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hen the topic of colorblindness exploded throughout the comments sections of various Worcester media outlets recently, I was among those who couldn’t wrap their heads around the issue. I was taught to be colorblind in school, just like many others. I was walked through the logic behind the hurt and pain that coincides with the concept of colorblindness as this story came together, and I left with an entirely different outlook than when I started. The story of my life may not be a particularly interesting one, but it’s mine, and I wouldn’t appreciate anyone looking past the person that I am today, or the struggles and triumphs that have occurred throughout my life. That’s what being colorblind does, on a much, much, greater scale. Besides, I prefer seeing a world alive in vibrant color than one of a stark, washed-out grey.

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At-Large Council race takes on new look Tom Quinn (Worcester Magazine provides ongoing, comprehensive coverage of the 2015 municipal election in Worcester up to and including the Nov. 3 general election, both in print and online. This week’s installment focuses on the reshaped field of at-large candidates for City Council. Future publications will focus on district Council races, School Committee and the issues and aspects of the 2015 election, as well as candidate profiles and endorsements.)

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dozen years of being part of a team that’s bringing about Worcester’s regrowth is an awesome experience, especially for a Worcester kid,” At-Large City Councilor Rick Rushton said shortly after he withdrew his name for consideration for reelection. Being part of that team – six at-large councilors serving with five district councilors – is the goal of the remaining 16 candidates for an at-large council seat. The large number of candidates has forced a preliminary election, to be held on Sept. 8, to narrow the field down to 12 before the general election on Nov. 3. Rushton’s stated reason for stepping down from the Council after more than 10 years as an at-large and district councilor show the toll being a long-term public official takes on a person’s personal life.

“I just want to be all in with my kids,” Rushton, who said he is most proud of his Council work tackling controversial issues and helping the city’s fiscal health, said. “I feel conflicted when I’m at a Little League game and I should be at a community meeting.” The other five at-large incumbents are still defending their seats. Mayor and 18year councilor Joe Petty, 26-year councilor and former Mayor Konnie Lukes, 10-year councilor Kate Toomey and freshman councilors Mike Gaffney and Moe Bergman will all be running for reelection. One seat is open due to Rushton’s departure, and with so many challengers, voters have their pick of the litter in terms of filling his seat and possible dislodging another incumbent. The challengers are current District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri, former Councilor Juan Gomez, Carmen Carmona, Tina Zlody, George Fox, Khrystian King, Linda Parham, Matt Wally, Rob Sargent, Ron O’Clair and Bill Coleman. The field of challengers also shrunk last week, as Paul Cooney Jr. dropped out on the May 29 deadline. “Basically, I didn’t have enough time to run what I knew needed to be run,” Cooney said in an email. “I have tremendous respect for the City, the residents, my family and volunteers and didn’t want to put anything other than my best foot forward.” Cooney, a first-time candidate for office, said he has gained important knowledge of how the election process works. “For my first bid we drew a great group of volunteers with varying degrees of political experience all who cared deeply about the

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City,” Cooney said. “We learned how to run a successful campaign and we talked about some great issues.” Other first-time candidates are learning how to run a campaign on the fly, while sticking with their bid for office. Zlody, who is involved with the stART on the Street and other arts-based events; Fox, who said he will make public safety a priority; Parham, who has done work with the NAACP; Wally, who works with various nonprofits; Sargent, the son of a Worcester deputy police chief; and O’Clair, a contributor to the InCity Times alternative newspaper, are all hoping to win a seat on their first attempt. King, who ran for state representative in 2013, and Coleman, who has run many campaigns for City Council over the years, are both familiar with the electoral process, but are seeking their first elected position. Two challengers, Palmieri and Gomez, have run successful Council campaigns before. Palmieri, has been on the Council for 14 years. Gomez served for six years, before losing his at-large seat in 2005. City Hall observer and former Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis said the low voter turnout Worcester is known for – 14.4 percent last election – benefits incumbents, and for a challenger to knock off a sitting councilor, more people need to show up to the polls. “[Voter turnout] is really indicative of the quality of candidates, not the quantity,” said Glodis, who has also served as a state rep and state senator. “If you have some high-energy or controversial candidates, that translates into more voter turnout.” This year, Glodis said he does not think there will be a substantial increase in voter turnout, despite a more diverse candidate field. “I see diversity, I see quantity, but I don’t see that lightning rod candidate,” Glodis said, predicting a win for all five at-large incumbents.

Chamber of Commerce President Tim Murray, a former mayor and lieutenant governor, said the upcoming election would be interesting, even with Rushton’s departure. “It’s maybe the strongest field since 1997,” Murray said. That year featured four people who have all since served as mayor – Murray, Petty, Lukes and Ray Mariano – garnering more than 10,000 votes each in at-large bids. Current District 5 City Councilor Gary Rosen narrowly missed getting elected, receiving 9,597 votes to place seventh. Two other candidates received over 9,000 votes that year, which would have clocked in at an easy victory last election, where Petty received 8,499 votes to become the top vote-getter. The threshold for victory last year – Gaffney, with 5,640 votes – was substantially lower than it has been in the past. Murray said he does not believe there is a set formula for elections, and that it all comes down to the individual candidates. “I think it’s all going to come down to how hard candidates work, whether they’re an incumbent or a challenger,” Murray said. “When challengers do the work, voters are receptive to new people.” Rushton, Murray and Glodis all said they hoped for a bigger voter turnout to ensure the elected candidates represented the true wishes of the community. “I hope people vote,” Glodis said. “It’s disappointing when people don’t vote, especially in a city like Worcester that’s at such a crossroads with so many issues.” The last day to register for the preliminary election is Aug. 19. The last day to register to vote for the general election is Oct. 14. 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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June 5 is National Donut Day. Waistlines quiver, Homer Simpson drools and Dunkin’ Donuts rejoices. A positive mark because we love donuts! +1

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Construction is underway on the Main South Bike Path. +2

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City fights Indian Lake algae Tom Quinn

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or Worcester residents still bitter over Indian Lake’s closure last year, the two days the popular swimming and boating spot was closed late last month might have brought back some bad memories. But the treatment the lake was closed for could keep the lake open for the rest of the summer while volunteers and city officials look at a long term plan for keeping the lake on its current positive trajectory. “With the problems last year, we wanted to do everything possible to make sure we were open this year,” Indian Lake Watershed Association (ILWA) President Beth Proko said. “Whether we make it through the whole summer with just this alum treatment remains to be seen.” The aluminum sulfate or “alum” treatment is designed to reduce the levels of phosphorous in the lake by falling through the water, removing the phosphorous and settling at the bottom of the lakebed, forming a sort of sealant. High levels of phosphorous can provide a good home for algae such as the blue-green algae that sparked the lake’s shutdown last year. “Over the years, with all the sediment, the lake has become more and more shallow,” Proko said. “Shallow water means very hot water. You’ve got warm water, poor clarity from the nutrients, and it creates an ideal condition for this algae to grow in.” “Instead of waiting until there’s algae, we’re taking out one of the key pieces that makes this such a great home for algae to live in,” Proko added. Most lakes have at least some algae. The blue-green algae that plagued Indian Lake last year is different, and is only dangerous because when the bloom dies it could release toxins. Tests this year have revealed no elevated levels of the algae. Proko said the

A tanker truck parked at Indian Lake’s boat ramp resupplies the holding tank of a boat with “Alum,” which will be dispersed throughout the lake to control phosphate levels. city stepped forward to help the ILWA, paying for more regular testing of the lake. “We’re doing more aggressive testing, and we’re trying to do treatment ahead of time,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said. Augustus has been working with city and state officials on keeping Indian Lake open and well-maintained, and said the city wants to move past short-term measures to more permanent improvements. “Some of the challenges with Indian Lake is how shallow it is,” Augustus said. “Longterm we probably have to figure out how to do some dredging there.”

Proko said dredging is on the ILWA’s wish list, especially since there is an inlet near Shore Park that is not filtered and accrues sediment and waste washing off nearby streets. However, the lake is doing well – so well, in fact, that convincing people there is a problem might be a problem in itself. “How do you say to someone, ‘Mr. State Rep, give us millions of dollars to clean out the lake,’ and they look over and everyone is swimming and boating and having a great time, and it looks fine?” Proko asked. Part of the reason the lake has been such a popular spot for so long – it hosts the city’s

Wheels to Water program as well as camps at the YMCA and a local church – is the work volunteers and city officials do to keep the water quality up. The lake is partially-drained every winter to expose algae-friendly nutrients to the cold. Over the past winter it was drained further than usual to kill more nutrients. “We’ve hit a lot of the low hanging fruit already,” Proko said, noting the increased educational efforts targeting people who may not realize things such as dumping leaves in storm drains or using fertilizer with phosphorous impacts the city’s waterways, continued on page 6

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even if they are not living lakeside. Meanwhile, Proko is hoping last year’s closure will shine a light on the necessity of long-term planning and increased funding for lake improvement projects. “As bad as [the closure] was, I’m really hoping that it will help us turn that negative into a positive, to get everyone on board to come up with a long term plan,” Proko said. “We can sit and place blame, or we can try to move things forward.” The city has already started moving forward. Augustus said a youth corps program this summer will go door to door to educate homeowners about the lake and ways to keep it going as a resource for the city. There have also been efforts to pave nearby roads to stop sediment runoff. Not all the problems are manmade, however. The city has also expanded its geese addling program, in which goose embryos are killed and the eggs replaced to stop the geese from laying more and reproducing, in a population control effort. “It sounds silly, but one of the challenges you have is bacteria levels and heat levels rising from all this geese waste,” Augustus said. In addition to the city manager’s office, the ILWA has an ally in District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou, who recently proposed an order to make the area around the lake a low sand and salt area to reduce runoff in winter

months. He and Augustus both mentioned the possibility of installing something similar to a catch basin when the state begins a street realignment project involving Shore Drive and Drummond Avenue. There are already several of the installations used to catch sediment before it reaches the lake, and Economou said the timing is perfect for a new one. “It would be a shame not to do it when they excavate the street and it’s open,” Economou said. “It would be a waste of taxpayer money to do it down the road. We should bite the bullet now.” The ILWA raised $24,000 for the alum treatment on its own, and the organization is in the midst of another fundraising effort for further lake management expenses. At last count, the ILWA was $6,750 short of a $35,000 goal, which Proko says she is confident will be met. While there are no guarantees, both Proko and Economou say they are optimistic about the chances of Indian Lake staying open for the rest of the season. “I feel very hopeful,” Economou said. “We’re on a good path for the summer.” 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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Worcester school pilots ‘mindfulness’ Tom Quinn

t is not often that a breathing exercise in the gym at a Worcester high school has as much star power as the one at Claremont Academy late last month, but if it is part of the Mindfulness in Urban Education Summit, that all changes. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan flew in from Ohio to join U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern in congratulating Ivy Child International on the completion of a year of a pilot program at Claremont Academy, noting the importance of the stress reduction program for the future of American education.

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Ivy Child is a nonprofit, Worcester-based organization founded by Rose Pavlov in 2011 to provide health education and psychological services, focusing on mindfulness and children. Board member Thomas Felix said the work the organization does differs from some other mindfulness programs because it helps a vulnerable group – school-aged children, who are often struggling with huge life changes. “What’s important with Ivy Child and organizations like it is it would definitely change the trajectory of some of these children who would have been written off,” Felix said. The Claremont program is unique, and is one of the first of its kind in the United States. Felix noted that while other mindfulness programs exist, they are often not targeted toward school-age children, and when they are, they do not take the place of a regular school period during the day. “By the time they get to some kind of program, it’s because they’re ‘lacking something,’” District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera, an Ivy Child board member, said. “But mindfulness is positive.” Felix agreed with Rivera’s assessment, saying mindfulness was a more proactive, rather than punitive, model of education. “We’ve been trying to correct people who do wrong,” Felix said. “We should be helping them before they go wrong.” Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Melinda Boone said the program at Claremont was important for a comprehensive approach to helping students’ lives in and out of the classroom. “Suspension in itself does not get to the root cause of the issues,” Boone said, also noting the importance of moving beyond a punitive model embodied by harsher suspensions or

expulsions. Boone said after the meeting there were no immediate plans to expand the program to other schools, although the district was evaluating the possibility. “It’s definitely a labor of love,” Felix said, explaining the mindful teaching process, which is different from a traditional lecture. “You essentially have to buffer what you see around you, and model what appropriate behaviors are.” The daily, one-hour class consists of education about how to live a more mindful life, combined with mindfulness activities like meditation, yoga, multicultural art and music. McGovern, who called himself “probably the least mindful person here,” said the stress management techniques being taught to the eighth-graders was important for the future. “It’s important that we know how to deal with stress, because if we don’t, we get sick,” McGovern said. As for the actual class, as two of the Claremont students who went through the program explained, it consists of “so much breathing.” Miranda Matias and Jenny Tran gave glowing reviews of the class, which they said fundamentally changed who they are today. Matias used to be a bully, she said, and one of her frequent targets was Tran. Now, Matias said, she is a captain on the basketball team, president of the Torch Club, and is at peace with herself. “Having peace begins with me,” she said. “Now I know what I’m capable of achieving.” Tran said the class opened her eyes to the path to a happier school and home life. “How was I going to explain to someone else what I was feeling if I didn’t understand it myself?” Tran asked, saying the course gave her an outlet to explain and overcome her personal challenges. Those in attendance held up the two students as examples of how innovating in the course schedule can lead to results that traditional classes can’t match. “It’s making a difference in the lives of so many people in a very positive way,” McGovern said. “What we need to do is build on this.” Claremont principal Ricci Hall, a strong supporter of the program, said the idea was not about forcing any particular mindset onto students, but was instead about teaching kids how to grow into adulthood. “It’s not about denying or suppressing the emotions we have as human beings,” Hall said. “It’s about understanding them.” The pilot program at Claremont went off without a hitch, and proponents of expanding the mindfulness curriculum to other schools say it is important because it affects how students learn. “This is tied into something much bigger, which is an investment in early education,” Felix said. “This is an essential skill,” said Ryan, who cited a 70-percent reduction in out of school suspensions at a school in his district after a mindfulness program was introduced. “This will transform education. This is the Common Core.” The congressman also said the mindfulness program, which tried to keep students in school and engaged in learning, was important for the health of the country overall. “If you don’t have a good education in America in 2015, you’re not free,” Ryan said.

Breakfast with a Purpose

Several area healthcare professionals and state lawmakers took part in a legislative breakfast focused on healthcare legislation Monday, June 1 at the Worcester Senior Center. The keynote speaker was Tara Gregario, vice president of government relations for Mass Senior Care. Frank Romano, president/owner of Essex Group Management, hosted the gathering. Among the discussions was an update on the Nursing Home Stabilization bill, which would require annual rate adjustments in reimbursement for Medicaid patients. There is a $27-per-day gap in what the state pays a nursing home and what it actually costs to care for the patient. “We need to find the money to support the nursing homes and pay the caregivers a competitive wage,” state Sen. Harriette Chandler said. Other officials at the breakfast included state Rep. Jim O’Day and At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes. Executives from Blaire House of Worcester, West Side House, Notre Dame Healthcare, Odd Fellows Home and St. Francis Nursing Home also attended.

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“Representative Government” race discussion, the second in a series facilitated by the U.S. Department of Justice, went off without a hitch. Well, almost. A representative from each of the 12 small groups was supposed to give a summary of their group’s responses to four prompted questions. Everyone seemed to cover all the prompts, except for group 11. Sonya Conner told the crowd in Quinsigamond Community College’s auditorium that her group was not able to complete the assigned work, in what could be a word-for-word recreation of a typical college student’s excuse in any given Worcester State University (Conner’s employer) class. It wasn’t a dog that ate the group’s homework, though – it was Worcester Magazine’s Walter Bird Jr., referred to in Conner’s summary and from now on in Worcesteria, as “The Media.” The Media, according to Conner, “stifled” her group, and they were thus unable to share solutions to Worcester’s current problems with representative government. Hey, the DOJ facilitator did warn the entire crowd that The Media was present before the small group breakout happened. This is going to make the “Media and Online Social Networks” talk on June 22 awkward, considering The Media has not been uninvited from any of the talks, yet.

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Speaking of the old media adage not to become part of the story, Worcester Magazine was a topic of conversation at the June 2 City Council meeting, with councilors this time referring to Bird by name, although the conversation morphed into a discussion of the role of the media in the DOJ talks in general. At-large Councilor Konnie Lukes, who was in Conner’s group and said the summary was not representative of everyone’s thoughts, asked for a legal opinion regarding the public’s (and by extension, the media’s) right to observe and cover the talks. While At-large Councilor Rick Rushton, not Lukes’ biggest fan, said the order was a waste of time, since no reporter was actually excluded, the Council discussed the issue at length under suspension. Atlarge Councilor Moe Bergman, who attended the session with most of his colleagues, brought up an incident in his group where the group at large seemed to have no problem with a smaller (than Worcester Magazine) media outlet recording the conversation, but the moderator unilaterally shut down the proposal. Can anyone with a video camera call themselves a media outlet? Can the media legally be restricted in their coverage of the talks (The city manager said he had no interest in banning the media)? What’s the big secret people don’t want the media to find out about, anyway?

“A” FOR EFFORT: Although the attendees at the DOJ talk mostly meant well, they could have saved some time by reading Worcester Magazine’s article about the Worcester Rising camp on April 21. That event asked a group of 50 high schoolers to come up with suggestions to increase voter turnout, and the ideas they generated were remarkably similar to the ones coming from a group of more than 100 adults and city employees. Some that were similar to both events: Making Election Day a paid holiday, translating materials into other languages, exploring online voting, increasing early voting access, expanding civics classes in schools, and reaching out to community leaders and immigrant communities. A few people worried they were not connected enough to the youth mindset – stop worrying, your ideas are mostly identical to 18-year-olds. Take that any way you want. UNDER THE GUN: A week without news about the proposed gun range at 170 Prescott Street? Well, since the public hearing was postponed until the June 15 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, it would appear there’s nothing new going on. Oh, except the city is “renoticing” the hearing because of a clerical error. The notice distributed to neighbors on May 4 said the range would have four lanes, while the floor plan on file with the city showed 10 lanes, as was noted in multiple news stories. Turns out 10 is the correct number, according to Planning Division director Stephen Rolle, so the city will re-notice to make sure there is no confusion. Worcester Police have not responded to a May 4 email seeking comment about the department’s position on the range – and yes, I know they gave another paper their position Monday. Stop rubbing it in, self. STRIKE A POSE: At the Mindfulness in Urban Education Summit on May 27, Worcester Public

Schools Superintendent Melinda Boone said of Congressman Jim McGovern, “He walks the walk, he doesn’t just show up for photo ops.” That might be true, but when the event featured a photo station where attendees were asked to pose as their favorite superhero, a high-profile

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politician missing a photo opportunity is a real bummer for reporters looking to illustrate a story. McGovern is one of Ivy Child International’s “mindfulness superheroes,” and getting a picture of the veteran statesman doing his best Captain Worcester or Democratman would have put the cherry on top of what was a feel-good event.

PHOTO FINISH: Prank idea: when the entire Telegram and Gazette photo staff is eating lunch together at Volturno, as they were last week, yell “Go, go, go! It’s fully engulfed!” Then jump in your car and speed off somewhere. If Worcester Magazine didn’t have such a warm and fuzzy relationship with our big brother in the Worcester media scene, that could have made for a fun day. PLAY BALL!: Baseball season in Worcester is about to begin. The Worcester Bravehearts,

who won the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) championship in their first season last year, begin play at 6:35 p.m. on June 4 against the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. The game is at Doyle Field in Leominster, followed the next day by the Bravehearts’ home opener against Wachusett at the Bravehearts’ home field, Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field at Holy Cross. That game is at 7:05 p.m. Are the Bravehearts a one-hit wonder, or was last year the start of a dynasty? Worcesterites will get to find out soon enough, and with the Red Sox soiling the bed seemingly every game, a winning sports team would be more than welcome.

BALKING AT TAX DOLLARS: Speaking of baseball, Worcesterites may have been taken back a bit when media outlets around the country, and at least one in Worcester, ran an Associated Press story quoting City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. as saying he would not use any public money to fund a stadium as part of a push to bring the Pawtucket Red Sox, Boston’s AAA affiliate, to Worcester instead of a planned site in Providence. Are talks with the PawSox moving forward? Has there been news about the famed farm team moving north to the heart of the Commonwealth? Not so – Augustus says he was contacted by the AP for a quote on the issue, and provided it. Seems somewhat out of the blue – there are no immediate plans concerning a potential PawSox move to Worcester, although Augustus reiterated that even if there was, Worcester taxpayers would not foot the bill.

MASSLIVE AND IN PERSON: Back in April, MassLive’s Lindsay Corcoran wrote an article about Running Start’s “co-working space” on Prescott Street, saying companies like it were redefining the workplace. Even though she works for a Worcester Magazine competitor, we’ll give her this – the writing was so good it convinced her bosses the shared office spaces were the wave of the future, as the online-only publication reportedly drank its own Kool-Aid and booked some space in the building. MassLive’s Worcester division now has a physical lair – sorry, office – in the city. Hooray. ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The City Council chamber was spruced up a bit this week by

some white roses on a stand next to At-large Councilor Kate Toomey’s desk. Turns out the city isn’t beautifying the Esther Howland Chamber, which could use a facelift. Toomey’s husband surprised her with the bouquet for the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary, a remarkable achievement. District 3 Councilor George Russell is also celebrating a wedding anniversary with his wife this week. Must be wedding week in the Council, and not just because of Councilor Lukes’ ongoing quest to revamp the city clerk’s wedding system, which has been a topic of conversation as the council discusses the budget. In any case, congratulations to all the married couples on the Council, who prove that (Worcester) celebrity marriages can last, after all.

HOMELESS YOUTH: State Rep. Kate Campanale, who represents the 17th Worcester

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WHAT A JOKESTER: Quote of the night at the June 2 City Council meeting came from AtLarge councilor Konnie Lukes, who briefly filled in for Mayor Joe Petty while the latter was at a graduation. As she began to move on from a question to City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. from District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen, District 3 Councilor George Russell raised his hand – the manager looked like he wanted to answer the question, Russell said. “He was faking it,” Lukes deadpanned. At least we think it was a joke – Augustus’ fiscal year 2016 budget had been put through the ringer over the past few weeks, and he had answered quite a few questions from councilors. The budget ended up passing with no cuts, however, so all’s well that ends well. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. JUNE 4, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Artist did not ‘drop out’ of mural project

As co-chair of the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association (“Quoth the Raven: I’m trying to remain positive,” Worcester Magazine, May 14, 2015), I felt the need to respond to the inaccuracies and omissions in your article about the planned Crown Hill mural. Even the picture accompanying the article omitted the wall in question. The CHNA sought and received a generous grant from the Worcester Arts Council for artwork to cover the five sections of the long wall on the Newbury Street side of the Raven. Plans also included the painting of old-fashioned street lamps on the areas between the walls. At the Raven’s request, the CHNA’s Board agreed to dedicate the first and last panel of the wall to its depiction of Crown Hill’s musical past. The remaining space would feature the historic district’s architecture and history. Last October on schedule, with the walls “prepped” and the painted panels ready for installation, the Raven’s manager told the artist that unless she included images of his musician friends in the other three panels, he would not allow the project to move forward. The artist did not “drop out” as indicated. The artist withdrew. Her letter informing the CHNA and WAC clearly states the reason. It was a huge disappointment for the neighborhood, especially since residents had participated in the actual painting of the panels. Sadly, because there is no mural, the artist, who donated so much of her time as to nearly equal the amount of the $5,000 award, did not get paid. The Raven’s manager seemed to think he could just get another artist, but in the process he lost the support of the board. Grateful to the Worcester Arts Council, the Neighborhood Association will accept its invitation to apply again, with new ideas for public art.

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COLORBLIND: WORCESTER’S DISCUSSION ON RACE

HITS ON DECADES-OLD POINT OF VIEW Joshua Lyford

The term “colorblind” was put forward in schools, and by extension the general consciousness, as a way to teach students to not think of one another in terms of color or race, but to instead see everyone as equal. It was a nice thought - one that sprang forth through the words of Martin Luther King Jr., who dreamed of a day when people would be judged not by their skin color, but by their own character. For the vast majority of those taught the concept of colorblindness, it carried through into their adult life. Fast forward to March 26 this year, when Worcester Magazine published a column by Janice Harvey titled, “Coming together, or tearing us apart?” In it, Harvey detailed issues at North High School earlier this year and the media’s role in making matters worse. She went on to describe the staff as “colorblind.” Almost like wildfire that one, single comment unleashed a torrent of opinions on public forums and blogs throughout the Worcester media landscape. A furor erupted when North High Principal Lisa Dyer, in an email to her staff a few days after Harvey’s column

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appeared, suggested the term “colorblind” was racist. The conversational floodgates had been opened, and for many it was the first time colorblindness and its intent had been called into question. It sparked outrage in many corners of the city, with some lambasting Harvey and anyone who would use the term. Those raised to believe colorblindness was a good thing expressed shock, confusion, even anger at being labeled racist. Colorblindness, after all, had been taught and why should one who uses it be blamed for that use?

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A DEEPER MEANING On its surface, being colorblind seems simple enough: “I don’t see you

and they are never easy, but in order to collectively move forward, they are necessary.

I HAVE A DREAM

Much of the discussion in the wake of Harvey’s column took place on social media, including Worcester Magazine’s Facebook page, where on April 10 the following question was posed: “What are your thoughts on being ‘colorblind?’ Can acknowledging one’s skin color, but not judging him/ her based on it, create better cultural and personal understanding? Or do you believe one’s color should never be acknowledged? Why or why not?”

The answers were varied, and in many cases, deeply reflective. “I thought colorblind was seeing everyone as equal. Am I wrong?” asked Rob Ducharme. Another post, from Paula Arsenault, read: “I see human first, age, color and sex come next.” Sarah Youngstrom said she was not offended by the term. “Growing up, it was suggested that by saying that you are colorblind, you see everyone as fellow humans regardless of skin color,” she said. “Now, as society is evolving, it is important to celebrate our diversity, rather than pretend that it doesn’t exist. I’m personally not miffed by the term. I think it’s probably a bit outdated now. People who use it are just trying to put it out there that they’re not judging others by their flesh tones.” Mike Baker suggested some people use the term “colorblind” as a way to “sweep certain social issues under the rug.” “For me,” he said, “I do see race and the differences between various cultures [I grew up in an extremely diverse neighborhood, plus I studied anthropology], so I do understand that people of different races have various trials and tribulations. By saying I do not see color or race, means that you may ignore that some cultures are treated differently [which they are]. So in a way we should not use the term ‘colorblind,’ instead we should ask, am I being an egocentric or an ethnocentric jerk? So are people of various races different? Yes. Are they inferior? Absolutely not.”

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as black, I don’t see you as white, I see you as a human being.” Simple enough; however, the reality is significantly more nuanced than that. That simple explanation glosses over a huge portion of what many others believe it means to be colorblind: removing skin tone, erasing history, culture and the historical struggle minority groups in America have long waged.

Every American has a story to be told, a life filled with different passions, experiences, hardships, failures and triumphs. While no two are the same, its sheen isn’t quite as interesting in black and white. Like a story without adjectives or a piece of art with no hue, being unable to see color leaves us in a stark, grey world. Throughout the conversations involved in developing this story, it was generally assumed those who use the term “colorblind” have only the best intentions. When applied at the individual level, the harm that may be inherent is not purposeful. Those who use it

are well-meaning and use it with a positive attitude – and that’s a great start. In order to understand the hurt that springs forth, as well as to move forward as a community, a clear notion is needed of what colorblindness actually entails. With the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing community forums on race relations taking place around the city through July, now seemed as good a time as any to have these conversations. A handout at the second meeting in the series, in fact, directly addressed “colorblind,” stating its intent as telling people we are against racism and plan to treat everyone equally. The impact, however, can be negative, according to information on the same handout, because it can, “tell people that race shouldn’t matter in their lives ... when it usually does — so it denies people’s life experience.” It also can suggest, “we will likely ignore them if they tell us there is subtle racism present in what we say or do.” The handout also said seeing oneself as colorblind can “tell people we are inattentive to how racism and privilege play out in our society and institutions.” Regardless of personal views, discussions about colorblindness are not comfortable

During the sometimes inflammatory discussion surrounding colorblindness, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s globally renowned “I Have a Dream” speech has been referenced. Delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the West End of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 28, 1963 to more than 250,000 supporters of the civil rights movement during the March on Washington, there are few who cannot recite one defining sentence:

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” It is moving, it is impactful and it is just one sentence in a nearly-1,700 word speech that helped change the world and usher in a new era. In 1968, just a few short months after King was assassinated on the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray, The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia was created by King’s wife, Coretta Scott King, and several of his close associates. The purpose of The King Center is threefold: to create a suitable memorial for King that people could visit, to preserve his speeches and historical materials and to have a central space to educate visitors. “He talked about creating a beloved community – which is not an idyllic utopia – he understood there would always be conflict between people, but people would begin to realize that they could resolve their conflicts peacefully, through negotiation and the practice of nonviolence,” said Steve Klein, director of communications for The King Center. “In the beloved community, we know what he envisioned for America, he talked about it in his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, but he also had a global vision. People in the impoverished countries could aspire to have a decent life and a good education and good health and opportunities for their families, as well.” King was hopeful and passionate, but he was not naive. He was not painting the picture for a perfect world, free of strife. He was making the brush strokes to create a better world, one which featured equality for all. continued on page 14

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According to Klein, the issue with the term “colorblind” is that it does not exist in a silo, and King’s speech does not imply that we shouldn’t see one another for who we are, only that we should not be judged based on our color. “Justice should be evaluated in a colorblind way, but some people will twist that to serve their purposes,” said Klein. “Some people will use it to oppose affirmative action or historically disadvantaged racial or ethnic minorities, but the idea being that we can create a society where people of every color have opportunities. That’s the thing to get focused on. To make that a truthful reality, where every person of every race has decent opportunities to have a good life in America and all over the world.”

AN UNEVEN PLAYING FIELD

And there is the rub: not everyone has an equal playing field. Much of the minority population in the

United States is playing baseball on a different field. A hard rip can still be launched to the back of the outfield, but there may be 10 extra bases to run in order to make it home.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total population of the United States is 321,362,789, making it the third most populous country in the world. Impactful statistics begin to tumble down from there. According to the National Poverty Center’s most recent numbers (from 2010), 9.9 percent of non-Hispanic whites are considered impoverished, while 27.4 percent of black Americans and 26.6 percent of Hispanics live in poverty. The numbers greatly exceed the national average, and the percentage of children living in poverty in these demographics is astonishing. The total average of all children under 18 living in poverty in the United States is 22 percent. Broken down further, 12.4 percent of non-Hispanic white children under 18 are thought to live in poverty, while 35 percent of Hispanic children and 38.2 percent of black children are thought to live in poverty. According to the National Center for

Educational Statistics’ 2012 numbers, white students make up 60 percent of the enrollment base for U.S. colleges, while black and Hispanic students represent just 15 percent each. Meanwhile, the cost of higher education continues to skyrocket. The National Center for Education states the average annual cost for a four-year college or university was $23,872 (most recent numbers from the 2012-13 year). That number represents both public and private schools, with the highest average cost attached to private, four-year, institutions at $35,074. There are even more sobering statistics. According to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, African Americans make up nearly one million of the 2.3 million Americans in the U.S. prison system, and are incarcerated at a rate nearly six times greater than whites. African Americans and Hispanics make up 58 percent of the total inmates in the prison system (as of 2008). To many observers, the correlation is simple: if you are born into a family in a minority group, the hurdles are significantly higher than if you are not.

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Knowing the statistics — and the long odds many people of color face in both the educational and justice systems — can help frame discussion about colorblindness, according to experts.

While most of those who use the term are not trying to convey any negative connotations, the color of our skin defines much of the world in which we live. Kristin Waters is a professor of philosophy at Worcester State University, as well as a resident scholar at the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. She teaches ethics, philosophy, philosophy in relation to law, among other related topics. Difficult conversations like the one currently going on surrounding colorblindness, occur in her classroom every day. “We talk about the difference between formal and substantive equality,” said Waters. “Formal equality is equality before the law, but substantive equality looks at the reality of what is happening in society. It’s certainly possible to have a law that, in principal, treats everyone equally and still have the reality be very, very different. “All you have to do is look at our criminal justice system. Look at our Constitution, our founding documents, ‘All men are created equal.’ The notion that people are to be treated equally. The 14th Amendment is intended to provide equal protection of the laws. Yet, we know that there is, in reality, not equal protection. Race, gender, sexuality, age, it’s not sufficient to say that we have laws against discrimination, therefore there is no discrimination.” Waters agrees people using terms such as “colorblind,” or those who stress their ideologies hover above race are wellintentioned, but said it simply does not run parallel to the reality we live in - and it cannot unless all races truly are on an equal playing field. “Colorblindness presents a kind of naive ideal of equality,” said Waters. “I do believe that often people who use that term are well-meaning and believe that somehow it’s possible in this world, in this country, not to see race, but the reality is that we do see race and it’s packed with meaning. To be colorblind is to be willfully ignorant of reality. “We should be beyond the notion that we can be colorblind, particularly with regard to our institutions, our educational institutions, our public safety institutions, our political institutions. We don’t want blindness. We

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being different means something is wrong. Sometimes we fear what we don’t understand and we’re afraid to move out of our comfort zone.” Rivera used a particularly interesting metaphor to explain what society is facing with racial issues and colorblindness by relating it to a dislocated shoulder. It is out of place and needs to get notched back in. The process is painful, but without it, the arm will never work correctly. “Get a grip on it,” said Rivera. “It’s going to hurt like hell, but you need it in order to heal. There’s that wrench of pain, but you confront that. You confront that and you heal.”

want awareness, knowledge and justice. We need to see reality for what it is.”

YOU CAN’T SEE ME

Still, the conversation remains on the table. Conversations about race and disparity are inherently difficult. They are painful, they are awkward, but they are necessary.

Sarai Rivera is the Worcester City Councilor for District 4, which includes Kelley Square, South Worcester, Crown Hill and other sections of the city. She is also a clinical therapist and co-pastor of the Christian Community Church. Rivera is also a woman of color. “I want people to see me for who I am,” she said. “I don’t want people to see through me or over me, I want them to see me for who I am and accept me anyway. I think generally, they’re trying to say something positive, but it’s like, I don’t see you as a woman, or I don’t see you as a guy. It’s OK to be those things. It’s OK to be different, it’s OK to have brown hair, or blue eyes, or to be thin. It’s OK to be heavy. Somehow, now

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those steps forward turn into exuberant strides, or get mired down in the muck of confusion and anger?

Jayna Turchek is Worcester’s director of the Office of Human Rights and has had a hand in moving the community forums forward. “I think it’s really critical,” Turchek said of the forums, which she is helping to oversee. “I’ve received responses for folks that are part of the refugee and immigrant population in the city. They’re really welcoming an opportunity to be received by the community at large and to have a conversation to share their experiences, their perspectives, and I think acknowledging all the different people that live and work in our city, and sharing their perspectives in a series of forums is a pretty tremendous thing that is happening, and I think a lot of people are excited about it.” The first of the forums was held Monday, May 18 at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. Enough people gathered in the large gymnasium - an estimated 150 or more - to call for additional seating, with many standing in the corners and finding space in whatever nook they could. People of

all races, creeds, ages, genders, classes and ideological backgrounds came together and the pot was stirred, many of the groups were made up of those who had never met each other. The overwhelming response was quite positive, though there were a few missteps, and in general, those in attendance were on hand to talk and to listen. If the first event was any indication, the forums should be an excellent accelerant of the conversation moving forward. The second forum was held Monday, June 1 at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), and attracted well over 100 participants. “I think we will hear positive things and I think we will hear a fair amount of criticism,” said Turchek. “The hope and expectation is that whatever is talked about can be channeled into realistic solutions or suggestions, so we can create a plan that we can move forward and be accountable for in the city. There may be questions I’m sure we won’t be able to answer in these dialogues, but it’s an opportunity to talk and learn.”

A ‘MOSAIC’

If colorblindness is taken off the table as a means of identifying one another, in

what way should we look outward? How should we consider the world around us and through what lens should we be viewing each other?

“Mrs. King often used the term mosaic,” said Klein. “With a mosaic, you celebrate the beauty of the different colors, but they’re all part of the same quilt. They offset each other, but there is also a mutual respect and goodwill. You don’t want to obliterate anybody’s culture. America has such a very rich ethnic diversity, we have so many different cultures. We don’t want to merely tolerate different cultures, we want to celebrate all the different heritages and cultures. It’s really the source of our strength and our power, it’s our extremely rich diversity. “I think the idea is to create a kind of culture throughout America, where people are taught to respect and celebrate other cultures, as well as your own. We don’t want to obliterate other cultures, we don’t want to homogenize that and eliminate the differences, because those differences make us strong. We want to celebrate it and respect everyone’s rights and ensure that there will be equal opportunities for everyone.” Another term came from Robert F.

Kennedy, who famously said, “Let us begin to see the true promise of our country and community, not as a melting pot, but as a kaleidoscope.” While both the terms “mosaic” and “kaleidoscope” work and come a bit closer to the representation we are after as a society, perhaps we do not need a term at all. Perhaps looking for a phrase we can all agree on misses the point entirely. Debating semantics within the common vernacular does not seem quite as important when measured against the yard stick of inequality. The colorblind conversation is really just the leaking crack in a dam; perhaps what we need to be talking about is waiting on the other side of the dam. For a topic as deep and nuanced as race and race relations, perhaps what some of the speakers at the most recent forum on race relations said got it right: “We should spend more time talking to each other and less time talking about what lens we are looking through.” Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Colin Bliss an artist from Providence, R.I. works on a mural made entirely from painters tape in the Earnest A. Johnson Memorial Tunnel Tuesday afternoon.

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Lincoln Square’s Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel does not get a lot of love.

The rarely-used, and seldom-acknowledged tunnel has not had much going on since “the burnouts” and the Summer Nationals moved out of town, but thanks to Preservation Worcester, it will finally get the attention it deserves. On Saturday, June 6 Preservation Worcester will host The Underground Ball within the confines of the 400-foot tunnel, inviting members and non-members alike for food, music, revelry and a bit of history. “We like to have our fundraisers match with our mission: preservation,” said Preservation Worcester Director Deborah Packard. “There aren’t a lot of people there, typically. We wanted to have an event that brought people out.”

When a Preservation Worcester board member had the idea to utilize the tunnel, City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. was contacted and the event received approval from the city, and while the focus of the event is fun, it also brings the needs of Lincoln Square to light as the organization had concern over the vacant buildings in the area. “This was a unique place to do this,” said Packard. “We wanted to not only highlight the vacant Boys and Girls Club and [Worcester] Auditorium, but we wanted to celebrate the rest things happening there.” The Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel was named after the former Worcester state representative, who served the city for 11 terms before his death in 1970. The tunnel was built by Ole Singstad, a NorwegianAmerican, and his crew, who also helped build New York’s Holland Tunnel. For the ball the tunnel’s walls will be wrapped in some unique art, crafted by tape

artist Michael Townsend and his Tape Art Crew. Townsend and company have crafted their unique work all over the world, in places such as Greece, Japan, and closer to home in Providence, Rhode Island and Boston. Additionally, there will be what Packard calls “vignettes of history” throughout the tunnel. There will be 16 history- and architecture-related photographs as well as flyers and related information. Docents will be on hand to explain the history, culture and architecture to guests. The event will be catered by Peppers Fine Catering. Wormtown Brewery will host a cash bar with wine and beer. Music for the event is provided by local folk singer Cara Brindisi, while at each tunnel head Brooks Milgate and Brian Kearsley will be playing keyboard and saxophone, respectively. Packard said there will be some surprises on hand as well, including the “glow” theme

of the evening. While she remained tightlipped about what that would entail, it makes sense considering the inherent darkness inside of a tunnel. As for what to wear, all bets are off. “People have asked what to wear and it’s pretty much anything goes,” said Packard. “Just fun, summer wear. If someone wants to go with the glow theme, that’s great.” For more information and tickets, head to Preservationworcester.org. To find out more about Michael Townsend and his Tape Art Crew, check out Tapeart.com. Tickets will additionally be available at the door at the rate of $75, and $25 for students. The Underground Ball starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus sings with pride

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The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus combines incrediblyskilled vocal work with a passion for social change. On June 7, the group will perform at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., with proceeds benefiting Worcester Pride on its 40th anniversary as well as the organization’s Safe Homes program.

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus was founded in 1982, after the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus toured the U.S., prompting choruses to spring up across the country. “The night Harvey Milk was assassinated, there was an impromptu song on the steps of [San Francisco] City Hall,” explained the chorus’s music director, Rueben Reynolds. “The next week, a lot of those people decided to start a chorus. Two years later, 12

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members of the chorus mortgaged their homes to raise money for a national tour and they sang here in Boston. It was revolutionary then, a bunch of gay men stood up and said they were gay and sang about it. In every one of the cities they visited, a chorus was started. We’ve been going strong since then.” The chorus consists of 175 individuals; it is one of the largest and most successful groups of its kind in New England, with more men joining every year. Reynolds said he has seen the chorus grow every year since its inception. The message changes depending on the needs of the community and what the chorus feels needs to be addressed. “Audiences are certainly larger now,” said Reynolds. “What amazes me is the amount of younger people joining the chorus. For a long time, it seemed to be guys in their 50s and 60s. Now the young people are exploding. The first years of the chorus were about coming out, then it was about AIDS continued on next page

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and fundraising for research and taking care of our brothers and ourselves. Then we had a huge shift to marriage equality. Now we’re starting to see more about families.” The chorus chooses the beneficiaries of performance proceeds based on the needs in a specific community. When it was approached to perform in Worcester, the chorus worked with Worcester Pride to establish the community needs in Central Massachusetts. In this case, money is going toward the 40th Anniversary of Worcester Pride as well as Safe Homes. “We can’t say what’s important in your community,” said Reynolds. “That’s why we ask, ‘What does your community need?’ Pride did that for us.” Safe Homes, a program of Central Massachusetts’ The Bridge, supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people (LGBTQ) and their straight allies between the ages of 14 and 23. Through peer leadership and the groups’ staff, resources and support are provided for those in need. Each concert is different and the chorus and Reynolds decide on the themes and songs of the show to fit the particular vibe of what they are trying to get across. Songs range from pop hits to show tunes and theatrical selections, as well as everything in between. While the performance is meant to be enjoyable first and foremost, the songs are chosen to enact social change. “We’re trying to reclaim music as an element of social justice,” said Reynolds. “So the music really makes a statement when we sing it, rather than being simple entertainment. It should be something that you naturally pick up on, there are little things that make you think. At the same time, I’m onstage explaining the stories behind these songs. Why they created it and the expression of that.” The mission of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is quite the undertaking, but at the end of the day, to Reynolds and company, the joy of singing is what keeps them smiling. “That feeling when you get on stage and everything is clicking and you see smiles radiating from the guys faces, they are enjoying what they’re doing so much. That feeling of ecstasy and everyone in the room is tied together,” said Reynolds. “You’re part of a room full of people singing and listening and all experiencing something together.” Tickets for the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus are available online at Mechanicshall.org. For more information about the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus head to Bgmc.org. For more information about Worcester Pride and Safe Homes, check out Worcesterpride.org and Safehomesma.org. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Roger McGuinn a renaissance man Jim Perry

There are many layers to Jim ‘Roger’ McGuinn. Rock icon is only one of them.

The founding member of seminal 60’s rock band The Byrds, he is also a literacy advocate, a folk music historian, a music technology buff (he teaches classes), and has even designed an acoustic guitar for the Martin guitar company. At 73 years old, McGuinn shows no signs of slowing down. With more recording projects in the pipeline, and a continuing interest in all the things listed above, McGuinn still finds the time to get out on the road and bring his music to live audiences. On Thursday, June 11 McGuinn graces the stage at Worcester’s Hanover Theatre. McGuinn grew up in Chicago, and headed out to LA at a young age, having polished his guitar chops in the folk group, The Limelighters. Once he settled into the LA scene, McGuinn quickly gained a reputation as a reliable side man, having skill on the banjo as well as guitar. Eventually, he found work with another successful folk act, the Chad Mitchell trio. Bobby Darin hired him for his band, in order to capitalize on the popularity of folk music. Eventually, MeGuinn met Gene Clark at a folk club in LA, and the pair started writing songs together. After meeting up with a chubby young harmony singer by the name of David Crosby, they formed the band that became The Byrds. The band received a one-single contract with Columbia records. If the single flopped, they would basically be back on the streets. Manager Jim Dickson contacted Bob Dylan’s publisher about a song he heard Dylan was not going to use. Upon hearing it, Crosby did not like the idea of recording it. It was McGuinn’s idea to cut the song down to a single verse, give it a “Beatle” beat and add a 12-string guitar phrase. That song turned out to be the number one smash, “Mr. Tambourine Man.” In a 2014 blog interview with Malcolm

Wyatt, McGuinn confirmed the excitement of his time with The Byrds. “It is still fresh, and I have fond memories of getting The Byrds together,” he said. “It was sort of organically grown, with Gene Clark and David Crosby, then Michael Clarke and Chris Hillman joining. We got a record deal, and it was all sort of magical. We went from literally starving on the streets to number one in the charts.” Once that first record broke through, the hits kept coming, and the band’s storied career took off. A jangly version of Pete Seeger’s “Turn, Turn, Turn” gave the band

another number one, and became an anthem for the 60’s peace movement. The sound of McGuinn’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar became instantly identifiable, with no less an authority than Beatle George Harrison adopting the sound for his song, “If I Needed Someone.” In later years, Tom Petty acknowledged his sound was heavily influenced by McGuinn. The Byrds continued to evolve, later taking a turn toward country music, releasing the classic “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” in 1968. Featuring new member Gram Parsons, the album is considered the birth of the country rock sound that swept through California in the ’70s, culminating in the massive success

of bands such as The Eagles. The Byrds, at that point, even became the first rock band to be invited to play at the Grand Ole Opry. Crosby left the band the following year to form Crosby, Stills & Nash. McGuinn and The Byrds continued on until 1973. Once they dissolved, McGuinn released a series of solo albums, and joined Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue tour. In 1978, he reunited with two ex-Byrds to form McGuinn, Clark and Hillman. The trio released three albums together. McGuinn’s most successful solo album, “Back From Rio,” from 1991, featured guest appearances by Petty and others. Petty co-wrote the hit song “King of the Hill” with McGuinn. On McGuinn’s website, you can click on to a link called “Folk Den.” Started in 1995, it is a fascinating journey through early folk and blues songs from the very beginnings of the genre. In a recent interview with PopMatters, McGuinn explained the motivation. “Traditional music wasn’t in,” he told Wyatt. “It just wasn’t happening. So, the Internet had just opened up to the public back then, and I was able to record stuff and put it up on line for people to download for free. I thought, ‘What a great way to get this stuff around the world so that kids can get into it and learn the songs.’ I put the lyrics and the chords and a little story about the song and that’s been going on since November of 1995.” McGuinn has taken it upon himself to be a sort of historian, as he performs each one of these gems in an authentic manner, keeping the instrumentation down to banjo, acoustic guitar and occasional fiddle. A natural storyteller, McGuinn augments his live shows with entertaining recollections from his amazing journey. A true renaissance man, he has much to offer to his audiences. “The formula is to feature some Byrds hits, songs from my solo career, and some of the ‘Folk Den’ tunes as well,” said McGuinn. With a catalog of music as rich as his, it promises to be a spellbinding evening. You can purchase tickets to Thursday’s show at tickets-center.com or at the hanovertheatre.org. JUNE 4, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Udupi Bhavan trades in the stereotypical Indian restaurant approach of mounds of chicken masala and single-note spice for subtle dishes that bring their vegetarian ingredients to the forefront and leave you wondering how only vegetables could be so rich and satisfying.

Located at 378 Maple Ave. in Shrewsbury, Udupi is just a short drive across the Route 9 bridge that is seemingly always under construction. Located in a quaint strip mall occupied by two Chinese food restaurants and little else, the location belies the comfort and class that awaits inside. The rich colors of the restaurant and polite service would be at home

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at the up-and-coming end of Shrewsbury Street, but any transition like that would likely spur the loss of the homey feel and warmth of the employees of the restaurant. Udupi’s class extends to its approach to serving up its cuisine — there is no buffet. An Indian restaurant that does not do buffets? To a lot of people that is like Brad without Angelina. Once freed of the initial shock of being forced to make your own choices and eat like a reasoning human being, rather than pile your plate high with whatever is presented before you, you are treated to a wide menu of subtly-rich southern Indian food. Opting for the South Indian Thali, or stepping up to the Mysore Royal Thali, gets you a variety of different flavors. The Mysore Thali ($15) adds a soup along with a samosa and cutlet appetizer. The samosa and cutlet were crisp on the outside, with fairly-mild fillings kicked off with sweet tamarind and mint chutney sauces. You don’t miss meat fillings here, thanks to the use of potato mash potato and green beans in the fillings of each giving each significant substance. Choosing the Mulligatawny soup gets you a smooth lentil soup with plenty of curry flavor, but not overpoweringly so. Those starters are a great way to kick off

the Mysore Thali that offers a taster of 10 dishes. Flavors here run the gamut from sweet coconut special rice to a tangy heat from the Chana Masala and firm and spicy ochre and green beans. Each dish has a fully-developed flavor. Even the portion containing what can only be described as an atomic explosion

of spice was counterbalanced nicely by the supplied yogurt. Bouncing back and forth between these dishes - ladling them on the supplied rice, bread or thin crisps of Papad – still allowed for a full appreciation of each and the ability to counterbalance and mix flavors. This mini-buffet was added to by an entrée of Avial Curry ($11.50) that played up a coconut sauce over spices, resulting in a rich and sweet curry that somehow felt substantial despite the lack of any meat. This white curry had a heft and a thickness to it, giving it the feel of a meal that can be lacking from thinner curry. If ever there was an argument for not needing meat in a curry dish, this is it. A Mango Lassi ($3.50) that served to fend off fits of heat from various dishes was everything a cooling and fruitful lassi should be. The overall dining experience takes this restaurant to a full diamond in the rough tucked away on the edge of the chic part of the Route 9 strip in Shrewsbury. As soon as you walk inside the restaurant, the interior, service and sheer breadth of tastes are enough to know you have made the right choice. As one of the few remaining Indian restaurant options in the Worcester are, I am glad that Udupi soldiers on. The total cost of the meal was $30 before tip.

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With one-time greats such as Ping Gardens, Jin Ma and Chef Ho all gone from Worcester, Mätthew Griffin, a contributor to Worcester Magazine, hails the presence of Lucky Gourmet at 117 June St., which he said has “probably the best Chinese food in Worcester.” Delivery portions are “over the top,” he said. We will throw another establishment, Best Chinese Restaurant, into the mix as well. Haven’t heard of it? Make the trip to 627 Lincoln St. and try their orange chicken. STEVEN KING

Worcester Magazine’s upcoming Summer Guide 2015 includes a guide to some of the best outdoor eating spots in the area. There are some neat places to down a beer, too. Wormtown Brewery, which officially opened at its new location, 72 Shrewsbury St., earlier this year, has an outdoor patio that has already become a popular after- (and during-) work destination. We say “during,” because our spies see many, many folks outside at 3 in the afternoon or earlier sometimes.

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thegreyhoundworcester.com. President and Principal Managing Partner Paul Curley, Principal Partner Cynthia Curley and Director and Shareholder Lynda Stone all had their names to the post, which reminded folks the business is currently not in operation, “as the decision was made by the ownership group to sell the assets of the business and relinquish the premises to another company.” The post goes on to ask, “Will the Grey Hound Pub ever reopen somewhere else?” The owners go on to say there is a chance, depending on location and local demand for “what the Hound offers best ... live sport from Europe, delicious food and the finest pint of Guinness that could possibly be offered.” The owners thank patrons for supporting the pub for nine and a half years, saying, “We could not have lasted as long as we did without you.”

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“San Andreas” envisions the day when the fault line running along California’s spine finally does what it’s threatened to do for eons: make Los Angeles traffic even worse.

In the process, the shifting tectonic plates also topple the Golden Gate Bridge, generate a tsunami that tosses around a freighter like it’s a bathtub toy, and heal the broken hearts of an attractive family. The day the Big One hits is not a great one for Ray (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), a rescue-chopper pilot who receives divorce papers from his soon-to-be ex, Emma (Carla Gugino). Almost as bad, the Hoover Dam has just been destroyed by an earthquake, which forces him to cancel his plans to drive his daughter, Blake (Alexandra Daddario), to San Francisco. Blake instead hitches a ride on the private jet of Emma’s wealthy boyfriend, Daniel (Ioan Gruffudd), who is clearly a turd just waiting for a natural catastrophe to reveal the depth and breadth of his turdiness. Cue the chaos. “San Andreas” doesn’t have a false note in it. By that I mean it follows the disaster-picture playbook so precisely it’s like director Brad Peyton and screenwriter Carlton Cuse held the ghost of Irwin Allen hostage and grilled him on the silly secrets behind “Earthquake,” “The Towering Inferno” and “The Poseidon Adventure.” I especially appreciated Paul Giamatti’s seismologist, who has developed technology to predict deadly quakes, somberly warning, “It’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when.” The tool Allen didn’t have at his disposal in the ’70s was, of course, the computergenerated effect. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a movie with more software-induced devastation than this one, and I’ve witnessed the planet’s annihilation at least twice in recent years (“The Day After Tomorrow” and “2012”). As skyscrapers fold in on themselves; as the earth literally splits open and the Hollywood sign tumbles (did I detect a single tear forming in the Rock’s eye as he observed that blasphemy?), I felt myself drifting back to “Mad Max: Fury Road” and the glorious grittiness of real men and women executing actual stunts. If a computer can achieve everything, does it ultimately mean anything? That said, it’s easy just to let the cheesiness wash over you. Take for instance the fact

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that to get from L.A. to San Francisco to rescue his daughter, Ray pilots a helicopter, a truck and a plane, then parachutes into AT&T Park. Later, Ray steers a boat into a tsunami bearing down on the city, climbs the wave, and at the crest is met by an oncoming cargo ship with boxcar-sized containers plummeting into the sea around him. Intellectually, I know this is one of the

most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen on a movie screen, but I’m also kind of awed by the audacity of it all. As the adage goes, a family that dodges tsunami-borne freighters together stays together — thus, much of “San Andreas” involves knitting Ray, Emma and Blake into a cohesive unit against the backdrop of the deaths of millions (though with no visible bodies littering the streets or bobbing in the floodwaters). For bonus emotion points Blake develops a budding romance with a British architect who’s a graduate of the Hugh Grant school of mannered fumbling around pretty women. Thank goodness the lovebirds are able to exchange a tender kiss before the stench of decomposition ruins the moment. “San Andreas” certainly fulfills the promise of its premise: that we’re one rift in the earth away from an orgy of destruction. If the Rock is around to pull us from the abyss, we’ll be all right.

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Niki Luparelli and Dapper Dan Burke. Join Niki Luparelli, Dapper Dan Burke, and a guest musician from the Gold Diggers as they play your favorite Vintage Jazz and Retro Pop classics outside under the sun and stars. Reservations can be made by calling (508) 754-2000. This night and the first Thursday of the month through September. No Cover. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Artful Friends Opening Reception featuring Brooks Milgate. The Friends of Jacob Edwards Library will hold its 10th annual Artful Friends Raffle in June. This will be the monthly art exhibit in the main reading room of the library. The Artful Friends Raffle consists of donated art - paintings, photos, collage, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, cards, fabric art and other handmade items, along with gift certificates from local restaurants. People can buy $5 raffle cards, with 25 chances to win, and deposit the attached numbers in boxes of the items they hope to win. The Artful Friends Raffle will have an opening reception on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 pm. Brooks Milgate will perform jazz selections on keyboard in the Reading Room, as people peruse the donated art and gift certificates and purchase raffle cards. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to make a donation, please contact the library. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426 or engagedpatrons.org Jen O & Mike Rush. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.-midnight Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Jon Short. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Mark & Anthony. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse Tavern with Mark & Wibble. Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike! Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing real live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/

Worcester Local First sponsors a Prom Fundraiser Friday, June 5, 7-10 p.m. in the White Room at the Crompton Collective, 138 St., Worcester. The event highlights members of Worcester Local First. For more information, email cromptoncollective@gmail.com or call 508-753-7303.

148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Jack Kelly & The Htree Beer Story. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. College Night w DJ Xkaliber. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Acoustic Nation. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-4599035. Clamdigger. Parking across in brick building. Not in yellow cab. 8:30-1 a.m. Martys pub. Pre-party for “The Take Back Your Health America” Benefit Concert. Joe D’Angelo Jazz, Free Food, Ari Band featuring Smelltone. $2 w/ a ticket to Saturdays show or $5 w/ out. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Take Back Your Health America - Benefit Concert - Food & Give Aways! Pre-Party Benefit at The Lucky Dog to start off the fun on June 5th 2015 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. We will have food and a few

If you love a good festival, don’t miss the Albanian Festival Friday, June 5-Sunday, June 7 at St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury St. This year’s festival celebrates the 100th anniversary of the church. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, visit albanianfestival.org or email albanianfestivalinus@gmail.com

time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo. com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or find them on Facebook. Audio Wasabi - Hosted by Brian Chaffee. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Brian Richard. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. Justin Cosenza. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Last Daze. 21 plus 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508799-0629. MT CCLXXVII: Baliset | Protean Collective | Matter of Planets | Concilium. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner,

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give aways. Admission to the pre-party is $5.00 Bulldozer has another Show on Saturday June 6th, 7:30 PM - Take Back Your Health America Benefit Concert The Elks, 233 Mill St Worcester MA. Where we feature 4 Bands on that night as well. The pre-party will feature: Ari Band and Smelltone, and Joe D’Angelo will be playing acoustic jazz at the Lucky Dog. Tickets available for the June 6th Benefit concert are on the website: www.bulldozerhealth.org Bulldozer Health Inc. is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization and healthcare reform initiative. We want everyone to have access to all healthcare alternatives and to feel empowered in their health choices. Make your tax-deductible donation today or contact us to volunteer. $5. 5:30-9:15 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-797-7589 or bulldozerhealth.org Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr.

Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com Dan Kirouac solo/acoustic. dankirouac.com valsrestaurant.com free. 6-9 p.m. Val’s Restaurant, 75 Reservoir St., Holden. 508-829-0900 or find them on Facebook. Nicholas Capozzoli, Organist. Works by Guilmant, Shearing, and Jongen. Hailed as a Rising Star by the American Guild of Organists, Nicholas is excited about sharing his musical gifts with audiences and aims to inspire them with music that spans several centuries. He performed last summer at the National AGO Convention in Boston, and wowed the audience with his musical interpretations (all played from memory) and pristine technique. We’ll now be able to say we heard him first in Central Mass. Free. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. The City Boys Acoustic Duo. Check out the cool acoustic styles of Johnny Romance and Chris “the Captain” Combs 7:30-10:30 p.m. William’s Restaurant & Tavern, 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner. 978-6327794 or loveshackmusic.com Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Lisa Loeb. Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song Stay (I Missed You) from the film Reality Bites. To this day, she is still the only artist to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. And 20 Years after she struck gold with Stay the song still remains relevant in pop culture, appearing prominently in TV shows like the hit series, Orange is the New Black, Workaholics, and The New Girl with Zooey Deschanel. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern located about 35 miles NW of Boston with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $45 advance; $50 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. The 70’s and 80’s experience “Boom Box” plays all night for you! It’s a band. It’s a show. Take a ride through the defining sounds of two of the most influential, and hilarious, decades in rock music. From AM Gold, classic rock and disco to synth pop, big hair rock and dance, Boombox takes you back. $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Ed & Da Ve. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. HotHouse. Jazz. blues and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. People Skills, Brimstone, and Birnam Wood! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Petty Larceny Band (Tom Petty tribute). 9-11 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-414-5015 or petty-larceny-band.com Revin’ Kevin Keith. Peter Ward, Bob Berry, and Jaws Alarmo join the revvin’one for a night of classic blues tunes no cover charge. 9 p.m.1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Tequila Bonfire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Three of a Kind. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. We & Mrs Jones at Beatnick’s. A fun night in store for We & Mrs Jones & all the party cats & dancing fools that come on down & spend the night having some good old fashioned fun! With the fabulous

drumming of Mr. Bill MacGillivray, Brian Martin & Dan Hunt on guitars, Gail Hunt on bass-- and the amazing vocals of Mrs Jones! 9:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Master Composers of the English Baroque. For its final concert of the season, the Master Singers of Worcester will perform sacred music by three English composers of the Baroque period, John Blow, Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel, including Handel’s delightful anthem, My Song Shall Be Alway. The chorus will be accompanied by the period instrumental ensemble, Arcadia Players, directed by Ian Watson, and will also be joined by distinguished tenor, Stanley Wilson. $25; $20 for seniors, students & WOO card. 7-8:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-842-1349 or mswma.org Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Back By Popular Demand! Beatles For Sale returns to Francestown, NH on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30pm for a one night only concert at the beautiful Francestown Old Meeting House! Last time Beatles For Sale was here, they had people up and out of their seats, dancing in the aisles. Don’t miss your chance to see New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, BEATLES FOR SALE! Get your tickets early! A splendid time is guaranteed for all...Tickets ($18) are available at the Francestown Village Store and will also be on sale at the OMH door a half hour prior to the concert. $18. 7:30-9 p.m. Francestown Old Meeting House, 1 New Boston Road, Francestown. 603-547-2208 or francestownmeetinghouse.com Revelation 19:6. Great Band! (This is Mitch Chakour’s Sister’s band!) Great Food! Great People! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m.!Cafe con Dios!, Main room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Take Back Your Health America Benefit Concert - Cash Bar, Raffles and Door Prizes. Bulldozer Health Inc. Please be a part of this healthful day by talking to our wellness participants at the show and listening to some great music! There will be a Chinese style Raffle for some fabulous donations and gift baskets. There will be door prizes for every 10th person who walks in through the door from 7 PM - 7:30 PM Let’s support each other as we “Take Back Our Health”. Reserve a Table of 8 in advance and bring your friends! Benefit Concert & Show on Saturday June 6th, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Take Back Your Health America Benefit Concert The Elks, 233 Mill St Worcester MA. Where we feature 4 Bands: Kelly Zullo, AriBand, & Blackstone Cuil. Tickets available for the June 6th Benefit concert are on the website: www.bulldozerhealth.org Bulldozer Health Inc. is a 501c3 Non-profit organization and healthcare reform initiative. We want everyone to have access to all healthcare alternatives and to feel empowered in their health choices. Make your tax-deductible donation today or contact us to volunteer. We have a pre-party on June 5Th 5:30 PM - 9:15 PM at the Lucky Dog $5.00. And will feature: Ari Band and Smelltone, and Joe D’Angelo will be playing acoustic jazz. 10 in advance, $15 at the Door, table of 8 for $70. 7:30-10 p.m. Worcester Elks Lodge 243, 233 Mill St. 508-753-9535 or bulldozerhealth.org Belit. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Goldrush. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Joe Louis Walker - Blues Legend! With special guest Shun Ng. Joe Louis Walker is among the greatest bluesmen of his generation. He is known worldwide as one of the genre’s top musical trailblazers a mesmerizing guitarist and soul-testifying vocalist. His always-inventive guitar playing is matched note-for-note by his fervent vocals. From menacing, hard rocking electric blues to cool Memphis funk to R&B rave-ups to Sunday morning gospel, Walker’s blues-fierce and untamed, adventurous and fun continue to define the genre. $30 in

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. advance, $35 at the door. 8-10 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-563-9998 or symplyfargone.com Selwyn Birchwood. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will soon. Believe me, this one is going up. Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the more impactful by his raw, unvarnished vocals. Birchwood plays high-octane blues at once deeply rooted, funky and up-to-the-minute with true passion and honest emotion. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern located about 35 miles NW of Boston with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Sean Fullerton: ‘Fully’ Acoustic. Join Sean Fullerton for his ‘Fully’ Acoustic show at 3 restaurant on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2015! Sean specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, American Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 8:30-11:30 p.m. 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St., Franklin. 508-528-6333 or 3-restaurant.com Vinyl Siding presents: 4 Da Crown. Jungle DJ “ODI”, 3-way battle set with B-Milk, Dig Doug & DJ Kiero. Exhibition sets from Edison Cos, Biclops and Badboon. Come join us on Saturday the 6th for a proper Jungle throwdown featuring the legendary Dj Odi as well as a true Dj battle to be judged by Odi himself, where 3 of central Mass_ oldest and most experienced Djs put their reps on the line to determine who the true king of the jungle is Boh~ $5 w/ flyer (at club), $8 without, $12 after 11pm. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. FBW: Das Roast! Federation of Belligerent Writers at their most belligerent. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Hendrix Tribute. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. How Bizarre! The Worcester area’s newest tribute to the 90’s! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Lacquerhead. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Marty Beecy & The Rogue Loons. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

The Nic-O-Tines. 9 p.m.-noon Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. The Recliners. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Brett Brumby & His Better Half. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Jubilee Gardens at Sahara. Jubilee Gardens rocks the night away with fun dance numbers, ballads, all original tunes written by Jubilee Connolly-- don’t miss their monthly shows, the first Saturday of each month at Sahara! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. DJ (21+). N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

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Vinyl Siding Worcester proudly presents the largest organized DJ vinyl flea market and swap meet ever held in New England. Vinyl Siding Worcester proudly presents the largest organized DJ vinyl flea market and swap meet ever held in New England Start getting your records together for The Sunday vinyl swap and open decks Start saving your pennies too because there will be a bunch of good scores there Dirt cheap vinyl as well oddities and rarities Open format tag sets all day long so everyone gets a chance to play, no sign-up required Food, prizes, special guests.. Gonna be an awesome weekend in Worcester June 6th & June 7th Free. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. BGMC Performs “Smile” at Mechanics Hall. Music that makes you Smile! Come hear Broadway favorites from Cabaret, The Sound of Music, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying along with Living for Love and Ghosttown by Madonna as the Boston Gay Mens Chorus returns to Mechanics Hall in Worcester. $20 balcony, $35 floor. 3-5:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or bgmc.org Quinebaug Valley Singers- Spring Concert. Celebrating our tenth year with Director Nym Cooke. Musical highlights include selections from our past ten seasons. Free admission. 3-5 p.m. St. Joachim Chapel at St.Anne/St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale. qvsingers.org Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. 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”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights, all are friendly and supportive -- And many are: * Former Or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit our Facebook. Bill McCarthy 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Mychael David & Help Wanted. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100.

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Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-4028777 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is welcome! 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Lower the boom on the ’70s and ’80s when BOOM BOX plays two sets at the Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Friday, June 5. Take a ride through the defining sounds of two of the most influential and hilarious decades in rock music — from AM Gold and classic rock to big hair rock and dance. The Petty Larceny Band, a Tom Petty tribute, kicks things off at 9:15. The main act goes on at 11 and closes the joint. The cost is $7. For more information, email egodin@aol.com or call 508-363-1888.

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Chris Brunelle. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. Tuesday Night at the Movies. Join us Tuesday nights for a wide range of Movies, Movie Trivia and just plain fun. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Game Show - Free to Enter. Vertigo hits Shrewsbury Street! This is not your typical pub trivia! An eight round interactive team event, complete with visual, audio, and other specialty rounds that are anything but boring! Prizes for the top finishers, and fun for all who participate. The host, formerly a contestant on ABC’s I

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Survived A Japanese Game Show, has been hosting trivia competitions for over seven years, and has recently started Vertigo to bring a jolt to the often dry, slow moving pub trivia nights in Central Mass. Teams will have a blast facing topics ranging from all areas of the knowledge spectrum! Visit and “Like” the Facebook page for a Free answer the day of the event. Teams can have up to six players, so grab your friends or family and come out for a night of fun competition and great food! Free. 7-9 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558 or vertigotrivia.com 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”) Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Wednesday Night Open Mic Night Local Muscians Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * combination of any and/or all of the above. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Ladies Night. Wednesday is Ladies Night at Beatniks. Drink & Food specials for the Ladies. A great place to meet after work! Private patio, plenty of free parking 8 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433

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2015 June 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 Celebrating 100 years of Community and Culture

Albanian Festival

Friday, June 5th: 5:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday, June 6th: 11:00am - 12:00am

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Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dominos and other games at the bar. It’s tons of fun! Free. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or dominoesrules.org Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. – Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

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ArtsWorcester, “Agglomeration” by Megan McNaught and Luke Buffenmyer, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30; “Random Payoffs” by Bob O’Donnell, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 8. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 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, Wild Music: Experience the Sounds and Songs of Life, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 6; Soundtastic Saturdays, Saturdays, through Sept. 5; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway,

Want to build your own tiny house? You can do it with a little help from the Worcester Think Tank. An ongoing workshop, which finishes Friday, June 12, features Ian Anderson and Dermott Morley helping 16-year-old Hannah build her own tiny house. Six participants can learn how to build and live in a tiny house. The house will be built on a farm outside Worcester. Cost is $1,575 for two weeks, $850 per week. Runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Worcester Area Think Tank, 36 Harlow St. For more information, email director@worcesterthinktank.com or call 508-757-8265. Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Byzantium to Russia, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 12; Take It to the Curator, Friday. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org

Old Sturbridge Village, Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org 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 Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org 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, Worcester Historical Museum’s Annual Yard Sale, Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, climbing trees, making forts, a family debris installation by lisa barthelson (Closing Reception & Artist Talks), Sunday. Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art Exhibit: Every Human Soul’s a Garden with artist Robin Reynolds, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 28; Library Exhibit: Women in Horticulture Hall, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through June 30;

Here’s a great way to support the Worcester Historical Museum and its 140 years of programming. Hit the museum’s Annual Yard Sale Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the main lawn of the Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St. For more information, email info@worcesterhistory.net or call 508-753-8278.

Opening Reception and Gallery Walk-Through with artist Robin Reynolds, Thursday. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869l!pe ia l! ec p ial! ia ! S ec al pec p 6111 or towerhillbg.org er ci S m m er S 11:00am - 8:00pm u m S Sum Summer Over Over Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Over 40 COlOrs 40COlOrs COlOrs 40 Sept. 20; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nagasawa St. Mary’s Assumption On On sale Onsale sale Rosetsu, Bamboo, Through Aug. 9; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Art Cart! Wednesdays, Albanian Orthodox through June 24. 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Kick off a new season of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League Friday, June 5, 7:05 p.m., when the Worcester Bravehearts take on the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester. Tickets are $5-$9. Enjoy fireworks after the game. Get tickets at tickets@ worcesterbravehearts.com. member. $20; Seniors - $18; Groups - $16. . Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. Call 508-296-0797. “Night Watch” - Fridays, Friday, June 5 - Friday, June 12. Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. opens with “Night Watch” by Lucille Fletcher on Friday June 5, in the Gateway Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. This mystery-suspense production will be directed by Mary Gahagan and produced by Barbara Day. Show dates are Friday and Saturday,

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What do you do when you aren’t playing baseball? I definitely like to hang out with my family. I like to fish, go four-wheeling and relax. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? The University of Maine was my dream school. It’s a little cold, but I still love it up there. What are you looking forward to about this summer? Coming back from last year I was so happy and blessed for the opportunity to come back. It’s a great place to play with the fans and everyone that runs the team from the staff to the coaches. I’m happy to be here and I’m looking forward to the season. What’s your most proud moment as a baseball player? Probably a tie between three: going to the University of Maine and playing Division I baseball; I threw a no-hitter in high school (for Nashoba Regional High School); and then winning the championship last year for the Worcester Bravehearts. Who is the most influential person in your life? Definitely my dad. His work ethic, the type of person he is, I look up to him and hope to be the man he is someday.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES www.centralmassclass .com The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Millbury Denise Marlborough, Collector of Taxes Office of the Collector of Taxes Notice of Tax Taking To the owners of the hereinafter described land and to all others concerned You are hereby notified that on Friday the 19th day of June 2015, at 10:00 A.M. at the Tax Collectors’ Office, 127 Elm St, Millbury MA, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, it is my intention to take for the Town of Millbury the following parcels of land for non-payment of the taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid before that Assessed To BAKER MICHAEL A A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 6300 Square Feet located and known as 17 JOHNSON ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 13/9/0 and being the premises recorded in book 43215 on page 251 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner: FIELD, ROBERT W TRUSTEE of Property Development Realty Trust, Book 50910 Page 190 dated 5-20-2013 2014 Sew Use $277.11 2014 Tax $2,228.13 Assessed To BEMIS RICHARD W A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 17800 Square Feet located and known as 114 MAIN ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 45/70/0 and being part of the premises recorded in book 19198 on page 238 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Sew Use $191.04 2014 Tax $1,268.25 Assessed to BENGTSON JAMES C and ELLEN L BENGTSON A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 5 Acres located and known as WORC-PROV PIKE shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 62/98/0 and being the premises recorded in book 3897 on page 531 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $429.67

Assessed To CHIRAS LORI A A condominium located and known as 6 TIFFANY CIRCLE shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier C16/6/0 and being the premises recorded in book DOC on page 99236 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner C/O LORI RAHAIM, Probate Doc #WO10D4055JP Name change from Chiras to Rahaim 2014 Sew Use $135.26 2014 Tax $1,535.55 Assessed to CLEWS BRADFORD G and CAVANAUGH KAREEN A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 17 Acres located and known as 47 STOWE RD shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 58/9/0 and being part of the premises recorded in book 40846 on page 374 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $1,214.70 Assessed To COONAN JOHN A A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 21484 Square Feet located and known as 20 HERRICKS LN shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 71/63/0 and being the premises recorded in book 17361 on page 313 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $419.52 Assessed to COUNTRY CANDLE CO INC and LAURENCE JOAN & JAMES F A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 1.2 Acres located and known as WEST ST (RIVER BANK) shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 45/215/0 and being part of the premises recorded in book 32695 on page 40 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $83.79

Assessed to DUDDIE DENISE A and DUDDIE TODD A A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 7898 Square Feet located and known as 165+ MILLBURY AVE shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 23/4/0 and being the premises recorded in book 27210 on page 048 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $1,435.65 Assessed to ELLIS JOHN L III and ELLIS LISA A A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 12500 Square Feet located and known as 1 BELLVILLE LN shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 54/132/0 and being the premises recorded in book 20426 on page 263 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner: ELLIS LISA Book 51035 page 228 dated 6-13-2013 2014 Tax $1,192.20 Assessed To JEN MFG INC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 6.18 Acres located and known as 3 LATTI FARM RD shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 14/19/0 and being the premises recorded in book 9317 on page 185 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $37,272.07 Assessed to LYNCH MICHAEL S and LYNCH NANCY S ORDWAY A condominium located and known as 10 LEXINGTON RD shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 48/10L/0 and being the premises recorded in book 08430 on page 0039 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Sew Use $324.07 2014 Tax $1,661.44

Assessed to COUNTRY CANDLE CO INC and LAURENCE JOAN M & JAMES A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 2.5 Acres located and known as WEST ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 45/2/0 and being part of the premises recorded in book 32695 on page 40 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $2,048.58

Assessed to MANNERS MICHAEL and SALLY A MANNERS A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 14261 Square Feet located and known as 17 WOODROW RD shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 22/16/0 and being the premises recorded in book 07309 on page 0343 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Sew App $105.00 2014 Sew CI $25.20 2014 Tax $2,594.07

Assessed To BURKE DUANE S A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 4550 Square Feet located and known as 56A MACARTHUR DR shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 16/147/0 and being the premises recorded in book 27184 on page 035 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $1,245.36

Assessed to COUNTRY CANDLE CO INC and LAURENCE JOAN M & JAMES F A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 1.82 Acres located and known as 10 WEST ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 45/213/0 and being part of the premises recorded in book 32695 on page 40 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $8,955.27

Assessed to PARVIN KEVIN TRUSTEE and SYCAMORE ST MILLBURY RLTY TRST A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 2.94 Acres located and known as 26 SYCAMORE ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 62/86/0 and being the premises recorded in book 45305 on page 276 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $624.63

Assessed to CARLSON RAYMOND H and LORRAINE O CARLSON A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 2.28 Acres located and known as 12 A-B ELM CT shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 62/61/0 and being the premises recorded in book 5870 on page 121 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $2,862.87

Assessed To DAME JEANNINE M A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 30650 Square Feet located and known as 36 GRAFTON ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 54/107/0 and being the premises recorded in book 5959 on page 233 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $2,482.56

Assessed To PIGNATARO VINCENT G A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 1.8 Acres located and known as ALSTEAD PATH shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identiﬁer 15/4/0 and being the premises recorded in book 44648 on page 389 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $143.64

Assessed to PUZO RAYMOND M and PUZO MARIA E A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 17500 Square Feet located and known as 14 WESTVIEW AVE shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 10/59/0 and being the premises recorded in book 16383 on page 46 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner: PUZO MARIA E Book 50849 page 334 dated 5-7-2013 2014 Sew App $105.00 2014 Sew CI $29.40 2014 Tax $3,416.58 Assessed To STEWART JAMES A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 9.4 Acres located and known as SO OXFORD RD shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 88/39/0 and being the premises recorded in book 4342 on page 249 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2014 Tax $101.89 Assessed To VAILLANCOURT ROLAND A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 5445 Square Feet located and known as 152 MAIN ST shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 45/41/0 and being the premises recorded in book 47479 on page 392 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner: VAILLANCOURT ROLAND TRUSTEE OF VAILLANCOURT REALTY TRST Book 51265 page 117 dated 7-26-2013 2014 Tax $15.05 Assessed to WILBUR RICHARD L and WILBUR PAULINE R A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 23899 Square Feet located and known as 19 BAYBERRY LN shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 94/34/0 and being the premises recorded in book 36293 on page 136 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. 2013 Tax $2,630.32

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES www.centralmassclass .com TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Sections 81T and 81U, M.G.L., the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Diane and Ronald Novak, 13 Chase Road, Sutton, MA. The application is for a definitive subdivision plan entitled “Tefta Drive Subdivision” prepared by Hawk Consulting, Inc., Sutton, MA showing two (2) proposed lots on the Novak land off Chase Road. The hearing will take place on the third floor of the Sutton Town Hall on June 15, 2015 at 7:10 PM. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the Office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Any person interested, or wishing to be heard on the proposed plan, should appear at the time and place designated. Robert Largess Jr., Chairman 5/28, 6/4/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO15P1614EA Estate of: Kathleen Mary Wisniewski Date of Death: 04/15/2011 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Michael T Wisniewski of Holden MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Michael T Wisniewski of Holden MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/16/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 21, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 06/04/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT SUTTON PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of the Sutton General Bylaw – Scenic Roadway – the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Porter Stephens of 95 Windsor Ridge Drive, Whitinsville, MA for land located at 192 Manchaug Road, Sutton, MA owned by YMCA of Central Massachusetts, 766 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. The application requests a stone wall opening 18’ wide for a driveway. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. A copy of the plans and applications can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert Largess Jr., Chairman 5/28, 6/4/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15P1679GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Mayra Marchany Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Mayra Marchany is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Patrick Murray of Springfield, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/23/2015. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 28, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 06/04/2015 WM

TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold the Continued Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application of New Stockholders and New Ofﬁcers/Directors for Uno Chicago Grill, 70 Worcester/ Providence Tpk., Millbury, MA. 6/4/2015 MS

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WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY WHA JOB NO. 2014-33 CONCRETE COATING INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority invites sealed bids for Concrete Coating at MA 12-01 Great Brook Valley Gardens in accordance with the documents prepared by Worcester Housing Authority. The work is estimated to cost $150,000. Project consists of but is not limited to: applying mineral silicate paint to concrete banding on up to 15 buildings with preparatory concrete repair. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. Bids are subject to M.G.L c149 §44A-J and Davis Bacon wage rates as well as other applicable laws. General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work: Painting or Waterproofing, Damproofing and Caulking. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid price in the form of a Bid Bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority by bidders for the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates). Bid forms and Contract Documents will be made available on the Worcester Housing Authority website (http:// worcester-housing.com/purchasing.html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on May 27, 2015 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P. M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contact documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: 1. Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 2. F.W. Dodge, 24 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173 3. Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092 4. Project Dog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 Attention is called to the following: 1. Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; 2. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; 3. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; 4. Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the specifications, 5. Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted in writing 72 hours prior to opening and directed to: John Sullivan, Project Manager Cecilio G. Gonzalez, Chairperson Worcester Housing Authority DATE: May 27, 2015 81 Tacoma Street Worcester, MA 01605 508 635-3313 508 798-4627 (fax) Sullivan@worcester-housing.com Worcester Housing Authority

Public Auction Public Auction notice is hereby given. Pursuant to provision of M.L. c255 sec.39A that the following vehicle be sold on June 12, 2015 at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice: 2005 Cadillac CTS / VIN # 1G6DP567650210918 Sale at Early’s on Park Avenue 536 Park Ave. Worcester, MA 01603 5/28, 6/4, 6/11/2015 WM

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING NOTICE The Millbury Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 8:30 p.m., at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to discuss the re-design of the Beach Street/ Elmwood Street intersection. The plan is available for viewing in the Millbury Planning Department, during regular ofﬁce hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this proposal should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 6/4, 6/11/2015 MS

LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C255, SEC 39A, on June 27, 2015, at 8:00 AM, the following vehicles will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien therein for towing, storage charges and expenses of sale and notices. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 2CNALDEW6A6314143 Alison Mahoney 19060 Rockcliff Dr., Rocky River, OH 44116 2005 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR32E45C358143 Shea Kimbrel 30 Chestnut St. #46, Nashua, NH 03060 Auction Address: 130 Blackstone River Rd, Worcester, MA 01607 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015 WM

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Carney & Sons Irrigation Holden, MA 508-829-4310 Service & Repair All Makes, Complete Installations, Spring Start Up/ Winterize Lawn Installations, Hydroseeding carneyandsons@charter.net

WACHUSETT SEALCOATING Protect against the elements. Since 1995. 508-886-2969 TREE SERVICES SkyHook Tree Owner on every job. Tree Removal & Trimming. Chipping. Pruning. Brush Removal. Stump Grinding. Aerial Bucket Service. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. VISA/MC 508-962-3943 www.skyhooktree.com Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497 WELLS NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

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LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

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Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care. $50 Off Spring Clean-Ups and Pruning. Time to prune your shrubs! Call/Text: (508) 335-3702 Email: cher@insideoutgarden.biz

Wildwood Lawn Care, Inc. Complete Lawn Fertilization Programs Serving Central MA Licensed & Insured Dan Sutherland 508-829-1916

Monette Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Specializing in Hardscape Installation. Retaining Walls, Stone, Interlocking Block & Timber Patios and Walkways, Brick & Stone Pavers. Landscape Design. Lawn Maintenance. Serving Central Mass for more than 50 years. 508-885-2579 www.monette landscaping.com

Leâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Landscaping Commercial & residential. Spring & Fall clean ups, complete lawn maintenance, aerating, thatching, sprinkler systems, rock gardens, decks, fences, steps, lighting. FREE estimates. We do it all. All work guaranteed. 508-865-4248

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Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com MULCH & LOAM BARK MULCH Call for Best Price. 978-422-5050 Free Delivery w/minimum. mounseymulch.com $10.00 Off with this ad (w/minimum purchase) *Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140 Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

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HELP WANTED Servers/Setters/Bus Staff Wanted Upscale Wedding facility looking for servers, setters and bussers, weekends part time. Must be professional in appearance and attitude. john@harringtonfarm.com HELP WANTED LOCAL Gas Station Attendants FT positions available for various full-service locations. Must have math skills, pass drug test, be able to pump fuel and work outside for long periods. 18+ only. Peterson Oil Service, 75 Crescent St., Worcester. Apply within. 508-368-1000 Local company is looking for a driver, class B (preferable) or normal class D license. -Must be clean, and responsible. -Good driving license is preferred. -Some labor is involved. -Needs DOT card. If not in hand than MUST be able to get one. Drug and alcohol screening upon hire with random screenings as well. 508-865-2007 or email info@pumpseptic.com Hartman Moving & Storage Class-B driver & Helpers Experience preferred, but will train. 978-534-6249 TOW TRUCK OPERATORS (Experienced) All Classes: CDLClass A, B, C, & D All shifts available: Days, Nights, Weekends - On Call Heavy Duty- Medium DutyFlatbeds Perfect opportunity to expand into the Towing Business Experience Preferred-Will Train if needed (Serious applicants ) Contact Mike Gordon Sr. (508) 756-5753 Loveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage BARTENDER Recent Experience Required. Part time, ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours Special events and weddings. Send resume or work experience to john@harringtonfarm.com

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FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER & PART TIME CASE MANAGER SUPPORT STAFF Montachusett Home Care Corporation, a full social service agency serving elderly and the disabled has openings for: Full-time Case Manager requires a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services or related field required. (35 hours per week) Position entails assessing elders’ needs and implementing and monitoring services, as well as assisting clients in obtaining benefits. Part-Time Case Manager support staff requires an Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred. (17 hours per week) Position entails filing, computer data entry, responding to and following up with telephone calls, scheduling services for clients. Experience working with elders desirable, a driver’s license along with a fully registered and insured automobile is required. Computer experience is necessary. MHCC offers a family friendly work environment, flexible work schedules, generous vacation, sick & holidays. Full-time benefits include health, disability & life insurance, 403B matching, flexible spending etc. Older workers, minorities, and Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Please submit resume by Friday June 19, 2015. Send resume to: Montachusett Home Care Corporation Human Resources Department 680 Mechanic Street Leominster, MA 01453 Or via e-mail: mhcc@mhcc-1.org AA/EOE

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Worth $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. 508-882-3421 or 909-7140064 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449 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

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Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470

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

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334.

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John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963*

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7 1/2" Planer/molder with sturdy table 2 H.P. motor uses 220vt. Will take 14.5" board. $250.00 or B.O. Call 508-8864086* Childs solid wood table and 2 chairs. Still has lots of life. $20.00. Diane 508-981-1911 Bureau, matching dresser w/ mirror, 2 night stands. Wood, great cond. Pd $750, will take $300. Call Karen 774-2620025 Bevelled Mirror with cherry colored wood frame. 39 1/2" x 47", $15. 978-534-0711 90+ PB books for ages 10-14. Like new. Popular authors/titles. Ideal summer reading. $30/BO. 978-424-1075 Room AC, 120 volts, 6000 BTUs, 3 speed, good condition, not for vertical window. $50. 508-425-1150 Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068* ITEMS UNDER $2,015 2-White Cabinets/Bookcases 30"x70" shelves & doors. Asking $1300.00 774-234-0067 Canondale Tandem TR1000 Bike Shimano shifters & brakes. 19" front, 17" rear. Like new. 508 -882-0110 Two Floral Wing Back chairs Very good condition. Like new. $700.00 or Best Offer. Call 508829-7074 1940’s Railroad Mags w/lots of steam engines. Total of 55. $275.00 or make offer. 508-7997134

New in plastic, Can deliver Call Luke 774-823-6692 Henredon 7 pc Ebony BR Set King bed & mirrored oval backboard. 2 end tables, 9 drwr dresser w/oval detached wall mirror, mens wardrobe & 3 drwrs. Orig. $15,000. Asking $5,000.00, but all offers considered. Must sell. 508-7910770* Navy Blue Leather Sofa & Matching Chair Excellent condition. $700.00 or B/0 Worcester. Call 571-437-2123* YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS

Come to the FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603. Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! We have vintage items, one of a kind items, new items, building materials, office furniture, records, old books, etc. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m. Dynamic Spring Market Day --16th year Worcester Friends Meeting (Quakers) 901 Pleasant St., Tatnuck area. 01602 June 6, 9-3, no early birds. Homemade Rhubarb pies and pastries, hot dogs, books, plants, antiques, small furniture, arts and crafts. Multiple vendors. Face painting. Rain date: June 13th.

Upcoming-Yard & Bake Sale Saturday, June 13th, The Oaks, 218 Reservoir St. Holden 11am-2pm HOLDEN-390 Bailey Rd. Barn Sale. Fri & Sat. June 5th & 6th Lots of great stuff reasonably priced. All must go! Rain or Shine

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MILLBURY 13 Elmwood Terrace Saturday June 6 8:00 am - 2:00 pm rain or shine

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SUTTON-130 Uxbridge Rd. Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th. 9am-2pm. Multi family Yard Sale. Furniture, appliances, new toys, clothing, hunting/sporting equipment, bedding. Rain date 6/27

EDUCATION TUTORING TUTORING SERVICE Mass Academy at WPI graduate who will be attending Cornell in the fall. I can teach any field of study (also AP). 508-829-5230

Our Lady of Mount Carmel 3 day prayer Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times) Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times) Amen. (CNE)

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Rutland 2 Bedroom Condo Second Floor, new stove & refrig. Walk-in closet. Balcony. No pets. No smoking. Water incl’d. $900/m + utils. First security. Available now. 774-364-1627

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VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Florida 5 star Condo next to Disney World Avail. March. Full kitchen, 4 heated pools, sleeps 4. $900/w Call Pete in Oakham 407-375-3917 Cape, Onset Beach Beautiful 5BD house. Close to beach & town. Porch & deck water view. Wks June 20th & 27th, August 22nd & 29th. 774-4549510/508-798-3498

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2004 Yamaha V Star Classic Cruiser 1100CC, 3,955 miles. $3000.00 or B/O 978-425-0084 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492. AUTO/SUV 2004 Jeep Liberty 4 X 4 Polar green in color. Loaded with extras! 49,000 miles $8,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466 $9,500

APARTMENT FOR RENT Worcester 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments 508-852-6001 RUTLAND CENTER 4BDRM 1800+ sq.ft. Good sized rms, tons of storage. Recent paint, flooring, kitch & BA. $1150 Refs req’d, no pets. Call 978-257-0202

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WACHUSETT HOUSE CORPORATION 13 Boylston Avenue • Princeton, MA 01541

Wachusett House is an independent living facility for those with low to moderate income. These quaint and quiet units are tucked into the woods of Princeton, MA, close to the center of town. All 16 units have one bedroom and are located in one of four buildings set around a central office and community space. We are currently accepting applications for residency. To qualify, an applicant: • Must be at least 62 years or older or handicapped/disabled (regardless of age) • Must have an adjusted income no greater than $51,550 for one or $58,150 for two WHC abides by the equal housing opportunity standards and does not discriminate. The institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For further information or to obtain an application for residency, contact:

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1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624

1986 Stingray Super Sport 17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mercruiser. This is a classic. Full boat cover and bimini top. Very clean. $2950.00 B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219/508-829-9882

2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508-752-2768 (Paxton)*

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2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043

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Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis One owner, bought new Oct. 2005. Exc. cond. White ext, light gray int. 100K mostly highway miles. $5,500.00 indagt_raoul@hotmail.com 978 -502-8031

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

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

37’ Tip Out Trailer w/ attached 12’x20’ sunroom. With patio furniture. $5,500 Located on Lake Manchaug. See Craig’s List for pics. Russ 508-769-0811

2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967

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Lauren Evangelous There’s nothing like a great cup of coffee. Lauren Evangelous is looking to raise the bar. The California native and veteran of the coffee scene moved to Massachusetts just over five years ago to attend UMass-Amherst. She now lives in Worcester and noticed something missing: really good coffee, coffee that doesn’t need sugar or cream, coffee that’s fresh, perfectly-ground and specially brewed to showcase underlying flavor notes. So Evangelous created Revelry Coffee, a pop-up coffee shop, to gauge the want or need for such coffee. You deal in specialty coffee. How is that different than Starbucks? We try to get beans that are really freshly roasted. That’s one of the things that we pride ourselves on. We deal with two roasters, mainly. They put the roast dates on the bag. Something simple as that ensures we’re using the freshest beans. A lot of cafés that roast their own beans don’t even do that. There will be bins of beans, but you don’t know when they were roasted. They may be freshly-ground, but freshlyroasted really makes the difference. The flavor of the bean and the source are really important, also.

Revelry Coffee is a pop-up coffee shop. What does that mean? We do events. We started out in Crompton Collective trying a couple of Sundays to see if people were interested, and then we got a spot in their farmers’ market. So we do farmers’ markets. We’ve done retail stores like Grime on Shrewsbury Street. We’ve done a couple house parties, fundraisers, a couple corporate events. We’re kind of in the event category right now, just trying to bring good coffee to people who are interested in it.

How do you choose the beans. Are you looking for specific flavor notes or something that you feel will appeal to the masses? We try to choose a few different kinds of beans so that they appeal to a wide variety of people. The roasters that we use don’t ever roast anything dark; really, even their dark roasts are more of a medium. You can taste more of the flavor notes when it’s roasted that way. We’ll do two to three different types of

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coffee per pour and try to get a variety of regions and flavor notes, so people can try different things.

Where do the best beans come from? I usually love Guatemalan coffee, but I tried some coffee from Ecuador this year and it was amazing. It’s like this whole punch of flavor in your mouth immediately; it was pretty eye opening and makes me want to go there.

Roasting beans, from what I hear, can be tricky. Do you roast your own? I have not roasted my own beans I leave that up to the masters we purchase beans from. We get beans from George Howell Coffee out of Acton. He’s our most local roaster. The majority of our beans come from Tandem Coffee Roasters out of Portland Maine. I know that roasting is very tedious and in a matter of seconds you can ruin a batch. Right now I leave that up to them.

Tell me about the method in which your coffee is brewed and why it makes a difference from a Mr. Coffee maker? Our method, everything is controlled, from the temperature of the water to the amount of beans we put in, the grind size of the bean, how much water is poured over the beans, how fast the extraction rate really is for the coffee. We control every step and try to make every cup perfect.

The freshness of the beans, the roast, noncity water, the grind, the brew - there are a lot of contributing factors to a great cup of coffee. Are they all equally important? First, you have to start with good coffee. You can pour a perfect cup of coffee, but

if the beans aren’t fresh or it’s too darklyroasted you won’t taste the flavor notes no matter how you brew it. Some people like a really dark coffee, but that’s not what we’re after. The grind size is really important because if you’re pouring over too finely-ground beans it’s not going to taste right. It’ll be over extracted, and if the grind is too big it will be more watered down. There’s a lot to it.

How is Revelry Coffee doing? We just started last year. It hasn’t been a full year yet and it seems like people are really interested. It’s a part-time thing right now, but I’d like it eventually to become a fulltime thing. I’d like to open a café in the future. Word of mouth has been spreading. We’ve been doing more events based off word of mouth. I’m pretty happy with it. I like to say it’s in its phase one.

You’ve gone to great lengths to deliver a quality cup of coffee. Do you cringe when you see someone add four sugars and a quarter cup of milk? I try not to. I usually

In your opinion, what’s the perfect cup of coffee? My favorite cup of coffee so far

recommend tasting it before you put anything in it. There are people that just like it sweet and that’s expectable. If it’s the best cup of coffee they’ve ever had with cream and sugar … I’ll take that.

has been from Tandem Coffee Roasters. It was the Ecuador Papaya. It was my first time trying it and it was amazing. I like the more citrusy notes that give a flavorful tanginess to a coffee. No cream and sugar. - Steven King JUNE 4, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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