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Fortune telling licenses fly under the radar

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here’s an odd intersection between the occult world of divination and the stark busywork of government paperwork. “No person shall tell fortunes for money unless a license therefor has been issued by the local licensing authority,” reads the Massachusetts General Law governing fortune tellers, a vestige of a past time, but a law that is still in effect for declared clairvoyants in the Bay State.

In Worcester, only one person was legally licensed to tell fortunes last year – although whether or not businesses or consumers really care can be answered by how many people are reading tarot cards without checking in with City Hall.

Tannin has been running Bones and Flowers, now located on Main Street, since 1997. She uses the word “fortune teller” because it is what is described in the state law, but she said most people in that world prefer a different term, due to a cloud of fraud that hangs over the industry.

“Most people who either read cards or do runes or astrology or whatever, we tend to call ourselves diviners,” Tannin said. “... some people, when it comes to what I do, the pejorative word is fortune teller. Fortune

telling historically tends to be connected with fraud, whereas divination is a spiritual practice. Even the most hardcore atheist, generally speaking, isn’t going to run into the Catholic Church over there and yell ‘fraud!’ during the morning Mass.”

Tannin performs “readings” for clients, and also works with Efrain Malave – the only person in the city to hold a fortune telling license last year, although many others work without a license. She said the reason she and many others do not have a license is because the problem it is designed to solve is now obsolete.

“You had anti-carnival laws, or anti-gypsy laws,” Tannin said. “... what many towns did was they created licensing for fortune telling.

And what was required was a small amount of money, and some proof of residency. And that’s why it exists in Worcester.”

Unlike a license to drive or practice medicine, there is no competency requirement attached to a fortune telling license – meaning, you don’t have to prove you can see into the future to get one. All that is required is a small fee and proof of residency – provided to the Worcester Police Department, which is responsible for distributing the licenses. But the problem with the license isn’t the barrier to entry, Tannin said.

Tannin of Bones and Flowers on Main Street in Worcester.

“The big inconvenience is the license is not well known,” Tannin said. “I used to have a fortune teller’s license, back in ’96. The only reason I knew it existed is because someone

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older than me was reading in the area and told me about it. I had no problem with it … but last time I went to get my license

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Efforts persist to save Mount Carmel Church Tom Quinn

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he Mount Carmel Preservation Society could be forgiven for recoiling at setbacks in their plan to save the historic ItalianAmerican church. But rather than throwing in the towel, MPS and their allies are expanding the scope of their preservation efforts, scoring a feature in the religiously-minded Regina Magazine this week and holding fundraisers to pay for legal remedies and other efforts.

A meat raffle fundraiser at Union Tavern Saturday, April 22 is the latest in a string of fundraising efforts from MPS, which was initially raising money to pay for repairs to re-open the church for services, and is now raising funds with the hope of preventing the church from being demolished.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Mulberry Street was closed May 1 last year amid structural concerns.

“Fundraising is continuing,” MPS President Mauro DePasquale said. “We will need to also need to support our legal pursuits, and also a barrister to present our case in Vatican.

We have proposed consideration to turn

the Church into a shrine, there are many successful models to also consider. We are finishing up on a new sustainability plan for that.”

Authorities at the Vatican, the headquarters

for the global Roman Catholic church, are reviewing an MPS appeal, the second such appeal the group of preservationists and parishioners have filed under the Church’s “canon law” system. While not enforceable in

the same way as state or federal laws, canon law governs many aspects of the Catholic world, including the closing of churches. The move to solicit help from a barrister, rather than relying on amateur insight or analysis, could mean better chances of the appeal being successful.

“We’re trying to get the process transparent,” MPS Vice President Carmelita Bello said. “We’re waiting for any decrees the bishop can issue so we can respond.”

Besides canon law appeals, MPS members do not have much leverage. The Worcester Historical Commission denied their petition for a historical district, which would have placed permanent restrictions on the building, in January of this year. And while the Diocese of Worcester had been engaged in negotiations with MPS through that date, even offering a postponement of potential demolition from mid-May, since that offer was rejected and the historical commission vote was taken, relations have grown frostier.

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The science of Lauren Monroe

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auren Monroe traveled the world before returning to Central Mass to pioneer youth programming in science and technology.

She has always found that putting herself in new environments is the best way to learn new things. Although she enjoyed her time in Argentina, South Africa, Italy and Japan, Monroe is glad she returned to Worcester in 2006.

It’s not what brought her back to Worcester, however, but what kept her here that’s important.

The political climate was what initially inspired Monroe’s homecoming. She wanted to learn more about protocols around climate change and environmental issues and soon found employment at YOU Inc., teaching science in a residential youth center.

“I was teaching teens with fluctuating schedules who were not finding success in the public school system,” Monroe said.

She found that a lot of what she had witnessed throughout her travels and her own experiential learning completely applied to effective methods of teaching Worcester’s youth.

“Content is content,” Monroe said, “but approach is just as important. I found an educational environment where I felt challenged, a great mentor, and a community of colleagues.”

Monroe was drawn to the social aspects of music and arts in the city. She met a lot of musicians and artists who loved Worcester and felt invested in the culture of Worcester.

They showed her what social and artistic resources were available through collectives and cooperatives. Monroe also sensed the spirit of entrepreneurship was alive in the city.

“Worcester is a great place for a startup,” she said.

Monroe is now hard at work leading public

lectures on the physiology and sciences of consumable substances at her nonprofit makerspace, Technocopia, 44 Portland St., Worcester.

Her first installment of the consumer chemistry series addressed caffeine, and on Thursday, April 27, the series will tackle the opiate addiction crisis.

Monroe will partner with fellow Worcester Magazine “Leading Lady” Matilde Castiel for the event. Looking forward, Monroe hopes to explore the chemistry of alcohol, marijuana and cosmetics. The series intends to initiate conversations about how consumption impacts the wider community.

“The reason I started the lecture series,” Monroe said, “is because I have run a chemistry course for teenagers for five years and I always cover the chemistry of food, drink and substances. Adults Interns August Wilson, left, and Taylor Gauer digitally prep the laser cutting machine. in the Think Tank community heard this and wanted to be involved.” hold its own March for Science Saturday, who leave Technocopia possessing a digital Monroe has also forged important April 22. The event will start at Institute fabrication skill set at 18-20 years old. relationships with Dynamy over the last five “I hope to define that program further,” she Park and end at Elm Park. Participants are years. Dynamy is a Worcester-based, gapencouraged to gather in their lab coats at said. “It happened organically at first, and year program that provides Technocopia with 10:45 a.m. on the day of the event. The now we are looking to create a template for two to four interns per year. The interns have Dynamy interns to earn a certificate that they Worcester March for Science will end early become a great resource. enough that participants can attend the could use on their resumes.”

“Over the last two years,” Monroe said, “we marches in both Worcester and Boston the Technocopia is also doing its best to make began training them on 3D design software, fabrication tools available for children ages 12 same day, if they so choose.

3D printers and laser cutters so they can teach and up.

“It’s always important to show your others in the environment at Technocopia and numbers,” Monroe said.

“Part of the vision of the makerspace is to even assist members.” truly serve all ages,” said Monroe.

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renewed, I went in and the person on duty had never heard of such a thing.”

After a trip to City Hall and a request for a letter from her landlord, Tannin threw in the towel on re-upping her license, although she said she might renew this year now that she knows it’s in the mind of someone giving out licenses. While she said she’s personally of the opinion that a general business license covers the idea that government needs to know who is doing what in town, she said she understands making money off something elevates it to a level of regulation.

“They’re not looking to bust people at home having fun with Ouija boards,” Tannin said. “That’s not their concern.”

To get around licensing rules, some people who tell fortunes put “for entertainment purposes only” on their business cards, since that is not illegal without a license.

Tannin said the spiritual aspect of readings is important when considering licensure. The same thing that makes tarot cards or other methods appealing to some customers is the same thing that makes the practice hard to regulate. Tannin doesn’t even describe herself as “telling the future”; she says she looks at energy patterns, and people can always change their future path by changing their behavior. It’s a spiritual activity that can’t be treated the same way as a

motorcycle license, she said.

“How are you supposed to tell?” Tannin said. “Are you going to have a faith test for a priest, rabbi or imam?”

In the end, Tannin said, she is not antilicensing, but said it won’t stop fraud and urged people to be wary of those who would take advantage of vulnerable clients.

If someone doing a reading is pressuring a client into spending more money, that’s a good sign that they’re not spiritually attuned to the point of divination, she said.

She also said she believes capitalism can work alongside humanitarian efforts in a community, and that licensing can be a part of that, but it is not the whole story.

“To me, you can be bad at your job, but it doesn’t mean you’re malevolent in any way,” Tannin said. “Politically, I’m a conscientious capitalist. But I also believe in dragons and fairies as well, so take that as you will.”

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Pedone] was basically he is refusing to talk any further,” DePasquale said. “Some of our members have reached out to him in hopes of parish healing and unity and the pastor’s response was to chastise them.”

In fact, relations have decayed to the point where at least one MPS member is asking Bishop Robert McManus to replace Pedone, who is the pastor at the merged Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto parish, with a priest more amenable to cooperation with preservationists.

“It will take a lot of prayer for reconciliation to take place at this point,” DePasquale said.

Pedone was not immediately available for comment, but Diocesean officials have indicated in the past that they are still interested in working with a private developer to find some solution for the campus, hopefully involving restoration of the church.

“Pew counts” have shown declining Mass attendance, corresponding with a drop in donations and an increase in maintenance costs related to structural problems that led to the closing of the church in the first place, and the Diocese has argued it would cost too much to reopen the church for services. They have also maintained that many of the people donating money to MPS did not donate to the church in fundraising campaigns before Mount Carmel’s closure.

Bello said MPS has generated $95,000 in pledged donations, and is taking on more after Regina Magazine, a publication that covers Catholic issues and areas of interest, created a video featuring numerous MPS members and urged readers to call church and city officials, as well as major media outlets. The video has been viewed more than 45,000 times, and Bello said MPS is seeing increased interest in their cause.

“We’re just trying to raise as much as we can,” Bello said. “We still do not have anything definitive from the Diocese.”

Last week, MPS held a vigil at the church, one of many that have gone on since the closure, but especially poignant in light of the Easter season, a holy holiday for Catholics. As the calendar moves closer to the date when the church can legally demolish the structure, MPS members are praying for a miracle – and stepping up their outreach efforts.

“All we can do is continue to get the word out about what’s going on,” Bello said. [It is a] sad state of affairs about the church being closed. There were erroneous statements made from the pulpit.”

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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ALBION FIRST:

Worcester’s notorious Albion rooming house is on the right track, the License Commission said last week. The building, which features a large number of single units and has been featured in media headlines numerous times for 911 calls and code violations, was bought last year

by Michael O’Rourke. So tarnished was the Albion’s reputation that the License Commission instituted a sixmonth check-in policy to make sure the new owner was living up to his word in terms of keeping the building – and his tenants’ criminal records – clean. O’Rourke passed his first such test with flying colors, citing statistics showing a nearly 50-percent decrease in police calls to the building over the first three months of the year. The code department also had little to say about the building. “I think we have a model for running lodging houses in the city,” License Commissioner Barbara Haller, who served as the District City Councilor for the Albion’s region in a bygone era, said.

FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS: In the equivalent of docking cafeteria privileges for a death row inmate, the Worcester License Commission gave Blackstone Tap a slap on the wrist last week. City media consumers may recall Kevin Perry, who bought the Water Street bar and the restaurant now known as The Usual on Shrewsbury Street, was indicted last month on drug and money laundering charges, which is how the government thinks he was able to afford those properties and more. Now, according to multiple media reports, if Perry is found guilty those properties will likely be seized by Uncle Sam. But wait – in addition to being funded with the profits from an alleged drug empire, Blackstone Tap served beer to an underage patron. The horror! Technically, Blackstone Tap and The Usual are both managed by Perry’s wife Stacey Gala, who used her maiden name on the requisite paperwork, and who is not under investigation. This is because people with prior federal drug convictions, like Perry, are not allowed to hold liquor licenses. And according to a MassLive article from the time the whole situation was blowing up, Gala was supposed to know Perry should have nothing to do with the businesses. Police “emphatically said [Gala’s] boyfriend/husband will have nothing to do with these businesses,” Lt. James Johnson was quoted as saying. But there it was at the License Commission hearing – when bouncers were asked how many people were in the establishment, so police could tack an overcrowding violation on to the whole thing, doormen didn’t know and had to turn “to another male, identified as Kevin Perry ...” How is it that people can run heroin rings like professionals, but can’t get avoid the wrath of the License Commission? License Commissioner Walter Shea, apparently unfamiliar with the particulars of Blackstone’s legal situation, was downright shocked that the people counting capacity at the door would lie to the police. Hold onto your hat – there’s a lot more where that came from. Blackstone Tap will be closed for two days, and will have two additional penalty days suspended.

PSYCH BED UPDATE: The Massachusetts Nurses Association and its allies have reason to celebrate, as the state Department of Public Health ruled the 13 inpatient psychiatric beds UMass Memorial Medical Center wanted to eliminate to accommodate more medicalsurgical beds were a necessity for the region, and put the healthcare giant on a 15-day clock to come up with more details for a plan to maintain mental health services if they want to get rid of the beds. The MNA and mental health advocates have been rallying big crowds at various events, culminating in a DPH hearing in Worcester on March 30. The state specifically cited community testimony, and in addition to more details on how services will be maintained, told the hospital to pursue “ongoing engagement with community groups and health care coalitions that are reasonably expected to have an interest in the beds closure and outreach through local elected officials, community leaders and with the community at large.” In a response, UMass Memorial issued a statement saying they would provide the details asked for by the DPH, and cited the upcoming openings of 275 psychiatric beds in the region as “central” to their response.

JANE JACOBS IN THE WORLD: Joyce Mandell and her Jane Jacobs in the Woo blog

are bringing the story of Worcester – and the pronunciation of Worcester – to an increasingly large audience. Mandell’s wonkish look at urban design in Worcester, and the recent attachment to the fight to save Notre Dame from being sacrificed to the god of downtown redevelopment, has been attracting Worcester readers for a short while now, but recently Mandell went on a podcast for Strong Towns – a national group promoting good design and strong neighborhoods – talking about her blog and Worcester. It’s hard to summarize 40 minutes in a short paragraph,

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{ worcesteria } but suffice to say it starts with a kindly Minnesotan thanking his guest from Warchester and then cackling with delight when Mandell gives him the correct pronunciation. Here’s what Strong Towns saw as the best takeaway from the podcast: “I think what’s exciting about this city is it’s small enough and connected enough that you can join with other people to make a difference,” Mandell said of Worcester. True enough – read any news from the past few weeks, or indeed the paragraph immediately above this one, and you’ll see stories of Worcesterites banding together to make change. Of course, going up against CitySquare to save Notre Dame might be biting off more than you can chew – but if Jane Jacobs is really watching from that mixed-use housing development in the sky, maybe preservationists have a chance.

FIREFIGHTER GRADUATION: Comedians will sometimes test out material at smaller venues to get feedback on jokes and polish their routine. The problem is if you get the same person at multiple shows, the act starts wearing thin – and reporters go to a lot of the same type of events City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. has a great speech about the origins of the Worcester Fire Department, from humble beginnings starting with five chimney inspectors – an origin story that is now burned into my brain, with no one responding to the smoke.

Anyway, congratulations to the 25 men and one woman who graduated in a ceremony at Worcester Technical High School, becoming the newest additions to the storied WFD after a 14-week intensive training course.

The department is now at the full complement of 406 firefighters for the first time in years, officials said, and Augustus mentioned he will be recommending a new class in the upcoming budget. A somber theme wound its way through the otherwise joyful proceedings – mental health, and the importance of seeking help if a firefighter can’t deal with the understandable stresses of the job on their own. “Being a firefighter encompasses much more than putting out fires and collecting a paycheck,” WFD Chief Mike Lavoie said. “… doing this job in isolation is just as dangerous as the job itself.”

37 YEARS OF THREE-DECKERS: Usually when people contact Worcester Magazine for a follow-up article, it’s a week or a month after the original. Not Lev Kachadoorian, who contacted us 37 years later for a quick check-in. Kachadoorian was featured in Womag’s April 1980 issue, in an article entitled “Home out of range,” about the increasing cost of permanent living in Worcester. Kachadoorian was a substitute teacher at Woodard Day School, and his wife was working part-time as a respiratory therapist when they bought a three-decker in the city. “That was my golden egg,” Kachadoorian says today. He bought the home for $18,000, and sold it a mere five years later for $176,000, he said. “I was telling everyone, how could you not buy one? Kachadoorian, who bought several more properties and now owns EverLast Nursery, said.

“I wish I had bought more.” So does the advice in the article about buying three-deckers to pay off the home with the rental income still hold up? “I think the cat’s out of the bag on that one,” Kachadoorian said. “It’s not such a great deal as it was.”

NOM AND PUNISHMENT: This week in election news – two more people pull papers

for District 1, and former At-Large candidate Ed Moynihan switches over, proving nature and Council candidates abhor a vacuum. Robb Zarges and Sean Rose are both jumping in, which you would have known already if you read Worcester Magazine online. “I have four daughters in Worcester Public Schools,” Rose said. “There’s four very big reasons for me to run right there. I want them to be proud of where they grow up.” Last year’s School Committee candidate Nick D’Andrea also pulled out of the running. A list of who has expressed interest in running for something follows. City Council At-Large: Gary Rosen, William S. Coleman III, Fundador Morales, Ronald O’Clair, Joe Petty, Kate Toomey, Khrystian King, Konnie Lukes, Mike Gaffney, Ed Moynihan, Moe Bergman, Joff Smith, Cesar Batista. City Council District 1: Gerardo Schiano, Joff Smith, Robb Zarges, Sean Rose, Ed Moynihan. City Council District 2: Candy Mero-Carlson, Todd Williams. City Council District 3: George Russell, Davis Asare. City Council District 4: Michael J. Simpson, Coreen Gaffney, Sarai Rivera, Ron O’Clair, Ralph Perez. City Council District 5: Doug Arbetter, Paul Franco, Matt Wally. School Committee: Dante Comparetto, Jack Foley, Donna Colorio, John Monfredo, Molly McCullough, Brian O’Connell, Dianna Biancheria, Coreen Gaffney.

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or months, people were asking: Why is it taking so long? Will they ever find him?

The answer to the first question is hard to explain if you’re not in law enforcement. Unlike TV crime dramas, where everything is tidied up within less than an hour, real-life criminal investigations take weeks, months, sometimes years.

The answer to the second question: Yes. Or, as District Attorney Joe Early Jr. put it: “We got him.”

A little more than eight months after the innocent life of 27-year-old Vanessa Marcotte was ruthlessly and horrifyingly taken away in an act of murder, investigators say they finally got their man.

It didn’t happen overnight. Family members openly questions what was taking so long. The general public wondered whether police were doing their job.

They were.

As we learned over the past weekend, local cops, State Police, the DA’s office – all were working hard to find justice for the Marcotte family. They deserved at least that. And the town of Princeton deserved the peace of mind of knowing a wanted murderer was off their streets.

The courts must decide now whether, in fact, Angelo Colon-Ortiz, the man police arrested in connection with Marcotte’s murder, is the guy.

Early certainly seems to think so. The DNA match, he said, is strong.

So strong, in fact, that Early said, “The expected frequency of [occurrence] of this profile is approximately 1 in 108.2 quintillion...”

Colon-Ortiz was captured through teamwork. State Police, local police and others followed up lead after lead after lead.

Teamwork. Partnership. Not long ago, a city councilor questioned whether Worcester police had a good relationship with State Police. In this case, local police joined their state counterparts in arresting ColonOrtiz without incident at his apartment.

Police, it seems, are questioned almost daily. Sometimes, it’s with good cause. But it seems the praise they receive is sometimes outweighed by the criticism. There is, in the opinion of this editor, an under-appreciation of just what police do and go through on a daily basis.

Take the Friday that Colon-Ortiz was apprehended. On that same day, Worcester cops were also on the lookout for a 70-year-old man with dementia, who also suffered from visual and auditory hallucinations. The man had apparently taken off because he was about to be put in a nursing home. It was a sad situation.

All day long, dispatchers put out over the air a lookout alert. All day long, reported sightings of the man turned up nothing.

Then, around 9 that night, a passing motorist on Burncoat Street called police saying he saw someone fitting the missing man’s description near Burncoat Middle School. Police rushed to the scene, and sure enough they had their man.

That night, they also helped nab a suspected killer. A man who allegedly raped and burned a young woman whose only crime was going for a jog or walk near her mother’s home.

Hopefully, Early is right and they found him. One thing is certain.

While many of us may think we know what it’s like to be a cop, that we have the answers, that it shouldn’t take eight months to solve a crime, we don’t know jack.

We absolutely have the right, even a civic duty, to criticize and question. Sometimes, however, we need to remind ourselves that, far more often than not, the good guys are just that – good guys. Here’s hoping the good guys got the bad guy.

Vanessa Marcotte and her family deserve that.

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Bullying prevention a priority in Worcester schools John Monfredo

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s a former principal and now a member of the School Committee, I have fought for a balance between academics and wellness in our schools. Every day across the country children are threatened, teased, taunted and tormented by schoolyard bullies. Now it’s in their home via the internet, known as cyber bullying. Bullies use technology to harass victims at all hours, in wide circles and at warp speed. Bullying can be found in any school system and it’s up to us to address this issue.

I am delighted to see Worcester Public Schools leading the way in the implementation and sponsorship of bullying prevention. Just recently at North High School, the fifth annual Bullying Prevention and Education Committee took place to an audience o f educators and community members in the health field. Lead players in the event were Rob Pezzella, director of school safety for WPS, and Colleen O’Brian, retired WPS health director, now a member at YOU Inc. The conference emphasized the importance of the schools and the community to address the issue of bullying. Guest speakers included School Superintendent Maureen Binienda, District Attorney Joe Early Jr., You Inc. Director Kristine Bostek and Judge Carol Erskine.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Michele Borba, a worldrecognized educational psychologist whose aim is to strengthen children’s empathy and resilience and break the cycle of youth violence. Her strategies to mobilize student bystanders to reduce peer cruelty were featured on Dateline and NBC’s Nightly News. Her presentation at the conference was outstanding, as she reviewed ideas from her latest book, “The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention.” The book is about effective strategies to reduce peer cruelty gathered from hundreds of studies and Borba’s 30 years of experience in the field. In reviewing the book, one can see Worcester schools have a good plan in place.

Borba’s presentation acknowledged bullying is learned, but it can also be unlearned, and schools can make it happen. She said we can reduce bullying and help students be less likely to be victimized, saying bullying must never be tolerated and no child should ever intentionally cause another child pain and suffering. The goal is to break the cycle of violence.

She addressed many eye-opening bullying statistics nationwide, noting 80 percent of middle school students admitted to bullying behavior. Another survey of 15,686 students showed 30 percent of sixth-grade students were involved in bullying.

Borba went on to stress that a successful anti-bullying program is not about cute buttons or tee shirts and it’s not a quick fix.

“Bullying prevention,” she said, “is about changing

destructive attitudes and behaviors and replacing them with healthier habits … it is an on-going process throughout the entire year.”

She then spoke about the six “R’s” of the program. “R” one was the rules of bullying. Does everyone know what bullying is and what are the rules of the school district?

A general explanation of bullying is a pattern of repeated aggressive behavior with negative intent directed from one child to another where there is a power imbalance. Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose.

As for the rules, as I stated, the Worcester Public Schools has done its homework. The Worcester Public Schools plan has a Statement of Purpose and makes it perfectly clear the school system will not tolerate any form of bullying.

Thus far, the keys to the success of this plan have been in the annual training of all staff members, leadership in all schools and communication to all students about what constitutes bullying and researched based prevention programs.

The second “R,” recognize. One must know the pattern of behavior and address the issue. Borba spoke about an awareness campaign that must be ongoing and having kids learn about kindness. In our school system, the district attorneys office has also provided workshops to students regarding bullying at various grade levels. They assist students to understand the dynamics of bullying and cyber bullying by emphasizing cyber safety, including safe and appropriate use of electronic communication technologies.

In addition, many of our schools have a variety of positive behavior programs.

The third “R,” report the bullying. Create procedures to report bullying. Again, our district, through the efforts of Mr. Pezzella, has information on its website and also on the School Safety link. Posters with an anonymous Bullying Report line are posted in every school, and Pezzella’s office line, 508 799-3472, serves as the reporting line.

The fourth “R,” respond. It’s all about teaching bystanders how to respond to bullying. Borba said 57 percent of bystanders can stop it in 60 seconds. Again, one has to teach and talk to students on how to do it.

The fifth “R,” refuse. It’s teaching kids to have strong body language and look into the eyes of a bully and respond to them.

The sixth “R,” replace aggression with acceptable skills.

This involves a plan to address the issue. One such plan in Worcester is the BRACE program (Bullying Remediation And Court Education), initiated by Judge Carol Erskine of the Worcester County Juvenile Court, with Pezzella’s assistance. A number of partnerships were formed with juvenile probation, Worcester Police, the Worcester District continued on next page

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Attorney’s Office and You Inc. The program is for students involved in bullying, and is intended to keep our children out of court and at the same time teach them how destructive bullying can be to others.

Parents need to be aware the signs of bullying. It was suggested that parents look for changes in the child. However, be aware not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs.

Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are: • Unexplained injuries • Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics or jewelry • Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness • Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.

• Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares • Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school • Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations • Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem • Self-destructive behaviors, such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide.

Let’s remember that any program on bullying is only a beginning. We can’t have any “end date” for bullying prevention.

Remember, bullying is not just a problem in poor schools, nor is it confined to a particular ethnic group; it’s universal. As difficult and widespread a problem bullying is, it is also a problem that can be solved. Research from across the nation shows when schools take specific action, bullying can be eliminated.

Let’s work together as a community with the Worcester Public Schools to stop this epidemic.

Reasonable cost for medical care needed To the Editor: Your column on the lack of concern over the “Opioid Crisis” hit on a number of points that should be addressed (Editorial, “Lack of public concern over opioids alarming,” April 6).

First of all, the AIDS virus is a disease that thousands of people contracted without warning or prior knowledge that such a disease existed; some through lifesaving blood transfusions. Does vox.com give percentages for those who contracted this deadly disease and did not seek treatment? My guess would be there are no such numbers, for an individual to not seek treatment or to continue to infect themselves over and over would be ludicrous. Yet, it is exactly what addicts do. Any person who has made it to eighth grade has learned the danger and devastation drugs can bring your life. Addicts make the choice — yes, choice — to get high or get help, and more often than not the choice they make is to get high.

The column suggests the lack of concern may be due to the idea that people consider it a “Black America” problem, although the numbers with regards to drug related deaths show that more whites die from drug overdoses. I would argue the drug “problem” in America became a “crisis” once those numbers flipped. Black or white, if addiction has touched your family, chances are your lack of concern comes from being tired. Tired of dealing with a loved one who has become a zombie of their past self, tired of hearing the same lies about recovery, tired of getting your hopes up that they are not lying, stealing and have returned to drugs. Every politician with a family member who has been “affected” by the “crisis” has a platform to make them more human by sharing their pain. However, they don’t hold the pharmaceutical companies, doctors or insurance providers accountable.

This is where the final point of the consumption of opioids in America and our acceptance of them comes in to play.

For the average working American who is insured through a health plan offered by their employer, it costs less to be prescribed a pain killer than it does to go to physical therapy after an injury. In some cases the outof-pocket cost of diagnosing the injury is a burden easily avoided by trying the Percocet

That’s What They Said ELIZABETH BROOKS

“Let me ask you something. Do you see a drum set up here?”

- Jackson Browne, singer, to an audience member who wanted to hear some rock and roll music during Browne’s recent show at Hanover Theatre.

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or Vicodin, instead of x-rays, scans or MRIs. Gov. Charlie Baker may have made this a centerpiece of his administration, but I have recently received notice that the cost of my family health plan will be going up this year, along with co-pays. Releasing funds to support needle exchange programs and offering treatment instead of jail time to female offenders is maddening to the average working person. Instead of coddling people who have no intention of seeking help, why not put the money toward education for the next generation and pressuring the insurance companies to provide care and alternatives at a fair and reasonable cost?

AMY KELLY Dennis

“We got him.”

- Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early Jr., at a press conference announcing the arrest of a man police say murdered Vanessa Marcotte in Princeton last year.

“It’s very sad that it’s ending because this has been my life for the last four years.

Basically, we’re like the dinosaurs. We’re disappearing. We’re all losing our jobs, our livelihood, as we know it right now. Now we have to go out into the real world, as we call it.”

- Steve Brandes, an animal handler and groom with Ringling Bros., on the closing of the circus, which made its last Worcester appearance this month. Brandes was quoted in the Telegram & Gazette.

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222 Harrington Way, Worcester 508-929-2700 ecotarium.org

Runner-up: Davis Farmland 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling 978-422-6666 davisfarmland.com

GOLF COURSE CYPRIAN KEYES GOLF CLUB 284 E Temple St., Boylston 508-869-9900 cypriankeyes.com

Runner-up: Wachusett Country Club 187 Prospect St., West Boylston 508-835-4484 wachusettcc.com

HOOKAH BAR ELECTRIC HAZE 26 Millbury St., Worcester 508-848-0133 thehaze.com/electric

Runner-up: Michael’s Cigar Bar 1 Exchange St., Worcester 508-459-9035 michaelscigar.com

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

RALPH’S ROCK DINER 48 Grove St., Worcester 508-753-9543 ralphsrockdiner.com

Runner-up: The Palladium 261 Main St., Worcester 508-797-9696 thepalladium.net

LIVE THEATRE

THE HANOVER THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2 Southbridge St., Worcester 508-831-0800 thehanovertheatre.org

Runner-up: Calliope Productions 150 Main St., Boylston 508-869-6887 calliopeproductions.org

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Walk-In Urgent Care Our medical team is here to help adults and children of all ages with a wide range of non-emergency medical issues.

Four convenient locations: Auburn: 460 Southbridge Street (Route 12) Hudson: 234 Washington Street (Route 85) Milford: 340 East Main Street (Route 16) Worcester: 366 Shrewsbury Street

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TURTLE BOY SPORTS turtleboysports.com

Runner-up: Telegram and Gazette telegram.com

WORCESTER ART MUSEM

Runner-up: EcoTarium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester 508-929-2700 ecotarium.org

RADIO STATION

PLACE TO DO KARAOKE

Runner-up: WXLO 104.5FM wxlo.com

waaf.com

90 Auburn St., Auburn 508-832-0622 yongshing.com

TOWER HILL BOTANIC 11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111 towerhillbg.org

508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111 towerhillbg.org

117 Highland St., Worcester 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com FILE PHOTO

Runner-up: Zukas Hilltop Barn 89 Smithville Road, Spencer 508-885-5320 zukas.com

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 16th

Runner-up: Elm Park 284 Highland St., Worcester worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/city-parks/ elm-park

LAKESIDE

TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN

THE BOYNTON RESTAURANT

GARDEN $15.95 $7.95 kids $12.95 seniors NEIGHBORHOOD

ARMSBY ABBEY se 144 Main St., Worcester

WEDDING VENUE

SPORTS BAR

Assorted Runner-up: Pastries, Mu��ns, Bagels,Rock Diner Ralph’s 48 Grove St., Worcester Omelette Station, 508-753-9543 Carving Station ralphsrockdiner.com Fresh Selection of Chicken, Seafood & Italian Dishes PLACE TO GET OUTSIDE And Much More!

BAR

Runner-up: The Banner Bar and Grille 112 Green St., Worcester 508-755-0879 thebannerbar.com

WAAF 107.3FM

YONG SHING RESTAURANT

MUSEUM

55 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-799-4406 worcesterart.org

Runner-up: Vincent’s 49 Suffolk St., Worcester 508-752-9439

We will host three seatings

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Casual Waterfront Dining

Open 7 days 11am - close

Come and see why we were nominated for Best Outdoor Dining & Best Restaurant with a View!

308 East Main Street East Brookfield, MA 774-449-8333 308lakeside.com Free Live Music Saturday Nights

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Showers

Reunions

Anniversaries

Daily Specials

Funeral Luncheons

Rehearsal Dinners

Free Valet Friday & Saturday

Serving locally grown produce!

SMOKESTACK UBAN BARBEQUE

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ASIAN BUFFET

508-752-8899 nancychang.com

NANCY CHANG RESTAURANT

BAGELS

372 Chandler St., Worcester 508-752-8899 nancychang.com

THE BAGEL INN

Runner-up: Jasmine Restaurant 711 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-8868 jasmineauburn.com

ASIAN/ FUSION BABA SUSHI

309 Park Ave., Worcester 508-752-8822 babasushi.com

Runner-up: Nancy Chang Restaurant 372 Chandler St., Worcester

785 Main St., Holden 508-829-3550

Runner-up: Bagel Time 194B Park Ave., Worcester 508-798-0440 bageltimeusa.com

BAKERY

GERARDO’S ITALIAN BAKERY

339 W Boylston St., West Boylston 508-835-2200 gerardositalianbakery.com

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Boulevard Diner OUTDOOR DINING EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY

Grill is ON Late Night Grab-’n-Go

Join us for Mother’s Day! Open at Noon Featuring our regular menu and Specials!

Since 1936 Member of the National Register of Historic Places

155 Shrewsbury Street ∙ Worcester

508∙791∙4535

Celebrating Our 80th Anniversary

FLYING RHINO CAFE 278 SHREWSBURY STREET WORCESTER MA

92 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-796-5915 • nuovoworcester.com

Voted Best Coffee 2016, 2015 & 2014

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BEST BREWERY

WORMTOWN BREWERY

Runner-up: Wholly Cannoli 490 Grafton St., Worcester 508-753-0224 whollycannoli.com

BREAKFAST

BARBECUE

Runner-up: BirchTree Bread Company 138 Green St., #5, Worcester 774-243-6944 birchtreebreadcompany.com

SMOKESTACK URBAN BARBECUE 139 Green St., Worcester 508-363-1111 bbqstack.com

Runner-up: B.T.’s Smokehouse 392 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-3188 btsmokehouse.com

BREAD

138 Green St., #5, Worcester 774-243-6944 birchtreebreadcompany.com

26 Queen Street | Worcester, MA 01610 | (508) 860-7700 Advisors available weekdays 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Advisors available Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. www.FHCW.org

BREWERY

WORMTOWN BREWERY 72 Shrewsbury St., #4, Worcester 774-239-1555 wormtownbrewery.com

THE FIX BURGER BAR 108 Grove St., Worcester 774-823-3327 thefixburgerbar.com

Personal service, sound advice,

and the best insurance products available.

home

life

Protecting the People and Business of Worcester County since 1949.

business

auto

Free Health Insurance Assistance Are you uninsured?

Do you have questions about health insurance?

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1074 West Boylston St., Worcester 508-852-6888

BURGERS

Runner-up: Gerardo’s Italian Bakery 339 W Boylston St., West Boylston 508-835-2200 gerardositalianbakery.com

Quality primary care, behavioral health, dental care, vision care, and health benefits assistance for the entire family.

LOU ROC’S DINER

Runner-up: Tree House Brewing 160 E Hill Road, Monson 413-523-2367 treehousebrew.com

BIRCHTREE BREAD COMPANY

FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER

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Runner-up: Wild Willy’s Burgers 317 West Boylston St., Worcester 508-459-2088 wildwillysburgers.com

BURRITO

MEZCAL TEQUILA CANTINA

30 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester 508-926-8307 20 Central St., Leominster 978-728-4084 mezcalcantina.com

Runner-up: El Patron Mexican Restaurant 192 Harding St., Worcester 508-757-8000

BUTCHER SHOP

BEST BURGERS

FAIRWAY BEEF

BEST PLACE TO FORFIET YOUR DIET THE FIX BURGER BAR

48 Grafton St., Worcester 508-556-1329 fairwaybeef.com

CAFÉ

BIRCHTREE BREAD COMPANY 138 Green St., #5, Worcester 774-243-6944 birchtreebreadcompany.com

Runner-up: Bean Counter Bakery 113 Highland St., Worcester 508-754-3125 beancounterbakery.com

CATERING

PEPPER’S CATERING 43 Hudson St., Northborough 508-393-6844 pepperscatering.com

Runner-up: Struck Catering 130 Hamilton St., Worcester 508-755-5953 struckcatering.com

Runner-up: Emerald Meats 347 Chandler St., Worcester 508-756-2700 emeraldmeats.com

Authentic Neopolitan Pizza and In-House, Fresh Made Pasta Volturno is the only Restaurant in Massachusetts with Associazione Pizzaiazione Napoletani (APN) Certification

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ELECTRIC HAZE

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CRAFT BEER SELECTION

(RESTAURANT OR BAR) ARMSBY ABBEY 144 Main St., Worcester 508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

Runner-up: The Boynton Restaurant 117 Highland St., Worcester 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com

CUPCAKES

THE QUEEN’S CUPS 238 Millbury Ave., Millbury 508-762-9254 thequeenscups.com

Runner-up: Sweet Kitchen & Bar 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-373-2248 sweetworcester.com

591 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605 508.852.3636 www.premier-optical.com

DESSERT

GERARDO’S ITALIAN BAKERY

CHINESE #MechanicsHallCinema presents

NANCY CHANG RESTAURANT

372 Chandler St., Worcester 508-752-8899 nancychang.com

Runner-up: Red Lantern 235 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-795-0500

LINCOLN

Sun, April 23 4pm

GLORY 8/13 @ 4pm COLD MOUNTAIN 9/10 @ 4pm

As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

GONE WITH THE WIND 10/1 @ 1pm LITTLE WOMEN 12/29 @ 6:30pm

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook

Mechanics Hall Historical Tour: 3pm

Tickets: $7 Mechanics Hall Members $5

included with ticket purchase

Mechanics Hall | 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Box Office: 508-752-0888 ▪ www.mechanicshall.org

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COCKTAILS

ARMSBY ABBEY 144 Main St., Worcester 508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

Runner-up: The Citizen Wine Bar 1 Exchange St., Worcester 508-459-9090 1nichexchange.com

COFFEE

339 W Boylston St., West Boylston 508-835-2200 gerardositalianbakery.com

Runner-up: Sweet Kitchen & Bar 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-373-2248 sweetworcester.com

DINER

LOU ROC’S DINER

1074 West Boylston St., Worcester 508-852-6888

Runner-up: Boulevard Diner 155 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-791-4535

FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT ARMSBY ABBEY 144 Main St., Worcester 508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

BIRCHTREE BREAD COMPANY

Runner-up: deadhorse hill 281 Main St., Worcester 774-420-7107 deadhorsehill.com

Runner-up: Inhouse Coffee 225 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-363-1212 inhousecoffeeusa.com0

FISH TACOS

138 Green St., #5, Worcester 774-243-6944 birchtreebreadcompany.com

MEZCAL TEQUILA CANTINA

30 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester

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Summer Session 1 begins May 22 Summer Session 2 begins July 5 Register today at sps.clarku.edu

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508-926-8307 20 Leominster St., Leominster 978-728-4084 mezcalcantina.com Runner-up: El Patron Mexican Restaurant 192 Harding St., Worcester 508-757-8000

GRINDERS REGATTA DELI 28 Lake Ave., Worcester 508-756-6916 regattadeli.com

Runner-up: Bushel N’ Peck Deli 643 Chandler St., Worcester 508-799-6305 17 East Mountain St., Worcester 508-856-0516

HOT DOGS

GEORGE’S CONEY ISLAND LUNCH 158 Southbridge St., Worcester 508-753-4362 coneyislandlunch.com

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Runner-up: Hot Dog Annie’s 244 Paxton St., Leicester 508-892-9059

1160 W Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-0789 oconnorsrestaurant.com

MEOLA’S WAYSIDE ICE CREAM 165 W Boylston St., West Boylston 508-835-9747 110 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-3900 meolasicecream.com

Runner-up: The Boynton Restaurant 117 Highland St., Worcester 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com

Runner-up: Rota Spring Farm 117 Chace Hill Road, Sterling 978-365-9710 rotaspringfarm.com

LATIN / SOUTH AMERICAN BOCADO TAPAS WINE BAR

INDIAN

97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-793-9888 bollywoodgrill.com

Runner-up: Udupi Bhavan 378 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury 508-459-5099 theudupi.com

ITALIAN

VIA ITALIAN TABLE 89 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-754-4842 viaitaliantable.com

82 Winter St., Worcester 508-797-1011 bocadotapasbar.com

Runner-up: Café Reyes 421 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-762-9900 cafereyes.org

Runner-up: Dino’s Restaurant 13 Lord St., Worcester 508-753-9978 dineatdinos.com

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LUNCH SPOT

MEXICAN

BIRCHTREE BREAD COMPANY

MEZCAL TEQUILA CANTINA

138 Green St., #5, Worcester 774-243-6944 birchtreebreadcompany.com

30 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester 508-926-8307 20 Leominster St., Leominster 978-728-4084 mezcalcantina.com Runner-up: El Patron Mexican Restaurant 192 Harding St., Worcester 508-757-8000

Runner-up: Armsby Abbey 144 Main St., Worcester 508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

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ONE-STOP TRANSFER ADMISSION DAYS at AMC* Saturday, April 29 Thursday, May 25 Friday, June 9 Get additional information and register for a One-Stop Transfer Admission Day at annamaria.edu/transfer or call 508.849.3798.

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MIDDLE EASTERN NEW RESTAURANT EL BASHA (OPEN AFTER 256 Park Ave., Worcester 508-795-0222 424 Belmont St., Worcester 508-797-0884 2 Connector Road, Westborough 508-366-2455 elbasharestaurant.com

Runner-up: Sahara Restaurant 143 Highland St., Worcester 508-798-2181 eatsahara.com

NACHOS

THE BOYNTON RESTAURANT

117 Highland St., Worcester 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com

Runner-up: Mezcal Tequila Cantina 30 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester 508-926-8307 20 Leominster St., Leominster 978-728-4084 mezcalcantina.com

APRIL 1, 2016) deadhorse hill 281 Main St., Worcester 774-420-7107 deadhorsehill.com

Runner-up: Dacosta’s Pizza Bakery 40 Millbrook St., Worcester 774-530-6166

PIZZA

ANTONIO’S PIZZA 286 Chandler St., Worcester 774-530-6000 antoniospizza.com

Runner-up: Volturno Pizza 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-756-8658 volturnopizza.com

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THE FIX BURGER BAR 108 Grove St., Worcester 774-823-3327 thefixburgerbar.com

Runner-up: The Hangover Pub 102 Green St., Worcester 508-556-1266 thehangoverpub.com

RESTAURANT

O’CONNOR’S RESTAURANT & BAR 1160 W Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-0789 oconnorsrestaurant.com

Runner-up: The Sole Proprietor 118 Highland St., Worcester 508-798-3474 thesole.com

BEST RESTAURANT KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT O’CONNOR’S RESTAURANT & BAR Owner Brendan O’Connor

MORE THAN 1500 CRAFT BEERS TOCK L ARGE S T OF CRAF !

SPIRITS

21 Franklin St., West Boylston wachusettliquors.com 508-835-3131 Open Mon. - Sat.: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun.: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

Lincoln Plaza, 525 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-853-2000 White City Shopping Center, 20-7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-425-3185 fiveguys.com

Runner-up: Texas Roadhouse Lincoln Plaza, 525 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-853-7266 texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-locations/ massachusetts/worcester

RIBS

B.T.’S SMOKEHOUSE 392 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-3188 btsmokehouse.com

Runner-up: Smokestack Urban Barbecue 139 Green St., Worcester 508-363-1111 bbqstack.com

BEST PIZZA

ANTONIO’S PIZZA Miguel Paredes pulls hot slices out of the oven

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS SEAMLESS GUTTERS Blackstone Valley’s best choice & family owned since 1986.

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Shingles, Repairs, Rubber Roof Systems, Skylights, Chimney Rebuilding SIDING

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all of Asphalt / ArchitecturalServing Vinyl Wood Cedar Cement Board Slate / Synthetic Slate

WINDOWS

Shingles, Repairs, Rubber Roof Systems, Skylights, Chimney Rebuilding

SIDING ROOFINGOwned since Massachusetts 1986.

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SEAFOOD

THE SOLE PROPRIETOR 118 Highland St, Worcester 508-798-3474 thesole.com

Runner-up: Ronnie’s Seafood & Ice Cream 871 Southbridge St, Auburn 508-832-9068

STEAK

111 CHOP HOUSE 111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-799-4111 111chophouse.com

Runner-up: Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar 2 Grafton St., Shrewsbury 508-842-7220 willyssteakhouse.com

SUNDAY BRUNCH ARMSBY ABBEY 144 Main St., Worcester 508-795-1012 armsbyabbey.com

Runner-up: Ceres Bistro 363 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-2000 ceresbistro.com

SUSHI

BABA SUSHI

309 Park Ave., Worcester 508-752-8822 babasushi.com

Runner-up: Kyoto Bar and Grill Lincoln Plaza, 535 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-852-5788 695 Main St., Holden 508-210-0060 185 Church St., Whitinsville 508-372-9516 kyotobarandgrill.com

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Cash for Gold & Silver Diamonds & Antiques

WINGS OVER WORCESTER

1 Kelley Square, Worcester 508-421-9464 wingsoverworcester.foodtecsolutions.com

Runner-up: Ciao Bella Restaurant, Pizza & Catering 402 Grove St., Worcester 508-756-2426 ciaobellarestaurant.biz

VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN NANCY CHANG RESTAURANT

372 Chandler St., Worcester 508-752-8899 nancychang.com

The Quality Vintage and Contemporary watch market is very strong right now.We are Paying top dollar for the following brands: Rolex, Omega, Patek Phillippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Breitling, Cartier, Piaget, LeCoultre, IWC, Zenith, Panerai and other Quality Makers, working or not.

Trusted For Over 25 Years

Runner-up: Chickpea 589 Park Ave., Worcester 774-312-7954 chickpeavegancafe.com

WINE SELECTION (RESTAURANT OR BAR) THE CITIZEN WINE BAR 1 Exchange St., Worcester 508-459-9090 1nichexchange.com

18 N. Main St. (Rte. 140, Oakdale Section) West Boylston

508.835.GOLD (4653) WATERMARKGOLD.COM

Runner-up: Bocado Tapas Wine Bar 82 Winter St., Worcester 508-797-1011 bocadotapasbar.com

WINGS

WINGS OVER WORCESTER

1 Kelley Square, Worcester 508-421-9464 wingsoverworcester.foodtecsolutions.com

Runner-up: Wicked Wing Co. 321 W Boylston St., Worcester 774-243-7336 wickedwingco.com

Grab & Go Deli Organic Produce Artisanal Cheese Wine Craft Beer Vitamins Herbs

232 Chandler St Worcester (508) 753-1896

LEFoods.com

Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free All-Natural Organic Dairy-Free Allergen-Free

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BEST BREAD BEST LUNCH SPOT BEST CAFE BEST COFFEE

BIRCHTREE BREAD CO.

Husband and wife team Robert Fecteau and Avra Hoffman

Our large variety of homemade bagels, great staff and cozy atmosphere will have you leaving with a smile on your face and a desire to come back for more.

Gourmet Bagels Made from Scratch Daily, Boars Head Deli, Roll Ups, Smoothies, Good As Gold Locally Roasted Coffee, Homemade Vegan Sandwiches and Cream Cheese

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Services

AUTO DETAILING HADDAD AUTO DETAIL 466 Harding St., Worcester 508-755-5250 haddadautodetail.com

Runner-up: Ziebart 19 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-756-3400 ziebart.com

BANK

COMMERCE BANK 386 Main St., Worcester 508-797-6842 bankatcommerce.com

Runner-up: Webster Five Savings 266 Chandler St., Worcester 800-696-9401 web5.com

CAR WASH

ERNIE’S AUTO WASH 888 Southbridge St., Auburn 1 Meadow Road, Spencer 114 W Boylston St., West Boylston 215 Grove St., Worcester 579 Millbury St., Worcester erniescarwash.com

Runner-up: ScrubaDub Car Wash 575 Park Ave., Worcester 980 Grafton St., Worcester 11 Jennings St., Worcester 143 Shrewsbury St., Worcester scrubadub.com/locationshours/worcestercarwash.html

CREDIT UNION DIGITAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

220 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 508-263-6700 dcu.org

Runner-up: Millbury Federal Credit Union 460 W Boylston St., Worcester 508-865-7600 millburycu.com

Eyebrows Microblading Eyeliner Lip & Lip Liner Hair Follicle and MORE!

DOG GROOMER PAMPERED PET DOG GROOMING SHOP 711 Pleasant St., Paxton 508-799-6176 thepamperedpetpaxtonma.com

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“Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” became a Broadway musical hit when it first ran back in the mid-1980s, and continued to enjoy success for years to come. Winning prestigious Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, “Big River” was a quick fan-favorite based on Mark Twain’s 1884 novel, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

With a multitude of productions the world over, the musical has been performed before innumerable crowds, but with Old Sturbridge Village and director Brian Clowdus’ upcoming production, area fans will have the opportunity to see “Big River” in an entirely new way.

In October 2016, Old Sturbridge Village started off on a new endeavor, offering a wildly different theatrical experience in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” The immersive, historical museum property-spanning play brought audiences something new, and Old Sturbridge Village followed that up with “Midwinter Mischief” in February, further solidifying its commitment to risk-taking productions.

Now “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” will continue the museum’s trend of innovative productions when it runs Wednesdays through Sundays, June 14 to July 9.

“Big River” will feature an intriguing main character: the Quinebaug River.

“You have “Big River” and one of the central roles in the show is the [Quinebaug] river,” said Darin Johnson, chief of visitor experience at Old Sturbridge Village. “There haven’t been a lot of productions across the United States that have taken the show and set it against a real river.

I think that’s exciting, and it will differentiate the production for the audience. People get to see this incredible Tony Award-winning musical and have this connection to the characters and the river.”

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The Old Sturbridge Village production of Big River has some interesting connections to the area it will be performed in this summer.

“It has two important connection to New England,” Johnson said of “Big River.” “There’s the Mark Twain connection, but the show has its roots at the American Repertory Theatre [in Cambridge]. The first pre-Broadway engagement was at the repertory in February 1984. It’s coming home to the state where it was born.”

As a living history museum, Old Sturbridge Village prides itself on accurate historical depictions. The production based on a Mark Twain classic is no different.

Everyone involved takes the responsibility very seriously.

“With any historical literary work I work on, I always try to go back to the documents of origin, in this case the book, and reread it, and how Twain originally grew these characters,” said J.T. Turner, who plays the part of The King in “Big River.” “You respect the play and the playwright, but I think any time you bring a book to life, there is a tremendous amount of responsibility to do justice to the characters and authors and author’s intent. ‘Big River’ as a musical really serves Twain really well, about what he was trying to highlight about slavery and discrimination. “ “We want to make sure that everything we do here at the museum is an opportunity to educate,” Johnson added. “I think we’re going to embrace that responsibility with this production.

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and guests about some of the issues that this includes? How can we talk about the themes in Huckleberry Finn and how we can relate that to some of the things we’re experiencing today? It’s really a great opportunity for us to educate about being good stewards to our land.”

The musical ushers in another new opportunity for Old Sturbridge Village with an 18-person cast, plus additional musicians. The landscape will be utilized in conjunction with a “pop-up amphitheater,” set up alongside the Quinebaug.

The living history museum hopes to utilize the amphitheater in different areas across the 200 acres of land that makes up Old Sturbridge Village for future productions. “‘Big River’ is a two-and-ahalf hour show and it will be outdoors,” said Johnson.

“We’ll connect to the landscape around the amphitheater to make it an immersive experience. Number one for us, for what would be our first production, was that it had to be family friendly and that it had some historical roots. Those are the two lenses where we made our decision. It’s

such an American story that we thought it was a great way to kick off a more historical experience.

“What audiences should understand is that we’re going to be erecting this outdoor amphitheater in what I call a pop-up amphitheater. Our intention is this is our first of an annual theatrical performance in the village. This pop-up amphitheater can pop up in different areas of the landscape.”

Utilizing the landscape as a central part of the cast is an interesting way to tell an audience the story of Huckleberry Finn, Jim, the young man escaping slavery, and the rest of the “Big River” characters, like the con man The King, but the story is still a moving American classic.

“I think people will be surprised at how emotional big river can be,” Turner said. “There’s lots of laughs, lots of uptempo numbers, but also incredibly moving ballads.

There’s terrific negro spirituals woven into the production. There’s a duet between Huck and Jim that is just heart-wrenching. It’s beautiful and gorgeous. I think people will be surprised, There’s great upbeat entertainment, but also there’s amazing depth.”

Big River will take place Wednesdays through Sundays, June 14 to July 9, at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. Shows run two and a half hours, with a 20 minute intermission, and there are 350 seats for each performance.

General admission tickets are available for $55, plus $13 for a pre-show barbecue, chicken dinner. Shows are performed rain or shine. For more information on “Big River,” head to Bigriverosv.org. For more on Old Sturbridge Village, head to Osv.org. Worcester Magazine is the media partner of Big River at Old Sturbridge Village.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

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“God must love me!”

Dan Hunt is trying to describe to me the good fortune he and his band, We & the Dawg, have experienced. With Bruce Reed, the legendary soul singer fronting the band, they are two for two in star singers.

Three years ago, guitarist Hunt, along with his bass playing wife, Gail, built the band around the extraordinary talents of family friend Madelyn Jones. Borrowing the title of the famous R&B song, they became We & Mrs. Jones.

Before they could catch their breath, people started flocking to see them. Word got around rather quickly. Last summer, Jones announced to the band she was pregnant, which meant she had to leave.

With her extraordinary talent, this should have meant the death of the band, but as Gail Hunt said, “It was like the heavens opened and a big beam apparent he could of light came down.” take over the reins.

That beam of light was in the “When [Jones] form of Bruce Reed, who long retired, Bruce came ago fronted two iconic local in and did four or bands, Tornado Alley and Big Bruce Reed five gigs with her.

Dawg. Reed has been getting the In that aspect, you itch to perform again lately, and know, it was seamless,” said he began coming out to hear We Dan Hunt. & Mrs. Jones.

The people who saw those shows were “I became a huge fan of Madelyn right away,” said Reed. “I wanted to sing with her.” mesmerized by the power of the two talents together.

When Jones made her announcement, he Said Reed, “I would have cut my right arm got his chance - and more. It was immediately off to keep singing with her.”

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We & The Dawg The collective decision was made to just keep on going and modify the name to welcome in the Dawg, Bruce Reed. According to Gail, it was the only way they could have kept it going.

“We could have never replaced her with another female vocalist,” she said. “So, we went from this little Italian girl to Bruce Reed.

Whoa!”

In the transition, the band expanded to include two horn players. This was at the insistence of Reed.

“I told them that I have to have it,” he said.

“That’s how I roll.”

There was certainly no objection, as the band had already experimented with horns, bringing in the Russo Brothers, John and Jim, to play gigs here and there.

For the new lineup, they recruited Berklee graduate Ririka Masuda on saxophone and Roger Grover on trumpet. Masuda has become a fan favorite.

“She gets a standing ovation just about every time she does a solo,” marveled Reed.

As for Grover, he was part of the original Tornado Alley horns, so it’s a reunion of sorts for him and Reed.

Rounding out the band is Bill MacGillivray on drums and Jim Heffernan on keyboards.

We & the Dawg have been generating lots of excitement at all of their performances, driven by the endearing professionalism of the ever smiling Bruce Reed.

“Bruce does all the heavy lifting. What can you say? We just love him,” said Dan Hunt.

Added his wife, “We’re just so blessed.”

They are all great friends as well, “which is the best part of it,” according to Reed. “We laugh through all of our rehearsals.”

Dan Hunt still finds the band’s good fortune hard to believe.

“Anyone who can follow Maddie, who was one of the greatest singers, and have Bruce come in, well, it’s totally mind blowing.”

We & the Dawg will appear at the White Eagle on Green Street in Worcester Saturday, April 29. Joining them will be Steve Leclaire, the co-founder of Tornado Alley way back when. Then band follows it up with an appearance at Nick’s Saturday, May 13.

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BRINGING OUT THE BEST, IN BEST OF?:

Best Of Worcester is an interesting beast. I love showcasing local businesses, individuals and locales, but it is also an absolutely massive headache. As part of the editorial team, I don’t have much to do with the awards, and if I did I’d have to imagine it would be something of a conflict of interest (sort of like promoting my own band’s shows in this column? I’m not sure, but I also didn’t crack the top three best columnists in this thing, so I can’t imagine you really expect all that much), but we do hear about new categories and the like, and we get to look at the final tallies alongside the rest of the staff. This last point is especially helpful because Best Of Worcester also pushes up our deadlines and mine happened to fall on Thursday, April 13, the day after Game 1 of the Bruins/Senators series, and I may have celebrated the 2-1 victory a little bit too vigorously. The Best Of winners list gives me something to write about while guzzling seltzer water. So without further ado, let’s have some fun with this this year’s finalists.

CATEGORIES WE NEED: This isn’t a serious column, so take all of these with a grain of

salt, but there are a few categories I think we could really benefit from adding. Of course, by that I mean, there are some categories I think would be easy to come up with in my currentlyswimming brain. Here are some ideas for the pamphlet I’ll start handing out from the porch of my Mann Street triple-decker residence.

BEST BAR TO RIDE MY BIKE TO:

Hands down, this one goes to Ralph’s Diner. It’s not the closest, there are certainly far closer bars to my home, but few of them have ample space to lock up a BMX bike and even fewer have decent sight lines to keep an eye on things from. Plus, it’s a good distance, just far enough to get a bit of exercise (or sweat out a bit of booze on the ride home), but not so far you regret it halfway through. Not to mention it means I get to ride through Elm Park at night, which is a favorite pastime of mine.

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aren’t related, since I haven’t seen a werewolf, or any sort of lycanthrope in my four years on this side of town. Of course, there are the usual critters, the squirrels that live in our porch (and, frankly, are mean little bastards), skunks, possums and raccoons (the Raccoon King lives in the area and nearly killed my Connecticut woodsman roommate when he attempted to hug it a few years ago). But that’s all quite blah, isn’t it? The real MVP of weird creatures on Chandler Street is without a doubt the giant parrot (I’m not an ornithologist, so it may not be a parrot) that used to hang out on a local resident’s porch. I’m not sure how it got there, or why, or if it’s even ethical to have a massive jungle bird living in the Northeast of the United States, but you can’t help but notice a bird the size of an eagle that looks like it got spray painted in various neon colors screaming at you from across the road.

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BEST LOCAL DOG: I wasn’t fooling around, this column is in chaos. The wheels are fall-

ing off at my cardboard standup desk, so you get what you get. Still, living practically on top of Beaver Brook Park gives me plenty of opportunities to interact with the local canines, and the vast majority are sweethearted little rascals. There are a few in the running.

I’m ruling out my neighbor’s chihuahua because I’m 100 percent confident the only thought in his head is “die, Josh, die,” although once he forgot who I was and let me scratch his head for about 30 seconds before going into attack mode. That leaves three (technically four, one is a two-pack) candidates. First up, the ancient Doberman at the end of my street. He’s absolutely massive, he’s a full on feat of nature. Next up is the pair of Great Danes who love to frolic on the paths at Beaver Brook. Great Ilean is rolling her eyes at Joshua for even guys, real sweet. Finally, mentioning other dogs are in the running for my roommate’s three-legged “Best Local Dog.” mutt, Ilean. She’s just a real nice lady and a big hit with the youngsters hanging out in the grass. Thanks for being chill, Ilean.

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WORST PART ABOUT LIVING ON MANN STREET: This one is easy. If you’ve never driven down the road I call home, it’s a cracked, potholed mess that eats oil pans for breakfast. That’s not really an issue to me, I am a slow driver. People have a tendency to rip down it at incredibly high speeds (that was a bit of an ‘old man yells at cloud moment,’ eh?), which again, is a dick move, but not the most obnoxious thing. The most obnoxious thing is that the road is quite narrow and parking is only legally allowed on one side, the side that I live on. Unfortunately, no one cares and everyone parks on both sides, and it causes bedlam regularly. With limited visibility, terrible pavement, cars on both sides and reckless-speeds, the place is absolute chaos most of the time. The massive parking lot abutting Beaver Brook is forever gated closed (the rumor on Mann Street is the city did this to prevent fighting in the lot (which I doubt, as it’s asinine) (and wow, triple parentheses bracket, huzzah!))) and should really just be open as a municipal lot to make Mann Street less of a death trap, in my semi-humble opinion. If not, the DPW should invest in spike strips and lay them along the no-parking side. Now that I think of it, though, I’ve spent a lot of great nights enjoying lukewarm Busch Lights and watching people nearly flip their cars end over on potholes at breakneck speeds while avoiding double parked cars. I should cut the cord, really, it’s better than TV. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, by just really overdoing it during the first game of round one in the Boston Bruins/Ottawa Senators match-up and having to leave your car on Green Street, really, really, really messing up your schedule on Best of Worcester deadline day, but eventually getting deposited back at your vehicle where there was curiously (/miraculously) no parking ticket and guzzling seltzer water by the gallon while trying to figure out what to write about, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

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Smokestack in Worcester is for summer Sandra Rain

I visited Smokestack Urban Barbecue in Worcester’s Canal District on a recent Friday night for dinner. The line of customers waiting for a table stretched out the door, so my date and I decided to take our chances at the bar. The aesthetic was country primitive, complete with barn stars, hand lettered chalk boards, and rustic signs instructing me to “Eat!” The light fixtures, encased in industrial cages, illuminated a full bar including a churning frozen drink machine tucked snugly in the corner.

The two bartenders presented a sense of balance. One was sweet as pie, the other was abrupt in the name of efficiency. I started with a Meredith ($8) from Amherst Brewing, a murky Imperial IPA from Western Mass. My companion stuck to Be Hoppy ($6.50) from Wormtown, his favorite local standby. The bartenders checked in frequently and were more than willing to make concise recommendations based on their personal favorites.

We opted to order the “Bustin’ Sampler Plate” ($12.99) to acquaint ourselves with a range of Smokestack favorites. The appetizer included Honey Habanero Wings, BBQ Chips, Fried Pickles and Smoked Chicken Quesadillas. Everything arrived sorted into tiny tin buckets, along with servings of sour cream, honey mustard, blue cheese and ranch.

I favored the wings and the heat of the corn salsa and jalapeno stuffed quesadillas. The chips, spiced with BBQ rub, were oil soaked and unappetizing. Dipping sauces were the best part. Given the messy nature of barbecue, I appreciated the abundance of fresh napkins

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We ordered a Combo Plate ($20.99) for dinner that included Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork and a Half Chicken along with sides of Mac n’ Cheese and a Cucumber Salad. The Spare Ribs had been dry rubbed to create a crispy exterior that required no saucy accompaniment. On the contrary, the Pulled Pork and the Half Chicken needed a dose of “Kansas City Kick” or “Bourbon Molasses,” condiments stored on the bar in their respective plastic squeeze bottles. I found

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myself repeatedly picking hard pieces of Pulled Pork out of my mouth, an uncouth activity under any circumstance (even at the bar of a BBQ joint). Our chicken arrived lukewarm, though I understand it must be challenging to time the preparation of a dish containing three uniquely prepared proteins.

As for the sides, Smokestack’s Mac and Cheese noodles dissolved in my mouth like a wet cracker, critically overcooked. I craved the refreshing sensation of crisp cucumber to cleanse my palate, but my Cucumber Salad was soggy and overdressed.

The chief allure of Smokestack Urban Barbecue is the location. With dozens of other bars in close proximity and access to a delightful outdoor patio, Smokestack is a summer gem. Indulge in one of their beach parties and you’ll see what I mean.

Our total came to $65.79.

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I applied for a position at the restaurant to secure a second income, but it became a second home. I had no idea accepting a parttime job at Armsby Abbey would recondition my taste buds entirely. Growing up, my family rarely dined out at restaurants, with the exception of my birthday. At the Abbey, my palate blossomed. I learned to love pastrami smoked beef tongue, smokey blue cheese, gobs of bone marrow spread on toast, and pickled watermelon rinds. Every shift felt like a birthday with new oddities to explore.

In a recent training with a new staff member, I had the pleasure of sharing a personal anecdote for nearly every farm and

autographs, but she held them off with one cool mermaid stare.

Then, there was the shift when the man I have come to love sat down at the end of the r a S bar. I hadn’t seen him in with over a decade. Though we have been acquainted in one way or another for nearly our whole lives, I never really knew him until he asked me to dance last summer. I have the Abbey to thank for that.

The first day of my Abbey retirement fell on my 30th birthday. I had finally managed to trick so many publications into letting me write about restaurants, that I no longer had enough time in my day to work at one. To celebrate, my boyfriend planned an elaborate party at Lock 50 on Water Street. I have never been surrounded by so many friends and family members in one place. If I am the average of the company I keep, looking around that room gave me the gift of eternal optimism.

At the end of the night, when Big John Short played his final number, my boyfriend and I danced among the beautiful flowers and the twinkling lights and I felt sure that things were beginning for me all over again.

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When I moved back from New York City in 2009, Armsby Abbey had just opened its doors.

My adjustment to Central Mass hadn’t come easily, but I found my cosmopolitan cure in the dim confines of 144 Main St. I grew smitten with everything about the place, right down to the font on the menus.

brewery on the menu.

When I was through she asked, “How long will it take me to learn all of that?” I assured her she would have stories of her own in no time. There would be days when the restaurant would shut down so the staff could board a bus to visit breweries. There would be days when world class brewers themselves would sit down at her table. There would be long summer afternoons spent at Tougas farm picking berries for the chefs to use in preserves and desserts. One’s understanding of terroir builds quickly as an Armsby Abbey employee.

Throughout my illustrious waitressing career, there have been more eventful shifts than not. There was the shift when the cast of Cirque du Soleil showed up just before close and ordered everything on the menu.

The characters that evening were so wild and whimsical, I didn’t even mind staying late on a school night. There was the shift when a group of performers from the Palladium arrived for brunch after being chased down Main Street by 500 teenage girls. Their fans tried to rush past our host, Amber, to ask for

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Best of: Dining Throughout the year, Worcester Magazine's resident food critic travels near and sometimes (a little) far, visiting restaurants throughout Central Mass, offering an honest take on everything from how long it takes to get your glass of water filled to whether the steak that was ordered medium-rare comes out perfect.

The best of the best earn their stars. Here, then, are the restaurants we reviewed over the past year that earned at least four stars for food.

We applaud all the dining establishments that continue to thrive in a business that can often be unforgiving. To all the restaurants we reviewed over the past year, thank you. For those still to come, keep a table open for us!

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Worcester, it is easy to stand out if your food isn’t quite up to par. 7Nana suffers no such fate, serving quality food and standing out as not your average restaurant scene.

Ciao Bella on your list of stops. No new ground broken, but what it does, it does quite well.

Cafe Manzi’s

421 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-762-9900, cafereyes.org Food HHHH½ Ambience HHHH Service HHHH Value HHHH

346 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, 508-752-0558 Food HHHH Ambience HHH Service HHHH½ Value HHHH If the address and phone number look familiar, that’s because Cafe Manzi’s is no longer operating out of its own spot on Shrewsbury Street, having recently partnered with Vintage Grille to serve up breakfast and lunch. That can only be a good thing for the Grille, because Cafe Manzi’s serves up some of the best breakfast fare in the city.

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2 Richmond Ave., #4 Worcester, 508-756-6328 Food HHHH Ambience HHHH Service HHHH ½ Value HHHH ½ BYOB and get yourself over to West Side Steak & BBQ, where, far removed from downtown, some of the best BBQ in the city is served up.

Meat that falls off the bone, a festive décor – chili pepper-shaped lights – and attentive staff only elevate the experience.

402 Grove St., Worcester, 508-756-2426, ciaobellatakeout.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH Service HHH½ Value HHH½ There are plenty of places to grab Italian food and pizza in Worcester and around Central Mass. You aren’t making a bad choice if you include

The mission alone – helping Latino men who are recovering from addiction – is reason enough to pay this place a visit. The food is the icing on the cake – and what a treat it is. Cuban cuisine done to near perfection.

NATIVE GRILL AND WINGS is a family-oriented, casual

dining restaurant and sports grill franchise known for its chicken wings. Whether you are looking for something sweet or savory, Native’s twenty-one wing flavors have you covered. In addition to

our flavored wings, we offer salads, pizza, burgers, and sandwiches, as well as a full-service bar with sixteen beers on tap. Native has fourteen 60 to 85-inch TV’s, so you are sure not to miss that important game.

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118 Highland St., Worcester, 508-798-3474, thesole.com Food HHHH½ Ambience HHHH Service HHHHH Value HHHH Seafood so fresh, you might think you were eating something just hauled out of the sea. Whether you love the giant, inflatable crab Buster or not, you are unlikely to find much to quibble about over the food. The Sole is an award-winning restaurant – for good reason.

281 Main St., Worcester, 774-420-7107 deadhorsehill.com Food HHHH Ambience HHHH½ Service HHHHH Value HHHHH One of our reporters, who we won’t call out here, doesn’t like the lowercase “d” and “h,” but however you choose to write it out, this place delivers great food in a section of Main Street that could become it’s only little “restaurant row” if a few more spots took a chance. Along with Armsby Abbey, deadhorse hill, is leading the way.

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50 Water St., Worcester 508-379-3400, lock50.com Food HHHH½ Ambience HHHH Service HHH½ Value HHHH Worcester’s Canal District continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and Water Street is becoming its heartbeat. Lock 50 is a gem that can cater to just about any taste. It can also host a mean function. Witness some of the boxing promotions that have been held in the rear bar room.

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192 Harding St., Worcester, 508-757-8000 Food HHHH½ Ambience HHH½ Service HHHH½ Value HHHH Tasty tortillas, tempting tacos and a lively interior lift El Patron above the usual Mexican food offerings. This is a popular place among the locals.

It’s easy to see why.

Pomir Grill

119 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, 508-755-7333 pomirgrill.com Food HHHH Ambience HH½ Service HHH½ Value HHHH If food could solve the world’s problems and bring peace to all, the Pomir Grill would be a great place to start. A family-run restaurant that cooks up authentic Afghan food, this spot gives you plenty to eat.

The Rail Trail Flatbread Co.

33 Main St., Hudson, 978-293-3552, railtrailflatbread.com Food HHHH Ambience HHHH Service HHHH½ Value HHHHH Inspired cuisine makes it well worth the short trip to Hudson. Brick oven pizza, burgers and other traditional fare are done right.

Hacienda Don Juan

875 Main St., Worcester, 508-756-2076, haciendadonjuan.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH½ Service HHHH Value HHHH Our food critic said she enjoyed the “perfect” cheese flan here. Another place that gets Mexican food right.

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Pho Dakao

593 Park Ave., 508-756-7555, phodakao.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH Service HHH Value HHHH Sitting down or grabbing something to go, Pho Dakao is yet another example of the diverse and tasty options on Worcester’s food scene.

La Cucina Italiana

294 Hamilton St., Worcester, 508-797-3354, lacucinaworcester.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH½ Service HHHH Value HHHH Everyone is family at La Cucina. While that is distinctly charming, the top-notch food keeps you coming back.

Avellino

502 Main St., Fiskdale, 508-347-2321 avellinorestaurant.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH ½ Service HHHHH ValueHHHH Worcester has, rightfully, gained a reputation as a food mecca, but not too far to its west, Sturbridge has some fine dining of its own. Avellino possesses an open kitchen and serves up farm-to-table fare as often as possible. Enormous portions are another big plus.

Alicante

84 Uxbridge Road, Mendon, 508-634-8188 alicantema.com Food HHHH½ Ambience HHHH

Service HHHH Value HHHH Overlooking water doesn’t hurt when you’re a restaurant, but it all comes down to the food. At Alicante’s in Mendon, the food matches the elegance of the restaurant. It is a great place to celebrate that special occasion.

ROCKIN’ AT CHUCK’S

Chuck’s Steak House, 10 Prospect St., Au-

6 Waldo St., Worcester, 508-848-4300 Food HHHH Ambience HHH Service HH Value HHH Lunch doesn’t get much better than at Viriditas. While our food critic found the hours inconsistent, but its sandwiches are too good to resist.

burn, is bringing in live music over the next four weeks, before taking a break for summer. On Friday, April 21, Giuliano D’Orazio performs. On Friday, April 28 it’s Tequila Bonfire Light. D’Orazio returns Friday, May 5. On the Rocks performs Friday, May 12.

All shows start at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge.

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256 Park Ave., Worcester, 508-795-0222, elbasharestaurant.com Food HHHH Ambience HHHH½ Service HHHH½ Value HHHH El Basha is among the cream of the crop among Worcester restaurants.

You're always likely to catch a glimpse of some of Worcester's notables, but what really matters is the food. Middle Eastern cuisine at its finest.

Allora

139 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough, 508-485-4300, alloraonline.com Food HHHH Ambience HHH½ Service HHHH½ Value HHH½ Italian-American food served in an upscale atmosphere are what make Allora special. Meat and seafood meet in splendid fashion. When it’s date night, try Allora.

One Love Cafe puts on a pop-up every sec-

ond and fourth Friday of the month, 6-9 p.m., at 3Cross Brewing, 26 Cambridge St. You don’t want to miss it. Chow down on Jamaican fare with vegan and vegetarian options.

What else is going on at 3Cross?

Home Grown and Co. will

park its food truck in the lot outside 3Cross Friday, April 21, May 5 and May 19, 5-9 p.m. You’ll

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get local, farm-fresh produce and products from this truck. On Saturday, April 29 check out the second annual Shut Up Hops! release party. Brewed every year for the birthday of one of the owners, the beer changes year to year. This year’s version is a double IPA with “over-thetop tropical fruit flavors and aromas.”

Highway’s End will play music and the BirchTree Bread Company will host a pop-up.

10 YEARS STRONG

A tip of the hat to VIA Italian Table, 89 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. VIA is one of three eateries belonging to the Worcester Restaurant Group. The One Eleven Chophouse, 111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester and The Sole Proprietor, 118 Highland St., Worcester, are the others.

LIKE, VEG OUT, MAN

It’s that time of year, again. The annual New England VegFest returns to the DCU Center in

Worcester Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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{ film } Star-crossed in the South Pacific Jim Keogh

“Tanna” unfolds deep within a rain forest and atop a seething volcano, all part of the same remote island in the South Pacific. The local tribes ascribe godlike powers to these natural wonders, and to defy the gods is serious business.

Tony and Maria. As we’ve come to know from these sad sagas, it matters little how satisfied you with the world if the rest of the world is pissed at you.

“Tanna” is directed by documentary filmmakers Martin Butler and Bentley Dean, and none of the participants in front of the camera is a professional actor, giving the film the feel of an anthropological study wrapped up in an old-fashioned romantic drama.

The lack of artifice in the performances, the natural flatness of the line deliveries, plays like an oral history unwound by the fire on a chilly night.

The bones of the story may be familiar, but the setting is ridiculously gorgeous and the non-actors inspire great affection. The terrible beauty of doomed love has rarely been so lovely.

“Tanna” will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University.

The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.

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Dain and Wawa are defiant. He is the grandson of a chief, she the granddaughter of a shaman; positions that grant them a measure of respect. They become smitten with one another, which is unfortunate because Wawa has been promised as the bride to a member of a rival tribe. This pact, reached between the enemy chiefs, is meant to quell a spate of violence that has resulted in the death of one man with the threat of more to come.

Prohibited by the elders from seeing each other because violating the agreement is an egregious breach of the social and political code, Dain and Wawa do what young lovers have always done. They run off together to enjoy an idyll — lolling on the beach, eating wild honey, dreaming of ways to carve out a life where everyone is happy. Romeo and Juliet shared a similar conversation; so did

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Months after it theatrical release, I finally caught up with “Patriots Day” on demand.

I’m tempted to go into full bitch-fest mode about Mark Wahlberg’s fictional character materializing at every major juncture — he’s at the finish line during the bombing, in Watertown during the gun battle with the Tsarnaev brothers, carping at the FBI in the staging hangar that they need to release the photos of the suspected bombers — NOW! But I’ll save my complaint for this one minor, yet thunderously aggravating detail: John Goodman’s Boston accent is among the very worst ever committed to film. It’s an insult to the ears, and quite possibly, a threat to the major organs (I swear my pancreas shriveled every time Goodman dropped an “r”). There have been some bad Boston movie accents in the past. Rob Morrow in “Quiz Show,” Laura Linney in “Mystic River,” and Tom Hanks in “Catch Me if You Can” were legendarily awful. Watch Seth Meyers’ recent movie-trailer parody of embarrassing Bostonese to get a sense of how deeply the affliction runs.

Goodman interprets Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis’s speaking voice as that of the guy who nurses a coffee for five hours at the corner table in a South Boston Dunkin Donuts. He’s not the leader of the BPD; he’s Casey Affleck on SNL.

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Spring Mini-Festival - Night #1 Please join us for a free pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm in Antiquarian Hall. Seating is General Admission and limited. Program: J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites I, II, & III Cellist Sergey Antonov enjoys a versatile career as a soloist and chamber musician.

Sergey’s 2nd performance with us in Worcester will take place at the American Antiquarian Society, our first-ever performance in that space. Subscription seating starts 6/18. Single ticket sales from MusicWorcester.org start on or before July 1. $49 adult, $17.50 students, $7.50 youth. 7:30-10 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, Antiquarian Hall, 185 Salisbury St. 508-754-3231, ext. 205 or musicworcester.org Chad Clements. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

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Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30pm to 7:30pm; then Jennifer Antkowiak & Tom Lamark 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Open Mic Night With David Bazin. Come down and share your Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. talents, bring your acoustic instrument (or electric with your small amp) Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. and play and or sing for everyone, or share some poetry etc... Each Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers Thursday is kicked off with a set by host David Bazin. No Cover. 9 a.m.North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. midnight Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128.

Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Assumption College String Camerata. The Assumption String Sterling. 978-422-8438.

Camerata will present music of Bach, Elgar and Carr on Thursday, April French Gospel & Haitian Folkloric Songs. Pascale Montfort 20th. The ensemble is now in its eleventh year of presenting the great Voix & Guitare, Let’s Celebrte Easter” email Ed for an event flyer. CD’s will string ensemble repertoire Free. 3-4 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of be on sale. Free, donations welcome. 7-8:45 p.m. church social center, the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. 10 Dupont St. 508-873-1190.

Worcester State University's 2017 Student Thesis Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the Ken Macy. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

Art Exhibit kicks off Thursday, April 20, 5-7 p.m., in the Gallery, 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood New England Weather - Duo. Come down and check out Rob Gosh Science and Tech Building. Admission is free. The exhibit runs fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! and Jared of New England Weather, they’ll be cookin’ up a storm of great through May 4. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or music... As well, the Canal will be cooking up some delicious food and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. For more information, visit worcester.edu, email find them on Facebook. drink special to top off your night! Relax and Enjoy! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Gallery@worcester.edu or call 508-929-8651.

Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Restaurant & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! Open mic every third Thursday!

Voix & Guitare Concert. Free French Gospel and Haitian Folkloric To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic concert. All Welcome! CD’s will be available for sale, and donations World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) greatly appreciated to support Holy Family Parish. Hope to see you there! is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to Free. 7-9 p.m. St Josephs Church Hall, 10 Dupont St. reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” Booty and The Jett. Ricky Booth on guitar Dave Jette on harmonica! in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty 7:30-10:30 p.m. J. Anthony’s Italian Grill, 206 Southbridge Road Oxford, different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly MA, Oxford. and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording Clark University Concert Choir. Emily Isaacson Director Free and artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidopen to the public . 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Atwood Hall, Daniel’s performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators Theater, 950 Main St. * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules A Ton of Blues. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free.

Ashburnham. 978-827-1272.

6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint Acoustic Night Featuring “Chad Clements”. No Charge. 8-11 Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster.

New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. p.m. The Ballot Box, 11-17 Kelly Square. 774-243-1606.

Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. To check Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Peter HIFI Ward & electric blues. George Dellomo and Bob host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve Berry join Peter Ward playing the blues and some country too. No cover. West Boylston. 774-261-8585. it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the Dana Lewis Live! Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery, Flat Screens and Me! 8-10 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield. email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different Sam James Performs at Loft, Thurs at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Playing your favorite hits from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound track to musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and your Youth” Free! 8-11 p.m. Barber’s Crossing Road House, 861 Main St., Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording Subterra. The Best in House, Breaks, Electro, and Drum & Bass every Leicester. 508-892-7575. artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidDave O’Brien Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Thursday night! Resident DJ’s- Sneaker & the Dryer, Toreba Spacedrift, performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators DJ Ray, Massappeal, & The Ark with guest DJ’s weekly 21+ Doors at Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules Matt Maratea and more at the Cove. Matt Maratea brings 8pm Cover varies based on Guest DJ’s. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Cove Music and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or thecovemusichall.com his hip hop style back to the Cove! Featuring: Matt Maratea Nano Rex 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. Tim Pacific. 8-11:30 p.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. YoungKing TR Burnalotta Endo Dezi Garcia Hosted By Toreba Spacedrift 978-422-8438. $10 at the Door 21+ to enter Doors at 8pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 508-459-2025.

DJ Dance Party. Thirsty Thursday DJ Dance Party with Lisa & Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Yo...Buck A Burger...Buck A Skin...Assorted App Specials from 6-9 pm Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Facebook. only while supplies last!...Music starts at 7 and the party is all night Troy Gonyea. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Pamela Frank and Christian Tetzlaff, Violins. Salisbury long. No Cover Charge! No Cover. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Cultural District Spring Mini-Festival Night #2 Program J. S. Bach - Two Ave. 508-926-8877.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club Part Inventions, selections De Beriot - Sonata in E minor, Op. 57, No. 2 Open Mic @ The Blue Plate. Show off your musical talents, KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Bartok - Duos, Sz. 98, selections Prokofiev - Duo for Two Violins Please collaborate, or just listen to some cool tunes in a laid back atmosphere.

Metal Thursday CCCXXXVIII with Pink Mass (NJ Grind), join us for a free pre-concert lecture in Tuckerman Hall at 7pm, free to Most Thursdays. PA provided. Free. 7-10 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Locus Mortis (NY Death Metal), Upheaval (Boston all ticket holders. Masters of violin Pamela Frank and Christian Tetzlaff Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

Sludge), & Death State. $8. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick will headline our second of four performances in this year’s Bach Festival Coco Montoya. Coco Montoya has a brand new double CD set on Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them on Facebook. held in several venues throughout Worcester’s Salisbury Cultural District.

RUF Records, “Songs From The Road,” which will be released on March Open Mic Night With David Bazin. Acoustic Style Open Mic. Their program will include sonatas by Leclair, De Beriot, and Prokofiev, 24, 2017, just in time for this show. Ruf Records - Songs From The Road Signups start at 8:45 with a short opening set by David Bazin to start as well as J. S. Bach’s Two Part Inventions. Subscribers returning, ticket concept is driven by the philosophy of placing a world-class artist in a the night. No Cover. 9 p.m.-midnight Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., sales start 6/18. Single ticket sales from MusicWorcester.org start on real-world venue with an up-for-it crowd, then capturing the sparks with Millbury. 508-917-8128. or before July 1. $49 adult, $17.50 students, $7.50 youth. 8-10:30 premium recording equipment and a heavyweight producer. $23.50 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 508-754-3231, ext. 205 or Russo Brothers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange advance; $27.50 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, musicworcester.org Place. 508-459-9035.

Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.

Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Blue Light Bandits. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Frank’s 274 Shrewsbury bullrunrestaurant.com Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

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Dustin Brideau. 7:30-11 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central DJ Cuzn Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Sisters of Slide: Rory Block & Cindy Cashdollar. Rory St., Leominster.

DJ XKALIBER Performs at Loft, Thurs at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Block: Heralded as “a living landmark” (Berkeley Express), “a national Sergey Antonov: Bach Cello Suites. Salisbury Cultural District treasure” (Guitar Extra), and “one of the greatest living acoustic blues Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

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artists” (Blues Revue), Rory Block has committed her life and her career to preserving the Delta blues tradition and bringing it to life for 21st century audiences around the world. A traditionalist and an innovator at the same time, she wields a fiery and haunting guitar and vocal style that redefines the boundaries of acoustic blues and folk. The New York Times declared: “Her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends.” Cindy Cashdollar: Dobro, steel guitar and lap steel player Cindy Cashdollar’s unerring ability to perfectly complement a song or step out with a tasteful, imaginative, and exciting solo has taken her career on some surprising twists and turns that have led her to work with many leading artists in various genres. $25 advance; $30 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Topher Brew. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433.

Trace Adkins. About Trace Adkins: Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. His hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins),” and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

More Information: traceadkins.com facebook.com/traceadkins twitter. com/traceadkins (@TraceAdkins) youtube.com/traceadkins $72, $59, $49. 8-11 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org Every Friday Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty and Yankee Grill, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-2188.

Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Foodworks, Route 20. 508-752-0938.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Aunti Trainwreck. $5:00. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Frank’s, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-420-2253.

Dan Kirouac - acoustic rock. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 9-11:59 p.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Dave Malouin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster.

Eric Narwahl & The Manatees. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Every Friday - Original Rock Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314.

Hamburger Midnight. Hamburger Midnight with Special Guest Ol’ Brown Shoe...Worcester’s one and only “Little Feat Tribute Band” $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Meiji Asian Cuisine, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-731-0120.

Navy Train. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

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Soulstice. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Tony Soul Project at Padavano’s. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or tonysoulproject.com DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Amanda Cote. The very talented Amanda Cote will be performing a wide variety of songs, and she sounds great doing it. So come on down for some good music, food, and drink. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. & Bar, Bar/Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening Outrageous Greg’s Crazy Karaoke. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Martys pub, and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & 225 Canterbury Street. 508-373-2503.

Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Russell Watts performs with Atlantic Avenue. Russell Watts DJ Joe T Performs at Loft, Friday at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft & Atlantic Avenue perform starting at about 7:00 pm. Enjoy delicious 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Chinese food, creative cocktails and dance the night away to the R&B, rock, soul and jazz sounds of Atlantic Avenue at the Wong Dynasty in >Saturday 22 Holden, MA. Free. 7-11 p.m. Wong Dynasty, Holden, MA, 176 Reservior David Bazin & Blues Junction. Live Classic Rock, Blues and Jam Road (Route31), Holden. 508-829-2188.

Band Music. No Cover. 9 a.m.-noon Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Sophomore Recital ~ Kaede Ishidate, cello. Kaede Ishidate, Millbury. 508-917-8128. cello Roy Imperio, piano Kaede, a student of Dr. Ning Tien, will present a Gov’t Surplus. $5. 9 a.m.-midnight U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps full-length recital. Free Admission. 7-8 p.m. Joy of Music Program, League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639.

Joseph & Jordan Shapiro Concert Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541 or Clark University 3rd Annual Jazz Festival. Rain location will be jomp.org in the University Center, the grind from 6pm till 10pm. Eric Hoffbauer, Bret & Lance, of Spaceout/Lunar Thugs-Live Acoustic!

Director Free and open to the public. 1-4 p.m. Clark University: Atwood Local musicians Bret Talbert & Lance Muhammad of the band Spaceout Hall, Atwood Common, Outside, 950 Main St. & Lunar Thugs, perform a lively set of various song favorites as an Sip & Stitch 1pm to 5pm. No Cover. 1-5 p.m. Nick’s Bar and acoustic duo! Fun is sure to be had... Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600.

Anna Maria College: Amanda Fava Voice Recital. 1:30-2:30 Cross Purpose. Classic Christian Rock! $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. p.m. Anna Maria College, Payer Hall, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849!Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-567-6722.

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Danny Pease & the Regulators w/ The McGunks. Danny Music Worcester presents: Ilya Yakushev, Pianist. Recital Pease and the Regulators (DPR) has been a strong force in New England featuring Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” (excerpts), and Bachfor a handful of years. Composed of musicians with ranging backgrounds, Busoni’s “Chaconne.” This is a special preview recital featuring selections their style of “Dirty Punk Reggae” continues to morph and take shape, from Mr. Yakushev’s evening recital on Saturday, April 22 at 8pm at while always staying true to reggae roots and ska rhythms. $10 at the Tuckerman Hall. These events are part of Music Worcester’s BachFest, Door 21+ Doors at 8pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music celebrating the venues of the Salisbury Cultural District. Full details Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. available at musicworcester.org. Free with Museum Admission. 2-3 p.m.

Dave Harrington. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799Ashburnham. 978-827-1272.

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Ilya Yakushev, Piano Recital. Salisbury Cultural District Spring Ernest Benoit @ Stone Cow Brewery. Ernest Benoit at the Stone Mini-Festival Night #3 Program Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition Cow Brewery in Barre MA. 3-6 No cover, all ages. Free. 3-6 p.m. Stone Cow Bach-Busoni - Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004 Beethoven - Piano Brewery and Tasting Room, 500 West St., Barre. songkick.com Sonata No. 17 in D minor “The Tempest” Please join us for a pre-concert lecture in Tuckerman Hall at 7pm, free to all ticket holders. In his first Worcester appearance, Ilya Yakushev joined Keith Lockhart and the BBC “The Music Man” presented by Assumption Concert Orchestra on the Mechanics Hall Stage. He returned to that stage College is performed Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, at Hanover in 2014 for a dazzling program of Rachmaninoff and Berlioz with the New Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Haven Symphony Orchestra. For his third Worcester performance he’ll Worcester. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. take the stage at Tuckerman Hall for a solo recital as part of our Bach Tickets are $28 adults, $10 seniors. For more information, visit Festival in Worcester’s Salisbury Cultural District, performing works by thehanovertheatre.org/musicman or email acpa@assumption.edu.

Bach, Beethoven, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Returning subscribers ticket sales start 6/18. Single ticket sales start from MusicWorcester.org on or before July 1. $49 adult, $17.50 students, $7.50 youth. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 508-7543231, ext. 205 or musicworcester.org Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433.

Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Mike Melendez Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11 p.m.

Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Sam James. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle WCUW Blues Department Spring Fling. Please join us to Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, guitar Celebrate Spring with some Great New England Blues Players to Support looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs in a wide WCUW Blues Programming. Featured Artists: Tony Soul Project Mike variety of venues and events throughout New England year-round as a Gianfrido Trio Shikiboo Boston w/Mark Laferriere A Ton of Blues Blue solo musician, as well as with Creeque Alley, an Acoustic duo tribute to Honey Chris fitz TC Allstar $10 Minimum Donation. 4-noon, 6 p.m.-2 the Americana Folk Revival and Feel Great music of the 60’s, covering p.m., 8 p.m.-4 p.m., 10 p.m.-6 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Traditional Folk, Folk/Rock and ‘Flower Power’ pop hits from 1965-1969, Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. featuring Sean and Dan Kirouac. $5 Cover. 8-10 p.m. The Hearing Room, Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family 119 Chelmsford St., Lowell. 314-305-4978. food, Full Bar, Lottery and Me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s.

The End of America and Ladybird (Ballroom). “Best “The Sound Track of your Youth” No Cover. Be There! Free! 6-9 p.m.

Discovered Act of the 2016 Philadelphia Folk Festival” The End of Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-

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America is a band of friends, singers and travelers who blend three-part harmony with rock and Americana, resonating with fans of Ryan Adams, CSNY and Dawes. Brendon Thomas, James Downes and Trevor Leonard met on tour in 2005 and went on to form a trio that highlights their vocal chemistry and captures the raw honesty of their performances. Their recently released debut LP (self-titled), follows-up their previous EPs, “Shakey” and “Steep Bay.” They have performed at SXSW, Savannah Stopover and the Baltimore Folk Fest, and have shared the stage with Larry Campbell, David Bromberg, Gary Louris (The Jayhawks), Simone Felice (The Felice Brothers) and joined Beck in Los Angeles to perform for his Song Reader sheet music release show. . $18 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley.

917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant. com Toddamy @ Chill Kitchen & Bar. 8-11 p.m. Chill Kitchen & Bar, 416 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough.

Worcester State University presents Les Misérables. Your favorite music from the Broadway classic Les Misérables comes to life in a live concert performance, April 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. in Sullivan Auditorium at Worcester State University. The emotional music and talented performances by Worcester State students connect to create an unforgettable show. Tickets: $15 general public, $10 students and senior citizens. To purchase email cnigro@worcester.edu or pick them up at the door. Like us on Facebook @VPAatWorcesterState. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WSUVPA and read The Artful Lancer at wsuvpa. wordpress.com/ $15 general public, $10 students and senior citizens.

8-10 p.m. Worcester State University: Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8145 or worcester.edu Dan Kirouac - solo/acoustic. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 8:30-11:30 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster.

Brian Chaffee & The Players. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Live Band “ Atlantic Avenue.” No cover charge. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty and Yankee Grill, 176 Reservoir St., Holden. 508829-2188.

Matt Brodeur Trio. Rock, Classic Rock, Blues and Whatever! With influences from CCR, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Tom Petty, Classic Rock, 80’s Hair Bands this is sure to be a great show. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook.

MT Booking & Codex Obscurum Present Death Metal At Ralph’s with Scorched (Delaware), Sentient Horror (NJ), Incontinence (Upstate NY), Bacterial Husk, & Boarcorpse. $10. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them on Facebook.

Neon Alley. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke & Friends! $10 cover ($12 charge). $10 Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Sean Daly & The Hooligans. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

Tequila Bonfire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

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The Flat Five. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

CD Review: Darkness creeps in on The Curtis Mayflower’s ‘Death Hoax’

Let’s make one thing clear at the outset: Lead singer Craig Rawding’s vocal chords are arguably the finest instrument in the Wootown music universe. If Rawding is fronting your band, you are starting out way ahead of everyone else.

The Curtis Mayflower, lucky recipient of his skills, have crafted an inspired, well thought out collection of tunes on its new CD, “Death Hoax.”

Influenced by such diverse artists as Radiohead, The Doors, The Band, and yes, the Beatles, they have succeeded in finding their own sound.

The Curtis Mayflower is a band in the truest sense of the word, leaving their egos at the door, and honing their considerable talents into one cohesive whole. Each member knows exactly what to play, and, much more importantly, what not to play.

Besides Rawding on vocals, the band is guitarist Pete Aleksi, Jeremy Moses Curtis on bass and vocals, Brooks Milgate on keys and Duncan Arsenault on drums. Milgate has mastered the use of the Hammond Organ as a subtle coloring tool, while Curtis gets an interesting, percussive muted sound on the bass in a couple of songs. All the players blend into the matter at hand, which is creating a backdrop for Rawding’s deep, foreboding lyrics.

A recurring theme on this dark, but stirring collection is death. Death and mortality. The lyrics flirt on the edge of existence, as in the pounding rocker “Ghost Town,” with Rawding wailing, “You better wake up before you die.”

Or on “Widescape,” as time runs out on the singer: “Heard the whistle blow, but everybody knows the train don’t run here anymore.

On the excellent “Cold Surprise,” Rawding uses music as a metaphor in describing life’s disappointments, mostly at his own hands, singing, “String a broken neck, strum a nervous wreck. Ride a steel guitar, you won’t get very far. Poetry in drag, from your body bag. The melody’s all wrong, doesn’t fit this song.”

In lesser hands, their music could be just too depressing, but The Curtis Mayflower caress those dark moods with effective, sparse arrangements fronted by beautiful melodies.

The sun peeks through just enough to make this collection an uplifting one.

-Jim Perry

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DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

DJ Joe T Performs at Loft, Friday at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

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Carlos Odria - Jazz and World Music Guitar. Free. 2-5 p.m.

Homefield Brewing, 3 Arnold Road, Fiskdale. 774-242-6365.

The Vagabonds host Sunday Jam. Come on down, bring your guitar, bass, sticks, harp, sax, voice, or whatever instrument you’d like and join in on the jam. Each week a local band from the area will host the event, providing a full band set-up (PA, Drums, amps, microphones). All types of music are welcome. This week hosted by The Vagabonds. Arizona Doug Urqhuart, Scott Marshall, Jim Provencher, and Mark Cherrington. 3-7 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

Sing into Spring: Songs of Love and Romance. 18-voice Assabet Valley Chambersingers under direction of Robert P. Eaton will present an entertaining collection of choral songs from Renaissance madrigals to Romantic love songs, Jazz and ‘60’s & ‘70’s popular songs such as “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” & “Cherish” arranged by Clinton resident Priscilla Swain. The Chambersingers ensemble since 1983 has acted as civic outreach for the AV Mastersingers. Freewill Offering for WHEAT Community Services. 3:30-5 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, Clinton, MA, 209 Union St., Clinton. 978-562-9838 or avmsingers.org Hangover Hour 5pm; then Andy Cummings 8:30pm. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

CONCORA and Worcester Chorus Sing Bach. Salisbury Cultural District Spring Mini-Festival Night #4 Program: J.S. Bach Cantatas and Chorales, including excerpts from the B-minor Mass.

Please join us for a free pre-concert lecture at 5:00pm in WamsWorks’

performance hall. Worcester Chorus Artistic Director Chris Shepard brings to Worcester another esteemed ensemble he directs, the CONCORA choir of Hartford, CT. Maestro Shepard returns to the composer with whom he’s most associated, J.S. Bach, with a selection of works for the combined choirs to perform. Single ticket sales start on or before July 1. $49 adult, $17.50 students, $7.50 youth. 6-8:30 p.m. Worcester Area Mission Society, known as WamsWorks - performance hall, 6 Institute Road.

508-754-3231, ext. 205 or musicworcester.org Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out!

Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook.

Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! 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”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. The Sunday Jam with feature artist Lisa Marie! Mikey Lynch’s Sunday Jam with a great feature artist each week and open jam session. All are welcome. No cover. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

John Pizzarelli Quartet. “Madly creative, Pizzarelli’s extraordinary musical talents are matched by a wry humor, a quick wit and easygoing manner.” - Los Angeles Times “Hip with a wink. Dressed snazzily, he barnstorms through international concert and club dates, records critically acclaimed CD’s and delivers wisecracks, anecdotes and nuanced, highly skillful renditions of jazz and American Songbook standards.” - Town & Country $62 advance; $65 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com

Tony Soul Project at Dance to Swing. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Leominster Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-8403375 or tonysoulproject.com Almost Acoustic Sundays. 21+ with proper ID 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-midnight Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Royal Furs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

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Chuck and his guitar @ Vernon Hill School, 211 Providence St. 01607. So many songs Chuck and his twelve string guitar know! Join us for storytime, crafts and fun! Free of charge. 1011:30 a.m. Worcester Family Partnership, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136 or worcesterschools.org Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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Twister Tuesday. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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variety of genres including folk, gospel, Americana, and contemporary singer-songwriter. “We sing these songs because they move us, and we hope they will lift your spirits and soothe your souls.” Free and Open to the Public. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007.

Fun at Five. Join the Chamber of Central Mass South for networking and Fun at The Duck! For more than 30 years, this Greek revival-style building has housed one of Sturbridge’s favorite restaurants, known to locals as “The Duck.” Chef Tony will be preparing some future menu items for us to try as well as several local brewers will be on hand for some fantastic micro-brew pairings. Mix, mingle and perhaps make the deal of a lifetime! Call us to register. $10 for registered Members, $15 at the door or $20 for non-Members. 5-7 p.m. Ugly Duckling Loft/ Whistling Swan Restaurant, 502 Main St., Fiskdale. 508-347-2761 or cmschamber.ning.com Mauro DePasquale’s Jazzed Up Duo. Worcester’s finest vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale with Acoustic Bassist Phil Madison both of Jazzed Up entertain with jazz classics and American Songbook favorites. Tuesday the new Friday at Padavano’s Place ( Chicken Parm Special ) Relax and enjoy! No Cover. 6-9 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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”) To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W

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Boogie Chillin’. Bluesy, bluegrassy, acoustic band with a twist. Jon Bonner - Guitar & Vocals Fernando Perez - Percussion Zack Slik Mandolin & Vocals Dan Villani - Violin/fiddle Rose Villani - Bass Free! 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or find them on Facebook.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, 268 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. Patrick Murphy. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant,

124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke, Tuesdays at 9:30. 9:30-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.Â

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The Motown Jukebox. Join “Motown Tom� Ingrassia--Worcester’s very own Agent Double-O Soul--every Wednesday morning from 9 am to noon for The Motown Jukebox on WCUW 91.3FM for 3 hours of Motown music and the stories behind the hits. “Motown Tom� is a Motown historian and author. His current book--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans was named the Best Music Book of 2016 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. “Motown Tom� has twice been named Best Radio Personality in local media polls. WCUW streams live online at wcuw.org. 9 a.m.-noon WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org

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Every other Wednesday. Check our calendar for details. Stop by for music, poetry, comedy and other entertainment. Set up in the bar or on the stage, it’s your choice. Great chance to try your routine out or simply get some stage time. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. AriBand. 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 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.Â

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 bookloversgourmet.com 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 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton.

978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Turtle Travels, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 17 - May 7. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com/ Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens.

Index.htm Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & annamaria.edu other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org ArtsWorcester, “Dresses: Fight or Flight� by Alicia Dwyer, Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 15. Hours: 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m.

123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Seeing the Unseen�, mixed media work by artist Lindsay Adler, Through April 29. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St.,

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Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday.

Admission: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (4-17), free for Children 3 & Under, $14 College Students with valid college ID. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.

Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 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 preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Four Artists Four Visions - Open Gallery, Sundays, Saturdays, through May 7; Ron Rosenstock’s Sunday Night Photography Group - Open Gallery, Sundays, Saturdays, through April 30. Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Art Cart: Family Fun - the Antioch Mosaics, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through April 21; Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through April 21; Drawing the Clothed Figure 14-17 Years, Thursday; Futuristic Fantasies, Through May 4; Helmutt on the Move, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 1 - Aug. 31; Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art from the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection, Through July 9; Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; KAHBAHBLOOOM: The Art and Storytelling of Ed Emberley, Through Sept. 9; Origami In Orbit 8-10 Years, Thursday; Painting In Color 8-10 Years, Thursday; Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor, Sundays, Saturdays, April 22 - April 29; Zip Tour: Medieval Sampler, Saturday; Helmutt’s Drop In Studio, Sunday; Helmutt’s Drop In Studio, Wednesday.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: Definite and Indefinite, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 29. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester Wall to Wall, Saturday.

Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Tuesday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA 01609 Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat April 21st & 22nd Rob Steen Steve Halligan and Friends Fri & Sat April 28th & 29th Amy Tee David Lamb and Friends Fri & Sat May 5th & 6th Corey Rodrigues Jordan-Handren Seavey and Friends Fri & Sat May 12th & 13th Tim McIntire and Friends Fri & Sat May 19th & 20th Kyle Crawford Sarah Martin and Friends Fri & Sat May 26th & 27th Billy Winn Nick Lavallee and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 800-4012221 or online at dickdoherty.com DNA: A Play by Dennis Kelly - Wednesday, April 19 - Saturday, April 22. Everyone is in high school. They do something bad. No, really bad. They were just kidding around. Really. Not bullying exactly. Just like a game, sort of. Adam seemed to be enjoying it as much as anybody.

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Until he didn’t. We were just having a laugh. But now, Adam is gone.

“What are we going to do?” Sometimes comedy has the power to look deeper than anything else into our cultural shadow. To see where attention must be paid. You might be laughing but you are also staring into the abyss of our lost connections to the cosmos, each other, and even ourselves. DNA by Dennis Kelly is one such comedy. Directed by: Raymond Munro Free with College I.D. $5 for the Public. 7:30-9 p.m.

Clark University: Little Center, Michelson Theater, 950 Main St. Call 508-793-7356.

Anything Can Happen - Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 29.

“Anything Can Happen,” a collection of four one-act plays, will premier at the Drawbridge Puppet Theater April 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th at 7:00 PM. Written and directed by Jonathan Bishop and Matthew Garlin, these all-original plays will feature a mix of live actors and puppets. The plays range from a blind date story to a man questioning his place in the world; and even include a few musical numbers. Tickets are $10.00 for general admission, and $5.00 for seniors & Assumption college Alumni.

To reserve seats call 978-582-1578. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. BYOB. The Drawbridge Theater is located at 1335 Mass.

Ave in Lunenburg, MA. $10 General admission $5 for Seniors and Assumption College Alumni. 7-10 a.m. Drawbridge Puppet Theater, 1335 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. Call 800-401-3694 or visit drawbridgepuppets.com “100 Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy” - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 29. Tickets are available for “100 Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy” by Jack Sharkey and Leo W. Sears, produced

by Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. Performances will be held at the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main Street, Southbridge. Showdates are April 21,22,28,29,30. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30, Sunday at 2pm.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at brownpapertickets.com. Reservations are available by calling 508-764-4531. Gateway is planning to offer box office credit card sales, beginning with this show. Cash and check will continue to be accepted. Gateway is currently in its 42nd season.

Mary Gahagan will be directing, with Barbara Day as producer. Ruth Rockwood is stage manager, Bobby Hunt is set builder, Linda Bouthillier is set dresser with Mike and Jeanne Dupuis doing tech and Bill Guy doing tickets. The cast includes Clare Bertrand, Billy Bolster, Patrick Bracken, James Cooper Jr, Kristen Durham and Gwen O’Brien. Synopsis: Successful mystery playwright Chuck Reynolds has had his plays lauded by all critics except Charity Starr. When she shows up at his home and has the unmitigated gall to ask his expert help in writing a play of her own, Chuck fiendishly insists that their teacher/pupil sessions be held over lunch with Charity footing the bill at the most expensive restaurants in New York City. Lunatic waiters provide a uniquely hilarious touch to these meetings. Love blossoms despite the scheming of Chuck’s amorous neighbor. Charity’s play opens on Broadway and she finds out what it’s like to be a target for all her critical confreres. $14-$12. 7:309:30 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge.

Call 508-764-4531.

Out of Order (a comedy) - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 29. General: $22 - Seniors & Students: $18.

8-10 p.m. Sunday, April 23 - Sunday, April 30 , 2-4 p.m. Worcester County Light Opera Company, The Grandview Playhouse, 21 Grandview Ave. Call 508-753-4383 or visit wcloc.org Arms and Armor: The Viking Age - Saturday, April 22.

Barbarians! Pirates! Traders! Explorers! These are terms used to describe the Norse people who, without warning, exploded out of Northern Europe into the consciousness of Christian Europe and beyond. Unifying the royal authority of England on the one hand while weakening that of France, the consequences of this period set the stage for much of the Middle Ages.

Explore the world of the Viking Age through their weapons, armor and more. (programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406.

Arms and Armor: Knight’s Tale - Sunday, April 23. The Knight in shining armor conjures a thousand images and captures the imagination.

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What were the strengths of armor? What were its weaknesses? Learn about all the different kinds of arms and armor that were used by knights and soldiers of the past in this interactive program. Follow this with a visit to the Knights! exhibition and immerse yourself in the world of chivalry!

(Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406.

Go Ask Alice - Wednesday, April 26. The Mount Players present Go Ask Alice by Frank Shiras for 2 performances on Wednesday, April 26 at 12:30PM and 6:30PM in the theatre at Mount Wachusett Community College. This powerful play explores the mind and experience of a high school girl who inadvertently gets into drugs. “A raindrop just splashed on my forehead,” Alice wrote in her diary, “and it was like a tear from heaven. Am I really alone? Is it possible that even God is crying for me?”

Alice is a fairly typical girl from an average family with parents who love her. What makes Alice different is that she’s tricked into trying drugs and then becomes addicted. She fights against her addiction, but by the time she has learned the answers, it’s already too late. The Mount Players are a student organization. A free will offering will be accepted to support the troupe. Running time is about 45 minutes - catch the show on your lunch hour! Free - Good will offerings accepted. 12:30-1:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m.7:15 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162.

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Earth Day Celebration. Don’t miss Worcester’s annual Earth Day Celebration with lots of indoor and outdoor Earth-friendly happenings, hands-on activities and entertainment. Local green organizations and food vendors will be onsite. While you are here, be sure to explore the EcoTarium’s beautiful trails, ponds, woods, and our expansive exhibit, Nature Explore,® which are all bursting with new life! Free with EcoTarium admission ($18 adults, $14 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and Country star Trace Adkins brings his baritone to Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Friday, April 21, 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $49, $59 and $72. For more information, visit mechanicshall.org, email info@mechanicshall.org or call 508-752-0888.

students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2.

EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

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Bringing Horticulture to Your Home. Join us at Tower Hill

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Botanic Garden for a day full of fun and informative activities focused on “Bringing Horticulture into Your Home”, even if you don’t have a yard. Booths, demonstrations, talks, hands-on activities and workshops will focus on DIY projects, houseplants, container gardening, growing food, planting for pollinators, and many other topics related to home and apartment gardening. Schedule of events: 10am-4pm Interactive displays, demos and Q&A with: • Bay State African Violet Society • Blossoms by Bees • Buxton Begonia Society • City Compost • Massachusetts Master Gardener Association • New England Carnivorous Plant Society • New England Dahlia Society • New England Daylily Society • New England Gesneriad Society • Regional Environmental Council • Twice the Roots Hydroponic 10am-4pm Dahlia tuber sales with the New England Dahlia Society 10am-4pm Kids Activities • Scavenger Hunts • Plant marigold or zinnia seeds to take home Talks and Demos: 11am “Beginner Carnivorous Plants and How to Keep Them Alive”, with the New England Carnivorous Plant Society 12pm “Planting for Pollinators”, with Blossoms by Bees 1pm “Growing Dahlias”, with the New England Dahlia Society 2pm “Container Gardening with Vegetables”, with Dawn Davies, Tower Hill Staff Horticulturist 3pm “Composting Basics”, with City Compost In partnership with the Cambridge Science Festival.

Free with Admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

Family Drop-In Gardening. Join us for an afternoon of gardening in the youth garden. Free for members and with admission. 1-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

family >Thursday 20

PaintNite - “Rainbow Shore” - Enjoy & Create! Come “Enjoy” an evening with your friends & “Create” a “Rainbow Shore” tabletop garden, and your night will bloom. Come early and enjoy one of our dinner specials prior to the event. See Web Page Link. 7-9 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353 or paintnite.com

>Thursday 20 – Friday 21

Animal Adventures @ Worcester Family Partnership, 130 Leeds St, 01606 Worcester. So cool to be able to learn and be able to touch a chinchilla, anaconda, and much more! Bring your child(ren) and let them learn about animals while having lots of fun! Free of charge. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Worcester Family Partnership, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136 or worcesterschools.org Family Literacy Night “ Dragons Love Tacos” @ Mill Swan School, 337 Mill St. 01603 Worcester. We have so much fun on Family Literacy Night, there are games, songs, books, crafts, for the whole family! Come and enjoy this evening with all of us! Free of charge *Registration Required*. 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester Family Partnership @ Mill Swan School, 337 Mill St. 508-799-3136 or worcesterschools.org

>Monday 24 - Tuesday 25

Music with Carrie Rowan at Worcester Family Partnership, 130 Leeds St. 01606 Worcester. Does your child like to sing and dance? Come and join us with Carrie and her guitar!

Story time, crafts and fun! Free of charge. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcesterschools.org

>Wednesday 26

“Magic The Gathering” open play. Join us in the teen room for casual play event! Don’t have a deck? Always wanted to try Magic?

We have 2 decks you can borrow, on a first come, first serve basis. Bust out your decks and battle it out at WPL! Ages 13-18. Free. 6:30-8 p.m.

Worcester Public Library, teen room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655.

fundraisers >Thursday 20

Abby’s House Spring-Tacular. Join us for the annual Abby’s House Spring-Tacular fundraiser, a food and beverage tasting event! Presented

by CAC Worcester, the event will feature tasting stations, jewelry sales, buy-a-bed boxes, and a silent auction. Check our website for a full list of our featured tasting stations. $50 per person if you purchase your tickets

by March 24. After March 24, the price increases to $65 per person.

6-9 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center, 1 College St. 508-756-5486 or abbyshouse.org

April 25 @ Connecticut, 3 p.m.

Anna Maria April 22 vs. Rivier @ NEBC, 3 p.m.

April 22 vs. Rivier @ NEBC, 5:30 p.m.

April 23 @ Norwich, 1 p.m.

April 23 @ Norwich, 3:30 p.m.

Assumption >Saturday 22 April 22 vs. Saint Anselm, 12 p.m.

Equipment Consignment Auction. Open to the public. Tractors, April 22 vs. Saint Anselm, 3 p.m.

Farm & Landscape Equipment And All Types Of Agriculture Related Items! April 23 vs. Saint Anselm, 12 p.m.

Hosted by Raucher Brothers Auctioneers. For commission rates please April 25 @ Merrimack, 3:30 p.m. contact: Donald Raucher (413) 537-3177 or donraucher@verizon.net April 26 @ Stonehill, 3:30 p.m.

Free to attend. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Klem’s, Field, 117 W Main St., Spencer. Worcester State 508-885-2708 or klemsonline.com April 20 vs. Fisher, 3:30 p.m.

April 22 vs. Salem State, 12 p.m. >Sunday 23 April 22 vs. Salem State, 2:30 p.m.

Family Movie Day, The Princess Bride. Come in costume as April 24 @ Becker, 4 p.m. your favorite character from the movie! (Mask-free & Family friendly April 25 @ Fitchburg State, 2 p.m. please!) Silent Auction in the lobby, Door Prize, and a great movie! The April 25 @ Fitchburg State, 4:30 p.m.

Strand offers a full menu for lunch and munchies right inside the theater, Clark University so you won’t miss any of the movie while going to get burgers, pizza, April 21 @ Coast Guard Academy, 3:30 p.m. chicken, popcorn and so much more! Want to promote your business at April 22 vs. Coast Guard Academy, 12 p.m. this event? Offer a donation for our auction table and we will put out your April 22 vs. Coast Guard Academy, 3 p.m. business cards and brochures at this and future events and thank you April 24 @ Keene State, 3:30 p.m. publicly on our pages and in the local newspaper. To Benefit The Thomas WPI Serewicz Sr. Foundation’s Scholarship for Christian Youth Conference April 21 vs. Springfield, 3:30 p.m.

(CYC) of Maine, a non-denominational program leading youth into April 22 @ Springfield, 12 p.m. adulthood growing faith, love and an attitude of caring for others, serving April 22 @ Springfield, 3 p.m.

God and community! 6. 1-3:45 p.m. Strand Theatre Movie House & Grille, April 26 @ Johnson and Wales, 3:30 p.m.

58 High St., Clinton. 978-549-7062 or find them on Facebook.

Nichols April 22 vs. Gordon, 12 p.m.

April 22 vs. Gordon, 2:30 p.m.

April 23 @ Curry, 12 p.m.

April 23 @ Curry, 2:30 p.m.

Becker Men’s Lacrosse April 20 vs. Fitchburg State, 4 p.m.

Holy Cross April 22 vs. Newbury College, 12 p.m.

April 21 @ Boston University, 7 p.m.

April 22 vs. Newbury College, 3 p.m.

April 25, Patriot League Tournament, Quarterfinals, TBA April 23 @ Newbury College @ NEBC, Senior Day, 6 p.m.

April 28, Patriot League Tournament, Semifinals, TBA April 24 vs. Worcester State, 4 p.m.

Becker April 26 vs. Westfield State, 4 p.m.

April 22 @ Daniel Webster, 3 p.m.

Nichols Softball April 22 vs. Gordon, 10 a.m.

Holy Cross Clark University April 22 @ Colgate, 12 p.m.

April 22 @ Babson, 1 p.m.

April 22 @ Colgate, 2 p.m.

April 26 vs. Springfield College, 7 p.m.

April 23 @ Colgate, 12 p.m.

Assumption April 25 vs. Siena, 3:05 p.m.

April 22 vs. Pace, Senior Day, 1 p.m.

April 25 vs. Siena, 5:05 p.m.

Anna Maria Women’s Lacrosse April 22 @ Lasell, 12 p.m.

Holy Cross April 22 @ Lasell, 2 p.m.

April 22 @ American, 1:05 p.m.

April 23 vs. Mount Ida @ WPI, 12 p.m.

Becker April 23 vs. Mount Ida @ WPI, 2 p.m.

April 22 @ Newbury, Senior Day, 1 p.m.

Becker Nichols April 22 @ Mitchell, 12 p.m.

April 22 vs. Gordon, 2 p.m.

April 22 @ Mitchell, 2 p.m.

Assumption Clark University April 22 @ Adelphi, 12 p.m.

April 21 @ Babson, 3 p.m.

April 26 vs. Saint Anselm, 7 p.m.

April 21 @ Babson, 5 p.m.

Worcester State April 22 vs. Emerson, 12 p.m.

April 21 @ Westfield State, 7 p.m.

April 22 vs. Emerson, 2 p.m.

April 26 vs. Fitchburg State, 7 p.m.

April 25 vs. Brandeis. 3 p.m.

April 25 vs. Brandeis, 5 p.m.

Baseball WPI Holy Cross April 21 vs. MIT, 4 p.m.

April 22 vs. Bucknell, 2:05 p.m.

April 21 vs. MIT, 6 p.m.

April 22 vs. Bucknell, 5:05 p.m.

April 22 @ Babson, 12 p.m.

April 23 vs. Bucknell, 1:05 p.m.

April 22 @ Babson, 2 p.m.

April 23 vs. Bucknell, 4:05 p.m.

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Assumption April 22 vs. Franklin Pierce, 12:30 p.m.

April 22 vs. Franklin Pierce, 2:30 p.m.

April 23 vs. Franklin Pierce, Senior Day, 12:30 p.m.

April 25 vs. Merrimack, Blue Out, 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

Clark University April 22 vs. MIT, 1 p.m.

April 24 vs. Johnson and Wales, 3:30 p.m.

April 26 @ Coast Guard Academy, 3:30 p.m.

Nichols April 22 vs. Salve Regina, 11 a.m.

April 23 vs. Emerson, 11 a.m.

Women’s Tennis

Holy Cross April 22 vs. Roger Williams, 1 p.m.

April 23 vs. Johnson and Wales, 12 p.m.

April 25 vs. Bates, 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Rowing

Holy Cross April 23 vs. Trinity and Wesleyan, TBA WPI April 22, Colby, Ithaca, Trinity, UNH, Conn College & Washington College, TBA April 23 vs. Tufts (Baker Cup), Washington College and Skidmore, TBA

Women’s Rowing

Holy Cross April 22 vs. MIT and Rhode Island, 9 a.m.

April 23 vs. Boston University and Bucknell, 9 a.m.

WPI April 22, Colby, Ithaca, Trinity, UNH, Conn College & Washington College, TBA April 23 vs. Tufts (Baker Cup), Washington College and Skidmore, TBA

Men’s Track And Field

Assumption April 21 @ Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ., TBA April 22 @ Sean Collier Invitational, @ MIT, Boston, TBA Holy Cross April 20, Holy Cross Decathlon, 11 a.m.

April 22, Holy Cross Decathlon, 11 a.m.

April 25 vs. Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Worcester State, 2 p.m.

Nichols April 22 @ J. Elmer Swanson Invitational, TBA WPI April 22 @ Springfield College Classic, TBA

Women’s Track And Field Holy Cross April 22, Holy Cross Decathlon, 11 a.m.

Assumption April 21 @ Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ., TBA April 22 @ Sean Collier Invitational, @ MIT, Boston, TBA Nichols April 22 @ J. Elmer Swanson Invitational, TBA WPI April 22 @ Springfield College Classic, TBA

Women’s Golf

Holy Cross April 22 , Patriot League Championship @ Bethlehem, Pa., TBA April 23 , Patriot League Championship @ Bethlehem, Pa., TBA APRIL 20, 2017 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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A.B.C. LAWN Affordable Spring Cleanup, Dethatching, Lawn Cut & more! Servicing Millbury & Sutton residents for 25 years!

Free estimates! 508-865-8539

Complete Lawn Service Spring Clean Ups, Mulching, Pruning, miscellaneous. Fully insured. Free estimates. 30 years exp. 401-640-3929

Complete Spring, Summer & Fall Lawn Care Services Tailored to your needs. Spring is coming, call now. Insured, experienced, with prompt call response. Ask for Rob: 978.833.3827. Coachlace Property Services.

Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups.

Lawn Maintenance.

Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost.

Patios & Walkways.

Fertilization Programs.

Deliveries Available.

Please call 508-829-3809 or 508-400-4263

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

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FOSTER CARE

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Therapeutic Foster Care Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life.

Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

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ASSISTANT MANAGER The HOLDEN Rocky’s management team leads by example, setting the standard for sales, customer service and product knowledge in the retail hardware industry!

Leominster Senior Center Part-time (18.5 hrs/per week) 12pm-4pm $15.00/per hr, no benefits, non-negotiable Program & Volunteer Coordinator The Leominster Senior Center seeks a PT Program and Volunteer Coordinator to provide a variety of center-based activities/programs/services that enhance the needs of the senior population.

For a complete job description, please visit the City of Leominster website at : www.Leominster-ma.gov EOE/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Serenity Two lots for sale.

Present price $3495 for both, will sell for $900 each, totaling $1800. Call 801-294-7514

Elegant Diamond Engagement Ring Approx. 2 carats set in white gold. Replacement cost $6585, asking $4495.

508-829-3363

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults.

Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107

Kubota Tractor Model 1870, 4WD Diesel with bucket. Only 160 Hrs. $9800. 508-829-5494

The Assistant Manager oversees daily retail operations, insures the highest standards of Helpful customer service, and directs projects/responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager. Apply online at rockys.com F/T AUTO TECHNICIANS Seeking exp. Tire & LOF Techs, and Gen. Auto Techs. Full Benefits & Overtime Pay. APPLY: C&R TIRE, 111 RANDOLPH RD., WORC 508-852-6464

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is over $10,000 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $3,000.00 or B/O 508-3750080

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Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, 2 grave plot. Today’s cost $4600, asking $2000. 508 -278-7777

FOR SALE

Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $2950 total for both. Call 978-582-9309 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Unit C, section Heritage II, plots 1 and 2. Today’s price is $6500, asking $3500. 508-344-9626

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Worcester Memorial Park Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, unit B, graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost $8500 for both, asking $4000. Call 910-477-9081 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Two lots, section 511, Garden of Valor. Asking $3500 OBO. 508-754-1188

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each.

B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996

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Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Today’s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $1500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334.

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678

Vintage wood rocking chair w/upholstered seat & pillow. $85. Antique wood chair w/upholstered seat & pillow. $85 508-859-8170 Invacare Series 9XT Wheelchair Invacare 9XT High Strength Lightweight Manual Chair. 20" urethane tires, electric red, 18"x18" Jaycare back seating and back support, rear ant tippers, footrests, full length adjustable arm rests. Purchased brand new $2450, used 2 weeks. Asking $1500 OBO. All original paperwork and receipt.

978-314-3270 for more info/ viewing.

Extra wide, extra long electric hospital bed w/gel foam mattress. $100. Manual Hoyer lift w/canvas carrier. $50. Call 508-829-0468

1967 D28 Martin Guitar Intricate abalone shell embellishment on neck. Warm, sweet tone one expects from an instrument of this vintage.

Hard shell case included. $4500 OBO. 617-527-5201 Electric Hoyer Lift Battery charger, extra battery and canvas carriers. $400. Call 508829-0468 Craftsman Lawn Tractor - 2005 Auto-Tran. New btry-belttservice done. Ready to go. Can deliver $550. Call 508-949-1320 Antique Deacon Bench Excellent Condition $150.00 Firm. Call 508-425-9712 Free Piano Black upright. All keys. Pedals work. Easy you move. Call 978-303-5391 Portable D.W. Maytag - relia Porc. Exc cleaning. New motor.

Almond. Easy connect. $85 on wheels. Call 978-303-5391 Loveseat Chocolate brown velour w/dual power recliners, cup holders and storage compartment. Very gd cond. $299.

508-829-3363 STAMPS Cash for Stamp Collections.

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Ron (413) 896-3324 Maytag Electric Range Super capacity asking $300.

978-305-4784 anytime.

New boxed black leather Cannon camera case with tags. Excellent cond. Purchased $32.00 asking $25.00. 508-829-9240 Amana ART104TFDW 14.3 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, bought new, excellent condition, $375. 978-400-3699

www.centralmassclass.com FOR SALE Brother HL-2170W Wireless Laser Printer, bought new, very good condition, $50 978400-3699 Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $65 978-537-9925 Golf clubs, bag, cart (used) Asking $175. 508-865-5726* Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $200 OBO. Photo available. 508-829 -6792 C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag Cancelled $200. Got Stamp Questions? Call Ron at 413896-3324

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We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land.

Any Condition.

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978-423-6529 MOBILE HOMES

GateHouse Media/Wicked Local’s Newspaper Production Facility in Auburn is Seeking: Expert Staffing in partnership with Boutwell, Owens & Co., Inc. has several openings for 12 hour shifts-Days and Nights Packers, Air Hammer Operators, Material Handlers, Utility Persons, Conveyor Tenders, Sheeter Operators, Gluer Operators and Die Cut Operators.

Bigelow Village

Please apply at: Whitney Square, 40 Spruce Street, Suite 206, Leominster, MA 01453 barbara.sidilau@expert-staffing.com 978-798-1610 55+. New construction prices range from $160,000-200,000 based on size and finishes.

Call today! 888-733-7089

Walk-ins welcome!

PETS & ANIMALS DOGS/PUPPIES FOR SALE Australian shepherds pups

$1200 Pups come with health certificates, de wormed and first shots. 978-514-5624 DOGS/PUPPIES FOR SALE Giant Schnauzer Puppy Born 11/24/2016.

Black female, natural ears, docked tail, All shots done. Very sweet temperament. Family medical issue forces sale. $1000.. Pictures upon request. 774-6961708

PRESS OPERATORS, ASSISTANT PRESS OPERATORS and ROLL TENDERS Goss Community or Urbanite experience preferred. Martin and Enkel zero speed roll stands. Willing to train other cold-web press operators.

Must have a strong mechanical aptitude. In-house step program designed for employee growth in the department. To apply for this position, send your resume to scappos@wickedlocal.com or stop by to complete an application at 475 Washington Street, Auburn

INSERTER OPERATORS Newstec SLS1000 experience preferred. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and be capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment. Prior experience in newspaper inserting a plus. To apply for this position, send your resume to cdeleo@wickedlocal.com or stop by to complete an application at 475 Washington Street, Auburn We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and 401(k).

Corn Hole Game College size, 4 bags. $65. 978-798-1475 U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324

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Expert Staffing in partnership with Injectronics is now hiring for 8 hour Shifts-1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Production Associates and Process Techs.

Apply at: Whitney Square, 40 Spruce Street, Suite 206 Leominster, MA 01453 978-798-1610 barbara.sidilau@expert-staffing.com

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OTHER COMMUNITY FLYING FIELD WANTED Local RC club is looking for a field to fly quiet, electric-only model planes. Land owners who are willing to share their space with hobbyists should contact 508-641-3787.

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Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

AUTOMOTIVE

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 112,000 mi, new brakes/ tires. Runs great. $9K or best reasonable offer. 508-2727797

2014 Buick Regal 4 cyl, front wheel drive. 15,000 mi. Sporty, black, leather, power. Showroom condition, half the price.

Private sale owner past. $15,990. 508-328-0567

1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!

2003 Chevy Corvette Convertable 50th Anniversary Edition 26,000 miles. Automatic, original owner, always garaged, mint cond. $25,000 firm.

774-696-4187

• Class A, B, C Motor Homes • Trailers Parts • Propane • Service Transportation • Temporary Housing

2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000.

Call John at 978-466-6043.

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell 2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005.

For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

AUTO/VAN 2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond.

57K miles. $9,999. 508-8292907 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 6 Cyl., AWD, Good Tires, New Sticker, New Brakes. Very clean, runs good. $2000 OBO. MUST SELL. 508-736-7385. Ask for Michael.

2012 Volvo S60 44,000 mi, one owner, white, auto, leather int., fully loaded, $17,900. 508755-0882 1987 Mazda RX-7 Coupe, 50,000 mi, red, power sunroof, all original, 5 spd, sharp, fast car. Excellent cond., smells new, very clean. $8500 or make offer. Ken 978-534-1505

2013 BMW 128i 7K Orig Miles, Grey, 3.0, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Serviced. $16,900. 774-239-0800 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black.

50,000 miles. Holden area. $16,000. 407-375-3917 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-420 Sedan, 4 dr., 8 cyl., 214,000 miles. Silver. $2,995 obo. New tires, brakes & more. Good, quiet engine. Purrs like a kitten. 508-865-5372 1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. Holden area. $42,000. 407-375-3917 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Original low mileage beauty.

Recent 350/325 hp engine.

Must see! Trophy winner.

774-437-8717 $6,500

2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red.

Heated black leather seats.

Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 2014 Chevrolet Spark LT2 20K Mi. Silver 1.2 Auto Remote Start 37 Highway Mpg 32 City A/C C-D Heated Leather Cruise Fully Serviced, Fully Loaded 7,950 774-239-0800 1978 MG MGB 47,000 mi.

Green ext. Very solid car from GA. Good overall condition. $7500. Please call 508-7351845.

Fuller RV Rentals & Sales 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston 508-869-2905 www.fullerrv.com BBB Accredited A+ Rating

JUNK CARS We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks.

We Sell New and Used Parts.

Specials on Batteries and Tires.

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BOATS 18 Ft. Fiberglass Fishing Boat Galvanized roller trailer, 90HP mariner, outboard motor. $1250. Also 14 ft. boat & trailer. $500 508-853-5789. Ask for Stan.

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2 miles off exit 8 Mass Turnpike Palmer, MA • 413-283-4910

Huge 9000 sq. ft. indoor flea market open 6 days a week with over 130 dealers. Yankee Flea Market is the place to shop whether it be antiques, collectibles or just household furnishings. We also buy (and sell) complete or partial estates as well as furniture, gas & oil memorabilia, vintage beer signs and lights and much, much more.

Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10-5, Sunday 11-5, FR E FREsEion Be sure to check us out on Facebook OUTDOOR BEER & WINE GARDEN ParkEin is m g Ad Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

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Downsizing Sale - April 29 33 Beach Street, Millbury, 8 am Furniture, household goods, car parts, tools and more!

508-865-2238 for questions.

West Boylston - Sat. 4/29 Boylston Masons Lodge, 12 Church St. Setup 6:30 am, open for sale at 8:30 am Call 508-237-9775 to register as vendor. Refreshments available, music provided.

Rain or shine!

LEGALS/ PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by McFee & Newton Towing and Recovery, Inc. of 14 King Street, Northborough, MA, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.

255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on May 10th, 2017 by public auction to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien for towing expenses, storage charges, care and expenses of the notice and sale of said vehicle.

2006 Chevrolet Aveo, Vin# KL1TD566X6B607148, Alisha Vasquez-Blood, 90 Clem Court, South Barre, MA 01074.

1998 Toyota Corolla, Vin# 2T1BR12E0WC001306, Cesar Alicea-Sanchez, 21 Brodeur St, Webster, MA 01570 2012 Toyota Camry, Vin# 4T1BK1FK9CU008219, Andrew Candelaria, 26 Portland St #115, Worcester, MA 01608 2005 Toyota Matrix, Vin# 2T1LR32E65C503431, Lenice Conceiacao16 Bolton St, Worcester, MA 01604 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, Vin# 1G1ZB5E10BF167922, Joseph McFaline, 34 Malburn Terr, Leominster, MA 01453 Signed: Tara DeWolfe, President, McFee & Newton Towing and Recovery, Inc

Call Michelle at 978-728-4302 to have your business listed here!

Albert N. Cecchini CPA, EA 67 Millbrook St., Suite 216 Worcester, MA 01606 508-797-0077 • Year-round tax, accounting & consulting service.

• Computerized State & Federal taxes, electronic filing.

• Business & Individual returns.

Day/evening by appointment

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES

TOWN OF MILLBURY INVITATION FOR BIDS BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Town of Millbury is seeking competitive, sealed bids for the provision of building maintenance and repair service for the following trades for the Fiscal Years of 2018-2020, the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020: HVAC Services, OnCall Plumbing Services and On-Call Electrician Services. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Town Manager Office, MondayFriday between 9am and 4pm or by calling 508-865-4710. All sealed bids must be sent to David J. Marciello, Town Manager, Town of Millbury, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527 on or before Friday, May 17, 2017 at 12pm; the bids shall be publicly opened and recorded at 2:00 pm. The work under all contracts awarded under this Invitation For Bids is subject to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, Section 39M, Chapter 30B, Chapter 149, Sections 44A through M, and all other laws of the Commonwealth, and the bylaws of the Town. The Town of Millbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to accept any part or portion of bid, to waive any informalities in a bid, to accept proposals and to award contracts as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Millbury. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

David J. Marciello Town Manager April 19, 2017

Public Auction Notice is hereby given pursuant to provisions of M.L.C. 255 sec.39A the following vehicles will be sold April 22, 2017 at a private sale to satisfy our garage lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice.

2015 Jeep Renegade VIN# ZACCJABH0FPB58990 2013 Nissan Altima VIN# IN4AL3APXDN558963 2004 Honda Accord VIN# 1HGCM56884A001832 The sale will be held at Early's on Park Ave., Inc. 536 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at: 7:05 p.m.

To act on a petition from: Eric & Kimberly Ouellette of 36 Carousel Dr., Millbury, MA For a Variance for side yard setback in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 36 Carousel Dr., Millbury, MA, Map #47, Lot #32, Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 24913, Page# 002, Suburban – 3.

There is a new addition on property located at 36 Carousel Dr. Millbury, Ma consisting of an attached (2) car garage with living space over. It is currently finished and occupied with a certificate of occupancy. The property is located in the Suburban – 3 zone, the as-built foundation plan shows that the side yard distance from the foundation to the lot-line is 6.5 feet, a variance of 3.5 feet of relief is needed.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES INVITATION FOR BIDS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL Notice is hereby given that the Town of Millbury, acting by and through the Office of the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager, is seeking competitive, sealed bids from qualified trash haulers to collect, transport and dispose solid waste from public buildings and facilities located at various locations within the Town of Millbury, Massachusetts for fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, the period of July 7, 2017 through June 30, 2020. All sealed bids must be sent to the Office of the Town Manager, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527 on or before Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. They shall be publicly opened and recorded at 2:00 pm. Bidders are required to submit a bid deposit in the amount of five percent (5%). Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Office of the Town Manager, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, Massachusetts 01527, or by telephone at 508-8654710. The Town of Millbury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to accept any part or portion of bid, to waive any informalities in a bid, to accept proposals and to award contracts as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Millbury. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at: 7:30 p.m.

To act on a petition from: Linda Konisky of 366R Greenwood St., Millbury, MA For a Variance for light industrial uses in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 366R Greenwood St., Millbury, Ma, Map# 27, Lot# 7, Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 55145, Page# 357, Suburban – 4 and Aquifer and Watershed Protection Overlay District. This property is located in an “Aquifer Protection District A” as per Millbury Zoning Bylaws, located on the property; demolition and construction debris, stockpiles of materials, several unregistered and registered vehicles are stored on the property, storage of boats, machinery, tires and other debris and there are several business operations on the property.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

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Town of Millbury Zoning Board of Appeals In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at: 7:30 p.m. To act on a petition from: Thomas Strafford, 237 Riverlin St., Millbury MA 01527 For (2) Variances one for frontage the other for lot area in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 237 Riverlin St., Millbury, MA, Map #24, Parcel #21, Industrial – 1, Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 48776, Page# 337.

Peter Stratford is seeking to construct an industrial building at 237 Riverlin St., Millbury, Ma (First Variance) Millbury Zoning By-Laws section 26.3 requires 150 feet of street frontage. 237 Riverlin St., Millbury, Ma, Map #24, Parcel #21 shows street frontage of 132 feet, a variance of 18 feet of relief is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals.

(Second Variance) Millbury Zoning By-Laws section 26.3 requires 80,000 square feet of lot area. This project has 43,461 square feet. Millbury Zoning By-Laws defines “lot area” states that land within a utility easement cannot be counted for lot area. A variance seeking 36,539 square feet PLUS the area within the utility easement is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Todd Lornell and Robin J. Lornell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, dated April 11, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40991, Page 150, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2007-12T1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-12T1 dated June 28, 2012 and recorded with said registry on July 5, 2012 at Book 49233 Page 265, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 p.m. on May 10, 2017, on the mortgaged premises located at 31 DOUGLAS ROAD, SUTTON, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: A certain tract or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated on the Easterly line of Douglas Road, in the Town of Sutton, County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shown on a plan entitled: ‘’Plan of Land in Sutton, Mass, Owned by Sharon A. Turner, 1 in = 100 ft, 13 June 2001, Lavallee Brothers, Inc., 497 Central Turnpike, Sutton, Mass,’’ recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 771, Plan 37, to which plan reference is made for a more particular description. Said parcel contains 12.1178 acres, according to said plan. For title, see deed of Sharon A. Turner, dated May 30, 2002, recorded in said Registry in Book 26703, Page 158. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 26703, Page 158. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200712T1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12T1 Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201608-0011 - PRP

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO17P-1036EA Estate of: Albert A. Garganigo Also Known As: Lovey Garganigo Date of Death: December 20, 2016 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Mary-Louise Tuggle of N. Fort Myers FL Petitioner Thomas P. Garganigo of Shrewsbury MA, Mary-Louise Tuggle of N. Fort Myers FL, Thomas P. Garganigo of Shrewsbury MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 04/20/2017 WM

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO17P-0662EA Estate of: Walter E. Madler Date of Death: September 22, 2016 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate,

by Petition of Petitioner Edna A. Madler of Shrewsbury, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Edna A. Madler of Shrewsbury, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 04/20/2017 WM

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A and Chapter 41 Section 81-W of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 7:15 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Cheryl & Jeffrey Vassar, property located at 126 Grafton Street, Millbury, MA for a modification of a Multi-family Special Permit and modification of a Definitive Subdivision Plan to extend the timeline for construction of a two-family dwelling, roadway and associated improvements for a period of two years. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman

Town of Millbury Zoning Board of Appeals In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at: 7:05 p.m. To act on a petition from: John Biello of 2 Sunset Dr., Douglas, MA 01516 For a Variance for frontage in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 31 Park Hill Rd, Millbury, MA, Map #28, Parcel #14, Suburban – 4, Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 4572, Page# 345. Mr. Biello is seeking to construct a new detached single family home at 31 Park Hill Road. Millbury Zoning By-Laws section 23.24 requires a minimum of 150 feet street frontage. 31 Park Hill Rd., Millbury, Ma, Map #28, Parcel #14 shows street frontage of 125 feet, a variance of 25 feet of relief is needed prior to the issuance of a building permit. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman

Two minutes with...

Sam Kanary and Ivan Zvonar No one receives more hugs in Worcester than Sam Kanary and Ivan Zvonar. As the leaders of November Project Worcester, a grassroots fitness “tribe,” the duo has inspired a unique sense of accountability within the community. On Wednesday mornings, Kanary and Zvonar regularly assemble as many as 200 participants at the crack of dawn to run, cheer, and yes, hug, with strangers.

What is November Project Worcester?

SK November Project Worcester is recess

for adults. In more specific terms, it is a free, grassroots fitness and community movement. We have two sessions every Wednesday morning at Holy Cross Football Stadium. One runs from 5:306:05 a.m., the other from 6:20-7:05 a.m.

Worcester is one of 34 cities around the world that has a November Project “tribe,: so we are part of a huge movement that is helping to bring fitness and community to cities everywhere.

How do we join?

IZ Just show up Wednesday mornings at

5:30 and 6:20 a.m. All you need is an open mind and a positive attitude.

SK There is no such thing as a “membership,” you do not need to let us know ahead of time, and you do not need to know anyone who is attending. The only requirement is to sign a waiver the first time you are there.

What are your responsibilities as NP leaders?

IZ As leaders, we plan the weekly workouts, more so in the winter when the stadium is snowed in, as well as everything else that goes along with the experience. That includes the famous “bounce,” taking pictures of everyone working out, tagging grassroots gear, and also managing all of our social media.

We find it is really powerful when people actually see the progress they are making and can share their experience with their friends. As leaders, we are also constantly in touch with our fellow leaders around the globe, learning about what works in other cities to keep the experience new and exciting.

SK A) #recruiteveryone. NP has an incredibly positive impact on all who show up, and it is our job to make sure Worcester knows this free resource is here for them. Whether I’m in line at CVS, paying $1.25 at the toll booth, riding the

elevator, or having a chance encounter with a beautiful Worcester Magazine journalist, I am talking NP and inviting those people to the workout.

B) #justshowup. No matter what the weather, our work schedules, or other commitments, we have to be at the 5:30 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. workouts on Wednesdays. We can’t ask others to #justshowup if we aren’t committed as well.

C) Safety. Our top priority at every workout is to keep people safe. We are CPR certified and are on constant lookout for anyone who is struggling with the workout and for conditions that would make the workout unsafe.

D) Hype-machine. We have to bring lots of energy and take lots of pictures so everyone at the workout can then show their FB and Instagram friends how active and adventurous they are.

E) Socials. What fun is it to be in good shape if you’re not then going to get out on the town and have some fun? We plan great socials throughout each month to make sure the community aspect of our mission is thriving, just like the fitness side of our mission. If we don’t get our members out socializing they might get in really great physical shape and not need our Wednesday workouts anymore.

What is your personal history with the city of Worcester?

IZ I am actually a recent Worcester

transplant. I am originally from Boston, and came to Worcester to pursue medical school at UMass. It has been great working with Sam, as we each have different perspectives on the city.

SK I was born and raised in the Woo. I absolutely love this place, and November Project has introduced me to so many more wonderful people who call Worcester and Central Mass their home.

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Ivan Zvonar, left, and Sam Kanary

Ivan, how do your studies inform your leadership of NP and vice-versa?

IZ I am a medical student, so living and

maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial to what I strive to do and believe in. My love for NP stems from wanting to share that with the people around me, and I try and channel what I learn in school into the community that we are building at November Project. More importantly, the interactions I have with members at NP, and the individual stories I hear from them, push me to work harder toward understanding patients and learning how to provide empathetic and compassionate care. Community is a vital aspect of health and well being, and both are inherent to medicine and NP. I am extremely lucky to be doing two things in life that I am passionate about and that complement each other so well.

Can you share an anecdote that highlights what makes NP Worcester so special?

IZ I’m not a huge birthday guy. I don’t

make a big deal about it and usually just go out with friends. Last year, I woke up like any other day on my birthday and got ready to go to school. When I opened the front door to my house, I found my entire driveway covered in balloons and chalk messages wishing me a happy birthday. The tribe put all this together before 8 a.m. That’s how thoughtful this community is.

SK The reason that we brought NP to

Worcester was to have more fun working out with a broader group of people. To our delight and surprise, November Project has helped its “members” upgrade their lives for the better in countless and often immeasurable ways. While each week is incredibly fun, the deeper story is that NP Woo has become a place that truly fosters and encourages physical and mental health through fitness, friendship and community.

Sam, what are the three most important takeaways about November Project for anyone who reads this?

SK A) NP WOO is fun, free, healthy and

welcomes every fitness level.

B) More than 75 percent of the people who attend NP had one of the following reasons to not attend when they first heard about NP Woo. They now love NP, and would tell you that none of these four reasons are legit: I’m not a morning person. I haven’t worked out in years. I’m too old for that. I’m going to train for a month or two so that I’m not embarrassed when I show up for the first time.

C) If you have the endurance to read an interview with us to the end, you definitely have the endurance to try NP Woo on a Wednesday morning sometime soon.

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