage by their failure and refusal to discuss violence within communities of color except to call on more police and law enforcement. So, if you’ve been in this game for at least a decade and have not ever, ever called people together to have a substantial impact on violence within communities of color (that was not primarily focused on law enforcement), I call bullshit. I say that you are using this topic to deflect from the issue that communities of color and supporters of justice have brought to the forefront of this nation — abuses of power by law enforcement against people of color. It is pure redirection.

Are you ignoring (or putting off) white on white crime?

The idea that you have some fascination with black on black crime, but have no interest in exploring the devastating effects of white on white crime makes me question your motivation and intentions. To keep it

Are you primarily a group of white people trying to sell what you think is important to people of color?

For the folks that inspired this post, they are all white people that have had many opportunities to do things that could be helpful and have chosen not to. I think the biggest reason they have chosen not to is because they really don’t know or talk with people of color in any meaningful way for any extended period of time. So they get some idea in their head, based on their cultural lens, and then go find one or two people of color that they hope will co-sign their ideas. If they get the goahead from a couple of people (literally one or two) then they move forward thinking that they have engaged communities of color and are operating on behalf of their concerns. If they don’t get the go-head, they keep looking for someone to give their stamp of approval or they just give up. What they don’t typically do is actually listen and take direction from people of color and then move on that. So, if this idea sprang up from within your white group discussion instead of being raised by a broad collective of people of color, I call bullshit. Let me tell you something. While violence within our communities is a major concern for us, most of us would not frame “black on black” crime as the paramount problem. That is only one symptom of the economic squeeze that is the underlying cause of violence. However, what likely prompted you to even be thinking about what is going on in communities of color at this point is the Black Lives Matter focus that you are trying to silence and ignore with this “black on black” talk.

BRIGHT SCHOLARS Holy Cross once again is among the liberal arts colleges with the highest number of Fulbright scholars, according to

The Chronicle of Higher Education. The school tied for seventh place in the annual “Top Producers of U.S. Fulbright Students by Type of Institution, 2014-15,” which The Chronicle published

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earlier this month. Holy Cross had more than 62 applicants for a Fulbright grant, with nine receiving the award. Eight members of the Class of 2014 and one with the Class of 2012 received grants last spring. They are currently working and teaching abroad in Argentina, England, Germany, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka and Turkey. Holy Cross has received 70 Fulbright grants since 2005. The school’s nine Fulbrights tied it with Grinnel College, Hamilton College, Lewis & Clark College and Wheaton College.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE literacy. The venture has already earned Liebman first place among student teams at the

TechSandbox annual Pitch fest Competition, where she earned a $500 prize. Liebman, a graduate of South Windsor High School in Connecticut, is a Global Environmental Studies major and Innovation & Entrepreneurship minor at Clark. She also works with the Student Alumni Relations Committee (CARC), is a member of the Clark Women’s Club Lacrosse Team and works with the admissions office.

NO CONTINENTAL DIVIDE South Africa, Worcester and Millbury are separated by thousands of miles, but as the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle’s Amanda Collins discovered recently, distance is not always an impediment. Collins, whose paper is part of the Holden Landmark Corp., which includes Worcester Magazine, spoke with Millbury’s Justin Brousseau, 20-year-old student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) who spent eight weeks in South Africa’s Flamingo Crescent settlement as part of a 26-member team from

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The Clark University Higgins School of Humanities’ (HSH) free dialogue symposium focuses on “The Work of Play” this semester. Go to the school April 1 for a screening and conversation with 2004 Clark grad and filmmaker Jay Shapiro (pictured below). That is just one of the events exploring how play provides space for fantasy, diversion and escape. “Americans seem to be playing less and less, as increases in leisure time are offset by new technologies that keep us tethered to work,” HSH Director Amy Richter said on the school’s website. “Equally troubling, our culture’s insistent drive for results has placed outcome over process, completion over exploration, winning over learning or enjoying the game. Still we know play matters. It inspires creativity, builds communities, reveals and challenges boundaries. It is a form of what we have come to refer to as effective practice, and as such may offer new insights into larger concerns.” A full list of events, all of which are free and open to the public, is available at clarku.edu/higgins-schoolof-humanities/Calendar/index.cfm. For more information, call 508793-7479 or HigginsSchool@clarku.edu. SUBMITTED

Clark University senior Rebecca Liebman is certainly living up to her role as a Clark Making A Difference scholar. The four-time selected member of the Clinton Global Initiative University has cofounded her own start-up, LearnLux. The online site teaches personal finance skills and financial

WPI. They designed and organized construction of an early development center as part of a research project. The group also worked with community members and developed a guidebook to serve as a model for upgrading and “reblocking” other settlements to reorganize dwellings and improve overall quality of life, according to Collins.

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The Nth Power gets spirited at Electric Haze

Joshua Lyford

Electric Haze has been holding a significant number of great shows on Millbury Street recently, and on Thursday, Feb. 26 the band will be welcoming genre-bending soul experimentalists The Nth Power to Kelley Square.

began playing together at an impromptu sound check jam session during a jazz heritage festival. “We realized there was a lot of chemistry there and it was like, well, we just formed a new band, huh?” joked Edgar. Edgar said the songwriting component and vibe that The Nth Power bring to the table is also what sets it apart from other bands. “We’re bringing songs and a vibe to the table,” explained Edgar. “There’s a real exchange here. The songs are important to our thing and it’s not just instrumental. A lot of great people do that, but it’s R&B, soul, it’s kind of fun and fusion-y, but all songoriented, and our approach is seen through those songs. I think people see that we are really resonating and care about them.” While the band has not performed in Worcester before, it is excited to come play in the city, and notes its long history in Massachusetts means band members have friends and family in the area. For The Nth Power, though, the music is more than just a means to an end. It is a release, and one

that they hope show attendees will share with them. “I get the blessing of being able to share our music with people,” said Edgar. “It’s really a blessing to play music and to get to play with each other. It’s about love and light and being able to share that with people. It’s a beautiful thing and hopefully people can get a break from the hardships of life through music. It can give you a lot of energy and I really hope that people can have that experience with us.” The Nth Power is currently touring on its only piece of recorded music, the “Basic Minimum Skills Test” EP, released in 2013. The band is currently finishing its followup, which is being recorded in New Orleans. Following the release, the band plans on touring throughout the winter and spring and the rest of 2015. You can find out more about The Nth Power on Facebook or on its website, Thenthpowermusic.com. Tickets for the Feb. 26 show are available at Electrichaze. bigcartel.com

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Genre-bending is a broad term, but in the case of The Nth Power it is the only description to apply, even among the band members. The band’s website says it proves “soul music can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts.” The band includes that soul spirit in its music, but it doesn’t stop there. The band believes in music as a higher power and taps into that energy through a variety of musical mechanics, including funk, jazz, soul, gospel and whatever else comes into their collective minds.

“Individually, we all have our own vibe and love for music,” explained bass player Nate Edgar. “But I think together there are other things, there is some sort of exponential growth on that. It’s hard to explain, but it’s more than just a bass or drum, it’s a love.” Edgar is originally from New Hampshire, but lives in New York City these days. Band members live throughout the country, with several members living in New York and New Jersey, several members down south in New Orleans and one in St. Louis. Edgar said the band mates being so spread out doesn’t slow them down; a lot of writing occurs in New York and then the band flies down to New Orleans to hole up and record. “It’s just the way it gets done,” said Edgar. “We get a lot of work done up here. New Orleans has kind of always been our second home and the band was kind of born there.” While Edgar said some of the band members have known each other for years, meeting during their time together in Boston many years ago, they officially

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RV & Camping Show comes to snow-covered Worcester Colin Burdett

Record-setting snowfall and constant below-freezing temperatures are reason enough for restless New Englanders to start planning their warm vacation getaways earlier than expected. Snow-stricken families may begin to find some inspiration to escape the blizzard at the 2015 RV & Camping Show, at the DCU Center Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22. Several RV experts and camping enthusiasts will be gathering in the DCU’s Exhibit Hall to share insights on the timeless experience of traveling and camping. Held annually at the DCU since 1982, the

RV & Camping Show has seen upwards of 5,000 guests attending in previous years. In addition to the RV & Camping Show, Expo Management hosts four other shows here: the Worcester Spring Home Show, Worcester Auto Show, Worcester Fall Home Show and the Worcester Boat Show. Up until 2013, the Worcester Boating and RV shows were combined into one exhibit. Expo Management Group Vice President Jeff Davis thinks the DCU show will provide an equally-positive opportunity for both the exhibitors and consumers. “The show will be a one-stop shopping experience, which is great for our customers given the current weather,” Davis said. “Of our many exhibitors, we will have RV manufacturers, campground reps (including the New England Campground Association) and camping gear vendors all represented. For the people that are interested in purchasing camping equipment, this event will save them a huge amount of time shopping around different RV dealers. Families and kids can walk inside the RVs.

Some of these RV’s have bunks and beds; kids love to try them out.” Many dealers will be offering great discounts and incentives that will only be available during the show,” Davis added, pointing out that interested buyers could sign a contract right on the exhibit floor. “Most customers we speak to are either looking for their first camper or already own their own and are looking to upgrade. People fall in

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love with camping, new campers may want to invest in something practical, and other people start with something modest and then eventually they want to upgrade.” Despite the foreboding and unpredictable snow patterns, Davis predicts an enthusiastic turnout. “Attendance will be better for a variety of reasons,” he said. “The forecast for this weekend is better than what it has been. People are anxious to get out of the house, and they are more confident about traveling this year because the cost of gasoline has dropped greatly, so that might change people’s attitudes.” The consumer confidence rating has also increased, he noted, saying, “Our research shows that 78 percent of people in Worcester own their own home, and that’s a great percentage for the number of families that are looking to travel this year. Our dealers know a lot about what is popular and can decide what to display, everything will be greatly represented. You will see anything from basic pop-top campers to huge rock n’ roll star motor homes, complete with big screen TVs. We are really excited about the show. Until then, I will probably be burning candles and praying for no more snow.” The 50,000-square-foot space reaching from the exhibition hall to the front lobby of the DCU Center will be filled with dealers, vendors, hobbyists and industry experts. Whether it be a reasonably priced pop-top camper to a fifth-wheel trailer acting as seasonal vacation house for the entire season, the 2015 RV & Camper Show will be catering to every sort of ambitious traveler. The event is being sponsored by Wagner Motors and other local organizations, and will feature close to 50 exhibitors. There will be prizes and giveaways. Interested parties may find out more information at http://www. worcestershows.com/RV/index.html. The show will run Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Ten years and going strong, Silverstein rolls back into Palladium Joshua Lyford

Canadian post-hardcore outfit Silverstein has been at it for 15 years and it has ticked off some huge accomplishments along the way. On Sunday, Feb. 22, however, the band will return to the Palladium in Worcester to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its breakout Victory Records release, “Discovering the Waterfront.”

The band recorded “Discovering the Waterfront” back in 2005 SUBMITTED with producer Cameron Webb, an effort that solidified the already hardworking Burlington, Ontario natives as stalwarts in a fickle scene. This tour serves as a moment of appreciation for the band and longtime fans as well as an introduction to the upcoming Silverstein release, “I Am Alive in Everything I Touch,” which will be released in May of this year. “We felt that our fans would really appreciate the anniversary,” explained Silverstein drummer Paul Koehler. “The timing was perfect right before we release our new album. We’re not solely focused on celebrating the past, but also looking forward.” With the well-established history Silverstein has in the worlds of post-hardcore, emo and punk, and the slow decline of many of its fellow acts from the early 2000s, the band has grown and changed over the years, as is only natural, but there are a few key components that keep the members rooted in the musicianship and pleasure of the craft. “We’ve always been in this to have fun,” said Koehler. “And that purpose continues for our band. Oddly enough, we’re having more fun these days than we ever have. It’s been a lot of hard work and now it’s a great time to look back and feel proud of what we’ve accomplished.” Silverstein has seven studio albums (soon to be eight) under its belt, each achieving different levels of critical success, with several high-ranking Billboard sales chart numbers notched. All told, the band has sold over a million albums. That is a huge number for any act, let alone one operating on the

fringes of the standard mainstream pop surethings. “It’s a hard number to comprehend, since it’s so many,” said Koehler of the band’s album sales. “We’ve been all over the world, and it’s still amazing to see fans and different parts of the world signing along to us.” Through it all, the band has seen several lineup changes. That is only natural for most modern day outfits, as the constant touring can be strenuous, taxing and difficult. The remaining members of Silverstein haven’t lost track of what keeps them going - the energy and appreciation of music in their 15 years. “I think we are fortunate to be surrounded by guys who share the passion for being in

The Worcester Symphonic Project unites area musicians of all ages Joshua Lyford

The Worcester Symphonic Project will perform at Mechanics Hall Sunday, Feb. 22, uniting musicians of all ages to perform in a full-scale orchestral presentation open to the public.

a band,” said Koehler. “It’s certainly not for everyone, and the lifestyle can be grueling.” So, with those 15 years behind them and a bright future with a new record ahead of them, what does the band think of its legacy? “It’s cool to look back and see the progression of our band over the years,” said Koehler. “We’ve definitely changed, but I know our fans see it as a natural progression. I think our old catalog stands up next to our newer songs, but there is definitely a change.” This will be one of many Palladium shows for the band, and it isn’t a coincidence Silverstein chose the venue for their anniversary show. “We have played Palladium a ton of times and we have a lot of history there,” Koehler said. “We specifically chose that venue for the anniversary tour.” You can see Silverstein perform with Hands like Houses, Beartooth, Major League and My Iron Lung Sunday, Feb. 22. Tickets are available at Ticketfly.com and you can find more Silverstein news on Facebook or on its website at Silversteinmusic.com.

This year marks the Worcester Symphonic Project’s third, and the orchestra includes college students, and area professional, amateur and youth musicians in an 80-piece orchestra. Musicians ranging in age from 8 to 70 will work together to produce live renditions of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” and Haydn Symphony No. 3. “These are not easy pieces and you don’t always have the ability to do this,” said Eric Culver, music director of the Holy Cross Chamber Orchestra and conductor of the Worcester Symphonic Project. “With this, we have the ability to have 80 people on stage performing these pieces.” “We invite a lot of people to come in and we have open seating,” he added. “Everyone gets to play as far forward or as far back in the section as they feel comfortable. Our connections are through the students that we teach.” Culver said the symphony pieces chosen, while difficult from a musician’s perspective, are easily recognizable by the public. “The guiding philosophy is that the classical stuff, Mozart and Haydn, will be known,” he said. “They aren’t easy, but there are recordings of them and maybe people have heard them before. When you play Mozart, if you play a wrong note or an outof-tune note, it’s much more obvious than in some big romantic piece. Haydn is also very difficult, this is the golden period of classical music. It’s really good discipline to do that.” The youth involved have the benefit of playing with older, more experienced in a setting they wouldn’t normally be able to

perform in, such as historic Mechanics Hall, which was built in 1857 and features an incredible atmosphere and great acoustics. “Because of the elaborate planning that goes into this, not a lot of kids get to play at Mechanics Hall or with college students,” explained Culver. “You learn from the people you’re on the stand with. It’s almost like osmosis, especially with music. You are learning all kinds of seemingly mundane things. It’s great to be with a more advanced group. I ask all of my college students to sit with a high school or younger student to help them along.” While this is the third year of the Worcester Symphonic Project, Music Worcester became involved last year to bring more exposure to the event. The organization was founded in 1858 and aims to “generate interest in music and enhance its understanding among people of all ages including outreach to children in schools.” “It does have entertainment value. It’s not a huge professional orchestra, but it’s a great orchestra,” said Music Worcester’s director of marketing, Midge Hamilton. “That’s becoming more and more difficult to find these days. They are not only getting to be a part of that amazing apparatus, but they are hopefully spreading the word and bringing their friends and family and introducing more people. We’re hoping that it spreads organically.” “It’s quite a mixed groups,” she added. “Not necessarily in a skill level sense, though they hold this to a very high standard.” The Worcester Symphonic Project is the brainchild of Peter Sulski, a Worcester violinist, violist and principal musician of the Worcester Chamber Music Society who has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra. Check out the Worcester Symphonic Project for yourself at Mechanics Hall on Feb. 22. Tickets and information are available at Musicworcester.org.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences stages its selfcongratulatory bonanza Sunday, Feb. 22, and while we do not know what surprises are in store, the following are mortal locks: • The winners in all the acting categories will be white. • At some point you will say out loud, “They could have done this in half the time.” • Agents will be thanked. Given that all the nominees are paler than Worcester in winter, the show typically runs in the three-and-a-half to four-hour range, and winning actors may fail to acknowledge their spouses but never neglect their representatives, I feel pretty comfortable with my predictions. Otherwise, here is how I see the major categories breaking down:

Best Picture: “Boyhood”

From the moment I saw “Boyhood” I assumed it was the best picture for two reasons: the movie resonates for anyone who has raised a child (or been one, for that matter), and the back story about Richard Linklater filming his actors over 12 years was just too damn irresistible. Now I’m not so sure. “Birdman” has earned the top award from the Directors Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America, and picked up the ensemble award from the Screen Actors Guild. Industry observer Mark Harris, writing in “Grantland,” noted that this constellation of prizes is so rare it practically cements “Birdman” as the frontrunner. That said, what about “American Sniper’s” late surge, both at the box office and as a media talking point? Could it be either a dark horse or a spoiler? Lots of factors to consider, but I’ll stick with my gut and go with “Boyhood.”

Best Actor: Michael Keaton

If there’s anything Hollywood loves more than honoring an actor who put on 50 unsightly pounds or walked with a limp to play a role, it’s rewarding a performer who has staged a comeback. And holy condor feathers, did Keaton do that in “Birdman.” He’s brilliant as a former movie action hero furiously pursuing a late-career renaissance on Broadway. Off-screen Keaton notably

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has played the promotion game to the hilt, giving gracious and honest interviews where he’s patiently answered the “Where have you been?” question. That helps, as does the fact he’s portraying an actor desperate to find the purity in his art. As they cast their votes for Keaton, the Academy members are surely chanting, “One of us … one of us.”

Best Actress: Julianne Moore

Have you seen “Still Alice”? Me neither. The movie, in which Moore plays a linguistics professor with early-onset Alzheimer’s, just opened here this past weekend and I wasn’t able to get to it before deadline. Does that matter? Nah. It’s a guarantee the oft-nominated Moore will benefit from the Her-time-has-come Phenomenon, by which voters will decide that after years of being a bridesmaid, her turn to be Oscar’s bride has arrived. The conventional wisdom is that Reese Witherspoon and Marion Cotillard have already won Academy Awards, so, hey, don’t get greedy. Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike are simply non-factors. This isn’t to suggest that Julianne Moore isn’t wondrous in “Still Alice.” When I see it, I’ll let you know.

Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons

You’ve recognized the face, but not the name. He was just “the guy.” The guy who branded a swastika into a fellow convict’s ass in “Oz.” The guy who dispensed gentle, bemused advice to his pregnant daughter in “Juno.” The guy who soft-sells insurance in the Farmers commercials. J.K. Simmons was the guy — now he’s The Man. As the bullying music professor in “Whiplash,” Simmons is the scourge of every delusional musician with ambitions exceeding his talent — I don’t play an instrument and he still scared the crap out of me. His victory on Sunday signifies a win for familiar-yet-anonymous character actors everywhere.

Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette

Toward the end of “Boyhood,” Patricia Arquette, playing a single mother approaching middle age, considers the elusive myth that she’ll find true happiness, and laments, “I thought there would be more.” The scene is heartbreaking, her performance throughout the film complicated and brave as we watch her age physically, mature emotionally, and struggle with questionable life choices. Arquette’s closest contender is Emma Stone, who plays Michael Keaton’s worldly wise daughter in “Birdman.” Maybe if Stone wins she’ll divulge the one true interpretation of the movie’s ending.

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To be a player on Shrewsbury Street, a restaurant must have at a certain level of character or interior sophistication. Padavano’s achieves a classy atmosphere without taking itself too seriously. The bold

black and red color scheme of the dining area and prominent full-service bar are offset by high-quality vinyl table cloths and Keno television. The feel is equal parts upscale and Worcester neighborhood dining. The food walks the same line, with high concepts brought down to earth (positively) with decent portions and (not so positively) with a slight lack of finesse in the final execution. Among the appetizers are buffalo chicken ravioli ($9), Shrewsbury Street “Nachos” that are actually fried bowtie noodles smothered in sauce and toppings ($11), and fried goat cheese poppers ($11). There are more traditional appetizers on offer, such as calamari, but the selection of unique appetizers is vast and tempting. However, the buffalo chicken ravioli, while great in concept, fell slightly short in execution. A delicious buffalo sauce and tenderly firm pasta was let down by a filling of ground chicken that lacked any luster of its own. While tasty, the final piece of the three-piece appetizer remained untouched. The main courses of manicotti with a meatball ($16) and brown sugared spicy

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it was impossible to not dive back in for more. The sweet and spicy dish had a hint of sugary, childhood cereal to it, but was ultimately a balanced mix of flavors. The dish was let down slightly by not enough slices of sausage to balance out the sweet noodles, but it was a small concession to make for a unique dish. The restaurant’s ace up its sleeve that would prove attractive during the warm months is an outdoor dining area isolated from the street. With outdoor dining at a premium in Worcester, the restaurant could easily become a go-to location for that reason alone. The overall experience of Padavano’s was enjoyable, with the waitress balancing attentiveness with space for conversation and examining the large menu. However, with appetizers routinely breaking $10 and meals easily reaching up to $20, Padavano’s will have a hard time making its case against other Shrewsbury Street upstarts. These other restaurants bring their concepts to a higher level of refinement for the same price. Padavano’s is a perfectly fine dining experience that despite high concepts does not reach the fine dining necessary to justify the price.

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Not-so-alternative medicine: Reiki, acupuncture offer treatment choices

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Alternative medicine can conjure up images of crystals, incense and superstition. The reality is more complex, and less easily dismissed. Some followers of practices such as acupuncture and Reiki bristle at the term “alternative,” suggesting instead that their chosen medical path is “complementary.”

“We don’t want to create a false dichotomy between eastern and western medicine because they really do go hand in hand,” Emily Konstan, who runs Down to Earth Acupuncture in Worcester, said. “You don’t have to choose one or the other.” Tiffany Edwards, a Reiki practitioner based

in Auburn, said she respects everyone’s viewpoint on the Japanese energy therapy, but thinks people who reject it because it is not a traditional western medicine are missing the point. “I spoke to my own doctor about it, and he was actually really supportive,” she said. “A lot of cancer patients now are using this is a complement to their chemotherapy.” Acupuncture and Reiki are often grouped together in the alternative medicine category, and there are similarities between the two. Both rely on the idea of energy healing, the idea that there is a life force running through all living things, and practitioners can channel and manipulate it to achieve certain positive results. Both also have their roots in ancient Asian techniques that were adapted and regulated when they reached the United States. Acupuncture, which dates from at least 100 B.C., is probably the more widely accepted of the two practices. It involves extremely thin

needles, inserted at various points in the body called acupuncture points. One view says these needles rebalance the energy flow in the body’s life force pathways — another says they stimulate nerves and muscles to boost the body’s natural painkillers. Either way, the idea of sticking needles into a person’s flesh to treat pain can seem counter-intuitive to some people, but Konstan said the pain is fleeting. “The needles act like messengers to each person’s body,” Konstan said. “The body responds to stimulation by these needles. It’s a little pinch, like a mosquito bite.” The gentle nature of acupuncture — the most common negative side effect is a bruise — is one reason why it may be becoming more accepted, even among licensed medical doctors. “I get a lot of referrals from Western medicine,” Konstan said. “The new generation of doctors coming in is more open to it. It really is becoming more accepted around here

– a good portion of my folks come from word of mouth.” Despite the low-risk nature of an acupuncture session, Massachusetts has serious regulations in place to guard against malpractice. Licensed acupuncturists need a three-year master’s degree and a clinical internship in addition to the national examination. Reiki, on the other hand, has much less stringent barriers to entry. “It’s not hard to do,” Edwards said. “Anyone can do it. And the more you do it, the more calm you get, the more grounded you get.” Edwards is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. There are three accepted levels for Reiki practitioners in the system popularized by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century: first degree, second degree and master. Instead of using physical contact or needles to change the flow of a body’s internal energy, Reiki practitioners of all levels use hand placements continued on page 22

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has the expectation that it will be effective. Edwards does not get into arguments with skeptics about the legitimacy of her chosen profession, but she has strong feelings about its healing potential. “I myself was a skeptic at first,” Edwards said. “But what convinced me was that the more people I worked on, family and friends, I was seeing the difference. It’s not a placebo effect. The more you meditate, the more you ground yourself, you can actually feel the energy running through your body and your STEVEN KING

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acupuncture, there are no definitive American medical studies proving Reiki’s utility as a medical tool. “It’s not a cure for things,” Edwards said. “I’m still one to say go see your doctor if you need to. But I have seen firsthand how it has helped people with stress, anxiety, depression — it brings a sense of balance for them. It’s just a good form of energy that helps enhance our bodies.” The lack of concrete medical evidence for Reiki’s effectiveness, as well as the strangeness of the phrases used and the fact that the people performing Reiki do not even physically touch their clients, have led to a sense of healthy skepticism from many, some of whom claim the whole thing is just the placebo effect in action. The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a fake treatment is effective because the patient

hands. And the more I did it the more I could feel that. It’s something that’s real, that can happen.” Like Reiki, acupuncturists say the practice works even if the person receiving the treatment is a skeptic. “You don’t have to believe in it for it to work,” Konstan said. “If they are openminded enough to try it, that’s enough.” In an effort to get more people to try acupuncture, Konstan offers treatments on a sliding scale — clients pay anywhere from $20 to $40 per session depending on their means. For the rest of February, the base cost is reduced to $15 in an effort to be even more of a “community acupuncturist.” “Maybe we can take some credit for why acupuncture is becoming more popular, because we’re opening it up to more walks of life,” Konstan said.

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In healthcare, an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure?

Joseph O’Leary

Doctors say taking one baby aspirin per day could prevent the onset of heart disease later in life. Similar simple measures, such as cancer screenings, immunizations and vaccinations could seem pesky, but they all play major roles in preventive healthcare, which saves countless lives per year across America.

Preventative care is a form of patient assistance that aims to be proactive, rather than reactive, and can have many identities. Procedures as serious as breast cancer screenings and behaviors as simple as reducing use of tobacco or alcohol fall under its definition. These actions are rapidly gaining attention throughout the healthcare sector. Dr. Arthur Russo, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, estimates preventive care has been around for nearly half a century, if not longer. “[It started] back in the late 60s and early 70s, but it’s really become much more prominent in the last 10 or 15 years,” Russo said. There are a number of reasons for this, Russo added. Leading the charge are public health campaigns like those from the state Department of Public Health (DPH) that focus on topics like reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption or improving diets and exercise. As the benefits of the practices continue to become common knowledge, workers are also increasingly instructed in them.

“I only see that increasing as time goes on,” Russo said. Though preventive health efforts are growing, as of 2010, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that nearly 900,000 citizens die prematurely each year from the five leading causes of death in America. Heart disease, cancer, strokes, respiratory disease and unintentional injuries represent 63 percent of all deaths nationwide. To make preventative matters more pressing, up to 40 percent of those fatalities could be erased annually if better standards are put in place. Up to 86 percent of all healthcare spending in the country is put toward these potentially-preventable health issues as well, and halting them early can make a major difference. A 2010 study from the National Commission on Prevention Priorities found that just simple prevention services - aspirin use to prevent heart disease, as well as the cessation of tobacco or alcohol use - could save two million lives and up to $4 billion annually. Another primary focus of preventative care comes from cancer screenings. Dr. Diane Lockhart, a breast surgeon at the Eaton Place Breast Center at Saint Vincent Hospital’s Cancer and Wellness Center, said one in eight women develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That is putting cancer screenings in the spotlight. In recent years, more women are receiving mammograms, and while that trend is leading to more diagnoses nationwide, that is actually a good thing. “These diagnoses are at earlier stages where the disease has better treatment outcomes and is sometimes considered curable,” Lockhart said. “While the number

of early cancers has increased due to more vigilant screening, the number of women who die of breast cancer has decreased.” Breast cancer prevention isn’t without its critics. Arguments have been made to space out mammograms from yearly to every other year to reduce costs. Some leaders have also advocated raising the average starting age from 40 to 50 in certain risk populations. That said, annual mammogram screenings have been shown to save lives, Lockhart added. This brings some pause to the push for biennial treatment. Preventative care is also helping in the fight against colon cancer, which Russo noted has high survival rates when caught early. New frontiers in treatment of different maladies are continually developed as well. Lung cancer treatment may soon rapidly improve, as one example. Russo mentioned that a new standard for many smokers will involve low-dose CT scans of the chest. What’s more, these tests have been noted to be so effective they will even be covered by Medicare. Preventive healthcare does not always involve complicated tests and advanced technology. Additional efforts include simple advice for patients: improving one’s diet, stepping up levels of exercise and drinking in moderation. Curbing the use of tobacco products is often considered the most important, especially in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is widely known as one of the nation’s healthiest states, ranked third in the country by America’s Health Rankings, but problems persist. Smoking is the primary cause of death in the Commonwealth, statistics from the DPH indicate. Up to 9,000 residents die annually from tobacco-related

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Worcester gyms have something for everyone

It can be difficult to motivate yourself to go to a fitness center after a long period of time off — or for the first time ever. When and if you are ready, Worcester STEVEN KING has a huge number of gyms and fitness centers available with a multitude of formats and styles. The process of entering a gym for the first time can be daunting in and of itself, but finding a center that is the right fit for you can make heads spin. If that is not enough, some people have preconceived notions of hulking power lifters in a dirty warehouse. Luckily, all of the area options mean, no matter what, you can find a place that’s right for you and. unless you are looking for it, will be mostly devoid of cartoonish monsters sweating and groaning.

everyone, I think the important thing is to find the reason that it is important to you and set your goals and use them as motivation.” This thought was echoed by Worcester Fitness Director of Operations Tim MacDonald. “It is staying healthy and feeling good,” he explained. “It lowers your stress levels, everyone has a different reason why they

We all know fitness is important to us, whether we are looking to bulk up and get ripped, lose a few pounds or take the first small steps toward a new fitness and health routine. The problem is that taking that first step can be difficult at best, and terrifying at worst. In the end, however, we all know its benefits to our health, longevity and happiness “Everyone knows that it’s important,” said Boost Fitness owner Mark Federico. “There are a thousand different reasons to work out and it’s going to be different for

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come in and work out.” Once the decision has been made to start working on personal health and fitness, the next step is often the hardest. A common belief is you will be the only one walking in those gym doors out of shape and overwhelmed. The reality is that much of a gym’s membership base is made up of people establishing goals and working toward them

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at their own pace; even the biggest, strongest person at the gym had to start somewhere. “There is always a fear factor,” explained Worcester YMCA Director of Marketing Sharon Henderson. “Even if they’ve done it before, they don’t always know what to expect.” Taking that first step if often the most difficult, according to MacDonald “I think the hardest thing to do is pull into our parking lot, get out of your car and walk in,” he said. “Especially if you’ve never worked out in a gym before, you don’t have an idea of what to expect. I think that’s the hardest thing for some people.” While gyms and fitness centers may immediately conjure images of monstrous weights, huge barbells and squat racks that bring to mind ancient medieval torture devices, the truth is, while this equipment does exist for those who need them, much of what people utilize at fitness centers now is cardio equipment, such as treadmills, spin cycles and free weights. Many often participate in classes, such as kickboxing, that different clubs provide. “There are a lot of choices out there and there is something for everyone,” said Federico. “We want you to find out what fits you. I think clubs as a whole have changed a lot since 20 years ago.” The interior of a fitness center today is much different than a gym of yesteryear. From the equipment itself, to the cleanliness and atmosphere of the centers, to the professionals who assist attendees, it is a much different environment these days. “We want people to feel comfortable,” said MacDonald. “We want you to come in and work out and we want to be helpful. We have a little bit for everybody, so we try to have something here for everyone, from kids up to senior citizens.” Worcester Fitness has two Worcester locations: 440 Grove St. and 123 Summer St. The 440 Grove St. location features a pool and two racquetball courts, as well as the

{ Health&Wellness } normal amenities one would expect from a gym, in its 30,000-square-foot interior. The gym was started back in 1978 as the Worcester Court Club, featuring 12 racquetball courts. MacDonald’s father purchased the club in 1983, and as the popularity of racquetball declined, the building converted all but two of the courts into everything from spin studios to children’s areas, aerobics zones and everything else a gym-goer would want to utilize. They also offer classes, such as swimming lessons and have a physical therapy room run by St. Vincent’s Hospital on site. MacDonald said the Grove Street location has approximately 1,500 members, while the Summer Street location has approximately 1,000. He said his busiest hours are after work, but before work and during lunch hour are also popular times. Boost Fitness has six area locations, spread throughout the greater Central Massachusetts area, with a location at 40 Millbrook St. in Worcester. Boost was previously a Gold’s Gym, which operated with a vibe more closely resembling the stigmatic gym reputation of years past. These days, the club offers a much more welcoming vibe for all gymgoers, particularly the more casual crowd. The 20,000-square-foot Worcester club is open 24 hours a day, and Federico said every demographic is fairly represented, from young

athletes all the way up to senior citizens. The gym’s roughly 2,500 members utilize the gym’s classes, like boot camp and Cross Fit. It is most popularly attended in the pre and post work hours. “We don’t want it to be that meat market club,” explained Federico. The YMCA is a different kind of club, altogether, with significantly different goals than your standard gym. This is important to note, because while there are many similarities between what the YMCA offers and what Boost and Worcester Fitness offer, it is equally unfair to paint both using the same brush. Where fitness clubs generally hold health and fitness to be the most critical component of what they offer, the YMCA tends to focus more of its energy on community building. Additionally, unlike most fitness centers that are private businesses, the YMCA is a world-wide nonprofit organization. Henderson describes the YMCA as a “causedriven organization” that focuses its effort on a community’s needs. Currently, the club is largely focused on youth development, such as after-school programs; minority achiever programs, which prepare students for college - in many cases the first time for an entire family; and youth government programs. With four locations throughout Central

Massachusetts - two in Worcester, one in Westborough and one in Fitchburg - the YMCA’s reach is vast and those four locations represent some 28,000 members. The YMCA has the fitness component with classes, a pool, and a wide array of equipment, like other centers, but is more involved in advocacy and pushing legislation that aligns with the ideals the YMCA believes are important to the community. “As needs and demand by the community changes, the YMCA changes,” said Henderson. “The Y is all about the community and what we can do to help.” Boost, Worcester Fitness and the YMCA are just the tip of the iceberg, albeit a representative tip of the iceberg, and there are a number of other centers in the city. No matter your specific needs, there is a center for you here. If you have decided to make that conscious change in your life and pursue the path of fitness, it is important to establish precisely what your needs are and visit some clubs yourself. Cost, location, atmosphere, hours, staff, equipment - there are a huge number of factors to consider, but taking that first step is the most crucial. You can find each of these fitness centers, and many more, online and on social media. Check them out for yourself to discover the perfect gym for you.

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than the initial investment. “I think if everyone adopted the correct guidelines as we know them based on scientific fact, by the end of the next generation, healthcare should be relatively less expensive,” Russo said. “And, of course, with screenings, the better the technology and the more being done, the price drops.” While the long-term outlook is good, potential roadblocks could derail the effectiveness of future efforts. Both doctors stressed the importance of access to care. Lockhart continues to see women who aren’t able to receive screening until their cancers develop, which can be a tragic result of ineffective healthcare coverage. Just as important is funding. Russo noted that health officials, including providers, employers and politicians, often deal with short-term budgets. This means they might not consider the future. This could prevent measures from being pushed through. “If we were to do one thing and one thing only, it would be to make preventive measures uniformly available without out-ofpocket cost,” Russo concluded. Doing so could help support the rising wave of preventative care, and might even the healthcare world in the next 20 years.

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Nutrition a key ingredient to becoming healthy

Heart disease, stroke and diabetes: the number one, fifth and seventh leading causes of death in America today are all classified as chronic diseases that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers to among the most preventable of health problems. While there are several factors that can lead to this — smoking, genetics, stress — the top player in prevention every time is nutrition. Food is our first line of defense against preventable chronic diseases, which are only

predicted to rise in the coming years with the number of heart disease cases, which are already responsible for 23.5 percent of deaths in the U.S. each year, expected to as much as triple by 2030. We make food choices several times every day that directly impact our well-being and longevity, from the size of the plates to where everything on that plate comes from. However, the most import choice we can make is choosing what we put on the plate. This is not as difficult as you may think. A healthful plate does not have to come from the local pick-your-own, the farmers market or a Whole Foods store, and it doesn’t have to be all organic. In fact, as of now, there is not any research to indicate that organic food is more nutritious, just that it has more antioxidants and it is not clear if our bodies can even put the extra to use. What does make a healthful plate, however, are the types of foods we put on it.

Any health expert is going to recommend a plate that is colorful, meaning that is has a variety of vegetables and fruits: red berries, leafy greens, orange peppers, yellow corn, purple cabbage, to name some. When taking customers around the store to help them find the right food for their families, Stop & Shop nutritionist Julie Hersey recommends every meal include at least one vegetable and one fruit. While fresh vegetables and fruits may seem like a no-brainer, Hersey said it may not always be feasible for customers on a tight budget. “Especially if someone is shopping on a budget, it doesn’t have to just be fresh,” Hersey said. “Frozen, canned or dried produce is also going to be equally nutritious, so I personally love suggesting frozen vegetables and frozen fruits to customers, because it’s one of those things that they can have in their freezer and make a really quick healthy meal or breakfast.”

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None of that is new information. For years, health professionals have preached what a healthier diet can do for your heart, skin and life span. So why is it that heart disease and diabetes, conditions that in most cases can be so easily prevented, are still so prevalent when healthy food should be easily accessible? According to Hersey, this is due greatly to a lack of education. “The good old saying is you are what you eat, and I think a lot of people have lost that connection and what food actually does for your body and how food makes up all of your cells, your organs, your hair, your skin,” Hersey said. “We’ve really lost that understanding of you are what you eat.” Instead, the quest for food can easily revolve around the quick meal, anything that requires minimal preparation. Establishing a culture of health, on the other hand, takes time and education Hersey runs classes with children, starting as early as preschool, to try and teach them what a healthy meal does for their bodies as well as a few cooking basics such as peeling vegetables with child-safe peelers. “One of the big things I focus on is educating children, because starting behaviors young is going to make it that much easier for them to grow into a healthy adult,” Hersey said. “Once you’re in adulthood you can then be a good role model and do good behaviors so your kids and everyone around you sees. It rubs off, kids are very aware of role models and they mimic behaviors of people around them.” As part of teaching younger children the basic of cooking and nutrition, Stop & Shop also runs a free program called Passport to Nutrition that provides kits to teachers and schools with workbooks and a teacher’s guide for those looking to teach students about food and their bodies. On top of educating children, the store also allows Hersey to provide free cooking demonstrations at the surrounding stores, and for customers to book an appointment at her main office in the Chelmsford store, which costs $25. That money, however, comes back to the customer as a $25 Stop & Shop gift card, which Hersey helps the customer spend by walking them through the store to find healthy choices for their families and ones suitable for their budget and skill level as well. To make it easier for shoppers, Stop & Shop has implemented Healthy Ideas shelf tag program, which places a symbol on the

{ Health&Wellness } shelf price in Stop & Shop stores, indicating generic and brand name foods that meet FDA guidelines for being a “healthy” food including being low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol and sugar. Home cooking is key for chronic disease prevention as it offers the personalization to meet a consumer’s dietary needs. It also allows for better control of portions and the intake of sugar, sodium and fats that go into a meal. “Stay away from the restaurants and get back into the grocery store and to home cooking,” Hersey recommended. “Eat less meals out. It costs more money and the nutrition in not as good quality as it is when you cook meals at home. When you get back to the kitchen you have control over what goes into your food which is huge and very vital.” For those busy nights when there is not enough time to plan a meal, Hersey recommended keeping five to 10 quick and easy go-to recipes on hand to minimize take out. While cooking at home may be the healthier alternative, for those nights you want to celebrate or just need to get out of the house and sample some of Worcester’s unique restaurants WooFood has you covered for a more healthful way of eating out. Started by medical students from UMass

Medical School, WooFood offers certifications to restaurants in and around Worcester based on the nutritional value of their menu. As part of the certification process, WooFood reviews restaurants menus and inspects their kitchen to ensure they meet the program’s rigorous criteria. That which includes having at least three WooFood-certified dishes, two of which must be vegetarian; no more than two pats of butter used per dish for cooking; and having whole grain options available at the lowest level of certification. At the Gold level, the option of making any dish on the menu WooFood certified must be available. WooFood’s greatest emphasis is on portion size, with most certified restaurants offering the “Dinner for Now and Tomorrow’s Chow” option, which has restaurants wrap up half of the meal before it come to you; the other half is perfectly plated. Perhaps the most important part of creating a cultural change toward being more health-driven is the education of youth. It starts with children, according to food experts like Hersey. Parents, teachers and coaches must be there to show kids how to be healthier by example. They should be there to teach their kids life skills, such as cooking a meal at home and reading the labels on food packages in order for such a social change to come around.

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Music with Art Sandoli. Local musician Artie Sandoli will play original music & original arrangements of numerous artists of many musical styles. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library. All are welcome! Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426. Chris Brown with Trey Songz & Tyga: Between The Sheets Tour. Thursday, February 19, 2015 CHRIS BROWN WITH TREY SONGZ AND TYGA: BETWEEN THE SHEETS TOUR Multiplatinum selling artists Chris Brown and Trey Songz announce their upcoming BETWEEN THE SHEETS TOUR kicking off in 2015. Tickets are on sale at the DCU Center Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com $215.50 (Limited VIP), $125.75, $89.50, $59.75. 7:30-11 p.m. DCU CenterArena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or tinyurl. com/novs9q9. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.midnight Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. The Mallett Brothers. Maine alt-country/rock act the Mallett Brothers are quickly making a name for themselves beyond Maine. Sons of the prolific songwriter Dave Mallett, the apple did not fall far from the tree. Slightly more rock than country, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by folk and singer/songwriter influences as by harder rock, punk and psychedelic sounds. $10 advance; $15 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com/MallettBrothers. 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. Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Cara Brindisi. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Johnny Romance Solo Acoustic Artist. 8-11 p.m. The Luxury Box, 899 Central St., Leominster. loveshackmusic.com. Sean Daley. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave, Leominster. 978-227-5874. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 8:20 8:40 9:00 9:20 9:40 10:00 10:20 10:40 FREE :). 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or tinyurl.com/puemr8o. Worcester Jazz Collective. Live Jazz on a great stage 8 p.m.midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Worcester’s new Thursday night PARTY SHOW the weekly dose of MAN vs MaSHANE. Guest opening bands Magic Island, Bernie’s Garage and 1 more band too!. Thurs party night is BACK at the Lucky Dog! Hey Worcester! Remember when you’d go to the Lucky Dog Music Hall every Thursday to see The Flock of A-holes and even Mullethead before them? Well, I can honestly say, we’ve finally found an energetic, fun dance group to replace your weekly entertainment needs on Thursdays. Man Vs MaShane will get you back out to HAVE FUN with your friends once a week Magic Island opens too! $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or tinyurl.com/phg65uj. DJ/Karaoke with DJ Curtis. NO COVER. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke Singing Contest - $500.00 prize. Karaoke contest is open to solo singers 21 years or older. Three singers selected each week to compete in karaoke contest finals which will begin on April 2 and run for 4 weeks. 24 singers total will compete in finals week 1. Those 24 will be narrowed down to 12 singers for finals week 2. Those 12 will be narrowed down to 6 singers for finals week 3. Those 6 will be narrowed down to 3 singers, the best of the best, for finals week 4. At the end of week 4 finals, 1 singer will win the Grand Prize of $500.00. There will be open karaoke starting at 9 p.m. The contest portion of the night will start between 10 and 10:30 p.m. and then more open karaoke after the contest. free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-696-4845. Metal Thursday CCLXVIII: Led to the Grave, Conclave, Epitome of Dog, Shroud. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

the late Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and former company member of the Bavarian State Opera, appears in the incredibly poignant Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss. $49 for Adults, $15 with Student ID, $5 for Youth under 18. 8-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508754-3231 or tinyurl.com/nec6xeh. Edwin McCain. Taking the stage for what’s easily the 100th time in almost as many days, Edwin McCain casually joins his band as they start off another set that’s impossibly tight and laid back at the same time. $40 advance; $45 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/EdwinMcCain. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Mychael David Country Night. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. The Matt Brown Band. The Matt Brown Band returns to The Blue Plate Lounge for an evening of music, dancing and good

Don’t give in to the winter-time blahs and don’t let Mother Nature keep you down. Get on over to Old Sturbridge Village Saturday, Feb. 21 for its annual Antique Sleigh Rally, featuring dozens of vintage horse-drawn sleighs. Admission is half price for adults, parents and grandparents. The Sleigh Rally starts at 11 a.m., with drivers competing in a dozen different classes. Sleighs will be pulled by a variety of horses, from miniature to Clydesdales. For more information, visit www.osv.org.

Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Rocky and the Pressers. 21plus 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. The Russo Brothers. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30 to 7:30pm, then The Gags and Annie Show! Just the Two of Us at 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030. Brett & Lisa Brumby. Blues and rock acoustic duo Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, BAR, 257 Park Ave. facebook.com/ parkgrillworc. Open-Mic, Lee Room. Open-Mic Lee Room every third Friday: 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15 & 6/19. FREE. 7-9:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Lee Room, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, with Aga Mikolaj, Soprano. The Boston Philharmonic Benjamin Zander, Music Director & Conductor Aga Mikolaj, soprano A free pre-concert Talk by Conductor Benjamin Zander will begin in the Great Hall at 6:45 PM J. Strauss Frühlingsstimmen Op. 410 (Voices of Spring) R. Strauss Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G major The Boston Phil returns to Mechanics Hall in a program highlighting some of Maestro Zanders favorite works, including one of Mahlers powerful symphonies. Soprano Aga Mikolaj, a student of

times! TMBB will be performing their renditions of cool alternative, indie and obscure (some not so obscure)tunes for a fun night! Free parking and great restaurants nearby within a short stroll! Get out and party with TMBB! $5:00. 8 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Zach Slik. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Kool Chriss presents a night of R-n-B bands and other hip hop artists. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Slateface, Levity, Dysfunctional Advocate, and Cross the Divide! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Airspray. 21plus 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Backseat Zero. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Custard Pie (Zeppelin tribute). The ultimate Zeppelin experience comes back to JJ’s! $5 Cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508792-1078. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Madison Avenue. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Mayhem. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Mike Lynch Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100.

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RockHouse Band! RockHouse will be rocking the Iron Horse with great songs from Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Doors, Blondie, etc. Great time as always, come down and dance with us! FREE!. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Iron Horse Lounge & Sports Bar, 19 Airport Road, Fitchburg. 978-400-5618. Sonomatics. Garage, Surf, Primitive Rock & Roll. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Gov’t Surplus - Gov’t Mule Tribute. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Josh Briggs Duo - Acoustic Rock. NO COVER. 9:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. We & Mrs Jones with thee Sonomatics. We & Mrs Jones with Thee Sonomatics Fri Feb 20th- don’t miss this great show! 9:30-12:30 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Andy Cummings & Swing-a-Billy Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. 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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Jubilee Gardens coffee house trio at Birch Tree Bread Co. join us for lunch with a coffee shop trio version of Jubilee Gardens 11am-2pm. We can’t rave enough about the bread they make, the salads, sandwiches are just wonderful, you’ll feel like you are in San Fran, not in Worcester 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birch Tree Bread Company, 138 Green St. Worcester MA. Jazz Saxophone Lessons for Beginners. Anyone can learn to play the saxophone! In this course, you will learn how to do the following: how to purchase a saxophone, correct breathing, embouchure and mouthpiece techniques, sax care and repair, long tones, fingering charts, scales and chords, playing tips, learn to read music, and playing in an ensemble. Your level of proficiency depends on your determination, the amount of time invested, and the amount of your natural ability. These traits work together to determine your success. Learning to play the saxophone, especially jazz saxophone, is an adventure that you can enjoy the rest of your life. One of the greatest joys of this experience is knowing you can learn more about the instrument, the music, and yourself, every day that you practice. $169. noon-3 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. tinyurl.com/m3q4aba. The Swing Fever Trio Swingin’ the America Songbook. The Swing Fever Trio will be presenting a program entitled Swingin’ the American Songbook which spotlights the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Duke Ellington and much more. This program was made possible through a generous donation from the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, this event is free and open to the public. free. 1-3 p.m. Milford Town Library, Granite and Quarry Rooms, 80 Spruce St., Milford. 508-473-2145 or milfordtownlibrary. org. Classical Guitar Concert with Duo Orfeo. Guitarists Joseph Ricker and Jamie Balmer formed Duo Orfeo in 2005, taking their name from Orpheus, the poet and musician of Greek myth. The duo draw their repertoire largely from hidden and under-explored byways of western musical tradition both past and present, ranging from Renaissance lute and French Baroque harpsichord music to compositions by such modern masters as Arvo Pärt, Federico Mompou, and Valentin Silvestrov. Their ever-expanding body of repertoire includes many of their own arrangements of works written

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for other instruments as well as original guitar duos. They will be playing selections from their new album, Guitar Nouveau, which features newly commissioned works alongside music by Machaut, Byrd, Bach, Prokofiev, Janá’ek, Chopin, and Fauré arranged for two electric guitars. Free with admission. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Dan Kirouac and Steve Kirouac - acoustic. free. 7-10 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-8864600. dankirouac.com Tony Soul Project at WCUW. In the Front Room. 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012. Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents: LA VORÁGINE. Pre-concert talk @ 7:00 pm by Ramon BorgesMendez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of International Development, Community, and Environment at Clark University Concert Start @ 7:30pm. Music by Capillas, Garrido-Lecca, Carrillo, Brouwer, Jofre, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla. With guest artist JP Jofre, bandoneon. This concert and residency is presented with the generous support of the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Traina Chamber Music Fund, Department of Visual & Performing Arts/Music. 7-9 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7356. Heartsong. $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Bill McCarthy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston

St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Brian & Captain. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. James Cotton and Jay Geils. JAMES COTTON and JAY GEILS together for one night, one band, one show! $50 advance; $55 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ CottonGeils. Just For Kicks Acoustic. 70’s and 80’s rock, pop and hair/ glam! 8-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. Just For Kicks Acoustic. 8 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Stan Matthews. Robert Convery will be opening up the night. Don’t miss Robert & Stan for the best in Americana, Country & Blues 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Halfway Home, Mayfair, Without Warning, Levity, Mercy White. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. CARA BRINDISI Acoustic Rock. NO COVER. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Digital Storm and Friends. 21 plus p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508792-1078. How Bizarre (90’s Tribute). Your favorite 90’s hits all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest

WORCESTER SHARKS PLAYER OF THE WEEK Name: Gus Young Age: 23 Hometown: Dedham, MA Years Playing Hockey: 20 Playing Professionally: 1 Position: Defenseman Favorite part about playing in Worcester? I would say the group of guys we have, I think everyone gets along. Being a rookie, you don’t know what to expect your first year pro and all the guys get along and are real good.

What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? The wear and tear of playing so many games. Coming from college where we play a little over 30 games, we’re playing over 70 games, it’s definitely a drastic change there. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? I would say my junior year in college, winning the national championship with Yale. That was the highlight of my hockey career. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? I guess they might because I went to Yale, but I really like to read. My favorite book is Lone Survivor, it’s a pretty popular one since they made a movie about it. — Joshua Lyford WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Keith McEachern (theWANDAS) solo album “Double Down” performs at Ralphs with The Lights Out and their MUST SEE light show, and Grand Evolution! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Pants on Fire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Professor Harp. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Tyrus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Ben Knight. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. DJ (21+). 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. 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. Tequila Bonfire. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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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How do you prepare for a game? I’m definitely a music guy. Before the game I like to listen to music and be alone for 10 or 15 minutes before a game and visualize what I want to do out there. Before game I listen to rock or house music.

The magical tale of ”Narnia” hits the stage at the former Southbridge High School, 25 Cole Ave., Southbridge. Gateway Players Theatre Inc. sponsors ”Narnia the Musical,” based on the C.S. Lewis classic, ”The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” Show times are Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for ages 60-plus and under 18. For tickets or more information, call Gateway Player at 508764-4531, visit www.gatewayplayers.org or go the Gateway Players Theatre Facebook page.

Sunday Brunch w/Jon Short. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Traditional Irish Singing. Doiminic Mac Ghiolla Bhríde, a traditional Irish Sean-Nós singer will be performing at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center. From Donegal Ireland, his unique musicality and style have made him an award winning singer much in demand the world over. This is a great opportunity to experience true traditional Irish singing! $10. 2-4 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Worcester Symphonic Project. Now in its third year, the Worcester Symphonic Project will unite college students, area professional and adult amateur musicians, and qualified young instrumentalists to create an 80-piece orchestra, ranging in age from 8 to 70+. The creative champion behind this collaborative effort is violinist, violist and Worcester native Peter Sulski who has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and is principal musician of the Worcester Chamber Music Society. The afternoon concert will feature works by Mozart and Haydn. Interested student and adult musicians may download the application form from the Music

Worcester web site. $15 adults, $10 students, $5 youth 18 years and under. 3-5 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-754-3231. Hangover Hour at 5pm, then Andy Cummings at 8:30pm. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. South Street Band Unplugged. NO COVER. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. International Night: Feb Feature South Africa. 21 plus. Free. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. 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! FREE. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. The George Harrison Birthday Show 4 bands TBA. A celebration of George ALL NIGHT! $5. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Electric Haze. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Electric Haze every 2nd Sunday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. free. 8-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or worcesterjazzcollective.com. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

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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. 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. Monday night hang with our new DJ, DeeJayDee Smilesz and our bar-hump with a lump Alfredo. Our new DJ just moved here from NYC and can’t wait to play for you. Come say HI! FREE . 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. 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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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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box” so I know you’re not selling Viagra or something!) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dam Chick Singer! No Cover. 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.

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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. 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 www.massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, The Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons, Through April 18. 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, FRE. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-5985000x17 or www.museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or www.osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Brown Bag Concert. Great Blues in a Great Hall! Brown Bag Concerts are noon to 1pm. A limited lunch concession is available and patrons may bring their own “brown bag” lunch. Seating is generally cabaret style. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/ brownbag.html. 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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box” so I know you’re not selling Viagra or something!) Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. 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. 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. 508363-1888. Marc Turo Singing Italian Classics. NO COVER. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. The Noise Floor presents Getting Lucky Punk Wednesdays with OTP, New Reality, Unlisted & :Satch:. FREE . 8:30-11 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Clayton Willoughby. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Hollow Earth (Canada), Divider (NY), Black Elm, and Vein. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick 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. Sing to Win Karaoke Contest. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or www.annamaria.edu. ArtsWorcester, “Agglomeration” by Megan McNaught and Luke Buffenmyer, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30; The Eleventh Annual College Show, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 27. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or www.artsworcester. org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or www.asawaters.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Winter’s Beauty” Group Art Show & Sale, Through Feb. 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or www.er3.com/book. Clark University: 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 www.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 www.aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art

By now, the kids may be climbing the walls. They don’t have to be! Get them in touch with their creative side at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. It’s no week off for the museum, which is open for School Vacation Week with activities throughout the day. In conjunction with The Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons and Black History Month, kids can explore Ethiopian culture through games, music, crafts, maps, puzzles books and more. Hours are Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 for children ages 3-17, free for kids under 3. Adults are $10, seniors are $7 and students are $5. Clinton residents and employees get in free on Thursdays, from 3-7 p.m. Gallery, Pulse: New Work by Faculty Artists, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 10. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or www.holycross.edu/ departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, KEVA: Build It Up!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 4 - April 26; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $8.00 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 www.ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or www.fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or www.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 www.galleryofafricanart.org. Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. www. highlandartistgroup.com.

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Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Its in the Bag Exhibit: Opening Reception, Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 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 www.preservationworcester.org. 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. 508-346-3341 or www.qvcah.org.

For the Week of February 19th-February 25th For more information call 978.464.2300 or visit www.wachusett.com

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Blinkee the Clown

Technine Open

Bruins’ Blades & Sports Hub

Kiss 108 Winter Games

(11am-2pm) Clown around with free balloon animals! (12-2pm) Join the Bruins’ Ice Girls and mascot BLADES, along with 98.5 the Sports Hub. Great photo opportunities, games and giveaways.

(9am-2pm) Jam Format Slopestyle Park Event featuring a hip and rail plaza. (10am-5pm) Kids Zone with games, contests, freebies and more plus an Après Ski Party in the Coppertop.

Sunday 22 A Day in the Snow with the Saints

Friday

Science on the Slopes

(11am-2pm) The New England Aquarium will be on site with their hands-on Tidepool Program.

Next Step Living

(11am-3pm) Learn how to reduce your footprint on the environment and improve your home.

Pete & Chris Amusements

(2-3pm) Family-friendly comedy magic show – taking place outside.

Live in the Coppertop

(10am-2pm) Saint Bernard (dog) handlers will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the unique abilities of the breed.

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MIAA State Championship Race (8am-4pm) See the best high school ski racers compete in the Slalom and Giant Slalom.

Rest of Season Passes

Thursday (8-10pm): Silverbacks Friday (8-10pm): Ottomatic Slim Saturday (8-10pm): Andy Cummings Sunday (4-6pm): Josh Briggs

Now on Sale!

Ski Anytime from March 1st to the end of the season for $159.

ONGOING Events

NASTAR Racing: Will run all week long from

UMASS Safety Photo Contest:

Take a “selfie” with one of the Safety Banners for your chance to win! Post on Facebook with #mysafetyselfie or email it to: umassknowthecode@ wachusett.com.

Sampling! Polar Beverages, Essentia, Hydrive,

Xyience and Neuro will be on hand throughout the week to sample a selection of their newest and most popular beverages! Try one or try them all! facebook.com/WaWaWachusett

11am-1pm throughout February Vacation Week! Break up your powder runs with a little speed on the race course.

Magician Eddie Raymond:

Will be entertaining throughout the main lodge on Saturday, Sunday from 11am-2pm.

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Assumption College Feb. 21 @ Florida Institute of Technology 12 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Florida Institute of Technology 3 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Feb. 22 @ Florida Institute of Technology 12 p.m. Building, 670 West Boylston St. www.qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - College of the Holy Cross Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: fre. Feb. 20 vs. University of Richmond @ Glen Allen, VA 2:30 p.m. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or www.rollstoneartists.com. Feb. 21 vs. University of Richmond @ Glen Allen, VA 11 a.m. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 Feb. 22 vs. University of Richmond @ Glen Allen, VA 12 p.m. p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or www.worcesterhistory.org. Anna Maria College SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508Feb. 21 Home vs. Albert Magnus College 3 p.m. 757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or www.saoriworcester.com. Assumption College Sprinkler Factory, Making Our Mark - A Collection of Creative Feb. 21 Home vs. Saint Anselm College 3:30 p.m. Works by Worcester, Sundays, Saturdays, through Feb. 22. Feb. 24 Home vs. Southern New Hampshire University 7:30 p.m. Admission: FRE. 38 Harlow St. www.sprinklerfactory.com. Becker College The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or www. Feb. 19 @ Daniel Webster College 5:30 p.m. thefostergallery.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library Feb. 21 Home vs. Mitchell College 1 p.m. Clark University Exhibit: Ex Libris, Dr. John Green, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 Feb. 21 @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors College of the Holy Cross Feb. 22 @ United States Naval Academy 12 p.m. & $7 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Feb. 25 Home vs. Loyola University Maryland 7:05 p.m. Boylston. 508-869-6111 or www.towerhillbg.org. Fitchburg State University Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Feb. 21 Home vs. Westfield State University 3 p.m. Through Dec. 31; Polly Apfelbaum: Nevermind Exhibition, Through Feb. 15; Art Cart!, Saturdays, through Feb. 28; Art Cart!, Saturdays, Nichols College Feb. 21 Home vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology 12 p.m. through Feb. 28; Zip Tour: Why the Change in Style (Flemish to Feb. 24 vs. Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Quarterfinal French 1890 - 1920), Saturday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Feb. 22; Tour of the Month: Female Psyche: The Madonna to Worcester Polytechnic Institute the Modern Woman, Wednesday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 Home vs. Clark University 2 p.m. closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 Feb. 25 @ TBA p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Worcester State University Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth Feb. 21 Home vs. Framingham State University 7 p.m. 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or www.worcesterart.org. Anna Maria College Worcester Center for Crafts, Harmony, Through Feb. 28. Feb. 21 Home vs. Albert Magnus College 1 p.m. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Assumption College Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or www.worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Feb. 21 Home vs. Saint Anselm College 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24 Home vs. Southern New Hampshire University 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; The Greek Experience, Through March 21. Hours: Becker College closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Feb. 19 @ Daniel Webster College 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Home vs. Mitchell College 3 p.m. Elm St. 508-753-8278 or www.worcesterhistory.org. Clark University Worcester Public Library, Triumph! Black Military Unsung Feb. 21 Home vs. Emerson College 1 p.m. Heroes Exhibit, Through Feb. 28; Triumph! Black Military Unsung College of the Holy Cross Heroes, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 28. 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College of the Holy Cross Feb. 20 @ Sacred Heart University 7:05 p.m. Feb. 21 Home vs. Sacred Heart University 7:05 p.m. Fitchburg State University Feb. 19 @ Framingham State University 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Salem State University 2 p.m. Feb. 24 Home vs. University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth 7 p.m. Nichols College Feb. 19 @ Johnson & Wales University 7:45 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Western New England University 1:45 p.m. Feb. 22 Home vs. Western New England University 1:10 p.m. Tufts University Feb. 20 @ Colby College 7 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Bowdoin College 4 p.m. Worcester State University Feb. 19 @ Plymouth State University 6 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Westfield State University 5:35 p.m. Feb. 24 Home vs. Salem State University 8 p.m.

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College of the Holy Cross Feb. 20 Home vs. Nichols College 7:05 p.m. Feb. 21 Home vs. Norwich University 2:05 p.m. Nichols College Feb. 20 College of the Holy Cross 7 p.m. Feb. 21 @ Plymouth State University 2 p.m.

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Anna Maria College Feb. 25 @ University of Massachusetts- Boston 5 p.m. Assumption College Feb. 21 @ New York Institute of Technology 1 p.m. College of the Holy Cross Feb. 21 @ Loyola College Maryland 1 p.m. Feb. 23 Home vs. Harvard University 4:05 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse College of the Holy Cross Feb. 21 @ Sacred Heart University 1 p.m. Feb. 24 Home vs. Boston College 4:05 p.m.

Men’s Squash Tufts University Feb. 20-22 @ CSA Team Championships

Men’s Swimming & Diving Clark University Feb. 19 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. College of the Holy Cross Feb. 19-21 @ Patriot League Championship 10:30 a.m. Tufts University Feb. 20 @ NESCAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ NESCAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 22 @ NESCAC Championships 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Feb. 19 @ NEWMAC Championships 5 p.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m.

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Women’s Swimming & Diving Clark University Feb. 19 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. College of the Holy Cross Feb. 19 @ Patriot League Championship 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 @ Patriot League Championship 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 @ Patriot League Championship 10:30 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Feb. 19 @ NEWMAC Championships 5 p.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 20 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 10 a.m. Feb. 22 @ NEWMAC Championships 6 p.m.

Men’s Tennis College of the Holy Cross Feb. 21 @ Colgate College 6 p.m.

Women’s Tennis College of the Holy Cross Feb. 21 @ Colgate College 3:30 p.m.

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Assumption College Feb. 21 @ Northeast 10 Indoor Championship College of the Holy Cross Feb. 20 @ Patriot League Indoor Championship 10 a.m. Feb. 21 @ Patriot League Indoor Championship 10 a.m. Feb. 22 @ Patriot League Indoor Championship 10 a.m. Fitchburg State College Feb. 21 @ DIII New England Championship 10 a.m. Tufts University Feb. 20-21 @ DIII New England Championship Worcester Polytechnic Institute Feb. 20-21 @ DIII New England Championship @ Springfield College Worcester State University Feb. 20-21 @ DIII New England Championship

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When he does, he encounters a number of wild and crazy characters as he tries to find a new home. Among his new acquaintances are a group of Wild Ducks (one named Ibsen), who ride motorcycles, and the craziest farmer’s wife on the planet. Of course, the last group of friends he meets is a flock of swans, who will show him how important and beautiful he really is. BIG laughs for the kids and for adults, with a sweet and moving message for the whole family. 4th Wall Children’s Theater Director Derek Sylvester brings this timeless classic to Worcester’s young audiences - convenient for both public and private school audiences February 19-21. Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St., Worcester, MA 01609 at 10 AM Tuesday, 7Pm Thursday and Friday nights, and 10am and 1pm on Saturday. Tickets are $10 on-line and $12 at the door for all ages. Contact www.4thwallstagecompany.org or Barbara Guertin for more information 508-951-2665. $10 on-line or $12 at the door. 10-11 a.m., 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jeppson Hall, 73 Lancaster St. Call 508-753-2989 or visit 4thwallstagecompany.org. Talk Radio by Eric Bogosian - Wednesday, February 18 Saturday, February 21. Barry Champlain, a Jewish radio personality in Dallas, Texas, is a host with a caustic sense of humor and a knack for cutting people down with his controversial politically liberal views. Champlain’s radio show is about to go nationwide. A former suit salesman, he achieves his rise to fame through guest shots on the Jeff Fisher radio show. Barry begins to steal the show with his sense of humor and sharp wit, which aggravates Fisher. Barry is subsequently given his own show which rises to the top of the Arbitron radio ratings. His rise to fame is accompanied not only with attention from radical elements, but also with the alienation of his wife. Directed by Hannah Yukon Presented by CUPS FREE and open to the public 7:30-9:30 p.m. Clark University: Little Center, Michelson Theater, 950 Main St. Call 508-793-7356. Meet Mrs. Mary Rowlandson - Friday, February 20. Katie Green will present Meet Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, a historical re-enactment based on Mary Rowlandsons book, a best sellerin Colonial New England. Mary Rowlandson was held in captivity during King Philips War in 1676. This program is partially funded by the Worcester Arts Council. Donation. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Worcester Friends Meeting House (Quaker), 901 Pleasant St. Call 508-754-3887. Narnia the Musical - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21. Looking for a fun activity for February school vacation week?? Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. is presenting Narnia the Musical by Jules Tasca, based on the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. This production will be held Feb 20- 22 at 25 Cole Ave, Southbridge, site of the former Southbridge High School. Show times are 7:30 on Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for over 60 and under 18. For tickets or information, call Gateway Players at 508-764-4531. This production is funded in part by a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Narnia is being directed by Gina Metras, assisted by Gail Dupuis. Suzanne Adams is the producer, with Kerrianne Pelletier as music director. Allen Adams is stage manager and set builder. Assisting Allen is Sam Cloutier, as junior stage manager. Over 30 kids, ages 8-18 will be in the cast of Narnia, singing and dancing across the (former) high school stage. This musical adaptation is fun for the whole family, featuring unforgettable songs and popular characters. The story begins with the land of Narnia frozen in a perpetual winter of darkness and despair, seemingly all under the dominion of the White Witch, Queen Jadis, including the intelligent talking animals once ruled by the great and majestic lion Aslan, King of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest, bringing with him an end to the long winter, and making an ultimate sacrifice of love, culminating in a battle between good and evil. Entering at a moment of high adventure in the story are four children, transported from our world through a magical wardrobe. This production kicks off Gateway Players 40th season. For more information go to wwwgatewayplayers.org or the Gateway Players

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Theatre facebook page. $15 for adults, $13 for under 18 and over 60. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Former Southbridge High School, 25 Cole Ave., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531. A Behanding in Spokane - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 28. A dark comedy by Martin McDonagh. Carmichael has been searching for his missing left hand for 27 years. Enter two bickering lovebirds with a hand to sell. and a hotel with an aversion to gunfire. Please note: this play contains mature language and situations. 7:30-10 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-272-0111. A Behanding in Spokane - Sunday, February 22. Carmichael has been searching for his missing left hand for 27 years. Enter two bickering lovebirds with a hand to sell. and a hotel with an aversion to gunfire. Please Note: this play contains mature language and situations. $15/$13 seniors and students. 2-4 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-2720111.

Sick from all this snow? Go see the Doctor - Dr. Robert, that is. The band heats things up at the Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave, Worcester, Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ron White: Nutcracker - Sunday, February 22. This show contains strong adult content and is recommended for mature audiences only. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. White has always been a classic storyteller. Full price tickets are $40.50, $45.50, and $62.50, with limited VIP seats available for $112.50 and $211.50.. 7-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469. Peter and the Wolf along with Hansel and Gretel: Classic Tales Told Through Music and Dance Wednesday, February 25. HANSEL AND GRETEL tells the story of a brother and sister save themselves by outwitting a witch. Composed by Rhode Island native, Larry Bell, this ballet transforms the well known fairy tale from the story book pages to the grand stage. Prokofiev’s PETER AND THE WOLF is an irresistible musical adventure that continues to delight children and adults alike. This collaborative production by Youth Ballet of Worcester County and the WPI orchestra unifies music and movement to cultivate the musical taste of children from the start of their very first theatrical experience. $20. 6-7:15 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469.

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